Club Calendar

Monday Great Bend Optimist - noon at the Walnut Bowl Great Bend Rotary - noon at the Highland Hotel South Heritage Room Order of Eastern Star Great Bend #226 - 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Hoisington Barton County Cancer Initiative, Inc. - noon at CPI Annex Great Bend Evening Lions Club - 6:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 24th and Washington The Nite Owls Quilting Group - 6:30 p.m. at CPI Annex, ...

Deines Cultural Center anniversary

October 2013 marked the 23th anniversary of the opening of the Deines Cultural Center. In honor of the date, the Center is hosting a musical performance and reception, from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15th. The wood engraving prints and engraved blocks by E. Hubert Deines will be on display through the end of the year.

Unruh family reunion

The Peter A.R. Unruh and Sarah Boese Unruh Family Reunion was held on Nov. 3 at the Peking Garden Restaurant in Larned.

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.

University of Kansas announces summer 2013 graduates

The names of more than 1,100 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring - representing 55 Kansas counties, 44 other states and the District of Columbia, and 27 other countries - have been announced by the University Registrar.

Chamber Coffee

This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Great Bend Healthcare Center, 1400 Polk (at the corner of Polk & Broadway), at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Host will be Eric Gotsche with greeters Cindy Parr and Julie Smith. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.

Four generations of the Cook family

Agriculture is up to the task

The end of agriculture in America is near. American agriculture will soon lose its competitive edge.

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.

Why Spy on France?

The French daily Le Monde alleges that the US National Security Agency has spied on French diplomats in Washington and at the UN. I contacted my French informant, Pierre Le Paint, to learn more about the incident.

Obamacare Rollout

Fall is here

Last week, we were all reminded that fall is here, and winter is not too far off! As well as the snow that fell, we also had our first frost warning for Barton County of the season. This brings up the question, "What's the difference between a frost warning, a freeze warning and a hard freeze warning?" I looked up a little information on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and this is their official definition.

Successful Parenting workshop

Raising children is one of the most important jobs a person will have during their life, but there are very few opportunities to receive parenting training. Join Donna Krug, Barton County Family & Consumer Science Agent, for a three part "Successful Parenting" workshop. Some of the topics covered include: self-esteem, communication and discipline. The workshop will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 7, 14, and 21 at the Barton County Extension Office ...

Cecilia Schremmer 90th

Cecilia Schremmer will celebrate her 90th birthday on Oct. 26 with a card shower. Cards may be sent to her at 3910 Cedar Park Place Apt. 9B, Great Bend, Ks. 67530.

Annual Carve-n-Show

Golden Belt Wood Carvers will hold their annual Carve-n-Show from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 26, and noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 27, at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2007 Kansas Street. Completed carvings will be on display along with work in process. The public is invited to

Dale Phillips named Highway Official of the Year

Dale Phillips, Barton County Road and Bridge, Noxious Weed and Memorial Parks Director, was named as the 2013 Highway Official of the Year by the Kansas County Highway Association.

Cheryl Gage promoted

Cheryl Gage has been promoted to manager of Commercial Banking Services in Long Beach for City National Bank. As manager, she is responsible for working closely with a team of specialists to deliver the bank's full range of financial solutions and expertise to successful, growing middle-market companies in Long Beach, South Bay and surrounding areas.

GMOs – look to the future

The challenge for farmers and ranchers will be to double food production by 2050 to help feed an estimated 9 billion people.