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Parrish chosen as grand marshal of holiday parade
Bob Parrish has been chosen to lead Great Bend's holiday parade on Nov. 27, sponsors at Sunflower Diversified Services announced. Parrish was a logical choice for grand marshal of this year's Home for the Holidays event, because the parade theme is "Our Favorite Christmas Story." According to a press release from Sunflower, Parrish has been a local leader and storyteller his entire life. Teaming up with Ray Schulz, he co-hosted a ...
Back Room guest evokes characters in song
By Tribune staff Central Kansans will be able to see and hear Daniel Boling sing his stories at 8 p.m., Saturday in the Back Room of the Barton County Arts Center. Admission is $10, and reservations may be made weekday afternoons at the Arts Center, 1401 Main, Great Bend, by calling 620-792-3097 or e-mailing tickets@bartonarts.org. Career and family took a good deal of Boling's attention over the years, and ...
Barton offers military support
Oct. 31, 2010
Pawnee Rock man seriously injured in rollover Clifford W. Allen II, 22, of Pawnee Rock, was ejected from a pickup that overturned in Barton County, the Kansas Highway Patrol reported Saturday. The exact time of the one-vehicle accident was not known. Allen lost control of a GMC pickup in the 900 block of NW 80 Ave., one mile south and one mile east of Olmitz. The accident was discovered at ...
Darrell C. Mayhew
PAULS VALLEY, Okla. - Darrell C. Mayhew, 76, of Pauls Valley, Okla., passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, on Oct. 28. He was born May 25, 1934, in Plainville, Kan., to Chalmer and Ann (Cerrow) Mayhew. He married Beverly (Collis) Mayhew on April 20, 1957 in El Paso, Texas. Darrell served in the U.S. Army in Fort Bliss, Texas, 1956-1957, serving two TDY tours in Puerto Rico, in 1957-1958. After an honorable ...
Ag Insight
Sometimes common sense and fairness prevail. Such was the case in Sherman County when the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) decided to maintain the existing barbed-wire fence along both sides of the I-70 Highway corridor. KDOT had been flirting with the idea of widening the right-of-way easements and replacing the existing fence with a cable fence. This proposal was primarily a cost saving measure designed to cut maintenance costs of the existing ...
Norma M. Vasquez
Norma M. Vasquez, 70, of Great Bend, died Oct. 27 at her home. She was born April 17, 1940, at Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Victorio and Manuela (Alonzo) Moreno. Norma worked as a seamstress. Mrs. Vasquez was a Great Bend resident since 1999, coming from Ontario, Calif. She attended Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Survivors include three brothers, Raul Moreno of Great ...
Donald D. Smith
OSAWATOMIE - Donald D. Smith, 85, died Oct. 29 at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe. He was born Sept. 16, 1925, at Hoisington, the son of Clarence and Callie (Payne) Smith. He married Etta Imogene Lumley on June 5, 1953, at Bartlesville, Okla. She died Oct. 9, 2004. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Kansas Brick and Tile of Hoisington. He was a former Hoisington resident, moving to Osawatomie in 2004. ...
Presentation explores German Heritage of Kansas
The Fort Larned Historical Society will host its Annual Meeting with a program, The German Heritage of Kansas, a presentation and discussion by William D. Keel on Monday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Santa Fe Trail Center Museum and Library. Members of the community are invited to attend the meeting and free program. Contact the Santa Fe Trail Center at 620-285-2054 for more information. The program is made possible by ...
Armory to fire station conversion also on city's agenda
One "old business" item and two "new business" items have been added to the agenda for Monday night's meeting of the Larned City Council. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 417 Broadway. The old item is consideration of converting the former Larned National Guard Armory into a fire station. The City of Larned owns the armory since it was closed early this year. The new items are a ...
Larned High School’s October Spotlight winners
Larned High School's October Spotlight winners Academics: Danette Unruh, Junior Danette demonstrates an outstanding work ethic in the classroom and takes challenging classes with expectations of achieving academic excellence. She sets a goal and then does whatever it takes to attain it. Danette not only listens intently in class but also asks high-level questions in order to understand the concepts, which, in turn, fosters an environment for academic excellence. She ...
Patricia "Pat" Rowe
with pic Patricia "Pat" Rowe, 74, of Great Bend, died Oct. 28 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. She was born June 20, 1936, at Winfield, the daughter of Clarence and Christine (Cranston) Sumner. She married Bill Rowe on June 5, 1954, at Winfield. She was a homemaker and a Great Bend resident since 1968, coming from Winfield. Mrs. Rowe was a member of the Lake Barton ...
Alice Arlene Metcalf
WICHITA - Alice Arlene Metcalf, 79, retired co-owner/operator of Kansas Dune Buggy and VW Specialties, died Oct. 27, She was preceded in death by her husband Harold "Red" and grandson Adam Wayne Sharp. Survivors: children, Donnella (Mike) Lawson of Wichita, Lyndel (Clint) Walker of Hesston, Kathie (Charles) Sharp of Great Bend, Monty (Ruby) Metcalf of Wichita, Sonja (John) Vogt of Wichita; brother, Harold G. Wood of Wheatfield, Ind.; 11 grandchildren and ...
Janice C. Scott
COPAN, Okla. - Janice C. Scott, 70, of Copan, Okla., and former resident of Glasco, died Oct. 28 at her residence. Private services will be held at a later date, Funeral arrangements provided by Stumpff Funeral Home and Crematory 1600 SE Washington Blvd. Bartlesville, OK 74006 Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 31, 2010
Lynn Ann Adams
MEDICINE LODGE - Lynn Ann Adams, 70, died Oct. 28 at Pioneer Lodge Nursing Home in Coldwater. Born July 24, 1940, in Great Bend she was the daughter of John and Marie (Mohr) Adams. She was a client at Arrowhead West Inc. in Medicine Lodge, most recently living in Coldwater. Ms. Adams was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include a brother, Donald Adams and his wife Loretta of Grandview, Texas; ...
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Knicks rip Pacers to tie series at 1-1
NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony hung from the rim, the helpless defender who tried to stop his dunk lying on the court below after falling down.
Lady Panthers struggle against McPherson
Great Bend High School freshman forward Alondra Garcia kept her team from getting shut down completely on Tuesday afternoon against McPherson at Cavanaugh Soccer Fields.
Completely Kids combines storefronts with The Gallery
Completely Kids announced the store will be combining efforts with The Gallery in downtown Great Bend, starting June 1. The new shop-within-a-shop will still carry all their customer favorites. "We want to thank our customers for 10 years of support," owner Dana Long said. "We hope that they'll enjoy the new combined shopping experience inside The Gallery."
Jazzercise encouraging kids to get up and dance
Fitness should not be a chore. In fact, it can and should be fun, says Charise Oelger, Great Bend Jazzercise instructor. Kids can learn this valuable life lesson and channel their inner Bieber during the Junior Jazzercise "Kids Get Fit" program at the Jazzercise Great Bend Fitness Center, Saturday, May 11 from 9:30-10 a.m.
Student clean-up
From left: Chandra Gray, Holly Foster and Kole Stiner team up at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center for the community-wide clean-up day May 1. The Great Bend High School Student Council helped organize the event as a community-service project.
Girl Scout volunteers recognized for service
Wichita - Ninety-three volunteers across 80 counties were honored by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland recently at the 2013 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and Annual Meeting.
Job Fest offers chance for networking
People looking for full- or part-time work will have an opportunity to meet employers during Job Fest 2013, taking place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Best Western Courtyard, 2920 10th St.
North Frey bridge work to begin Friday
According to the Barton County Engineers Office, L&M Contractors of Great Bend will begin bridge repair work on NE 10 Ave. (or North Frey Street), north of the Club at StoneRidge on Friday. Barricades will be placed at the intersection North and South of the structure, allowing access to local traffic only for about three weeks.
Spelling bee
Hoisington forensics places at state
HOISINGTON -The Hoisington High School forensics team brought back eight medals from 3A State Forensics in Wichita on Saturday (May 4). Every Cardinal earned at least one medal and Olivia Lowry earned two.
EHS forensics places at state
ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team competed at the KSHSAA 2A State Forensics Championships held at Bishop Carroll High School in Wichita on Saturday, May 4.
Norma Lea Curry Shafer-Yancey 1928 - 2013
LAWRENCE - Surrounded by her four children at her home, Norma Lea Curry Shafer-Yancey, 84, peacefully passed away on May 4th. Born on Christmas Day in 1928, to Leslie and Glenda Curry in Burlington, Wash., Norma Lea Curry and her family moved to Great Bend, before her second birthday. Shortly after her graduation from high school, Norma met Ted Shafer at a picnic dance. They were married in 1948, and had four children. Shafer's position ...
Sylvia M. Wagner 1927 - 2013
LAWRENCE - Sylvia M. Wagner, 86, died on May 2, at Brandon Woods in Lawrence. Born Feb. 24, 1927, in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of John and Marie (Wollert) Schmidt. On Nov. 17, 1946, she married Duane Wagner in Ellinwood. He preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 1991. She was a housewife and bank teller. She was an avid reader and enjoyed needlepoint.
Charles L. Curtiss 1951 - 2013
LAWRENCE - Charles L. Curtiss, 61, concluded his battle with cancer May 6, at his home. Born on July 30, 1951, in Lawrence, he was the son of Earl and Oma Lee (Coleman) Curtiss. In 1983, he married Debra Nichols. They divorced in 1994. He was an employee of Hallmark Cards in Lawrence for 38 years, retiring in 2007. Charles was intensely interested in genealogy tracing his own family back hundreds of years and also ...
