Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
County departments offer update
At Monday's Barton County Commission meeting Monday morning, County Administrator Richard Boeckman presented highlights of the bi-weekly activity report prepared by county departments.
No more excuses
There is still time for Barton County voters to apply for advanced ballots for the Nov. 6 General Election, and there are plenty of ways to make this happen. Registered voters may contact the Barton County Clerk's Office either by mail, by phone or in person for an application for an advanced voting ballot.
DEEPLY ROOTED TRIBUTE
On Wednesday, March 28, in Wichita, longtime Great Bend Tribune City Editor Chuck Smith received the State Forester's Award in Community Forestry.
Black-out benefits United Way
The Great Bend High School Kayettes sponsored a "black-out" for United Way of Central Kansas during the mist-soaked Oct. 12 football game against arch rival Hays at GBHS's Memorial Stadium. The event generated $5,094, said UWCK Executive Director Julie Bugner-Smith.
A change that is not all wet
On Nov. 6, Kansans will head to the polls to cast their ballots for their choices in elected officials at the local, state and national levels. They will ponder weighty issues such as the economy and foreign policy as they make their selections.
Boat tax change floated
It is possible that nearly one in 10 boats plying Kansas lakes and waterways is actually registered in other states, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism reports.
Sheriff Armstrong launches write-in campaign
If its not broken, don't fix it.
Old train cars find new use
The Barton County Commission Monday morning learned the Road and Bridge Department has a new tool in its toolbox.
Optimism is cheap
With all the political rancor polluting the media nationally, with all the talk of continued economic mayhem at home and abroad and with all the negative energy circulating, it's tough to remain optimistic.
Fuller sale deal in the works
A group of local investors led by Rick Ball and Norbert Schneider with Innovative Livestock Service Inc. has entered into a tentative agreement with Victory Park Capital to purchase the commercial product segment of the Fuller Brush Company.
County departments stay busy
Barton County Departments submit a bi-weekly activity report of statistical information or a summary of services. County Administrator Richard Boeckman presented highlights from the most recent reports to the County Commission Monday morning.
Council to hire insurance consultant
The Great Bend City Council Monday night rejected the recommendation of its Health Insurance Independent Consultant Selection Committee to not hire an outside consultant. It instead opted to sign a contract with Charlesworth Benefits of Overland Park to guide the council in bidding and selection an insurance carrier for the city.
A big undertaking
In an era of more regulation, a Barton County agency has seen to it that these problems are lessened locally. The Barton County Planning Commission is to be commended for its efforts.
Tax sale clears books
The 2012 Barton County Tax Sale is in the books, and County Treasurer Kevin Wondra told the County Commission Monday morning the annual event was a success.
Articles By Author - Dale Hogg
Replacing Cates on Commission explained
The death of Barton County Commissioner Don Cates in a spray plane crash Tuesday afternoon left some questions as to how to fill his seat on the governing body, questions that occupied much of the day Wednesday for Barton County Clerk Donna Zimmerman.
Fate of old opera house likely sealed
At its March 17 meeting, the Great Bend City Council gave the owners of the old, crumbling opera house at 2103 Forest until April 21 to hire a contractor to fix the historic structure or raze it.
Council OKs EMS fee increases
The last time ambulance fees for Great Bend Emergency Medical Services were adjusted was in 2009. Much has happened since then and Fire Chief Mike Napolitano told the City Council Monday night a change was in order.
Take time to celebrate the planet
Today marks the official Earth Day 2014. It is a chance for us to step back and look at the natural world around us and examine how we can make it a better place for future generations.
Commission OKs agreement with Hoisington
In an effort to help to continue to spur growth in Hoisington, the Barton County Commission Monday morning approved an interlocal agreement with that city.
Appraiser reminds residents of tax deadlines
Property valuation notices were mailed to the Barton County taxpayers on March 17 and County Appraiser Barbara Konrade reminds residents they have 30 days to appeal their valuation from that mailing date.
County expands new software system
It's been about a year since Barton County offices switched to a unified bookkeeping software. Although the conversion was at times rocky, officials are now comfortable with the new system and ready to expand it.
Joint effort
They are words one doesn't often hear in the same sentence – local government, federal government, state government and cooperation. However, they were strung together during the Barton County Commission meeting Monday morning.
FEMA money to flow into county
Last August, some areas of Barton County experienced severe flooding. The cost of dealing with those storms was high, prompting county officials to apply for a federal disaster declaration to help clean up the soggy aftermath.
A big ‘atta boy’
The third-annual Great Bend Farm and Ranch Expo closed Friday after another successful three-day run. The hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees have gone and the Expo Complex is empty.
Polling place changes explained
One more election in the books, said County Clerk Donna Zimmerman. The April 1 results were canvassed by the Barton County Commission Monday morning and are now finalized.
OUT TO THE BALL GAME
The boys and girls of summer have already returned to the Great Bend Sports Complex, the Great Bend City Council learned Monday night. Ballfield preparations have been made and high school games have started at the new facility.
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