New manager selected for Hutchinson Social Security office - Former Assistant District Manager assum

Area Director Shara Sevart announced the promotion of Chad Ingram as the new manager of the Hutchinson Social Security office.

Pathways December Employee of the Month

John Lowe has been named Pathways December Employee of the Month. John has been caring for Pathways clients since 2009. John is a true team player. He will help will all parts of the agency; from maintenance to helping with direct care. He frequently gets call at all hours of the night and on weekends to fix maintenance issues, or help with client behaviors. John always puts the clients first and goes the extra mile to ensure they live in a safe environment.

ResCare HomeCare December Employee of the Month

Theresa Peters has been named ResCare HomeCare December Employee of the Month. Theresa has been caring for the clients of ResCare HomeCare for just a short time, however she came to us with a long history of caring for the elderly. She has proven herself to be a caring, dependable, hard worker. Theresa's clients love having her around because they can count on her to do whatever is needed. They describe her as caring and always there when they need her.

CPI employees attain ASPPA’s TGPC designation

Albert Strobel, Amy Ney and Mindy Elliott of CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. (CPI) have recently passed all of the required exams to attain their TGPC (Tax-Exempt & Governmental Plan Consultant) designation through ASPPA (American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries). These exams include the Tax-Exempt Governmental Plan Administration & Plan Consultant (TGPC-1 & TGPC-2) exams.

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 International Sterling Society. This distinguished membership was awarded to the TOP 8 percent of the approximately 96,600 sales associates/representatives worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system.

Mary Kay reports record year amidst declining job market

While a sluggish economy continues to undermine the job market and business growth, cosmetics powerhouse Mary Kay is breaking records reporting a 15 percent increase in sales in 2011.

Kansas Society of CPAs Announces Participants for Fourth “20 up to 40” Leadership Program

Eighteen certified public accountants from around the state of Kansas have been selected to participate in the fourth 20 up to 40 Leadership Program offered by the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Eakin Enterprises awarded for safety

Kansas Aggregate Producers Association (KAPA) and Kansas Ready Mixed Concrete Association (KRMCA) presented Eakin Enterprises with several awards on Jan. 13 during the KAPA-KRMCA 45th Annual Joint Convention awards ceremony. The awards ceremony is an annual event to recognize aggregate and concrete companies and their drivers for no lost time accidents and safety performance.

Moran joins library staff

Amanda Moran has joined the Great Bend Public Library staff as the new assistant children's librarian.

CPI employees attain ASPPA’s TGPC designation

Barbara Robinson, Marge McGee and Dyan Suppes of CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. (CPI) have recently passed all of the required exams to attain their TGPC (Tax-Exempt & Governmental Plan Consultant) designation through ASPPA (American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries). These exams include the Tax-Exempt Governmental Plan Administration & Plan Consultant (TGPC-1 & TGPC-2) exams. Robinson started at CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. (CPI) in November, 1995 as a Plan Accountant in the Daily Accounting Department. In September, 1996, she was promoted to Senior Plan Accountant, and in October, 1997, she became Team Leader. In February, 2006, she was promoted to Supervisor of ...

Josh Huber joins Sunflower Electric Power Corporation

Sunflower Electric Power Corporation announces that Josh Huber has joined the company as a Relay Technician. Josh joined Sunflower on Jan. 9. He will perform the work associated with and including, but not limited to, the installation, testing, inspection, calibration, and repair of all system protection devices, transducers, and equipment (electro-mechanical and electronic relays, protective controls, switchboards, and other substation equipment) as related to Sunflower's and the Members' electric transmission and distribution system.

Diaz named Rosewood's Shining Star of 2012

Vanessa Diaz edged out two of her co-workers to earn the "Shining Star of the Year" award from Rosewood Services Inc. for 2011. Also awarded as honorable-mention selections were employees Erika Julian and Mallory Osuwah.

Retirement reception

Leanne Irsik, senior vice president of St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center, left, says goodbye to Mary Klinge, who served St. Rose for 42 years. Klinge's recent retirement reception was held in the St. Rose atrium.

Many factors determine estate planning needs

When you're young and single or married with children, looking for to retirement or elderly, estate planning something to consider. Estate planning is, by definition, a process designed to help you manage and preserve your assets while you are alive, and to conserve and control their distribution after your death according to your goals and objectives, says Shirley Flick, a Certified Financial Planner professional.

Approach a volatile market with common sense

In today's volatile market, many people are confused about how to best manage their savings portfolio. Conventional wisdom says that what goes up, must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when it's your money at stake.

Great Bend Board of Realtors present donation

One of the many ways that Realtors® strengthen communities and the lives of their neighbors is through volunteer work, and since 1983 the Great Bend Board of Realtors® has been doing such. Through either the Board as a group or as individuals, local charities have received a monetary donation or volunteer time from many members of the local Realtors® association. As part of the National Association of Realtors® efforts to help improve local communities the Great Bend Board of Realtors® is initiating a new program that gives local charities the opportunity to receive a $1,000 donation for their organizations ...

Password primer

News stories about data breaches have gotten common over the last few years, so much so that it can be easy to skip right over them and move on to the next news story. During 2013 there were 2,164 incidents exposing over 822 million records. Nearly 48% of those cases involved compromised passwords.

Tribune staff attend training

Ever since upgrading software this year, staff at the Great Bend Tribune have been learning the finer points of page design using the Adobe Creative Suite products. Last week, reporter Susan Thacker traveled to Topeka, where Russell Viers led a two-day Technology Academy at the Kansas Press Association office. The seminar was partially underwritten by a grant from the Kansas Newspaper Foundation.

Straub International earns Farm Equipment’s Prestigious 2014 “Best-in-Class Dealership” Award

Straub International in Great Bend has been selected as the 2014 "Best-in-Class Farm Equipment Dealership" by Farm Equipment magazine.

Farmers Bank & Trust at Barton County Fair

Sunflower Diversified representatives attend SACK meeting

Sunflower Diversified Services has participated in the Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas (SACK) conference for a number of years because it always promises to provide new and helpful information. Once again, SACK kept its promise.

Walmart supports Kansas charities, food banks

TOPEKA - Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced that over the last fiscal year they gave more than $8.7 million in cash and in-kind contributions to charitable organizations throughout Kansas. Globally, the company and its Foundation donated more than $1.3 billion to non-profit groups, surpassing the previous year's total by more than $244 million.

EDC dancers travel to Tulsa nationals

Dancers from Euphoria Dance Center in Great Bend traveled to Tulsa, Okla. in June to compete in the Talent on Parade National Dance Competition where they performed a slate of solos, two duos, and a small group dance featuring several high placers from the regional competition held in Wichita in May.