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Cunningham plans entertaining talk on War of 1812
Join Mary Jo Cunningham for an informative and amusing program on the War of 1812, at 1 p.m. Monday at the Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. She will talk about the war from the Niagara Valley to the Old Northwest.
Chamber of Commerce Coffee to be hosted by Grove Chiropractic and Sports Injury
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Grove Chiropractic and Sports Injury P.A., 1309 Williams, at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Scott Donovan with greeters Randy Bahe and Erin Powers. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
Beekeeper to give Stop ‘N Learn program
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will host a free Stop 'N Learn Session titled "Busy Bees" from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th. Greg Swob, owner of Swobee Honey Farm, will share information about bees, honey production and basic equipment used in beekeeping during this informational program. For more information call the Recreation Commission office, 793-3755 ext. 2, or e-mail recreation@gbrc.kscoxmail.com.
Crime Stoppers seeks info on burglary
Sometime between Feb. 20 and March 11, a storage building at 900 MacArthur Road in Great Bend was burglarized. Police Chief Dean Akings reports two 3-ton York air conditioners were stolen. "The electrical cables and lines were cut, and the units were hauled off. Loss was $4,700," Akings said. "If you have information about this crime or any other crime, please call 792-1300 or 888-305-1300. Remember, we don't want your name, just ...
Childhood cancer support group to hold quarterly meeting
The Childhood Cancer Family Support Group, sponsored by Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation Inc., will hold its next quarterly meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, at the Center for Counseling and Consultation, 5815 Broadway Ave., Great Bend. For more information contact Taunya Schlessiger at 620-564-3529 or 786-5700; Gail Sullivan at The Center for Counseling, at 620-792-2544 or 793-5184; or Kristy Jerke at 792-1018.
Sterling Chorale makes its final “Tour Stop” in Sterling
The Sterling Chorale will perform the last concert of its annual spring tour at 3 p.m. this Sunday at the United Methodist Church in Sterling. This is the same concert the Chorale took on a tour during Sterling's spring break. There is no admission charge for the event.
FOE rasing funds to relight neon eagle
The Fraternal Order of Eagles in Great Bend is rasing money to restore the neon eagle sign outside the FOE social room at 1024 Main. One fundraiser will be a dance from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, April 2, with The Country Plus Band playing. The suggested donation is $3 per person or $5 per couple.
American Legion gets into the swing of spring with supper
The Great Bend American Legion Post 180 is celebrating spring and the return of American Legion Baseball with an all you can eat supper from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the post, 1011 Kansas Ave. The cost is $6 they will be serving vegetable beef, ham and beans, potato and chicken and noodles, plus a variety of desserts furnished by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Potts to speak at Pawnee Rock Christian Church
Eldon Potts of Christ to the Nations will speak at the Pawnee Rock Christian Church at 7 p.m. on March 22. He will speak about his work in the Philippines and is a gospel singer. The public may be interested to know how the disasters in Japan will affect his work in the Philippines.
Area briefs for March 22
Great Bend Public Library announces March art exhibit
Adult softball leagues forming
The Great Bend Recreation Commission is now forming it's Adult Softball Leagues. All interested persons should stop by the Recreation Commission office and pick up a team packet. Leagues offered this summer includes: Men's Open Division (Tuesday/Thursday), D League (Tuesday/Thursday); E League (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday) F League (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday); Women's B League (Tuesday/Thursday) and C League (Monday/Wednesday). The team registration fee is $250 plus $50 player fees. The deadline to register a team ...
Barton Community College takes Spring Break
Barton Community College day and evening classes will be closed for the college's Spring Break March 21-25. Barton's offices will remain open through March 23, but will be closed March 24 and 25. The Shafer Gallery will be closed March 20-25. The gallery will be open Sunday, March 27, for the final day of the Barton County High School Juried Art Exhibition. The college's regular class schedule and business hours will resume ...
Correction: Artist’s name misspelled
A student's name was misspelled in Thursday's article from Barton Community College about the awards presented in a juried show for area high school students. Carly Hoffman from Claflin received an honorable mention for her acrylic painting, "Welcome to the Jungle." In addition, Jennifer Berg is the current art teacher in Claflin.
Pawnee Rock Commodities
Commodity Distribution in Pawnee Rock will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Monday at the Depo.
Extra reward offered on window shootings
Crime Stoppers is seeking information about recent vandalism at LD Drilling in rural Great Bend. Police Chief Dean Akings reports that someone shot out windows on the business, located west of Great Bend at 7 Southwest 26th Ave., on Feb. 28 and again on March 9. Damage was $2,000. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest, and LD Davis has provided additional funds for ...
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Man hit by car while crossing 10th St.
A pedestrian who ran across 10th St. and ran into the side of a vehicle at 10:12 p.m. Sunday sustained a broken leg. Richard Garcia was transported to Great Bend Regional Hospital, where he was treated and released.
Man passes out; asks for 911 tape
A 29-year-old man who passed out while flying a kite Saturday night was upset because he couldn't get a 911 tape to post online.
