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On the Record for Nov. 6, 2011
Correction: No battery reported at Eagles
Willie Edwin Schultz 1932 - 2011
LITTLETON, Colo. - Willie Edwin Schultz, 78, died on July 7, 2011 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz. surrounded by his wife, children and grandson.
Travis Aaron Keil 1977 - 2011
SALINA - Travis Aaron Keil, 34, of Salina, passed away Oct. 29, 2011 in Atchison.
R. Lorraine Holmes 1930-2011
EL DORADO - R. Lorraine Holmes, 81, of El Dorado, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 at Lakepoint Nursing Center, El Dorado.
Phyllis J. Watts 1922-2011
BENNINGTON - Phyllis J. Watts, 88, Bennington, died Monday, October 31, 2011 at her home.
Veterans Appreciation Day set for Thursday
KansasWorks is holding its annual Veterans Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Kansas Workforce Center, 1025 Main Street in Great Bend.
Hunting for good food? Check out bazaar
Hunting for some good food? The Stafford United Methodist Womens annual bazaar will coincide with the opening of pheasant season this year. Whether youre a hunter or just hunting for good food, join the Stafford UMW for their annual bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 12, in the church basement, 218 West Stafford.
Larned Band performs at Hays
The trumpet section of the Larned High marching band performs at the High Plains Marching Festival, held recently at Fort Hays State University.
Larned Junior Indians capture third place
HAYS - After finishing second during the regular season with a 5-1 record, the Larned third and fourth grade Junior Indian football team went 2-1 in the eight team Tournament of Champions to earn third place in the Western Kansas Football League.
Pawnee Commission approves minutes
LARNED - The Pawnee County Commission met Oct. 24 at the Pawnee County Courthouse. The following are approved minutes submitted by Pawnee Commission clerk Ruth Searight.
Jordaan Library features new books
LARNED - Jordaan Memorial Library will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day. The library will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 and observe regular Saturday hours .
Larned Recycling Center provides public service
By Jim Misunas
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Inaccurate Political Rage is All the Rage
Do you have personal issues? Do you want to seem intelligent, well informed and on-top-of-it-all without having to bother to put in any effort or time to see whether your assertions are accurate? If so, then join the trend that's all the rage in the 21st century: show indignation now and worry (or, more likely, don't) about accuracy later. And, for heaven's sake, never EVER worry about "nuance."
Democratic Scandal Brings Obama to Delaware
President Obama came to my tiny home state of Delaware on Thursday with a "new" initiative to repair deteriorating infrastructure around the country (and to repair his declining polling numbers).
Stomatitis (VS) confirmed in Colorado – horse owners encouraged to be vigilant with surveillance for
Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health officials were notified today that Colorado has become the second state in 2014 to have a confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis (VS). Four horses tested positive for the disease and have been placed under quarantine. The horses involved in these index cases have no history of travel.
Open Book Club meeting
The Open Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Great Bend Public Library. July's book club pick is "Monstrumologist" by Rick Yancey. The public is invited to attend.
Sale pitches White Sox over Royals
CHICAGO - About the only pitch that Chris Sale wouldn't make Monday night was his case for the American League's Cy Young Award.
Dodge City turns back Great Bend in Zone Tournament
DODGE CITY - The Great Bend AAA American Legion baseball team struck first in the Zone Tournament-opening game on Monday against Dodge City.
EXPECTATIONS CHANGE
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - One year ago, the Kansas City Chiefs were coming off a two-win season that led to the ouster of the general manager and coach, and the turnover of roughly half the roster.
Pacers face uphill battle after signing shooting guard Stuckey
INDIANAPOLIS - Last week, the Indiana Pacers lost Lance Stephenson.
Chamberlain fitting in with Tigers
DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have gotten a good return on their short-term investment in right-hander Joba Chamberlain.
Witness says Sterling needs Clippers sale
LOS ANGELES - The chief financial officer of Donald Sterling's properties said Monday that the billionaire may be forced to sell a large portion of his real estate empire to cover $500 million in loans if he persists in refusing to sell the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion.
Hoisington Winner Plans to Pay off Home with Lottery Prize
Hoisington Winner Plans to Pay off Home with Lottery Prize
Mary A. Engel 1941-2014
LA CROSSE - Mary A. Engel, 73, died July 20 at her home. Born Jan. 6, 1941 at Hays, she was the daughter of Joseph H. and Albina (Billinger) Orth.
Christopher James Thomas 1966 - 2014
Christopher James Thomas, 48, died July 20, at Great Bend Regional Hospital. Born June 8, 1966, in Junction City, he was the son of Timothy and Carol (Breault) Thomas. A lifetime resident of Great Bend and Hoisington, he was a self-employed computer repairman.
