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Connie Sue Starks 1962 - 2012
Connie Sue Starks, 50, died Dec. 22 at her home in Great Bend. Born Feb. 7, 1962 in Hays, she was the daughter of Gene and Beatrice (Southerland) Parks. On June 10, 1984 she married Terry Starks in Hutchinson. A resident of Great Bend for 19 years, coming from Hutchinson, she was a homemaker.
Terri Lynn McCord 1958 - 2012
Terri Lynn McCord, 54, died Dec. 23 at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Wichita. Born March 20, 1958 in Memphis, Tenn., she was the daughter of William and Barbara Donaldson. On Aug. 27, 1976 she married Larry McCord in Salem, Ark. A resident of Great Bend since 1983, coming from Ash Flat, Ark., she was a homemaker and Early Childhood Special Education Para and bus driver for Unified School District #428 in Great Bend.
Gun Control Won’t Prevent Tragedy
It's not tougher gun control, stupid.
Guns, Guns and Guns
It's only human nature to want to take action after such a harrowing traumatic event. To do something. Anything, to protect our kids. And make sure that Newtown never ever happens again. Here. There. Anywhere.
Merry Mayan apocalypse day
HOLLYWOOD - Merry Christmas, everybody, and God bless America.
GBHS EV race team featured in state magazine
On Sept. 27, Great Bend High School's electric vehicle (EV) team competed against other area high schools in the Kansas High Plains ElectroRally in Hays. It was the culmination of several months of planning, designing, building and testing an electric vehicle. The race and photos of the team were highlighted in the Dec. 2012 edition of Kansas Country Living magazine.
November report shows continued drop in jobless Rate
TOPEKA –The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Kansas continued to decrease in November to 5.4 percent, while nonfarm and private sector jobs increased slightly since October.
NFL rookie QBs on roll
As the guy who drafted Peyton Manning, Bill Polian knows something about quarterbacks.
Kansas State enters poll; KU ranked No. 6
Duke and Michigan remain the top two teams in The Associated Press' college basketball poll while Syracuse drops from third to ninth after its first loss.
Hilltoppers’ Guidry looks to make bowl-game history
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Western Kentucky's Lance Guidry has a chance to make history.
PASSING HISTORY
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have gotten quite a return on the $132 million, eight-year investment they made in Calvin Johnson nine months ago.
Griffin III, Redskins hold on to beat Eagles for sixth straight win
PHILADELPHIA - Counted out by their own coach six weeks ago, the Washington Redskins and Robert Griffin III are on the brink of their first division title in 13 years.
Colts capture playoff berth in win over Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The expectations placed upon Andrew Luck almost seemed unfair.
Big-hearted Grinch
The Grinch gets his nose pinched by Evelyn Essmiller at the Food Bank of Barton County on Friday afternoon, while he places a furry hand atop the head of Bob Essmiller. The husband-and-wife Food Bank Board co-chairs and the Grinch are joined by Food Bank manager Jenny Gordy. In true Grinch fashion, the green guy delivered more than 100 food items in trash bags. The food was donated by Rosewood Services employees who conducted a food drive this month. Starring as the Grinch was Rosewood employee Ric Loiland.
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Martin Luther King's legacy: Recognition of past realities
Jan. 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, provides occasion for reflection as well as recognition. We honor his personal courage as well as political impact as catalyst for the civil rights revolution.
Is fast food influencing your child's academic success?
A new nationwide survey suggests that the amount of fast food a child eats may affect his or her educational achievement.
Local students on Deans Honor Roll for Fort Hays State University
Local students are among the 1,167 named by Fort Hays State University to the Deans Honor Roll for the fall 2014 semester.
Carolee J. Nolte 80th
Carolee J. Nolte will celebrate her 80th birthday on Jan. 20, with a card shower.
Kasselman 50th
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. (Pat) Kasselman of Ellinwood will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Jan. 23, with a card shower.
Dolores (Bieberle) Westbrook 85th
Dolores (Bieberle) Westbrook is celebrating her 85th birthday with a card shower.
Steiner — Keller
Rich and Carol Steiner of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Cindy Ann Steiner to Justin Tracy Keller, son of Jim and Sandy Keller of Marysville.
Lois Kaufman 85th
Lois Kaufman will celebrate her 85th birthday with a social from 2 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 24, at the Galva Christian Church, 400 Northview Road, in Galva. Hosts for the event will be her daughters, Nathalea Stephenson and Karleen Williams.
Kansas Commodity Classic to be held on Feb. 6, in Manhattan
All Kansas farmers are invited to the Kansas Commodity Classic on Friday, Feb. 6. The Commodity Classic is the annual convention of the Kansas Corn, Wheat and Grain Sorghum Associations, and will take place at the at the Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S 3rd St, Manhattan, Kan., with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. It is free to attend and includes a complimentary breakfast and lunch; however pre-registration is requested.
Senior Menu
The following well-balanced and nutritious Friendship Meals will be served for lunch at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Meals are served with milk; donations for coffee and tea are accepted.
