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Spurs put down Grizzlies in overtimeSAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday night.
May 21, 2013
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Royals rally to beat AstrosHOUSTON - Mike Moustakas tied it with an RBI single before George Kottaras walked with the bases-loaded to drive in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night to end a four-game skid.
May 21, 2013
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June Jaunt youth tennis tourney setThe Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a youth June Jaunt Tennis Tournament on Saturday, June 1, at Veterans Memorial Park.
May 21, 2013
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Local Sports
Eagles finish seventh at state tournamentDODGE CITY - The Ellinwood High School boys' golf team finished seventh after a playoff against Ness City in the Class 2A state golf tournament at Mariah Hills Golf Course on Monday.
May 21, 2013
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Prep Sports
Durant pledges to donate $1 million to tornado reliefMINNEAPOLIS - Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home.
May 21, 2013
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The Associated Press
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Cavaliers win lottery, take first pick in NBA draftNEW YORK - Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again.
May 21, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Del Negro out as Clippers coachLOS ANGELES - Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs.
May 21, 2013
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The Associated Press
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Doll qualifies for state meet in triple jumpTo say that Great Bend High School junior Kaylie Doll came out of left field when she qualified for the Class 5A portion of the 6-1A state track and field championships might be an understatement.
May 21, 2013
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Kevin
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Prep Sports
THROWING DOWNThe Great Bend High School Panthers have a pair of throwers seeded in the top 5 of the Class 5A discus competition in this weekend's state track and field championships.
May 21, 2013
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Kevin
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Prep Sports
Three former inmates praised by Governor as they graduate from BCCGraduation days are celebrations of hard work expended and the future opportunities that have been earned. They are a chance to look back on what it took to get there, as well as to look forward to what lies ahead. And many thanks are offered to those who helped along the way.
May 21, 2013
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SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE
By Kansas Department of Corrections
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Area Briefs
Two flee; child left in truckA minor child was left in a truck with a loaded gun Monday night as two suspects fled from Barton County deputies.
May 21, 2013
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Susan
Thacker
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News
Our zoo is famous and other local newsTying up a few loose ends on stories that didn't make the front page:
May 21, 2013
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Susan
Thacker
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Columnists
Tornado-safe room building startsWorkers began pouring the foundation of the new Great Bend Middle School tornado safe room Tuesday morning, less than a day after the devastating F4 tornado that struck Moore, Okla., tore the roofs off two elementary schools, injuring many and killing nine confirmed at the time of this writing.
May 21, 2013
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Veronica
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News
Bridge work completedWork on the bridge north of the Club at StoneRidge has been completed and the road is open, according to the Barton County Engineers Office.
May 21, 2013
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Archive site resultsPARTNERSHIP NIXEDFor the City of Great Bend and its Convention Center, it's back to square one – sort of.
May 07, 2013
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Dale
Hogg
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News
BITTERSWEETGARDEN CITY - Having to share a Western Athletic Conference baseball championship turned out to be bittersweet for the Great Bend High School Panthers.
May 07, 2013
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Mack
McClure
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Prep Sports
Orioles edge RoyalsBALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles usually like to slug their way to victory.
May 07, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Knicks rip Pacers to tie series at 1-1NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony hung from the rim, the helpless defender who tried to stop his dunk lying on the court below after falling down.
May 07, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Lady Panthers struggle against McPhersonGreat Bend High School freshman forward Alondra Garcia kept her team from getting shut down completely on Tuesday afternoon against McPherson at Cavanaugh Soccer Fields.
May 07, 2013
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Prep Sports
Indians sweep doubleheader on road at NickersonNICKERSON - Larned High School's baseball team swept Nickerson 14-3 and 4-2 on Tuesday evening to maintain momentum heading to a Thursday doubleheader at Great Bend.
May 07, 2013
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Jim
Misunas
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Prep Sports
Completely Kids combines storefronts with The GalleryCompletely Kids announced the store will be combining efforts with The Gallery in downtown Great Bend, starting June 1. The new shop-within-a-shop will still carry all their customer favorites. "We want to thank our customers for 10 years of support," owner Dana Long said. "We hope that they'll enjoy the new combined shopping experience inside The Gallery."
May 07, 2013
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Business
Jazzercise encouraging kids to get up and danceFitness should not be a chore. In fact, it can and should be fun, says Charise Oelger, Great Bend Jazzercise instructor. Kids can learn this valuable life lesson and channel their inner Bieber during the Junior Jazzercise "Kids Get Fit" program at the Jazzercise Great Bend Fitness Center, Saturday, May 11 from 9:30-10 a.m.
May 07, 2013
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Business
German Wedding Roast a family traditionOne way to keep Mom out of the kitchen this Mother's Day is by taking her to lunch. Jeannie Munsch will be cooking German Wedding Roast to serve this Sunday at the Great Bend American Legion Post 180, 1011 Kansas Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 07, 2013
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
Student clean-upFrom left: Chandra Gray, Holly Foster and Kole Stiner team up at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center for the community-wide clean-up day May 1. The Great Bend High School Student Council helped organize the event as a community-service project.
May 07, 2013
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Girl Scout volunteers recognized for serviceWichita - Ninety-three volunteers across 80 counties were honored by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland recently at the 2013 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and Annual Meeting.
May 07, 2013
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Local News
OTR for May 8, 2013Great Bend Police A burglary at 8701 Sixth St. was reported Monday. A welding torch was stolen. A hit-and-run vehicle struck a parked vehicle Monday at 2027 Morton St. Someone damaged the side window on a truck at 601 Baker Ave. Loss was $2,000. Crime Stoppers Between 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, and 7:45 a.m. Monday, a Polaris Rhino 660 was stolen from Jacobs Golf Cars, 901 Kennedy St. in Great Bend. It is ...
May 07, 2013
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On the Record
Job Fest offers chance for networkingPeople looking for full- or part-time work will have an opportunity to meet employers during Job Fest 2013, taking place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Best Western Courtyard, 2920 10th St.
May 07, 2013
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BY TRIBUNE STAFF
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"Lulu does the Hulu in Hawaii' is a super bad baby name. Really.What's with baby names these days? Growing up, I had a last name that drew a lot of fun- at my expense. It rhymed with pickle. Throughout elementary school, I went from being Karen H to Karen Hickel pickle. It was made worse when I got to college when my last name went through another permutation and became hickey, for no good reason. True story. Then, I got a 1970 Impala that was painted grass ...
May 07, 2013
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Karen
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Opinion
Letting the dogs outSaturday morning, leashes will be rattling and tails will be wagging all over the Great Bend area. Pooches will bound out the door and into the car as their owners make their way to Veterans Memorial Dog Park for the first ever Bark for Life Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, sponsored by local Relay for Life teams, precedes the annual event coming up on June 7.
May 07, 2013
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Veronica
Coons
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