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Krug to talk about social networking
Senior citizens and others interested in learning about sites like Facebook and MySpace can attend a free Stop 'N Learn program this week at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. "Social Networking: Making the Connections," will start at 1 p.m. Friday. Barton County Extension Agent Donna Krug will be the presenter.
Barnes to speak on Native American art and culture
Barton County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Historical Museum. David Barnes, director of Shafer Gallery at Barton Community College, will provide the program, "Native American Art and Culture."
Youthville foster parenting training classes
Youthville foster parenting training classes will begin on March 1st. Foster homesin Great Bend and Barton County are needed for sibling groups, teens, special needs and infants. For more information contact Amy Flowers at 316-425-2451.
Information sought on daylight burglary
Crimes Stoppers is seeking information on a daylight burglary that occurred Feb. 3 at a Great Bend residence. Police Chief Dean Akings reports that sometime between 7:30 and 11:10 a.m., someone entered the residence at 1401 Wilson St. through the garage door. A flat-screen television, computer and monitor, hand tools and many power tools were stolen, and the residence was damaged. Loss and damage will exceed $17,000.
GBCT announces auditions for ‘Messiah On The Frigidaire’
Great Bend Community Theatre announces that auditions for "Messiah On The Frigidaire," a dramatic comedy by John Culbertson, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, and at 7 p.m. Monday, March 5 at the Crest Theater.
Young Professionals announce networking mixer
The Barton County Young Professionals will have a networking mixer from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at the CPI Annex Building, 24th and Kansas Ave. The group is open to anyone 21-40 years old.
GBRC offers dog program at next Stop ‘N Learn
"Dog Care" will be the topic of a free Stop 'N Learn session, from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. Bill Niederee, D.V.M. will talk about vaccinations, diet, micro chips, fleas and tick prevention, and other information. There will also be time for questions.
Terry Turner, DVM, reception
After several decades of service, Terry Turner, DVM, has withdrawn from the board of directors of the Golden Belt Humane Society. Dr. Turner served as Vice-President for most of those years, and his input and assistance will be missed. A celebration of thanks will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Elk's Lodge. All friends are invited to wish him well.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by First Assembly of God, 601 Patton Road, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Brian Harrison with greeters Erin Powers and Shay Kasselman. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at noon on Tuesday at Park Elementary School. Items on the agenda include a lease agreement for city radio tower. Park Principal Phil Heeke and other staff members will share information regarding the academic programs and the school improvement efforts at Park Elementary School.
Jewelry stolen during burglary
Jewelry valued at $9,400 when a Great Bend residence was burglarized earlier this month, Police Chief Dean Akings said. There was no forced entry into the residence, located at 3727 22nd St., but construction was being performed there. Sometime during the period of Feb. 6-8, unknown persons entered and took goal and diamond earrings, a gold ring with ruby stone, a gold ring with a cluster of diamonds, two other gold rings and a gold necklace.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Grace Community Church, 210 McKinley, at 9:30 a.m., today. Ambassador in charge will be AJ Chrest with greeters Erin Powers and Shawn Panzer. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
Tickets for ‘Li’l Abner’ go on sale Monday
Barton Community College will begin selling tickets for its upcoming musical "Li'l Abner," at noon on Monday, Feb. 20.
Barton County Rural Water District #2 annual meeting
The Barton County Rural Water District #2 will hold its annual meeting on at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The meeting will be held in the Kirkman Activity Center on the Barton County Community College Campus. All members are urged to attend.
Add some green to winter with terrarium program
Add a little color to winter's gray and brown by creating a miniature garden in a terrarium in this kids program, "Mini gardening: Terrariums", from 10 to 11 a.m. on March 3 at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center.
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Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Johnson Electric, 2212 10th, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Host will be Scott Donovan with greeters John Sullivan and Eric Gotsche. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Hoisington man injured in rollover
Adam P. Kephart, 33, of Hoisington was injured early Saturday after a sport utility vehicle rolled on a northern Barton County Road.
Vegan cooking will be explained at Stop 'N Learn
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will host a free Stop 'N Learn Session titled "Vegan Cooking" from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, at the Great Bend Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St.
Friday is last day to order SDA fruit
The Great Bend Seventh-day Adventist School is taking orders for the spring shipment of Bithell Berries from Boring, Oregon. The 14 pound boxes of fresh fruit are flash frozen so to better divide them upon arrival. Available now are Marion blackberries, red raspberries, boysenberries, blueberries, strawberries sliced with sugar, strawberries whole, loganberries, pie cherries, sweet cherries, peaches, apricots, apples and rhubarb. Also available are frozen jams of various flavors and puree.
American AgCredit to break ground on Great Bend office
American AgCredit will hold a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate start of construction of its Great Bend office. The ceremony will start at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6, at the site, 5634 10th St.
Basic Spanish class offered at BCC
The dynamic demographics of the United States come with many advantages, but they also present some challenges, like communication barriers.
Library announces teen activities
The March 10 Teen Movie Monday at 4 p.m. at the Great Bend Public Library is open to students in grades 7-12.
Crime Stoppers releases more details on robbery
Crime Stoppers of Barton County and Great Bend has released more information about a robbery reported Saturday morning by a Great Bend resident.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Best Western Angus Inn, 2920 10th Street, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Host will be Julie Smith with greeters Judy Reed and Kevin Sundahl. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Two injured in rollover
A passenger in a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle that went of U.S. 283 early Monday in Hodgeman County was seriously injured, Kansas Highway Patrol reports.
BCC trustees plan retreat
Plans for a March retreat are on the agenda for the Barton Community College Board of Trustees meeting, set for 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Seminar Room, F-30 of the Fine Arts Building.
Correction: BCC Medical Assistant program
Sunday's Great Bend Tribune featured a story from Barton Community College about Carli Newkirk and the Medical Assistant program. There were two errors, a college spokesman said.
Zoo to host Stop ‘N Learn
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will host a free Stop 'N Learn Session titled "New Zoo Friends" from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Great Bend's Brit Spaugh Zoo.
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at noon on Thursday at Great Bend Middle School, 1919 Harrison. Items on the agenda include Riley Elementary School HVAC project bids; calendar development; and approval of licensed personnel retirements and licensed personnel resignations. Great Bend Middle School Principal David Reiser and other staff members will share information regarding the academic programs and the school improvement efforts at Riley.
Motorcyclist sustains possible injury
A motorcyclist was taken to the Lyons Hospital with possible injuries after an accident Saturday afternoon in Rice County.
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