Archive By Section - Area Briefs
Barton Community College to host blood drive
Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 in the Technical Building in room T-186, the Case New Holland Training Building. All types of blood are needed.
New dates announced for GBCT auditions
Auditions for the Great Bend Community Theatre production of "Becky's New Car," by Steven Dietz, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, and 7 p.m. Monday, March 10, at the Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin Ave. Note this is one week later than previously announced.
St. Mark Lutheran serving roast beef
St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend will host its annual Roast Beef Dinner"on Sunday, Feb. 23 in the Church Fellowship Hall, 2101 Jackson St.
First Baptist Church offering women’s Bible study
The First Baptist Church, 1600 19th St. in Great Bend, will host a women's Bible study from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7. The subject will be "Becoming a Woman of Grace."
Soup and bingo night set for March 1 at St. Paul Lutheran
GALATIA - St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia is hosting a Soup Supper/Bingo night on Saturday, March 1 starting at 5:30 p.m., with bingo following at 7 p.m. Chicken noodle/butterballs, green bean dumpling, chili and homemade desserts will be served.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by the Golden Belt Community Foundation – Prairie Godmothers at the Front Door, 1615 10th St., at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Host will be Nancy Sundahl with greeters Matt Hiss and Allene Owen. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Car goes off I-70 in Russell County
A 29-year-old Hays man was injured Friday in a one-car accident on Interstate 70, nine miles west of Russell.
Classes give computer basics
The Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., will offer free computer classes next week.
Library announces teen programs
Great Bend Public Library will show the move "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," on Teen Movie Monday, Feb. 24, at 4 p.m. The library will also have another Teen Game Day from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Programs are open to students in grades 7-12.
Free program explains credit scores
A free Stop N Learn program titled "Know Your Credit" will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Great Bend Activity Center, and again at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave.
Pilot flips plane at Ellsworth Airport
ELLSWORTH - A fixed-wing aircraft crashed Thursday at the Ellsworth Municipal Airport as the pilot was attempting to land. The pilot was not injured.
St. Mark Lutheran Church invites all to dinner
St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend will hold its annual "Roast Beef Dinner" on Sunday, Feb. 23, in the Church Fellowship Hall, 2101 Jackson St. The menu includes roast beef, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert and drink. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carry-out will be available. Admission is by freewill offering. All proceeds go to support the Christian Education programs for the children of the church.
Defensive Driving course offered at Activity Center
The course "Defensive Driving" will be offered from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 17-18, at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. Participants must register by noon Friday, Feb. 14, at the Great Bend Recreation Commission office, 2114 Stone St., or by calling 793-3755 ext. 2.
Lyons man dies in one-car accident
A 44-year-old Lyons man died Wednesday in a one-vehicle accident in Rice County.
Snowblower stolen
Surveillance cameras recorded the theft of a snowblower from Walmart last week, but Crime Stoppers is seeking more information from the public. According to Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings, a red, 24-inch Craftsman snowblower was taken from the parking lot at 3503 10th St. at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The snowblower had a primer gray auger on it and was on a trailer attached to a pickup.
Articles by Section - Area Briefs
VFW seeks donations for garage sale
Donations are being accepted for a May 31 garage sale at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111, located at 504 Washington St. in Great Bend. This project is sponsored by the hospital part of VFW Post No. 3111 M.O.C., and all of the proceeds will go to veterans in need of help.
Kiwanis East Egg Hunt announced
The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Great Bend Noon Kiwanis Club is set for 9:30 a.m. sharp, Saturday, April 19. The hunt will be at the Kiwanis Walking Track on the north side of Veterans Memorial Park, just off McKinley St. The event is open to all area children, pre-school through 6th grade. Chairman Mike Nicholson said there will be lots of Easter eggs for all.
College Library plans open house
The Barton Community College Library is a resource available to the community, and area residents are invited to an open house from 1-3 p.m. April 14.
Resume workshops offered
Barton Community College professionals will offer resume assistance and teach attendees how to create an effective resume during workshops offered this week. The resume workshops will be offered at 3 p.m. Tuesday and 1 p.m. Wednesday in room 117 of the BCC Library. They are open to students and community members.
Two injured in 4-wheeler accident
Two people were injured in a four-wheeler accident at 12:52 a.m. Sunday at SW 70 Ave. and NW 210 Road.
Motorcycle driver injured on K-96
A Garden City man driving a motorcycle was injured Saturday afternoon on K-96 in Ness County, 4 miles west of Alexander.
City Council meets Monday night
The Great Bend City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the City Office, 1209 Williams. On the agenda are the reorganization of the council, election of a council president, an economic development report and a revision to the employee handbook regarding military duty.
Car fans resume Shine & Show
The monthly Shine & Show returns this month with an event from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Waters True Value, 1649 K-96 in the Westgate Shopping Center. Shine & Show is a free car show presented by Mid-America Mopars.
Month-old shooting comes to light
The Great Bend Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred the afternoon of March 2, but was not reported.
Commission to hold Monday morning meeting
The Barton County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main in Great Bend. The agenda includes proclamations for National Crime Victims' Rights Week and National Work Zone Awareness Week, the courthouse video security system and a Fairview Township Board resignation.
Esfeld to share pie crust knowledge
Joyce Esfeld will explain the secret to making "The Perfect Pie Crust" in a free program from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at Carl Soden Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St. This is a free Stop 'N Learn Session of the Great Bend Recreation Commission.
