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Barton sets auditions for early fall play, “Almost, Maine”
Auditions for Barton Community College's fall play, "Almost Maine," by John Cariani, are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, in BCC's Fine Arts Auditorium.
GBCF announces 2011 Dr. John J. Mingenback Scholarship recipients
GBCF announces 2011 Ryan Hugh Dunlap Memorial Scholarship recipients
The Golden Belt Community Foundation recently awarded a scholarship from the Ryan Hugh Dunlap Memorial Scholarship Fund. Ryan's family created a scholarship fund for students wishing to enter the fields of education and/or sports medicine. As a graduate of Great Bend High School, Barton Community College, and Southwestern College, Ryan was tirelessly dedicated to his students and athletes. His lifework was as an athletic trainer and physical education teacher. He took pride in the camaraderie of team sports and watching his student's succeed. With this scholarship, future students will be able to further their education in a ...
USD 428, Holy Family, Central Kansas Christian Academy and HeadStart Schools
The following meals will be served Aug. 17 through Aug. 19 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.
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.
Walker baby boy
Mike and Renee Walker announce the birth of their son, Roman Clark Walker, on June 5 in Portland, Ore. He weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19 1/2 in. long.
Rhan — Doonan
Richard Barton-Rahn of Colby and Cathy Rhan of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Sabrina Suzanne Rhan, to Darren Clay Doonan, son of Warren and Jeanne Doonan of Hoisington. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of William and Ann Olivey of Las Vegas, Nev. and the late Richard and Katherine Rhan. The prospective groom is the grandson of Wendall and Mary Jane Doonan and the late Margy Marmie.
Chamber Open House for KHC Exhibit
The public is invited to an Open House by the Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce from 7 to 9 p.m, on Wednesday, to celebrate the Kansans Tell Their Stories Exhibit, currently on display at the Flying Pig Studio & Gallery in downtown Lucas.
Ruble — Horton
Tom and Mary Lou Ruble announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Ruble, to BJ Horton, son of Barry Horton of Timpson, Texas and Anita Horton and Jeff Overhouse of Jersey Village, Texas.
Sieker — Hall
Jerry and Marcy Sieker of Ellinwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelci Kay Sieker, to Kevin Daniel Hall, son of Steve and Marilyn Hall of Garfield.
Hickey 50th
Bill and Delphine Hickey of Hoisington will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the next door south of the Tap Room in Hoisington. Hosts for the event will be their children, Dale Hickey of Ellis, Diane and Mike Harmon of Hoisington, Debbie and Stacy Reed and Dorothy and Alan Schwartz of Burlington; their 10 grandchildren; and great-granddaughter.
Salvation Army distributes backpacks
With financial support from Golden Belt Community Foundation, Credit Union of America, various donations from many other individuals and organizations, Salvation Army of Barton County has supplied over 400 backpacks to students of Barton County this year. The backpacks were packed with school supplies at Simpson Hall, courtesy of the Meyers Chapel AME Church. Volunteers from the Presbyterian Church packed the backpacks and young men from Morton House assisted in hauling the completed backpacks from Meyers Chapel to the Salvation Army Family store where, on Aug. 11, 12 and 13, the majority of the backpacks were distributed.
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April declared Parkinsons Awareness Month
TOPEKA - On April 1, the state of Kansas formally declared the month of April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.
KDHE announces solid waste grant recipients
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Bureau of Waste Management (BWM) has selected the recipients of the Green Schools grants and the waste tire recycling grants for 2014. These annual solid waste grants are awarded to municipalities and school districts across the state. This year, the grants totaled more than $575,000.
Are you planning on going out to the Great Bend
Is it April already? The first quarter of the year has really flown by at least for me. This week, I am going to give a few updates about programs that will be going on around Great Bend that you may be interested in.
“The Great Divorce” to open April 11
"The Great Divorce," a play adapted from the C.S. Lewis novel, will show at 8 p.m. on April 11–12 in Culbertson Auditorium on the campus of Sterling College. The show will feature the final work of two seniors, director Kyle Davis of Hoisington, and costumes designer Megan Reed of Mulvane. The box office opens on show nights at 7 p.m. and doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Lankerd — Ketch
David and Tiffany Nily of Great Bend and Adam and Haziel Lankerd of Warsaw, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Lankerd to John Ketch, son of Rick and Brenda Ketch of Great Bend.
Stafford — Wells
Clint Stafford and Lori Stafford announce the engagement of their daughter, Megan Stafford, to Brandon Wells, son of Brett and Donna Wells.
Richard Miller 80th
Richard Miller of Great Bend will celebrate his 80th birthday with an Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 12 at The Front Door, 1615 10th Street in Great Bend. Hosts for the event will be his family. Friends and family are welcome. The honoree requests no gifts.
Donetta (Hett) Marston 70th
Donetta (Hett) Marston will celebrate her 70th birthday on April 4th.
Maneth 50th
Larry and Karel Maneth of Salina will celebrate their 50th anniversary.
Shopping Tips to Stretch Your Food Dollar
An invitation to visit with a group of GBHS seniors enrolled in the nutrition and wellness class prompted me to revisit some good resources in my files. After my hour long presentation was completed I thought the information would be perfect to share in my weekly column space. No doubt you are noticing that food prices are gradually creeping up higher and higher each time you visit the store. The challenge continues to be, "How can I feed my family healthy food choices for less?"
Kelm earns Eagle Scout award
Benjamin Kelm, 17, of Shawnee, received his Boy Scout Eagle rank during the Court of Honor on March 22nd. He has been in scouting since the first grade and achieved his Eagle Rank in December 2013. Benjamin's project developed from seeing a need for two outside benches at his church. He organized and constructed two benches for his project.
LWV meeting
League of Women Voters of Great Bend will hold their monthly meeting at noon on Tuesday, at Montana Mike's in the north room. Lunch will be from the menu and can be from their "quick serve" menu.
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.
