2013 Pawnee County Source

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2013-2014 Pawnee County Source is jammed full of valuable, handy information collected on Pawnee County and its communities of Larned, Rozel, Garfield and Burdett. It also includes some information about Barton County and area towns too.

Keep it handy, we are sure you will find it a useful and reliable reference tool throughout the year.

Published by The Great Bend Tribune Publisher Mary Hoisington

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Advertising Tammy Mason, Sales

Photos The Staff of the Great Bend Tribune

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SOMETHING MISSING?

Did we leave something out of the Pawnee County Source 2013-2014?

If so we apologize.

Our ever-changing database becomes the basis for the next year’s edition of the Pawnee County Source.

So if we overlooked your agency or event, or if details have changed since the publication of the Source, please call 620-792-1211, ask for Diane, and help us update this handy guide.

Pawnee County ...............................................................................6-7 Administrative Numbers..................................................................... 8 It’s The Law ....................................................................................... 9 Department of Corrections ............................................................... 10 Helpful Numbers .............................................................................. 11 Government ................................................................................12-15 Pawnee County Map ........................................................................ 13 State Representatives-City Councils................................................. 14 Churches ......................................................................................... 16 Support/In Need..........................................................................17-18 Healthcare ..................................................................................19-30 Pawnee Valley Community Hospital .............................................22-23 Senior Citizens ............................................................................24-25 Immunizations ................................................................................. 26 Pawnee County Humane Society ...................................................... 31 Recycling ......................................................................................... 32 Clubs and Organization .................................................................... 34 Pawnee County Events..................................................................... 35 Pawnee County Dining ..................................................................... 37 Barton County Dining ..................................................................38-39 Education ...................................................................................42-43 Libraries .......................................................................................... 44 Parks and Recreation ..................................................................45-46 Hunting............................................................................................ 47 Points of Interest .........................................................................48-50 Pawnee County Golf ......................................................................... 51 Pawnee County Fair ......................................................................... 52 SRCA Drag Racing ........................................................................... 53 Agriculture ..................................................................................54-55 Kansas Wetlands Education Center .................................................. 56 Oil and Gas Museum ........................................................................ 57 Burdett ............................................................................................ 62 Garfield ............................................................................................ 63 Larned ........................................................................................64-67 Rozel ............................................................................................... 68 Great Bend and Around the Area .................................................69-75 Post Offices ..................................................................................... 73 Lodging and RV Parking ................................................................... 76 Media .............................................................................................. 77 Service Directory ............................................................................. 78

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PAWNEE COUNTY HISTORY

T

he land now recognized as Pawnee County was a high-traffic area long before its boundaries were officially plotted and a permanent settlement began in 1872. The buffalo and Indians roamed freely for centuries before the white soldiers arrived in 1859 to establish a military post at Fort Larned to assist in commerce and travel along the Santa Fe Trail. George Custer, Kit Carson, William Cody, Black Kettle, Satanta, and Yellow Bear were but a few of the legendary people frequenting the fort.

It was Henry Booth, retired captain of Company L, 11th Kansas Calvary, who petitioned the State for official organization of the county in 1872, naming it after the familiar Pawnee River as well as recognizing the Pawnee Indians who inhabited the area historically.

The organization of Pawnee County is colorful. A colonizer from Chicago, Dr. Samuel Grant Rodgers, had arrived in the Pawnee County area and he and his associates had laid out a town, naming it Petersburg in honor of an official of the Santa Fe Railroad, T.J. Peters. Today it is called Kinsley. Realizing that Petersburg was a threat to Larned, as both towns were within the original boundaries of Pawnee County, Booth and other Larned promoters moved at once toward organization of the county. A law passed that same year by the Legislature prescribed that a petition asking for organization of a new county was to be signed by “40 householders who were legal electors of the county.”

There were not 40 legal electors in Pawnee County, but Booth and A.H. Boyd secured the signatures by an extralegal procedure. One report said they stopped an immigrant train that was toiling westward along the Santa Fe Trail and forced the men in the party to sign their petition. Booth then forwarded the petition to Gov. James M. Harvey recommending F.C. Hawkins as a “good man to take the census”.

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Governor Harvey accepted Booth’s recommendation and appointed Hawkins.

Nine days later Hawkins finished his enumeration and filed his certified report with the governor. It showed a population of 674 men, women and children, an amazing figure in view of the difficulty Captain Booth had experienced in finding 40 legal electors to sign his petition.

Dr. Rodgers was in Chicago recruiting settlers for his colony while Booth and his associates were taking the preliminary steps toward county organization. It is assumed that Dr. Rodgers went to Topeka and that he registered a protest with the governor and secretary of state, but they must have convinced him that nothing could or should be done to delay the organization of Pawnee County.

Gov. James M. Harvey’s proclamation admitting Pawnee as the 65th county was dated Nov. 4, 1872. Larned became the permanent county seat of Pawnee County in an election held on Oct. 7, 1873.

Dr. Rodgers and Booth were opposing candidates for state representative.

Rodgers won the seat, but Booth, although denied membership in the Legislature, had considerable influence in that body. The boundries of Pawnee County were changed, cutting 12 miles off the south, which left out Dr. Rodgers’ town, Petersburg, and adding six miles on the north, taken from Rush County and six miles on the east, taken from Stafford County.

This, Booth observed, “brought Larned nearer the center of the county and strengthened it as the county seat.” It also cut off Petersburg and practically every other town in the county. When in 1874, a petition was presented to the Legislature asking that the original boundaries of Pawnee County be restored, the Legislature again came to the rescue of Booth and his county seat by returning one township to Pawnee – the one containing Garfield – and creating Edwards County from the “orphan townships.”

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ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBERS Pawnee County Commission Pawnee County has three elected commissioners who meet Monday of each week at 9 a.m. in the commissioner’s room at the courthouse, second floor, 715 Broadway Larned 620-285-3721 Fax: 620-285-2559 John Haas, 1st District 620-285-2622 Donna Pelton, 2nd District 620-285-6586 Kathy Bowman, 3rd District 620-285-2530 Directory of Departments www.pawneecountykansas.com

Carl Miller Pawnee County Appraiser 620-285-2915 Fax: 620-285-3802 pn_county_appraiser@wan.kdor.state.ks.us

John M. Settle Pawnee County Attorney 620-285-2139 Fax: 620-285-6293

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Mary Beth Herrmann County Health Administrator 620-285-6963, 800-211-4401 Fax: 620-285-3246 Delores Wren Pawnee County Register of Deeds 620-285-3276 Fax: 620-285-2908 jsrod@pawnee.kscoxmail.com

Scott King Pawnee County Sheriff 116 W. 8th, Larned 620-285-2211 Fax: 620-285-7073 Planning Commission

Kathy Jadwin Pawnee County Treasurer 620-285-3746 Fax: 620-285-6704 pn_county_treasurer@ wan.kdor.state.ks.us

Mark Wagner Emergency Preparedness/ Zoning Director 620-285-8966 Fax: 620-285-8910

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Ruth M. Searight Pawnee County Clerk 715 Broadway, Larned 620-285-3721 Fax: 620-285-2559

The Larned City and Pawnee County Planning Commission decides planning and zoning matters.

The commission meets on Thursdays when their services are needed.

Planning Commissioners Phil Busenbark 620-285-6196 Carole Converse 620-285-2058 Carl Dilley 620-285-3222 Ken Fenwick 620-285-7229 Vicki Gillett 620-285-3216

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Kay Schartz Clerk of District Court 715 Broadway, Larned 620-285-6937 Fax: 620-285-3665

Kurt Demel County Highway Administrator 615 East 10th, Larned 620-285-6141 Fax: 620-285-2910

Rod Wheaton Solid Waste Supervisor County Transfer Station 723 NE Trail; 1.5 mile south, 0.5 mile east of Larned 620-285-2016 Fax: 620-285-2910

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IT’S THE LAW Pawnee County Law Enforcement Numbers PAWNEE COUNTY Scott King, Sheriff Chris Turner, Undersheriff Pawnee County Jail 116 W. Eighth, Larned 620-285-2211 Fax: 620-285-7073 PAWNEE COURTHOUSE Pawnee County Court Services 24th Judicial District 620-285-3100 Pawnee County Attorney John Settle 620-285-2139 Fax: 620-285-6293 Pawnee County Clerk Ruth Searight 620-285-3721 Fax: 620-285-2559 Administrative calls 620-285-3721

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 606 Topeka, Suite 102, Larned Denise Wood, director 620-285-3128 JUVENILE INTAKE 606 Topeka, Suite 102, Larned Denise Wood, director 620-285-3129 PROBATION SERVICES 202 W. Sycamore, Ness City Sue Fehrenbach, director 785-798-3695

DOMESTIC RELATIONS COUNSELOR 606 Topeka, Suite 4, Larned Shana O’Neil 620-285-3100 202 W. Sycamore, Ness City Sue Fehrenbach, director 785-798-3695 COURT SERVICES Larned Municipal Court 417 Broadway, Larned 620-285-8500 1st and 3rd Thursdays Judge Julie Fletcher Cowell Pawnee County District Court District Judge Bruce Gatterman 715 Broadway St., Larned 620-285-2247 Magistrate Judge, Julie Cowell 715 Broadway St., Larned 620-285-6937 Clerk of the District Court 715 Broadway St., Larned Kay Schartz, Chief Clerk 620-285-6937 Linda Atteberry 620-659-2217 CRIME STOPPERS 419 Broadway, Larned 620-285-3277

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Inmates enter and leave the program, but are not referred to the facility for final placement. The primary role is to restore the ability of mentally-ill inmates to function normally in a general prison population.

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There’s no telling when it might happen. It never happens at a convenient time, even if there were such a thing.

But something has gone terribly wrong and now you have an emergency on your hands.

You need help and you need help as soon as it can get to you.

You find an injured animal Burdett – City Maintenance Manager 620-525-6676 Garfield – Mayor 620-569-2240 Rozel – City Office 620-527-4399 Larned – Police Department 620-285-8545 Pawnee County Sheriff – 620-285-2211

What do you do?

Pick up the phone and call someone for help. Below is a brief list of telephone numbers for agencies that handle those problems and more. Calls should be made during normal weekday hours, unless otherwise indicated.

You see someone being cruel to an animal Burdett – City Maintenance Manager 620-525-6676 or 620-525-6279 Garfield – Mayor 620-569-2240 Rozel – City Office 620-527-4399 Larned – Police Department 620-285-8545

There’s an emergency Police and fire departments – 911 There’s a power outage in your neighborhood KPL – 800-794-4780 Midwest Energy, Rozel & Burdett – 800-222-3121 You suspect child abuse Kansas Department for Children & Families 620-792-5324 Pawnee County Sheriff – 620-285-2211 Larned Police – 620-285-8545 You smell gas Kansas Gas Service – 800-794-4782 Black Hills Energy, Burdett – 800-303-0752 You want to know if you are eligible for an affordable rental or housing unit Contact a local real estate agent Department of Housing and Urban Development www.hud.gov Housing counseling for home buyers and renters 1-800-569-4287 You want to complain about a parking ticket or loud music Pawnee County Sheriff – 620-285-2211 Larned Police – 620-285-8545 You want to register to vote Pawnee County Clerk – 620-285-3721 City of Larned, 412 Broadway Pawnee County Health Dept. at the Courthouse

You have a question about water quality Burdett – 620-525-6279 Garfield – 620-569-2373 Larned – 620-285-8500 Rozel – 620-527-4399

You see someone illegally dumping garbage in an unincorporated area Pawnee County Sheriff – 620-285-2211 Larned Police – 620-285-8545 You have a health question Pawnee County Health Department 620-285-6963 or 1-800-211-4401

You want to know if your pet is at the pound Burdett – City Maintenance Manager 620-525-6676 or 620-525-6279 Garfield – Mayor 620-569-2240 Rozel – City Office 620-527-4399 Larned – Police Department 620-285-8545

You want to escape domestic violence Family Crisis Center 620-793-1965 You need a referral for day care Pawnee County Health Department 620-285-6963 or 1-800-211-4401

You want to talk to the mayor Burdett – Leon Jennings 620-804-0683 Garfield – Richard Mehringer 620-569-2240 Larned – Robert Pivonka – 620-285-6039 Rozel – Nancy Wilson – 620-527-4462

You want to subscribe to a local newspaper Great Bend Tribune 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend 1-800-950-8742 The Tiller & Toiler – 115 W. 5th, Larned 620-285-3111

Your water main breaks Burdett – 620-525-6279 Garfield – 620-569-2373 Larned – 620-285-8500 Rozel – 620-527-4399

You want a business license Burdett – 620-525-6279 Garfield – 620-569-2373 Larned – 620-285-8500 Rozel – 620-527-4399

You want to know if you live in a flood zone Emergency Preparedness Director, Mark Wagner 715 Broadway, Larned, 620-285-8966 You have a zoning question Burdett – 620-525-6279 Garfield – 620-569-2373 Larned — 620-285-8500 Pawnee County – 620-285-3721 Rozel – 620-527-4399

You have a question about farming activities Pawnee County Extension – 620-285-6901

You know of an unsafe sidewalk or street or have a street light problem Burdett – 620-525-6279 Garfield – 620-569-2373 Larned – 620-285-8500 Rozel – 620-527-4399

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GOVERNMENT

National Offices President Barack H. Obama, Democrat The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 White House Comments: Phone: 202- 456-1111 Fax: 202-456-2461 www.whitehouse.gov/president U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, Republican 109 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C., 20510-1605 Phone: 202-224-4774 Fax: 202-224-3514 www.roberts.senate.gov Committee Membership: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Senate Select Committee on Ethics, Standing Committee on Finance, Standing Committee on Rules and Administration, Standing Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, Republican, 1st District 126 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202- 225-2715 Fax: 202-225-5124 www.huelskamp.house.gov Committee Membership: Committee on Small Business, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Tips for Effective Communication with Legislators You feel strongly about an issue, and want to make sure your elected officials know how you feel. Where to start? Here are some tips for getting your message heard.

Write a letter 1. Be sure to make it brief.

Limit your correspondance to no more than two pages.

2. Be respectful and limit yourself to one topic. Be sure to state your reasons for support or opposition to a bill. Personalize the issue if you can.

3. Be sure to include a return address and ask your legislator to send a return letter explaining their position on the issue.

Make a phone call 1. You will likely be speaking to a staff member, but don’t fret — they will make sure your elected official is informed of your opinion. When calling, ask to speak with the aid who handles the issue you are concerned with.

2. Identify yourself as a constituent. A zip code will help verify this.

3. Once you have done this, be sure to ask to leave a message letting the elected official know why your support or oppose the bill in question. You may ask that the legislator respond to your phone call in writing, and ask that they respond with their position on the bill.

Send an email 1. Due to overuse, email is not the best communication tool for making sure your elected official is informed of your position on an issue, unless you have a personal email address.

That being said, the guidelines are pretty much the same for writing a letter.

2. Make sure you identify yourself as a constituent, and back it up with your name, street address, city, state and zip code. You are competing with thousands of emails a week, but those from constituents are considered the most important.

3. Address only one issue. In your final sentence, make sure to clearly state exactly what you are asking your elected official to do.

4. Ask for a response. If you receive a response letter, it means your email was read.

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Visit face to face 1. Probably the most effective means of communicating your like or dislike of an issue. Attend a town hall meeting and stick around afterwards for the best chance to catch your Senator or Representative. If that’s not possible, you can request an audience.

2. Elected officials websites usually include instructions on how to schedule a visit.

3. Offer the following information when scheduling: Requested dates, number attending, the location and duration of the meeting, the subject and details of the meeting. On the day of the meeting, provide point-ofcontact information, including your name, phone number, address, orgainzation/affiliation (if applicable), and email address.

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In 2012, redistricting changed the boundary lines for many districts, both House and Senate, in western Kansas.

Mitch Holmes former House Representative for District 114, serves State Senate District 33. The counties and cities that once fell within House District 114 are now part of 113, to be served by Marshall Christmann of Lyons. John Ewy is a lifetime resident of Hodgeman County.

Sometimes the only thing stopping a person from contacting the office of their congressman or congresswoman, or any other elected government official, for that matter, is not having their address or telephone number.

It’s not always easy to find a mailing or e-mail address, phone number or fax number. No wonder so many of us are frustrated with the way the government operates.

Below you will find for your convenience a list of local, state and national lawmakers who make decisions about your everyday life.

Mitch Holmes Senate District 33 First Term: 2013 Barton, Edwards, Kiowa, Lane, Ness, Pawnee, Pratt, Rush, Scott and Stafford Counties Hodgeman County: Cities: Hanston and Jetmore (part). Townships: Center, Hallet (part), Marena, North Roscoe, and Valley.

Rice County: Cities: Alden, Bushton, Chase, Frederick, and Raymond. Townships: Bell, Center, Eureka, Farmer, Lincoln, Pioneer, Raymond, and Valley.

PAWNEE COUNTY The Pawnee County Commission has three elected commissioners who meet Monday of each week at 9 a.m. in the commissioner’s room at the Courthouse, second floor, 715 Broadway, Larned 620-285-3721, Fax: 620-285-3802 www.pawneecountykansas.com John Haas, 1st District, 620-285-2622 Donna Pelton, 2nd District, 620-285-6586 Kathy Bowman, 3rd District, 620-285-2530 CITIES

Marshall Christmann House District 113

Burdett City Council City Hall, 207-1/2 Elm, Burdett 620-525-6279 Mayor Leon Jennings, 620-804-0683 Council members: Bryan Delp, 620-525-6718 Joe Griffie, 620-525-1003; Joe Miller, 620-525-6209 Lee Olsen, 620-525-6707; Burke Pelton 620-525-6760

First Term: 2013 Pratt and Stafford Counties Barton County: Cities: Ellinwood and Pawnee Rock. Townships: Comanche, Lakin and Pawnee Rock.

Pawnee County: Townships: Logan, River and Valley Center.

Rice County: Cities: Alden, Chase, Lyons and Raymond. Townships: Atlanta Bell, Center, Harrison, Lincoln, Pioneer, Raymond and Valley.

Garfield City Council City Building, 217 3rd Street, Garfield 620-569-2385 Mayor Benny Burger 620-569-2479 Council members: Ed Ummel 620-569-2463 Gerald Hickman 620-569-2425; John Ebert 620-569-2203 Kevin Greathouse 620-569-2544 Jeremy Burger 620-569-2271

John Ewy House District 117

Larned City Council City Hall, 417 Broadway, Larned 620-285-8500 Mayor Robert Pivonka 620-285-6039 First Ward Gary Rainbolt, 620-285-6554; Charles Spina, 620-285-7017 Second Ward David Zecha, 620-285-6237: George Elmore, 620-285-6778 Third Ward Dennis Wilson, 620-285-3453; Harry Zielke, 620-285-2741 Fourth Ward Kim Barnes, 620-285-3541; Barbara Hammond, 620-285-2894

First Term: 2013 Edwards, Hodgeman, Kiowa, and Ness Counties Finney County: Township: Garfield (part) Ford County: Cities: Bucklin, Ford, and Spearville. Townships: Bloom, Bucklin, Ford, Sodville, Spearville, and Wheatland.

Pawnee County: Cities: Burdett, Garfield, Larned, and Rozel. Townships: Ash Valley, Brown’s Grove, Conkling, Garfield, Grant, Keysville, Larned, Lincoln, Morton, Orange, Pawnee, Pleasant Grove, Pleasant Ridge, Pleasant Valley, Santa Fe, Sawmill, Shiley, and Walnut.

Rush County: Cities: Alexander, LaCrosse, Liebenthal, and McCracken. Townships: Alexander-Belle Prairie, Big Timber, Hampton-Fairview, LaCrosse-Brookdale, and Union.

Rozel City Council City Hall, 110 Main St., Rozel 620-527-4399 Mayor Nancy Wilson, 620-527-4462 Council members: Ritch Foos, 620-527-4217; Brad Colglazier, 620-527-4597 Deann Cantrel, 620-527-4410; Erin Josefiak, 620-527-4404 Pamela Taylor, 620-527-4493

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GOVERNMENT State Offices Gov. Sam Brownback State Capitol 200 SW 10th Ave., Ste. 241S Topeka, KS 66612-1590 Phone: 785-296-3232 Toll Free: 877-KSWORKS (877-579-6757) governor@ks.gov

Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. State Capitol 300 SW 10th Ave., 2nd Floor Topeka, KS 66612-1590 Phone: 785-296-5669 Toll Free: 800-748-4408 Fax: 785-296-5669 lt.gov@ks.gov

Attorney General Derek Schmidt 120 SW 10th, 2nd Floor Topeka, KS 66612-1597 Phone: 785-296-2215 Fax: 785-296-6296 general@ksag.org

Secretary of State Kris Kobach Memorial Hall 120 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1594 Phone: 785-296-4564 sos@sos.ks.gov

State Treasurer Ron Estes 900 SW Jackson, Ste. 201 Topeka, KS 66612-1235 Phone: 785-296-3171 ron@treasurer.ks.gov

Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger 420 SW 9th St. Topeka, KS 66612-1678 Phone: 785-296-3071 Fax: 785-296-7805 Consumer Assistance Hotline 1-800-432-2484 (KS only) commissioner@ksinsurance.org

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CHURCHES The religious community of Pawnee County is long standing and diverse.

Worship times and phone numbers are listed when available.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Assembly of God Church 921 Broadway, Larned 620-285-3077 www.larnedchurch.com Pastor Ryan Webster Worship: 10 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

Youth Group: 6:30 p.m.

BAPTIST Rozel First Baptist Church 100 Grand, Rozel 620-527-4385 Pastor Robert Turner Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.

BAPTIST — SOUTHERN First Southern Baptist Church 1224 Corse Ave., Larned 620-285-3294, 620-804-1863 Pastor Mark Slattery Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:45 and 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Prayer Meeting Youth Group: 6:30 p.m.

CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Church 1111 State Street, Larned 620-285-2035 Father Warren Stecklein Monday Mass: 7:30 a.m.

Tuesday Mass: 4:30 p.m.

(Larned State Hospital) Wednesday Mass: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. (at Church) Friday Mass: 9:30 a.m.

(Larned Healthcare Center) Saturday Mass: 5 p.m.

Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.

LUTHERAN – ELCA Garfield Lutheran Church 203 Sherman, Garfield 620-569-2395 Pastor Margaret Gary Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

CHRISTIAN First Christian Church Eighth and Topeka, Larned 620-285-2964 620-285-9883 Pastor Dan Lundgren Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday Study: 5:30 p.m.

(Sept.-May)

LUTHERAN – MISSOURI SYNOD Grace Lutheran Church 524 Carroll, Larned 620-285-2013 Pastor Richard Langness Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Children: 3:45 p.m.

CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Escue Chapel CME 1220 Carroll Street, Larned 620-285-6611 Rev. Paul Runnels Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Praise and Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

NAZARENE Church of the Nazarene 1024 Broadway, Larned 620-285-6392, 620-982-4810 Rev. Leroy Lyon Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Larned Church of Christ 1515 Carroll Ave., Larned 620-285-6143 Minister James Underwood Worship: 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL The Father’s House of Larned 620-285-7377 221 E. 10th St., Larned www.fathershouselarned.net PastorMichael Pfortmiller Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

EPISCOPAL Sts. Mary & Martha of Bethany Episcopal Church 803 Henry Booth, Larned 620-285-6503 Rev. Kevin Schmidt Worship: 10 a.m.

Youth Group: 6 p.m.

The Lord’s Remnant 521 Corse Ave., Larned 620-285-3724 Lay Leader Rod Schmidt Worship: 10:30 a.m. Saturday Faith Fellowship Church 7 miles west of Burdett on K-156 620-525-6261 Pastor Roger Alford Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Bible Study: 6 p.m.

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES 922 Park Street, Larned 620-285-6519 620-324-5621 Elder Jack Roberts Public Talk: 10 a.m. Sunday Watchtower Study: 10:45 a.m.

Theocratic Ministry School: 7:30 p.m. Thursday

Rozel Christian Fellowship Edwards Street, Rozel 620-525-6720 Pastor Stan Bryant Smith Saturday Worship: 7 p.m.

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PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 1004 W. Eighth Street, Larned 620-285-6033 www.fpclarned.net Rev. Dennis Scheibmeir Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Coffee/Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.

Worship: 11 a.m.

Childrens Church: 11:20 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Seventh-Day Adventist Church Eighth and Deanne, Larned 620-285-2952 Saturday Worship: 1 p.m.

Sabbath School: 10:30 a.m.

Saturday: Noon Fellowship UNITED METHODIST First United Methodist Church 701 Main, Larned 620-285-3183 larnedumc.org Pastor Bill Fitzgerrel Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Coffee: 9:30 a.m.

Burdett United Methodist 502 Elm, Burdett 620-525-6232 Pastor Bradley McCoy Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Worship: 11 a.m.

Rozel United Methodist 103 Lowery Street, Rozel 620-527-4375 Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Garfield United Methodist 200 Sherman, Garfield 620-569-2396 larnedumc.org Pastor Irving Simon Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.

SUPPORT IN NEED United Way of Central Kansas 1125 Williams, Great Bend Julie Bugner-Smith, 620-792-2403

Adult Protective Services Elder or dependent adult abuse can be physical, psychological, sexual, emotional or financial. Abusers can be caregivers, acquaintances or family members 800-922-5330

Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Alcoholism/Substance Abuse Sunrise Inc., 523 Main Street, Larned 620-285-3462, 1-800-373-6755 admin@sunriseinc.kscoxmail.com.

A structured, supportive environment and a professional staff to help men and women in their recovery process.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at First Christian Church Annex, 716 Broadway, Larned. Meetings are Sunday 8 p.m., Tuesday 7 p.m., Thursday 5:30 p.m. and Friday at 8 p.m.

American Red Cross American Red Cross Reno County Chapter Megan Gottschalk Hammersmith 111 N. Walnut, Hutchinson, KS, 67501 620-663-0804, 1-800-REDCROSS www.redcross.org megan@redcross.kscoxmail.com

Children In Need Social and Rehabilitation Services Larned State Hospital 620-285-4630 Juvenile Justice Authority 606 Topeka, Larned 620-285-2487, Fax: 620-285-6721 1301 K264 Hwy 620-285-0300

Domestic Violence Family Crisis Center Inc., Great Bend 620-792-1885

Economic & Employment Support Social and Rehabilitation Services, Larned State Hospital, Larned 620-285-4630 Temporary assistance for families (cash assistance), food assistance, medical assistance, child care assistance and general assistance.

Emergency Aid

Mental Illness

Salvation Army Helps with groceries and prescription assistance.

First Christian Church 620-285-2964 First United Methodist Church 620-285-3183

Center for Counseling and Consultation 5815 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-2544

Pawnee County Ministerial Alliance Provides emergency aid. Most pastors in Pawnee County are contacts.

Food Services Friendship Meals 113 W. 4th, Larned, 620-285-3504 Pawnee County Food Pantry Linda Wyman, 620-285-3449, Larned Open Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Hospice Care Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice 3623 Broadway, Great Bend 620 792-8171, 800-657-5733 ext. 169 Hospice Care of Kansas 1-888-276-5757, 1-620-664-5757

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Sexual Assault Family Crisis Center Inc Great Bend - 620-792-1885 1-888-END-ABUSE (1-888-363-2287)

Respite Care St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center 3515 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-2411

ElderCare, Inc. ElderCare, Inc. 1819 11th St., Great Bend 620-792-5942

Adult Protective Services Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services 800-922-5330, Report abuse Kansas Department of Health & Environment Bureau of Health Facilities 800-842-0078, Nursing home complaints

SUPPORT IN NEED

Self Help Network The Self-Help Network of Kansas 800-445-0116 A statewide clearinghouse for self-help groups; referrals provided to more than 3,000 Kansas and national support group organizations and help-lines with cost-free technical assistance to new and existing groups.

Child/Adult Abuse Reporting 800-922-5330

HOTLINES

CrimeStoppers 620-792-1300, 888-305-0029

Kansas Children’s Service League Parent Helpline 316-942-4261, 800-332-6378 Box 517, Wichita www.kcsl.org

Domestic Abuse Sexual Assault 888-363-22873, 888-END-Abuse

Kansas Legal Services, Inc. 800-723-6953 www.kansaslegalservices.org

Family Crisis Center 620-792-1885, 866-792-1885

Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program 877-505-5150

Fraud Abuse Hotline 800-432-3913 Great Bend Regional Service Center 620-792-5324 Kansas Department for Children and Families 1305 Patton Road, Great Bend 620-792-5324 www.dcf.ks.gov

Medicaid (Customer Assistance) 800-766-9012 Nursing Home Complaints 800-842-0078 Kansas Department of Health & Environment Poison Control 800-222-1222

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Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas 1-800-860-5260 Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services www.kdads.ks.gov Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Tobacco Cessation 1-800-QUIT-NOW Safe Haven Sites for Infants Newborns up to 45 days old can now be safely given up by mothers to employees at health departments, hospitals, medical facilities or fire departments in Kansas with no consequences or abandonment charges. This program ensures the safety and health of newborns. In Kansas, no one ever has to abandon a child again.

HEALTH

911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES

PHARMACIES

Orthopedic Surgery

Larned EMS 620-285-8505

Reed Discount Pharmacy 326 W. 14th, 620-285-6286

Central Kansas Orthopedic Group L.T. Fleske, MD Randall Hildebrand, MD David A. Rhodes, MD 1514 K-96 Hwy., Great Bend 620-792-4383

DENTISTS

Shopko Pharmacy 908 E. 14th, 620-285-3118

Dr. Joe Rosenberg, DDS, PA 613 Larned, 620-285-3886 Smith Dental Clinic Dr. Terry Smith, DDS, Dr. Trent Smith, DDS, 706 Fort Larned, 620-285-6531 SENIOR LIVING Country Place Senior Living 714 W. 9th, 620-285-6900 Diversicare of Larned 1114 W. 11th, 620-285-6914 Terrace Apartments 1112 W. 11th, 620-285-6914 SENIOR CENTERS Burdett Senior Center, 620-525-6655 Garfield Over 50 Club, 620-569-2474 Welcome Inn Senior Center, Larned, 620-285-3504

PHYSICAL THERAPY CHIROPRACTORS Pawnee Valley Sports Spine Physical Therapy Rehab-Occupational Therapy 522 Broadway, 620-285-8605

Larned Chiropractic Clinic 1202 W. 11th, 620-285-6909 Perez Chiropractic 313 W. 13th, 620-285-6600

Progressive Therapy & Sports Medicine 117 W. 6th, 620-285-6011

Brantley Chiropractic, LLC 1810 Main, Great Bend 620-793-5588

Central Kansas Orthopedic Group Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Larissa Michealis, Troy Moore, PT Jayme Mayers, PT 1514 K-96 Hwy., Great Bend 620-793-5073

PEDIATRICS Great Bend Children’s Clinic 1021 Eisenhower, Great Bend 620-792-5437

Rehabilitation/ Occupational Therapy Physical Therapists

EYE CARE Larned Eye Health 722 Mann, 620-285-2105

HOME EQUIPMENT SERVICES Medical Park Home Equipment, LLC 4010 10th Street, Great Bend 620-793-7828

Achieve Rehab David Gonzales, OT, CHT 1410 Polk St., Great Bend 620-792-2111

1514 K-96 Highway • Great Bend, KS • 620-793-5073 Our physical therapy department takes pride in delivering excellent care to all patients through our new state of the art facility.

Referrals from all physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners are accepted.

L.T. Fleske, M.D., Randall Hildebrand, M.D., and David A. Rhodes, M.D.

1514 K-96 Highway, Great Bend, KS 620-792-4383

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Larissa Michealis, PT

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HEALTH

PAWNEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 715 Broadway; Larned 620-285-6963 or 1-800-211-4401 Fax: 620-285-3246 www.kalhd.org/pawnee Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tuesday 1- 5 p.m The Pawnee County Health Department is a public health agency that provides preventive health care, such as immunization clinics, well child clinics. It can assist clients to obtain medical care if needed.

Pawnee County Health Department’s professional staff provides care to individuals through its services available to residents of Pawnee County. Services are strictly confidential. Emphasis is placed on preventive health care services and education.

Health care with the department is partly paid for through Federal and State Grants; Fees for service/self pay; Medicaid, Medicare and other 3rd party insurance donations.

Services include on-site annual evaluation visits of licensed facilities, initial inspection visits of the day car home or center to verify compliance with state regulations, investigation of complaints, consultation visits, providing information to those interested in becoming licensed or registered child care providers.

Call for times and dates of the child care orientation class.

Child Health Assessments Health assessments are provided to children for first time Kansas school entrants, child care required assessments and KanCare-eligible to age 19 or Medicaid-eligible to age 21. Services include physical examinations, developmental evaluation, laboratory tests, vision and hearing screenings and referrals.

Disease Control Services include tuberculosis testing, consultations, prophylactic treatment. We also provide consultation, education and follow-up on other communicable diseases.

Breastfeeding The health department has breastfeeding pumps for rent or purchase along with the necessary tools. Breastfeeding education and support is provided by two international board certified lactation consultant staff members.

Health Screening Clinics Services include blood pressure check, hearing test, urine test, health counseling, hemoglobin (anemia), weight check, pneumonia, tetanus/ diphtheria and yearly flu vaccinations. Pawnee Plaza and Welcome Inn (blood pressure checks only on designated days)

Child Care Licensing Child care licensing helps protect the health, safety and welfare of children in care away from their own homes.

Application information available for state child care programs for licensing day care homes, group day care, child care centers, and pre-schools.

Nursing Health Assessments Consultation and Evaluation.

Assessments may include health history, exam, hearing, vision, developmental, and laboratory screenings. Brief Nursing Assessment; Kindergarten Physicals; Day Care Children, Providers; Kan Be Healthy (Medicaid).

Monthly Lab Day 4th Friday of each month by appointment. Several different blood tests available. Private pay fees. No health insurance is billed including Medicare.

Outreach Clinics Blood Pressure checks at the Pawnee Plaza and Welcome Inn Senior Center. Call for dates and times.

Flu vaccine clinics held each fall.

Mini-health fairs by arrangement.

Nail Care Clinics. Trimming of fingernails and toenails.

Preventive Services Lipid Profile and blood sugar screening; Blood Pressure; Hemoglobin (Anemia); Urinalysis; Vision; Hearing (Audiometer/Tympanometry); Lead Screening; Tuberculosis testing, medication and monitoring.

Follow-up of other communicable diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites that may present a hazard to other individuals and/or the community.

WIC Nutrition Program Free nutrition education and supplemental food program, for pregnant or breast-feeding women, infants, and children up to the age of 5 years in Pawnee County.

Financial, nutritional, and/ or medical requirements must be met to be eligible. Services include nutritious foods that supply specific nutrients, nutrition education, regular assessments and breastfeeding support.

Women’s Health Care Health care for women of all ages. Provides a complete physical and laboratory tests.

Birth control information and methods of birth control available.

Annual pap smears, breast exam and referrals. Monthly clinics scheduled. Evening clinic hours are available.

Pre-conception information for a healthy pregnancy.

Reproductive counseling, referral for infertility. Sliding Fee Scale charge.

Medicaid cards accepted and some other insurances.

Pregnancy testing.

Joe O. Rosenberg, DDS, PA

613 Broadway, Larned, KS 67550 Phone: (620) 285-3886 Fax: (620) 285-2549 205 N. Santa Fe, St. John, KS 67576 Phone: (620) 549-3323 Fax: (620) 285-2549

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HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL Larned State Hospital, 1301 Kansas K-264, Larned 620-285-4380 Superintendent Thomas Kinlen.

The largest psychiatric hospital in the state of Kansas, serving individuals from 59 counties in central and western Kansas.

Provides support services to State agencies in the surrounding area. Three program areas are State Security, Sexual Predator Treatment Program, and Adult/Youth Psychiatric Services.

Larned State Hospital strives to provide the best possible care and treatment for patients admitted to the facility. Using state of the art technology, and a comprehensive and collaborative treatment team approach, each patient’s treatment plan is individualized to fit the specific needs of the patient.

The quality of care provided by the staff of Larned State Hospital is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission on Accreditation.

HEALTH CARE SERVICES Pawnee Valley Medical Associates 713 W. 11th, 620-804-6007 Family Practice: Chris Whittington, MD; Cristine L. Goodwin, MD; David Sanger, MD; Jenny Manry, ARNP; Kara Keenan, ARNP; Debbie Tomlinson, DNP, ARNP Pediatrics: Marta J. Edmonds, MD Great Bend Children’s Clinic Tuesday afternoons, Thursdays (620) 285-8630 Healthy Choice Clinic 200 E. 8th, 620-285-6041 Life Center Clinic 112 E. 6th, 620-804-2691

Pawnee Valley Larned Outreach Clinics CARDIOLOGY Dr. Christine Fisher Monthly and 5th Tuesdays 522 Broadway, Larned 1-855-429-7633 MOBILE ULTRASOUND ECHO, VASCULAR Three times weekly MOBILE CARDIAC NUCLEAR Twice Monthly Great Bend Regional Hospital Full service hospital with emergency room 514 Cleveland St, Great Bend 620-792-8833 www.gbregional.com

ORTHOPEDICS/SPINE Dr. Vivek Sharma Mark Heimerman, PA-C 1-855-429-7633, Monthly MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY Every Three Weeks, 620-285-8690

St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center Centura Health 3515 Broadway Ave., Great Bend 620-792-2511 www.stroseASC.org

SURGERY Dr. Brandon Cunningham 1-855-429-7633, Monthly UROLOGY Dr. Kevin McDonald Western Kansas Urology 1-785-628-6014 1-855-429-7633, Twice Monthly OPHTHALMOLOGY Dr. Tom McDonald Larned Eye Health 722 Mann Avenue 785-628-8218, Monthly

Clara Barton Hospital & Clinics 24-hour emergency services 250 W. 9th St. Hoisington 620-653-2114 www.clarabartonhospital.com Ellinwood District Hospital 605 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2548 www.ellinwooddistricthospital.org

ONCOLOGY Dr. Sameh Aburreish 1-855-429-7633, Monthly

Ellinwood Hospital Clinic 611 Main, Ellinwood 620-564-3771

LARNED STATE HOSPITAL Be a Part of Our Team!

Career Opportunities Include:

Mental Health Technician/Trainees • Safety Security Officers • RN’s • LPN’s Administrative Support/Clerical • Psychology • Maintenance Excellent Benefits with Competitive Salary.

Visit www.jobs.ks.gov for current vacant positions 1301 KS Hwy 264, Larned, Kansas 67550-9365 Phone: 620-285-4380 Fax 620-285-4359 

PAWNEE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Pawnee Valley launches new healthcare chapter At the end of April, 2013, a new chapter in healthcare unfolded as Pawnee Valley Community Hospital moved into our new hospital building.

This move has been three years in the making, and much anticipated by both our staff as well as the community. This was evident with over 1,200 people in attendance during the Open House on April 28, 2013.

This trend continued the following day as we moved patients into their new healthcare facility and simultaneously experienced the highest number of admissions in one day by Pawnee Valley Community Hospital.

Adding to that, our emergency room had every bed filled that day.

You could say that we were put to the test, and I am pleased to say that we passed with flying colors.

Our staff, being the professionals that they are, rallied together and accomplished great feats that day!

I can’t thank them enough for their hard work and dedication in making this move so successful.

So, what lies ahead in the next chapter for Pawnee Valley Community Hospital?

As you know, our mission is to become the best critical access hospital in rural America. So, what does that look like?

Well, there are several factors to consider in that equation — Customer Satisfaction, Employee Satisfaction, Community Support and Profitability.

We will be focusing on each of these areas in the coming years along with staff development programs to enhance the skills

and of knowledge our healthcare providers, allowing for both professional development as well as career advancement.

Along with serving the community as a 25-bed Medicare certified critical access hospital with both acute nursing and swing bed services, we also offer a number of outpatient services including but not limited to upper and lower GI Scopes, cataract surgery, a full service laboratory, and specialized nursing services.

The Pat Young Imaging Center features the new 64-slice low dose CT Scanner, X-ray, ultra sound, mobile digital mammography, Dexascan bone density scans, and a mobile MRI. The dual head nuclear camera is scheduled to be installed by the fall of 2013.

Pawnee Valley Community Hospital’s respiratory department offers therapy services for patients with lung disorders, including asthma, emphysema and other lung illnesses, patients suffering from COPD, emergency respiratory services, or for patients recovering from heart attack who require cardiopulmonary rehab.

These services are administered using cutting edge equipment and technology guided by fully trained and licensed respiratory therapists.

Cardiac rehab services are also offered at PVCH and include cardiac nuclear stress testing, cardiopulmonary exercise training, a state-of-the-art wireless patient monitoring system, and education and counseling to reduce further cardiac risks.

Dr. Son Troung oversees the new sleep center at Pawnee

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Valley Community Hospital. He is board certified in critical care, sleep medicine, internal medicine and pulmonary diseases. Patients can have their sleep studies done throughout the month at PVCH and then receive their follow up with Dr. Troung at his PVCH monthly clinic.

Pawnee Valley Sport & Spine Physical Therapy is also part of the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital campus offering three kinds of rehabilitation; occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. All three departments are conveniently located in one location with specialized therapists staffing each department.

In addition, through the generous support of our Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation donors, we have been able to add and update healthcare services and equipment, allowing us to better serve our patients.

Through these generous donations we have been able to acquire a new GE Optima 64-slice CT scanner, a Acuson P300

ultrasound portable unit for PICC Line insertion and ER fast scans of trauma patients, a Pharmagard negative total exhaust barrier isolator chemo compounding hood, and a CR reader for our imaging department.

Additional funding has also been secured to add a dual head nuclear camera, a 5-Part lab analyzer, two imaging capable patient carts, a SARA Stedy, a SARA Plus, and a patient ceiling lift for the CT scanner room. All of these items will allow us to give our patients a better standard of care.

The goal of becoming the best critical access hospital in rural America is a tremendous undertaking that is not taken lightly, but we believe that it is one well within our reach and worth the effort to provide exceptional healthcare and services to the communities and patients that we serve.

With grateful appreciation for your support, Matt Heyn Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Administrator

Patient Centered . . .

Community Driven

Here To Serve Your Healthcare Needs 25 Bed Medicare Certified Critical Access Hospital Emergency C E Care ~ A Acute N Nursing/Swing i /S i B Bed dS Services i Upper & Lower GI Scopes ~ Cataract Surgery ~ Dental Surgery

Outpatient Services: Full Service Laboratory Specialized Nursing Services Respiratory Therapy Services ~ Sleep Disorder Center Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab ~ Cardiac Nuclear Stress Testing EEG (Electroencephalogram) Physical Therapy ~ Occupational Therapy ~ Speech Therapy 64 Slice Low Dose CT Scanner ~ Nuclear Medicine ~ X-Ray Ultra Sound ~ Mobile MRI Mobile Digital Mammography ~ Bone Density (Dexascan)

Also Providing Specialty Outreach Clinics

620.285.3161 923 Carroll Avenue ~ Larned, KS www.PawneeValleyHospital.com 

SENIOR CITIZENS Recreation and services are offered at senior centers in Burdett, Garfield, Rozel and Larned.

ElderCare has information vital for senior citizens’ well-being and lifestyle which can be picked up at the centers listed below.

Garfield Senior Center Nystrom Building 206 N. Grant Over 50 Club – second Tuesday of each month at noon. Bring a covered dish, the meat is provided.

Burdett Senior Center 203 Elm 620-525-6655 Burdett Cafe 204 Broadway Ave. 620-525-6660 Activities and meeting times: Potluck – Mondays at noon Shiley Club – second Tuesday of the month Coffee and doughnuts Third Friday, 9:30 -11 a.m.

Ladies’ Coffee – Monday through Friday, 4-5 p.m.

Mens’ Coffee – Sunday, 7-9 a.m.

Larned The Welcome Inn Senior Center 113 W. Fourth Street 620-285-3504 Activities and meeting times: Friendship Meals – Monday through Friday at noon (provided to anyone) Homebound meals are also available for eligible persons.

Please call ahead for information and fees.

Monthly menus available.

Carry-in noon meal – second Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

Nutrition programs monthly, call for information

Game time – daily after lunch, card games, dominoes Bus trips available call for information Coffee – Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Hearing Aid Service–second Wednesday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m.

Free Blood pressure checks – second Monday of the month Birthdays and Anniversaries – third Thursday of each month with dinner and music Parties for most holidays.

Free legal service – periodically, call for information Craft items for sale Recycling – bring cans Building can be rented, call between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for information Rozel Rozel Senior Citizens 105 Main Potluck dinners and meetings are scheduled.

We invite you to schedule a private tour of our Assisted Living Residence and learn about the customized programs and personalized attention we provide your loved ones.

Other Services Pawnee County Health Department 715 Broadway, Larned 620-285-6963, 1-800-211-4401 Fax: 620-285-3246 Open to Public Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 - 5 p.m.

Tuesday 1-5 p.m.

Hospice Care Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice 620-792-8171 Hospice Care of Kansas 1-888-276-5757 1-620-664-5757 Respite Care St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center, Great Bend 620-792-2411 ElderCare, Inc., Great Bend 620-792-5942

620-285-6914

620 285-6900 714 W. 9th, Larned www.CountryPlaceLiving.com

• Skilled Nursing Care • Social Services • PT/OT/ST Services • Residential Care Services • Respite Care Services • Adult Day Care Services • Independent Senior Housing Apartments

General Public Transportation Daily service in Great Bend and 10 mile surrounding radius M-F: 6:00 am - 10 pm Saturday: 8am - 4pm Sunday: 8 am - 3pm M-F routes serving Barton, Rush, Rice, Pawnee, and Stafford Counties Twice daily with hours varying per county

Advance Reservations Required Seat available basis - 1st Come 1st Served 620-792-7797 ( TTY available )

We Accept Most Major Insurances Private Pay - Medicare/Medicaid

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SENIOR CITIZENS Legal Services Toll free legal advice and referral hotline. 1-888-353-5337 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday

Medical Alert System Central Kansas Health Equipment 620-793-5109 or 800-511-7385 Chore Services ElderCare, Inc., Great Bend 620-792-5942, Fax: 620-792-6049 These may include minor maintenance or heavy house cleaning, walk and yard maintenance.

The Jordaan Memorial Library 724 Broadway, Larned 620-285-2876 Some services the library provides are large print books, Books on Tape, magazines, videos, meeting room, copy machine, art for rent, Internet access, microfilm reader, microfilm of Pawnee County newspaper and censuses, magnifiers and vision aides.

Mental Health Center for Counseling and Consultation Larned Methodist Church, 701 Main Street 620-285-3183 Wednesday and Thursday.

Public mental health care facility, those with problems can come for help and guidance.

Welcome Inn Senior Center LARNED — Welcome Inn Senior Center is a home for Pawnee County senior citizens.

Weekly events include Yoga on Monday, coffee on Tuesday and daily lunch served at 11:30 a.m. followed by daily dominoes.

Lunch is $3 for those 60 years or older and $5 for those younger than 60. Take-out meals and frozen meals are available.

Monthly events feature a carryin dinner, tea time, Welcome Inn board meeting and hearing aid and blood pressure checks.

Charles Wonsetler serves as Welcome Inn board president.

Other officers are Ben Appel, vice-president; Jim Forrest, treasurer; Karlene Meckfessel, financial secretary; Betty Tauscher, secretary: Thelmarie Wilhite, historian and Roger Haberman, reporter.

Disabled Placard and/or Plate Pawnee County Treasurer 715 Broadway, Larned, 67550 620-285-3746 Fax 620-285-3802 pn_county_treasurer@wan.kdor.state.ks.us

Housing Authorities and Subsidized Housing Apartments for age 62+ or handicapped or assistance for families under age 62.

Larned Housing Authority Pawnee Plaza 1801 Broadway, Box 8, Larned 620-285-6661 Santa Fe Trail Apartments 1312 Carroll, Larned 620-285-2630 Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Independent Living Diversicare of Larned 1114 W. 11th, Larned 620-285-6914 Terrace Apartments 1112 W. 11th, Larned 620-285-6914 Country Place Senior Living 710 W. Ninth, Larned 620-285-6212

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The Welcome Inn Senior Center also operates a 2012 eightpassenger Ford van.

KDOT pays for the van, fuel and maintenance money through a grant, making the public transportation available to anyone in the county who requests it by calling 620-285-3504.

“It is available to anybody who needs transportation,” Forrest said.

“It’s not necessarily for the senior citizens. The bus is driven by volunteer drivers.”

Schedules are built on the availability of the bus and driver. The fare for in-county transportation is $2 per person; for out-of-county, the fare is $7.

Regular trips are made to Hutchinson, Great Bend and Hays for doctors’ appointments, shopping and community entertainment.

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IMMUNIZATIONS Childhood immunizations are administered through the age of 18.

Contact the Pawnee County Health Department 715 Broadway, Larned 620-285-6963 or 1-800-211-4401 Fax: 620-285-3246 www.kalhd.org/pawnee Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday 1- 5 p.m School Entry Requirements • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP): five doses required by kindergarten. A booster may be necessary on entrance to high school.

• Poliomyelitis (IPV/OPV): four doses required.

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: two doses required.

• Hepatitis B: three doses required through grade 12.

•Hepatitis A: two doses required for children less than 5 years of age in early childhood programs.

• Varicella (chickenpox): two doses required.

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• Haemophilus influenzae type B (HiB): three doses required for children less than 5 years of age in early childhood programs.

• Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV): four doses required for children less than 5 years of age in early childhood programs.

In addition to the immunizations required for school entry, the below immunizations are recommended for school children: • Meningococcal (MCV4): one dose recommended at 11 years with a booster dose at 16 years of age.

• Human Papillomavirus (HPV): three doses recommended for males and females at 9 years of age.

• Influenza: yearly vaccination recommended for all ages 6 months or older.

Information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

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Outreach Clinics in Hoisington Offered at 351 & 353 W 10th St. in Hoisington General Surgery – Robin Durrett, DO, FACOS Les Landau, DO, FACOS Clara Barton Hospital Appointments: 620-653-4191 Monday through Friday

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Allergy Clinic – Cynthia Romito, MD Appointments: 913-894-2894 2nd and 4th Thursday of ea. mo.

Linda Krug, PA-C Phillip Barnes, PA-C Debra Brockel, PA

Nathan C. Knackstedt, D.O. Scott Webb, D.O. Kristin L. Ohnmacht, PA-C

Our Services Surgical Services Laboratory EKG/Holter Monitor Respiratory Therapy

CT Scan/PET/MRI Nuclear Medicine Cardiac Stress Testing Digital Mammography

Therapy Services PT/OT/Speech Pulmonary Function Testing

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Skilled Nursing Care Social Services

Wound Care Blood Transfusions Anti-Coagulant Therapy Pain Pump Management Sleep Study

Orthopedic Clinic – Gulraiz Cheema, MD Appointments: 866-428-8221 4th Wednesday of ea. mo.

Randall Hildebrand, MD Appointments: 620-792-4383 3rd Wednesday of ea. month

Cardiology Clinic – Darrell Youngman, DO Appointments: 800-362-1093 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday ea. mo.

Pain Clinic – John Fan, MD Appointments: 620-669-2234 1st Wednesday and Every Friday of ea. mo.

Gynecology Clinic – Ann Hentzen Page, MD Kathryn Sawchak, MD Appointments: 888-662-2224 3rd Thursday of ea. mo.

Urology Clinic – Robert Weingart, MD Appointments: 620-669-2570 2nd and 4th Monday of ea. mo.

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Out Patient Services Surgery Lab Draws Neupogen Infusion Therapy Antibiotic Therapy

Total Joint Surgery – Abelardo Sotelo, MD Appointments: 620-791-6926

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General Surgery – Robin Durrett, DO, FACOS Les Landau, DO, FACOS Clara Barton Hospital Appointments: 620-653-4191 Wednesday Each Week

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Neurosurgery – Matthew Henry, MD Appointments: 877-685-2525 3rd Friday of ea. mo.

There is a big difference at Sunflower Diversified

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here are many reasons why Sunflower Diversified Services is unique in central Kansas. Not only has it been serving people with developmental delays and disabilities for almost 50 years, the non-profit agency is a one-of-a-kind in the types and quality of its services, Executive Director Jim Johnson said.

“Today, we remain true to the intent of our founders who sought to assist each person in being as independent and involved in their communities as possible,” Johnson emphasized. “We are governed by a board of directors whose sole responsibility is to ensure that tax dollars and donations are used for their intended purposes.

“Everyone seeks personal independence and the chance to earn the respect of friends and neighbors,” Johnson continued. “Like everyone else, our clients have the right to live in a setting where they make the rules.

We do all we can to make that happen.”

Sunflower individuals and their families can be assured that every dime available is earmarked for services, Johnson added. “We do not have stockholders who expect personal returns on their investment,” he explained.

Johnson offered a list of more reasons Sunflower lives up to its motto of “There is a Difference.”

• In 2012, Sunflower clients earned more than $253,000 in wages in manufacturing, recycling and jobs programs; this reduces their reliance on tax support.

Wages have increased by nearly 18 percent in the past two years.

• Clients can use their paychecks to live where and with whom they choose, rather than having to reside in group homes. Nearly 90 percent live in residences rented from community landlords.

Therefore, tax dollars are used to support each person’s independence, not to maintain agency-owned property. “When you live in a place you choose, you can also move any time you want, rather than having to get permission from the group-home provider,” Johnson noted.

• It is the only area agency that offers developmental assistance to children ages 2-and-a-half to 5 through its Incredible Years Preschool. “Our preschool offers a quality experience for all children but also provides access to therapy and other one-on-one services for youngsters whose overall development may need a boost,” Johnson said.

• Sunflower provides adult therapy rather than just activities, serving many who require a wheelchair for mobility. Services include exercises, water therapy, muscle massage and therapeutic movement designed to increase physical stamina and muscle tone. In many cases, people with these limitations also earn a salary.

• The agency operates the only local, award-winning venture that employs people with disabilities who collect and process recyclables; it is also the only facility that offers confidential document shredding.

• Sunflower is the only entity offering general public transportation evenings and weekends.

• Sunflower is the only area organization offering a full range of therapeutic services for children birth to 3 with developmental delays. 

Sunflower Diversified Services There is a Difference!

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In its 47th year, Sunflower Diversified Services is the only business of its kind in Central Kansas, measuring its success by the accomplishments of those it serves.

Sunflower is the only area non-profit agency serving children and adults with developmental disabilities; no other organization provides comprehensive services from birth through retirement.

• Sunflower is the only business providing a full range of developmental and therapeutic services to children birth to age 3, along with support services to their families.

• Sunflower believes in the right of every person to have a quality life and a say in how that life is defined: ➣ 80% of persons served in 2012 lived in homes or apartments they rented from community landlords ➣ Persons with severe physical or medical needs receive therapy services rather than just activities ➣ Sunflower’s work options created earnings of more than $253,000 for persons served in 2012

• Sunflower also offers valued services to the community: ➣ ➣ ➣ ➣

Preschool for any child, ages 2½ to 5 Community recycling Business recycling pick-up Confidential personal and business paper shredding ➣ General Public Transportation

• Sunflower annually volunteers time to promote community activities: ➣ Home for the Holidays Parade ➣ 4th of July Fireworks Display ➣ Chili Cook-off to benefit the local food bank ➣ Zoo Boo

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Assisted Living and Residential Health Care

Specialty Clinics

Extended Hours:

Richard A. Steckley, M.D. Cardiology

Monday 9 am - Noon, 1-7 pm Tuesday 7 am Noon, 1-5 pm Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm Thursday 9 am - Noon, 1-5 pm Friday 9 am - Noon, 1-5 pm Saturday 8:30 - 11:30 am

Leonard Fleske, M.D. Orthopedics

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Tamara Farmer, MSN, ARNP, BC Psychiatric Services

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VETERINARIANS & HUMANE SOCIETY

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ARNED — Volunteers care for dogs and cats at the Pawnee County Humane Society building.

The 3,850-sq. ft. building is near the entrance of the Larned State Hospital off West. 8th. It provides room for dogs and cats with separate rooms for food prep, laundry, grooming and education.

The shelter has a priority of keeping Pawnee County dogs and cats and finding them a suitable home. Bradley Barton serves as shelter manager.

Chasitty Solko 620-285-9387 serves as president of Pawnee County Humane Society. Celeste Dixon 620-804-1965 helps schedule volunteers for work duties that involve taking care of the animals. Weekday evening volunteer hours and flexible weekend hours are available.

Dr. Christina Frick, DVM, Frick Veterinary Services, and Dr. Mike Burdett, DVM, Larned Veterinary Clinic, help care for the animals.

Adoptable animals are available for viewing on the web site www.pawneehumane.com. The emergency number for the Pawnee County Humane Society is 620-282-2554.

The Pawnee County Humane Society 1406 M5 Road, 620-285-8510 Hours: Noon-2 p.m. Monday through Friday 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday The Pawnee County Humane Society started a community wide program to control the feral cat population in Larned in 2009. Multiple studies have shown that Trap/Neuter/Return programs

are the only effective way to control feral cats.

Adoption fees are $85 for adult dogs, which are all altered. For those dogs under six months, owners receive $50 back after the animal is altered. All animals are microchipped, current on vaccinations and current on flea and heart worm protection.

Adoption fees for adult altered cats are $10.

Kittens are $25 and owners will receive $20 back when the animal is spayed or neutered.

In 2006, the Pawnee County Humane Society entered into an agreement with the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility (LCMHF) to place five dogs into training.

The program is designed to utilize inmates as dog handlers. The inmates provide basic socialization and obedience training to dogs that have been surrendered to the PCHS and helps them to become more adoptable. All of the dogs in training have been spayed or neutered and are current on vaccinations.

The dogs are trained to kennel, are housebroken, and are socialized with humans as well as other dogs. Basic obedience training includes: heel on and off lead, sit, stay, down, and come.

The LCMHF also has a few of the agility/obstacle course stations in the exercise area where handlers can work with and exercise the dogs. When the trained dogs are adopted, the PCHS teaches the new owner how to give the commands and what to expect from their trained dog.

The Humane Society sponsors a Dog Swim each August at Larned Swimming Pool at Schnack Park as a fundraiser. The email address is pchs@pawneehumane.com.

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RECYCLING

B&B Recycling & Salvage 992 S Road, Larned 620-285-2880 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon Accepts scrap metal, iron, aluminum, brass

Burdett-Rozel A Pride Committee has been formed to organize recycling efforts. A trailer is shared with the city of Burdett, alternating weeks and is located on Main Street in Rozel

831 E. 14th, 620-285-8555 Outside containers accept paper, magazines, books, paperboard, glass, bottles, aluminum cans Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

Pawnee County Landfill Hazardous Household Waste, Pawnee County Highway Shop 723 North Trail, Larned 620-285-2016 Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-noon May 3, 2014, 9 a.m.-noon

Transfer Station, 1044 K Road 1.5 miles south of Larned 620-285-2016 Construction, Demolition Facility Collection Site, Metal, Wire, Appliances with Freon Compost Site, Burn Pit for Brush, Tree Limbs Household Trash Monday 1-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, 8-11:30 a.m.

Trash transported to Barton County Landfill 350 NE 30 Road, Great Bend

Pawnee County Landfill Larned Recycling B&B Recycling & Salvage Pawnee County nty Lan Landfi andfill 992 S Road, Larned 620-285-2880 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon Accepts scrap metal, iron, aluminum, brass

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A Pride Committee has been formed to organize recycling efforts. A trailer is shared with the city of Burdett, alternating weeks and is located on Main Street in Rozel

Transfer Station, 1044 K Road 1.5 miles south of Larned 620-285-2016 Construction, Demolition Facility Collection Site, Metal, Wire, Appliances with Freon Compost Site, Burn Pit for Brush, Tree Limbs Household Trash Monday 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Trash transported to Barton County Landfill 350 NE 30 Road, Great Bend

Larned Recycling 831 E. 14th, 620-285-8555 Outside containers accept paper, magazines, books, paperboard, glass, bottles, aluminum cans Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 4-H Clubs of Pawnee County Pawnee County Extension Office at 715 Broadway, Larned, 620-285-6901 The Pawnee County clubs are Gem Dandys, Pawnee Peppers, Tiny Toilers, Western Wranglers Walter S. Chears American Legion Post 106 American Legion Community Building, 206 Elm, Burdett, 620-285-6146 Commander Larry Miller, 620-804-1498 American Legion Riders Chapter 106 Larned, Director Terry Harris 620-910-7998 American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Community Building 206 Elm, Burdett Linda Schadel, 620-525-6770 DAR Merlene Baird, 620-285-6070 Meets second Tuesday, noon EMS (volunteer) Senior Center, 203 Elm, Burdett Dan Skinner, 620-960-2716 Meets first Monday of each month FCE Units in Pawnee County Pawnee County Extension Office at 715 Broadway Larned, 620-285-6901 The units in Pawnee County are FCE, Sunflower Homemakers FCE, Rozel FCE, Modern Homemakers FCE Fort Larned Lions Club Steven Lewis, 620-285-1609 fortlarned@sbcglobal.net Meets first, third Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Kiwanis Club Tony Moore, 620-285-6785 Meets at Sweets-n-Eats 620-804-6207 422 Broadway, Larned

Rotary Club Pawnee Valley Community Hospital 923 Carroll, Larned Rita Kurtz, 620-285-1262 Tuesdays 6 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Norman Dreiling, 620-285-6547

Rozel Fire Department Rich Foos, 620-527-4217

Larned Garden Club Merlene Baird, 620-285-6070 Meets fourth Friday, 2 p.m.

Rozel Lions Club Kevin Milch, 620-527-4258 Third Monday, Sept.-May at Rozel Methodist Church, 7 p.m.

Larned Music Club Jerry Ford, 620-285-3662 CHO Hospital Auxiliary Mary Smith, 620-285-2633 Larned Quilting Bees Ann Hicks, 620-285-1056 Meets first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Laurete Beta Nu Terri Barton, 620-285-6283 Call for location; meet in member’s homes; Meets second Tuesday during the school year Noon Lions Club Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Meets Wednesday at noon Duane Fargo (Office Supply) 620-285-5007 Pawnee Co. Farmers Union Tom Giessel, 620-285-2517 P.E.O. Nancy Adams, 620-285-2053 Prairie Arts Unlimited 606 Topeka, Larned Patricia Hassman, 620-285-7223 Meets first Tuesday 7:30 p.m.

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Sacred Heart Altar Society, Garfield Amy Froetschner, 620-285-6779 Santa Fe Trail Auto Club Tracy Eye, 620-804-0661 or 620-285-2992 Meets third Wednesday Shiley Homemakers Club Cleo Gorman, 620-525-6775 *Second Tuesday, at Burdett Senior Center. Call for time.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Jack Kreiger Post No. 7271 620-285-6036 VFW Auxiliary Anne Graner, 620-285-2278 Volunteer Fire Department Fire Station 209 Elm, Burdett Leonard Mostrom, 620-525-6676 Meets 4th Monday Women’s Golf Association Marilyn Bell, president, 620-285-3935

PAWNEE COUNTY EVENTS Dec. 14, 2013 — Fort Larned National Historic Site, Christmas Past. An 1860s Christmas celebration on the Kansas prairie

2013-2014 Events Oct. 12, 2013 — Fort Larned National Historic Site, Candelight Tours. Vignettes from Fort Larned’s history depict events from the Fort’s past.

Feb. 14-16, 2014 — Larned Antiques, Toys, Collectibles, Larned Community Center June 7-9, 2014 — Santa Fe Trail Days

Oct. 12-13, 2013 — Santa Fe Trail Center, Tired Iron Show. Antique farm equipment, classic cars, demonstrations, anvil shooting, tractor pull, music, food and childrens’ events.

May 24-26, 2014 — Fort Larned National Historic Site, Memorial Day events July 4-6, 2104 — Fort Larned National Historic Site, July 4 events

Nov. 2, 2013 — Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Charity Gala

Aug. 29- Sept. 1, 2014 — Fort Larned National Historic Site, Labor Day events

Dec. 7, 2013 — Downtown Larned Christmas

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Hours: Tues- Sat: 11am-2pm & 5pm-8pm Sun. Buffet: 11am-2pm

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PAWNEE COUNTY DINING Broadway Pub 107 W. 5th, Larned 620-804-6200 Burdett Cafe Burdett CafeBurdett 204 Broadway, 204 Broadway, Burdett 620-525-6660 620-525-6660

The Peking Garden 621 Edwards, Larned 620-285-2263 The Pizza Peking HutGarden 621 Edwards, Larned 126 W. 14th, Larned 620-285-2263 620-285-3101

BurdettSenior SeniorCenter Center Burdett 203Elm, Elm,Burdett Burdett 203 620-525-6655 620-525-6655

Pizza Hut Rozel126 Main Bar & Grill W.Street 14th, Larned 104620-285-3101 N. Main, Rozel 620-527-4266 Scraps Rozel Senior Center 612 Broadway, Larned 105 Main, Rozel 620-285-8977 620-527-4366 Sonic 114 W.Scraps 14th, Larned 612 Broadway, Larned 620-285-6400 620-285-8977 Sweets-n-Eats 422 Broadway, Larned 620-804-1903

Delicious Creations, Larned Broadway Pub 418W.Broadway 107 5th, Larned 620-804-6250 620-804-6200 El Dos De Oros Delicious Creations 417 W. 14th, Larned 418620-285-6238 Broadway, Larned 620-804-6250 El Dos De Oros 417 W. 14th, Larned 620-285-6238

Sonic 114 W. 14th, Larned 620-285-6400 Subway Sweet & Eats 105 E. 14th, Larned 422 Broadway, Larned 620-285-6595 620-804-1903 WelcomeSubway Inn Senior Center 113 W. 4th,Larned Larned 105 E. 14th, 620-285-3504 620-285-6595 Welcome Inn Wendy’s 113 119 W. W. 4th, 14th,Larned Larned 620-285-3504 620-285-8909 Wendy’s Rozel Main Street Bar & Grill 119 W. 14th, Larned 104 N. Main, Rozel 620-285-8909 620-527-4266 Rozel Senior Center 105 Main, Rozel 620-527-4366

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GREAT BEND ASIAN Chosen Wok 3908 10th Street 620-796-2888 Classic Inn 1 S. Patton Road 620-792-3100 Great Wall Chinese Buffet 4705 10th Street 620-792-2898

AMERICAN/DINERS EaZy Street 54 NE 20 Road 620-793-6966 Granny’s Kitchen 925 10th Street 620-793-7441 Highland Hotel 3017 10th Street 620-792-2431 Leann’s Diner 2520 10th Street 620-793-6491 Old Chicago Bistro 3700 10th Street 620-796-2434 Montana Mike’s Steakhouse 906 McKinley 620-792-5930 Mr. Burger 281 South U.S. 56 620-793-3635 Perkins 2920 10th Street 620-792-4386 BAKERY & COFFEE HOUSE Great Bend Coffee 2015 Lakin Avenue 620-603-6465

Mitchell’s Bakery 1110 Main Street 620-793-7397

McDonald’s 3307 10th Street 620-792-1406

Los Dos Potrillos 2020 Forest Avenue 620-793-7585

Perks Coffee Shoppe 1216 Main Street 620-786-2334

Sonic 3909 10th Street 620-792-2962

Mary’s Burritos 2424 10th Street 620-792-2912

BAR & GRILL Applebee’s Bar & Grill 3209 10th Street 620-792-8800

Subway 2723 10th Street 620-792-2255

Playa Azul 4909 10th Street 620-793-6788

Ernie’s Bar & Grill 319 Main Street 620-792-2619 Lumpy’s Bar & Grill 2017 Forest Avenue 620-793-6420 The Page 2920 10th Street 620-792-8700

3503 10th Street (Walmart) 620-793-9550 Taco Bell 3706 10th Street 620-792-7449 Wendy’s 3519 10th Street 620-793-5868

The Rack Billiard Café 3220 Railroad Avenue 620-792-5851

ICE CREAM Baskin Robbins 1305 K-96 620-793-9899

BARBECUE Johnson’s BBQ 1624 10th Street 620-792-4700

Braum’s 4209 10th Street 620-792-4596

FAST FOOD Arby’s 3414 10th Street 620-792-7229 Braum’s 4209 10th Street 620-792-4596

ALBERT Papa’s Bar & Grill 1013 Main St 620-923-4230

BEAVER Mo’s Place Grill & Brew Pub 1908 Elm 620-587-2350

OLMITZ Dad’s Restaurant 309 Main 620-586-3234 HOISINGTON Dairy Queen 301 E. 9th (East K-4) 620-653-2806 Gambino’s Pizza 250 S. Main 620-653-2270 Mi Tierra 118 E. 1st 620-292-6009 Pizza Hut 56 W. Hwy K-4 620-653-4976 Shaney’s 571 S. Main 620-653-2070 Subway 169 S. Main 620-653-2003

Papa John’s Pizza 1305 K-96 620-793-9898

CLAFLIN Beer 30 Bar & Grill Main St 620-587-3355 94 Store 200 E. Front St. 620-587-9494 Squeegy’s Bar & Grill 221 Main St 620-588-3625

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake 3809 10th Street 620-792-7222

ELLINWOOD John Henry’s 518 E. Santa Fe 620-564-3676

Pizza Hut 2006 Main Street 620-792-7161

Lone Wolf Restaurant 106 N. Main 620-564-2829

ODIN Odin Store 890 NE 140th 620-587-3370

4101 10th Street 620-792-8228

GALATIA Back Roads Grill 575 Main 620-935-4243

SUSANK JD’s Diner 201 N. Main 620-653-4007

PIZZA Gambino’s 1309 Main Street 620-603-6272

Dairy Queen 2302 North Main 620-793-8961 MEXICAN Delgados 2210 10th 620-793-3786

Burger King 3929 10th Street 620-793-9741

Great Bend Taco 3106 10th Street 620-793-5211

Kentucky Fried Chicken 2917 10th Street 620-793-8226

Kiowa Kitchen 214 E 10th Street 620-793-9855

Long John Silver’s 3800 10th Street 620-792-2950

La Fiesta 3210 10th Street 620-796-2032

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Younger patients treated at Brantley Chiropractic Brantley Chiropractic treats the traditional patient to improve movement and minimize nerve interference.

Dr. Scott Brantley has seen the number of younger patients increase, to remedy a variety of childhood ailments.

“We’ve treated a lot of ear infections, as well and cold and flu,” he said. “When they get treatment, we see a quick change in their attitude.”

Chiropractic is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health.

The main chiropractic treatment technique involves manual therapy, including manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues.

Treatment often includes exercises as well as health and lifestyle counseling.

Pain, discomfort and dissatisfaction with other treatment options are reasons why patients choose to try chiropractic care.

Dr. Brantley said more patients are using chiropractic treatment as the first option for their healthcare.

Dr. Brantley employs the traditional chiropractic practice of physical treatment, as well as acupuncture.

The changing seasons brings in patients for a variety of reasons, often related to their outdoor activities.

“A lot of treatment is related to the daily activities people go through,” he said. “You go to a chiropractor for pain and muscle issues. Also we’ve had a lot of other issues which are treatable, mixing in the traditional chiropractic treatment and acupuncture.”

Dr. Brantley said the combination of acupuncture treatment and chiropractic treatment has proven to be effective.

Acupuncture treatment has continued to grow and more patients are requesting the acupuncture.

Eighty percent of the acupuncture patients use electrical stimulation, an easier treatment than using needles. Electricity is used on the same acupuncture points that a needle uses.

“Some people respond better to electricity and some respond better to needles,” he said. “More people are asking for ‘needling,’ to just see what that feels like.”

Some patients have discovered that acupuncture treatment has proven effective when other methods have not worked.

“The whole system is hooked together and when we treat patients for their pain symptoms, other symptoms disappear,” he said.

He said acupuncture has been effective treating fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and tenderness in localized areas.

Dr. Brantley said he’s been pleased by patient referrals and repeat customers.

“When a family member says good things about us, we’ll get another family member to come in for treatment,” he said. “We have patients who travel long distances because a family member has recommended us.”

Dr. Brantley’s daughter, Gracie, greets customers and files the paperwork for insurance and billing.

“Gracie is a great asset,” Brantley said. “She’s energetic and enjoys working with the patients.”

Registration and patient paperwork have been streamlined and an improved computer system allows patients to check themselves in.

“We can remind patients about their appointments with text messages and email,” he said. “We’ve gone from people filling out several pages of information to one page.”

Dr. Brantley earned his Doctor of Chiropractic at Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas.

The Great Bend chiropractor has been treating patients since 1993 at Brantley Chiropractic. Dr. Brantley is a Fellow with the Acupuncture Society of America after 10 years of training.

He earned his acupuncture certification through the Acupuncture Society of America through Dr. Richard Yennie of Kansas City, Mo. who is credited with combining acupuncture treatment in conjunction with chiropractic adjustment in the U.S.

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EDUCATION

Pawnee County serves the educational needs of the residents from kindergarten through 12th grade. In the county, school is in session from mid August to mid May. There are three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and one K-12 school.

Fort Larned USD 495 120 E. 6th, Larned, KS, 67550 620-285-3185, Fax: 620-285-2973 The Board of Education meets the second Monday of each month at 120 E. 6th, Larned.

USD 495 Board of Education: Marcia Giessel, president, June Barger, vice president, Jay Haremza, Brenda Hagerman, Sharon Arnold, Sharon Lessard, Kevin Reece Superintendent, Jon Flint Attorney, Phil Martin Board Clerk, Tiffany Burris

Hillside Elementary, Lea Harding 502 W. Fifth, 620-285-2311 Northside Elementary, Lea Harding 1604 State, 620-285-2141 Phinney Elementary, Lea Harding 5113 E. 12th, 620-285-3181 Larned Middle School Derek Reinhardt 904 Corse, 620-285-8430 Larned High, Troy Langdon 815 Corse, 620-285-2151 Westside School, Dick Bixler Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility 1301 Hwy 264, 620-285-0300 Tri-County Cooperative, ALC Margo Buscher 1022 Kansas, 620-285-3119 Pawnee County Learning Center 209 E. 6th, 620-285-7700

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EDUCATION Preschool Golden Rule Preschool, Emily Bird 1020 Topeka 620-285-7377 or 620-285-1112 Morning Out for Mothers, Cathy Hanken 701 Main, 620-285-3183 Tri-County Preschool, Margo Buscher 1022 Kansas, 620-285-3119 Larned Head Start 1024 Broadway, 620-285-6860 Stepping Stones, Lana Amspacker 1224 Corse, 620-804-2901 Jump Start, Hillside Elementary, Lea Harding 502 W. Fifth, 620-285-2311 Pawnee Heights USD 496 100 W. Grand, Rozel 620-527-4212 www.phtigers.net USD 496 Board of Education meets at 100 W Grand, Rozel, 620-527-4212 Board of Education members: Laurie Josefiak, president, Phillip Hammeke, Pamela Delp, Rod Eldridge, Cory Reece, Gabriel Polsen, Kevin Milch Attorney Phil Martin Board Clerk Shannon Milch Pawnee Heights Schools (K-12) Superintendent-Principal, Daniel Binder 100 W. Grand, Rozel, 620-527-4211 Pawnee Heights Virtual Learning Brian McVay, director 601 Elm Street, Burdett 1-866-974-4723, 620-525-6291

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LIBRARIES Jordaan Memorial Library Debby Gore, Library Director 724 Broadway, Larned, 620-285-2876 www.jordaanlibrary.com Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Closed Sunday

Burdett Community Library Norma Williams, Library Director 207 Elm St. in the City Building, Burdett (beginning Oct. 1, 2013 at Pawnee Heights Grade School) Hours are every Thursday 5-7 p.m. and every Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon

Garfield City Library Rosetta Bush, Library Director City Building, Garfield 620-569-2385 Call for hours.

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RECREATION Burdett

High Schools

City park Locust & Michigan Basketball court, two tennis courts, playground equipment, picnic shelter, miniature golf For recreation information, contact the city office at 620-525-6279

Larned High School Indians Mid Central Activities Association Brent Harrell, athletic director 620-285-2151 Boys sports: Football, cross country, basketball, wrestling, track, tennis, golf, baseball Girls sports: Volleyball, cross country, tennis, basketball, track, softball, golf, cheerleading

Garfield Downey Memorial Park 3rd and 4th St. Tennis courts, picnic area, playground equipment, basketball court, bandshell Camp Criley Park North of U.S. 56 on Pawnee For recreation information, contact the city at 620-569-2373

Pawnee Heights Schools Tigers Southern Plains Iroquois Activities Association (SPIAA) Mark Pywell, activities director 620-527-4211 Boys sports: Football (co-op at Larned), basketball, track, golf Girls sports: Volleyball, golf, basketball, track

Rozel Jordaan Community Park Elmore and Main Street Tennis courts, playground equipment and picnic shelter Ballpark at Cline & Edwards Street For recreation information, contact the city at 620-527-4399 Middle Schools Larned Middle School Indians Casey Cloninger, 620-285-8430 Boys sports: Football (co-op with Pawnee Heights), basketball, track, wrestling Girls sports: Volleyball, basketball, track, cheerleading Pawnee Heights School Tigers Mark Pywell, activities director 620-527-4211 Boys sports: Football (co-op at Larned), basketball, track Girls sports: Volleyball, basketball, track

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Larned

Recreation

Tera Jordaan Park at 1600 Toles Ball diamond, room for major activities

Larned Community Center 1500 Toles, 620-285-6002 Recreation Director, Mike Seeman Auditorium, gymnasium, kitchen and meeting facilities Children’s activities: Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball Adult activities: Aerobics, basketball coed softball, yoga, volleyball

Doerr Vernon Park Splash Pad 1500 Carroll. Tennis and playground Schnack/Lowery, 544 W. 4th Ball field, picnicking, swimming, playground, skate park, 4-H Bldg.

The John Schnack Express Train is located here with free rides Southeast Neighborhood Park 307 Park. Playground Earl Roberts Stadium Fourth and Carroll, Baseball and tennis

Baseball American Legion Baseball (19 and under) Chris Froetschner, 620-285-1345 Purple Panthers Baseball Chad Erway, 620-285-9705 Fastpitch Softball Larned Renegades (10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under) Mary Perez, 620-285-2312 Golf Course Larned Country Club 681 E. 14th, 620-285-3935

Other Activities Swimming Pool 100 W. First, 620-285-8957

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Athletic Club Unique Physique Gym 424 W. 14th, 620-285-7015

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ALCO #18 - License/Permit Agent 620 N Broadway, Larned (620) 285-2158 DILLON STORE #9 - License/Permit Agent 423 Main St., Larned (620) 285-3171

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Pawnee County is made up primarily of ranch and farmland which provide excellent feed and cover for whitetail deer and turkey.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has secured leases from various Pawnee County landowners and have 27 walk-in hunting areas available to the general public from Sept. 1 to Jan. 1 and/or Nov. 1 to Jan. 1.

When hunting on private land, hunters should always obtain written permission from the land owner before hunting.

Game most likely to be found here include pheasant, quail, dove and deer. Turkey hunting can also be found throughout the county.

The KDWPT Fall hunting atlas, which details public walk-in hunting areas, can be found at www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/ Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Maps-by-County/ Fall-Hunting-Atlas For those who prefer the guidance of an outfitter, there are two companies operating inside Pawnee County. Ruffhouse Outfitters Co., operated by Travis Ruff and Crosby’s Wild Game Adventures operated by Lance and Jason Crosby, are listed through the KDWPT website. The Crosby Lodge is 15 miles west of Great Bend and 12 miles north of Larned.

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Sunflower Trailer Sales, Inc.

WIHA Areas Access Dates: Nov. 1 - Jan. 31

Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks State Parks

WIHA Areas Access Dates: Sept. 1 - Jan. 31

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WIHA Areas (Outlined in Red) NO FIREARMS DEER HUNTING

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Streams and Lakes

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POINTS OF INTEREST Central States Scout Museum 815 Broadway, Larned 620-285-8939, 620-285-6427 Museum full of scouting memorabilia, attractively displayed.

One day’s drive from Philmont (scout campgrounds).

Admission $1 per person

Sibley’s Camp Corner of Second and State Streets, Larned Unmanned historic site, marking trade along the Santa Fe Trail. Property restored to its precentury appearance.

Fort Larned National Historic Site Six miles west of Larned on K-156 620-285-6911 Hours — Open year round 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours vary at different times of the year so call ahead. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Nine restored buildings depicting the Indian Wars period.

Special events, programs, living history and demonstrations throughout the year, times vary, call ahead. Museum, library, restrooms, bookstore and nature trail.

State Theater 617 Broadway, Larned 620-285-3535 1949 saw the completion of Larned’s newest theater, The “State.” It was the era of “movies every weekend” for most of the nation both because it was relief from the war years and the Great Depression plus it was air conditioned. The State Theater was closed and opened several times before a community group assumed ownership and staffed it with volunteers. Repairs and modernization continued with new, wider and less crowded seats, a new sound and projection system. Now a high-tech 3-D digital system has been added, giving the capability of showing 3-D movies.

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POINTS OF INTEREST Larned Fishing Pond South Main & Cleveland St. Larned is proud to offer a fishing pond to our community and guests. Located west of South Main Street you will find the handicap accessible pond. The pond is stocked regularly and includes a wide variety of fish. The pond also features shaded picnic areas, open daily and no admission fee.

The Little Red House Corner of Second and State Streets, Larned Replication of Larned’s first building constructed in 1869. The building was used as a residence, post office, hotel, restaurant, saloon, dance hall, brothel, church, school and courtroom.

Available for school groups and others interested in the early history of Larned.

The Santa Fe Trail Center 2 miles west of Larned on K-156 620-285-2054 Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Memorial through Labor Day. Closed Mondays the remainder of the year. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Museum telling the story of the Santa Fe Trail.

Outdoor museum, sod and dugout houses and one-room schoolhouse.

Offers living history programs during special events throughout the year, call for times.

Admission: $4 adults, $2.50 students 12-18, $1.50 children 6-11, free to preschoolers, Fort Larned Historical Society Members Free.

School groups with teachers receive a 50 percent discount.

The Later Dry Route

Zebulon Pike Plaza

An area northeast of Larned, later went along north side of the Pawnee Creek to Fort Larned and crossed the Pawnee River on the west side of the Fort. It went south and joined up with The Wet Route just west of present-day Garfield.

The Plaza is located on the south edge of Larned on US Highway 56 next to Schnack Park. It commemorates Pike’s nearby crossing of the Pawnee River in October 1806 on his mission to conduct an exploratory expedition of the southwest portion of the Louisiana Purchase.

It provides a reference to Pike and other explorers who traveled the Santa Fe Trail and has a picnic area.

The Santa Fe Trail An itinerary of 73 markers placed on the five separate routes of the Santa Fe Trail in present day Pawnee, Edwards, and Ford counties in Kansas. Many of the sites can be viewed from the roadside.

The Wet Route The Original Dry Route Branched from the Wet Route at the southwest corner of Larned.

Follows U.S. 56 from the Big Bend of the Arkansas campground at Ellinwood, following the river to the southwest out of Larned to the town of Kinsley.

Pawnee Rock 10 miles East of Larned on U.S. 56 Pawnee Rock Natural landmark along the Santa Fe Trail.

In the trail days it was 30 feet higher than it is today.

Enjoy a panoramic view across the prairie.

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POINTS OF INTEREST Kansas Wetlands Education Center

Kansas Oil & Gas Hall of Fame & Museum

Located on the SE corner of Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area on Hwy. 156 along Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway Branch museum of Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History Interpretive exhibits on Cheyenne Bottoms, including the importance of wetlands and the plants and animals inhabiting them Scheduled Educational Programs, Nature Trail, Classroom, Auditorium, Gift Shop Free admission Open Tuesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 1-5 p.m. Closed Monday www.wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu 1-877-243-9268

5944 10th St., Great Bend History of oil and gas industry Contact 620-793-5742 or 620-793-0359 to schedule a tour. No admission charge Open 1-5 p.m. April, May, June, and August thru October.

Always open by appointment

Trail of Lights Great Bend Starting the weekend before Thanksgiving and ending Jan. 1. Memorable Christmas lights with many designed and crafted by park department employees.

Brit Spaugh Park — North Main Jack Kilby Square — Downtown Main St. Veteran’s Park — McKinley St. For more information contact Great Bend Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 620-792-2750, www.visitgreatbend.com

Ellinwood Underground World Main & Santa Fe U.S. 56 at the stoplight, Ellinwood 620-564-2400 Built in 1887 and listed on the Kansas State Historical Register. Houses the Ellinwood Museum. Tunnels originally connected the business district. Original flooring, wallpaper, and barber’s mirror Tunnels under the Dick Building.

Open to the public Monday –Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.

Admission $5 adults, $2 children under 10 Tours on the hour, call ahead.

East of Great Bend on U.S. 56.

Roadside park located near one of the two original locations of the fort.

Fort was established in 1864 to help protect mail service along the Santa Fe Trail.

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Barton Community College 245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend 620-792-9342 Part of the Fine Arts Building on the BCC Campus Approximately 7,000 visitors each year.

More than 700 permanent pieces.

Bronzes from Barton County native “Gus” Shafer.

Works from Great Bend native Charles B. Rogers.

Masterpieces from Chagall, Matisse, Picasso, Audubon, and more.

Admission is free Open year round mid-August to mid-May Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Group tours by appointment.

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PAWNEE COUNTY GOLF

Larned offers viable public golf option LARNED — As bargains go, place Larned Country Club at the top of the list.

Golfers will discover an economical option — $15 during weekdays and $20 on the weekend for all-day play.

The course also features a rarity — a fully lighted driving range that stretches out to 300 yards.

Golf carts and cart shed rentals are available. Larned Country Club features members from Barton and Edwards counties.

The nine-hole Larned Country Club layout features 2,747 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 .

The course rating is 33.9 and it has a slope rating of 106. The Larned golf course, 681 E. 14th Street, opened in 1950.

Larned Country Club, 620285-3935, is a well-maintained course featuring small and sloped Bentgrass greens.

Three of the sloping fairways are doglegs and tree-lined. Water hazards come into play on three holes.

The golf course property is owned by the city of Larned, which also pays for the water and irrigation system, which provides watered fairways and greens.

Larned Country Club members run the golf course operations. Members work with golf course superintendent Dan Collins and part-time employees.

They order products the golf course requires.

“Members have to make sure everything is there that you need to run a golf course, including working with the employees,” said David Blackwell, Larned Country Club president.

Blackwell said members are pleased with the condition of the course, which has been blessed by plenty of spring and summer rain.

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“Dan Collins is doing a fine job keeping the course in fine shape,” he said.

Nearby Barton County offers four golf courses, including a pair of 18-hole layouts.

The Club at Stone Ridge, 1458 24th Street in Great Bend, 620792-4306, was the former Golden Belt Country Club. The 18-hole course plays to a par of 72 over 6,495 yards.

Steve Gotsche, head professional at the Club at Stone Ridge, is assisted by Dave Lammie as golf course superintendent and Marty Ficken works as assistant superintendent.

Green fees are $27 on weekdays and $31 on weekends on Bermuda tees and fairways.

Lake Barton Golf Club, 673 U.S. 281 North, 620-6534255, between Great Bend and Hoisington, offers an 18-hole course designed by Harry Robb in 1916. The par 70 course plays to 5,536 yards. Daily prices are $16 with weekend rates $21.

At Lake Barton Golf Club, Wayne Woods serves as golf course superintendent and Nick Roth is assistant superintendent.

Grove Park Golf Club, 407 W. 3rd in Ellinwood, 620-564-3123, is a unique nine-hole par 64 course that features a premium on accuracy with several treelined fairways. Daily rates are $15 and weekend prices are $20.

Keith Fritz serves as golf course superintendent and Kurt Bressler works as the club manager.

The Claflin Golf Course, NE 150 Ave. just off K-156, was organized in 1943 when a ninehole course was plotted two miles east and 1/2-mile north of Claflin.

Daily rates are $15 for all day play. For information, call 620282-1858.

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Pawnee County Fair

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ARNED — Just as the summer heat is rising, excitement grows for the annual Pawnee County 4-H Fair at the Pawnee County Fairgrounds.

Superintendents supervise and help judge dozens of 4-H Fair categories that students enter.

“The Pawnee County Fair is one of the highlights of the year for the 4-H members,” said Marsha Reece, K-State Research and Extension office professional. “It is their time to shine.”

The students learn valuable lessons through the Pawnee County 4-H Fair and their activities.

“There are a lot of advantages from participating in 4-H,” she said. “The students learn to speak comfortably before an audience because that is part of their presentation for their projects. They learn to work in a team project and they learn the lesson of service to their city and community.”

Reece said the work in 4-H helps the students learn a work ethic.

“Teachers have often told me they can tell which students have participated in 4-H education,” she said. “They’ve already learned the importance of a deadline. and the value of doing a good job.”

Pawnee County is home to five 4-H chapters — Gem Dandys, led by Cherie Eakin and Amy Harter; Pawnee Peppers,

led by Ted VanHorn and Marsha Reece; Tiny Toilers, led by Joan Forrest; Western Wranglers, led by Shana O’Neil and Darcy VanMeter; and Zook Zippers, led

by Debbie Makings and Jennifer McNett.

The clubs meet once a month.

“Our volunteers and 4-H leaders have a very important responsibility working with the students,” Reece said. “The club leaders make sure they receive the proper information from the Extension Office.”

Reece said many of the 100 Pawnee County 4-H members have agricultural backgrounds. K-State Research and Extension publicizes membership in 4-H through promotions at the elementary school and middle school level.

Positive publicity is also delivered by the annual 4-H banquet, which helps raises funds for camps and scholarships.

“Many of the 4-H members go into some type of 4-H career that if often related to something they have learned over the years,” Reece said.

K-State Research and Extension 620-285-6901, located in the Pawnee County Courthouse 715 Broadway, Larned.

Donna Preisner is the Pawnee County Extension Agent for family and consumer sciences.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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The Pawnee County 4-H Fair Board is comprised of Eli Makings, chair; Adam Hewson, co-chair; Chelsea Froetschner-Townsend, secretary; Amy Herter, treasurer; Chad Hauck, Kathy Couchman, Clint Bowman, Jerrod Smith, Aaron Wolff, Michael Butler, JonRoy Kelty and Teresa Steffen.

Pawnee County features The Pawnee County 4-H Foundation, Inc., which collects and invests donations of cash and real estate and membership fees. The interest from the investments is used to fund trips, awards, scholarships, and activities to promote 4-H work in Pawnee County. It incorporated Nov. 17, 1967.

Foundation board members are Jason Murray, 4-H PDC chair; Lynn Hanson, chair; Jim Forrest, secretary; Benny Bowman, Vi Prosser, Larry Skelton, Kathy Bowman and Leon Steffen.

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Great Bend’s SRCA Dragstrip history linked with NHRA

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reat Bend is known worldwide for its drag racing, and it’s no wonder. In 2013, the Sunflower Rod and Custom Association celebrated its 60th anniversary, and with a nod to its early years, was chosen by the National Hot Rod Association to present its first-ever West Central Super Quick Series.

The series consisted of dragsters and fast door cars competing in separate ladders until the winners of each ladder ran off in a final to determine the overall Ignite High Performance Ethanol Series Super Quick winner. Spectators saw cars racing at speeds over 200 miles per hour at this event sponsored by Ignite racing fuel. The Summit Point Series was also featured.

“Great Bend is a good track and a good facility,” said Hank Denning, SRCA president. “Everyone is super nice and helpful.”

The history between the NHRA and the SRCA goes all the way back to the beginning. In 1946, the U.S. Army abandoned their base in Great Bend, and granted the property to the City of Great Bend.

It sat idle for a few years when members of the SRCA convinced the city council to allow the use of the former B-29 bomber runway as a place to race cars.

Then, in 1955, the association joined the NHRA and with the help of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, petitioned Wally Parks, president of the NHRA, to hold the first national event there.

They were successful, and Great Bend and racing have since been forever linked.

Glen Amerine, owner of Amerine Utilities, Inc. has been a lifelong resident of Great Bend and can remember attending this first NHRA national event with his family when he was nine years old. When he was serving in the Air Force, stationed at Dover, Del. in 1969, he entered his first race.

“I drove a brand new 1969 Camaro,” he said.

He raced for a few years, and then he and his wife agreed to stop in order to raise a family. In 1994, he got started back up again, and now racing is a family affair. Amerine races, as does his son Craig; and his wife Missy; his daughter Marcy Smith; and her husband Mark; their son, Jeremy Smith; and his wife Rachel; and their other son, Jared Smith. The family has eight or nine cars at any one time, and races them as they can.

Hank Denning, SRCA President, and the board applied for the dragstrip to be designated a national historical site recently. If successful, the Great Bend SRCA dragstrip would become the only drag strip in the nation with that designation. It would join the ranks of two other racetracks , The Occoneechee Speedway of North Carolina and the Bonneville Speedway, of Utah.

“The chances are good, with the help of the NHRA, that the SRCA drag strip can earn that designation,” Denning said.

Races take place about twice a month between the months of March and October. Events for the drag strip can be found in our Calendar of Events. For additional information about events visit www.srcadragstrip.com or call 620-792-5079.

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AGRICULTURE Pawnee agriculture has rich history

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awnee County has a rich agricultural history, dating back to the 1860s and 1870s when settlers made their homes. Winter wheat, corn, sorghum and alfalfa headline Pawnee County’s cropland production.

Pawnee County is primarily agricultural and irrigated and dryland crops are raised to feed cattle further west.

Pawnee County farmers produced 4.1 million bushels of wheat in 2011, an average of 32 bushels per acre, and 3.6 million bushels of corn on irrigated land.

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In 2011, Pawnee County recorded 4.1 million bushels of wheat sales and 3.6 million bushels of corn sales. About 34,000 acres were planted in wheat in 2010 and 2011.

Pawnee County was home to 438 farming operations in 2007, the latest year statistics are available from the United States Department of Agriculture.

Seventy-eight percent were cropland operations and 20 percent were pasture operations. Pawnee County cattle and calf owners sold 274,961 head. The market value of livestock was estimated at $252 million.

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The Kansas Field Office of the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service survey indicated that Pawnee County pasture rental brought $17 per acre for pasture and $37 per acre rental for non-irrigated cropland.

Pawnee County farming operations generated $320 million in products sold in 2007. The average farm sold $730,756 in products.

Government payments in Pawnee County were $4.99 million with the average farming operation receiving $13,386 in assistance.

Kansas ranked ninth in the country with total value of agricultural products sold and ninth in value of livestock, poultry and their products. Kansas ranked ninth in cattle and calves, 15th for wheat production, 13th for bees and 21st for sorghum.

Pawnee County has an estimated 6,928 residents and 3,152 housing units.

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Get back into Nature at the KWEC

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ooking for something fun to do? Whether it is the heat of the summer or the cold of the winter, visitors and locals have a place to go locally to fill their appetite for the great outdoors. The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) at Cheyenne Bottoms offers something for everyone. Whether you are a bird watcher, hunter, tourist, kid, or adult, you will find something of interest at the KWEC. The KWEC opened April 2009 at the southeast corner of the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area along K-156 highway and along the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway about 10 miles northeast of Great Bend. The KWEC is operated as a branch museum of Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History. The 11,000 square foot building is home to the Koch Wetlands Exhibit gallery, a classroom with live animal exhibits, an auditorium, and the Wetlands Gift Store. Admission is free! Van tours, a walking trail, and many public programs also provide a glimpse of what Kansas wetlands are and what you can find in them. Staff at the KWEC will be happy to answer questions about the wetlands and give advice for how the average visitor can experience Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which together were voted one of the 8 wonders of Kansas by the Kansas Sampler Foundation. The KWEC is open Monday through Saturday 9a.m. to 5p.m. and Sunday 1-5p.m. The Center is closed on Mondays from November 1 through March 31.

The KWEC offers a wide selection of public programs and events throughout the year. Check the KWEC website (http://wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu) for more information on upcoming events or call 877-243-9268. Some favorite regular programs that are offered: Winter Family nature programs (offered weekends in February), Great Migration Rally family event (offered in even years in late April), Wings N Wetlands Birding Festival (offered in odd years in late April), Wild Goose Chase 5k/1mi Fun Run (offered in Spring), Summer Kids nature programs (offered in July), and Mad About Monarchs with Monarch butterfly tagging and other activities (offered in late September).

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The goal is to provide educational information about present industry activities, to preserve the past history of the oil and gas industry and to honor those who have dedicated their lives to the industry.

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Barton County Fair a Lasting Hit Food • Rides • Entertainment • Animals • Exhibits • Displays

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s harvest wraps up in Barton County, anticipation for the Midway, concerts and exhibits at the Barton County Fair rises. For the past 22 years, the BCFA has won 22 International awards presented by the International Association of Fairs and Expos. This is because only the highest standards are kept for decor and theme. In 2013, the fair board chose the theme The Barton County Fair is Ozsome with all decor based on The Wizard of Oz stories. The United Soybean Board has also designated the Barton County Fair a Green Ribbon Fair for it’s use of renewable energy and bio based products including cleaning supplies and paints. Along with the tried and true activities, each year there’s something new for everyone. The Barton County 4-H clubs are an intregal part of the fair each year, with a Business Appreciation Breakfast and the finale fundraiser, the 4-H Barbecue, which plates just as many to-go meals as it provides for sit-down eating. Both are well attended and much looked forward to. Other fair related activities throughout the year include the Bulls Gone Wild event in the spring, and sponsorship of the Great Bend Farm and Ranch Show. The fair association also helps with the annual community fireworks show in July, and host the annual Holiday Home Tour in December with the Friends of the Fair. Before there was a Barton County Fair, there was the Central Kansas Fair Association, which organized in Barton County on Aug. 10, 1878.

The first fair took place Sept. 25-27 of that year in Great Bend. Later, it moved to various locations around the county. In the 1950’s it became a 4-H fair at the old fairgrounds between Great Bend and Hoisington.

In 1992 it became the Barton County Fair and was moved to the Great Bend Expo Complex west of town.

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Utilities Electric - Midwest Energy, 800-222-3121 Gas - Black Hills Energy, 800-303-0752 Water - City, 620-525-6279 Phone Service Golden Belt Telephone, 800-432-7965 Recycling - A Pride Committee organizes recycling efforts. A trailer is shared with the city of Rozel.

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Burdett Council Members Mayor Leon Jennings 620-804-0683 Councilman Bryan Delp 620-525-6718 Councilman Joe Griffie 620-525-1003 Councilman Joe Miller 920-525-6209 Councilman Lee Olsen 620-525-6707 Councilman Burke Pelton 620-525-6760

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City Council Councilmembers meet on the second Monday of each month, November through March at 7:30 p.m.

April through October at 8:00 pm Burdett City Hall 207-1/2 Elm, Burdett 620-525-6279 burdett@gbta.net There are five council members.

Council members can be reached at the city office.

City Departments City Clerk Linda Schadel 620-525-6279 Street/Utilities Superintendent Joe Miller, 620-525-6279 City Attorney Philip Martin 620-285-3813 City Fire Chief Leonard Mostrom 620-525-6676 or 620-525-6279 City Library, 620-525-6279 City Parks, Bryan Delp, 620-525-6279 City Zoning, Joe Miller, 620-525-6279 Animal Control, Leonard Mostrom 620-525-6676 or 620-525-6279 Water, Joe Griffe, 620-525-1003

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urdett started originally as “Browns Grove” 23 miles west of Larned, named for Dr. Gallatin Brown who staked out the townsite in 1876. It was a thriving settlement and in 1879 Wright and Johnson built a flour mill with a dam on the Pawnee River furnishing power for the machinery. It was the first flour mill in Kansas west of Hutchinson and was in operation for eight years.

The railroad was surveyed from Larned in 1885 and the first train arrived in 1886. The tracks came in a half mile south of “Browns Grove” so business moved to the railroad and the town was re-named “Burdett” by the railroad officials for a famous writer and humorist Robert Jones Burdette. This was the end of the line for a year and a hand operated turntable was used.

These were the boom years for the town.

The planet Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh of Burdett on March 13, 1930.

However, an organization of professional astronomers decided in 2006 that Pluto, small as it is, is not a planet of the first class. They now list it in a second rank of planets, as a “dwarf planet.” Tombaugh graduated from Burdett Rural High School in 1925. Tombaugh made his first telescope, and what he initially learned of astronomy was learned among the currant bushes on his family’s Kansas farm. In the fall of 1928, he went to Flagstaff, Ariz., and was put in charge of the new 13-inch telescope at the Lowell Observatory.

At one time there was a grade school and a high school with the 64th and final class graduating from Burdett High School in 1966.

Burdett and Rozel unified to become “Pawnee Heights.”

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The City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the City Building, 217 3rd Street P.O. Box 3, Garfield, KS, 67529 home@gbta.net Mayor Benny Burger 620-569-2479 Council Members Ed Ummel, 620-569-2463; Gerald Hickman, 620-569-2425; Kevin Greathouse, 620-569-2544; John Ebert, 620-569-2203; Jeremy Burger, 620-569-2271 City Departments City Clerk Linda Meckfessel 620-569-2373 City Treasurer Evalina Craig 620-569-3442 Fire Chief Robert Meckfessel 620-569-2373 City Maintenance Supervisors Alan Bird and Kenny Hickman 620-569-2385

Utilities Electric-Midwest Energy 800-222-3121 Phone, Cable and Internet Golden Belt Telephone Association 785-372-4236 Gas Kansas Gas Service 800-794-4782 Sewer City of Garfield 620-569-2373 Post Office 213 Third, 620-569-2210 Recycling Larned Industrial Park East of town off K-156 620-285-8555 Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to noon Trash Service Pawnee Sanitation 620-285-7780 Animal Control Lonnie Able 620-569-2484

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arfield started life as Camp Criley, a supply station for workmen building the Santa Fe railroad in 1872. In that year, a group of settlers from Ohio arrived and laid out and built the town and named it Garfield, after James A. Garfield, a congressman from their district back in Ohio. Later, Garfield became the 20th President of the United States. In gratitude for the honor bestowed, he gave a bell to the community for the first church erected, the Congregational Church, organized in 1873.

The church disbanded in 1959, but the cornerstone and the bell were incorporated into a miniature replica of the church and named the Wayside Chapel which stands today in the Garfield city park. To this day, the chapel is host to the occasional wedding, according to Fire Chief Robert Meckfessel.

There are two other historic bells in Garfield.

One, located in the park in front of the post office, once hung in the original one-room schoolhouse. The second, located at the community building, once hung in the schoolhouse that later replaced the original schoolhouse. In 1969, the Garfield school district was consolidated with Larned schools, and students continue to attend school in Larned today.

Area Code — 620 Population — 176 (2010) Land Area — 0.54 sq. mi.

Median household income — $46,200 (2010) Parks — 2 Miles of streets — 30 blocks Fire station — 1 City employees (full/part-time) — 5 Churches Garfield Lutheran Church, ELCA 203 Sherman St., 620-569-2395 Garfield United Methodist Church 200 Sherman St., 620-569-2396

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n June 1869, Henry Booth, the principal founder of Pawnee County and the city of Larned, arrived at Fort Larned as the newly licensed post trader. Shortly thereafter, he was appointed postmaster. In January 1872, members of the Fort Larned Town Company met in Booth’s Fort Larned home to select a site for their proposed town; and in April 1872, Booth moved the Sutler’s mess house from the post down the south bank of the Pawnee River and floated it across the swollen stream to a location now occupied by Schnack Lowery Park. The little structure was the first building in the fledgling town of Larned serving as post office, residence, saloon, dance hall, and school. In 1874, the building was moved to Fifth and Main Streets to be used as a

carpenter’s shop. Later, it housed d a newspaper office, the U.S. Land nd Office, and blacksmith shop.

Until January 1876, Larned was an unincorporated town, governed by township officers.

In November 1875, 65 taxpayerss petitioned the state Legislature to organize Larned as a city of the third class with a mayor-council il form of municipal government.

Larned became the permanent county seat of Pawnee County in an election held on Oct. 7, 1873.

Located midway along the historic Santa Fe Trail, Larned is fast becoming a mecca for tourists and history buffs alike. Drawn by programs and activities at Fort Larned National Historic Site, and the excellent displays at the nearby museum, visitors from across the world find lots to see and do in Larned.

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LARNED Area Code — 620 Population — 4,054 (2010) Land Area — 2.3 square miles Median household income — $41,565 (2010) Parks — 6 Miles of streets — 50 miles Churches — 16 Schools — 5 Fire stations — 1 City employees — 50 Police officers — 9 full-time City Council The city council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the city office, 417 Broadway, Larned.

There are eight council members.

Two members are elected from each ward of the city.

All governing body members serve two-year terms.

Council members can be reached at the city office, 417 Broadway, Larned, 620-285-8500

Mayor Robert Pivonka 620-285-6039 First Ward, Gary Rainbolt 620-285-6554 First Ward, Charles Spina 620-285-7017

Second Ward, David Zecha 620-285-6237 Second Ward, George Elmore 620-285-6778 Third Ward, Dennis Wilson 620-285-3453

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LARNED City Departments Larned City Attorney Jacque Butler 620-285-8500 City Clerk, Pam Corby 620-285-8500 City Manager, Lane Massey 620-285-8500 Building Inspector Frieda Smith 620-285-8500 Distribution Superintendent Austin Battin 620-285-8585 Fire Chief, Bill Clapham 620-285-8520 EMS Director, Gary Hartman 620-285-8541 Fleet Superintendent Terry Taylor 620-285-8585

Jordaan Memorial Library Debbie Gore 620-285-2876 Municipal Judge, Julie Cowell 620-285-6937 Cowell Park Cemetery Department, Josh Kraisinger 620-285-8535 Police Chief, Charles Orth 620-285-8545 Electric Production Superintendent, Ralph Streit 620-285-8585 Electric Distribution Superintendent, Austin Battin 620-285-8585 Sanitation Department Jayne Torrez 620-285-8555

Street Department Director Al Taylor 620-285-8560 Treasurer, Joseph Simmons 620-285-8500 Wastewater Treatment Superintendent, John Drews 620-285-8513 Water Utility Interim Superintendent, David Sallee 620-285-8585 Larned/Pawnee County Airport Steve Gross 620-285-8580 Utilities Electric, Water, Trash, Sewer City of Larned 620-285-8500 Phone Service AT&T 800-464-7928

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Cable Cox Communications 866-684-5087 Gas Kansas Gas Service 800-794-4780 Recreation Commission 620-285-6002 Larned Swimming Pool 620-285-8570 Post Office 803 Broadway, 620-285-2791 Animal Control Larned Police Department 419 Broadway, 620-285-8545 Poison Control 800-332-6633 Recycling Industrial Park East of town off K-156, 620-285-8555 Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-3:30 p.m.

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City Departments City Attorney, Mark Frame 620-259-2381 City Clerk, Dianna Price, 620-527-4399 City Superintendent, Glen McFann 620-527-4399

Electric Midwest Energy 800-222-3121 Phone Service Golden Belt Telephone Association Rush Center 785-372-4236 Cable Golden Belt Telephone Association Rush Center 785-372-4236 Water, Gas & Sewer City Office, 620-527-4399

Post Office 108 Main, 620-527-4229

Area Code — 620 Population — 156 (2010) Est. Median household income — $50,208 Parks — 2 Churches — 3 Schools — 1 Fire stations — 1 City Employees — 2

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Recycling A Pride Committee has been formed to organize recycling efforts. A trailer was purchased by the City of Rozel, City of Burdett, and Golden Valley, Inc. to be shared between the two cities alternating weeks, when its in Rozel it’s located on Main Street.

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City Council Council members meet at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the City Building, 110 Main Street.

There are five council members.

Messages for council members can be sent to the city at 620-527-4399.

Fire Chief, Doug Colglazier 620-527-4399 Asst. Fire Chief, Trevis Galliart 620-527-4399

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ozel, located 17 miles west of Larned, was incorporated Nov. 29, 1929, and has a mayor-council form of city government with water and gas systems municipally owned.

The original townsite was deeded to the Arkansas Valley Town and Land Company by the railroad on July 19, 1886. The name Rozel was selected in honor of a daughter of one of the founders of the Land Company, whose name was Rozella.

A Methodist church was built in 1905, replaced by a new building in January 1965, and dedicated April 23, 1972. The Baptist church was built in 1916.

The first post office was in 1870 and known as Keysville. In 1880 the name was changed to Ben Wade to honor a Civil War lawyer.

Rozel has survived two disastrous fires, a tornado and numerous floods.

Nearly all the business district was destroyed by fire on September 24, 1929. On May 20, 1949, a tornado and hailstorm severely damaged or destroyed nearly every building in town. The town rebuilt to the community that stands today.

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Douglas D. Ayre, OD Jeremie Frazier, OD

Eye Care of Great Bend 713 McKinley, Great Bend, KS 620-792-3535 • 1-800-466-7923

Larned Eye Health 722 Mann, Larned, KS 620-285-2105 • 1-800-875-2105

Beauty/Skin Care

Health Care

Healthy People Build Strong Communities Pawnee County Health Department

Jenny Lyn • 620-282-8461

GMC of Great Bend

www.doonantruck.com

715 Broadway, Larned

Doonan Pre-Owned 10th & Washington

620-285-6963 • 1-800-211-4401 www. pawneecountykansas.com

Antiques

A Charming Collection of Vintage, Antiques and Eclectic Décor Diamond Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels starting at $75 Relaxing, moisturizing facials

Trucks

620-793-7660 2025 Forest Ave., Great Bend Hours: Tues. through Sat. 10am-5:30pm

Licensed and Insured Esthetician Specializing in Diamond Microdermabrasion Chemical Peel/Acne Treatment

One Block West of the Courthouse Home of Rust ‘N Ruffles

Humidor

Venue

56 & 156 Junction 620-792-2491

Entertainment

JUST MOR’ RUMORS 4301 10th, Great Bend 620-793-4825

Open Wednesday - Saturday 4:00pm - 2:00am Beer & Cocktails, Pool Tables, Dart Boards, Big Screen TV’s & Mor’

Electric Motor Winding SALES • SERVICE • REWIND • REPAIR ELECTRIC MOTORS VERTICAL HOLLOWSHAFT LIMA GENERATORS PUMPS, BEARINGS, PULLEYS AO SMITH, FASCO, BALDOR KOYO, PENTAIR, FRANKLIN

The Elks Lodge

Humidor & Etc.

1120 Kansas Great Bend 620.793.3651

4301 10th, Great Bend 620-793-4825

• Weddings • Business Meetings • Parties • Gatherings

Pipes - Tobacco - Cigars Pool Cues & Darts

Rooms available for groups of 10 to 300 Best dance floor in central Kansas Full service bar and/or catering services

JOHNSON ELECTRIC MOTOR WINDING INC. STEVE & JAN KORBE

2212 10TH STREET • GREAT BEND, KS 67530 www.johnsonelectricinc.com PHONE: 620-792-3597 AFTER HOURS: 316-644-5090 skorbe@johnsonelectricinc.com

Cars & Trucks

Paint & Floor Coverings

MARMIES

The Color Clinic

CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP • RAM

10th & Baker 792-2571 1-800-239-7840

MON.- FRI.: 8-7 SAT.: 8-5 www.marmies.net

700 Main, Great Bend, KS (620) 792-5186 Fax: (620) 792-5931 Ed Heier Owner/Manager e_heier@yahoo.com

TOLL FREE: 1-800-350-3597 FAX: 620-792-4726 jkorbe@johnsonelectricinc.com

Cars & Trucks

MARMIE

FORD LINCOLN 1815 10th St.

Residential & Commercial Paints Industrial Coatings Maintenance Coatings Floor Coverings

793-5427 1-800-284-4941

MON.- FRI.: 8-7 SAT.: 8-5 www.marmies.net

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A lift chair will give you a comfortable place to relax or watch the big game, and then….. a “Lift” when you need to get moving.

1515 Main St. • Great Bend 620-792-5911 • 800-657-2506

MPHE...Your “Local Choice” for Home Medical Equipment!

Carpet One® Floor & Home Store Planning & Design Services - Cabinets - Granite Faux Painting - Window Treatments - Furniture & Accessories Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko & GE Appliances

Let us make your dream a reality www.kustomfloordesigns.com Beautiful Gifts For All Occasions Including Bridal Registry

People Helping People

MPHE

4010 10th St. Great Bend 620-793-7828 Toll Free 866-794-7828

Medical Park Home Equipment

Accredited Commission for Health Care

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PERFORMANCE THROUGH INNOVATION

ILS INNOVATIVE LIVESTOCK SERVICES, INC.

GREAT BEND FEEDING, INC.

Great Bend, Kansas Kelly Meyer - Manager 620-792-6166 kelly.meyer@ilsbeef.com

Great Bend, Kansas Cap Proffitt - Manager 620-793-0400 cap.profitt@ilsbeef.com

Great Bend, Kansas Paul Woydziak - Manager 620-792-2508 paul.woydziak@ilsbeef.com

Professional Cattle Feeders since 1962

Larned, Kansas Chris Burris - Manager 620-285-2183 chris.burris@ilsbeef.com

Lexington, Nebraska Dan Roberts - Manager 308-325-4873 dan.roberts@ilsbeef.com

Larned, Kansas Dara Smythe - Manager 620-285-3016 dara.smythe@ilsbeef.com

Kearny, Nebraska Ryan Danehey - Manager 308-234-1874 ryan.danehey@ilsbeef.com

Macksville, Kansas Cody Campfield - Manager 786-601-6933 cody.campfield@ilsbeef.com

Holdrege, Nebraska Jesse Landin - Manager 308-995-6136 jesse.landin@ilsbeef.com

Elbe, Nebraska Jim Olsen - Manager 308-863-2244 jim.olsen@ilsbeef.com

CORPORATE OFFICE P.O. Box 1506 • Great Bend, KS 67530 • 620-793-9200 Lee Borck, Chairman Jerry Kuckelman, COO Brandon Depenbusch, Executive Director of Advanced Livestock Technology