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School Menu
USD 428, Holy Family, Central Kansas Christian Academy and HeadStart Schools The following meals will be served Dec. 20 through Dec. 22. The secondary schools also have available daily: Main dish second choices, chef's salad, combo lunches and choice of vegetables and dessert. The breakfast menu is offered only to students in USD 428. Menus are subject to change without notice. Milk served with all meals. All meals as offered meet USDA nutritional guidelines. Lunch ...
Frisch baby girl
Kevin and Kim Frisch of Washington D.C. announce the birth of their daughter, Madeleine Ann Frisch on July 16 at the New York University Hospital in New York, N.Y. She weighed six lbs. 7 oz. and was 20 1/2 in. long. She has a big brother, Aidan August Frisch.
Senior Activities
Tuesday Coffee and Doughnuts - 8:30 a.m., Senior Center Thursday Dominoes - 1 p.m., Senior Center Friday Merry Christmas
Drummond - Brockman
Jessica Leigh Drummond and Andrew Steven Brockman were united in marriage on Aug. 21 at First Lutheran Church in Manhattan in a double ring ceremony officiated by Pastor Keith Wiens. Parents of the couple are Ronald and Krisanne Seidel of Great Bend and Kraig and Sara Brockman of Clay Center. Grandparents of the bride are the late Orlando and Rosalie Steinert. Grandparents of the groom are Carl Brockman, of Manhattan, Vonda Brockman, of Clay Center, ...
Donna Maxwell 80th birthday
Donna Maxwell will celebrate her 80th birthday on Dec. 18 with a card shower. She had two daughters, Vicky and husband John Clark of Aztec, N.M. and Linda and husband John Klug of Odin; a son, Jim and wife Kim Maxwell of Odin; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Preceptor Pi
Preceptor Pi has program on 'Women and Shopping' Preceptor Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Dec. 7 at the home of Janis Link. President Brenda Black led the meeting. The chapter had received a thank-you note from the Food Bank for the chapter's $50 Thanksgiving donation, which provided milk and eggs for families in need. Judy Krebaum gave two Beta Briefs. The first one was an article in the Torch on the passing of ...
Smith - Puckett
Renie Kristi Smth and Todd Alan Puckett were united in marriage on Oct. 9 on the beach in Lucea, Jamaica at the Grand Palladium and Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa. in a double ring ceremony officiated by the Rev. Vincent McKenzie of Montego Bay, Jamaica and the Rev. John Sharp, formerly of Holyrood, currently of Bradlands, Ill. Parents of the couple are Dennis and Margaret Smith of Great Bend and Maxine Pucket of Great Bend ...
Rick Snell Column
BEEF RED BOOKS AVAILABLE You've got just enough time before Christmas to buy one of the beef red books at our office for $6.00 each. Yes, that's right folks; you won't want to miss out on deals like this, especially since we only have a few! So much for the commercial but, once again this year, we will have the red beef cow-calf record pocket calendars for sale at $6 each. These make great Christmas ...
Gathman 50th
Urban and Ardella Gathman, of Larned, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 20.
Parnassus Club
The Parnassus Club met Dec. 14 at the home of Chari Miller with six members present. No business was conducted.
University of Kansas Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Eight students from the University of Kansas have received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships, prestigious awards for study abroad during the 2010-11 academic year.
Jil Johnson receives Mary Kay vehicle
In honor of her career achievements, Jil Johnson of Great Bend has earned the use of the exclusive Mary Kay pink Cadillac. Johnson took delivery of a 2011 Cadillac SRX at Dove Cadillac dealership in Great Bend.
Matt Keenan Column
Santa, it's that time again - my annual Christmas list. Let's get right to it.
Christmas is upon us once again
Christmas is upon us once again. Just about everyone is out celebrating the external or physical activity of Christmas. I am going to refer to this part of the holiday as "Stuffmas." Stuffmas is all about lights, parties, gifts, food and family. This is how we have come to know and understand Christmas in our communities today. Santa Claus is the hero of Stuffmas. We make our requests and can't wait to see how he ...
More students should have been allowed to speak
Dear Editor, As a trustee of Barton Community College, I have great respect for our BCC board chairman. I was surprised this afternoon when only one person was allowed to speak and just for five minutes on behalf of Mrs. Debbie Warren. There was a large crowd present, yet our chairman had decided himself to allow this one speaker and just five minutes. I am not sure if he cleared this with other BCC trustees; ...
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Martin “Marty” C. Smith 1954 - 2013
HOISINGTON - Martin "Marty" C. Smith, 58, passed away Sunday May 19, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City. Born October 7, 1954 in Denver, Colo., he was the son of Robert E. and Evelyn (Collins) Smith. On Jan. 16, 1998 he married Karen King in Springfield, Mo. Marty moved to Hoisington in 2008 coming from Lovington, New Mexico. He served his country in the United States Army and worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator until he was disabled.
Senator Moran now accepting 2013 Service Academy applications
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) is accepting applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies. The academies include the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. Those selected will enter the academies in June 2014.
BCARSP meeting
The Barton County Association of Retired School Personnel met on May 10, at Montana Mike's in Great Bend. President Sally O'Connor presided over the meeting. There were 50 members and two guests present.
USD 428, Holy Family, Central Kansas Christian Academy and HeadStart Schools
The following meals will be served May 20 through May 23. The secondary schools also have available daily: Main dish second choices, chef's salad, combo lunches and choice of vegetables and dessert. The breakfast menu is offered only to students in USD 428. Menus are subject to change without notice. Milk served with all meals. All meals as offered meet USDA nutritional guidelines.
Senior Menu
The following well-balanced and nutritious Friendship Meals will be served for lunch at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Meals are served with milk; donations for coffee and tea are accepted.
Local students named Governor’s Scholar
At the invitation of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, Ethan Kaufman, Russell High School, Taylor Fry, Great Bend High School and Conner Birzer, Ellinwood High School, were selected to attend the 30th Annual Governor's Scholars Awards Program on May 5, in Topeka.
Wise-Humphreys
Andy and Joanie Wise of Ellinwood, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Wise to Nathan Humphreys, son of Robert and Lori Humphreys of Sterling.
Ruth (Shook Pound) Hoard 85th
Ruth (Shook Pound) Hoard will celebrate her 85th birthday with a surprise birthday party from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 26 at the First Presbyterian Church at 24th and Washington in Great Bend. No gifts are requested.
Linden baby boy
Derek and Angie Linden announce the birth of their son, Connor Michael Linden, on April 10 at Great Bend Regional Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 in. long. He has a big brother, 7-year-old Jordan Alexander Brough and a big sister, 3-year-old Hayden Elizabeth Linden.
Adame/Fischer baby boy
Rodrigo (Kino) Adame and Nakita Fischer announce the birth of their son, Kacen Rodrigo Adame, on March 18th. He weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz. and was 18 1/2 in. long.
Johnson —
Jessica Pearson and Robert (Jake) Johnson were united in marriage on Jan. 26, in an outdoor service in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. Parents of the bride are Linda and Clayton Pearson of Great Bend. Parents of the groom are John and Peggy Johnson of Wichita.
