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Florence C. (Maloney) Walter-McDermott 1937-2011
ARKANSAS CITY - Florence C. (Maloney) Walter-McDermott, 74, of Arkansas City, formerly of Great Bend, died Monday at Sterling House of Arkansas City. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home of Arkansas City.
Unclaimed property program coming to area cities
The office of Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes will offer the opportunity for people to check for unclaimed property - such as refunds from utilities - by sponsoring an "Unclaimed Property on the Road" program. Staff will be available at 4 p.m. today at the Rice County Courthouse in Lyons and 6:30 p.m. today at the Stafford County Courthouse in St. John. On Wednesday the program will be ...
Kathleen M. Honomichl 1921 - 2011
MCPHERSON - Kathleen M. Honomichl, 89, died April 24 at Memorial Hospital in McPherson. Born on Nov. 16, 1921, in Langley, she was the daughter of Edward W. and Beatrice J. (Allen) Buffington. She graduated from Marquette High School. On Feb. 4, 1957, she married Miles Lou Honomichl. He preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 2001. She was a retired office manager for Cablevision in McPherson.
Shirley A. Waldroupe 1945 - 2011
WICHITA - Shirley A. Waldroupe, 66, died April 24 at the Harry Hines Memorial Hospice Center-Via Christi in Wichita. Born April 24, 1945 in rural Rush County, she was the daughter of Leon Henry and Florence (Pfeifer) Matal. She graduated from Bison High School. A resident of Wichita for seven years, moving from Great Bend, she was a motor route carrier for the Great Bend Tribune and owner of T&J Bait and Tackle in Great Bend with her husband.
On the record for April 26, 2011
Barton County Sheriff A truck went into the ditch at 8:40 p.m. Thursday on K-4 at NW 120 Ave. It was reported as an injury accident with a possible ankle injury, but the driver refused treatment at the scene. Theft of 595 feet of copper wire from an irrigation pivot near NE 20 Ave. and NE 10 Road was reported Thursday. A tan boxer was reported stolen Thursday from 610 Houck ...
Program offers info on preventing cancer with diet
"Fighting Cancer With A Knife And Fork" will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St., and at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. This free Stop 'N Learn program is offered by the Great Bend Recreation Commission. Lori Shoemaker, Rice County Extension agent, will explain the importance of eating nutritious food to help fight cancer. ...
Virtual school info session set for Wednesday
An information session for parents interested in a tuition-free virtual public school through Kansas Connections Academy will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at Perkins Family Restaurant, 2920 10th St. in Great Bend. Sponsors said Kansas Connections Academy is a state-of-the-art alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom. It serves students statewide in grade K-12. Enrollment for the 2011-12 school year is under way now.
Nuggets facing another first-round exit
DENVER (AP) - Denver Nuggets coach George Karl said a few weeks ago he wanted to match up with the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
McDyess says he'll play tonight despite sore neck
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - San Antonio center Antonio McDyess expects to play in Game 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night despite a neck nerve injury that forced him to leave Saturday night's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Epic failure leaves Nowitzki, Mavericks frustrated
DeleteDALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki was a free agent last summer, unshackled from the Dallas Mavericks for the first time in his career. It was his chance to escape a franchise with a long track record of winning big in the regular season and losing painfully in the postseason.
Rose's MRI on ankle negative
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Good news for Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose: An MRI has come back negative on his sprained left ankle.
This Day in Baseball
April 25 1901 - In the opener at Detroit's Bennett Park, the Tigers beat Milwaukee in a great comeback. Trailing 13-4 going into the bottom of the ninth, the Tigers scored 10 runs for a 14-13 victory. Frank Dillon had four doubles. 1904 - New York pitcher Jack Chesbro recorded the first of his 41 victories on the season, an American League record that still stands. 1933 - Yankees pitcher Russ Van Atta made a ...
KU facing difficult hoops schedule in 2011-12
LAWRENCE (AP) - Kansas will play Kentucky, Ohio State and maybe Duke too next season. The Jayhawks, who lost six key members of the team that just went 35-3, could face as many as three defending regular-season champions. In a non-conference schedule released on Sunday, Kansas will play Kentucky on Nov. 15 in the inaugural Champions Classic in Madison Square Garden. Duke will play Michigan State in the other game. Ohio State, the Big Ten ...
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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 ...
Royals end skid
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jeremy Guthrie lasted six shaky innings and the Kansas City bullpen held off the Minnesota Twins the rest of the way Wednesday night, wrapping up a 4-1 victory that ended the Royals' franchise-record 11-game home losing streak.
LeBRON IS BURNING
MIAMI - Before reaching the top of basketball, LeBron James was run over by the San Antonio Spurs.
K-State’s Matthys named freshman All-America selection
MANHATTAN - The Kansas State record holder for wins and saves by a freshman, relief pitcher Jake Matthys has been named to the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America team, Collegiate Baseball announced Wednesday.
PEOPLE I DON'T WANT TO BE
LARNED - Remember when you were a little kid and always had someone you looked up to, that you worshipped, that you wanted to be like? A famous ball player like Babe Ruth or Mickey Mantle or George Brett? Maybe it was George Washington, Marilyn Monroe or even Cher, though, I don't know why!
Pawnee County conducts special meeting
LARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met May 30 at the Pawnee County Courthouse for a special meeting. The following are approved minutes submitted by Pawnee Commission clerk Ruth Searight.
Great Bend sends two to Miss Kansas
PRATT - The next Miss America could come from Barton County. The next step toward the title is the Miss Kansas Pageant, which starts today at Pratt and concludes Saturday. Twenty-five women will compete, including two from Great Bend.
Play time
Children at the Barton Community College Child Development Center (CDC) play with some new toys, Tuesday afternoon. The toys were acquired through a $500 grant awarded by Child Care Aware of Kansas. The grant requirements focus on increased efforts to practice healthy eating habits and to include physical activity both in and outside of the classroom. CDC Director Larissa Graham said the equipment is intended to help aid in fine muscle development and encourage "active ...
