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No. 1 Oregon 53, Washington 16 EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Darron Thomas threw for a touchdown and ran for two more and top-ranked Oregon overcame a slow start to beat northwest rival Washington. LaMichael James ran for 121 yards and three scores for the Ducks, who looked out of sorts in the first quarter when they were held scoreless for the first time this season. Their first points came on a 29-yard field goal early ...
Record-breaking fourth quarter lifts Jayhawks over Buffaloes
LAWRENCE (AP) - Kansas is used to great comebacks. Take the 2008 NCAA basketball title game in which the Jayhawks rallied from nine points down in the final two minutes to beat Memphis in overtime. But in football? Simple victories have been scarce, much less miracle comebacks. That changed Saturday when the Jayhawks scored 35 unanswered points in the final 11:05 and overcame a 28-point deficit to beat Colorado 52-45. It was the greatest comeback ...
Fair Trade Market returning for holidays
This holiday season, one can find unique gifts made by artisans from around the world at the Fair Trade Market at R.B. Tellers, 1210 Main St. in downtown Great Bend.
Lincoln Elementary School Honor Roll
HOISINGTON -All A's at Lincoln Elementary School: 3rd Grade: Avery Brewer, Madison Grandclair, Zach Rubio, Brian Shinofield, Jacob Specht 4th Grade: Riley Brungardt, Aaron Crawford, Braxton Donovan, Xavier Robinson, Maleigha Schmidt, Payton Steiner, Liza Ward, Braedon Willesden B Average of Better-no D's or F's-not m ore than 1 C 3rd Grade: Baily Banks, Trey Bitter, Chandler Blackwell, Evan Bodine, Cade Boxberger, Taylor Boxberger, Daunte Chambers, Madysen clone, Quincy Cross, Alyssa ...
Ellinwood High/Middle School Honor Roll
ELLINWOOD – Ellinwood High/Middle School students have been recognized for their academic efforts for the first quarter with the honor roll.
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Turkey shoot, etc., set for Thursday in Garfield
GARFIELD - Garfield's 86th annual turkey shoot will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Porteous Park in Garfield. Veterans' Day bingo will begin at noon. Lunch will be served by Episcopal Church members. The Veterans' Day event is under the auspices of Tony Asher Post 300, The American Legion, Garfield, a nonprofit organization.
Area briefs
American Legion to hold flag retirement ceremony The Ellinwood American Legion will hold Veteran's Day Flag Retirement Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 11. Any torn or tattered American flag can be dropped off so that it can be properly disposed of. A chili supper will be served afterwards. Members, guests and public are encouraged to attend. Sanitation routes holiday schedule for Ellinwood Trash pickup ...
Diamonds returning to Larned for Christmas Concert Dec. 5
Diamonds returning to Larned for Christmas Concert Dec. 5 The Diamonds presented a well-received concert in Larned a few months ago, and will return for a Christmas engagement here - a one-time concert on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at Larned Community Center. Tickets will be available at First State Bank, American State Bank and Farmers Bank and Trust. They will be $10 in advance for adults, $15 at ...
City to 'smoke' sewer system
The City of Larned is concerned about possible leaks in the city's sanitary sewer system. Leaks in the system can allow large amounts of rain water to enter the city's wastewater system, City Manager Don Gaeddert said Saturday.
Dolores Keenan Bryant
ELLINWOOD - Dolores Keenan Bryant, 82, died Nov. 5 at Overland Park. She w as born Sept. 5, 1928, at Great Bend, the third child and second daughter of a family of eight children born to Thomas and Martha Sheils Keenan. She married Lloyd W. Bryant on Nov. 24, 1949, at Seward. He died July 12, 2006. She was a longtime Ellinwood resident and owner of Bryant TV & Radio in Ellinwood ...
Elizabeth (Betty) Hutchison
Elizaheth (Betty) Hutchison, 94, passed to be with the Lord on Nov. 3. Betty retired from St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1979. She loved her work and her patients. Betty is survived by her children: Nancy, John, and Steve; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Hutchison; and granddaughter Susan Jane Jenkins. Visitation ...
Paul G. Epp
PRATT – Paul G. Epp, 81, of Pratt went quietly from this earth to his eternal peace on Nov. 4. Born on Aug. 14, 1929, in Murdock, he was the son of Paul R. and Dorothy Epp. He married Marian Jenkins on Nov. 28, 1953. Paul was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He worked many years in the oil field industry. He found joy in collecting and selling coins. He ...
Local businesses teaming up to help needy Children at Christmas
Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate in Great Bend, along with Wal-Mart and Eagle Radio are joining forces to sponsor toy drives that will benefit the Christmas for Kids program at Saint Francis Community Services.
Nov. 7, 2010
Barton County Sheriff Theft of a water pump from 3623 Second St. was reported Thursday. A truck rolled on NW 110 Road and NW 20 Ave. at 9:29 p.m. Thursday. The driver was not injured. Hoisington Ambulance and Kansas Highway Patrol also responded. A man reported being intentionally struck by a Oldsmobile Bravada, late Thursday at Barton Community College. The reporting party said he was bleeding on his hand but refused ...
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Jordaan scholarships awarded to Pawnee County students
LARNED - The Jordaan Foundation, Inc. has awarded its Jordaan scholarships for 2013-2014 to Tristen Galliart and Brooke Roberts from Pawnee Heights High School and Cody Keenan, Steven Seltman and Michael Wysong from Larned High School.
Larned Reunion seeks historical memorabilia
LARNED - The Larned all-Schools Reunion is seeking pieces of the past of Larned schools to put on display at the registration room and at the banquet for paid reunion members June 8 at the middle school. If you have Lettermen jackets, pom-poms, cheerleading uniforms, band and football uniforms, yearbook annuals, class newspapers, graduation announcements, seats, hats, blankets, maybe even some pictures that didn't make it in the slide show-we would love to display ...
Larned State Hospital runners place second
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Larned State Hospital marathon team captured second place among the 15 entries in the Government Agency Division of the 13th Annual Oklahoma City Marathon.
Larned forensics team competes at state
The Larned High forensics team competed at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina May 4 for the Class 4A state speech festival. From left, Abby Ayre, Rachael Herter, Michael Wysong, Shealon Calkins, Alex Lessard, Samantha Harter and (not pictured) Jacey Bishop. Earning one ratings were Michael Wysong, poetry; Rachael Herter and Jacey Bishop, IDA; Jacey Bishop, prose. Earning two ratings were Abby Ayre, poetry; Samantha Harter, humorous solo; Alex Lessard and Shealon Calkins, IDA.
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 ...
