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Barton County Board of County Commissioners meeting
The Board of Barton County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday. Items on the agenda include: approval of Blizzard Energy Inc. Solid Waste processing facility certification; purchase of Palm Print Scanner for the Sheriff's office; Road and Bridge asphalt mix 2013 bids and authorization to purchase power broom for county's equipment pool; Noxious Weed Department annual report; and Sheriff Brian Bellendir will discuss roofing repairs at the Administrative Building and moving police equipment ...
BCC to close for Easter weekend
Barton Community College will be closed on Good Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1. Barton's Center for Adult Education and Shafer Art Gallery will also be closed. The college's regular class schedule and office hours will resume Tuesday, April 2.
'Journey of the Universe' to be shown Friday
Dominican Sisters of Peace will show the motion picture "Journey of the Universe" at 6:15 p.m. Friday, March 22, in the auditorium of the Motherhouse, 3600 Broadway Ave. A freewill donation is requested. Refreshments and discussion will follow the movie. This documentary is part of the Movies with a Message series that will conclude on April 26 with "The Big Year."
Holy Family School planning April 5 Fun Night
Holy Family School Fun Night will be from 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the St. Patrick Parish Center and HFS Commons Area. There will be raffles, carnival games, silent auction and a meal.
Adventist Church presents musical
The Great Bend Seventh-day Adventist Church will present "Christ's Sacrifice" at 10:50 a.m. Saturday, March 23. The church is located one mile west of 10th and Patton Road.
Crime Stoppers: Paint thinner poured on Cadillac
Crime Stoppers is seeking information about vandalism to vehicles in Great Bend. Sometime between 10:30 p.m. on March 4 and 7:46 a.m. on March 5, someone poured paint thinner on a gold-colored 1990 Cadillac Deville parked facing south in the 1400 block of Adams St. Damage was $1,000. Anyone with information is asked to call 792-1300 or 888-305-1300 to leave an anonymous tip
Radio announcer to give sports program at Barton County Historical Society
Announcer to give sports program at Barton County Historical Society Radio announcer Steve Webster, "The Voice of the Cougars" will share stories from his years of covering sports when he speaks at the next Barton County Historical Society program, at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The meeting takes place at the Barton County Historical Museum, located just south of the Arkansas River bridge on U.S. 281 in Great Bend. Webster's program, "Been to the Circus, Seen the ...
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Catholic Social Services, 2201 16th Street, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Julie Smith with greeters Jim Vopat and Jill Fitzsimmons. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Great Bend Library announced teen activities
Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., will show the movie "10 Things I Hate About You" at 4 p.m. Monday, March 25. Teen Movie Monday is free and open to all students in grades 7-12. The library will have Teen Game Day from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26.
Board of Barton County Commissioners meeting
The Board of Barton County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday. Items on the agenda include 2013 tax sale; membership in the Kansas County Commissioners Association; purchase of grouting equipment by the Road and Bridge Department; Sheriff Brian Bellendir will discuss an emergency vehicle designation request; John Debes, Information Technology Director, will join Mr. Boeckman in discussing options related to the Courthouse telephone system; and Dale Phillips, Road and Bridge Director, will review ...
KBI attempts to locate Robert Helms
TOPEKA - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation received information late Wednesday afternoon that Robert Helms targeted a grocery store in Walsh, Colo., 18 miles from the Kansas border in southeast Colorado. Helms portrayed himself as a deputy from a fictitious Adams County, Kan., Sheriff's Office. He produced a fake law enforcement officer badge which said "Adams County/Deputy Sheriff" on it. Based on his previous pattern, he may possibly try to pass some more bad checks ...
Deines Cultural Center jam session/potluck
The monthly jam session/pot luck regularly held at the Deines Cultural Center will be held on Sunday at 820 N. Main in Russell.
BCC to close for spring break
Barton Community College will have no classes due to spring break from March 18-22. Barton's offices will remain open through March 20, but will be closed March 21 and 22. The Shafer Gallery will be closed March 21-23 but will be open from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 24.
BCC to host talk on buffalo hunting
Barton Community College will host a presentation at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14 in the Cohen Center in the Learning Resource Center titled "Buffalo Hunt," about buffalo hunting in Kansas in the 1800s and how it affected the state. Barton librarian and Kansas history enthusiast Ron Kelly will be the presenter. Kelly has presented on various Kansas history topics in the past and has worked with the Ellinwood Historical Society. He is also currently working ...
Free nutrition program offered
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will hosting a free Stop 'N Learn Session, "Go, Slow and Whoa Foods," at noon Thursday, March 14, at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. This one-hour program will also be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Presenter Donna Drug, Barton County extension agent, notes that March is National Nutrition Month. She will talks about foods that can be enjoyed ...
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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.
Greyhounds are topic of free program
History buff Joe Boley will give a program on greyhound racing at 1 p.m. Friday at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Boley's free program explains how Great Bend is part of greyhound racing history.
Thieves steal large mower
A riding lawn mower stolen from Lang Diesel Inc. in rural Ellinwood was too heavy for two people to push up onto a trailer, Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings said. Akings, speaking for Crime Stoppers, said the mower was stolen from 15 SE 90 Ave. sometime between 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, and 8 a.m. on Friday.
No Parkinson’s Support Group meeting this month
The Parkinson's Support Group will not have a meeting this month. Sponsors of this new group have decided to meet every other month, so the next meeting will be June 25. The group plans to meet on the fourth Tuesday of even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October and December).
Suspicious fire destroys trailer
PAWNEE ROCK - An abandoned mobile home in Pawnee Rock was destroyed by fire Monday, Sheriff Brian Bellendir said. The fire at 128 Rock St. was reported around 11:15 a.m. Great Bend Fire Department was called to assist the Pawnee Rock Fire Department, GBFD Chief Mike Napolitano said when they arrived the house was fully engulfed in flames. "The fire is suspicious in nature and the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office was called," Bellendir said. ...
Library announces teen movie, free computer class
Great Bend Public Library will show "Annie" at the next Teen Movie Monday, 4 p.m. on May 20. The free movie is open to all students in grades 7-12. The library will have another free computer class at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. The class will explain Goodreads, the largest world's largest website for readers and book recommendations. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit the library's website at greatbendpl.info or call 792-2409.
Rhea Grandon paintings featured at Great Bend Public Library
An art exhibit featuring paintings by Rhea Grandon is on display at the Great Bend Public Library through May 25.
Rape reported in county
The Barton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rape report. On Friday morning, a woman came to St. Rose Urgent Care and said she had been raped two days earlier. She said a man in a vehicle asked for directions then attacked her on a dirt road near the college (in the 100 block of SE 20 Ave. and NE 10 Road).
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday at the District Education Office, 201 Patton road. Items on the agenda include approval of 7-12 English Language Arts resource adoption; options for replacement of current HVAC system at Riley Elementary School; approval of FBLA trip to Anaheim, Calif. for national competition; approval to alter summer hours at the District Education Center; approval of sign purchase by Lincoln School PTO; approval to renew ...
