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Man flown to burn unit after sandpit accident
A Barton County man received burns to his upper body, his face and to the top of his head from an industrial accident that happened about 3:45 p.m. Friday at a sandpit in the 10 block of SE 60 Ave. According to the Barton County Sheriff's Office, Kirk Deines was attempting to thaw out the sand dredge of the Dartmouth Sand Pit, which he owns and operates, when the diesel caught ...
Historian Yarmer to talk about trade beads
Robert Yarmer will present a free program on the history of trade beads, at 1 p.m. Friday at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Trade beads, made in Czechoslovakia and Italy, were used by early whites to give to the Indians for good will, Yarmer says. For more information on this program call the Recreation Commission, 793-3755.
Police investigate stolen boot
Great Bend Police are looking for a suspect with one green, size nine boot. Its mate was apparently dropped during the getaway, Detective David Bailey said Monday. It all started with a burglary at Moore Properties, 916 Williams St., that was reported Friday. Someone entered that former garage and then broke out ceiling tiles to gain entrance to La Pasadita, around the corner at 2023 10th St. The missing footwear is ...
Old magazine issues available at library
Great Bend Public Library, 1409 Williams St., is giving away old magazines, public relations director Terri Hurley said. "It may be snowing outside but at the Great Bend Public Library we are doing our spring cleaning," Hurley said. "Library staff is weeding our magazine storage area and will offer back issues of a number of magazines free to the public." The magazines are available in the adult area at the ...
GBRC holds winter middle school dance
Great Bend Recreation Commission and the 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services will sponsor a winter middle school dance from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. Admission is $3. Students need to show GBMS students ID's when entering the dance. Snacks will be provided. Parents or organizations are needed to help chaperon the dance. For more information or to volunteer, stop by the GBRC office at 1214 ...
Crime Stoppers seeks help solving burglary
Sometime on Jan. 3 or 4, a shed behind the Highland Hotel at 3017 10th St. in Great Bend was burglarized. Stolen were a roto-rooter, sink cable cleaner and a bundle of cables. Loss was $3,800. Police Chief Dean Akings asks anyone with information about this crime or any other crime in Barton County to call Crime Stoppers, 792-1300 or 888-305-1300.
Barton Community College to hire cheerleading coach
The Board of Trustees of Barton Community College is scheduled to approve hiring of new personnel, including Stephanie Joiner, a candidate for head cheerleading coach, when it meets at 4 p.m. Thursday in room F-30, on the lower level of the Fine Arts Building. Other items on the agenda include approval of new policy statements on service regions and on strategic planning.
Ferguson wins Sunflower charity poker tourney
Daryl Ferguson of Great Bend went home with the first-place prize of $750 at Sunday's Sunflower Diversified Services poker tournament. Arlene Manning of Ellinwood took second for $300, and Dwight Nett of Kingman won $150 for third place. The fourth through eighth-place prizes of $75 down to $25 went to Trey Schartz of Great Bend, Ben Niethamer of Great Bend, Al Soukup of Dorrance, Roger Bunn of Great Bend and Marvin ...
Barton Community College offers medication aide update
Barton Community College will offer a Certified Medication Aide Update to provide CMAs with continuing education and a review of medications and delivery styles. The class will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday Feb. 8 and 9, in the college's Learning Resource Center, L-136. Instructor is Linda Runge. Pre-registration is required and students must make pre-payment for the class prior to the first class session. ...
Sterling College theater department presents "Ming Lee and the Magic Tree"
STERLING –Sterling College Theatre Department present two performances of "Ming Lee and the Magic Tree" on Wednesday at the college's Culbertson Auditorium. This show is intended for all ages and is being produced by the SC interterm course, "Children's Theatre Workshop." A matinee at 1:30 p.m. is for area school children, and a performance for the general public and college students will take place at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. <p ...
Date changed for Barton County Spelling Bee
The Barton County Spelling Bee, originally scheduled for the morning of Feb. 12 at the Great Bend High School Auditorium, has been rescheduled to Feb. 5. Sponsors said the date was changed because there was a conflict with the use of the auditorium.
Seniors announce ice cream social
Senior Citizens are invited to enjoy an afternoon of socializing and eating ice cream at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. The Senior Center will provide ice cream and cookies.
Briefs for Jan. 16, 2011
Akings to address Citizen Watchdogs Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings will speak at the next meeting of the Citizens Watchdog Association, set for 7 p.m. Thursday at Rosewood Gallery, located at 16th and Main. Organizers said the meeting is open to the public, burglary victims, neighbors, friends and anyone who is concerned about the continuing burglaries in Great Bend. Akings will give an update on ...
Briefs for Jan. 9, 2011
BCC Theatre and Forensics to host open house for new students
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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.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Clara Barton Foundation, 250 W. 9th, Hoisington, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Jim Vopat with greeters Jan Westfall and Jill Fitzsimmons. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
