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2020-2021 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.
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Great Bend Tribune ....................................................................................... 8 Calendar of Events ........................................................................................ 9 Great Bend Tribune’s Women’s Expo ........................................................... 11 SRCA Drag Racing .................................................................................12-13 Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo ...................................................................14-15 Points of Interest ....................................................................................16-18 Wetlands Waterpark .................................................................................... 19 Great Bend Recreation Commission ............................................................ 20 Kansas Wetlands Education Center ............................................................. 22 Cheyenne Bottoms...................................................................................... 23 Dining Out .............................................................................................24-26 Cycling ....................................................................................................... 27 Travel ......................................................................................................... 28 Lodging, RV Parks & Camping ..................................................................... 29 Hunting....................................................................................................... 30 Fishing........................................................................................................ 31 Sports Complex .......................................................................................... 32 Golf............................................................................................................. 33 Barton County Fair ...................................................................................... 34 Great Bend Farm, Ranch & Hemp Expo ....................................................... 35 Parks, Recreation and Touring ................................................................36-39 Golden Belt Humane Society ....................................................................... 40 Dog Park..................................................................................................... 41 Medical Directory...................................................................................42-50 Emergency Hotlines .................................................................................... 52 First Responders ......................................................................................... 53 Support/In Need.....................................................................................54-57 Community Caring .................................................................................58-59 Get Involved ................................................................................................ 60 Young Professionals .................................................................................... 61 Clubs and Organizations ........................................................................62-63 Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village ................................. 64 Senior Services......................................................................................65-66 Agriculture .................................................................................................. 69 Oil & Gas .................................................................................................... 71 Recycling .................................................................................................... 72 Eakin Enterprises Inc. ................................................................................. 73 Great Bend Appliance, Furniture and SleepSource ....................................... 74 Education ..............................................................................................75-78 Worship .................................................................................................80-81 Who Should I Call? ...................................................................................... 82 Larned ...................................................................................................84-87 Barton County ........................................................................................88-89 Barton County Elected Officials ................................................................... 90 It’s The Law ................................................................................................ 92 State and National Government................................................................... 93 Township Officials/Map ..........................................................................94-95 Albert.......................................................................................................... 96 Beaver ........................................................................................................ 97 The Ballad of Duffy Davis .......................................................................98-99 Claflin ....................................................................................................... 100 Ellinwood ...........................................................................................102-103 Galatia ...................................................................................................... 104 Great Bend ........................................................................................105-107 Hoisington .........................................................................................108-110 Olmitz ....................................................................................................... 111 Pawnee Rock ............................................................................................ 112 Susank ..................................................................................................... 113 Service Directory ...................................................................................... 114
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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 perfectly located with the Events Center because CVB staff books and bids on big events and conventions for the Events Center and Great Bend in general. The Events Center is designated as a Kansas Travel Information Center which partners with State Travel & Tourism which is a resource for the State of Kansas tourism opportunities. As of July 2019, the Events Center exterior has been completely repainted with a whole new look. In the past few years city has updated the front entrance, parking, chairs, sound system, installed all new flooring throughout, purchased a new dance floor and tables. Next step goals include the addition of new back area breakout rooms and offices as well as remodeling of the bathrooms 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 the Events Center staff includes Fred Prosser, Building Maintenance Person. Both the CVB and Events Center had huge cuts to their budgets because they are funded by the Transient Guest Tax that is provided from hotel stays. COVID-19 greatly impacted that, but a new staff member will be added in 2021 to help both the CVB and Events Center as the Visitor Service Representative. 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 know 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 Event’s Center as the premier location for Events and work with the area to bring people to our wonderful town!
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GREAT BEND 2020 September 11-12 .............. SRCA Races 17.................... Art & Wine Walk 17.................... Third Thursday Food Trucks with Summer Street Stroll 18-19 .............. Pontiac Uprising Race 22.................... 22nd Annual Great Bend Tribune’s Women’s Expo 24-27 .............. Lucas Oil Drag Races *Summer Street Stroll Season Ends October 2-3 .................. F&E Auto Auction 3...................... Rosewood Rodeo 4-10 ................ Restaurant Week 8-9 .................. SRCA Races 16-17 .............. Rock-N-Q on the Planes 23-24 .............. SRCA Races 30.................... Downtown Halloween Parade November 7...................... Explore GB Month: Grow Great Bend 14.................... Explore GB Month: Open Houses 21.................... Explore GB Month: Find A Turkey 27.................... Explore GB Month: Black Friday 28.................... Home for the Holidays Festival & Parade - Cookie Contest - Small Business Saturday - Explore Great Bend Month Winner Chosen - Santa’s Around the World Opens - Trail of Lights Begins December 1...................... Hometown Rewards Starts 20.................... Last Day for Santas Around the World 20.................... Santa leaves for the North Pole 30.................... Last Day for Ice Skating 31.................... Trail of Lights End
2021 January 1-3 ...................RK Gun Show 9.......................Central Kansas Health & Wellness Expo 16.....................Cabin Fever Relief Sale 16.....................Habitat For Humanity’s “Barton County’s Got Flavor” February 1.......................I Heart GB Promo 6.......................CASA Chocolate Auction 20.....................Chamber of Commerce Banquet
March 4.......................Kiwanis Pancake Feed 6.......................Sunflower Diversified Services Gala 13.....................Dilly & Doc Pop Up Market 20.....................Eagle Radio’s Home and Garden Expo 20.....................YP Casino Night 26.....................Family Crisis Center’s Bunco Night April 6-8 ...................Great Bend Farm, Ranch & Hemp Expo 9.......................Catholic Charities Wine Tasting Event 10.....................Stores Pay The Tax Sale 23-24 ...............Wings & Wetlands Birding Festival 28.....................BCC Job Fest 28-30 ...............KCAC Championship Tournament May 1.......................KCAC Championship Tournament 1.......................Cinco De Mayo in the Square 6.......................Art & Wine Walk 27-28 ...............KSHSAA 1-2A State Baseball Championship June 4-6 ...................June Jaunt Festival 4.......................Free Outdoor Movie 4-5 ...................Golden Belt Humane Society Garage Sale 17.....................Third Thursday Food Trucks with Summer Street Stroll July 3.......................City Fireworks Display 6-10 .................Barton County Fair 15.....................Third Thursday Food Trucks with Summer Street Stroll 15.....................Summer Sidewalk Sale 17.....................City Wide Garage Sale 23-30 ...............Christmas in July 24.....................Bike Brew Q August 14.....................Party in the Park 19.....................Third Thursday Food Trucks with Summer Street Stroll For more events go to the following websites: City of Great Bend website: www.greatbendks.net Convention and Visitors Bureau website: www.exporegreatbend.com Great Bend Chamber of Commerce: www.greatbend.org
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CLAFLIN 2020 December TBD ................. Christmas Events TBD
ELLINWOOD 2020 December 6...................... Christkindlmarket
2021 July 15-17 .............. 48th Annual After Harvest Festival Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce: www.ellinwoodchamber.com
HOISINGTON 2020 September 4-6 .................. 124th Annual Labor Day Celebration
2021 September 3-5 .................. 125th Annual Labor Day Celebration Hoisington Chamber of Commerce: www.hoisingtonkansas.com
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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).
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Start your engines! Since 1954, organized drag racing in Great Bend has brought auto and speed enthusiasts together at the former B-29 air strip west of the city. The founders called themselves the Gasket Blasters, but soon became a national organization, the Sunflower Rod and Custom Association, or SRCA. In 1955, the drag strip hosted
the first-ever National Hot Rod Association National Championship and in 1956 Great Bend hosted the firstever American Hot Rod Association Championship. A lot has changed at the drag strip over 65 years, with several changes in the last year, and more forthcoming. According to SRCA track
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president Hank Denning, the track purchased a track rotator from Bandimere Speedway in Denver, CO. It consists of a 110-horsepower John Deere Tractor equipped with an eight foot rotary broom on the front and a rotating attachment on the rear that has four dragster slick tires mounted to it that turn backwards as it goes
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down the track to apply a rubber to the racing surface. According to Denning, there is only one other track in Kansas that has one, the National Event Track Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka. “This machine saves us countless hours in preparing the track for a race and also gives us a very outstanding surface,� Denning said. The track also had a 40-foot by 50-foot equipment storage building built to be able to store the track’s equipment indoors, protecting it from the weather. Track operators are undertaking the replacement of the entire drag strip surface, scheduled to begin in October 2020 and finish in early spring 2021. The work is funded through
2020 Race Schedule SRCA Dragstrip Aug. 28 ................. Test and Tune - Gamblers Race Aug. 29 ................NRA Summit Series Points Race NHRA T.V. Challenge and JR Dragster Challenge Sept. 11 ............................................ Test and Tune Sept. 12 ............ NHRA Summit Series Points Race Sept. 19 ...................Wichita Pontiac Club Uprising Drag Race and Car Show Sept. 24 - 27.................................. NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
a cost-share agreement between the Kansas Department of Transportation and the City of Great Bend. “The strip surface has come to the end of its usable life and the concrete underneath after almost 70 years is crumbling and no longer stable,� Denning said in June. Denning sees the track as a vital part of both Great Bend’s past and its future, and is proud of the positive exposure the track brings to the City of Great Bend. “Thousands of racers and spectators travel to Great Bend each year to compete, test here or just watch the events,� Denning said. “These same people are in the city shopping at local stores, fuel stations, parts stores, restaurants, public facilities, such as the Waterpark and Zoo and staying at the motels.� Denning also indicated much of funds used each year to keep the track operational are invested directly back into the city. As a 501(c) not-for-profit organization, the SRCA Club does not accept public funding. The staff is volunteer, Denning said, which allows any money the club takes in to be invested directly back into the facility. “All of the buildings that have been erected at the complex were all done by the (SRCA) Club and then we gifted them to the City,� Denning said. “Even if SRCA should no longer exist, the city would have a fully operational drag strip they can lease out in the future.� “(We want the drag strip) to be at a caliber you only see at large city drag strip venues such as Topeka or Denver, and to keep a historic part of the American-founded sport of drag racing alive,� Denning said.
A full schedule of events can be found on the website. Schedule subject to change.
There are hundreds of classes in drag racing, each with different requirements and restrictions on things such as weight, engine size, body style, modifications, and many others. Check the website for rules pertaining to each classification
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Left: A zookeeper at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo herds the female bison into a livestock trailer in this file photo from June 2011. Above: Bison returned to the zoo and a newly designed exhibit in 2020.
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“We have to renovate this entire enclosure,” Gregory said after the bison were removed to a 30,000-acre preserve in Nebraska in 2011. The chance to bring bison back came in 2016, when the Dorothy M. Morrison Foundation offered two major gifts, to expand the grizzly bear exhibit and to create a new bison exhibit. The bear exhibit was completed in 2018 at a projected cost of $877,290. In 2019, the Great Bend City Council was told the guaranteed maximum price for the bison exhibit would be $443,820. Now, with Ashley Burdick at the helm as Zoo Supervisor and Curator, the bison have returned. The zoo received a male and a female – a nonbreeding pair that are the offspring of Boomer at the Sedgwick County Zoo. The new exhibit opened in June 2020. Commonly known as buffalo, the American bison were once the most numerous large mammals in North America. According to Smithsonian magazine, in the mid-19th century, it was estimated that 30 million to 60 million buffalo roamed the plains in massive and majestic herds. But they were nearly hunted to extinction and in 1900 it was estimated there were only 300 left in the wild. After conservationist efforts and an act of Congress protecting the only surviving buffalo herd, in Yellowstone National Park, the National Bison Association reports the estimated herd size in North America to be 362,406.
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Top: A barn for the bison exhibit is shown during construction. Below: Grizzly bears play in a pool. Both the expanded bear exhibit and the restored bison exhibit were underwritten with gifts from the Dorothy M. Morrison Foundation.
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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, a pioneer cabin and a Lustron home. Collections tell the story of this area from the Paleo Period through the Indian Wars to World War II and beyond. • Admission $4 for non-members 16 & older. SUMMER HOURS (APRIL-OCTOBER) Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. WINTER HOURS (NOVEMBER-MARCH) Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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. • Prohibition era Speakeasy open on Friday and Saturday nights. • Period style lunch on Sundays. • Hotel open year around by reservation. • Admission $6 adult per side or combined tunnel tour $10.
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 zoo features grizzly bears, multiple species of cats and a variety of smaller, exotic critters. Be sure to check out the newly renovated Grizzly Bear exhibit and check out the Bison in their brand new exhibit! • This free zoo is good for about a 45-90 minute visit. 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. FORT ZARAH 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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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. • Three stones are in place with the names of 1,139 veterans. • Names are being accepted for Stone IV. CLAFLIN MUSEUM 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, Hitschman, Dubuque and St. Peter & Paul Church. • Free Admission. • Self-guided tour, spend as much time as you like.
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1905 Lakin Ave., Great Bend 620-792-4228 • Renovated former movie theater. • Live performances. • Available for rent.
SHAFER ART GALLERY Barton Community College 245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend shafergallery.org • Attached to the Fine Arts Building on BCC campus. • Featuring trending regional and national artists. • Workshops and family activities. • Free admission, open year round Winter Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. • Tour groups welcome. • Gallery is closed for most college observed holidays. HOISINGTON HISTORY MUSEUM 120 E. 2nd, Hoisington 620-282-0913 or 785-483-9402 • Call for appointment. • Facebook - Hoisington History Museum • E-mail - htownhistorymuseum@gmail.com
Downtown Great Bend • The grounds that surround the Barton County Courthouse. • Massive bronze sculpture created by local artist Chet Cale entitled “The Giftâ€?. • Splash pad. • Home to the Clayton M. Morrison Memorial Bandshell and Thelma Faye Harms Stage. • Holiday lights. HEARTLAND FARM www.heartlandfarm-ks.org 1049 CR 390, Pawnee Rock 620-923-4585 hfarm@gbta.net • Registered agri-tourism operator. • Tours welcome by appointment. • Workshops and demonstrations held year-round. • 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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GREAT BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY 1409 Williams, Great Bend 620-792-2409 • Permanent art display featuring works by Birger Sandzen, Charles B. Rogers, Bill Shaddix and others along with local artists. • Free internet / scanning / computer access / printing (10 pgs) / study rooms. • Children, Teen & Adult activities year round. • Summer Library Program. • Digital lending services. WINTER HOURS Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUMMER HOURS Monday - Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. KANSAS OIL & GAS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM 5944 10th St., Great Bend 620-793-8301 • 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. • Due to COVID-19 and completion of the restoration The Oil and Gas Museum will be closed for the rest of 2020. They look forward to opening back up in 2021. DOROTHY MOSES MORRISON CHAPEL Barton Community College 245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend 620-792-9342 • 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. SANTA FE TRAIL 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. • Big Bend of the Arkansas River — 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. • Walnut Creek Crossing — 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. FARMERS MARKET • Broadway parking lot of Great Bend Public Library, Great Bend. Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings in the spring, summer and fall.
PAWNEE ROCK MONUMENT 12 miles west of Great Bend on U.S. 56 Hwy., Pawnee Rock • 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 women’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. • Enjoy a panoramic view across the prairie. • Carving in rocks mark where travelers on the Santa Fe trail paused in their journeys, some as far back as the early 1800s. SANTAS AROUND THE WORLD AND SANTA HOUSE SUMMER STREET STROLL FARMERS MARKET • Jack Kilby Square, downtown, Great Bend. Thursday nights 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. June - October. KANSAS WETLANDS EDUCATION CENTER 592 NE K-156, Great Bend 620-566-1456 or 877-243-9268 www.wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu • Branch of Fort Hays State University’s Werth College of Science Technology and Mathematics. • Located on the SE corner of KDWPT’s Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area on Hwy. 156 along Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway. • Interpretive exhibits on Cheyenne Bottoms, including the importance of wetlands and the plants and animals inhabiting them. • Scheduled educational programs, Nature Trail, Classroom, Auditorium, Gift Shop. • Free admission. OPEN 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. Closed Monday MUSEUM OF ELLINWOOD 104 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2886 ellinwoodhistoricalsociety.com • Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Check Museum of Ellinwood facebook for information. SRCA DRAGSTRIP Expo Complex, Great Bend 620-792-5079 www.srcadragstrip.com • Home of the first NHRA Nationals in 1955. • Total length of track is 3/4 mile. • NHRA sanctioned 1/4 mile dragstrip which holds a NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event. • NHRA Summit Drag Racing Series held through the year. • Check facebook for more information.
1223 Main St., Great Bend 620-792-2536 • Twenty-four one-of-a-kind life-sized, international Santas personally made by Great Bend artist Loretta Miller. OPEN NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 24 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 by appointment. Admission is a freewill donation. Presented by the Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation. CLAYTON M. MORRISON MEMORIAL BANDSHELL AND THELMA FAYE HARMS STAGE Lakin St. side of Jack Kilby Square between Main St. and Kansas St. • 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. PLANETARIUM Barton Community College 245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend 620-792-9320 • Groups can enjoy full-dome movies and tours of the night skies year-round and the special “Season of Light” and “The Christmas Star” 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. TRAIL OF LIGHTS GREAT BEND • Memorable Christmas light displays. Many original works are designed and crafted by park department employees. • Trail includes Brit Spaugh Park on North Main St., Jack Kilby Square, Downtown Main St. and Veteran’s Park located on McKinley St. Starts the Saturday evening after Thanksgiving during the holiday festival and ends Dec. 31. For more information contact Great Bend Convention and Visitor’s Bureau 620-792-2750 or City of Great Bend 620-793-4111. www.exploregreatbend.com www.greatbendks.net
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bring their own bag chairs. The Water Wars feature for friendly water balloon battles was also absent. Everything else was there: seven water slides, refurbished and given a fresh coat of paint in 2020; spray features, a climbing wall, 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, our Wetlands Waterpark is designed to capture some of the natural wonder that’s in our nature. See how many shorebirds you can
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spot in the decor. There is also a zero-depth entry area, a swimming pool with a divided shallow end separated by floating features, bath houses, and concession area. The greatbendwaterpark.com website tracks the daily forecast so you can check on whether the pool is open or closed. The Wetlands Waterpark can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. Admission is $4 for adults 18 and older; $3 for youths 3-17 years old; and free to children under 3. Discount passes for 15 admissions are available for $40. Private parties can also be arranged. For more information call 620-792-1516 or 620-793-4111. 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, 620-7933755 or www.greatbendrec.com.
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Summer Jobs The pool supplies dozens of summer jobs for persons 16 years of age and older. 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 mhammeke@gbrec.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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and individual recreation activities, programs and facilities for people of all ages. Hammeke wants people to know The Rec is about far more than just its sports programs. There are programs and classes for youth and adults, senior citizens, and special populations. GBRC has sports programs from youth instructional to adult leagues. Swimming lessons are taught in the summer and special kids activities are offered throughout the year. Their available programs include arts, crafts, leisure, fitness, educational programs and more. The Jean Cavanaugh Wellness Center is an affordable option for people looking to stay in shape through exercise, and the MyBackyard Playground at the Great Bend Activity Center is available for parents with active youngsters looking for an outdoor place to play. Enrollment for The Rec’s programs is available both in person and online. Program and activity schedules are mailed or can be viewed online at www.greatbendrec.com.
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Experience the Wetlands What comes to your mind when someone says Cheyenne Bottoms? So many local residents have memories and stories of their experiences at Cheyenne Bottoms. It’s a local jewel and an amazing natural resource we can all be proud of. 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 350 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. 9LVLWRUV IURP DOO RYHU WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV DQG HYHQ RWKHU FRXQWULHV à RFN WR WKH ZHWODQGV WR ELUG 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 easily immerse themselves in the wetlands by vehicle by driving raised dike roads and county roads through the wetlands. Check out the observation tower located at the K-4 Highway overlook for one of the best views of the wetlands. 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 with newly renovated interactive exhibits, 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 ZHWODQGV DUH DQG ZKDW \RX FDQ ÀQG LQ WKHP $VN WR ZDWFK WKH QHZ PLQXWH LQIRUPDWLRQDO YLGHR about Cheyenne Bottoms! 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 or call 877-243-9268. Plan your visit around these favorite programs: Perseid Meteor Shower viewing party $XJXVW %XWWHUà \ )HVWLYDO ZLWK 0RQDUFK EXWWHUà \ WDJJLQJ DQG RWKHU DFWLYLWLHV 6HSWHPEHU Hunter Appreciation Breakfast (October), Star Gazing (October), KWEC Holiday Open House (December), Winter Kids nature programs (February), Greater Prairie Chicken Lek Tours (April), Wings & Wetlands Birding Festival (odd years in April), Summer Kids nature camps (July), and many other public programs throughout the year.
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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. Named a Wetland of International Importance, the Bottoms attracts about 100,000 visitors each year, according to KDWPT. 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
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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 circle the Cheyenne Bottoms basin on three sides, one can view the bottoms. The 10-foot viewing tower is reached by a series of handicapped-accessible 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
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uring the COVID-19 pandemic, more Barton County residents looked outdoors to bicycling as a way to exercise while staying safe. Fortunately, when it comes to cycling, Barton County had them covered. There are ample blacktops, gravel roads, off-road trails, bike paths and city streets to meet the needs of all riders, from casual cyclist to the hard-core rider. The efforts of Be Well Barton County, a county-wide coalition promoting bicycling and pedestrian travel, last year created a new map of bike routes throughout the county. It showcases various loops, including the mileage involved, and highlights assorted attractions along these paths. “Barton County is blessed,” said
Dale Hogg, Be Well member and educator for the Barton County Health Department. “We have so many options available to ride, regardless of your skill level or cycling interest.” The map 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. 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. 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.
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arrive at the airport weekly to provide services in Great Bend. The airport is also home to Tony’s Aerial Service, and aerial applicator for area farms. 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 620793-4168.
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 and a 10 mile surrounding radius. The buses are available from 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 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 afterhours 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. Mini-Bus & Van 620-792-3859 Transportation is available in the Great Bend city limits and in a limited radius outside town, including west to the airport, south of Redbarn, east to the Doonan dealership, and north to Barton Community College (with special student rate). Van hours are 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Mini-Bus with wheelchair lift
operates from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Let the dispatcher know if you need a wheelchair lift. An answering machine is available after hours. Fares in town with 24-hour advance notice are $1.50 for one way or $3.00 for a round trip, and $1.00 for each extra stop. The fare for same-day service is $4.00 per person one way and $1.00 for each extra stop. Fares outside of Great Bend are $8 per person one way. Hoisington Trolley 620-653-2555 Fare is 25 cents per person one way in Hoisington and up to 1 mile outside of town. Fares are higher for longer trips and 48 hours notice is required.
GREAT BEND MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Great Bend Municipal Airport is a full-service regional facility serving all aspects of civil aviation and military activity. Services include self-service and full-service aviation fuels, aircraft repair and maintenance, flight training, aircraft towing 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 aviation aircraft. Military aircraft occasionally use the airport as a refueling stop and for training. It is home to over 50 based aircraft, and is a popular midAmerica fuel stop for personal and business aircraft. Medical professionals and their staffs
Airport Manager Martin Miller 620-793-4168, 620-792-9446 greatbendairport@ruraltel.net www.greatbendks.net/index. aspx?nid=190 B-29 MEMORIAL The Great Bend Municipal Airport was constructed in 1943 as a World War II Army Air Force Base to accommodate the B-29 Superfortress bomber. 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.
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ven in turbulent times, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors through hunting and fishing in Barton County. Cheyenne Bottoms, the largest inland marsh in the United States, is located in Barton County, and the wildlife area remains open to the public for hunting, bird-watching, and many other outdoor activities. It is primarily a prairie marsh but also includes wet meadows, grasslands, agricultural land, shelterbelts and riparian areas. Barton County’s wildlife diversity, including abundant waterfowl and upland game, along with a mix of public hunting areas and easily accessible walkin hunting, make it the ideal place for hunting and fishing. It’s home to nearly 400 species of migrating birds and other wildlife. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner (620-
793-3066) 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. For 24 hour current conditions, phone 620-793-7730.
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reat Bend’s ball fields are available for rent by individuals, groups or private
tournaments. Chris Umphres, sports director of the Great Bend Recreation Commission, 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. 114. 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 four skinned infields with lights and a grass infield. 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. 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.
BAT CATS Barton County loves baseball, and there are several other fields available for local use. 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.” In 2019, the Bat Cats became a first-year member of the Kansas Collegiate League, which features the Andale Warhawks, Cheney Diamond Dawgs, Derby Twins, El Dorado Broncos, Haysville Aviators, Hutchinson Monarchs, Mulvane Patriots, Newton Rebels, Salina Shock and Wichita Sluggers. The Bats Cats played the previous two years in the Jayhawk League.
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unior golf instruction at Stoneridge Country Club has stayed on schedule. Summertime instruction started June 1. Great Bend continues to invest in the future with its youth golf programs. 5A state qualifiers Cole Streck and Brantley Baldwin are among the junior golfers Great Bend High School coach Travis McAtee assists several times a week at Stoneridge Country Club. Assistant coach Steve Wolf also helps with instruction. Great Bend Panthers Streck, Baldwin and Cal Dunekack have played several summer tournaments. Streck and Baldwin qualified for the KJGA Tour Championship at Dodge City. McAtee works once a week with the girls, once a week with the boys plus a combined session that features individual work with players. One new twist is McAtee has incorporated a phone swing application that allows players to see how their swing is improving. His latest teaching tool is a launch monitor system that measures swing speed and launch angle. “I continue to use a swing video
app,” McAtee said. “Our most recent tool is a launch monitor called a Flight Scope Mevo, which provides several data points to analyze as well.” “Our summer participation has been good. One of my goals was to see some of the better players compete in more summer golf events and they’ve done that,” McAtee said. “We’ve seen more players compete during the summer. Anytime you compete in tournaments, they’ll be carry-over that will help them in the future.” “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.”
Doug Kaiser, Barton Community College golf coach, coordinates a summer golf program through the Great Bend Recreation Commission. Kaiser had more than a dozen participants. Instructor Tandi Mai leads youngsters at Lake Barton. Mai said she appreciates the support from Lake Barton that allows her to focus on instruction for players with experience and players learning the game once a week during the summer. “We feel blessed to offer a wellkept secret at Lake Barton, which is in excellent playing condition,” Mai said. “The players have learned a lot.” 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.
Virtual A Fair
Theme of the 2020 Barton County Fair “I Can See Clearly Now” was the theme we chose in November of last year because it was going to be 2020 and things like 2020 Vision, eye glasses and the sort was on everybody’s mind. However, with the cloud of COVID-19 hanging over our heads the theme took on a new meaning. In some things we do, we can see clearly as to what is ahead and we need to focus on those things we can control. The Barton County Fair is full of activities, exhibits, contests, entertainment and food for the entire family and it has become the perfect way for families to spend time together at the beginning of the summer. However, this year had a different look and feel. After planning for a traditional fair, the Barton County Fair board spent several weeks evaluating what this year’s fair would look like. It was not an easy decision, but the board decided that we would go with a virtual fair including a few selected in-person events. It was important that we focus on what we could do as opposed to what we could, as well as keep the public’s health and safety a priority. With a team of volunteers we had to scrap the original plans and step back to take a look at what we wanted in a fair. We knew we needed a fresh look to our website and most of the events and contests would run from there. Also it was time to make the site mobile so folks could enter or register on the go. With necessity comes invention and good ideas. There were several Virtual Contests this year including Suns Up – Guns Up, Fair Food Bingo, Pet Costume Contest, Chalk It Up, Favorite T-Shirt Contest and a Virtual Talent Show just to name a few. We invite everyone to come out to the Barton County Fair. A place where you can meet new people and enjoy great food. A hometown event you can be proud of. We also encourage you to not forget about the other events we have to offer, the holiday home tour happens every 1st Sunday in December and is a big success. This is a time where friends of the fair open their home during the holidays for us to look around and see how they celebrate Christmas. We also host indoor go cart and flat track motorcycle races during the winter months in the Expo 3 Arena. Watch our website for more information, dates and times. www.bartoncountyfair.com Our Thanks, Barton County Fair Association
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2020-2021 EVENT LISTINGS Holiday Home Tour December 2020 Winter 2021 Battle in the Barn Go Cart & Flat Track Races BARTON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION PO Box 233 GREAT BEND, KS 67530 620-797-3247 WEB: www.bartoncountyfair.com EMAIL: Info@bartoncountyfair.com
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Parks, Recreation, and Touring
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Ice Skating Rink and the Skate Board Park in Brit Spaugh Park were projects that arose from the Great Bend Youth Academy.
hether you are looking for a good spot to picnic hike, swim or play catch, Barton County has some great offerings. Fishing, hunting, sports, and fitness opportunities are all offered along with tours that will take you behind the scenes. Don’t miss the professionally designed disc golf course in Veterans Memorial Park.
Santa Fe Trail Park 10th and Frey, Great Bend Veterans Memorial Park 4800 17th St. Terrace Great Bend Includes toddler playground for smaller children and larger playground for older children. Dog Park - Northwest side of Lake at 17th and McKinley, open daily
CITY PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS Claflin City Park 400 W. Front, Claflin Corner of Main & Albro, Claflin Ellinwood City Park 7th and Park, Ellinwood Great Bend Brit Spaugh Park and Zoo 2123 Main St., Great Bend Includes Tot Spot playground for smaller children and larger playground for older children. Skateboard arena, located immediately northeast of the zoo, is open during regular park hours (6:00 a.m. to midnight). Users must bring their own skateboards and safety equipment. Visitors to the park can enjoy several ramps and other trick props. Users of
the park are urged to use the facility with extreme caution. The City of Great Bend accepts no liability for injuries that result through usage of the park. Harms Park 2305 Heizer, Great Bend Heizer Park Eighth and Heizer, Great Bend Lafayette Park Barton County Courthouse Square, Great Bend You may know this park better
by the name Jack Kilby Square, thanks to the legacy of Nobel Prize winner Jack Kilby, who is featured in a bronze statue on the west side. The south side of the park is used for the Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market and other activities. After Thanksgiving until New Year’s, the synthetic ice skating rink is open, with free skate rental Thursday and Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Both the Jack Kilby Square
My Backyard Playground At the Great Bend Rec Activity Center 2715 18th, Great Bend Bicentennial Park West 7th & Monroe, Hoisington Heritage Park Clay & 3rd, Hoisington East Park 3rd & Pine, Hoisington RECREATION CENTERS Claflin Recreation Commission 406 Main St., Claflin 620-588-4321 claflinrec.weebly.com
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Great Bend Recreation Commission 1214 Stone St., Great Bend 2715 18th St., Great Bend 620-793-3755 greatbendrec.com
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.
Hoisington Recreation Commission 1200 Susank Road, Hoisington 620-653-4050 hoisingtonrec.com
Hoisington Municipal Swimming Pool 721 N. Center St. 620-653-2535
Ellinwood Recreation Commission 13 N. Main St., Ellinwood 620-566-7323 www.ellinwoodrec.com SWIMMING Barton Community College 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend 620-786-1144 www.bartonccc.edu/ publicresources/pool 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. Great Bend Wetlands Waterpark 2303 Main, 620-792-1516 www.greatbendwaterpark.com Swimming lessons available through the Great Bend Recreation Commission. 620-793-3755
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YOUTH SPORTS See “Recreation Centers” for more youth sports and lessons. SUMMER BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL American Legion Class AAA – Great Bend Chiefs Class A – Great Bend Braves Class AA – Hoisington ASA Girls Fast Pitch Softball Great Bend Quicksilver Lyles Lashley, 620-792-9750 lyleslashley@hotmail.com Sunflower League Hap Dumont Bombers Baseball Great Bend Recreation Commission 620-793-3755
Hoisington Gene Mooney 785-445-5151 genemooney17@yahoo.com Ellinwood Chad Heinz 620-562-7017 chad.heinz@greaneyconsulting. com
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
Hoisington Little League Hoisington Recreation Commission 620-653-4050 FOOTBALL Pride of Kansas Football League pkfl.org Great Bend Rex Kern 620-791-8464 rexkern@hotmail.com
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PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURING 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
YOUTH WRESTLING Great Bend Wrestling Club gbwrestlingclub@gmail.com Great Bend: Jesse Richter 620-282-2910 gbkwc@hotmail.com Hoisington: Rex Kern 620-791-8464 rexkern@hotmail.com
Golden Belt Swim Squad Shannon Somers 620-792-6466 scsomers@hotmail.com
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
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Velocity Volleyball Club Greg and Becca Maxwell 620-617-1594 FISHING AND BOATING Rotary Lake 7th & McArthur, Great Bend Scott Keeler, Parks Director 620-793-4160 Public access Stone Lake Washington St. & Railroad Ave. Great Bend Scott Keeler, Parks Director 620-793-4160 Must abide by motor and fishing regulations. Also available: picnic area and a nature trail. Public access
Barton Community College 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend Veterans Memorial Park and Lake 4800 17th St. Terrace Great Bend Scott Keeler, Parks Director 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. Public access HUNTER SAFETY COURSES Great Bend Recreation Commission 620-793-3755
Barton County Sheriff’s Office 620-793-1876 The BCSO also offers concealed carry classes Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism https://programs.ksoutdoors. com/Programs/Hunter Education-Certification online course 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 Park across from Park School. Call the Great Bend Recreation Commission 620-793-3755 for league times and dates Great Bend River Rats www.facebook.com/gbriver.rats SRCA Dragstrip 455 W. Barton County Road Sunflower Rod and Custom Association Inc. 620-792-5079 www.srcadragstrip.com Central Kansas Off-Road Association Todd Honomichl, 620-786-1581 One mile south of K-156 on Radium Road. Call for membership information
WALKING TRAILS Claflin Tradition Trail & City Loop Both are popular trails used by residents - directions can be found on bartoncounty.org Great Bend Great Bend Fit Trail Veterans Memorial Park 2100 McKinley, Great Bend Kansas Wetlands Education Center 592 NE K-156, Great Bend Hoisington Clara Barton Hospital Walking Path 250 W. 9th St., Hoisington Bicentennial Park Walking Path Along U.S. 281 and K-4 in Hoisington 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 band shell 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.
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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 Theater. 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 of the microchip graduated from Great Bend High School. On the north side of the square is The Rifleman, a memorial to Union soldiers with the Grand Army of the Republic. A walk around downtown Great Bend reveals 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, or the Barton County Health Department. Great Bend Historic Homes Walk Architecture styles of early Great Bend homes along the walk range from grand Victorian “Painted Ladies” to Dutch Colonial, Tudor, Federal, Greek Revival, and Mediterranean. 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, or the Barton County Health Department.
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tion. The Golden Belt Humane Society also over sees other temporary placement through the foster program. Foster homes provide the animals stability, training, and extra TLC before they go to their forever homes. To become a foster, visit the shelter for an application. It is only an impoundment facility for felines and canines. Services through the Golden Belt Humane Society do not include the housing of exotic pets and wildlife. GBHS does, however, provide live traps for nuisance animals. A deposit is required to use these traps. Another service offered is pet
microchipping for $25. Microchips are a chance for a pet to be returned home quicker. They are permanent and offer benefits with registration if your pet gets lost. With a simple and easy registration using your email address, you have access to update your contact information, pet information and photos. The Golden Belt Humane Society Animal Control officers handle cruelty cases of felines, canines and equines. You may call the shelter directly to make a report, or you may call Barton County Communications 620-793-1920. Donations of cash or pet items are greatly appreciated.
The Golden Belt Humane Society 151 South U.S. 281, Great Bend Director Heather Acheson 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) directorgoldenbelt@gmail.com
Animal Rescue Organizations Hands of Hope Rescue Founder and President RaShann Southard handsofhoperescue.com Hands of Hope is a non-profit 501c3 canine rescue, licensed in Kansas and Missouri, dedicated to helping save the lives of dogs in desperate situations such as being in high kill shelters and owner surrenders from Kansas, Missouri and surrounding states. They are always in need of foster homes in Kansas and Missouri. Visit the Hands of Hope Rescue page on Facebook for more information about volunteering, adopting a dog or surrendering a dog.
Chasing Tails Rescue Founder Chris Klima chasingtailsdogrescue.com 620-797-0430 Chasing Tails Rescue is a small dog rescue dedicated to finding and helping homeless animals in need of care and forever homes. This fosterbased, nonprofit 501c3 organization is licensed in the state of Kansas. They take in dogs of all ages needing rescue. Dogs are fully vetted, meaning they receive all vaccines, spay/ neuter, any medical services needed. Then the volunteers work towards finding them the best homes possible. Since opening in 2017, Chasing Tails Rescue has treated many parvo puppies, dogs hit by cars, and many that were is desperate need of medical attention for various issues. Contact them through the Chasing Tails Rescue page on Facebook.
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Dogs love Great Bend’s Bark Park
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he City of Great Bend and several dog enthusiasts around the community have made it possible for Great Bend to have a dog park, known as the Bark Park. 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. Local residents like Gloria
Siefkes and her dog Fred are frequent visitors to the Bark Park. “We’re here almost every day,” she said. “We love the dog park.” While friends often meet at the park with their socialized dogs, a number of people who travel through Barton County regularly also appreciate this safe place to stop and exercise their pets. There are secure fences, shady rest areas, agility features and plenty of room to run and play. There is also access to water and receptacles for disposing of doggie doo. 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. Here are a few rules for the humans: • Handlers must dispose of dog feces in the receptacles provided. • Aggressive dogs and female • Dogs must be socialized and dogs in heat are not permitted on current on vaccinations. They the premises. must wear their current rabies tag • No glass containers are on a collar. allowed in the Bark Park area. • Dogs must be supervised Alcohol, tobacco and drugs are and under handlers’ control at all prohibited. times. Rules and Regulations https://www.greatbendks.net/307/Bark-Park
MEDICAL DIRECTORY
42 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
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 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 The University of Kansas Health System St. Rose Medical Pavilion Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic 3515 Broadway Ave. 620-792-2511 www.kansashealthsystem.com/strose The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus 923 Carroll, Larned 620-285-3161 www.pawneevalleyhospital.com Xpress Wellness Urgent Care 3800 10th St., Great Bend 620-603-4216 www.xpresswellnessurgentcare.com
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Clara Barton Hospital Skilled Swingbed 250 W. 9th St., Hoisington 620-653-2114 Country Living of Larned 714 W. 9th, Larned 620-285-6900 Diversicare of Larned 1114 W. 11th, Larned 620-285-6914
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Ellinwood Country Living 302 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2100 Intermediate Swing Bed at Ellinwood Hospital 605 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2548 Haviland Care Center 200 N. Main St., Haviiland 620-862-5291
Beugelsdijk Chiropractic Sam Beugelsdijk, DC 1309 Williams, Great Bend 620-792-3678 Sauer Chiropractic & Sports Clinic, PA Aaron Sauer, DC 6 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2555
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Central Kansas Orthopedic Group L.T. Fleske, MD Randall Hildebrand, MD Joshua Boone, DPM 1514 K-96 Hwy., Great Bend 620-792-4383
The 10th Street Eyecare Center 2601 10th St., Great Bend 620-792-2020
Progressive Therapy & Sports Medicine Kevyn Soupiset, DPT Ashley Peintner, DPT Carrie Hildebrand, PT Shawn Jecha, PTA 117 W. 6th, Larned 620-285-6011
The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus 514 Cleveland St., Great Bend 620-792-8833
PHARMACY Medical Park Pharmacy 1309 Polk, Great Bend 620-792-1221 Cardinal Pharmacy 821 N. Main St., Hoisington 620-653-2200
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PHYSICAL THERAPY/ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Central Kansas Orthopedic Group Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Troy Moore, DPT Jake Thompson, DPT Adam Kristek, DPT Mykela Riedl, DPT Jayme Mayers, PT Kayti Trapp, PTA Dominic Trapp, PTA Melissa Tudor, COTA 1514 K-96 Hwy., Great Bend 620-792-4383
PHYSICAL THERAPY/ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & SPEECH THERAPY Clara Barton Hospital 250 W. 9th, Hoisington 620-653-5065 Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic 605 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2548 The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus 923 Carroll, Larned 620-285-3161 www.pawneevalleyhospital.com REHABILITATION/ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Advanced Therapy & Sports Medicine Kevyn Soupiset, DPT Jessica Pauly, DPT Dalton Jones, DPT Carrie Hildebrand, PT Dan Crites, PTA Cheryl Ralston, PTA Bonny Schartz, PTA 4801 10th St., Great Bend 620-792-7868
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252 W. 9th St., Hoisington Cardiology Orthopedics Randall Hildebrand, MD Bassem Chehab, MD 620-792-4383 316-265-1308 First and Third Friday 2nd and 3rd Monday
250 W. 9th, Hoisington 620-653-2114 252 W. 9th, Hoisington 620-653-2386
Family Practice and Acute Walk-In Clinic Nathan Knackstedt, DO T. Scott Webb, DO Kyle Renner, MD Debra Brockel, PA Phillip Barnes, PA Kelci Burkey, PA-C Taylor Bieberle, PA-C Jenna Snell, PA-C Brandi Goetz, PA-C Therapy Services Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy 250 W. 9th, Hoisington 620-653-5065
CLARA BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC GREAT BEND 1031 Jackson, Great Bend 620-793-6900 Family Practice Nathan Knackstedt, DO T. Scott Webb, DO Kyle Renner, MD Kelci Burkey, PA-C Jenna Snell, PA-C Debra Brockel, PA
Costy Matar, MD 620-669-2717 Every other Tuesday Urology Andrew Jensen, MD 316-636-6100 First and Third Thursday
Obstetrics and Gynecology Christine Sanders, MD 800-779-6979 Second Wednesday Rheumatology Ken Baxa, DO 620-653-2386 Every Tuesday
1031 Jackson, Great Bend Perinatology – Cardiothoracic Surgery High Risk Pregnancy Brett Grizzell, MD, FACS John Evans, MD 866-858-5001 316-962-7188 Fourth Tuesday Second Monday Neurosurgery Matthew Henry, MD 877-685-2525 Fourth Monday
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Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Grant Awardee Tobacco Cessation, Healthy Living Guidance Educational Services Communicable Disease Management TB (Tuberculosis) Testing and Medication Management Education STD Testing, treatment and follow-up Disease Investigation Rabies Investigation Children with Special Health Care Needs Satellite OfďŹ ce Providing specialty medical services and care coordination to infants, children, and youth up to age 21 who have eligible medical conditions. www.kdheks.gov/shcn
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Jessica Berg, CRNA David Gillenwater, MD Chandra Morris, CRNA Garret Rebel, CRNA Kris Tarlton, CRNA
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Amanda Bickle, APRN Danielle Kelly, PA-C Peter Mick, APRN Jamie Schneider, APRN Deb Tomlinson, APRN Mark VanNorden, DO Thomas Weigel, PA Gina Westhoff, PA
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Family Medicine 1309 Polk St. Great Bend, KS 67530 620-792-5341 Great Bend Campus 514 Cleveland St. Great Bend, KS 67530 Hospital 620-792-8833 Medical Pavilion 620-792-2151 St. Rose Medical Pavilion 3515 Broadway Ave. Great Bend, KS 67530 620-792-2511 Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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EMERGENCY HOTLINES
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The Kansas Crisis Hotline 888-363-2287
Rape/Incest 800-656-4673, ext. 1
Animal Abuse Reporting 620-792-4297 or 911
National Center for Victims of Crime 855-4-VICTIM
Child/Adult Abuse Reporting Crime Stoppers 800-922-5330 620-792-1300, 888-305-1300 Childhelp® Family Crisis Center 800-422-4453 620-792-1885, 866-792-1885 Stop It Now! Fraud Abuse Hotline 888-773-8368 800-432-3913 Missing/Abducted Children Kansas Children’s Service National Center Missing League-Parent Helpline & Exploited Children 620-868-0139 800-843-5678 www.kcsl.org Child Find of America 800-426-5678, 845-883-6060 Youth in Trouble/Runaways 800-786-2929 Domestic Abuse Sexual Assault 888-363-2287 888-END-Abuse 800-799-7233
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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
Kansas Legal Services, Inc. 800-723-6953 www.kansaslegalservices.org
Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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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 - 5851 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 BEAVER Fire Department 588 1st Ave. 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. ELLINWOOD Police Department 209 W. 1st 620-564-3001 Fire Department 200 W. Santa Fe 620-564-3161
GALATIA Fire Department Fire Chief Steve Wilhelm 620-935-4331 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 505 Centre 620-617-6946
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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ABUSE SUPPORT Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Support Group 620-792-1885, 866-792-1885 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
ADOPTION Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas 2201 16th, Great Bend 620-792-1393, 1-800-794-9756
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services 785-296-4986, 800-432-3535 Kansas Department of Health & Environment – Bureau of Health Facilities 785-296-1500, 800-842-0078 Nursing home complaints
ALCOHOLISM/DRUG ABUSE 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. 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. 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.
SUPPORT / IN NEED Al-Anon 1620 Hubbard, Great Bend 620-793-3962 Wednesday noon 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 Dream Inc. 2006 Washington, Great Bend 620-792-5152 The Center for Counseling & Consultation 5815 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-2544 www.thecentergb.org Narcotics Anonymous 620-603-0920 www.marscna.net 1910 17th St., Great Bend Sunday 5:30 p.m. Tuesday noon Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m. 2123 Forest Ave., Great Bend West entry, upstairs on right Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7:00 p.m. Triple A 785-342-3975 Anchor for all addictions. Anchor Room at the Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend
AUTISM SUPPORT Connecting The Pieces Washington Early Ed Center 2535 Lakin, Great Bend 620-786-0243 Information for anyone who has a loved one on the autism spectrum, whether diagnosed or not.
BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT La Leche League Barton County Health Department, 1300 Kansas Ave., Great Bend Meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Call Robin 620-617-1663 or Ronda 620-338-0508.
CANCER SUPPORT
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Barton County Relay for Life 620-797-5651 Kandi Wolf, 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)
CHILDREN IN NEED 20th Judicial District Court Services 1400 Main, Rm. 306, Great Bend 620-793-1856, Heather Ward hwbtdistcrt@cpcis.net Barton County Young Men’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 Kansas Department for Children and Families 800-922-5330, 888-369-4777 Call to report abuse.
COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Healing Hearts Ranch 115 SE 1st, Great Bend 620-792-5173 Equine therapy for children, individuals and families who struggle with emotional and behavioral challenges. HHR@hhrts.net 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
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Dementia Caregivers Support Hoisington Public Library Pam Middleton, LMSW 620-653-2386 ext. 5572 Michelle Niedens, LSCSW 913-945-7310 For family members supporting and caring for individuals with dementia. Open format for information gathering, asking questions, learning strategies and sharing concerns. Hosted by Clara Barton Hospital and Clinics and the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center.
SUPPORT / IN NEED 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
LIEAP-Low Income Energy Assistance Program 1-800-432-0043 620-272-5985
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 Central Kansas Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend 620-282-3094 or 620-282-4104, Kimberly Becker centralksdc@gmail.com
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. Prodigal Ministries of Kansas 620-793-5175, 620-793-9196 815 Hickory, Great Bend Transitional living ministry for men.
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EMPLOYMENT 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 KansasWorks 1025 Main, Great Bend 620-793-5445 greatbendjobs@ks.gov
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Barton Community College Center for Adult Education 1025 Main, Room D108 Great Bend 620-786-7560, Susanne Yarmer yarmers@bartonccc.edu SER Corporation 1008 E. 17th St., No. 7 Hays, KS 67601 785-623-4016, www.sercorp.com
FAMILY SERVICE Healthy Families Kansas Children’s Service League 3520 Lakin Ave. Suite 107 Great Bend 620-603-8442 ext. 1922 Vicki Richardson Family Engagement Coordinator 620-868-0139 (cell) vrichardson@kcsl.org Healthy Families of Barton, Rice, Pawnee and Stafford counties is a service that partners with parents to build a community of happy, healthy, safe and smart children ready for school.
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.
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 Community Food Bank of Barton County 3007 10th St., Great Bend 620-792-4001 Food Bank-Hoisington 467 W. 3rd St., Hoisington 620-653-2119
Great Bend Regional Service Center Kansas Department for Children and Families 1305 Patton Road, Great Bend 620-792-5324 www.dcf.ks.gov 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
FRIENDSHIP MEALS/ SENIOR MEALS Ellinwood Heritage Center 103 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-3649
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St. John Parish Bereavement Group Quarterly meetings St. John’s Parish Hall 122 E. 5th St., Hoisington For questions call the Parish Hall, 620-653-2695. 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. Grief Support Group 7:00 p.m. Mondays Wolf Hotel 104 East Santa Fe, Ellinwood. For all types of grief. For questions call Donita Zamarripa, 620-566-7384. Grief Support Group 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays First Christian Church 5230 Broadway Ave., Great Bend
HOME SCHOOL SUPPORT 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 6:30 p.m. Mondays UKHS St. Rose Pavilion 3515 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-8171
Golden Belt Home Educators (GBHE) 620-793-7359 www.facebook.com/ GoldenBeltHomeEducators www.homeschool-life.com/KS/ gbhe
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
SUPPORT / IN NEED 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. 2401 East 13th St. Hays 800-569-5926 linkinc.org
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 Youthville 800-593-1950 www.emberhope.org
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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 SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVERS Caregivers Count Support Group 2:00 p.m. First Sundays First Christian Church 5230 Broadway Ave. Great Bend Sponsored by Sunflower Diversified Services for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
STROKE SUPPORT Stroke Support Group 6:00 p.m. on first and third Mondays Medicalodges, 1401 Cherry Lane Great Bend Lottie Johnson at Medicalodges, 620-792-2165
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 Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Use the west doors. TOPS Area Coordinator Beverly A. Bednasek bednasek@networksplus.net
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arton County Cares” is more than the name of a Facebook group – although “Great Bend Cares” actually is a group created by the Great Bend Tribune during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to centralize resources and information available to people in Great Bend and the surrounding communities. Throughout the pages of this book, readers can find places to turn to if they are in need. There are also numerous opportunities to reach out and help others, as well as opportunities to empower people to help themselves. These are just a few: UWCK United Way of Central Kansas is the area united fund that supports more than 20 community partner agencies: Barton County Youth Care, Barton County Young Men’s Organization, Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas, Central Kansas CASA Inc., Camp Pawnee, Caring Hands
Daycare Larned Kansas, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Child Abuse Prevention Education, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Eldercare Inc., Ellinwood Heritage Senior Center, Family Crisis Center, Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, Great Bend Children’s Learning Center, Habitat For Humanity, Hoisington Community Food Bank, Hoisington Commission on Aging, Hoisington Historical Society, Hoisington Toys for Tots, Immediate Intervention Programs, Meals on Wheels, Central Kansas RSVP/Volunteers in Action,
Salvation Army-Barton & Pawnee Counties. GBCF The Golden Belt Community Foundation exists to provide nonprofit organizations in central Kansas with a permanent source of support and to serve as a vehicle for charitable giving for donors. Each year, GBCF coordinates the #Giving Tuesday on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. In 2020, the foundation also activated its Golden Belt Disaster Relief Fund in response to COVID-19.
Donations to the fund go to area nonprofit organizations that are directly involved in assisting individuals and families affected by the pandemic. The Prairie Godmother Fund at GBCF provides grants to improve the health and well-being of Barton County women with hardship assistance for a basic need not met by other resources. Find the Prairie Godmothers and other endowed organizations or learn about creating your own fund to help support the causes you care about at www. goldenbeltcf.org. 100+ who care In 2016, a new philanthropic group was launched in Barton County known as “100+ People Who Care.” Three local charities or nonprofit organizations are highlighted and one is selected at each quarterly meeting. Each member donates $100 to the group that wins the majority vote, which means that group can receive $10,000 or more in tax deductible gifts.
COMMUNITY CARING “We modeled this group off similar groups located in other parts of the country, because of the fun and effective way they were making a big difference but with a small time commitment,� said committee chair Julie Mazouch. “Since then, we’ve seen some incredible stories from local charities and helped fund some amazing projects that might not have happened otherwise. We are pretty proud of that.� Anyone interested in learning more or joining the group should visit www.100bartoncounty.org or find the group on Facebook. Empowering others to end poverty and addiction Core Community The Barton County Resolve pOVERty Core Community is a division of Youth Core Ministries. This group is committed to breaking down isolation which constrains many low-income families, build community with – and walking beside – individuals and families as they journey out of poverty. Core Leaders are low-income individuals and their families who have the determination and dedication to break out of the cycle of poverty. By engaging in meaningful relationships with community volunteers who become Core Friends, these families can break through their isolation and achieve a better quality of life. Jamie Baldwin, Core Community director and resource coordinator, said community involvement is vital. “Without the support of the community, our program would not be possible,� said Jamie Baldwin, Core Community director and resource coordinator. “We see people in our community struggling every day,� Baldwin said. “We believe poverty is the root cause of many of these struggles. The entire community, especially those who are experiencing poverty, are encouraged to become involved and help us solve the problem. Our program is a great vehicle for healing lives.� To find out more about how to become a Core Leader or Core Friend, contact Baldwin at jamieb@essdack.org or 620-2829332; or Steven Polley, coach, at stevenpolley@essdack.org.
Oxford Houses Recovering addicts find emotional support, hope and success at Oxford Houses – voluntary resident-run, transitional and sober homes. Several Oxford House residents shared their stories at a Barton County Commission meeting this past summer. Their stories all followed a similar tragic path – starting with addiction in their teens which led to decades of run-ins with law enforcement and the courts. “It’s amazing when you go out there and see that many addicts in one room whose lives have been saved by Oxford,� James Redetzke told the County Commission. “It saved my life three times. I’ve been back in house 13 days now after a relapse in the pandemic. And my guys were reaching out to me when I was struggling.� There are four houses, three for men and one for women. The men’s homes are Hope Central, located at 2201 Polk, Oxford House Credence, 1812 Monroe, and Oxford House Barton, 3713 23rd St., and the women’s home Serenity Way, is located at 2815 Broadway. Each home houses six to 15 residents. In all, there are 40 beds available in Great Bend. Each is a democratically run, selfsupporting and drug free home. Find them on Facebook for contact information Rise Up Central Kansas The mission of Rise Up Central Kansas is to grow a resilient, trauma-informed community for all through healing, hope and understanding. The group’s efforts started in 2018 after the Barton County Health Department learned of the Kaiser Permanente’s study of Adverse Childhood Experiences and how they affect the brain and how trauma and resilience affects a community. The Rise Up group represents policy makers, Community Corrections, Juvenile Services, Health Department, Oxford House, people with lived experiences, business owners, school personnel, and many more community members. For more information find the group on Facebook, email contactriseup@bartoncounty.org or call 620-793-1902.
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Golden Belt Humane & Animal Welfare Society Inc. .....................................Great Bend Great Bend Community Theatre Inc. .................Great Bend Great Bend Holiday Spirit .................................Great Bend Great Bend Military Moms ...............................Great Bend Great Bend Public Library ................................Great Bend Great Bend Recreation Commission Foundation..............................Great Bend Great Bend Wrestling Club ...............................Great Bend Great Bend Zoological Society Inc./Zoo ............Great Bend Great Bend-Barton County Crime Stoppers Inc .Great Bend Habitat for Humanity ........................................Great Bend Hoisington Food Bank ......................................Hoisington Hoisington Historical Society .............................Hoisington Holy Family School Foundation.........................Great Bend Housing Opportunities Inc. ...............................Great Bend Hungry Hearts Soup Kitchen ............................Great Bend Jefferson School Parent Teacher Organization Inc..........................................Great Bend Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation .........Hoisington Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Foundation .............Great Bend Meals on Wheels Great Bend ...........................Great Bend Medicalodges Benevolence Inc. .......................Great Bend Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)...Great Bend Rosewood Services Roots and Wings Foundation .......................Great Bend Salvation Army.................................................Great Bend Senior Center...................................................Great Bend Star of Hope International America Inc. .............. Ellinwood Sunflower Diversified Services Foundation Inc. ...........................................Great Bend Intermediate Intervention Program ...................Great Bend United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas ............................ Wichita United Way of Central Kansas ..........................Great Bend USD 428 Education Foundation ........................Great Bend USD 431 Education Foundation .........................Hoisington Volunteers In Action .........................................Great Bend Western Kansas Technology Corporation ..........Great Bend Youth Friends ............................ Riley School - Great Bend Park School - Great Bend
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fter nearly a decade, the Barton County Young Professionals, part of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, remain a group on a mission. The members between the ages of 21 and 40(ish) exists to provide leadership, networking and volunteer opportunities to its more than 700 members, said Haley Ruble, BCYP program chairperson. Here are some examples: • Charity Supply Drive – In the past, the group has organized a Charity Supply Drive where members volunteer to staff the doors at Wal-Mart to collect donations of non-perishable food and household supplies for local charities such as the food bank. This project has been underwritten by the Great Bend Rotary Club. However, “This year, we had to do things a little differently for a few things,” Ruble said. “We typically collect donations outside of Dillons and Wal-Mart. This year, we hosted an online charity donation and raised more than $800 for the Barton County Food Bank and Catholic Charities.” • 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. The BCYP maintains this trail every year. • 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. • Partners with United Way of Central Kansas. YP has helped with the UWCK’s Literacy Kit program, providing reading resources for area children. They are now working with United Way on another project to help children. 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. 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 must 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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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Cheyenne Stamp Club James Cochrane, P.O. Box 2009 620-786-4861 Meets 2nd Sunday at North Main Pizza Hut, 2:30 p.m. In May they meet the 1st Sunday
4-H and Youth Programs Michelle Beran, 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.
Clara Barton Hospital Auxiliary Marty Schloemer, 620-791-7127 Clara Barton Hospital Foundation Michelle Moshier, Executive Director 620-653-5012
4-H Junior Leaders Michelle Beran, 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 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 245 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend Coleen Cape, 620-786-1136 foundation@bartonccc.edu
Cottonwood Extension District Programs Donna Krug – 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. Leslie Helsel or Karen Neuforth P.O. Box 1091 Great Bend, 620-793-5125 Check website for meeting changes or updates. www.bartoncountymuseum.org Boy Scouts of America 316-264-3386
Barton County Arts Council 1314 Kansas Ave., Great Bend Chet Cale, President Karen Neuforth, Secretary
Camp Hope Gail Moeder, 620-793-9052, 620-786-4055
Barton County Association of Churches Nancy Sundahl, 620-793-5894
Central Kansas Piano Teachers League Rebecca Dudrey, 620-793-5603 Meets 5 times a year
Barton County Association of Retired School Personnel Judy Fox, 620-793-9702 Meets 4 times a year, call for meeting times
Central Kansas Threadbenders Quilt Guild Linda Shull, 620-793-7352 Meets the 3rd Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Heartland Community Church 4907 10th St., Great Bend. Visitors welcome
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 women’s organization. Meets the 2nd Monday at St. Patrick’s Parish Center, 4100 Broadway at 7:00 p.m. Ducks Unlimited John Ritchey, Senior Regional Director over Kansas 785-844-1136(w) jritchey@ducks.org Josh Williams, Regional Director jwilliams@ducks.org 785-824-3833(w) Michael Bulk, Area Chairman mikeb@fairview mills.com 785-284-2017 Ellinwood Community Historical Society Joyce Schulte, 620-564-2886 Ellinwood District Hospital Auxiliary Elaine Wendel, Ellinwood 620-617-5108 Ellinwood Garden Club JoAnn Roth, 620-564-2920 joannroth@embarqmail.com Meets 2nd Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. March - June and September - November Ellinwood Knights of Columbus #1187 211 W. 2nd St., Ellinwood John Clayton, 620-566-7040 Meets at 7:30 p.m. the 4th Monday Ellinwood Public Education and Library Foundation 300 N. Schiller, Ellinwood 620-564-3226 Epsilon Sigma Alpha/Beta Nu Kathie Keller, 620-793-6397
Etudion Club Barbara Steiner, 620-793-9614 Meets the 2nd Thursday, September - May Fraternal Order of the Eagles 1024 Main, Great Bend 620-792-4582 Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday at 7:00 p.m. Friends of Cheyenne Bottoms Steve Divis, President 592 NE K-156 Hwy., Great Bend 877-243-0268 Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland 888-686-6468 Troops are active during the school year, time and date of meeting times determined by troop leader. Golden Belt Community Concert Assoc. Linda Jerke, 620-793-2748 Professional musical entertainment brought to this area. Golden Belt Community Foundation Christy Tustin, 620-792-3000 Golden Belt Model Railroaders Assoc. PO Box 2069, Great Bend Mark Orth, Great Bend, 620-282-1432 Meets 1st Tuesday and 3rd Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (church basement) 2123 Forest, Great Bend Monday is meeting night, Tuesday is work night Golden Belt Wood Carvers Barry Bowers, Great Bend 620-793-6121 Meets on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Great Bend Community Theater Wes and Angela Meitner 620-792-4228 Great Bend Desk & Derrick Sharon Hiss, President, 620-793-4878 www.addc.org Meets the 1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m. locations to be determined. Membership open to anyone who wants to learn more about petroleum, energy and allied industries. 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
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 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 Great Bend Military Moms Leslie (Halbower) Barrett 620-792-2838 Sending care packages to deployed military troops. lbarrett3@cox.net Great Bend Masonic Lodge #15 1917 17th St., P.O. Box 613 Great Bend Great Bend Saddle Club Judy Demel, 620-791-7297 Meets the 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Farmers Bank and Trust 1612 Main, Great Bend In existence for over 65 years,the goal is to promote good horsemanship throughout the area. Active in play days, trail rides and parades. Facebook page GreatBendSaddleClub-theoriginal Great Bend Zoological Society 620-793-4226 Great Bend Brit-Spaugh Zoo 2123 Main, Great Bend sara@greatbendzoo.com Habitat for Humanity, Barton County Sister Judith Lindell, 620-792-1232 HabitatBartonCounty@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/ BartonCountyHabitat Hoisington Historical Society Phil Webb, 620-282-0913 120 E. 2nd, Hoisington Hoisington Knights of Columbus Council 152 John Yanda, 620-653-2586 PO Box 149, 114 N. Main, Hoisington 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.
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Kiwanis Club of Great Bend Frankie Pelster, 620-603-6502 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 Walnut Bowl. 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 Monday 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 Playa Azul, Great Bend Mid America Mopar Car Club Gary or Daryl Hertel Mu Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Alice Rush, 620-564-2469 Optimist of Great Bend Steve Kummer, Great Bend 620-792-5415 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, 786-0273 http://sagamorepf.com Pilot Club Rhonda Knudson, 620-617-0149 Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday at noon at Perkins, 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.
(RSVP) 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 620-796-2242 1213 Main St., 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.
Tri Circle Duplicate Bridge Club Bob Goeller, 620-617-8592 Every Friday at First Congregational United Church in Great Bend at 12:30 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 United Way of Central Kansas Gaila (Nielsen) Demel, 620-792-2403 1125 Williams, Great Bend
Rotary Club of Ellinwood Mark Cook mcook@usd355.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3111 504 Washington, Great Bend 620-792-2754
Rotary Club of Great Bend Gail Santy, 620-792-4865 gsanty@ckls.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7428 256 S. Main, Hoisington Ethan Kaufman
Society of Creative Anachronism www.sca.org http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ westumbria/
Vintage Wheels Car Club, Inc. Balinda or Mark Ochs, 620-792-6859 Meets the 1st Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Sunflower Diversified Services Foundation 620-792-1325 Sunflower Rod & Custom (SRCA) Hank Denning, 620-792-5079 www.srcadragstrip.com
Volunteers In Action Linn Hogg, 620-792-1614 1025 Main, D114, Great Bend Xi Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Nancy Sundahl, 620-793-5894
Offering Traditional Funerals and Cremation Services
Prairie Godmothers Golden Belt Community Foundation Funds 620-792-3000 goldenbeltcf.org/prairie-godmothers Progress Study Club Judy Turner Meets at 1:15 p.m. the 1st Monday, October - May, usually in members’ homes
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Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village
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he Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village is located on five acres just south of Great Bend on U.S. 281 and includes several buildings filled with artifacts and documents that tell the story of Barton County. The narrative runs from the pre-Columbian era when Native Americans hunted at Cheyenne Bottoms to the history of the Santa Fe Trail and later the railroads. It continues through two World Wars and beyond, to recent history. The historical society members continue to seek new ways to better tell the history of
central Kansas, and as it turns out, that history is still used to potentially shape the present and the future in a time of crisis. As Great Bend Tribune reporter Veronica Coons wrote in March 2020, Hays manufacturer Hess Services Inc. contacted the Museum at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. The firm sought to use a iron lung long on display at the museum to help design a modern version that might potentially be used to help treat COVID-19 patients. “We are very proud here that we could help in only a small way,” Museum co-director Leslie Helsell said at the time. According to an earlier report by Tribune
editor Susan Thacker about the display, the unit was donated to St. Rose Hospital by Aerie No. 646 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. “By 1986, thanks to widespread use of Dr. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine, its use was no longer vital and it was retired,” Thacker wrote in the report. The village also includes historic buildings such as a church, one-room schoolhouse, post office and railroad depot, along with newer buildings added to house antique farm equipment and other large artifacts. It is just one of many ways the museum hopes to shape the present and future of Barton County by teaching visitors about its past.
Visit the Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village The museum is located at 85 South U.S. 281, just south of the Arkansas River bridge in Great Bend. GPS: 38.34851°N 98.76519°W Telephone: 620-793-5125 Summer hours (April-October) are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Winter hours (November-March) are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission is $4 for non-members 16 years of age and older
SENIOR SERVICES 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 ELLINWOOD 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 GREAT BEND RSVP 1025 Main, D114, 620-792-1614 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 Great Bend City Auditorium Lakin and Williams Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Walkers and Joggers Kansas Equipment Exchange 866-666-1470 Kansas Guardianship Program 800-672-0086
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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 Monday, 1:00 p.m., Crochet Club 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. 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 Legal Services, 620-792-3906
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Center for Counseling & Consultation 5815 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-2544 or 800-875-2544
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Great Bend Regional Service Center (SRS) 1305 Patton Road Great Bend 620-793-5324
Central Kansas Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend 620-282-4014
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
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
Elder Care Friendship Meals 620-792-1241 Honorary Sportsman Card Barton County Clerk-Courthouse 620-793-1835 Living Independently in Northwest Kansas 1103 Main, Great Bend 620-792-6600 Medicaid 800-766-9012 Meals on Wheels 1025 Main, D114, Great Bend 620-792-1614, 620-792-1833 Also serves Ellinwood & Hoisington
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66 Pathways, ResCare Home Care 2317 Washington, Great Bend 620-793-8501 Personal care assistance, instrumental activities of daily living, wellness monitoring, housekeeping Parent Teacher Resource Center Washington School 2535 Lakin, Great Bend 620-793-1633 Educational service, copying, binding, laminating, spiral binding
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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.
Clara Barton Hospital Skilled Swingbed 250 W. 9th St., Hoisington 620-653-2114 Country Living of Larned 714 W. 9th, Larned 620-285-6900 EMPLOYMENT
Social Security Administration 620-663-8341, 877-846-8333 811 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson
Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program 877-505-5150
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 Area Agency on Aging 620-793-6633 1905 Washington, Great Bend
Low Income Energy Assistance Program 1305 Patton Road, Great Bend 620-792-5324 ext. 200 866-445-4327
Southwest Kansas Agency on Aging 1905 Washington, Great Bend 620-793-6633, 620-225-8230 800-742-9531
Salvation Army 2545 10th Street, Great Bend 620-792-4299
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Veterans Administration 800-827-1000 Veterans Hospital 800-878-6881
Check the Great Bend Tribune on Sundays for the Weekly Menu at the Great Bend Senior Center.
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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 606 W. Albro, PO Box 332, Claflin 620-587-3595 Ellinwood Heights Apartments 515 S. Bismark, Ellinwood 620-564-3383 Medicalodges Great Bend 5926 Eisenhower, Great Bend 620-792-3207
Persons 60 years of age and older are welcome. A suggested contribution of $3.50 per person Persons under 60 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $5.75 per person Carryout meals also available Please call by 5:00 p.m. the day before for reservation.
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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.
Diversicare of Larned 1114 W. 11th, Larned 620-285-6914 Ellinwood Country Living 302 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2100 Intermediate Swing Bed at Ellinwood Hospital 605 N. Main, Ellinwood 620-564-2548 Haviland Care Center 200 N. Main St., Haviiland 620-862-5291 Leisure Homestead Association 405 Grand Ave., Stafford 620-234-5208 402 N. Santa Fe St., St. John 620-549-3541 Locust Grove Village 701 W. 6th, La Crosse 785-222-2574 Medicalodges Great Bend 5926 Eisenhower, Great Bend 620-792-3207 SPECIAL GROUP ACTIVITIES 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
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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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 factorytrained technicians has more than 200 years of combined experience. For service or irrigation design, contact Rocke Foster, Tyson Atteberry, Justin Woods, Monte Hirsh or Bryan VanSickle. They service and stock parts for all brands of center pivots covering an area from Dodge City to Ellinwood and Hays to Pratt. Pratt Valley Center Pivots are celebrating 60 plus years of service and are committing all of their future years in conserving water with the newest innovations in sprinkler packages and computerized panels. To better serve their customers, Valley Center Pivot Dealer, Ag Systems, Inc. of Larned, provides insurance services for all
major brands of irrigation equipment. Debora Fox-Johnson is licensed by the state of Kansas and Nebraska to write policies through DiversiďŹ ed Agrisurance. DiversiďŹ ed has been insuring and ďŹ nancing center pivots, new and used, for more than 40 years. They are the largest single insurer of irrigation equipment. Contact Debora for your â&#x20AC;&#x153;no obligationâ&#x20AC;? quote for your ďŹ nancing and insurance needs. Services at Ag Systems include a well stocked parts department carrying McCrometer ďŹ&#x201A;ow meters, galvanized check valves valves, and Ag Sense monitors monitors. New in 2020 they are using technology to enhance water management with Valley Scheduling and Valley 365. Contact Marc Johnson for more information. Ag Systems is committed to offering the best Service, Parts, and Irrigation Design for years to come.
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griculture 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 694 farms cover 566,088 acres, or most of its 900 square miles. Food and processing sectors deliver $776.7 million in revenue and supports 1,444 jobs in Barton County. The total regional agricultural impact from food and processing is $984,473,437. 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. Cat and dog food manufacturing employs 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. Direct effects capture the contribution from food and agricultural products. Indirect effects capture the economic benefit from farms and agricultural businesses purchasing products from supporting industries. Farming roots run deep in Barton County. Many family farms can trace their origins back 100 years or more.
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. Now, there is an effort to cultivate hemp in the county and area. In fact, it was a big theme during the annual farm show, dubbed this year the Great Bend Farm, Ranch and Hemp Expo. The event was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic and gathering restrictions. Also, 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 St. (U.S. 56), Larned, only wants the best for their Customers. That is why they utilize Diversified Agrisurance for their Customers’ center pivot insurance needs. Trouble – even disaster – can happen in the blink of an eye. Don’t wait until you have a claim to find out what is and isn’t covered! 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. Their policy covers most direct physical losses to covered property. Unlike most of the competitors, their policies do not depreciate the value of the equipment in the event of a
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il and Barton County have had an important partnership for well over a century. The COVID-19 pandemic reduced travel and oil consumption, causing the price of oil to dip into negative price territory during the spring. But, when it comes to black gold, Barton County has been and continues to be a major player. In 2018, Barton County ranked fourth in the top 10 petroleumproducing counties in Kansas, producing 1,692,419 barrels of oil from 1,943 wells. In addition, 220,724 Mcf (thousand cubic feet) of natural gas from 28 wells. In the beginning, a group of Barton County speculators, in search of oil or coal, drilled the first â&#x20AC;&#x153;oilâ&#x20AC;? 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
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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 made money from their holdings as producers and/or lease holders. In 1936, with the country suffering during The Great Depression, this was especially important because even
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businessmen who werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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72 RECYCLING CENTERS Great Bend Sunflower Diversified Recycling Center 5523 10th St. – 620-793-5800 Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recycling bin at 18th and Williams Street
Hoisington Recycling Center Parking lot of Wilson State Bank Ellinwood Recycling Center 203 West 1st St. Open 24 hours
Items accepted: Paper, magazines and catalogs, newspapers, books, cardboard; plastic; aluminum (cans may be sold or donated); glass jars and bottles; steel or tin cans (rinse); rechargeable batteries & misc. metals; plastic bottles #1 (PET), plastic bottles #2. Flags accepted for retirement. The recycling center now accepts E-waste and bicycles. Not accepted: Carbon paper, wax paper, foil coated paper, colored plastic containers, plastic food wrap, paper towels, photographs, motor oil containers, window glass, batteries, household hazardous waste containers, plastic foam Additional information: Small amounts of documents can be shredded for 30 cents a pound. Please take large volume cardboard loads and large volumes of documents for shredding to Sunflower’s processing plant at 8823 4th St., Great Bend.
Rosewood ECycle 620-603-8348 Maintenance Building, 2200 Main St. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rosewood Bargain Barn 1215 Main St. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Barton County Landfill 350 NE 30 Rd. — Great Bend 620-793-1898 Hazardous Waste — 8:00 a.m. to Noon on the 3rd Saturday of each month, April through October. Unacceptable materials: liquid waste, yard waste, explosive materials, hazardous materials, radioactive materials CLOTHING & HOUSEWARES Salvation Army Store 2545 10th St., Great Bend 620-792-4299 Central Kansas Dream Center 2100 Broadway, Great Bend 620-282-4104 COMPOST SITES Great Bend One half (1/2) mile south of Railroad Avenue on Pat Keenan Memorial Road
ALUMINUM CANS Recycling containers for community use or special events Contact Debbie McCormick at Sunflower Diversified Services, 620-792-1325 Kans for Kids 24-hour drop-off http://kans4kidsfoundation.org/ fundraising/ Albert Albert Fire Station Claflin 108 Main St. Ellinwood 305 E. Santa Fe Blvd. Great Bend 2920 10th St. 700 Frey St. 2801 N. Main St. 1649 K-96 Hoisington 201 N. Main St.
Ellinwood Park and 7th
Odin Knights of Columbus
Hoisington 1-1/2 miles east on Keystone Rd.
Olmitz Olmitz Fire Station
Celebrating 70 years of Construction Business
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With locations in Barton and Pawnee counties, Eakin Enterprises has deep local roots
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akin Enterprises Inc., along with Eakin Placement Inc. and Eakin Transport Inc., is proud to celebrate its 70th year in business in 2020. Currently owned and operated by Chad Eakin, Brock Eakin, and Shabree Eakin, along with a great group of dedicated employees, the business was founded in 1950 by Willis and Wanda Eakin, Chad’s grandparents. Before moving to Larned, the Eakins had leased a sand pit in Dodge City. The Larned business was run by Willis and Wanda with the help of their two sons Wendell (Chad’s father) and Nolan. While in high school, Chad helped out at the business and also started his own construction business. Then, in 2001, he opened and started Eakin operations in Great Bend at 3022 Railroad Avenue. Currently the two locations employ 35 people. The main office is located at 111 Main Street in Larned. According to Chad “customer service is very important to us and going that extra mile for our customers makes a huge difference.” Eakin Enterprises, Inc. covers a very large area with a variety of services including sand and gravel, rock, dirt, dirt work, concrete construction (commercial and residential), demolition, trucking of any type of material with end dumps or dump trucks, spreading with a belly dump trailer, construction equipment rental, concrete construction supplies, storage containers (buy or lease), snow removal, storm
shelters, culvert replacement/new, grading with their GPS grader, excavation and tree removal/ cleanup. The Eakin Placement, Inc. division provides concrete placement through the use of a 37Z Alliance Concrete Pump with a horizontal reach of 106 feet and a vertical reach of 119 feet. The Putzmeister Telebelt is a truckmounted telescopic belt conveyor ideal for a variety of applications including foundations, decks, backfilling, mat pours, slabs, and footings. It can also place high volumes of materials easily such as, concrete, gravel, backfill, dirt,
mulch, sand, rock and lots of other materials in hard to reach places. The Eakin Transport, Inc. division provides trucking for all types of aggregates, bulk cement, fly ash, dirt, and grain. Also available is a lowboy and flatbed trailer to haul any type(s) of equipment. Check them out on Facebook or their website at www.eakinenterprises.com or call 620-2852097 for your free estimate!
Great Bend Appliance, Furniture & SleepSource celebrates 22 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 22 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 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.
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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 gel-infused 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-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, Eric Johnson, Eric Juergensen, Audra Rostine, Chonny Simonson, Teresa Wondra, Shelly Post, Jeni Doan, Pablo Ibarra, Tammy Dreese, Daniel Hammeke, Josh Hamilton, Chris Jeska, Kevin Wondra and Roland Nagel.
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hether 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. There are public schools in Ellinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington, as well as the Central Plains school district that includes CPHS in Claflin. But there are other options, with 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 and classes to learn the English language are also available. At Barton Community College, students can earn industry certifications and career technical degrees in addition to the traditional associate degrees and transfer options with numerous fouryear universities. Preschools and after-school enrichment programs are also available.
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 Schools and Principals Park Elementary School 1801 Williams, Great Bend Phil Heeke, 620-793-1505
Eisenhower Elementary School 1212 Garfield, Great Bend JoAnn Blevins, 620-793-1501 Jefferson Elementary School 2716 24th, Great Bend Kip Wilson, 620-793-1502 Lincoln Elementary School 5630 Broadway, Great Bend Misty Straub, 620-793-1503 Riley Elementary School 1515 10th, Great Bend Beth Rein, 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 Integrated Learning Center 2027 Morton, Great Bend Bill Maddy, 620-793-1521
CENTRAL PLAINS USD 112 Mascot: Oilers 600 S. Main, P.O. Box 168, Holyrood 785-252-3695 www.usd112.org The Board of Education meets at 6:00 p.m. the second Monday of each month at 600 S. Main, Holyrood Superintendent Greg Clark Athletic Director Pat Stiles 620-587-3801 Schools and Principals
Barton County Special Services Cooperative 2535 Lakin, Great Bend Christie Gerdes, 620-793-1550
Central Plains Elementary School 600 S. Main, Holyrood Jane Oeser, 785-252-3666
Parent Teacher Resource Center 2535 Lakin, Great Bend 620-793-1633
Central Plains High School 700 Albro, Claflin Toby Holmes, 620-587-3801
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“Let Your Life Speak” For 51 years our loyal and generous donors have let their actions speak loud and clear, creating a legacy for future generations. As the Foundation reflects on its 51st anniversary we wish to acknowledge the contributions of every one to our success and growth! As we join all of you in recovering from the effects of COVID-19, we remain grateful for the generosity and support each and every donor and volunteer has given us over the years. We understand all of you are not able to give at this time and thank those of you whose resources allow you to continue to contribute to our mission, initiatives and projects. We never take for granted the loyalty and support of all the communities the College and Foundation serves. On behalf of the faculty, staff and students of Barton Community College we salute your Generous Spirits and Open and Caring Hearts.
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EDUCATION Roosevelt Elementary and Pre-School 315 N. Vine, Hoisington 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 PAROCHIAL & PRIVATE
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 Alex Nuss 620-564-3136 Schools and Principals Ellinwood Grade School 310 E. 6th, Ellinwood Suzann Bouray, 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 Patrick Crowdis pcrowdis@usd431.net 620-653-4134 Athletic Director Bob Brungardt bbrungardt@usd431.net 620-653-2141
Central Kansas Christian Academy (private K-8) 215 McKinley, Great Bend 620-792-3477 dottie.dozier@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, principal 620-564-2721 Seventh Day Adventist Church and Elementary School (parochial K-8) 7 SW 30 Ave., Great Bend Sherry Larson, principal 620-791-7314 PRE-SCHOOL AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Schools and Principals Lincoln Elementary School 516 N. Pine, Hoisington Karisa Cowan, 620-653-4549
Barton Community College Child Development Center 245 NE 30th Rd., Great Bend 620-792-9360
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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT Barton Community College Child Development Center 245 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend 620-792-7995 TLC Discoveries 2701 24th, Great Bend 620-793-8816 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 Science and Math Building Room S-105 245 NE 30 Rd., Great Bend 620-786-1188 SPECIAL NEEDS Early Childhood Special Education Services 2535 Lakin, Great Bend 620-793-1508 Sunflower Early Education Center/Invest in Kids Program 1312 Patton, Great Bend 620-792-4087 SPECIAL NEEDS VOCATIONAL Rosewood Services 384 N. Washington, Ave. Great Bend 620-793-5888, 620-793-8393 (fax) www.rosewoodservices.com
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 Steven Polley 1010 Taft, Great Bend 620-792-7995 A wide variety of classes are available. Students can earn their diploma. Center for Adult Basic Education 1025 Main (Upstairs), Great Bend 620-793-5794 online: bartonccc.edu/community/ adulted Basic math and reading, English as a Second Language, citizenship, workplace literacy, GED tutors, free practice tests, final tests. TRIO Central Kansas Educational Opportunity Center 1025 Main (Downstairs, D-111), Great Bend 620-793-8164 online: bartonccc.edu/supportservices/ eoc 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.
WORSHIP
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
CATHOLIC
First Assembly of God Church 601 S. Patton Road, Great Bend 620-792-5211
St. Ann’s Catholic Church 115 Cleveland, Olmitz
BAPTIST First Baptist Church 1601 19th Street, Great Bend 620-792-3894 BAPTIST – AMERICAN Central Baptist Church 3301 Lakin, Great Bend 620-793-8491 BAPTIST – INDEPENDENT First Bible Baptist Church 5962 4th Street, Great Bend 620-792-3894 Heritage Baptist Church 2000 Monroe, Great Bend 620-793-9990 BAPTIST – NORTH AMERICAN First Baptist Church 503A SE 110th Ave. Ellinwood 620-564-2875 BAPTIST – SOUTHERN First Southern Baptist Church 3301 19th Street, Great Bend 620-793-8444 Spanish Mission Church Iglecia Bautista Genesaret 440 Grapevine, Great Bend 620-793-5266
Dominican Chapel of the Plains 3600 Broadway, Great Bend 620-792-1232 Holy Family Church 1387 NE 90th Ave., Odin 620-587-3628 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 620-653-2963 CHRISTIAN (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church 5230 Broadway, Great Bend 620-793-6603 CHRISTIAN – INDEPENDENT Community Christian Church 253 NE 30th Rd., Great Bend 620-792-8215
Calvary Baptist Church 307 West A, Ellinwood 620-564-2070
Pawnee Rock Christian Church 519 Centre, Pawnee Rock 620-982-4406
Crosspoint Church 57 SE 20th Rd., Great Bend 620-663-4164
CHURCH OF CHRIST
New Life Baptist 364 W. 12th Street, Hoisington 620-653-4028
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Church of Christ 1122 Stone, Great Bend 620-792-4647
Photos Courtesy of St. Rose of Lima Church, Great Bend
The Great Bend Tribune publishes news releases and worship times for the area churches in the Friday editions. St. Patrick Church
St. Rose of Lima Church
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Sunday Eucharist Saturday Saturday Sunday
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St. Patrick St. Rose St. Rose
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10:00 am St. Patrick 12:30 pm St. Rose (Spanish)
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CHURCH OF GOD First Church of God 1224 Baker, Great Bend 620-793-5231 First Street Church of God 601 E. 1st Street, Hoisington EPISCOPAL St. John’s Episcopal Church 2701 17th Street, Great Bend 620-792-6011 EVANGELICAL FREE Grace Community Church 210 McKinley, Great Bend 620-792-7814 FOURSQUARE River of Life Foursquare Church 1219 Main, Great Bend 620-792-4933 HOLINESS CHURCH Bible Holiness Church 502 Stone, Great Bend 620-603-6632 INDEPENDENT BIBLE Hoisington Bible Church 501 E. 2nd Street, Hoisington 620-653-4533 LATTER DAY SAINTS (MORMON)
LUTHERAN – MISSOURI SYNOD Our Saviour Lutheran Church 5860 Eisenhower, Great Bend 720-378-1102 Zion Lutheran Church 121 5th Street, Claflin 620-587-3698 St. John’s Lutheran Church 512 N. Wilhelm Ave., Ellinwood 620-564-2044 Concordia Lutheran Church 460 W. 9th Street, Hoisington 620-653-4644 LUTHERAN – ELCA St. Mark Lutheran Church 2101 Jackson, Great Bend 620-792-4796 Trinity Lutheran Church 2701 24th Street, Great Bend 620-793-7894 Peace Lutheran Church 1243 CR 400, Rural Albert 620-923-4624 St. Paul Lutheran Church 423 Main, Galatia Emmanuel Lutheran Church 1109 N. Vine, Hoisington 620-653-4345
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 5851 Eisenhower, Great Bend 620-793-7328 913-449-1720
Trinity Lutheran Church Worship & Education Schedule
Saturday Worship - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Worship - 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Education Hour - 9:15 a.m. KICKS Midweek Education, Wednesdays during school year, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. TLC Discoveries After-School Program: 620-793-8816 Little Blessings Preschool: 620-793-8295 Rev. Barbara Ann Jones Rev. Jon L. Brudvig
2701-24th Street, Great Bend, Kansas 620-793-7894 http://tlcgbks.wix.com/trinity-church trinitychrch@hotmail.com
Facebook Page: TrinityLutheranChurchKS
Sunday School
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4907 10th Street, Great Bend 620-603-6061 www.heartlandgb.com
WORSHIP NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene 4811 Broadway, Great Bend 620-793-6139 Hoisington Church of the Nazarene 359 W. 9th St., Hoisington 620-653-4122
NON-DENOMINATIONAL The Cornerstone Fellowship 1609 24th Street, Great Bend 620-792-7852 Crosswinds Church of Kansas 354 W. 1st, Hoisington 620-282-1908
Faith Community Church 293 W. Barton Co. Road Great Bend 620-793-8084 Fellowship of Faith Bible 1301 Sheridan, 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 620-603-6061 Peace United Church of Christ 4 miles North of Hudson 492 NE 140th St. 620-786-9780 Prodigal Ministries 820 Hickory, Great Bend 620-793-5175 Solid Word Church 4805 10th St., Great Bend (Parking lot of Up â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Rollinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Skate Center) 620-797-0185 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 2400 Washington, Great Bend 620-792-2594
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PROTESTANT
UNITED METHODIST
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
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 METHODIST
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
Foundry Methodist Church 5401 Broadway, Great Bend 620-793-3327
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WHO SHOULD I CALL?
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 (Customer Service) 1-888-482-4950 (Emergency) 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 need a building permit for an unincorporated area? Judy Goreham — 620-796-4300
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
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
Animals found, lost or being treated cruelly? Golden Belt Humane Society — 620-792-4297 Hoisington Animal Control Officer — 620-653-4995
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 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 — Kevin Polzin, 620-935-4331 Great Bend — Cody Schmidt, 620-793-4111 Hoisington — Dalton Popp, 620-653-4125 Olmitz – Curtis Peterson, 620-586-3311 Pawnee Rock — Terry Mead, 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 — 620-653-4125 You want to know if you live in a flood zone? Environmental Management/Zoning 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 have a zoning question? Barton County — Judy Goreham, 620-796-4300 Ellinwood — 620-564-3161 Great Bend — 620-793-4106 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 health question? Barton County Health Department — 620-793-1902 You want to escape domestic violence? Family Crisis Center — 620-792-1885 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, 620-282-4014 centralksdreamcenter.org Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas 2201 16th, Great Bend, 620-792-1393 catholiccharitiesswks.org Family Crisis Center, Inc. 1924 Broadway, Great Bend, 620-792-1885 familycrisiscntr.org Birthright 1420 Wilson St., Great Bend, 620-792-3316 You want a business license? Great Bend City Clerk — 620-793-4111 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 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 dispute your property tax appraisal? Barton County Appraisers Office — 620-793-1821
You need a property transfer inspection when a private well and/ or private septic system is involved? Judy Goreham — 620-796-4300
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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Larned
Labor of love City undertakes works projects on iconic rec facilities
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he City of Larned has put forward the tag line “Love Larned” as a demonstration of the community’s pride in itself. But with countless man hours and dollars invested in their community facilities, they hope to draw visitors and potential residents to “Love Larned”, too. Throughout 2020, the city has undertaken several projects to restore and upgrade what it sees as destination recreation facilities. The major projects they’ve undertaken in 2020, and continue to pursue looking forward to in 2021 are repairs to the Larned City Pool, repairs and upgrades to historic Moffett Stadium, and repairs to the Edwards Park Public Golf Course. Each of the projects has been a collaborative effort among both private citizens and several city departments.
“We’re better all together,” City Manager Bradley Eilts said. “We succeed or we fail as one.” They take pride in their history, and in their identity as a small, rural community, and the collaborative work they hope demonstrates that pride. “Preserving who we are as a community,” Eilts said. “It gives us chance to celebrate it, it’s really exciting.” Larned Swimming Pool Discussions with the Larned City Council began in December 2019 when the pool advisory committee recommended either the pool be repaired or replaced within a year in order to address the safety of the decking surrounding the pool as well as the pool filtration system, and later issues with the pool lighting. Discussions focused on how to address those concerns in a cost-effective way.
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After initial bids from outside contractors indicated a cost of as much as $900,000 to fix the pool and $3 million to completely replace the pool, both options which the council did not consider feasible, the discussion turned to more cost-effective ways to fix the pool and make it safe for the long-term. The solution, as put forth by Tim Schaller, a local architect and neutral third party, was to have the city crews do the work, a solution it was estimated would cost around $100,000, saving the city around $800,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started breaking it down, (and Schaller said) â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You guys do water lines, you do concrete you can do this.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And he gave us the confidence that we could do the project,â&#x20AC;? Nusser said. Eilts estimated 80% percent of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff had worked in some capacity to complete the work at the pool. Though having city crews do the work extended the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timeline into late summer and early fall 2020, the collaborative city effort to complete such a massive project effectively, and do it in such
a cost-effective way, is a source of pride for a city that takes great pride in preserving its heritage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The backbone is the city staff,â&#x20AC;? Nusser said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fortunate to have loyal, dedicated and quality staff.â&#x20AC;? And it was not â&#x20AC;&#x153;a patchworkâ&#x20AC;? fix, Nusser said. The focus was to replace any parts, including
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lighting and filtration, with all-new equipment, so the community could have pride and confidence that the work would be highquality and last many years down the road. Moffett Stadium Extensive work preserving another of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s icons was a
community-wide effort. Originally constructed in 1937, the 83-year old stadium is still an iconic area destination for youth and high school baseball in the spring and summer, and rather than build a new stadium, the consensus among residents, Nusser said, was to preserve the iconic facility.
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Though a great deal of work had already been done to the home locker room, the visitors’ locker room was in bad shape, according to Nusser. So the city received a grant through the Golden Belt Community Foundation by way of a private donor to update the visitors’ locker room in order to make it a more attractive destination for visiting teams. However, upon applying for, and receiving that grant, the city was advised that those repairs were not advisable, because the concrete stands above the locker room were cracked and in severe disrepair due to the structure’s advanced age. Because of its condition, rain water was leaking into the visitors’ locker room, rendering any potential renovations moot, at least initially. With the original private donor’s permission, Nusser said the original grant then was cleared for use to address the major concrete issues on the bleachers. The grant, however, covered only part of the cost. Nusser said the city invested additional money in completing the repairs to maintain the structure. When the original grant donor heard about the repairs to the concrete, they provided an additional donation to GBCF to aid in completing the visitors’ locker room as originally planned. Nusser said the facility is a point of pride to citizens not only for baseball, but countless other
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Like the other projects, completion of this project was also a collaborative effort. According to Nusser, in the agreement with the Country Club, the city provided the labor to resurface the parking lot, while the country club paid for the materials. The repairs, according to Eilts, are crucial, not only for those who use the facility for golf, but as a point of pride for the community as a whole. “It’s the first thing you see when you come
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CITY COUNCIL Mayor - William Nusser Ward 1 Carroll Bennet Gary Rainbolt Ward 2 Terry Clark George Elmore Ward 3 Dennis Wilson Jason Murray Ward 4 Sharon McGinness Kim Barnes Council members meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at 417 Broadway. Council members can be reached at the city office, 620-285-8500. Council members serve two-year terms. CITY DEPARTMENTS City Manager Bradley Eilts, 620-285-8500 City Clerk Kara Rath, 620-285-8500 Finance Director Monica Steiner, 620-285-8500 Emergency Medical Service Kara Lawson, EMS director 123 W. 9th
Larned Swimming Pool 620-285-8570 Parks/Cemetery 620-285-8535 620-285-8500 (records) Building Inspection 620-285-8509 Street Department 620-285-8560 Sanitation Department 620-285-8555 Wastewater Treatment 620-285-8513 Pawnee Sanitation 620-285-7780
UTILITIES & SERVICES Electric, Water, Trash, Sewer City of Larned 620-285-8500 Natural Gas Kansas Gas Service 800-794-4780 Larned Community Center Mike Seeman Larned Recreation Director 1500 North Toles, 620-285-6002
U.S. Post Office 803 Broadway 620-285-2791 Recycling 620-285-8555 620-792-1321 Jordaan Memorial Library 724 Broadway 620-285-2876 Municipal Court 417 Broadway 620-285-8500
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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 in 1806. Later, this route became known as the Santa Fe Trail, traveled by pioneers heading west for a better way of life. Then the railroads, and
civilization in the form of cities and towns took hold. In 1867, Barton County was created, but it wasn’t until 1872 that the minimum population of 600 was reached in order for the county to be organized. It was on May 16, 1872 that Gov. Harvey gave the nod for Barton County to be incorporated, and declared Great Bend the temporary county seat. A week later, on May 23, it became permanent, and three townships were created – Great Bend, Lakin and Buffalo. The people who settled came from all corners of the globe.
Immigrants from throughout Europe settled on homesteads and helped build small towns, as did pioneers from the eastern United States. There were freed slaves, called “exodusters” who traveled to Kansas looking for a new life, too. The surrounding prairie was broken and farmed, and agriculture thrived. Through trial and error, they learned that wheat performed very well. Barton County has become a “banner” wheat county in Kansas. 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 an oil boom in the county. Early in the 20th century, there was another oil boom. This added another dimension to the county and is still a big part of the economy.
In 1943 during World War II, Barton County became home to the Great Bend Army Air Field, 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.” 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,
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which today bears his name. Even then, it was considered unusual for a city the size of Great Bend to have a zoo. The zoo remains open today and has been updated. The park also now includes the Wetlands Aquatic Park. In 1965, Barton County Community 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. 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.
People quick facts Barton County Population, 2018 estimate............................................................................................................................... 25,779 Population, percent change - April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019 ........................................................................... -6.8% Population, percent change - April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019 ........................................................................... -5.6% Population, 2010 .............................................................................................................................................. 27,674 Persons under 5 years, percent ........................................................................................................................6.3% Persons under 18 years, percent .....................................................................................................................23.8% Persons 65 years and over, percent ................................................................................................................19.2% Female persons, percent ..................................................................................................................................50.6% White alone, percent .........................................................................................................................................95.% Black or African American alone, percent ....................................................................................................... 2% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent .......................................................................................0.9% Asian alone, percent, 2015 (a) ..........................................................................................................................0.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent ...........................................................................0.1% Two or More Races, percent .............................................................................................................................1.8% Hispanic or Latino, percent .............................................................................................................................15.2% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent ..................................................................................................81.2% Living in same house 1 year & over, percent, 2012-2016 ..............................................................................81.8% Foreign born persons, percent, 2014-2018 ....................................................................................................... 6% Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2014-2018 ........................................................11.3% High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2014-2018 ................................................... 85.3% Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2014-2018 .........................................................18.4% Veterans, 2014-2018......................................................................................................................................... 1,667 Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+................................................................................... 16.9 Housing units, 2018 ......................................................................................................................................... 12,754 Homeownership rate, 2019 ..............................................................................................................................69.8% Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2014-2018 ....................................................................... $92,300 Households, 2013-2017 ................................................................................................................................... 10,892 Persons per household, 2014-2018 .................................................................................................................. 2.42 Per capita money income in past 12 months (2018 dollars), 2014-2018 .................................................... $27,133 Median household income, 2014-2018 ......................................................................................................... $50,198 Persons below poverty level, percent ............................................................................................................14.5%
Kansas 2,913,314 2.1% 2% 2,853,118 6.5% 24.2% 15.9% 50.2% 86.4% 6.1% 1.2% 3.1% 0.1% 3.0% 12.1% 75.7% 83.6% 7.1% 11.7% 90.7% 32.9% 181,453 19.3 1,288,401 66.3% $145,400 1,124,549 2.52 $30,757 $57,422 12%
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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 must 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 in Room 207. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 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.
Kenny Schremmer Chairman, 1st District Term began January 2019 kschremmer@ bartoncounty.org
Jennifer Schartz Chairman pro tem, 5th District Term began January 2019 jschartz@ 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
M. Levi Morris - County Attorney 1400 Main, Room 302, Great Bend 620-793-1851, 620-793-1855 fax A four-year term. Appointed December 2018. Next election November 2020. barton.cntyatty@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)
James Daily Member, 4th District Appointment began April 2019 jdaily@ 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
DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
91 Amy Boxberger Central Kansas Community Corrections 1806 12th St., Great Bend 620-793-1940, 620-793-1893 fax Amy Miller, KCEM Barton County Emergency Management and Risk Management 1400 Main Room 108, Great Bend 620-793-1919, 620-786-4450 cell, 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.
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 Administrator 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, 620-793-1820 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 personal property within the county. Judy Goreham Environmental Management/Zoning 1910 18th St., Great Bend 620-796-4300, 620-792-9905 cell, 620-796-2282 fax Duties include: Enforces the Barton County Environmental & Sanitary Code. Permitting includes water wells, septic systems, licensing of wastewater contractors, water testing, property transfer inspections and environmental assistance. It also enforces the Barton County Zoning Regulations, the Barton County Nuisance Code and licenses fireworks stands that are in unincorporated areas of the county. It also handles most of the Floodplain Regulations compliance for the unincorporated areas.
Dena Popp Communications / 911 Director 1300 Stone, Great Bend 620-793-1920 Duties include: Provides emergency dispatching services for Barton County Sheriff, police departments of Claflin, Ellinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington, Kansas Highway Patrol, and all fire departments and emergency medical services in the county. Darren Williams Road and Bridge/Noxious Weeds/ Memorial Parks & Cemeteries Road and Bridge: 2401 7th St., P.O. Box 518, Great Bend 620-793-1816 Noxious Weeds: 2300 6th St., P.O. Box 518, Great Bend 620-793-1936, 620-793-1938 fax Memorial Parks & Cemeteries: 1400 Main, Rm. 205, Great Bend 620-793-1816 John Debes Information Technology 1400 Main, Rm 201, Great Bend 620-793-1841, 620-793-1990 fax Provides technical support to all county offices. Pam Christendon Facilities Management 1400 Main, Rm 109, Great Bend 620-793-1873, 620-793-1807 fax Karen Winkelman Health Director 1300 Kansas, Suite B, Great Bend 620-793-1902, 620-793-1903 fax Marissa Woodmansee Juvenile Intake and Assessment Services (JIAS) 1213 Baker Ave., Great Bend 620-793-1930, 620-793-1977 fax
Barry McManaman, PE Barton County Engineering 1400 Main Room 108, Great Bend 620-793-1808 Services Provided: Plans, develops and maintains the county’s infrastructure to provide safe travel and enhance the life of Barton County citizens. Coordinates related activities with cities, townships and other governmental units. 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, 620-786-9485 cell, 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, April-October (weather permitting). Check website for other locations, www.bartoncounty.org. 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 batteries. The facility does not accept agricultural pesticides over 2.5 gallons or 10 pounds total volume per customer. Check website for complete list and requirements. There is also a giveaway program of these items, call for information.
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92 COURTHOUSE County Attorney Levi Morris 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
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
COURT District Court Clerk Martha Rivas 620-793-1856 Judicial Division 1 Carey Hipp 785-472-8931 (Ellsworth) Judicial Division 2 Steve Johnson 620-793-1863 Judicial Division 3 Mike Keeley, Chief Judge 620-793-1863
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Lt. Governor Lynn Rogers State Capitol 300 SW 10th Ave. Room 252-S Topeka, KS 66612-1590 Phone: 785-368-8657
Secretary of State Scott Schwab Memorial Hall 120 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1594 Phone: 785-296-4575 sos@sos.ks.gov
State Treasurer Jake LaTurner 900 SW Jackson, Ste. 201 Topeka, KS 66612-1235 Phone: 785-296-3171 Unclaimed Property: 785-296-4165 https://www.kansasstatetreasurer.com
Attorney General Derek Schmidt 120 SW 10th, 2nd Floor Topeka, KS 66612-1597 Phone: 785-296-2215 https://ag.ks.gov/home
Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt 420 SW 9th St. Topeka, KS 66612-1678 Phone: 785-296-3071 Consumer Assistance Hotline 1-800-432-2484 (KS only) www.ksinsurance.org
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
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District 112 Representative Tory Arnberger, Republican Capitol Room: 512-N Seat: 45 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 Alicia Straub, Republican Capitol Room: 167-W Seat: 108 Phone: 785-296-7682 Email: Alicia.Straub@house.ks.gov Home: 401 S. Kennedy, Ellinwood, KS 67526 Phone: 620-564-2196 Email: alicia.straub@house.ks.gov
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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
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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 on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry - Chair Joint Committee on the Library Joint Committee on Printing Senate Committee on Finance Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Senate Committee on Rules and Administration Senate Select Committee on Ethics
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 Appropriations Committee; Banking Committee; Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; Indian Affairs Committee: Chair Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Affairs Committee
U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall Republican, 1st District 312 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202-225-2715 www.marshall.house.gov House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; Environment subcommittee Ranking Member; Research and Technology subcommittees; House Committee on Agriculture; Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit, Livestock and Foreign Agriculture subcommittees
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TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS
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ALBION Clerk—Rocky Meitner, 620-653-7596 or 620-282-8633,1280 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
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
BEAVER Clerk—Scott Schlochtermeier, 620-639-6595 856 NE 210 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 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
GRANT Clerk—Mark Stos, 1333 NW 150 Rd. Otis, KS 67565 Treasurer—Joleen Steinert, 620-935-4348 or 620-786-4195, 970 NW 160 Rd. Olmitz, KS 67564 Trustee—Joe F. Axman, 620-586-3274 898 NW 140 Rd., Olmitz, KS 67564
SOUTH BEND Clerk—Lance Walters, 620-797-2600 94 SE 20 Ave., P.O. Box 1265 Great Bend, KS 67530 Treasurer—Marilyn J. Selle, 620-617-4987 198 SE 30 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530 Trustee—Craig A. Amerine, 620-793-9705 or 620-793-0206, 325 SE 40 Ave. Great Bend, KS 67530
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, 620-797-1639 578 NW 40 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530
GREAT BEND Clerk—R.L. Engle, 620-793-7767 1314 College View Dr. Great Bend, KS 67530 Treasurer—Mike Snyder, 620-793-7043 48 NW 48 Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530 Trustee—Denis Bachand, 620-792-1932 304 NE 30 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 or 620-828-0841, 22 NW 70 Rd. Hoisington, KS 67544 Trustee—Gary Sidman, 620-793-7037 605 W Lakeview Dr., Great Bend, KS 67530
INDEPENDENT Clerk—Bridget Beran, 201 8th St. Claflin, KS 67525 Treasurer—James J. Debes, 620-587-3544 or 620-786-1342, 310 E. Hamilton P.O. Box 45, Claflin, KS 67525 Trustee—Randy Oeser, 620-987-2362 101 6th, Claflin, KS 67525
UNION Clerk—Justin Ludwig, 620-617-8267 197 NE 220 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544 Treasurer—Brittany Woydziak, 661-916-3724 1826 NE 10 Ave., Hoisington, KS 67544 Trustee—Marty Michaelis, 620-653-4511 88 NE 200 Rd., Hoisington, KS 67544
CHEYENNE Clerk—John Lamatsch, 620-587-9977 1396 Lewis–Odin, Claflin, KS 67525 Treasurer—Francis J. Debes, 620-587-3668 or 620-786-4501, 749 NE 130 Rd. Claflin, KS 67525 Trustee—John Klug, 620-587-3952 908 St. Stephan Ave., Claflin, KS 67525 CLARENCE Clerk—Dennis Comer, 620-923-4688 172 NW 140 Ave., 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 CLEVELAND Clerk—Brian Hoffman, 620-587-2348 or 620-562-7619, 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 COMANCHE Clerk—Linda Borror, 620-564-2484 1043 SE 20 Rd., Ellinwood, KS 67526 Treasurer—Kraig Clawson, 620-564-2646 276 SE 56 Ave., Great Bend, KS 67530 Trustee—Don Ravenstein, 620-564-2285 or 620-282-9633, 328 B SE 80 Ave. Ellinwood, KS 67526 EUREKA Clerk—Michael McCurry, 620-791-8622 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 or 786-0911, 995 NW 40 Ave. Hoisington, KS 67544
LAKIN Clerk—Aaron Birzer, 620-564-2130 or 620-786-1555, 1146 NE 20 Rd. Ellinwood, KS 67526 Treasurer—Corey Robl, 620-786-6810 996 NE 10 Rd., Ellinwood, KS 67526 Trustee—Mark Knop, 410 E. 8th St. 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—N/A LOGAN Clerk—Joseph V. Zink, 620-562-8417 850 NE 150 Ave., Claflin, KS 67525 Treasurer—Joy Hertach, 620-587-3450 or 719-306-4606, 947 NE 160 Ave. Claflin, KS 67525 Trustee—David P. Wirth, 620-587-3795 673 NE 150 Ave., Ellinwood, KS 67526 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
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
WALNUT Clerk—Dale Kuhlman, 620-793-4537 966 NW 70 Rd., Olmitz KS 67564 Treasurer—Dale E. Maneth, 620-587-3326 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 or 785-483-1109, 2269 NW 30 Ave. Russell, KS 67665 Trustee—Kevin Nettleingham, 620-653-7695 749 NW 180 Rd., Olmitz, KS 67564
Township officials are elected by residents of their township. Elections are held during regular county-wide elections. Clerks: Term 2019-2023 Treasurer: Term 2017-2021 Trustee: Term 2017-2021
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Albert
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Lively city of Albert, ‘always aspiring’
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n January, 1910, the world was fascinated by the appearance of the Daylight Comet, which preceded by a few months the May, 1910, event of Earth passing through the tail of Halley’s comet. The Daylight comet was a surprise to many who were anticipating the return of Halley’s, and because it was so bright and visible to the naked eye, when Halley’s returned again in 1986, many older people’s accounts of having seen it in 1910 referred to the Daylight comet instead, according to the book “Great Comets,” by R. Burnham and D. Levy. From The Great Bend Tribune, Feb. 4, 1910 edition, the special correspondent to Albert wrote, “People are looking each evening for the comet and advancing theories as the causes of comets and the possible results.” Albert was a lively place where young people enjoyed socializing. It’s not a far stretch to deduce the correspondent for the City of Albert at the time either worked at the railroad depot or at the post office. Both frequented by many townspeople, they were likely the most fertile grounds for CITY COUNCIL Mayor – Rod Cushenbery Councilman – Stan Ewy Councilwoman – Joann George Councilwoman – Marty Hanhardt Councilwoman – Charles Keller Councilman – Robert Ritterhouse City Clerk – Lois Ritterhouse
gathering news. Imagine a lively man or woman, behind the counter, observing the comings and goings of the public, and jotting down details on their pad nearby. Tidbits like, “There is a call among the young folks to meet a F.W. Haas, Sr., this Tuesday night to revise the social gatherings of the locality. We fear intimidation, coercion, ostracism and elimination.” Some information was likely delivered first-hand by those in the know, like this from a member of The Epworth League (an early ancestor of The United Methodist Youth Fellowship), which reportedly held a social at Gallon Hall on the 27th, and it was “a grand success. It was well patronized and agreeably enjoyed by those in attendance. Oysters were served as refreshments. Something over $13 was cleared by the society.” Oysters? Yes, indeed. According to food historians at Michigan State University, oysters were all the craze between 1880 and 1910, and were shipped by rail from Chesapeake Bay inland to Midwestern cities.
The Albert city council meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the city office, 2006 Main Street, 620-923-4665. The City of Albert mailing address is P.O. Box 10, Main St. UTILITIES AND SERVICES Natural Gas and Electricity Midwest Energy, 620-792-1301 Water and Sewer City of Albert, 620-923-4284 Don Dolechek, 620-923-4284
“Oysters were harvested in massive quantities. During this time, as much as 160 million pounds of oyster meat was harvested per year. This intensive exploitation did irreparable environmental damage, but it did create an ample supply of oysters. The fact that oysters were so abundant made them inexpensive, which only boosted their popularity. In 1909, oysters cost half as much as beef per pound. Oysters were used to add bulk to more expensive dishes such as meat pies. They were eaten at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and by rich and poor alike.” Albert is a fine community which prospered well into the 1960’s or 1970’s. School consolidation and outward migration eventually saw the town population decrease. Today, Albert is a quiet bedroom community to business centers like Great Bend and Larned, and even Hays. With a strong agricultural presence in the area, many in Albert are involved in farming and oil production as well.
Recycling Sunflower Diversified Recycling 5523 10th St., Great Bend 620-793-5800 Medidcal Care The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus 514 Cleveland St., Great Bend 620-792-8833
U.S. Post Office 2002 Main, 620-923-4699 Animal Control Golden Belt Humane Society, 620-792-4297 Park Pivonka Park on Main Street Zip Code 67511
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Beaver had a busy past
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n 1918, the town of Beaver, the youngest in Barton County, was formed. Two men, Clyde Forney and Calvin Piester, were instrumental in promoting the town. Piester played an important role as a town founder, having the town platted and becoming the sales agent for town lots at its start four years prior. Even prior to its founding, he and pal Forney recruited the Farmers State Bank of Redwing, a town a few miles south, to relocate there. Soon after, the Farmers National Bank and a small grocery store also came to town. Details of town life were documented by correspondents and appeared in the pages of The Hoisington Dispatch and The Great Bend Tribune.
A correspondent for The Great Bend Tribune offered a glimpse of the busy young town at harvest time in the July 3, 1919 edition. A number of families were already established in the area, though it was not specified if they lived in town or in the surrounding countryside. There were the Feyerbends, the Stoskopfs, two groups of Charles, Jacobs, Lurmans, and Moos. Activity included a number of visits from friends and family from surrounding communities of Odin, Claflin, Heizer and from further away, including Ellis and even Grand Junction, Colorado. Mr. C.L. Charles and his wife, Maggie, invited a crowd to their home for Sunday supper, and the home was hopping with the Stoskopf girls, Fern and Daisy, and
other young friends of the Charles’ children. “All reported a good time and a swell supply by the cook, C.L. Charles.” Mishaps were also reported; “Raymond Charles had the misfortune of getting his foot cut in a binder Friday.” Shopping trips to nearby Claflin were documented. There were also reports of fishing on the Smoky Hill River, and plenty of socializing happening between the families. Beaver even raised a town band in the short time it existed. “Last Tuesday evening the Beaver Band gave a serenade at the T.H. Allen home.” Building news included the near completion of the Wolf Elevator of Beaver, and news that the Farmers State Bank would be putting up a new bank building at Beaver. In the February 5, 1921 edition of The Hoisington Dispatch, a notice for bids appeared. “Bids will be received until Feb. 14, 1920, for the construction of about 10,000 square feet of cement
sidewalk and crossing to be built in Beaver, Kansas. For plans and specifications, address J.G. Feyerbend, Beaver, Kansas.” In the same edition, the report, “Beaver Is Hustling.” “The beaver is one of the most industrious of animals and the citizens of Beaver, one of the new Barton County towns, evidently expect to live up to the name.” Elsewhere in this issue they have a notice for bids for the construction of a large amount of concrete sidewalk of four and eight foot widths. The town is not incorporated so taxes cannot be levied against property for such purposes but they circulated petitions and secured the signatures of all property owners in the sidewalk district that each property owner will bear his proportionate share of the improvement. Beaver’s growth years are long behind it now, true. But there are signs of life, including a grain elevator and a cafe. A handful of residents still enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle as well.
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The ballad of Duffy Davis
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ansas has a long history of prohibition, longer than any other state in the union. A strong presence of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and a supportive state legislature in the late 19th and first half of the 20th century made prohibition the law of the land long before and long after the federal government imposed prohibition on the country from 1920 to 1933. On January 1, 1881, a constitutional amendment that prohibited “the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors” went into effect in Kansas. For the next 36 years, Kansas worked to eliminate alcohol from the state. This did little to decrease the demand for drink, and some in the county willing to thwart the law made a good trade for themselves. Duffy Davis, a Claflin restaurant man, began to appear in the pages of the Claflin Clarion, the Hoisington Dispatch, the Great Bend Daily Tribune and other city newspapers beginning in the spring of 1910. But, those reports were not in praise of the food served at the establishment he and his wife operated. Instead, it was for the drinks. Presumably, the Davis family arrived early enough to set up their restaurant, and to allow Duffy time to get a feel for the market.
Here, the first warning shot from the local press. On May 24, 1910, the Great Bend Daily Tribune ran a digest of news from the Claflin Clarion. “We understand that there is a Hoisington
bootlegger who has his goods shipped to Claflin and comes over here, gets it and takes it to Hoisington to peddle. We would advise this man to be a little careful or he may get what is coming to him.”
THE BALLAD OF DUFFY DAVIS Duffy didn’t take the advice very seriously, apparently. A June 11, 1910 report in the Tribune’s courthouse notes, “Duffy Davis pleaded guilty to selling liquor to the amount of four counts. He was sentenced to serve four months in jail and pay a fine of $400 and pay costs of prosecution. We understand that there will be an application for parole in this case.” The June 17 Barton County Democrat reported that the fine and costs were paid and a parole granted. Often, the local papers played down events, but the same was not the case with papers from out of the area. The June 18, 1910 Salina Evening Journal went into more detail, reporting, “Claflin is dry again: Official after booze sellers – Court of Inquiry held. “Claflin is once more on the dry list from all appearances. There were several instances that led up to the final outcome. The starting point was when one of the young boys of the town, about 16 years of age, appeared on the streets intoxicated. Another was the results of a keg party which was held out on the creek in which the majority of the participants got to feeling too hilarious and finally got into a fight. “As a result of the fight six of them were brought before Police Judge G. P. Weltmer and five of them were assessed $12.50 each and one who refused to go without a warrant was assessed $27.50. “It was decided that it was time that something should be done and County Attorney Clark and Sheriff Dailey appeared on the scene. A court of inquiry was held and about 16 witnesses were examined. “Evidence was procured against Pios Maddox and Max Sanders for selling liquor to minors and against Frank Kodhler for the selling of beer. The three above named made a get-a-way.
“Evidence was also procured against Duffy Davis and a deputy sheriff came over with a warrant and took him to the county seat. “ On June 24, 1910, the Tribune reported Davis of Claflin was in Great Bend that day “on business with county officials.” Once the authorities have your number, they’re not quick to forget. For the remaining years he resided in the county, his movements were scrutinized and reported in the paper from 1910 to 1913. Reports of his mother in law coming to visit occur a few times. This was the case for Duffy Davis. In October, 1910, it was noted Mrs. Duffy Davis
was enjoying a visit from her mother, Mrs. Canfield of Little River, that week. In November, 1911, he was mentioned in the correspondent’s report, “Duffy Davis went to Kansas City Monday night on a short business trip.” In September, 1912, Real Estate Transfers reported in the Great Bend Daily Tribune indicated “Margaret Bloomer to Duffy Davis lots 14, 15, 16 blk 5 Bloomers Add. to Claflin, $600.” In October, 1912, the Tribune reported “Duffy Davis of Claflin plead guilty to a liquor charge.” “Certain parties brought information to the county attorney Monday and swore to complaints against Duffy
Davis of Claflin which resulted in a warrant being issued against him and this morning he appeared in justice court in this city and pleaded guilty paying a fine of $100 and starting to serve a 30-day sentence at once. “Search of Davis’ place failed to disclose any intoxicating liquors, though a lot of “empties” were found. The list of witnesses in the case should it come to trial was a long one.” “Duffy’s place,” may have referred to a Claflin restaurant in the 1912 Polk’s Kansas State Gazetteer and Business Directory. In the July 4, 1913 Clarion digest in the Tribune, “Mrs. Canfield
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who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Duffy Davis, returned to her home at Little River last Friday morning. Lona Davis accompanied her for a couple of weeks’ visit.” It was a well timed visit, apparently, because Duffy was up to something. The July 14, 1913 Tribune reported, “Duffy Davis was over from Claflin Sunday visiting friends and attending to some business affairs,” The ballad comes full circle with the report in the July 18, 1913 Tribune, “Duffy Davis of Claflin this morning in Hoisington court pleaded guilty on a liquor charge and received a fine of $200 and a jail sentence of 60 days. No action has yet been taken as to whether he will receive a parole or not, as has been done in cases in the past.“ Presumably, once the 60-day sentence was served, the Davis family had enough. In the October 3, 1913 Barton County Democrat, it was reported in the Claflin Clarion digest, ‘Joe Woydziak Sr., last week purchased two lots in the Bloomer addition from Duffy Davis. He lives up near Dubuque near the county line.” Apparently sometime over the following year, Duffy and Mrs. Davis must have separated or divorced. In the Oct. 30, 1914 Barton County Democrat, it was reported that “Mrs. Duffy Davis has sold her restaurant to M.A. Dowe. She and the children went to Little River, Wednesday, where they will make their home.” Finally, seven years later in the July 21, 1921 Hoisington Dispatch, a Claflin Clarion digest reported “Lee Davis, son of Duffy Davis, formerly of Claflin, was here Sunday visiting old friends. He is a railroad fireman at Temple, Oklahoma. Duffy Davis is working in the depot at Temple.”
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Claflin
BARTON COUNTY
City of
SUSANK ODIN
GALATIA
CLAFLIN
BEAVER OLMITZ ALBERT HOISINGTON
PAWNEE ROCK
GREAT BEND ELLINWOOD
Known for its early 1900’s themed Main Street, Claflin has a rich history
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ewspapers often published a digest of news from the surrounding community papers. Claflin had a strong newspaper for many years, The Claflin Clarion. Its digest appeared regularly in Great Bend, Hoisington, and Salina between 1910 and 1920. The July 4, 1913 digest indicated motorcycles were popular in Claflin that year. “J.J. Beeman made a trip to Lakin (a small town in western Kansas) Saturday night to get his motorcycle which he had to abandon there when he was on his western trip a couple of weeks ago on account of bad roads. He rode it through Sunday, leaving there at five in the morning and reached here early in the evening.” In other posts: “Walter Frederick made a trip to Salina Saturday on his motorcycle and took in the motorcycle races there that day.” But, not everyone had a love for the machines.
“Will Klusen, Sr., met with quite a serious accident last week when his team got frightened at a motorcycle and threw him out of the buggy, breaking three ribs and hurting him otherwise.” He wasn’t alone. “Bert Evans had the misfortune to get thrown out of a buggy Sunday and received a sprained ankle as the result.” General bits of news add detail to day-to-day life. “A new plate glass was placed in the window at the Citizens State Bank Monday to replace the one that was broken out a couple of weeks ago by a couple of boys
CITY COUNCIL Mayor – Michael Urban Councilman – Dusty Daniels Councilman – Casey Hubbard Councilman – Robert Gunder 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. Council members can be contacted through the City Hall office, 620-587-3707.
CITY DEPARTMENTS City Clerk – Patricia Schmidt 620-587-3707 City Attorney – Robert Suelter 620-793-4114 Superintendent of Utilities – Richard Hayes - 620-588-3723 Police Chief – Gregg Vannoster 620-587-3344 Fire Chief – Doug Hubbard 620-587-3498 Medical Care Clara Barton Hospital 205 W. 9th St., Hoisington 620-653-2114
scuffling when one was accidentally shoved into the glass.” The Pickerill family was wellto-do, with J. K. Pickerill living in Claflin, and his brother, W. B. Pickerill living in Kansas City. They owned the Claflin Mill & Elevator Co. in 1913, the name of their business immortalized on Claflin’s modern Main Street. They were of regular interest to readers. That weekend, “W.B. Pickerill came out from Kansas City Tuesday night. He was called here on account of the cave-in at the Universal Mill elevator, which occurred the first of the week.” It was reported the Pickerill UTILITIES AND SERVICES Electricity Midwest Energy, 800-222-3121 Natural Gas Kansas Gas Service, 800-7944780 Animal Control Claflin Police Department 620-587-3344 Recycling Drop off located at City Shop 710 W. Front U.S. Post Office 218 Main Street, 620-587-3935
enterprise, “...is among those who are making improvements in their business. They are now installing new machinery in their mill which will increase the output about 100 barrels per day. They are also building a new elevator at Olmitz and will buy wheat at that place.” New hires were of interest, naturally. “J. F. Danielson of Salina is the new second miller at the Claflin Mill & Elevator Co. His son is here with him and the balance of the family will come a little later on.” Be sure to stop in Claflin, and take a few minutes to appreciate Main Street, where you’ll see the establishments mentioned here. Check out the Claflin Historical Museum on the second floor of the renovated school house. At Christmas, take time to admire the decorations at the mini park on Main Street. And for those who can’t stop, as the sign on U.S. 96 states, “Smile as you go by.”
Library Librarian, Pam Atteberry 620-587-3488 Independent Township Library 108 Main St. Hours: Monday: 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - noon Closed Wednesday and Sunday Zip Code 67525
BARTON COUNTY
SUSANK GALATIA
BEAVER
ODIN CLAFLIN
OLMITZ ALBERT HOISINGTON
PAWNEE ROCK
GREAT BEND
ELLINWOOD
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For more than a century, Ellinwood has celebrated in style
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llinwood has two seasonal events each year, and each one is well worth attending. The first Sunday in December, is a German-inspired event called Christkindlmarket, and the third weekend in July is the three-day After Harvest Festival. Every year, the Ellinwood Chamber of Commerce hosts the Ellinwood After Harvest Festival. It draws people from all the surrounding counties. Typically, the three-day weekend starts off with a community pancake feed, then it’s games, competitions, and vendors for all ages at the City Park, Wolf Park, and Wolf Pond. Hamburger
feeds, beer gardens, bands, community dances, and a ton of other entertainment ensure there isn’t an idle moment. There’s the Ellinwood Rotary parade, an AHF golf tournament, petting zoo and all weekend long, a carnival set up on the west side of City Park. Held the third weekend of July every year, it’s a celebration not to be missed. The community of Ellinwood knew how to
throw a great party years before the After Harvest Festival started. As a young city, it attracted people from hours away to the Eagles Picnic the first weekend in September. Here, the 1910 account, as reported in the Sept. 6, 1910 edition of the Great Bend Daily Tribune: “The annual picnic is held in the John Wolf grove, west side of town, and there is a big enough place to entertain everyone. A number of concessions of various sorts were scattered through the grounds, there were refreshment stands which did a large business and in addition music by the band and a big ball game with some minor sports furnished amusement for the crowd. It was an absolutely clean picnic and we saw no drinking or evidence of drinking anywhere. It might be well to interpolate at this point that several of the Ellinwood merchants in talking over the old days, when refreshments “made in Germany” were the order of the day at such affairs, said they would rather have things the way they are now, with the lid clamped on tight than to have saloons over which the community had practically no control. Saloons managed properly by the municipality, they did not consider them bad. But now that the law is being observed they expect to keep things the way they are. Ellinwood is one of the prettiest little towns
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in the state and one of the best managed communities as well. The enterprise of the merchants who have stores as up-to-date as those of much larger towns, and their way of standing together in making an affair of this kind a success were especially noticeable. Men like Stephen and Isern, Nick Sprinkler, Henry Back, John and Fred Wolf, Geo Heim, Geo Trump, John Thul, Harry Turck, J. C. McCracken, Howard Torrence and other businessmen of the town were out welcoming the visitors and making them feel welcome.â&#x20AC;?
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Candidates handed out cards, shook hands, and talked. A ball game between Sterling and Ellinwood was held. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The celebration ended at night with a big ball game which is an annual event. Besides the young people of Ellinwood and vicinity there were a number from here, Sterling and other points present.â&#x20AC;? Great Bend, the county seat, had many among the visitors. The prior day, the society column was filled with notices of society people who were traveling to Ellinwood
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for the picnic. Great Bend was certainly a quiet place that weekend, with so much attention focused on their neighbor to the east. John Wolf, of whom the grove was named after, immigrated from Germany in the late 1800’s. He married, and together with his wife Mary, they started a brewery called the M.K. Brewery near the shore of the Arkansas River. The grove surrounded the brewery, and today Grove Park, Ellinwood’s 9-hole
golf course is situated on that property. John and Mary’s son, Fred Wolf, created the golf course in 1931 for his son, Fred Wolf Jr. In 1939, the clubhouse was built. Wolf Pond is still located adjacent to the golf course, and is much smaller today than it was a century ago when two windmills were used to fill it and ice was cut for the brewery’s use and to sell to the public. “One thing of interest to the citizens about Ellinwood is the excellent light and water
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The Ellinwood city council meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at 104 East 2nd St. CITY DEPARTMENTS City Administrator – Chris Komarek 620-564-3161 City Clerk – Kim Schartz 620-564-3161 Electrical Superintendent – Jon Perron 620-564-3046 Street Dept. Superintendent – Kevin Clair 620-564-3451 Water/Wastewater Superintendent Spencer Proffitt 620-564-3046 Police Chief – Chance Bailey 620-564-3001 Fire Chief – Chris Komarek 620-564-3161 U.S. Post Office 299 N. Main, 620-564-2840
Medical Care Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic 605 N. Main, 620-564-2548 Animal Control Police Department 209 W. 1st, 620-564-3001 UTILITIES AND SERVICES Electricity Light & Power Plant Jon Perron, Electric, 620-564-3451 Jim McMullen, Power Plant 620-564-2211 Natural Gas Kansas Gas Service, 800-794-4780 Library Director, Sheri Holmes 620-564-2306 Ellinwood School Community Library 210 N. Schiller Recycling Recycling Center 203 West 1st. – Open 24 hours Compost Site Park and 7th – Open daily 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Zip Code 67526
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Galatia
BARTON COUNTY
City of
SUSANK ODIN
GALATIA BEAVER
CLAFLIN
OLMITZ ALBERT HOISINGTON
PAWNEE ROCK
GREAT BEND ELLINWOOD
“Never give up” Galatia gets its railroad Tiny community made many pushes, and was finally successful
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alatia is the furthest Barton County community to the northwest. Located at the intersection of NW 100 Ave. and NW 190 Rd (Railroad Ave.), it is home to St. Paul Lutheran Church ELCA, a small elevator, several small homes, and a cemetery at the northernmost end of the fiveblock long Main Street. Sparsely populated, the quiet town grows in size each Sunday when members of the church make the scenic drive for weekly services. Some can remember when it was a thriving community with a handful of businesses, two churches and its own school. Thirty years after its founding, the city hadn’t grown much, and the reason had a lot to do with railroads. In a Dec. 27 1916 report in the Great Bend Daily Tribune tells the story.
The community was originally started “on the promise of becoming one of the main towns on the new line,” but for (more than) 20 years it had been without a road,” referring to a railroad. Several attempts to pass bonds, only to be shot down, would have discouraged most, but not the people of Galatia. “The Galatia people have never given up hope of getting a road and there is every indication now that two roads to Galatia will be built.” H.W. Neiswanger, a Galatia businessman, proposed to build one from Holyrood (west) to Galatia. This got the attention of the Santa Fe
CITY COUNCIL Mayor - Kevin Polzin Councilman — Robert Kolas Councilman — Michael Guertin Councilman — Josh Keil Councilman — Susan Funk Councilman — Dennis Funk Council members meet at 7:30 p.m. (8:00 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time) on the first Tuesday of each month at 150 W. Floyd
Railroad, and over the next couple of years, a deal was struck and the line was built, connecting the town to Holyrood more than 40 miles to the east. It was completed in the fall of 1918, and in the October 10, 1918 Tribune, the report “Galatia waited 25 years for railroad; Central Kansas is helping the town celebrate now,” had this to say: “Central Kansas is helping Galatia celebrate the realization of hopes and efforts of 25 years to get a railroad. “The first shipments were several car loads of wheat, shipped out with a construction train. And this week
- crowning week of the little town’s history – “real” train “specials” loaded with people from the neighboring counties are arriving to help Galatia celebrate.” The following week, the Hoisington Dispatch recapped the event. “... Nelson’s Wild West show was there with the “missing link,” the snake charmer, the hypnotizer and all of the big attractions displayed on the big banners back of the ballyhoo stand. The Wolf Stock Company was there and gave afternoon and evening performances that were good and pleased the crowds. They had a band that made up in music what it lacked in numbers. Dances were given in the opera house. “Taken as a whole the celebration was a big success and those who... put up their money to get attractions deserve much credit...Quite a number of new buildings have been erected in Galatia since the new road became a certainty and the town is sowing the effects of its prosperity and will show it much more when the war is over and business again becomes normal.”
Council members can be reached by calling the Mayor Kevin Polzin 760-947-1355
Natural Gas/Propane Mid-State Co-op 785-373-4239
Trash Service Shamrock Sanitation 620-792-1639
CITY CLERK Diane Deines
U.S. Post Office 800-275-8777 Rural route from Otis, 100 N. Main
Animal Control Golden Belt Humane Society 620-792-4297
Medical Care Clara Barton Hospital 250 W. Ninth, 620-653-2114
Zip Code 67565
UTILITIES AND SERVICES Electricity Western Cooperative Electric 1-800-456-6720
BARTON COUNTY
GALATIA
OLMITZ ALBERT
SUSANK BEAVER HOISINGTON
GREAT BEND
PAWNEE ROCK
ODIN CLAFLIN
ELLINWOOD
City of
Great Bend
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From cowtown to crossroads, Great Bend center of it all
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t the crossroads of both Kansas and the nation as a whole sits Great Bend. 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 community-wide events as well such as June Jaunt and Party in the Park. Furthermore, in keeping with a long-running city council goal, in recent years, several new housing options have been built.
These endeavors are just the most recent evolution of the Great Bend landscape. The historic community dates almost 150 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 communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permanent county seat.
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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
CITY COUNCIL Mayor – Cody Schmidt term ends in 2021 First Ward Lindsey Krom-Craven – 620-639-6777 term ends in 2020 Alan Moeder – 793-9052 term ends in 2021 Second Ward Barry Bowers – 620-792-5378 term ends in 2020 Jolene Biggs – 620-793-3443 term ends in 2021 Third Ward Cory Urban – 785-760-4846 term ends in 2021 Dana Dawson – 620-793-7884 term ends in 2020 Fourth Ward Junior Welsch – 620-793-5031 term ends in 2021 Brock McPherson – 620-793-9237 term ends in 2020
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. 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 2019 the Kansas Geological Survey estimated that Great Bend and Barton County produced 1,692,043 barrels of oil and 193,440 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 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. 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 15,627 and Barton County has a population of 25,779.
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. All governing body members serve two-year terms. Council members can be reached through City Hall, 1209 Williams, 620-793-4111
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
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
UTILITIES AND SERVICES Water & Sewer Utility Office 1615 10th St., 620-793-4100 Electricity Midwest Energy 1025 Patton Rd., 620-792-1301 Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc. 620-793-4223, 800-762-0436 Natural Gas Kansas Gas Service 800-794-4780 City Television Channel 20 City information and current events.
U.S. Post Office 2100 16th St., 620-792-4381 Animal Control Golden Belt Humane Society 151 U.S. 281, 620-792-4297
Recycling Rosewood ECycle 620-603-8348 Maintenance Building, 2200 Main St. Sunflower Diversified Recycling 5523 10th St., 620-793-5800 Compost Site 1/2 mile south of Railroad Ave. on SW 5 Ave., 620-793-4150 Open 24 hours, 7 days a week Medical Care The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus 514 Cleveland St., 620-792-8833
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Hoisington
BARTON COUNTY
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OLMITZ ALBERT
PAWNEE ROCK
SUSANK BEAVER
ODIN CLAFLIN
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oisington is quickly becoming known as one of Barton County’s more progressive communities when it comes to recreation and healthy lifestyle. In 2019 and 2020, many updates at Hoisington’s Bicentennial Park have been completed, including the installation of a new dog park, a new pickleball court, and disc golf course, all located on the north end of the park. Work also started on a redesign of the city’s baseball complex, all in an effort to provide additional baseball and softball tournament options in the county. Work on the diamonds and access to make them safer for participants and spectators will take a few years to complete. All work is put on hold during the summer ball season, allowing players to continue to practice and games to be held, even in 2020 amidst restrictions on mass gatherings due to COVID-19 concerns. A local metalworking design com-
pany, B&B Metal Arts, partnered with a local carpenter, Scott A. Christians Construction, L.L.C., to build bridges over a drainage swail in the park to separate the complex from parking on the southeast side of the park. Later in 2020, a new concessions building will be built. Also in 2020, with a grant secured by Clara Barton Hospital from Blue Cross Blue Shield Pathways, the city partnered with the Rodeway Inn and with the
Hoisington Public Library for a bike-share program, the first of its kind in Barton County. Soon, residents and visitors alike will be able to borrow a bicycle from either location to experience a ride in and around the city. Hoisington is also known for its four-day long Labor Day festivities. In 2020, the Hoisington Labor Day Parade marks its 124th year. Early success with the parade prompted the people of Hoisington
to look for ways to make more out of the weekend. The first Hoisington Labor Day picnic was held at the Shriwise Grove in Hoisington on Labor Day in 1911. That picnic has served as the inspiration for all that has come after. John and Christina Shriwise, Hoisington farmers, agreed to host the first ever Labor Day picnic on Sept. 4, 1911, which was given by the Missouri Pacific Shop Federation in observance of the holiday.
HOISINGTON According to the Aug. 31, 1911 Great Bend Daily Tribune, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be a big parade by the Federated Trades at 9:45 a.m. and speeches by prominent Barton county citizens. Music will be furnished by the Hoisington Military Band and the afternoon will be devoted to having a general good time. On Tuesday, Sept. 5 the Tribune reported: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Shriwise grove just north of Hoisington is an excellent place in that it has not been so used before. There are few better places in the county,â&#x20AC;? the correspondent stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were scores of contests of an athletic nature and many of them extremely amusing which kept the crowd (estimated at nearly 2,500) well entertained. In the evening preparations were made for a big balloon ascension and following that a grand ball in the skating rink.â&#x20AC;? The Hoisington Dispatch provided a more detailed viewpoint: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The grove had been cleaned up and seats and water were provided for the picnickers. The races and contests were pulled off at the edge of the grove but on ac-
count of the large crowd present there were a good many who did not get to see all.â&#x20AC;? Races included a 100 yard race, three-legged race, egg race, girls 25 yard race, fat man race, sack race, 50 yard dash for girls and a fat
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ladies race. Winners and 2nd and 3rd place each won cash prizes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elza Baford climbed the greasy pole and took a $5 gold piece for his trouble,â&#x20AC;? the report stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Floyd Wingert fell on that greasy pig as if determined to get his
winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meat. He got the pig which was donated by Howell & Sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meat market.â&#x20AC;? Men with automobiles were on hand to provide rides, and at only 10 cents per ride, few chose to walk. And while just about everything went off without a hitch, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always something that can go wrong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The balloon that was advertised for an evening attraction did not go up very high. The wind did not go down until late in the evening when the gas bag was inflated on the Degen lots, just south of Meyer & Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store. While several thousand people were patiently waiting for it to take its trip skyward, it was released from its moorings and turned turtle, partially landing on the rear of Meyer and Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parts of two chimneys were knocked off and as the big gas bag settled it was torn for about 30 feet up one side. The aeronaut says it was released by someone in the crowd yelling, â&#x20AC;&#x153;let â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;er goâ&#x20AC;? before he was ready. In fact his parachute was not attached to the balloon when it was released.
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The expenses of the balloon people were $21.75 and they were paid $17.50 for their attempted ascension.â&#x20AC;? The ball at the skating rink, however, was a success with prizes awarded for best waltzers. The Shriwise farm, including the grove, was located just outside the city at the northwest corner. Over the years, it has been annexed into the city, and today includes all of the residences, churches, schools and businesses north of 9th Street, including Clara Barton Hospital. John Shriwise received the land from his father, and in 1908, he married 20-year old Christina Schwindt, a Russian immigrant from Bison in neighboring Rush county. The happy couple farmed and were very active in the community. They never had children, but through their influence and involvement with young people made an impact on many young peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. At one point, Christina served on the hospital board. After John died at age 50, Christinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world grew to include travel, many friends, expanded business opportunities, and she eventually moved away from Hoisington for many years. She returned home in 1973 at age 88, after visiting friends and relatives for several months, and entered the hospital in Hoisington where she died Nov. 30 of that year, according to her obituary in the Dec. 10, 1973 Russell Record. Hoisington is a 15 minute drive from Great Bend, heading north on Hwy 281. At the south entrance of the city, to the east of the railroad tracks is where the Missouri Pacific rail yard was once located. Modern businesses fill the buildings that once were signs of progress in Hoisington 100 years ago. Further still, arrive at Clara Barton Hospital where Main Street intersects 9th Street, Either way you go from there, Hoisingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community pride shines through as it has for over a century.
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CITY COUNCIL Mayor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dalton Popp Ward 1 Councilman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Becky Steiner Councilman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Travis Sinn Ward 2 Councilman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Carrol Nather Councilman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Darren Reinert Ward 3 Councilman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jim Morris Councilman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Richard Rubio Ward 4 Councilman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Christina Smith Councilman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gary Shook Council members meet at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at Hoisington City Hall, 109 E. 1st, 620-653-4125. CITY DEPARTMENTS City Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jonathan Mitchell, 620-653-4125 City Clerk â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Celia Conrad, 620-653-4125 Public Works Director â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jonathan Mitchell, 620-653-4385 City Attorney â&#x20AC;&#x201D; John Horner, 620-793-7874 Recreation Director â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chris Kinman, 620-653-4050 Police Chief â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kenton Doze, 620-653-4995 Fire Chief â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jerry Stricker, 620-653-7772 Emergency Medical Service Director â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Megan Elmore, 620-653-4150 Medical Care Clara Barton Hospital, 250 W. Ninth, 620-653-2114 Library Hoisington Public Library, 169 S. Walnut, 620-653-4128 U.S. Post Office 119 E. Second, 620-653-2838 Recycling Parking lot West of Wilson State Bank UTILITIES AND SERVICES Electricity Municipal Power Plant, 164 S. Elm, 620-653-4675 Natural Gas Kansas Gas Service, 800-794-4780 Animal Control 620-653-4995 or 620-653-2333, Dolores Kipper City Television Channel 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; City Information and Current Events Burn Site/Compost Site 150 NE 100 Rd. Open daily 24 hours (limbs and grass) Available for Hoisington residents only Zip Code 67544
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BARTON COUNTY
SUSANK ODIN
GALATIA BEAVER
OLMITZ
HOISINGTON
ALBERT
PAWNEE ROCK
City of
CLAFLIN
GREAT BEND ELLINWOOD
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Life could be hard in early Olmitz
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lmitz, located in the far western center of Barton County, was laid out in 1885, by people whose descendants came from Austria-Hungary, which today is referred to as the Czech Republic. Referred to then as a “city on a hill,” it enjoyed a solid trade from nearby farms. Located on what was then the Missouri Pacific Railroad, it was visited often by a reporter from the Hoisington Dispatch. Olmitz is most widely known for St. Ann’s Catholic Church, the steeple of which can be seen for miles atop the hill where the city is located. St. Ann’s congregation built a parochial school there in 1913. We found mention of it in the May 22, 1913 Hoisington Dispatch. “The mason work of the new CITY COUNCIL Mayor – Curtis Peterson Councilman - Josh Tessendorf Councilwoman - Karla Hagans Councilwoman - Ashley Elsen 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
parochial school at Olmitz is nearing completion and in a short time we will see it finished. After the school is finished work will begin immediately on the new Catholic church and after those two grand structures are erected those socalled “knockers” who have been busy trying to give Olmitz and the people around it a bad name, will have to “go way back and sit down.” Once the church was completed, the congregation raised funds to purchase stained glass windows from Europe, and for the 100 year anniversary, they were cleaned, repaired and professionally restored, and continue to provide beauty and inspiration to all who enter St. Ann’s. From Great Bend, take K-96 west out of town about 17 miles, then turn right at the marker CITY DEPARTMENTS City Clerk — Lisa Suchy Streets — Buck Lindsay Treasurer — Tim Stos Sewer & Water — Tom Schneider City Attorney — Don Reif Jr. Municipal Judge — Joel Jackson UTILITIES AND SERVICES Electricity Western Cooperative Electric 800-456-6720
for Olmitz. The rest of the drive will take you through rolling countryside. While today there are but a few buildings left on the west side of Main Street, the town was once home to restaurants, saloons, barber shops, a hotel and a dance hall, and a drug store, operated by Edmund Reimer. Reimer, an immigrant from either Austria or Australia (depending on what newspaper he’s listed in) married a first-generation Olmitz girl. They started a family and a business, and lived in Olmitz for many years before moving to Cimarron. Natural Gas Midwest Energy, 620-792-1301 Trash Service Unruh Brothers Waste LLC Great Bend – 620-792-2257 Medical Care Clara Barton Hospital 250 W. Ninth, 620-653-2114 Animal Control Golden Belt Humane Society – 620792-4297
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Pawnee Rock
BARTON COUNTY
City of
SUSANK ODIN
GALATIA BEAVER
CLAFLIN
OLMITZ ALBERT HOISINGTON GREAT BEND
PAWNEE ROCK
ELLINWOOD
Oldest building in Pawnee Rock is getting another lease on life
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t the corner of Centre Street and US 54 stands the oldest building in Pawnee Rock. Made from limestone of the rock from which the town takes its name, the two-story building at 321 Centre has served in many capacities to greet visitors to the community for the past 130 years or so. In 2019, Jerry Walker, California, visited Pawnee Rock with a niece, Glenda Kirby Walker, after they learned the antique shop, P. Lee’s Antiques, was up for sale. Walker has family ties to the city. During that visit, the idea of a museum was born. Walker forged connections with historians and museum professionals around Kansas and beyond, and began making needed repairs and improvements to modernize the building with an eye towards opening in late 2020. Inevitable CITY COUNCIL Mayor –Terry Mead Councilmember – Paul Umble Councilmember – Joyce Link Councilmember – Chris Mead Councilmember – Lakin Dill Councilmember – Joel Cross Council members meet at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at City Hall, 423 Rock Rd. 620-982-4386
delays due to the COVID-19 crisis but as restrictions lifted, work has continued. One of the more unique iterations of the building was when it served as a lodge for a fraternity called the Knights of Pythias, one of the oldest in the nation. In 1920, Pawnee Rock’s lodge played host to a major meeting of lodges from throughout the area. Here, a snapshot of the event from the May 18, 1920 Great Bend Tribune. So significant was it, the Associated Press covered the event. “THOUSANDS ATTEND PAWNEE ROCK FETE,” the headline read. “All roads in Central and Western Kansas, from Nebraska on the north to Oklahoma on the south, today lead to our neighboring city of Pawnee Rock where the big Knights of Pythias picnic and reunion is being held.” The report went on to compare the gathering to the notable CITY DEPARTMENTS City Clerk – Marissa Momens and Yvonne Link 620-982-4386 Fire Chief – Heath Dill 620-639-2381 Maintenance – Jim Oberle 620-982-4386 MEDICAL CARE The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus 514 Cleveland St., Great Bend 620-792-8833
unveiling of the Pawnee Rock monument by the Women’s State Federated Clubs some years ago (1911). It was there, at the monument, that fraternity members were expected to congregate for the initiatory ceremonies. “Sentries will be posted all about the grounds to see that intruders are not permitted to attend or in any way interfere with the work and the work will be put on by a crack degree team in full form and will be beautiful and impressive.” Fraternal organizations flourished throughout the country during the 1920s, but after television became a widespread source of entertainment, many saw a marked drop in membership. Eventually, the Pawnee Rock Knights of UTILITIES AND SERVICES Electricity & Natural Gas Midwest Energy, 1-800-222-3121 U.S. Post Office 501 Centre St., 620-982-4308 Recycling Sunflower Diversified Recycling 5523 10th St., Great Bend 620-793-5800
Pythias dissolved, and the building for a short time served as a movie theater,a diner, and most recently as P. Lee’s Antiques. According to a February 19, 2020 report in the Tribune, “Jerry has been working on building a board of directors for the library and museum, and is finding support from friends around the state with ties to Great Bend and Pawnee Rock, he said. “Working on the museum has been an inspirational experience for Jerry, now the oldest member of his family. It has reconnected him with relatives and friends he hasn’t seen in decades. When the museum opens, he will make it available for special events, where he hopes others will have an opportunity for similar experiences.” Animal Control Golden Belt Humane Society 620-792-4297 Trash Service Arrow Trash, Great Bend 620-793-5546 Zip Code 67567
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ODIN CLAFLIN
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Susank, youngest Barton County city, founded in the midst of coal shortage
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ocated north of Hoisington is the small community of Susank. Probably the youngest city in Barton County, it was founded in December, 1919, shortly after the end of World War I. Susank is linked with Beaver to the east and Galatia to the west along a spur of the tracks originally part of the Santa Fe railroad. Edward J. Susank, a Barton County official, worked with the Santa Fe railroad and members of Congress to establish the town on the spur completed in 1917. While the news of the incorporation of a new city might have gained the attention of the county’s media that month, it did not. The bigger story reported in the Great Bend Daily Tribune was a coal supply crisis. Striking miners in Colorado and winter weather found coal supplies depleted in the area. The Santa Fe railroad was scrambling to fill orders and keep trains moving throughout the ordeal, so there was no time to celebrate the incorporation of a new city on the spur. Here’s an excerpt from a December, 1919 Tribune report: “Although the coal situation in this city was somewhat alleviated yesterday through the releasing of three carloads of coal, orders still continue to pile up with local coal dealers. There were no CITY COUNCIL Mayor — Dennis Trapp Councilman — Jeff Cotten Councilman — Bill Luerman Councilwoman — Jackie DeBusk Councilman — Jim Price Councilman — Rick Wilson
coal cars on the tracks awaiting release. The one car load from the Pittsburgh field, which it was stated was sent to this city, during the first part of the week, has failed to arrive. Porter Young, a member of the school board, stated this morning that the schools had a sufficient supply of fuel to last them for several days, and that the schools probably would not be forced to close on account of the shortage. It was at first decided to allow but one week’s vacation during the holidays, but the coal situation has compelled them to allow the usual two weeks vacation, thus continuing school one week longer in the summer months.” In addition to a Great Bend Co-op elevator and a utilities office, Susank is home to L.D.’s Diner, which is located in the former school building. The chicken fried steak is worth a stop, and Saturday night prime rib makes L.D.’s Diner a destination for those exploring Kansas. For details, find them on Facebook. By the end of the 1920’s, automobiles were a dominant form of transportation throughout
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the county, but the use of correspondents by the newspapers continued to provide important insights into the workings of outlying towns, and Susank was no exception. From the May 28, 1929 Susank correspondent’s report in the Great Bend Daily Tribune, here’s a slice of everyday life describing the comings and goings and surprise visits from a small rural city: “W.T. Susank is building a combine shed. Frank Machacek returned to Chicago where he has employment. Wm. Ochs was in Salina the last of the week and brought back a large International truck. Wm. Spencer, an old resident of this community but now of Hutchinson, spent a few days here visiting. He is somewhat of a slight-of-hand performer and entertained the people here with some of his tricks.” John Laudick of Hoisington is the new assistant at the bank here.
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