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Pawnee County Results
CITY RESULTS PAWNEE COUNTY LARNED Mayor - Robert C. Pivonka 361; Lee F. Hockett 214; City Council, Ward One - Charles H. Spina 79; Terry Harris 56; Ward Two - David A. Zecha 180; Ward Three - Dennis E. Wilson 136; Ward Four - Kim Barnes 44; Anthony Moore 37. BURDETT Mayor, Leon Jennings 58; City Council (Two Spots) - Bryan Delp 53; Ronald R. Olson 24; Traci Nuckolls 20; David Clapham 20. GARFIELD Mayor ...
NATIONAL LEAGUE CAPSULES
CINCINNATI (AP) - Chris Heisey drove in three runs and the Cincinnati Reds took a patient approach at the plate in improving to 4-0 for the first time since their 1990 World Series championship season, beating the Houston Astros 8-2 on Tuesday night.
Look what you made me do
Government shutdown
Cooking with GE
Magic is lost
Rhino inflation
Last time it was a cartoon
Any minute now
Cabrera's RBI single in 12th pulls Royals from brink — again
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Any sort of four-game winning streak is a big deal in a town where the local team hadn't won more than three in a row since September 2009.
AMERICAN LEAGUE CAPSULES
CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh Tomlin outpitched Boston's Josh Beckett, Cleveland came up with just enough timely hits and the Indians kept the Red Sox winless so far this season with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night over the team many predicted would win it all.
Judges are over extending their powers
Dear Editor, This is in regards to Frank Clark's article about teaching religion at home. What is happening to our right to freedom of religion? The courts are taking God out of everything they can and are trying to secularize everything. The judges on all levels seem to have absolute power. I believe the whole judicial system needs to be revamped. At the rate it's going, the judicial system is trying to make this a ...
Hey, it is hot in the volcano
Last November, although 150 people had already been killed by the erupting Mount Merapi volcano in Central Java, Indonesia, and though the government had created shelters in stadiums and public halls for 300,000 jammed-together evacuees, some had petitioned authorities to open up private shelter locations so that the displaced could attend to certain "romantic, biological needs."
Watch where the carts get parked
Dear Editor, Attention Great Bend shoppers: Please show a little respect for other shoppers here in town! We live in Kansas, and unfortunately the wind seems to blow much of the time. When you are lazy and inconsiderate and leave your shopping cart wherever you feel like instead of putting it in the stalls provided, You are creating a big problem. The wind blows. The shopping carts go wildly racing across the parking lot. This ...
Come to community choir practice
Dear Editor, Surrendered Family Ministries will host the 60th annual observance for National Day of Prayer on May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Crest Theater in Great Bend. Area individuals are invited to get involved in the event by participating in the choir. If you are between the ages of 13-113 and you are interested in taking part in the choir, you are invited to come and participate by attending as many practices as ...
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Documentary sheds light on gray areas
It's not often people of varying beliefs are invited to weigh in on what they really think about religion and culture. But that's exactly what the Rev. Lenny Maxwell at First United Methodist Church hopes will happen Saturday night. The church will present a free screening of "Lord, Save Us From Your Followers," a documentary by Dan Merchant, featuring interviews with well-known people on all sides of the "culture wars."
Jacobs presents 'powerful' services
Evangelist John Jacobs is known for his "powerful" presentations, combining athletes and a gospel message. His Next Generation Power Force will appear at the First Assembly of God, 601 Patton Road, Great Bend, at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 16.
Faith Levine to speak at Great Bend Aglow
Great Bend Aglow will meet Saturday, June 8, at Perkins Family Restaurant, 2920 10th St. The guest speaker is Faith Levine, Kansas City. Sign-in and social time begin at 9 a.m. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Living Logos presents dramatic scripture lessons
Living Logos ministry will present a dramatic presentation of the scripture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Faith Community Church. Rod and Jenni Carlson of Living Logos do approximately 120 presentations annually, visiting churches of many denominations across the U.S., Canada and other countries. Rod's repertoire currently includes Philippians, Ephesians, James, 1st & 2nd Peter, the Sermon on the Mount, Obadiah, the first 12 chapters of Revelation and Christmas Story. Jenni's includes Philippians, Colossians, ...
Gerald A. Zimmer 1954 - 2013
HAYS - Gerald A. Zimmer, 58, Hays, died June 5 at the Hays Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are by Hays Memorial Chapel in Hays.
Judy Mershon Huber Wolfenbarger 1935 - 2013
MINNESOTT BEACH, N.C. - Judy Mershon Huber Wolfenbarger, 77, of Minnesott Beach, N.C., passed away June 4. Born in Chicago, Ill., on Nov. 4, 1935, she was the daughter of Andrew B. and Dorothy Mershon Huber. Her family moved to Mt. Carroll, Ill., in 1942. An accomplished pianist, guitar player and percussionist for Mt. Carroll High School, music was an important part of her life. Her quick wit and love of ironic humor lasted throughout her lifetime.
Butterflies
Monarch butterflies alight on wire mesh at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo Butterfly Garden. Various species of butterflies in all stages of live can be found in the garden.
Royals select shortstop Dozier in first round of MLB draft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals fell in love with Hunter Dozier early in the scouting process, and their opinion of the shortstop never wavered over the course of the college season.
Government commodities distributed
HOISINGTON - Government Commodities will be distributed from 5-6 p.m. on Monday, June 1 at Living Joy Community Church, 354 W 1st St. (NW Corner of 1st & Vine.
Father’s Day: Can It Survive?
My son Gideon (age nine) assures me that he will be a good father someday, but will that be an empty accomplishment? In another 20 years or so will there even be a Father's Day?
How Darrell Issa Undermines the GOP’s IRS Issue
Quick: someone call a chiropractor for California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa. He's overreached so far his arm may separate from his shoulder. Even some key figures in his party are suggesting he needs an adjustment. F-a-s-t.
Musical whodunit in store for Sterling Fourth
Equal parts murder, mystery, music, and comedy are in store as the Sterling Community Theatre Troupe presents the new Broadway musical "Curtains" as part of Sterling's Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. "Curtains" has a tuneful, toe-tapping musical score by the song writing team of John Kander and Fred Ebb famous for the musicals "Chicago" and "Cabaret." The show will be staged at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 5 and 6 and at ...
