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Beugelsdijk introduces cervical traction tool for headache and neck pain sufferers ..................... 7 BCC Nursing Club offers Teddy Bear Clinic ........... 8 Life is more important than a breast ....................... 10 Shop smart for healthy foods ................................. 12 Spectrum CPA Partners passionate about clients, community .......................................................... 13 Kids enjoy freestyle play at Imagination Playground ...................................... 15 Eating for healthy skin ............................................. 17
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Beugelsdijk introduces cervical traction tool for headache and neck pain sufferers iTRAC chair a new feature for progressive practice BY VERONICA COONS vcoons@gbtribune.com Since April 2017, Sam Beugelsdijk has been an innovator in providing services to advance the health of his chiropractic patients. Massage therapy, spinal decompression and dry needling are just some of the practices he’s introduced in the past year. Now, Beugelsdijk introduces the iTRAC chair. The chair assists in returning the natural curvature to the neck over time through cervical traction, Beugelsdijk explained. “When patients lose the natural curve, and their necks become straight or pitch forward, many experience increased neck pain and headaches. It’s very common among office workers and others who spend hours a day tipping their gaze downward to look at smartphone screens. I’ve been seeing enough evidence of this condition that I felt it was time to bring the chair to Great Bend.” The chair was designed by a colleague at the Manhattan practice Beugelsdijk belonged to before coming to Great Bend. Patients undergo treatment on the iTRAC chair twice a week to start. Each session takes about 12 minutes to complete. The action of the chair works first to realign the spine, and also to lengthen muscles in the front of the neck that have shortened, and to strengthen muscles in the back of the neck that have stretched and weakened. Before treatment begins, Beugelsdijk benchmarks the starting curvature. Typically, a patient can expect desired results in two to three months. After alignment has been restored to a more ideal curve, a maintenance plan is established. Beugelsdijk is excited about the strides chiropractic care has made in recent years with more evidencebased research. He has been a practitioner for the past eight years, coming originally from Hutchinson where he and his wife and three children enjoy getting together with family members.
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BCC Nursing Club offers Teddy Bear Clinic BY SUSAN THACKER sthacker@gbtribune.com Children shouldn’t be afraid of being checked by a health-care professional, and to teach that lesson, members of the Barton Community College Nursing Club will have a Teddy Bear Clinic at the Central Kansas Health & Wellness Expo. Nursing Club Sponsor Karla Johnston said children who come to the Expo with their parents are welcome to bring a favorite stuffed animal so a nursing student can listen to its heartbeat, check its ears, and maybe give it a shot or wrap a paw in an ace bandage. This is a non-threatening way to get kids involved in health care, Johnston said. “We want them to be a little more comfortable the next time they are in a similar situation.” It might even spur a child or a parent to become interested in a pursuing a health-care profession. Barton offers two types of
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the 2019 Expo so they’ll do it again. “We were next door to the Rec Commission’s Imagination Playground,” she noted. The two will be in close proximity once again.
programs for people wanting to enter the field of nursing: Certificate in Practical Nursing (PN) and an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). A student completes the first two semesters of the program to earn a PN certificate and is eligible to take the NCLEXPN® to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduates
then can decide to continue their education or enter the work force. The Barton Nursing Club is open to all of the students in its PN and ADN programs – about 70 at this time, said Dr. Kathy Kottas, the acting executive director of nursing and health-care education. She said the Teddy Bear Clinic went over very well at
Community service Barton nursing students are active in community service, including conducting a drive to restock the campus food pantry. “We just finished our T-shirt sale,” Johnston said shortly before the Thanksgiving break. Money raised will help students attend a national convention in Orlando. The nursing students are a close-knit group, preparing for rigorous state exams and gaining skills they may one day put to use in lifeor-death situations. “They form bonds and help each other out,” Johnston said. At their Fall Fiesta, the students shared a meal and Barton Dance Instructor Danika Bielek taught them some line dances.
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Gaining experience Shortly before the break, firstyear students spent a four-hour lab reviewing the endocrine system and taking part in a simulated hospital task, administering medication to a patient with contact precautions. “We’re trying to limit the spread of the infection,” instructor Renee Skelton reminded the students in the simulation. The “patient” they talked to was a mannequin, but a real instructor provided the dialog, playing the role of 53-year-old Margo Beese, a woman with diabetes and hypertension who was receiving care for a foot wound. Using internet based charts, the students’ tasks were similar to what they might face in a real-life setting, Skelton said. “It’s very realistic – very much what they would see at the hospital.” Some of the BCC mannequins are more hi-tech, and are able simulate various medical conditions. For this exercise, the students checked Margo’s blood-glucose level by pricking a fluid-filled “finger” developed and patented by the nursing faculty at Johnson County Community College. They found the patient’s levels were too high, so they determined the correct dosage of insulin to administer — all the while maintaining the precautions in place and using their bedside manners. “OK, so you got that task done,” Skelton said. “What’s going to happen next?” Learn more Application packets for the 20202021 school year are available now. The priority deadline to enroll in the Nursing Program is Jan. 31; however, applications can still be received until March 1. For more information, contact the Nursing Office in the BCC Technical Building by calling 620-792-9357.
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Life is more important than a breast That’s according to Vickie Brown, breast cancer survivor from Great Bend. She should know, as not only did she battle breast cancer in her right breast, and have a mastectomy, she battled breast cancer in her lung and a form of hormonal breast cancer outside her rectum. For the past 14 years, Vickie has been undergoing some sort of cancer treatment. She credits the help and support of a higher power, her husband, children, other family and friends,
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as well as Dr. Mark Fesen at Central Care Cancer Center in Great Bend. It started back in 2004, when Vickie found a lump on her right breast. She went to her family physician and he aspirated it, but the lump came back. She had a drainage tube put in and had it drained three times before the surgeon suggested a lumpectomy. Up to this point, no one had mentioned cancer because all the tests performed never
showed cancer, but it was cancer. What kind though, was to be determined. Vickie went ahead and had a full right mastectomy on March 1st, 2005. Her lymph nodes were also removed. She ended up in Houston at MD Anderson with more doctors and testing, which now showed cancer in her lung. This is also where Vickie asked, “what can we do if it is cancer” and her young doctor said she was going to die.
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After a few more tests in Houston, a biopsy discovered the lump in Vickie’s lung was breast cancer. “I h had d bbreast cancer iin my lung. The strange thing is I had no breast cancer in my lymph nodes, I had no breast cancer anywhere else but this lump and in my lung. On top of that, it was diagnosed as HER2, not hormonal.” About 1 of 5 of breast cancers are HER2-positive, which is a more aggressive form of breast cancer. The breast cancer cells test positive for a protein receptor called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. Sometimes the gene that controls the HER2 protein, and your body, creates too much of these receptors. At that time, Vickie was prescribed the drug Herceptin. Vickie’s family history includes colon, pancreatic and lung cancers, but no breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 5 to 10 percent of breast cancer cases are thought to be hereditary, meaning that they result directly from gene changes passed on from a parent. However, since the beginning, Vickie had yet to see an oncologist and that’s where Dr. Mark Fesen from Central Care Cancer Center comes in. “I went for my first
treatment on May 5th in 2005, and Dr. Fesen told me when I walked in the door, I can’t cure you. But, I think hi k I can make k it i chronic. h i ” A few months later, Dr. Fesen declared Vickie in remission. That’s after CT scans showed no more signs of breast cancer in her lung. Vickie continued to take Herceptin and other chemo drugs once a week for 18 months. That moved to once every two weeks and then finally a maintenance schedule of once every three weeks. She’s been on that schedule for 14 years in May of 2019. During that time, Vickie had knee replacement surgery, broke her ankle which led to surgery, and just two years ago, got an infection in her port. She still has about 12 inches of line inside her from the subclavian vein to her heart. “It’s grown into the vein. So, I think my body just absorbs whatever. It just takes it on and keeps it.” Throughout all of this, Vickie focuses on staying positive and she has some great stories to tell. “(When I was first diagnosed), I didn’t know the doctor could give you a prescription for a prosthetic, so it was just me and my husband trying to figure out ways to keep my bra weighted down. He finally tried
tying off the fingers to a rubber glove and filled it full. It worked, and I went man this is great, what is it? And he whispers…cat litter! I told him I’m going to have cats jump on me.” Vickie did have breast reconstructive surgery in 2011. Vickie’s story doesn’t end there, as a year ago, during a regular colonoscopy there was a spot that looked suspicious. It turned out to be a type of hormonal breast cancer, which was located on the outside edge of her rectum. Once again, she was back with Dr. Fesen at Central Care Cancer Center. Vickie was taken off Herceptin and prescribed a chemo pill called Arimidex. She now sees the doctor, does a CT scan and has blood work done every three months. “I have a very good support group. I have very good family and friends that support me, and I have always been treated very well at Central Care Cancer Center. I love this place. I was shocked when I didn’t have to go each week for
some piddly thing.” Vickie added, “I always think to myself there’s always somebody worse than h me. Al Always. I’ve I’ had hd people that I’ve been sitting next to and I just want to put my arms over and say, here take some of me. Because I feel like sometimes, like if I just touch them, that I can help them.” Breast cancer statistics show that monthly self-exams are important as well as getting an annual mammogram after the age of 40. 1 in 8 women and 10 percent of men will develop breast cancer. There is a 99 percent survivor rate if diagnosed with stage 1, 93 percent at stage 2 and 72 percent at stage 3 for breast cancer. Central Care Cancer Center is dedicated to keeping cancer care close to home with facilities throughout Kansas, including in Great Bend. They are a proud member of the community and are committed to bringing an unmatched quality level of care with the most advanced treatments available. They strive to bring complete cancer care under one roof by providing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, financial counseling and other supportive services.
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Shop smart for healthy foods
A healthy diet any time of year requires attention to your shopping routine. During winter, many tend to pack on weight due to holiday overload, and some abandon their normal, healthy eating habits when the weather gets them down or facing the cold and crowds at the grocery store seems too much. But if you plan ahead, shop smart and take advantage of canned goods and seasonal produce, you can achieve the trifecta of a healthy winter shopping excursion: you’ll save money, reduce exposure and maybe even discover new foods you can enjoy all year long. Plan ahead, make a list Planning ahead and making a list before you go shopping is always smart. You can ward off extra trips
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for forgotten items and extra supplies, and you’ll save time and money. One way to make shopping lists more fun is to design them around a series of menus or meals for the week. You’ll kill two birds with one stone by never wondering what you’re going to eat and you won’t be as likely to fill the fridge or pantry with unnecessary or impulse purchases. Stock up on nonperishables You may avoid canned or pre-packaged foods or meals during other times of the year, but stocking up on these items can be a boon to your wallet and add unexpected, enjoyable flavor to your meals. Because many popular vegetables are out of season
in winter, you’ll at least benefit from some fruits and veggies. Again, shop smart and try to avoid products with excess salt, sugar or preservatives. Stocking up may cost more up front, but you’ll have reserves for weeks to come while still maintaining a healthy diet. Don’t ignore frozen foods Just because it’s cold outside, don’t neglect a trip down the frozen foods aisle. Make the freezer your friend at home and the grocery store. While many fresh vegetables are out of season, frozen vegetables are flash frozen to retain their nutrients and are as healthy as fresh vegetables. When you do go fresh, buy enough to freeze for a second or third meal.
No waste, no haste! You’ll extend your buying power and minimize trips out to the store. Seize the season Discover new flavors, be adventurous and save money. These principles should guide you when shopping for winter produce. You’ll likely find deals on beets, Brussels sprouts and collard greens, among others. Winter fruit savings can also be had by choosing seasonal options such as grapefruit, pears and pumpkin. Do some culinary research or consult an in-store expert for
intriguing recipes for winter produce and fruits. Get it delivered or pick it up More services are debuting, pushing the standard pizza delivery to the outer lane as drivers for services such as Uber and Door Dash race to bring you food from your favorite restaurants. Many grocery stores will now shop for you and store your purchases in a locker awaiting your arrival. The extra cost and added convenience are factors to consider, but everyone deserves a treat and avoiding the aisles may make winter sense.
Spectrum CPA Partners passionate about clients, community When Barry Bowers and his partners sat down to decide on a name for their new venture, they “didn’t want to just string a bunch of names together.” Instead, they wanted to convey their wide range of accounting services. The word “spectrum” came to mind and caught the partners’ attention. The result was the opening of Spectrum CPA Partners LLC on Oct. 1, 2016, at 1400 Polk. “We thought ‘spectrum’ described the full gamut of our services,” Bowers said. “We also chose the word ‘partners,’ which refers to our clients – not those of us Barry Bowers who are partners in the firm. We want to build relationships with our clients. “From the beginning,” he added, “we have differentiated ourselves. Together, we have a deep range of experience and knowledge. But we are not so big that we lose the personal touch.” That personal touch means clients may call anytime and talk with a real person, not a recording. “You are not just passed to person after person,” Bowers said. “One of us always answers the phone. “When new clients come to us, this is what they are looking for. And they really appreciate it. “We are partners and advisors,” he continued. “Clients can connect with us anytime by calling, emailing or just stopping by.” Spectrum serves a mix of private businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals with accounting and income-tax services throughout Kansas and in other states. Currently, the smallest business is a one-person venture and the largest has 48 employees. “We have the capability of serving even bigger businesses,” Bowers noted. “But many of our clients are small businesses with one to 10 employees.” Spectrum is the result of the merger between (David) Holste & Bowers LLC, an accounting firm that opened here in 2008, and Ray A. Cheely Chartered, a long-time local accounting firm. Cheely passed away in 2009 but four employees
stayed with the firm. Two of those, David Zink and Cynthia Lockwood, became part of Spectrum. “I would like to say our successful merger was the result of good planning. But it was just good luck,” Bowers laughed. “The merger went more smoothly than I would have ever imagined. “When I talk with other people about their mergers, I hear that our experience is a rarity. All the pieces came together because this really is an amazing group of people. They are caring, helpful and willing to learn. All of this makes a huge difference.” There were five employees at Holste & Bowers; that number grew to 10 with the merger. The current employees are: Holste and Bowers, certified public accountants and partners; Lockwood, accountant and partner; Sheri Yager, Rick Warnken, John Lane, Tammy Curtis, and Kristi Ochoa, all staff accountants; Joni Haines, receptionist; and Diane Poncin, additional receptionist during tax season. “Everyone here is a longtime Barton County resident,” Bowers commented. “Some were born and raised here. Individually, we serve on many civic and non-profit boards. As an office, we deliver Meals on Wheels and sponsor Operation Christmas Child. We are always talking about how to be more involved.” Spectrum’s service menu includes: payroll services; QuickBooks training; business consulting and planning;
bookkeeping; income-tax services; investment tax planning; financial and estate planning; and human resources consulting. “But we are always creating new services to help you succeed,” Bowers said. “If you need help with something that isn’t on the list, don’t hesitate to ask.” The firm also keeps on top of everchanging technology. “We hear that in just a few years, everything will be different,” Bowers said. “We have been here just 18 months and already there have been changes. The learning curve is huge. But it is exciting to be part of finding ways to make life a little easier for our clients.” One example of making life easier is called Boss, which is an all-inclusive solution that offers relief from day-today accounting hassles, while providing 24/7 access to financial data. “With the Boss system, we pay your bills, record your deposits, prepare payroll and payroll tax returns, furnish financial statements, produce W-2s, prepare tax returns and offer advice throughout the year,” Bowers explained. “You define your needs and we assess how Boss can be integrated.” These are important services, he noted, especially for a business that reaches a point that there is no time for the basics of bookkeeping. “All of us here want to help local and area businesses,” Bowers summarized. “After all, Great Bend is home. We are passionate about Great Bend and Barton County. If we can help small businesses be more successful, the local economy grows and more people are working.”
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Kids enjoy freestyle play at Imagination Playground BY SUSAN THACKER sthacker@gbtribune.com Don’t be afraid to bring the kids to the Central Kansas Health & Wellness Expo. They can run off some energy (with an adult’s supervision, please) at the Great Bend Recreation Commission’s Imagination Playground, set up next to the Barton Community College Nursing Club’s Teddy Bear Clinic. The Imagination Playground features a set of sturdy, bright blue foam blocks and building toys that allow children 2 years of age and up to create their own fun. Shannon Schartz, who oversees the Imagination Playground at its regular location inside the GBRC Activity Center at 2715 18th St., said he never knows what the kids will come up with. “We have all these different
shapes that they can build almost anything with — helicopters, race cars, castles ... Last time we were building a motorcycle with a boy and then they added on to it. Eight kids sat behind him on the
same motorcycle.” From now until summer, the Imagination Playground will be open in the Activity Center Gym on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:30-11 a.m. Half
of the gym is devoted to the playground but the other half offers tricycles and bouncy balls to ride on, and a huge Connect Four game. These play experiences are a free drop-in program.
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The GBRC Imagination Playground will be set up at the Central Kansas Health & Wellness Expo. All children must be accompanied by an adult. “They get in a lot of good exercise and then they go home ready for naps,” Schartz said. Kaylee Biggs, a mom who was at the Imagination Playground recently with her two daughters, agreed. “The Imagination Playground is nice because it’s inside,” she said. “There’s not much to do here in town that’s indoors.” Biggs regularly takes her girls to the Imagination Playground and to the Great Bend Public Library’s Storytime activities. GBRC Program Director Garet Fitzpatrick said the kids who experienced the Imagination Playground at last year’s Expo enjoyed it, which didn’t surprise him. The blocks were designed for unstructured play that child development experts say is important for developing gross motor skills and social skills. “There’s really no structure; it’s just free play that allows kids to grow and use their imaginations,” he said. More kids’ activities Fitzpatrick said the Great Bend Public Library will be making some visits to the Activity Center this year to combine the fun of two programs. On warmer days if parents want to head outdoors the Activity Center has the My Backyard Playground and Veterans Memorial Park has Great Bend’s new Toddler Playground. Check the GBRC website for more activities, including a contest for Snow Sculpture artists any month that it snows. New exercise classes starting soon The Great Bend Recreation Commission offers a variety of options for all ages to stay active throughout the year, including sports leagues, special events and fitness classes. Enroll at the GBRC office located at 1214 Stone St., call 793-3755 ext. 110 or visit the GBRC website, www.greatbendrec.com.
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Eating for healthy skin Most are familiar with the role diet plays in maintaining a waistline. Did you know certain foods are also a contributor to the overall health of your skin? To keep your body’s largest organ’s youthfulness, introduce nutrients found in most fruits, vegetables and nuts. There are numerous beauty products which promise to reverse the effects of aging on skin. However, one of the easiest and most effective treatments starts from the inside. Build a shopping list based on the perimeter of your grocery store, to achieve healthy and glowing skin.
Seek professional assistance The relationship between diet and radiant skin differs between people. Those who are sensitive to certain ingredients may notice foods affecting them differently. When you are committed to changing the way you eat, you should seek assistance from a
professional for the best results. You shouldn’t omit a certain food because it caused skin issues to someone you know. Without the advice from an expert, you may be missing out on important nutrients. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, nutrient-rich whole foods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats are beneficial to your entire body, including skin. It’s also wise to ask a dermatologist in your area about supplements that can enhance your health. They will only recommend vitamins which have been approved by federal regulations. Beneficial vitamins When restructuring your diet, you should add plenty of vitamin-packed foods into your
plans. Here are some great ones to look for, as recommended by the International Food Information Council Foundation. • Vitamin A: Is considered by reputable healthcare experts like the Mayo Clinic as a vitamin that promotes anti-aging and acnehealing abilities. You can find it in many fruits, vegetables, fish, liver and certain cereals. • Zinc: Proven to be effective in healing skin lesions and found in treatments of acne, psoriasis and dermatitis, zinc is a great companion to a healthy diet. It is prevalent in most meats, fish, beans and spinach. • Vitamin C: This powerful antioxidant has been shown to provide UV protection and assist in wound healing. You can find it in most citrus fruits and packaged orange juice at your local grocery store.
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Walk-in clinic at St. Rose Medical Pavilion offers convenience and experience
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Ed Habash, PA Whether people who seek care at the Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic have already been a patient there or not, the care team wants all patients to know they’re in good hands. The clinic is located at The University of Kansas Health System St. Rose Medical Pavilion. “We are well-known and trusted by the patients who come in to see us on a regular basis,” said Ed Habash, physician assistant at the clinic. “We see quite a few people who have come in before, and it’s convenient for them that we have their medical records handy.” And for many people who visit the clinic for the first time, their records are
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often readily available, too. This is because those people have previously been a patient at another location of The University of Kansas Health System, including Great Bend Campus. These locations share the same electronic medical record (EMR) system. “In many cases, we have access to a patient’s medical history,” said Habash. “The medical records of a large percentage of the people who come to us are at our fingertips. Our EMR system continues to improve with additional health system locations in Larned and Hays now using the same system.” When the Convenient Care Walk-
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In Clinic care team doesn’t have access to medical records, they will connect whenever possible with the primary care physician. “We are well-connected with local and area physicians,” said Habash. “We have good working relationships with them and can often speak with them on the phone right away.” Experienced staff In addition to Habash, the Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic care team includes Ashley Vonada, physician assistant, and Alisha Stinemetz, advanced practice registered nurse. Each is certified in acute cardiac life support and pediatric acute life support.
“When someone visits our clinic and we determine the Emergency Room is needed, we can stabilize the patient and transfer them to a higher level of care,” Habash said. Several registered nurses also care for and treat patients at the clinic. At least two RNs are always present during business hours. “Many of our nurses have more than 20 years of experience, and many have an extensive background in emergency medicine,” Habash emphasized. This experienced staff also is available for patients who seek occupational health services. “We have good relationships with many local businesses,” Habash said. “If someone is hurt on the job, they come here unless they need emergency care instead. “We can provide referrals to specialists and help patients plan for follow-up care. We also have excellent physical therapy services on site.” In addition, the clinic care team offers basic lab services and Department of Transportation physical exams. Common conditions treated at the Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic include mild allergic reactions and rashes; asthma; back pain; colds, coughs, fever and flu symptoms; ear infections; eye irritations; fractures that need a splint; headaches and migraines; minor insect and animal bites; mild abdominal pain; minor burns, cuts, lacerations and abrasions; sinus infections; sprains and strains; urinary tract infections; and vomiting.
Even super-moms get hit with the flu. When you have a minor illness or injury, you need medical attention right away. Experts at the Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic at St. Rose Medical Pavilion provide high-quality care when you need it. We offer extended hours, and no appointment is necessary. Learn more at kansashealthsystem.com/strose.
Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic St. Rose Medical Pavilion 3515 Broadway Ave. Great Bend, KS 67530 620-792-2511 Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Great Bend Appliance, Furniture & Sleep Source celebrates 21 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 21 years of business in Great Bend and the surrounding communities. “We started out with just my wife and me, and have expanded to 20 employees as the business has grown,” Pruter said. They recently hired a second Service Technician, Eric Johnson, to keep up with the demand for service and installations. Both Steven Nagel and Dale Pruter Johnson are certified technicians trained at Fred’s Service Academy in Madison, Ohio. 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 their 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. Great Bend Appliance showcases Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid and Amana appliances, and recently added “Scratch and Dent” appliances to their line-up, new appliances with slight blemishes, which can save customers a lot of money. The Sleep Source offers beds, mattresses, headboards and sheets. Serta’s gelinfused iComfort bed is a best seller, and they offer Corsicana and the new Tempurpedic family of products, plus a new line of Sealy hybrid mattresses. The England furniture division is a La-ZBoy 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, Kasey Starnes.
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Join us for breakfast Winter illness myths and lunch! Separating myth from fact when it comes to contracting an illness, especially in winter, can mean discarding the causes and warnings that may have filtered down through your family. Some myths seem to makes sense — going outside with wet hair will make you sick, for example — but the truth is even more convincing. “You get a cold or the flu because you get a virus,� said Dr. John Segreti, an epidemiologist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. That doesn’t mean you should throw caution to the wind and go outdoors with wet hair, but that won’t make you sick. Maybe more miserable in harsh weather, but not sick. Segreti and the medical experts at Rush University pooled their knowledge to help dispel some of the more persistent and plausible myths when it comes to staying healthy in winter in an article on the university website. Just break it to your mom or grandmother easily. Body heat loss Chances are you’ve heard this one: You lose most of your body heat through your head. Again, makes sense, right? But research reveals people lose only 10% of body heat through heads. The smart advice: Keep your entire body warm in cold weather by wearing the appropriate clothing. And, of course, wear a hat. Green mucus True or false: Green mucus means you have a bacterial infection. False. Some worry when they expel green mucus, but the good news is that it actually means
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that an illness you already have is ending, not the other way around. For the record: Yellow mucus means your body is still fighting that infection, and coughing up clear mucus is the sign of an oncoming illness.
Flu shots The myth that you can get the flu from a flu shot persists every year, despite the widespread facts and information disseminated that dispel it. It is true that the shot is not a guarantee you’ll avoid the flu, but it does protect against the most common strains. Even while the shot might prevent these strains from making you ill, new strains develop that are resistant to the vaccine (and no vaccine is 100% effective), likely ensuring the propagation of this myth into the future. But don’t let that stop you. Get the shot.
Radiator heat Dry heat emanating from radiators can indeed make you miserable. It can dry out your nasal passages, causing nosebleeds and other discomforts, but like wet hair it won’t bring on a cold or the flu. Indoor heat from any source can present challenges, so be sure to drink plenty of water and moisturize to ward off its effects. Shoveling snow & heart attacks At least one assertion, that shoveling snow is associated with a higher heart attack risk, actually rings true. The reasons are twofold: Shoveling is more strenuous than most winter sports, according to a Rush cardiologist, increasing the workload on your heart while the cold has already constricted your arteries. If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, are over 60 or overweight, take extra care by going slow and using a smaller shovel.
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