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It feels (YAWN) just great
Two hundred boredom "activists" gathered in London at James Ward's annual banal-palooza conference, "Boring 2010," to listen to ennui-stricken speakers glorify all things dreary, including a demonstration of milk-tasting (in wine glasses, describing flavor and smoothness), charts breaking down the characteristics of a man's sneezes for three years, and a PowerPoint presentation on the color distribution and materials of a man's necktie collection from one year to the next. Another speaker's "My Relationship With Bus ...
Daylight Savings inconvenient nuisance -- Hamilton
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? Daylight Savings Time took effect Sunday, robbing people of one hour's sleep in exchange for an extra hour of sunlight. Chaos ensued. Millions of Californians forgot to set their clocks ahead and were late to the drugstore Sunday in the scramble for iodine tablets. President Obama prompted anger Saturday for playing a round of golf while Japan exploded and Libya imploded. What happens to these guys in ...
Sunflower Spelling Bee a success
Dear Editor, Just a brief note to thank you for your support of the Sunflower Spelling Bee. My family and I very much enjoyed our day in Great Bend and at Barton Community College. The event was well-organized and exciting. Just a note on return on investment, since that it always an issue when hosting an event: yes, we spent money in Great Bend, and we'll have good things to say about the community. Dick ...
Restore the cuts
Dear Editor, When our son, Brandon, was 2 years old, he was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism. We made the decision when he was 6 years old that I would put my college career on hold for me to stay at home with him because of the many issues he faced and needed help with. When Brandon was 10 years old, we were having issues with Brandon running away every chance he got. He ...
Overtime madness in first NCAA game on Tuesday
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Matt Dickey and the Bulldogs were quite an opening act on the NCAA tournament's expanded stage, one that has more teams in the brackets and - so far - the same March drama on the court.
Strike drama continues with players scheduling court date
WASHINGTON (AP) - Had enough of the he-said, he-said rancor between the NFL and players? Don't expect it to go away anytime soon.
How NCAA tourney favorites stack up
Every year when the NCAA tournament bracket comes out, there's a team, maybe a couple that stand out as the ones to beat.
March 16, 2011
Great Bend Police An individual called police at 5:40 p.m. Monday to report a male had been at the skateboard park, 2251 Williams, offering money to kids at the park. A burglary at 2421 Sixth St. was reported late Monday. Someone reportedly broke into the residence and stole money. Great Bend Fire Department Firefighters made five ambulance runs on Monday/early Tuesday. There were four fire ...
College music groups to present concert
. Barton Community College's instrumental music department will present the Barton Community Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, in the college's Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free. The orchestra and jazz ensemble are conducted by Steven Lueth, Barton's director of instrumental music activities. The orchestra will present the Minuet and Trio from "Symphony No. 39 in Eb" by Mozart; Rondo from "Sonatina in C" ...
Lela Moore 1913 - 2011
with photo Lela Moore, 97, of Great Bend, died March 13 at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend. Born April 17, 1913, at Ada, Okla., she was the daughter of John Andrew and Susie (Denny) Williamson. She married Clyde Willis on Sept. 9, 1933, at Ada, Okla. He was employed by Pete Brown Drilling Company. Two years later they were blessed with a daughter. They were then ...
Oliver Bryant Jr. 1925 - 2011
ELLINWOOD - Oliver Bryant Jr., 86, died March 15 at the Ellinwood District Hospital. Born Jan. 23, 1925, in rural Ellinwood, he was the son of Oliver Ray Bryant and Rosa W. Burchart Bryant. He graduated from Ellinwood High School. On Sept. 2, 1949, he married Patricia Joelene Cossman in Larned. A lifetime resident of rural Ellinwood, he was a retired farmer. Mr. Bryant was a member of the Immanuel United ...
Jerry A. Williams 1955 – 2011
BLACK CREEK, Wis. - Jerry A. Williams, 55, died March 3 in Black Creek, Wis., after a long battle with cancer. A former resident of the Great Bend and Ellinwood area, Jerry was born on Nov. 9, 1955, in El Dorado, the son of Vernon and Delores (Tharpe) Williams. He married Diane L. (Paulson) Murray on Aug. 6, 1999. Williams was employed as a diesel technician in the Appleton, ...
Essex recognizes STAR Employees
HOISINGTON - Superior Essex in Hoisington announces the latest recipient of the STAR Employee Recognition Award. Gavin Klug, Jacketing Helper/Operator, was named the 4th Quarter 2010 STAR Employee and was recently treated to a luncheon in his honor, a customized gift pack, a plaque, and STAR Employee parking privileges.
Scenic Byway Communitites to find the best in each other
The seven communities on the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway will look to find the best in each other and learn more about the amenities that each community offers on March 29 and 30.
EagleMed has new vision with added technology
WICHITA - EagleMed air ambulance announced it has leveraged technology to further enhance its safety and service capabilities while conducting night rotor wing air medical operations.
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Thurman baby boy
Ryan and Katie Thurman announce the birth of their son, Grady Ryan Thurman, on March 24 in Lawrence. He weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21 in. long.
Taylor baby boy
Brent and Jamie Taylor announce the birth of their son, Connor James Taylor, on April 10 at St. Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park. He weighed 8 lbs. and was 19 1/4 in. long.
Earl Burroughs 80th
Earl Burroughs of Aurora, Colo. will celebrate his 80th birthday with a surprise Open house from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 25 at the Front Door in Great Bend. Hosts for the event will be his daughter, Anita Burroughs, granddaughter, Erica St. James and grandson Andrew St. James, all of Aurora, Colo. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Keller 65th
Lonnie Kuhn and Stephen Keller were united in marriage on May 3, 1948 at St. Mary's Church in Ellis in a ceremony officiated by Father Virgil Kuhn. Stephen is retired from the Barton County Highway Department. Lonnie is a retired teacher. They have four daughters, Yvonne and Darel Hoffman of Crowley, Texas, Debbie and Dean Allen of Tonganoxie, Stephanie and Kirk Thompson of Topeka and the late Rebecca Ann Keller; five grandchildren, Kristen and Ricky ...
Vera Burfield 90th
Vera Burfield will celebrate her 90th birthday on May 24 with a card shower.
Reifschneider - Heimann
Jon and Marilyn Reifschneider of Arlington announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Reifschneider, to Andrew Francis Heimann, son of William and Teresa Heimann of Hays.
Violet Kasselman 90th
Violet Kasselman will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 25 at the American Legion, 117 E Santa Fe Blvd in Ellinwood. Hosts for the event will be her children, grandchildren and their families.
Great Bend Optimist and Rotary Club luncheon
A joint luncheon recognition was recently held for the Great Bend Optimist and Rotary Clubs. Brigadier General Vic Braden, Deputy Commanding General, Army National Guard, for the United States Army Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth was the speaker.
GBMS Above and Beyond winners
Great Bend Middle School announces the April and May Above and Beyond Winners. Each of these students was nominated by their teachers because they have gone above and beyond the call of duty in becoming a good citizen of GBMS. The students received a certificate and a pizza and pop luncheon with the school Administrators.
Sunflower Bank Donates More Than $6,900 to Great Bend and Ellinwood Schools and Students
Wrapping up the 12th year of the annual ABC Program, Sunflower Bank contributed $6,910 to schools and students in the Great Bend and Ellinwood area. Since the inception of the ABC Program in 2001, Sunflower has contributed $52,038 to schools and students in the Great Bend and Ellinwood area.
Dean’s Honor Roll at NCK Tech announced
Commencement ceremonies for NCK Tech were held in Beloit on May 10th. Students achieving a 3.5 – 4.0 GPA earned Dean's Honor Roll academic honors during the ceremony. Area students recognized are: Carpentry-Cabinetmaking: John Kubick, Ellsworth and Richard Tice, Great Bend; Advanced Computer Information Technology: Nicholas Syx – Russell; Electrical Technology: Toby J Hubka– Wilson.
University team receives $9.6 million USDA grant to help develop solutions for beef cattle grazing s
Drought, flooding, extreme heat, subzero temperatures: All of these climatic events and more in Kansas can threaten the supply and affordability of the nation's beef supply. It's hard to do much about the weather, but a team of Kansas State University scientists will be trying to find solutions so cattlemen can better adapt to any future climate extremes in their grazing operations.
Wandering about wheat
Looking at wheat throughout the central region of Kansas during the first couple days of May, members of the Wheat Quality Council (WQC) labeled the crop in fairly average to slightly above average condition.
Commencement
