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History meets fantasy, again
The city will once again help support a local fantasy event, planned for June 11 and 12. The majority of the Great Bend City Council voted Monday night to once again provide $1,000 to help bring the Great Bend Renaissance Faire back again this summer. That event was off to a running start in its first year last summer when a powerful thunderstorm and tornado struck, causing damage and cutting the event short. However, Great ...
Learn not to burn
Regional fire fighters have already had some major infernos to combat and local conditions are serious enough that there have already been some close calls.
SPRING FASHION: Tropical colors return with warmer weather
Great Bend clothing stores brought their spring styles to the Senior Center on Monday, for the annual fashion show. Ladies modeled ensembles from Beautiful Beginnings, The Gallery, Main Street Boutique, Maurice's and Walmart. There were also some children to model outfits from Completely Kids. The Great Bend Recreation Commission organizes this annual show at the Senior Center. "We have ...
Claflin to remember 50 years of ambulance service
CLAFLIN - When a tragedy unfolded 50 years ago on Memorial Day in Claflin, out of the sadness came a determination for the community to begin an ambulance service.
By the numbers
Sometimes numbers can say a lot about how a business or service operates and the same is true for local government.
Area employers offer JobFest 2011
People looking for a job and those who just want to make connections with workplace professionals can meet area employers during JobFest 2011. The free event will take place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Best Western Courtyard, 2920 10th St. JobFest 2011 will be Great Bend's fifth annual concerted job fair as employers gather to provide information about jobs available in Central Kansas. Over 20 local businesses will be ...
THANKING OUR VETS
Students of Great Bend High School English instructor Crystal Cross rallied residents to support U.S. troops, by organizing a bicycle/walking fundraiser Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park. With donations from the patriotic event and by selling T-shirts, students said they've already raised $1,800 that will be split between two organizations: Great Bend's Military Moms and the Freedom Dogs in San Diego, Calif. Area veterans groups were invited Saturday, and veterans received a ...
County to produce its own ID badges
In the classic 1948 Humphrey Bogart movie, it may well have been an overstatement when the immortal line was uttered: "We don't need no stinking badges!" As it turned out, badges might have come in handy in that motion picture and they certainly will for county employees under a plan that was discussed this week by the Barton County Commission. Commissioners approved an update to the county employee handbook that addresses the use of security ...
TURNING THE TASSEL
Graduates of Barton Community College know as well as anyone, many of life's lessons aren't learned in a classroom. As they attended Barton's commencement ceremonies Thursday in the BCC Gymnasium, students were reminded to use what they've learned and to remain lifelong learners. Andy Tompkins, the president and chief executive officers of the Kansas Board ...
Barton Foundation honors Dr. William and Mary King
The Barton Community College Foundation presented the 2011 Distinguished Service Award to Dr. William "Bill" and Mary King during Barton's 41st commencement on Thursday. Although unable to attend in person, the Kings were recognized for years of involvement with the college. The Distinguished Service Award was created in 1981 by the Barton Community College Foundation to recognize individuals who have shown genuine regard for, and have performed outstanding service ...
BCC honors outstanding graduates
Jared Marcuson and Will Hodges were named Barton Community College's 2011 Outstanding Graduates. Dean of Student Services Angie Maddy introduced them and presented their awards as they took the opportunity to address their fellow graduates during the college's 41st commencement ceremony on Thursday. Marcuson said he was surprised and honored to receive the distinction of Outstanding Graduate. "Three years ago, when I watched my friends graduate, I never thought I'd be ...
Barton names Steven Lueth as Distinguished Instructor
Barton Community College presented the Distinguished Instructor Award to Steven Lueth, Barton's director of instrumental activities, during the college's 41st commencement ceremony Thursday. Vice President of Instruction and Student Services Dr. Penny Quinn made the award presentation. Lueth has been director of instrumental activities at Barton Community College for six years. This year, he is a member of the Outcomes Assessment Committee and the Visual and Performing Arts Committee. He ...
WIC clerk honored for immunization work
A Health Department worker who has helped increase the rate of children's immunization protection in Barton County was recognized by the Barton County Commission this week.
Legion Riders promote Special Olympics event
A local veterans group is encouraging other local residents to get involved in an inaugural event this weekend to benefit the state Special Olympics Program.
Russell man dies in Barton County head-on collision
A Russell man died Tuesday after his truck crossed the center line on a Barton County highway and collided head on with a semi-trailer. Eugene Nuss, 82, was initially taken to St. Rose in Great Bend after the accident at 1:20 p.m. on U.S. 281, 13 miles northwest of Hoisington or three miles south of the Barton-Russell County line. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Online Crash Logs, officers don't know ...
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Christkindlmarket celebrates Ellinwood’s German heritage
Ellinwood will transform into an authentic German holiday village brimming with traditional Christmas activities at the first-ever Christkindlmarket on Dec. 1. The roots of its German heritage run deep in the community that was settled by Germans in the late 1800s.
HEARING THEM OUT
Lending an ear to a person takes on a new meaning when it is part of the E.A.R.S. program. "Everyone Able to Read through Sharing," is a program that was created over 10 years ago through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.
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