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Florine Burgardt 1926-2011
GREAT BEND - Florine Burgardt, 85, died Dec. 6, 2011 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center.
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HMS basketball enjoying successful season
HOISINGTON - The Hoisington Middle School boys basketball teams just put the finishing touches on a very successful first half of their season by taking on the Larned Indians in a road contest on Monday. The A team defeated Larned for the second time this season 52-39 behind a very balanced scoring attack led by Ryan Broeder with 14 points, followed by Chris Wright and Jacob Warnken with 11 each. Ryan also sealed the deal against Larned the first time around by hitting a shot a the buzzer to give the Cards a win. With victories against Russell, Lyons and Dodge ...
Ellinwood Police Department monthly report
pproximately 108 calls for service and 94 Officer initiated calls were received for the month of November. Officers responded to 15 medical/fire calls and worked one non-injury accidents. Nine arrests were made and three criminal summonses were served in the month of November.
Hoisington students attend National Youth Training Leadership
HOISINGTON-"Raising the Bar" was the theme as youth from around the country gathered at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 2011 National Cluster Meeting, Nov. 11-13, in Denver, Colo.
HMS basketball enjoying successful season
HOISINGTON - The Hoisington Middle School boys basketball teams just put the finishing touches on a very successful first half of their season by taking on the Larned Indians in a road contest on Monday. The A team defeated Larned for the second time this season 52-39 behind a very balanced scoring attack led by Ryan Broeder with 14 points, followed by Chris Wright and Jacob Warnken with 11 each. Ryan also sealed the deal against Larned the first time around by hitting a shot a the buzzer to give the Cards a win. With victories against Russell, Lyons and Dodge ...
Barton County Historical Society hosts "Ghosts of Christmas Past"
"Ghosts of Christmas Past" will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Barton County Historical Museum and Village, just over the river bridge. No admission will be charged, everyone is encouraged to attend.
American State Bank hosts annual Mitten Tree
American State Bank and Trust Company will sponsor its seventh-annual Mitten Tree Project at its six locations through Dec. 15. The Mitten Tree gives bank customers and the community a chance to donate new hats, gloves, scarves, coats and mittens to children and families in need as a way to brighten their holiday season.
GBMS and GBHS bands plan Christmas concert
Instrumental sounds of the holiday season can be heard at Great Bend High School on Monday, Dec. 12. The seventh grade, eighth grade, and high school orchestras, will be directed by Mr. Isaac Enochs at 7 p.m. in the GBHS auditorium. Following their performance, the music will more to the GBHS gymnasium where the jazz, junior varsity, and varsity bands will add to the Christmas cheer starting at 8 p.m. The junior varsity and varsity band will combine for three selections to conclude the concert. The bands are directed by Mark DeWald, and he is assisted by Enochs ...
It can’t be her fault, you know
Diane Schuler, with a 0.19 blood-alcohol reading (and marijuana in her system), drove the wrong way for two miles on a New York freeway, finally crashing into another car, killing three people and herself.
Tebow faces pseudo-political correctness
Despite the fact that in America, 60 to 70 percent of people identify themselves as "Christian" to one degree or another, Christian-bashing seems to be just about as popular a pastime as watching football these days. And when a national football player commits the unpardonable sins of being both pro-life and vociferously, pro-Jesus, you end up with Monday morning pundits who cast ridiculous judgments from on top of their lofty thrones, much like the old Muppet Show characters Statler and Waldorf.
Teddy -- Roosevelt -- not Kennedy
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody?
Big East Conference adds five new members
NEW YORK (AP) - The new Big East will span four time zones, 3,000 miles from coast to coast and, eventually, have 12 teams.
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Caller attempts ‘Grandmother Scam’
An attempted fraud was reported to the Barton County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday. Someone called a Barton County resident saying her grandson was in trouble in New Mexico and needed help. The woman hung up before finding out what kind of "help" was wanted, and instead called her grandson, who said he was fine.
American League wins All-Star game 5-3
MINNEAPOLIS - Derek Jeter soaked in the adulation from fans and players during one more night on baseball's national stage, set the tone for the American League with a pregame speech and delivered two final All-Star hits.
Nibali now favorite at Tour de France
BESANCON, France - With defending champion Chris Froome and two-time winner Alberto Contador out of the race, the path is wide open for Vincenzo Nibali to become the first Italian to win the Tour de France since the late Marco Pantani in 1998.
Wade resigns with Heat
Dwyane Wade is staying with the Miami Heat, and his latest deal is designed to give both the player and the only franchise he's ever known some flexibility in the coming years.
Walmart supports Kansas charities, food banks
TOPEKA - Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced that over the last fiscal year they gave more than $8.7 million in cash and in-kind contributions to charitable organizations throughout Kansas. Globally, the company and its Foundation donated more than $1.3 billion to non-profit groups, surpassing the previous year's total by more than $244 million.
Farmers Market to begin in Ellinwood
ELLINWOOD - Ellinwood Farmers Market will begin Tuesday, July 22 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion parking lot. Fresh vegetables (in season) available. All bakers, craftsmen, artisans and more are invited to come to sell and showcase.
Volunteers named as grand marshals for Labor Day event
HOISINGTON - Hoisington Food Bank volunteers and board have been named as the 118th Annual Labor Day Parade Grand Marshals, the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce announced earlier this week.
Sentinel Gallery presents Who Knew? Art Exhibition showcasing art with Ellinwood roots
ELLINWOOD - Sentinel Gallery will present an Art Opening for the exhibition Who Knew? Art Exhibition Showcasing Art with Ellinwood Roots, taking place at 201 South Main on from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 18.
Ellinwood Library closed for cleaning
ELLINWOOD -Ellinwood School/Community Library will be closed for cleaning July 22- 25. It will reopen on July 28.
SOH announces dedication of new Haitian church
Star of Hope is proud to announce the dedication of the new church building in Hesse, Haiti. The original church building was rendered useless and unsafe by the 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti. On June 28, more than 250 people gathered in the new mountain church to dedicate it to the use of the people in the area. The church is located next to the new Hesse School also rebuilt since the 2010 earthquake. In addition to being used for church services it will also be used by the school for assemblies.
Leonard Loraine Mullenix 1919- 2014
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Leonard Loraine Mullenix, 94, died July 13 at his home in Las Cruces, N.M. He was born Dec. 9, 1919 at Chase, the son of George and Lola (Fuson) Mullenix.
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