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Ralph Terry will talk baseball during hot-dog luncheon
The Recreation Commission will be serving grilled hot dogs and Ralph Terry will be talking baseball from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St.
Hays player wins Sunflower poker tournament
The top three poker players in the recent Sunflower Diversified Services Texas Hold 'Em tournament split the pot. Janette Handle of Hays had the most chips and won $400. Yvonne West of Great Bend and Leslie Heeke of Larned each won $275.
Barton music students to present recital
Barton Community College will present a student recital of instrumental and vocal performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, located in the Fine Arts Building, F-157.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Advanced Therapy and Sports Medicine, 3715 10th Street, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Julie Smith with greeters Allene Owen and Jan Westfall. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
Hit-and-run case is now aggravated battery case
An accidental hit-and-run case is now considered an aggravated battery case, based on new information received by the Great Bend Police Department, Lt. Bill Browne said Monday. The man who reported being hit by a car as he was walking the night of Monday, March 19, now says the driver tried to run him over.
Summer Driver Education
Parents of students interested in enrolling in the summer session of Driver Education are invited to attend a Driver Ed meeting held by Mr. Meter on April 11 in the GBHS commons. Meeting times are at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Attendance at the meeting is recommended but not required. Class dates, times and expectations will be discussed at this meeting, followed by a question and answer session. Enrollment forms are available on the USD 428 website as well as the high school activities office and the middle school office. Cost for the course is $150 ($100.00 ...
GBRH Lab Fair to be held April 3 and 6
All sorts of numbers are etched in our minds because we use them throughout our daily lives. But few people know the numbers that matter most – those numbers related to health. Great Bend Regional Hospital is offering an inexpensive way for members of the public to learn their health numbers at Spring Check-up Lab Fair, which will be held from 6-7:30 a.m. April 3 and 6 at GBRH.
Russell boy struck, killed by freight train
RUSSELL (AP) - Residents of Russell are mourning a 9-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a freight train.
Forgiven Quartet to perform today
The Rev. Bill Johnson and the entire church family will welcome the Forgiven Quartet to First Christian Church of Great Bend at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, March 25. First Christian Church is located at 5230 Broadway.
USD Board of Education meeting
USD Board of Education will meet at noon on Tuesday at Lincoln Elementary School, 5630 Broadway. Items on the agenda include a list of maintenance and grounds activities projects proposed for summer 2012. Lincoln Principal Laura Blevins and other staff members will share information regarding the academic programs and the school improvement efforts at Lincoln Elementary School.
Trailblazer vandalized, stereo stolen
Crime Stoppers is seeking information about damage done to a Chevy Trailblazer at 717 Cooledge, Apt. 13, sometime between 8:30 p.m. last Friday and 9:45 a.m. on Saturday. According to Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings, the driver's window was broken out, the hood opened and battery cables cut. An Alpine 2000 watt amp and a Memphis 12-inch sub box were stolen. Loss and damage totaled $1,700.
Car collision results in minor injuries
Two Great Bend women received minor injuries when cars collided Tuesday afternoon at Lakin and Harrison.
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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.
