Education excellence: Bilingual and Bicultural Program honored as an ‘Example Of Excelencia’

A Kansas State University bilingual and bicultural education program has received national recognition for its success in supporting Latino students as they earn higher education degrees.

Steiner baby girl

Frank and Tara (Romme) Steiner announce the birth of their daughter, Alexa Marie Steiner, on Sept. 19 in Kansas City, Mo. She weighed 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21 in. long.

Linda A. Renfro 1947 - 2012

GREAT BEND - Linda A. Renfro, 65, died Oct. 9, 2012 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

Thanks for the Air Fest weekend

Dear Editor, Our thanks to Martin Miller for all of his work to produce the wonderful "Air Fest" weekend. Thousands of people enjoyed the planes, fireworks, war re-enactors, concessions, and ceremonies presented by the American Legion Riders. We also enjoyed the tribute to the music of the 40s, presented by Great Bend's own "Little Big Band", with J.B. Webster and his crew. Few people realize the hundreds of hours of planning necessary to stage such ...

Gratitude to first responders

Dear Editor, One year ago on Sept. 15, my father was involved in a life threatening accident at Great Bend Industries. The car drive to Wichita after getting the call was the longest drive a person can make when you know that you may not hear good news once you arrive. We did get good news. While the past year has been full of recovery for my dad it at least has been a year ...

Unrein qualified for job

Dear Editor, As a Barton County resident I want a sheriff that is the best qualified for the job. I want a sheriff that is honest and is straight forward. I want a sheriff that is willing and knows how to use grant money opposed to always relying on tax dollars. I want a sheriff that will have an open door all the time, not just when the election rolls around. I want a sheriff ...

Larned Police Report

Friday, July 20 Officers assisted an outside agency in the 1400 block of Trail at 2:34 a.m. Thursday, July 19 Suspicious activity was reported in the 300 block of W. 17th at 12:18 a.m. Officers investigated a prowler in the 600 block of Park at 1:19 a.m. Suspicious activity was reported in the 800 block of Corse at 1:58 a.m. Officers investigated a possible theft in the 100 block of W. 8th at 3:02 p.m. ...

Hunting culture in Barton County

Bottoms Up Outdoor Showcase, noon to 9 p.m. June 15, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 16, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17 at Great Bend Expo Complex, 455 W. Barton County Road:

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. ...

Fathers’ Day and Agriculture

First here's wishing all the dads out there a Happy Fathers' Day. Since the wheat is rapidly ripening and harvest will soon be here, especially after the past week's heat, let's focus on something a bit more upbeat fathers, children, and agriculture.

Looking for home for Nash

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