Say 'amen' to laughter: 'Messiah on the Frigidaire' keeps it fresh

Great Bend Community Theatre wraps up its 2011-12 season with a small miracle: a satire about the lower-class residents of the south – rednecks – that avoids stale cliches and somehow locks in freshness. In "Messiah on the Frigidaire," a series of comic events takes place in Elroy, S.C., at the trailer of Dwayne and Lou Ann Hightower.

Severe weather forecast Saturday

WICHITA – The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has raised the threat level for severe weather Saturday to 'high' for portions of Kansas and Oklahoma, with officials predicting "a high-end life-threatening event."

BCC to hold Child Education Fair

Childcare professionals will be encouraged to "Sample The Blue Ribbon Offerings" at Barton Community College's Child Education Fair on April 28.

Barton Community College Orchestra to perform in Shafer Art Gallery

The Barton Community College Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 in the Shafer Art Gallery.

St. Rose Rehab adds fun, education to visits

As part of their regular rehabilitation services, occupational therapists at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center educate their patients about ways to heal. But this month, the therapists have added a touch of fun in observance of OT Month.

Keep your eyes open and your windows shut - prevent accidental falls with window safety

TOPEKA - Placing a crib, changing table or even a chair next to a window might offer your child a nice view outside or access to fresh air, but be careful – window falls can happen to anyone and in some cases, can be deadly. Safe Kids Kansas recommends that adults actively supervise their children when around open windows. Toddlers have been known to fall out of windows open as little as five inches.

Four-wheeler, bikes, mower and phone reported stolen

In about 90 minutes time on Monday afternoon, the Great Bend Police Department received three unrelated theft reports at separate locations.

Great Bend Easter Egg Hunts

The First Assembly of God Church sponsored the Giant Easter Egg Hunt Saturday.

Easter Egg Hunts

Two Easter Egg hunts were conducted Saturday in Great Bend.

DIAMOND JUBILEE

In its diamond anniversary season starting this fall, the Golden Belt Community Concert Association will celebrate 75 years of providing high-quality, affordable musical entertainment to the Golden Belt community.

River of Life to sponsor breakfast

The River of Life Foursquare Church of Great Bend will sponsor a men's breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at 1219 Main Street.

Barton art students accepted into Prairie Art Exhibit

Barton Community College art students and their instructor Steve Dudek will be featured in Sterling College's 38th Annual Prairie Art Exhibition.

Barton Community College to host AKCCOP conference

The Association of Kansas Community College Office Professionals will hold their 45th annual conference at Barton Community College April 18-20.

Surgeon Dr. Gary Wilson joins Great Bend Regional

Great Bend Regional Hospital has added the expertise of general surgeon Dr. Gary Wilson to its medical staff. Dr. Wilson began his service with GBRH at the end of March.

St. Rose committee offers health-care decisions information

Mina McGinnis understands that it is never a favorite topic among families but she also realizes that it is one that must be discussed at some point.

Full Circle on Aging program scheduled for April 25

Being realistic about your health at any age is the focus of the 2014 Full Circle on Aging, held in Hays at the Messiah Lutheran Church, on Friday, April 25. This event, sponsored in part by K-State Research and Extension, Fort Hays State University and the Northwest Area Agency on Aging, brings together aging experts to help caregivers and individuals alike. With both a public track and a professional track for those involved in the health care industry, Full Circle offers a unique learning opportunity.

CPES Library receives grant

Central Plains Elementary School library in Holyrood has been awarded a Kansas Book Festival Grant for $750. On March 31, Kansas First Lady Mary Brownback announced the winners of the 2014 Kansas Book Festival Grants during a news conference at the Statehouse. Eight libraries throughout the state received book grant money. CPES library will be using the grant to purchase nonfiction books for the lower elementary grades that will help satisfy Common Core standards.

Sixth Grade Band Members present concert Monday

Months of hard work will culminate Monday night at 7 p.m. as all of the Great Bend Sixth Grade Band members join forces for their annual concert at GBHS gym. Schools represented include Eisenhower, Jefferson, Lincoln, Park, Riley, Holy Family and Central Kansas Christian Academy.

Farm & Ranch Show wraps up

The final sprayer demonstration of the 2014 Great Bend Farm & Ranch Expo never got off the ground.

Sleep, stress are topics of next St. Rose ITV presentation

Stress is part of everyday life for most people. But when a chronic illness such as cancer is involved, stress can be an especially disruptive influence on a patient's daily routine – including sleep patterns.

Cinema 6 showing 'God's Not Dead' at a discount

How far would you go to defend your belief in God?

DeVore encourages community to attend Kitchen Therapy event

Angela DeVore, chaplain at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center, has been participating in the Cancer Center Kitchen Therapy events this year and encourages others to join in.

BCC Library announces pamphlet art contest

The Barton Community College Library is holding an art contest to determine the artwork for 10 Cohen Center for Kansas History (CCKH) trivia pamphlets. This contest is open to all students, Barton employees and community members. Multiple entries are accepted.

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