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League of Women Voters meeting
League of Women Voters of Great Bend will hold the monthly meeting at noon on Tuesday at The Club at Stone Ridge. Lunch will be from the menu. The program will be provided by Randy Smith from Barton Community College He teaches in the criminal justice program. He was a former KBI agent. He will be discussing the high rate of narcotics use and alcoholism in Barton County.
Garden City Community College issues honor rolls
Garden City Community College has released honor rolls for the spring semester of 2011.
Kelly Underwood joins CFG/New England Financial
CFG/New England Financial announces that Kelly Underwood has joined the firm as a financial representative.
Buntain inducted into ALD at Washburn University
Jordyn Nicole Buntain of Great Bend, was recently recognized at an induction ceremony as a member of the Top Hat Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society at Washburn University.
Senior Menu
The 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.
New board members join Farmers Bank and Trust
Farmers Bank and Trust made the announcement that two new members have joined the Board.
Preceptor Pi presents gift
Members of Preceptor Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi present a gift of $453 to Dr. Kyle Krebaum for the Makinna Ann Hope Foundation established by Krebaum and his wife, Tasha, in memory of their daughter, Makinna, with the goal of providing special-needs toys and equipment to local families who have special-needs children. Since the chapter's first donation to the Makinna Ann Hope Foundation in 2008, Preceptor Pi has contributed a total of $2,532 to the foundation, which works closely with the local Sunflower Early Education Center to respond to the special needs of the children who attend ...
Janis Friedeman 80th
Janis Friedeman will celebrate her 80th birthday from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 10 at the Foundry Methodist Church, 5401 Broadway Ave., with an open house reception. Friends and family are invited. No gifts are requested.
Local American Family Insurance Agent Rhonda Knudson earns Distinguished Insurance Agency distinctio
Rhonda Knudson, an American Family Insurance agent in Great Bend, has been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Insurance Agency Program. The Knudson Agency joins other American Family agents who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to outstanding customer service.
McManaman — Hiss
Barry C. and Cathie S. McManaman announce the engagement of their daughter, Dena Alese McManaman, to Matthew Winslow Hiss, son of Robert K. and Patricia E. Hiss.
Central Prairie RC&D open house
Central Prairie Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D), Council and Honor Flights will hold an open house on July 14 in their new offices located at 1916 16th Street, in Great Bend. Refreshments will be serviced from 3 to 5 p.m. with a council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Delaney baby girl
Clay and Amy Delaney of Hutchinson announce the birth of their daughter, Adilynn Leigh Delaney, on April 26 at Promise Regional Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 20 in. long.
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Laverne Lessor 80th
Laverne Lessor of Great Bend will celebrate his 80th birthday with a family dinner followed by a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 27, at the Senior Center. No gifts are requested.
Demel — Beck
Francis and Becky Demel of Hoisington, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kacey Elaine Demel to Kyle James Beck, son of Anne and Allan Beck of Claflin. Grandparents of the bride-elect are James and Lorraine Schneweis, and Lawrence and Sidone Demel, all of whom reside in Hoisington. Grandfather of the prospective groom is Eugene Beck of Hoisington.
Divis appointed to US Academy at West Point
Bryce Alan Divis, son of Steve and Dixie Divis of Great Bend, has received an appointment to the Class of 2018 at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Otis Lions Club benefit Pancake Supper
The Otis Lions Club will hold a benefit Pancake Supper from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Otis Bison High school gymnasium. Cost per person is a free will donation. The 2nd Annual Pancake Races will start at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds will be used for Otis Beautification and youth projects in the local area with funds matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Sanko — Tolbert
Kenton and Anita Sanko of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Annie Jean Sanko, to Michael Patrick Tolbert, son of David and Carole Tolbert of Overland Park. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Virgil and Vinita Gatton of Stafford and Rosemary Sanko of Great Bend and the late Floyd Sanko. Grandparents of the prospective groom are James and Judy Tolbert of Farmington, N.Y., the late Patricia Tolbert, and the late Irving and Ruth Dutton.
Lytle 50th
Tom and Shirley Lytle of Great Bend will celebrate their 50th anniversary on April 26 with family and friends.
Ost — Braet
Todd and Geneva Ost announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Ost, to Taylor Braet, son of Steve and Dana Braet. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Osborn Ost of Ellendale, N.D. and late Gladys Ost and the late the late Steven and Eva Binek. Grandparents of the prospective groom are Paul and Arlene Griffiths of Coffeyville, and Bob Braet of Leawood and the late Darlene Braet.
Parnassus Club meeting
Parnassus Club met on April 8, at Darline Boley's residence
Tournear baby boy
Derek and Jaime Tournear, of Fort Wayne, Ind., announce the birth of their son, Weston Martin Tournear, on Jan. 17. He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 21 1/2 in. long. He has two sisters, 7 year old Savannah and 2 year old Dakota.
Musical season finale, ‘Masterworks’ concert, to feature FHSU choirs, symphony, art show
Art and music come together in the last concert of the Fort Hays State University music season at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center, in Sheridan Hall on the FHSU campus.
University’s sophomore leadership honorary selects members for 2014-2015
Silver Key, the sophomore leadership honorary at Kansas State University, has new members for the 2014-2015 school year.
Dianne Morse named to Coldwell Banker® International Diamond Society
Dianne Morse, Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate, has earned membership in the company's International Diamond Society, a level achieved by only the top 11 percent of the approximately 82,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system.
Local 4H’ers finish Air Rifle season at State Match
On April 12, seven 4H'ers from Barton County, traveled to Alma to compete in the 2014 State 4H Air Rifle Match. There they competed against the best 4H air rifle shooters in the state. To qualify for the match, the 4H'ers had to shoot 400, or higher, out of a possible 600 points, at a qualifying match earlier in the year.
Dress for safety
What's today's fashionable farmer wearing to work?
USD 428, Holy Family, Helping Hands and HeadStart Schools menu
The following meals will be served April 22 through April 25. 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.
