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Local women join Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure
Two Great Bend women endured sore feet and rain to walk 60 miles for the cause of breast cancer. Rebecca Ford and Pattie McGurk traveled to Washington, D.C., this past weekend to take part in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the global leader of the breast cancer movement. Raising funds through events such as the Susan ...
Work continues on cyber chat policy
For the Unified School District 428's proposed policy governing electronic communications between teachers and students, it was takes three and four at the School Board's luncheon meeting Tuesday.
Veteran memorial plan accepted by commission
Barton County Commissioners are supporting the choice of the Memorial Parks Advisory Committee for the development of a veterans' memorial in the Golden Belt Memorial Park north of Great Bend, though the design adopted will cost almost $9,000 more than another proposal.
She says she didn’t quit
A township official did, or did not, resign her position during a disagreement about how the township's business would be conducted, but Monday the Barton County Commission accepted her resignation, as presented to it by the rest of the township government.
Akings recognized for state honor
More than 30 years of service and the institution of numerous new public health programs recently earned state recognition for a Barton County official.
Vehicular burglaries reported
Great Bend Police Department received several reports of vehicular burglaries Friday. On Friday morning, a resident at 1821 Baker Ave. discovered a burglary had occurred overnight. A wallet and charger were stolen from a vehicle parked in the driveway at 3118 Stone St., and keys were taken from a car at 3138 Morton St. An iPod was stolen from a pickup at 6025 Aspen Drive. Stereo equipment was stolen ...
St. Xavier Church celebrates 125 years
SEWARD - With a crowd that overflowed the sanctuary, St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward celebrated its 125th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the priesthood of Father Rene Guesnier on Sunday.
County web site offers property details
"Barton County's patience has paid off." That is how County Appraiser Barbara Konrade described a new, important step forward for the public's access to local property information. Konrade was referring to the new application that local residents can access through the county's Internet site to gain information about property across the county. "Users can search for information by map, address or owner name," Konrade explained about the ORKA - Open Records for Kansas Appraisers - ...
Bike Rally wraps up
This weekend, the Big Bend Bike Rally offered the most fun to be had on two wheels. Friday and Saturday saw hundreds of motorcyclists gather at the Expo Complex west of Great Bend for bike games, the All Harley Drag Races and Run What You Brung Races. Live music, concessions and a beer garden where also among the attractions. The three-day event concludes today. ...
Sunflower’s Invest in Kids Campaign continues
At any given time, about 60 infants and toddlers with special needs will receive direct benefits from the more than $33,000 raised during this summer's Invest in Kids Campaign at Sunflower Diversified Services. But there is still a long way to go, said Jim Johnson, Sunflower executive director. Sixty children are usually enrolled in the non-profit agency's Early Education Center, which was eliminated from Barton ...
County prepares for high water damage
Currently, the big problem for this part of the country is a lack of water, but County Engineer Clark Rusco notes that won't always be the issue and he continues to work with state and federal officials on what will happen when Barton County starts to have too much water - which will happen eventually.
Zoning changes planned to encourage growth
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one in a series of articles on proposed changes to county zoning regulations currently being discussed.)
RETURN TO SENDER
PARADISE – Paradise lost? Perhaps not, but it may become a little harder to find, at least by mail. The United States Post Office in this small northwestern Russell County community made the U.S. Postal Service's short list for potential closure. The residents are not happy. At a meeting called by the USPS Tuesday night in the Paradise Methodist Church, 50 folks vented their frustration with the plan they feel would place a severe hardship ...
Stolen pickup found burning
At 4 a.m. Thursday, a passerby saw a newer-looking pickup on fire in a field north of Broadway Ave. The pickup was blazing and its horn was sounding as the person called 911. No one else was around. Firefighters responded to 6000 block of 16th St., and found the truck in flames. Damage was estimated at $20,000 and the cause was undetermined. Great Bend Police are investigating as the pickup was reported ...
ATV Rodeo to be held
HOISINGTON - The 2nd annual ATV Rodeo will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 on the south side of the railroad tracks in Hoisington. Admission is $5. Children under 12 are free. "It's good family entertainment," said Pat Horton, Hoisington Main Street Inc. volunteer. HMSI will run and benefit from the concessions, and Kans for Kids will benefit from the gate fees and any other proceeds. The events ...
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Summer reading programs start Monday
The Great Bend Public Library has a new look going into the summer reading programs. The front desk has moved and the Children's Department has been refurnished.
June events at Great Bend Public Library
Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., will offer the following programs in June: • Summer Reading activities begin Monday, June 10. Registration for all ages will open that day. The children's department will have its kick-off party at 3:30 p.m. Dan Dan the Magic man will perform a magic show that fits in with the Dig Into Reading! Summer Reading Club theme. Students in grades 7-12 can register for the Beneath the Surface Teen ...
Historic Wolf Hotel reincarnated
ELLINWOOD - The historic Ellinwood Wolf Hotel has a new owner, and great plans are in place to renovate and reinvent the hotel. Christopher McCord, 26, of Ellinwood plans to return the building to its roots as a hotel.
Larned native Gene Keady present at street renaming
Gene Keady, born in Larned in 1936, was honored Saturday at Moffett Stadium on Third Street, where Keady was raised by his parents, Mary Helen and Lloyd Gibson Keady.
PEDAL POWER
In July 2011, Rhiannon Becker's 13-year-old cousin Mikal Bond was severely injured when a vehicle collided with her bicycle near Lawrence.
Butterflies
Monarch butterflies alight on wire mesh at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo Butterfly Garden. Various species of butterflies in all stages of live can be found in the garden.
Cale sculpture going up at Historical Society
The history of Barton County, from unbroken grassland to modern wind turbines, is the latest subject for Great Bend artist Chet Cale. A series of bas relief panels by the sculptor is going up at the Barton County Historical Society. Bev Komarek, executive director of the historical society, said the artwork – 8 feet wide and 6 feet high – will be the focal point of the museum's new recognition wall. Names of significant donors ...
Study: Drought impacting fish populations
MANHATTAN – The Plains-parching drought gripping North American has caused dramatic changes in native fish communities, including those that call Arkansas River home, a Kansas State University researcher said. These changes could have a damaging impact on the health of the Ark as it trickles around Great Bend. "A couple of key species that we have been studying have virtually disappeared where they historically were abundant," said Keith Gido, a KSU biology professor who studies ...
Barton County doing well, for now
Three local lessons can be gleaned from a new Kansas State University report outlining the fiscal health of the 105 counties in the Sunflower State.
Great Bend sends two to Miss Kansas
PRATT - The next Miss America could come from Barton County. The next step toward the title is the Miss Kansas Pageant, which starts today at Pratt and concludes Saturday. Twenty-five women will compete, including two from Great Bend.
Keeping memories alive
The Memorial Parks Advisory Committee is on a mission.
Volleyball tournament honors Klug
Sixteen teams participated in the Rhonda Klug Memorial Volleyball Tournament held Sunday afternoon at Vets Park. It was only one of the activities planned for that day for the final day of the second June Jaunt festival in Great Bend that got residents out and about enjoying the attractions the city has to offer.
June Jaunt lives up to hype in Great Bend
Overwhelming success!
A SPECIAL RIDE
The American Legion Riders will once again lead the way in the opening ceremony as they have for several years. This year, the ride will have special meaning for J.P. Postlethwaite, who has been the lead rider. This year he will be the featured speaker for the opening ceremony.
Vets Lake looking good
The Great Bend Water Department has begun testing for nutrients at Veterans Memorial Lake which has, in the past, been plagued by toxic blue-green algae.
