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Ecumenical Thanksgiving services announced at St. Mark, Trinity Lutheran
Pastors at two Great Bend churches encourage Christians to attend a Thanksgiving service of their choice next week. Both St. Mark Lutheran, 2101 Jackson, and Trinity Lutheran, 2701 24th St., announced special services. During these services they also will accept offerings of money and/or canned goods that will be given to the food banks of Hoisington, Rush County (in La Crosse) and Great Bend. St. Mark Lutheran will hold a Thanksgiving ...
Barton art instructor wins Purchase Award in KWS Show
Barton Community College art instructor Steve Dudek received the Kansas Watercolor Society Members Patron Purchase Award in the Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition 2010 for his watercolor painting titled "Christina's Koi." The show was judged by Janet Walsh, a member of the National and American watercolor societies. The show will open at 5 p.m. Nov. 19 and will continue through Jan. 21 at the Wichita Center for ...
BCC presents holiday concert, also to be aired on SHPTV
Barton Community College vocal and instrumental music groups will perform their holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, in the college's Fine Arts Auditorium for the taping of "Holiday on the Hill" by Smoky Hills Public Television. The public is invited to this free concert. In fact, SHPTV and Barton music directors Vern Fryberger and Steven Lueth hope to have a full house for the taping. Set-up time between groups ...
Bison Methodist Church Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Bison Methodist Church will hold their Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 25 at West 1st and Ash in Bison. The meal will be a traditional home-cooked dinner. Carry-out and home delivery will be available. The meal is free. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated. For more information contact 785-222-2710 or 785-355-2306 in the evenings.
Sunflower Early Education Center Screenings
Sunflower Early Education Center will sponsor Free Developmental Screenings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 3 at 1312 Patton Road. The free screening is available to all children birth through two. For more information or a screening appointment call 800-692-40887 or 620-792-4087.
It's certain that the need is very real
Several years ago I heard a story about this family who was invited by a neighbor to attend church for the very first time.
NBA Capsules
Boston 114, Washington 83 BOSTON (AP) - Paul Pierce scored 23 points, and Rajon Rondo had 12 points and 13 assists on Wednesday night before the Boston starters sat out the fourth quarter and watched the bench pull away for a 114-83 victory over the Washington Wizards. Kevin Garnett scored 18 in 24 minutes, and Ray Allen had 11 points in 26. Except for Shaquille O'Neal, who scored 13 points in 22 minutes, all the ...
College Basketball AP Top 25
No. 6 Villanova 82, Boston University 66 VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) - Antonio Pena scored 17 points and Corey Fisher had 16 to lead No. 6 Villanova to an 82-66 victory over Boston University in the second round of the NIT Season Tip-Off on Wednesday night. The Wildcats (3-0) won their 40th straight game at The Pavilion, and advanced to face UCLA in the semifinals of the tournament next Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in ...
Conference races reaching boiling point
With three of the four unbeaten teams sitting it out, this weekend is all about the conferences races.
Slauter, Slade sign to play at next level
Two Barton Community College baseball players know their future for the next couple of years, signing letters of intent to play at four-year schools. Sophomores Mitch Slauter and Jordan Slade inked the letter on the first day of the early signing period on Nov. 10.
St. John bazaar to benefit Relay
UMB Relay for Life Team of Hudson has organized a Pamper Your Passion party that will take place this Saturday at the Stafford County Annex, located just east of the Stafford County Courthouse in St. John. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and the event will continue until 2 p.m. Admission is free. According to a spokesman for the event, the building will be filled with local vendors with ideas and gifts ...
Rollover victim's condition critical
The rural Russell man involved in a rollover accident on Tuesday was listed in critical condition, a spokesman for Via Christi Medical Center's St. Francis Hospital said Wednesday. Robert Yarmer, 52, was pinned inside his truck after it rolled in the 1300 block of NW 190 Road. According to a report from the Barton County Sheriff's Office, Yarmer's truck was pulling a fifth-wheel cattle trailer at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday when he ...
Drivers decline treatment after two-car collision
An ambulance was summoned after two cars collided Wednesday morning on U.S. 281 at NE 20 Road, but both drivers refused medical treatment at the scene, the Barton County Sheriff's Office reports. At 11:20 a.m., Michael Lynn Reimer II, 34, of rural Great Bend, was stopped on the highway at NE 20 Road, waiting to turn west. Another vehicle that was northbound passed on the right. Balderrama Omar Herrera, 18, St. ...
Nov. 18, 2010
Barton County Sheriff A vehicle hit a deer on U.S. 281, south of the brick plant, at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Another motorist hit a deer on North U.S. 281 at 170 Road (about five miles north of the junction with K-4) after it ran out in front of her; she went on to work and a Russell dispatcher reported the accident at 6:48 a.m. Great Bend Police A vehicle ...
‘Gambling’ for a cause
COURTESY PHOTO The Central Kansas Sidewiders Casino Night benefit fund raiser raised $4,300 for United Way of Barton County. The casino night was a success and raised more funds than last year. Julie Bugner-Smith, executive director United Way of Barton County, said everyone who attended had a great time, the prizes were outstanding and she can't wait until next year. Jan Westfall won the Grand Prize flat screen TV. Pictured above are, ...
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BCC recognizes student ambassadors
Barton Community College has announced its 2012-13 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassadors of the Year.
Library’s summer hours begin
The 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.
Blood donors could win $1,000 gift card
WICHITA - 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.
BCC Foundation honors Mary Cohen with Distinguished Service Award
The Barton Community College Foundation honored Dr. Mary Davidson Cohen with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award during Barton's 43rd commencement on Friday. Cohen was unable to attend, but Barton Foundation Director Darnell Holopirek accepted the award on her behalf. The Distinguished Service Award was created in 1981 by the Barton Community College Foundation to recognize individuals who have shown genuine regard for, and have performed outstanding service to Barton Community College. The Barton Foundation ...
Gov. Brownback addresses BCC graduates
Gov. Sam Brownback congratulated students on achieving a major milestone Friday, during Barton Community College's 43rd commencement ceremony. A crowd filled the Physical Education Building, where the governor offered several pieces of advice to the graduates, starting with, "Always, always, always listen to your mother." He also encouraged them to be lifelong learners, people of integrity and pursuers of dreams. "The why of a good dream is because somebody else benefits," he said, encouraging them ...
Kans for Kids announces scholarship recipients
Kans for Kids announced its 2013 scholarship recipients. Any child who has received assistance from Kans for Kids is eligible to receive two scholarships from the organization upon graduation from high school and each year following while they pursue higher education.
Honor student
Barton Community College student Terra Hull, shown with President Dr. Carl Heilman, is inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society on Thursday evening in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel at Barton Community College. Alpha Sigma Lambda is primarily for non-traditional students. Its aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. Barton had 36 new members in 2013.
Dr. Markiewicz brings new procedures to St. Rose
To say that Dr. Richard Markiewicz is animated when he talks about the procedures he performs would be an understatement. It is obvious he is eager to explain his minimally invasive procedures because they are the "wave of the future."
First recipients of new Information Security certificate at BCC look to bright future
Barton Community College students Orlando Hernandez and Jesse Siefkes are ecstatic. Both have taken a huge step in their educational and professional lives by earning Barton's very first certificates in Information Systems Security along with four other students.
Rosewood Wine Cellar expands opportunities with new products
Rosewood Wine Cellar has been open for only four months, but already it's become a popular shopping destination in downtown Great Bend. Business has been growing for the retail gift store, which promotes work opportunities for people with developmental disabilities with every purchase made by customers.
GBRH celebrates National Hospital Week
Great Bend Regional Hospital joined hospitals across the nation in celebration of National Hospital Week 2013 this past week.
Investing in Kids
Darin Johnson presents Connie Oetken, Sunflower Diversified Services director of development, a check for $1,030 for the non-profit agency's Invest in Kids membership club. These proceeds, which will be directed to children with developmental disabilities and delays, represent a portion of a month's invoices at Darin's Auto Repair, Great Bend.
Agents earn American Star Excellence in Customer Experience awards
MADISON, Wis. - American Family Insurance agents Rhonda J Knudson, Shawn L. Panzer and Frank Callahan Jr. have been recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification. They join other American Family agents who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to outstanding customer service.
Art on the Hill
Barton Community College's Shafer Gallery will host an opening reception for their annual faculty and staff exhibit from 1-3 p.m. today, which will include additional artwork from an array of local artists and three featured artists.
Water recycling is big business for oil, gas support firms
(MCT) – Just a few years ago, Fort Worth, Texas-based Bosque Systems mostly operated wastewater disposal wells for oil and gas operators. And another oil field company, FTS International, was busy becoming one of the nation's biggest providers of hydraulic fracturing services.
