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Gerald Lee Niedens 1946 - 2012
HARRISONVILLE, Mo. - Gerald Lee Niedens, 65, Harrisonville, Mo., died Oct. 5, 2012 at Willow Lane Nursing Home in Butler, Mo.
William ‘Bill’ T. Volz 1925 - 2012
DODGE CITY - William "Bill" T. Volz, 87, died Oct. 10, 2012 at his home in Dodge City.
Kenneth W. Hullett 1938 - 2012
LARNED - Kenneth W. Hullett, 74, passed away on Oct. 9, 2012 at Great Bend Regional Hospital.
Teddi Ann Maneth 1941-2012
GREAT BEND - Surrounded by those who truly loved her, Teddi Ann Maneth, 71, passed from this life to her final reward on Oct. 10, 2012 at her home in Great Bend.
RSVP Column
The M word has been in the news lately as part of all the political rhetoric flying around. Medicare and Social Security are two benefit programs that always seem to draw a lot of attention during elections; politicians all have opinions on the best way to continue to fund these programs. I don't want to stir that hornet's nest here; I want to talk about the part of Medicare that provides prescription drug coverage.
Oakland avoids sweep with 2-1 triumph
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - These Oakland Athletics never count themselves out - down and doubted is their dogma.
Lady Tigers sweep own triangular
ST. JOHN - The St. John High School volleyball team swept its triangular on Tuesday evening.
Giants hold on to force Game 4
CINCINNATI (AP) - Hardly able to get a hit, the San Francisco Giants used a misplayed grounder to prolong their NL playoff series.
Lady Cards qualify for state tournament
RUSSELL - The Hoisington High School girls' golf team finished third at a Class 3-1A regional tournament at the Russell Municipal Golf Course.
Panthers blank Demons in WAC soccer
DODGE CITY - The Great Bend High School boys' soccer team shut down Western Athletic Conference foe Dodge City on Tuesday evening.
GBMS football teams handle Salina South
SALINA - Last Thursday, the eighth-grade football teams from Great Bend Middle School traveled to Salina to take on Salina South's teams.
Lady Cougars ranked in NSCAA poll
The Barton Community College women's soccer team entered the National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll this week with a No. 19 ranking.
BCC literary magazine 'Prairie Ink' accepting submissions
Editors of Barton Community College's annual literary publication, Prairie Ink, have begun accepting entries for its fourth edition.
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Gloria K. Zamarripa 1948 - 2015
HOISINGTON - Gloria K Zamarripa, 66, died Jan. 24, 2015, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born July 14, 1948, the daughter of Fred Ray and Alice (Rohr) Kincaid. Gloria married Frank Zamarripa April 4, 1964 at Great Bend. He died May 6, 1989.
Charley Hoffsmith 1947 - 2015
Charley Hoffsmith, 67, died Jan. 24, 2015, at Great Bend Regional Hospital, after a long battle with colon cancer. He was born July 4, 1947, at Dighton, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Marie (Orten) Hoffsmith. A long-time resident of Great Bend, he was the owner and operator of Charley's Tree Service.
Hazel Crone
PAWNEE ROCK - Hazel Crone, 89, died Jan. 24, 2015 at home in Pawnee Rock, Kansas. Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend.
Sue Elizabeth Ballantine 1947 - 2015
ELLINWOOD - Sue Elizabeth Ballantine, 67, died Jan. 22, 2015, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. She was born on Feb. 28, 1947, to Donald H. and Violet Ann (Schartz) Ballantine. Sue was a resident of Wichita for 35 years and formerly of Ellinwood, KS. She retired from Boeing in 1998 where she worked for 20 years.
Alabama offensive coordinator Kiffin returning for 2nd year
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Lane Kiffin says he is coming back to Alabama for a second season as offensive coordinator.
World Cup of Hockey tournament set for 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The World Cup of Hockey is making a long-awaited return in 2016.
Could Patriots really get a Super loser label?
PHOENIX (AP) - When the conversation turns to Super Bowl losers, the Bills and Vikings immediately come up.
3-pointer came on only attempt of his career.
EASTON, Pa. (AP) - Tim Kempton scored 11 points, including a key 3-pointer that came on his first career attempt from the arc, and added 10 rebounds in helping Lehigh defeat Lafayette, 75-71.
Historic Super Bowl no matter the winner
PHOENIX (AP) - An historic Super Bowl is before us.
Wade hoping NBA can better police unruly fans
MIAMI (AP) - For making an obscene gesture toward heckling fans, Dwyane Wade was fined $15,000 by the NBA and even had his phone and television privileges revoked at home by his family.
Alexander, No. 11 Kansas dump No. 17 Texas 75-62
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Cliff Alexander had 15 points and nine rebounds, and No. 11 Kansas beat No. 17 Texas 75-62 on Saturday for a key road win in the rugged Big 12.
Hall of Famer Ernie Banks mourned in sports world and beyond
CHICAGO (AP) - Hall of Famer Ernie Banks is being remembered for his positive outlook and brilliant playing career in a steady stream of tributes.
Davis, Pelicans grind out win over Timberwolves, 92-84
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The New Orleans Pelicans have lost their fair share of winnable games on the road this month, a trend that cannot continue if they hope to make a run at the playoffs in the rugged Western Conference.
Belichick on deflated balls: ‘We try to do everything right’
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Saying his team "followed the rules to the letter," New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick explained how his team prepares its footballs on game day and defended his players from chatter that they made it to the Super Bowl by cheating.
