Archive By Author - Nick Grubbe
Pawnee County Briefs
USD 495 calendar Friday - FCA 7:30 a.m.; Class 4A State Tennis at Topeka. Saturday - Class 4A State Tennis at Topeka. Taco buffet Friday night LARNED - A taco buffet is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Larned Knights of Columbus Hall. There will be a free-will donation and proceeds will go to the American Legion Baseball program. For information, call Larry Miller (620) 804-1498 or Dennis Wilson (620) 910-7900. ATV ...
Blanche R. Doonan 1923 - 2012
HOISINGTON - Blanche R. Doonan, 88, died May 4 at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. She was born Oct. 18, 1923, in Rush County, the daughter of Alex and Rosalia (Legleiter) Schaffer. She married Willard G. Doonan Nov. 5, 1939, at Russell. He died July 18, 2001. A longtime Hoisington resident, coming from Barton and Rush counties, she was a retired credit/layaway clerk for J. C. Penney's.
Larned Briefs
Job fair set Friday LARNED - Larned State Hospital and Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility will sponsor a community job fair from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the Larned Community Center. Attending participants will have an opportunity to meet with staff, as well as local businesses to discuss employment opportunities. Additionally, businesses will be on hand to promote their services they provide to the community of Larned. A live radio broadcast will take place, as ...
Rob Zimmerman 1957 - 2012
ELLINWOOD - Rob Zimmerman, 54, died Feb. 13, 2012 at his home in Ellinwood. Born July 17, 1957 in Ellinwood, he was the son of Robert M. Zimmerman and Beverly A. Blehm Zimmerman. He graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1975 and attended Salina Vo-Tech. On Feb. 17, 1995 he married Tammy Bownes in Las Vegas, Nev. A long-time resident of Ellinwood, he was an oilfield truck for Duke Drilling, hay hauler for Mike Ringwald, and employed by Fastrack Trucking in Raymond.
Dennis E. Harper 1944 - 2012
HAYS - Dennis E. Harper, 67, died Feb. 10, 2012 at the St. John's of Hays Nursing Home.
Sen. Rand Paul nabbed by the TSA
We have all been humiliated at the hands of the Transportation Security Administration, but this time the TSA may have to pay a price for stepping over the line.
Esther E. Jenkins 1928-2012
GREAT BEND - Esther E. Jenkins, 83, died Jan. 15, 2012 at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend. She was born June 17, 1928 at rural Otis, the daughter of Jesse Thomas and Amelia (Schlegel) Queen. She married Bill Franklin Jenkins Nov. 25, 1945 at Hoisington. He died June 19, 1983. She worked in food preparation for the USD 428 Central Kitchen and as a nurse's aide. Mrs. Jenkins was a lifetime Barton County resident. ...
It's still early in the game
Iowa caucus results show it's still early in the game and nothing's certain. So what happened on the way to the Republican presidential nomination? Well, even with a slim official win, Mitt Romney did no better in practical terms this year than he did four years ago in 2008 because of the level of competition. This proves that the road to the 2012 nomination will be anything but smooth, and that he has a tough ...
Larned abatement is not fair
Dear Editor, My name is Dale Jones, I am 76 years old and a life time resident of Larned. I am proud of the town that I grew up in and chose to raise my family. People of good will know me in many different ways: Christian, father, husband, retired state employee with 40-plus years, veteran, and friend. With that in mind I am deeply saddened by the manner I am being treated by the ...
Dean D. Standau 1929 - 2011
MINNEAPOLIS - Dean D. Standau, 81, of Minneapolis, passed away Nov. 18, 2011. He was born on Dec. 10, 1929 in Minneapolis. Survivors include his four children, Deanna DuVall, Gary D. Standau, Marilyn J. Standau and Beth Warren; two grandchildren, Erin Grant and Alissa Warren; and one soon-to-be born great grandson. Dean was preceded in death by his wife Alice in 1996; his mother and step-father, Robert and Zada Melander; and his two brothers Paul ...
Prepare for the violence
Prepare for violence. We remember this crowd. The year was 1999 and the anarchists descended on Seattle to stop a meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO). We lived there at the time. Floyd was working as a host at Hot Talk 570 KVI, located in downtown near the "peaceful protests" of the meeting of WTO ministers. Seattle was excited because it was an opportunity to show the new high tech Seattle of the 1990's ...
Claflin Twisted Stitchers sew baby blankets
CLAFLIN - Claflin's quilting group, Twisted Stitchers, recently met for work sessions to make 95 receiving blankets for Barton County Health Department nurses to distribute at home visits along with vital Sudden Infant Death Syndrome prevention education. Nurses stress that babies should be swaddled correctly and always be placed on their backs and facing up to help prevent SIDS.
Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket
Jalie Krom, no drivers license, continued to Aug. 9 Bryce Anderson, no proof insurance, continued to Aug. 9 Chad Schumacher, speeding 42/30, failed to appear Ricardo Castellanos, obstructing legal process of official duty, fine $250, court costs $55.50 Keith Fritz, theft of a gas meter, fine $500, court costs $55.50 Jill Moore, curfew violation, fine $25, court costs $55.50 Daniel Immediato, possession of tobacco, fine $25, court costs ...
Senior Menu
The following well-balanced and nutritious Friendship Meals will be served for lunch at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Meals are served with milk; donations for coffee and tea are accepted.
City business should be fair to all
Dear Editor, This is the last letter I will write on the bidding subject. Bill, I am glad we have vehicle dealers and Venture here also and while I may have not had the figures available to me, the fact is that when the city hand delivers bid packages to Venture and not to anyone else it makes me very suspicious. I think Venture does good work and they employ a lot of local residents ...
Articles By Author - Nick Grubbe
Olivier baby boy
Trenton and Kala Olivier announce the birth of their son, Cole Michael Olivier, on April 4 in Gardner. He weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20 in. long.
Speech to the Best Graduating Class Ever
Students, faculty, family members and friends, it is my great honor to deliver your commencement speech today.
Lady Cougars take 11th place at national level
The Barton Community College women's golf team posted a 381 in the final round on Thursday at the National Junior College Athletic Association Women's Golf Championship held at Longbow Golf Course in Mesa, Ariz.
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