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Chamber Coffee Schedule
Thursdays at 9:30 am
July 5, 2012
Kansas Doors • 5223 10th Street
Celebrating 46 years of serving people
with developmental disabilities.
Kansas Doors invites you to check out their new building, featuring a showroom for their overhead doors, vinyl replacement windows, and now mailboxes too.
“The Choice for Growth.”
July 12, 2012
Great Bend Floral & Gifts • 1913 Lakin
www.sunflowerdiv.com
Great Bend Floral & Gifts welcomes you to check out their huge
selection of gift items, plants, and custom floral arrangements for
all occasions.
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Alliance Insurance Group • 1925 10th Street
Alliance Insurance is part of 7 agencies located throughout the
state. At the same time they have retained local ownership, same
location, same dedicated agents and continued great service.
Alliance Insurance Group can provide insurance for home, auto,
business, motorcycle, boat, RV, ATV’s, life, health, annuities, long
term care, farm, church or specialty needs.
July 26, 2012
Golden Belt Community Foundation
Front Door Facility • 1615 10th Street
Joanne Wondra
Sales Director, May Kay Cosmetics
www.marykay.com/joanneh
Office: 620-792-2778 Cell: 620-786-4624
Serving Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties, the Golden
Belt Community Foundation works to promote philanthropy by
connecting people who care to causes that matter.
(620) 793-8855
4801 W. 10th
Great Bend, KS
August 2, 2012
Murray Chiropractic • 2100 Kansas
Murray Chiropractic Center offers a wide range of services
including pain care, wellness care, spinal decompression,
prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care, and nutritional
consultations.
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City/County Local Sales Tax
Distributions Report
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Sales Tax for Barton County at 1.00% $338,014
Sales Tax for Great Bend at .75%
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July 2012 • Volume 91, No. 6
A Day Out of the Office...
7th Annual Gary Gore Memorial Golf
Tournament Scheduled Friday, July 20th
T
he 7th Annual Gary Gore Golf Tournament will be held Friday, July 20th at The Club at
StoneRidge with a 1 p.m. start slated. Members are encouraged to sponsor and participate in a
fun-filled event. The tournament is a way to link business with pleasure, and provides an opportunity for participants to network with other business professionals in a casual and relaxed environment. The tournament memorializes former Chamber President and CEO Gary Gore, who died
in a watercraft accident at Wilson Lake in 2005. Gore was serving as Chamber president at the time of his death, a position he held for five years.
For those who may not be seasoned golfers, you can still get a lot out of a day on the course. According to the Economic Times online, there
are a few commandments to follow that will help you get the most out of your golf game. First, learn the basics by brushing up on jargon, rules
of etiquette, etc. Second, dress to impress. Some would say that a game you can play with a cocktail in hand is no sport at all. But those who
make such statements have probably never agonized over their stroke either. Part of the fun of the game is playing the part. Third, talking business should be saved for the 19th hole (otherwise known as the bar and grill). Those who use golf to work their way up the ladder to eagerly
may be seen as a wheeler-dealer. Golfers must be patient and deliberate.
“Golf is a game of concentration and practice, which may turn away amateur golfers,” says Membership Services Director Lori Waters. “But
our tournament is much more casual and is more about the networking than the game itself. Playing in our tournament is about supporting the
Chamber, because it is the backbone of the Great Bend business community.”
Cost to enter the tournament is $90 per player, or $360 per team. Mulligans are available for $5, paid the day of the tournament. Prizes will
be awarded to the top three teams. A dinner will be sponsored by CPI Qualified Plan Consultants Inc., following the tournament. A beverage
cart is also available for the tournament, sponsored by Stickney Distributing and Benefit Management Inc.
Registration forms to enter the tournament are available at the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, 620-7922401, [email protected]. Look for the insert in this month’s newsletter!
2012 Tournament Sponsors: 10th Street Eyecare Center, Adams Brown Beran & Ball Chtd, Advanced Therapy, Alliance Insurance, Animal Care Hospital, Ball Consulting, Bass X Autosound & Accesories, Bauer Computer, Benefit Management Inc, Bentley & Associates, Brentwood Builders, Bryant Funeral Home, C & K Construction,
CPI, Central Kansas Orthopedic Group, Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate, Concrete Service, Credit Union of America, Culligan Water, D&S Casing Crew, Doonan Peterbilt,
Doonan Specialized Trailer, Dove Chevrolet Buick Cadillac, Edward Jones – Todd Armatys, Farmers Bank & Trust, Fireball, Great Bend Appliance Center, Great Bend Farm &
Ranch Expo, Highland Hotel, Dee Holman & Jill Fitzsimmons, Innovative Livestock Service, Jacobs Sales & Service, Jim’s Septic Tank Service, Kansas Doors, Kansas Fishing
Tool, Keller Real Estate, Kustom Floor, Kutina Dental, L&L Motorsports, L&M Contractors, Little Giant Fittings, Marmie Ford & Marmie Motors, McDonald Tank, Medical
Park Pharmacy, Midwest Energy, Moeder Plumbing, Mountain Man Snacks, Myers Ice, P&S Electric, P&S Security, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Perkins Restaurant, Protective
Equipment Testing Laboratory, Schendel Pest Control, Scott’s Welding, Smith Supply, Stickney Distributing, Stone Sand Company, The Club at StoneRidge, Sunflower Bank,
Sunflower Diversified Services, Sunflower Electric Supply, Sunflower Insurance Group, The Page, Thrivent Financial, Tiller & Toiler, Venture Corporation, Waddell & Reed.
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“Outlook Business Journal”
A monthly publication of the
1125 Williams,
Great Bend, KS 67530
Phone: 620-792-2401
Fax: 620-792-2404
Web address: www.greatbend.org
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman
Chad Somers, Benefit Management Inc.
Vice Chairman
Erika Brining, CPI Qualified Plan Consultants
2nd Vice Chairman
Curt Mauler, L&M Contractors
Immediate Past Chairman
Ron Straub, Straub International
Treasurer
Jason Mayers, Adams Brown Beran & Ball Chtd.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Bitter
Kustom Floors, Inc.
Tatum Dunekack
Tatum Dunekack, DDS
Mary Foley
JC Penney
Dr. Jesse Grove
Grove Chiropractic & Sports Injury
Ellen Moran
Fuller Brush, Inc.
John Jackson
Agricultural Management, Inc.
Lynda Jamison
Sunflower Bank
Jim Johnson
Sunflower Diversified Services
Sally Mauler
The Buckle
Rick Nulton
Eagle Radio
Kyle Roberts
Schendel Pest Control
Chris Shepard
Watkins Calcara Chtd.
Kenny Vink
Office Products, Inc.
Lance Walters
McDonald Tank
Jan Westfall
Great Bend Chamber of Commerce
EX-OFFICIO
Nancy Sundahl, Ambassadors Chairman
Cris Collier, Great Bend CVB
Dr. Carl Heilman, Barton Community College
Ken Roberts, City of Great Bend
Dr. Tom Vernon, USD #428
Jennifer Schartz, Barton County Commission
Sen. Ruth Teichman
Rep. Bill Wolf
Rendezvous Salon Commemorates Grand Opening
After months of schooling, preparing, decorating, and planning, Caitlyn Morris is pleased to announce
that Rendezvous Salon & Boutique is now open! Located at 3108 10th Street in Great Bend, the new
business specializes in all things beauty. “I always knew that I wanted to be a stylist and open my own
salon,” Morris said during her ribbon cutting ceremony. “It took me a few months to get this facility ready
to go, but I’m very proud of the result.”
The relaxing atmosphere features two stylist workspaces and room for manicures, pedicures, and a
comfortable waiting area. “For now, it’s just me,” Morris says. “But I wanted to add a second booth to
leave room for expansion in the future.”
One thing that owner Caitlyn Morris was hesitant to brag about during her ribbon cutting was the
fact that her skills have earned her international recognition. In January of this year, Morris competed in
an international student competition in Long Beach, California. The competition included stylists from
all over the world, representing several
countries. Morris placed fourth out of all the
competitors. “I’m proud of my education,”
Morris says. “I’ve taken courses with Wella
color specialist professionals, Sassoon education with Stephen Moody, and the Nuts &
Bolts business education with Jim Yates.”
Rendezvous Salon & Boutique offers
haircuts, hair coloring, waxing, pedicures and
manicures, acrylic nails, and a selection of
retail hair and body products. In the future,
Morris plans to include eyelash extensions
and makeup services as well. The salon
features weekly specials on their facebook
page, so be sure to like them! For more
information or to schedule an appointment,
Owner Caitlyn Morris stands with her family and members of
call 620-617-5569.
the Chamber Ambassador Club during her ribbon cutting.
Constructi
on is Compl
ete!
Grand Opening A
fter Hours July 26
After a year in the works, the Bank of the West branch at 12th & Kansas in Great Bend is now complete! The fullservice bank would like to invite the community to their Business After Hours event on Thursday, July 26th from 5-7
p.m. They will be offering tours of the new facility, and will have appetizers and cold beverages to be enjoyed by all
who attend. Door prizes will be given away at approximately 6 p.m.
The Ambassador Club is made up
of 30 men and women from the Great
Bend business community who represent the Chamber in a number of ways.
They host the weekly Chamber Coffees, attend Business After Hours and
Ribbon Cuttings, serve on Chamber
committees, and assist with member
recruitment and retention efforts. They
also volunteer at numerous Chamber
events, such as the Great Bend Farm & Ranch Expo and
the Big Bend Bike Rally. To find out how you can become
a member of the Ambassador Club, contact Lori Waters at
the Chamber office, 620-792-2401.
Where I Work
I am an employee owner with Eagle Radio of Great Bend.
I started my career as a nighttime radio DJ in 1983 and am
currently the Program Director/Music Director/Director of
Sales and the afternoon air personality (Scott Donovan) for
100.7 Eagle Country KHOK.
Awards & Achievements
2002 Chairman of KS Association of Broadcasters
Market leader in radio sales since 2005
25 awards from KS Association of Broadcasters
Serves on several local boards and committees
2008 Great Bend Greater Award from Kiwanis Club
Hobbies & Interesting Facts
I am a lifetime resident of Great Bend, and also a recent
cancer survivor. My family and my community are most
important to me.
My Family
My wife, Mary, and I have two beautiful daughters.
Michala is 14, a nd Emma is 11.
As an Ambassador
I’ve been a Chamber Ambassador for 2.5 years.
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[email protected]
Rachel Mawhirter, Marketing Coordinator
[email protected]
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1911 Lakin, Great Bend
620-792-4515
www.gossins.com
When Dee Dove opened his car dealership in 1957, it would’ve been
a far stretch to imagine the beautiful showroom and impressive exterior
architecture that now graces the building at 4217 10th Street in Great
Bend. The dealership was originally located elsewhere, but was moved to
its current location when the building was constructed in 1967.
During a renovation celebration last month, DeVere (Dee) Dove was
honored and remembered as the visionary founder of the local business.
Its current owner, DeVere’s son Robbie Dove, thanked its many customers for their continued success. “We have so many to thank, including
our loyal customers, our great competitors, and God for all his blessings,”
Dove said. “This new facility speaks to the professional experience we
deliver to each of our customers.”
While vehicle sales comes to mind first when you think of the local
dealership, Dove’s also offers a certified GM service shop. Their skilled
mechanics can take care of oil changes, brake service, wheel alignments,
tires, and more.
In addition to their impressive building, Dove’s also has a significant
presence on the internet as well. Their website, www.deedove.com,
allows customers to view their inventory of new and used vehicles, apply
for financing, schedule a service appointment, order parts, etc.
For more information about the dealership or to view their current
inventory, visit www.deedove.com, or call 620-603-0562. To schedule
a service appointment, call 620-603-0557. Be sure to like their page on
Facebook!
Robbie Dove
and over two
dozen employees, along
with other
members
of the Dove
family, cut
the ribbon at
the unveiling
of the newly
remodeled
showroom at
4217 10th in
Great Bend.
The Great Bend Jazzercise Center, located at 1409 Main Street, is excited to introduce a second class
instructor! Barb Wagner recently attended a 3-day workshop of certification courses and passed with flying colors. To become certified, she was required to learn 15 routines for an audition, learn new business
practices, become CPR certified, and pass a written exam on basic anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. In
addition to the regular 5:45 p.m. class, Barb will be adding a 5:30 a.m. class as well! 620-617-1534
Goss
Serving Individuals,
Families, and
Businesses in Great
Bend for over 30Years!
Dove Chevrolet Buick Cadillac, Inc.
Celebrates Renovation Completion
Jazzercise Introduces New Instructor & Morning Class Time
The bank building being completed is the first of three major parts in a downtown project. The second part will
be demolishing the old building on the north side of the same block. Once demolition has been completed, ground
work can begin for the new six-screen movie theater complex that will be built in its place. For more information
about Bank of the West and their expansive list of consumer and business services, visit www.bankofthewest.com.
CHAMBER STAFF
Jan Westfall, Special Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Ambassador Profile - Darrel Bieker
Midwest
Energy, Inc.
1-800-222-3121
www.mwenergy.com
Now with an office
in Great Bend
620-792-5034
1-800-HOSPICE
“A customer-owned electric and
natural gas cooperative...
Making Energy Work for You!”
“Long life to you! Good
health to you and your
household! And good health
to all that is yours!”
- 1 Samuel 25:6
Danny Murray, D.C. • Sclie Murray, D.C.
2100 Kansas Avenue • Great Bend, KS
620-792-1386
www.murraychiropracticcenter.com
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Roth Embroidery Introduces New Owner
Twenty years ago, Robert and Carolyn Roth were settling into life as
small business owners. As founders of Roth Embroidery, they couldn’t
be more pleased to announce that their daughter, Sheila Smither, has
purchased the business with plans to expand its presence in the Great
Bend area. The custom sewing and embroidery company is now located in the lower level of the Eagle Radio building at 1200 Baker in Great
Bend.
“I like to think that I am here to personalize the imagination of my
customers,” Smither said during her ribbon cutting in June. “I can do
everything from embroidered polos and promotional items for businesses to custom wedding and baby shower gifts.”
Memory blankets, embroidered diaper bags, custom aprons, specialized baby clothing, rhinestone embellishments, and a wide variety
of other customized gift items are among the selection offered by
Roth Embroidery. In addition to competitive prices on the retail items,
including a $5 rack for in-stock tshirts and polos, Roth Embroidery also
boasts that they don’t have any setup fees for new orders. “Our digital
machinery makes turnaround times far less than what they used to
be,” Smither says. “It also means that the selection of graphics, fonts,
and custom logo work is so much greater as well.”
For more information or to place an order for your business, contact
Sheila Smither at 620-792-1984 or at [email protected].
Nex-Tech Recognized by Governor
Brownback as Business of the Year
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback recently recognized Nex-Tech with
the Governor’s Award of Excellence. The award is one of the state’s top
honors, and is the culmination of Business Appreciation Month, the
department’s annual statewide tribute to Kansas businesses for their contributions to the state. “Nex-Tech is well deserving of this recognition,”
Brownback said. “This company is a leader and innovator, in addition
to being an active partner in their communities. I look forward to their
continued growth and success, as we work to make Kansas the best place
to start and grow a business.”
Other finalists for the Governor’s award included Carter Automotive
Warehouse in Coffeyville, Custom Foods in DeSoto, Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, Midland Marketing in Hays, and NetStandard in
Kansas City.
Nex-Tech is a subsidiary of Rural Telephone and provides local and
long distance telephone services, cable television and Internet service. Additional services include a wide variety of voice, wireless, video and data
solutions specializing in business systems, local and wide area networks,
security systems and video production. For more information about NexTech, visit their website, www.nex-tech.com.
Public Invited to Firework Display July 4th
Continuing the long-enjoyed tradition of community fireworks on
Independence Day, the public is once again invited to attend the City of
Great Bend’s annual firework display on Wednesday, July 4th at the Great
Bend Expo Complex, located 2.5 miles west of Great Bend. The impressive light show is choreographed to patriotic music, sending home the
important meaning behind Independence Day.
The show will begin at approximately 10 a.m. at the
Great Bend Expo Complex. Admission is free of charge,
but spectators are asked to bring their own lawn chairs
or blankets to sit on. For more information, contact
Connie Oetken, 620-792-1325 x 111.
Sheila Smither, the new owner of Roth Embroidery, stands with her parents Robert
and Carolyn Roth and other family members during her Chamber ribbon cutting in
June. Also pictured are several Chamber Ambassadors and media representatives.
Summer Street Stroll Continues in July
Through the end of July, the weekly event known as “Summer Street
Stroll” will piggyback off the already existing Thirsty Thursdays promotion. Each Thursday evening from 5-8:30 p.m., a farmer’s market
style shopping experience will be available in Jack Kilby Square, 1400
Main Street. Everything from organic produce, fresh farm eggs, arts
and crafts, and a lot more will be available. Vendors are still being
accepted. Contact the City at 620-793-4111 for more information.
Prairie Enterprise Business Tip of the Month
Provided Courtesy of Karmi Green, Director
Many people believe that the most important ingredient in the success
of small business is capital; Enterprise
Facilitators, however, believe the most important
element in small business is management. Most
entrepreneurs that want to open a small business
lack a balance of management skills between the
elements of product, marketing and finance.
Often, they tend to underestimate the need to find
and engage competent, compatible people to assist them in the management areas where they are weak. Some business owners fear the lack of
control, others fear a lack of confidentiality, and these fears can stand in
the way of successful team building.
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Tickets for United Way Kick-Off
Event August 18th Now Available
United Way of Central Kansas would like to announce that tickets for
their annual campaign kick-off event are now available for purchase! The funfilled event is anticipated all year round for its light hearted atmosphere and
charitable purpose. The fundraiser serves as a launching point for the United
Way annual campaign. The goal for the 2014 year, which will start being
raised at this event, will be $235,000. This is the same goal the agency set for
2013. Those funds are used to support 19 different non-profit organizations in
Barton and Pawnee County.
The fundraiser’s theme for this year is “Peace, Love, and the United Way”
with some groovy entertainment lined up. Comedian/Magician Gayle Becwar
will be the headlining act. Becwar has been performing since he was a child,
and can boast numerous successes, including an appearance on HBO and performances with names such as Dan Seals, Damon Wayans, and Frankie Valli
& The Four Seasons.
Also providing entertainment that evening will be local vocalist Shelly
Ramsey. While you’re there, you can get your “groovy” 60’s themed photo
taken in the Kansas Photo Booth. Hippie beads are optional.
The fundraiser serves as a launching point for the United Way annual campaign. The goal for the 2014 year, which will start being raised at this event,
will be $235,000. This is the same goal the agency set for 2013. Those funds are
used to support 19 different non-profit organizations in Barton and
Pawnee County.
Tickets are just $40
each or two for $75. Grab
a friend or a date, or even
reserve a table of eight.
Register for the
event by visiting www.
uwck.
org or
by calling Julie
Smith at
620-792-2403.
Aug.
18th
Farmers Bank Promotes LaViolette
Farmers Bank & Trust, NA has recently promoted Bobbi LaViolette to the Officer position of
Assistant Cashier. Bobbi has been with the bank
since February 2007 after graduating from Fort
Hays State University with a Bachelor’s degree in
Business Management.
Bobbi has played many important roles in her
career thus far at the bank. She began as a teller
and moved up as a New Accounts representative
and then onto supervisor of New Accounts/ Bookkeeping. “Bobbi has proven to be a strong leader that is very dependable
and accurate. Farmers Bank & Trust, NA continues to grow and be successful because of dedicated employees like Bobbi,” said Amber Latham,
VP of Operations. Although Bobbi is very excited about her new role
as Assistant Cashier she will miss the day-to-day interaction she had
working in the lobby.
As Bobbi gets settled into her new position she looks forward to
learning more about the Operations side of the bank but she still remembers where she started. “I feel my background has given me a good
foundation to grow in this business,” said Bobbi.
Bobbi is married to Austin LaViolette and has a daughter MacKenzie.
For more information about the bank, visit www.farmersbankna.com.
Great Bend Community Theater Now
Serves as a Web “Hotspot” for Downtown
The Great Bend Community Theater, located at 1905 Lakin in Great
Bend, is excited to announce that the Crest is connected! The theatre is
now Wi-Fi connected with Nex-Tech’s Lightning Jack High Speed Wireless Internet, perfect for business meetings or other public gatherings.
Companies can now stream presentations, hold employee meetings, or
large trainings in the comfortable atmosphere of the theatre. The facility
can seat over 300 people when including the lower balcony, and can be
rented for 7-hour periods. Each rental period includes the use of four
microphones and general sound and lighting services. Extra services are
also available on an as-needed basis according to the event’s needs. When
the theatre is not in production of a show, an on-stage screen serves as a
backdrop for presentations, videos, slideshows, etc. “We are also starting
to host weddings, ceremonies, receptions, and other sorts of community
events,” says Sally O’ Conner. “We would encourage the business community to think of us when looking for a meeting location.” For more information or to inquire about a rental date, contact O’Conner at 620-792-GBCT.
KWEC Announces Upcoming Kids Programs
Looking for something for the kids to do during the depth of summer
vacation? Sign them up for the Kansas Wetlands Education Center
summer programs that begin July 5 and run through July 26.
Developed for children ages four through sixth grade, one-hour
programs will be offered at no charge, with age breakdowns of four to
seven meeting from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and eight to 12 meeting from 2
to 3 p.m. Children age seven and younger must be accompanied by an
adult.
Programs include lots of hands-on learning, with trips outside if at all
possible. Please dress children in old clothes and shoes and bring sunscreen, insect repellant and water. Each program will include activities,
games and/or a craft and sometimes a story. Programs are presented at
no charge, but donations for supplies are appreciated.
There is no minimum number for programs but the maximum capacity is 20 per class. Pre-registration is required by calling the Center at
620-786-7456 or toll free, 877-243-9268. Registration deadlines are one
week before the class. Programs, dates and registration deadlines are
listed below.
•
“Mighty Moths” - July 5 (register by June 29)
Enter the world of moths, where darkness rules but light attracts. From subtle shades of browns and grays to bright yellows
and blues, moths can be as colorful as butterflies. Participants
will learn how silk is made from moth cocoons, play some moth
games and complete a moth craft.
•
“Bird Olympics” - July 12 (register by July 6)
Birds are remarkable athletes, flying great distances and altitudes, making them strong and fit. Participants will participate
in activities, comparing humans to birds.
•
“Nature’s Colors” -July 19 (register by July 13)
From white to black, and every shade in-between, nature’s color
palette is extensive. Participants will learn what role color plays
nature and how birds and insects retain their brilliant hues, then
make a nature kaleidoscope.
•
“Marsh Munchies” - July 26 (register by July 20)
Wetlands provide food for many animals,
including humans. After investigating
food items provided by a marsh, participants will sample some dishes featuring
marsh foods and collect mint from the
KWEC wildflower/butterfly garden to
make their own dish.
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Young Professionals Spotlight
A monthly update on activities & events for members of
the Barton County Young Professionals group.
During the month of June, members of the Barton County Young
Professionals group volunteered in the beer garden at the first ever June
Jaunt festival in downtown Great Bend. The group also had the opportunity
to participate in a leadership development series. The second session of a
six-part series was centered around “How to Identify the Problem.”
Anyone who works in Barton County between the ages of 21 and 40 is
welcome to join the growing group at any time. The group’s next function
will be a pool party sponsored by Concrete Service on Saturday, July 14th at
5 p.m. To receive email invites to Young Professionals events, be sure to join
as a member of the group!
Want to Join?
Anyone who works in Barton County between the ages of 21 and 40 is
welcome to join the growing group at any time. For more information or to
join, email [email protected]. Be sure to join the group on Facebook!
Hoisington Chamber’s NEWS
Update on Labor Day Weekend Festivities
Hoisington’s 116th Annual Labor Day celebrations are wellunderway, with lots of exciting activities planned for this year.
Entries are now being accepted for the parade, with prizes being
awarded to floats in five categories. The Labor Day Baby Contest
is also accepting entries through July 11th. Parents must be
bonafide residents of Barton County, and babies must be under
24 months by Labor Day (Sept. 3rd). Winning baby will receive
$100 cash, a $100 savings bond, and a memento.
And older children ages 3-5 years can now enter the new
Labor Day Royalty Contest through July 11th. Candidates must
be 4-6 years of age. Parents must be bonafide residents of Barton
County. A Labor Day Prince & Princess will be named, with
each receiving a $100 cash award, a $100 savings bond, carnival
ride tickets, and a picture frame memento.
The weekend’s festivities will kick off Thursday, August 30th
with the Hoisington Community Barbecue from 5-7:30 p.m. at
the Hoisington Activity Center. Those in attendance can enjoy a
delicious barbecue dinner for a $6 suggested donation. Dinner is
sponsored by CPI Qualified Plan Consultants.
On Friday, August 31st, the community is encouraged to attend the Hoisington High School football game at Elton Brown
Stadium starting at 7 p.m.
During the 2012 Bottoms Up Outdoor Showcase, Eldridge Fencing saw a new product called Johnson Tree Stands. Their staff is now proud to announce that they are a
dealer for the product to go alongside the other numerous hunting lines they already
carry. “This stand is a lock-on type of stand that will be fully functional in virtually any
tree, no matter how crooked,” says co-owner Wally Eldridge. “Some of the features
include an adjustable stand, adjustable seat height, 360 degree rotation, and more.”
Saturday, September 3rd, things will start early with the
Hoisington Community Garage Sale in downtown Hoisington
starting at 8 a.m. Free space is allotted on a first-come, first-serve
basis. The annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will start at 10
a.m. at the Hoisington Activity Center. And for the 28th year,
the Hoisington Labor Day celebration will include the Kansas
State Demolition Derby. There will be a full-size car feature, and
a compact car division. Rules and regulations are available on the
Hoisington Chamber web site.
Eldridge Fencing also stocks Ranch King Blinds, Boss Buck Feeders, and Buck
Nuggets Attractant. This new addition makes them the one-stop source for large hunting equipment. Eldridge is also the local source for Traeger and Big Green Egg grills,
patio furniture, commercial and residential fencing, flag poles and accessories. For
more information about the new line of Johnson Tree Stands, visit www.treestandsonline.com. To see any of the hunting equipment in person, visit Eldridge Fencing at 80
E. 10th in Great Bend. To place an order, contact Eldridge Fencing at 620-793-7970.
Other activities include a poker run, outdoor dance featuring “Flatspin Band”, Kids Races, Turtle Races, USD 431 Golf
Tournament, and more. Not to mention all the activities surrounding the parade on Monday, September 3rd! To see the full
schedule of events for Labor Day Weekend or to register for any
of the activities, visit www.hoisingtonkansas.com or contact the
Hoisington Chamber at 620-653-4311.
Eldridge Fencing Now Carries Johnson Tree Stands
Murray Chiropractic Introduces New Hours & New Therapeutic Services
Murray Chiropractic, located at 2100 Kansas in Great Bend, is proud to announce that they are now offering new therapeutic services, in addition to their
expansive list of chiropractic services. Spinal decompression therapy can be very helpful for people dealing with neck and low back plan, including chronic
pain and disc problems. Each treatment is just $25! After an adjustment, all you want to do is relax. And now you can, with an in-house massage. Sara Wittman, M.T. of Heavenly Daze Massage is now taking appointments for massages in the Murray Chiropractic office. Sara’s services are available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
daily, by appointment only. To schedule a massage, call 785-222-6661. Massages do not have to coincide with a chiropractic appointment.
Murray Chiropractic is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 3-6 p.m. They are also open on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. and from 3-5 p.m. Fridays they will now be open from 8-10 a.m. by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 620-792-1386.
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Great Bend is a Drag Racing Town. Over fifty years ago, hot drivers and
their hot cars poured into Great Bend for the very first national drag racing
event. Great Bend’s SRCA Dragstrip was the host of the first ever NHRA
National Event in 1955. Our community hosted 219 drag racers and 15,000
spectators for this landmark drag racing event! Great Bend was uniquely suited
for drag racing. It had miles of huge concrete runways built for a B-29 training
base sitting long, empty and flat in the prairie. They were perfect for a fast ride
in a fast car. Because of its importance to the sport of drag racing, Great Bend’s
drag strip was designated as a Kansas Historical site in 1994.
2012 has been a great season so far for the SRCA Drag Strip at Great Bend’s
Expo Complex. May brought the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to the strip and
in June the very first Speed Scene Live Nationals was a popular race with drivers and cars from all over America. Great Bend can be very proud of its drag
racing heritage. We’ve got some huge credentials in the sport of drag racing.
Spend an afternoon or evening at the races this summer to support the SRCA
and drag racing in Great Bend. There’s nothing like the drags!
It’s Not Just For Drag Racing. Great Bend’s Expo Complex IS the perfect
host for drag races. The folks from SpeedSceneLive.com said the SRCA Drag
Strip was “better than Pomona (CA): Free RV dump, Free electric hookups for
all racers pits, Good food for cheap, Grassy park like areas with trees to hang
out in, food area has nice tables and chairs in covered patio. Just so much cool
stuff......” But the Expo Complex also comfortably hosts a lot of great community events that also appeal to visitors: Bottoms Up Outdoor Showcase, Barton
County Fair, Farm & Ranch Show, Renaissance Festival, Spring Expo and the
Big Bend Bike Rally. The CVB promotes the Expo Area as a location for conferences, meetings, conventions, trade shows and much more.
We’re proud of Great Bend’s amazing facilities and the many events our
community stands behind and supports. If you need information about the
Expo Complex or other meeting facilities in Great Bend, check out our web
site at www.VisitGreatBend.com.
In only its second year, Human (e)Motion grew by nearly 80 percent in participation compared to its inaugural year. All totaled, 214
participants took to the line the morning of June 2 at Great Bend
Regional Hospital to bike, run or walk. Their physical efforts raised
money for the Family Crisis Center, which is located in Great Bend
and serves 10 counties in its mission to help victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault.
Central Kansas CASA Welcomes New Director
“Great Bend Regional Hospital feels very passionate about assisting the Family Crisis Center,” said hospital administrator Pam
Chambers. “It was an absolute joy to see so many people come and
support them. The event is just another example of how committed
this hospital and its physicians are to our community.”
Column by Cris Collier, CVB President
Starting this month, Angela Schepmann will be serving as
the director for CASA, replacing Aidan Loveland Koster whose
family is moving to Lawrence. Angela lives in Holyrood,
Kansas and is married to Ted Schepmann, who owns and
operates Schepmann Angus and Farm Operations. They have
two children, Austin (16) and Lindsay (5). Angela has been
involved with CASA since 2009 during which she has completed two internships, has volunteered as a Court Appointed
Special Advocate, has been a member of the CASA Chocolate
Auction Fundraising Committee and has served as the Secretary for the Board of
Directors. She is a graduate of Washburn University where she earned an
Applied Science Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with an emphasis on
Victim/Survivor and Youth Services. After graduation she went on to earn
accreditation through the Center for Credentialing and Education as Board
Certified Human Service Practitioner. In her spare time Angela enjoys activities
with friends and family, reading, writing and community volunteer work. For
more information or to volunteer, contact Schepmann at 620-792-5544.
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“I was pleased by the huge increase in the number of participants
we had this year,” said Adina Gregory, an event organizer and the
chief nursing officer at GBRH. “It provides me with great joy to be
able to raise money for the Family Crisis Center. With this being
our second year, we are finding ways to make each year better.”
Human (e)Motion offered five event categories: 62-mile bike
race, 25-mile bike race, half-marathon race, 5-kilometer race and
2-mile walk. Extra incentive was provided by Great Bend Regional
Hospital in the running events as the top three places in five age
groups were awarded cash prizes. First place won $100, second
place earned $75, and third place took home $50.
To help promote the event, former area athletes who turned
professional, Cameron Chambers and Jackie Stiles participated
in Human (e)Motion’s half marathon for the second straight year.
Following the events, participants gathered to hear messages from
Chambers, a world-champion mountain bike racer, and Stiles, the
WNBA’s Rookie of the Year in 2001. Additionally, Family Crisis
Center executive director Laura Patzner shared her Center’s message with the crowd.
Sixty volunteers helped with Human (e)Motion, all of them employees or supporters of Great Bend Regional Hospital and Family
Crisis Center.
BCC Rolls Out 4-Day Learning Week
Most people would agree that three-day weekends are glorious. Barton students can make a choice to treat themselves to
one every week as Barton rolls out its “four-day learning week”
for select career technical education courses beginning fall 2012.
The following programs will be offered Monday through Thursday:
Networking (certificate & degree), Business Administrative Technology, Medical Administrative Technology, Business Transfer, Business
Management and Leadership and Technical Accounting. General
education coursework included in these programs is also available
in a four-day face-to-face or online format. For more information or
to enroll, contact [email protected] or (866)813-2460.
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ING Mutual Funds Added to
CPI Retirement Platform
CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. announced
last month that the mutual funds of ING have been
added to the CPI retirement plan platform. The CPI
platform offers defined contribution plan sponsors cutting-edge technologies in a daily valuation
environment, while preserving valuable plan design
flexibility. The addition of the ING mutual funds
furthers CPI’s goal of providing depth, choice and
enhanced flexibility to financial advisors and their
defined contribution plan sponsor clients, as well as
retirement plan participants.
Since 1972, CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc.
has provided recordkeeping and administration
services for qualified and nonqualified retirement
plans, partnering with the nation’s most prominent
investment institutions and mutual fund companies.
With corporate headquarters in Great Bend, Kansas,
CPI has 20 offices located throughout the United
States. CPI and its parent company, CUNA Mutual
Group, currently provide services to more than 8,000
retirement plan clients and their financial advisors.
For more information about CPI, visit www.cpiqpc.
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Prince of Peace Catholic Church Chosen to
Participate in Kansas Leadership Center Program
Pam Vanier, Director of Religious Education at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Great
Bend, began participating in the Kansas Leadership Center’s newest Art and Practice of
Civic Leadership Development-Faith program last month. Participants in this program
were carefully selected through an application process. This is the Kansas Leadership Center’s fourth Art & Practice program in five years, but is the organization’s first specifically
designed for Kansans who do faith related leadership education. Twenty two individuals
were selected for this program that cultivates civic leadership skills for use in faith settings. Participants will attend sessions throughout the year, learning together for 11 days
before the program’s conclusion in May, 2013.
Upon graduation, participants will join a network of approximately 100 other Art &
Practice of Civic Leadership Development alumni who are teaching, training, consulting
and facilitating using leadership concepts in various sectors and locations across Kansas.
The Kansas Leadership Center opened in 2007 with a multi-year grant from the Kansas
Health Foundation. In 2011 an additional grant was given specifically for civic leadership
training with all faith denominations across the state. To learn more, visit www.kansasleadershipcenter.org.
ChamberConnect Show Airs July 5 on 1590 KVGB
Tune in to Eagle Radio's KVGB 1590 AM on the first Thursday of each
month to hear Eagle Radio's Patrick Burnett discuss the latest Chamber
happenings with Chamber Marketing Coordinator Rachel Mawhirter. The
July edition of Chamber Connect will air on Thursday, July 5th at 11:35 a.m.
This month, the duo will be discussing the Human Resources Roundtable,
the Big Bend Bike Rally, and the debut of the Chamber’s new web site.
The Boy Scouts of America is proud to introduce its new District Executive, Arvin
Fontarum. Boy Scouts is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth
development organizations. Fontarum is in charge of overseeing the Boy Scouts activities and
programs in nine central Kansas counties. “Boy Scouts provides a program for young people
that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and
develops personal fitness,” Fontarum quoted from the Boy Scouts curriculum. “Helping youth
is a key to building more conscientious, responsible, and productive members of society.”
Boy Scouts of America relies heavily on its volunteers. One of Fontarum’s biggest responsibilities will be recruiting and managing the dozens of volunteers in Barton, Barber, Pawnee,
Stafford, Commanche, Rush, Kiowa, and Edwards, and Pratt Counties. “I will be overseeing
all our volunteers, as I am the only paid professional for this district,” Fontarum says. “I will
also help the volunteers with their scouting programs, fundraising, finance management, and
recruitment endeavors.”
Popcorn sales each October is one of the most infamous ways Boy Scouts fundraises, along
with membership fees from scouts. Boy Scouts is open to all boys from first grade to 17 years
of age. Graduates of the scouting program are called “Eagle Scouts”, which is considered a
great accomplishment and a great honor. Eagle Scouts have opportunities to be nationally
recognized and earn special college scholarships designated just for them. For more information about how you can get involved as a volunteer or to
enroll someone close to you as a Boy Scout, contact Arvin Fontarum at 316-491-7772 or email him at [email protected].
District Executive Arvin Fontarum cuts the ribbon with the
support of several Chamber Ambassador Club members.
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Faith Community Church
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Great Bend, KS 67530
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Midcon Oil Tools, Inc.
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Great Bend, KS 67530
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Papa Murphy’s Happy Hour
Papa Murphy’s Pizza is pleased to introduce
their new Happy Hour specials. And no, they
don’t involve margaritas. But equally delicious,
you can score 1-topping pizzas at huge discounts
from 2-4 p.m. every Monday through Thursday!
Medium 1-topping pizzas are just $5, with an
upgrade to large size adding $1 and family size
adding $2. Limit of three pizzas per order. You
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since boxed macaroni and cheese was invented!
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Barton County Fair is “Always in Season” July 11-15
The Barton County Fair is full of activities, exhibits, concerts, and food for the entire family it has become the perfect
way for families to spend a week in the middle of summer.
In addition to nineteen International Fairs and Festivals
awards, Barton County Fair has been designated as a Green
Ribbon Fair sponsored by the United Soybean Board. The
Green Ribbon award is a national grant program awarded to
twelve fairs for their focus using bio-friendly soy based products. The grant will be used to purchase soy based products
to be used at the fair. Soy based paint is being used for the
Expo III doors and they are adding soy based de-greaser this
year. Barton County Fair has been incorporating soy based
products for eight years. The carnival and all the equipment
runs on bio-diesel, Soy based ink is used to print the fair
books.
Always in Season reflects that the Barton County Fair is not just a summer event but is involved in
activities in the community throughout the year. Starting in February, they warm everyone up at the annual Winter Q barbeque contest. Spring is welcomed with heart stopping fun at Bulls Gone Wild during
the Spring Expo followed by the Golden Belt Beef Show. They also help support the Great Bend Farm
and Ranch Show. Summer features the annual Fair and they also assist with the community fireworks
show. They round the year out with the annual Holiday Home Tour.
Wednesday, opens the fair with the check-in process of all exhibits, 4-H and open class. The diversity
of the entries will provide everyone with something to inspire them whether it is the crafts or the animal
exhibits. Many of the winning 4-H exhibits will continue on to compete at the State Fair. Barton County
Ag Challenge of Champions takes place on Wednesday as well. Local 4-H and FFA youths demonstrate
their knowledge of agriculture in a competition that sends the winner on to the Kansas State Fair. The
winner at the State level receives a scholarship sponsored by the Kansas Fairs & Festivals Association.
Commercial exhibits open with a featured display by the Model Association of Central Kansas. There
will be model airplanes of all shapes and sizes.
The Wagner Carnival will open Wednesday with the Eagle Radio Food Bank drive. Bring your canned
donation and receive a discount on your wristband for that evening providing thrills and squeals.
Thursday will feature a style show on the free stage with local 4-Her’s decked out by local merchants.
Come see the latest fashions available here in our community. The evening concludes with the Christian
concert featuring Cloverton. The band now based in Nashville, began their musical journey in Manhattan, KS. Their latest release “Take Me Into the Beautiful” has been receiving attention on radio stations
like KLOVE and was the number one most down loaded song on KLOVE.
Friday is the Business Appreciation Breakfast. The Barton County Extension Council hosts a breakfast
at 7:30 am open to all early bird business professionals. Come enjoy a hot breakfast before you start your
day. End Friday the Thirteenth with a rocking good time at the Hells Bells concert, an AC/DC Tribute
band. This is as close to AC/DC as you can get. You don’t want to miss this show.
Saturday is Kids Day! The Damon Family Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show is a fun stroll for the entire
family. Expo III will feature Mutton Bustin and Kid’s Ranch Rodeo. S Take a moment to enjoy the ATV
races and then stop by the Antique Tractor Pull on your way to lunch! After lunch its back to Expo II for
the Kid and Adult Tractor Pedal Pull. Make sure to form your team and get your entries in. Finish the
evening enjoying Australia’s newest country act, The McClymonts. The land down under that gave the
world Keith Urban has given us CMT’s 2011 Global Country Artists of the Year. You do not want to miss
the harmonies of these three beautiful ladies.
Sunday concludes the festivities with the 4-H beef barbeque. Expo III will be the place to be for the
4-H Sale of Champions.
Get a complete schedule of events and more information on our website: bartoncountyfair.com Come
enjoy the Fair where there is Something There for Everyone!
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Kids Day Attracts Over 100 to Rosewood Ranch
Nearly 60 ‘lil cowpokes braved 45 mile-per-hour wind gusts on June 9
for the joy of experiencing ranch life. Rosewood Services Inc. held “Kids
Day at the Ranch” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family members joined the children, with more than 100 people participating in the second-annual event,
which took place at Rosewood Ranch, located north of Pawnee Rock.
“Kids Day” is offered by Rosewood to children with developmental
disabilities who participate in Rosewood Ranch’s equestrian and therapeutic riding program. The Rosewood Ranch provides free therapeutic
riding services to more than 40 children on a weekly basis. On “Kids Day”
the riders’ siblings had the opportunity to participate in the day’s events,
along with children of Rosewood employees.
“We really try to make this a fun time for all who attend,” explained
Ranch manager Eric Hammond, who spent much of the day driving a
team of horses and giving wagon rides around the Ranch to children and
adults alike. “Kids with disabilities have the chance to come and ride
horses throughout the year, but this day gives their siblings a chance to
ride because they come and watch all year long and never get to experience the riding.”
Besides wagon rides, children participated in trail-pattern horse riding,
decorated their own cookies, had their faces painted and blew bubbles
from a small children’s pool filled with soapy water. Upon entering the indoor riding arena, children were awarded neckerchiefs and t-shirts, which
they personalized by placing their painted handprint above the wording
on the back of the shirt. Below their handprints, the shirt text read, “I left
my mark at the Rosewood Ranch on Kids Day.”
Those who attended the event were treated to free hot dogs, chips,
snow cones and drinks.
While “Kids Day” was created purely as a day of fun at the Ranch, it
provides additional benefits by bringing children with disabilities and
their respective families together in a casual and social environment. “It
gives Logan and our family a chance to interact more with other children,”
Terry Gregg told KSNC reporter Mikayla Lewis, who was on site to
report on the event. “Sometimes it seems like people with special needs
have a hard time interacting and this gives them the opportunity to do
that.”
Vicki Schmitt, senior director of Rosewood, said “Kids Day” provides
an ulterior benefit, as well, by providing Rosewood employees and their
families a special day at the Ranch that they will cherish.
“Rosewood without our employees is nothing,” explained Schmitt. “They
are the ones in direct contact
with the people we serve.
They are the ones who make
a difference in peoples’ lives.
We want them to have the
opportunity to bring their
children and have fun. We
think the day offers great social opportunities for everyone
associated with Rosewood.”
For more information, visit
www.rosewoodservices.com.
Shafer Gallery to Host High Tea Event
Barton Community College’s Shafer Art Gallery would like to announce that they will be hosting a traditional style Elegant High Tea on
Sunday, July 22nd at 2:30 p.m. The event will include music, traditional
High Tea delectables, and a brief talk by Onalea Crile concerning the
history of High Tea in Gracious Living. The menu includes three courses
of delicious appetizers and desserts for just $20 per person. Admission is
limited to the first 80 reservations. Bring your favorite cup and saucer, and
feel free to wear a hat! RSVP by July 13 to Dave Barnes, 620-792-9342.
Summer Quarter HR Roundtable to Focus
on Documenting & Delivering Discipline
The Great Bend Chamber of
Commerce & Economic Development
would like to invite you to participate in
our quarterly Human Resources
Roundtable Luncheons that give
employers and leaders in the business
community an opportunity to keep up
with trends and developments in the Human Resources industry. These
informative networking luncheons take place four times each year, on
the last Tuesday of January, April, July, and October beginning at 11:30
a.m.
The next HR Roundtable Luncheon will take place Tuesday, July 31st in
the meeting room at The Page. The luncheon will focus on how to document and deliver discipline, and also how to manage conflict in the workplace. Rob Southern with Kennedy & Coe, LLC of Wichita, Kansas will be
the presenter.
There will be a buffet-style lunch for just $15.00 per person (due on
the day of the seminar in cash or check), which includes a choice of tea
or water and your gratuity. If you are planning to attend the summer
quarter HR Roundtable luncheon, please RSVP by 5 p.m. on Friday, July
27th! Even if you’ve never participated in one of these exciting and informative luncheons, new faces are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Habitat for Humanity Completes Fifth
Project for Barton County Families
Drywall, check. Light fixtures, check. Carpeting, check. The final touches
were put on the house that was constructed at 1906 Hubbard just in time
for the home dedication ceremony held at the end of June. After many
months, thousands of volunteer hours, and countless supporters in the
Barton County area, Habitat for Humanity of Barton County is pleased to
announce that its fifth home is complete and the partner family is enjoying their new home.
“There are so many businesses, individuals, and volunteers who have
helped make this project a reality,” says Habitat board president Rachel
Mawhirter. “We value their contributions more than they know, so we
invited them to join us in celebrating this life-changing moment with our
new homeowners.”
The three-bedroom home is being purchased from Habitat for Humanity by Daryl and Amber Wilkerson of Great Bend. The couple and their
four children have invested hundreds of sweat equity hours into helping
construct their new home. “We have learned so much about home repair,
managing finances, and parenting from the people with Habitat for Humanity,” Daryl Wilkerson says. “It’s also really cool that the payments we
make on our new home will help Habitat build a house for another family.”
This home is the fifth project completed in Barton County since the
organization was founded in 2001 after the Hoisington tornado. Habitat
for Humanity builds homes at drastically reduced costs, due to the savings
created by donated supplies and materials. The homes are built with
almost all volunteer labor, which also cuts costs significantly. Each home is
sold to a low income family on a 25-year, zero-interest mortgage, making
payments more affordable than renting in many cases. “Our model gives
families the opportunity of home ownership when they might not otherwise qualify for traditional lending,” Mawhirter says. “The financial classes
that go along with the sweat equity hours give the
homeowners a real sense of empowerment, with
the goal of creating a bright future for them and
their children.”
For more information about Habitat for Humanity, visit www.facebook.com/BartonCountyHabitat or call 620-786-4896.
St. Rose Sleep Center Welcomes Desta
Samson Desta realizes that some patients think they just have to live
with chronic insomnia or other sleep problems. But he knows that is not
the case and wants to help. Desta is the new polysomnographic technologist at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center where he is helping
patients in the Sleep/Wake Disorders Center. Since his arrival, the sleep
center has doubled its capacity and can serve patients six nights a week.
Polysomnography is the big word for a sleep study, said Desta, who
earned an associate’s degree in polysomnography/sleep technology in
May 2011 at Johnson County Community College. “The overnight study
monitors sleep and a variety of bodily functions during sleep,” Desta
explained. “These functions include brain waves, breathing patterns,
blood-oxygen levels, heart rhythms and limb movements.
“We can also watch for how often the patient changes positions,”
Desta added. “The results we gather can help determine the necessary
treatment.”
Desta emphasized that anyone who doesn’t get a good night’s sleep
on a regular basis should seek answers. “Patients should not leave any
sleep problem untreated if they have the chance,” he commented.
“There could be a shortage of oxygen to the brain. You don’t have to
live with chronic sleep problems.”
The technologist also noted there is no pain or discomfort involved
in a sleep study. And, he added, many patients don’t think they will fall
asleep but in a large majority of cases, they have no trouble at all.
Desta, who is originally from Ethiopia and most recently lived in
Olathe, Ks., also earned an associate’s degree in business education
from Addis Ababa University in June 1992.
Brandi Gruber, St. Rose director of cardiopulmonary services, noted
that since Desta has joined the sleep-center team, patients can schedule a study sooner than in the past and they have more choices about
when they want to schedule a visit. “We can perform studies every day
but Sunday,” Gruber said. “This is a first and we are happy to accommodate patients with these enhanced services.”
Susan Deweese, R.N., who has been a nurse for 37 years and now
specializes in sleep technology, is the other team member.
Sleep apnea, which causes breathing to stop during sleep, is a
common reason people seek help. Others include sleep disturbances
related to night-shift work and restless leg syndrome. Four sleep-study
rooms are available and each has its own bathroom and shower. When
a sleep study is completed, results are sent to Steven Ronsick, M.D.,
the sleep center’s medical director, for interpretation; it also goes to
the patient’s primary care physician. Based at the Hutchinson Clinic, Dr.
Ronsick is the only area physician who is board certified in sleep medicine. St. Rose’s sleep center is accredited by the American Academy of
Sleep Medicine. For more information, visit www.stroseasc.org.
Bank of the West Donates Murals to BCC
Foundation for Communtiy Enjoyment
Bank of the West prides itself on being supportive of the community that
supports them. They recently exhibited a real-life example of that spirit by
donating four large oil-painted murals by artist Pat Potucek to the Barton
Community College Foundation. Site Manager for the Great Bend branch
Sara Seller said the decision was made to donate the pieces instead of trying
to sell them so local residents could continue to enjoy them. “Barton is very
active in the community and we knew that they would be preserved and displayed properly for the community to enjoy,” Seller said.
The murals were painted by Potucek in 1974 as an act of charity to be displayed in the “Prairie Room,” which was a room available to the community
for holding events. Potucek was a regional artist from Hutchinson who was
known for her large, colorful murals. The murals will be part of the next
Shafer Gallery exhibit and will have an opening reception from 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, June 3rd. Music, refreshments and a gallery talk will be provided.
Heartland Cancer Support Group
Offers More Than Meets the Eye
Dana Foss believes that most cancer patients would be pleasantly surprised to learn that preconceived notions about a support group simply
aren’t true. As facilitator of the Touched by Cancer Support Group at
Heartland Cancer Center, Foss can dispel each of those notions. For example, she outlined, misconceptions include:
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You have to talk at the meetings.
You don’t have any say in the topics to be discussed.
It’s the same old thing every time.
It is depressing.
You have to be careful of what you say.
“None of these things is true about our support group,” Foss said. “Our
members enjoy a warm, welcoming environment where they can feel free to
speak up or keep to themselves. Whatever makes them comfortable.”
The group meets at 2 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month and 5:45 p.m.
on the third Tuesday at Heartland Cancer Center, 204 Cleveland. “They can
attend when it fits their schedule,” Foss said. “Everyone is welcome at every
meeting but if you want to attend only one or only a few, that is certainly
fine. We are here to accommodate.”
Participants may feel free to suggest topics for discussion or speakers who
can share specific information. Recent speakers have included a pharmacist
and a representative of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Wichita.
Topics can include anything from nutrition to financial aid. Foss noted the
group also enjoys special activities throughout the year. These include bringing Christmas carolers to chemotherapy patients, picnics, dinners out at restaurants and the balloon launch to celebrate Heartland Cancer Center’s
birthday each September.
Paula Brozek of Great Bend, who was diagnosed with breast cancer Sept.
25, 2011, said the group has been invaluable to her and her family.
“It is a very positive group and we are eager to welcome new faces,”
Brozek said. “And believe it or not, there is a lot of laughter. There is absolutely no pressure and you can trust each other to keep confidences. For
example, a member recently expressed anger at her situation; she was able to
get it off her chest with people she could trust.”
“In the group meetings,” Brozek says, “everyone completely understands
the position you’re in. Cancer is such a life-changing event that I am surprised more people don’t seek the camaraderie of the support group. These
new friends are certainly helping me get through my journey.”
For more information, contact Foss by calling 620-793-5811, or Heartland
Cancer Center, 620-792-5511. Heartland Cancer Center is part of the St.
Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center family.
Boy Scouts Volunteer at Healing Garden
Local Boy Scouts Troop 184 chose to donate their time to the Heartland
Cancer Center’s garden as a community service project. Along with the
help of other volunteers, the group spent about five hours cleaning up the
Healing Garden right outside the large picture windows at the cancer center. In addition to planting new flowers and shrubs, spreading rock, and
weeding, the group also installed a new drip irrigation system. Donations
to the St. Rose Foundation to offset
the cost of the project are always
welcome and may be sent to 3515
Broadway in Great Bend, KS
67530. www.stroseasc.org.
From left to right, Phane Pedigo, Shawn
Hutchinson and Matthew Sthrag
spruce up the Healing Garden at Heartland Cancer Center. Pedigo and Sthrag
are members of Boy Scout Troop 184.
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In addition to the sale, repair and installation of tires, the business
also provides tire balancing services and wheels of all types. It also
sells Interstate batteries. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Many people about town probably think the G-B in the business’s
name stand for Great Bend. But they would think wrong; the letters
don’t stand for anything.
“You notice they are not initials,” Mark said. “There is a hyphen
between the letters. The letters could have stood for Great Bend,
or the Golden Belt; there were so many possibilities. Later we even
thought of the Garrett Brothers.
“But we didn’t want to narrow it down to one thing and didn’t
want to put it in the corporate name,” he continued. “I didn’t want
to name a business after a person, like “Joe’s,” because someday Joe
might not be with the business.”
All that being said, Mark did note that in the earlier days of the
business, he told people that the G and the B stood for “Garrett and
the Bankers.”
Consumer Tires - Above, a
G-B Tires employee changes a
tire for a customer’s vehicle.
Farm & Truck Tires - Below,
Logan Garrett repairs a tire
for an agricultural sprayer.
Walking the Walk - Below, Tim and Rick Garrett work on customer jobs
during a morning rush. “We aren’t afraid to get our hands dirty.”
Importance of Tire Safety
Tim Garrett, one of the owners of G-B Tires Inc., encourages anyone who will listen to learn the importance of
tire safety.“We preach it every day,” Garrett said. “Proper
tire maintenance is important for safety but is so often
neglected. The importance of safety cannot be overemphasized. After all, tires are the only contact between your
vehicle and the road.”
Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure, Garrett
added. A tire can be as much as 50 percent under-inflated
before it is visibly noticeable. Such tires are more prone to
damage and failure, and they can lead to higher fuel costs of
as much as three to five cents per gallon.
A face for radio.
A knack for growing your business.
Call Scott Donovan
at 620-617-1218
On Air & Online at
GreatBendPost.com
Buying. Selling. Insuring.
Wayne Rathbun with
the Keller Agency will
get you there.
Wayne Rathbun
Realtor &
Insurance Agent
[email protected] • 620-282-8918
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1… BCC Summer Musical “The Pirates of Penzance,” Jack Kilby Square, 6:30 p.m.
2… Barton County Commission Meeting, Courthouse Room 106, 9 a.m.
2… Great Bend City Council Meeting, 1209 Williams, 7:30 p.m.
4… Chamber Office Closed – Happy Independence Day!
5… Chamber Coffee: Kansas Doors, 5223 10th, 9:30 a.m.
5… Chamber Ambassador Lunch, BCC Shafer Gallery, 245 NE 30 Road, 12 p.m.
5… GBPL Teen Movie “Mission Impossible”, 1409 Williams, 3 p.m.
5… Summer Street Stroll, Jack Kilby Square, 5-8 p.m.
5… Thirsty Thursdays Shopping, Participating Retailers, 5-7 p.m.
5… Foster/Adoptive Parenting Class, Saint Francis, 1508 Main, 6-9 p.m.
5… Great Bend City Band Concert, Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin, 8:15 p.m.
6… GBPL Teen Lock-In, 1409 Williams, 10 p.m.-8 a.m.
6… GBPL Adults Night Out Movie “Good Deeds”, 1409 Williams, 7 p.m.
6-7… SRCA Sammy Matthews Charity Race, Great Bend Expo Complex
7… GBPL Program, “Approaching Dogs Program”, 1409 Williams, 2 p.m.
9-18… GBPL Muppet Movie Marathon, 1409 Williams, 2 p.m. Daily
10-11… Village Cinemas Summer Kids Movie, “Rio”, Showings at 9, 10, and Noon
11… Chamber Executive Board Meeting, Spray-Holt Family Board Room, 12 p.m.
11… BCC Enrollment Days, Learning Resource Center, L-136, 1 p.m.
11-15… Barton County Fair, Great Bend Expo Complex
12… Chamber Coffee: Great Bend Floral & Gifts, 1913 Lakin, 9:30 a.m.
12… Ribbon Cutting: Mobile Designs, 2120 Kansas, 10 a.m.
12… Summer Street Stroll, Jack Kilby Square, 5-8 p.m.
12… Thirsty Thursdays Shopping, Participating Retailers, 5-7 p.m.
12… Foster/Adoptive Parenting Class, Saint Francis, 1508 Main, 6-9 p.m.
12… Great Bend City Band Concert, Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin, 8:15 p.m.
14… GBPL Adults’ Night Out Movie “Sherlock Holmes”, 1409 Williams, 7 p.m.
16… Barton County Commission Meeting, Courthouse Room 106, 9 a.m.
16… Great Bend City Council Meeting, 1209 Williams, 7:30 p.m.
17-18… Village Cinemas Summer Kids Movie, “Hoodwinked 2”, Showings at 9, 10, & Noon
17… Submission Deadline for the August Outlook Business Journal
17… Foster/Adoptive Parenting Class, Saint Francis, 1508 Main, 6-9 p.m.
17… Great Bend City Band Concert, Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin, 8:15 p.m.
18… Chamber Board Meeting, Spray-Holt Family Board Room, 1125 Williams, 7:30 a.m.
18… BCC Enrollment Days, Learning Resource Center, L-116, 1 p.m.
19… Chamber Coffee: Alliance Insurance Group, 2120 16th Street, 9:30 a.m.
19… Ribbon Cutting: Brentwood Builders, Great Bend Expo Complex, Expo II, 10 a.m.
19… GBPL Teen Movie, 1409 Willaims, 3 p.m.
19… Summer Street Stroll, Jack Kilby Square, 5-8 p.m.
19… Thirsty Thursdays Shopping, Participating Retailers, 5-7 p.m.
19… Foster/Adoptive Parenting Class, Saint Francis, 1508 Main, 6-9 p.m.
19…Great Bend City Band Concert, Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin, 8:15 p.m.
20… 7th Annual Gary Gore Memorial Golf Tournament, StoneRidge, Tee-off at 1 p.m.
20… Birthday Night at Charlie’s Place, 1109 Main, 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.
21… GBPL Adults’ Night Out Movie, 1409 Williams, 7 p.m.
22… Elegant High Sunday Tea, BCC Shafer Gallery, 245 NE 30 Road, 2:30 p.m.
23… Barton County Commission Meeting, Courthouse, Room 106, 9 a.m.
24-25… Village Cinemas Summer Kids Movie, “Puss in Boots”, Showings at 9, 10, & 12
24… Insert deadline for the August Outlook Business Journal
24… GBPL Teen Department DIY Activity, 1409 Williams, 3 p.m.
25… BCC Enrollment Days, Learning Resource Center, L-136, 1 p.m.
25… GBPL Camping Adventure, 1409 Williams, 2 p.m.
26… Chamber Coffee: Golden Belt Community Foundation, Front Door Facility,
1615 10th Street, 9:30 a.m.
26… GBPL Teen Movie “Wrath of the Titans”, 1409 Williams, 3 p.m.
26… Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting: Bank of the West, 1222 Kansas, 5-7 p.m.
26… Thirsty Thursdays Shopping, Participating Retailers, 5-7 p.m.
26… Partnering for Safety and Permanence, Saint Francis, 1508 Main, 6-9 p.m.
27-28… SRCA Drag Races, Great Bend Expo Complex
28… GBPL Teen Summer Reading Party, Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo, 2123 Main, 3 p.m.
30… Barton County Commission Meeting, Courthouse Room 106, 9 a.m.
31… Village Cinemas Summer Kids Movie, “Hugo”, Showings at 9, 10, and Noon
31… HR Roundtable Luncheon, The Page, 2920 10th Street, 11:30 a.m.
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Kim Vink - Agent
Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate
4000 10th Street
Great Bend, KS 67530
Phone: 620-617-3886
Mike Hesher
Account Executive
[email protected]
620-653-4474
Kim Bainbridge
Account Executive
[email protected]
620-868-0793
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620-285-3966
A Family Enterprise - Mark Garrett, pictured
in blue, stands with his sons Rick and Tim, and
his grandson Logan in the customer lounge at
G-B Tires. Mark was responsible for founding
the family enterprise in the 1960s.
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tire representative in town and the dealer was about to call it quits. So, with an eye toward taking care of his
customers and maybe even a little self-preservation, Garrett decided to take action.
“I started looking all over for someone to replace the dealer,” Garrett recalled. “And while I was doing this, I was also talking to bankers.
“Then Dale Weller and Don Whelan said if they were going to back someone in the tire business, it would be me,” Garrett
continued. “They were largely responsible for the financing that sustained us for several years. They offered to finance us.”
The result of the First National bankers’ confidence is G-B Tires, Inc., 2901 10th, a mainstay on the main drag since 1967.
G-B Tires is a family-owned venture that Garrett said represents the past, present and future.
He was referring to himself as the “past,” even though he is in the tire store every day. “But I come in a little later and leave
a little earlier,” Garrett said, smiling all the while.
The “present” refers to his sons, Tim and Rick Garrett, while Logan Garrett represents the future. Logan is Rick’s son.
The four Garretts in the three generations co-own the venture. Tim, Rick and Logan each graduated from Fort Hays State
University after earning degrees in business. “They run it,” the business founder said.
In the beginning, G-B Tires employed three full-time people. Rick and Tim also helped out part-time while they were going
to high school. Now the business employs eight full-timers.
“Our business is no different than any other in that the employees are the business,” Garrett said. “The way they perform
and produce makes a success or failure. We are fortunate to have had a good group of employees over the years.
“Good employees are hard to come by,” the founder continued. “It is unbelievable in this day and age of the unemployment figures you hear about locally, in the state and nationally.”
Tim Garrett attributes the longevity of G-B Tires not only to the employees’ technical skills, but also to the respect they
show for their customers. “In most cases, we can get the customer in, solve their problem, repair a tire and get them going
without having them wait very long,” Tim said, noting employees offer the personal touch. “Service is number one around here.
Without a doubt, our customer service over the past 45 years has done more to promote our business than anything else.
“We have a personal connection with our customers,” Tim added. “We talk TO them, not AT them. We ask questions and
then fulfill their needs for their vehicles. We want to know what they need and we respect the customers. You won’t be around
very long if you don’t.”
G-B customers’ needs include tires for cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles, as well as farm, oilfield and industrial machinery
and implements. The main tire brands at G-B Tires are Bridgestone, Firestone and B.F. Goodrich.
However, the company repairs and sells all types of tires. “We have about 40 brands available – all the major brands,” Mark
commented. “And major manufacturers also have private labels; we sell those too.”
Depending on the customer’s needs, G-B tire specialists will provide service in the 10th Street store or go on-site. It has six
service trucks at the ready for the company’s territory, which covers about a 60-mile radius around Great Bend.
In June, the tire company was in the middle of its busiest season – what with harvest and all. “As far as our business volume
goes,” Mark commented, “I would say we do about 60 percent of our business from April through October, mainly because of
farming.
“The fall harvest can be as big as the summer harvest but it is not quite as hectic; there is
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July Calendar of Events
Continued from Pg 9
In addition to the sale, repair and installation of tires, the business
also provides tire balancing services and wheels of all types. It also
sells Interstate batteries. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Many people about town probably think the G-B in the business’s
name stand for Great Bend. But they would think wrong; the letters
don’t stand for anything.
“You notice they are not initials,” Mark said. “There is a hyphen
between the letters. The letters could have stood for Great Bend,
or the Golden Belt; there were so many possibilities. Later we even
thought of the Garrett Brothers.
“But we didn’t want to narrow it down to one thing and didn’t
want to put it in the corporate name,” he continued. “I didn’t want
to name a business after a person, like “Joe’s,” because someday Joe
might not be with the business.”
All that being said, Mark did note that in the earlier days of the
business, he told people that the G and the B stood for “Garrett and
the Bankers.”
Consumer Tires - Above, a
G-B Tires employee changes a
tire for a customer’s vehicle.
Farm & Truck Tires - Below,
Logan Garrett repairs a tire
for an agricultural sprayer.
Walking the Walk - Below, Tim and Rick Garrett work on customer jobs
during a morning rush. “We aren’t afraid to get our hands dirty.”
Importance of Tire Safety
Tim Garrett, one of the owners of G-B Tires Inc., encourages anyone who will listen to learn the importance of
tire safety.“We preach it every day,” Garrett said. “Proper
tire maintenance is important for safety but is so often
neglected. The importance of safety cannot be overemphasized. After all, tires are the only contact between your
vehicle and the road.”
Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure, Garrett
added. A tire can be as much as 50 percent under-inflated
before it is visibly noticeable. Such tires are more prone to
damage and failure, and they can lead to higher fuel costs of
as much as three to five cents per gallon.
A face for radio.
A knack for growing your business.
Call Scott Donovan
at 620-617-1218
On Air & Online at
GreatBendPost.com
Buying. Selling. Insuring.
Wayne Rathbun with
the Keller Agency will
get you there.
Wayne Rathbun
Realtor &
Insurance Agent
[email protected] • 620-282-8918
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Owners: Roy & Dale Westhoff
Call: 620-792-2558
1… BCC Summer Musical “The Pirates of Penzance,” Jack Kilby Square, 6:30 p.m.
2… Barton County Commission Meeting, Courthouse Room 106, 9 a.m.
2… Great Bend City Council Meeting, 1209 Williams, 7:30 p.m.
4… Chamber Office Closed – Happy Independence Day!
5… Chamber Coffee: Kansas Doors, 5223 10th, 9:30 a.m.
5… Chamber Ambassador Lunch, BCC Shafer Gallery, 245 NE 30 Road, 12 p.m.
5… GBPL Teen Movie “Mission Impossible”, 1409 Williams, 3 p.m.
5… Summer Street Stroll, Jack Kilby Square, 5-8 p.m.
5… Thirsty Thursdays Shopping, Participating Retailers, 5-7 p.m.
5… Foster/Adoptive Parenting Class, Saint Francis, 1508 Main, 6-9 p.m.
5… Great Bend City Band Concert, Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin, 8:15 p.m.
6… GBPL Teen Lock-In, 1409 Williams, 10 p.m.-8 a.m.
6… GBPL Adults Night Out Movie “Good Deeds”, 1409 Williams, 7 p.m.
6-7… SRCA Sammy Matthews Charity Race, Great Bend Expo Complex
7… GBPL Program, “Approaching Dogs Program”, 1409 Williams, 2 p.m.
9-18… GBPL Muppet Movie Marathon, 1409 Williams, 2 p.m. Daily
10-11… Village Cinemas Summer Kids Movie, “Rio”, Showings at 9, 10, and Noon
11… Chamber Executive Board Meeting, Spray-Holt Family Board Room, 12 p.m.
11… BCC Enrollment Days, Learning Resource Center, L-136, 1 p.m.
11-15… Barton County Fair, Great Bend Expo Complex
12… Chamber Coffee: Great Bend Floral & Gifts, 1913 Lakin, 9:30 a.m.
12… Ribbon Cutting: Mobile Designs, 2120 Kansas, 10 a.m.
12… Summer Street Stroll, Jack Kilby Square, 5-8 p.m.
12… Thirsty Thursdays Shopping, Participating Retailers, 5-7 p.m.
12… Foster/Adoptive Parenting Class, Saint Francis, 1508 Main, 6-9 p.m.
12… Great Bend City Band Concert, Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin, 8:15 p.m.
14… GBPL Adults’ Night Out Movie “Sherlock Holmes”, 1409 Williams, 7 p.m.
16… Barton County Commission Meeting, Courthouse Room 106, 9 a.m.
16… Great Bend City Council Meeting, 1209 Williams, 7:30 p.m.
17-18… Village Cinemas Summer Kids Movie, “Hoodwinked 2”, Showings at 9, 10, & Noon
17… Submission Deadline for the August Outlook Business Journal
17… Foster/Adoptive Parenting Class, Saint Francis, 1508 Main, 6-9 p.m.
17… Great Bend City Band Concert, Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin, 8:15 p.m.
18… Chamber Board Meeting, Spray-Holt Family Board Room, 1125 Williams, 7:30 a.m.
18… BCC Enrollment Days, Learning Resource Center, L-116, 1 p.m.
19… Chamber Coffee: Alliance Insurance Group, 2120 16th Street, 9:30 a.m.
19… Ribbon Cutting: Brentwood Builders, Great Bend Expo Complex, Expo II, 10 a.m.
19… GBPL Teen Movie, 1409 Willaims, 3 p.m.
19… Summer Street Stroll, Jack Kilby Square, 5-8 p.m.
19… Thirsty Thursdays Shopping, Participating Retailers, 5-7 p.m.
19… Foster/Adoptive Parenting Class, Saint Francis, 1508 Main, 6-9 p.m.
19…Great Bend City Band Concert, Crest Theatre, 1905 Lakin, 8:15 p.m.
20… 7th Annual Gary Gore Memorial Golf Tournament, StoneRidge, Tee-off at 1 p.m.
20… Birthday Night at Charlie’s Place, 1109 Main, 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.
21… GBPL Adults’ Night Out Movie, 1409 Williams, 7 p.m.
22… Elegant High Sunday Tea, BCC Shafer Gallery, 245 NE 30 Road, 2:30 p.m.
23… Barton County Commission Meeting, Courthouse, Room 106, 9 a.m.
24-25… Village Cinemas Summer Kids Movie, “Puss in Boots”, Showings at 9, 10, & 12
24… Insert deadline for the August Outlook Business Journal
24… GBPL Teen Department DIY Activity, 1409 Williams, 3 p.m.
25… BCC Enrollment Days, Learning Resource Center, L-136, 1 p.m.
25… GBPL Camping Adventure, 1409 Williams, 2 p.m.
26… Chamber Coffee: Golden Belt Community Foundation, Front Door Facility,
1615 10th Street, 9:30 a.m.
26… GBPL Teen Movie “Wrath of the Titans”, 1409 Williams, 3 p.m.
26… Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting: Bank of the West, 1222 Kansas, 5-7 p.m.
26… Thirsty Thursdays Shopping, Participating Retailers, 5-7 p.m.
26… Partnering for Safety and Permanence, Saint Francis, 1508 Main, 6-9 p.m.
27-28… SRCA Drag Races, Great Bend Expo Complex
28… GBPL Teen Summer Reading Party, Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo, 2123 Main, 3 p.m.
30… Barton County Commission Meeting, Courthouse Room 106, 9 a.m.
31… Village Cinemas Summer Kids Movie, “Hugo”, Showings at 9, 10, and Noon
31… HR Roundtable Luncheon, The Page, 2920 10th Street, 11:30 a.m.
Sell Real Estate
Kim Vink - Agent
Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate
4000 10th Street
Great Bend, KS 67530
Phone: 620-617-3886
Mike Hesher
Account Executive
[email protected]
620-653-4474
Kim Bainbridge
Account Executive
[email protected]
620-868-0793
Put the Power of KSN to Work for You!
Heating • Plumbing
Air Conditioning
www.mfplumbing.com
Great Bend, KS
620-793-3529
Larned, KS
620-285-3966
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Kids Day Attracts Over 100 to Rosewood Ranch
Nearly 60 ‘lil cowpokes braved 45 mile-per-hour wind gusts on June 9
for the joy of experiencing ranch life. Rosewood Services Inc. held “Kids
Day at the Ranch” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family members joined the children, with more than 100 people participating in the second-annual event,
which took place at Rosewood Ranch, located north of Pawnee Rock.
“Kids Day” is offered by Rosewood to children with developmental
disabilities who participate in Rosewood Ranch’s equestrian and therapeutic riding program. The Rosewood Ranch provides free therapeutic
riding services to more than 40 children on a weekly basis. On “Kids Day”
the riders’ siblings had the opportunity to participate in the day’s events,
along with children of Rosewood employees.
“We really try to make this a fun time for all who attend,” explained
Ranch manager Eric Hammond, who spent much of the day driving a
team of horses and giving wagon rides around the Ranch to children and
adults alike. “Kids with disabilities have the chance to come and ride
horses throughout the year, but this day gives their siblings a chance to
ride because they come and watch all year long and never get to experience the riding.”
Besides wagon rides, children participated in trail-pattern horse riding,
decorated their own cookies, had their faces painted and blew bubbles
from a small children’s pool filled with soapy water. Upon entering the indoor riding arena, children were awarded neckerchiefs and t-shirts, which
they personalized by placing their painted handprint above the wording
on the back of the shirt. Below their handprints, the shirt text read, “I left
my mark at the Rosewood Ranch on Kids Day.”
Those who attended the event were treated to free hot dogs, chips,
snow cones and drinks.
While “Kids Day” was created purely as a day of fun at the Ranch, it
provides additional benefits by bringing children with disabilities and
their respective families together in a casual and social environment. “It
gives Logan and our family a chance to interact more with other children,”
Terry Gregg told KSNC reporter Mikayla Lewis, who was on site to
report on the event. “Sometimes it seems like people with special needs
have a hard time interacting and this gives them the opportunity to do
that.”
Vicki Schmitt, senior director of Rosewood, said “Kids Day” provides
an ulterior benefit, as well, by providing Rosewood employees and their
families a special day at the Ranch that they will cherish.
“Rosewood without our employees is nothing,” explained Schmitt. “They
are the ones in direct contact
with the people we serve.
They are the ones who make
a difference in peoples’ lives.
We want them to have the
opportunity to bring their
children and have fun. We
think the day offers great social opportunities for everyone
associated with Rosewood.”
For more information, visit
www.rosewoodservices.com.
Shafer Gallery to Host High Tea Event
Barton Community College’s Shafer Art Gallery would like to announce that they will be hosting a traditional style Elegant High Tea on
Sunday, July 22nd at 2:30 p.m. The event will include music, traditional
High Tea delectables, and a brief talk by Onalea Crile concerning the
history of High Tea in Gracious Living. The menu includes three courses
of delicious appetizers and desserts for just $20 per person. Admission is
limited to the first 80 reservations. Bring your favorite cup and saucer, and
feel free to wear a hat! RSVP by July 13 to Dave Barnes, 620-792-9342.
Summer Quarter HR Roundtable to Focus
on Documenting & Delivering Discipline
The Great Bend Chamber of
Commerce & Economic Development
would like to invite you to participate in
our quarterly Human Resources
Roundtable Luncheons that give
employers and leaders in the business
community an opportunity to keep up
with trends and developments in the Human Resources industry. These
informative networking luncheons take place four times each year, on
the last Tuesday of January, April, July, and October beginning at 11:30
a.m.
The next HR Roundtable Luncheon will take place Tuesday, July 31st in
the meeting room at The Page. The luncheon will focus on how to document and deliver discipline, and also how to manage conflict in the workplace. Rob Southern with Kennedy & Coe, LLC of Wichita, Kansas will be
the presenter.
There will be a buffet-style lunch for just $15.00 per person (due on
the day of the seminar in cash or check), which includes a choice of tea
or water and your gratuity. If you are planning to attend the summer
quarter HR Roundtable luncheon, please RSVP by 5 p.m. on Friday, July
27th! Even if you’ve never participated in one of these exciting and informative luncheons, new faces are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Habitat for Humanity Completes Fifth
Project for Barton County Families
Drywall, check. Light fixtures, check. Carpeting, check. The final touches
were put on the house that was constructed at 1906 Hubbard just in time
for the home dedication ceremony held at the end of June. After many
months, thousands of volunteer hours, and countless supporters in the
Barton County area, Habitat for Humanity of Barton County is pleased to
announce that its fifth home is complete and the partner family is enjoying their new home.
“There are so many businesses, individuals, and volunteers who have
helped make this project a reality,” says Habitat board president Rachel
Mawhirter. “We value their contributions more than they know, so we
invited them to join us in celebrating this life-changing moment with our
new homeowners.”
The three-bedroom home is being purchased from Habitat for Humanity by Daryl and Amber Wilkerson of Great Bend. The couple and their
four children have invested hundreds of sweat equity hours into helping
construct their new home. “We have learned so much about home repair,
managing finances, and parenting from the people with Habitat for Humanity,” Daryl Wilkerson says. “It’s also really cool that the payments we
make on our new home will help Habitat build a house for another family.”
This home is the fifth project completed in Barton County since the
organization was founded in 2001 after the Hoisington tornado. Habitat
for Humanity builds homes at drastically reduced costs, due to the savings
created by donated supplies and materials. The homes are built with
almost all volunteer labor, which also cuts costs significantly. Each home is
sold to a low income family on a 25-year, zero-interest mortgage, making
payments more affordable than renting in many cases. “Our model gives
families the opportunity of home ownership when they might not otherwise qualify for traditional lending,” Mawhirter says. “The financial classes
that go along with the sweat equity hours give the
homeowners a real sense of empowerment, with
the goal of creating a bright future for them and
their children.”
For more information about Habitat for Humanity, visit www.facebook.com/BartonCountyHabitat or call 620-786-4896.
St. Rose Sleep Center Welcomes Desta
Samson Desta realizes that some patients think they just have to live
with chronic insomnia or other sleep problems. But he knows that is not
the case and wants to help. Desta is the new polysomnographic technologist at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center where he is helping
patients in the Sleep/Wake Disorders Center. Since his arrival, the sleep
center has doubled its capacity and can serve patients six nights a week.
Polysomnography is the big word for a sleep study, said Desta, who
earned an associate’s degree in polysomnography/sleep technology in
May 2011 at Johnson County Community College. “The overnight study
monitors sleep and a variety of bodily functions during sleep,” Desta
explained. “These functions include brain waves, breathing patterns,
blood-oxygen levels, heart rhythms and limb movements.
“We can also watch for how often the patient changes positions,”
Desta added. “The results we gather can help determine the necessary
treatment.”
Desta emphasized that anyone who doesn’t get a good night’s sleep
on a regular basis should seek answers. “Patients should not leave any
sleep problem untreated if they have the chance,” he commented.
“There could be a shortage of oxygen to the brain. You don’t have to
live with chronic sleep problems.”
The technologist also noted there is no pain or discomfort involved
in a sleep study. And, he added, many patients don’t think they will fall
asleep but in a large majority of cases, they have no trouble at all.
Desta, who is originally from Ethiopia and most recently lived in
Olathe, Ks., also earned an associate’s degree in business education
from Addis Ababa University in June 1992.
Brandi Gruber, St. Rose director of cardiopulmonary services, noted
that since Desta has joined the sleep-center team, patients can schedule a study sooner than in the past and they have more choices about
when they want to schedule a visit. “We can perform studies every day
but Sunday,” Gruber said. “This is a first and we are happy to accommodate patients with these enhanced services.”
Susan Deweese, R.N., who has been a nurse for 37 years and now
specializes in sleep technology, is the other team member.
Sleep apnea, which causes breathing to stop during sleep, is a
common reason people seek help. Others include sleep disturbances
related to night-shift work and restless leg syndrome. Four sleep-study
rooms are available and each has its own bathroom and shower. When
a sleep study is completed, results are sent to Steven Ronsick, M.D.,
the sleep center’s medical director, for interpretation; it also goes to
the patient’s primary care physician. Based at the Hutchinson Clinic, Dr.
Ronsick is the only area physician who is board certified in sleep medicine. St. Rose’s sleep center is accredited by the American Academy of
Sleep Medicine. For more information, visit www.stroseasc.org.
Bank of the West Donates Murals to BCC
Foundation for Communtiy Enjoyment
Bank of the West prides itself on being supportive of the community that
supports them. They recently exhibited a real-life example of that spirit by
donating four large oil-painted murals by artist Pat Potucek to the Barton
Community College Foundation. Site Manager for the Great Bend branch
Sara Seller said the decision was made to donate the pieces instead of trying
to sell them so local residents could continue to enjoy them. “Barton is very
active in the community and we knew that they would be preserved and displayed properly for the community to enjoy,” Seller said.
The murals were painted by Potucek in 1974 as an act of charity to be displayed in the “Prairie Room,” which was a room available to the community
for holding events. Potucek was a regional artist from Hutchinson who was
known for her large, colorful murals. The murals will be part of the next
Shafer Gallery exhibit and will have an opening reception from 1-3 p.m.
Sunday, June 3rd. Music, refreshments and a gallery talk will be provided.
Heartland Cancer Support Group
Offers More Than Meets the Eye
Dana Foss believes that most cancer patients would be pleasantly surprised to learn that preconceived notions about a support group simply
aren’t true. As facilitator of the Touched by Cancer Support Group at
Heartland Cancer Center, Foss can dispel each of those notions. For example, she outlined, misconceptions include:
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You have to come to every meeting.
You have to talk at the meetings.
You don’t have any say in the topics to be discussed.
It’s the same old thing every time.
It is depressing.
You have to be careful of what you say.
“None of these things is true about our support group,” Foss said. “Our
members enjoy a warm, welcoming environment where they can feel free to
speak up or keep to themselves. Whatever makes them comfortable.”
The group meets at 2 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month and 5:45 p.m.
on the third Tuesday at Heartland Cancer Center, 204 Cleveland. “They can
attend when it fits their schedule,” Foss said. “Everyone is welcome at every
meeting but if you want to attend only one or only a few, that is certainly
fine. We are here to accommodate.”
Participants may feel free to suggest topics for discussion or speakers who
can share specific information. Recent speakers have included a pharmacist
and a representative of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Wichita.
Topics can include anything from nutrition to financial aid. Foss noted the
group also enjoys special activities throughout the year. These include bringing Christmas carolers to chemotherapy patients, picnics, dinners out at restaurants and the balloon launch to celebrate Heartland Cancer Center’s
birthday each September.
Paula Brozek of Great Bend, who was diagnosed with breast cancer Sept.
25, 2011, said the group has been invaluable to her and her family.
“It is a very positive group and we are eager to welcome new faces,”
Brozek said. “And believe it or not, there is a lot of laughter. There is absolutely no pressure and you can trust each other to keep confidences. For
example, a member recently expressed anger at her situation; she was able to
get it off her chest with people she could trust.”
“In the group meetings,” Brozek says, “everyone completely understands
the position you’re in. Cancer is such a life-changing event that I am surprised more people don’t seek the camaraderie of the support group. These
new friends are certainly helping me get through my journey.”
For more information, contact Foss by calling 620-793-5811, or Heartland
Cancer Center, 620-792-5511. Heartland Cancer Center is part of the St.
Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center family.
Boy Scouts Volunteer at Healing Garden
Local Boy Scouts Troop 184 chose to donate their time to the Heartland
Cancer Center’s garden as a community service project. Along with the
help of other volunteers, the group spent about five hours cleaning up the
Healing Garden right outside the large picture windows at the cancer center. In addition to planting new flowers and shrubs, spreading rock, and
weeding, the group also installed a new drip irrigation system. Donations
to the St. Rose Foundation to offset
the cost of the project are always
welcome and may be sent to 3515
Broadway in Great Bend, KS
67530. www.stroseasc.org.
From left to right, Phane Pedigo, Shawn
Hutchinson and Matthew Sthrag
spruce up the Healing Garden at Heartland Cancer Center. Pedigo and Sthrag
are members of Boy Scout Troop 184.
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ING Mutual Funds Added to
CPI Retirement Platform
CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc. announced
last month that the mutual funds of ING have been
added to the CPI retirement plan platform. The CPI
platform offers defined contribution plan sponsors cutting-edge technologies in a daily valuation
environment, while preserving valuable plan design
flexibility. The addition of the ING mutual funds
furthers CPI’s goal of providing depth, choice and
enhanced flexibility to financial advisors and their
defined contribution plan sponsor clients, as well as
retirement plan participants.
Since 1972, CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc.
has provided recordkeeping and administration
services for qualified and nonqualified retirement
plans, partnering with the nation’s most prominent
investment institutions and mutual fund companies.
With corporate headquarters in Great Bend, Kansas,
CPI has 20 offices located throughout the United
States. CPI and its parent company, CUNA Mutual
Group, currently provide services to more than 8,000
retirement plan clients and their financial advisors.
For more information about CPI, visit www.cpiqpc.
com or call 800-491-7859. CPI is a member of CUNA
Mutual Group, a leading insurance and financial
services organization based in Madison, Wisconsin.
Prince of Peace Catholic Church Chosen to
Participate in Kansas Leadership Center Program
Pam Vanier, Director of Religious Education at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Great
Bend, began participating in the Kansas Leadership Center’s newest Art and Practice of
Civic Leadership Development-Faith program last month. Participants in this program
were carefully selected through an application process. This is the Kansas Leadership Center’s fourth Art & Practice program in five years, but is the organization’s first specifically
designed for Kansans who do faith related leadership education. Twenty two individuals
were selected for this program that cultivates civic leadership skills for use in faith settings. Participants will attend sessions throughout the year, learning together for 11 days
before the program’s conclusion in May, 2013.
Upon graduation, participants will join a network of approximately 100 other Art &
Practice of Civic Leadership Development alumni who are teaching, training, consulting
and facilitating using leadership concepts in various sectors and locations across Kansas.
The Kansas Leadership Center opened in 2007 with a multi-year grant from the Kansas
Health Foundation. In 2011 an additional grant was given specifically for civic leadership
training with all faith denominations across the state. To learn more, visit www.kansasleadershipcenter.org.
ChamberConnect Show Airs July 5 on 1590 KVGB
Tune in to Eagle Radio's KVGB 1590 AM on the first Thursday of each
month to hear Eagle Radio's Patrick Burnett discuss the latest Chamber
happenings with Chamber Marketing Coordinator Rachel Mawhirter. The
July edition of Chamber Connect will air on Thursday, July 5th at 11:35 a.m.
This month, the duo will be discussing the Human Resources Roundtable,
the Big Bend Bike Rally, and the debut of the Chamber’s new web site.
The Boy Scouts of America is proud to introduce its new District Executive, Arvin
Fontarum. Boy Scouts is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth
development organizations. Fontarum is in charge of overseeing the Boy Scouts activities and
programs in nine central Kansas counties. “Boy Scouts provides a program for young people
that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and
develops personal fitness,” Fontarum quoted from the Boy Scouts curriculum. “Helping youth
is a key to building more conscientious, responsible, and productive members of society.”
Boy Scouts of America relies heavily on its volunteers. One of Fontarum’s biggest responsibilities will be recruiting and managing the dozens of volunteers in Barton, Barber, Pawnee,
Stafford, Commanche, Rush, Kiowa, and Edwards, and Pratt Counties. “I will be overseeing
all our volunteers, as I am the only paid professional for this district,” Fontarum says. “I will
also help the volunteers with their scouting programs, fundraising, finance management, and
recruitment endeavors.”
Popcorn sales each October is one of the most infamous ways Boy Scouts fundraises, along
with membership fees from scouts. Boy Scouts is open to all boys from first grade to 17 years
of age. Graduates of the scouting program are called “Eagle Scouts”, which is considered a
great accomplishment and a great honor. Eagle Scouts have opportunities to be nationally
recognized and earn special college scholarships designated just for them. For more information about how you can get involved as a volunteer or to
enroll someone close to you as a Boy Scout, contact Arvin Fontarum at 316-491-7772 or email him at [email protected].
District Executive Arvin Fontarum cuts the ribbon with the
support of several Chamber Ambassador Club members.
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Faith Community Church
Sandy Kennedy
293 W Barton County Rd.
Great Bend, KS 67530
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Midcon Oil Tools, Inc.
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Papa Murphy’s Happy Hour
Papa Murphy’s Pizza is pleased to introduce
their new Happy Hour specials. And no, they
don’t involve margaritas. But equally delicious,
you can score 1-topping pizzas at huge discounts
from 2-4 p.m. every Monday through Thursday!
Medium 1-topping pizzas are just $5, with an
upgrade to large size adding $1 and family size
adding $2. Limit of three pizzas per order. You
haven’t been able to feed the family this cheap
since boxed macaroni and cheese was invented!
For a complete Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake
menu, visit www.papamurphys.com.
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Barton County Fair is “Always in Season” July 11-15
The Barton County Fair is full of activities, exhibits, concerts, and food for the entire family it has become the perfect
way for families to spend a week in the middle of summer.
In addition to nineteen International Fairs and Festivals
awards, Barton County Fair has been designated as a Green
Ribbon Fair sponsored by the United Soybean Board. The
Green Ribbon award is a national grant program awarded to
twelve fairs for their focus using bio-friendly soy based products. The grant will be used to purchase soy based products
to be used at the fair. Soy based paint is being used for the
Expo III doors and they are adding soy based de-greaser this
year. Barton County Fair has been incorporating soy based
products for eight years. The carnival and all the equipment
runs on bio-diesel, Soy based ink is used to print the fair
books.
Always in Season reflects that the Barton County Fair is not just a summer event but is involved in
activities in the community throughout the year. Starting in February, they warm everyone up at the annual Winter Q barbeque contest. Spring is welcomed with heart stopping fun at Bulls Gone Wild during
the Spring Expo followed by the Golden Belt Beef Show. They also help support the Great Bend Farm
and Ranch Show. Summer features the annual Fair and they also assist with the community fireworks
show. They round the year out with the annual Holiday Home Tour.
Wednesday, opens the fair with the check-in process of all exhibits, 4-H and open class. The diversity
of the entries will provide everyone with something to inspire them whether it is the crafts or the animal
exhibits. Many of the winning 4-H exhibits will continue on to compete at the State Fair. Barton County
Ag Challenge of Champions takes place on Wednesday as well. Local 4-H and FFA youths demonstrate
their knowledge of agriculture in a competition that sends the winner on to the Kansas State Fair. The
winner at the State level receives a scholarship sponsored by the Kansas Fairs & Festivals Association.
Commercial exhibits open with a featured display by the Model Association of Central Kansas. There
will be model airplanes of all shapes and sizes.
The Wagner Carnival will open Wednesday with the Eagle Radio Food Bank drive. Bring your canned
donation and receive a discount on your wristband for that evening providing thrills and squeals.
Thursday will feature a style show on the free stage with local 4-Her’s decked out by local merchants.
Come see the latest fashions available here in our community. The evening concludes with the Christian
concert featuring Cloverton. The band now based in Nashville, began their musical journey in Manhattan, KS. Their latest release “Take Me Into the Beautiful” has been receiving attention on radio stations
like KLOVE and was the number one most down loaded song on KLOVE.
Friday is the Business Appreciation Breakfast. The Barton County Extension Council hosts a breakfast
at 7:30 am open to all early bird business professionals. Come enjoy a hot breakfast before you start your
day. End Friday the Thirteenth with a rocking good time at the Hells Bells concert, an AC/DC Tribute
band. This is as close to AC/DC as you can get. You don’t want to miss this show.
Saturday is Kids Day! The Damon Family Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show is a fun stroll for the entire
family. Expo III will feature Mutton Bustin and Kid’s Ranch Rodeo. S Take a moment to enjoy the ATV
races and then stop by the Antique Tractor Pull on your way to lunch! After lunch its back to Expo II for
the Kid and Adult Tractor Pedal Pull. Make sure to form your team and get your entries in. Finish the
evening enjoying Australia’s newest country act, The McClymonts. The land down under that gave the
world Keith Urban has given us CMT’s 2011 Global Country Artists of the Year. You do not want to miss
the harmonies of these three beautiful ladies.
Sunday concludes the festivities with the 4-H beef barbeque. Expo III will be the place to be for the
4-H Sale of Champions.
Get a complete schedule of events and more information on our website: bartoncountyfair.com Come
enjoy the Fair where there is Something There for Everyone!
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Young Professionals Spotlight
A monthly update on activities & events for members of
the Barton County Young Professionals group.
During the month of June, members of the Barton County Young
Professionals group volunteered in the beer garden at the first ever June
Jaunt festival in downtown Great Bend. The group also had the opportunity
to participate in a leadership development series. The second session of a
six-part series was centered around “How to Identify the Problem.”
Anyone who works in Barton County between the ages of 21 and 40 is
welcome to join the growing group at any time. The group’s next function
will be a pool party sponsored by Concrete Service on Saturday, July 14th at
5 p.m. To receive email invites to Young Professionals events, be sure to join
as a member of the group!
Want to Join?
Anyone who works in Barton County between the ages of 21 and 40 is
welcome to join the growing group at any time. For more information or to
join, email [email protected]. Be sure to join the group on Facebook!
Hoisington Chamber’s NEWS
Update on Labor Day Weekend Festivities
Hoisington’s 116th Annual Labor Day celebrations are wellunderway, with lots of exciting activities planned for this year.
Entries are now being accepted for the parade, with prizes being
awarded to floats in five categories. The Labor Day Baby Contest
is also accepting entries through July 11th. Parents must be
bonafide residents of Barton County, and babies must be under
24 months by Labor Day (Sept. 3rd). Winning baby will receive
$100 cash, a $100 savings bond, and a memento.
And older children ages 3-5 years can now enter the new
Labor Day Royalty Contest through July 11th. Candidates must
be 4-6 years of age. Parents must be bonafide residents of Barton
County. A Labor Day Prince & Princess will be named, with
each receiving a $100 cash award, a $100 savings bond, carnival
ride tickets, and a picture frame memento.
The weekend’s festivities will kick off Thursday, August 30th
with the Hoisington Community Barbecue from 5-7:30 p.m. at
the Hoisington Activity Center. Those in attendance can enjoy a
delicious barbecue dinner for a $6 suggested donation. Dinner is
sponsored by CPI Qualified Plan Consultants.
On Friday, August 31st, the community is encouraged to attend the Hoisington High School football game at Elton Brown
Stadium starting at 7 p.m.
During the 2012 Bottoms Up Outdoor Showcase, Eldridge Fencing saw a new product called Johnson Tree Stands. Their staff is now proud to announce that they are a
dealer for the product to go alongside the other numerous hunting lines they already
carry. “This stand is a lock-on type of stand that will be fully functional in virtually any
tree, no matter how crooked,” says co-owner Wally Eldridge. “Some of the features
include an adjustable stand, adjustable seat height, 360 degree rotation, and more.”
Saturday, September 3rd, things will start early with the
Hoisington Community Garage Sale in downtown Hoisington
starting at 8 a.m. Free space is allotted on a first-come, first-serve
basis. The annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will start at 10
a.m. at the Hoisington Activity Center. And for the 28th year,
the Hoisington Labor Day celebration will include the Kansas
State Demolition Derby. There will be a full-size car feature, and
a compact car division. Rules and regulations are available on the
Hoisington Chamber web site.
Eldridge Fencing also stocks Ranch King Blinds, Boss Buck Feeders, and Buck
Nuggets Attractant. This new addition makes them the one-stop source for large hunting equipment. Eldridge is also the local source for Traeger and Big Green Egg grills,
patio furniture, commercial and residential fencing, flag poles and accessories. For
more information about the new line of Johnson Tree Stands, visit www.treestandsonline.com. To see any of the hunting equipment in person, visit Eldridge Fencing at 80
E. 10th in Great Bend. To place an order, contact Eldridge Fencing at 620-793-7970.
Other activities include a poker run, outdoor dance featuring “Flatspin Band”, Kids Races, Turtle Races, USD 431 Golf
Tournament, and more. Not to mention all the activities surrounding the parade on Monday, September 3rd! To see the full
schedule of events for Labor Day Weekend or to register for any
of the activities, visit www.hoisingtonkansas.com or contact the
Hoisington Chamber at 620-653-4311.
Eldridge Fencing Now Carries Johnson Tree Stands
Murray Chiropractic Introduces New Hours & New Therapeutic Services
Murray Chiropractic, located at 2100 Kansas in Great Bend, is proud to announce that they are now offering new therapeutic services, in addition to their
expansive list of chiropractic services. Spinal decompression therapy can be very helpful for people dealing with neck and low back plan, including chronic
pain and disc problems. Each treatment is just $25! After an adjustment, all you want to do is relax. And now you can, with an in-house massage. Sara Wittman, M.T. of Heavenly Daze Massage is now taking appointments for massages in the Murray Chiropractic office. Sara’s services are available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
daily, by appointment only. To schedule a massage, call 785-222-6661. Massages do not have to coincide with a chiropractic appointment.
Murray Chiropractic is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 3-6 p.m. They are also open on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. and from 3-5 p.m. Fridays they will now be open from 8-10 a.m. by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 620-792-1386.
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GBRH Human (e) Motion Event
Deemed Huge Success in its 2nd Year
Great Bend is a Drag Racing Town. Over fifty years ago, hot drivers and
their hot cars poured into Great Bend for the very first national drag racing
event. Great Bend’s SRCA Dragstrip was the host of the first ever NHRA
National Event in 1955. Our community hosted 219 drag racers and 15,000
spectators for this landmark drag racing event! Great Bend was uniquely suited
for drag racing. It had miles of huge concrete runways built for a B-29 training
base sitting long, empty and flat in the prairie. They were perfect for a fast ride
in a fast car. Because of its importance to the sport of drag racing, Great Bend’s
drag strip was designated as a Kansas Historical site in 1994.
2012 has been a great season so far for the SRCA Drag Strip at Great Bend’s
Expo Complex. May brought the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to the strip and
in June the very first Speed Scene Live Nationals was a popular race with drivers and cars from all over America. Great Bend can be very proud of its drag
racing heritage. We’ve got some huge credentials in the sport of drag racing.
Spend an afternoon or evening at the races this summer to support the SRCA
and drag racing in Great Bend. There’s nothing like the drags!
It’s Not Just For Drag Racing. Great Bend’s Expo Complex IS the perfect
host for drag races. The folks from SpeedSceneLive.com said the SRCA Drag
Strip was “better than Pomona (CA): Free RV dump, Free electric hookups for
all racers pits, Good food for cheap, Grassy park like areas with trees to hang
out in, food area has nice tables and chairs in covered patio. Just so much cool
stuff......” But the Expo Complex also comfortably hosts a lot of great community events that also appeal to visitors: Bottoms Up Outdoor Showcase, Barton
County Fair, Farm & Ranch Show, Renaissance Festival, Spring Expo and the
Big Bend Bike Rally. The CVB promotes the Expo Area as a location for conferences, meetings, conventions, trade shows and much more.
We’re proud of Great Bend’s amazing facilities and the many events our
community stands behind and supports. If you need information about the
Expo Complex or other meeting facilities in Great Bend, check out our web
site at www.VisitGreatBend.com.
In only its second year, Human (e)Motion grew by nearly 80 percent in participation compared to its inaugural year. All totaled, 214
participants took to the line the morning of June 2 at Great Bend
Regional Hospital to bike, run or walk. Their physical efforts raised
money for the Family Crisis Center, which is located in Great Bend
and serves 10 counties in its mission to help victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault.
Central Kansas CASA Welcomes New Director
“Great Bend Regional Hospital feels very passionate about assisting the Family Crisis Center,” said hospital administrator Pam
Chambers. “It was an absolute joy to see so many people come and
support them. The event is just another example of how committed
this hospital and its physicians are to our community.”
Column by Cris Collier, CVB President
Starting this month, Angela Schepmann will be serving as
the director for CASA, replacing Aidan Loveland Koster whose
family is moving to Lawrence. Angela lives in Holyrood,
Kansas and is married to Ted Schepmann, who owns and
operates Schepmann Angus and Farm Operations. They have
two children, Austin (16) and Lindsay (5). Angela has been
involved with CASA since 2009 during which she has completed two internships, has volunteered as a Court Appointed
Special Advocate, has been a member of the CASA Chocolate
Auction Fundraising Committee and has served as the Secretary for the Board of
Directors. She is a graduate of Washburn University where she earned an
Applied Science Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with an emphasis on
Victim/Survivor and Youth Services. After graduation she went on to earn
accreditation through the Center for Credentialing and Education as Board
Certified Human Service Practitioner. In her spare time Angela enjoys activities
with friends and family, reading, writing and community volunteer work. For
more information or to volunteer, contact Schepmann at 620-792-5544.
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“I was pleased by the huge increase in the number of participants
we had this year,” said Adina Gregory, an event organizer and the
chief nursing officer at GBRH. “It provides me with great joy to be
able to raise money for the Family Crisis Center. With this being
our second year, we are finding ways to make each year better.”
Human (e)Motion offered five event categories: 62-mile bike
race, 25-mile bike race, half-marathon race, 5-kilometer race and
2-mile walk. Extra incentive was provided by Great Bend Regional
Hospital in the running events as the top three places in five age
groups were awarded cash prizes. First place won $100, second
place earned $75, and third place took home $50.
To help promote the event, former area athletes who turned
professional, Cameron Chambers and Jackie Stiles participated
in Human (e)Motion’s half marathon for the second straight year.
Following the events, participants gathered to hear messages from
Chambers, a world-champion mountain bike racer, and Stiles, the
WNBA’s Rookie of the Year in 2001. Additionally, Family Crisis
Center executive director Laura Patzner shared her Center’s message with the crowd.
Sixty volunteers helped with Human (e)Motion, all of them employees or supporters of Great Bend Regional Hospital and Family
Crisis Center.
BCC Rolls Out 4-Day Learning Week
Most people would agree that three-day weekends are glorious. Barton students can make a choice to treat themselves to
one every week as Barton rolls out its “four-day learning week”
for select career technical education courses beginning fall 2012.
The following programs will be offered Monday through Thursday:
Networking (certificate & degree), Business Administrative Technology, Medical Administrative Technology, Business Transfer, Business
Management and Leadership and Technical Accounting. General
education coursework included in these programs is also available
in a four-day face-to-face or online format. For more information or
to enroll, contact [email protected] or (866)813-2460.
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620-792-2128 or 1-800-281-2181
1101 Williams, P.O. Box 945
Great Bend, Kansas
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Roth Embroidery Introduces New Owner
Twenty years ago, Robert and Carolyn Roth were settling into life as
small business owners. As founders of Roth Embroidery, they couldn’t
be more pleased to announce that their daughter, Sheila Smither, has
purchased the business with plans to expand its presence in the Great
Bend area. The custom sewing and embroidery company is now located in the lower level of the Eagle Radio building at 1200 Baker in Great
Bend.
“I like to think that I am here to personalize the imagination of my
customers,” Smither said during her ribbon cutting in June. “I can do
everything from embroidered polos and promotional items for businesses to custom wedding and baby shower gifts.”
Memory blankets, embroidered diaper bags, custom aprons, specialized baby clothing, rhinestone embellishments, and a wide variety
of other customized gift items are among the selection offered by
Roth Embroidery. In addition to competitive prices on the retail items,
including a $5 rack for in-stock tshirts and polos, Roth Embroidery also
boasts that they don’t have any setup fees for new orders. “Our digital
machinery makes turnaround times far less than what they used to
be,” Smither says. “It also means that the selection of graphics, fonts,
and custom logo work is so much greater as well.”
For more information or to place an order for your business, contact
Sheila Smither at 620-792-1984 or at [email protected].
Nex-Tech Recognized by Governor
Brownback as Business of the Year
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback recently recognized Nex-Tech with
the Governor’s Award of Excellence. The award is one of the state’s top
honors, and is the culmination of Business Appreciation Month, the
department’s annual statewide tribute to Kansas businesses for their contributions to the state. “Nex-Tech is well deserving of this recognition,”
Brownback said. “This company is a leader and innovator, in addition
to being an active partner in their communities. I look forward to their
continued growth and success, as we work to make Kansas the best place
to start and grow a business.”
Other finalists for the Governor’s award included Carter Automotive
Warehouse in Coffeyville, Custom Foods in DeSoto, Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, Midland Marketing in Hays, and NetStandard in
Kansas City.
Nex-Tech is a subsidiary of Rural Telephone and provides local and
long distance telephone services, cable television and Internet service. Additional services include a wide variety of voice, wireless, video and data
solutions specializing in business systems, local and wide area networks,
security systems and video production. For more information about NexTech, visit their website, www.nex-tech.com.
Public Invited to Firework Display July 4th
Continuing the long-enjoyed tradition of community fireworks on
Independence Day, the public is once again invited to attend the City of
Great Bend’s annual firework display on Wednesday, July 4th at the Great
Bend Expo Complex, located 2.5 miles west of Great Bend. The impressive light show is choreographed to patriotic music, sending home the
important meaning behind Independence Day.
The show will begin at approximately 10 a.m. at the
Great Bend Expo Complex. Admission is free of charge,
but spectators are asked to bring their own lawn chairs
or blankets to sit on. For more information, contact
Connie Oetken, 620-792-1325 x 111.
Sheila Smither, the new owner of Roth Embroidery, stands with her parents Robert
and Carolyn Roth and other family members during her Chamber ribbon cutting in
June. Also pictured are several Chamber Ambassadors and media representatives.
Summer Street Stroll Continues in July
Through the end of July, the weekly event known as “Summer Street
Stroll” will piggyback off the already existing Thirsty Thursdays promotion. Each Thursday evening from 5-8:30 p.m., a farmer’s market
style shopping experience will be available in Jack Kilby Square, 1400
Main Street. Everything from organic produce, fresh farm eggs, arts
and crafts, and a lot more will be available. Vendors are still being
accepted. Contact the City at 620-793-4111 for more information.
Prairie Enterprise Business Tip of the Month
Provided Courtesy of Karmi Green, Director
Many people believe that the most important ingredient in the success
of small business is capital; Enterprise
Facilitators, however, believe the most important
element in small business is management. Most
entrepreneurs that want to open a small business
lack a balance of management skills between the
elements of product, marketing and finance.
Often, they tend to underestimate the need to find
and engage competent, compatible people to assist them in the management areas where they are weak. Some business owners fear the lack of
control, others fear a lack of confidentiality, and these fears can stand in
the way of successful team building.
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Your Full-Service Glass Company
Your local janitorial provider.
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www.officialsageproducts.com
[email protected]
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Great Bend, KS 67530
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Tickets for United Way Kick-Off
Event August 18th Now Available
United Way of Central Kansas would like to announce that tickets for
their annual campaign kick-off event are now available for purchase! The funfilled event is anticipated all year round for its light hearted atmosphere and
charitable purpose. The fundraiser serves as a launching point for the United
Way annual campaign. The goal for the 2014 year, which will start being
raised at this event, will be $235,000. This is the same goal the agency set for
2013. Those funds are used to support 19 different non-profit organizations in
Barton and Pawnee County.
The fundraiser’s theme for this year is “Peace, Love, and the United Way”
with some groovy entertainment lined up. Comedian/Magician Gayle Becwar
will be the headlining act. Becwar has been performing since he was a child,
and can boast numerous successes, including an appearance on HBO and performances with names such as Dan Seals, Damon Wayans, and Frankie Valli
& The Four Seasons.
Also providing entertainment that evening will be local vocalist Shelly
Ramsey. While you’re there, you can get your “groovy” 60’s themed photo
taken in the Kansas Photo Booth. Hippie beads are optional.
The fundraiser serves as a launching point for the United Way annual campaign. The goal for the 2014 year, which will start being raised at this event,
will be $235,000. This is the same goal the agency set for 2013. Those funds are
used to support 19 different non-profit organizations in Barton and
Pawnee County.
Tickets are just $40
each or two for $75. Grab
a friend or a date, or even
reserve a table of eight.
Register for the
event by visiting www.
uwck.
org or
by calling Julie
Smith at
620-792-2403.
Aug.
18th
Farmers Bank Promotes LaViolette
Farmers Bank & Trust, NA has recently promoted Bobbi LaViolette to the Officer position of
Assistant Cashier. Bobbi has been with the bank
since February 2007 after graduating from Fort
Hays State University with a Bachelor’s degree in
Business Management.
Bobbi has played many important roles in her
career thus far at the bank. She began as a teller
and moved up as a New Accounts representative
and then onto supervisor of New Accounts/ Bookkeeping. “Bobbi has proven to be a strong leader that is very dependable
and accurate. Farmers Bank & Trust, NA continues to grow and be successful because of dedicated employees like Bobbi,” said Amber Latham,
VP of Operations. Although Bobbi is very excited about her new role
as Assistant Cashier she will miss the day-to-day interaction she had
working in the lobby.
As Bobbi gets settled into her new position she looks forward to
learning more about the Operations side of the bank but she still remembers where she started. “I feel my background has given me a good
foundation to grow in this business,” said Bobbi.
Bobbi is married to Austin LaViolette and has a daughter MacKenzie.
For more information about the bank, visit www.farmersbankna.com.
Great Bend Community Theater Now
Serves as a Web “Hotspot” for Downtown
The Great Bend Community Theater, located at 1905 Lakin in Great
Bend, is excited to announce that the Crest is connected! The theatre is
now Wi-Fi connected with Nex-Tech’s Lightning Jack High Speed Wireless Internet, perfect for business meetings or other public gatherings.
Companies can now stream presentations, hold employee meetings, or
large trainings in the comfortable atmosphere of the theatre. The facility
can seat over 300 people when including the lower balcony, and can be
rented for 7-hour periods. Each rental period includes the use of four
microphones and general sound and lighting services. Extra services are
also available on an as-needed basis according to the event’s needs. When
the theatre is not in production of a show, an on-stage screen serves as a
backdrop for presentations, videos, slideshows, etc. “We are also starting
to host weddings, ceremonies, receptions, and other sorts of community
events,” says Sally O’ Conner. “We would encourage the business community to think of us when looking for a meeting location.” For more information or to inquire about a rental date, contact O’Conner at 620-792-GBCT.
KWEC Announces Upcoming Kids Programs
Looking for something for the kids to do during the depth of summer
vacation? Sign them up for the Kansas Wetlands Education Center
summer programs that begin July 5 and run through July 26.
Developed for children ages four through sixth grade, one-hour
programs will be offered at no charge, with age breakdowns of four to
seven meeting from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and eight to 12 meeting from 2
to 3 p.m. Children age seven and younger must be accompanied by an
adult.
Programs include lots of hands-on learning, with trips outside if at all
possible. Please dress children in old clothes and shoes and bring sunscreen, insect repellant and water. Each program will include activities,
games and/or a craft and sometimes a story. Programs are presented at
no charge, but donations for supplies are appreciated.
There is no minimum number for programs but the maximum capacity is 20 per class. Pre-registration is required by calling the Center at
620-786-7456 or toll free, 877-243-9268. Registration deadlines are one
week before the class. Programs, dates and registration deadlines are
listed below.
•
“Mighty Moths” - July 5 (register by June 29)
Enter the world of moths, where darkness rules but light attracts. From subtle shades of browns and grays to bright yellows
and blues, moths can be as colorful as butterflies. Participants
will learn how silk is made from moth cocoons, play some moth
games and complete a moth craft.
•
“Bird Olympics” - July 12 (register by July 6)
Birds are remarkable athletes, flying great distances and altitudes, making them strong and fit. Participants will participate
in activities, comparing humans to birds.
•
“Nature’s Colors” -July 19 (register by July 13)
From white to black, and every shade in-between, nature’s color
palette is extensive. Participants will learn what role color plays
nature and how birds and insects retain their brilliant hues, then
make a nature kaleidoscope.
•
“Marsh Munchies” - July 26 (register by July 20)
Wetlands provide food for many animals,
including humans. After investigating
food items provided by a marsh, participants will sample some dishes featuring
marsh foods and collect mint from the
KWEC wildflower/butterfly garden to
make their own dish.
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“Outlook Business Journal”
A monthly publication of the
1125 Williams,
Great Bend, KS 67530
Phone: 620-792-2401
Fax: 620-792-2404
Web address: www.greatbend.org
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman
Chad Somers, Benefit Management Inc.
Vice Chairman
Erika Brining, CPI Qualified Plan Consultants
2nd Vice Chairman
Curt Mauler, L&M Contractors
Immediate Past Chairman
Ron Straub, Straub International
Treasurer
Jason Mayers, Adams Brown Beran & Ball Chtd.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Bitter
Kustom Floors, Inc.
Tatum Dunekack
Tatum Dunekack, DDS
Mary Foley
JC Penney
Dr. Jesse Grove
Grove Chiropractic & Sports Injury
Ellen Moran
Fuller Brush, Inc.
John Jackson
Agricultural Management, Inc.
Lynda Jamison
Sunflower Bank
Jim Johnson
Sunflower Diversified Services
Sally Mauler
The Buckle
Rick Nulton
Eagle Radio
Kyle Roberts
Schendel Pest Control
Chris Shepard
Watkins Calcara Chtd.
Kenny Vink
Office Products, Inc.
Lance Walters
McDonald Tank
Jan Westfall
Great Bend Chamber of Commerce
EX-OFFICIO
Nancy Sundahl, Ambassadors Chairman
Cris Collier, Great Bend CVB
Dr. Carl Heilman, Barton Community College
Ken Roberts, City of Great Bend
Dr. Tom Vernon, USD #428
Jennifer Schartz, Barton County Commission
Sen. Ruth Teichman
Rep. Bill Wolf
Rendezvous Salon Commemorates Grand Opening
After months of schooling, preparing, decorating, and planning, Caitlyn Morris is pleased to announce
that Rendezvous Salon & Boutique is now open! Located at 3108 10th Street in Great Bend, the new
business specializes in all things beauty. “I always knew that I wanted to be a stylist and open my own
salon,” Morris said during her ribbon cutting ceremony. “It took me a few months to get this facility ready
to go, but I’m very proud of the result.”
The relaxing atmosphere features two stylist workspaces and room for manicures, pedicures, and a
comfortable waiting area. “For now, it’s just me,” Morris says. “But I wanted to add a second booth to
leave room for expansion in the future.”
One thing that owner Caitlyn Morris was hesitant to brag about during her ribbon cutting was the
fact that her skills have earned her international recognition. In January of this year, Morris competed in
an international student competition in Long Beach, California. The competition included stylists from
all over the world, representing several
countries. Morris placed fourth out of all the
competitors. “I’m proud of my education,”
Morris says. “I’ve taken courses with Wella
color specialist professionals, Sassoon education with Stephen Moody, and the Nuts &
Bolts business education with Jim Yates.”
Rendezvous Salon & Boutique offers
haircuts, hair coloring, waxing, pedicures and
manicures, acrylic nails, and a selection of
retail hair and body products. In the future,
Morris plans to include eyelash extensions
and makeup services as well. The salon
features weekly specials on their facebook
page, so be sure to like them! For more
information or to schedule an appointment,
Owner Caitlyn Morris stands with her family and members of
call 620-617-5569.
the Chamber Ambassador Club during her ribbon cutting.
Constructi
on is Compl
ete!
Grand Opening A
fter Hours July 26
After a year in the works, the Bank of the West branch at 12th & Kansas in Great Bend is now complete! The fullservice bank would like to invite the community to their Business After Hours event on Thursday, July 26th from 5-7
p.m. They will be offering tours of the new facility, and will have appetizers and cold beverages to be enjoyed by all
who attend. Door prizes will be given away at approximately 6 p.m.
The Ambassador Club is made up
of 30 men and women from the Great
Bend business community who represent the Chamber in a number of ways.
They host the weekly Chamber Coffees, attend Business After Hours and
Ribbon Cuttings, serve on Chamber
committees, and assist with member
recruitment and retention efforts. They
also volunteer at numerous Chamber
events, such as the Great Bend Farm & Ranch Expo and
the Big Bend Bike Rally. To find out how you can become
a member of the Ambassador Club, contact Lori Waters at
the Chamber office, 620-792-2401.
Where I Work
I am an employee owner with Eagle Radio of Great Bend.
I started my career as a nighttime radio DJ in 1983 and am
currently the Program Director/Music Director/Director of
Sales and the afternoon air personality (Scott Donovan) for
100.7 Eagle Country KHOK.
Awards & Achievements
2002 Chairman of KS Association of Broadcasters
Market leader in radio sales since 2005
25 awards from KS Association of Broadcasters
Serves on several local boards and committees
2008 Great Bend Greater Award from Kiwanis Club
Hobbies & Interesting Facts
I am a lifetime resident of Great Bend, and also a recent
cancer survivor. My family and my community are most
important to me.
My Family
My wife, Mary, and I have two beautiful daughters.
Michala is 14, a nd Emma is 11.
As an Ambassador
I’ve been a Chamber Ambassador for 2.5 years.
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[email protected]
Rachel Mawhirter, Marketing Coordinator
[email protected]
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Insurance Agency
1911 Lakin, Great Bend
620-792-4515
www.gossins.com
When Dee Dove opened his car dealership in 1957, it would’ve been
a far stretch to imagine the beautiful showroom and impressive exterior
architecture that now graces the building at 4217 10th Street in Great
Bend. The dealership was originally located elsewhere, but was moved to
its current location when the building was constructed in 1967.
During a renovation celebration last month, DeVere (Dee) Dove was
honored and remembered as the visionary founder of the local business.
Its current owner, DeVere’s son Robbie Dove, thanked its many customers for their continued success. “We have so many to thank, including
our loyal customers, our great competitors, and God for all his blessings,”
Dove said. “This new facility speaks to the professional experience we
deliver to each of our customers.”
While vehicle sales comes to mind first when you think of the local
dealership, Dove’s also offers a certified GM service shop. Their skilled
mechanics can take care of oil changes, brake service, wheel alignments,
tires, and more.
In addition to their impressive building, Dove’s also has a significant
presence on the internet as well. Their website, www.deedove.com,
allows customers to view their inventory of new and used vehicles, apply
for financing, schedule a service appointment, order parts, etc.
For more information about the dealership or to view their current
inventory, visit www.deedove.com, or call 620-603-0562. To schedule
a service appointment, call 620-603-0557. Be sure to like their page on
Facebook!
Robbie Dove
and over two
dozen employees, along
with other
members
of the Dove
family, cut
the ribbon at
the unveiling
of the newly
remodeled
showroom at
4217 10th in
Great Bend.
The Great Bend Jazzercise Center, located at 1409 Main Street, is excited to introduce a second class
instructor! Barb Wagner recently attended a 3-day workshop of certification courses and passed with flying colors. To become certified, she was required to learn 15 routines for an audition, learn new business
practices, become CPR certified, and pass a written exam on basic anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. In
addition to the regular 5:45 p.m. class, Barb will be adding a 5:30 a.m. class as well! 620-617-1534
Goss
Serving Individuals,
Families, and
Businesses in Great
Bend for over 30Years!
Dove Chevrolet Buick Cadillac, Inc.
Celebrates Renovation Completion
Jazzercise Introduces New Instructor & Morning Class Time
The bank building being completed is the first of three major parts in a downtown project. The second part will
be demolishing the old building on the north side of the same block. Once demolition has been completed, ground
work can begin for the new six-screen movie theater complex that will be built in its place. For more information
about Bank of the West and their expansive list of consumer and business services, visit www.bankofthewest.com.
CHAMBER STAFF
Jan Westfall, Special Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Ambassador Profile - Darrel Bieker
Midwest
Energy, Inc.
1-800-222-3121
www.mwenergy.com
Now with an office
in Great Bend
620-792-5034
1-800-HOSPICE
“A customer-owned electric and
natural gas cooperative...
Making Energy Work for You!”
“Long life to you! Good
health to you and your
household! And good health
to all that is yours!”
- 1 Samuel 25:6
Danny Murray, D.C. • Sclie Murray, D.C.
2100 Kansas Avenue • Great Bend, KS
620-792-1386
www.murraychiropracticcenter.com
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Chamber Coffee Schedule
Thursdays at 9:30 am
July 5, 2012
Kansas Doors • 5223 10th Street
Celebrating 46 years of serving people
with developmental disabilities.
Kansas Doors invites you to check out their new building, featuring a showroom for their overhead doors, vinyl replacement windows, and now mailboxes too.
“The Choice for Growth.”
July 12, 2012
Great Bend Floral & Gifts • 1913 Lakin
www.sunflowerdiv.com
Great Bend Floral & Gifts welcomes you to check out their huge
selection of gift items, plants, and custom floral arrangements for
all occasions.
www.greatbend.org
July 19, 2012
A Monthly Publication of the Great Bend Chamber
of Commerce and Economic Development
Alliance Insurance Group • 1925 10th Street
Alliance Insurance is part of 7 agencies located throughout the
state. At the same time they have retained local ownership, same
location, same dedicated agents and continued great service.
Alliance Insurance Group can provide insurance for home, auto,
business, motorcycle, boat, RV, ATV’s, life, health, annuities, long
term care, farm, church or specialty needs.
July 26, 2012
Golden Belt Community Foundation
Front Door Facility • 1615 10th Street
Joanne Wondra
Sales Director, May Kay Cosmetics
www.marykay.com/joanneh
Office: 620-792-2778 Cell: 620-786-4624
Serving Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties, the Golden
Belt Community Foundation works to promote philanthropy by
connecting people who care to causes that matter.
(620) 793-8855
4801 W. 10th
Great Bend, KS
August 2, 2012
Murray Chiropractic • 2100 Kansas
Murray Chiropractic Center offers a wide range of services
including pain care, wellness care, spinal decompression,
prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care, and nutritional
consultations.
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Labor Force
Employment
Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
KS Unemployment Rate
City/County Local Sales Tax
Distributions Report
April 11
Sales Tax for Barton County at 1.00% $338,014
Sales Tax for Great Bend at .75%
$175,688
McDonald’s
is providing coffee for Chamber of Commerce coffees.
As you start the new year, expect more Live Intentionally Fully Engaged
Employment – Barton County
3307 10th Street • Great Bend, KS 67530
April 12
$337,806
$199,740
Permits
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Cars - County
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Great Lakes Airlines Flights - April 2012
Flights from Denver
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July 2012 • Volume 91, No. 6
A Day Out of the Office...
7th Annual Gary Gore Memorial Golf
Tournament Scheduled Friday, July 20th
T
he 7th Annual Gary Gore Golf Tournament will be held Friday, July 20th at The Club at
StoneRidge with a 1 p.m. start slated. Members are encouraged to sponsor and participate in a
fun-filled event. The tournament is a way to link business with pleasure, and provides an opportunity for participants to network with other business professionals in a casual and relaxed environment. The tournament memorializes former Chamber President and CEO Gary Gore, who died
in a watercraft accident at Wilson Lake in 2005. Gore was serving as Chamber president at the time of his death, a position he held for five years.
For those who may not be seasoned golfers, you can still get a lot out of a day on the course. According to the Economic Times online, there
are a few commandments to follow that will help you get the most out of your golf game. First, learn the basics by brushing up on jargon, rules
of etiquette, etc. Second, dress to impress. Some would say that a game you can play with a cocktail in hand is no sport at all. But those who
make such statements have probably never agonized over their stroke either. Part of the fun of the game is playing the part. Third, talking business should be saved for the 19th hole (otherwise known as the bar and grill). Those who use golf to work their way up the ladder to eagerly
may be seen as a wheeler-dealer. Golfers must be patient and deliberate.
“Golf is a game of concentration and practice, which may turn away amateur golfers,” says Membership Services Director Lori Waters. “But
our tournament is much more casual and is more about the networking than the game itself. Playing in our tournament is about supporting the
Chamber, because it is the backbone of the Great Bend business community.”
Cost to enter the tournament is $90 per player, or $360 per team. Mulligans are available for $5, paid the day of the tournament. Prizes will
be awarded to the top three teams. A dinner will be sponsored by CPI Qualified Plan Consultants Inc., following the tournament. A beverage
cart is also available for the tournament, sponsored by Stickney Distributing and Benefit Management Inc.
Registration forms to enter the tournament are available at the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development, 620-7922401, [email protected]. Look for the insert in this month’s newsletter!
2012 Tournament Sponsors: 10th Street Eyecare Center, Adams Brown Beran & Ball Chtd, Advanced Therapy, Alliance Insurance, Animal Care Hospital, Ball Consulting, Bass X Autosound & Accesories, Bauer Computer, Benefit Management Inc, Bentley & Associates, Brentwood Builders, Bryant Funeral Home, C & K Construction,
CPI, Central Kansas Orthopedic Group, Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate, Concrete Service, Credit Union of America, Culligan Water, D&S Casing Crew, Doonan Peterbilt,
Doonan Specialized Trailer, Dove Chevrolet Buick Cadillac, Edward Jones – Todd Armatys, Farmers Bank & Trust, Fireball, Great Bend Appliance Center, Great Bend Farm &
Ranch Expo, Highland Hotel, Dee Holman & Jill Fitzsimmons, Innovative Livestock Service, Jacobs Sales & Service, Jim’s Septic Tank Service, Kansas Doors, Kansas Fishing
Tool, Keller Real Estate, Kustom Floor, Kutina Dental, L&L Motorsports, L&M Contractors, Little Giant Fittings, Marmie Ford & Marmie Motors, McDonald Tank, Medical
Park Pharmacy, Midwest Energy, Moeder Plumbing, Mountain Man Snacks, Myers Ice, P&S Electric, P&S Security, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Perkins Restaurant, Protective
Equipment Testing Laboratory, Schendel Pest Control, Scott’s Welding, Smith Supply, Stickney Distributing, Stone Sand Company, The Club at StoneRidge, Sunflower Bank,
Sunflower Diversified Services, Sunflower Electric Supply, Sunflower Insurance Group, The Page, Thrivent Financial, Tiller & Toiler, Venture Corporation, Waddell & Reed.