Mobile Radio Service, Inc., recent Certified Service Center (CSC)

A leader in their service industry, Mobile Radio Service has been recognized once again for its accomplishment by renewing their status as an approved Certified Service Center (CSC). Mobile Radio Service has met the even more stringent national renewal requirements of the CSC program; an all-industry initiative backed by leading electronics industry associations and major product manufacturers.

Becker Tire News

Staci Bownes attended the annual InfoExpo User Conference in At1anta, Ga., on Sept. 18-21. While there she learned new ideas, heard from innovative speakers, met with ASA executives, product managers, technology partners, industry experts and others. ASA Tire Systems develops comprehensive systems of software tools geared to helping tire dealers and retreaders manage all facets of their business.

Charter Funeral announces new Managing Funeral Director

Charter Funerals is pleased to announce the addition of a new Managing Funeral Director at their Great Bend location. Terry Lewis has recently moved to Great Bend from Nebraska and has assumed the duties of managing the day-to-day operations of their facility here.

Marmie Ford takes Drive One 4 UR School program to Great Bend High School

Marmie Ford has partnered with Great Bend High School to offer Ford's Drive One 4 UR School program in an effort to raise up to $6,000 in funds to benefit the school. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Marmie Ford, 1815 10th St. in Great Bend.

Cornerstone Interiors becomes Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer

Cornerstone Interiors is proud to announce that it has become a Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer.

Maurice J. Hammeke elected director

Maurice J. Hammeke of Maurice J. Hammeke, PA was elected President Elect of the Public Accountants Association of Kansas, Inc. (PAAK) and Patricia A. Pfannenstiel of Adams Brown Beran and Ball, Great Bend, was elected Director of the PAAK during the Annual State Convention held in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Sept. 21-24.

KBA-sponsored welcome reception for newly sworn-in Kansas Attorneys

The Kansas Bar Association hosted a welcome reception on Sept. 30, to honor 190 new admittees of the Kansas Bar. The reception immediately followed the swearing-in ceremony, which was at the Topeka Performing Arts Center at 214 SE 8th Ave. KBA President Rachael Pirner, of Wichita, presented the newly admitted attorneys with a complimentary, one-year membership to the KBA.

United Way Golf Tournament

The winning team of the Eagle Radio, Walnut Bowl United Way Mini Golf Tournament were presented with a check from Jim Mayberrry of Walnut Bowl. The team played for Wal-mart and over 30 teams played to help raise funds for United Way of Central Kansas and th 19 agencies it supports. JcPenney won for most teams represented and will receive a breakfast courtesy of Julie Smith director of United Way.

Stanion Wholesale Electric Charity Golf Classic

Stanion Wholesale Electric Company just completed it's ninth Stanion Charity Golf Classic for the benefit of Special Olympics Kansas. This year's event was held at Falcon Lakes Golf Club in Basehor. The tournament raised $81,260 this year, which brings the nine year total to $695,000 since it's inception. Otto Buche, executive vice-president of Stanion is tournament chairman.

Advanced Therapy and Sports Medicine celebrates October with Community Food Drive

Advanced Therapy and Sports Medicine is Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month in October by organizing a community food drive. The GIVE BACK Community Food Drive will run from Oct. 1-31.

Sign up For Sunday dance classes

Beginning Oct. 9, Dance by Design will be offering two new classes on Sundays for teens and adults. Ballet will begin at 2 p.m. and Modern/Creative Dance will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Simpson Farm Enterprises named among Top Volume Dealers

Simpson Farm Enterprises, Inc. of Ransom, Great Bend, Hays and Beloit, has been named among the Top Volume Sales Dealers by Spra Coupe for the previous sales year. The Top Volume Spra Coupe Dealer Award is given to the top three dealers in sales of Spra Coupe in North America. Spra Coupe is part of the application division of AGCO, a leading global manufacturer of agricultural equipment based in Duluth, Ga. Simpson Farm Enterprises, Inc. has been a dealer for Spra Coupe since 1982.

New pharmacist to join ECMC staff

Angela Broaderway, PharmD, recently accepted the position of part-time Pharmacy Director at Ellsworth County Medical Center (ECMC). Angela will begin her duties at ECMC Oct. 1, and comes to the medical center with a great deal of enthusiasm and education. A native of Kirksville, Mo., Broaderway moved with her family to Larned several years ago. She is a graduate of Larned High School, Fort Hays State University and a 2001 graduate of the University of ...

Great Bend Regional Hospital donates to Riley School Library

Great Bend Regional Hospital provided a financial donation to Riley Elementary School that will benefit the school's library. As a result Riley is able to purchase books to go along with its anti-bullying curriculum. Riley already teaches the lessons, explained Riley Elementary School principal Joann Blevins, but there wasn't enough in the school's library fund to also purchase the books that go along with the curriculum. With the donation, however, Blevins said they will immediately ...

GBRH donates to Riley School library

Great Bend Regional Hospital has provided a financial donation to Riley Elementary School that will benefit the school's library. As a result Riley is able to purchase books to go along with its anti-bullying curriculum. Riley already teaches the lessons, explained Riley Elementary School Principal Joann Blevins, but there wasn't enough in the school's library fund to also purchase the books that go along with the curriculum. With the donation, however, Blevins said they ...

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.