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Claflin Wildcats
The Claflin Wildcats third- and fourth-grade basketball team, which finished its season on March 6 with a record of 23-4, took first place at the St. John, Nickerson, Hutchinson MAYB and Hays Big Brothers Big Sisters tournaments.
Coach K eyes 900th career win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Duke guard Nolan Smith played a role in propelling his Hall of Fame coach past a handful of career milestones.
Butler sends first No. 1 seed packing
WASHINGTON (AP) - With plenty of help from Pittsburgh, Butler found another way to pull off a stunning upset in the NCAA tournament.
San Diego State pulls out win in double OT
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - One last burst of magnificent athleticism finally did it for San Diego State.
Melvin Joe Jennings 1912-2011
LARNED - Melvin Joe Jennings, 99, died March 19, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.
Jack D. Delaney 1933 - 2011
BURDETT - Jack D. Delaney, 77, died March 17. He was born on the family farm in Ness County, on May 2, 1933, to Harvey and Esther Delaney. Jack graduated from Ness City High School in 1951. In 1954, he enlisted in the Army, and received his honorable discharge in 1956. He continued to serve his country as a member of the Army Reserve until 1962. Shortly after the end of his full-time active duty, ...
Marion Jean Hicks 1962-2011
HOISINGTON - Marion Jean Hicks, 49, of Hoisington died March 18 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.
Wade R. Schartz 1932-2011
GREAT BEND - Wade Robert Schartz, 76, died Thursday, March 17 at his home in Great Bend.
Richmond moves on to Sweet 16 with win over Morehead State
DENVER (AP) - Richmond plays the role of favorite pretty well, too. The program, which made its name by bouncing everyone from Barkley to Boeheim out of the tournament over the decades in a string of upsets, defeated No. 13 seed Morehead State 65-48 on Saturday to advance to the round of 16 for the first time since 1988. As the better seed and a four-point favorite, this was one the 12th-seeded Spiders were "supposed" ...
Amber Diane Collins 1988-2011
COATS - Amber Diane Collins, 25, died Thursday, March 17, 2011, at the Pratt Regional Medical Center.
Myra E. Carlisle Smith 1921-2011
HOISINGTON - Myra Ellen "Carlisle" Smith, 89, died March 19 at the Rush County Nursing Home, LaCrosse.
Helen Yost 1934-2011
LACROSSE - Helen Yost, 77 of La Crosse died March 17 at St. John's Care Facility in Hays. Born Feb. 25, 1934 at her parents home in McCracken, she was the daughter of C. H. "Charlie" Marvin and Della Hendrix Marvin. She graduated from La Crosse Rural High School in 1952. On June 13, 1953, she married Howard Yost in La Crosse. She was the church organist, pianist and soloist at the Evangelical United Brethren ...
Early Ed Center/Incredible Years Preshcool to hold reunion
Organizers of the upcoming five-year reunion hope it will serve a dual purpose: Sunflower Diversified Services can learn about the progress made by children who attended its Early Education Center (EEC) and Incredible Years Preschool; and families can re-discover that both our children's services have an extended family for support, explained Cathy Estes, services coordinator. Families of youngsters that are currently enrolled and those who received ...
SPRING TRAINING
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Notre Dame's offense to be tested by Seminoles
CHICAGO (AP) - Notre Dame is deep, with the Big East player of the year and three others averaging in double figures.
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Orioles edge Royals
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles usually like to slug their way to victory.
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.
