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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 ...
Come out for GBHS Band’s “Hearin’ o’ the Green”
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Thursday in a little different manner this year as the Great Bend High School Band will present "Hearin' o' the Green."
College music groups to present concert
. Barton Community College's instrumental music department will present the Barton Community Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, in the college's Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free. The orchestra and jazz ensemble are conducted by Steven Lueth, Barton's director of instrumental music activities. The orchestra will present the Minuet and Trio from "Symphony No. 39 in Eb" by Mozart; Rondo from "Sonatina in C" ...
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by UPS, 2316 19th Street, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Jim Vopat with greeters Jan Westfall and Deana Eldridge. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.
Citizens Watchdog Association announces next meeting
Citizens Watchdog Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Rosewood Gallery, 16th & Main. This neighborhood watch meeting is "open to the public, burglary victims, neighbors, friends and anyone who is concerned about the continuing burglaries in Great Bend." Randy Smith, criminal justice instructor from Barton County Community College, will give the program, "What in Your Neighborhood Needs to be Fixed."
Registration being taken for boating safety class
The Great Bend Recreation Commission and the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Department will host a Boating Safety Course on Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Great Bend Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St. Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1989, must successfully complete a boating safety course in order to operate a motorboat or sailboat. Exemptions from this requirement include persons 21 years of age or older and ...
Two Great Bend arrested for driving on dike
Two men were arrested Friday for driving on the dike. Jesse McNett and Eli Woods, both of Great Bend, were booked into the Barton County Jail and released after posting $1,000 surety bonds.
Windows broken in town
Criminal damage to property on 10th St. was reported Sunday afternoon. There were broken windows at Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant, 4909 10th St.; and at 5205 10th St. and 5215 10th St.
Tuition on college agenda
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will set tuition rates for Fiscal Year 2012 when it meets at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Room F-30, in the lower level of the Fine Arts Building. Other items on the agenda include a report on finances, college audit review and hiring personnel.
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
The USD 428 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday at the District Education Office, 201 South Patton Road. Items on the agenda include recognition of Great Bend High School 5A State Wrestling champions, approval of the 2011-2012 school calendar, approval to purchase computer hardware and software, approval to sell used computers, a bullying workshop, and Teacher Evaluation Committee update.
Multiple burglaries reported
Great Bend police received reports of several burglaries on Tuesday morning.
Presbyterian Church plans annual St. Patrick's Irish stew
First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend will hold its annual St. Patrick's Irish Stew meal on St. Patrick's Day, member Earl Fox reports.
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Recreation Commission board looks at budget time line
The Great Bend Recreation Commission's board of directors will discuss the time line for next year's budget when it meets at 4 p.m. Monday at the Carl Soden Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St. The board will also hear information on the Imagination Playground, Sunflower Community Habilitation Contract, summer program enrollment and the seasonal and part-time employee information handbook.
