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Barton hosts Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week at public library
Barton Community College early childhood education students will lead activities for children participating in the observance of Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week Nov. 16 at the Great Bend Public Library. The college and the State Library of Kansas are co-sponsoring the event set from 1:45 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the library, 1409 Williams. This year, Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week focuses on food, nutrition and where food comes ...
Collegiate Farm Bureau has pancake fundraiser
Barton County Collegiate Farm Bureau will have an All You Can Eat Pancakes/Sausage Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the college's Technical Building CNH Lab, T-186. Tickets are on sale now for $6 and will also be sold at the door. Children 5 and younger can eat free. Tickets can be purchased from any Barton County Collegiate Farm Bureau member or from Luanne Fry, 792-9255, Technical Building, T-198. <p ...
Time management is focus of November Continuing Nursing Education
"Time Management: Time Is Life - Make the Most of It" is the focus of Barton Community College's Continuing Nursing Education set for 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, in the college's Fine Arts Building Seminar Room, F-30. Speaker will be Jenni Reling, M.S., B.S.
Defensive driving course offered for seniors
Commission on Aging, Barton County Farm Bureau and the Recreation Commission are sponsoring a Defensive Driving Class from 1-4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 15-16, at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. The class is taught by Steve Billinger, an officer of the Kansas Highway Patrol. Most insurance companies will lower premiums for participants that receive certificates at the end of the class, sponsors said. For more information or ...
VA service officer coming to Great Bend Saturday
A Veterans Affairs service officer will be at Great Bend's VFW hall, 504 Washington St., on Saturday, to help veterans and their families with Veterans Affairs claims. The representative will be available starting at 9 a.m. This is a drop-in service; no appointment necessary.
Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Coffee
This weeks Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Heart of Kansas Family Health Care at the Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 1125 Williams, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Karmi Green with greeters Erin Powers and Kala Steffan. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
USD #428 will meet at 5 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Board of Education, 201 S. Patton Road. Items on the agenda include notifications of Title VI B and Early Childhood Flow-through budget application, Kansas assessments update, roofing update, door and window replacements and teacher evaluation committee update.
Olmlitz Knights of Columbus Annual Soup Supper
The Olmitz Knights of Columbus will hold their annual soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Olmitz. The meal includes three different homemade soups and homemade pies. A raffle with items from area business will also be held. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.
GBRC news
Rec Board to meet Monday The Great Bend Recreation Commission Board of Directors will meet at 4 p.m. Monday at the Carl Soden Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St. Items on the agenda include information about winter activities, holiday hours and the Kansas Recreation and Parks Association's state conference in February. GBRC forming fall exercise classes The Great ...
Great Bend briefs
Senior Center to hold Thanksgiving potluck dinner Join your friends at the Senior Center for turkey and dressing at the Potluck Dinner, Monday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m. Call the Senior Center by noon Monday, if you are going to attend. There is a small fee for the turkey and dressing. Bring a covered dish and your own table service. There will be entertainment after dinner. <p ...
Driver License Exam office closed today
Kansas Driver License Exam offices in the western half of the state will be closed today for in-service training, the Department of Revenue announced. Offices in the eastern half of the state were closed Wednesday. Area offices closed today, Nov. 4, include those at Great Bend and Russell.
Movie nights return to library
Elevator repairs are completed at the Great Bend Public Library, allowing for the return of the popular free film nights, said Terri Hurley, public relations director. Family Film Night will feature Roddy, a decidedly upper-crust "society mouse" who lives the life of a beloved pet in a posh Kensington flat. When a sewer rat named Sid comes spewing out of the sink and decides he's hit the jackpot, Roddy schemes to ...
Last day to register for Discovering Music and Fun
The Great Bend Recreation Commission has a few openings left for its Discovering Music and Fun program. This program meets from 9-10:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Nov. 4 through Dec. 16, at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St.
Legal aid available for seniors
A representative will be at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave., from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, to give legal advice to senior citizens 60 years of age and older.
Chamber Coffee
This weeks Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Catholic Social Service, 2201 16th St., at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Rebecca Ford with greeters Nancy Sundahl and Allene Owen. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
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BCC trustees preparing for contract renewals
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will review management staff contracts and administrative contracts during the next board study session, at 4 p.m. Thursday in room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. They will vote on renewals at the next business meeting.
Man battered at convenience store made multiple calls to police
A Great Bend man was allegedly battered by four other people, Saturday night or early Sunday at the Kwik Shop at 24th and Main. The Great Bend Police Department is investigating after viewing a surveillance video of the altercation. Two officials from the Barton County Sheriff's Office, a member of the BCSO Reserves and a Kansas Highway Patrol officer all went to the convenience store around 2:05 a.m. Sunday, but the GBPD eventually took the ...
GBMS band concert
The Great Bend Middle School Band Department will be having their spring band concerts on Thursday at the Great Bend Middle School gym. The 7th Grade Band the GBMS Jazz Ensemble concert will begin at 6:45 p.m. The 8th Grade Band and the GBMS Jazz Ensemble concert will begin at 8:15 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public. The bands are directed by Kurtis Koch and assisted by Mark DeWald.
