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It’s your turnThe roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. – Aristotle
May 19, 2013
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Dale
Hogg
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Opinion
Senator Moran now accepting 2013 Service Academy applicationsU.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) is accepting applications for nominations to the United States Service Academies. The academies include the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. Those selected will enter the academies in June 2014.
May 19, 2013
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Education
BCARSP meetingThe Barton County Association of Retired School Personnel met on May 10, at Montana Mike's in Great Bend. President Sally O'Connor presided over the meeting. There were 50 members and two guests present.
May 19, 2013
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Club News
USD 428, Holy Family, Central Kansas Christian Academy and HeadStart SchoolsThe following meals will be served May 20 through May 23. The secondary schools also have available daily: Main dish second choices, chef's salad, combo lunches and choice of vegetables and dessert. The breakfast menu is offered only to students in USD 428. Menus are subject to change without notice. Milk served with all meals. All meals as offered meet USDA nutritional guidelines.
May 19, 2013
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Menus and Activities
Senior MenuThe 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.
May 19, 2013
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Menus and Activities
Local students named Governor’s ScholarAt the invitation of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, Ethan Kaufman, Russell High School, Taylor Fry, Great Bend High School and Conner Birzer, Ellinwood High School, were selected to attend the 30th Annual Governor's Scholars Awards Program on May 5, in Topeka.
May 19, 2013
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Education
Wise-HumphreysAndy and Joanie Wise of Ellinwood, announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Wise to Nathan Humphreys, son of Robert and Lori Humphreys of Sterling.
May 19, 2013
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Engagements
Ruth (Shook Pound) Hoard 85thRuth (Shook Pound) Hoard will celebrate her 85th birthday with a surprise birthday party from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 26 at the First Presbyterian Church at 24th and Washington in Great Bend. No gifts are requested.
May 19, 2013
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Birthdays
Linden baby boyDerek and Angie Linden announce the birth of their son, Connor Michael Linden, on April 10 at Great Bend Regional Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. and was 20 in. long. He has a big brother, 7-year-old Jordan Alexander Brough and a big sister, 3-year-old Hayden Elizabeth Linden.
May 19, 2013
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Births
Olivier baby boyTrenton 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.
May 19, 2013
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Nick
Grubbe
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Births
Adame/Fischer baby boyRodrigo (Kino) Adame and Nakita Fischer announce the birth of their son, Kacen Rodrigo Adame, on March 18th. He weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz. and was 18 1/2 in. long.
May 19, 2013
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Births
Johnson —Jessica Pearson and Robert (Jake) Johnson were united in marriage on Jan. 26, in an outdoor service in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. Parents of the bride are Linda and Clayton Pearson of Great Bend. Parents of the groom are John and Peggy Johnson of Wichita.
May 19, 2013
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Weddings
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Archive site resultsRefresher on health care highlights Chamber luncheonMike Minton with Benefit Management Inc. was the keynote speaker at the Great Bend Area Chamber of Commerce roundtable for human resources professionals Tuesday noon at The Page. He provided a refresher on the Health Care Reform and Affordable Care Act. While there were tips and updates for owners of large companies, only general advice could be offered for small business owners, as the federal government continues to grapple with a lot of unanswered questions, ...
May 03, 2013
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Veronica
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News
Lady Panthers capture second at Newton inviteNEWTON - The Great Bend High School girls' swim team took second place at the Newton Invitational on Thursday evening.
May 02, 2013
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Prep Sports
Barton hosts NJCAA Region VI track meetBarton Community College is hosting the 2013 National Junior College Athletic Association Region VI Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which started on Thursday and continues through Saturday
May 02, 2013
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Community College
Nets edge Bulls in Game 6CHICAGO - Deron Williams, Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson each scored 17 points, and the Brooklyn Nets again avoided elimination, beating the short-handed Chicago Bulls 95-92 Thursday to tie their first-round series at 3.
May 02, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Landmark Bergthal Mennonite Church closing its doorsPAWNEE ROCK - Bergthal Mennonite Church was built to last forever, or at least until the Lord returned. Settlers had first outgrown a little stone church near Dundee, and then a wooden church northeast of Pawnee Rock. A massive brick building, complete with a bell tower, replaced the wooden building in 1915.
May 02, 2013
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Susan
Thacker
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News
Multi-talented Tony Wolf coming to Great BendAn established national speaker, comedian, musician and budding author, Tony Wolf will be at Community Christian Church at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. The church is located at 253 NE 30 Road, Great Bend.
May 02, 2013
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Religion
Liberator of WomenCLAY CENTER – "Why are you helping me?" The woman said to Captain Nathan Algren, from Hollywood's block buster film The Last Samurai. She was carrying some items and the Captain came to help. In her surprise she commented that "Japanese men don't help with things like this."
May 02, 2013
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By Clint Decker
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Religion
Sharks vs. Jets it's notOn July 1, it will no longer be illegal to possess a switchblade knife in Kansas. Daggers, straight-edged razors and stilettos, once banned, will also be legal.
May 02, 2013
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Susan
Thacker
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Viewpoint
OTR for May 3, 2013Correction This page was updated on May 6, 2013. Derrell J. Cox was charged with criminal threat, and not criminal theft as originally reported. Great Bend Police A hit-and-run vehicle struck a vehicle parked at 3515 Broadway Ave. on Wednesday. Theft of a purse from a vehicle at 1427 Ninth St. was reported Wednesday. Unauthorized charges were made on the victim's debit card. An injury accident on 10th St. was reported at 1:28 p.m. Wednesday. ...
May 02, 2013
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On the Record
Sheriff steps up patrols with new programSheriff Brian Bellendir said a new traffic safety program aims to reduce accidents, especially at problem areas. The first effort will take place between 7:30 and 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, on U.S. 281 from the Great Bend city limits to milepost 108. "As spring and summer approaches, there will be more traffic on central Kansas roads and highways," Bellendir noted. The Barton County Sheriff's Office is initiating this traffic safety program to help ensure ...
May 02, 2013
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BY TRIBUNE STAFF
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News
Grow gardens in small placesThe Great Bend Recreation Commission will host a free Stop 'N Learn Session on container and small space gardening" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. The program will also be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Alicia Boor, agriculture and natural resources extension agent in Barton County, will be the present information about ways to garden ...
May 02, 2013
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Area Briefs
BCC Sidewalk Art contest rescheduledBarton Community College will host its sixth annual Sidewalk Art Contest May 8 and 9 on the sidewalk outside the Shafer Art Gallery.
May 02, 2013
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Area Briefs
Recycled flowersRecycled Memorial Day flowers are being sold by Volunteers in Action. They are available week days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1025 Main, Room D 114, Great Bend, and at the RSVP thrift shop in Hoisington, which is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. These flowers have been fluffed by RSVP volunteers and will be sold at bargain basement prices. There are ...
May 02, 2013
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Local News
Snow forces postponement of Royals gameKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Rain started to fall at first pitch, and by the time the Kansas City Royals' game against the Tampa Bay Rays was postponed Thursday afternoon, Kauffman Stadium resembled a snow globe.
May 02, 2013
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By Dave Skretta
AP Sports Writer
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AP Sports
Cinco de Mayo SaturdayFor Jose Hernandez, helping organize the 2013 Cinco dey Mayo celebration Saturday is about much more than throwing a party.
May 02, 2013
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Dale
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News
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