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Margaret Dollard Tilton
OMAHA, NEB. - Margaret Dollard Tilton, 89, died Jan. 3, 2012, at St. Joseph Villa in Omaha, Neb. Arrangements are pending with Morell Funeral Home in Larned.
Robert "Bob" Shanks 1942 - 2012
Robert "Bob" Shanks, 69, died Jan. 3, 2012, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson. He was born Aug. 7, 1942, at Kansas City, Mo., the son of Robert and Constance Isabelle (Gaunt) Caraway. He married Lorraine Andrasek July 21, 1962, at Great Bend. A lifetime Great Bend resident, he was a truck driver, carpenter and meat cutter.
Grace Olive Grandy 1921 - 2012
ROZEL - Grace Olive Grandy, 90, passed away Jan. 2, 2012, at the Country Place Living Center, Larned. She was born Sept. 20, 1921, in Rozel, the daughter of Louie and Ora Renfro Pfenninger. A lifetime area resident; she was a homemaker. Her family and church were first and foremost in her life.
Arkansas QB Wilson impresses in first go as starter
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Tyler Wilson has tried to reflect on his first season as Arkansas' starting quarterback, one that saw him go from unknown to first-team All-Southeastern Conference.
Kansas State has daunting task of KU, Allen Fieldhouse
LAWRENCE (AP) - Frank Martin flipped on the television after his Kansas State team dispatched lowly Howard last weekend and watched Kansas do the same to North Dakota.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Orscheln Farm & Home Supply, Inc., 5320 10th Street, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Eric Gotsche with greeters Robert Rugan and John Sullivan. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
Frank X. Miller 1921-2012
NESS CITY - Frank X. Miller, 90, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2012 at the Hays Regional Medical Center.
Nicholas L. ‘Nick’ Stremel 1953 - 2012
ALBERT - Nicholas L. "Nick" Stremel, 58, died Jan. 2, 2012 at his home in Albert.
Michigan edges Virginia Tech in OT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Here's another tradition that Brady Hoke has restored at Michigan: Winning.
Lady Cards advance to 6-1 overall
HOISINGTON - Tied at 20 at halftime, the Hoisington High School girls' basketball team outscored Central Plains 24-14 in the second half to win on Tuesday night.
Golf club meeting set
The annual meeting of the Lake Barton Golf Club will be held Monday night at 7.
Clemson receiver worries Mountaineers in Orange Bowl
MIAMI (AP) - When Sammy Watkins first arrived on Clemson's campus last summer and reported for a workout with other incoming freshman receivers, quarterback Tajh Boyd sent him out for a pass.
Six employees celebrate anniversaries with Rosewood Services
Six employees from Rosewood Services Inc. were honored for a combined 35 years of dedication during the business's annual celebration in December. Five employees celebrated five-year anniversaries, while Rosewood Ranch Manager Eric Hammond achieved 10 years with the agency.
Local potluck had everything from soup to nuts
When members of the Central Kansas Partnership held a meeting with a potluck meal, the samples of hearty soups and sweet snacks were abundant. Afterward, Partnership member Janel Rose from the Barton County Health Department fielded requests for the sharing of some recipes, starting with her own recipe for Taco Soup.
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Library announces teen activities
The March 10 Teen Movie Monday at 4 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library is open to students in grades 7-12.
Crime Stoppers releases more details on robbery
Crime Stoppers of Barton County and Great Bend has released more information about a robbery reported Saturday morning by a Great Bend resident.
Gas prices continue to rise
Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.26 Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has increased 5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.40.
Ellsworth basketball sweeps Larned
Larned's Tyler Stelter (10) drives the baseline versus Ellsworth in a 60-50 loss by the Indians. Larned's Aarika Bright (5) puts up a shot in the lane in Ellsworth's 55-37 basketball victory. Larned played Hoisington Tuesday night.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Best Western Angus Inn, 2920 10th Street, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Host will be Julie Smith with greeters Judy Reed and Kevin Sundahl. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Washington Looking More and More Like Hollywood
Hollywood and Washington: Both entertaining, often boring and far too often irresponsible.
2014 Political Animal Awards
For all those who have spent the last couple of months shoveling out a car, you should know we're at the tail end of awards season. And best be advised to hunker in a bunker wearing a Kevlar overcoat, because gold plated statues are being tossed about like air kisses at a gown fitting. Like clouds of bathroom hair spray during Oscar nominee luncheons. Like jaded eyes at a press screening of "Transformers 4."
GBHS Speech competes in Nickerson
The Great Bend High School Speech team placed in 11 events at the Nickerson Speech Tournament. Those placing were Makinna Dykes, Kris Gieck and Ashtin Heath. Ashtin placed in both of her events. Those placing in all of their events and qualifying for the State Speech Championship Tournament in May are Malia Clark, Jesus Sandoval and Carter Sheffield. Carter Sheffield also won the Triathlon Award by placing the highest in all three of his events. He placed 1st in Extemporaneous Speaking, 1st in Serious Solo Acting and 3rd in Impromptu Speaking. The team placed 3rd overall.
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