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Cunningham to give program on Irish Belleek China
Mary Jo Cunningham will have samples of Irish Belleek China on display for an informative program on the topic, at 1 p.m. Monday at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Commission.
Items stolen from vehicles
Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings reports there have been several vehicular burglaries in recent days. In one recent case, several cameras, and iPod and a Garmin GPS were stolen from a vehicle parked in front of 2913 Quivira St., sometime between 11 p.m. on May 25 and 9 a.m. on May 26. Loss was $1,150. "Please always keep your vehicles locked and valuables out of sight," Akings advised. Anyone with ...
Three injured after driver swerves for deer
A Great Bend man and two children were taken to Great Bend Regional Hospital on Tuesday after a one-vehicle accident in the 300 block of NE 10 Ave. The Barton County Sheriff's Office reports Ricky Jo Staab, 42, was driving a Mazda 929 and swerved to miss a deer around 8:20 a.m. The car went out of control and struck a utility pole. Passengers in the car were Dalton Jo Staab, ...
DAV Meeting
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 27, Great Bend will hold their monthly meeting from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Great Bend American Legion Post 180 northeast conference room, 1011 Kansas Ave.
Yarmer to present history program: Tramps in late 1800s
Local history buff Robert Yarmer will speak at 1 p.m. Friday at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. His free informative program, "Tramps in the Late 1800s," is sponsored by the Recreation Commission. Toward the end of the 19th Century tramps came in with the railroads and provided challenges for each community, Yarmer says.
BCC trustees to meet
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will hold its June study session at 4 p.m. Thursday in room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. Items to be discussed include the crop protection and welding certificate programs; financial statement; Fiscal Year 2012 budget update; property, liability and worker compensation insurance; security update; the board's July retreat; Camp Aldrich feasibility report; review of the emergency succession plan; track/soccer complex dedication; the Kansas ...
Woman injured in Ellsworth Co. wreck
A Smith Center woman was taken to Ellsworth County Medical Center on Sunday afternoon after losing control of a car on K-14, six miles north of Ellsworth. Mariah Bennett, 19, was driving north when the 1995 Mercury went off the shoulder, at 1:45 p.m. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports she swerved back onto the road, causing the car to go out of control and flip into a ditch. Bennett was wearing ...
Accident in Ellsworth County kills 1, injures 10
ELLSWORTH (AP) - One person died and 10 were injured in a Memorial Day accident in central Kansas. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the accident occurred late Sunday night on Interstate 70 about 13 miles northeast of Ellsworth. Twelve people, mostly from Mexico, were in the car. The patrol says the driver, Enry Morales, lost control and the vehicle rolled into the center median. None of the people in the ...
Stafford County rollover injures three
Three people were injured Saturday night when the pickup they were riding in went off a Stafford County road. The driver of the 1976 Ford pickup, Kodey S. Claussen, 15, of St. John, was not injured. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports Claussen was driving west on NW 20th St., which is 2.9 miles west and two miles north of the U.S. 50/U.S. 281 junction in Stafford County, at 10 p.m. He lost ...
Driver arrested; passenger flees
Great Bend Police were looking for a known individual after he reportedly battered someone at Walmart, around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. At 11:11 p.m., the reporting party called again, saying the suspect was at a residence in the 3400 block of 18th St. About 10 minutes later, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle in that block for an alleged traffic violation. The driver kept going until the next block, where her ...
Driver left after hitting male who was mowing
A vehicle driven by Tabatha L. Bomgardner of Great Bend was westbound on 12th St. turning north onto Harrison at 6:40 p.m. Friday and reportedly struck a lawn mower and individual who was mowing, and then left the area. The pedestrian received minor injuries but refused treatment. Bomgardner was later located and booked into the Barton County Jail for failure to give information and render aid at an accident involving personal injuries. She was ...
BCC trustees to meet
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will hold its June study session at 4 p.m. Thursday in room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. Items to be discussed include the crop protection and welding certificate programs; financial statement; Fiscal Year 2012 budget update; property, liability and worker compensation insurance; security update; the board's July retreat; Camp Aldrich feasibility report; review of the emergency succession plan; track/soccer complex dedication; the Kansas Association ...
Rec Commission summer enrollment open
The Great Bend Recreation Commission is accepting enrollment for programs that will begin this month and continue through July. Summer activities will be offered at the Recreation Center; Activity Center; Lincoln, Jefferson, Eisenhower and Park schools; Veterans Park and other locations throughout Great Bend. A variety of enrichment and recreation programs are available for children 5-12 years old, Program Coordinator Garet Fitzpatrick said. "These programs include arts and crafts, ceramics, pottery, ...
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by the Clara Barton Foundation, 250 W. 9th Street, in Hoisington, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Jim Vopat with greeters Julie Smith and Shay Kasselman. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
Summer 2011 Great Bend City Band Concert
The Summer 2011 Great Bend City Band Concert schedule has been announced. All concerts begin at 8:15 p.m.
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BCC to close for Memorial Day observance
The Barton Community College campus and Center for Adult Education will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The college will resume regular summer hours on Tuesday, May 28.
Historical Village will be open Monday
The Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village will be open from 1-5 p.m. on Monday for Memorial Day. Executive Director Beverly Komarek noted the museum is usually closed on Mondays. "This special opening is to accommodate families and visitors here for the holiday." Regular admission will be charged. The historical society is located just south of the Arkansas River bridge in Great Bend on U.S. 281.
Three former inmates praised by Governor as they graduate from BCC
Graduation days are celebrations of hard work expended and the future opportunities that have been earned. They are a chance to look back on what it took to get there, as well as to look forward to what lies ahead. And many thanks are offered to those who helped along the way.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Sunflower Bank, 3600 10th Street, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Ronda Sjogren with greeters Connie Oetken and Karmi Green. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
BCC trustees set to approve contracts
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will approve contracts for head coaches, management staff and administrative personnel when it meets at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Seminar Room, F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. There will also be an executive session for discussion of personnel.
Free fishing Saturday at Kanopolis State Park
KANOPOLIS - The public is invited to take part in a short nature hike and free fishing this Saturday at Kanopolis State Park. Meet at the Wildlife Viewing Area west of the office at 9 a.m. and follow the park naturalist on the trail. Bring a fishing pole for fishing in the ponds after the hike.
Driver leaves ER after arrest
After a one-vehicle accident at 6:26 a.m. Sunday at U.S. 56, milepost 211, the driver was arrested by the Barton County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of driving under the influence. At the jail he requested medical assistance for shoulder pain. At 9:27 a.m., a Great Bend Police Officer responded to a disturbance at the Great Bend Regional Hospital Emergency Room, and the BCSO was called to assist. The suspect was served a notice to appear ...
Colo. family injured on I-70
Several people from Colorado Springs, Colo., were injured at 6:10 p.m. Sunday in Russell County, when a Suburban pulling a camper-trailer attempted to pass a semi-trailer on Interstate 70, 1 mile east of Bunker Hill. Kansas Highway Patrol reports the vehicle became unstable as it passed the semi, entering the median. The driver over-corrected and the vehicle entered the ditch, rolling several times. The trailer broke free and landed upright, while the Suburban landed on its roof.
Fatality reported in Pratt County
A 2-year-old boy died Monday and others were injured in a one-vehicle accident in Pratt County. Kansas Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred at 10:18 a.m.. on K-61, 1.5 miles north of Preston.
Library’s summer hours begin
The Great Bend Public Library will be closed Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The library will also switch to summer hours on May 28. It will be open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed Sundays through Labor Day.
Blood donors could win $1,000 gift card
WICHITA - Donors who present to give blood between May 23 and 31 in honor of Memorial Day could win one of five $1,000 American Express gift cards, the American Red Cross announced. In addition, their donations will honor those who gave their life for our country and support those in need of care. The Red Cross serves about 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country, including many Veterans Affairs medical centers.
GBHS cookbook now available
The Panther Paw Restaurant staff and management at Great Bend High School have produced a cookbook containing recipes of dishes served throughout the school year.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Barton County Arts Council, 1401 Main Street, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Marty Steinert with greeters Shawn Panzer and Jim Vopat. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
USD 428 produces alumni directory
USD 428 has partnered with Harris Connect to produce an alumni directory. Post cards, phone calls and e-mails may be forthcoming this summer. This is a reputable company that the district has worked with for the past 20 years.
Defensive driving class can lower premiums
The Great Bend Recreation Commission, Commission on Aging and Barton County Farm Bureau will host a defensive driving course next week at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. Classes run from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21.
