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BCC's Phi Theta Kappa honor society announces new members
Barton Community College's Phi Psi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has named initiates for the 2012-13 academic year.
Careers Through Education Month: Faculty Profile
As an associate faculty member of the Early Childhood Education Program at Barton Community College, Shara Neidenthal teaches cutting-edge childcare techniques. As owner of her own preschool, Neidenthal gets to practice what she teaches.
Spanish Brass to present Concert Association's sixth show of season
Spanish Brass with its offering of classical to contemporary music will perform for the Golden Belt Community Concert Association at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1, in the Great Bend Municipal Auditorium, Lakin and Stone.
BCC enrollment increase ranked second in state
A news release recently published by the Kansas Board of Regents shows Barton Community College attracted the second largest number of new students compared to the other 18 community colleges in Kansas. In the fall semester of 2011, 257 students found their way to Barton's campus for the first time.
BCCC board plans Fort Riley retreat
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will not have a study session this week as previously scheduled. Instead, board members will travel to Junction City and Fort Riley on Thursday, March 8, for a retreat.
Campbell Examines the finally final regulations at the CPI Retirement Academy
DALLAS, Texas – The finally final 408(b)(2) regulation was on the minds of advisers at the 2012 CPI Retirement Academy held this week in Dallas, Texas. In Monday's general session, Bradford Campbell, former Department of Labor assistant secretary for employee benefits (EBSA) discussed changes to the final 408(b)(2) regulation in his presentation "At Least 2012 Won't Be Boring: Advisor's Guide to ERISA's Shifting Sands."
Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - Feb. 14
Melissia Pemberton, duty to report accident, fine $100, court costs $55.50
KOC to hold poker tournament
HOISINGTON - A Texas Hold'em Poker tournament to raise funds for area charities will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 3 at the Hoisington Knights of Columbus Hall, 114 North Main.
And the LOSER is ...
Irene T. Nagel 1921 - 2012
LACROSSE - Irene T. Nagel, 90, of La Crosse, died Feb. 24 at the Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in La Crosse. Born Oct. 29, 1921, in rural Albert, she was the daughter of Herman Henry Dietrich And Hilda Anna Christina (Tammen) George. She married Virgil H. Nagel on Nov. 8, 1945, at Peace Lutheran Church in Albert. He preceded her in death on July 11, 1987. A resident of La Crosse since May 2006, moving there from Larned, she was a laundress at the Larned State Hospital until her retirement.
Myrna Durell Bodine Decker 1941-2012
NORMAN, Okla. - Myrna Durell Bodine Decker, 70, died Feb. 18, 2012 at Hospice Home at Oklahoma City, Okla.
Raymond H. Smith 1945 - 2012
LARNED - Raymond H. Smith, 67, died Feb. 23 at his home in Larned. He was born Jan. 17, 1945, in Syracuse, the son of Walter R. and Eva M. Grippin Smith. A lifetime area resident, he was an MH-DD Technician at the Larned State Hospital.
Harrison takes new position with Farmers Bank
The Board of Directors of Farmers Bank and Trust, N.A. has appointed Brian Harrison to a new position as director of business development as part of the next strategic plan for the banking corporation. " Brian will be taking on responsibilities of business development, reflecting the bank's commitment to strengthening and developing banking relationships as we move into a new phase of growth," said to Gene Dikeman, president.
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Extension Programs Focus on Health and Wellness
It is fairly common that my educational programs and workshops emphasize a common theme of health and wellness. The annual Walk Kansas program is just around the corner, so it is time to start rounding up your team members for that successful program. Packets are ready for team captains to pick up at our office and the Great Bend Recreation Commission. I also plan to deliver some packets to the recreation commissions in Hoisington and Ellinwood.
Oubre, Ellis lead No. 8 Kansas past No. 16 Baylor 74-64
LAWRENCE (AP) - Bill Self never has to worry about Perry Ellis speaking out of turn.
Brrr! NBA All-Star weekend returns to frigid New York
NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA's All-Star show has arrived on Brrr-oadway.
Norman Powell leads UCLA over Oregon to gain 2nd-place
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Norman Powell bounced back from a four-point game with a double-digit effort and monster jam that moved UCLA into a second-place tie in the Pac-12.
No. 14 Iowa State beats No. 21 West Virginia 79-59
AMES, Iowa (AP) - Monte Morris scored 19 points and 14th-ranked Iowa State overwhelmed No. 21 West Virginia 79-59 on Saturday to sweep the season series with the Mountaineers.
Great Bend High School Bowling results
On Thursday, the Great Bend Panthers hosted a triangular with Liberal and Holcomb. In girls action the Lady Panthers dominated the day by winning 10 of the 11 WAC points possible. Senior Addie Soukup was the high bowler for the Lady Panthers as she rolled a top series of 562. Sophomore McKenzy Black finished in 3rd place as she rolled a series of 504. In junior varsity action the Lady Panthers made it a clean sweep as they swept the medal count. Junior Alex Snyder earned 1st place honors by rolling a 522 series. Junior Hanna Pfeifer claimed the silver ...
Sterling beats Larned
LARNED – Sterling's girls coasted past Larned 63-30 in Friday's Central Kansas League basketball game. Andi Dowell hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points. Kylah Comley (13) and Emma Lamert (11) scored in double figures for Sterling (13-4, 6-2 CKL).
LeBron reflects on life, legacy before All-Star game
NEW YORK (AP) - LeBron James doesn't take a single moment for granted. There's no time to waste. Every game, every gesture is special.
Calipari, Mutombo, Kevin Johnson Hall of Fame finalists
NEW YORK (AP) - Kentucky coach John Calipari, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and four-time Defensive Player of the Year Dikembe Mutombo are among the finalists for this year's Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class.
Larned wins in overtime game against Sterling
LARNED – Isiah Perez started overtime with a 3-pointer and Larned converted seven free throws in the extra period for a 63-55 Central Kansas League basketball victory.
Frank Slade Zamarripa Jr. 1969 - 2015
ELLINWOOD - Frank Slade Zamarripa Jr., 45, died Feb. 13, 2015, in Ness County. He was born April 26, 1969, at Great Bend, to Frank and Gloria K. (Kincaid) Zamarripa. He married Donita Kay Morris Nov. 1, 1997, at Great Bend.
​Fatal accident in Ness County
NESS COUNTY - One driver died and the other sustained possible injury on Friday morning, when a tanker truck rear-ended a semitrailer that had slowed to turn off K-96, 10 miles west of Ness City.
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