League of Women Voters of Great Bend will hold the monthly meeting at noon on Oct. 9 at Montana Mike’s in the north room. Lunch will be from the menu and can be from their “quick serve” menu.
The program will be provided by Brian Bellendir, who will be the new sheriff. He will be discussing the problems Barton county has and how he plans to neutralize and prevent these. There is a drug problem and several other important issues, such as patrols for the rural areas, problems at the jail, and other issues pertaining to law enforcement. The luncheon is informal and time will be allowed for discussion from
the floor. The public is invited to attend and participate in the discussion.
League is a non-partisan organization devoted to informing and educating the voting public on national, state, and local issues of importance. Membership is open to both men and women. League can be accessed on the web at http: //lwvofgb.wordpress.com.