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Magic stays alive with win over Atlanta
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Jason Richardson scored 17 points and J.J. Redick added 14 to help the Orlando Magic stay alive in the playoffs with a 101-76 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.
GBHS girls soccer team loses to Hays
HAYS - The Great Bend High School girls soccer team gave up a late goal to Hays to lose on Monday, 2-1.
Lady Panthers take second in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON - Four days after taking first place in Hutchinson, the Great Bend High School girls swim team returned for another meet, finishing in second place on Monday.
Santa Fe Trail Days schedule
Friday, April 29 4-7 p.m. - Walk Larned. Larned walking track. Each time around the track. Receive a free entry into the bike giveaway, Two entries with button 5-7 p.m. - Pancake Feed. Larned Community Center. Sponsored by Larned Assembly of God. All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage. Free-will donation 5-8 p.m. - Chalk Fest. Bring your family to the community center to create a piece of art. Chalk will be provided 5-7 p.m. - 4 Points ...
Lewis E. Massie 1923-2011
Lewis E. Massie 1923-2011 PAXICO - Lewis E. Massie, 87, died Sunday, April 24 at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka. He was born June 3, 1923 at Highland County, Iowa, the son of John R. and Mary Hawk Massie. Massie served in the United States Navy during World War II. Massie lived in Kansas for many years and the past several years in Paxico. He worked construction, was a truck driver and had ...
Crime Stoppers asks for tips on Hoisington burglary
Sometime between 8 p.m. on April 15 and 8 a.m. on April 18, a burglary occurred at Boxberger Automotive, located at 167 West First St. in Hoisington. Total loss, including damage to building and cash stolen, was $2,100. Anyone who has information about this crime or any other crime is asked to call 792-1300 or 888-305-1300 to leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers of Barton County.
Bikers Against Child Abuse to ride with CASA
The Kansas Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse will come to Great Bend on Saturday for their annual awareness ride. The riders will arrive at Jack Kilby Square around 3:30 p.m. for a meet-and-greet session. Members of the public are welcome to come talk with the group. At 4 p.m., Central Kansas CASA Inc. and Bikers Against Child Abuse will have an escorted parade ride through Great Bend which will end ...
Two Barton MLT students earn KSCLS state awards
The Kansas Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists (KSCLS) presented awards this month to two Barton Community College students enrolled in the Medical Laboratory Technology program. Barton's Maria Mayta received the KSCLS "Outstanding Student" plaque for this year. Her classmate Laura Thompson earned the KSCLS "Outstanding Student" scholarship for $500. The "Outstanding Student" awards are based on completion of first year MLT classes, overall GPA, employability, leadership demonstrations, community participation ...
Community Concert Association presents Jim Witter performing music of Elton John and Billy Joel
The Golden Belt Community Concert Association will present Jim Witter in a musical journey through the '70s featuring the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John. His performance of "The Piano Men" is set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in the Great Bend Municipal Auditorium, Lakin and Stone, the last concert of the association's 2010-11 season. The concert is available to concert association members. Full-time students will be admitted ...
Multi-instrumentalist Carolyn Cruso coming to Great Bend
Carolyn Cruso, acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and composer, will perform in The Back Room of the Barton County Arts Center this Friday, at 7:30 p.m. Seats are $10 and reservations may be made by calling 620-792-4221 or e-mailing bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net. Walk-ins are welcome the evening of the performance until the 40-seat capacity is reached. Cruso has toured widely in both the United States and Europe, as well ...
McCaffery and Brenner to appear on KAKE Noon Show
Barton Community College history instructor Linda McCaffery and Dr. Bill Brenner will appear on the KAKE-TV Noon Show at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, to discuss McCaffery's book, "I'm Praying Hard for You," Love Letters to a Death Camp: The World War II Ordeal of Bill and Jo Brenner. McCaffery spent three years researching and writing her book about the World War II ordeal of Dr. Bill Brenner and his wife, Jo. She ...
On the record for April 27, 2011
Barton County Sheriff Two electric oilfield pumping unit motors were stolen from 517 Kiowa Road, it was reported Monday. A vehicle hit a deer in the 800 block of NW K-96 at 8:51 p.m. Monday. Kansas Highway Patrol responded. A car hit a deer on south U.S. 281 at 9:12 p.m. Monday. Great Bend Fire Department Firefighters made five ambulance runs Friday, two Saturday, three ...
Ellinwood VFW Auxiliary
The Ellinwood VFW Auxiliary held its monthly meeting on April 18. Among the discussions were donations to Kansas Women Veterans, poppy sales, Memorial Day services and a donation of a flag and stand to Horizon, which is a church camp. The newly officers elected are Marlea Callahan, president, Jean Peter, senior vice president, Vada Yarmer, junior vice president, Diane Hill, secretary/treasurer, Lorraine Rickert, chaplain, Ruth Hill, conductress, Vi Eggers, guard, Ruth Hill, historian, Lorraine ...
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USD 428 Board of Education Meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at noon on Thursday at Great Bend High School, 2027 Morton. Items on the agenda include information regarding the academic programs and the school improvement efforts at Great Bend High School Principal reported by Tim Friess and other staff members.
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Top seeds North Carolina, Vandy facing elimination
North Carolina and Vanderbilt were cruising along in the NCAA baseball tournament, looking every bit like the top two national seeds.
2013 Santa Fe Trail Days Larned High Reunion Schedule
(Designed to allow time for classes to gather for their class socials, during less structured time, throughout the weekend.) Friday, June 7 • Santa Fe Trail Days Scavenger Hunt - All registered alumni will receive a list of clues to hunt for the missing trinket box hidden on public access areas in and around Larned. Begins 2 weeks prior to event and continues until found. $500 prize. • Santa Fe Trail Days Golf Tournament - ...
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