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George Tregellas 90th
George Tregellas will celebrate his 90th birthday with a reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Highland Hotel pool area. Hosts for the event will be his children, Michael and Brenda Tregellas of Lambertville, N.J. and Robert and Deborah Baker of Carlsbad, Calif. They request no gifts.
15 years of philanthropy - As Golden Belt Community Foundation celebrates its 15th Anniversary, Gran
On Nov. 15th the Golden Belt Community Foundation celebrates its 15th anniversary. It began 15 years ago when a group of local individuals envisioned a way for people to give back to their local communities. The result was the establishment of the Golden Belt Community Foundation.
Local residents become United States Citizens
One-hundred five candidates from the central portion of Kansas became United States citizens October 17. The ceremony was held at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts in Salina. These new citizens came from 43 different countries. This special ceremony was held to celebrate the 150 anniversary of the District Court of Kansas and took place in Salina as it was one of the first cities in Kansas to host the District Court.
Rotary Club
The new 2011 President of Rotary asked members for a worthwhile local project and got a suggestion from Dr. Roger Marshall to plant a windbreak at the new sports complex.
Hunger in Kansas: Statewide programs make a difference
Each spring and early summer in Kansas, fields of golden wheat stretch their friendly wave to passers-by, providing stunning evidence of the state's historical supremacy in wheat production and research.
EAA Chapter to give airplane rides to youth
Smoky Hill EAA Chapter #1127 will host a Young Eagle Day on Saturday Nov. 5, at the Ellsworth airport. Young people age 8 to 17 are welcome to experience a demonstration flight in an airplane. The flights are provided free of charge to any youth wishing to participate.
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.
Wheat, weather, and winter
Normally by now, it wouldn't be unusual for area producers to be getting ready to turn out cattle on wheat and rye pasture, especially south of here and under irrigation. Wheat is behind where we would like it to be for the third week of October. Wheat is just emerging, or has emerged and is slowly starting to develop. Normally producers wouldn't be too happy but this isn't a "normal" year. When you consider the summer heat and drought just past and continuing, the wheat looks pretty good. Most received enough moisture for germination and emergence, cooler ...
School menu
The following meals will be served Oct. 24 through oct. 28 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.
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at noon on Tuesday at Jefferson Elementary School, 2716 24th. Items on the agenda include bid approval for HVAC/lighting project, electronic communications policy, and Shady Grove property. Jefferson Principal Art Baker and other staff members will share information regarding the academic programs and the school improvement efforts at Jefferson Elementary School.
Sunflower Bank annual donation to Children's Miracle Network
Sunflower Bank presented its annual donation – more than $200 – to the Barton County Children's Miracle Network, an amount determined by customer usage of Sunflower Bank's Health Care Professional debit card.
Texas Tech upends No. 3 Oklahoma 41-38
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Seemingly invincible for so long at Owen Field, No. 3 Oklahoma finally proved fallible at home.
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Friends of Library Sunday meeting canceled
The Friends of the Great Bend Public Library meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 2, has been canceled.
Hoisington man injured in rollover
Adam P. Kephart, 33, of Hoisington was injured early Saturday after a sport utility vehicle rolled on a northern Barton County Road.
Credit Union of America donates books to Roosevelt Elementary
Credit Union of America donated 36 Dr. Seuss books, valued at $395, to Roosevelt Elementary in Hoisington. The presentation was made Friday at the school.
Royal KIDS Camp offers family atmosphere to foster kids
Experiencing a warm loving atmosphere is common for many children. Yet for some children, victims of child abuse and neglect, who end up in the foster care system, those loving touches may be few and far between.
Whooping cranes spotted at Cheyenne Bottoms
Three whooping cranes were spotted at Cheyenne Bottoms on Friday. They were flying among sandhill cranes.
Ellinwood Municipal Court
Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - Feb. 25
New books available at the Ellinwood Community Library
ELLINWOOD - There are new books at the Ellinwood School/Community Library. They are:
Lady Cougars game time changes
The Barton Community College women's basketball game at Cowley on Saturday has changed times.
Good to have a local bank take over some Bank of America branches
Dear Editor,
Soup and bingo postponed
The supper and bingo scheduled for March 1 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia has been postponed until Sat. March 8.
“Son of God”: Something For Everyone
Just as Jesus Christ caught the attention of friends and foes alike, the "Son of God" movie (debuting in theaters February 28) has something to pique the interest of people from all walks of life.
Now that’s good eatin’
God bless America, and how's everybody?
