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More than 1,300 students candidates for graduation from KSU
Kansas State University has more than 1,300 candidates for graduation in December. Commencement ceremonies were Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11, on the K-State campuses in Manhattan and Salina.
School Menu
USD 428, Holy Family, Central Kansas Christian Academy and HeadStart Schools The following meals will be served Dec. 20 through Dec. 22. 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. Lunch ...
Frisch baby girl
Kevin and Kim Frisch of Washington D.C. announce the birth of their daughter, Madeleine Ann Frisch on July 16 at the New York University Hospital in New York, N.Y. She weighed six lbs. 7 oz. and was 20 1/2 in. long. She has a big brother, Aidan August Frisch.
Senior Activities
Tuesday Coffee and Doughnuts - 8:30 a.m., Senior Center Thursday Dominoes - 1 p.m., Senior Center Friday Merry Christmas
Drummond - Brockman
Jessica Leigh Drummond and Andrew Steven Brockman were united in marriage on Aug. 21 at First Lutheran Church in Manhattan in a double ring ceremony officiated by Pastor Keith Wiens. Parents of the couple are Ronald and Krisanne Seidel of Great Bend and Kraig and Sara Brockman of Clay Center. Grandparents of the bride are the late Orlando and Rosalie Steinert. Grandparents of the groom are Carl Brockman, of Manhattan, Vonda Brockman, of Clay Center, ...
Donna Maxwell 80th birthday
Donna Maxwell will celebrate her 80th birthday on Dec. 18 with a card shower. She had two daughters, Vicky and husband John Clark of Aztec, N.M. and Linda and husband John Klug of Odin; a son, Jim and wife Kim Maxwell of Odin; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceptor Pi
Preceptor Pi has program on 'Women and Shopping' Preceptor Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Dec. 7 at the home of Janis Link. President Brenda Black led the meeting. The chapter had received a thank-you note from the Food Bank for the chapter's $50 Thanksgiving donation, which provided milk and eggs for families in need. Judy Krebaum gave two Beta Briefs. The first one was an article in the Torch on the passing of ...
Smith - Puckett
Renie Kristi Smth and Todd Alan Puckett were united in marriage on Oct. 9 on the beach in Lucea, Jamaica at the Grand Palladium and Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa. in a double ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Vincent McKenzie of Montego Bay, Jamaica and the Rev. John Sharp, formerly of Holyrood, currently of Bradlands, Ill. Parents of the couple are Dennis and Margaret Smith of Great Bend and Maxine Pucket of Great Bend ...
Rick Snell Column
BEEF RED BOOKS AVAILABLE You've got just enough time before Christmas to buy one of the beef red books at our office for $6.00 each. Yes, that's right folks; you won't want to miss out on deals like this, especially since we only have a few! So much for the commercial but, once again this year, we will have the red beef cow-calf record pocket calendars for sale at $6 each. These make great Christmas ...
Gathman 50th
Urban and Ardella Gathman, of Larned, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 20.
Parnassus Club
The Parnassus Club met Dec. 14 at the home of Chari Miller with six members present. No business was conducted.
University of Kansas Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Eight students from the University of Kansas have received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships, prestigious awards for study abroad during the 2010-11 academic year.
Jil Johnson receives Mary Kay vehicle
In honor of her career achievements, Jil Johnson of Great Bend has earned the use of the exclusive Mary Kay pink Cadillac. Johnson took delivery of a 2011 Cadillac SRX at Dove Cadillac dealership in Great Bend.
Matt Keenan Column
Santa, it's that time again - my annual Christmas list. Let's get right to it.
Christmas is upon us once again
Christmas is upon us once again. Just about everyone is out celebrating the external or physical activity of Christmas. I am going to refer to this part of the holiday as "Stuffmas." Stuffmas is all about lights, parties, gifts, food and family. This is how we have come to know and understand Christmas in our communities today. Santa Claus is the hero of Stuffmas. We make our requests and can't wait to see how he ...
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USD 428, Holy Family, Central Kansas Christian Academy and HeadStart Schools
The following meals will be served May 6 through May 10. 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.
Beta Sigma Phi Chapters celebrate Founder’s Day
The four Great Bend chapters of Beta Sigma Phi celebrated Founder's Day April 25 with an evening dinner program in the Cavanaugh Room located at Barton Community College's Learning Resource Center.
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.
Will George W. Bush and A.J. Clemente Get Mulligans?
When should you give someone a mulligan? Should you give a former President a mulligan for a good chunk of his 8 years in office? Should you give a young broadcaster a mulligan when he doesn't realize his mike is on and he says words more suitable for a Chris Rock routine?
Out of the Closet and into Identity Politics
I've never sought the spotlight.
Congressional Health Care
Wisconsin cheese in another form ... where have you been?
When our son Connor moved to Madison two years ago I was prepared for an introduction to all things Wisconsin. This was not entirely a blank slate - I was schooled on Fez and Red Forman from "That '70s Show," heard a little bit about their governor and some yelling that went on up there. But I didn't appreciate a food delicacy that has awakened taste buds left for dead long ago.
Is Planting a Garden in Your Future?
With temperatures dipping down into the 20's and snow and sleet falling from the sky less than two weeks ago, it is hard to believe the date on the calendar. For those who like to play in the dirt and plant a garden, you know that it is time to be planting certain vegetables or the heat of the summer will create another problem. Many peoples' past includes spending time working in the family garden. ...
Flood insurance rates to increase
Kansans evaluating their flood insurance needs should be aware of upcoming rate increases for new and renewal policies, according to Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance.
Mustangs ride early surge to win over Great Bend, 11-4
HAYS - Salina Central scored seven runs in the first two innings and coasted to an 11-4 victory over Great Bend on Saturday afternoon at Hays High School.
Fernandez, Marlins beat Phillies
PHILADELPHIA - Jose Fernandez pitched one-hit ball and struck out nine in seven dominant innings, getting his first major league win in the Miami Marlins' 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.
Lady Eagles claim first at home invite
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood High School girls' track and field team finished first at their home invitational on Friday evening.
