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Brent and Paula Bitter were united in marriage on Oct. 11 in Estes Park, Colo. in a double ring ceremony officiated by Pastor Ron Bockhaus. Parents of the bride are Beverly Hachmeister and Paul and Judy Hachmeister. Parents of the groom are Karolyn McCaslin and the late Marvin Bitter.
Senior Menu
The following well-balanced and nutritious Friendship Meals will be served for lunch at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Meals are served with milk; donations for coffee and tea are accepted.
USD 428, Holy Family, Central Kansas Christian Academy and HeadStart Schools
The following meals will be served Nov. 12 through Aug. Nov. 16. The secondary schools also have available daily: Main dish second choices, chef's salad, combo lunches and choice of vegetables and dessert. The breakfast menu is offered only to students in USD 428. Menus are subject to change without notice. Milk served with all meals. All meals as offered meet USDA nutritional guidelines.
I Know It When I See It
First, let's list the questions readers were asked to think about last week regarding animal care.
Progress Club meeting
Progress Club met on Nov. 5 at the home of Kathy Schugart. Pat Klusener and Rosemary Herrmann served as co-hostesses. There were 20 members in attendance.
League of Women Voters meeting
League of Women Voters of Great Bend will hold their monthly meeting at noon on Tuesday, at Montana Mike's in the north room. Lunch will be from the menu and can be from their "quick serve" menu.
Preceptor Pi hosts Sister Jane Belanger for program on Heartland Farm
Preceptor Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Nov. 6 at the home of Susan Brown. Susan Coulson served as co-hostess. President Jeri Brozek led the meeting.
FHSU students compete in NATS student audition
Nineteen Fort Hays State University students competed recently against approximately 450 student singers from Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado in the annual National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) West Central Region Conference and Student Audition competition in Lincoln, Neb.
Dr. Nicole Boxberger accepts position in New Orleans
Dr. Nicole Boxberger, raised in McPherson, accepted a position at Bippo's Place for Smiles and Kids Dental Zone, in New Orleans, La. She attended The University of Missouri- Kansas City where she received her D.D.S. After graduation, she pursued her pediatric dental residency at LSU. She is currently a member of the ABPD, ADA, NODA, AAPD, ABPD, and LAPD. She was co-chairs with Dr. Kellie Axelrad for Children's Dental Health month in February 2012.
New partnership ensures BBB services will remain strong in Kansas
The Kansas Plains Better Business Bureau (BBB) today announces it is expanding its reach by merging with BBB serving Nebraska, South Dakota and southwest Iowa. Intended to benefit both businesses and consumers, the merger will make enhanced BBB services available to consumers and businesses throughout the Great Plains.
A Thankful Nation Honors Its Veterans
The service to our nation our veterans provided can never be fully repaid. But, Americans like me who are indebted to their service will never cease trying to show the respect and gratitude of a thankful nation.
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Barton softball finally loses; splits games at Fort Scott
The Barton Community College softball team tasted defeat for the first time this season. Its response? A 19-4 win.
Panther Bowling teams headed to state
On Friday both Panther bowling teams punched their ticket for a return trip to the 5A-1A State Bowling Tournament. The Lady Panthers started off the day by finishing as the regional runner up in the 12 team tournament which was held at the Walnut Bowl. The Lady Panthers were narrowly defeated by Salina South by seven pins. Sophomore McKenzy Black led the Panthers with a team series high of 518. Following close behind were senior Abby Rose and sophomore Allie Brodrick, who each rolled a series of 514, and senior Addie Soukup's series of 507. Black's series earned ...
Hoisington High School finishes 2nd at State Wrestling Tournament
The Hoisington High School Wrestling team ended their season this past weekend at the K.S.H.A.A. Class 1-3A State Wrestling tournament held in Hays. The team brought 10 kids to the meet with the expectation of bringing home hardware. Not too long ago when the senior class was freshmen they were able to bring home a second place trophy, but this time the expectations were one step higher. The ultimate goal for the team was to bring home the first place state trophy. When all the rounds were finished the team was able to almost achieve that ...
Hoisington Forensics 3rd at Great Bend
The Hoisington High School forensics team placed third out of 8 schools at a forensics tournament at Great Bend High School recently.
Secret Benefits to Stupid Comments
An offensively stupid comment by influential and presumably smart people sometimes brings awareness to a subject that would otherwise be largely ignored.
Olbermann: The Once and Former King
Keith Olbermann should be used to this by now. Two-bit, Class B second tier provocateurs can't be terribly surprised when they're disciplined for the umpteenth time. They thrive on reaction, court controversy and have a masterful way of turning justified castigation into unjustified persecution. Among this motley crew of the mediocre, Olbermann used to be king.
Barton season comes to early end with Region VI opening round loss
There is little doubt it wasn't a typical opening round game for a high seed. So to say it was a huge upset might be a bit of an over statement.
Barton women advance to Region VI quarterfinals
It didn't take long for the Barton Community College women's basketball team to squash thoughts of an upset to start the post-season.
Larned Juvenile honors employees, volunteer for service
LARNED - The Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility (LJCF) recently recognized the employees and volunteer of the quarter for the months of October, November, and December, 2014. These individuals were selected from nominations submitted by their peers; nominees are chosen based upon factors including job performance, dependability, competence, initiative, work ethic, and achievement.
Betty R. Standlee 1926 - 2015
ELLINWOOD - Betty R. Standlee, 88, died Feb. 28, at Leisure Homestead in St. John. Born Nov. 21, 1926, in Russell, she was the daughter of Carl W. and Beatrice S. (White) Kastrup. On Nov. 28, 1942, she married R. D. Standlee in Russell, He died on Dec. 31, 2007. A resident of Ellinwood since 1971, coming from Bristow, Okla., she was a homemaker.
Wanda Jo Simmons
Wanda Jo Simmons, 61, died at Great Bend Regional Hospital on March 1. Funeral arrangements are pending with Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood.
Wanda Jo Simmons
GREAT BEND - Wanda Jo Simmons, 61, died at Great Bend Regional Hospital on March 1, 2015.
