Pawnee County Source 2015

2015-2016 PAWNEE COUNTY

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Diversified Agrisurance has been in business more than 30 years and is the largest single insurer of irrigation equipment.

You can get replacement cost coverage on all pivots up to 34 years of age and limited coverage on pivots over 35 years of age. Many policies only cover the depreciated value of a pivot;

however, this plan will insure complete replacement, up to the value insured, if the need arises.

This is a multi-risk plan, which covers damage from wind, tornado, hail, fire, lightning, and theft. Added coverage that most other companies do not insure for include, vandalism, flood, rodent damage, and collision with farm implements.

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Contents Pawnee County Events..................................6 Pawnee County Area All Veterans Memorial...7 Santa Fe Trail Center Museum .................. 8-9 Pawnee County Points of Interest .......... 10-12 Area Points of Interest ........................... 13-14 SRCA Drag Racing ......................................15 Pawnee County 4-H Fair ....................... 16-17 Hunting.......................................................18 Golf.............................................................19 Pawnee County History ......................... 20-21 Recreation ............................................ 22-23 Education ............................................. 24-26 Clubs & Organizations.................................27 Support/In Need..........................................28 Helpful Numbers .........................................29 Administrative Numbers..............................30

It’s The Law ................................................31 Department of Corrections ..........................32 Township Map ............................................33 State Government .......................................34 Decision Makers .........................................35 Health & Immunizations ..............................36 Health ................................................... 37-48 Senior Citizens ...................................... 49-51 Prairie Vista .......................................... 52-53 Hotlines ......................................................54 Eating & Nightlife .................................. 55-61 Recycling ....................................................62 Humane Society..........................................63 Churches ....................................................64 Libraries .....................................................65 Agriculture ............................................ 66-68

Oil & Gas .............................................. 69-74 Industry ......................................................76 Hotel & RV Parking ......................................77 Burdett ................................................. 78-79 Garfield .......................................................80 Larned .................................................. 81-83 Rozel ..........................................................84 Great Bend Farm & Ranch Expo ..................85 Great Bend Zoo ..................................... 86-87 Great Bend Events ......................................88 Great Bend ........................................... 85-94 Hoisington ..................................................95 GB2GO........................................................96 Media .........................................................97 Around the Area .................................... 98-99 Service Directory .............................. 100-101

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Events

PAWNEE COUNTY 2015-2016 EVENTS

OCTOBER 2015

MARCH 2016

3 ..........................Annual Car Show 3 ..........................Foert Larned Reflections of the Plains Hunt 10 ........................Fort Larned Candlelight Tours 10-11 ..................Tired Iron at Santa Fe Trail Center 11 ........................Chamber Last Chance Golf Tournament 24 ........................Fort Larned Bring Your Dog To The Park Day 24 ........................Pawnee Valley Foundation Gala 31 ........................Haunted Trails

12-20 ..................Fort Larned Spring Break 15 ........................New England Dinner Celebration Annual Shrove Tuesday Supper • Mountain Oyster Fry • Chicken Noodle Dinner • Fire Department Chili Feed

NOVEMBER 2015

APRIL 2016 23 ....................Fort Larned Old Guard Santa Fe Trail Kite Day

8 ..........................United Methodist Thanksgiving Dinner 11 ........................Veterans Day Parade 11 ........................Turkey Shoot, Garfield 14 ........................Business Open House 28 ........................Pawnee Valley Craft Day

MAY 2016

DECEMBER 2015

11 ........................Larned Chamber Banquet 11-12 ..................Santa Fe Trail Days 11 ........................Pawnee Valley 5K Run 12 ........................Fort Larned USD 495 Foundation Golf Tournament

5 ..........................Christmas Parade 5 ..........................Santa House arrives 12 ........................Fort Larned Christmas Open House 12 ........................Kiwanis Kiddie Day 19 ........................Finals Days Christmas Countdown

JANUARY 2016 23 ........................Fort Larned Winter Hike TBA....................Larned Music Club Chocolate Fountain Fundraiser For Pawnee County Music Scholarship

FEBRUARY 2016 12-14 ..................Chamber Antiques and Collectibles 14 ........................Valentine’s Day Community Dinner United Methodist Talent Show

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6 ..........................Fort Larned Kids Fitness Day (3rd Graders) 28-30 ..................Fort Larned Living History

JUNE 2016

JULY 2016 4 ..........................July 4 Celebration 4 ..........................Santa Fe Run/Walk 3-5 ......................Fort Larned July 4 Celebration 20-24 ..................Pawnee County 4-H Fair

AUGUST 2016 6 ..........................Rozel City Celebration

SEPTEMBER 2016 3-5 ......................Fort Larned Labor Day Activities 25 ........................Pawnee Valley Foundation Golf Tournament

Veterans Memorial

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he Pawnee County Area All Veterans Memorial continues to thrive. The Veterans Memorial is dedicated to all servicemen and women of Pawnee County and the surrounding area.

All veterans with a tie to Pawnee County are welcome.

Members of the American Legion Riders Post No. 106 performed the volunteer work that sparked the construction of the Pawnee County Area All Veterans Memorial at Doerr-Vernon Park in Larned. More than $200,000 financed the project through donations and sales of 250 bricks, eight garden benches and 12 park benches.

Volunteers David Zecha, Dennis Wilson, Kyle Beckwith and Terry Harris worked since 2008 to get the job accomplished.

The Pawnee County Area All Veterans committee inscribed 20 names last year and plan to add a park bench and at least a half-dozen names in the next year. Names can be added for $100. Pavers are available for $150 to $500. Park benches can be inscribed for $2,800.

“It’s an ongoing project, so names can be added each year,” said Zecha.

“We want to include the current veterans,” Zecha said. “We hear from out-of-state visitors and relatives of veterans. They are very impressed how nice the All Veterans Memorial is.”

The city of Larned donated a portion of Doerr-Vernon Park. The memorial is crafted out of black and gray granite and engraved with the names of the veterans. SI Memorials of Parsons did the design work.

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Santa Fe Trail Center

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esides a featured exhibit, the Santa Fe Trail Center Museum is showcasing recent renovation work that has been spearheaded by the museum’s “Go the Distance on the Trail,” fund drive.

“It’s important to improve our interpretation about the trail and the Plains Indians,” said Becca Hiller, Santa Fe Trail Center Museum director. “We’re always finding out more accurate information. We want to expand that and make our exhibit panels more engaging. We’re making the text panels with more images, more eye-catching and easier to read. We’re excited how new everything looks every day.”

The Fort Larned Historical Society board featuring Tom Seltmann, president; Bryon Griffin, vice president; Janice Spears, treasurer; and Amy Froetschner, secretary, has supervised the renovation progress since the drive started in 2011.

The “Go the Distance on the Trail,” fund drive started in 2011 and was originally targeted for the east gallery renovation, which originally was meant to be a temporary installation in that gallery. New donations will also be used for the east gallery renovation.

“We’ve been working really hard to raise the funds to do the renovation work,” Hiller said.

Martin, Martin Design from Dallas, Texas is doing much of the work. Marty Martin married Larned native, Georgia, the daughter of Deanne and Don Burnett.

“Marty Martin has been a wonderful resource,” Hiller said. “He’s been up here four times since he started. We’re in constant contact with him via email.”

Bev Howell, who served as interim director in 2014, has performed a lot of the design work. One of the primary changes has been the installation of LED lighting, which is helpful for museum venues.

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Santa Fe Trail Center

“We’ve replaced all of our lighting in the main museum building with LED track lighting that is motion-activated,” Hiller said. “It’s economically positive, but it’s also really good for the artifacts because they are exposed to less light.

UV light and the sun can wash out colors in certain types of artifacts.”

Another change planned is removal of a Mexican trader exhibit for a planned video near the entrance. The lobby has often displayed temporary exhibits.

“We’ve moved him out of the lobby,” she said. “We plan to install a brief video that introduces the Santa Fe Trail Museum to visitors.”

Doug Springer, a long-time volunteer at the museum, has put together a three-dimensional mule and has crafted most of the woodwork.

“We are redoing the Mexican exhibit,” Hiller said. “We are building a hut and will build a three-dimensional mule. We will pack the mule the way the Mexican traders packed their mule on the trail. We’d like to develop a hands-on activity for school-age children where they would learn to pack their mule for commerce. He’s helped develop our interpretive panel holders.”

Other changes have involved painting in the east and west galleries. A courtyard has been cleared from overgrowth so visitors can have a nice view.

Hiller is involved in redoing interpretive panels to better improve the educational process for the displays. “We’re developing prototypes for information panels to redo all of our interpretation,” she said. “We’re doing all of this simultaneously. I’m working on the language in the interpretive panels.”

The museum is a non-profit organization owned by the members of the Fort Larned Historical Society, and operated by a board of volunteer members.

It relies on contributions and membership fees. Several levels of membership are offered from individual starting at $30. The museum is funded by contributions, memberships and attendance.

The complex includes nine buildings, 10 acres, and thousands of artifacts. The volunteers and small staff loves history, or the mission would cease to exist.

The Tired Iron Show in October is a family event, and a multi-faceted educational opportunity for today’s children to learn about the progression of agriculture and their heritage in this part of the country.

The museum sponsors an annual Family Kite Fly event the first week of May. The Sizzlin Summer Shindig in August focuses on children in the grade school level.

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Points of Interest

FORT LARNED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 1767 K-156, Larned Visitor’s Center 620-285-6911 An authentic army post from the 1860s -1870s on the Santa Fe Trail.

Nine restored buildings make it the best preserved Indian Wars military post on the trail.

LARNED FISHING POND South Main & Cleveland St. Larned is proud to offer a fishing pond to our community and guests.

Located west of South Main Street you will find the handicap accessible pond.

The pond is stocked regularly and includes a wide variety of fish. The pond also features shaded picnic areas, open daily and no admission fee.

SCHNACKďšşLOWREY PARK W. First and Carroll, Larned Visit the duck pond and Jack Schnack Memorial Fountain, especially at night when the water is illuminated providing a water show reminiscent of fireworks.

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ZEBULON PIKE PLAZA The Plaza is located on the south edge of Larned on US Highway 56 next to Schnack Park.

It commemorates Pike’s nearby crossing of the Pawnee River in October 1806 on his mission to conduct an exploratory expedition of the southwest portion of the Louisiana Purchase.

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

CENTRAL STATES SCOUT MUSEUM 620-285-6427 815 Broadway, Larned Featuring one of the largest exhibits and collections of both boy and girl scouting memorabilia, the collection, dating back to the 1920s, ranges from uniforms to medals and more. Open by appointment, so call to schedule a viewing.

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THE SANTA FE TRAIL An itinerary of 73 markers placed on the five separate routes of the Santa Fe Trail in present day Pawnee, Edwards, and Ford counties in Kansas.

Many of the sites can be viewed from the roadside.

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

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

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

Admission: $4 adults, $2.50 students 12-18, $1.50 children 6-11, free to preschoolers, Fort Larned Historical Society Members Free. School groups with teachers receive a 50 percent discount.

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

THE ORIGINAL DRY ROUTE Branched from the Wet Route at the southwest corner of Larned.

THE LATER DRY ROUTE An area northeast of Larned, later went along north side of the Pawnee Creek to Fort Larned and crossed the Pawnee River on the west side of the Fort. It went south and joined up with The Wet Route just west of present-day Garfield. The Coon Creek Crossing marker, located 1.5 miles southwest of Garfield, was placed by the Wet/Dry Route of the Santa Fe Trail Association due to its historical significance, according to the Pawnee Historical Society.

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Points of Interest DISCOVERER OF PLUTO HISTORICAL MARKER Whether you consider it a planet or a dwarf planet, Pluto has received plenty of press lately. Burdett is the boyhood home of Dr. Clyde Tombaugh, discoverer of the Pluto.

It was here that his love of stars began, as he began his love-affair with the night sky. Take a drive past the marker and learn more about the man who not only discovered today’s most controversial planet-like body, but also made several other notable space discoveries. Find it on K-156, at the west edge of Burdett THE LITTLE RED HOUSE Corner of Second and State Streets, Larned Replication of Larned’s first building constructed in 1869. The building was used as a residence, post office, hotel, restaurant, saloon, dance hall, brothel, church, school and courtroom.Available for school groups and others interested in the early history of Larned.

GARFIELD MEMORIAL WAYSIDE CHAPEL US-56, Garfield Downey Memorial Park Garfield’s first citizens in 1873 honored their former congressman, James A Garfield of Ohio, by naming the town after him. In gratitude, he gave the town a bell for the first church erected. That church was Garfield’s Congregational Church, built in 1875. The Wayside Chapel is a memorial to the church, made from pieces of the church, and inside visitors can view the bell.

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The Santa Fe Trail Center Museum is a regional museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the historic commerce route known as the Santa Fe Trail, and the settlement era of central Kansas.

Located on ten acres, the museum includes the main museum galleries, three reproduction buildings, four historic structures, and the Dale & Melba Woods Farm & Automobile Museums.

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BRIT SPAUGH ZOO AND RAPTOR CENTER 2200 Main St., Great Bend 620-793-4226 Open 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. Visitors pay no admission fee. The zoo has two parts. The main part features several new exhibits. Newest additions to the North American exhibits include four grizzly bears and one black bear, and an Arctic fox pair who recently had kits.

An enclosed butterfly garden offers an exciting opportunity to experiene butterflies of the plains.

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

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

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.

GREAT BEND COMMUNITY THEATRE 1905 Lakin Ave., Great Bend 620-792-4228 • Renovated former movie theater • Live performances

FARMERS’ MARKET Broadway Parking lot of Great Bend Public Library, Great Bend. Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings in the spring, summer and fall Jack Kilby Square, downtown, Great Bend.

Thursday nights during Summer Street Stroll 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

June-September

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 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

KANSAS WETLANDS EDUCATION CENTER 592 NE K-156, Great Bend 620-566-1456 877-243-9268 www.wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu • Branch museum of Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History • Located on the SE corner of 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 - Oct. 31, Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Open Nov. 1 - March 31, Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Closed Monday PC SOURCE

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Area Points of Interest PLANETARIUM 245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend 620-792-9320 Barton Community College • Groups can enjoy planetarium shows year-round and the special “Season of Light” and “The Christmas Star” show during the Christmas holidays • Received new high-definition digital projection system in 2014 for the 360 degree dome 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

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.

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TRAIL OF LIGHTS Great Bend • Memorable Christmas lights with original works 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. Starting the weekend before Thanksgiving and ending Jan. 1.

For more information contact Great Bend Convention and Visitor’s Bureau 620-792-2750 www.visitgreatbend.com CHEYENNE BOTTOMS • The largest marsh in the interior of the United States, designated a “Wetland of International Importance” • The Bottoms is one of the most important ecosystems in Kansas and one of the most important migration points for shorebirds in North America • Hunting, primarily duck and goose, is a big draw for locals and those from other states

SHAFER MEMORIAL ART GALLERY Located in the Fine Arts building Barton Community College 245 NE 30 Road, Great Bend The gallery is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Free admission For more information on the gallery and a schedule of events, visit the web site www.shafergallery.bartonccc.edu.

KANSAS OIL & GAS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM 5944 10th St., Great Bend 620-786-5666 • History of oil and gas industry including displays, a model drilling rig and model salt water disposal facility • Biographies and pictures of inductees into the Hall of Fame • Geologic history and maps plus cores and samples of different formations • Education center reveals the importance of energy conservation and environment protection • Contact to schedule a tour Open by appointment only • No admission charge

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There are more sponsorships by larger corporations, more regional races, and many more classes of dragsters. They’ve all had a go on the former B-29 air strip, thrilling spectators who marvel at the speeds, the sounds, and the smells of serious racing. It’s also been the go-to place for locals to open up their stock cars and see just what kind of power their well-tuned engines possess.

“Racing gets into your blood,” Hank Denning said. “It becomes a family experience, with kids and adults coming out to cheer one another on.”

Age divisions start as young as eight years old, so it isn’t unusual to see miniature versions of dragsters wheeling up to the starting lines with pint-sized drivers behind the wheel.

While these Junior Dragsters are limited to the speeds they are allowed

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to reach on the track, they learn important driving skills and earn NHRA points that help to increase their standings by the end of the driving season. The more points a driver earns during a season, the higher the chance they can win NHRA championship titles.

In 2013, the SRCA Dragstrip celebrated its 50th anniversary.

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

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

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Pawnee County Fair

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he Pawnee County Fair is an important event for people of 4-H and the surrounding communities.

The fair allows 4-Hers to showcase their projects of different varieties, and to showcase their livestock.

Throughout the fair judges from different backgrounds come out to the fair to judge dozens of 4-H categories and help students learn valuable lessons.

This years fair hosted many different categories for the people of 4-H. These categories included; 4-H fashion revue, 4-H and open trap shoot, 4-H cat and hand animal pet show, 4-H dog show, 4-H photography, and 4-H crops. The 4-H arts and crafts has its own categories which include; electric, rocketry, woodworking, geology, entomology, flowers, plants, terrariums.

The showing of livestock is another major event at the fair.

These categories include 4-H horse show, halter performance and speed events, 4-H and open swine show, 4-H and open sheep show, 4-H and open shepherds lead, 4-H and open goat show, 4-H and open bucket calf and feeder show, 4-H rabbit show, team roping, 4-H and open beef show and the dog agility show.

The fair also offers other events to include a beer garden, pedal tractor pull, watermelon feed, ranch rodeo, music,

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two mile and a five K run, bike and trike rodeo, round robin showmanship, team fitting contest, frog and turtle races, and pig wrestling. At the end of the fair the 4-Hers auction off their projects and livestock. After the auction the 4-Hers host a lunch for the buyers, The Pawnee County Fair is a big part of county and the people in the surrounding areas, it brings people of all ages together for family fun. It also teaches youth very important life skills that they will need as they grow into adults.

Pawnee County is home to five 4-H chapters: Gem Dandys led by Audra Seeman and Deb Kirby Pawnee Peppers led by Ted VanHorn and Beth Smith Tiny Toilers led by Joan Forrest and Tara Duerksen Western Wranglers led by Shana O’Neil and Darcy VanMeter Zook Zippers led by Debbie Makings and Jennifer McNett.

The clubs meet once a month.

Pawnee County 4-H annually awards college scholarships to graduating seniors. The Kansas Key Award recognizes 4-H members across Kansas.

Publicity is generated by the annual 4-H banquet held annually in October, which helps raises funds for camps and scholarships.

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The Pawnee County 4-H Fair Board: Jason Murray, Chair; Beth Pinkston, Cherie Eakin, Karen Frick, Bethany Smith Jennifer McNett.

The Pawnee County 4-H Foundation, Inc. collects and invests donations of cash and real estate and membership fees.

The interest from the investments is used to fund trips, awards, scholarships, and activities to promote 4-H work in Pawnee County. It incorporated November 17, 1967.

Foundation board members: Jason Murray, 4-H PDC Chair; Lynn Hanson, Chair; Jim Forrest, Secretary; Benny Bowman, Vi Prosser, Larry Skelton, Kathy Bowman Leon Steffen.

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

Donna Preisner serves as the Pawnee County Extension agent for family and consumer sciences.

Office hours are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

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Hunting

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

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism has secured leases from various Pawnee County landowners and have 29 walk-in hunting areas available to the general public from Sept. 1 to Jan. 1 and/or Nov. 1 to Jan. 1.

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

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

The KDWPT Fall Hunting Atlas, which details public walk-in hunting areas, can be found at www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/Locations/ Hunting-Fishing-Maps-by-County/Fall-Hunting-Atlas For those who prefer the guidance of an outfitter check through the KDWPT website.

Hunting and Fishing licenses can be purchased at the following Pawnee County location: DILLON STORE #9 License/Permit Agent 423 Main St., Larned 620-285-3171 Licenses may also be ordered online at www.ks.wildlifelicense.com

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Golf

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Larned Country Club Staying On Par

arned Country Club Superintendent Dan Collins has returned to his roots — literally.

Collins’ first job as a sophomore at Larned High School was working at the course. Now, Collins and his grandson, Braeden Corman work together at Larned Country Club. “It’s enjoyable to spend time working with my grandson,� Collins said.

Consultant Neil DeWerff provides agronomic advice for Collins, who works with a crew of part-time workers.

It’s been a busy spring and summer for Collins’ crew, which features Kansas State intern Michael Reece, Harold Dixon and Steve Webb.

The crew has removed eight maple and cedar trees that had reached their projected life expectancy after several dry years. But they’ve planted 14 new oak and maple trees to brighten the course. They’ve also planted some shrubs and pampas grass. A wet spring has seen wild barnyard grass flourish along with the bluegrass and perennial rye fairways. “It’s been a lot of mowing this year, and spot spraying for weeds and grasses we don’t want,� Collins said.

The crew has fought its annual battle against grub worms.

Regular maintenance includes work on the greens and periodic maintenance on sprinklers, which come on unpredictably because of static electricity.

The third green is targeted for a bigger target area after a tree was removed. “We’re going to expand the green at No. 3, and make it bigger,� Collins said. “This will allow players to putt on a bigger green that they see at other courses.�

Plans for next year include reseeding the fairways and adding some new bunkers. Building a retaining wall at the No. 7 teebox is still on the back burner. “We like to do at least one project every year,� Collins said.

David Blackwell serves as Larned Country Club president.

The newest addition at Larned Country Club is the Pin High Bar & Grill, which serves customers in the clubhouse, 620-804-6238. The Pin High is generally open at 5 p.m. each day the course is open for business.

Green fees are $15 during weekdays and $20 on the weekend. The course features a fully lighted driving range that stretches out to 300 yards.

Larned Country Club opened in 1950. It is a well-maintained course featuring small and sloped Bentgrass greens with bluegrass and perennial rye fairways.

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

The nine-hole Larned Country Club layout features 2,747 yards of golf from the longest tee for a par of 35. The course rating is 33.9 and it has a slope rating of 106.

The golf course property is owned by the city of Larned, which also pays for the water and irrigation system. Golf carts and cart shed rentals are available. Larned Country Club features members from Pawnee, Barton and Edwards counties.

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Pawnee County Source

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he land recognized as Pawnee County was a high-traffic area long before its boundaries were officially plotted and a permanent settlement began in 1872.

The buffalo and Indians roamed freely for centuries before the white soldiers arrived in 1859 to establish a military post at Fort Larned to assist in commerce and travel along the Santa Fe Trail. George Custer, Kit Carson, William Cody, Black Kettle, Satanta, and Yellow Bear were but a few of the legendary people frequenting the fort.

The establishment of Fort Larned in 1859 on the Santa Fe Trail was significant not only for defense of the trail, but also to assist settlers in the area.

The Hancock-Custer expedition, referring to Genral Winfield S. Hancock and Colonel George Custer, arrived at Fort Larned on April 7, 1867, and the two men conducted meetings with Cheyenne chiefs Tall Bull and White Horse in an attempt to satisfy Indian displeasure at white settlers. The meeting delayed problems along the Santa Fe Trail.

It was Henry Booth (1838-1898), retired captain of Company L, 11th Kansas Calvary, who petitioned the state for official organization of the county in 1872, naming it after the familiar

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Fort Larned National Historic Site Pawnee River as well as recognizing the Pawnee Indians who inhabited the area historically. Booth served in the Kansas Legislature, serving as the Legislature’s Speaker of the House.

The organization of Pawnee County is colorful. A colonizer from Chicago, Dr. Samuel Grant Rodgers, had arrived in the Pawnee County area and he and his associates had laid out a town, naming it Petersburg in honor of an official of the Santa Fe Railroad, T.J. Peters.

Today it is called Kinsley.

Realizing that Petersburg was a threat to Larned, as both towns were within the original boundaries of Pawnee County, Booth and other Larned promoters moved at once toward organization of the county. A law passed that same year by the Legislature prescribing that a petition asking for organization of a new county was to be signed by “40 householders who were legal electors of the county.”

Pawnee County Source There were not 40 legal electors in Pawnee County, but Booth and A.H. Boyd secured the signatures by an extra-legal procedure. One report said they stopped an immigrant train that was toiling westward along the Santa Fe Trail and forced the men in the party to sign their petition.

Booth forwarded the petition to Gov. James M. Harvey recommending F.C. Hawkins as a good man to take the census.

Governor Harvey accepted Booth’s recommendation and appointed Hawkins. Nine days later Hawkins finished his enumeration and filed his certified report with the governor.

It showed a population of 674 men, women and children, an amazing figure in view of the difficulty Captain Booth had experienced in finding 40 legal electors to sign his petition.

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

Gov. James M. Harvey’s proclamation admitting Pawnee as the 65th county was dated Nov. 4, 1872

by Henry Booth, A.H. Boyd, Timothy McCarthy, and George J. Cox. Larned became the permanent county seat of Pawnee County in an election held on Oct. 7, 1873.

Dr. Rodgers and Booth were opposing candidates for state representative. Rodgers won the seat, but Booth, although denied membership in the Legislature, had considerable influence in that body.

The boundaries of Pawnee County were changed, cutting 12 miles off the south, which left out Dr. Rodgers’ town, Petersburg, and adding six miles on the north, taken from Rush County and six miles on the east, taken from Stafford County.

This, Booth observed, “brought Larned nearer the center of the county and strengthened it as the county seat.” It also cut off Petersburg and practically every other town in the county.

When in 1874, a petition was presented to the Legislature asking that the original boundaries of Pawnee County be restored, the Legislature again came to the rescue of Booth and his county seat by returning one township to Pawnee – the one containing Garfield – and creating Edwards County from the “orphan townships.”

Interesting sites in the county include the nine original buildings

at Fort Larned, the Pawnee County Courthouse (former), the Eagle Optic Building, the Masonic Building, the Campbell House (1886) and the Patterson House (circa 1876).

The Larned Presbyterian Church was organized on July 15, 1873. The first county fair was held in 1876.

Currently it is a 4-H fair. The first school district was Pawnee Number 1, formed in Larned on June 24, 1873.

Pawnee County’s most recognized citizen is Clyde W. Tombaugh (19061997), who discovered the planet Pluto in February 1930. Tombaugh graduated from Burdett High School in 1925. He discovered Pluto while working at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Ariz.

Other notable Pawnee County natives include Hall of Fame coach Gene Keady, former Purdue basketball coach; Ralph Terry, former New York Yankees pitcher; Gary Patterson, Texas Christian University head football coach; John Zook, All-Pro NFL player and All Big 8 player at the University of Kansas; Mitch Webster, major league baseball outfielder; Hal Patterson, Canadian football player; and Belle Jennings Benchley, former director of the San Diego Zoo. Pawnee County currently includes the cities of Garfield, Burdett, Rozel and Larned.

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Recreation Children’s activities: Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, soccer, softball, volleyball Adult activities: Aerobics, basketball, coed softball, yoga, volleyball Other Activities: Baseball American Legion Baseball (19 and under) Jon Skelton, 620-285-5206 Chad Erway, 620-285-9705 Fastpitch Softball Larned Renegades (10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under) Mary Perez, 620-285-2312 Larned Burgess Park, 1120 W. 7th Camp Pawnee, 2 miles west of Larned Doerr Vernon Park Splash Pad Ft. Larned Ave. and Vernon Dr. Tera Jordaan Park, 1600 Toles Ball diamond, room for major activities Schnack/Lowery, 1st and Carroll Ball field, picnicking, swimming, playground, skate park, fountain, rose garden

Moffet Stadium 4th and Carroll Baseball diamond and tennis court Larned Recreation Commission 1500 Toles, 620-285-6002 Recreation Director, Mike Seeman Auditorium, gymnasium, kitchen and meeting facilities

Golf Course Larned Country Club 681 E. 14th, 620-285-3935 Disc Golf Course Noon Lions Family Disc Golf Course Pawnee County Fairgrounds Athletic Club Unique Physique Gym 424 W. 14th, 620-285-7015

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

Camp Criley Park North of U.S. 56 on Pawnee Playground, bandshell For recreation information, contact the city at 620-569-2385

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Education

Pawnee County serves the educational needs of the residents from kindergarten through 12th grade. School is in session from mid August to mid May.

PAWNEE HEIGHTS USD 496 100 W. Grand, Rozel, KS 67574 620-527-4212 www.phtigers.net The Board of Education meets at the district office.

Board of Education: Phillip Hammeke (president), Rochelle Miller, Rod Eldridge, Cory Reece, Candi Polsen, Kevin Milch, Laurie Josefiak Daniel Binder, Superintendent Phil Martin, Attorney Shannon Milch, Board Clerk

Pawnee Heights Schools (K-12) Daniel Binder, Principal 100 W. Grand, Rozel, 620-527-4211

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120 E. 6th, Larned, KS, 67550 620-285-3185, Fax: 620-285-2973 The Board of Education meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the district office.

Board of Education: Sharon Lessard (president), Jay Haremza, Leroy Lyon, Jenny Manry, David Sanger, Kimi Bowman Jon Flint, Superintendent Phil Martin, Attorney Tiffany Burris, Board Clerk Larned Middle School Hillside Elementary Shane Sundahl Lea Harding 904 Corse, 620-285-8430 502 W. Fifth, 620-285-2311 Northside Elementary Lea Harding 1604 State, 620-285-2141 Phinney Elementary Lea Harding 5113 E. 12th, 620-285-3181

Larned High School Troy Langdon 815 Corse, 620-285-2151 Westside School Dick Bixler Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility 1301 K-264 620-285-0300

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LARNED PRESCHOOLS Golden Rule Preschool Emily Bird 1020 Topeka, 620-285-1112 Morning Out for Mothers Brenda Holopirek 701 Main (First United Methodist Church) 620-285-3183 Tri-County Preschool Patricia Holaday 1022 Kansas, 620-285-3119 Larned Head Start Carly Morris 1024 Broadway, 620-285-6860 Stepping Stones Lana Amspacker 816 Topeka, 620-804-2901 Jump Start, Hillside Elementary Lea Harding 502 W. Fifth, 620-285-2311

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arned’s new elementary school will incorporate design aspects that feature Pawnee County’s past with the Fort Larned National Historic Site.

The centerpiece for Fort Larned’s $22 million school construction project is a new prekindergarten through grade 5 school building to be built near Toles and Broadway.

Architect Jeff Sherrard with Howard & Helmer Architects of Wichita has finished renderings that illustrate Larned’s new elementary school to be constructed between Toles and Broadway on the city’s north side.

“Early on, there was interest from the community to feature some of the local history,” Sherrard said. “It was very challenging to blend the past design with modern design elements.”

Sherrard said the elementary school will utilize stone that is similar to Fort Larned’s structure with a design that also incorporates elements from Fort Larned.

Wichita’s Simpson Construction has been hired as the construction firm. The bidding process is expected to be completed in 2016.

Sherrard said construction work will begin in 2016 with the school to be completed in 2017.

He said the building’s size and scope is similar to Plum Creek Elementary School in Hutchinson. Howard & Helmer has also designed similar school buildings in Haysville, Andover and Pittsburg.

At the high school, $5.1 million worth of improvements and additions, including construction of a multipurpose storm shelter and weight room/community fitness center, is planned.

The middle school is the newest building in the district, but also benefits. Grade five from Larned Middle School will be part of the new elementary school setting. That will provide more space for the remaining grades at the middle school, while also placing fifthgraders back in a more appropriate setting.

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Fort Larned USD 495 uses five buildings for elementary education, but the space was deemed inadequate, according to Brent Hemken, co-chairman for Foundation for the Future, which backed the bond issue.

The land where the elementary school is proposed has been donated. There has also been a donation of about $250,000 towards a new wellness center at the high school which will be shared with the community.

State aid for the construction project is paying for 36 percent of the cost.

“This is a positive step for all stake-holders, students, staff, parents, and community,” said Troy Langdon, Larned High School principal.

“These new educational facilities will provide a safe place where our students can grow with

21st century skills as well as a place for wellness opportunities for all those who live in our community.”

Wichita’s Piper Jaffray & Co. is handling the financial aspects of the bond. Piper Jaffray is a full service investment banking firm which specializes in providing municipal bond underwriting and financial advisory services to cities and other governmental entities.

The bonds are being split into two sales, which will save the district about $4.5 million over the course of the bond. The split sale allows the bonds to be sold as bank qualified.

The $22 million bond will increase property taxes $93 annually for a $75,000 house; $204 annually for a $75,000 business and $72 for 160 acres of dryland crop land.

Clubs & Organizations LARNED 4-H Clubs of Pawnee County Pawnee County Extension Office 715 Broadway, Rm. 6, Larned 620-285-6901 The Pawnee County clubs are Gem Dandys, Pawnee Peppers, Tiny Toilers,Western Wranglers, Zook Zippers Walter S. Chears American Legion Post 106 American Legion Community Building 115 E. 7th St., Larned 620-285-6146 Commander Larry Miller 620-804-1498 American Legion Auxiliary Post 106 American Legion Community Building 115 E. 7th St., Larned Rita Kurtz, 620-285-1262

Larned Music Club Katie Speery, 785-643-8479 Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7 p.m.

September-May Jordaan Club Room at Larned’s Chamber of Commerce building Community Health Organization Harry Zielke, 620-285-2741 Women’s Golf Association Marilyn Bell, 620-285-3935

Laureate Beta Nu Terri Barton, 620-285-6283 Meets in member’s homes, call for location.

Meets 2nd Tuesday during the school year

American Legion Auxiliary Post 280 American Legion Community Building 206 Elm St., Burdett Linda Schadel, 620-525-6770 EMS (volunteer) Senior Center, 211 Elm, Burdett Brandi Johnson, Director 620-285-5620 Meets 1st Monday Volunteer Fire Department Fire Station 209 Elm, Burdett Gary McJunkin, 620-525-1038 Meets 3rd Monday Shiley Club Mona Archuleta Senior Center, 203 Elm St., Burdett Meets 2nd Tuesday

VFW Auxiliary Post No. 7271 603 Edwards St., Larned Rita Kurtz, 620-285-2278

Kiwanis Club William Nusser williamnusser@gmail.com Knights of Columbus Norman Dreiling, 620-285-2035 1216 M Road, Larned Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 p.m.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Jack Kreiger Post No. 7271 603 Edwards St., Larned 620-285-6036

FCE Units in Pawnee County Pawnee County Extension Office Rm. 6, 715 Broadway, Larned, 620-285-6901 The units in Pawnee County are Sunflower Homemakers FCE, Rozel FCE, Modern Homemakers FCE

Rotary Club Pawnee Valley Community Hospital 923 Carroll, Larned Meets Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

Frederick A. Browne American Legion Post 280 206 Elm, Burdett Commander Orel Schadel 620-525-6770

American Legion Riders Chapter 106 Larned, Director Doug Lewis 620-910-7521

DAR Merlene Baird, 620-285-6070

Prairie Arts Unlimited 606 Topeka, Larned Patricia Hassman, 620-285-7223

Fort Larned Lions Club Steven Lewis, 620-285-1609 ftlarnedlions@gmail.com Meets 1st and 3rd Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Sweets and Eats, 422 Broadway, Larned

Burdett Pride Katie Hammeke, 620-525-6498 Meets 4th Monday, 7 p.m. at former grade school 601 Elm, Burdett

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Noon Lions Club Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Meets Wednesday at noon Jim Vratil larnednoonlionsclub@gmail.com

Rozel Lions Club Kevin Milch, 620-527-4258 Meets 3rd Monday, September - May, Rozel Methodist Church, 7 p.m.

Pawnee Co. Farmers Union Tom Giessel, 620-285-2517

Rozel Pride Pam Taylor www.facebook.com/rozel.pride

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Support/In Need UNITED WAY

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

CONOMIC & EMPLOYMEN ECONOMIC EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Elder or dependent adult abuse can be physical, psychological, sexual, emotional or financial. Abusers can be caregivers, acquaintances or family members.

Report Abuse Kansas Department for Aging and Services 800-922-5330 Nursing Home Complaints Kansas Department of Health & Environment 800-842-0078

ALCOHOLISM/SUBSTANCE ABUSE

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

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Friendship Meals 113 W. 4th, Larned 620-285-3504

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

Pawnee County Food Pantry 501 Main Street, Larned Linda Wyman, 620-285-3449 Open Monday through Friday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE CARE

First Christian Church 620-285-2964

Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice 3520 Lakin #102, Great Bend 620-792-8171

First United Methodist Church 620-285-3183

Angels Care Home Health (Serving Pawnee County Area) 785-621-4200

Pawnee County Ministerial Alliance Provides emergency aid.

Most pastors in Pawnee County are contacts.

Helping Hands Ministries Pawnee County Food Pantry Salvation Army vouchers Groceries and prescription assistance.

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

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Family Crisis Center Inc. Great Bend 620-792-1885

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Social and Rehabilitation Services Larned State Hospital 620-285-4630

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Helpful Numbers There’s an emergency.

Police and fire departments – 911 There’s a power outage in your neighborhood.

KPL – 800-794-4780 Midwest Energy, Rozel & Burdett – 800-222-3121 You suspect child abuse.

Kansas Department for Children & Families 620-792-5324 Pawnee County Sheriff – 620-285-2211 Larned Police – 620-285-8545 You smell gas.

Kansas Gas Service – 800-794-4782 Black Hills Energy, Burdett – 800-303-0752 You want to know if you are eligible for an affordable rental or housing unit.

Contact a local real estate agent Department of Housing and Urban Development www.hud.gov Housing counseling for home buyers and renters – 1-800-569-4287 You want to complain about a parking ticket or loud music.

Pawnee County Sheriff – 620-285-2211 Larned Police – 620-285-8545 You find an injured animal.

Burdett – City Maintenance Manager 620-525-6676 or 620-525-6279 Garfield – Mayor 620-569-2479 Rozel – City Office 620-527-4399 Larned Police – 620-285-8545 Pawnee County Sheriff – 620-285-2211 You see someone being cruel to an animal.

Burdett – City Maintenance Manager 620-525-6676 or 620-525-6279 Garfield – Mayor 620-569-2479 Rozel – City Office 620-527-4399 Larned Police – 620-285-8545

Is your pet at the pound?

Burdett – City Maintenance Manager 620-525-6676 or 620-525-6279 Garfield – Mayor – 620-569-2479 Rozel – City Office – 620-527-4399 Larned Police – 620-285-8545 You want to register to vote.

Pawnee County Clerk – 620-285-3721 Pawnee County Health Dept. – 620-285-6963 Larned City Office – 620-285-8500 You want to talk to the mayor.

Burdett – Leon Jennings – 620-804-0683 Garfield – Benny Burger – 620-569-2479 Larned – William Nusser – 620-285-6061 Rozel – Nancy Wilson – 620-527-4462

You see someone illegally dumping garbage in an unincorporated area.

Pawnee County Sheriff – 620-285-2211 Larned Police – 620-285-8545 You have a health question.

Pawnee County Health Department 620-285-6963 or 1-800-211-4401 You want to escape domestic violence.

Family Crisis Center 620-793-1965 You need a referral for day care.

Pawnee County Health Department 620-285-6963 or 800-211-4401

Your water main breaks.

Burdett – 620-525-6279 Garfield – 620-569-2385 Larned – 620-285-8500 Rozel – 620-527-4399

You want to subscribe to a local newspaper.

Great Bend Tribune 2012 Forest Ave., Great Bend – 800-950-8742 The Tiller & Toiler 115 W. 5th, Larned – 620-285-3111

You want to know if you live in a flood zone.

Emergency Preparedness Director Mark Wagner, 715 Broadway, Larned 620-285-8966

You want a business license.

Burdett – 620-525-6279 Garfield – 620-569-2373 Larned – 620-285-8500 Rozel – 620-527-4399

You have a zoning question.

Burdett – 620-525-6279 Garfield – 620-569-2385 Larned – 620-285-8500 Pawnee County – 620-285-3721 Rozel – 620-527-4399

You have a question about farming activities.

Pawnee County Extension 620-285-6901

You know of an unsafe sidewalk or street or have a street light problem.

Burdett – 620-525-6279 Garfield – 620-569-2385 Larned – 620-285-8500 Rozel – 620-527-4399 You have a question about water quality.

Burdett – 620-525-6279 Garfield – 620-569-2385 Larned – 620-285-8500 Rozel – 620-527-4399

You want to dispose of household hazardous waste.

Pawnee County Landfill 620-285-2016 You dispute your property tax bill.

Pawnee County Treasurer 620-285-3746 You are interested in adoption or foster care.

Catholic Social Service – 620-792-1393 Youthville – 800-593-1950

Post Office Burdett 67523 Postmaster Gayle Sullivan 202 Elm, 620-525-6631 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - noon Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. * VPO (Village Post Office) Burdett 106 Locust St., 620-804-0146 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - noon Forever stamps and priority mail flat rate envelopes may be purchased at VPO Burdett

Garfield 67529 Postmaster Gayla Berger 213 3rd, 620-569-2210 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - noon Saturday 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Rozel 67574 Postmaster Pam Spreier 108 N. Main, 620-527-4229 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to noon Saturday 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Larned 67550 Postmaster Steve Penick 803 Broadway, 620-285-2791 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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Pawnee County Commission Pawnee County has three elected commissioners who meet Monday of each week at 9 a.m. in the commissioner’s room at the courthouse, second floor, 715 Broadway Larned 620-285-3721; Fax: 620-285-2559 Gary Caplinger, 1st District 620-285-3416 Donna Pelton, 2nd District 620-285-6586 Kathy Bowman, 3rd District 620-285-2530

County Health Administrator Robin Rhiza 620-285-6963, 800-211-4401; Fax: 620-285-3246 rrhiza@pawnee.kscoxmail.com Pawnee County Register of Deeds Delores Wren 620-285-3276; Fax: 620-285-2908 jsrod@pawnee.kscoxmail.com Pawnee County Sheriff Scott King 116 W. 8th, Larned 620-285-2211; Fax: 620-285-7073 sheriff.king@pawneecountysheriff.org

Directory of Departments www.pawneecountykansas.com Pawnee County Appraiser Carl Miller 620-285-2915; Fax: 620-285-3802 pn_county_appraiser@wan.kdor.state.ks.us Pawnee County Attorney John M. Settle 620-285-2139; Fax: 620-285-6293 birddog@larned.com Pawnee County Clerk Ruth M. Searight 715 Broadway, Larned 620-285-3721; Fax: 620-285-2559 pn_county_clerk@wan.kdor.state.ks.us Clerk of District Court Kay Schartz 715 Broadway, Larned 620-285-6937; Fax: 620-285-3665 pndistct@pawnee.kscoxmail.com County Highway Administrator Kurt Demel 615 East 10th, Larned 620-285-6141; Fax: 620-285-2910 pncoroad@yahoo.com

Pawnee County Treasurer Kathy Jadwin 620-285-3746; Fax: 620-285-6704 pn_county_treasurer@ wan.kdor.state.ks.us Emergency Preparedness/Zoning Director Mark Wagner 620-285-8966; Fax: 620-285-8910 mwagner@pcem.kscoxmail.com Solid Waste Supervisor County Transfer Station Rod Wheaton 723 NE Trail; 1.5 mile south, 0.5 mile east of Larned 620-285-2016; Fax: 620-285-2910 pncoswd@yahoo.com ADA Committee Barbara Hammond, 620-285-2894 Marilyn Bell, 620-285-2245 Debbie Brooks, 620-285-6866 Tony Moore, 620-285-6785 Cheryl Beckwith, 620-285-7117 Maxine Herman, 620-285-7891 Linda Harkness, 620-285-2240

Planning and Zoning The Larned City and Pawnee County planning and zoning boards decide planning and zoning matters.

Zoning Board Joan Basgall 620-285-3044 Barbara Bland 620-285-6018 Jim Froetschner 620-285-2737 Tim George 620-285-2826

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Planning Board Jim Haynes 620-285-7318 Viola Prosser 620-285-2494 Pam Theis 620-285-6789 Joan Wilson 620-285-3453

Cindy Perez 620-285-2808 Carole Converse 620-285-2058 Carl Dilley 620-285-3222 Ken Fenwick 620-285-7229 Vicki Gillett 620-285-3216 Jim Haynes 620-285-7318

Harley Carr 620-285-6638 Bob Sallee 620-285-3228 Tom Seltman 620-285-2776 Ron VanCleave 620-285-6025 Gary Harkness 620-285-2240

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PAWNEE COUNTY Scott King, Sheriff Derek Slack, Undersheriff Pawnee County Jail 116 W. Eighth, Larned 620-285-2211 Fax: 620-285-7073 LARNED Charles Orth, Police Chief 419 Broadway, Larned 620-285-8545 Fax: 620-285-8547 CRIME STOPPERS 419 Broadway, Larned 620-285-3277 PAWNEE COURTHOUSE Pawnee County Court Services 24th Judicial District 620-285-3100 Pawnee County Attorney John Settle 620-285-2139 Fax: 620-285-6293

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 606 Topeka, Suite 102, Larned Denise Wood, director 620-285-3128

JUVENILE INTAKE 606 Topeka, Suite 102, Larned Denise Wood, director 620-285-3129 COURT SERVICES Larned Municipal Court 417 Broadway, Larned 620-285-8500 1st and 3rd Thursdays Judge Julie Fletcher Cowell Pawnee County District Court District Judge Bruce Gatterman 715 Broadway St., Larned 620-285-2247 Magistrate Judge Julie Fletcher Cowell 715 Broadway St., Larned 620-285-6937 Clerk of the District Court 715 Broadway St., Larned Linda Atteberry, Chief Clerk 620-659-2217 Kay Schartz, Clerk 620-285-6937 PROBATION SERVICES 202 W. Sycamore, Ness City Sue Fehrenbach, director 785-798-3695 606 Topeka, Suite 4, Larned Shana O’Neil 620-285-3100

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Department of Corrections he Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility (LCMHF) was built in response to a 1989 federal court order which directed the KDOC to meet the long-term needs of mentally ill inmates. Construction of the 150-bed facility began on the grounds of the Larned State Hospital (LSH) in 1991 and the facility was dedicated in December of that same year. The facility received its first inmates on January 22, 1992.

The Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility is the only correctional facility within the Kansas Department of Corrections whose main function is to provide services to male maximum custody inmates with major mental illnesses.

LCMHF houses the most severely and persistently mentally ill adult male inmates within the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC), along with a significant number of inmates with borderline personality disorders or a conduct disorder which makes them an unacceptable risk for housing in another facility.

LCMHF consists of a maximum-security central unit with 150 beds and a minimumsecurity West Unit with 288 work detail beds. The facility’s Central Unit serves as a transitional unit for inmates who are not able to function in the general population of a traditional correctional institution for mental health reasons, but are not in need of psychiatric hospitalization.

Inmates are assigned to this facility by mental health staff at other correctional institutions.

In addition, 115 beds are reserved for KDOC offenders housed in the Isaac Ray Building on the Larned State Hospital campus. There, inmates are provided mental health care and treatment in either the acute care or the residential rehabilitation program (RRP). The purpose of RRP is to provide psychiatric rehabilitation and vocational services to adult males referred from the KDOC with the intent of preparing these individuals for successful reintegration into the community or back into KDOC services as determined on an individual basis.

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An education program provides both remedial education and GED preparation to the maximum and minimum populations.

As with other facilities under the management of the Secretary of Corrections, medical services, health services, library services, chaplaincy services and re-entry services are available.

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PAWNEE COUNTY APPRAISERS OFFICE MAP DATE: MAY 2008 It is understood that while the Pawnee County Appraisers Office has no indication or reason to believe that there are inaccuracies in the information incorporated in this map, Pawnee County Appraisers Office personnel make no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, with respect to the information or data displayed. Property boundary lines represent taxation purposes only, and are not intended as a legal survey.

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State Government

STATE OFFICES:

STATE REPRESENTATIVES: MITCH HOLMES SENATE DISTRICT 33 First Term: 2013 Barton, Edwards, Kiowa, Lane, Ness, Pawnee, Pratt, Rush, Scott and Stafford Counties Hodgeman County: Cities: Hanston and Jetmore (part). Townships: Center, Hallet (part), Marena, North Roscoe, and Valley.

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

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GREG LEWIS HOUSE DISTRICT 113 First Term: 2015 Pratt and Stafford Counties Barton County: Cities: Ellinwood and Pawnee Rock. Townships: Comanche, Lakin and Pawnee Rock.

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

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

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Governor Sam Brownback State Capitol 300 SW 10th Ave., Ste. 241S Topeka, KS 66612-1590 Phone: 785-296-3232 Toll Free: 877-KSWORKS (877-579-6757) governor@ks.gov Secretary of State Kris Kobach Memorial Hall, 1st Floor 120 SW 10th Ave. Topeka, KS 66612-1594 Phone: 785-296-4564 sos@sos.ks.gov Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. State Capitol 300 SW 10th Ave., 2nd Floor Topeka, KS 66612-1590 Phone: 785-296-5669 Toll Free: 800-748-4408 Fax: 785-296-5669 lt.gov@ks.gov State Treasurer Ron Estes 900 SW Jackson, Ste. 201 Topeka, KS 66612-1235 Phone: 785-296-3171 ron@treasurer.ks.gov

JOHN EWY HOUSE DISTRICT 117 First Term: 2013 Edwards, Hodgeman, Kiowa, and Ness Counties Finney County: Township: Garfield (part) Ford County: Cities: Bucklin, Ford, and Spearville. Townships: Bloom, Bucklin, Ford, Sodville, Spearville, and Wheatland.

Pawnee County: Cities: Burdett, Garfield, Larned, and Rozel. Townships: Ash Valley, Brown’s Grove, Conkling, Garfield, Grant, Keysville, Larned, Lincoln, Morton, Orange, john.ewy@house.ks.gov Pawnee, Pleasant Grove, Pleasant Ridge, johnewykansas@gmail.com Pleasant Valley, Santa Fe, Sawmill, Shiley, and Walnut.

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

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

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

Decision Makers PAWNEE COUNTY The Pawnee County Commission has three elected commissioners who meet Mondays at 9 a.m. in the commissioner’s room at the Courthouse, second floor, 715 Broadway, Larned 620-285-3721, Fax: 620-285-3802 www.pawneecountykansas.com Gary Caplinger, 1st District. 620-285-3721 Donna Pelton, 2nd District. 620-285-3721 Kathy Bowman, 3rd District. 620-285-3721 CITIES Burdett City Council City Hall, 207-1/2 Elm, Burdett 620-525-6279; 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Mayor Leon Jennings, 620-804-0683 Council members: Gary Schmidt, 620-525-6279 Joe Griffie, 620-525-1003 Joe Miller, 620-525-6209 Lee Olsen, 620-525-6707 Gary McJunkin, 620-525-6279 Garfield City Council City Building, 217 3rd Street, Garfield 620-569-2385; 1st Monday, 7 p.m.

Mayor Benny Burger, 620-569-2479 Council members: Ed Ummel, 620-569-2463 Denise Hoch, 620-569-2385 Robert Hoch, 620-569-2385 Kevin Greathouse, 620-569-2544 Janet Olson, 620-569-2385 Rozel City Council City Hall, 110 Main St., Rozel 620-527-4399; 2nd Monday Mayor Nancy Wilson, 620-527-4462 Council members: Ritch Foos, 620-527-4217 Brad Colglazier, 620-527-4597 Terry Ryan, 620-527-4354 Erin Josefiak, 620-527-4404 Pamela Taylor, 620-527-4493 Larned City Council City Hall, 417 Broadway, Larned 620-285-8500 1st Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Mayor William Nusser 620-285-6039 Council members: First Ward Gary Rainbolt, 620-285-6554 Carrol Bennett, 620-285-7017 Second Ward Terry Clark, 620-285-6237 George Elmore, 620-285-6778 Third Ward Dennis Wilson, 620-285-3453 Harry Zielke, 620-285-2741 Fourth Ward Kim Barnes, 620-285-3541 Barbara Hammond, 620-285-2894

NATIONAL OFFICES President Barack H. Obama, Democrat The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 White House Comments: Phone: 202- 456-1111; Fax: 202-456-2461 www.whitehouse.gov/president U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, Republican 109 Hart, Senate Office Building Washington, D.C., 20510-1605 Phone: 202-224-4774; Fax: 202-224-3514 www.roberts.senate.gov Committee Membership: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Senate Select Committee on Ethics, Standing Committee on Finance, Standing Committee on Rules and Administration, Standing Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, Republican Room 361A, Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C., 20510 Phone: 202-224-6521; Fax: 202-228-6966 www.moran.senate.gov Committee Membership: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Committee on Veteran’s Affairs U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp, Republican, 1st District 126 Cannon HOB, Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: 202- 225-2715; Fax: 202-225-5124 www.huelskamp.house.gov Committee Membership: Committee on Small Business, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

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

Here are some tips for getting your message heard.

Write a letter 1. Make it brief, no more than two pages.

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

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

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

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

3. Offer the following information when scheduling: Requested dates, number attending, the location and duration of the meeting, the subject and details of the meeting. On the day of the meeting, provide point-of-contact

information, including your name, phone number, address, organization/affiliation (if applicable), and email address.

Send an email 1. Email is not the best communication tool.

2. Identify yourself as a constituent, and back it up with your name, street address, city, state and zip code. You are competing with thousands of emails a week.

3. Address only one issue. Clearly state what you are asking your elected official to do.

4. Ask for a response.

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

2. Identify yourself as a constituent.

A zip code will help verify this.

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

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Health & Immunizations PAWNEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 715 Broadway; Larned 620-285-6963 or 1-800-211-4401 Fax: 620-285-3246 www.pawneecountykansas.com/ HealthDepartment Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m The Pawnee County Health Department is a public health agency that provides preventive health care, such as immunization clinics and well child clinics. It can assist clients to obtain medical care if needed. Pawnee County Health Department’s professional staff provides care to individuals through its services available to residents of Pawnee County. Services are strictly confidential. Emphasis is placed on preventive health care services and education.

Health care with the department is partly paid for through federal and state grants; Fees for service/self pay; Medicaid, Medicare and other 3rd party insurance.

Breastfeeding The health department has breast pumps for rent or purchase along with the necessary tools.

Breastfeeding education and support is provided by an international board certified lactation consultant staff member.

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

Child Care Licensing Child care licensing helps protect the health, safety and welfare of children in care away from their own homes. Application information available for state child care programs for licensing day care homes, group day care, child care centers, and pre-schools.

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

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

Outreach Clinics Blood Pressure checks at the Pawnee Plaza and Welcome Inn Senior Center. Call for dates and times. Flu vaccine clinics held each fall.

Mini-health fairs by arrangement. Nail care clinics, trimming of fingernails and toenails.

Preventive Services Lipid profile and blood sugar screening; blood pressure; hemoglobin (anemia); urinalysis; vision; hearing (audiometer/tympanometry); lead screening; tuberculosis testing, medication and monitoring.

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

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

Services include blood pressure check, Financial, nutritional, and/or medical hearing test, urine test, health counseling, requirements must be met to be eligible. hemoglobin (anemia), weight check, Services include nutritious foods that supply pneumonia, tetanus/diphtheria and yearly flu specific nutrients, nutrition education, regular vaccinations. Pawnee Plaza and Welcome Inn (blood pressure checks only on designated days) assessments and breastfeeding support.

Nursing Health Assessments Consultation and Evaluation. Assessments may include health history, exam, hearing, vision, developmental, and laboratory screenings. Brief nursing assessment; kindergarten physicals; day care children, providers; Kan Be Healthy (Medicaid).

Monthly Lab Day 4th Friday of each month by appointment.

Several different blood tests available. Private pay fees. No health insurance is billed including Medicare.

Women’s Health Care Health care for women of all ages. Provides a complete physical and laboratory tests. Birth control information and methods of birth control available.

Annual exams, breast exam and referrals.

Monthly clinics scheduled. Evening clinic hours are available. Pre-conception information for a healthy pregnancy. Reproductive counseling, referral for infertility. Sliding fee scale charge.

Medicaid cards accepted and some other insurances. Pregnancy testing.

School entry requirements and immunizations required for children attending child care facilities licensed by KDHE and early childhood programs operated by the school: • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP): five doses required by kindergarten. All 7-12 graders are required to have one TDaP regardless of the interval since the last dose of Td (tetanus/dipththeria).

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

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: two doses required.

• Hepatitis B: three doses required grades K-12.

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

• Varicella (chickenpox): two doses required.

• Haemophilus influenza type B (HiB): four doses required for children less than 5 years of age at 2 mo., 4 mo., 6 mo. and 12-15 mo. in early childhood programs.

• Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV): four doses required for children less than 5 years of age at 2 mo., 4 mo., 6 mo. and 12-15 mo. in early childhood programs.

Immunizations recommended for school children: • Meningococcal (MCV4): one dose recommended at 11 years with a booster dose at 16 years of age.

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

• Influenza: yearly vaccination recommended for all ages 6 months & up.

Immunizations recommended for adults: • Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine • Hepatitis A & B vaccines • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MR) vaccine • Dipththeria-Tetanus-Pertussis vaccine (booster) • Influenza vaccine annually • Zostavax (shingles) vaccine - age 60 and older • Pneumococcal vaccine for adults 65+

Information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

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OPHTHALMOLOGY Surgery & Clinic Dr. Tom McDonald Larned Eye Health 722 Mann, Larned Monthly 785-628-8218

PAWNEE VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL A HaysMed Partner 923 Carroll Ave., Larned, 620-285-3161 Emergency Care, Acute & Skilled Nursing, Specialized Nursing Services, Colonoscopies, Dental Surgery, Cataract Surgery, PICC Lines, Full Service Laboratory, Sleep & Diagnostic Center, Respiratory Therapy, EEG (Electroencephalogram), Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, Physical/Occupational/Speech and Lymphedema Therapy, and Imaging Services.

UROLOGY Dr. Kevin McDonald Dr. Faris Azzouni Western Kansas Urology Monthly 785-628-6014 ONCOLOGY Dr. Robert Rodriquez 4th Wednesday 785-623-5774 800-248-0073

MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL Larned State Hospital 1301 Kansas Highway 264, Larned, 620-285-2131 Laid out on a 78-acre campus, Larned State Hospital (LSH) is the largest psychiatric facility in the state serving the western two-thirds of Kansas with nearly 1,000 employees and the capacity to treat over 450 patients daily, 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

The primary role of LSH is to evaluate and treat individuals with mental illness.

LSH provides support services to State agencies.

They provide inpatient forensic services for individuals needing evaluations for criminal activity, for Department of Corrections inmates who require a hospital-level of psychiatric care, and is the Kansas state program for inpatient sex offender treatment.

LSH is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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DIGITAL MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY W/ CAD Every 3 weeks on Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

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Brantley Chiropractic, LLC Scott Brantley, DC 1810 Main, Great Bend, 620-793-5588 Sauer Chiropractic & Sports Clinic PA Aaron Sauer, DC 6 N. Main, Ellinwood, 620-564-2555

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Pawnee Valley Community Hospital A HaysMed Partner Physical Therapy & Advanced Rehabilitation 923 Carroll Ave., Larned, 620-285-8605 Progressive Therapy & Sports Medicine Kevyn Soupiset, DPT, Ashley Peintner, DPT, Carrie Hildebrand, PT, Shawn Jecha, PTA 117 W. 6th, Larned, 620-285-6011 Central Kansas Orthopedic Group Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Troy Moore, PT, Larissa Michealis, PT Jayme Mayers, PT, Tyler Axman, PT Kayti Trapp, PTA 1514 K-96 Hwy., Great Bend, 620-793-5073

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Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Exceeding Expectations NEW LEADERSHIP FOR PVCH The baton was passed from one leader to another in 2014-15 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital when Matt Heyn stepped down as PVCH Hospital Administrator in the spring of 2014 and John Hughes began his duties as Hospital Administrator January 5, 2015.

Originally from North Carolina, Hughes served as the Hospital Administrator at Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood, Ks, prior to coming to Larned. He has nineteen years experience in healthcare and his management style focuses on creating a team oriented organization that specializes in providing quality healthcare to meet the needs of the community they serve.

During his first six months on the job, Hughes learned the inner workings of PVCH created by previous leadership and how he could build upon the successes the hospital has already experienced. He knows that the potential for healthcare at PVCH is limitless.

Hughes is attuned to the ongoing mission to make PVCH the best Critical Access Hospital it can be in the eyes of its patients as well as one that other hospitals look up to. The associates and staff are also focusing on PVCH’s patient-centered mantra through the practice of AIDET – a patient-satisfaction tool that begins with Acknowledgment of individual patients and ends with Thanking them for choosing PVCH for their care. AIDET is an acronym that stands for Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain and Thank you. “Our associates care about customer service.

They care about patient satisfaction. This is just a tool they can use to make sure we accomplish both,” Hughes explained.

“Our goal has always been to be the best critical access hospital in Rural America,” Hughes said. “We can no longer count on ‘newness’. We are looking at other markets and a variety of strategies. The market is becoming very competitive and we need to rise to the challenge. That’s the nature of competition. We are achieving our goal to provide customer service that is above all others.”

CINEMAVISION COMING TO PVCH Imagine being able to watch your favorite movie during an MRI. This is a reality for patients at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital with the new CinemaVision technology. These innovative “goggles,” accompanied with MRI safe headphones, immerse patients in a movie of their choice and ultimately help them remain calm during the noisy MRI scan, allowing technicians to obtain better imaging results without the use of sedation or anesthesia.

“Our hope is that this technology will decrease the anxiety of our patients that getting an MRI can cause.” said Shelly Stanton, Imaging Director at PVCH. “If you have ever had a pleasure of having an MRI, you have experienced the strain of having to lie perfectly still for about 40 minutes while you hear the constant ping of the MRI during your testing. An MRI is a very

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important diagnostic tool for many medical conditions, but people do have trouble taking the test, especially if they are a least bit claustrophobic. The loud noise and long period of lying absolutely still can also lead to serious anxiety.” CinemaVision has been added to PVCH’s new wide-bore short-tube MRI, that was installed last November, as a way to improve a patient’s MRI experience.

DIABETES SOLUTIONS AT PVCH The prestigious American Diabetes Association Education recognized Pawnee Valley Community Hospital as a certified expansion site for Diabetes Solutions, a quality diabetes self-management education program. ADA believes that this program offers high-quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment and management.

Diabetes Solutions is offered every other month at PVCH. The program is a ten hour course in two consecutive classes (the first and second Tuesdays of the month), running from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A physician referral is required to take the class.

ACCREDITED SLEEP LAB Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Sleep & Diagnostic Center in Larned received program accreditation in February 2015 from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Sleep & Diagnostic Center on meeting the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, AASM president. “Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Sleep & Diagnostic Center is an important resource to the local medical community and will provide academic and scientific value in addition to the highest quality care for patients suffering from sleep disorders.”

“Our team wants the very best for our patients,” shared Kathy Weaver, PVCH Director of Cardiopulmonary / Sleep & Diagnostics Center. “We look forward to giving our patients the best sleep lab experience possible as we help them achieve quality sleep in their lives.” PVCH Sleep & Diagnostic Center is directed by Son V Truong, MD. AUXILIARY FUNDS TANGO SYSTEM PVCH Auxiliary funded a new Tango System in PVCH’s Cardiopulmonary Department as a way to provide more precise testing for the patients receiving treadmill testing. “The Auxiliary felt that since so many of our citizens return to PVCH for their cardiac rehab, that the Tango System would greatly benefit these patients in their rehab process,” stated PVCH Auxiliary President Barbara Hammond.

The technology of this system is specifically engineered for the cardiac stress testing environment by integrating with the rehab treadmill system to take blood pressure readings while the patient is in motion on the treadmill for a cardiac test. The system is set up and timed to do

blood pressure checks as needed with great accuracy. The automated blood pressure monitor allows a staff member to focus on the patient rather than spending valuable time taking manual measurements.

CHNA OUTCOMES Building on an inaugural CHNA performed in 2012, community leaders joined PVCH and Pawnee County Health Department representatives for a second survey of the community and a town hall meeting this past spring.

In May, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital released the Community Health Needs Assessment results which were compiled, along with county demographics on services and population, into an 83-page report which is now available on PVCH’s website.

Based on the outcome voting at the Town Hall Meeting held in March, the top priorities to be addressed over the next three years include the following: 1) build or develop exercise facilities, 2) expand oncology treatment, 3) improve air quality, 4) reduce drug/alcohol abuse, 5) provide healthy food options, 6) increase access to home heath/hospice services and 7) offer nursing home/dementia services.

Based off of the top seven priorities from the CHNA Town Hall Meeting, an implementation plan has been developed and put into motion listing area of need, specific actions to address the need, who the lead agency will be along with potential partners to address this need.

HEART & STROKE COLLABORATIVE Pawnee Valley Community Hospital is one of 13 rural hospitals part of the Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative which is taking direct aim at heart disease and stroke.

Led by the University of Kansas Hospital, this collaborative’s main goal is to reduce the incidence of heart and stroke in northwest Kansas by 20 percent.

The Kansas collaborative was created last July when the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid awarded a $12.5 million, threeyear grant to KU Hospital.

As part of the implementation process, the PVCH hosted three Stroke Boot Camps where participants were taught about the goals of the collaborative regarding stroke care. Acting quickly and efficiently is essential when dealing with a stroke victim.

During the camp a special emphasis was placed on thrombolytics training.

The implementation of the telemedicine support for the acute care phase of the KHSC work is already in process at PVCH. Ahead of the timeline, PVCH has put in the infrastructure needed to install Avera E-Emergency in their ER bays. They are just waiting for the final contracts to be approved and the monitors to be shipped and installed. The goal to complete full implementation at all sites is March 2016.

Another phase moving forward is the Transitional Care Management and Coordination which is designed to reduce readmissions and reduce risks for secondary STEMI/Stroke by focusing on critical risks

factors and behaviors which includes a strong focus on patient education.

During this past summer, the Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative hosted a booth at the Pawnee County Fair as a way to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke and to encourage the public to call 911 and seek care at their local hospital should they experience any signs or symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.

PVCH VIAL OF LIFE PROGRAM LAUNCHED PVCH launched the new Vial of Life program to the citizens of Pawnee County as a way to capture an individual’s health information in an easy to identify and access manner. “The Vial of Life program sponsored by the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital will hopefully save time and heartache when a medical emergency arises,” shared Linda Henderson, PVCH Marketing Director.

The Vials look like a normal prescription bottle with VIAL OF LIFE on the label and a magnet attached to the bottle. Inside the bottle is a Health Information Sheet along with instructions on how to properly implement the program.

“The first responders I have visited with are very excited about this program. They have witnessed first-hand how a patient’s emergency care can be hindered when vital health information is not assessable,” shared Henderson.

The Vials will be available at the PVCH Information desk, ER, Acute, PVMA , other healthcare clinics in the area and the Pawnee County Health Department. The Vials are free to the public.

PVCH ASSOCIATES GIVE BACK TO COMMUNITY This past year the Associates of PVCH & PVMA chose to take on stewardship projects throughout the community as a way to give back to a community that has whole-heartedly supported the hospital, the clinic and the work they do each day.

Initially, associates from various departments went together and volunteered to work a couple of nights at the State Theatre, participated in Relay For Life and the Christmas Angel Tree, and collected food for the Hunger Games which was then donated to the Food Pantry.

As the year progressed, associates from each department came together to decide on a particular project(s) they wanted to champion. Together the associates have been able to make a positive impact in the community through fourteen different organizations during the past year.

“Being able to give back to our community has been a positive experience for all of us at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital and Pawnee Valley Medical Associates,” stated John Hughes, PVCH Administrator. “As an integral organization in our community, we understand the importance of giving back to our community through our volunteer efforts. We look forward to continuing our volunteer efforts in the future.”

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Central Kansas Orthopedic Group Focuses On Hometown Care Dr. L. T. Fleske and Dr. Randall Hildebrand grew up in small Kansas towns.

The welcoming atmosphere at Great Bend’s Central Kansas Orthopedic Group takes their down-home style from the waiting room to the exam room to surgery and to physical therapy.

Dr. Fleske has worked in Great Bend since 1980 after earning his medical degree and bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. He grew up in the Larned area and graduated from Larned High School.

Kansas State University graduate, Dr. Hildebrand, earned his medical degree from John Hopkins University and served his country in the U.S. Army as a surgeon and active-duty physician. He grew up in the Stafford area and graduated from Stafford High School. He joined Dr. Fleske’s practice in 1999, forming Central Kansas Orthopedic Group.

Both doctors have entertained offers to work in much larger cities, but enjoy the fact that their families reside in central Kansas. “We maintain a primary-care feel to our office” said Dr. Hildebrand. “We know our patients and their families.”

The doctors are board-certified orthopedic surgeons specializing in total hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic surgery and sports injuries. They perform more than 400 artificial joints a year, treating effects of severe arthritis. Technology has improved the results of shoulder and knee scopes. “Arthroscopy is a way of placing a lighted camera into a joint to evaluate the condition,” Dr. Fleske said. “You can fix problems with minimally invasive procedures.” The providers attend several annual meetings to keep abreast of the latest techniques and procedures.

In addition to the total joint replacements and scopes, the doctors see patients with sports injuries and fractures. Dr. Hildebrand said overall care has improved by providing seamless treatment in one location and with effective pain management. “Pain control for patients is a lot better,” he said. “It’s not nearly as stressful for the patient and pain protocol is much improved. There is a continuity of care and we maintain the follow-up care for our patients. That is gratifying as a doctor.”

Anne Linenberger, Wade Babcock and Ashley Boxberger are certified Physician Assistants who assist the doctors in surgery and see patients in the clinic and emergency room settings. They are all graduates of Wichita State University’s Physician Assistant program.

The surgeries are performed at Great Bend Regional Hospital and the group provides orthopedic Emergency Room coverage at the hospital. Out-of-town referrals are promoted through monthly

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outreach clinics to Russell, Kinsley and Stafford. They regularly see patients from more than a dozen Kansas counties.

Another way to streamline care is to have physical therapy housed in the practice. Many patients require physical therapy when surgery or treatment is performed. “You can get everything treated in this building,” Dr. Hildebrand said. “If you need to see the doctor or physical therapy, that’s right here. You don’t need to have a referral to see us.”

The physical therapy department features director, Troy Moore, Jayme Mayers, Larissa Michaelis and Tyler Axman, who are all Physical Therapists. Troy has been practicing physical therapy since 2006 specializing in athletic injuries, acute and chronic spine conditions and manual interventions such as manipulations. Larissa has been practicing since 2002 and is trained in Nerve Conduction Testing (NCT) and Electromyography (EMG) testing. She specializes in would care, pediatric physical therapy and provides up to date spine and orthopedic interventions. Jayme has been practicing since 2003 with experience in both in-patient and out-patient settings.

Her excellent skills and experience allow for all patients to improve their physical impairments. Tyler has recently attained his Doctor of Physical Therapy and brings the latest information, technology and research to our clinic and is also performing aquatic therapy for patients. Kayti Trapp rounds out the Physical Therapy department as a Physical Therapy Assistant, who sees all in-patients at Great Bend Regional Hospital.

Troy returned to Barton County after marrying his wife who grew up in Ellinwood and the other four therapists are all lifetime Barton County residents. They and their spouses continue to live and raise their families in Barton County.

Moore said an in-house physical therapy department in close proximity with the doctors is a nice advantage for the patient.

Sometimes, a patient will see physical therapy first then go to their doctor’s appointment. “It makes our job easier because if we have questions, it’s a 30 second walk down the hallway to see the doctors” Moore said. “It’s a one-stop shop. Care is faster, better and more efficient because we can see them right after surgery and work in conjunction with the surgeon.” We believe in a team effort: the patient, the physician and the therapist must communicate to have success in the recovery. The physical therapy department also works with Ellinwood, St. John and Otis-Bison high schools.

Patients can receive physical therapy without a doctor’s referral, which gives the patient more options for treatment. “We get calls every day and since we don’t need a referral, we can see them that day,” Moore said. “It’s a laid-back atmosphere, but we must get results. To achieve the patient’s goals we understand pain is involved, but we make it as enjoyable as possible. We’re a likable group and as a patient you see the same therapist every visit, so we really get to know the patient. We receive a lot of outside referrals also, so that’s exciting to know that we are effectively helping patients outside of our practice.”

Central Kansas Orthopedic Group is located at 1514 K-96 Highway in Great Bend.

Orthopedic appointments can be made by calling 620-792-4383 and Physical Therapy appointments by calling 620-793-5073.

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Brantley Chiropractic treats the traditional patient to improve movement and minimize nerve interference. He uses primary chiropractic care to treat pain and discomfort.

Dr. Scott Brantley wants to introduce a holistic healthcare educational approach that includes exercise and diet counseling.

“I want to educate and help more people with healthy lifestyle changes.

It’s the direction we’re headed.”

Dr. Brantley said better food choices and lower weight assures a longer and healthier life. Technology has made it easier to chart success.

“We want to be more than a ‘pain’ clinic,” he said. “We want to help people with healthy lifestyle changes.”

The main chiropractic treatment technique involves manual therapy, manipulation of the spine, and accupuncture. Treatment often includes exercises as well as health and lifestyle counseling.

Chiropractic is a health care profession concerned with the prevention, not just sickness.

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

Dr. Brantley employs the traditional chiropractic practice of physical treatment, as well as acupuncture. The changing seasons brings in patients for a variety of reasons, often related to their outdoor activities.

“A lot of treatment is related to the daily activities people go through,” he

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

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

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

Dr. Brantley practices needle and electrical acupuncture. Some patients have discovered that acupuncture treatment has proven effective when other methods have not worked.

“The whole system is hooked together and when we treat patients for their symptoms, other symptoms disappear as well.

“Acupuncture has been effective treating fibromyalgia and other chronic disorders.

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

Dr. Brantley earned his Doctor of Chiropractic at Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. The Great Bend chiropractor has been treating patients since 1992 at Brantley Chiropractic. Dr. Brantley is a Fellow with the Acupuncture Society of America after 12 years of training.

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

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awnee County senior citizens are invited to socialize at the Welcome Inn Senior Center 113 W. Fourth Street in Larned, and the Burdett Senior Center 203 Elm Street in Burdett.

Both offer coffees and meetings, and weekly carry-in meals.

Larned is also a Friendship Meal site.

A number of services are available in Pawnee County.

“Pawnee County Source” lists several here for your convenience.

Burdett Senior Center

Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging also has information vital for senior citizens’ well-being and lifestyle.

Printed materials can be picked up at either senior center, or call SWKAAA, 800-742-9531.

Transportation The Welcome Inn Senior Center also dispatches the Pawnee County Bus, which is available to anybody who needs transportation, not just senior citizens. Call 620-285-3504 from 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

The eight-passenger bus is funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation through grant money, and volunteer drivers operate the bus. Schedules are built on the availability of the bus and drivers. The fare for in-county transportation is $2 per person.

Out-of-county fares are $7.

On-call trips, if available, are made to Hutchinson, Great Bend, Hays and Wichita for doctors’ appointments.

Welcome Inn 113 W. Fourth St., Larned 620-285-3504 Open 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The building can also be rented. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon, followed by cards and dominoes.

Lunch is $3.25 for those 60 years or older and $5.25 for those younger than 60. Takeout meals and frozen meals are available. Home-bound meals are also available for eligible persons.

Welcome Inn Board officers are, Martha Appel, Gwen Walter, Pat Birzer, Jim Forrest, and Betty Tauscher. Officers are elected in September.

Activities and meeting times: Friendship Meals – Monday through Friday, noon.

Carry-in noon meal 2nd Sunday, 12:30 p.m.

Nutrition programs monthly Coffee – Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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Senior Citizens Burdett Senior Center 203 Elm, Burdett 620-525-6655 Activities and meeting times: Potluck â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mondays at noon Shiley Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd Tuesday Coffee and doughnuts 3rd Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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

Tuesday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Hospice Care Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice 620-792-8171 Gentiva Hospice 620-664-5757 South Wind Hospice 620-672-7553

Homemaker (Chore) Services ElderCare Inc. 620-792-5942 Fax: 620-792-6049 These may include minor maintenance or heavy house cleaning, walk and yard maintenance.

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

Monday through Friday Mental Health Center for Counseling and Consultation 5815 Broadway Ave., Great Bend 800-875-2544 (24 hour emergency number) www.thecentergb.org A Full Service, Licensed, Community Mental Health Center Ongoing service is available at an office The Center maintains in Larned: Larned Methodist Church 701 Main Street Wednesdays 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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

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

Larned Housing Authority Pawnee Plaza 1801 Broadway, Box 8, Larned 620-285-6661 Santa Fe Trail Apartments 1312 Carroll, Larned 620-285-2630 Housing Opportunities Inc. 1313 Stone, Great Bend 620-792-3299 HOI develops affordable housing projects in a three-county area

Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Independent Living Diversicare of Larned 1114 W. 11th, Larned 620-285-6914 Country Living of Larned 714 W. Ninth, Larned 620-285-6900 Home Health ElderCare Inc., Great Bend for personal care and respite care 620-792-5942 Fax: 620-792-6049 Pathways ResCare Sarah Philburn 2317 Washington, Great Bend 620-793-8501 Angels Care Home Health 802 N. Maple, Russell Tammy Pettijohn 785-445-3500 fax 785-445-3502 Disabled Placard and/or Plate Pawnee County Treasurer 715 Broadway, Larned 620-285-3746 Fax: 620-285-3802

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PATIENCE & PERSISTENCE PAYS OFF in Larned’s Newest Duplex Housing Community

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arned’s housing director Charles Spina has learned to be patient. One-by-one, Larned’s 10 duplexes have begun to rent, slowly but surely shifting the 3.2 million Prairie Vista housing project into a success.

Six months after Prairie Vista opened, 11 of the 20 units have been filled, giving Spina optimism that the city of Larned has turned the corner.

“We were shooting for the half way mark of having half of the units rented by mid summer and we have reached that major goal” Spina said. “We have a nice mix of families, professionals, teachers, nurses and retirees.”

Several of the renters are new residents of Larned, a target of the city’s project to build the 3-bedroom rental duplexes that occupy 1,200 square feet. The estimated value of each duplex unit is $135,000.00. They are renting for $875 a month.

After four years of home remodeling, Tyson and Stephanie Reynolds sold their home on State Street with the help of her mother Jana Schartz at Picket Fence Real Estate.

Tyson works at Mulls Farms & Feeding in Pawnee Rock.

“Once we put it on the market, we sold it within a week,” Stephanie said. “We were very surprised and pleased by that.

But that’s why we had to find another place to live.”

Stephanie said she had liked the Prairie Vista duplexes so much, she had told her hair clients at Bliss Salon and Boutique, 418 Broadway, that she might sell everything and move there.

Her initial thought soon became reality. Stephanie said the housing space is sufficient for a young family.

“The perks of acquiring something new was something that is worth a lot to us,” she said. “It’s clean and new. They are more spacious than we expected. There is a lot of kitchen storage space. The storage space for clothes sold us on it.

Everything was brand new. Once we saw it, there was never a reason to look anywhere else.”

The quiet neighborhood north of K-156 and Morris is perfect for their children Taeten and Talon.

“It’s peaceful out here,” Stephanie said. “The kids can ride

their bikes and scooters and not have to worry about traffic.”

Stephanie believes the interest will continue to grow for Prairie Vista.

“There is always people driving around,” she said. “People like to see something nice. The homes are beautiful, the streets are new and the landscaping is all pretty. This is all a good thing.”

“The Reynolds family has been a positive ambassador for Prairie Vista and Stephanie has been a great spokesman for Prairie Vista,” Spina said. “She knows and meets a lot of people every day. People like to see what their community and city has done to improve local housing.”

Spina said “one big attraction is that the city of Larned provides all the yard and building maintenance for it’s tenants.”

“Most people really appreciate the fact that they are very energy efficient, low utility costs, quality construction and come with lots of amenities” Spina said.

One change Larned’s city council approved is to allow some of the duplexes to be designated as pet-friendly. A nearby pet park is under construction.

“We’ve definitely rented some duplexes because we are allowing pets,” Spina said.

Leawood’s Overland Property Group, LLC, served as developer. Jones Gilliam Renz of Salina served as architect.

Woodco Construction Solutions of Republic, Mo. served as the builder. Manhattan’s LST Consulting Engineers performed electrical and mechanical work. Salina’s Manley Structural Engineers performed the structural engineering, along with Larned’s local contractors Ike Shaver Plumbing, Haynes Electrical and Eakin Enterprises Inc. Larned used a $400,000 grant from the Kansas Housing Resources Commission to help with infrastructure and development. The city owns the property and helped develop the road, sewer and water infrastructure.

Anyone with questions can contact Charles Spina at 620-285-8519.

Prairie Vista is located at 1100 West 16th St. in Larned

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Welcome to the Larned Community Prairie Vista A Residential Community 1100 W. 16th Street, Larned, (K-156 & Morris) 620-285-8519 prairievista@kscoxmail.com 3 bedroom rental duplexes, 2 full baths, safe room, and single car garage, 1200 sq. ft. per unit.

Doerr-Vernon Park Splash Pad Ft. Larned Ave. & Vernon Dr., Larned A water tower and other water spray features.

The park includes a Fort Playground, General Store, Log Cabin and Covered Wagon.

Pawnee County Area All Veterans Memorial Ft. Larned Ave. & Vernon Dr., Larned Dedicated to all service men and women who served their country.

Located in Doerr-Vernon Park.

Larned Golf Course 681 E. 14th Street, Larned 620-285-4955 Well maintained course features small & sloped Bentgrass greens with bluegrass & perennnial rye fairways. Includes sloping, dog legged fairways & treelined water hazards. 9 hole, par 35 course, course rating is 35.9 and it has a slope rating of 106.

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Hotline Child/Adult Abuse Reporting 800-922-5330

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

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

CrimeStoppers 620-285-3277 Domestic Abuse Sexual Assault 888-363-22873, 888-END-Abuse Family Crisis Center 620-792-1885, 866-792-1885 Fraud Abuse Hotline 800-432-3913 Kansas Department for Children and Families 1305 Patton Road, Great Bend 620-792-5324 www.dcf.ks.gov Kansas Children’s Service League Parent Helpline Box 517, Wichita 316-942-4261, 800-332-6378 www.kcsl.org

Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program 877-505-5150 Medicaid (Customer Assistance) 800-766-9012 Nursing Home Complaints Kansas Department of Health & Environment 800-842-0078 Poison Control 800-222-1222 Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas 800-860-5260 Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services www.kdads.ks.gov

Tobacco Cessation 800-QUIT-NOW Safe Haven Sites for Infants Newborns up to 45 days old can now be safely given up by mothers to employees at health departments, hospitals, medical facilities or fire departments in Kansas with no consequences or abandonment charges. This program ensures the safety and health of newborns. In Kansas, no one ever has to abandon a child again.

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

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Eating & Nightlife

BURDETT Moosettes 204 Broadway, Burdett 620-525-6660

LARNED Broadway Chill N Grill N Pub 423 Broadway, Larned 620-804-6200 Casey’s Carryout Pizza 701 Edwards St., Larned 620-285-7016 El Dos De Ores 417 W 14th, Larned 620-285-6238 Peking Garden 621 Edwards St., Larned 620-285-2263 Pin High Bar & Grill 681 E. 14th St., Larned 620-617-8226 Pizza Hut 126 W 14th St., Larned 620-285-3101 P.J.’s Diner 424 SW Trail St., Larned 620-804-6277

HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY! 114 W.14th St. 1/2 PRICE DRINKS Larned 620-285-6400 2-4 P.M.!

Route 264 Sunflower Grill Larned State Hospital 620-285-4901 Scraps 612 Broadway, Larned 620-285-8977 Sonic Drive-In 114 W 14th St., Larned 620-285-2914 Subway 105 E 14th St., Larned 620-285-6595 Sweets-n-Eats 422 Broadway, Larned 620-804-6207 Taco Bell 102 E. 14th St., Larned 620-285-0020 Wendy’s Of Larned 119 W. 14th St., Larned 620-285-8909

ROZEL Main Street Bar & Grill 104 N Main St., Rozel 620-527-4266 Sweet Traditions 2635 Q Rd., Rozel 620-527-4363 Catering only

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LOS DOS POTRILLOS Mexican Restuarant

Authentic Mexican Flavor ~~ Dine-In • Carry Out ~~ ~~Serving Beer~~ Mon. - Sat. 11am - 2pm & 5pm - 8pm

MEXICAN RESTAURANT Beaver & Terri Delgado, Owners

Closed Sunday

2020 Forest Ave. ~~ Great Bend 620-793-7585

That New Place Bar & Grill

Dine-in, carry-out or catering.

Weekend private parties.

Think of us for your next holiday party!

Hamburgers • Chicken Fried Steak Dinners • Chicken Strip Dinners • Cheeseburger Steaks • Philly, Reubens and BLT Sandwiches Chicken Cordon Bleu And Much More!

SUMMER HOURS: Mon.-Tues.-Weds. 11am-11pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-Midnight CLOSED THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS - Grill Closes at 9:30pm WINTER HOURS: Mon.-Tues.-Weds. 11am to 10pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-Midnight CLOSED THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS - Grill Closes at 9:00pm 309 Main, Olmitz, KS 620-586-3234

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Eating & Nightlife

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Charlie’s Place 1109 Main Street 620-793-8668

AMERICAN Granny’s Kitchen 925 E. 10th Street 620-793-7441

Desperado’s 206 N. 281 Hwy. (Main St.) 620-282-9673

The Spur 619 Main Street 620-639-2035

Just Mor Rumors 4301 10th Street 620-793-6090

BAKERY

The Spur 619 Main Street 620-639-2035

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

FAST FOOD

Braum’s 4209 10th Street 620-792-4596

ICE CREAM

Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Store 4209 10th Street 620-792-4596

BARBECUE

K’s Smokehouse (inside Desperados) 206 N. 281 Hwy. (Main St.) 620-797-1139

BAR & GRILL Walnut Bowl 3101 Washington 620-793-9400

Dairy Queen 2302 North Main Street 620-793-8961

LUNCH & COFFEE HOUSE Great Bend Coffee 2015 Lakin 620-603-6465 Perks Coffee Shoppe 1216 Main Street 620-786-2334

Delgado’s 2210 10th Street 620-793-3786

Lone Wolf Restaurant & Catering 106 N. Main Street 620-564-2829

Gorditas Yoli 2401 10th Street 620-797-0698

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

That New Place Bar & Grill 309 Main Street 620-586-3234

Los Dos Potrillos 2020 Forest Avenue 620-793-7585

SUSANK JD’s Diner 201 Main Street 620-653-4007

Kiowa Kitchen 214 E 10th Street 620-793-9855 Playa Azul 4909 10th Street 620-793-6788

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Papa Murphy’s 3809 10th Street 620-792-7222

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Recycling Burdett-Rozel A Pride Committee organizes recycling efforts. A trailer is shared between Rozel and Burdett. When it’s in Rozel it’s located on Main Street. When it’s in Burdett it’s located on Elm Street.

Larned Recycling 831 E. 14th, 620-285-8555 larnedrecycling@cityoflarned.com Outside containers accept paper, magazines, books, paperboard, corrugated cardboard, glass, water, pop and detergent bottles, tin and aluminum cans Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon The Larned Recycling Center is a drop off center for the citizens of Larned and the surrounding communities of Pawnee County.

General Information We will recycle the following items: Newspaper, Magazines, Telephone Books Paper - NO junk mail unless it’s shredded and bagged....

Bagged Shredded Paper Books - Hardback & Paperback, Manuals, Calendars Glass Bottles & Jars - DO NOT leave glass outside after hours.

Tin Cans, Aluminum Cans Paperboard - cereal, kleenex, soda pop cartons (examples) Corrugated Cardboard Boxes - REMOVE ALL packaging and flatten.

Plastic Milk Jugs - RINSE, DRAIN, REMOVE LID (throw away the lid) Plastic Pop Bottles - RINSE, DRAIN, REMOVE LID (throw away the lid) Plastic Detergent Bottles - RINSE, DRAIN, REMOVE LID (throw away the lid) We DO NOT recycle the following: (All listed are examples) Plastic - hangers, baskets, bowls, lids, bags, buckets Glass -light bulbs, ceramic, window glass, candle glass dishes, bowls, drinking glasses Paper - kleenex, gift wrap, packaging NO Styrofoam of any type Electronics - TV’s, microwaves, computer equipment, etc.

Household Hazardous Waste Outside bins are available for use. Please sort all recyclables into their separate bins. Do NOT leave bags of recycling on the ground. Do NOT leave cardboard boxes on the ground. DO NOT leave glass outside.

We will recycle your glass during OPEN hours only.

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620-285-2016 Household Waste: (Transfer Station) A. Trash should be bagged B. Furniture, TV’s, carpet, 5 gal. containers other than chemicals, box springs and mattresses C. Oil filters with a hole punched in the end and drained D. Burned trash must be put in plastic bags or box.

Burnpit: (No Trash) A. Tree limbs Compost: (No Trash) A. Yard waste grass & leaves, do not bag.

White Goods: Appliances (No Trash) A. Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners B. Stoves, furnaces, dishwashers, washers & dryers, hot water heaters C. Clean wire will be accepted with no posts in an adjacent area (ask Attendant) Used Oil: A. No anti-freeze or other liquids Construction and Demolition Pit: (No trash) A. Concrete, composition shingles, house demolition debris, plaster, lath and sheetrock (Ask attendant) Landfill Hours Monday, 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

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

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Humane Society

awnee County Humane Society is a no kill facility and chooses to be innovative and up-to-date in the way they treat the animals they care for.

They offer low-cost micro-chipping for a fee of $10 per animal. They also oversee a program where dogs are trained at Larned State Hospital

by Department of Corrections’ inmates, which benefits both the animals and the prisoners.

Dogs in the DOC program are with the handler 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Dogs aged nine months to 10 years old can enter the program where any behavior that keeps them from being adopted is dealt with. They are taught basic commands, social skills and interaction with other dogs. “It’s a really awesome thing,” said Reva Preeo, president of PCHS. PCHS is an integral part of resolving the nationwide problem with feral cats with a Feral Cat Trap Neuter Return program. Feral cats are trapped by volunteers, sterilized and then released. Feral cats are neither tame nor are they house pets. Preeo said the program works very well when they have volunteers able to trap. “You can see a difference when it’s done,” she said. “It’s very much needed.” These cats reproduce at astounding rates. One male and one female cat and their offspring can theoretically produce ​​420,000 kittens in six years.

Dogs are spayed or neutered and micro-chipped before they are adopted.

The shelter takes animals possessing the proper disposition to nursing homes in the Larned area as a pet therapy outreach on the third Saturday of every month. Stafford High School’s Training to Lead program also adopts dogs from the shelter to go through the program in which high school students foster abandoned or unwanted dogs during the school year as the work with instructor Mike Cargill to train them into service dogs.

At the end of summer, on the last day that the Larned City Pool is open, the Pawnee County Humane Society sponsors the annual dog swim at the pool. It’s a fun day when owners and their dogs can enjoy the pool before it is drained and cleaned.

Each year, PCHS accepts pictures for the annual calendar contest.

One picture will be chosen for the cover shot, while 12 others will be selected as “Pet of the Month.” Votes are then accepted, and the winners are featured in the calendar.

In addition, patrons can show support for PCHS by buying T-shirts, sweatshirts or hoodies, all emblazoned with PCHS. Don’t forget the “Pawsitively Tasty” cookbook, which has 350 recipes submitted by Pawnee County residents and brightened by the illustrations of Mary Alice Skelton.

The Pawnee County Humane Society houses approximately 25 dogs and 35 cats each day. For the animal lover who wants a pet, adoption fees are: dogs, ​​​neutered /spayed - $100; cats, neutered/spayed - $10; and fees vary for unaltered animals. Animals are also micro-chipped and current on their vaccinations. Surrender fees​are $20 per animal, or, if surrendering a litter, add an additional $5 per animal.

PCHS thrives with its volunteer base. Volunteers exercise dogs, clean kennels, feed the animals, act as a receptionist, do laundry, provide clerical help, hold fundraisers, and act as pet companions. In addition, DOC minimum security inmates work at the facility Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. caring for the animals and providing help cleaning, mowing and other tasks around the shelter.

In addition to Preeo, Bradley Barton is employeed as shelter manager.

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

They adopted out nearly 200 animals during 2014.

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Churches

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Assembly of God Church 921 Broadway, Larned 620-285-3077 www.larnedchurch.com Pastor Ryan Webster Sunday worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.

BAPTIST Rozel First Baptist Church 100 Grand, Rozel 620-527-4385 Sunday school: 10:15 a.m.

Sunday worship: 9 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:30 p.m.

First Southern Baptist Church 1224 Corse Ave., Larned 620-285-3294 Pastor Mark Slattery Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m.

Complete schedule: fsbclk.com Independent Baptist Church 124 E. 14th St., Larned 785-826-6397 Pastor Plato Shepherd Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wednesday worship: 7 p.m.

CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Church 1111 State Street, Larned 620-285-2035 Father Warren Stecklein Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Mass: 5 p.m.

For more service times at the church, Larned State Hospital and Belpre, see the website: sacredheartlarned.org CHRISTIAN First Christian Church Eighth and Topeka, Larned 620-285-2964 Pastor Marcus Gonzalez Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday worship: 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday services: 7 p.m.

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

Praise and worship: 11 a.m.

Wednesday: 6 p.m.

Saturday Women’s Bible study: 10 a.m.

Thursday prayer meeting: 5 p.m.

Couples’ Bible study: 2nd and 4th Mondays, 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday Bible study: 7 p.m.

EPISCOPAL Sts. Mary & Martha of Bethany Episcopal Church 803 Main St., Larned 620-285-6503 Vicar Mark Cowell Sunday worship: 10 a.m.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 922 Park Street, Larned 620-285-6519 Elder Jack Roberts Public talk: Sunday 10 a.m.

Theocratic ministry school: Thursday 7:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN – ELCA Garfield Lutheran Church 203 Sherman, Garfield Sunday worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday school: 10:15 a.m.

LUTHERAN – MISSOURI SYNOD Grace Lutheran Church 524 Carroll, Larned 620-285-2013 Vicar Adam Barkley Sunday service 11 a.m.

Bible study, 9:45 a.m.

NAZARENE Church of the Nazarene 1024 Broadway, Larned 620-285-6392 Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday worship: 10:40 a.m. & 6 p.m.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL The Father’s House of Larned 221 E. 10th St., Larned 620-285-7377 Pastor Michael Pfortmiller Sunday worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday youth group: 6 p.m.

Wednesday services: 7 p.m.

The Lord’s Remnant 521 Corse Ave., Larned 620-285-3724 Lay Leader Rod Schmidt Worship: 10:30 a.m. Saturday Rozel Christian Fellowship Smith & Edwards Street, Rozel 620-525-1500 Pastor Stan Bryant Saturday worship: 7 p.m.

Life Center Shabbat Fellowship 112 E. 6th St., Larned 620-804-1776 Fellowship: 10 a.m. Saturday Faith Fellowship Church 27311 NE 232 Road, Hanston 7 miles west of Burdett on K-156 620-525-6261 Pastor Doug Ellison Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Bible study: 6:30 p.m.

Shift 418 Broadway, Larned Sunday service: 6 p.m.

620-804-2003 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 1004 W. Eighth Street, Larned 620-285-6033 Rev. P.J. Southam Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday worship: 11 a.m.

Children’s church: 11:20 a.m.

UNITED METHODIST First United Methodist Church 701 Main, Larned 620-285-3183 larnedumc.org Pastor Bethann Black Sunday worship:10:15 a.m.

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

Sunday worship: 11 a.m.

Rozel United Methodist 103 Lowery Street, Rozel 620-527-4375 Pastor Bradley McCoy Sunday worship: 9:30 a.m., followed by fellowship and Sunday school Garfield United Methodist 204 Sherman, Garfield 620-285-3183 (Larned office) larnedumc.org Pastor Bethann Black Sunday worship: 8:45 a.m.

Thursday Bible study: 6 p.m.

Libraries

Jordaan Memorial Library Debby Gore, Library Director 724 Broadway St., L Larned 620-285-2876 www.jordaanlibrary.com www.jordaanlibrar Hours: Monday through Frida Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed Sunda Sunday

Pawnee Heights Community Commu Library Volunteers: Norma W Williams, Mona Archuleta, Pau Paula Catlin 603 Elm St., Bur Burdett 620-525-6279 Pawnee Heights Grade Grad School Hours: Tuesday 2 p.m. p.m - 4 p.m.

Thursday 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon

Garfield City Library Lib City Building 217 3rd St., Garfield 620-569-2385 Call for hours hours.

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Agriculture

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he Pawnee County Coop Association has continued to build and grow with the local farming community since 1905.

PCCA’s latest construction features two 140-foot-tall concrete silos being built at the PCCA elevator in Larned.

The concrete bins will add some 600,000 bushels in capacity. In the past, PCCA was forced to expose bushels of corn to the weather.

PCCA was formed when Larned farmers met at the Pawnee County Court­house in 1905 to plan a wooden grain elevator in Larned. Since then, the PCCA has expanded to offer complete grain handling facilities, with more than five million bush­els of storage space.

The PCCA has expanded its fertilizer production department, with the addition of two 611,000-gallon storage tanks. A 9,000-ton dry fertilizer storage facil­ity was completed in 2013.

Each of the dry fertilizer’s facility’s 11 bins has the capacity to store the equivalent of 10 railroad cars of fertil­ izer. An adjacent railroad spur and 100-foot-long loading bay provides complete access for fer­tilizer transport. A full line of refined fuels is available with card-operated pumps at two PCCA locations for 24-hour fuel access.

Winter wheat, corn, sorghum and alfalfa headline Pawnee County’s cropland production. Pawnee County

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In 2014, Pawnee County recorded 3.4 million bushels of wheat sales and 5.4 million bushels of corn sales. About 129,000 acres were planted in wheat in 2014.

A dozen agriculture, food, and food processing sectors directly produced $308 million in 2014 and support 693 jobs in Pawnee County. Cattle ranching and farming industries contributed $169 million to Pawnee County’s economy in 2014. Pawnee County is home to more than 88,000 calves and 5,800 cows in 2015.

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Direct effects capture the contribution from agricultural and food products. Indirect effects capture the economic benefit from supporting industries.

Induced effects calculate wages on goods and services.

When indirect factors are figured, these industries provided an economic impact of $352 million in 2014.

Personal income, business income, and taxes generated by these sectors accounted for $85 million in Pawnee County.

Government payments and farm subsidies in Pawnee County were $4.3 million in 2014.

Pawnee County was home to 401 farming operations in 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Seventy-eight percent were cropland operations and 20 percent were pasture operations.

The Kansas Field Office of the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service survey indicated that Pawnee County pasture rental brought $14 per acre for pasture, $49 per acre rental for non-irrigated cropland in 2014.

Pawnee County had 480,379 acres invested in farming operations, an average size of 1,198 acres in 2012.

Pawnee County farming operations generated $362 million in products sold in 2012, a $42 million increase in the past five years. The average farm sold $903,612 in products, an average increase of $127,000 since 2007.

Pawnee County ranked 10th in the state with total value of agricultural products sold and 10th in value of livestock, poultry and their products. Pawnee County ranked seventh for bees, ninth in cattle and calves, 10th for sorghum and 21st for wheat production.

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Kansas Oil & Gas Hall of Fame and Museum Open Tuesday & Thursday 1-5 p.m.

April-September “Always open by appointment” Call 620-282-9248 Dean Weis Tours Welcome The Kansas Oil & Gas Museum was founded in 1990 by a group interested in preserving the history of the oil and gas industry. It highlights the various phases and milestones of the oil and gas industry.

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

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Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Foundation Oil was first discovered in Barton County in 1917 and remains an important part of the local economy.

The Kansas Oil & Gas Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s displays are a source of pride for anyone who has served in the oil and gas fields.

The individual rooms illustrate various phases of the industry including geology, drilling, well completion, production, refining, and products manufactured with oil.

The Kansas Oil and Gas Hall of Fame inducts members who have played vital roles in shaping the Kansas oil and gas industry and their communities. Eighty-three members have been inducted since the first awards dinner was held in 1989.

The Hall of Fame is located in a former Texaco office purchased shortly after the first awards dinner.

Two uppermost goals remain primary to the managing board members of the Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Foundation.

First, the foundation is to provide an avenue for education in regards to the oil and gas industry as a major contributor to the growth and prosperity of the State of Kansas. In addition, the foundation remains vigilant in the preservation of the industries rich and colorful history. These goals are realized everyday as a continuous effort.

Being geographically located in Great Bend, the scope of the Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Foundation is a statewide effort.

Nominees come from all over the State of Kansas.

The selection committee consists of representatives of KIOGA,

IPAA, API, IAOC, AOCS, petroleum pioneers, and service and supply companies.

The nominee selection criteria consist of the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Must have spent a minimum of 20 years in the oil and gas industry. â&#x20AC;˘ Must have served the industry, not only on the job, but also by donating time and talent to address the technical, political, and social issues that are inherent in the profession. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be involved in industry and community organizations.

The nomineeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name must be submitted in writing to the Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Foundation PO Box 1294, Great Bend, KS, 67530 It must be accompanied by a black and white photo of the nominee as well as a 500-700 word biography. If selected, the photos are used for the Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Foundation-related articles and an 11x14 photo will be placed in the Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Foundation Hall of Fame, located at 5944 10th Street, Great Bend.

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Honoring a vital industry, we celebrate those who have kept the oil flowing.

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1994 Ross Beach Robert M. Beren Thaine C. Francis Warren E. Tomlinson Milton A. Isern Charles â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toddâ&#x20AC;? Aikins 1996 Robert D. Cowdrey E.K. Edmiston Charles G. Koch James B. Devlin John H. Knightley Walter F. Kuhn

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Interesting facts: How much oil is in a barrel?

There are 42 gallons of oil in a barrel.

How much oil can be refined from a barrel of oil?

A little over 19 gallons. The rest is used for any number of petroleum based products, from CDs to sun glasses. It goes into our clothing, our cars, and our cold creams.

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Since 1906 millions of Americans have enjoyed the high quality homecare, personal care, commercial janitorial, and private-labeled products produced in this modern facility.

Fuller Industries LLC is very unique because it has 10 different manufacturing categories under one roof. For their many customers, this affords one-stop-sourcing. This feature makes Fuller a low-cost producer to a very wide-range of prospective new customers.

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Burdett family’s Kansas farm. In the fall of 1928, he went to Flagstaff, Ariz., and was put in charge of the new 13-inch telescope at the Lowell Observatory. The story of his famous discovery is on page 79.

At one time there was a grade school and a high school with the 64th and last class graduating from Burdett High School in 1966. Burdett and Rozel unified to become Pawnee Heights High School the next year.

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

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

Clyde Tombaugh graduated from Burdett Rural High School in 1925.

Tombaugh made his first telescope, and what he initially learned of astronomy was learned among the currant bushes on his

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Burdett City Hall, 207-1/2 Elm, Burdett 620-525-6279 burdett@gbta.net Burdett Council Members Council members can be reached at the city office.

Mayor Leon Jennings, 620-804-0683 Councilman Gary McJunkin, 620-525-6238 Councilman Joe Griffie, 620-525-1003 Councilman Joe Miller, 620-525-6209 Councilman Lee Olsen, 620-525-6707 Councilman Gary Schmidt, 620-525-6322 City Departments City Clerk Linda Schadel 620-525-6279 Street/Utilities Superintendent Leonard Mostrom 620-525-6676 or 620-525-6279 City Attorney Philip Martin 620-285-3813 City Fire Chief Mark Johnson 620-525-6676 or 620-525-6279 City Library, 620-525-6279 City Parks, Gary Schmidt, 620-525-6279 City Zoning, Joe Miller, 620-525-6279 Animal Control, Leonard Mostrom 620-525-6676 or 620-525-6279 Water, Joe Griffe, 620-525-1003 EMS Director Brandi Johnson, 911 Utilities Electric - Midwest Energy, 800-222-3121 Gas - Black Hills Energy, 800-303-0752 Water - City, 620-525-6279 Phone Service Golden Belt Telephone, 800-432-7965 Recycling A Pride Committee organizes recycling efforts.

A trailer is shared between Rozel and Burdett.

When it’s in Burdett it’s located on Elm Street.

When it’s in Rozel it’s located on Main Street.

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URDETT — Kay Warner’s T-shirt said it perfectly — “Pluto Will Always be a Planet to Me.’’ Clyde Tombaugh, Burdett’s most famous citizen, discovered Pluto in 1930.

Tombaugh received national and international acclaim from discovering Pluto, but considered his hometown honor in 1982 one of his life’s highlights.

“I consider this one of greatest honors,” Tombaugh said in an 1982 interview with Lee Musil. “It’s something I greatly appreciate. I’ve enjoyed it quite a bit.”

Burdett’s Don Cloutman said Tombaugh’s humble start in Burdett to a nationally-celebrated astronomer proves the American dream is alive and well and can be achieved with a little luck, hard work and perseverance.

“Clyde’s story tells you that anything is possible,” Cloutman said.

One of Mr. Tombaugh’s final requests was that his ashes be flown into space. A small portion of his ashes were placed aboard the New Horizons spacecraft headed near Pluto this past summer.

New Horizons spent nine years travelling 3.67 billion miles. New Horizons cruised

within 7,800 miles of Pluto’s surface.

Two of Tombaugh’s relatives, nephew Glenn Tombaugh and niece Ruth Martinez attended the Burdett ceremony. Glenn and Ruth are children of Charles Tombaugh, Clyde’s brother.

“Clyde helped pave the way for space exploration.

He came up with numerous innovations in telescopes, astronomical technology and research techniques,” Glenn Tombaugh said. “He inspired new generations to look upward and helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for educational programs.”

Burdett’s citizens celebrated NASA’s New Horizons probe carrying Tombaugh’s ashes close to Pluto. The Burdett Lions Club helped install a highway historical marker in 1982 celebrating Tombaugh on K-156.

Since its discovery by Mr. Tombaugh until 2006, Pluto was considered to be the ninth planet in the solar system.

However, after the discovery of several other similar-sized objects in the far reaches of the solar system, astronomers in the International Astronomical Union voted to downgrade its status to a dwarf planet.

Clyde W. Tombaugh Original caption: 8/31/1931-Flagstaff, AZ: Clyde W. Tombaugh, discoverer of the planet Pluto, who is postponing his college education in order that he may be able to complete his studies of the planets.

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When Mr. Garfield was informed of this honor, he wrote that he would present a bell to the first church erected in the town. The bell hung in the Congregational Church from 1875 to 1959 and is now part of a monument in the City Park.

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ARFIELD — The first settlers of Garfield came from Ohio, not Sweden, as was once believed. The Swedes came a few years later.

In January 1873, two months after Pawnee County was organized by proclamation of Gov. James Harvey, members of the Ohio colony filed on about 30 pieces of land near the present site of Garfield, then known as Camp Criley.

Camp Criley was established in the late summer of 1872 as a supply station for workmen building the Santa Fe Railroad.

It was named for Capt. J.D. Criley, superintendent of the construction. In March 1873, the advance guard of the Ohio colony arrived.

During the summer of ‘73, others joined the growing settlement on the Arkansas River. The first religious services were held in the town that summer, the Methodists forming a Sunday school class and the Congregationalists organizing a church. Later a Union Sabbath school was established. The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized in 1879.

The Ohioans changed the name of the town from Criley to Garfield in honor of

Area Code — 620 Population — 188 (2015) Land Area — 0.54 sq. mi.

Median household income — $31,231 (2013) Parks — 2 Miles of streets — 30 blocks Fire station — 1 City employees (full/part-time) — 5 The City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the City Building, 217 3rd Street, Garfield. home@gbta.net Mayor Benny Burger 620-569-2479 Council Members Ed Ummel, 620-569-2463 Kevin Greathouse, 620-569-2544 Denise Hoch, 620-569-2382 Robert Hoch, 620-569-2382 John Ebert, 620-569-2203 Janet Olson, 316-214-3370 City Departments City Clerk Linda Meckfessel 620-569-2373 City Treasurer Evalina Craig 620-569-3442 Fire Chief Robert Meckfessel 620-569-2373 City Maintenance Supervisors Alan Bird and Kenny Hickman, 620-569-2385 Utilities Electric-Midwest Energy 800-222-3121 Phone, Cable and Internet Golden Belt Telephone Association 785-372-4236 Gas Kansas Gas Service, 800-794-4782 Sewer City of Garfield, 620-569-2373 Post Office 213 Third, 620-569-2210 Recycling Larned Industrial Park East of town off K-156 620-285-8555 Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to noon Trash Service Pawnee Sanitation, 620-285-7780 Animal Control Lonnie Able, 620-569-2484 Medical Care Pawnee Valley Community Hospital A HaysMed Partner 923 Carroll Avenue, Larned, 620-285-3161 Larned State Hospital 1301 K-264, Larned, 620-285-4380 Police Department, 911 Dispatches out of Larned

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arned is home to more than 100 businesses and 4,000 residents.

The nearby Fort Larned National Historic Site and Santa Fe Trail Center feature the local history in Pawnee County.

Fort Larned’s holiday weekends showcase living history days in which volunteers re-enact life on the Fort.

Fort Larned and the Santa Fe Trail Center feature periodic programs and activities and historical displays. The City celebrates the annual Santa Fe Trail Days, Tired Iron Show and the Pawnee County Fair.

Larned, the county seat of Pawnee County, was built on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad at the confluence of the Pawnee and the Arkansas Rivers.

Larned, named for nearby Fort Larned, was laid out in December, 1873 on land granted by Jerry Toles and John W. and Mary Adams. John Adams became the president of the Larned Town Company.

Soon, his wife’s parents, Reverend and Mrs. Charles Sturdevant, joined them. The pastor would later become one of the first ministers of Larned’s Presbyterian Church. The first home in Larned was constructed by Captain Henry Booth who served as postmaster at Fort Larned and helped establish the new settlement.

In 10 years, Larned was an incorporated city of the third class with about 50 business establishments. Several churches were established including a Methodist Church, two Presbyterian organizations and two Baptist Churches — one for African-Americans and one for whites.

In the 1880s, Larned featured several hotels, grain dealers, dry-goods, grocery stores, druggists, hardware, jewelry, boot and shoe

dealers, blacksmiths, wagon makers, meat markets, lumber dealers, livery stables, harness and saddle makers, confectioners and bakers, banks, barbers, coal dealers, physicians, attorneys, tailors, millinery establishments, and real estate and insurance agents.

By the turn of the century, Larned, which boasted more than 1,300 residents had become a trading and shipping point for its area farms and ranches. The town also featured two newspapers — The Chronoscope and The Tiller and Toiler, three banks with deposits of more than $850,000, a new city hall, an opera house, a hospital, a city park, waterworks, electricity for lighting and power, a fire department, all the leading church denominations, a creamery, flour mills, a foundry, and several grain elevators.

The next decade saw much growth for the city, as by 1910, its population had reached nearly 3,000 people.

In 1914, the Larned State Hospital was established for the mentally ill in the western part of the state. In 1939, it took on additional responsibilities with the opening of State Security Hospital.

Prior to 1960, the Larned State Hospital accommodated only adult patients, general psychiatric and forensic. But starting in 1966, treatment programs were added for children, adolescents, the chemical dependent and security behavior males.

The Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility and the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility are joined by the Larned State Hospital complex which features the Psychiatric Services Program, the State Security Program and the Sexual Predator Treatment Program.

Area Code — 620 Population — 4,023 (2015) Land Area — 2.3 square miles Median household income $42,231 (2013) Parks — 6 Miles of streets — 50 miles Churches — 16 Schools — 5 Fire stations — 1 City employees — 48 Police officers — 9 full-time Utilities Electric, Water, Trash, Sewer City of Larned 620-285-8500 Street Department 620-285-8560 Sanitation Department 620-285-8555 Wastewater Treatment 620-285-8513 Pawnee Sanitation 620-285-7780 Animal Control Larned Police Department 620-285-8545 Building Inspection 620-285-8509 Cable Cox Communications, 866-684-5087 Emergency 911 Police non emergency, 620-285-8545 EMS, 620-285-8505 Fire Department, 620-285-8521 Gas Kansas Gas Service, 800-794-4780 Larned Swimming Pool 620-285-8570 Parks/Cemetery 620-285-8535 620-285-8500 (records) Phone Service AT&T, 800-288-2020 Golden Belt Telephone Association 800-432-7965 Nex-Tech Wireless 620-910-7676 Poison Control 800-332-6633 Post Office 803 Broadway 620-285-2791 Recreation Commission 620-285-6002 Recyling 620-285-8555, 620-792-1321

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Larned City Council The city council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the city office, 417 Broadway, Larned.

There are eight council members.

Two members are elected from each ward of the city.

All governing body members serve two-year terms.

Council members can be reached at the city office 620-285-8500 Mayor William Nusser, williamnusser@gmail.com First Ward, Gary Rainbolt, 620-285-6554 First Ward, Carroll Bennett, 620-285-6376 Second Ward, Terry Clark, 620-285-2334 Second Ward, George Elmore, 620-285-6778 Third Ward, Dennis Wilson, 620-285-3453 Third Ward, Harry Zielke, 620-285-2741 Fourth Ward, Kim Barnes, 620-285-3541 Fourth Ward, Barbara Hammond, 620-285-2894

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Rozel community that stands today today.

A grant has been received for redoing the water system for the city of Rozel.

Plans are to drill a new water well and put in new piping to combine Well No. 2 and build a new water treatment facility.

The majority of the grant was received from USDA Rural Development.

The city of Rozel received a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant. The grant was used to remodel an existing building that is used for the Rozel Community Center at 105 Main.

Another change in store for Rozel includes revamping the fire department.

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OZEL — 17 miles west of Larned, is home to the 154 residents of Rozel, KS. It was incorporated Nov. 29, 1929, and has a mayor-council form of city government with water and gas systems municipally owned.

It is situated on the Jetmore branch of the Santa Fe Railroad, formerly the Chicago, Kansas and Western R.R. The original townsite was deeded to the Arkansas Valley Town and Land Company by the railroad on July 19, 1886. The name Rozel was selected in honor of a daughter of one of the founders of the Land Company, whose name was Rozella.

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

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

Rozel has survived two disastrous fires, a tornado and numerous floods. Nearly all the business district was destroyed by fire on Sept. 24, 1929. On May 20, 1949, a tornado and hailstorm severely damaged or destroyed nearly every building in town. The town rebuilt to the

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

There are five council members.

Messages for council members can be left at the city office at 620-527-4399.

Council Members Mayor Nancy Wilson 620-527-4462, 620-285-5567 (c) Ritch Foos 620-527-4217 Brad Colglazier 620-527-4597 Terry Ryan 620-357-5137 Erin Josefiak 620-527-4404 Pamela Taylor 620-527-4493 City Departments City Attorney Mark Frame 620-259-2381 City Clerk Misty Abbott 620-527-4399 City Superintendent Glen McFann 620-527-4399, 620-923-5220 (c) Fire Chief Doug Colglazier 620-527-4399 Asst. Fire Chief Trevis Galliart 620-527-4399 Utilities Electric Midwest Energy, 800-222-3121 Phone Service Golden Belt Telephone Association Rush Center 785-372-4236 Cable Golden Belt Telephone Association Rush Center, 785-372-4236 Water, Gas & Sewer City Office, 620-527-4399 Post Office 108 Main, 620-527-4229 Recycling A Pride Committee organizes recycling efforts. A trailer is shared between Rozel and Burdett. When it’s in Rozel, it’s located on Main Street. When it’s in Burdett it’s located on Elm Street.

Rozel at a glance: Area Code — 620 Population — 157 (2013) Est. Median household Income — $55,441 (2013) Zip Code – 67574

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JOIN US AT THE FARM & RANCH EXPO ne of the largest farm shows in the United States takes place in the spring at Great Bend’s Expo Complex.

In 2015, show manager Darren Dale said the number of exhibitors had grown by 18 percent from the previous year, with more than 700 booths spread over 80 acres, with exhibitors from 27 states, Canada and Australia.

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

“Great Bend is the ideal community for an agricultural show like this because of our deep roots in the farming and ranching industries,” said Jan Westfall, expo chairman. “And, we have an eager, supporting volunteer base to make our exhibitors and farmers feel welcome.”

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

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

Some highlights of past Expo’s included sprayer demonstrations, cattle handling and horse training demonstrations, free health screenings, K-State Research & Extension presentations, a dog demonstration by Randy Bradford, Cooper Kanngiesser, PRCA and CBR Champion bull rider signed autographs at the American Hat Company booth and Miss Rodeo America Lauren Heaton was there.

A beer garden and other concessions were available as well.

Great Bend Mayor Mike Allison welcomes everyone to the show, taking time to brag about some of the attractions in town for people to visit. Allison noted the show has a positive financial impact at businesses in town. “Motels fill up,” he said, and people visit the shops and restaurants.

So, if you’re planning an overnight trip during the next Great Bend Farm & Ranch Expo, but sure to book ahead.

Learn more about the expo online at www.GreatBendFarmAndRanchExpo.net or email Dale at: dales@GreatBendFarmAndRanchExpo.net

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isitors to the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo can learn about the native animals of the Great Plains, as well as strange and exotic animals from other continents.

The attraction began in 1953 with two deer and one manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire to build a zoo that would delight children. Today, Brit Spaughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream is the pride of Great Bend. It boasts nearly 200 animals and is visited by thousands of people each year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all free of charge.

The zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission has expanded beyond

entertainment, and now includes education and species conservation.

In 2015, Zoo Director Nicole Benz initiated a series of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeper Chats,â&#x20AC;? where zookeepers discuss the lifestyles and characteristics of featured animals. Attendees can learn a multitude of fun facts about different animals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have such an awesome little zoo,â&#x20AC;? Benz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really want people to come to the zoo and learn about the animals.â&#x20AC;?

The Great Bend Zoo is located in Brit Spaugh Park, 24th & Main, Great Bend

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& Raptor Center With so much to see at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a lot that goes on behind the scenes. For example, the zoo has a raptor rehabilitation center, where injured birds of prey are nursed back to health. The raptors are generally kept out of sight; in fact, all human contact is kept to a minimum to avoid imprinting.

The goal is to reintroduce the birds to the wild, if possible. Some birds are eventually moved to large flight cages maintained for that purpose at the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility.

The Raptor Center is also the name of the main building at the zoo, which is very much open to the public. Visitors enter the zoo through this building, which features a gift shop, rest rooms, and interactive exhibits about raptors. There is a veterinary exam room, with a window so the public can watch as veterinarians perform physicals on the animals.

Get involved

There are several ways to get more involved, either by sponsoring an animal or by serving as a volunteer.

The Great Bend Zoological Society helps support the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo and its programs. Membership comes with several benefits and costs $25 a year for an individual or a family.

Sign up or learn more at the front desk, or call the office, 620-793-4226.

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January .......................... Miss Barton County & Miss Golden Belt Pageant Icy Sidewalk Sale February 11-14, 19-20 ................. Great Bend Community Theatre’s 100th production: “The Kitchen Witches,” Crest Theater February 16 .................. Golden Belt Community Concert, Great Bend Municipal Auditorium February 29 .................. Golden Belt Community Concert, Great Bend Municipal Auditorium

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ELLINWOOD 2015

September.. ................... City-Wide Garage Sale November 7.................. Sidewinders Casino Night at Sidewinder’s MC, 21 N Main St, Ellinwood October ......................... Craft Beer Festival December ..................... Christkindlmarket

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June ................................ June Jaunt July ................................. 43rd Annual After Harvest Festival www.ellinwoodchamber.com

HOISINGTON 2015

September 3-7.............. 119th Hoisington Labor Day Celebration October ......................... Which Brew? Oktoberfest November 27 ............... Annual Downtown Hoisington Christmas Lighting & Santa Visit, www.hoisingtonkansas.com

2016

June 17........................... 23rd Clara Barton Annual Foundation Benefit Event Golf Tournament, dinner and auction.

PAWNEE ROCK 2015

September 6 ................. Concert on the Rock

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August ........................... Pawnee Rockin’ Days Festival usually occurs on the second weekend of August

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The 4th Annual Roto-Mix RoundUp Concert will provide the Saturday night entertainment with a street dance and beer garden held at 100 North Main, next to the midway.

A demolition derby is scheduled Sunday afternoon. This will be the 33rd Annual Kansas State Demolition Derby and it will be held at Bicentennial Park on the west side of Hoisington. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always an exciting affair, full of loud noises, smoke, dust and smash-up, bang-up fun. Bring sunscreen and prepare to be entertained.

Monday, the traditional Labor Day Parade starts at the north end of Main Street and travels south to Railroad and Main. Bands from area high schools, pageant winners, and groups from all around the area participate,

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