Larned School Menu

Breakfast Monday Cinnamon roll, fruit, milk Tuesday Sausage patty, egg patty, biscuit, fruit, milk Wednesday Donut, yogurt, milk Thursday Breakfast burrito, fruit milk Friday Muffin, fruit, milk Lunch Monday Crispitos, Spanish rice, corn, cinnamon tastrie, salad bar, milk Tuesday Chicken patty on bun, veggie, tater triangle, salad bar, milk Wednesday rotini with spaghetti sauce, cheese sauce, veggie, salad bar, milk Thursday Chicken strips, french fries, veggies, salad bar, milk Friday Fiestada, veggie, cookie, salad bar, ...

Free concert presented in Larned

The internationally acclaimed U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, D.C., will continue its long history of presenting free public performances when it appears at Larned's Middle School Gym at 3.

Steve E. Campbell 1947 — 2011

SALINA - Steve E. Campbell, 63, Salina, went to be with his Lord on Feb. 18. He was born April 20, 1947 in Stafford, the son of Edward and Betty (Bates) Campbell. He was an Air Force Vietnam Veteran and worked for R & A Auto Electric and WPM Pathology Lab and was a member and elder of Belmont Blvd. Christian Church. Steve was a pilot and loved to fly, loved his 55 Pontiac and loved spending time with his family.

Raymond Leroy Patterson 1943 — 2011

BURDETT - Raymond Leroy Patterson, 67, died Feb. 18, at Shawnee Mission Hospital, Marian.

Lawrence Birzer 1927 - 2011

ELLINWOOD - Lawrence Birzer, 83, died Feb. 17 at Promise Regional Hospital in Hutchinson. Born Oct. 24, 1927 near Ellinwood in rural Barton County,he was the son of John Birzer and Isabell Frenzl. A lifetime resident of Ellinwood he was a retired farmer and oilfield pumper. He retired from Ladd Oil Company in 1987 after 34 years as a pumper. On April 27, 1948 he married Catherine Esfeld in Great Bend. Mr. Birzer was a ...

Virginia S. Shawver 1932‑2011

NEWTON - Virginia S. Shawver 78, died Feb. 17, at Bethesda Home in Goessel. Born May 21, 1932 in Larned, she was the Claude and Evelyn (Unruh) Wyman. On Oct. 11, 1953 she married Leslie Shawver in Larned. He preceded her in death. She enjoyed sewing and cross stitching. Virginia also enjoyed antique furniture restoration. Her family was important to her and she greatly looked forward to spending time with her loving family and many friends.

Wally Straub posthumously awarded ‘Citizen of the Year’ by Great Bend Chamber of Commerce

Nearly a month after his death, at the age of 79, Wally Straub is being honored for a lifetime of community support and involvement. The lifetime area resident earned the award of "Citizen of the Year" posthumously during the 89th-annual Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Banquet held Saturday night at the Highland Convention Center, Great Bend. The Straub family accepted the award on Wally's behalf.

Kustom Floor Designs Inc. chosen as ‘Business of the Year’ by Great Bend Chamber of Commerce

Thirty-two years ago this month, Mark Bitter partnered and began a home-building business in a tiny shop north of Great Bend. Today, that former home-building business has evolved into a one-stop location for home décor sales and service, providing 6,000 square-feet of showroom space and servicing customers across half the state.

HMS wrestlers perform at tournament

HOISINGTON- This past weekend, the Hoisington Middle School Wrestlers competed in the Larned Mertens wrestling tournament.

Reif receives donation

Eldon Reif of Hoisington has been selected as a winner in the America's Farmers Grow CommunitiesSM program, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. The Monsanto Fund sponsors the program, and winning farmers designate a local nonprofit organization to benefit from the donations. Reif has designated Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation, located in Hoisington, to receive the donation.

Concert Association to present the New Christy Minstrels

In its sixth concert of the season, the Golden Belt Community Concert Association will present the world-famous and much-loved classic American folk ensemble, the New Christy Minstrels. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Great Bend Municipal Auditorium. The concert is available to concert association members. Full-time students will be admitted for a $5 donation at the door. The auditorium, located at Lakin and Stone, ...

Feb. 20, 2011

Great Bend Police Thursday reports: A theft at 811 Maple St. was reported. A vehicle driven by Maritza Martinez was backing west in the 1500 block of 10th St. at 3:22 p.m. and struck a vehicle driven by Jeff Hock, who was also backing. Great Bend Fire Department Firefighters made two ambulance runs on Tuesday, two Wednesday and three Thursday, plus one standby on Tuesday. ...

BCC's natural gas program receives gift of equipment from mentor

A generous donation of equipment to Barton Community College's Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Program has given a substantial boost to the program and its students. Randy Suhm of Suhm Consulting from Sweetwater, Texas, a supporter and mentor of Barton's Natural Gas Program from the beginning, has donated $26,696 worth of equipment to the program. The gift comprises a total of 22 pieces of equipment, including a Nilsson Pipe/Cable Locator, Weston ...

Barton announces additional scholarships

Barton Community College has announced additional recipients of scholarships awarded by the Barton Community College Foundation. The recipients, listed by scholarship and hometowns, include:

Braymer joins Shear Expressions

Courtesy Photo Melissa Braymer has joined Shear Expressions, 1715 Patton Road, after completing cosmetology school at the Hays Academy of Hair Design. She specializes in hair cuts, colors, highlights and waxing. She is available Monday through Saturday, and for evening appointments are available. Call 793-7510 an appointment.

Help patients in need with blood donation

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood this summer, helping to ensure a sufficient supply for patients in need. Blood donations tend to decline during the summer, when many regular donors are on vacation and schools are out of session. However, the need for blood is constant. All blood types are currently needed, especially O negative, which is the universal blood type and can potentially be transfused to any patient. Upcoming blood ...

Lee Turner Lectureship provides continuing education for law enforcement

Law enforcement professionals will have two opportunities to learn from Chicago area Police Chief Kent Williams about various forms of adversity law enforcement personnel routinely face, not only in the field, but how these events shape their personal lives after they leave the cruiser.

Marilyn J. (Korf) Davis, 1948-2013

HOISINGTON – Marilyn J. (Korf) Davis, 65, died June 4, 2013 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.

Daniel J. Maes 1953 - 2013

PAWNEE ROCK - Daniel J. Maes, 59, was born Aug. 12, 1953 to Joseph and Ellen (Phelan) Maes. He passed away May 26, 2013 in Topeka, with his loving family by his side. He was employed as a water well driller in the Great Bend area. Dan served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include, a daughter, Tammy Maes of Pawnee Rock; two sons, Jessie and Chance, both of Great Bend; Ginger Maes, mother ...

San Antonio’s Leonard eyeing matchup with James

SAN ANTONIO - Hours away from drawing the toughest defensive assignment of his two-year career with the San Antonio Spurs, Kawhi Leonard wasn't feverishly taking mental notes of how to guard LeBron James.

KU football program announces home-and-home with Hawaii

LAWRENCE - Kansas and Hawaii will meet on the gridiron for the first time since 1985 when the Warriors travel to Lawrence in 2016 as the first part of a home-and-home series, it was announced Wednesday afternoon.

Kansas State football ticket sales having record-breaking success

MANHATTAN - For the first time in program history, all available public football season tickets have been sold as department officials announced Monday that Kansas State football fans have stepped up in record fashion for the Wildcats' 2013 eight-game home schedule.

Waters True Value donates $4,000 with the help of social media

Waters True Value has donated $4,000 to the Oklahoma City Red Cross. The effort to contribute to the disaster relief efforts came after an EF5 tornado left a 17-mile path of destruction and damaged 4,000 homes and businesses in the Oklahoma City area on May 20.

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The Games Behind the Olympics Games

Washington, D.C., is in the grip of scandals, the economy is stumbling and a host of other challenges are weighing me down - which is why I prefer to dwell on more obscure subjects, such as a battle raging behind the scenes over the 2020 Olympics.

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Kansas State punches ticket to first NCAA Super Regional

MANHATTAN - Kansas State needed a little help to win the school's first NCAA regional championship.

Wildcats to play Oregon State on Saturday

MANHATTAN - The NCAA and ESPN have announced the Super Regional schedule for this weekend as Kansas State's best-of-three series at Oregon State will be played Saturday through Monday at Goss Stadium in Corvallis, Ore.

McMullen, Duvall are top overall winners for MDA Run

The Great Bend Fire Department played host to the 11th annual Firefighters Run for MDA on Saturday at Fire Station #1.