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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Blood donors could win $1,000 gift cardWICHITA - Donors who present to give blood between May 23 and 31 in honor of Memorial Day could win one of five $1,000 American Express gift cards, the American Red Cross announced. In addition, their donations will honor those who gave their life for our country and support those in need of care. The Red Cross serves about 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country, including many Veterans Affairs medical centers.
May 18, 2013
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Archive site resultsRoyals take hold in sixth for win over RaysKANSAS CITY, Mo. - James Shields made a stellar first start against his former team, and Mike Moustakas hit a two-run homer to spur the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
April 30, 2013
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By Dave Skretta
AP Sports Writer
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AP Sports
Lady Cougars edge Dodge City to win Region VI titleHUTCHINSON - The Barton Community College women's golf team won a National Junior College Athletic Association Region VI title on Monday.
April 30, 2013
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Community College
Lady Panthers sweep doubleheader at LarnedLARNED - The Great Bend High School softball team overcame numerous errors to sweep a doubleheader against Larned on Tuesday afternoon.
April 30, 2013
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Prep Sports
May 1 is prevent Teen Pregnancy DayThere is good news and bad news regarding teen pregnancy rates over the last two decades, and the good news is that the teen pregnancy rate in the U.S., which is the highest in the industrialized world has dropped over the last two decades.
April 30, 2013
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Karen
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Library announces programsGreat Bend Public Library will show "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" during Teen Movie Monday, at 4 p.m. on May 13. The free movie is open to students in grades 7-12. The library will have another free computer class from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, May 16. The class will cover Beginner's Internet. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit the library's website at greatbendpl.info or call 792-2409.
April 30, 2013
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Area Briefs
Farm Show winnersThe Jordan Hickel family of Great Bend won the grand prize at the American State Bank booth during the recent Great Bend Farm and Ranch Expo. The bank let participants spin its prize wheel for a chance to win a Sanyo 42-inch high definition TV. Pictured from left: Jordan and Katrina Hickel and their two children Kate and Mack, along with Robert Rugan and Jerry Renk representing American State Bank and Trust.
April 30, 2013
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Business
Poche dolls to be shown in Great Bend281 Bypass Antiques, located at 1135 U.S. 281 Bypass in Great Bend, will host a reception for artist Dustin Poche from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday May 11.
April 30, 2013
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Area Briefs
Pork Association sponsoring blood driveFor the second year, the Kansas Pork Association is sponsoring several blood drives throughout Kansas with a goal of collecting 150 pints of blood. Because each pint could help save up to three lives, up to 450 patients could benefit.
April 30, 2013
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Area Briefs
BCC to host concertThe Barton Music Department awards 11 scholarships every year at about $1,000 each, and it couldn't be done without the help of the community's support of the annual Music Endowment Concert, which is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
April 30, 2013
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Area Briefs
Heartland Farm offers spring blessings, open houseThe Dominican Sisters of Peace invite the public to join them Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their annual Spring Blessing free family fun event. Guided tours of the straw bale buildings, a labyrinth walk, and a tree planting are planned. Come visit the alpacas, including two-month old baby Joy. Drop in or stay for the whole day. Visitors are welcome to bring chairs and a picnic and relax and enjoy ...
April 30, 2013
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OTR for May 1, 2013Great Bend Fire Department Firefighters made four ambulance runs Monday. At 9:17 a.m. they responded to the landfill for a trash fire, caused by a hot load brought to the landfill. The landfill personnel were able to extinguish the fire before firefighters arrived. Barton County Sheriff A vehicle hit a deer on West K-4 and NW 50 Ave. at 7:31 a.m. Monday. A burglary at a shop in the 100 block of SW 90 Ave. ...
April 30, 2013
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On the Record
Barton Arts Council to hold public forumThe Barton County Arts Council will host a public forum with Brad Anderson, executive director of the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Ray Schulz Library at the Barton County Historical Society Museum, 85 South U.S. 281, just south of Great Bend across the Arkansas River Bridge.
April 30, 2013
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Area Briefs
Child's letter prompts Kansan's journeyA child's letter to the editor seeking information about Kansas prompted a Great Bend resident's upcoming visit to Conway School in Mt. Vernon, Wash. Vicki Keffer, who works at CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, was reading the Great Bend Tribune on March 22 when she saw this letter from Bo Owens: Dear Editor, Hello! My name is Bo Owens. I am a fifth grader at Conway School in Mount Vernon, Wash. In fifth grade we do ...
April 30, 2013
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Susan
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News
Cruise Night postponed until May 31Great Bend residents are invited to take part in the first ever Cruise Night in downtown Great Bend. More than 70 cars from the SRCA & Vintage Wheels clubs will line up at Jack Kilby Square to parade through the City of Great Bend on Friday, May 31st. (The Cruise Night was originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 1st as part of KANSAS SPEEDWEEK but cold weather caused the event to be postponed.) The cars will ...
April 30, 2013
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Special to the Tribune
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Runners turn out for Wild Goose ChaseSaturday morning, April 27, 160 runners congregated at Cheyenne Bottoms for the first ever Wild Goose Chase.
April 30, 2013
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Veronica
Coons
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