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Midwest Catholic Family Conference scheduled for August 5-7 in Wichita
Catholics from a nine-state area will meet for a three-day event that includes sessions on contemporary religious concerns presented by nationally recognized lay and religious speakers, spirited entertainment, and daily devotions at the 12th annual Midwest Catholic Family Conference.
Larned Police Report
Larned Police Dept. Friday, April 29 An animal control officer investigated a opossum at-large report in the 200 block of W. 17th at 1 a.m. Thursday, April 28 Officers investigated a suspicious item in the 700 block of Martin at 7:40 p.m. Suspicious activity was reported in the 800 block of State at 8:27 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 An animal control officer responded to the report of a dead opossum in the 200 block of ...
Welcome Inn What Nots
Activities May 1-7 Paraffin Spa - Monday and Thursday 11 a.m. Makes your hands feel great under the supervision of Byron Stilts. Balance and Flexibility Class - Tuesday and Friday 11 a.m. About a 30-minute class led by Betty Tauscher. Coffee Time - Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Bring food to share, or just show up. Welcome Inn Board Meeting - Wednesday 12:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Crafts - Thursday 1 p.m. There are several ...
Pawnee County Briefs
Historic program will be featured Saturday LARNED - A historic program presented by the Fort Larned Old Guard is scheduled Saturday at Fort Larned National Historic Site and the site of the Cheyenne and Sioux Village in Ness County that was captured and burned by the army in 1867. The afternoon presentations at the village site are free. At 1:15 p.m., a car caravan will leave Fort Larned NHS to visit the Indian Village site, ...
Surrendered Family Ministries National Day of Prayer event
Surrendered Family Ministries invites everyone to take part in observing the 60th annual National Day of Prayer at 7 p.m. on Thursday, at the Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin, in Great Bend. Each year millions of believers across America join together to gather, worship, and pray on the National Day of Prayer. It is a significant occasion on which Americans lay aside cultural, racial, and denominational differences and join hearts in acknowledging God.
Haynes supervisor enjoys park project
LARNED - Electrician Jim Haynes loves helping children. When the Doerr-Vernon Extreme Makeover resumes Friday, Haynes will have two major jobs to oversee that will benefit the children - installing innovative playground equipment and connecting electricity for the Splash Pad. If anyone wants to volunteer to help, the president of Haynes Electric will put them to work. "We will take any willing volunteers who can help and put them to work," he said. "We had ...
Mavericks eliminate Trail Blazers; Up next: Lakers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks have had trouble in the playoffs in recent years, so Dirk Nowitzki didn't want to take too much away from conquering the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round.
Chiefs prize leadership, character in NFL draft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - If there was a NFL record for acquiring the most leadership in the shortest time, it probably would belong to Kansas City.
It's an addition, stupid!
Dear Editor, "It's an addiction, stupid." I can still remember the first time over 40 years ago that I received a telephone call for help with a problem drinker. I had not yet met the new couple in town but I received word that they belonged to my denomination and that they would probably join our church. However before that happened I received a call about 2 a.m. from the wife of the young man. ...
Socialized medicine fails this recipient
Paul Mason, 50, an ex-letter-carrier in Ipswich, England, told reporters he would file a lawsuit against Britain's National Health Service for negligence - because it allowed him to "grow" in recent years to a weight of nearly 900 pounds.
Inflation is deflating our future
Dear Editor, I applaud you Mr Smith, your viewpoint on Bradley Manning is right on target from my point of view as well. He broke a pledge he made to the armed services and this nation. If convicted, he is a traitor and should be treated as such. The bleeding hearts out there need to wake up and realize that this is a perfect example of what is wrong with our country right now. Not ...
Manning broke oath to the nation
Dear Editor, I applaud you Mr Smith, your viewpoint on Bradley Manning is right on target from my point of view as well. He broke a pledge he made to the armed services and this nation. If convicted, he is a traitor and should be treated as such. The bleeding hearts out there need to wake up and realize that this is a perfect example of what is wrong with our country right now. Not ...
Kansas City takes Pitt WR Baldwin in first round of NFL Draft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs, after swapping first-round positions with Cleveland, have selected wide receiver Jonathan Baldwin of Pittsburgh with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft.
Hawks eliminate Magic
ATLANTA (AP) - Joe Johnson gave the Hawks a more expected offensive spark. His biggest play, though, was getting a hand on a missed shot.
Lakers advance with 98-80 win over New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three quarters, then let his Lakers teammates take over in a dominant 98-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night that wrapped up the series for Los Angeles in six games.
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Floral arrangements to be removed from cemetery
HOISINGTON - Hoisington Cemetery employees request that all arrangements and grave decorations on the ground and not at the head of the grave be removed to allow for maintenance of the grounds by Monday, June 10.
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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