The Great Bend Recreation Commission is excited to announce a new Disc Golf Indoor League called, “Marksman League”. This nationally recognized league focuses on Disc Golf putting and is a great way to improve putting skills over the winter months. This league is perfect for beginners and advance players, and Junior (14 years and younger) and Adult (15 years and older) divisions are available. The league will run November 26th thru January 14th on Monday nights at 7:00 pm at the City Auditorium (1214 Stone). League fee is $15, and registration is due by Wednesday, November 21st. For more information contact the Recreation Commission office at 793-3755.
Barton County Health Director Shelly Schneider knew that the department’s immunization outreach clinics were going well, she just didn’t know how well. Schneider says her staff has conducted 42 influenza outreaches which has included going to local and area businesses to provide flu shot to employees as well as clinics in the smaller towns in the county. She says after analyzing the data, those numbers are pretty impressive.
Shelly Schneider Audio
In the future, Schneider says she would like to expand the outreach programs to provide more services to those people who have health or transportation issues that keep them from getting the type of care they need.
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If you business is interested in having the Health Department come to provide immunizations services for your employees, contact the department at 793-1902.
Join the staff of the Kansas Wetlands Education Center in celebrating the Christmas season with a Holiday Open House from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Dec. 1.
While the kids decorate gingerbread birdhouses and make a bird feeder, adults can take advantage of specials in the gift shop and enter a contest for a $50 gift certificate. Hum along to holiday music selections and graze on Christmas cookies, breads and warm beverages, between activities. There is no charge for the activities.
Preregistration is required for the gingerbread birdhouse activity, with a limited number of seats available, during two sessions from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon. The registration deadline is Nov. 28. No registration is required for any other activities. To register and for more information call 877-243-9268.
Find KWEC’s Christmas goose and earn the opportunity to win a $50 gift certificate to KWEC’s gift store. He’ll be hiding somewhere within the Center. Gift store shoppers may also purchase one item at 40 percent off, excluding consignment items.
GREAT BEND — A Great Bend man will spend 60 days in jail and serve three years of probation for secretly photographing and making videos of women as they undressed at E-Z Tan, 1657 State Road 96 in Great Bend, according to Barton County Attorney Amy Mellor.
Tracy Driscoll, 35, entered a no contest plea on the charges in September and was sentenced Friday. He is also ordered to pay fines and for counseling for one of the victims.
Police began their investigation in the case following complaints that the defendant had been photographing or taking videos of customers while they were undressed. Officer contacted Driscoll and seized his cell phone. It then became apparent that the device contained evidence of crimes.
A later examination of the phone’s contents revealed photographs of other individuals who were undressed while tanning. A list of customers showed that while they were in one room, Driscoll was in the next room over and used his phone camera to take the photographs or videos.
Driscoll is prohibited from using the internet or a phone with a camera during his probation, according to Mellor.
In a packed courtroom, the jury selection for the trial of Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir on a misdemeanor charge of one count of mistreatment of a confined person took place Wednesday, Nov. 14. Potential jurors were turned away throughout the day before the final selection was made.
The trial moves forward with opening statements beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Barton County Courthouse.
On Aug. 10, 2017, Nathan B. Manley, Ellinwood, was booked into Barton County jail on a warrant. Manley said Bellendir struck him on the side of the head, and Bellendir was charged following an investigation by the KBI.
Chase County Attorney William R. Halvorsen will prosecute the case.
Barton County Commissioners offered a letter of support of Bellendir the Tuesday before the trial stating they appreciate the work Bellendir has done as Sheriff since 2013. All five Commissioners signed the letter.
The excitement-packed 10-hour broadcast for the Eagle Radio Auction begins Friday, Nov. 16. It arrives in plenty of time for people thinking about Christmas gifts or gifts for themselves. The 2018 Holiday Auction is presented by Stone Sand Company and Stone Waste Management.
The auction goes live at 7 a.m. with bidding. As you hear the items on the air, call in the highest bid. You can see the full auction bill with hourly listings to see when specific items will cross the block, the auction bill is at greatbendpost.com. Every item will be introduced with a low opening, from there stay tuned and bid often.
It’s your chance to win hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise for a fraction of the retail value.
It’s the 2018 Eagle Radio Holiday Auction tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 1590 KVGB and 100.7 Eagle Country.
Fatal Kiowa County crash scene -photo courtesy KWCH
KIOWA COUNTY — Three people died in an accident just before 7a.m. Wednseday in Kiowa County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 International semi driven by Gary Allan Heald, 55, Fergus Falls, MN., was westbound on U54 at Orange Street.
The semi crossed left of center and collided with a 1995 Peterbilt semi driven by Justin Wise, 38, Arkansas City, and both trucks caught fire.
Heald, Wise and a passenger aboard the International Cheryl Marie Thomas, 56,Fergus Falls, MN., were transported to the hospital in Dodge City where they died.
The KHP had no information on seat belt usage.
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WELLSFORD, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Highway Patrol says three people have died in a crash involving two semi-trailer trucks.
The head-on crash occurred early Wednesday on Highway 54 near the town of Wellsford in Kiowa County.
The patrol says both trucks caught fire. The highway was closed for several hours after the crash.
One truck was empty and the other was carrying pork products.
The names of the three people killed have not been released.
This customized golf cart will be a highlight of the live auction at the Sunflower Diversified Services 2019 Charity Gala.
A brand-new golf cart will be one of the many attractions during the live auction at the next Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala.
The event is set for Saturday, March 2 at the Great Bend Events Center.
“Even though the Gala is still a few months away, we wanted to share the news about this big-ticket item as soon as possible,” said Connie Oetken, Sunflower’s director of development. “If you are a golfer, or know someone who is, this amazing golf cart would be a perfect gift to yourself, or a family member or friend.”
The Kansas State University customized machine features a built-in ice chest on the passenger side and built-in golf-ball cleaner on the driver’s side.
“While there will be many other attractive items during our live and silent auctions, we anticipate this golf cart will draw a lot of attention,” Oetken said. “Those who want to participate in the bidding are encouraged to mark their calendars for the first Saturday in March. It will be here before you know it.
“Those who bid can rest assured that all Gala proceeds are used directly for the benefit of individuals with developmental disabilities and delays,” Oetken added. “The top bidder will come away with a great golf cart and the personal satisfaction of knowing that people with disabilities will benefit.”
Sunflower Executive Director Jon Prescott and his wife, Jodi, donated the cart, which they won during a raffle in Manhattan.
“Jon attended the annual Sales Institute Banquet at K-State last spring because of his interest in business development, marketing and sales,” Oetken explained. “The raffle was a fundraiser for students competing in a sales competition with other universities.”
Before the raffle, the Prescotts were already thinking of Sunflower, a non-profit agency serving infants, toddlers and adults in Barton, Pawnee, Rice, Rush and Stafford counties.
“Jodi and I decided if we were lucky enough to win the golf cart, we would pay it forward,” Prescott said. “And what better way to do this than donate it to the Sunflower Charity Gala auction for the benefit of the adults and children we serve throughout central Kansas.
“We hope this donation illustrates our commitment to Sunflower,” he added. “We also hope the bidding is brisk as we raise money to support children, adults and families.”
Barton County Health Director Shelly Schneider knew that the department’s immunization outreach clinics were going well, she just didn’t know how well. Schneider says her staff has conducted 42 influenza outreaches which has included going to local and area businesses to provide flu shot to employees as well as clinics in the smaller towns in the county. She says after analyzing the data, those numbers are pretty impressive.
