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2018-2019 Barton County Source is jammed full of valuable, handy information collected on Barton County and its communities of Albert, Beaver, Claflin, Ellinwood, Galatia, Great Bend, Hoisington, Odin, Olmitz, Pawnee Rock, Susank, and our neighbor, Larned.

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

Great Bend Convention & Visitors Bureau ...................................................... 8 Great Bend Tribune ..................................................................................... 10 Barton County Historical Society Museum & Village ..................................... 11 Points of Interest ....................................................................................12-14 Great Bend Sports Complex ........................................................................ 15 Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo & Raptor Center .........................................16-17 Wetlands Waterpark .................................................................................... 18 Barton County Fair ...................................................................................... 19 Great Bend Tribune’s Women’s Expo ........................................................... 20 Great Bend Farm & Ranch Expo .................................................................. 21 SRCA Drag Racing .................................................................................22-23 Parks, Recreation and Touring ................................................................24-27 Great Bend Recreation Center ................................................................28-29 Bark Park.................................................................................................... 30 Cycling ....................................................................................................... 31 Cheyenne Bottoms...................................................................................... 32 Kansas Wetlands Education Center ............................................................. 33 Hunting and Fishing ...............................................................................34-35 Golf............................................................................................................. 36 City Events.................................................................................................. 37 Barton County ........................................................................................38-39 Administrative Numbers.............................................................................. 40 Barton County Elected Officials ................................................................... 41 Department Directors.................................................................................. 42 Who Should I Call? ...................................................................................... 43 Get Involved ................................................................................................ 44 Clubs and Organizations ........................................................................45-47 Township Officials/Map ..........................................................................48-49 State and National Government................................................................... 50 Emergency Hotline ...................................................................................... 51 First Responders ......................................................................................... 52 Support/In Need.....................................................................................53-57 Community Caring .................................................................................58-59 Train Club ................................................................................................... 61 Barton County Young Professionals ............................................................. 62 Dining Out .............................................................................................64-66 Churches ...............................................................................................67-69 Golden Belt Humane Society ....................................................................... 70 Great Bend Library ...................................................................................... 71 Recycling .................................................................................................... 72 Education ..............................................................................................73-76 Immunizations ............................................................................................ 78 Health ....................................................................................................79-93 Senior Services......................................................................................94-97 Agriculture ...........................................................................................98-101 Oil & Gas ...........................................................................................102-105 Albert........................................................................................................ 106 Beaver and Odin ....................................................................................... 107 Claflin ....................................................................................................... 108 Ellinwood ...........................................................................................109-110 Galatia ...................................................................................................... 112 Great Bend ........................................................................................113-117 Hoisington .........................................................................................118-120 Olmitz ....................................................................................................... 121 Pawnee Rock ............................................................................................ 122 Susank ..................................................................................................... 123 Larned ...............................................................................................124-126 Lodging and Travel.............................................................................127-128 Service Directory ...................................................................................... 130

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GREAT BEND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU The Great Bend Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is located inside the front of the Great Bend Events Center at 3111 10th Street. The office is perfected located with the Events Center because CVB staff books both city facilities which include the Events Center and the Front Door. The Events Center is the local resource for tourism information in Kansas and is designated by the state as a Kansas Travel Information Center.

Events Center updates: As of August 2018, the Events Center has all new flooring throughout with a portable dance floor that is available for rent. In the past few years city staff has updated the front entrance, parking, chairs, sound system and tables. Next step goals include remodeling of the bathrooms, new air walls and breakout room options to entice more conferences and meetings to town.

The CVB is part of Community Coordinator/CVB Director Christina Hayes’ department.

CVB staff includes Emily Goad, Visitor Coordinator and Grady Bolding, Visitor Service Representative. In 2019, the City will add another staff member to help oversee the maintenance and setup of the Events Center space. The staff works hard to promote Great Bend in various ways. Christina’s goals for her department include getting Great Bend’s attractions, events, fun things to do and places to stay out to a bigger area of the state, Recruitment of new conventions, tournaments and meetings to town. Continue to provide hospitality program for hotels, gas stations, businesses and doctors’ offices so the front lines of our community knows what’s happening in town.

Every two years the CVB will design and distribute a new Visitor Guide for Great Bend, get our community’s name out there as a real presence in the state, effectively market and promote the Events Center as the premier location for Events and work with the area to bring people to our wonderful town!

CVB Board Members Chairperson: Allene Owen, Vice Chair: Mark Mingenback Members: Lacey Schofield Jan Westfall Kelly Patel Claudia Elson KP Patel Loren Unruh Tina Fisher Non-voting members: Mayor Joe Andrasek Kendal Francis Jan Peters Diann Henderson Curtis Wolf Shawna Schafer Christina Hayes

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Initiative results in the creation of the B-29 Memorial Plaza The City of Great Bend will take part this year in the Kansas Air Tour, sponsored in partnership with the Kansas Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation and The Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education. Touring aircraft will include two renovated WWII era B-17 Bombers. It will all be part of the city’s biennial air fest that celebrates its unique history of being a former B-29 bomber training facility.

During World War II, in 1943, Barton County became home to the Great Bend Army Airfield, where troops trained to fly B-29 bombers. According to the Barton County Historical Society website, crews worked to “transform this Kansas wheat field into an airfield and training facility.

Barracks, airplane hangars, and miles of concrete runways designed to hold the enormous weight of the B-29s (70,140 lbs. empty/135,000 lbs. loaded) were built.” By March 10, 1944, the 58th Bomb Wing would take off from these runways.

While the air fest marks a very important aspect of Great Bend’s history, something many aren’t aware of is what has gone into securing and preserving many of the artifacts and memorabilia representative of that local history, many of which will be on display at the air fest Sept. 28-30.

Creation of the B-29 Memorial Beverly Komarek is the director of the Barton County Historical Society Museum. Her husband, Don Komarek, was an intelligence specialist in the military. They met and were married in Great Bend and travelled the world extensively due to Don’s assignments. To keep things simple, they continued to carry Kansas plates on their car everywhere they moved, Bev said.

The plate sparked many conversations, as people who had at one time been stationed at the air base in Great Bend would reminisce about the hospitality shown them by the people who lived there.

When Don retired from the military, and the Komareks returned to Great Bend, Bev accepted the directorship, and that’s when she inquired what the collection had on hand from the air base.

“Well, we have a mess kit, and one pile of bricks,” was the reply she received. The collection today was essentially created from that meager start.

Over the years, the museum has both solicited and received collections from many donors, both big and small, including an extensive collection from Boeing engineer Dr. Kermit Thompson, which has been given to the museum in

exchange of a promise to keep the collection in tact. Donations are kept in climate controlled conditions in order to properly preserve them.

Komarek and historical society board members are ever vigilant, ensuring proper maintenance of the facility, and providing watchful stewardship over funds received for this work.

There are now limited edition books written by prisoners of war. The museum also collected numerous oral interviews for a project called “On the Home Front.” Residents of Great Bend sat for interviews in which they shared their memories of what life in this city was like during that brief period during World War II when the city was essentially invaded by the U.S. Government thanks to the activity at the air base built west of the city.

According to many of the interviews, practically overnight, servicemen and their families descended on Great Bend. There was a shortage of housing, so people turned their homes into boarding houses. Workers at the air base could find shared rides by standing on designated street corners in town, and even children helped by gathering scrap metal, turning it in for stamps which they affixed to the pages of special war bond stamp books. When they filled a book, they could turn it in to receive a war bond, Bev remembers. People grew victory gardens.

“The whole country was patriotic, but the kind of welcome that Great Bend, Kansas did when they were invaded by the U.S. Government with all these things was pretty remarkable,” Komarek said.

Jump ahead several decades when a committee was formed that included members of the Barton County Historical Society, the City of Great Bend, and Barton Community College.

The task for that committee was to create a memorial at the site of the retired air base, dedicated to the B-29 bomber, and the pilots who trained to fly the war bird at Great Bend.

Today, that memorial is located along the drive leading up to the Great Bend Municipal Airport, built on a portion of that long-ago air base.

A scale model of a flying B-29 bomber is the focal point of the memorial, and the plaza that surrounds it is filled with bronze plaques containing the names and information about each of the planes and crews that trained there in the mid 1940s. At the very center, additional bronze plaques offer interpretation of many historical aspects of that time. The memorial was funded in part through the purchase of bricks that line

the plaza, and directory at the entrance of the plaza directs visitors to each brick purchased during that drive.

The remaining members of the committee, including Bev Komarek, continue to advocate for the upkeep and conservation of the memorial. They invite visitors to the Great Bend Airport Airfest to visit the memorial during the festivities at the airport, and to stop by the museum to immerse themselves further in the history of this unique central Kansas community.

Much more to see After the war, several families settled in the county, so many that housing was at a premium, which paved the way for construction of several Lustron homes in the area. There is a Lustron home on display at the Barton County Historical Museum. It is the only place in the country where this can be experienced.

The company from Illinois only manufactured the homes for two years from 1948 to 1950. It went into bankruptcy for financial and distribution reasons, but the houses lived up to their promise as being maintenance free. According to the Lustron Registry, there are still 18 existing Lustron homes in Great Bend standing today, over 70 years later. According to the registry’s website, the baked enamel panels and roofs continue to hold and are rust free with no need to paint.

Families are welcome to tour the historic school house, train depot, post office and pioneer era stone house. Kids get a kick out of taking pictures in the jail and swinging on the “bag swing,” which came long before tires were common. On special occasions throughout the year, the BCHS engineer offers rides to patrons on the museum’s novelty railroad behind the train depot. Horticulturally, the grounds of the pioneer village are punctuated with heirloom varieties of shrubs, flowers and other plants that date back to the early days settlers arrived in Barton County.

The museum is located at 85 S. Hwy 281, Great Bend South of the Arkansas River Bridge on the west side of the highway.

Summer hours: April - October, Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Winter hours: November - March Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission for adults is $4, and children under 16 are free. Members receive free admission.

Contact the museum at 620-793-5125, or visit the website www.BartonCountyMuseum.org

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POINTS OF INTEREST

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ELLINWOOD UNDERGROUND WORLD

CHEYENNE BOTTOMS 204 NE 60 Rd, Great Bend 620-793-3066 • The largest marsh in the interior of the United States, designated a “Wetland of International Importance”.

• The Bottoms is one of the most important ecosystems in Kansas and one of the most important migration points for shorebirds in North America.

• Hunting, primarily duck and goose, is a big draw for locals and those from other states.

GREAT BEND - BRIT SPAUGH ZOO AND RAPTOR CENTER 2123 Main St., Great Bend 620-793-4226 Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily.

• Visitors pay no admission fee.

The main part of the zoo features several species of cats, salt water aquariums and other exotic creatures. Be sure to check out the newly renovated Grizzly Bear exhibit where you can be right next to the bears while they take a dip in the pool!

• This free zoo is good for about a 45-90 minute visit.

BARTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM & VILLAGE 85 U.S. 281, Great Bend 620-793-5125 • Located on five acres, just south of Great Bend on US 281, across the Arkansas River Bridge, the Village boasts several authentically furnished period buildings including a one-room school house, a church, and a pioneer cabin. Collections tell the story of this area from the Paleo Period through the Indian Wars to World War II and beyond.

Northwest corner of Main & Santa Fe, Ellinwood, U.S. 56 at the stoplight.

To make tour reservations call 620-564-2400 • Built in 1887 and listed on the Kansas State Historical Register • Tunnels originally connected the business district • Original flooring, wallpaper, and barber’s mirror • Tunnels under the Dick Building and the Historic Wolf Hotel • Tours are conducted only by advance reservation • Admission $6 adult per side or combined tunnel tour $10 FARMER’S MEMORIAL K-96 Park at the corner of K-96 and 10th St., Great Bend • 20-foot stainless steel sculpture created

by Bruce and Brent Bitter, B & B Metal Arts of Hoisington. A tribute to early pioneer families who settled Great Bend and the surrounding communities.

B-29 BOMBER MEMORIAL PLAZA Great Bend Army Air Field Great Bend Municipal Airport entrance • Great Bend’s B-29 Memorial Plaza is open to visitors every day, to honor the men and women of the Great Bend Army Air Field.

• No admission charge.

Self-guided.

GOLDEN BELT VETERANS’ MEMORIAL 59 NW 50 Rd., Great Bend • Honoring Barton County Veterans from all six branches of the military from the Civil War until today • Project paid for through donations, call 620-793-1800 for information. Details also found at www.bartoncounty.org and on the County’s social media pages • Two stones are in place with the names of 750 veterans.

It is anticipated that Stone III will be dedicated on Veterans Day, 2018.

Names are being accepted for Stone IV.

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East of Great Bend on Hwy. 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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CLAFLIN MUSEUM

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210 Main Street, Claflin 620-786-9307 or 620-793-0546 • Open all holidays and by appointment • Housed on the second floor of the old Claflin Grade School with over 1800 items and old photographs • Pertains mainly to the history of northern Barton County, including the towns of Claflin, Odin, Beaver, Hitchman, Dubuque and St. Peter & Paul Church

Downtown Great Bend • The grounds that surround the Barton County Courthouse • Massive bronze sculpture created by local artist Chet Cale entitled “The Gift” • Splash pad • Home to the Clayton M. Morrison Memorial Bandshell and Thelma Faye Harms Stage • Holiday lights

GREAT BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY

HOISINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

1409 Williams, Great Bend 620-792-2409 Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

SUMMER HOURS MAY 15 - AUGUST 14 Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday • Permanent art display featuring works by Birger Sandzen, Charles B. Rogers, Bill Shaddix and others along with local artists • Free Internet access • A scanner for public use • Events all year round for all ages • Tours by arrangement

“GUS” AND EVA SHAFER MEMORIAL ART GALLERY Barton Community College 245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend shafergallery.org • Attached to the Fine Arts Building on BCC campus • Works by Kansas natives “Gus” Shafer and Charles B. Rogers • Featuring trending regional and national artists • Workshops and family activities • Free admission, open year round Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Tour groups welcome • Gallery is closed for most college observed holidays

120 E. 2nd, Hoisington 620-653-4320 or 620-653-2827 • Open by appointment in cooperation with Chamber events. Call for appointment.

HEARTLAND FARM www.heartlandfarm-ks.org 1049 CR 390, Pawnee Rock 620-923-4585 e-mail: hfarm@gbta.net • Registered agri-tourism operator • Tours welcome by appointment • Workshops and demonstrations held yearround • Walking trails, labyrinth, pottery, fiberarts, weaving, spinning, organic gardening methods • Great spaces for bird watching • Guest house available for small groups of 6-8 or individuals • Home to lovable alpacas

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DOROTHY MOSES MORRISON CHAPEL 245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend 620-792-9342 Barton Community College • Part of the Fine Arts Building on the BCC Campus, the chapel boasts five stained glass windows from the razed First Congregational Church in Great Bend. The chapel can be rented for events such as small weddings or performances. It has become a popular space for chamber groups and music recitals.

KANSAS OIL & GAS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM 5944 10th St., Great Bend 620-793-8301 dfeist@ksoilandgasmuseum.org • Displaying the history of the oil & gas industry, geography of Kansas, and much more • The Midwest Energy Education Center offers an interactive space for youth programming • The Biggs Conference Room is available for private party rentals • Summer hours open Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

April through September 30 • Weekend & evening visits, programs & tours available by appointment

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SANTA FE TRAIL

KANSAS WETLANDS EDUCATION CENTER 592 NE K-156, Great Bend 620-566-1456 or 877-243-9268 www.wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu â&#x20AC;˘ Branch of Fort Hays State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Werth College of Science Technology and Mathematics â&#x20AC;˘ Located on the SE corner of Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area on Hwy. 156 along Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway â&#x20AC;˘ Interpretive exhibits on Cheyenne Bottoms, including the importance of wetlands and the plants and animals inhabiting them â&#x20AC;˘ Scheduled educational programs, Nature Trail, Classroom, Auditorium, Gift Shop â&#x20AC;˘ Free admission OPEN APRIL 1 - OCTOBER 31 Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

OPEN NOVEMBER 1 - MARCH 31 Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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The Santa Fe Trail throughout Barton County. From Plum Buttes to the Walnut Creek Crossing to Pawnee Rock, the area that is now Barton County played a major role in the history of the Santa Fe Trail. â&#x20AC;˘ Big Bend of the Arkansas River â&#x20AC;&#x201D; This was the next overnight campground after leaving Cow Creek and the only reliable source of water in the area. Located on the west edge of Ellinwood. â&#x20AC;˘ Walnut Creek Crossing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Located east of Great Bend.

Also known as Allison Booth Ranch and Peacock Ranch.

From 1855 through 1872, a number of enterprises were located there, including a trading post (ranch), stage station, post office, toll bridge, Camp Dunlap and Fort Zarah.

PAWNEE ROCK MONUMENT 12 miles west of Great Bend on U.S. 56 Hwy., Pawnee Rock â&#x20AC;˘ Natural landmark along the Santa Fe Trail. In the trail days it was 30 feet higher than it is today. A pavilion atop the rock, erected through the efforts of several womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service clubs a century ago, indicates the original height before the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad took the top portion of the rock to use as fill in railroad construction. â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoy a panoramic view across the prairie â&#x20AC;˘ Carving in rocks mark where travelers on the Santa Fe trail paused in their journeys, some as far back as the early 1800s.

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MUSEUM OF ELLINWOOD

620-792-5079 www.srcadragstrip.com Expo Complex, Great Bend â&#x20AC;˘ Home of the first NHRA Nationals in 1955 â&#x20AC;˘ Total length of track is 3/4 mile

104 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2886 â&#x20AC;˘ Check Museum of Ellinwood facebook for information www.ellinwoodhistoricalsociety. com

SANTAS AROUND THE WORLD AND SANTA HOUSE Presented by the Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation 1223 Main St., Great Bend 620-796-2242 â&#x20AC;˘ Twenty-four one-of-a-kind lifesized, international Santas personally made by Great Bend resident Loretta Miller OPEN NOVEMBER 24 DECEMBER 23 Thursdays & Fridays, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Groups of 10 or more by appointment Admission is $2 for exhibit.

CLAYTON M. MORRISON MEMORIAL BANDSHELL AND THELMA FAYE HARMS STAGE Lakin St. side of Jack Kilby Square between Main St. and Kansas St. â&#x20AC;˘ Home of the Great Bend City Band summer concert series and live Music during June Jaunt.

For Rental information contact Community Coordinator at chayes@greatbendks.net

Barton Community College 245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend 620-792-9320 â&#x20AC;˘ Groups can enjoy full-dome movies and tours of the night skies year-round and the special â&#x20AC;&#x153;Season of Lightâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Christmas Starâ&#x20AC;? show during the Christmas holidays.

In addition to the regularly scheduled shows open to the public, groups like schools, scout troops, or civic organizations can call to arrange special showings for 5-60 people.

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The Great Bend Sports Complex at 41 McKinley St. is the perfect place to enjoy a ball game or to schedule a tournament.

The 61-acre complex offers five fields at one central location.

Features include state-of-the-art scoreboards and “constant light level” Musco lighting, along with ample parking, seating and shade.

At the hub of this complex are the concession area, restrooms, locker rooms, and air conditioned officials/meeting rooms. There are also batting cages on either side, and there’s ample warm-up space between fields.

The five fields include a grass

infield with lights and four skinned infields with lights.

All ball fields are available for rent by individuals, groups or private tournaments.

It’s just a short drive to all of Great Bend’s amenities, including lodging, dining and entertainment.

Organizers of baseball and softball tournaments for the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, Kansas State High School Activities Association (1A/2A), National Baseball Congress and others have found the complex to their liking, and many volunteers from the

community are ready to make visitors feel welcome.

Improvements to the area have continued since the Sports Complex opened in 2012.

The Great Bend Park Department, Great Bend Recreation Center and Unified School District 428 shared the planning and financing for the Sports Complex.

GBRC Sports Director Chris Umphres coordinates the master schedule for the ball complex and is the person to call for questions or making reservations. Chris can be reached at the GBRC office, 620-793-3755, ext. 5.

BAT CATS Barton County loves baseball, and there are several other fields available for local use. New in 2017, Al Burns Field in Veterans Memorial Park became home field for the Great Bend Bat Cats.

“The first year went great,” said team organizer Roger Ward, a former American Legion Baseball coach and longtime local baseball promoter. “We finished ninth in the NBC World Series.”

The Bat Cats are part of the Jayhawk League. “The Jayhawk League is summer collegiate baseball at its best,” Ward said.

“It is one of the most competitive leagues in the nation.” The seven-member league has an automatic berth in the National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita.

It is a wood-bat league and plays according to American League rules. Members of the Jayhawk League include Derby Twins, Dodge City A’s, El Dorado Broncos, Great Bend Bat Cats, Hays Larks, Haysville Aviators and the Liberal BeeJays.

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private-public partnership. The next project will be a bison exhibit, something the zoo has not had for several years.

The viewing window is a great addition to the zoo, as it gives visitors an unobstructed look into the exhibit. There are also viewing windows at the exhibits for the lions and the African serval cats.

Other recent upgrades and additions include renovation of the Butterfly House and construction of a parrot house.

GREAT BEND BRIT SPAUGH ZOO IS

GRIZZLY CENTRAL Great Bend’s Brit Spaugh Zoo became a destination attraction in 2018 with the opening of its expanded grizzly bear exhibit on June 2. Visitors often comment on the friendly, informative staff and the fact that the zoo has FREE admission.

The grizzly bear project tripled the size of the old exhibit, with added features for the bears to explore. There are climbing areas, a stream with pools, and a den. One of the most exciting features for the public is the viewing area on the west side of the exhibit, that allows people to see the bears up close through an unobstructed window. The big pool is just inches away from the viewing area.

The exhibit is electrified inside to keep bears from charging at the fences, and a new wooden fence around the exterior keeps humans at a safe distance.

During the exhibit’s ribbon cutting, Sara Hamlin, zoo supervisor and curator, commented on the completion of this project, three years in the making.

“It’s a huge turning point for our zoo to have such a spectacular exhibit,” Hamlin said.

The Dorothy M. Morrison Foundation was a major contributor to this project in the section of the zoo that features North American animals. Katherine Opie, director of the foundation, promised more to come from this

Zoo evolution Brit Spaugh (1901-1966) was appointed Great Bend’s first park supervisor in 1935. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he returned to Great Bend with a dream to create a zoo and park that would delight area children. It started with a duck pond and two white-tailed deer.

Today, the zoo that bears his name is part of a 46-acre park with 55 different animal species, not including insects and fish. It meets today’s high standards for animal management and care. The zoo is dedicated to the conservation, preservation and rescue of animals and the education and entertainment of children and adults.

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Species conservation Two of the newest animals at the zoo are Zito and Rerun, a pair of Lar Gibbons. Their species is on the Species Survival Plan or SSP program developed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The SSP program was developed in 1981 to help ensure the survival of selected species in zoos and aquariums, most of which are threatened or endangered in the wild.

“We are very excited to house such a special species here at our zoo for the first time,” Hamlin said when Zito arrived in 2016. “Lar gibbons are native to Southeast Asia and are considered endangered due to deforestation.

“Our hope is that the SSP will place us with a female in the coming year to be a companion for him, though it will be up to the SSP to decide if it will give a breeding recommendation or not.”

Toward the end of 2017, the zoo acquired Rerun, a female lar gibbon. “They are not a breeding pair, just a companion pair,” Hamlin said.

Get involved The public is encouraged to support the zoo through membership in the Great Bend Zoological Society. According to Zoo Society President Karen Neuforth, this nonprofit organization raises funds for special projects and supports the zoo’s educational and conservation efforts.

“I grew up with the Zoo and loved coming here as a child,” Neuforth said. “Now, I am proud of the work the Zoo staff do in caring for our animal residents and seeing that they have enriched lives.”

Membership in the Zoo Society costs $25 a year for an individual or a family. Sign up or learn more at the front desk in the Raptor Center or call the zoo office, 620-793-4226.

Raptor Rehabilitation The zoo also rehabilitates injured raptors, or birds of prey.

In 2008, a $645,000 federal grant for funding the raptor project and remodeling of the zoo was secured

by Sen. Pat Roberts. That led to the construction of the zoo’s Raptor Center, which includes a visitors center, restrooms and gift shop.

Visitors can learn more about raptors through the building’s interactive learning stations.

Among the displays, you will find a depiction of an eagle’s nest, a camera that provides a raptor’s-eye view of the zoo, and a wing span chart to see where you measure up to various raptors.

There is also a veterinary exam room with a window so visitors can watch when animals are brought in for their physicals and other procedures. However, the actual work of rehabilitating injured raptors mostly takes place behind the scenes. Human contact is kept to a minimum and, whenever possible, these birds are returned to the wild.

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There are lots of ways to cool off at Great Bendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wetlands Waterpark, located at 2303 Main Street in Brit Spaugh Park. So much more than a municipal swimming pool, the Wetlands is an aquatic adventure with seven slides, spray features, a climbing wall, â&#x20AC;&#x153;water warsâ&#x20AC;? area for friendly water balloon battles, and the original bucket challenge: a 300-gallon tipping bucket that repeatedly refills and then drenches anyone brave enough to stand under it!

Just as the city of Great Bend is located on the National Wings and Wetlands Scenic Byway, Wetlands Waterpark is designed to capture some of the natural wonder of Cheyenne Bottoms.

See how many shorebirds you can spot in the decor. There is also a zero-depth entry area, a swimming pool with a divided shallow end separated by floating features, concession area and several shady spots.

The Waterpark is a safe, clean, family oriented entertainment experience open seven days a week â&#x20AC;&#x201D; weather permitting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Memorial Day weekend until mid-August. Lifeguards are American Red Cross certified. Hours are 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., with Family Swim Nights

from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The greatbendwaterpark.com website tracks the daily forecast so you can check on whether the pool is open or closed. Wetlands Waterpark can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Summer discount punch passes can be purchased for $40 and are good for 15 admissions during one season. The facility is also available to groups wishing to hold private parties scheduled outside of normal operating hours. Swimming lessons and other aquatics programs are provided in partnership with the Great Bend Recreation Commission. For more information contact the Great Bend Rec Center, 620-793-3755 or www.greatbendrec.net.

Bark at the Waterpark After the pool closes for the summer, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually one last splash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for dog paddling, literally. On Dog Day at the Pool, the Wetlands is open to canine swimmers only. Admission to this event is used for improvements at Great Bendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s off-leash Bark Park, located in Veterans Memorial Park.

Summer Jobs The pool supplies dozens of summer jobs for persons 15 years of age and older. There are more than 30 lifeguards and about a dozen concession workers. To apply for a lifeguard position, you must be at least 16 years old and able to complete the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class before the pool season starts. This class is taught by the Great Bend Recreation Commission over spring break. For more information, call Pool Manager Megan Hammeke at the GBRC, 620-793-3755, extension 210, or email www. greatbendrec.net.

Employment applications are available at the City Administration Building at 1209 Williams St. The selection for these seasonal positions takes place during the months of January and February, so for best results submit your application early. The City of Great Bend provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals. For more information call 620-793-4111.

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Every day we see them, they are near us, watching us, and protecting us. Some we know, others we do not. Some are trained professionals, some are experienced professionals, and some just happen to be in the right place at the right time. No matter who they are we all have our own EVERYDAY HERO! When you think about your hero, who comes to your mind?

Some will think it is the First Responders who come on a moment’s notice to save our lives. Some will think of the Police Officers who risk their lives to protect ours. You may even remember a Teacher, who believed in you enough to teach you the basics of life. Even our parents and grandparents can be our heroes because of the love, kindness and compassion that they teach us.

So, who is your everyday hero?

This year we wanted to make the fair a special place for all the Everyday Heroes. No matter who they are. How famous they may seem or how much work they do. Everyday Heroes are ordinary people with extraordinary courage.

We hope you saw our displays, participated in an event or brought your everyday hero to the fair and enjoyed time together.

Everyday Heroes are more than just a rescue, a hug or a pat on the back they are the ones that remind us that people are always there for each other.

We also encourage you to not forget about the other events we have to offer. The Holiday Home Tour which happens every 1st Sunday in December is a big success. This is a time where friends of the fair open their home during the holidays for all of us to look around and see how they celebrate Christmas.

We have also hosted indoor go cart and flat track races in Expo 3 during the winter months. Watch our website for more information, dates and times. www.bartoncountyfair.com The Barton County Fair Association appreciates our volunteers, sponsors and partners for their support over the years and we encourage everyone to come be part of our family during one of our upcoming events.

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Get your tickets at the Great Bend Tribune office, 2012 Forest or online at www.gbtribune.com As part of this annual event, donations and non-perishable food or pantry items will be collected at the door to benefit the Barton County Food Bank.

The Great Bend Tribune’s Women’s Expo is a chance for you to see what’s in and new in the worlds of fashion and beauty, health and fitness, personal and work life. Check out exhibits, demonstrations, services and wares from area businesses as well as door prizes and give-aways provided by vendors and so much more!

Don’t forget to register for tons of prizes.

Once again there will be a Grand Prize drawing this year (must be present to win).

Sponsored by the Great Bend Tribune. For more info and photos visit our womens expo page at: www.gbtribune.com/womensexpo

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JOIN US AT THE 8TH ANNUAL GREAT BEND FARM & RANCH EXPO APRIL 10-12, 2019

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ne of the largest farm shows in the United States takes place in the spring at Great Bend’s Expo Complex.

In 2018, show manager Darren Dale said the number of exhibitors had grown by 18 percent from the previous year, with more than 700 booths spread over 80 acres, with exhibitors from 27 states, Canada and Australia.

“Great Bend is one-of-a-kind,” Dale said. “You have pride in the community and you have pride in this show – and it really shows. My wife Tana and I are committed to Great Bend for many years to come.”

It takes about 300 volunteers to pull off the show. These folks make sure the exhibitors have what they need, assist with parking and perform other duties.

The Farm and Ranch Expo is a great place to check out the latest farm and ranch equipment, but the show is also a venue for entertainment and educational demonstrations. Each year is different.

Some highlights of the 2018 Expo included cattle handling and horse training demonstrations, free health screenings, K-State Research & Extension presentations, stock dog demonstrations, chute side demos and entertainment from Chad Prather. A variety of concessions and a beer garden are available as well.

Great Bend welcomes everyone to the show. Motels fill up, so, if you’re planning an overnight trip during the next Great Bend Farm & Ranch Expo, but be sure to book ahead.

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Then and now A lot has changed in drag racing over the last 50 years.

There are more sponsorships by larger corporations, more regional races, and many more classes of dragsters. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all had a go on the former B-29 air strip, thrilling spectators who marvel at the speeds, the sounds, and the smells of serious racing.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also been the go-to place for locals to open up their race cars and see just what kind of power their welltuned engines possess. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Racing gets into your blood,â&#x20AC;? SRCA president Hank Denning said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It becomes a family experience, with kids and adults coming out to cheer one another on.â&#x20AC;?

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The SRCA Dragstrip has held the Lucas Oil Race since 2003.

In 2013, the NHRA returned to the SRCA Dragstrip to help it celebrate its 50th anniversary when the track was picked to present the first-ever West Central Super Quick Series in 2013.The governor of Kansas proclaimed this to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Speed Weekâ&#x20AC;? in honor of SRCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history of drag racing.

In 2014, the SRCA dragstrip was part of Hot Rod Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prestigious Drag Week event for the second time, an honor only a few tracks have received since the magazine was first published.

In 2015, 2016 and 2017 highlights included the Rocky Mountain Race Week, the Sammy Matthews Play Day Charity Event, the Rocky Mountain Superchargers, the NHRA National Dragster and Jr. Dragster Challenge, and the NHRA King of the Track race.

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hether you are looking for a good spot to picnic or hike, swim or play catch, Barton County has several great offerings. Fishing, hunting, sports, and fitness opportunities are all offered along with several tours that will take you behind the scenes.

CITY PARKS Claflin City Park 400 W. Front, Claflin Ellinwood City Park 7th and Park, Ellinwood Great Bend Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo 2123 Main St., Great Bend

Harms Park 2305 Heizer, Great Bend Santa Fe Trail Park 10th and Frey, Great Bend Veterans Memorial Park 4800 17th St. Terrace Great Bend

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FISHING AND BOATING Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo 2123 Main St., Great Bend 620-793-4226 Great Bend Zoological Society members may fish on the first Saturday of each month. Must abide by fishing regulations.

McArthur Lake 7th & McArthur, Great Bend 620-793-4160 Public access.

Stone Lake Washington St. & Railroad Ave., Great Bend 620-793-4160 Must abide by motor and fishing regulations.

Also available: wind surfing, picnic area and a nature trail. Public access.

Veterans Memorial Park and Lake 4800 17th St. Terrace Great Bend 620-793-4160 No motors allowed, must abide by fishing regulations. Public access.

Wolf Pond West U.S. 56, Ellinwood 620-564-3161 Fishing regulations must be followed.

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YOUTH SPORTS Summer Baseball and Softball American Legion Class AAA – Great Bend Chiefs Class A – Great Bend Braves American Legion Class AA – Hoisington ASA Girls Fast Pitch Softball Great Bend Quicksilver Ryan Bownes, 620-282-4942 rhino_z71@live.com Sunflower League Hap Dumont Bombers Baseball Great Bend Recreation Commission 620-793-3755 Claflin Recreation Commission 620-992-7040 620-588-2335 Great Bend Recreation Commission 620-793-3755 http://www.greatbendrec.net/ Ellinwood Recreation Commission 620-566-7323 www.ellinwoodrec.com Hoisington Little League Hoisington Recreation Commission 620-653-4050

SWIMMING Claflin Municipal Swimming Pool 400 W. Front St. 620-588-3655 Ellinwood Municipal Swimming Pool 209 W. 1st St., 620-564-3441 Free splash pad is located next to the pool.

Summer hours are 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hoisington Municipal Swimming Pool 721 N. Center St., 620-653-2535 Great Bend Wetlands Waterpark 2303 Main, 620-792-1516 www.greatbendwaterpark.com Swimming lessons available through the Great Bend Recreation Commission 620-793-3755 Splash Pad The free pad is located on the south side of the Barton County Courthouse.

Summer hours are 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Barton Community College 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend 620-786-1144 www.bartonccc.edu/publicresources/pool

FOOTBALL Pride of Kansas Football League pkfl.org Great Bend Rex Kern 620-791-8464 rexkern@hotmail.com Hoisington Gene Mooney 785-445-5151 genemooney17@yahoo.com Ellinwood Chad Heinz 620-562-7017 chad.heinz@greaneyconsulting. com SUMMER BASKETBALL Barton Summer Basketball League BCC Athletic Office 620-792-9377 Mid-America Youth Basketball (MAYB) 316-284-0354 mayb@mayb.com www.mayb.com YOUTH WRESTLING Great Bend Wrestling Club gbwrestlingclub@gmail.com Jesse Richter 620-282-2910 gbkwc@hotmail.com Rex Kern 620-791-8464 rexkern@hotmail.com

SWIM TEAM Golden Belt Swim Squad Shannon Somers 620-792-6466 scsomers@hotmail.com VOLLEYBALL Winter Heart of America/USA Volleyball www.hoavb.org 17 and under Velocity Volleyball Club Greg and Becca Maxwell 620-617-1594 SOCCER Great Bend Recreation Commission 620-793-3755

Recreation Centers/ Summer Tennis Lessons & Tournaments Claflin Recreation Commission 620-587-3622 Great Bend Recreation Commission 620-793-3755 Hoisington Recreation Commission 620-653-4050 Ellinwood Recreation Commission 620-566-7323

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OTHER ACTIVITIES Great Bend Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area 620-793-7730 Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism Hunting, bird watching, trails & other activities Drop In Horseshoes Horseshoe pits located at Brit Spaugh Parkacross from Park School. Call the Great Bend Recreation Commission 620-793-3755 for league times and dates SRCA Dragstrip 455 W. Barton County Road Sunflower Rod and Custom Association Inc. 620-792-5079 www.srcadragstrip.com Central Kansas Off-Road Association David Roat, 620-786-1822 One mile south of K-156 on Radium Road. Call for membership information Great Bend River Rats www.facebook.com/gbriver.rats River Hike and Bike Trail Go South on Washington to Stone Lake Across the dike is a double track to the west between the dike and river.

After 1/4 mile there is a single track going left into the trees.

Trail is approximately 7 miles in length

Mountain Bike Trail Go North on U.S. 281 out of town, at NW 60 Road turn left at old 4-H Building.

Signs direct to the two mile loop. This is a single track, dirt, mountain bike trail Bowling and Miniature Golf Walnut Bowl 3101 Washington, Great Bend 620-793-9400 Bike Tours Golden Belt Bicycle Company 1111 Main Street, Great Bend 620-793-7060 Group rides (road biking) leave from the store on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and from the Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant parking lot, 4923 10th St., on Thursdays at 6:45 p.m.

Open to everyone Disc Golf Courses Veterans Memorial Park 2100 McKinley, Great Bend Barton Community College 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend Walking Trails Claflin Tradition Trail City Loop Both are popular trails used by residents - directions can be found on bartoncounty.org Great Bend Fit Trail Veterans Memorial Park 2100 McKinley, Great Bend Clara Barton Hospital Walking Path 250 W. 9th St., Hoisington

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Downtown Great Bend Tour In the epicenter of the town’s life, you can catch the sights of things like the birdhouse walking tour, monuments on the courthouse square, and old historic buildings such as the Crest Theatre.

This entertaining 1 mile walk begins and ends at the historic Barton County Courthouse. Check out the Kansas Quilt Walk around the courthouse square and admire the wonderful sculpture of Jack Kilby in the front. The inventor or the micro-chip graduated from Great Bend High School. On the north side of the square is another sculpture, The Rifleman, a memorial to Union soldiers with the Grand Army of the Republic, possibly pioneering in Great Bend. A walk around downtown Great Bend reveals more more bronze sculptures.

For more information and a copy of a self-guided tour, contact the Barton County Historical Society Museum & Village at 85 S. Highway 281, Great Bend, KS, or the Barton County Health Department.

Driving Tours Various driving tours start in Great Bend and feature a wide variety of scenery in a pamphlet authored by the Great Bend Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Cheyenne Bottoms, the Kansas Wetlands Education Center and the Basin Rim Overlook are featured stops.

• Tour 1 travels west to Heartland Farm, Pawnee Rock, Larned, Rush Center, LaCrosse, Otis and Claflin.

• Tour 2 travels north through Hoisington, Russell, Waldo, Luray, Lucas, Wilson and Ellsworth.

• Tour 3 moves east from Great Bend to Ellinwood to Chase, Lyons, Geneseo, Kanopolis, Holyrood and Mushroom State Park.

• Tour 4 travels south from Great Bend to Stafford County to see St. John, Stafford and Hudson.

Byway Tour The Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway is known for our beautiful prairie and wetlands.

This 77-mile byway connects two of the world’s most significant natural wetlands—Cheyenne Bottoms and the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. The Wetlands & Wildlife National Scenic Byway takes visitors through radiant wetlands exploding with wildlife; prairie vistas with immense blue skies; and seven rural communities shaped by nature and the entrepreneurial spirit. You can pick up an Audio Tour CD or USB drive to put in your car, you follow the signs and track numbers to listen and learn. Audio is available at the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau or the County Courthouse or you can download from the Byway website at kansaswetlandsandwildlifescenicbyway.com Kansas Quilt Walk In the sidewalks surrounding the Barton County Courthouse you will find the Kansas Quilt Walk featuring the Kansas Dugout, Kansas, Farmer’s Daughter, Kansas Troubles, Rocky Road to Kansas, Windmill and Kansas Star. The seven patterns in the sidewalks around the courthouse were chosen because they reflect the early history of Great Bend, founded in 1872. On the back of the bandshell is a painting of a Kansas Sunflower Barn Quilt.

Great Bend’s Quilt Walk is a tribute to those women and their creations who kept their ancestors warm through beautiful fabric, needlework and patterns.

Exodusters Spend a day on the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway as you trace the Exoduster migration and settlement in Barton and Stafford counties. Featured locations include the Great Bend Cemetery, Stafford Cemetery, Martin Cemetery in Stafford County, Stafford County Historical Museum, Eden Valley Cemetery, Barton County Museum and Village, and Barton County Courthouse Square.

Murals Murals decorate the walls of many buildings in the downtown area.

Painted by high school students, community volunteers, senior citizens, professional artists, and children, the murals are tied together by themes relating to Great Bend past and present. For a map and self-guided tour of the murals, contact the Great Bend Convention & Visitors Bureau Brochures are available for Hiking and Driving Tours and Trail & Walking Path information in Barton County at Great Bend Convention & Visitors Bureau 3111 10th, Great Bend, 620-792-2750 or www.visitgreatbend.com

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HOSTS TWO NEW PROJECTS The Great Bend Recreation Commission came up with two new projects for this year, one being the redesign of the Disc Golf Course and the other one being a Toddler Playground both located in Veterans Memorial Park.

“The Disc Golf Course Project began in July. The scope of improvements to the current 18-hole course will include utilizing a professional consultant to provide people with a quality championship design that includes new baskets and signage and adequate concrete pads.

“We are very excited for a new disc golf course,” GBRC Executive Director Diann Henderson said. “We are hoping for a course redesign that can be a challenging but fair layout with safety being a priority in the design.”

The Toddler Playground Project will commence later in the fall. This project will include new toddler playground equipment and surfacing designed for active 2-5 year olds which will replace the existing toddler playground located at Veteran’s Park. The Recreation Commission staff and City of Great Bend Park Deparment staff will work collectively in implementing these two projects in the fall of 2018 and spring of 2019.

The Recreation Commission offers programs throughout the year for the citizens of USD #428. They include programs and classes for youth and adults, senior citizens, and special populations. They also promote sports programs from youth instructional to adult leagues. Swimming lessons are taught in the summer and special kids activities are offered throughout the year. They partner with the City of Great Bend on special events which include baseball tournaments and the annual Party in the Park.

Schedules are mailed out or check out the new website www.greatbendrec.com Mission Statement The Great Bend Recreation Commission is a publicly supported agency serving the citizens of USD #428. GBRC is dedicated to providing quality leisure, cultural, sports, fitness, and educational programs to improve the quality of your life and the community Vision Statement Enriching Lives, Strengthening a Spirit of Community. The GBRC will champion community and personal growth through lifelong recreation experiences.

LIVE . . PLAY . . EXPLORE Great Bend Recreation Commission GB Rec Center 1214 Stone Street GB Activity Center 2715 18th Street My BackYard Playground 2715 18th Street 620.793.3755 www.greatbendrec.com Facebook: greatbendrec

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Community members are very proud of it and numerous people are taking advantage of the space. It is located in Veterans Memorial Park, 17th and McKinley St., on the northwest side of the lake. It’s a great place for you and your dog to play, relax and meet new friends!

The rules are posted at the park and on the City website in English and Spanish. It’s pretty basic; this is a place for socialized dogs and well behaved humans.

When interim City Administrator George Kolb visited Great Bend for the first time, the dog park was one of the first things he commented on. It was a pleasant surprise, with its secure fences, shady rest area, agility features and plenty of room to run and play. There is also access to water and receptacles for disposing of doggie doo.

The agility pieces are made of plastic material similar to that used for children’s playground equipment. There is a dog castle with ramps, hoops and tunnels. Public Lands Director Scott Keeler said the additions were paid for through public donations made to the Bark Park.

Back in 2010, a group of dog lovers started raising money for the Bark Park, a safe place for off-leash play dates where dogs could run to their hearts’ content or socialize with new friends. They started another tradition, Bark at the Waterpark, as a fundraiser. Each summer after the Wetlands Waterpark closes for the season, the pool is turned over to the pooches for an afternoon of dog paddling. Donations are accepted for improvements to the Bark Park.

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CYCLING TASTES From on-road to off-road to dirt roads, and from the casual bicyclist to the hard-core rider, Barton County has plenty to offer cycling enthusiasts.

Now, thanks to the efforts of Be Well Barton County, a county-wide coalition promoting bicycling and pedestrian travel, a new map of bike routes throughout the county is available. It showcases various loops, including the mileage involved, and highlights assorted attractions along these paths.

“This has been a long time coming,” said Janel Rose, Be Well member and educator for the Barton County Health Department. “This is a great resource not only for riders here, but for those visiting the area.”

This is available online at ckpartnership.org/ bewell.

What are the riding options?

If you are the skinny-tire type (or roadie) wanting smooth, paved roads, Barton County has nearly 400 miles of paved county roads, many of which wind through scenic vistas. There are a few hills along the way as well.

These are two lane roads with minimum traffic, and biking can be started at any point. In addition, major highways such as U.S. 56, U.S. 281 and K-156 all have wide, smooth shoulders suitable for riding.

If you are the fat-tire or mountain bike type looking for the rugged off-road experience, there is an extensive mountain bike trail following the Arkansas River south of Great Bend and an off-road loop circling the dried Lake Barton bed north of Great Bend. In addition, there are roads within the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Refuge available.

Now, with the rise of “gravel grinding,” the riding on gravel roads, Barton County also has an extensive network of these.

Within the City of Great Bend, city officials are building on the start of a bike route which already includes signs and sharrows. Plans in the works include additional trails and connecting routes.

There has long been a strong community of cyclists, both road and off-road, that hold weekly group rides for various skill levels.

Now, with the improvements that have either been done or are in the works, more bikes can be seen on streets and roads.

Be Well completed its Barton County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in the spring of 2016. That plan has been endorsed by Barton County and all the major cities in the county.

The group continues to meet and promote this plan as well as working to expand bike and pedestrian options.

With roads, trails, the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway and Cheyenne Bottoms all within pedaling distance, exploring nature on two wheels is an exciting adventure just waiting for you. There is also a wide variety of terrain available.

But, if you are not comfortable on roads, there is the Great Bend Hike and Bike Path, a seven-mile paved levee trail that runs along the Arkansas River and follows the flood control ditch. This path is mostly paved and is the perfect introduction to the habitat and ecology of the river as it exists in this part of Kansas.

Signs, sharrows and the on-going effort to improve streets make riding in the cities of Barton County safer and easier, too.

Bike friendly efforts The Barton County Commission approved the installation of the first bike awareness signs on several of the more commonly-used blacktop highways in 2016. Now, these signs mark roadways in every part of the county, creating a network that makes riding a bicycle to anywhere within the county lines safer.

There are also more signs on county roadways providing directions and distances to communities in the county.

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CHEYENNE BOTTOMS A SHINING, VALUABLE JEWEL The sprawling Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area has long been a Mecca for bird watchers, hunters and other nature enthusiasts. It is a gem that has garnered national and international attention.

According to information from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, the popular attraction consists of nearly 20,000

acres of water surface meandering through a 41,000 acre natural land sink northeast of Great Bend.

The State of Kansas took ownership of the land in the 1950s and the area has been continually developed ever since. It has gained in importance and stature through local economic efforts as well. It is managed by the KDWPT. The site has been named a Wetland of International Importance and is the northern anchor of the 76-mile Wetlands Scenic Byway which connects it with Quivira Wildlife Refuge in Stafford County. It is also home to the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, a branch of Fort Hays State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sternberg Museum.

The center overlooks the area managed by the state and the 7,694 acre Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve managed by The Nature Conservancy.

The Bottoms attracts about 100,000 visitors each year, according to KDWP. It is home to sandhill cranes, and many species of geese and ducks. The site

attracts 45 to 90 percent of all North American shore birds. Of the 650 bird species in the United States, 417 are found in Kansas.

Of those, 320 can be found at the Bottoms. It is also home to 23 species of mammals, 19 species of reptiles and nine species of amphibians.

Hunters will find 13,000 acres of public hunting areas at Cheyenne Bottoms and duck hunting is very popular. Birdwatching is another attraction that draws a large number of visitors to the area. The spring and fall migration periods offer a great opportunity to view a large number of the different species in one location. Whooping Cranes usually make a stop-over late in October and early November and Bald Eagles winter in the area.

The Bottoms is also the northern anchor of the 77-mile Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway that connects it and the Quivira National Wildlife Area in Stafford County. This route is now both a way to highlight their ecological significance and an important economic development tool for the

region.

Established in 2002, this byway region has been named one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas. Kansas has 12 byways, nine scenic byways and three historic byways. Two of the scenic routes, the Wetlands and Wildlife and the Flint Hills, have national scenic byway status.

In 2017, the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway overlook was dedicated. Located on K-4, the overlook is about eight miles east of Hoisington.

From the scenic overlook, which sits atop 100-foot bluffs that circles the Cheyenne Bottoms basin on three sides, one can view the bottoms.

The 10-foot viewing tower is reached by a series of handicappedaccessible ramps. The new sidewalk leads to the site from the information kiosk and parking lot to the tower.

More information on the Bottoms can be found at the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area office, 56 NE 40 Rd., Great Bend or www.kdwp.state.ks.us

Get Out and Explore!

When was your last visit to Cheyenne Bottoms? Residents and visitors to Barton County can visit an internationally-known attraction any time of year!

Cheyenne Bottoms is a 41,000 acre wetland complex designated a Wetland of International Importance due to its importance as a stopover for migrating birds along the Central Flyway. More than 340 species of birds have been documented at the wetlands. Ducks, geese, herons, egrets, cranes, pelicans, and sandpipers are commonly seen throughout the year.

Birds are not the only visitors to the largest wetland on the interior of the United States. Visitors from all over the United States, and even other countries, flock to the wetlands to bird watch, hunt, and to see the expansive landscape and wildlife.

The wetlands include the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area managed by Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism and the Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve managed by The Nature Conservancy. Visitors can access the wetlands by vehicle by driving raised dike roads and county roads through the wetlands.

Check out the new observation tower located at the K-4 Highway overlook.

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) is your one-stop shop for every visit to Cheyenne Bottoms and is located at Cheyenne Bottoms along K-156 highway 10 miles northeast of Great Bend. The 11,000 square foot museum operated by Fort Hays State University 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 nature trail, a pollinator garden, and many public programs provide a glimpse of what Kansas wetlands are and what you can find in them. Staff at the KWEC will answer your questions about the wetlands and give advice for how you can experience Cheyenne Bottoms.

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 and on major holidays.

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.

Plan your visit around these favorite programs: Perseid Meteor Shower viewing party (August), Butterfly Festival with Monarch butterfly tagging and other activities (September), Hunter Appreciation Breakfast (October), Star Gazing (October), KWEC Holiday Open House (December), Cheyenne Bottoms Christmas Birds Count (December), Winter Kids nature programs (February), Greater Prairie Chicken Lek Tours (April), Great Migration Rally family event (even years in April), Wild Goose Chase 5k/3k Fun Run (even years in April), Wings N Wetlands Birding Festival (odd years in April), Summer Kids nature camps ( July), Nature Craft Series (Quarterly), and many other public programs throughout the year.

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FUN. Want a unique nature experience?

Then, visit the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. KWEC overlooks Cheyenne Bottoms; the largest inland marsh in the United States.

Walk through state-of-the-art exhibits that tell the story of Cheyenne Bottoms.

Discover the magnificence of these wetlands and the animals and plants living there.

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HUNTING HUNTIN

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BARTON COUNTY HAS PLENTY FOR THE OUTDOORSMAN

If hunting or fishing is your sport, then Barton County is the place to be, offering upland game and waterfowl and other game animals to include deer, turkey, dove, prairie chicken, and pheasant.

One of the main areas to hunt is Cheyenne Bottoms, this area is a 41,000 acre basin located in Barton County. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home to nearly 400 species of migrating birds and other wildlife. Cheyenne Bottoms is primarily a prairie marsh but also includes wet meadows, grasslands, agricultural land, shelterbelts and riparian areas.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner oversees hunting at the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area north of Great Bend. For information

about hunting seasons for the wide variety of species that make Cheyenne Bottoms home, pick up a current year schedule at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center, or online at www.kdwpt. state.ks.us. The wildlife manager can be reached at 620-793-3066.

For 24 hour current conditions, phone 620-793-7730.

In addition to Cheyenne Bottoms, several thousands of acres of public and walk-in hunting is available. A map of all of these areas, as well as the access dates of each, and what may be hunted is available at the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau at 3111 10th Street in Great Bend or reached at 620-792-2750.

Licenses and tags can be purchased at the various venues, courtesy of the KDWPT.

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Barton County also offers many places to fish for those anglers wanting to get out and put some lines in the water hoping for that big catfish.

Some of the popular fish: catfish, small mouth bass, large mouth bass, white bass, walleye and other non-game species like gar and carp can be found in many rivers, lakes and ponds in Barton County.

The county is home to 12 lakes, rivers, and other fishing spots. These spots include: Stone Lake, Veterans Memorial Park, McArthur Lake, all in Great Bend, Wolf Pond in Ellinwood, the Arkansas River Cheyenne Bottoms and area creeks.

For more information about places to fish visit ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/ Locations/Hunting-Fishing-Atlas/County-Location/Barton

35 pound flathead caught at Wolf Pond in Ellinwood.

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GOLF

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Great Bend’s Stoneridge Country Club continues to invest in the future with its youth golf program. More than 30 youngsters receive instruction and lessons during the summer.

Great Bend High School coach Travis McAtee and Doug Kaiser, Barton Community College golf coach, coordinate a summer-long junior golf program.

McAtee instructs middle-school and high-school age golfers in sessions Monday through Thursday with each age group receiving two instructions per week.

Group sessions for girls, middle school players and boys are scheduled before noon and McAtee teaches oneon-one sessions when possible.

The players divide their attention between golf, part-time work and other activities.

“Summertime is when you can break things down and create improvement,” McAtee said. “There is more than one way to get a goal accomplished and create a quality golf swing. Some players hit the golf ball right-to-left and others hit it left-to-right. That’s the challenge you face. You want every player to have fun and be successful.”

McAtee’s goal is to develop a consistent swing plane.

“Your goal is to eliminate one side of

the golf course,” he said. “You get the most out of your instruction anytime you can work one-on-one and give a player undivided attention.”

Kaiser directs youngsters 8-to-12 in skills, rules and etiquette. Kaiser is assisted by Great Bend graduates Kelby Titus and Andrew Erb, Barton Community College golfers.

“With the younger players, they are taught one playing skill each week,” McAtee said. “Kelby Titus and Andrew Erb will see they will learn something really well when they teach it. It helps a player understand how other players think when they work with other players, especially younger golfers. The program benefits everyone down the road.”

Stoneridge Country Club is part of the seven-club Western Central Kansas Golf League. Stoneridge sponsors a season-ending Fore The Kids Tournament. The season-ending tournaments pairs youngsters with golfers who have tournament experience.

Stoneridge partners with the Great Bend Recreation Center, which exposes golf to another group of youngsters.

Some of the club’s funding purchases equipment. Extra equipment is donated to Great Bend High School’s golf program.

Stoneridge Country Club 1438 24th Street, Great Bend 620-792-4306; 620-792-4303 The 18-hole course plays to a par of 72 over 6,495 yards.

The course features Penhncross bentgrass greens and Bermuda tees and fairways.

Lake Barton Golf Club 673 U.S. 281 North between Great Bend and Hoisington 620-653-4255 Offers an 18-hole public course designed by Harry Robb, Sr. in 1916. The par 70 course plays to 5,536 yards. Carts are $20 and daily prices are $16 and $21 for weekends and holidays. Wayne Woods serves as golf course superintendent and Amber Jones is the club manager.

Grove Park Golf Club 407 W. 3rd, Ellinwood 620-564-3123 A unique 9-hole par 32 course that features a premium on accuracy with several tree-lined fairways. Rodney Moss serves as golf course superintendent and Kurt Bressler works as the club manager. Daily rates are $15 and weekend prices are $20. Fred Wolf designed the course in 1933.

Claflin Golf Course NE 150 Ave., Claflin, just off of K-156 2 miles east and 1/2-mile north of Claflin A 9-hole, par 34 public course.

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2018-2019 EVENTS

GREAT BEND 2018 September 7-9 ..........Pontiac Races September 21-23 ......Airfest Hahn Brothers Supercross Shoot September 25 ............20th Annual Great Bend Tribune Women’s Expo October 27.................Zoo Boo November 3 ...............Open House for Explore GB November 10 .............Caught Ya Exploring for Explore GB November 17 .............Selfie Saturday for Explore GB November 24 .............Home for the Holidays Parade and Festival and Small Business Saturday

2019 January 12 ................Icy Sidewalk Sale January 12 ................I Heart GB Promotion Starts February 1 .................I Heart GB Promotion Ends February 2 .................CASA Chocolate Auction February 23 ...............Chamber of Commerce Banquet March 2 .....................Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala March 7 .....................Kiwanis Pancake Feed March 16 ...................Eagle Radio Home & Garden Show

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October 5...................Rosewood Rodeo October 26.................Zoo Boo November 2 ...............Open House for Explore GB November 9 ...............Grow Great Bend Day for Explore GB November 16 .............Find a Turkey for Explore GB November 29 .............Black Friday November 30 .............Cookie Contest November 30 .............Small Business Saturday November 30 .............Home for the Holidays Festival and Parade November 30 .............Explore GB month ends November 30 ............Trail of Lights Begins December 1 ...............Hometown Rewards Starts For more events go to the following websites: City of Great Bend website: www.greatbendks.net Convention and Visitors Bureau website: www.visitgreatbend.com Great Bend Chamber of Commerce: www.greatbend.org

ALBERT 2019 March ........................Pancake Feed Fundraiser and Raffle

April 10-12 ................Great Bend Farm and Ranch Expo April 13......................Stores Pay Tax Sale April 22......................Youth USSSA Softball April 25......................Barton Community College Job Fest April 26-27 ................KWEC Wings and Wildlife Festival April 27-28 ................Hap Dumont Tournament

CLAFLIN 2018

May 1-4.....................KCAC College Conference Championship May 2 ........................Art & Wine Walk May 3 ........................Catholic Charities Wine Tasting Event May 4 ........................Cinco de Mayo in the Square May 16 ......................Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market May 23-24.................KSHSAA State 2-1A Baseball May 31-June 2 ..........June Jaunt Festival May 31 ......................Free Outdoor Movie

ELLINWOOD 2018

May 31-June 2 ..........June Jaunt Festival June 1-2....................June Jaunt Hap Dumont Tournament June 8-9....................ASA Softball Tournament June 15-16................Legion Tournament June 21-23................Legion Tournament June 22-23................Youth Baseball Tournament June 29-30................ASA Softball Tournament July 3 ........................Fireworks Display June 11 .....................Free Outdoor Movie July 12-14 .................Hap Dumont Tournament July 13-14 ................Legion Zone Tournament July 27 ......................Bike Brew Q August 1 ....................Free Outdoor Movie August 3 ....................Back to School No Tax Sale August 10 ..................Party in the Park August 17 ..................United Way Kick Off September 14 ............Healing Hearts Rodeo September 24 ............21st Annual Great Bend Tribune Women’s Expo September 27-29 ......Hahn Brothers Shootout September 28 ............Long Pumpkin Patch Opens

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October 7...................Annual CAP Golf Tournament December 2 ...............3rd Annual Christmas Market & Tree Lighting

December 2 ...............Christkindlemarket

2019 July ..........................46th Annual After Harvest Festival Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce: www.ellinwoodchamber.com

HOISINGTON 2018 August 31 September 3 ..............122nd Annual Labor Day Celebration November 5-20 .........Promotions Committee Business - Thanksgiving Giveaway November 5 December 21 .............Grocery Grab November 23 .............Annual Christmas Lighting & Santa Visit November 14 December 12 .............Promotions Committee - Share the Joy

2019 January .....................Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet March 4-26 ...............Promotions Committee Business - Spring Fling April...........................SIP & SHOP June 3-25..................Promotions Committee Business - Summer Sizzler June ..........................ROCK INTO SUMMER August 30 September 2 ..............123rd Annual Labor Day Celebration Hoisington Chamber of Commerce: www.hoisingtonkansas.com

BARTON COUNTY S OU RC E

HISTORY

RUNS DEEP IN BARTON COUNTY

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arton County sits near the geographical center of Kansas, and is home to the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Refuge, the Kansas Wetlands Education Center and many historic sites that tell the story of how the region helped shape the nation as a whole.

From Native Americans to Spanish explorers and settlers on the Santa Fe Trail, many have passed through the region over the centuries.

The Arkansas River, the sixth largest river in the United States, flows through the county, with its northernmost bend peaking just six miles east of where Great Bend sits today. Indigenous people settled along the river for thousands of years before Spanish conquistador and explorer Ferdinand Coronado and his men traveled through the area in the 1540s.

A 192-mile portion of the Arkansas River in Kansas was designated as a National Water Trail, by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism in 2016. The trail begins in Great Bend and ends at the KansasOklahoma border southeast of Arkansas City.

Barton County is now a hub of state, national and international trade with the new Transload Facility at the Great Bend Municipal Airport. It is also the crossroads of two major highways, U.S. 56 and U.S. 281.

But, the history runs deeper.

Spanish conquistadors and explorers are reported to be the first Europeans to ever visit this portion of Kansas. Nearly three centuries later, the first Americans to officially visit the area were Lt. Zebulon Pike and his men while conducting an expedition to the Rocky Mountains un untain n ns in n 1806.

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Later, this route became known as the Santa Fe Trail, traveled led d bbyy pi pion pioneers nee eers rs heading west for a better way of life. Then the railroads, and d ccivilization ivvi izat ivil atio ion in the form of cities and towns took hold. In 1867, Barton Cou County ount ntyy was created, but it wasn’t until 1872 that the minimum population was on of 6600 00 w as reached in order for the county to be organized.

It was on May 16, 1872 that Gov. Harvey gave the nod forr Barton Bar arto ton County to be incorporated, and declared Great Bend the temporary mppoora rary ry county cou ount nty seat. A week later, on May 23, it became permanent, and three townships ee to town wnsh ship ipss ip were created – Great Bend, Lakin and Buffalo.

The people who settled came from all corners of the globe. e.. IImmigrants mm miggra rant ntss from throughout Europe settled on homesteads and helped bu small bbuild ilild d sm malll towns, as did pioneers from the eastern United States. There w were ere fr ere ffreed ree ed slaves, called “exodusters” who traveled to Kansas looking forr a new new life, lif ife, too.

The surrounding prairie was broken and farmed, and agriculture cul ultu ure thrived. Through trial and error, they learned that wheat performed orm or med very med ve y well. Barton County has become a “banner” wheat county in Ka Kansas.

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The main line of the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe Railroad followed the Arkansas River, replacing the Santa Fe trail. It brought goods and people into and out of the area, allowing cities to flourish with trade in the late 1800s and into the first half of the 1900s. In the late 1800’s oil was discovered in Cheyenne Bottoms, a vast marshland of international importance north of Great Bend. The first well didn’t produce, but subsequent drills were successful, and touched off aan oi oil boom the om iin n th he county.

Early Earl Ea rlyy in rl n tthe he 20t 20th th century, cent ntur ury, y, there was was another anoother er oil il boom. boom. m. Th Thiis is added another dimension county still anot an o he ot herr di dime menssion n too tthe he count ntyy an and d is sti till a bbig ig part off tthe hee economy. h During War 1943, Barton County D Du rin ri ng World ng Wor orld ld W a II, in 19 ar 943 43,, Ba Bart rton C ountyy ou bec be became came ca me home hom me to tthe he G Great reat B re Bend end en d Ar Army Airr F Field, ield,, ie where troops trained wher wh eree tr er roo o ps train ined to to fl flyy BB-29 2 bbombers. ombeers rs..

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After the war, so many families settled in the county, housing was at a premium, which paved the way for construction of several Lustron Homes in the area. The company from Illinois only manufactured the homes for two years from 1948 to 1950.

It went into bankruptcy for financial and distribution reasons, but the houses lived up to their promise as being maintenance free. According to the Lustron Registry, there are still 18 existing Lustron homes in Great Bend standing today, over 70 years later. According to the registry’s website, the baked enamel panels and roofs continue to hold and are rust free with no need to paint.

There is a Lustron home on display at the Barton County Historical Museum.

During the 1950s, Great Bend’s City Parks and Recreation administrator Brit Spaugh slowly created a zoo in the downtown park, which today bears his name. Even then, it was considered unusual for a city the size of Great Bend to have a zoo.

In 1965, Barton County Community

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Junior College, now named Barton Community College, was founded, offering a local venue for higher education. The college continues to draw students from all over the country and athletes from overseas to the county each year. In the 2014-15 school year, it reported having 17,200 full and part-time students attending.

PEOPLE QUICK FACTS

Today, major industries in Barton County include agriculture, oil, manufacturing and medicine, according to the Barton County website. It is home to four school districts, several recreational attractions, and people who enjoy a combination of quiet country and modern city lifestyles.

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ADMINISTRATIVE NUMBERS

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COURTHOUSE County Attorney Amy Mellor 620-793-1851 Clerk Donna Zimmerman 620-793-1835 Treasurer James Jordan 620-793-1831 Appraiser Barbara Esfeld 620-793-1821 Register of Deeds Pam Wornkey 620-793-1849 COURT District Court Clerk Heather Ward 620-793-1856 Judicial Division 1 Ron Svaty 785-472-8931 (Ellsworth) Judicial Division 2 Steve Johnson 620-793-1863 Judicial Division 3 Mike Keeley, Chief Judge 620-793-1863

Magistrate Judge Verle Willey 785-472-3832 (Ellsworth) Magistrate Judge Marty Clark 785-483-5641 (Russell) Magistrate Judge Richard E. Burgess, Jr. 620-257-2383 (Rice) Magistrate Judge Timarie Walters 620-549-3296 (Stafford) 20th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT SERVICES (Probation services) 1806 12th, Great Bend 620-793-1887 CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 1806 12th, Great Bend 620-793-1940 JUVENILE INTAKE 1213 Baker, Great Bend 620-793-1930

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Donna Zimmerman - County Clerk/Election Officer 1400 Main, Rm 202, Great Bend 620-793-1835, 620-793-1990 fax A four-year term. First appointed to office on June 1, 1995.

Sixth term began January 2017.

In addition to several bookkeeping and records keeping responsibilities, here are other key county clerk’s duties: • Real Estate transfer record – records transfer of ownership from deeds filed with the register of deeds, probates, divorce decrees, death certificates, etc.

• Issues Fish and Game licenses, large game permits, etc.

• Certification of valuation • Prepares homestead/food sales tax returns for low income or elderly persons • Prepares financial reports to the state of Kansas • Acts as the official election officer

Brian Bellendir - Sheriff 1416 Kansas, Great Bend 620-793-1876, 620-793-1885 fax A four-year term. First elected August 2012.

Second term began January 2017.

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office serves a population of 27,703, which includes nine cities, and 22 townships. Additionally, the sheriff’s office provides assistance to municipal police departments and assists state and federal law enforcement agencies.

It is also equipped with specialized units, such as the Crisis Response Team, K-9 Unit, a Reserve Deputy Force and an Explorer Group.

In addition to investigation and patrol duties, the department also maintains the county’s detention facility.

The Civil Process Officer serves and executes legal papers, garnishments, divorce papers, protection from abuse orders, evictions, mental petitions, and other legal papers.

James Jordan - County Treasurer 1400 Main, Room 208, Great Bend 620-793-1831, 620-793-1978 fax A four-year term. Term began October 2017.

This office acts as a collection agency for the county. It is responsible for collection of all taxes and distributes tax money to all taxing units in the county. For vehicle registrations and title work - proof of insurance is required. Real estate and personal property taxes are due and payable on or before Dec. 20. First half may be paid at that time second half due by May 10 the following year. Personal property becomes due and payable in full if the first half is not paid by Dec. 20. Personal property includes boats, campers, trailers, motor bikes, etc.

Oil and gas is considered to be personal property.

Driver’s Licenses are issued on Tuesday through Friday in Room 207. Hours are 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. – 620-793-9531

Pam Wornkey - Register of Deeds 1400 Main, Room 205, Great Bend 620-793-1849 A four-year term. First appointed to office January 2013. Second term began January 2017.

This office is charged with recording and preserving all land records. This office has custody of and safely keeps and preserves all the books, records, deeds, maps, papers and microphotographs deposited or kept in the office of the Register of Deeds. The office also records or causes to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, maintains county school records, Uniform Commercial Code and corporation records, processes passports for the general public and is responsible for the private sale of lots or transfer of ownership through another means for both County owned cemeteries.

All records in the office of the Register of Deeds are open records except for the Kansas Real Estate Sales Validation Questionnaire which is open to those protesting their taxes, Kansas Certified General Real Property Appraisers, Bankers and Realtors.

Jennifer Schartz Chairman, 5th District Term began January 2015 jschartz@ bartoncounty.org

Kenny Schremmer Member, 1st District Term began January 2015 kschremmer@ bartoncounty.org

Homer Kruckenberg, Member, 2nd District Term began January 2017 hkruckenberg@ bartoncounty.org

Don Davis Member, 3rd District Term began January 2017 ddavis@ bartoncounty.org

Amy Schartz-Mellor - County Attorney 1400 Main, Room 302, Great Bend 620-793-1851, 620-793-1855 fax A four-year term. First elected August 2016. amellor@bartoncounty.net The county attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in Barton County.

The office handles felony crimes, select misdemeanor and traffic prosecutions.

These cases include murder, rape, robbery, juvenile offenses, care and treatment actions, child in need of care, criminal appeals, select traffic offenses, and many others.

Kinds of records filed in the office: • Patents • Deeds • Mortgages • Leases • Assignments • Releases • Affidavits • Articles of Incorporation • Certificates of Death • Power of Attorney • Military Discharges • Plats • County School Records • Tax Liens (state and federal)

Alicia Straub Member, 4th District Term began January 2015 astraub@ bartoncounty.org

• Cemetery Plats • Ordinances (City and County) • Resolutions (City and County) • Bankruptcy • Cemetery Deeds • Certificates of Valuation • City Boundary • Covenants & Restrictions • Easements & Right of Ways • Sub-divisional Plat • Maps & Surveys • Mechanic’s Liens

Barton County has five elected Commissioners who meet Mondays at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise announced.

They meet in Room 106, located on the first floor of the Courthouse, 1400 Main Street, Great Bend.

All meetings are open to the public.

620-793-1847 or 620-793-1800 620-793-1807 Fax

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DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS

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www.bartoncounty.org Matt Patzner Financial Officer 1400 Main, Room 107, Great Bend 620-793-1800, 620-793-1807 fax Duties include: In-house fiscal responsibilities, investments, payroll and some community development.

Phillip Hathcock County Administrator 1400 Main, Room 107, Great Bend 620-793-1800, 620-793-1807 fax Duties include: The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the resources and personnel of Barton County.

Operations generally involves budget management, staff supervision, fleet and asset control and other duties as assigned by the Board of Barton County Commissioners.

Barbara Esfeld County Appraiser 1400 Main, Room 206, Great Bend 620-793-1821, 620-793-1990 fax Duties include: This office has the responsibility to discover, list, appraise and maintain records of data relating to all taxable and exempt real and person property within the county.

Judy Goreham Environmental Management/Zoning 1400 Main, Room 401, Great Bend 620-796-4300, 620-796-2282 fax Duties include: Environmental management is the management of our interaction with and impact upon the environment, including water standards and zoning and flood plain regulations.

Permitting includes water well, septic system, building. Site work includes septic system, water well, lender evaluations.

Amy Boxberger Central Kansas Community Corrections 1806 12th, Great Bend 620-793-1940, 620-793-1893 fax

Dena Popp Communications / 911 Director 1300 Stone, Great Bend 620-793-1920, 620-793-3222 fax Duties include: Provides emergency dispatching services for Barton County Sheriff, Police departments of Claflin, Ellinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Wildlife and Parks, Central Kansas Community Corrections and Juvenile Services and all fire departments and emergency medical services in the county.

Amy Miller Barton County Emergency Management and Risk Management 1400 Main Room 108, Great Bend 620-793-1919, 620-793-1983 fax Services Provided: This department provides emergency preparedness functions to prevent, minimize, and repair injury and damage resulting from disasters. Provides public education and information to encourage personal emergency management. In addition, risk management and safety functions for Barton County are handled by this department.

John Debes Information Technology 1400 Main, Rm 201, Great Bend 620-793-1841, 620-793-1990 fax Shelly Schneider Health Director 1300 Kansas, Suite B, Great Bend 620-793-1902, 620-793-1903 fax Marissa Woodmansee Juvenile Intake and Assessment Director 1213 Baker, Great Bend 620-793-1930, 620-793-1977 fax

Darren Williams County Works Department 2300 6th, P.O. Box 518, Great Bend 620-793-1936, 620-793-1938 fax Barry McManaman Barton County Engineering 1400 Main Room 108, Great Bend 620-793-1808, 620-793-1983 fax Services Provided: Coordinates Related Activities with Cities, Townships and Other Governmental Units, and Provides Engineering Functions for the County.

Phillip Hathcock Solid Waste Director Barton County Solid Waste Landfill 350 NE 30 Road, Great Bend Hours - Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

620-793-1898, 620-793-1899 fax Services Provided: Solid Waste Management, Environmental Compliance, Household Hazardous Waste Program.

• Household Hazardous Waste collections are scheduled the third Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the landfill, but also by appointment, Monday through Friday. Citizens may contact the Barton County Landfill for more information, 620-793-1898.

• The program is open to all residents of Barton, Ellsworth, and Pawnee counties and it is free of charge. Hazardous waste from commercial businesses is not allowed.

• What is allowed includes: Herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, any gardening chemical, household cleaners, automotive cleaners or fluids, all paint related products, and all batteries. The facility does not accept agricultural pesticides over 2.5 gallons or 10 pounds total volume per customer.

There is also a giveaway program of these items, call for information.

WHO SHOULD I CALL?

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You have a zoning question?

Great Bend — 620-793-4106 Barton County — Judy Goreham, 620-796-4300 Ellinwood — 620-564-3161 Hoisington — 620-653-4125 You know of an unsafe sidewalk or street or have a street light problem?

Great Bend — 620-793-4100 Ellinwood — 620-564-3161 Hoisington — 620-653-4125 You have a question about septic systems, water wells or need a water test for a non-public water supply?

Judy Goreham — 620-796-4300 You need a property transfer inspection when a private well and/ or private septic system is involved?

Judy Goreham — 620-796-4300

There’s a power outage in your neighborhood?

Check utilities listings in the community section for local utility contacts You suspect child abuse?

Kansas Department for Children & Families — 620-792-5324 Barton County Sheriff — 620-793-1876 Great Bend Police — 620-793-4120 Ellinwood Police — 620-564-3001 Hoisington Police — 620-653-4995 Claflin Police — 620-587-3344 You smell gas?

Kansas Gas Service — 1-800-794-4780 You want to know if you are eligible for affordable housing?

Contact a local real estate agent Department of Housing and Urban Development — http: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?

Barton County Sheriff — 620-793-1876 Great Bend Police — 620-793-4120 Ellinwood Police — 620-564-3001 Hoisington Police — 620-653-4995 Claflin Police — 620-587-3344 Animals found, lost or being treated cruelly?

Golden Belt Humane Society — 620-792-4297 Hoisington Animal Control Officer — 620-653-4995 You want to register to vote?

Barton County Clerk — 620-793-1835 You want to talk to the mayor?

Albert — Rod Cushenbery, 620-923-4665 Claflin — Mike Urban, 620-587-3707 Ellinwood — Irlan Fullbright, 620-564-3161 Galatia — Steve Wilhelm, 620-935-4331 Great Bend — Joe Andrasek, 620-793-4111 Hoisington — Dalton Popp, 620-653-4125 Olmitz – Terry Rieser, 620-586-3311 Pawnee Rock — Linda McCowan, 620-982-4386 Susank — Dennis Trapp, 620-653-7670 Your water main breaks?

Great Bend City Office — 620-793-4100, after hours 620-792-3588 Ellinwood Water Department — 620-564-3161 Hoisington Water Plant — 620-653-2866 You want to know if you live in a flood zone?

Emergency / Risk Management 1400 Main, Great Bend Judy Goreham — 620-796-4300 Barry McManaman — 620-793-1808 https://msc.fema.gov/ You have a question about water quality?

Judy Goreham – 620-796-4300

You need a building permit for an unincorporated area?

Judy Goreham — 620-796-4300 You see someone illegally dumping garbage?

Barton County Sheriff — 620-793-1867 Great Bend Police — 620-793-4120 Ellinwood Police — 620-564-3001 Hoisington Police — 620-653-4995 Claflin Police — 620-587-3344 You would like to test your home for radon?

Cottonwood Extension District Great Bend Office 1800 12th, Great Bend Donna Krug — 620-793-1910 You have a health question?

Barton County Health Department — 620-793-1902 You want to escape domestic violence?

Family Crisis Center — 620-792-1885 You want to know the city mini-bus schedules?

620-792-3859 You need a referral for day care?

Barton County Health Department — 620-793-1902 You want to donate something?

Salvation Army Thrift Store 2545 10th, Great Bend, 620-792-4299 salvationarmyusa.org Central Kansas Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend, 620-282-4104 centralksdreamcenter.org Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas 2201 16th, Great Bend, 620-792-1393 catholiccharitiesswks.org Family Crisis Center, Inc. 1924 Broadway, Great Bend, 620-793-9941 familycrisiscntr.org You want a business license?

Great Bend City Clerk — 620-793-4100 Ellinwood Administrator — 620- 564-3161 Hoisington City Clerk — 620-653-4125 Claflin City Hall — 620-587-3707 Pawnee Rock City Clerk — 620-982-4386 You have a farming question?

Cottonwood Extension District Great Bend Office — 620-793-1910 Soil Conservation Service — 620-792-3346 You want to dispose of household hazardous wastes?

Barton County Landfill — 620-793-1898 You dispute your property tax appraisal?

Barton County Appraisers Office — 620-793-1821 You are interested in adoption or foster care?

Catholic Social Service — 620-792-1393 Saint Francis Community Services — 620-793-7454 Emberhope – 800-593-1950

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4-H and Youth Programs ..................................Great Bend American Red Cross, Golden Belt Chapter ............. Wichita Association for Continuing Education ...............Great Bend Barton Community College Endowment Association ..............................Great Bend Barton County 4 H Holding Board Inc................Great Bend Barton County Arts Council Inc. ........................Great Bend Barton County Fair Association .........................Great Bend Barton County Historical Society ......................Great Bend Barton County Young Mens Organization Inc.....Great Bend Barton County Youth Care Inc. ..........................Great Bend Big Brothers/Big Sisters ...................................Great Bend Birthright of Great Bend Inc..............................Great Bend Boy Scouts (Quivira Council) ............................Great Bend Camp Hope ......................................................Great Bend Great Bend Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas ...........Great Bend Center for Counseling & Consultation ...............Great Bend Central Kansas Association for the Visually Impaired...............................Great Bend Great Bend Central Kansas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) ................................Great Bend Cherry Village Benevolence Inc. .......................Great Bend Child Abuse Prevention Education ....................Great Bend Clara Barton Hospital Foundation Inc.................Hoisington Commission on Aging ......................................Great Bend Cottonwood Extension District – Great Bend Office .......................................Great Bend Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library ....................Great Bend In Ellinwood, Hoisington and Great Bend Eldercare Inc....................................................Great Bend Ellinwood Food Bank.......................................... Ellinwood Ellinwood Heritage Senior Center ....................... Ellinwood Ellinwood Public Schools and Community Library Foundation ........................................ Ellinwood Emergency Aid Council ....................................Great Bend Family Crisis Center .........................................Great Bend Food Bank of Barton County Inc. ......................Great Bend Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland .......................Great Bend Golden Belt Community Concert Association ....Great Bend Golden Belt Community Foundation .................Great Bend

620-793-1910 Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice .............Great Bend 316-219-4000 Golden Belt Humane & Animal Welfare Society Inc. .....................................Great Bend 620-792-3218 Great Bend Community Theatre Inc. .................Great Bend 620-786-1136 Great Bend Holiday Spirit .................................Great Bend 620-793-1910 Great Bend Jazz Festival Inc. ...........................Great Bend 620-792-3595 Great Bend Military Moms ...............................Great Bend 620-797-3247 Great Bend Public Library ................................Great Bend 620-793-5125 Great Bend Recreation Commission Foundation..............................Great Bend 620-792-1619 Great Bend Wrestling Club ...............................Great Bend 620-792-2902 Great Bend Zoological Society Inc./Zoo ............Great Bend 620-225-0432 620-792-3316 Great Bend-Barton County Crime Stoppers Inc .Great Bend 316-264-3386 Habitat for Humanity ........................................Great Bend 620-793-9052 Head Start .......................................................Great Bend 620-785-4055 Healing Hearts Ranch ......................................Great Bend 620-792-1393 Hoisington Food Bank ......................................Hoisington 620-792-2544 Hoisington Historical Society .............................Hoisington Holy Family School Foundation.........................Great Bend 620-793-5645 Housing Opportunities Inc. ...............................Great Bend 620-617-8980 Hungry Hearts Soup Kitchen ............................Great Bend Jefferson School Parent Teacher Organization Inc..........................................Great Bend 620-792-5544 620-792-2165 Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation .........Hoisington 620-792-2177 Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Foundation .............Great Bend 620-653-5012 Meals on Wheels Great Bend ...........................Great Bend 620-792-3906 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)...Great Bend Rosewood Services Roots and Wings Foundation .......................Great Bend 620-793-1910 Salvation Army.................................................Great Bend 620-792-2403 Senior Center...................................................Great Bend 620-792-5942 Star of Hope International America Inc. .............. Ellinwood 620-282-2950 Sunflower Diversified Services Foundation Inc. ...........................................Great Bend 620-564-3649 Teen Court .......................................................Great Bend 620-564-3226 United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas ............................ Wichita 620-793-3345 United Way of Central Kansas ..........................Great Bend 620-793-9941 USD 428 Education Foundation ........................Great Bend 620-792-4001 USD 431 Education Foundation .........................Hoisington 888-686-6468 Volunteers In Action .........................................Great Bend 620-792-2429 Western Kansas Technology Corporation ..........Great Bend 620-792-3000 Youth Friends ...................................................Great Bend Great Bend

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 4-H and Youth Programs Berny Unruh, 4-H and Youth Development Agent 1800 12th St., Great Bend, 620-793-1910 Kids who are 7 and not yet 19 by January 1 of current year may join.

Clover Buds are ages 5-6.

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

4-H Junior Leaders Berny Unruh, 4-H and Youth Development Agent 1800 12th St., Great Bend, 620-793-1910 American Legion Post #180 1011 Kansas, Great Bend, 620-793-5912 American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion Riders, Sons of the American Legion American Legion Post #320 117 E. Santa Fe Blvd., Ellinwood, 620-564-3252 American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion American Legion Post #286 204 N. Main, Hoisington, 620-653-4816 American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion BINGO: Argonne Rebels, Inc. 12th & Main, Great Bend Wednesday 7:15 p.m. and Sunday 1:45 p.m.

Argonne All Stars Cheer Team Amanda Schnoebelen, 620-617-2341 Barton Community College Foundation Coleen Cape, 620-786-1136

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Barton County Arts Council 1314 Kansas Ave., Great Bend, 620-792-3595 Chet Cale, President Karen Neuforth, Secretary Barton County Association of Churches Nancy Sundahl, 620-793-5894 Barton County Association of Retired School Personnel Judy Fox, 620-793-9702 Meets 4 times a year, call for meeting times Cottonwood Extension District Programs Donna Krug â&#x20AC;&#x201C; District Director 1800 12th, Great Bend 620-793-1910 dkrug@ksu.edu Extension Educational Programs in the areas of Family and Consumer Sciences, Agriculture, and Youth Development are presented across the Cottonwood District which includes Barton and Ellis Counties.

Barton County Fair Friends Barb Davenport 620-792-2647 or 620-797-FAIR Meet February - June on the 1st Monday at Rosewood Gallery, 1607 Main St. Great Bend Barton County Historical Society, Inc. Beverly Komarek, P.O. Box 1091 Great Bend, 620-793-5125 Meets at the Museum at 7:30 p.m. the 4th Monday. The Great Bend Tribune prints a press release on the program for the meeting. Check schedule for special dates. Check website for changes or updates in meetings. www.bartoncountymuseum.org

American Legion Post 180 1011 Kansas Ave. Great Bend, KS

Proudly Serving Our Veterans

Boy Scouts of America 316-264-3386 Camp Hope Gail Moeder, 620-793-9052, 620-786-4055 Central Kansas Photography Club President Jay Miller, 620-793-3333 Meets Quarterly at Rosewood Gallery, 1607 Main St., Great Bend.

Standard Time at 7:00 p.m.

Daylight Savings Time at 7:30 p.m.

Central Kansas Piano Teachers League Rebecca Dudrey, 620-793-5603 Meets 5 times a year Central Kansas Threadbenders Quilt Guild Judy Burnette, 620-793-6766 Meets the 3rd Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington, Great Bend Visitors welcome

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

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Golden Belt Community Foundation Christy Tustin, 620-792-3000

Great Bend Garden Club Nancy Williams, 620-792-2379 Meets at 10:00 a.m. the 3rd Thursday (September - May) at the Extension Office, 1800 12th St., Great Bend Anyone interested in plants and gardening is welcome

Golden Belt Model Railroaders Assoc.

PO Box 2069, Great Bend Ken Shelton, Hoisington, 620-653-2939 Mark Orth, Great Bend, 620-282-1432 Meets 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 2123 Forest, Great Bend Work night on 1st Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

Cheyenne Stamp Club James Cochrane, P.O. Box 2009, 620-786-4861 Lonnie Wright, 620-982-4519 Meets 2nd Sunday at North Main Pizza Hut, 2:30 p.m.

In May they meet the 1st Sunday Clara Barton Hospital Auxiliary Marty Schloemer, 620-791-7127 Clara Barton Hospital Foundation Michelle Moshier, Executive Director 620-653-5012 Columbus Club 723 Main St., Great Bend, 620-793-3930 Meets monthly Daughters of Isabella, Immaculate Conception Circle #744 Judy Krebaum, 620-793-6836 Great Bend, Ellinwood, Hoisington, Olmitz, Claflin A Catholic womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organization.

Meets the 2nd Monday at St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish Center, 4100 Broadway at 7:00 p.m.

Ducks Unlimited John Ritchey, Senior Regional Director over Kansas 785-494-8898(w) jritchey@ducks.org Josh Williams, Regional Director jwilliams@ducks.org 785-824-3833(w) Cory Wagner, Area Chairman, District Chairman cory_wagner24@yahoo.com 620-923-6175 Ellinwood Community Historical Society Joyce Schulte, 620-564-2886

Ellinwood District Hospital Auxiliary Joy Schloctermeier, Ellinwood, 620-564-2737 Ellinwood Garden Club JoAnn Roth, 620-564-2920 joannroth@embarqmail.com Meets 2nd Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes.

Ellinwood Public Education and Library Foundation 300 N. Schiller, Ellinwood, 620-564-3226 Elks Lodge 1125 Hwy. 281 ByPass, Great Bend, 620-793-3651 Elwyn Maneth Meets the 1st Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Great Bend Knights of Columbus Council 862 723 Main, Great Bend David Degenhardt, 620-792-2427 Meets at 7:30 p.m. the 3rd Monday

Golden Belt Wood Carvers Barry Bowers, Great Bend, 620-793-6121 Meets on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas

Great Bend Military Moms Leslie (Halbower) Barrett, 620-792-2838 www.facebook.com/militarymoms Sending care packages to deployed military troops.

Great Bend Masonic Lodge #15 1917 17th St., P.O. Box 613, Great Bend

Great Bend Community Theater Wes and Angela Meitner, 620-792-4228

Great Bend Saddle Club Joe Trimmer, 620-282-8959 Meets the 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Farmers Bank and Trust, 1612 Main, Great Bend No meeting in July.

In existence for over 60 years, the goal is to promote good horsemanship throughout the area.

Active in play days, horse shows, trail rides and parades.

Great Bend Desk & Derrick Pam Hitz, Great Bend, 620-793-8551 www.addc.org Meets the 1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Oil & Gas Museum, 5944 10th St., Great Bend Membership open to anyone who wants to learn more about petroleum, energy and allied industries.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha/Beta Nu Kathie Keller, 620-793-6397 Etudion Club Barbara Steiner, 620-793-9614 Meets the 2nd Thursday, (September - May) in membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homes Fraternal Order of the Eagles 1024 Main, Great Bend, 620-792-4582 Meets the 3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m.

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Membership Director, Chandra Relph 620-276-7061 Troops are active during the school year, time and date of meeting times determined by troop leader.

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Justin Engleman, 620-792-2429 Professional musical entertainment brought to this area.

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Great Bend Zoological Society 620-793-4226 Great Bend Brit-Spaugh Zoo 2123 Main, Great Bend k.neuforth@gmail.com Habitat for Humanity, Barton County Sister Judith Lindell, 620-792-1232 HabitatBartonCounty@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/ BartonCountyHabitat Hoisington Community Historical Society Janet Boese, 620-653-4320 120 E. 2nd, Hoisington Hoisington Knights of Columbus Council 152 John Yanda, PO Box 149, 114 N. Main, Hoisington 620-653-4865 Meets the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Hoisington Masonic Lodge Jim Morris, 620-786-4585 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Valley Lodge No. 95 Ken Edgett, 620-792-8380 Meet every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. upstairs at 2025 Forest, Great Bend (back stairwell at rear of Forest Avenue Antiques)

Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation PO Box 178, Hoisington, 620-653-2210 kans4kids@ruraltel.net www.kans4kidsfoundation.org Organization provides funding and emotional support for Barton County children 18 years of age or younger, undergoing treatment for cancer.

Kiwanis Club of Great Bend Barb Esfeld, 785-483-1384 Noon on Wednesdays at Walnut Bowl.

League of Women Voters Becky Dudrey, 620-793-5603 Meets for lunch and program on the 2nd Tuesday at Classic Inn. Lions Club - Claflin Lois Krier, 620-792-9922 Meets the 4th Monday, Claflin Library Lions Club, Evening - Great Bend Don Sweeney, 620-282-1343 Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington, Great Bend Lions Club, Noon - Great Bend Lavern Lessor Meets each Tuesday at noon at Classic Inn, Great Bend

Mid America Mopar Car Club Gary or Daryl Hertel, 620-792-5105 Mu Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Denise Jahay, 620-564-2746 Optimist of Great Bend Steve Kummer, Great Bend, 620-792-5415 Parnassus Club Sharon Jones, 620-793-8105 Meets the 2nd Tuesday at members’ homes PEO Chapter HR Jan Keeley, 620-792-7029 Meets at 7:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday, evenings, in members’ homes Pheasants Forever Rooster Boosters Scot Moeder, 620-792-7130 http://sagamorepf.com Pilot Club Rhonda Knudson, 620-792-3643 Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday at noon at the Classic Inn, Great Bend The mission of the Pilot Club of Great Bend, Kansas is to improve the quality of life in the community.

The goal of this organization is to achieve universal awareness and prevention of brain-related disorders and disabilities.

Prairie Godmothers Golden Belt Community Foundation Funds 620-792-3000 goldenbeltcf.org/prairie-godmothers

Progress Study Club Judy Turner, 620-792-4047 Meets at 1:15 p.m. the 1st Monday, October - May, usually in members’ homes (RSVP) Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Linn Hogg, 620-792-1614 1025 Main, D114, Great Bend Proactive volunteer clearing house that recruits and connects active adults 55 years of age and older with a variety of volunteer opportunities.

Rosewood Roots & Wings Foundation 620-793-5888, ext. 104 384 N. Washington, Great Bend www.rosewoodservices.com Non-Profit organization helping fund the medical, educational, instructional, therapeutic and recreational needs of clients through fundraising events, donations and grant writing.

Rotary Club of Ellinwood Mary Drake, 620-793-0902 Rotary Club of Great Bend Craig Neeland, 620-792-7165 www.greatbendrotary.org

Sunflower Rod & Custom (SRCA) Hank Denning, 620-792-5079 www.srcadragstrip.com Tri Circle Club Joanita Masden, 620-564-2953 Tri Circle Duplicate Bridge Club Hal Kasselman, 620-804-3503 Every Friday at the Rec Center in Great Bend at 1:00 p.m. Open to the public.

Twisted Stitchers Pam Atteberry, 620-587-3610 Meets 3rd Wednesday, except December, at 7:00 p.m., 108 Main Street, Claflin, Independent Township Library Meeting Room United Way of Central Kansas Gaila (Nielsen) Demel, 620-792-2403 1125 Williams, Great Bend Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3111 504 Washington, Great Bend, 620-792-2754 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7428 256 S. Main, Hoisington, 620-653-4501

Society of Creative Anachronism www.sca.org http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ westumbria/

Vintage Wheels Car Club, Inc. Brock McPherson, 620-793-3420 Meets the 1st Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Midwest Energy, Inc. meeting room, 1025 Patton Road, Great Bend

Sunflower Diversified Services Foundation 620-792-1325

Volunteers In Action Linn Hogg, 620-792-1614 1025 Main, D114, Great Bend

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Mapping 1400 Main St Room 102 Great Bend, KS 67530 v: 620-793-1802 f: 620-793-1807 e: mapping@bartoncounty.org The contents of this map were developed for the use of various departments of Barton County. Property descriptions and other information as indicated on the map are unofficial and are not intended for conveyances. This map is not a legal survey. Barton County does not assume responsibility for any use of the map beyond the regulations or guidelines established for the county departments.

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911 addresses reflect the distance from the E/W & N/S dividing roads in 1/100's of a mile.

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TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS

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ALBION Clerk—Rocky Meitner, 620-653-7596 1280 NW 60 Ave., Olmitz, KS 67564 Treasurer—Sarah Younger, 620-617-3021 773 NW 160 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 Trustee—Dennis Ludwig, 620-923-6318 1232 NW 60 Ave., Olmitz, KS 67564 BEAVER Clerk—David Dolechek, 620-587-3806 963 NE 200 Rd., Claflin, KS 67525 Treasurer—Terry R. Miller, 620-786-5385 573 1st Ave., Beaver, KS 67525 Trustee—Gerald Schauf, 620-587-3352 or 620-791-7973, 481 NE 190 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 BUFFALO Clerk—Gerald Holthaus, 620-793-6894 496 NW 50 Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530 Treasurer—David Schneider, 620-792-3306 445 NW 10 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530 Trustee—Herbert L. Phillips, 578 NW 40 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530

GRANT Clerk—Emerson W. MacDonald, 620-586-3369 1004 NW 140 Rd., Otis, KS 67565 Treasurer—Joleen Steinert, 620-935-4348 970 NW 160 Rd., Olmitz, KS 67564 Trustee—Joe F. Axman, 620-586-3274 898 NW 140 Rd., Olmitz, KS 67564

CHEYENNE Clerk—John Lamatsch, 620-587-9977 1396 Lewis–Odin, Claflin, KS 67525 Treasurer—Francis J. Debes, 620-587-3668 749 NE 130 Rd., Claflin, KS 67525 Trustee—John Klug, 620-587-3952 908 St. Stephan Ave., Claflin, KS 67525

GREAT BEND Clerk—Timothy Hammeke, 620-793-6704 460 NE 20 Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530 Treasurer—Mike Snyder, 620-793-7043 48 NW 48 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530 Trustee—Denis Bachand, 304 NE 30 Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530

CLARENCE Clerk—Greg Kellar, 620-923-4209 1156 NW 30 Rd., Albert, KS 67511 Treasurer—LaVerne Oetken, 620-793-6905 1116 NW 10 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530 Trustee—David LeRoy, 620-793-7153 955 NW 20 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530

INDEPENDENT Clerk—Terry T. Lank, 620-587-3811 1428 NE 140 Ave., Claflin, KS 67525 Treasurer—James J. Debes, 620-587-3544 310 E. Hamilton, P.O. Box 45, Claflin, KS 67525 Trustee—Randy Oeser, 620-987-2362 101 6th, Claflin, KS 67525

CLEVELAND Clerk—Brian Hoffman, 620-587-2348 1938 NE 100 Ave., Claflin, KS 67525 Treasurer—Kevin Wirth 620-587-3687 or 620-791-7874 2150 NE 110 Ave., Claflin, KS 67525 Trustee—Greg Lamatsch, 620-587-3856 1080 NE 190 Rd., Claflin, KS 67525

LAKIN Clerk—Aaron Birzer, 620-564-2130 1146 NE 20 Rd., Ellinwood, KS 67526 Treasurer—Corey Robl, 996 NE 10 Rd., Ellinwood, KS 67526 Trustee—Mark Knop, 410 E. 6th St., Ellinwood, KS 67526

COMANCHE Clerk—Sloan Clawson, 620-564-2646 276 SE 56 Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530 Treasurer—Kraig Clawson, 620-564-2646 276 SE 56 Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530 Trustee—Don Ravenstein, 620-564-2285 328 B SE 80 Ave., Ellinwood, KS 67526

LIBERTY Clerk—T.R. Esfeld, 620-793-3643 314 SW 50 Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530 Treasurer—Brad Kershner, 620-792-6222 673 SW 20 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530 Trustee—Victor Link 353 SW 10 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530

EUREKA Clerk—Michael McCurry, 620-653-2897 232 NW 100 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 Treasurer—Luke Keener, 620-617-4667 850 NW 50 Ave., Olmitz, KS 67564 Trustee—Gary A. Tindall, 620-653-4688 995 NW 40 Ave., Hoisington, KS 67544

LOGAN Clerk—Joseph V. Zink, 620-562-8417 850 NE 150 Ave., Claflin, KS 67525 Treasurer—Joy Hertach, 620-587-3450 947 NE 160 Ave., Claflin, KS 67525 Trustee—David P. Wirth, 620-587-3795 673 NE 150 Ave., Ellinwood, KS 67526

FAIRVIEW Clerk—Deric Funk, 785-445-2958 2093 NW 90 Rd., Russell, KS 67665 Treasurer—Dennis N. Steinert 620-935-4333 or 620-923-5489 2257 NW 80 Ave., Russell, KS 67665 Trustee—James DeWald, 620-935-4274 935 NW 180 Rd., Olmitz, KS 67564

NORTH HOMESTEAD Clerk—Richard W. Lacey, 620-653-4929 2 NW 120 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 Treasurer—Angi Beck 1219 NE 40 Ave., Hoisington, KS 67544 Trustee—Shawn D. Jonas, 620-653-2935 56 NE 150 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544

Township officials are elected by residents of their township.

Elections are held during regular county-wide elections.

Clerks: Term 2015-2019 Treasurer: Term 2017-2021 Trustee: Term 2017-2021 PAWNEE ROCK Clerk—Roy Prescott 1183 SW 30 Rd., Pawnee Rock, KS 67567 Treasurer—Scott Loving, 620-982-4393 1049 W. Hwy. 56, Pawnee Rock, KS 67567 Trustee—Dale D. Dirks, 620-982-4663 1235 SW 10 Rd., Pawnee Rock, KS 67567 SOUTH BEND Clerk—Lance Walters, 620-793-7319 94 SE 20 Ave., P.O. Box 1265 Great Bend, KS 67530 Treasurer—Marilyn J. Selle, 620-793-6889 198 SE 30 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530 Trustee—Craig A. Amerine, 620-793-9705 325 SE 40 Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530 SOUTH HOMESTEAD Clerk—Brandon Yeakley, 620-653-4035 846 NW 10 Ave., Hoisington, KS 67544 Treasurer—Randy Strickland, 620-653-7565 22 NW 70 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 Trustee—Gary Sidman, 620-793-7037 605 W Lakeview Dr., Great Bend, KS 67530 UNION Clerk—Justin Ludwig, 620-617-8267 197 NE 220 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 Treasurer—Dennis R. Poland, 620-653-4550 1767 NE 10 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 Trustee—Marty Michaelis, 620-653-4511 88 NE 200 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 WALNUT Clerk—Dale Kuhlman, 620-923-4537 966 NW 70 Rd., Olmitz KS 67564 Treasurer—Dale E. Maneth, 620-586-3326 1171 NW 110 Rd., Olmitz, KS 67564 Trustee—Steve Schneider, 620-586-3280 897 NW 120 Ave., Olmitz, KS 67564 WHEATLAND Clerk—Kenneth N. Ney, 620-653-4665 582 NW 180 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 Treasurer—Garry Batt, 620-935-4390 2269 NW 30 Ave., Russell, KS 67665 Trustee—Kevin Nettleingham, 620-653-7695 749 NW 180 Rd., Olmitz, KS 67564

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STATE AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENT

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Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. State Capitol 300 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1590 Phone: 785-368-8500 governor@ks.gov

Lt. Governor Tracey Mann State Capitol 300 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1590 Phone: 785-368-8500 Toll Free: 800-748-4408 lt.gov@ks.gov

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 Jake LaTurner 900 SW Jackson, Ste. 201 Topeka, KS 66612 Phone: 785-296-4165 jake@treasurer.ks.gov

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

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

STATE SENATOR

HOUSE LEGISLATORS

District 33 Senator Mary Jo Taylor, Republican Capitol Room: 441-E Seat: 18 Phone: 785-296-7667 Email: MaryJo.Taylor@senate.ks.gov Home: 114 N. Union, Stafford, KS 67578 Email: taylor4senate82@gmail.com

District 112 Representative Tory Arnberger, Republican Capitol Room: 352-S Seat: 42 Phone: 785 296-7363 Email: ToryMarie.Arnberger@house.ks.gov Home: P.O. Box 103, Great Bend, KS 67530 Phone: 620-603-8967 Email: tmarnberger@gmail.com

District 113 Greg Lewis, Republican Capitol Room: 268-W Seat: 104 Phone: 785-296-7682 Email: Greg.Lewis@house.ks.gov Home: 910 NE 30 Ave., St. John, KS 67576 Phone: 620-458-3541 Email: lewisgreg113@gmail.com

District 109 Troy Waymaster, Republican Capitol Room: 111-N Seat: 7 Phone: 785-296-7672 Email: Troy.Waymaster@house.ks.gov Home: 3528 192nd Street, Bunker Hill, KS 67626 Phone: 785-483-2822 Email: twaymaster@aol.com

Kansas residents can access information about state government issues by calling 800-432-3824

President Donald J. Trump Republican The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 White House Comments: Phone: 202-456-1414 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 www.roberts.senate.gov Committee Assignments: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Select Committee on Ethics; Committee on Finance; Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Committee on Rules and Administration; Joint Committee on Printing; Joint Committee on the Library U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Republican Dirksen Senate Office Building Room 521 Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-6521 Fax: 202-228-6966 www.moran.senate.gov Committee Assignments: Appropriations Committee; Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; Environment and Public Works Committee; Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Affairs Committee; Indian Affairs Committee U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall Republican, 1st District 126 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-2715 www.marshall.house.gov Committee Assignments: Agriculture; Science, Space and Technology; Small Business

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Kansas Legal Services, Inc. 800-723-6953 www.kansaslegalservices.org Medicaid (Customer Assistance) 800-766-9012 Tobacco Cessation 800-QUIT-NOW Poison Control 800-222-1222 Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) 800-860-5260 Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services www.kdads.ks.gov

The Kansas Crisis Hotline 888-363-2287 Child/Adult Abuse Reporting 800-922-5330

Domestic Abuse Sexual Assault 888-363-2287 888-END-Abuse 800-799-7233

Childhelp® 800-422-4453

Rape/Incest 800-656-4673, ext. 1

Stop It Now! 888-773-8368

National Center for Victims of Crime 800-394-2255

Missing/Abducted Children National Center Missing & Exploited Children 800-843-5678

Crime Stoppers 620-792-1300, 888-305-1300

Child Find of America 800-426-5678, 800-292-9688 Youth in Trouble/Runaways 800-786-2929

Family Crisis Center 620-792-1885, 866-792-1885 Fraud Abuse Hotline 800-432-3913

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

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Kansas Department for Children and Families 1305 Patton Road, Great Bend 620-792-5324 www.dcf.ks.gov Kansas Department of Health & Environment Nursing Home Complaints 800-842-0078 Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program (KWAP) For Barton County - Interfaith Housing Services, Inc. 1-877-447-5927

Walk-In Intakes Available Daily 5815 Broadway, Great Bend, KS 67530

Toll Free: 800-875-2544 See Our Website For More Information

All Major Insurances Accepted A S Sliding Fee Schedule Available

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FIRST RESPONDERS

BARTON COUNTY SOURCE

FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 911 First responders The citizens of Barton County are served by law enforcement by either their own city police or the county’s sheriff’s department.

The sheriff’s department, which has countywide jurisdiction, also helps out in the communities and townships and assists with state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Barton County Sheriff’s Office 1416 Kansas Ave., Great Bend 620-793-1876 The office serves a population of about 28,105 and 894 square miles, which includes nine cities and 22 townships.

VIN inspections for vehicles are done in front of the jail,1408 Kansas Ave. Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fire Departments The fire departments have a big role in the communities as well, be they paid or volunteer.

Great Bend Fire Department Administrative Office and Station 1 1205 Williams St., 620-793-4140 Station 2 5956 10th St., 620-793-4144

Service is available 24/7 Office hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

The department provides fire protection and rescue for the City of Great Bend and the four surrounding townships. In addition, the department provides EMS response and transport to the same area plus an additional 2 1/2 townships west of Great Bend. The total population served is 20,000 people, and the average response time is 3.5 minutes in the city and eight minutes in the county.

ALBERT Fire Department 2008 Main 620-923-4665 BEAVER Fire Department 620-587-3352 BARTON COUNTY Sheriff’s Department 1416 Kansas Ave. Great Bend 620-793-1876 County Jail 1416 Kansas Ave. Great Bend 620-793-1876 CLAFLIN Police Department 620-587-3344 Fire Department 309 W. Front 620-587-3498 CRIME STOPPERS 1217 Williams, P.O. Box 454 Great Bend 620-792-1300 or 888-305-1300 Cash rewards for anonymous information.

GALATIA Fire Department Fire Chief Steve Wilhelm 620-935-4331

ELLINWOOD Police Department 209 W. 1st 620-564-3001 Fire Department 200 W. Santa Fe 620-564-3161

GREAT BEND Police Department 1217 Williams 620-793-4120 Fire Department 1205 Williams 620-793-4140 5956 10th St. 620-793-4144

HOISINGTON Police Department 109 E. 1st 620-653-4995 Fire Department 114 E. Broadway 620-653-4125 PAWNEE ROCK Fire Department Fire Chief Heath Dill, 502 Centre 620-639-2381

OLMITZ Fire Department Fire Chief Jim New KBI CONTACT INFORMATION 800-KS-CRIME (800-572-7463) To report or provide information for a crime or to report any drug activity Local Office: 625 Washington, Great Bend 620-792-4354 Topeka (Headquarters) 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka 785-296-8200

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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services 785-296-4986, 800-432-3535 Kansas Department of Health & Environment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bureau of Health Facilities 785-296-1500, 800-842-0078 Nursing home complaints

ALCOHOLISM/DRUG ABUSE

ABUSE SUPPORT

ADOPTION

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support Group 620-792-1885, 866-792-1885

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas 2201 16th, Great Bend 620-792-1393, 1-800-794-9756

Family Crisis Center 1924 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-1885, 620-793-9941, 1-866-792-1885 (24 hour crisis line) Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence 888-END ABUSE, 888-363-2287 Kansas Crisis Hotline

Emberhope 800-593-1950 www.emberhope.org

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Al-Anon 1620 Hubbard, Great Bend 620-793-3962 Thursday 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m.

1910 17th St., Great Bend 620-639-2320 Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

Central Kansas Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend 620-282-4014

Alcoholics Anonymous 1620 Hubbard, Great Bend 620-793-3962 Sunday 7:00 p.m.

Monday 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Dream Inc. 2006 Washington, Great Bend 620-792-5152

1910 17th St., Great Bend 620-639-2320 Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous 620-603-0920, 855-732-4673 www.marscna.net

701 Fritz - United Church of Christ, Ellinwood 620-282-2950 Thursday 7:00 p.m.

419 East Third St., Hoisington Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday 8:00 p.m.

The Center for Counseling & Consultation 5815 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-2544 www.thecentergb.org

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living By Faithâ&#x20AC;? Group 1910 17th St., Great Bend 620-639-2320 Triple A 785-342-3975 Anchor for all addictions.

Anchor Room at the Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend

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SUPPORT / IN NEED

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AUTISM SUPPORT

CHILDREN IN NEED

Connecting The Pieces Autism Support Group Former Washington School 2535 Lakin, Great Bend 620-786-0243 Information for anyone who has a loved one on the autism spectrum, whether diagnosed or not.

No meetings at this time.

20th Judicial District Court Services 1400 Main, Rm. 306, Great Bend 620-793-1856, Heather Ward hwbtdistcrt@@cpcis.net

BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT La Leche League of Great Bend Meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Barton County Health Department, 1300 Kansas Ave., Great Bend.

Call Robin 620-617-1663 or Ronda 620-338-0508.

Barton County Young Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Organization 1515 Morton, Great Bend 620-792-1619 Barton County Youth Care 2212 Forest Ave., Great Bend 620-792-2902 Central Kansas Court Appointed Special Advocates 1125 Williams, Great Bend 620-792-5544 director@ckcasa.org Child Abuse Prevention Education 620-792-2177

CANCER SUPPORT Barton County Relay for Life 620-617-4790 Jenny Boyer, Chairperson KS BRCA Support Group First Christian Church 5230 Broadway, Great Bend Second Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m.

CHILD CARE SUPPORT Kansas Department for Children and Families 888-369-4777 Employed parents financial help with child care expenses.

(Cash assistance)

Kansas Department for Children and Families 800-922-5330, 888-369-4777 Child abuse can be emotional, mental, physical, sexual, medical, abandonment or lack of supervision. Call to report abuse.

COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Healing Hearts Ranch 115 SE 1st, Great Bend 620-792-5173 Children, individuals and families who struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges.

HHR@hhrts.net

Hope Counseling Services Julie Zeck, M.S., LCMFT 601 S. Patton Rd., Great Bend 785-769-3327 Marriage and Family Counseling Individuals and Couples The Center for Counseling & Consultation 5815 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-2544 (24 hour emergency number) www.thecentergb.org A Full Service, licensed, Community Mental Health Center

DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED Southwest Developmental Services, Inc (SDSI) 1103 Main, Great Bend 620-793-7604, 888-793-7604 Rosewood Services 384 N. Washington, Great Bend 620-793-5888 Vocational training assistance and support services. SES Supported Employment Services.

620-792-6012 Sunflower Diversified Services 8823 4th St., Great Bend 620-792-1321 Vocational training assistance, early childhood education, support services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

DIABETES SUPPORT La Nueva Esperanza Hispanic 1905 19th St., Great Bend 620-792-5700 Heart of Kansas Family Health Care Inc. 1905 19th St., Great Bend 620-792-5700 Naturally Sweet - Type I 620-617-6700, Candace Herrman Contact for information

ELDERLY Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging 1905 Washington, Great Bend 620-793-6633

EMERGENCY SERVICE AID American Red Cross Disaster Response and Planning 785-827-3644 www.midwaykansas.redcross.org Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas 2201 16th, Great Bend 620-792-1393, 1-800-794-9756 Emergency Aid Council 3007 10th St., Great Bend 620-793-3345

Hope Counseling Services Julie Zeck, M.S., LCMFT Licensed marriage and family counseling, as well as counseling for individuals and couples

FREE 30-Minute Consultation Divorce/Bankruptcy/Expungements and MORE Since 2007 NATION WIDE 888-541-JAIL N DoItYourselfExpungement.com

601 S Patton Rd, Great Bend ~ (785) 769-3327 juliezeck@hotmail.com

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FOOD ASSISTANCE Barton County Health Department WIC Program 1300 Kansas Avenue, Ste. B Great Bend 620-793-1909, 620-793-1902 Commission on Aging 2005 Kansas, Great Bend 620-792-3906, Rosy Tomlin ElderCare Inc. 5611 10th St., Great Bend 620-792-5942, 866-792-5942 Food Bank-Ellinwood 701 N. Fritz, Ellinwood 620-282-2905 Food Bank of Barton County 3007 10th St., Great Bend 620-792-4001 Central Kansas Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend 620-282-3094 or 620-282-4104, Kimberly Becker centralksdc@gmail.com

Prodigal Ministries of Kansas 620-793-5175, 620-793-9196 815 Hickory, Great Bend Transitional living ministry for men.

EMPLOYMENT LIEAP-Low Income Energy Assistance Program 1-800-432-0043 620-272-5985 The Salvation Army 2545 10th St., Great Bend 620-792-4299 United Way of Central Kansas Gaila (Nielsen) Demel 1125 Williams, Great Bend 620-792-2403 unitedwaycentralks@hotmail.com

EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER Central Kansas Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend 620-603-6283 centralksdc@gmailcom Transitional living ministry for women with or without children.

Great Bend Regional Service Center Kansas Department for Children and Families 1305 Patton Road, Great Bend 620-792-5324 www.dcf.ks.gov Barton Community College Career Center 245 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend 620-792-9349 Central Kansas Educational Opportunity Center 1025 Main, Great Bend 620-793-8164, Susie Burt burts@bartonccc.edu Flint Hills Job Corps Center 4620 Eureka Drive Manhattan, KS 66503 785-537-7222, 785-564-4900

Contact Me For Bridal Showers, Bridal Registeries And All Of Your Pampered Chef Needs!

Debbie Kuhlman www.pamperedchef.biz/pcchefdebbie pcchefdebbie@gmail.com

620-792-PANS Ć&#x201D; Cell: 620-617-4780

Kansas Works 1025 Main, Great Bend 620-793-5445 greatbendjobs@ks.gov

Food Bank-Hoisington 467 W. 3rd St., Hoisington 620-653-2119

Barton Community College Center for Adult Education 1025 Main, Great Bend 620-786-7563, Matt Connell connellm@bartonccc.edu

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

SER Corporation 1008 E. 17th St., No. 7 Hays, KS 67601 785-623-4016, www.sercorp.com

FAMILY SERVICE Family Preservation Kansas Department for Children and Families 785-296-4653 Intensive in-home services are provided through a contract with a Child Welfare Case Management Provider.

Hungry Heart Soup Kitchen 1515 Williams, Great Bend 620-793-9880 Commodities - Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Financial help with food expenses 888-369-4777 Meals on Wheels 1025 Main, D114, Great Bend 620-792-1833 The Salvation Army 2545 10th St., Great Bend 620-792-4299

THAT ONE GROOMER

Jessica Bronge, Professional Dog Groomer

1011 Williams Great Bend (847) 452-4829

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SUPPORT / IN NEED

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FRIENDSHIP MEALS/ SENIOR MEALS Ellinwood Heritage Center 103 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-3649 Great Bend Senior Center 2005 Kansas, Great Bend 620-792-3906 Elder Care 5611 10th St., Great Bend 620-792-1241 Hoisington Friendship House 419 East 3rd, Hoisington 620-653-2555 Claflin Community Center 409 A St., Claflin 620-588-4321

GRIEF SUPPORT Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice Grief Support Group 3515 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-8171 Grief Support Group 7:00 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday at St. John’s Parish Hall 122 E. 5th St., Hoisington

Let our volunteers provide you with transportation to your medical appointments. Call 620-792-1614

We’re Building a Great Team …and we want you to be a part of it!

Cashco Inc., a progressive valve manufacturer is always looking for qualified candidates to fill our positions.

To apply for current opportunities visit our website today www.cashco.com or call Ellen Kempke, Personnel 785-472-4461, ext. 177 Applications available in our lobby 607 W. 15th, Ellsworth, KS EEO/AAD/ADA Employer

We can take you to appointtmentss in town or out of

NonNo n-emergency medical transporta tatition on at no cost to pa patitien ent.t Please give twoo wee eeks ks not otic ice. e

Call 620-792-1614 Program administered by RSVP and Volunteers In Action

VOLUNTEEER DRIVERS! Driv Driv Dr iver errs re ers receeive gas reeim imbu b rsement

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Family and Friends Suicide Loss Survivors Group Central Kansas Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend (Use the west door off Stone Street) 620-792-8171 Monday 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

HOME SCHOOL SUPPORT Golden Belt Home Educators (GBHE) 620-792-3118 www.gbhe.org

HOUSING – SUBSIDIZED Cardinal Apartments 1400 N. Clay St., Hoisington 620-653-4342 Cedar Park Place 3910 Cedar Park Place, Great Bend 620-793-8115 Cheyenne Village 5900 Eisenhower Ct., Great Bend 620-792-6074 Ellinwood Heights 515 S Bismark Ave., Ellinwood 620-564-2180 Great Bend Housing Authority 1101 Kansas Great Bend 620-793-7761 Habitat for Humanity 620-792-1232 Housing Opportunities Inc. 1313 Stone St. Great Bend 620-792-3299

Sommerset Place 5803 16th Street Terrace Great Bend 620-793-8075 Sunflower Housing 5957 Eisenhower Ave. Great Bend 620-792-1325

PHYSICAL DISABILITIES Living Independently in Northwest Kansas (Link) Inc. 2604 19th St., Great Bend 620-792-6600

PREGNANCY Birthright 1420 Wilson, Great Bend Betty Schneider – Director 620-792-3316, 800-550-4900

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas 2201 16th St., Great Bend 620-792-1393, 800-794-9756 Serving all faiths. Adoption, Teen Moms, pregnancy counseling, serving pregnant & parenting teens. Help with drug & alcohol, addiction counseling, marriage education classes, & income assistance.

REINTEGRATION/ FOSTER CARE St. Francis Academy 1508 Main, Great Bend 620-792-7454 Emberhope 800-593-1950 www.emberhope.org

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Catch A Ride, Great Bend 620-792-7797 Hoisington Public Transportation 419 East 3rd St., Hoisington 620-653-2555 Mini-Bus/The C.A.B. Area Agency on Aging 2005 Kansas, Great Bend 620-792-3859

VETERANS Veterans Support Group Great Bend Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111 504 Main, Great Bend Second Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED Central Kansas Association Visually Impaired 620-617-8980 793-5645

WEIGHT LOSS TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 827 Claflin Independent Township Library Meeting Room.

Monday 4:30 p.m.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) No. 1151 First United Methodist Church 2123 Forest Ave., Great Bend Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Use the west doors.

TOPS Area Coordinator Beverly A. Bednasek bednasek@networksplus.net

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CARING COMMUNITIES:

CIRCLES AND OXFORD HOUSE

There are groups that help people in need, and there are also programs designed to help others help themselves. Two such programs that have come to Barton County in recent years are Circles of Central Kansas and Oxford House.

Both are based on programs that have been successful elsewhere and have spread across the nation.

Circles of Central Kansas In 2017, people in poverty were asked to lead a new program, with the help of local allies. Circles of Central Kansas was formed and offered the 20-week class, “Getting Ahead in a Just-Getting-By World.”

The program began as a joint effort among community members who made contact with another Circles program and formed a steering committee. Its original members were from Barton County Academy/ESSDACK, Barton County Health Department, 20th Judicial District Community Corrections, the Ministerial Alliance and Kansas Kids @ Gear Up. Circles of Central Kansas is sponsored by Youth Core Ministries.

Members of the steering committee said Circles is a tool that has successfully activated people to overcome generational poverty.

Other community volunteers were recruited and trained as Circles coaches, called allies. As Rebecca Lewis-Pankratz explained at the first Getting Ahead graduation in 2018, allies aren’t mentors or leaders, but they do offer support and encouragement.

“An ally is someone who cares with you, prays with you, sets goals with you,” LewisPankratz said. “They aren’t your mentor.

They’re just your friend. Poverty is really about isolation and disconnection and we solve it through relationships and connection.”

Steering committee member Shelly Schneider, director of the Barton County Health Department, said people can be making a substantial amount of money and still struggle to get by. A family of four with an annual income of $49,000 is still below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, a threshold the group hopes people can cross.

“From the poverty line we want to bring people to 200 percent, if not 300 percent,” she said.

Allies can’t give the Circle leaders money but they can give them ideas, Schneider said.

Community liaison Quenla McGilber said she has seen positive results in the first year.

“I think one of the main things it’s done, it’s brought a voice to a population who’s normally not heard. It has increased hope and self esteem, and it has given opportunity for genuine connection across class lines,” she said.

“Poverty is not only financial; it has to do with social capital and education – things you don’t know – hidden rules in society,” McGilber said. “You can be poverty stricken in any of those areas and cause you to have a lack – so Circles has increased those skills in all types of people.”

Each week’s meeting begins with a family style meal. Childcare is provided as the adults head to classes. Sometimes there are also meetings for allies and former class members. Community members are invited to support this program by becoming allies or

volunteering in other ways, such as providing an evening meal.

For more information contact Quenla McGilber at the Barton County Health Department, 620-793-1902, or Cory Weber ESSDACK Barton County Academy, 620-792-7995.

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Oxford House There’s a saying that Jamie Baldwin likes to quote: “You come for yourself but you stay for others.” For Baldwin, Oxford House was the place to face addiction and then to help others do the same.

Oxford Houses are self-run, self-supported recovery houses. There are over 2,200 such houses throughout the United States, including three in Great Bend as of July of 2018. The first houses, Hope Central (for men) and Serenity Way (for women), opened in 2016. In 2018 an Oxford House for men called Credence opened as well.

In the summer of 2018 the three houses had 28 beds available to addicts looking for help and all of those beds were full.

Each house operates democratically; they elect a president, secretary and treasurer but everyone has an equal say and expenses and housework are shared.

“We figure out our rent, cable, utilities, toilet paper, etc. and share expenses with a viability scale,” Baldwin said. The cost in Great Bend as of July was $111 a week for a single room or $101 for a shared room, plus a $150 ‘sobriety fee.’

If someone wants to join an Oxford House the residents put it to a vote. A new occupant has 30 days to get a job or start doing community service.

“It’s strongly suggested that the members are involved in a 12-step program,” Baldwin said.

The house may also vote for someone to leave. There are three ways to get evicted from an Oxford house: drinking or using drugs; non-pay of the EES (Equal Expenses Shared); or disruptive behavior.

Each house acts independently, but houses also answer to chapters which answer to a larger organization.

“There’s always someone holding each

other accountable,” Baldwin said. “For me, the accountability, having people that understand me and have been through what I’ve been through as a fellow addict, has helped me tremendously.”

Baldwin spent 15 years fighting addiction, in and out of treatment and in jail. In July she was approaching two years of sobriety – and 20 months of life at Oxford House.

“It’s a day by day battle,” she said. There are 12 women in her house, and sometimes there are conflicts. “But at the end of the day we resolve them,” she said. “We are truly a family.”

The number of Oxford Houses in Great Bend continues to grow. You won’t necessarily recognize them from the outside, but all are neat and comfortable. The common room has a big television and cable. Baldwin said that since the nation’s first Oxford House in 1975, it has been important to find nice, safe houses.

This shows the residents what it’s like to have a nice house and nice things.

Nichole Walker and Shilo Cruz both live at Serenity House.

“It’s changed my life,” Walker said.

Formerly “homeless and lost,” she is now president of her house. “I went from nothing to building my life back.”

“It’s opened my life to a whole new world of strength and hope,” Cruz said. “Oxford House has presented me with a lot of different opportunities that I was not capable of at that time in my life.”

“There’s a big difference from the broken people we were to the confident people that we are today,” Baldwin said.

Erik Simpson joined the Credence Oxford House after it opened in May and was elected president in June. He was coming up on four months of sobriety after Independence Day. He echoed Baldwin’s report that being accountable to others is an important part of his recovery.

“With the housemates, they help you get clean and they help you stay clean,” he said.

Soon he was ready to help others do the same. He and others from Oxford House gave a presentation on the program at the county jail. “A lot of people in there seemed interested,” he said.

Some were people he knew.

“We just went down a different road,” Simpson said. The road he found is called Hope.

For more information on Oxford House get an online application at OxfordHouse.org.

Forms are also available at the Barton County Jail or Community Corrections, and through members, who often speak to civic groups.

Marmie Ford 620.793.5427 800.284.4941

Marmie Chrysler 620.792.2571 800.239.7840

Marmie Chevrolet 620.792.8266 800.794.4675

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ALL ABOARD,

TRAINS NOW LEAVING

Local club hosts model trains Model trains and railroading has been a favorite past time for many people growing up and this is no different for a group of men and women right here in Great Bend.

The Golden Belt Model Railroading Association is a small club that hosts many events throughout the year dealing with model trains and train layouts. One of its biggest events is the GBMRA Open House.

“The Open House is one of our biggest events that we host throughout the year,” President Mark Orth said. “We really enjoy the smiles it brings to people’s faces as they watch the trains make it around the track. Especially the children – they get such a kick watching the trains.”

At the open house, GBMRA members have several different kinds of trains representing some trains of real life running through different types of scenery. They also had refreshments for visitors along with door prizes.

The GBMRA has been around since 2004 and currently has 18 members. They meet twice a month at First United Methodist Church where they have designated space for their meetings and to store the club’s trains.

The club started with a group of guys that used to shop at a now-closed toy store in Great Bend, Orth said. They got together one day and decided to start their model railroad organization.

For more information about the club contact Orth at 620-282-1432.

History of model trains According to the National Toy Train Museum, while real trains go back to the advent of the Industrial Revolution in the early 1800s, toy trains emerged later. Wooden and metal toys resembling trains were first made in Europe in the 1860s.

By 1901, Lionel made its first electric train for use in store display windows.

A number of manufacturers, including Lionel, American Flyer, Ives, Marx, Marklin and LGB have made toy trains.

Some of the most historic ones are on display in the museum, located in Strasburg, Pa. These are commonly referred to as tinplate trains.

“Tinplate” is a term applied to toy trains originally built of thin stamped metal, but more broadly it includes trains composed of plastic parts as well, their over-riding characteristic being that they were built for mass-market enjoyment rather than the precise scale that some of today’s model railroad craftsmen build and enjoy.

Stamp Model Railroader magazine began in 1934, and by the 1950s, seemingly every boy had a train set.

Around then, there arose a differentiation between cheaper production trains for kids and

much more detailed and accurate reproductions pursued by adult train collectors.

Some reflect actual trains, while others display general themes.

For some, the delight is in the joy of collecting and operating, while for others, the focus is on absolute scaled accuracy, information on the museum’s website noted.

According to information from the NTTM, today, many of the baby boomers have embraced toy train collecting and operating. They can be seen in basements, at Christmas exhibits, running in gardens and in special displays.

Many toy trains today feature the latest in authentic sound and electronic control features.

Increasingly, toy trains use digital technology both onboard and at the control panels. This allows greater control, introduction of new features and new challenges.

In fact, wiring has always been a task requiring planning and skill when creating a train layout.

Toy trains prices range from economical to very expensive. Some are repaired, restored, traded and sold, with careful standards applied to their condition and worth.

The Train Collectors Association is the largest and oldest group of toy train enthusiasts in the world.

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YP FOSTERS LEADERS,

PROMOTES HEALTH The Barton County Young Professionals are on a mission. The group of members between the ages of 21 and 40(ish) exists to provide leadership, networking and volunteer opportunities to its more than 750 members.

Add to that an emphasis on promoting the health and wellbeing of county citizens.

Here are some examples: • The Flatlander Half Marathon – This started as a grassroots effort in 2015 to promote healthy and active lifestyles in the community, and has quickly become a popular well-attended race with a regional draw and significant local impact. The event features a certified half marathon course and 5K and 10K options.

Organized by Barton County Young Professionals (BCYP), the first race paid for 20 bike racks installed in Hoisington, Ellinwood, Claflin and Great Bend. The group spent some time evaluating where funds raised from the 2016 and 2017 races could make the biggest impact. Members of BCYP’s Fitness & Steering Committees determined that Be Well Barton County had the structure and momentum to produce tangible results in the community, and a check for $7,400 was presented in April.

The 4th Annual Flatlander Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20, in downtown Great Bend. Enthusiasts of all levels are encouraged to learn more about the race and BCYP’s efforts to promote wellness in the community at www.bartonyp.com or on Facebook.

• Charity Supply Drive – Every year, the Barton County Young Professionals group organizes a Charity Supply Drive where members volunteer to staff the doors at WalMart to collect donations of non-perishable food and household supplies for local charities such as the food bank. This event started in 2013 and has continued ever since. This project has been underwritten by the Great Bend Rotary Club.

• Born Learning Trail – In 2014, the Barton County Young Professionals group partnered with United Way of Central Kansas to install a “Born Learning Trail” at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo. This series of activities throughout the zoo gives preschool age children the opportunity to interact with their parents while getting physical exercise and developing their young minds.

• Tot Spot – In 2015, the Barton County Young Professionals group partnered with the Great Bend Rotary Club to fundraise, plan, and implement a new early childhood playground in Brit Spaugh Park. The equipment is geared for children under the age of five, and is situated on a solid rubber surface with a shade structure overhead and ample bench seating all around.

• Literacy kits – In January 2017, members volunteered to help with the assembly of 400 literacy kits. Each kit, sponsored by United Way of Central Kansas, contains a Curious George book, crayons, flashcards, and more.

Background Born in 2011 when several community members gathered together to revitalize a similar program offered by the Chamber, BCYP has continued to thrive and give back, with a particular emphasis on improving the health and wellbeing of county citizens.

With the support of the Chamber and numerous sponsoring businesses, the group gathered 100 people for the first networking mixer in November 2011. Since that time, it has grown to approximately 750 total members with approximately 300 of those actively participating each year.

The group has three core values: 1. Lead. Developing young leaders in today’s workforce.

2. Network. Fostering business and social networking.

3. Volunteer. Providing opportunities to give back to the community.

Anyone who lives in the Barton County area between the ages of 21 and 40(ish) is welcome and encouraged to participate. Members enjoy a variety of monthly events, which rotate between sponsored networking events, lunch-and-learn meetings, leadership events, family socials, and community impact projects.

To keep courtesy memberships in Barton County Young Professionals, each member much attend at least one networking event and participate in at least one leadership or volunteer activity.

Barton County Young Professionals hosts at least one event per month, with the goal of rotating programming between networking events, leadership events, social or family functions, and community impact projects.

Check out the list of upcoming events below, and learn more about these events on their Facebook page as the dates approach.

To learn more about the benefits of membership or to see an event schedule, visit www.BartonYP.com or call the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, 620-792-2401.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD

BAPTIST – NORTH AMERICAN

First Assembly of God Church 601 Patton Road, Great Bend 620-792-5211

First Baptist Church 503A SE 110th Ave., Ellinwood 620-564-2875

BAPTIST

BAPTIST – SOUTHERN

First Baptist Church 1601 19th Street, Great Bend 620-792-3894

First Southern Baptist Church 3301 19th Street, Great Bend 620-793-8444

BAPTIST – AMERICAN

Spanish Mission Church Iglecia Bautista Genesaret 440 Grapevine, Great Bend 620-793-5266

Central Baptist Church 3301 Lakin, Great Bend 620-793-8491 BAPTIST – INDEPENDENT

Calvary Baptist Church 307 West A, Ellinwood 620-564-2070 Crosspoint Church 57 SE 20th Rd., Great Bend 620-796-2202

First Bible Baptist Church 5962 4th Street, Great Bend 620-792-2936 Heritage Baptist Church 2000 Monroe, Great Bend 620-793-9990

Trinity Lutheran Church

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New Life Baptist 364 W. 12th Street, Hoisington 620-653-4028

St. Patrick Church

St. Rose of Lima Church

4100 Broadway

Broadway & Baker

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Saturday Worship - 6:00 p.m.

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Sunday Education Hour - 9:15 a.m.

LOGOS Midweek Education, Wednesdays during school year, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

TLC Discoveries After-School Program: 620-793-8816 Little Blessings Preschool: 620-793-8295 Rev. Barbara Ann Jones Rev. Jon L. Brudvig

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CATHOLIC St. Ann’s Catholic Church 115 Cleveland, Olmitz Dominican Chapel of the Plains 3600 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-1232 Holy Family Church 1387 NE 90th Ave., Odin 620-564-2534 Immaculate Conception 310 Main, Claflin 620-587-3628 Prince of Peace Parish 4100 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-1396 St. Patrick Church 4100 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-1396 St. Rose of Lima Church 1424 Baker, Great Bend 620-792-1396 St. Joseph Catholic Church 214 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2534 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 122 E. 5th Street, Hoisington 620-653-2695 CHRISTIAN (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church 5230 Broadway, Great Bend 620-793-6603

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HOLINESS CHURCH

Community Christian Church 253 NE 30th Rd., Great Bend 620-792-8215 Pawnee Rock Christian Church 519 Centre, Pawnee Rock 620-804-0041 CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ 1122 Stone, Great Bend 620-792-4647 CHURCH OF GOD First Church of God 1224 Baker, Great Bend 620-793-5231 First Street Church of God 601 E. 1st Street, Hoisington 620-792-6896 EPISCOPAL St. John’s Episcopal Church 2701 17th Street, Great Bend 620-792-6011

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INDEPENDENT BIBLE Hoisington Bible Church 501 E. 2nd Street, Hoisington 620-653-4533 LATTER DAY SAINTS (MORMON) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 5851 Eisenhower, Great Bend 620-793-7328 LUTHERAN – MISSOURI SYNOD Our Saviour Lutheran Church 5860 Eisenhower, Great Bend 620-792-6901 Zion Lutheran Church 121 5th Street, Claflin 620-587-3698

EVANGELICAL FREE

St. John’s Lutheran Church 512 N. Wilhelm Ave., Ellinwood 620-564-2044

Grace Community Church 210 McKinley, Great Bend 620-792-7814

Concordia Lutheran Church 460 W. 9th Street, Hoisington 620-653-4644

FOURSQUARE River of Life Foursquare Church 1219 Main, Great Bend 620-792-4933 Hoisington Foursquare Church 354 W. 1st, Hoisington 620-292-7199

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Bible Holiness Church 502 Stone, Great Bend 620-603-6632

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Central Baptist Church 3301 Lakin, Great Bend

Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Daniel Dugas 620-793-8491 office@cbcgb.kscoxmail.com www.centralbaptistchurchofgreatbend.com

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METHODIST

St. Mark Lutheran Church 2101 Jackson, Great Bend 620-792-4796

The Cornerstone Fellowship 1609 24th Street, Great Bend 620-792-7852

First Presbyterian Church 2400 Washington, Great Bend 620-792-2594

Foundry Methodist Church 5401 Broadway, Great Bend 620-793-3327

Trinity Lutheran Church 2701 24th Street, Great Bend 620-793-7894

Faith Community Church 293B W. Barton Co. Road, Great Bend 620-793-8084

PROTESTANT

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New Jerusalem Church 300 Santa Fe, Pawnee Rock 620-982-4520

Ellinwood United Methodist Church 300 W. 1st Street, Ellinwood 620-564-2056

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

First United Methodist Church 2123 Forest, Great Bend 620-792-2148

Peace Lutheran Church 1243 CR 400, Rural Albert St. Paul Lutheran Church 423 Main, Galatia Emmanuel Lutheran Church 1109 N. Vine, Hoisington 620-653-4345 NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene 4811 Broadway, Great Bend 620-793-6139 Hoisington Church of the Nazarene 422 N. Vine, Hoisington 620-653-4122

Fellowship of Faith Bible 915 Eisenhower, Great Bend 620-792-5440 Great Bend Gathering 407 McKinley, Great Bend (use back door) 785-342-3975 Heartland Community Church 4907 10th Street, Great Bend Matt - 913-216-3631 620-614-1547 Peace United Church of Christ 4 miles North of Hudson 492 NE 140th St. Prodigal Ministries 820 Hickory, Great Bend 620-793-5175

Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7 SW 30th Ave., Great Bend 620-793-5096 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST First Congregational United Church of Christ 3400 21st Street, Great Bend 620-792-5346 Immanuel United Church of Christ 701 N. Fritz Ave., Ellinwood 620-564-2950

First United Methodist Church 467 W. 3rd Street, Hoisington 620-653-2119 King United Methodist Church 1608 Odell, Great Bend 620-793-6778 Trinity United Methodist Church 5700 Broadway, Great Bend 620-793-6016 United Methodist Church 120 3rd Street, Claflin 620-587-3505

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES 5:30-6:15 p.m. - Evening Fellowship Meal 6:15-7:30 p.m. - Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Adult & Teen Bible Study 7:00 p.m. - Spanish Bible Study PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES 6:30 p.m. - Monday Evening 6:00 a.m. - Tuesday Morning 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Thursdays #SPBEXBZ (SFBU #FOE ,4 t XXX HCmSTUOB[ PSH t PGmDF!HCmSTUOB[ PSH

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 9:00 am - Classic Worship Your favorite hymns and liturgy 10:00 am - Discovery Hour Christian Ed for all ages 11:00 am - REVIVE Casual and exciting, contemporary worship 11:00 am - First Kids Church just for children 2123 Forest Avenue, Great Bend, KS 620-792-2148 r gbfumc.org

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The Golden Belt Humane Society in Great Bend is the place to find and adopt a furr-ever friend, or to pick up the family pet that strayed from home. It is a low-kill facility, networking with other shelters for rescues and placements, Director Heather Acheson said.

They have many animals that are needing good homes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not just dogs and cats!

Come visit the shelter and check out the adoptables. All animal adoptions require an application/ agreement to be completed and may require reference checks.

Pet First insurance is available and microchips are strongly recommended for all animals. All animals are required by Kansas state law to either be altered before leaving, or a spay/neuter contract will be issued with a date in which the procedure will need to be completed.

However, thanks to grants, they now have the spaying and neutering mostly done before the animals leave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much easier for everyone,â&#x20AC;? Acheson said.

Adoption Fees If fully vetted, the adoption fee is $125 per dog.

If fully vetted, the adoption fee is $35 per cat.

With a growing number of volunteers, the Humane Society usually goes off-site once a month for Adopt-A-Pet, where visitors can view animals. This is typically accompanied by a fundraiser, such as a burger or brat lunch. Money generated helps lower adoption fees, pay for medical treatment and spays/neuters, and purchases supplies and equipment. Check out

The Golden Belt Humane Society 151 South U.S. 281, Great Bend Open Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

620-792-4297 (office); 620-792-5595 (fax) Email: directorgoldenbelt@gmail.com

the Golden Belt Humane Society on Facebook or call for more information.

Ongoing programs include training for homeless dogs by inmates at the Larned Mental Health Correctional Facility. This program, called the Best Chance Dog Program, was started by Bobbie King in 1999, who said more than 250 dogs have been obedience trained and prepared for their future homes. Anyone interested in adopting one of these dogs should contact King by calling 620-792-2715 (NO TEXTS).

Various events are also a part of the Humane Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success.

The staff and volunteers participate in the After Harvest Festival at Ellinwood, Labor Day festivities at Hoisington, Shine and Show car shows, and events in the Barton County community.

Other services available at the Golden Belt Humane Society include pet micro-chipping, as well as trap rentals for nuisance animals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always looking for volunteers and foster homes,â&#x20AC;?

Acheson said. Donations of cash or of pet items are greatly appreciated.

Items may include 13-gallon drawstring trash bags, plug-in air fresheners, and high efficiency laundry detergent.

In April of 2017, Golden Belt Humane Society received a $7,500 grant from the PetCo Foundation

for its Life Saving Impact Award.

The money received was used to purchase and install a new heating/ air unit as well as micro-chip readers and heart-worm tests.

More recently, the shelter used grant money to update a cat room with new stainless steel kennels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot healthier,â&#x20AC;? Acheson said. The shelter also updated its dog bathtub using Adopt-A-Pet funds. In the summer of 2018, staff was seeking a grant so it could add stainless steel kennels to the second cat room and add a new kennel for big dogs.

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GREAT BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY

1409 Williams Great Bend, KS

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620-792-2409 http://greatbendpl.info

The Great Bend Public Library’s mission is to be the go-to place for connecting people, information, and ideas to support quality of life for Barton County and the surrounding area.

This mission includes far more than just providing access to physical items. In addition to the library’s extensive collection of nearly 75,000 books, magazines, audio books, and movies in the building, there are another 140,000 digital items available from the State Library of Kansas and the Sunflower e-Library.

State Library resources include language learning materials, test preparation, auto repair manuals, skills training and much more.

The Sunflower e-Library can be accessed with a library card by using the apps “Overdrive” or “Libby.” These apps allow you to checkout digital items (e-books as well as audio books), download or stream them to your device, and listen or read on the go.

However, the library’s influence extends far beyond simply providing resources for patrons to read, watch or listen to. On average, more than 350 people visit the library every day, and public computers are used 230 times weekly. Year-round library education for people of all ages includes early literacy classes, live music, crafts, movie showings, technology training, workshops, special presentations from a variety of local, state, and national organizations, and more.

The ever-popular Summer Library Program encourages continued learning, and involved 3,112 participants last year.

In addition, library staff are always willing to help with reference, information, or research requests via phone or in-person.

In fact, last year alone library staff helped fulfill more than 3,000 research requests.

All library resources and programs are prepaid with your tax dollars and are open to everyone. Wireless internet, computer use, and program attendance do not even require a library card! You can always check our online calendar on the library’s website for upcoming events, and be sure to find us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram to stay connected to the library community.

LIBRARY HOURS Regular Hours Mon.-Thu.: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sun.: 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours (May through August) Mon.-Wed.: 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Thu.: 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sun.: Closed

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RECYCLING

BARTON COUNTY SOURCE

Barton County takes recycling efforts seriously and the need to extend the County Landfillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifespan. In 2018, the Barton County Commission again awarded the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recycling grant to Sunflower Diversified Services of Great Bend. In 2017, Sunflower processed 2.6 million pounds of recyclable materials.

In 2018 the commission also authorized the replacement of the household hazardous waste building at the Barton County Landfill.

RECYCLING CENTERS Great Bend Sunflower Diversified Recycling Center 5523 10th St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 620-793-5800 Mon., Wed., Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - noon

Items accepted: Paper, magazines and catalogs, newspapers, books, cardboard; plastic; aluminum (cans purchased or donated); glass jars and bottles; steel or tin cans (rinse); rechargeable batteries & misc. metals; plastic bottles #1 (PET), plastic bottles #2, E-waste and bicycles.

Flags accepted for retirement.

Not accepted: Carbon paper, waxx paper, foil coated paper, colored

APPLIANCES, TIRES, E-WASTE & HAZARDOUS WASTE

PAPER SHREDDING

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

plastic containers, tainers, plastic food wrap, paper er towels, photographs, s, motor oil containers, ntainers, window glass glass, s, batteries, household hold hazardous waste containers, plastic stic foam.

Additional information: Small a am amounts ount n s of docum nt documents can be shredded sh ed for 30 cen cents a pound.

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H Hoisington Recycling Center: enter: Parking lot of Wilson State Bank Ellinwood d Recycling Center: 203 West 1st St. Open 24 hours Olmitz Recycling Trailer: From Rush County.

Picks up the first week of each month.

ACME ACME SCRAP SCR RAP 700 700 Frey Fre Grea Gr eatt Bend Great 620-793-7851 62062 0-79 7933 785

Kans for Kids drop-offs: Albert ................ Albert Fire Station tion Confidential records Claflin................ .. 108 Main St. Barton County Landfill destruction services Ellinwood ......... .... 305 3 E. Santa Fe 350 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend (fee charged) Blvd.

620-793-1898 Contact Sarah Krom at Sunflower ALUMINUM ALUM AL UMIN NUM CANS CAN ANS Great Bend G d....... 2920 2 20 10th St. 29 S. St Monday through Friday Diversified Recycling, 620-792-1321 700 700 Frey St. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Recycling ecy cyc c ng containers containe ers s for 2801 280 801 1 N. Main St. S. St Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CLOTHING & HOUSEWARES community mm mun unit ity use orr special spe pecial events 1649 164 49 K-96 K 96 KHousehold Hazardous Waste: Contact ctt Sarah Sara Sa rah Krom m at at Sunflower S nflower Su Hoisington H gton........ 201 N. Main Main St. 8:00 a.m. - Noon Salvation Army Store Diversified fie ed Recycling, R cycling, 620-792-1321 Re 620 0-7 - 92-1321 Lyons ................

L ............ Masonic Masoniic Lodge Lo 3rd Saturday of each month, April 2545 10th St., Great Bend Odin ..................

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620-792-4299 Kans for Kids Kid ids s Columbus Unacceptable materials: Central Kansas Dream Center 24-hour drop-off p-o -off Olmitz ...............

O ..... Olmitz Fire Firre Station Stattio Liquid Waste, yard waste, explosive 2100 Broadway, Great Bend http://kans4kidsfoundation.org/ Russell .............. ... 231 2 E. Wichita materials, hazardous materials, 620-282-4104 fundraising/ radioactive materials White (Recycled) Goods include COMPOST SITES metal, bicycles and mattresses.

E-waste â&#x20AC;&#x201D; E-waste is waste Great Bend produced when the 30 to 40 million One half (1/2) mile south of electronic products from our homes, Railroad Avenue on 76 SE 16 RD., GREAT BEND (S. HWY 281) schools, government offices and Pat Keenan Memorial Rd. businesses become obsolete or no Buyers of all types of metals prepared and unprepared longer functional and need to be Ellinwood Specializing in commercial farm and residential roll-off service discarded. Barton County Landfill Park and 7th accepts E-waste free of charge Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. from households, schools and Hoisington Saturday: 9 a.m. - Noon businesses in Barton County. The 1-1/2 miles east on Keystone Rd. landfill no longer recycles televisions or computer monitors, but they are SCRAP METAL accepted for disposal, with the Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Meet or beat anybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exception of CRTs (Cathode Ray Heavy Metal Recyclers Inc. Tube). For CRT disposal contact 76 SE 16 Rd. (South U.S. 281) prices in town!

Howieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recycling Inc., Great Bend Manhattan, KS, 785-776-8352 620-617-2667 #SBE .D%POBME t www.howiesrecycling.com

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Whether learning to read or wanting to acquire an advanced degree, the educational needs of Barton County residents are met through a variety of public and private institutions.

• Central Plains USD 112 in partnership with home and community, is dedicated to motivate, challenge, and educate students to become responsible, productive citizens in a diverse, global society.

• The mission of Ellinwood USD 355 is to help all students become responsible, productive citizens who are prepared to take the next step in the life-long process of learning.

• At Great Bend USD 428, the mission is to educate and prepare all students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

• Hoisington USD 431’s mission is to provide all students an education that provides necessary skills for lifetime learning and prepares them for their future. Each student will be provided an environment in which they can learn to their full potential.

Along with the public schools there are parochial and private schools and an alternative learning center. The special needs population is served, as well as a chance for adults to continue their education or get their GED. Citizenship preparation is also available.

At Barton Community College, students can

PUBLIC SCHOOLS GREAT BEND USD 428 Mascot: Panthers 620-793-1500, 620-793-1585 (fax) 201 South Patton Rd., Great Bend TV Channel 21, www.usd428.net The Board of Education meets at 5:00 p.m. the second Monday of each month District Education Center 201 S. Patton Road, Great Bend Superintendent Khris Thexton, 620-793-1500 Athletic Director David Meter, 620-793-1521

Lincoln Elementary School 5630 Broadway, Great Bend Misty Straub, 620-793-1503 Riley Elementary School 1515 10th, Great Bend JoAnn Blevins, 620-793-1506 Great Bend Middle School 1919 Harrison, Great Bend David Reiser, 620-793-1510 Great Bend High School 2027 Morton, Great Bend Tim Friess, 620-793-1521

SCHOOLS AND PRINCIPALS Park Elementary School 1801 Williams, Great Bend Phil Heeke, 620-793-1505

Integrated Learning Center 2027 Morton, Great Bend Bill Maddy, 620-793-1521

Eisenhower Elementary School 1212 Garfield, Great Bend Laurie Harwood, 620-793-1501

Barton County Special Services Cooperative 2535 Lakin, Great Bend Christie Gerdes, 620-793-1550

Jefferson Elementary School 2716 24th, Great Bend Kip Wilson, 620-793-1502

Parent Teacher Resource Center 2535 Lakin, Great Bend 620-793-1633

earn industry certifications and career technical degrees in addition to the traditional associate degrees and transfer options with numerous four-year universities.

The Center for Adult Education is operated by Barton at 1025 Main in Great Bend. Adults can earn a high school diploma through GED preparation and testing or take civics classes to prepare for citizenship tests and interviews. This is also the location for the Central Kansas Educational Opportunity Center, developed to respond to the increasing educational needs of adults.

Adults can also earn a high school diploma or learn the English language at the Barton County Academy, 1010 Taft St. A wide variety of classes are available.

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EDUCATION

BARTON COUNTY SOURCE

CENTRAL PLAINS USD 112 Mascot: Oilers 600 S. Main, P.O. Box 168, Holyrood 785-252-3695 785-252-3697 (fax) www.usd112.org The Board of Education meets at 6:00 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Central Plains Middle School 600 S. Main, Holyrood Superintendent Greg Clark, 725-252-3958 Athletic Director Pat Stiles, 620-587-3801 SCHOOLS AND PRINCIPALS Central Plains Elementary School 600 S. Main, Holyrood Jane Oeser, 785-252-3666 Central Plains Middle School 500 S. Main, Bushton Jane Oeser, 620-562-3596 Central Plains High School 700 Albro, Claflin Toby Holmes, 620-587-3801 ELLINWOOD USD 355 Mascot: Eagles 300 N. Schiller, Ellinwood 620-564-3226 620-564-2206 (fax) www.usd355.org The Board of Education meets at 6:00 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Ellinwood School Community Library 210 N. Schiller, Ellinwood Superintendent Ben Jacobs, 620-564-3226 Athletic Director Derek Schoenthaler, 620-564-3136 SCHOOLS AND PRINCIPALS Ellinwood Grade School 310 E. 6th, Ellinwood Stacy Novak, 620-564-2750 Ellinwood Middle School 210 E. 2nd, Ellinwood Mark Cook, 620-564-3136 Ellinwood High School 210 E. 2nd, Ellinwood Mark Cook, 620-564-3136 HOISINGTON USD 431 Mascot: Cardinals 165 West Third, Hoisington 620-653-4134 620-653-4073 (fax) www.usd431.net The Board of Education meets at 7:00 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Education Office 165 West Third, Hoisington Superintendent Bill Lowry blowry@usd431.net 620-653-4134 Athletic Director Matthew Shultz mshultz@usd431.net 620-653-2141

SCHOOLS AND PRINCIPALS Lincoln Elementary School 516 N. Pine, Hoisington Alan Charles, 620-653-4549 Roosevelt Elementary and Pre-School 315 N. Vine, Ellinwood Shellby Walker, 620-653-4470 swalker@usd431.net

Hoisington Middle School 360 W. 11th, Hoisington Pat Reinhardt, 620-653-4951 preinhardt@usd431.net Hoisington High School 218 E. 7th, Hoisington Joel Mason, 620-653-2141 jmason@usd431.net

EDUCATION

PAROCHIAL & PRIVATE Central Kansas Christian Academy (private K-8) 215 McKinley, Great Bend 620-792-3477 office@ckcacademy.com Dottie Dozier, Administrator Holy Family School (parochial pre-school-6) 4200 Broadway, Great Bend Karen Moeder, 620-793-3265 office@gbholyfamily.org St. Joseph’s School (parochial K-8) 111 W. 3rd, Ellinwood Marlene Clayton, lead teacher 620-564-2721 Seventh Day Adventist Church and Elementary School (parochial K-8) 7 SW 30 Ave., Great Bend Savannah Clark, principal 620-791-7314 PRE-SCHOOL AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN Applied Learning Center 4500 10th St. Place, Great Bend 620-793-9733 Barton Community College Childcare Development Center 245 NE 30th Rd., Great Bend 620-792-9360 Great Bend Children’s Learning Center 1802 22nd, Great Bend 620-792-2421 Helping Hands Pre-School 2535 Lakin, Great Bend 620-793-1615 Holy Family School 4200 Broadway, Great Bend 620-793-3265

BARTON COUNTY SOURCE

Incredible Years Pre-School 1312 Patton, Great Bend 620-792-4087

Roosevelt Pre-School 315 N. Vine, Hoisington 620-653-4470

Lamb’s Gate Christian Pre-School 210 S. McKinley, Great Bend 620-792-3343

St. John Lutheran Child Development Center 615 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2885

Migrant Pre-School, Riley School 1515 10th, Great Bend 620-793-1506

Little Blessings Pre-School Trinity Lutheran Church 2701 24th, Great Bend 620-793-7894

Noah’s Ark Pre-School First United Methodist Church 2123 Forest, Great Bend 620-793-3451

USD 112 Central Plains 600 S. Main, Holyrood 785-252-3666

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EDUCATION

BARTON COUNTY SOURCE

Sunflower Diversified Services, Inc. 1521 K-96 Highway, Great Bend 620-792-1325 www.sunflowerdiv.com Pathways, ResCare, Inc. 2317 Washington, Great Bend 620-793-8501 Residential, Day Program, Vocational, Case Management, Health Maintenance.

OTHER EDUCATION SERVICES Barton County Academy/ESSDACK Becky Gillette 1010 Taft, Great Bend 620-792-7995 A wide variety of classes are available. Students can earn their diploma.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

Center for Adult Basic Education 1025 Main (Upstairs), Great Bend 620-793-5794 Basic math and reading, English as a Second Language, citizenship, workplace literacy, free GED tutors, free practice tests, final tests.

Sunflower Early Education Center/Invest in Kids Program 1312 Patton, Great Bend 620-792-4087

Barton Community College Child Development Center 245 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend 620-792-7995

Central Kansas Educational Opportunity Center 1025 Main (Downstairs, D-111), Great Bend 620-793-8164 Free services include academic adviser; career exploration and advising; assessments of academic skills and financial needs; information about vocational/technical schools, colleges and universities; assistance with applications for admission and financial aid, reference library.

SPECIAL NEEDS VOCATIONAL

TLC Discoveries 2701 24th, Great Bend 620-793-8816

Rosewood Services 384 N. Washington, Ave. Great Bend 620-793-5888, 620-793-8393 (fax) www.rosewoodservices.com

GPS Kids Club 352 W. 12th, Hoisington 620-292-6114 gpskidsclub@yahoo.com COLLEGES Barton Community College 245 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend 620-792-2701 www.bartonccc.edu (GoBarton.com) K-State at Barton 245 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend 620-786-1188 Science and Math Building, Room S-105 SPECIAL NEEDS Early Childhood Center 2535 Lakin, Great Bend 620-793-1508

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IMMUNIZATIONS

BARTON COUNTY SOURCE

Immunization Requirements for the 2018-2019 School Year K.A.R. 28-1-20 defines immunizations required for any individual who attends school or a childcare program operated by a school. Below are the requirements for the indicated school year. Please carefully review the requirements. The usual number of doses required are listed; however there are exceptional circumstances that could alter the number of doses a child needs. If you have questions about your child’s immunization status, contact your chld’s primary care provider or local health department.

Proof of receiving the required immunizations must be provided to the school prior to the student attending the first day of school.

Early Childhood Program Operated by a School Ages 4 Years and Under Vaccine DTaP/DT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) IPV (Polio) MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Varicella (Chickenpox) Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hib (Haemophilus Influenza Type B) Prevnar (Pneumococcal Conjugate)

Requirement 4 doses 3 doses 1 dose 1 dose* 2 doses 3 doses 4 doses** 4 doses**

Additional ACIP Recommended Vaccines

• Rotavirus: Three doses recommended for infants less than 8 months of age.

• Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: Annual vaccination is recommended for all those 6 months of age and older.

Kindergarten - Grade 6 Vaccine DTaP/DT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) IPV (Polio) MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Varicella (Chickenpox) Hepatitis B

Requirement 5 doses 4 doses *** 2 doses 2 doses* 3 doses

Additional ACIP Recommended Vaccines

• Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: Annual vaccination is recommended for all those 6 months of age and older.

Immunizations recommended for adults: • Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine • Hepatitis A & B Vaccines • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Vaccine (booster) • Influenza Vaccine annually • ShinglesVaccine - age 50 and older • Pneumococcal Vaccine for adults 65+

Grades 7 - 12 Vaccine Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) IPV (Polio) MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Varicella (Chickenpox) Hepatitis B

Requirement 1 dose ~ 4 doses *** 2 doses 2 doses* 3 doses

Additional ACIP Recommended Vaccines

• HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine: Two doses are recommended at age 11 years.

HPV is a cancer prevention vaccine!

• Meningococcal - MCV4 (Meningitis) Vaccine: One dose is recommended at 11 years of age with a booster dose at 16 years of age.

• MenB Meningococcal: 16-25 years of age 2 or 3 dose schedule.

• Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: Annual vaccination is recommended for all those 6 months of age and older.

Notes: * Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine is not required if child has had Chickenpox disease and disease is documented by a physician’s signature. Without a physician’s signature, vaccine is required even if you believe your child has had Chickenpox disease. ** Total doses needed are dependent on vaccine type and the age doses were administered. *** All students in grades K-6, all new students and students currently completing the Polio series must have 6 months between the last 2 doses of Polio Vaccine, and one dose must be after the 4th birthday. ~ All students in grades 7-12 are required to have one dose of Tdap regardless of the interval since the last dose of DTaP or Td.

Immunizations are administered on a walk-in basis Monday-Friday at the Barton County Health Department 1300 Kansas Ave., Great Bend 620-793-1902, 1-877-793-1903 www.bartoncounty.org

Special Health Care Needs Program Barton County Health Department • 1300 Kansas Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530 • 620-793-1902 or 620-639-3713

The Kansas Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) Program provides specialty medical services to infants, children and youth up to age 21 who have eligible medical conditions and persons of all ages with metabolic or genetic conditions screened through the Newborn Screening Program: • One-time diagnostic evaluations – Authorized for individuals under 21 years of age who are at risk, or suspected of having a significant medical disability or condition.

• Direct Assistance Programs – Special medical equipment, home modifications, assistance w/deductibles or copays, office visits, travel, medication, etc.

• Care Coordination – assist in navigating health care and other systems to meet your child’s needs. As a partner, we will work with you to achieve your goals in providing assistance, support and understanding.

Eligibility Requirements: • Kansas resident • Meets age requirements (based upon diagnosed condition) • Diagnosis meets medical eligibility • Meets financial eligibility – A child that receives SSI or is on KanCare will automatically qualify.

Our financial guidelines are higher than most other programs.

Special Bequest Fund: Allows for specific requests for financial support of medical equipment, specialized care, education or other needed items that can improve health status, function, or quality of life for those with special health care needs.

Eligible Medical Conditions 1. Genetic/Metabolic Conditions: Phenylketonuria (PKU), Congenital Hypothyroidism, Galactosemia, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Disease and others identified by Newborn Screening 2. Cardiac: congenital heart defects, Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmia and other select cardiac conditions 3. Craniofacial: Cleft Lip and/or Palate, Hydrocephalus and other craniofacial anomalies 4. Hearing Loss 5. Gastrointestinal Problems (problems requiring surgery) 6. Genitourinary Problems (problems requiring surgery) 7. Burns (requiring plastic surgery or compression garments) 8. Spina Bifida 9. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis 10. Neurology: seizures, severe spinal injury 11. Vision: Congenital Cataracts, Glaucoma and retinal disorders 12. Orthopedic Conditions: congenital anomalies or acquired conditions leading to physical disabilities, joint conditions, developmental programs requiring surgical correction and muscle problems of disabling nature 13. Hemophilia

Our office currently serving Barton, Russell, Rush, Rice, Pawnee, Stafford, Edwards, Kiowa, Pratt, Barber, Comanche and Reno Counties. If you are in this area and have a child or know of a family that has a child with special healthcare needs please reach out to us. We would love to send you more information about the “Best Kept Secret in Kansas.”

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HEALTH

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Barton County Health Department 1300 Kansas Ave., Great Bend 620-793-1902 www.bartoncounty.org/Health Catholic Social Service Pregnancy Counseling 2201 16th St., Great Bend 620-792-1393 Clara Barton Hospital Level IV Trauma Center, Skilled Swingbed, 24/7 Emergency Room 250 W. 9th St., Hoisington 620-653-2114 www.clarabartonhospital.com Clara Barton Medical Clinic Family Practice 252 W. 9th St., Hoisington 620-653-2386 1031 Jackson, Great Bend 620-793-6900 www.clarabartonhospital.com Ellinwood District Hospital 605 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2548 www.ellinwoodistricthospital.org Ellinwood Clinic 611 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-3771

The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus Full Service Hospital with Emergency Room 514 Cleveland St., Great Bend 620-792-8833 www.gbregional.com Heart of Kansas Family Health Care 1905 19th St., Great Bend 620-792-5700 522 Broadway St., Larned 620-804-6100 412 Grand Ave., Stafford 620-792-5700 www.heartofkansas.com Hutchinson Clinic 2101 N. Waldron, Hutchinson 800-779-6979 www.hutchclinic.com Pawnee Valley Community Hospital A HaysMed Partner 923 Carroll, Larned 620-285-3161 www.pawneevalleyhospital.com The University of Kansas Health System St. Rose Medial Pavilion 3515 Broadway Ave., Great Bend 620-792-2511 www.strosehc.com

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PAWNEE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL New Administrator at PVCH On January 8, 2018 Kendra Barker was named as the Interim CEO for Pawnee Valley Community Hospital. Originally from Colorado, Barker was currently serving as the Director of Nursing at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned KS. She has 18 years experience in healthcare, six of which are at Pawnee Valley and her management style focuses on creating a team orientated organization that focuses on the hospitals Mission, Vision and Values. On April 26, 2018 Kendra Barker was named as the new Administrator and began her transition from Interim DON/Administrator to Administrator.

During her tenure at PVCH, Kendra has been impressed with the quality of care the facility provides. “It has been an honor to work alongside those who dedicate their time, energy and expertise to the health of our community. As Administrator, I am focused on the challenges and the future changes in healthcare to make PVCH the best Critical Access Hospital in Rural America.”

With today’s challenges in healthcare, Barkers philosophy on success is teamwork, knowledge, compassion, caring, honesty and advocacy. “Today teamwork is the core to a successful patient outcome. All health care professionals such as physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, therapists, dieticians, social workers, etc. must all work together to distinguish the patients needs and carry out a collaborative plan of care. The patient’s success depends on their team’s ability to work together through all aspects of patient care.”

“Patients come to our facility having confidence in our team and skills. We have a duty to provide the patients with care that is proficient, reliable, and current to increase patient safety and outcome. We are caring for the patient’s physical and emotional needs as well as their family.”

As the new PVCH Administrator Kendra Barker will challenge staff to work as a team, be knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, honest, advocate for the patient and uphold the mission statement of Pawnee Valley Community Hospital to be the Best Critical Access Hospital in Rural America.

of admission to the time of discharge,” Barker said.

“They also want to know if the trauma team was notified and the appropriate care was provided.

“In addition,” Barker continued, “auditors want to be assured that the hospital and local emergency medical services have a good working relationship as we collaborate about a patient’s condition. They also consider the community education we provide.”

The Kansas Trauma Program is a partnership between public and private organizations that address the treatment and survival of critically injured patients, Barker noted. It is designed to direct trauma patients to the best resources, based on the nature of the injury.

The trauma system strives to ensure each patient is properly triaged and matched to the most appropriate resources as quickly as possible. This system increases survival rates and decreases the chance of permanent disability for patients who need rapid and specialized treatment that results in the best recovery, she added.

Recommendations from the American College of Surgeons are followed during the Trauma Center Verification process.

Elements of Level IV centers include: • Advanced trauma life support protocols and 24hour laboratory coverage; • Availability of trauma nurses and physicians upon patient arrival; • Transfer agreements for patients needing a higher level of care; • Comprehensive quality assessment program; and • Prevention efforts.

PVCH offers information about lymphedema causes, treatment Angela Meitner is never surprised when a new paAngela Meitner is never surprised when a new patient says, ‘I had never heard of lymphedema before now.’ She has come to expect it. Angela is a certified lymphedema therapist at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned.

Lymphedema is the swelling of a body part caused by problems with the lymphatic system. This could be compared to a plumbing system.

“It transports water and proteins, and removes bacteria and waste,” Meitner explained. “The process PVCH retains Level IV Trauma Center of returning proteins to the blood is crucial.” designation Patients often describe lymphedema as a “heavy” Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH) feeling before they notice the swelling. They also opened its doors and records to survey auditors and might realize their rings or bracelets feel tighter. the result is the facility’s re-designation as a Level IV If someone is born with a lymphatic-system Trauma Center. defect, primary lymphedema may result. Secondary PVCH became a Level IV center on June 11, lymphedema may occur when damage is done to the 2014, and was re-designated by the Kansas Trauma system by infection, injury, venous insufficiency or Program a few weeks ago, without deficiencies. obesity.

“This designation holds our hospital to a higher “We typically see the secondary version in our standard of providing quality care,” said Kendra cancer patients who have lymph nodes removed.

Barker, director of nursing/interim chief executive This results in fewer pathways for the fluid to travel,” officer. “It means we have the ability to provide Meitner said. “Radiation therapy can also lead to advanced trauma life support before transferring lymphedema because it destroys lymph vessels in patients to a higher-level trauma center. the radiated area.”

“Our trauma team deserves congratulations from If left untreated, additional swelling may occur. the community,” Barker added. “They have worked This may cause skin infections and wounds because hard to earn this re-designation.” the affected area becomes too large to handle a During the survey, Kansas Trauma Program build-up of fluid. auditors visited the facility, talked with each “As a result, patients often have difficulty with department director and reviewed trauma-patient daily activities,” Meitner noted. “Early treatment can records. stop the progression, while the education we provide “They consider a number of factors, including the will help patients manage their condition. length of time the patient was here – from the time

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“Unfortunately, this involves lifetime maintenance. There is no cure.”

There are five components to treatment, which is referred to as Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT), said Meitner, who also is a certified occupational therapy assistant. The components are: • Slow, gentle massage, directing fluid to areas that are not affected; • Compression bandaging to prevent fluid from flowing back; • Exercise for better circulation to keep fluid from moving; • Good hygiene advice to prevent wounds and infection; and • Self-care advice for the patient and/or caregiver.

“We can help alleviate a patient’s discomfort,” Meitner noted. “Most patients tell us they feel better with compression and other support.”

Weaver shares PVCH information about sleep, heart disease During American Heart Month, the public is reminded of health risks associated with lifestyle choices, such as smoking and eating unhealthy foods. But there is another cardiac-disease risk factor that should be considered.

“There are a few sleep issues that can be associated with heart-related problems, such as atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure,” Weaver said. “Sleep disturbances can also contribute to stroke, high blood pressure, obesity and depression. They can affect daily activities because of fatigue during the day.”

Potential candidates for a sleep study may ask themselves a few questions.

These include: Do I snore loudly? Am I sleepy during the day? Do I quit breathing during sleep? Do I have high blood pressure and/or a body mass index greater than 35? Is my neck circumference greater than 15.75 inches?

“Those interested in a diagnosis are encouraged to contact us. We think they will be impressed with the surroundings here,” Weaver said. “Our accommodations resemble a hotel setting, with comfortable queen-sized beds, pillow-top mattresses and flat-screen TVs. We also have over-sized recliners.

Nick Charles, RPSGT, is the center’s sleep technologist who takes good care of patients, Weaver noted.

“Our patients just love Nick’s outgoing personality,” Weaver commented. “He explains everything he is doing in detail so you have a complete understanding of the procedures. He helps patients feel at home.”

The center accommodates patients’ sleep schedules.

“Many patients tell us they wish they would have had a sleep study conducted years earlier,” Weaver said. “They didn’t realize they could feel so much better.”

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has accredited the PVCH sleep lab. Dr. Son Truong of Wichita, sleep center medical director, is on site regularly to visit patients. “Dr. Truong, who is an accredited sleep doctor, works with us one-on-one,” Weaver said.

In addition, Dr. Steven Ronsick and Dr. Manmohan Biring, along with Lesa Klozenbocher, advanced practice registered nurse, are available to sleep-study patients.

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CLAFLIN Claflin Community Center 409 A Street, 620-587-3707 Activities, Meetings, Games, Birthday Cake and Coffee 3rd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

Bingo, 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION 620-587-3707

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ELLINWOOD

RSVP 1025 Main, D114, 620-792-1614

Ellinwood Heritage Center 103 N. Main, 620-564-3649 Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friendship Meals 11:45 a.m.

Potluck Dinner 2nd & 4th Monday Games, Finger Foods, Card Party 1st & 3rd Sunday, 6:00 p.m.

Cards 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Woodhaven Bingo 5th Sunday TRANSPORTATION Ellinwood Heritage Club 620-564-3649 or 620-564-2877

RSVP Advisory Council 2nd Tuesday High Rise, 1101 Kansas Great Bend Housing Authority 1101 Kansas, 620-793-7761 Great Bend Public Library 1409 Williams, 620-792-2409 Senior Net, Internet for Senior Adults, Point & Click Internet Class Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program 620-792-1614 Senior Center 2005 Kansas Ave., 620-792-3906 Commission on Aging 3rd Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

Friendship Meals Monday-Friday, noon Birthday, 1st Monday, noon Canasta, Tuesday-Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

Coffee & Donuts Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

Ice Cream, 3rd Thursday, 3:00 p.m.

Legal Services, 620-792-3906 Pitch, Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Potluck, 2nd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

Senior Center Advisory Council 1st Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Educational sessions, parties are held at 1:15 p.m.

Newsletters available at Senior Center, Great Bend Rec Commission, High Rise, Central Kansas Public Library Senior Center Rental 620-792-3906 Great Bend Activity Center Megan Hammeke 2715 18th, 792-2604, ext. 210 Bridge, Friday, 1:00 p.m.

Fit for Life Class Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m.; 9:45 a.m.

Tai Chi, 620-793-3755 Wii Games, 620-793-3755

Jean Cavanaugh Wellness Area Great Bend Rec Center 1214 Stone 620-793-3755, ext. 2 Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - noon Recreation Commission 1214 Stone Street, 620-793-3755 Great Bend City Auditorium Lakin and Williams Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Walkers and Joggers Burnside Room Rental 620-793-3755 Kansas Equipment Exchange 866-666-1470 Kansas Guardianship Program 800-672-0086 Great Bend Regional Service Center (SRS) 1305 Patton Road Great Bend 620-793-5324

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C.A.B. 620-792-3859 Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

HOISINGTON The Hoisington Commission on Aging 109 E. 1st, 2nd Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.

Friendship Hall 419 E. 3rd, 620-653-2555 or 620-617-2116 Friendship Meals, noon TRANSPORTATION Our Trolley (mini-bus) 620-653-2555 Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

OTHER SERVICES Barton County Health Department 1300 Kansas, Great Bend 620-793-1902

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Central Kansas Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend 620-282-4014 Center for Counseling & Consultation 5815 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-2544 or 800-875-2544 Elder Care 5611 10th, Great Bend 620-792-5942 Elder Care Friendship Meals 620-792-1241

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Medicaid 800-766-9012

Veterans Administration 800-827-1000

Meals on Wheels 1025 Main, D114, Great Bend 620-792-1614, 620-792-1833 Also serves Ellinwood & Hoisington

Veterans Hospital 800-878-6881

Pathways, ResCare Home Care 2317 Washington, Great Bend 620-793-8501 Personal care assistance, instrumental activities of daily living, wellness monitoring, housekeeping

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Parent Teacher Resource Center Washington School 2535 Lakin, Great Bend 620-793-1633 Educational service, copying, binding, laminating, spiral binding

Great Bend Public Library 1409 Williams, Great Bend 620-792-2409

RSVP 1025 Main, D114, Great Bend 620-792-1614

Honorary Sportsman Card Barton County Clerk-Courthouse 620-793-1835

Social Security Administration 620-663-8341, 877-846-8333 811 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson

Living Independently in Northwest Kansas 1103 Main, Great Bend 620-792-6600

Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging 620-793-6633 1905 Washington, Great Bend

UTILITY ASSISTANCE Barton County Emergency Aid Council 3007 10th, Great Bend 620-793-3345 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Food Bank 3007 10th, Great Bend 620-792-4001 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program 877-505-5150 Low Income Energy Assistance Program 1305 Patton Road, Great Bend 620-792-5324 ext. 200 866-445-4327 Salvation Army 2545 10th Street, Great Bend 620-792-4299

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EMPLOYMENT Older Kansans Employment Program-Kansas Works 1025 Main, Great Bend 620-793-5445 Lyle Dotson 620-225-8230 Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Southwest Kansas Agency on Aging 1905 Washington, Great Bend 620-793-6633, 620-225-8230 800-742-9531 HOUSING Cardinal Apartments, Inc. 1400 N. Clay, Hoisington 620-653-4342 Cedar Park Place 3910 Cedar Park Pl., Great Bend 620-793-8115 Claflin Housing Authority 602 W. Albro, PO Box 332, Claflin 620-587-3435 Ellinwood Heights Apartments 515 S. Bismark, Ellinwood 620-564-3383

Cherry Village 5926 Eisenhower, Great Bend 620-792-3207 High Rise Apartments Housing Authority of Great Bend 1101 Kansas, Great Bend 620-793-7761

Ellinwood Country Living 302 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2100

Country Place Senior Living 259 W. 6th, Hoisington 620-653-4121 Country Place Home Plus 520 N. Vine, Hoisington 620-653-4121 SPECIAL GROUP ACTIVITIES

Housing Opportunities Inc. 1313 Stone, Great Bend 620-792-3299 Income based rental properties open to ages 55 and over and/or disabled Barton County Rental Housing Developments The Oaks LP, Ellinwood Northglenn LLC, Great Bend Bedford Place LLC, Great Bend Walnut Creek LLC, Great Bend Walnut Glenn LLC, Great Bend CreekSide Place LLC, Great Bend Cheyenne Ridge LLC, Hoisington WheatRidge LLC, Hoisington Also available is the USDA Rural Development Self Help Housing Program. Income based home ownership program. No down payment, closing costs wrapped into the loan and payments based on income.

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Intermediate Swing Bed at Ellinwood Hospital 605 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2548

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Woodhaven Care Center 510 W. 7th, Ellinwood 620-564-2337 Cherry Village Nursing of Great Bend 1401 Cherry Lane, Great Bend 620-792-2165 Great Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center 1560 K-96 Hwy., Great Bend 620-792-2448 Brookdale Senior Living Solutions 1206 Patton Rd., Great Bend 620-792-7000 River Bend Assisted Living Facility 3820 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-7017

These groups go on special trips, enjoy social events and expand their knowledge from educational seminars. Call the numbers listed for more information.

American Eagle Club American State Bank 620-793-4275 Club 5-0 Farmers Bank and Trust 620-792-2411 Hoisington Recreation 620-653-4050 Preferred Status Landmark National Bank 620-792-2196 Silver Cougar Club Barton Community College 620-786-1136

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A REALLY BIG DEAL Driving around Barton County one thing is clear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; farming is huge.

Agriculture is Kansasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; largest industry making up over 40 percent of the economy with about 90 percent of the land devoted to ag production. It is a key economic driver and employer in Barton County as well.

The county has ranked in the top 25 of wheat-producing counties the past several years and its nearly 700 farms cover 566,000 acres, or most of its 900 square miles.

Food and processing sectors deliver $780 million in revenue and supports 1,660 jobs in Barton County. The total regional agricultural

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The state ranks second nationally in wheat production behind North Dakota, second in feeds and fodder production, third in beef and hides/skin production and seventh in overall agricultural production.

Farmers here also produce hay, alfalfa hay, soybeans, corn and sorghum. In fact, the county ranks in the top 10 for hay, alfalfa hay and sorghum production.

Kansas, as a whole, is a national leader in wheat, grain sorghum and beef production.

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370 people and produces $470 million to Barton Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. Cattle ranching and farming employs 420 people and produces $171 million in revenue. Grain farming employs 462 people and delivers $69 million in revenue.

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Farming roots run deep in Barton County.

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Wheat has flourished In central Kansas, wheat is still king. It has been that way since the 1870s when the first pioneers and European settlers brought with them some of the crops that did well in their home countries. At that time, corn was the primary crop grown.

In the 1870s, about 5,000 Mennonites settled in Kansas from Russia, bringing with them Red Turkey winter wheat because its kernel was high in protein, and compared with other varieties, was more drought tolerant and disease resistant.

Nearly 150 years later, winter wheat still thrives in Kansas.

The official projection for total production numbers of hard red winter wheat to be harvested this year in Kansas was 281,707,913 bushels.

Officials calculated an average of 46.1 bushels an acre in the estimated 7.4 million acres.

More diversity Increasingly, agricultural resources provide raw materials for a broad range of nonfood products, such as chemicals, fibers, construction materials, lubricants and fuels. Developing and commercializing biobased and bioenergy products provide new and expanded markets for agricultural feedstocks, it reduces our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dependence on petroleum and other imported materials and it helps diversify agriculture. As the world population grows and as demand for animal protein increases, Kansas farmers and ranchers will play a critical role in feeding Kansas families and families around the world.

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Ag Systems, Inc. 810 E 14th/U.S. 56, Larned has serviced this area since 1983.

Rocke Foster, Manager has worked in irrigation design & service since 1997. The service department of 8 factory-trained technicians has more than 200 years of combined experience. For service or irrigation design, contact Rocke Foster, Tyson Atteberry, or Justin Woods.

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When choosing an insurance provider for your “major brand” center pivots, it is important to pick a Company that knows and understands the irrigation business. Diversified Agrisurance has over 40 years of experience and has become the single largest insurer off mechanized irrigation equipment in the nation! Coverage is provided through C ntral States Indemnity Co. of Omaha, an A+ rated Ce Insurance Company.

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ECONOMY Oil prices and production have increased in Barton, bringing a bit of good news to the oil patch. This continues the tradition of black gold being important to the county dating back over a century.

Heck, in 2017, Barton County ranked third in the top 10 petroleum-producing counties in Kansas. In 2017, the county produced 2,643,010 barrels of oil from 1,946 wells. In addition, 245,561 Mcf (thousand cubic feet) of natural gas from 30 wells.

In the beginning, a group of Barton County speculators, in search of oil or coal, drilled the first “oil” well in the county in 1886.

They began drilling in the area of the Cheyenne Bottoms, four miles

north of Great Bend, in the spring of 1886, and continued into the fall of the next year, until salt water began pouring from the well. The flow could not be stopped, and ended up ruining a sizeable portion of land because nothing would grow there from that point forward.

The second attempt in 1887 at the Cheyenne Bottoms found oil, but the well was plugged because it produced too much salt water as a by-product. Then, two major fields were discovered around Ellinwood and the town now called Claflin. These were the Silica and Bloomer fields. Their discoveries led to several wells being dug, and the area is still productive today.

Natural gas was also found, and is contained for commercial use.

By 1936, there were more than 100 producers in Barton County, with a production potential of 130,000 barrels a day, and a monthly allowable production of 261,000 barrels, according to accounts in the Aug. 12, 1936, edition of The Great Bend Daily Tribune.

Great Bend was home to an oil refining plant with a capacity of 800 barrels a day. Many landowners

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In 1936, with the country suffering during The Great Depression, this was especially important because even businessmen who weren’t involved in oil production still felt its impact.

Oil has seen several ups and downs over the years.

For a time, several major players in the industry had offices in Great Bend, but as companies consolidated and new refining processes were developed, technology changed, and the need to upgrade equipment prevailed.

The big players closed offices and relocated in places like Texas where production was higher.

In 1931, there were 31 Kansas refineries operating in Arkansas City, Chanute, Chase, Coffeyville, El Dorado, Fredonia, Galva, Garnett, Great Bend, Hutchinson, Kansas City, Natoma, McPherson, Neodesha, Parsons, Phillipsburg, Potwin, Russell, Scott City and Wichita. Few have been built since the 1940s, and several older ones have been closed. Today, three located in McPherson, Coffeyville and El Dorado are all that are left.

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ALBERT, A QUIET, SIMPLE,

INSPIRING COMMUNITY Community life is simple in Albert, where neighbors know neighbors, and are always on hand to help one another. Like many rural towns, the Volunteer Fire Department is a crucial institution in Albert. Residents undergo extensive training and willingly drop what they are doing at a moment’s notice to respond to fires both in town and in the country. In order to maintain up-to-date equipment, each year, the Albert VFD holds an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage feed the last Saturday in March. The event draws hundreds of people from all around the area, sometimes tripling the town’s population for a short while.

Albert is home to artist Daniel Branham, who in 2018 became the official wildlife artist for the Kansas Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt, held each year in El Dorado. He is the third to hold that position since the hunt began in 1986. In a 2018 interview in the Great Bend Tribune, Branham said he finds inspiration for his nature-inspired paintings while driving around the countryside near his Albert home.

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On the first Sunday in December, the community comes together to celebrate the holiday season with a community potluck to welcome Santa Claus.

Seniors meet on the second Thursday each month for coffee at the city building, sometimes sharing a potluck and games.

The city council meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the city office, 2006 Main Street.

Students in Albert attend school at USD 403 Otis-Bison in nearby Otis, just 7.5 miles to the northwest. Other communities attending schools there include Otis, Bison, Olmitz and Timken. The district also offers a virtual school option, the SouthWinds Academy, which is open to any student eligible for public education in the state. USD 403 is the home of the Cougars, and is a 1A district, with athletic options offered including 8-man football, boys and girls basketball, volleyball, track and cross country. Several extracurricular options are available too, including power

lifting, forensics, Kays, student council and Scholar’s Bowl.

Incorporated in 1886 when the railroad came to town, Albert was on its way to becoming a town 12 years earlier when its first postmaster, Thomas I. Byrne, accepted his position in 1874.

This was several years before the U.S. Postal Service instituted Rural Free Delivery, so residents of Albert and the outlying areas visited Byrne to pick up their mail, or paid a fee to have it delivered. Byrne would have likely kept the post office in Albert as a sideline to his primary occupation, most likely storekeeper.

It was the growth of the postal customer base, in fact, that prompted the initiative to have the town incorporated, which would also facilitate trade.

Since 1886, the population of Albert has remained pretty stable, at around 175 residents.

The main houses of business include the Coop, Farmers Bank and Trust, and the post office, along with some home-based businesses.

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Gas and Electric Midwest Energy, 620-792-1301

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Councilman – Stan Ewy Councilwoman – Joann George Councilwoman – Marty Hanhardt Councilwoman – Charles Keller Councilman – Robert Ritterhouse

Phone Service and Cable Golden Belt Telephone Association Rush Center, 785-372-4236

City Clerk – Lois Ritterhouse

Water and Sewer Don Dolechek – 620-923-4284

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PARK Pivonka Park on Main Street

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BREW OF BANKING HISTORY While passers-by may be hard-pressed to believe it, the northeastern Barton County stop-in-the-road unincorporated community of Beaver got its start in banking. The town was created by a group of men who wished to be the board of directors of a bank according to documents at the Barton County Historical Society Museum.

During the summer of 1918, a Mr. Piester was named as a local sales agent for the sale of town lots by the Beaver Town Company. Also that summer, Piester, along with the town company president and vice president, organized four other men to be the board of directors for a bank to be called Farmers National Bank, which would be located in the brand new town.

These men also happened to be

the board of directors of another bank, the Farmers State Bank of Redwing, located just eight miles east of Beaver.

“The Board of Directors of the Farmers National Bank were also the owners of the Farmers State Bank at Redwing, including the building housing it. They agreed to move the building to Beaver.”

The building was placed on a moving outfit and was placed on the Southeast corner of Block 10 of the new town of Beaver and opened for business on Monday, Aug. 10, 1918.

“It is interesting to note that shortly after the Farmers National Bank opened for business, a second bank known as the Farmers State Bank was established. The Farmers State Bank and a small grocery store were located in the same

building. So, in no time the little town of Beaver had two banks, a small grocery store and Mr. Piester’s one dwelling sitting in the middle of a large wheat field.”

In more banking news, flash forward to 1930. It was near the beginning of the Great Depression, and all the country’s banking woes. The Farmers National Bank purchased and took over the interest of the Farmers State Bank. On the same date four men drove into town and robbed the bank of $1,200.

They were later apprehended, tried, and executed.

Executed? For robbing a bank? Small town justice.

Today, people are drawn to Beaver not for banking opportunities, but for brews.

Craft beer, that is. Mo’s Place gets high ratings by locals and

visitors alike on its Facebook page, Beaver Brewery at Mo’s Place. The current owners have been in business for two years now, and brew seven craft varieties in-house: Ol’ Farmstead IPA, Farmstead Wheat, Purple Cat pale Ale, Crazy Hawk Red, Beaver Creek Brown, Elm Street Porter and Lights Out Stout. Growlers are available. Beers are made with locally grown hops just blocks away at the market garden of former Mo’s Place owners Linda and Leonard Moeder. The restaurant is another of Barton County’s far-flung destination eateries.

The population of Beaver today, hovers around 30 people, and is designated part of the Hoisington USD 435 school district.

ODIN IS A SMALL SLEEPY TOWN SURROUNDED BY

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The steeple of Holy Family Catholic Church can be seen for miles in all directions, serving as a beacon to the community.

Another important draw is the Odin Store, located at 890 NE 140th Road, north of the church.

The Odin Store is where people gather for burgers and beer, and it’s also where farmers and others working close by stop in to pick up a to-go lunch.

It has taken many years for patrons of the Odin Store to fill the walls with their signatures and for the photos of those who have walked through its doors to

accumulate into a unique history.

Whether you have time to sit and linger with friends, or you just need a quick pick-me-up for the road, it’s worth stopping in.

The first family settled in Odin in 1874. The town was settled by Austrians and German settlers.

Originally the town was called Nazareth and the name still remains on the wrought iron fence that goes around the cemetery which is next to Holy Family Church, 1387 NE 90th.

The first church, St. Mary’s, was built in 1878 by Father Hundhausen, who visited once

a month from Ellinwood. In 1881, Father Emmerich built the rectory and the first school, and started on a new church.

In 1876, the Holy Family Church was commissioned but it burnt down and in 1889, Father Heiman was appointed and a new stone church was built. The church cost $30,000, and he built the school that was finished in 1908.

In 1999, Holy Family celebrated its 100 year anniversary, and the parish, being the oldest in the area, celebrated its 125th anniversary.

Holy Family Parish is still very active today.

Railroads never found their way into Odin, but in the early 1900s the town started to grow.

At one time there were two grocery stores, a creamery in back of the pool hall, and a post office.

The town is located 24 miles northeast of Great Bend off of NE 90 Ave. and has a population of 101 people according to a 2010 census. Odin’s median household income is $53,125 and the median house is valued at $34,600.

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CLAFLIN S OU RC E

CLAFLIN SYNONYMOUS WITH COMMUNITY Claflin Community Center for a birthday coffee and program. On the second Tuesday of the month, they play bingo at the Claflin Community Center from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Not far west from Claflin, and also along the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway is an overlook of the Cheyenne Bottoms State Wildlife Area. In 2017, a new handicapped accessible pavilion replaced the older structure.

For a brief period from 1945 to 1946, the Cheyenne Bottoms basin was used as a bombing and artillery range by the US Army Air Corps.

In 1957, it became a dedicated waterfowl management area by the Kansas State Parks and Wildlife. In 1988, it was designated a “Wetlands of International Importance.” During dry years, there may be no standing water, but in wet years, one or two feet of water may cover the Bottoms area.

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Gas Kansas Gas Service, 800-794-4780

Drop off located at City Shop 710 W. Front

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Councilman – Dusty Daniels Councilman – Casey Hubbard Councilman – Nathaniel Florian Councilman – Doug Hubbard Councilman – Dan Michaelis City Council members meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the City Hall, 111 E. Hamilton. There are five council members who can be contacted through the City Hall office at 620-587-3707.

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MEDICAL CARE Clara Barton Hospital 205 W. 9th St., Hoisington 620-653-2114

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218 Main Street, 620-587-3935

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city-wide garage sale in the spring, and the Claflin Christmas Market, the annual Christmas tree lighting and an Easter egg hunt. For the past two years, CAP has been raising money to purchase and erect welcome signs at the east and west entrances of the city limits.

Health and heritage are also important to the people of Claflin. That is why they have transformed the old school buildings at 400 Main Street into the Claflin Community and Wellness Center, complete with gym equipment and 24hour card access. New residents can stop by the City Hall and ask for details.

The old school is also home to Claflin’s History Museum, thank in large part to the efforts of the Miller Family. The museum contains artifacts dating back to the founding of the town. A phone number posted provides contact information for those wishing to visit the self-guided museum, and it remains open for special celebrations happening in town around the holidays and for class reunions.

The Miller Family helped spur the creation of this museum after the previous building that housed the museum was condemned and the artifacts put into storage. Donations raised by the community have made it possible to supply a handicapped stair lift for visitors that have difficulty managing stairs. It is located at the south entrance of the building. Surrounding the school, there is an interactive fun-walk for parents and young children, to encourage exercise, reading, and bonding time.

Seniors in Claflin meet the third Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the

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Travel along Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway and it won’t be long before you find Claflin, where the famed Millers of Claflin furniture store is located. The store was a finalist of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce in 2010 during the year-long Kansas Sampler Foundation’s 8 Wonders of Kansas promotion. The buildings owned by Millers have been painted to look like a scenic old-time western townscape from a Hollywood movie set, and set the tone for the rest of Main Street. Recently, local business owners have leased space and opened offices, a beauty salon, and most recently a restaurant and bar, to serve the population of 648.

The Claflin town company was formed in 1887, and with the first established business being a lumber yard, Claflin began to build and grow. A year later saw the start of a local newspaper and two schools, both a public and a Catholic school.

The town incorporated in 1901, with H.E. Hill as its first elected mayor.

Schools have always been important to the people of Claflin and the surrounding area.

Four communities make up USD 112 Central Plains. Claflin, nearby Holyrood and Bushton, and further north, the city of Wilson. Each town retains a school, with elementary students attending classes in Holyrood, middle schoolers at Bushton, and high school students at Claflin.

Wilson students attend K-12 in Wilson. Every other year, the Claflin All-School reunion is held, and it is a cause for celebration that lasts the entire weekend.

The Claflin Area Pride organization also organizes other community events, including the

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Community events Ellinwood celebrates its heritage with three annual events. The third weekend in July is when Ellinwood celebrates the completed wheat harvest with the After Harvest Festival and Parade. 2018 marked the 45th consecutive year the tradition has been observed.

Festivities include a carnival, a parade, beer gardens and a street dance, a community barbeque and ice cream social, and more. Kids will find plenty to do with carnival rides, tractor pulls, a talent show, games, and the splash pad remains on during regular pool hours.

In the fall, there is the Ellinwood Craft Beer Festival. The Ellinwood American

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Historic hotel and tunnels A must-see is the Historic Wolf Hotel. The owner has done much to preserve Ellinwood’s architectural heritage. The basement of the hotel includes shop fronts that were part of Ellinwood’s underground commerce scene in the late 1800s and into the first half of the 1900s. These are part of the long-running Ellinwood Underground Tunnel tour. What was once Ellinwood’s first library, located in the tunnel at the corner of Santa Fe Ave. and Main St., has now become a Prohibition-era themed nightclub which operates on Friday and Saturday nights for the public. The Historic Wolf Hotel is a working hotel, and includes a room which is available for events.

No visit to Ellinwood is complete without a tour of the entire underground tunnel network. North Main Street’s first block is home to the Dick Building, and underneath that building is where the tour starts. Tours are by appointment and can be scheduled by calling 620-564-2400.

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This year, the Ellinwood Splash Pad returns better than before with the recent addition of a covered shelter where parents can rest as children frolic and play during the heat of summer.

Located by the Ellinwood City Pool, several water features are motion activated.

Depending on the weather, the Splash Pad is turned on mid-May, and will continue to be available after Labor Day weekend, providing a cool break after the Ellinwood City Pool closes for the season.

Children are important to the city of Ellinwood, and that is evident by the schools, both public and parochial, the parks, and the events that always include plenty of things to do for kids.

The Museum of Ellinwood, which was newly established in 2017 at its 104 Main St. location, is operated by the Ellinwood Historical Society. It is open to the public every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Preserving the community’s rich history and passing its stories on to the next generation is what drives society members, and through their efforts and partnership, Ellinwood High School students formed the Ellinwood History Club. Information about displays and upcoming events can be found on the website ellinwoodhistoricalsociety.com.

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Legion will host its 7th Annual Craft Beer Festival at the old train depot on the south side of Santa Fe at Main Street. The festival features beers from regional breweries as well as craft brews from local distributors. Live bands bring a musical aspect to the event.

On the first Saturday in December, Ellinwood steps back in history and celebrates German heritage with Christkindlmarket.

Horse-drawn-carriage rides, an authenticlooking German â&#x20AC;&#x153;Father Christmasâ&#x20AC;? making the rounds, and arts and crafts for sale by local vendors at the Wolf Hotel and other storefronts help spread holiday cheer. Ellinwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School and Community Library installs a picture book walk around Ellinwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown for the holiday season, starting and finishing at the library. Families are encouraged to stop in and enjoy hot cocoa and treats the day of Christkindlmarket. The community gathers for the Christmas tree lighting and living nativity at the Wolf Park bandshell, and to enjoy exploring the life-like gingerbread village that evokes the wonder of years gone by. Other special events for the evening will be announced closer to the date. Stop in at the Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce at 110 1/2 N. Main St. for more details.

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ELLINWOOD GARDEN CLUB

MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN Newly re-established garden provided double the blooms, double the impact In 1991, the Ellinwood Garden Club and the City of Ellinwood partnered to establish the Memorial Rose Garden on the north side of Santa Fe Boulevard (K96), providing a burst of beauty and color for travelers to enjoy. In 2015, the roses had to be moved in advance of a major state highway project aimed at upgrading the roads and drainage for the community.

This roadwork was much needed, after the community experienced flooding two years earlier. But, from the start of the project, the club and the city planned to re-establish the garden upon completion of the project, and involved the state in planning for its return.

The original roses were carefully removed and donated to the Ellinwood Community Garden located on South Main

Street, where they can still be seen today.

“The Eutin rose (pronounced “oyten”) that was in the Memorial Rose Garden from 1991 to 2015, had red blooms that came out like bouquets,” Roth said. They were not available for us to use in this newly established Memorial Rose Garden.

The original garden consisted of 32 roses in the island garden, according to information provided by Ellinwood Garden Club president JoAnn Roth. The new garden, measuring 10 ft. by 180 ft., is nearly double the size and will include 65 roses.

The new Grand Champion Double Red ‘Meimacota’ roses are a shrub variety with individual 3-inch double blooms. It thrives in USDA Zone 6, is disease-resistant, has dense foliage and noted for an efficient use of water, according to Roth.

The size and design of the new garden, courtesy of KDOT Engineers designed the space to be both aesthetically pleasing and large enough for the landscaper to get equipment in

and skim off the top two inches of soil in order to make sure there would be room for the mulch.

The Ellinwood Garden Club was established on January 23, 1961 with thirteen members.

Through the years, Garden Club, a civic organization, has participated in local celebrations with floats for parades. Garden

Club has also maintained the Memorial Rose Garden and sponsors the planting and watering of the flowers in the planter boxes on Main Street during the summer. Club members also create Christmas decorations for the planter boxes downtown, coinciding with Christkindlmarket.

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still stands at the eastern edge of town. It has since been converted into a private residence.

North of town is the Fairview Cemetery, the final resting place of English and German settlers and their succeeding generations.

Located in the northwestern corner of Barton County, many of the birds that stop at Cheyenne Bottoms, further south in the county, can be seen resting and feeding as they continue their journeys northward in the spring time. Making the drive provides an opportunity to enjoy miles of peaceful bucolic settings, punctuated with tidy modern farmsteads, as well as the deteriorating ruins of a time gone by.

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800-275-8777 Rural route from Otis, 100 N. Main

Councilman – Gary Anschutz Councilman – Michael Guertin Councilman – Josh Keil Councilman – Kevin Polzin Councilman – Dennis Funk Council members meet at 7:30 p.m.

(8:00 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time) on the first Tuesday at 150 W. Floyd Council members can be reached by calling the Mayor Steve Wilhelm, 620-935-4331 or 620-923-5028 City Clerk – Diane Deines

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Early on, Galatia was a tidy and productive little town, with a general store, a school house, business offices, two churches and a small hotel, along with services for farmers. Today, Galatia’s population hovers just around 35, with young people attending Hoisington USD 431 schools.

The United Ag Farmers Coop provides elevator services for the surrounding area’s farmers who grow commodity crops like wheat, corn, beans and milo. Cattle production is also common in the area.

St. Paul Lutheran Church shares a pastor with St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend, and occasionally the two churches will share services. Many of the congregants grew up in Galatia, and still live in and around Barton County, making the drive to the little church that holds so many shared memories. In 2016, some of the members of the 108-year-old church published its history after spending several years compiling photos and first-hand stories about happenings in the town and the church.

The congregants believe the St. Paul Lutheran Church building may be the oldest continuously active church building in the entire county.

While researching the history of the church, congregants happened upon correspondence by reporters from Hoisington, who traveled the county by horse. At that time, towns were located about 10 miles apart, the distance a man could reasonably travel in a day. Travelers would stay in hotels or boarding houses, and continue on their journey as soon as their business allowed. The former school building

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Keari Schmidt, publishing on the blog “Lost communities of Kansas,” wrote in her essay “A town called Dogtrot: The first community of Galatia in Barton County, KS.” Galatia and the surrounding area are most noted for their farms, at least since it was incorporated in 1889 by German settlers. Prior to that, in 1870, the land was first settled by English immigrants, who found the land difficult and frustrating to farm. That was in part because the area was still where the buffalo roamed, so attempts at farming were often trampled by the woolly beasts. While some of this first wave of European immigration hung on, many moved on, making way for the second wave of immigrants from Germany, who brought their own methods, traditions and faith.

Phone Service Rural Telephone 785-567-4281 Trash Service Shamrock Sanitation 620-792-1639

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ANIMAL CONTROL Golden Belt Humane Society 620-792-4297

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GREAT BEND,

A CITY AT THE CROSSROADS Sitting smack in the middle of Kansas, Great Bend is at the nation’s crossroads.

It has much to offer residents and visitors alike. From commerce to dining to recreation, opportunities abound.

For the family and visitors, there many parks and recreational areas, featuring activities from playgrounds to trails to disc golf to fishing. There is also the Great Bend Sports complex with baseball and softball fields that are the envy of many communities.

The city sponsors numerous communitywide events as well such as June Jaunt and Party in the Park.

Furthermore, in keeping with a longrunning City Council goal, in recent years, several new housing options have been built. There are 2 new 48-unit apartment complexes, new homes in a city-owned housing development and efforts to encourage new construction in other areas.

These endeavors are just the most recent evolution of the Great Bend landscape. The historic community dates back well over 100 years.

The town was named after the great bend of the Arkansas River, a feature noted as early as the first days of the Santa Fe Trail, which played an important role in the new community’s development. A trading post was established and later a small military post, Fort Zarah. After the Civil War the land began to be developed by easterners, and by the early 1870s a town had formed.

With a population of only 600, Great Bend was founded in 1872. It was named the temporary county seat in May of that year. The next year Great Bend was made Barton County’s permanent county seat.

Great Bend started life as a cowtown, complete with shootouts, Texas cowboys and saloons. Although this only lasted a few years, Great Bend’s rowdy cowtown reputation inspired a 2013 Hulu web series called “Quick Draw.”

After this, Great Bend grew into a regional trade and service center, a role

that grew stronger during the growth of the oil industry and, later, when it served as a major World War II Army Air Corps training base, a base that evolved into the Great Bend Municipal Airport.

Since then, the community has continued to develop as a medical, legal and technical service center, as well as a regional shopping and entertainment

provider. The town’s assets include a central geographic location, abundant natural resources, a safe and healthful climate, hardworking people and a relaxed atmosphere.

Adventurer and Jansport founder Skip Yowell was from Great Bend, as was Jack Kilby, one of the inventors of the microchip and 2000 Nobel Prize winner.

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Agriculture plays a large role in the Great Bend region. Wheat, corn, milo, soybeans and sunflowers are a few of the crops grown here. Cattle, hogs, and chickens are raised and several large commercial feedlots can be found in the area.

The oil industry also plays an important role in the community.

In 2008 the Kansas Geological Survey estimated that Great Bend and Barton County produced in excess of 2 million barrels of oil and nearly 541,000 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of natural gas. One barrel of oil is enough to drive the average car about 840 miles.

The transload facility in the city’s industrial park west of town will brings more rail and truck traffic to the region. Expanding grain handling operations east of town are bringing additional business.

With these businesses and certified commercial service airport access, Great Bend is now a national commerce hub, with connections to global markets.

CITY COUNCIL Mayor Joe Andrasek term ends in 2019 Council members First Ward Councilwoman Vicki Berryman 620-282-1141 term ends in 2018 First Ward Councilman Dan Heath 620-786-5576 term ends in 2019 Second Ward Councilman Joel Jackson 620-792-7452 term ends in 2018 Second Ward Councilman Jolene Biggs 620-793-3443 term ends in 2019 Third Ward Councilwoman Cory Urban 785-760-4846 term ends in 2019 Third Ward Councilman Cory Zimmerman 785-817-9906 term ends in 2018 Fourth Ward Councilman Andrew Erb 620-639-5038 term ends in 2019 Fourth Ward Councilman Brock McPherson 620-793-9237 term ends in 2018

CITY DEPARTMENTS City Administrator Kendal Francis 620-793-4111 City Attorney Robert Suelter 620-793-4114 City Clerk Shawna Schafer 620-793-4111 Public Lands Scott Keeler 620-793-4111 Public Works Director 620-793-4150 Street Department James Giles 620-793-4150 Utility Superintendent 620-793-4100 City Sanitarian Austin LaViolette 620-793-4150 Code Enforcement Officer Stuart Baker 620-793-4144 Water Pollution Control (WPC) 620-793-4170 Police Chief David Bailey 620-793-4120 Fire Chief Luke McCormick 620-793-4140

Also important are outdoor recreational activities.

Great Bend is located next to two of the world’s most important wetlands, Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.

Bird watchers flock to the area to observe the different varieties.

Sportsmen find the area appealing for pheasants, quail, goose, duck and deer hunting.

Great Bend’s population, according to the Bureau of Census is 15,717 and Barton County has a population of 26,775.

City Council Council members meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month in the City Council chambers at 1209 Williams.

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 through City Hall, 1209 Williams, 620-793-4111 LIBRARY Director, Gail Santy 620-792-2409 Great Bend Public Library 1409 Williams GREAT BEND RECREATION COMMISSION Director, Diann Henderson 620-793-3755 Carl Soden Recreation Center 1214 Stone St. GBRC Activity Center 2715 18th St. CITY TELEVISION Channel 20 City information and current events.

UTILITIES AND SERVICES Water & Sewer Utility Office 1615 10th St., 620-793-4100 Kansas Gas Service 800-794-4780 Midwest Energy 1025 Patton Rd., 620-792-1301 Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc. 620-793-4223, 800-762-0436 AT&T — 800-464-7928 Nex-Tech 3705 10th St., 620-792-3908 U.S. POST OFFICE 2100 16th St., 620-792-4381 ANIMAL CONTROL Golden Belt Humane Society 151 U.S. 281, 620-792-4297

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GREAT KIDS In 2018, Hoisington students dug into science and gardening like never before. First, Hoisington Middle School science teacher Karen Cowan followed through on a grant writing project that allowed the school to install a greenhouse on the side of the school, where students experimented with hydroponics.

At the same time, the local after school and summer day care center GPS Kids Club won grant dollars that allowed it to expand and improve its raised gardens where kids learn to plant veggies and later taste and try them in snacks and meals served at the center.

The middle school students also cooperated in sprouting milkweed seedlings that will be transplanted to a nature walk and kids’ fishing pond south of the community that has been the dream of a retired science teacher and friends as a way to provide a place where area kids can reconnect with nature through outdoor recreation close to home.

Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, Hoisington Middle School science and language arts teacher Karissa Cowan began raising funds for a unique project following her participation in an space agriculture seminar over a four-week period the summer before at the Cosmosphere at Hutchinson. There, she learned about hydroponics, and dreamed about how she could take back what she learned and incorporate it into her class curriculum.

With support from the USD 431 administration, she worked to raise funds and secure donations totalling $10,000 to build a greenhouse addition at the school. Cowan’s students helped research what kit to purchase, and also helped design hydroponics units they built using the school’s 3D printer.

Students in Cowan’s language arts study from science texts, and then in science class, they conducted experiments using the scientific method. They grew tomatoes, spinach, peppers, and even started butterfly milkweed seedlings for a local naturalist. After the first year, Cowan has seen a definite spark in student’s excitement for science, which she hopes continues to spur their growth in that area for years to come.

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students brought plants they’d grown in the green house across the street to Hoisington’s GPS Kids Club. Debbie Stephens operates the after school and summer day care center for elementary school aged students. Earlier that spring, GPS Kids Club received a grant from Whole Foods to improve and expand the vegetable garden she started the year before as another hands on educational activity kids could take part in while they were at the center.

Stephens and students grow vegetables that they use in the preparation of snacks served at the center. In the future, thanks to

an expanded garden, students will also donate produce to the local food bank, reinforcing the lessons she teaches there of giving back to the community that has offered them so much support.

The butterfly milkweed seedlings Cowan’s students started were turned over to retired science teacher Terry Nech. In 2016, Nech purchase vacant lots in an unincorporated area just south of the city limits, where he installed a kids fishing pond. There, kids are welcomed and can stop with parents to fish with poles provided by people in the community.

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No license is required because it is privately owned, and stocked by community members. There is also the start of a short nature trail there, where Nech is developing a butterfly and beneficials habitat.

The butterfly milkweed will be an important plant once established there.

This partnership between three Hoisington educators has spurred further interest and support in the community, which is gaining a reputation as a progressive and transformative place

where healthy living and health promoting activity is increasingly a priority.

Throughout the community, visitors will find vibrant parks, places to walk, a well-equipped activity center, and a welcoming attitude. Efforts are being made to improve and build new and modern housing, improve infrastructure, and maintain the beautiful artwork and amenities that make Hoisington home to so many. Hoisington itself is becoming a healthy choice.

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MORAVIAN SETTLEMENT Located one mile south of Hwy 4 in western Barton County, the city of Olmitz is home to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, its spire a landmark for miles in that section of the county. The community was originally settled by 59 men and women from a small Moravian community of the same name.

Today, Moravia is part of the Czech Republic, but most of the residents considered themselves German. The settlement officially became a town in 1887 when the Missouri Pacific Railroad line arrived and the depot was built.

At its high point, Olmitz’s population reached 350 people. In addition to many “home industries,” there were five saloons in the tiny town. During the late 1890s and early 1900s, the famous prohibitionist Carrie Nation was active in Kansas, and paid a visit to Hoisington. When she learned Olmitz supported these five saloons, she planned to pay the small German farming community a visit. She soon changed her plans, however. Legend has it, word of her proposed visit reached Olmitz, and they responded with a message of their own. If Nation came, she could anticipate a welcoming party of citizens prepared to “tar and feather” her. She instead spent more time in Hoisington and then moved on in her quest to defend

the homes of Kansas from the evils of alcohol.

For people who enjoy taking a ride in the country, whether on two wheels or four, Olmitz offers a nice destination or simply a stop on the way where travelers can grab a burger and a cold one and take a moment to unwind. A pool table is also handy for those in the mood for a friendly game.

Early life in Olmitz centered around parish life. St. Ann’s, like most churches, started out as a mission. From 1889 to 1898, the congregation blossomed, and outgrew the small church building prompting the larger church that stands today to be built. The Olmitz cemetery is located just north of town. The priest from St. Ann’s parish gives a Memorial Day Mass there each year, which is well attended by the community and congregational members.

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Council Members meet at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Olmitz City Building, 219 Main Street.

Council members can be reached at 620-586-3311

The St. Ann’s Parochial School building, formerly the St. Anthony Church building, was moved to Olmitz in 1903, and The Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ staffed the school until it closed in 1976.

A class souvenir on file at the Barton County Historical Society Museum in their library collection includes the names of 52 students attending the Olmitz School, Dist. No. 100, Walnut Township, Barton County, Kansas, from Nov. 16, 1901 to May 6, 1902 (this was a regular school year at that time, allowing children of farm families to be on hand to help during the farming season.)

Today, students attend school in either Hoisington or Otis. Both communities are about the same distance. The Otis-Bison school district offers a virtual school for

students interested in an assisted home-school environment. Most residents are involved in agriculture, so there are few established public businesses. There is a Coop where gasoline can be purchased, a seed supplier, a post office and a restaurant called That New Place.

Olmitz Volunteer Fire Department recently resolved to become part of a newly formed fire district in the county. As such, volunteers will continue to serve their community as they have for decades, but now funding for new equipment will be raised through a county mill levy. Still, the Olmitz Volunteer Fire Department’s annual hog feed and silent auction has become a tradition, not to mention one of the only public events held in Olmitz each year.

The event happens mid-April, and includes a dance with live music provided by a local band.

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City Clerk – Mary Bitter Streets – Tom Schneider Treasurer – Tim Stos Sewer & Water – Tom Schneider Fire Chief — Jim New 620-639-1308 Maintenance — Tom Schneider 620-586-3311

St. Ann’s Church, 115 Cleveland, Rev. Anselm Eke Mass scheduled at 8:00 a.m.

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City Clerk – Cathy Grover 620-982-4386 Fire Chief – Heath Dill 620-639-2381 Maintenance – Shane Bowman 620-982-4386

Electric & Gas Midwest Energy 1-800-222-3121

501 Centre St. 620-982-4308

Councilperson – Deb Bader Councilperson – Joyce Link Councilperson – Chris Meade Councilperson – Paul Umble Councilperson – Phyllis Agee

EMERGENCY Council members meet at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at City Hall, 423 Rock Rd. 620-982-4386

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park, for many years pruning and cleaning up after wind and thunder storms that commonly blow through the area.

The town took also pride in the accomplishments of its young people, and school was always a big part of town activities. In the 1970s, during a push to unify school districts throughout the state, the Pawnee Rock school district lost its charter in a legislative decision that many, to this day, feel was unfair. The high school closed, and students were bussed to neighboring districts, and slowly, the population dwindled.

On May 16, 2017, an EF3 tornado destroyed 10 homes at the northwest corner of Pawnee Rock, and several homes and the former Pawnee Rock High School building sustained damage to roofs and windows. The community continues a slow recovery process.

At Pawnee Rock State Historic Site, several of

the old trees were uprooted. Some of the smaller structures there sustained damage, but the monument itself continued to stand, seemingly impervious.

The State of Kansas is striving to allow parks to return to their native varieties of plants. For this reason, there are no plans to replace the trees that were toppled. Over time, the rock will be allowed to return to grass and wildflowers.

Pawnee Rock has two interesting antique stores to visit. Both of the proprietors are well versed in the history of the area, and are happy to share with those with an interest. Visitors can walk away with interesting tidbits of history concerning the historic site, as well as unique finds from simpler times.

Pack a picnic (the town offers no grocery or convenience stores) and take a drive to the top of Pawnee Rock, enjoy the view at the top of the pavilion, and spend some time looking at the many names carved in the rocks over the past two centuries. Only a 10 minute drive from Great Bend, it’s worth the trip.

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The City of Pawnee Rock, founded in 1872 when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad was built, sits just south of the Pawnee Rock National Historic Site.

George Sibley, U.S. government surveyor, was the first to describe the view from the rock.

“We first rode nearly north about a mile to a remarkable Rocky Point,” he wrote. “We rode upon the top which is probably 50 feet above the plain below, and from whence there is a charming view of the country in every direction.”

In 1872, the railroad came, and soon the rock was diminished. Thanks to the foresight of members of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who settled in the area in part because of the railroad, funds were raised to save and preserve the rock which attracted travelers looking for relaxation and history as they traveled the historic Santa Fe trail by car. A park was created, and monuments erected, including the pavilion that allows visitors to ascend to the original height of the hill.

Footpaths have always been a part of the park, and later, a paved road was installed to allow easier access to the top of the hill. Probably more interesting than the monuments are the carvings in the Dakota Sandstone rock, with names and dates of those passing through going back into the 1800s.

For many years, the City of Pawnee Rock prospered, enjoying many of the amenities of a thriving community – good schools, a town paper, and tremendous town spirit. Civic clubs were always a big part of town life, and these clubs took great pride in their proximity to Pawnee Rock. The local Lions Club took on the daunting task of caring for trees planted at the

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Susank today There are three businesses in Susank. They include the elevator, which merged with Great Bend Coop in 2017, Russell Rural Water, and J.D.’s Diner.

Dixie Carter opened J.D.’s Diner in 2015. It’s a great place to stop in for burgers with all the fixins’, but on the weekend, rib eye steaks are the specialty on Friday and Saturday nights.

Dixie said they cut their own steaks. The salad bar is well stocked on the weekend, and Kansas staples like chicken fried steak and hamburger steaks are also worth stopping for. Customers come from all around the area, she said, as far as from Great Bend.

J.D’s Diner, it turns out, was once Susank’s first schoolhouse. That little cottage from the country has a lot of history. Be sure to take a moment to look at the old photos of Susank’s earlier days, including a period photo of the old schoolhouse, when you visit.

Susank population in 2014 is 34 residents, 19 households, and 10 families. The median age in the city is 53.6 years. The median household income in 2013 is $43,443 and the median house is valued at $26,061.

The town was named after Edward J. Susank, who worked with the Santa Fe Railroad and Congress to build the railroad near Susank.

The railway spur was built in 1917 by a Barton County/Santa Fe Railway partnership.

Among the first businesses were grain elevators to store and load the wheat on the railroad cars.

A cattle shipping yard was located just east of the elevators.

A community water well was dug in 1951 with lines connecting to city residents. In April of 1961 a sewer system was completed.

When the Russell Rural Water District No. 3 was formed, Susank stopped using the city well and bought water from RWD No. 3. A post office was established at Susank in 1921, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1991.

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The city of Susank was officially founded as a town site in December, 1919, shortly after the end of World War I. The Santa Fe Railroad branch line was completed in the northern part of Barton County at that time, and the town would become one of a handful of small stops along the rural countryside. A boxcar served as the first depot, with a new building built later.

Some of the first businesses included the Farmer’s Union Elevator, the Jonas Blacksmith Shop, Harvey Jonas Garage, Susank State Bank, and the Farmer’s Union grocery.

The post office changed location several times, as did the postmaster. Soon after came a hotel, and a building with a barber on one side, and a cafe on the other. As the town prospered, an additional garage, another cafe, and an implement dealership was established. Houses were built, and the first schoolhouse, really just a small cottage, was brought in from the country until a new one could be built.

Beginning in the 60s the town’s population began to shrink as State of Kansas passed legislation to dramatically reduce the number of rural school districts. Today students are bused to Hoisington for school.

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CITY DEPARTMENTS

UTILITIES AND SERVICES

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Mayor – Dennis Trapp 620-653-2769 or 620-653-7683 Councilman – Jeff Cotten Councilman – Bill Luerman Councilwoman – Jackie DeBusk Councilman – Rick Wilson Councilman – Jim Price

City Clerk – Rue Price Treasurer – Diane Wilson Water Superintendent – Dennis Trapp

Western Cooperative Electric 800-456-6720 Midwest Energy, (natural gas) 620-792-1301 Phone Sprint United, 800-877-4646

Sunflower Diversified Recycling 5523 10th St., Great Bend 620-793-5800

The Susank city council meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at 127 Hoisington Road.

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TRASH SERVICE POPULATION 34

Shamrock Sanitation, Great Bend, 620-792-1639

ANIMAL CONTROL Golden Belt Humane Society 620-792-4297 U.S. POST OFFICE Rural route from Hoisington 620-653-2838

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a better understanding of what was important to people of the late 19th and early 20th century – historic sites along the Santa Fe Trail, dust storms, Pawnee County businesses, pioneer families, celebrations, farming, and more. And many of these pictures are available to view in our Online Photograph Collection.

The mission of the center is to provide visitors with fun and engaging educational opportunities to learn about the historic commerce route known as the Santa Fe Trail and the effect of Westward Expansion on what is now known as central Kansas.

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Besides Fort Larned, another nice location to visit is the Santa Fe Trail Center.

The museum has an extensive collection of authentic objects in its collections, including prehistoric American Indian artifacts, trade items from the trail, antique furniture, agricultural equipment, vintage automobiles, tools, toys, paintings, rugs, clothing, medical equipment, and more. These artifacts help us interpret and share the history that has shaped our country and our community.

With over 7,000 historic photographs and 2,300 magic lantern glass slides, you get a glimpse into the past and

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The city of Larned is situated along the Santa Fe Trail which was a thoroughfare for early expeditions, traders, and the livestock movement. From 1822 to 1880, the Santa Fe Trail was one of America’s most important trade routes, carrying millions of dollars worth of goods annually in commercial traffic between Independence, Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

A military establishment was needed along the trail and in October 1859, Camp Alert was constructed. It was renamed Camp on the Pawnee in 1860 and later that same year became known as Fort Larned. The fort became the principal guardian of Santa Fe Trail commerce.

Today the fort is a part of the National Park Service. It was designated a National Historic Site in 1964 and underwent major renovations in the years that followed. It is one of the few frontier forts where the original buildings have been preserved. Many hours of dedicated research and work have gone into restoring the fort. The Santa Fe Trail was established as a national historic trail in May 1987 and trail ruts made by the countless ox and mule drawn wagons can still be seen near the Fort.

The fort is located at 1767 Kansas 156, Larned, Kan.

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Building Inspection 620-285-8509

Poison Control 800-332-6633

Street Department 620-285-8560

U.S. Post Office 803 Broadway, 620-285-2791

Police Department 419 Broadway Emergencies dial 911 620-285-8545

Sanitation Department 620-285-8555

Larned Community Center Mike Seeman Larned Recreation Director 1500 North Toles, 620-285-6002

Animal Control Larned Police Department 419 Broadway 620-285-8545

Pawnee Sanitation 620-285-7780

MUNICIPAL OFFICES City Clerk, 419 Broadway 620-285-8500

Fire Department Randy Bird, fire chief 814 Main Emergencies dial 911 620-285-8520 Emergency Medical Service Joshua Huff, EMS director 123 W. 9th Emergencies dial 911 620-285-8505 Larned Swimming Pool 620-285-8570 Parks/Cemetery 620-285-8535 620-285-8500 (records)

Wastewater Treatment 620-285-8513

UTILITIES & SERVICES Electric, Water, Trash, Sewer City of Larned 620-285-8500 Gas Kansas Gas Service 800-794-4780 Cable Cox Communications 866-684-5087 Phone Service AT&T, 800-288-2020 Golden Belt Telephone Association 800-432-7965

Recyling 620-285-8555 620-792-1321 Larned Country Club Consists of a nine hole golf course and a clubhouse located in Edwards Park.

611 E. 14th Moffett Stadium 318 Mann Stadium has a seating capacity of 1,100 with a baseball diamond and tennis courts.

Jordaan Memorial Library 724 Broadway 620-285-2876 Municipal Court 417 Broadway 620-285-8500

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MUNICIPAL PARKS Schnack Park 544 W. 1st Shelter house, playground equipment, charcoal grills, picnic tables, restrooms, swimming pool, duck pond, skateboard park and train Lowery Park 544 W. 1st Park benches and glider, fountain, statuary and monuments, drinking water hydrant, off-street parking, playground equipment, basketball court, ball field, Zebulon Pike Plaza, Youth Building for rent Doerr Vernon Park 1500 Carroll Tennis courts, picnic shelter, playground equipment Jordaan Memorial Park 18th & Toles Softball fields, Pawnee County Fair Facilities, John Haas Building for rent, walking path with exercise stations, and Community Center

Pawnee County Area All Veterans Memorial Located in Doerr-Vernon Park at the intersection of Fort Larned Avenue and College Street.

Dedicated to the servicemen and women of Pawnee County and the surrounding area. The engraved memorial includes Veteran Honor Rolls from the Indian Wars to the Modern Era. Memorial benches, stones and pavers.

Cemetery The city owns and maintains the cemetery located one mile west of Larned on 8th Street. Records and maps are located at City Hall.

Airport The Larned-Pawnee County Airport is located one mile north and one mile east of Larned. A 4,200 ft. paved and lighted runway is featured. Rental hangars and a self-service credit card fueling facility is available.

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GENERAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

LODGING GREAT BEND America’s Best Value Inn 3500 10th St. 620-793-8486 Baltzell Motel & Garden Suites 705 10th St. 620-792-4395 Pets allowed

Quality Inn 3500 10th St. 620-793-8486 Breakfast, indoor pool, high-speed inernet, laundry facility www.choicehotels.com

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Best Western Western Angus Angus Inn Inn Best 2920 10th 10th St. St. 2920 620-792-3541 620-792-3541 Indoor pool, pool, high-speed high-speed internet, Indoor internet, whirlpool, whirlpool, sauna, sauna, game rooms, rooms, banquet banquet && reunion reunion game center (up (up to to 200 200 people) people) center Comfort Inn 911 Grant, 620-793-9000 High-speed internet, indoor heated pool, breakfast, exercise room, guest laundry, 100 percent smoke-free Days Inn 4701 10th St. 620-792-8235 Breakfast, high-speed internet, pets allowed Holiday Inn Express & Suites 3821 10th St. 800-holiday www.hiexpress.com/ greatbendks Free Wi-Fi, breakfast buffet, indoor pool, fitness room, business center Travelers Budget Inn 4200 10th St. 620-793-5448 Pets allowed, outdoor bird cleaning station, free Wi-Fi Travelodge 3200 10th St. 620-792-7219 Breakfast, internet, pets allowed

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Catch-A-Ride 620-792-7797 Catch-A-Ride is a service offered by Sunflower Diversified Service. Mini-buses are available in the city limits of Great Bend.

The buses are available from 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The mini-bus requires advanced notice. Passengers must call at least the day before to schedule their rides. An after-hours answering machine is available to leave a message. The dispatcher collects all messages the next day, or if over the weekend messages are collected on Monday mornings.

Fare is $2 per person per stop.

The C.A.B. and mini-van 620-792-3859 The C.A.B. service is available in the Great Bend city limits and in a limited radius outside town with the outer limits being the Great Bend Airport (west of Great Bend), the Doonan Dealership (east of Great Bend), the vicinity of Hart’s Corner (south of Great Bend), the All Seasons Mobile Home Park (North of Great Bend), and Barton Community College (with Special Student Rate).

The service hours of the minivan are 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, but for a high-top van with lift the hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Let the dispatcher know if you need a wheelchair lift.

The C.A.B is available at the time of request (pending availability).

An answering machine is available after hours.

Fares (with 24-hour advance notice) $1.50 for one way $3 round trip; each extra stop is $1 The fare for same-day services is $4 per person one way; each extra stop is $1.

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AIR TRAFFIC Great Bend Municipal Airport is a federally certified commercial service airport serving all aspects of civil aviation and military activity.

Charters are available from Centerline Aviation Service, along with selfservice and full-service aviation fuel, flight training, maintenance and hangars. The airport (KGBD) is located at 9047 Sixth St., 3 miles west of Great Bend.

The airport is also utilized by private recreational and business general aviation aircraft. Military aircraft occasionally use the airport as a refueling stop and for training. It is home to approximately 50 locally based aircraft, and is a popular mid-America fuel stop for personal and business aircraft.

The City of Great Bend has an eight-member airport advisory committee that has the authority to make recommendations and advise the City Council on matters related to the airport. To contact a member of the Airport Advisory Committee, call 620-793-4168.

Airport Manager Martin Miller 620-793-4168, 620-792-9446 greatbendairport@ruraltel.net www.greatbendks.net/index.aspx?nid=190 General Aviation Service Centerline Aviation Chrissy & Derek Genova 620-796-2130 http://www.fuelwith.us

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All Seasons Mobile Home & RV Park 4 NW 30 Road 620-793-9601 Full hookups, showers, cable, Wi-Fi, storm shelter, private patios

Hoisington Activity Center 1200 Susank Rd. 620-653-4050 Exercise facility, showers, dump station, full hookups

Cottonwood Grove 2800 N. Main, 620-792-4558 Full hookups and cable Finer Mobile Park 5501 9th St., Lot 40 620-792-5803 Storm shelter, full hookups Kiowa Kampgrounds 517 Kiowa Rd. 620-793-3160 Full hookups

Cheyenne Bottoms A primitive camping area is available at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area at the roadside area on NE 40 Road, 1 mile west of the area headquarters ELLINWOOD Wolf Pond Santa Fe and Fritz 620-564-3161 Electric, water

HISTORY OF THE AIRPORT Great Bend Municipal Airport was constructed in 1943 as a World War II Army Air Force Base to accommodate the B-29 Superfortress bomber. The airfield included three intersecting 8,000-foot long paved runways, taxiways, aircraft park aprons, aircraft storage hangars, and several support facilities to include administrative buildings, barracks, and automobile access roads. The men and women who contributed to the success of the war effort included elite combat crews, mechanics, armorers, cooks and clerks. Early in 1944, the 58th Bomb Wing took off from the airport runways.

After World War II, the airport was transferred to the City of Great Bend, and the City began to modify the facility to better serve civilian aviation.

B-29 MEMORIAL: Located at the entrance to the Great Bend Municipal Airport, the B-29 Memorial Plaza is dedicated to everyone involved in building, flying and providing support for the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. The memorial honors bomber crews, groups, and individuals on bronze plaques and bricks. Visitors are welcome 365 days a year. There is no admission charge.

Airfest will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Great Bend Army Airfield September 28-30, 2018.

There will be educational tours, warbird and helicopter rides, historical displays, World War II re-enactors and equipment, and appearances by the musical group Ladies of Liberty. The Airfest takes place every three years.

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Great Bend Appliance, Furniture & SleepSource celebrates 20 years of business “We have a phenomenal staff who understands customer courtesy. They know their product and how to treat a customer the way that they want to be treated,” G.B. Appliance Owner Dale E. Pruter said. This philosophy has served the business well as they just celebrated 20 years of business in Great Bend and the surrounding communities.

“We started out with just my wife and me, and have expanded to 19 employees as the business has grown,” Pruter said.

The store’s franchise agreement with Brand Source is the backbone of its variety and competitive edge. Brand Source collaborates with 4,000 individual business owners across the United States to buy brand-market appliances and furniture.

“BrandSource gives the independent owners the visibility of the bigger box stores because we carry the same brands,” Pruter said. “It levels the playing field with the bigger companies. Some people come in and need it all and we can make truly competitive package deals.”

Appliance service has also been a big part of their success.

Service Tech, Steven Nagel, was trained to service all Whirlpool, Maytag and KitchenAid appliances, graduating as Valedictorian from Fred’s Appliance Repair Academy in Madison, Ohio.

“We are happy and proud to have such a quality young service tech who knows how to treat customers and holds customer service as number one priority,” Pruter said. In addition to service, they offer delivery, installation and set up as well as in-home design and consulting services for customers.

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lot of money. The Sleep Source offers beds, mattresses, headboards and sheets. Serta’s gel-infused iComfort bed is a best seller, and they also offer Corsicana, the new TempurPedic family of products, and a new line of Sealy Hybrids.

The England furniture division is a La-Z-Boy company that offers many different furniture products. Additions over the years include: Oreck vacuum cleaners, SunHeat infrared heaters and LG, Samsung, Panasonic and Toshiba flat-panel televisions.

“We are always looking for that next niche in the market,” Pruter said. “We try to have something for everyone. That’s how we succeed – by diversifying and listening to customer requests and needs.”

BrandSource supports the Ronald McDonald House Charities and furnished all appliances for the Ronald McDonald houses throughout the nation. KitchenAid is a sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.

The business was honored as Outstanding Business of the Year by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce in 2005, and was awarded the BrandSource Dealer of the Year in 2005.

Employees include co-owner Sherry Pruter, Kenny Pruter, Steven Nagel, Rachel Nagel, Eric Rostine, Audra Rostine, Chonny Simonson, Teresa Wondra, Shelly Post, Jeni Doan, Pablo Ibarra, Miraya Starnes, Tammy Dreese, Daniel Hammeke, Josh Hamilton, Chris Jeska, Roland Nagel, Ross McGuire, and Kasey Starnes.

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