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Wolf should rethink stand on KNI
Dear Editor, I was appalled to learn that Kansas Rep. Bill Wolf, from my hometown of Great Bend, had voted to close Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI). Growing up in Great Bend, I was taught to take care of those in need and to always help the less fortunate. Rep. Wolf's stated background of family values was not reflected in his vote. Rather, one would assume that he would demand the continuance of the sophisticated, around-the- ...
We're here to help point the way
Dear Editor, The so-called Christian cultural morality movement is not accomplishing the mission many are desiring it to accomplish. If we, as Christians, were to eliminate abortion, pornography, homosexuality, gambling, drugs and alcohol, verbal, sexual and physical abuse, as well as all the debt problems of our government entities - we may not have produced a single Christian. If we could all come together on the same page and everyone get along in peace and ...
We're here to help point the way
Dear Editor, The so-called Christian cultural morality movement is not accomplishing the mission many are desiring it to accomplish. If we, as Christians, were to eliminate abortion, pornography, homosexuality, gambling, drugs and alcohol, verbal, sexual and physical abuse, as well as all the debt problems of our government entities - we may not have produced a single Christian. If we could all come together on the same page and everyone get along in peace and ...
Kansas doesn't need more tyranny
Dear Editor, It was Thomas Jefferson who said: To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. On that note, the Kansas Legislature is considering HB 2130, commonly referred to as paycheck protection. Money derived from public employee union membership dues, for example, is often spent on functions outside of bargaining and administrative activity. That's certainly the prerogative of a union ...
No UConn postseason ban, but Calhoun suspended
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Kansas State RB Thomas to take part in combine
MANHATTAN - Record-setting Kansas State running back Daniel Thomas will participate in the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, which starts Thursday in Indianapolis, Ind.
Panthers finish ahead of pack
SALINA - The Great Bend High School bowling team walked away from Salina with a pair of first-place finishes on Monday night.
Area Basketball
BOYS Pretty Prairie 62, Stafford 53 STAFFORD - Stafford High School's boys' basketball team made furious run at Pretty Prairie, outscoring the visitors 20-13 in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night. But Pretty Prairie held on fora 62-53 victory. Pretty Prairie led 34-14 at halftime and 49-33 after three quarters before Stafford made its too little, too late run. Tanner Newell led Stafford with 21 points, including four 3-point hits. GIRLS Claflin 75, Western Plains ...
Tuesday's AP Top 25
No. 2 Ohio State 89, Illinois 70 COLUMBUS, Ohio - David Lighty scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half and William Buford had all 17 of his in the first to lead No. 2 Ohio State past Illinois 89-70 on Tuesday night. Jared Sullinger 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Buckeyes (26-2, 13-2 Big Ten), who had lost two of three after winning their first 25 games. Mike Davis scored 18 ...
Barton women place seventh at Region VI
The Barton Community College women's track and field team placed 7th at the NJCAA Region VI Championship this past weekend at Ahearn Field House in Manhattan.
BCC’s Ellis inks MLS contract
Kevin Ellis became the first Barton Community College soccer player to make it all the way to Major League Soccer when he signed a contract with Sporting Kansas City last Friday. Ellis inked the contract at a press conference Friday afternoon. Ellis did not need to be drafted as part of the MLS program for home grown players. Ellis is a native of Kansas City, Mo.
Lloyd G. Lewis
Lloyd G. Lewis, 92, died on Jan. 21, 2011 at Hays Medical Center, Hays. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Morell Funeral Home, Larned.
Norma E. Ropper
Norma E. Roper, 92, died on Febr. 21, 2011 at Aldersgate Village, Topeka. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Morell Funeral Home, Larned.
Alex Fredrick Bisterfeldt 1920-2011
HAYS – Alex Fredrick Bisterfeldt, age 90, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at the Hays Good Samaritan Center, Hays,. He was born May 21, 1920, in rural Ellsworth County to Carl and Dorothea (Funk) Bisterfeldt. He married Theresa (Short) on Oct.26, 1946, at Hays. She died Septe. 9, 2000.
Kent Darrell Hoss 1953 - 2011
Kent Darrell Hoss, 57, died Feb. 20 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center after a three battle with cancer. Born June 29, 1953 in Great Bend, he was the son of Paul and Dorothy Alice (Hall) Hoss. A resident of Great Bend most of his life, he was a carpenter and roofer.
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Longtime Royals broadcaster Fred White passes away at 76
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Longtime Kansas City Royals broadcaster Fred White died Wednesday of complications from cancer. He was 76.
Knicks force Game 6 with win over Pacers
NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points to help the New York Knicks stay alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday night.
Hays beats Lady Panthers in regional play
HAYS - The Great Bend High School girls' soccer team closed their season with a 5-0 loss against Hays in a opening-round game of a Class 5A regional tournament.
Orb favored heading into Saturday’s Preakness
BALTIMORE - Growing up, Kentucky Derby winner Orb was just another horse who fit in with the crowd.
Grizzlies rest after advancing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Grizzlies are enjoying a day off after wrapping up the franchise's first berth in the Western Conference finals. Good thing, too, because they can use a little rest after all that hard work.
Bradley shoots course record, leads at Nelson
IRVING, Texas - Keegan Bradley had no thoughts about a course record, or the possibility of a 59, after consecutive bogeys in the middle of his opening round at the Byron Nelson Championship.
Dorothy D. Fox 1924 - 2013
LARNED - Dorothy D. Fox, 88, died May 16 at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. Born Oct. 12, 1924, in Muskegon, Mich., she was the daughter of Ernest W. Goldsmith. On Dec. 15, 1946, she married Walter Mac Fox in Wichita. A longtime area resident of Larned, she was a farmer's wife, a Rosie Riveter for Boeing during World War II and worked in the Dietary Department at Larned State Hospital.
Leiker serves as superintendent at Larned Correctional Facility
LARNED - The Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility Advisory Council met for a quarterly meeting Tuesday. Minutes were reported by Kim Teegerstrom, administrative assistant.
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Exemplary award
