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The Wetland Explorer Spring Bird Migration: Catch it Now
By Curtis Wolf KWEC site manager Have you noticed the familiar call of sandhill cranes flying overhead in the last few weeks? It can only mean one thing. Spring migration is underway! Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge are two Wetlands of International Importance and provide thousands of birds a stopover along their North and South migration routes. Many of the more than 300 species of birds that have been documented at these two ...
Jay Werth was inducted into the Phi Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Barton County Community Colleg
Jay Werth was inducted into the Phi Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Barton County Community College on Feb. 20th.
Nex-Tech announces new employee
Nex-Tech, is pleased to announce Lindsey Krom-Craven as the Customer Sales Supervisor in Great Bend. Beginning the position March 7, Craven supervises the day-to-day operation of the two Nex-Tech stores in Great Bend.
Otis-Bison Jr./Sr. High third nine weeks honor roll
Otis-Bison Jr./Sr. High third nine weeks honor roll Senior High Superintendent's Honor (4.0 - 3.75) Seniors: Michael Hlavaty, Robert Kolos, Sondra Lyon, Emma Wibel Juniors: MacKenzie Boone, Trevor Keller, Dominic Manley, Brandon Pechanec, Zachary Stejskal, Janel Tommen Sophomores: Hannah Bannister, Felix Kasper, Tyler Maier, Kimberly Pechanec, Katie Tammen, Dylan Wissman Principal's Honor Roll (3.74 - 3.40) Seniors: Jenessa Tammen, Dominic Trapp, Kristin Wondra Sophomores: Gina Albrecht, Samuel Higgason, Justin Jecha, Courtney Unsner, Hunter McDonald, Derek ...
Scouts receive recognition
Several Scouts from Troop 111, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Great Bend, received special recognition for giving service beyond what is normally expected.
Chase High School/Raymond Junior High Honor Roll
Chase High School 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll A Honor Roll (*represents all A's) Seniors: Amanda White Juniors: Lucas Ingham, *Miranda McCloud, Jessica Jaske, Zack Oberle Sophomores: Cole Brady, Zach Kizzar Freshmen: * Audree Aguilera Ashton Brady Emily Root *Christina Sledd B Honor Roll Seniors: Presley Brady, Bobbi Ray Sophomores: Hunter Gillespie Raymond Junior High 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Roll A Honor Roll (*represents all A's) 8th Grade: *Molly Root, Jori White 7th Grade: Noah ...
Great Bend Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Principal's Honor Roll 8th Grade: Gabby Batt, Natasha Bieker, Laura Black, Matthew Black, Peyton Burkhart, Krystal Coleman, Samantha Croft, Justin Denney, Paul Flores, Morgan Francis, Anna Frizell, Daniella Gabrieli-Vasquez, Grant Harris, Kiley Heine, Jenna Hertel, Maycie Hestand, Amber Heuer, Taylor Hofeling, Adam Jacobs, Kacee Kasselman, Kelsie Keener, Kelci Keyse, Dykota Knorr, Lindsay Leuenberger, Jamie Liebl, Darian Mayhugh, Morgan McIntosh, Hunter Middleton, Alex Morgan, Kenneth Mulch, Sarah Niederee, Stevee Nily, Tyler Nuss, Allison Peak, Jackson Randall, ...
Boy Scout Troop 149 Pinewood Derby
Boy Scout Troop 149 recently held Pinewood Derby Race.
March for Meals
This is a nationwide effort to recognize the efforts of those who serve Friendship Meals to seniors. This program is offered in the month of March and public officials are invited to participate. The Great Bend-based Eldercare is the local sponsoring, agency for the meals, covering 28 southwest Kansas counties. "They encourage us to invite mayors in to help serve."
Post #128 to Host Reunion/Dinner
The 16th Annual Kansas fwo Jima Reunion and Dinner, founded by the late Walt Vincent in 1996, will be held May 7, at the Arden H. McKee American Legion Post #128, 108 East Garfield in Sterling. The door will open at 2:30 p.m. for refreshments and viewing of memorabilia. All veterans are invited and encouraged to bring personal memorabilia. Colors will be presented at 6 p.m. followed by the serving of dinner. The meal will ...
Karate Students Promote at Larned Family Karate
On March 16th the Larned Family Israeli/Okinawan Kobra Kai Karate and Mixed Martial Arts U.S.A. Academy had its first belt promotions under its new Instructors, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Sensei Nathan Chlumsky and 1st Degree Black Belt, Sempai Michael Alnore.
Area students accept FHSU scholarships at recognition program in Great Bend
Several area students accepted Fort Hays State University scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year at a recent Student Recognition Program in Great Bend.
Z’s Car Wash celebrates Grand Opening
Located at the intersection of 10th and Main in Great Bend, Z's Car Wash is no stranger to Great Bend drivers. Community residents have been enjoying the car wash's convenient location for several years. However, loyal patrons may have noticed a drastic difference in the quality of the wash they receive since the end of last year. "I firmly believe as a business owner that if you are going to provide a service, it needs ...
Seventh Annual Barton County 4-H Winter Classic
The Seventh Annual Barton County 4-H Winter Classic hosted over sixty 4-H members from nearby counties. Members participated in air rifle and archery competition to prepare for the upcoming state 4-H Shooting Sports Competition to be held April 16th at the Expo Grounds west of Great Bend.
Credits that can pay you at tax time
The IRS is reminding everyone not to overlook credits that can reduce their tax bill. "A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes owed," said IRS Spokesman Michael Devine. "Some credits are refundable, which can mean a refund rather than owing any taxes." Here are some of the credits he said should not be overlooked. The Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable credit for workers who earned income less than $48,362 from wages, ...
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Orioles take down Royals
BALTIMORE - One bad throw led to another, and then another. And another.
Great Bend Middle School fares well at TMP meet
On April 30, the Great Bend Middle School track and field team finished up the 2013 track season by traveling to Hays and competing in a seven-team meet put on by TMP Middle School.
Miami routs Chicago
MIAMI - It was the biggest postseason win in Miami Heat history, and the biggest postseason loss in Chicago Bulls history.
GB places fourth
LIBERAL - It was a fourth-place finish on Tuesday for the Great Bend High School golf team at the Liberal invitational.
Brownback to speak at BCC graduation ceremony
Barton Community College's 43rd commencement is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, in the Barton Gymnasium.
Keep children and pets safe by teaching any dog may bite
TOPEKA - Each year, 4.5 million people in this country are bitten by dogs and 885,000 of those require medical attention, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among children, the rate of dog bite–related injuries is highest for those ages 5 to 9 years, and children are more likely than adults to receive medical attention for dog bites than adults. Children, because of their inexperience and size, are particularly prone to serious ...
Food Bank donation
On a recent afternoon visit to the Barton County Food Bank the volunteers were scurrying about trying to assist local residents who were overflowing the waiting room, many with children in tow, hoping for emergency food assistance. It clearly demonstrated the urgency of ongoing needs still existing for local families in Barton County as well as the critical commitment needed from the community for ongoing financial support for this worthwhile endeavor.
Full entry takes 8th at State
On Saturday May 4th the Great Bend Forensics squad traveled to Emporia High School for the 5A State Championship Speech Tournament. They competed in 16 events, which gave them a full entry. Placing 8th out of 25 schools, the team had five events break into semifinals.
Are we intervening in Syria yet?
Will Obama Beat the 6-Year Itch?
If the 2010 elections weren't bad enough for Democrats, here comes the "six-year itch." With the exception of Bill Clinton's second term, the party that controls the White House loses seats in congress six years into a presidency. But there's a gathering sense among Democratic consultants who work on congressional campaigns that their party could buck the trend in 2014 for a number of reasons, not least because Barack Obama is finally fired up and ...
No-Fault Internet Addiction
Online chat host: Good morning, cyber pals. As you know, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the psychiatric "bible," is to be released this month. It will include "Internet-Use Disorder" - also referred to as Internet addiction - as a condition recommended for further psychiatric study. Our guest today is Dr. Adam Von Cybercruncher, America's leading authority on Internet addiction.
Power lines, homes damaged by storm
Power company and electrical contracting company crews were busy Wednesday morning cleaning up about a half-mile stretch of power poles north of Great Bend snapped and broken by violent winds that swept through the area Tuesday night.
Power Outage Causes Delays
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