Chili cookoff a good "draw"

Brad Smalley and Ana Klecker, historical reenactors from the Longbranch Saloon museum in Dodge City, deputized several young lawpersons at high noon Saturday, Nov. 3 at P and S Security in Great Bend. It was part of the Explore Great Bend chili cookoff taking place along Mainstreet and at the Westgate Shopping Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $5, tasters purchased a bracelet which gave them a chance to sample 18 different chilis ...

Pheasant and quail youth season this weekend

From sunrise to sunset, Saturday and Sunday, youth hunters have their shot at bagging pheasants or quail before adult hunters take to the fields Nov. 10. It's the annual Kansas youth pheasant and quail hunting season, Nov. 3 and 4, for youth age 16 and under. Youth under the age of 16, accompanied by an adult mentor, can hunt for free all over the state. Brian Hanzlick, Barton County conservation officer, said while there were ...

Head Start Halloween

History abounds in Great Bend Cemetery

Cemeteries are a fascinating snapshot of a community's historical timeline, a proud and permanent museum for those who came before and helped shape the identity and personality of every community across North America.

Correcton to Explore Great Bend story

On Thursday, Oct. 25, in the story "Get out and Explore Great Bend in November", the amount of the cash raffle referred to was incorrectly listed as a $12,000 cash giveaway. The correct reference is " a raffle for a cash giveaway." This should not be confused with the $12,000 cash giveaway campaign currently promoted by Great Bend's Eagle radio.

When the 12th man leaves before the game is done...

"Support your team, even when it loses. A true fan sticks with their team through good times and bad. It's a sad sight to see the bleachers empty at a stadium 10 minutes before a game is over just because the home team is losing. Stick around until the end and root your team off the field."

Less milo, more wheat

Rosie Meir, grain accountant at Great Bend Co-op sums up the outlook for the 2012 milo crop with one word.

Out of the Morgue

Each week we'll take a step back into the history of Great Bend through the eyes of reporters past. We'll reacquaint you with what went into creating the Great Bend of today, and do our best to update you on what "the rest of the story" turned out to be.

Sewing up a charitable lesson

With two and a half days off of school marking the end of the first quarter, eight Great Bend girls took the opportunity to learn valuable sewing skills in a class offered by the Great Bend Recreation Commission. The class, "Sewing t-shirt pillows and quilt", was taught by Cindy Warner over two days, Friday and Monday with space and sewing machines donated by the Barton County Extension Service. At the end of the final class, ...

Correction to Baking Bonanza story

In the Sunday, Oct. 14 story Baking Bonanza, Darlene Stoss was misspelled. Our apologies for the error.

Inaccuracy found in sequestration story

In the Wednesday, Oct. 17 edition of The Great Bend Tribune, the story Correspondence: Moran staffer hears sequestration worries from locals contained an inaccuracy. In the story, it was stated that the Defense program was not subject to sequestration. In fact, Defense is subject to sequestration. If sequestration is allowed to occur, "defense spending would be cut by 9.4 percent, non-defense spending by 8.2 percent, most entitlement programs by 7.6 percent, and Medicare providers by ...

1st Cavalry CAB makes pit stop in Great Bend

Active Army troops assigned to the 1st Cavalry, Combat Aviation Brigade out of Fort Riley made a stop in Great Bend Wednesday morning to refuel at the Great Bend Municipal Airport. It was part of the first leg of a two-day long cross-country mission that will bring the soldiers and about 30 helicopters from Fort Riley, Kan. to Fort Irwin, Calif. An overnight stop in Santa Fe, New Mexico is planned for later today.

Moran staffer hears sequestration worries

Mike Zamrzla, member of Senator Jerry Moran's staff, met with Barton County residents Tuesday morning for Open Office Hours at The Front Door in Great Bend from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. It was an opportunity for constituents to bring their questions and concerns.

Bakers prepare, takers watch clock

Walking into the St. Rose Auditorium Friday morning, the rich, comforting scent of baking sweet bread and the chatter of friends with many hands making light work of the task of creating over a thousand kolaches fill the air. Soon, the fall kolache bake and take will bring in hundreds of eager customers hoping to get their hands on their favorites. For many, that's poppyseed, but cherry and apricot are two other favorites.

DMD participants bring the pink

"Nothing will work unless you do." The quote by poet Maya Angelou emblazoned the hot pink t-shirts worn by more than 50 Great Benders with disabilities Wednesday morning, Oct. 10. On Sept. 12, Great Bend Mayor mike Allison proclaimed the day Disability Mentoring Day. The job seekers and students spent hours job shadowing at area businesses, gaining valuable insights into the work world, and challenging myths and fears about hiring people with disabilities. "For employers, ...

Tornado-safe room building starts

Workers began pouring the foundation of the new Great Bend Middle School tornado safe room Tuesday morning, less than a day after the devastating F4 tornado that struck Moore, Okla., tore the roofs off two elementary schools, injuring many and killing nine confirmed at the time of this writing.

GBHS 2013 grads strive to “have a life worth living”

Great Bend High School principal Tim Friess welcomed family and friends to the graduation ceremony at Panther Stadium Sunday, where he announced the 206 graduates of the Class of 2013. The sun broke through clouds briefly late afternoon, making it possible for the ceremony to be held outside, despite the threat of impending thunderstorms.

First Steps: Aging out of foster care

This is part one of a three part series focusing on youth aging out of foster care.

Important new addition to museum collection

SRCA board member Butch Fry made an important donation to the Barton County Historical Society Museum Saturday afternoon. He presented his SRCA 1964 Record Holder jacket.

The day the sculptures rolled in

Whether it was dragsters, street rods, Mopars, or vintage cars that struck their fancy, visitors and exhibitors alike were drawn to the Second Annual Barton Historical Society Museum Rolling Sculpture car show Saturday afternoon, May 18.

Edna I. (Craig) Logan Francis, 1913-2013

Edna I. (Craig) Logan Francis, 99, formerly of Claflin, died Friday, May 17 at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. Born Nov. 5, 1913 near Caldwell, she was the daughter of Homer Francis and Katie Elmira (Siebenthaler) Craig.

TLC Twisters bring comfort to shelter dogs

The TLC Twisters 4-H club at TLC Discoveries built eight dog beds which they presented to the Golden Belt Humane Society last week. The beds, made of donated PVC pipe and nylon material, will provide a place for puppies and smaller dogs to relax off the cement floor. They are easily hosed off, and are quick drying, making them ideal for a kennel environment.

Out of the Morgue

Each week we'll take a step back into the history of Great Bend through the eyes of reporters past. We'll reacquaint you with what went into creating the Great Bend of today, and do our best to update you on what "the rest of the story" turned out to be.

Spring and music in the air

The Panther Jazz Band pumped up the audience at the GBHS Panther Bands Spring Contest Concert Monday night with their opening rendition of Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock. It was a night to celebrate the accomplishments of the high school music program and a select group of accomplished musicians who competed at the state level earlier this spring. Senior band members also recognized and thanked their parents for the support offered through the years of ...

More sleep time? USD 428 gives a nod

High schoolers may get a few extra zs next year thanks to a proposal approved at the USD 428 board meeting Monday night. But not for teachers. Board members approved a series of late starts for the high school during the 2013-2014 school year that would give teachers the time they need to collaborate, but take away two hours of student contact time a month

Salad days

With high hopes that the area has seen the end of frost for the year, a full-house turned out to learn the how-tos of container gardening at the Great Bend Rec activity center Thursday.