Great Bend franchise earns Custom Re-Bath Award three straight years

Great Bend's Custom Re-Bath is a proven top performer on a national scale. Three years running it has earned the Platinum Franchise Award from its corporate office. Among small market franchise stores across the country, it was one of only three selected this year for the prestigious award.

Advanced Therapy takes part in food drive

Advanced Therapy and Sports Medicine is conducting the GIVE BACK Community Food Drive during the month of October in recognition of National Physical Therapy Month. There's still time to donate and participants don't have to be patients to get involved. Advanced Therapy, 1514 K-96 Highway, is open through the work week, including during times when the Food Bank of Barton County is not open, so it becomes a convenient drop-off point for donated food. Advanced ...

Sunflower Bank annual donation to Children's Miracle Network

Sunflower Bank presented its annual donation – more than $200 – to the Barton County Children's Miracle Network, an amount determined by customer usage of Sunflower Bank's Health Care Professional debit card.

Raising awareness

Great Bend Regional Hospital donates to Sunflower Diversified

Great Bend Regional Hospital provided a financial donation to Sunflower Diversified Services Inc., for the Invest in Kids Programs. Sunflower's Invest in Kids Programs include integrated early learning environments for children by coordinating and working with families, teachers and community partners to achieve desired early development for young children. Within the program, donations go to support scholarships for Incredible Years Preschool to benefit at-risk children 2 ½ years to school age. Donations also ...

Foundation awards grants to St. Rose

The mini-grants recently awarded by the Foundation at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center were earmarked for a variety of needs. The grant total came to $8,973 for four different areas of St. Rose.

Allin Butcher and Roto-Mix receive Outstanding Industry Award

Allin Butcher and Roto-Mix were awarded the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association's 2011 Outstanding Industry Recognition Award Wednesday, Oct. 5th, at a reception in the Alliant Center hosting the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisc.

Pathways and ResCare HomeCare October Employees of the Month

Sue Gervais has been selected the October Employee of the Month for Pathways. Sue has been assisting Pathways clients for over six years, and is currently working in the capacity of House Manager. She is a very outspoken advocate for the clients she serves. Sue assists the clients in becoming involved in the community, through activities of their choice. She has the respect of her clients, their parents and guardians, as well as the staff ...

Hospice Care of Kansas employees achieve advanced certification

Keith Mendenhall, LPN CHPLN, a hospice care consultant for Hospice Care of Kansas based in Pratt, Kenya Lear, LPN CHPLN, and Leslie Cherry, HA CHPNA, both of the Hoisington office, and Valerie Smith, HA CHPNA, based in Hutchinson, recently achieved advanced certification in hospice and palliative care.

Pizza Hut participates in Tornado Disaster Fund

Julie Bugner-Smith gives Pizza Hut managers Melissa Koehn and Frank Trimmer a thank you for their Pizza Huts participation in the Tornado Disaster Fund.

Rain can't dampen spirit of annual Rosewood Rodeo

A steady rain and an unexpected change of venue didn't stop the seventh-annual Rosewood Rodeo. Thirty two clients from Rosewood Services Inc. competed Saturday, Oct. 8, in front of their friends and families at the Rosewood Ranch, located a few miles east of Pawnee Rock.

St. Rose Women's Health Center expands services

Even though Maxine Lingurar, M.D., has discontinued the obstetrics part of her medical practice, she still offers services to gynecological and other patients. Dr. Lingurar and Julie McClaren, ARNP, share the practice at the Women's Health Center (WHC).

Sunflower promotes Jamison

Sunflower Bank announced the promotion of Lynda Jamison to vice president and market manager of Sunflower Bank's Central Kansas locations in Great Bend and Ellinwood.

ASHT 34th annual meeting

David and Karla Gonzales of Achieve Rehab in Great Bend attended the 34th Annual meeting of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) in Nashville, Tenn. on Sept. 22-25th. The ASHT 34th Annual Meeting meets the needs of hand therapists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, other healthcare providers, students, educators, and researchers specializing in hand therapy. David is an occupational therapist (OT) and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and member of ...

St. Rose pharmacy moves next door to surgery

While doctors and nurses play the crucial roles in their patients' care, there are other professionals who may not be as obvious. These are the pharmacists who collaborate with physicians to ensure patient safety and healing.

Rosewood Ranch hosts ‘Kids Day’ for approximately 75 children

A bustling bunch of energetic children ascended onto Rosewood Ranch on June 8 for a hootin'-and-hollerin' time. Approximately 75 children and their family members participated in the third annual "Kids Day at the Ranch," presented by Rosewood Services.

ASB ranked 12th in Kansas

American State Bancshares Inc., the parent company of American State Bank and Trust Company, Great Bend, has been ranked as the state's 12th largest financial institution in terms of total deposits, according to a report by SNL Financial Services, a financial information firm. SNL survey reflects deposits at all banks and holding companies in Kansas. By the end of 2012, American State Bancshares had total consolidated assets of $686 million with four banking charters and ...

​Listings, updates sought for 2014 Official Kansas Visitors Guide

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, & Tourism is currently accepting updates and listings for Official Kansas Visitors Guide. The guide is an annual publication and will features digital, mobile, and tablet editions to keep pace with the changing travel planning habits of Kansas visitors. Kansas tourism officials commented about the publication: "The Guide inspires the decision to visit specific places, delivers the advertising messages travelers take most seriously, and primes them to carry out ...

​Gambino’s Pizza offers online ordering, lunch buffet

Gambino's Pizza of Great Bend, 1309 Main, recently launched a website, www.getgambinos.com. It features restaurant information, coupon pages and an online ordering tool. Customers can plan ahead for any take-out or delivery orders from the convenience of a computer or mobile device. Orders may also be placed by calling 620-603-6272.

​Applebee’s raises funds for Okla. tornado victims

As soon as the news of the tornado in Moore, Okla., began to break, the folks at J.S. Ventures Inc., an Applebee's franchise operating out of Wichita, began to develop a plan to help. The Great Bend restaurant at 3209 10th St. is participating in a fundraiser.

Straub International welcomes new General Manager to Great Bend store and hires new Parts and Servic

Last week Dave Tremain replaced current General Manager and President Ron Straub at the Straub International Great Bend store. "The change was necessary as our company continues to grow; we need capable people at every level and the knowledge and experience Dave Tremain has to offer will have a positive impact on the company. I will now focus my full attention to special projects such as the expansion of the Wichita store and guiding our Marketing efforts." said Ron Straub.

United Way of Central Kansas June Jaunt fundraisers

Local FFA members participate in State FFA Chorus

A select group of FFA members used their musical abilities to entertain members and guests at the 85th Kansas FFA Convention this week on the Kansas State University campus.

Nicholson receives 50 Year Award

The Kansas Funeral Directors Association, Inc. recently held their 116th Annual Convention in Overland Park.

Summer jobs and taxes

Students working at a summer job may not earn enough to owe income tax, but they will probably have to pay Social Security and Medicare taxes.

St. Rose sponsors transition classes for local cancer patients

Paula Brozek, Great Bend, thought it was an "opportunity too good to pass up." And she was right.

TripAdvisor awards Best Western Angus Inn with Certificate of Excellence

Best Western Angus Inn has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. This award signifies the Best Western in the top-performing 10 percent of all businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor.