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Lillian I. Hoffhaus
YUKON, Okla. - Lillian I. Hoffhaus, 91, died Feb. 20 at Integris Health Care, Yukon, Okla. Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend.
Brungardt participates in national youth program in Washington, D.C.
Nathan Brungardt of Great Bend has been selected by the Foundation for Rural Education and Development (FRED) to attend the Leadership through Learning program from April 22-27 in Washington, D. C. Nathan is the son of Dan Brungardt and is a junior at Great Bend High School.
Barton and KDOC work together to improve public safety
Since 2002, Barton Community College has worked alongside the Kansas Department of Corrections to make the world a safer place through inmate education efforts and correction officer training programs.
Information sought on daylight burglary
Crimes Stoppers is seeking information on a daylight burglary that occurred Feb. 3 at a Great Bend residence. Police Chief Dean Akings reports that sometime between 7:30 and 11:10 a.m., someone entered the residence at 1401 Wilson St. through the garage door. A flat-screen television, computer and monitor, hand tools and many power tools were stolen, and the residence was damaged. Loss and damage will exceed $17,000.
GBCT announces auditions for ‘Messiah On The Frigidaire’
Great Bend Community Theatre announces that auditions for "Messiah On The Frigidaire," a dramatic comedy by John Culbertson, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, and at 7 p.m. Monday, March 5 at the Crest Theater.
Young Professionals announce networking mixer
The Barton County Young Professionals will have a networking mixer from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at the CPI Annex Building, 24th and Kansas Ave. The group is open to anyone 21-40 years old.
GBRC offers dog program at next Stop ‘N Learn
"Dog Care" will be the topic of a free Stop 'N Learn session, from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. Bill Niederee, D.V.M. will talk about vaccinations, diet, micro chips, fleas and tick prevention, and other information. There will also be time for questions.
Ellinwood forensics earns awards
The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team competed at the Kiowa County Invitational in Greensburg on Saturday, Feb. 18. Ellinwood earned a plaque for 2nd place in team sweepstakes and earned 10 individual medals. Nineteen schools participated in the meet.
HHS Homecoming
Ellinwood Briefs
Sons of the Legion to host Wild Game Feed fundraiser
Habitat for Humanity seeks weekend warriors
Habitat for Humanity of Barton County resumed construction earlier this month on their latest partner project at 1906 Hubbard. The three bedroom, two bathroom house will soon become a home for the Wilkerson family of Great Bend. Daryl and Amber Wilkerson have four children, and are helping with the construction project by putting sweat equity hours during each volunteer weekend, said Habitat President Rachel Mawhirter.
Terry Turner, DVM, reception
After several decades of service, Terry Turner, DVM, has withdrawn from the board of directors of the Golden Belt Humane Society. Dr. Turner served as Vice-President for most of those years, and his input and assistance will be missed. A celebration of thanks will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Elk's Lodge. All friends are invited to wish him well.
"Pink Out"
Hoisington High School is having a "pink out" at tonights home basketball game with Larned. Show your support for the fight against breast cancer by wearing pink to the game tonight.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by First Assembly of God, 601 Patton Road, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Brian Harrison with greeters Erin Powers and Shay Kasselman. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
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Quarterback Cozart has strong showing in Kansas spring game
LAWRENCE - In the early stages of yet another quarterback battle at Kansas, Montell Cozart made quite the case for being the starter during the Jayhawks' spring game Saturday.
JAMES TAKES A SEAT
WASHINGTON - The Miami Heat opted for rest for LeBron James and Chris Bosh over the pursuit of the Eastern Conference's top seed, and the Washington Wizards capitalized in a 114-93 breeze of a game Monday night that clinched the No. 1 seed for the Indiana Pacers.
Lady Cougars dominate KJCCC meet
EMPORIA - The Barton Community College women's golf team stormed back into the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference race on Sunday as the Lady Cougars carded a 25-stroke victory in Conference Meet No. 5 held at the Emporia Golf Course.
Homer-filled game suspended due to weather
CINCINNATI (AP) - Neil Walker and Gaby Sanchez hit back-to-back homers twice, and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds combined for 10 homers in only six innings before rain forced a suspension with the score tied 7-all Monday night.
Phelps comes out of retirement
Michael Phelps is coming out of retirement, lured back into the pool by the fun of it and the possibility of swimming at a fifth Olympics in Rio in 2016.
Panthers compete in Garden City
GARDEN CITY - The Great Bend High School boys' golf team finished sixth on Saturday at the Garden City Invitational.
OTR for April 15, 2013
Humane Society investigates cruelty to animals report
Ellinwood Municipal Court
Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - April 8, 2014
Larned State Hospital resident pleads guilty to sending obscene material to a minor
WICHITA – A registered sex offender residing at Larned State Hospital pleaded guilty Monday to sending obscene material to a minor while he was a patient at Larned State Hospital, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.
Curtain call: BCC Thespian Showcase to highlight theater
The Barton Community College theater department will hold its last performance of the school year at the Thespian Showcase at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 1 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
