Kiowa County / Greensburg Update

KIOWA COUNTY
Public Information Update
Sunday, May 17, 2009 – Saturday, May 25, 2009

GMAXX INTERNET IS HERE
Haviland Telephone Company is proud to announce that GMAXX is ready to install as of May 1st. This is the newest wireless internet access available in Kiowa County and requires minimal equipment. If you are not sure that you can receive it in your location, your area can be tested by Haviland Telephone Company. For more information, please call 620-862-5211.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Saturday, May 23rd
10:00 a.m.
Location is S. Bay St.
Contact for more information is Sue Greenleaf at 723-2987

45th ANNUAL GREENSBURG RODEO
Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd
Both performances begin at 8:00pm
Location is Triangle Rodeo Grounds
North Bay St.

KIOWA COUNTY UNITED GROUND BREAKING
The Kiowa County United Building will be breaking ground for the new facility on Saturday, May 23rd at 11 a.m. The location of the facility will be at 100 South Main Street.

GREEENSBURG ALUMNI PICNIC
The GHS Alumni Picnic will be at noon, on May 23rd, at Davis Park. All GHS Alums who sign in at the registration table, will be given a ticket to present to Tina & Jay White, at their concession stand - and their lunch will be paid for by an anonymous GHS Alum. For more information - contact Susan Tucker McGuire (GHS 1963) at suemcguire@fuse.net Bring a lawnchair, or a blanket, and spend the afternoon visiting with classmates, friends, family.

PEOPLES BANK GROUNDBREAKING
The Peoples Bank will have a Groundbreaking Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 29th, at 102 S. Oak St. (building site). Following the groundbreaking, we will have a COMMUNITY BBQ from 11-1 at The Peoples Bank temporary bank location (303 E. Kansas Ave.)

WHEAT PLOT TOUR
The Kiowa County Wheat Plot Tour is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26th and will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the test plot site. The plot is located 1 mile east and ½ mile south of Haviland. The tour is being sponsored by Kiowa County Extension and the Farmers Coop of Haviland.

Kent Martin, K-State Research and Extension Agronomist will be present to discuss the test varieties.

THE BIGGEST LOSER, SEASON 2
The Lighthouse Worship Center will begin their second season of “The Biggest Loser” on Wednesday, May 13th. Anyone within our community is welcome to participate. The weight-loss program will run from May 13th through July 29th. Weekly weigh-ins will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.

PLANET GREEN TV SERIES ON DVD
You can buy the DVD set of the first season of Planet Green's "Greensburg" series at the GreenTown office. The 4-disc set containing the 13 episodes of the show retails for $45.

GREENTOWN OFFICE NEWS
GreenTown is the drop-off site for unwanted cell phones; these will be donated to domestic violence programs. You may also recycle small batteries and portable electronics.

Residents who have not yet received their free e-cloths can pick these up at the office. The company who donated these cleaning kits call the cloths a "revolutionary way to clean" using only water. You can check out their website at www.e-cloth.com.

The GreenTown store is open Monday through Friday from 10-5. On Saturday, May 23 there will be special business hours to accommodate folks coming in for Memorial Day weekend; we will be open after the parade until 4 p.m. For more information please call the office at 723-2790.

COMMUNITY GARDENS
A community gardens area has been established for residents of Greensburg who do not have space for a garden. There are garden plots (15’x15’) available on a first come basis. The plots are $10.00 each. The ground will be worked and ready for planting. Water will be provided. Call the Extension Office for your garden plot at 620-723-2156.

FARMERS MARKET
The Greensburg Farmers Market is back! The market intends to attract vendors from the local area offering fresh produce, baked goods, and other specialty items.

We are looking for vendors. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own display tables and collecting their own sales tax. Each seller agrees to pay $5 for their booth space for doing business at the Market. If you have something to sell, please contact the Kiowa County Extension Office at 723-2156.

If you are a consumer who is looking to support local food production, here is a great opportunity! Show your neighbors that you are interested in eating locally, saving on gasoline, and keeping the local economy healthy.

Tell your friends and neighbors about the Market! Come down to Davis Park each Saturday until September 26th from 8 – 11 a.m.!

CHURCH SERVICES
· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their new facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study begins at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor Christa Zapfe at 620-723-3028 for more information.
· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their New Life Center located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.
· St. Joseph Catholic Church is meeting in their new Church building located at 820 S. Walnut. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weekends, Mass is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact Ellen Peters, Parish Life Coordinator at 620-255-3636 with questions and concerns.
· First Baptist Church is meeting in their new facility located at 200 W. Kansas,Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.
· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their temporary trailer at 321 S. Walnut at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.
· First Christian Church is meeting at their new building, 1200 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information
· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at Volunteer Village (green building behind the hospital) each Sunday at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.
· Greensburg Mennonite Church meets in their new facility located at 310 West Pennsylvania. Sunday School begins at 9:30, ages nursery to senior adults. Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Call Pastor Jeff Blackburn at 620-723-2620 for more information.
· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
· All County Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· County Offices are located on the square.
· Court Services and County Attorney are located in the beige trailers located to the north of the courthouse.
· Long Term Recovery is located in the gray trailer west of the courthouse (205 S. Oak).
· County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Kiowa County Meeting trailer located at 219 S. Oak.
· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $3.50 per cubic yard for debris.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT
· City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
· City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751.
· City website is www.greensburgks.org check out the website for city services, photos, news and the latest information.
· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Kiowa County Meeting trailer, located at 219 S. Oak.
· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays when needed at 7:30 p.m. in the Kiowa County Meeting trailer, located at 219 S. Oak. Check with City Hall for upcoming meeting dates.
· Greensburg Trash Routes are running as North/South streets on Mondays and East/West streets on Fridays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.
· Big Well Gift Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The phone number for the gift shop is 620-723-4102.

HAVILAND CITY GOVERNMENT
· City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· City Hall phone number is 620-862-5317. Please call if you have questions.
· City Council meetings are held the first Monday of the month. At 7 p.m. in the community room.
· Trash service is provided by the county. The West side of town is picked up on Tuesdays. The East side of town is picked up on Fridays. Businesses are on Tuesday and Fridays. Please have your trash at the curb by 8 a.m.

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT
· City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
· City Hall hours are Monday – Friday 7 to 8 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
· City Hall phone number is 620-548-2539. Please call if you have questions.
· City Council meetings are held third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.
· Trash service is provided by the county. West side of town on Tuesdays and East side of town on Fridays.