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 the ASHT. Karla is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Achieve Rehab is centered on rehab of painful conditions of the shoulder, elbow and hand ...

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.

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.

Dianne Morse named to Coldwell Banker® International Diamond Society

Dianne Morse, Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate, has earned membership in the company's International Diamond Society, a level achieved by only the top 11 percent of the approximately 82,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system.

Community Bank helps mark Community Bank Week

Recently, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a proclamation recognizing next week as Community Bank Week in the Sunflower State, and local bankers are echoing the need to promote this event.

Landmark National Bank promotes Hlavaty

Landmark National Bank announces the promotion of Camie Hlavaty to Assistant Vice President. Hlavaty is a retail and mortgage banker in the Great Bend location.

Four hours of continuing education available for area insurance agents

Great Plains NAIFA and Lamunyon partner to bring continuing education courses to local insurance agents. Wednesday, April 16, classes are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Front Door Community Center in Great Bend with lunch provided to participants by Lamunyon Cleaning & Restoration. Space is limited so pre-registration is recommended.

Office Products Inc. celebrates its 55-year history in central Kansas

There have been some twists and turns since Melvin Vink started what would become a fixture in central Kansas 55 years ago. But each of those paths has led to Office Products Inc.'s continued growth with a strong emphasis on customer service, the current owners said.

Children’s Horse Therapy Enters Spring Session at Rosewood Ranch

Six-year old Landon Titsworth smiles from ear to ear as he rides atop his horse, Daisy Duke. It's a crisp Friday morning and the spring session of equine therapy has begun at Rosewood Ranch for children with developmental disabilities.

KDHE announces solid waste grant recipients

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Bureau of Waste Management (BWM) has selected the recipients of the Green Schools grants and the waste tire recycling grants for 2014. These annual solid waste grants are awarded to municipalities and school districts across the state. This year, the grants totaled more than $575,000.

Spring Expo winners

Randy Parsons named to Coldwell Banker® International Sterling Society

Randy Parsons, sales associate with Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate, has been honored as a member of the company's 2013 International Sterling Society. This distinguished membership is awarded to the Top 16 percent of the approximately 82,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system.

EDC competition team takes home honors

For four years, dance instructor Lindsay Feil, owner of Euphoria Dance Center in Great Bend, has seen continuous growth, both in the size and ability, of the EDC competition dance team. Last weekend, March 29 and 30, the team entered a record number of events at the V.I.P. Dance competition at Maize High School. Categories included solos, duos and trios, small group, large group, and line in contemporary, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop and musical theater styles.