Archive By Author - Jim Misunas
Larned middle school student to meet Governor
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Larned Middle School seventh grader Hunter Fitzpatrick will meet Kansas Governor Sam Brownback after winning, "If I Were Mayor," Essay Contest for the south central region of Kansas. Hunter will meet the Governor at the State Capitol Plaza on City Hall Day at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 in Topeka. "It is an honor for me to meet the Governor," Hunter said. "I admire his dedication to keeping Kansas ...
TEAM EFFORT
It takes a day for the noodles to dry. It requires a half day to get everything prepared for the Boy Scout Troop and Pack 184 annual chili and chicken noodle soup dinner scheduled Feb. 3 at the Elks Lodge in Great Bend. Teamwork was the operative word of the day Saturday as Boy Scouts and their parents pitched in for all the details of the operation. Boy Scout Scoutmaster Darrell Mitchell said everyone enjoyed ...
Northside students hear ‘Tale of Two Cities’
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED – Fourth-grade classes at Northside Elementary School heard the "A Tale of Two Towns," which tells about the birth of the Santa Fe Trail through the eyes of 11-year old George Becknell. "A Tale of Two Towns" features a story about a father's birthday gift to his son – a treasure chest. Ellen Jones, Park Ranger, Fort Larned National Historic Site, presented "A Tale of Two Tons," in the traveling ...
Kansas State fans start Fiesta Bowl journey
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com The Fiesta Bowl trip that departed from Great Bend Wednesday morning started with a mishap. Mike Dolechek's trip to the Fiesta Bowl was delayed when his Ford Expedition struck a deer Wednesday morning in Barton County. He felt a little better when everyone gave their family a rousing cheer when they boarded a Village Tours bus headed to the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. Dolechek was happy everyone, including his wife, ...
State proposal would shift juvenile supervision
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility would be affected by a proposed reorganization order during the 2013 Kansas Legislative session that would merge the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority with the Kansas Department of Corrections. Governor Sam Brownback has proposed the executive reorganation order as a safety and security measure. A lesgislative post audit report in July indicated safety and security issues at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex in Topeka. There ...
Family escapes fire that destroys home
CHASE - A Chase family must rely on their faith and friends to overcome a tragic overnight fire, which destroyed their home, possessions and valuable medical equipment.
Spots available for Fiesta Bowl bus trip
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com If you're looking for a way to get to the Jan. 3 Fiesta Bowl, N.R. Weber has an economical solution. Weber has secured a tour bus through Village Tours of Wichita for round-trip transportation from Great Bend to Glendale, Ariz. for $163. A quick overnight stay at America's Best Value Inn in Winslow, Ariz. costs $45, plus tax. Passengers must acquire their own Fiesta Bowl ticket. Game tickets for the Kansas ...
Loomis, Wilson honored during K-State’s recognition of graduating seniors
MANHATTAN - Jared Loomis of Macksville and Braden Wilson, a Smith Center native, were honored during Kansas State's pregame recognition for graduating seniors on Saturday night against Texas.
Fraternal Order of Police, Crisis Center pass out holiday cheer
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com The Great Bend Fraternal Order of Police and the Family Crisis Center joined forces Saturday to spread some holiday cheer. Members of the Great Bend Fraternal Order of Police made special pre-Thanksgiving deliveries to more than 30 residences Saturday morning. Bags of groceries will help provide Thanksgiving dinners to dozens of families this week. The Fraternal Order of Police also donated several bags to the Family Crisis Center, which counsels people ...
'The Winter' movie debut scheduled Monday
Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The Fort Larned Historical Society will host its annual meeting followed by the Kansas premiere of the short film "The Winter: Something's Out There," at 7 p.m. Monday. The film was shot at the Santa Fe Trail Center in the sod house and on the museum's grounds. The Santa Fe Trail Center was chosen as a filming location by the film's director Teresa Sutherland because she wanted a setting with ...
Kansas State’s unbeaten season draws parallels to 1998 campaign
College football has changed a lot since 1998. That was the first time Kansas State was a serious contender for college football's national championship.
Jetmore's Ewy wins 117th House District
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com Dodge City Community College teacher John Ewy won six of eight counties to beat former Kansas state treasurer Dennis McKinney of Greensburg in the 117th House District. Ewy earned 58 percent of the votes and won 5,454 to 3,873. Ewy, a Hanston native, has taught speech and broadcasting at Dodge City Community College since 1976. He has resided in Jetmore since 1978. His familiarity in several of his counties proved pivotal. ...
Kansas owner wins $2.7 million in Breeders Cup Classic
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com Fort Larned, the thoroughbred champion in the $5 Million Breeders' Cup Classic, boasts a Kansas connection. The horse's owner is 80-year-old Janice Whitham, whose family operates Whitham Farms Feed Yard in Leoti. Stewart Whitham, one of her sons, is vice president of Whitham Farms Feed Yard. Fort Larned led wire-to-wire and beat runner-up Mucho Macho Man by a half of a length to earn $2.7 million Saturday at Santa Anita Park ...
Wrong numbers disqualified Mustangs
WAMEGO - Macksville coach Mike Hullman accepts responsibility for a mistake that cost the Mustangs a fifth-place medalist Saturday at the Class 1A state cross-country championship.
Correctional residents celebrate Disability Awareness Month
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Residents of the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility celebrated Disability Awareness Month by hearing about the Development Services of Northwest Kansas of Hays recently. Steve Keil explained many of the services provided by DSNWK as a Community Service Provider. He said LCMHF residents can benefit from services once they return to their communities. "We had parents who wanted specialized services for their children and it's developed into a variety ...
Articles By Author - Jim Misunas
Fort Larned will feature Memorial weekend activities
LARNED - Step back in time at Fort Larned National Historic Site over Memorial Weekend.
Lack of supervision is cause for concern
Perhaps a Congressional inquiry about the Internal Revenue Service providing extra scrutiny targeting political groups should not be a surprise.
Reece leads Larned at 4A state golf tourney
CHENEY - It was a learning experience for Larned High School's golf team at the Class 4A state golf tournament.
Freedom of speech
Freedom of speech is a founding principle of our country. Freedom of speech also comes with responsibility.
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