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Central Plains USD 112 elects board
ELLSWORTH - The newly-formed Central Plains USD 112 school district elected seven members for its school board Tuesday.
Life in a Jar Foundation grants
Social studies instructors Debbie Hagans of Western Plains High School in Ransom and Val Kepple of Ness City High School, along with retired social studies instructor and newly-published author Joanne Emerick of Hoxie, are the recipients of grants from the Life in a Jar Foundation sponsored by the Lowell Milken Center, Fort Scott.
Stafford USD 349 school board elected
STAFFORD - Four candidates emerged from a nine-person ballot for the Stafford USD 349 board board election Tuesday. Earning spots on the board were Jay M. Minnis (280 votes); Keith McNickle (192); Lucas Newell (148) and Rodney Roush (148).
BCC art students, instructor show work at Sterling College
Barton Community College art students and their instructor, Steve Dudek, had their work accepted in Sterling College's 37th Annual Prairie Art Exhibition. The exhibit is continuing through mid April. Dudek received a first-place award for his watercolor painting of Japanese koi fish titled "Gridded Koi." Barton art student Diane Engle, Great Bend, earned a Merit Award for her watercolor painting, "Faith ...
BCC Foundation targets April 17 Clay Shoot to offer mini grants for education
The Barton Community College Foundation anticipates another growth spurt for its Fourth Annual Sporting Clay Shoot, which has attracted more and more participants each year since the first event in 2008. The clay shoot is a fund-raiser to provide mini grants for Barton faculty to enhance student learning, said Darnell Holopirek, Barton's Executive Director of Institutional Advancement. This year's event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 17, ...
Kansas amphibians reptiles and turtles program, book signing planned at KWEC
Many people have a strong fear of snakes. However, some people get excited every time they encounter one of these misunderstood critters. One such person is herpetologist Joseph Collins of the Center for North American Herpetology. Collins has many stories about encountering snakes in the wild. He also has recently co-authored a revised edition of the "Amphibians, Reptiles, and Turtles of Kansas."
Wade Babcock seeking election
Wade Babcock is seeking election to the school board this coming Tuesday. Babcock a western Kansas native moved to Great Bend in 2001. He and his family came to Great Bend when he began employment with Central Kansas Orthopedic Group as a practicing Physician Assistant. Wade and his wife Lisa have three children Kaleb, Jacob, and Sophia. Kaleb and Jacob currently attend school at Jefferson Elementary. Babcock has served on the 428 school board since ...
BMI Relay for Life Dream Team fundraiser
The BMI Relay for Life Dream Team will hold a Quarter Mania Fundraiser from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Best Western, 2920 10th Street. Tickets are $5. Over $1,000 in products will be auctioned for 25 cents to $1. To see a complete catalog visit www.celebratinghome.com. Get a free second paddle when you order $35 from the catalog. For more information call Michelle at 620-804-1777.
Castro’s daughter to share Cuban insight during talk at FHSU
An appearance at Fort Hays State University by Alina Fernandez, daughter of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center in Sheridan Hall on the Fort Hays State University campus.
Cheryl (Dunlap)Rugan candidate for USD 428 School Board
Cheryl (Dunlap) Rugan has announced her candidacy for USD 428 board of education. She considers herself a concerned mother of children in the public school system, far from a politician. However, after consideration of the importance of sound leadership and the impact that the USD 428 school board has on our children and the community, she has a vested interest to get involved. "I would approach the school board position with no hidden agenda, but ...
KU Barnstorming Tour coming to BCC
University of Kansas basketball players will be here April 17 for the Kansas Barnstorming Tour, coming to the Barton Community College Gym in the Kirkman Center. This is a benefit basketball game highlighting the talents of area high school seniors against former Kansas Basketball senior players of Brady Morningstar, Tyrel Reed and Mario Little. There will also be time for autographs and meeting the public, starting at 2 p.m. ...
Barton County Historical Society to hold volunteer orientation
The Barton County Historical Museum and Village will conduct an orientation meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday at the village, located south of the river bridge on U.S. 281. The meeting is for anyone in Barton County who seeks information about volunteer service at the museum, said Karen Naylor, volunteer coordinator. Volunteers, new or returning, will become acquainted with life at the Village, including events and new displays at the museum. There ...
Eagle Project benefits hospice patients
Sam Phillips of Great Bend was keeping his eyes, mind and heart open for a way to meet the requirements of his Boy Scout Eagle Project. After considering a number of ways to lend a helping hand, the 17-year-old decided that hospice patients might enjoy a little bird-watching and set out to make it happen. Phillips now has 25 bird feeders to show for his ...
'Tenacious' 6-year-old reaches milestones
Cathy Soeken and Connor Robl have developed such a good rapport and reached so many milestones that they are sharing the Focus on Abilities recognition at Sunflower Diversified Services. Soeken, Sunflower children's case manager, has been collaborating with the Robl family of Ellinwood for two years to help young Connor use his abilities to the fullest. Sunflower is a non-profit agency that serves people with developmental disabilities in ...
