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Callaway 50th
Ron and Linda "June" Callaway, of Larned, will celebrate their 50th anniversary from 3 to 5 p.m. on June 11 at the Rozel Community Center. Hosts for the event will be their children, Pam and husband Scott of Rozel, Jeff and wife Janette and Steve, all of Almena. The couple has six grandchildren.
Isaac-Poncin baby boy
Joshua Gene Isaac and Raylyn Marshell Poncin announce the birth of their son, Jace Marlyn-Gene Isaac, on May 11 in Manhattan. He weighted 7 lbs. 2 oz. and was 19 1/2 in. long. He has a big sister, Emma Marie Isaac, who is 6 years old.
Shuey — London
Michael and Susan Detter of Great Bend, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Shuey, of Wichita, to Brian London, of Wichita, son of Greg and Melanie London of Andover.
KDOC 2011 employee and volunteer winners announced
The 2011 Kansas Department of Corrections Employees and Volunteer of the Year were announced by Governor Sam Brownback and KDOC Secretary Ray Roberts today during special ceremonies at the Kansas Statehouse. Employees were nominated for each of the awards by their peers and the winners were chosen by a special panel from the KDOC Central Office. Here is a list of the winners and a brief synopsis for each:
Tipling — Bates
Paul and Dixie Tipling, formerly of Great Bend, now residing in Salina, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Jan Tipling, to Christian Kelly Bates, son of Kelly and Janet Bates of Clearwater.
Barton awards Dance Line Scholarships for 2011-112
Barton Community College has announced dance line scholarships for 2011-12.
Batman graduates from basic military training
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Jordan R. Batman graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Victor L. Martin
Some of us have gone beyond gratitude for much appreciated meaningful rain before Memorial Day to needing a little time to dry out but afraid to complain about too much rain after the last nine months. So is the drought over? While the rains helped a lot, portions of Kansas, especially in the extreme southwest were under an "exceptional" drought and much of our immediate area, primarily south of the Arkansas River in the sandier areas were under "severe" or "extreme" drought conditions. While we can breathe easier for now, normal to above normal rainfall is necessary to keep the ...
Cornerstone Interiors chosen by VIETRI
Cornerstone Interiors has been chosen by VIETRI to represent Kansas in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine. 'The VIETRI story began in 1983 when a mother and two daughters traveled to Italy and fell in love with colorful, handpainted dinnerware made by local artisans. Today, VIETRI is the largest U.S. importer of exclusively Italian, handcrafted ceramics, stainless and pewter flatware, mouth blown glassware, lamps, urns and planters for home and garden, dining and decorating.
Pratt Community College honor roll
Pratt Community College announces the presidents and deans honor roll list for the spring of 2011. The dean's honor roll is for students with a 3.5 to a 3.99 GPA and the president's is for students with a 4.0.
Look for the good in American life
Memorial Day is a time for reflection about the sacrifices of the many men and women who gave it all so that we could enjoy the blessings of Liberty.
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Willa Mae Springfeldt 1920-2014
Willa Mae Springfeldt, 93, died July 10, at Almost Home in Great Bend. Born July 11, 1920, in Springfield, Mo., she was the daughter of William and Ethel Mae (Renfro) Teem. On Nov. 23, 1940, she married Virgil L. Springfeldt in Cottonwood Falls. He died on June 7, 1992. A resident of Great Bend since 1972, coming from Bushton, she and her husband were owner and operator of IGA of Bushton and Kwik Shop in Great Bend. She enjoyed playing the piano and cello.
Dennis A. Munoz 1947
Dennis A. Munoz, 66, longtime resident of Great Bend, passed away at his Great Bend home on Wednesday afternoon, July 9. Born Dec. 10, 1947, in Great Bend, he was the son of Frank and Katherine (Pyles) Munoz. In 1965, he graduated from Great Bend High School.
Esther Dunham 1924-2013
HOLLYWOOD, FLA.- Esther Dunham, 89, died Dec. 2, 2013 at Golfcrest Health Care Center, Hollywood, Fla. Born July 16, 1924 at Scottsbluff, Neb., she was the daughter of Lee Selby and Alice Butler. She married Jack Dunham June 9, 1945 at Hays, Kan. A former resident of Great Bend before moving to Florida, she was employed at J. C. Penney and the Barton County Health Department until her retirement.
Joyce Fullbright 1930-2014
ELLINWOOD--Joyce Marie Fullbright, 83, passed away in Ellinwood on July 10. Born Oct. 1, 1930 in Georgetown, Ark., she was the daughter of Briles and Myrtle (Chambers) Andrews.
Connie Peacock 1923-2014
Connie Rosalie Peacock, 91, died July 11 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. Born Feb. 21, 1923 at WaKeeney, she was the daughter of Pete and Antonia (Solowski) Gregorcyk.
Larry Miller 1959-2014
Larry Randall Miller, 55, died May 31, in San Diego, Calif. Born March 10, 1959 at Great Bend, he was the son of Harold S. and Dorothy J. Miller. He joined the Coast Guard in 1978, working as a corpsman and was awarded a letter from President Ronald Reagan for saving a life. He attended Wichita State University on the GI Bill and later worked as a respiratory therapist and cardiology technician. He married Bernadette Alison December 31, 1990 at San Diego.
Kansas 150 1901-1925
