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First Baptist Church to host revivalFirst Baptist Church, 1600 19th St., Great Bend, will host a three-day revival May 29-31. The meeting start at 7 each evening with area pastors speaking. The theme for the revival is "no boundaries." The public is invited.
May 23, 2013
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Religion
K-State's bullpen shuts down Texas Tech in Bricktown openerOKLAHOMA CITY - Kansas State relievers Nate Williams and Jake Matthys combined for 3 2/3 scoreless innings to bolster a solid start by freshman Blake McFadden as the top-seeded Wildcats edged Texas Tech 4-3 on Thursday afternoon in the opening round of the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
May 23, 2013
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College/Professional
Poppies to honor veterans availableThe American Legion Auxiliary will be out this Memorial weekend asking for donations to help with its Poppy Program. Members will be in front of Great Bend businesses with poppies this evening and all day Saturday. They will also be out on Sunday if they still have some of the 3,000 poppies, said Marianne Krallman, cochair of this year's Poppy Program. Look for volunteers in front of Walmart, both Dillon's stores, Orscheln's and True Value ...
May 23, 2013
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
Ironic freedomOn Thursday, Gov. Sam Brownback signed a bill that establishes "Celebrate Freedom Week" during the week of Sept. 17 and requires schools to teach students about the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence in grades K-8 each year during that week. (Sept. 17, 1787, is the date the U.S. Constitution was adopted in Philadelphia.)
May 23, 2013
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Susan
Thacker
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Viewpoint
State extravaganza gets under wayThe Great Bend High School is taking 19 individuals to compete at the Class 6-1A state track and field championships today and Saturday at Wichita State University's Cessna Stadium.
May 23, 2013
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Kevin
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Prep Sports
Hill making VIP trip to Royals gameThe cancer fight from Barton Community College baseball player Skylar Hill continues, as does the support from various sources from around the country.
May 23, 2013
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Community College
GBHS announces local scholarship winnersBelow are the Great Bend High School seniors who received local scholarships.
May 23, 2013
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Education
LaVon Charlotte (Soeken) Sessler 1918 - 2013ELLINWOOD - LaVon Charlotte (Soeken) Sessler, 94, died May 22 at the Ellinwood District Hospital. Born June 13, 1918, at Great Bend, she was the daughter of Otto G. and Lydia S. Frerichs Soeken. On Jan. 21, 1940, she married Charles W. Sessler in Ellinwood. He died on June 25, 2002. A lifetime resident of Ellinwood, she was a farm wife. Mrs. Sessler was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and LWML, and was ...
May 23, 2013
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Obituaries
Franklin Leonard Feist 1945 - 2013Franklin Leonard Feist, 67, died May 23 at his home in Great Bend, following a battle with renal cell carcinoma. He was born Nov. 4, 1945, at Great Bend, the son of Leon and Anna (Bieberle) Feist. He attended Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School and was a 1963 graduate of Claflin High School. He married Linda Jennings on Feb. 13, 1971, at Lebanon. A lifetime Barton County resident, he was an oilfield supply salesman ...
May 23, 2013
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Obituaries
Perfect attendance pays offPerfect attendance is a rare accomplishment for most students. It takes planning and preparation, with illnesses and bad weather to contend with from time to time, to make it in to school every day on time. But for those who achieve it, it's nice to be recognized for the effort. Dale Shaner wanted to do that for USD 428 students. He had an idea, and after sharing it with his wife, Karen, and some friends, the group put the idea into action.
May 23, 2013
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Veronica
Coons
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News
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Archive site resultsMaurice Francis ThulELLINWOOD - Maurice Francis Thul, 87, died Jan. 1 at his home in Ellinwood. Born April 16, 1923, in Ellinwood, he was the son of John and Ida Dorothea Mayer Thul. On Feb. 14, 1949, he married Maxine W. Strodtmann in Ellinwood. A lifetime resident of Ellinwood, he retired in 1988 after 35 years with the City of Ellinwood, retiring as superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department. He was a volunteer fireman for ...
January 03, 2011
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Obituaries
CKMC to cease in-patient servicesIn response to changes in the health care landscape, in the near future, Central Kansas Medical Center will cease providing in-patient care to focus solely on out-patient services, hospital officials said Monday.
January 03, 2011
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Dale
Hogg
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News
Winter traffic accidents reportedThe winter storm that began last week contributed to several accidents in central Kansas, including a fatality Sunday in Pratt County. Kansas Highway Patrol also worked one injury accident last Friday in Ellsworth County, and one Sunday in Rush County. Lazaro Antonio Garcia, 43, of Emporia, died when the pickup he was in went out of control on any icy Pratt County road some time Sunday afternoon. The KHP ...
January 03, 2011
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Susan
Thacker
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News
Flags once told story of weather forecastsEditors note: Ellinwood historians Mary Jo Cunningham and Robert Yarmer provided information for this story.
January 03, 2011
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Karen
LaPierre
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News
Jan. 4, 2011Great Bend Police Robert Sweeney was driving west on 10th St. at 12:41 p.m. Thursday and struck a vehicle driven by Todd Jones, which was also westbound but stuck in traffic. Jones reportedly received minor injuries but refused transport. A vehicle driven by Crystal Charles was southbound from a private driving turning onto 10th St. at 4:40 p.m. Thursday and struck a vehicle driven by Karen Orndoff, which was eastbound on 10th. ...
January 03, 2011
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On the Record
Raymond Junior High Honor Roll2nd Nine Weeks *Represents all A's A Honor Roll 8th Grade: Kennedi Groote, *Molly Root, Jori White 7th Grade: Noah Schneider, Haley White 6th Grade: Andrea Aguilera, Joale Groote B Honor Roll 8th Grade: Michael Brown 7th Grade: Brendon Clark, Victoria Martinez 6th Grade, Justin Oberle 1st Semester Honor Roll A Honor Roll 8th Grade: Kennedi Groote, *Molly Root, Jori White 7th Grade: Haley White 6th Grade: Andrea Aguilera, Joale Groote B Honor Roll 8th ...
January 02, 2011
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Education
Chase High School Honor Roll2nd Nine Weeks * Represents all A's A Honor Roll Seniors: Amanda White Juniors: Lucas Ingham, *Miranda McCloud, *Zack Oberle Freshmen: *Audree Aguileram, *Ashton Brady, *Emily Roat, *Christina Sledd B Honor Roll Seniors: Presley Brady, Sean Gilmore Juniors: Meranda Frisbie, Jessica Jaske, Ashlyn Ray Sophomores: Cole Brady, Zach Kizzar 1st Semester A Honor Roll Seniors: Amanda White Juniors: Lucas Ingham,*Miranda McCloud, *Zack Oberle Freshmen: *Audree Aguilera, *Ashton Brady, *Emily root, *Christina Sledd B Honor Roll ...
January 02, 2011
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Education
Meister 90thFlorine Meister will celebrate her 90th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the CPI Annex Building, 1809 24th Street.
January 02, 2011
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Birthdays
Knox 80thEvelene Marie Knox will celebrate her 80th birthday on Jan. 2 with a card shower. Evelene Marie Knox was born on Jan. 2, 1931. She married Ramon L. Knox. He died on March 6, 2006. Cards may be sent to her at 419 Main Street, Heizer, KS 67530.
January 02, 2011
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Birthdays
Creamer baby boySteven Wilkinson and Lindsey and step-father James Creamer announce the birth of their son Zayne Slater Creamer on Sept. 13 in Great Bend. He weighed 8 lbs and was 19 1/2 in. long. He has three big sisters, Bailey Nicole Creamer, 10 years old; Jamison Riley Creamer, 3 1/2 years old; and Brinley Taylor Creamer, 2 years old.
January 02, 2011
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Births
Harrington 90thMarjorie (Marge) Harrington will celebrate her 90th birthday on Jan. 8 with a family dinner.
January 02, 2011
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Birthdays
DevineJeannie Viegra and Jason Devine were united in marriage on Nov. 26 at their home in a ceremony officiated by Bishop Greg Perez. The bride is the daughter of Jan and Jean Kolb of Las Vegas, Nev. and the late Judy Smith. The groom is the son of Richard and Laura Devine of Seward and Kathy Morgan of Wichita. Grandparents of the groom are Norman and Marie Roberson of Larned.
January 02, 2011
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Weddings
Green 50thLarry and Betty Green of Mesa, Ariz. celebrated their 50th anniversary on Dec. 19 with a luncheon and reception at Down Under in Beloit. Hosts for the event were Darren Demel and Michelle Mueller of Wichita and Richard and LaVonne Reiser of San Antonio, Texas.
January 02, 2011
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Anniversaries
Hunt 59thArther and Shirley Hunt of Great Bend, formerly of Chase, celebrated their 59th anniversary on Dec. 24.
January 02, 2011
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Anniversaries
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