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Pass the heel, please
You've got to forgive me, but during this holiday season, seems like my thoughts turn to food and all of the wonderful homemade dishes of this season. I do enjoy the great fellowship with family and friends, but alas, what would this be without something good to eat.
K-State wheat research leads to multi-state entomology grant
MANHATTAN – Kansas State University joins four other land-grant universities in sharing a three year, $1.9 million grant to study pest control methods, treatments and best management practices in wheat. The USDA's Risk Avoidance and Mitigation Program (RAMP) awarded the grant, which provides resources that allow scientists from the five institutions to complete their work.
Women reach new level of independence
Leanda Ditus and Iola Titsworth, who share their Great Bend home and their friendship, are now sharing the recognition of the Focus on Abilities award. Both women's background includes institutionalization but now they are enjoying a place of their own.
Anna Belle Owens
LARNED - Anna Belle Owens, 73, died Dec. 23 at Hays Medical Center in Hays. She was born May 17, 1937, in Shattuck, Okla. A resident of Larned since 1970, formerly of Woodward, Okla., she was a retired Food Service Supervisor 1 at the Larned State Hospital.
NFL Postseason Scenarios
WEEK 16 AFC CLINCHED: New England (playoff spot) and Pittsburgh (playoff spot) ELIMINATED: Buffalo, Cincinnati, Denver, Cleveland, Houston, Miami. NEW ENGLAND - Clinches AFC East and homefield advantage with: 1) Win or tie OR 2) N.Y. Jets loss or tie PITTSBURGH - Clinches AFC North and a first-round bye with: 1) Win and Baltimore loss KANSAS CITY - Clinches AFC West with: 1) Win and San Diego loss or tie OR 2) Tie ...
Dumervil cited with assault, disturbing the peace
DENVER (AP) - The Denver Broncos' Elvis Dumervil has been cited with assault and disturbing the peace for an alleged run-in with a security guard at Invesco Field.
Heat’s Wade embracing holiday season
SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. (AP) - Dwyane Wade had some trying moments in 2010. The fight for custody of his kids continues, his divorce became final and he nearly left the Miami Heat.
Chiefs notebook
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kansas City Chiefs fans will be able to watch today's game on TV locally after all.
Briefly
Club 1 Fitness' Winter Co-Ed Tennis Camp is set for next week. The camp will include direct instruction, drills and conditioning for all elementary, middle, and high school students interested in playing tennis.
Hightower returns from injury to lead Alabama’s defense
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Dont'a Hightower didn't expect to be Rolando McClain on the field.
Cassel’s return spurs respect from coaches, players
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Matt Cassel did no favors for anyone who has an emergency appendectomy, then asks the boss for a few weeks off.
Pryor, 4 others out for first five games in 2011
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Welcome to Tattoo U. What started out as a trip to a Columbus tattoo parlor by a couple of football players has created all sorts of mayhem for star quarterback Terrelle Pryor and Ohio State. Pryor and four teammates were suspended Thursday by the NCAA for the first five games of next season for selling championship rings, jerseys and awards. They also received improper benefits - from up to two years ...
Christmas Eve Service-Lessons and Carols
The First Presbyterian Church, 24th and Washington, will be celebrating Christmas Eve with the Festival of Lessons and Carols at 7 p.m. tonight. The public is welcome.
Great Bend Regional Hospital deliver gifts
Employees from Great Bend Regional Hospital Steve Schenkel, Elle Slater, Kristie Thill and Sonya Rein deliver Christmas presents to Laura Patzner, Executive Director for the Family Crisis Center for area families for the holidays
It’s a new year already
You've got to be kidding me, a new year already! 2011 will be here in just a few days and there will be a lot going on. Read on for some great educational opportunities.
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Why Does It Matter?
This is finals week at Barton and many of the other colleges around the state. For instructors it's time to evaluate what students learned over the last semester. For students it's time for that one last push to maintain or raise their grades. While faculty see testing as a method to evaluate learning and adjust accordingly, students often see testing as a way to be tortured. Students focus on the grade while faculty focus on ...
Play safe on the farm
The dream of many young farm boys and girls is to ride on a tractor. For a youngster, the mammoth tractor epitomizes raw power, responsibility and coming of age.
“Celebrate Wheat” Quilt Block Challenge announced
The theme for the 2013 Barton County Fair quilt block challenge is "Celebrate Wheat." Coordinated by members of the Central Kansas Thread Benders quilt guild, the contest is open to anyone who sews. Kits are available for pick up for $3 at the Barton County Extension Office, 1800 12th Street in Great Bend. Each kit contains two fat eighths of fabric. Each of these fabrics must be used in the final block as well as ...
Pacers put down Knicks for 2-1 series lead
INDIANAPOLIS - Roy Hibbert had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Paul George had 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assist to lead the Pacers past New York 82-71 Saturday night in Game of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Pirates topple Mets
NEW YORK - Francisco Liriano struck out nine and pitched into the sixth inning to win his debut with Pittsburgh and help the Pirates beat the New York Mets 11-2.
Pettitte, Yankees edge Royals 3-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Andy Pettitte finally stopped beating himself up long enough to look at video of his past couple of outings, subpar efforts by any stretch and certainly his own lofty standards.
Lady Panthers to play Hays
The Great Bend High School girls' soccer team travels to Hays on Tuesday to play an opening-round game of a Class 5A regional tournament
Oilers capture third place at state tourney
HILLSBORO - Central Plains High School brought a young team, but the Oilers came through for a third-place finish at the Class 3-1A state tennis tournament on Saturday to take home some hardware.
Eagles lead area teams at Mid-Central Activities Association meet
HAYS - It was Thomas More Prep Marian that ruled Thursday's Mid-Central Activities Association track and field meet.
Cubs chase Strasburg in fifth en route to 8-2 win over Nationals
WASHINGTON - Stephen Strasburg fell apart after one of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman's two errors and wound up dropping his fifth consecutive decision as the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 8-2 Saturday.
S.R.C.A. Drag Strip draws national eye
In its 60th year, the drag strip at Great Bend honors not only it's anniversary but also its national publicity.
Lingmerth leads at Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Tiger Woods was surrounded by four rows of fans who stood shoulder-to-shoulder, curious to see how he was going to escape from the trees on the second hole at The Players Championship. Cheers erupted when he pulled out a 5-wood, a risky shot off the pine straw through a 15-foot gap of pines.
Lady Oilers win league title
ST. JOHN - The Central Plains High School girls' track and field team won a Central Prairie League title on Thursday.
Blue Jays take lead in ninth to beat Red Sox
BOSTON - Adam Lind hit a tiebreaking homer off Boston closer Junichi Tazawa leading off the ninth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Grizzlies take 2-1 series lead over Thunder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies call it grit and grind, and it got them through another ugly game.
