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Library announces free movie nights
Free Family Film Night will be held Friday at the Great Bend Public Library. Doors on the north side of the building will open at 6:45 p.m., and the movie will run from 7-8:15 p.m. Staff will be show the third movie in the series starring Boog, and his forest friends, said Terri Hurley, public relations director. "Can his friends rescue Boog before it's to late? Will he visit Russia? Join ...
Crime Stoppers seeks tips on equipment theft
Crime Stoppers of Barton County and Great Bend is seeking information about the theft of equipment belonging to Classic Well service. Sometime between 6 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 21, elevators (used to hoist pipe) for a double drum pulling unit were stolen from a well site in the 5400 block of Second Street in Great Bend. Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings said both elevators were red, ...
Judith "Judy" Allen Bunch Maddox Schroeder 1939 - 2011
KANOPOLIS - Judith "Judy" Allen Bunch Maddox Schroeder, 71, Kanopolis, passed away Feb. 27. She was born in Barnard on Oct. 17, 1939, to Virgil and Fern Bunch. She was married to Robert Schroeder. He preceded her in death as did two sisters, Beth Gamble and Edna Ryan, and one brother, Dick Bunch. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth Maddox and Keith Maddox, both of Kanopolis, and John Maddox ...
March 2, 2011
Barton County Sheriff A dog bite case taken by Ellinwood Police Department on Monday was later determined to have happened in the county, at 284 SE 140 Ave. The dog was impounded for no proof of rabies shots. The police report has been delivered to the sheriff's office. A television and PlayStation gaming system, along with games, was stolen from 479 SE 60 Ave., it was reported Monday. The reporting party said ...
Cleora V. Tiede 1935-2011
Cleora V. Tiede, 75, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. Born Dec. 24, 1935, at Beaver, she was the daughter of Rudolph J. and Mollie (Radke) Hickel.
There’s a lot happening at the Jordaan Library
Jordaan Library is currently displaying a Batman collection belonging to David Hutchins, age 11, in the library display cases. Hutchins began the collection when he was 5 years old, and has continued adding to it over time. This display is just a portion of what he has collected. Please show your support of Larned's youth by taking a few minutes to stop by and see his interesting and delightful collection.
Barton County residents received $4.5 million in Earned Income Credits
BY STAFF REPORTS ST. LOUIS – More than 2,100 Barton County taxpayers received more than $4.5 million in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) last year. "The EITC can put an extra $457 to $5,666 into the pockets of low-income working individuals and families," said IRS spokesman Michael Devine. "If they qualify and claim the credit, they could pay less federal tax or even receive a refund beyond the amount of ...
He's finger-lickin' bad -- Argus Hamilton
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? Col. Moammar Khadaffi refused to step down Friday and he ordered Libyans to sing and dance in the streets. His military rank is not a real title. Forty years ago he received the honorary title of "colonel" for inventing a secret recipe for Southern fried goats. Khadaffi mystified the world Tuesday by going on television and blaming the revolt on Osama bin Laden slipping LSD into his ...
Stop suggesting unions are b-a-d
Dear Editor, After three days of national syndicated opinion columns published stating unions are bad and are the demise of America as we know it, I can no longer remain silent. I always thought the purpose of newspapers was to report the facts all the facts, not just the facts as the news editor would like them to be. But it is quite obvious by the anti-union slant in the opinion page and cartoons that ...
Making sense of congress
David Henderson, a Korean War veteran long suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, applied 15 days past the deadline for enhanced care under a 2001 veterans-benefits law and thus was, as required by the statute, disqualified from the additional benefits.
CATS TAKE DOWN TEXAS
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Rodney McGruder scored 22 points and surging Kansas State muscled past slumping No. 7 Texas 75-70 on Monday night, the Wildcats' fifth straight win.
Bibby gives up $6.2M in buyout with Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mike Bibby gave up $6.2 million rather than stay with the last-place Washington Wizards.
KU still No. 2 in The AP Poll; Buckeyes on top
COLUMBUS, Ohio - After getting through its toughest stretch of the season, Ohio State is back at No. 1.
Great Bend Falcons
The Great Bend Falcons fourth-grade basketball team concluded their season last weekend by taking first place in the Hays City Little Shootout Tournament.
Irish beat up ’Nova with 20 3s
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Tim Abromaitis made a career-high nine 3-pointers and scored 30 points and Ben Hansbrough had 30 points and 10 assists in his final home game Monday night as No. 8 Notre Dame routed No. 19 Villanova 93-72 to secure a double bye in the Big East tournament.
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Hekele graduates from basic training
Army Reserve Spec. Tiffany J. Hekele has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
4-H shooters place 2nd at state
The Barton County team of Ryan Kohman, Parker Smith, Katelyn Reh and Lake Lyman placed 2nd in the state at the recent State 4-H Air Rifle Competition. The 4-H Shooting Sports Program uses the skills and disciplines of shooting to assist young people and their leaders to attain knowledge and develop essential life skills.
Candidate selected as Kansas 911 Liaison
The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council and the Kansas Adjutant General's Department have selected Scott Ekberg as the Kansas 911 liaison. Ekberg will begin his duties May 13th.
Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball announces new Managing Partner
The certified public accounting firm of Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chartered is pleased to announce Brian Staats as the firm's new Managing Partner, effective May 1st.
Louise Gunn 90th
Louise Gunn will celebrate her 90th birthday with a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 18 at the First Christian Church, 5230 Broadway in Great Bend. Hosts for the event will be her children, grandchildren and their families. No gifts are requested.
Richard L. Ahlvers 80th
Richard L. Ahlvers will celebrate his 80th birthday with an Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on May 19 at 37 NW 48 Road in Great Bend. Hosts for the event will be his children, Alicia Ahlvers and Richelle Ahlvers Dolphin and husband Wade.
League of Women Voters meeting
League of Women Voters of Great Bend will hold the monthly meeting at noon on Tuesday, May 14, at Montana Mike's in the north room. Lunch will be from the menu and can be from their "quick serve" menu.
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday at the District Education Office, 201 Patton road. Items on the agenda include approval of 7-12 English Language Arts resource adoption; options for replacement of current HVAC system at Riley Elementary School; approval of FBLA trip to Anaheim, Calif. for national competition; approval to alter summer hours at the District Education Center; approval of sign purchase by Lincoln School PTO; approval to renew ...
Timothy and Amy Frieb give back to local community through Fontanelle Hybrids FOCUS Grant
Timothy and Amy Frieb recently presented the Hoisington Boy Scout/Cub Scout Troop 7130 with a $2,500 FOCUS grant through Fontanelle Hybrids.
Kansas CRP meetings for landowners prior to signup hosted by PF
Pheasants Forever is hosting fifty-one informational meetings across Kansas for landowners and agricultural producers in advance of the USDA Farm Service Agency's Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up that runs May 20 through June 14. Led by Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists, landowners can learn how to increase their farm or ranch income while creating wildlife habitat in the process.
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.
USD 428, Holy Family, Central Kansas Christian Academy and HeadStart Schools
The following meals will be served May 13 through May 17. The secondary schools also have available daily: Main dish second choices, chef's salad, combo lunches and choice of vegetables and dessert. The breakfast menu is offered only to students in USD 428. Menus are subject to change without notice. Milk served with all meals. All meals as offered meet USDA nutritional guidelines.
