Affordable housing grants available in Russell County

TOPEKA - Russell County residents will have access to part of a $100,000 grant to help families in northwest Kansas securing safe, affordable housing. The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation announced Tuesday than 10 non-profits and public housing authorities statewide will receive approximately $1.1 million in Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA).

Breanne Julian Fund

A fund has been established for 19 year old Breanne Julian of Hutchinson, who recently underwent an evasive surgery to remove a large tumor from her liver. The tumor was pressing against several of Bre' s vital organs. Breanne is the daughter of Rick Julian, granddaughter of Dick Julian and Pat Julian, and step-daughter of Erika Julian.

Chamber Coffee

This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by United Way of Central Kansas, at CPI Annex, 1809 24th, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Jim Vopat with greeters Erin Powers and Shay Kasselman. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.

August Marriage and Divorce Filings

August Marriage Licenses Tyler Wayne Marvin, Great Bend and Amy Diane Melton, Great Bend Travis Alan Cox, Cheney and Emma Elizabeth Smith, Great Bend Todd Edward Gunderson, Ellinwood and Halie Danielle Krom, Ellinwood Michael Joseph Srader, Ellsworth and Jennifer Ann Irsik, Ellsworth Thomas James Garrett, Great Bend and Staci Lynn Kitch, Great Bend John Davis Howard III, Hoisington and Breann Taylor, Hoisington Jose Carlos Barrera-Velazquez, Great Bend and Elizabeth Segura, Great Bend Manuel Wilfredo Canas, ...

Attic Treasures Roadshow returns to Great Bend

Attic Treasures Roadshow returns to Great Bend next week, Sept. 13 thru 17 at the Highland Convention Center. At last year's event local residents brought in rare collectibles from World War I, World War II, the civil war, rare guitars from the 50's and 60's, rare coins, and much more.

GBHS student Jun Rui Chen has art exhibit

A trip to his native China provided Great Bend art student Jun Rui Chen with new material for his second exhibit at the Great Bend Public Library. Chen, 15, is a sophomore at Great Bend High School, but his friends were raving about his artistic ability back when he attended Riley Elementary School. Last Friday, he and his parents joined local artist Bev ...

Chris Cakes to deliver entertainment with Sunflower pancake dinner

The annual Sunflower Diversified Services pancake dinner promises to offer good food and entertainment for everyone who attends, said Connie Oetken, director of development. The event is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Prince of Peace Parish Center, 4100 Broadway. "Chris Cakes is always popular, not only for the menu, but also for flipping the pancakes quite a distance," Oetken said. "And this year the Encore Sound deejay ...

Chamber of Commerce Coffee

This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by the First Assembly of God, 601 Patton Road, at 9:30 a.m., today. Ambassador in charge will be Eric Gotsche with greeters Connie Oetken and Erin Powers. Coffee, doughnuts and door prizes will be available.

Zoo News: New perimeter fence going up at Brit Spaugh Zoo

The Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo is being staffed 24 hours a day this week while the city replaces the perimeter fence along Main Street with a "newer, nicer, 8-foot chain link perimeter fence," Zoo Director Scott Gregory said. The work began Tuesday and should be done by Friday. Meanwhile, the Raptor Center is closed ...

Great Bend artist exhibits ‘magical, mystical’ creations

The magical, mystical art of Lisa Winter Hayes, Great Bend, will be featured at the Barton County Arts Center, 1401 Main, Great Bend, through the month of September. An opening reception will be held Sunday, Sept. 4, from 2:-4 p.m. The public is invited to attend and meet the artist. Hayes' creativity began at an early age: "I remember finger painting when I was five and the ...

BCC Big Benefit Auction raises more than $60,000 for scholarships, program enhancements

The Barton Community College Foundation raised about $65,000 for scholarships and program enhancements at BCC during its 33rd Annual Big Benefit Auction. About 370 community members attended the auction Saturday at the Highland Convention Center, knowing full well their purchase had a deeper meaning; it might go toward much-needed equipment for an on-campus laboratory at BCC, or perhaps it will help a potential ...

Garden of Eden reception and award recognition

A special afternoon and evening of touring Land Pride, the Grassroots Art Center and the restoration efforts at the Garden of Eden in Lucas will be held on Sept. 1. Tours and Open House at the Land Pride (a division of Great Plains Manufacturing) will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m.; an open house at the Grassroots Art Center will be held from 4 to 5:45 p.m.; and a reception and award recognition will ...

Prince of Peace inquiry sessions

The Prince of Peace Parish has just begun its inquiry sessions on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish Center, just north of the church at 4100 Broadway. Signs will be posted to help participants find the place.

Activity for the Ages set for September 1

Mark your calendar for Thursday, Sept. 1 and join Donna Krug, Barton County Extension Agent at 9 a.m. at the Great Bend Senior Center. The event is titled, "Activity for the Ages" and things will kick off with blood sugar screening as well as blood pressure checks. Healthy refreshments will be served and participants will have an opportunity to visit booths of agencies that serve our senior populations. The event is free and open to everyone.

Cancer support group offers convenient schedule

Since Dana Foss knows first-hand that a support group can be an invaluable resource for cancer patients and their loved ones, she and her colleagues are adding early-evening meetings to the Heartland Cancer Center (HCC) Support Group schedule.

Musical whodunit in store for Sterling Fourth

Equal parts murder, mystery, music, and comedy are in store as the Sterling Community Theatre Troupe presents the new Broadway musical "Curtains" as part of Sterling's Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. "Curtains" has a tuneful, toe-tapping musical score by the song writing team of John Kander and Fred Ebb famous for the musicals "Chicago" and "Cabaret." The show will be staged at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 5 and 6 and at ...

Nex-Tech Zoo Fest is Saturday

The annual Nex-Tech Zoo Fest runs from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo. There will be free food and live entertainment for the whole family.

Play time

Children at the Barton Community College Child Development Center (CDC) play with some new toys, Tuesday afternoon. The toys were acquired through a $500 grant awarded by Child Care Aware of Kansas. The grant requirements focus on increased efforts to practice healthy eating habits and to include physical activity both in and outside of the classroom. CDC Director Larissa Graham said the equipment is intended to help aid in fine muscle development and encourage "active ...

Help patients in need with blood donation

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood this summer, helping to ensure a sufficient supply for patients in need. Blood donations tend to decline during the summer, when many regular donors are on vacation and schools are out of session. However, the need for blood is constant. All blood types are currently needed, especially O negative, which is the universal blood type and can potentially be transfused to any patient. Upcoming blood ...

Lee Turner Lectureship provides continuing education for law enforcement

Law enforcement professionals will have two opportunities to learn from Chicago area Police Chief Kent Williams about various forms of adversity law enforcement personnel routinely face, not only in the field, but how these events shape their personal lives after they leave the cruiser.

Waters True Value donates $4,000 with the help of social media

Waters True Value has donated $4,000 to the Oklahoma City Red Cross. The effort to contribute to the disaster relief efforts came after an EF5 tornado left a 17-mile path of destruction and damaged 4,000 homes and businesses in the Oklahoma City area on May 20.

Pit bull committee to hold first meeting

The City of Great Bend's newly formed committee to study the banning of pit bulls will hold an organizational meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the City Council chambers, 1209 Williams. The meeting is open to the public.

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