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EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James will take some turns guarding Derrick Rose in the Eastern Conference finals. So will Dwyane Wade. Mike Bibby, Mario Chalmers and even Chris Bosh in some moments, too. None of them expects to stop him. Keeping Rose in check, however, is the top priority for the Miami Heat - and is likely a prerequisite for beating the Chicago Bulls and reaching the NBA finals. Game 1 of the East ...
API and Barton Co. Desk & Derrick announce annual scholarship night
American Petroleum Institute and Barton County Desk and Derrick Club will have their Annual Scholarship Night, Wednesday, May 18, at The Club of Stoneridge. Social hour starts at 6:30 p.m. and a steak dinner follows at 7:30 p.m. Following the meal, Dick Schremmer, chairman of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association, will speak on KIOGA activities. Desk and Derrick will present its annual scholarship and API will present four $1,000-per-year ...
Walking the trail
Claflin Library to hold summer reading
CLAFLIN - The Summer Reading Program at the Claflin Independent Township Library will start 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. The theme this year is "One World, Many Stories." The director this year is Rachael Stueder.
Students from CHS visit college lab
CONCORDIA - A group of students from Claflin High School toured the human cadaver lab and biology department at Cloud County Community College on April 28.
KU pharmacists earn white coats
LAWRENCE – Fifth-year students at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy made the transition from student to pharmacist on April 26, when they officially donned their white coats.
CBH to hold fundraiser
HOISINGTON - The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation will hold their 18th annual Benefit Dinner and Auction on Friday, June 17, at the Hoisington Knights of Columbus, 114 N. Main.
Claflin Library to hold open house
CLAFLIN - The Claflin Independent Township Library will have an open house from 2 to 5 p.m., after the All-School Reunion Parade, on Sunday, May 29. Refreshments will be served in the meeting room. The library is located at 108 Main in Claflin.
Hospital Week
PCC selects 2011-2012 resident assistants
PRATT - Pratt Community College has selected Kayci Huslilg, from Great Bend, as one of 14 Resident Assistants for 2011-2012. PCC Director of Student Life Rena Rodriquez said there were several qualified applicants that went through the interview process. Resident Assistants must maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. They are student leaders on campus, assisting the Resident Directors with security of the residence halls, facility checks and assisting residents. ...
Leslie Wrinkle graduates from OBU
SHAWNEE, Okla. - Great Bend resident Leslie Rae Wrinkle received a bachelor's degree in nursing during Oklahoma Baptist University's 2011 Spring Commencement on Friday, May 13, in the university's Raley Chapel. Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin presented the commencement address. Fallin is an OBU alumna, having attended classes on Bison Hill for two years. She earned a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University. She became the 27th governor of Oklahoma on Jan. 10.
St. Rose surgeon focuses on breast health
Since Tatiana Kovtoun, M.D. and general surgeon, cares for and treats many women who are facing concerns with breast health, she wants to keep as up-to-date as possible. Her most recent education came at The American Society of Breast Surgeons annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Dr. Kovtoun is one of two surgeons at Central Kansas Surgical Care, which is owned and operated by St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center. ...
Fundraiser earns more than $70,000 for Catholic Charities
Providing Families Hope, a fundraiser featuring Elisabeth von Trapp, raised more than $70,000 to help Catholic Charities St. Anthony Family Shelter this past Friday night at the Beech Activity Center. Over 275 people attended the event.
End Of School Year Bash
The Youth Workers Alliance of Great Bend is hosting an "End of School Year Bash 2011" event today at CrossPoint Church Great Bend. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and all ages are invited. The "End of School Year Bash" will consist of 4 live bands: Brian Brillhart, Jamison, (local band) Echelon, The Lost Colors, and guest speaker Andy Addis. There will be a $5 ticket price at the door and children 10 and under are free.
Larned Police Report
Larned Police Dept. Thursday, May 12 Officers investigated a vehicular burglary in the 600 block of E. 11th at 7:12 a.m. Officers investigated vehicular burglaries in the 1000 and 1100 block of Park at 7:34 and 8:19 a.m. Officers responded to a non-injury accident in the 100 block of W. 6th at 8:42 a.m. An animal control officer responded to State and 5th at 3:27 p.m. An animal control officer responded to the 500 block ...
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Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Clara Barton Foundation, 250 W. 9th, Hoisington, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Jim Vopat with greeters Jan Westfall and Jill Fitzsimmons. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Pit bull committee to hold first meeting
The City of Great Bend's newly formed committee to study the banning of pit bulls will hold an organizational meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the City Council chambers, 1209 Williams. The meeting is open to the public.
Military Secrets
Obama and the Media: Biting the Hand that Feeds Him
Since the Obama administration has confessed to spying on journalists at the Associated Press and Fox News, have you noticed there are more stories about the Obama scandals in the news?
What Is a Journalist?
As amateur news hounds gain power and influence through social media, the definition of "journalist" has ripened for philosophical debate. But now it's becoming a legal issue – one that could hamper efforts to protect the news profession at the very time federal lawmakers are awakening to the need to do so.
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