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Zoo opens ponds to fishing
Starting Sept. 3, members of the Great Bend-Brit Spaugh Zoo's Zoological Society will be allowed to fish at the zoo's ponds. Fishing will be allowed on the first Saturday of each month from 1-5 p.m. Zoo Director Scott Gregory said those coming to fish must first check in at the front desk to get a stamp. Fishers must show their zoological society member card, and will be allowed to bring ...
On the Record, Aug. 9-10
Great Bend Fire Department Firefighters made three ambulance runs last Wednesday, 10 Thursday, 11 Friday, 10 Saturday, four Sunday and six Monday On Saturday they performed a carbon monoxide check and responded to one unauthorized burn. On Monday they joined the Pawnee Rock Fire Department with a mutual aid response to a field fire. CRP grass was on fire at SW 90 Ave. and SW 60 Road, around 5:49 p.m. <p ...
Jail log, Aug. 9-12, 2011
Barton County Jail Booked Aug. 9 Esmeralda Carrera, Great Bend - Battery of a law enforcement officer James Pfeifer, Olmitz - Felony failure to appear and felony obstruction Amber R. Demel, Great Bend - Domestic violence Beau Cavender, Great Bend - Battery domestic violence and criminal restraint Released Aug. 9 Esmeralda Carrera, Great Bend - $1,000 cash/surety bond Ismael Dominguez Jr., Great ...
Leadership Golden Belt accepting applications
Leadership Golden Belt is accepting applications for the 2011 class, which begins Sept. 9. The program, which is going into its fourth year, focuses on educating and training local citizens to become community leaders through the combination of a skills-based curriculum and purpose oriented site visits. Leadership Golden Belt hopes to develop leadership skills of individuals in Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties to motivate them to contribute, enhance, ...
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BCC’s fall mini classes offer new computer skills
Barton Community College is accepting enrollments now for fall mini classes that will allow participants to build or enhance their creativity and computer skills. The mini classes to be offered this fall are InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Web Basics II, and From Yearbook to Webmaster. Barton's Web Content Management Specialist Dana Allison will teach the classes in the Technical Building, T-111. InDesign will be offered from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. ...
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Clayton Doll benefit to be held
Family and friends of Clayton Doll's are working towards helping Clayton fight Multiple Myeloma. This fight is made possible by the generous support and kindness of people like you. They are kindly asking for donations. The benefit will take place at 5 p.m. Sept. 16 at the American Legion in Ellinwood. Activities include free will donation hog feed, cow patty bingo, raffle, silent auction and dance. If you are interested in donating please contact ...
Barton Community College’s Fall Mini Classes offer new computer skills
Barton Community College is accepting enrollments now for fall mini classes that will allow participants to build or enhance their creativity and computer skills. The mini classes to be offered this fall are InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Web Basics II, and From Yearbook to Webmaster. Barton's Web Content Management Specialist Dana Allison will teach the classes in the Technical Building, T-111.
Senior Center Ice Cream Social
The Senior Center Ice Cream Social will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday at the Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. This is a free event. Enjoy an afternoon of socializing and eating ice cream. Call the Senior Center at 792-3906 to make reservation.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Rana Luna Boutique, 1910 Broadway, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Lynda Jamison with greeters AJ Chrest and Robert Rugan. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
‘Birds Befriended’ program enjoys colorful history
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The first time the "Birds Befriended Program," was offered to the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility, it was turned down. Five years later, the Birds Befriended Program is a shining light for LCMHF, which has shown remarkable success stories for inmates, who have changed into role models. Mike Cargill, director of Public Lands and an expert with over 30 years of experience with large bird species, proposed the development ...
Larned Police Report
Monday, Aug. 15 Suspicious activity was reported in the 200 block of W. 4th at 3:23 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 Officers investigated a disturbance from a party at 16th and Broadway at 2:08 a.m. Officers investigated a non-injury accident in the 200 block of E. 16th at 8:26 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 Officers investigated a disturbance at Mann and 6th at 12:28 a.m. Officers investigated a reckless driver in the 100 block of Carroll at ...
'Birds Befriended'
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The give-and-take between Daniel Ray and "Paco," was striking. Paco, an Amazon bird, kept in close quarters with Ray, who encouraged the playful attention with soft-spoken words. Four inmates entrusted with around-the-clock care of the exotic birds all say their aggressive and angry personalities have been transformed into trust and cooperation - thanks to the birds. Ray said Paco has helped changed him because he used to be hateful. ...
Just consider the real science
I am a "climate change convert." Like many conservatives, I was traditionally skeptical of the science supporting anthropogenic global warming (AGW). Today, I am skeptical no longer. Like conservative blogger D.R. Tucker, on this issue, I was ultimately "defeated by facts." According to Tucker's article "Confessions of a Climate Change Convert" on FrumForum, reading the 2007 Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was the critical moment in his conversion process. In ...
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Evelyn F, DeYoe 1930-2013
WELLINGTON - Evelyn Fairy DeYoe, 83, died Sunday, Nov. 24, at Lakepoint Nursing and Rehab Center in Wichita. Born Jan. 31, 1930, in Wichita, she was the daughter of William and Evalena (Fields) Gasswint.
Sidney J. Hughes
WICHITA - Sidney J. Hughes, died on Nov. 23. He was a retired police officer with 28 years of service.
Crime Stoppers seeks info
Crime Stoppers of Barton County and Great Bend is seeking information about a burglary that occurred between Oct. 19 and Nov. 6 at 107 East Fourth St. in Ellinwood. The residence showed no signs of forced entry, but a laptop computer, three Ruger revolvers and a Beretta 92SF and an 18-inch double barrel shotgun were stolen. Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings, speaking for Crime Stoppers, said loss was in excess of $2,100. Akings asks ...
BCC to close for Thanksgiving break
Barton Community College will be closed for Thanksgiving break Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29. The college will resume its regular schedule on Monday, Dec. 2.
Ellinwood rec to meet to consider youth basketball
ELLINWOOD - The newly formed Ellinwood Recreation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Nov. 26 in a special meeting at the Farmers Mutual Insurance office, 16 N. Main, to discuss a youth basketball league being organized by Hoisington Rec.
County to observe Thanksgiving
Barton County Office Buildings will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Barton County Health Department and the Records Division of the Sheriff's Office will also be closed both days. The Barton County Landfill will be closed on Thursday. It will reopen on Friday between the hours of 8 and 11 a.m. On Saturday, it will return to normal operational hours. Emergency services will be in normal operation.
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