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First Steps: Aging out of foster careThis is part one of a three part series focusing on youth aging out of foster care.
May 19, 2013
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Veronica
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News
Reds crush PhilliesPHILADELPHIA - Bronson Arroyo pitched five-hit ball over 7 2-3 innings, Joey Votto was 4 for 4 with a homer, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0 Saturday.
May 18, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Oxbow upsets triple-crown hopeful Orb at PreaknessBALTIMORE - Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes.
May 18, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Lady Eagles win team title at Class 2A regional meetHERINGTON - The Ellinwood High School girls' track and field team won a Class 2A regional championship on Friday, scoring 93 points to top Berean Academy, which finished with 88.
May 18, 2013
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Prep Sports
Lady Panthers seize 12th place at stateTOPEKA - With a 12th-place finish, the Great Bend High School Lady Panthers did something no other swim team has done at the Class 5-1A state swimming championships.
May 18, 2013
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Prep Sports
Indians to compete in state tourneyThe Larned High School boys' golf team will compete on Monday morning in the Class 4A state tournament at Cherry Oaks Golf Course in Cheney.
May 18, 2013
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Prep Sports
Pacers put down Knicks in Game 6INDIANAPOLIS - Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004.
May 18, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Rays rally to pummel Orioles 10-6BALTIMORE - Matt Joyce hit a big two-run double in a six-run ninth-inning rally, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-6 victory over the Orioles on Saturday, ending Baltimore's franchise-record streak of 109 straight wins when leading after seven innings.
May 18, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Red Wings even series with Blackhawks 1-1 with 4-1 victoryCHICAGO - In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.
May 18, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Smith becoming leader for ChiefsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - It hasn't taken long for Alex Smith to become the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs.
May 18, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Mustangs win 1A regional track titleST. JOHN - Tanner Tranbarger, Henry Penner and Isaac Seibert led the Macksville High School boys' track and field team to a Class 1A regional championship on Friday.
May 18, 2013
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Kevin
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Prep Sports
Kansas State walks off with Big 12 baseball championshipMANHATTAN - Kansas State outfielder Tanner Witt scored on a bases-loaded passed ball in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the 18th-ranked Wildcats to their first Big 12 Championship in school history with a 6-5 victory over No. 19 Oklahoma Friday evening at Tointon Family Stadium.
May 18, 2013
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College/Professional
PANTHERS PRIDESALINA - On Friday in a Class 5A regional track and field meet, Great Bend High School pole vaulters Chris Burley, Selam Ball and Hannah Middleton - along with throwers Jayce Brack and Nick Warren - qualified for the upcoming state championships in Wichita.
May 18, 2013
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Mack
McClure
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Prep Sports
BCC recognizes student ambassadorsBarton Community College has announced its 2012-13 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassadors of the Year.
May 18, 2013
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Education
Library’s summer hours beginThe Great Bend Public Library will be closed Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The library will also switch to summer hours on May 28. It will be open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed Sundays through Labor Day.
May 18, 2013
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Area Briefs
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Archive site resultsBarton women host Lady Cards tonight at 7The Barton Community College women's basketball team will host Labette in the first round of the NJCAA Region VI tournament tonight at 7.
February 28, 2011
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Kevin
Price
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Community College
Northview Nursery to host Chamber of Commerce CoffeeThis week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Northview Nursery, 172 North U.S. 281, at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Jan Westfall with greeters Randy Bahe and Eric Gotsche. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
February 28, 2011
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Area Briefs
Last kids’ KWEC winter program this SaturdayThere are a few openings in the March 5 Kansas Wetlands Education Center "Nature's Marvelous Inventions" program for kids ages 6 to 12. The free program runs from 10-11 a.m. at the Center, 10 miles northeast of Great Bend on K-156. Discover where people found ideas for Velcro, airplanes, armor and paper - to name just a few human inventions already used by plants and animals - play a game and make ...
February 28, 2011
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Area Briefs
College trustees plan two-day board retreatThe Barton Community College Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat Thursday and Friday in Junction CIty and at Fort Riley. The board will meet from 8-10 p.m. Thursday at the Courtyard Junction City, 310 Hammons Dr., Junction City. On Friday members will meet from 7-11:45 a.m. in the Riley Conference Room, followed by a tour of Fort Riley from noon to 3:30 p.m., and concluding with a faculty/staff meeting from ...
February 28, 2011
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Area Briefs
GBPD detective to share warnings about FacebookDetective Heather Smith from the Great Bend Police Department will present "Warnings About Facebooking" at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. This free program is open to adults and or youths 11 years of age and older accompanied by an adult. The program is hosted by the Great Bend Recreation Commission. Program Coordinator Garet Fitzpatrick explains, "Technology is an excellent tool in today's society, but ...
February 28, 2011
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Local News
BOCK raises money for hospice patientsThe Bikers of Central Kansas raised more than $900 during its annual Chili Challenge to benefit Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice. The money will be used to help the non-profit agency pay for hospice patients' medications. Johnny "Shorty" Adams of The Men MC won $100 for first place and donated his winnings back to GBHH&H. A trophy for second place was awarded to the Ellinwood Clinic, represented Rhonda Settle, ...
February 28, 2011
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Local News
Schugarts lead BCC fund driveLarry and Kathy Schugart have supported Barton Community College in many ways from its beginning. Continuing their support, they helped launch the Barton Foundation's 2011 Academic Enrichment Fund Campaign today as honorary co-chairs of the event. The month-long annual campaign raises money for academic scholarships for Barton students and programs. As they lead the campaign, the Schugarts talk about the benefits the college offers their community. They experienced ...
February 28, 2011
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Special to the Tribune
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News
Claudie E. "Dolly" Southard 1915 - 2011Claudie E. "Dolly" Southard, 95, of Great Bend, died Feb. 26 at Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood. She was born May 4, 1915, at Owensboro, Ky., the daughter of Jesse Leroy and Edith Amanda (Jamison) Gough. She married George Wesley Southard on March 2, 1934, at Hutchinson. He died Feb. 26, 1978. A Great Bend resident since 1945, coming from Hutchinson, she was a homemaker. Mrs. Southard was of the First United ...
February 28, 2011
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Obituaries
Judith "Judy" Allen Bunch Maddox Schroeder 1939 - 2011KANOPOLIS - Judith "Judy" Allen Bunch Maddox Schroeder, 71, Kanopolis, died Feb. 27. There will be no services but a celebration of Judy's life will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Community Center in Kanopolis beginning at approximately 11 a.m. Ryan Mortuary, Salina, is handling arrangements.
February 28, 2011
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Obituaries
Rock Wayne Becker 1960 - 2011Rock Wayne Becker, 50, died Feb. 26 as a result of an automobile accident. Born Sept. 14, 1960, he was the son of Wayne and Karen (Brenner) Becker. On Dec. 31, 2006, he married Ivy Buhrle in Great Bend. A lifetime resident of Great Bend, he was president of WHB Inc. and a director and part owner of Becker Tire. Rock founded Vine Foundation and Proclaim Jesus King Ministries and Golden ...
February 28, 2011
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Obituaries
March 1, 2011Barton County Sheriff's Office A vehicle backed into a Barton County Sheriff's Office patrol car while it was parked at Willy J's, 206 North U.S. 281, it was discovered at 2:12 a.m. Sunday. A mailbox at 94 NW 50 Road was hit by a vehicle sometime Friday night. A girl, estimated to be 2-3 years old, was seen walking on U.S. 56 at Dundee over the noon hour on Sunday. The ...
February 28, 2011
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On the Record
EHS Forensics placesELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team placed first in team sweepstakes in a 19-team meet held at Kiowa County High School in Greensburg on Feb. 19. The team earned first-place trophies two weekends in a row, having also placed first at Southeast of Saline in February.
February 28, 2011
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Barton Co. News
Red Cross to hold blood driveHOISINGTON – The American Red Cross Bloodmobile is coming to Hoisington Tuesday, March 8 at the Hoisington Activity Center, 1200 Susank Rd. The Hoisington Community Blood Drive runs from 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or log on to redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.
February 28, 2011
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Barton Co. News
Swinging Stars to host danceHOISINGTON - The Hoisington Swinging Stars will host a special 30th anniversary square dance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 6 at the Hoisington City Auditorium, 1st & Walnut. The caller will be Jim Hays, New Braunfels, Texas.
February 28, 2011
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Barton Co. News
Society to hold banquetLLINWOOD - Jim Gray, who is the founder of the Cowboy Society, and a speaker for the Kansas Humanities Council, began his presentation at the Ellinwood Community Historical Society annual meeting by saying "A lot of the stuff in movies, isn't exactly right but it makes good stories. You can always tell if they don't know what they are talking about."
February 28, 2011
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Barton Co. News
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