The end of 2016 and the beginning of 2017 are bring schedule changes for several Barton County offices, some of which will have a direct impact on county taxpayers. First, the Treasurer’s Office will be closed to the public on Friday, Dec. 30, so all tax payments received are entered before the end of the year, it was noted at the County Commission Tuesday morning. So, this means those who need to pay their end-of-the-year taxes must do so by Thursday, Dec. 29.