Kiowa County / Greensburg May 22 - 28, 2011

KIOWA COUNTY

Public Information Update

Sunday, May 22, – Saturday, May 28, 2011

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION LUNCH

The Peoples Bank will be hosting a Customoer Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend!

SCCF OPEN HOUSE

The Board of Directors of the South Central Community Foundation cordially invite you to an Open House at the new SCCF Office, 114 West Fifth Street in Pratt and a Welcome for Angela Runnion, Executive Director on Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Attendees may register for three drawings. Winners may choose their favorite 501(c)3 organization to receive a $500 donation. Refreshments will be served.

47^th ANNUAL GREENSBURG RODEO

The Triangle Rodeo Club will be holding the 47^th Annual Greensburg Rodeo on Friday, May 27^th and Saturday, May 28^th. Performances to begin at 8 p.m. each evening!

Friday night is Family Night at the rodeo. Students will be given a ticket during the last week of school that will provide free entry with the purchase of one adult ticket. The kids will be able to sign up for Mutton Bustin’ and test their riding skills. The 9/11 Flag will be presented during the National Anthem.

Saturday morning will be the Rodeo Parade beginning at 10 a.m. Parade line up will begin at 8:45 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Greensburg.

Saturday night will be the crowing of the 2011 Triangle Rodeo Queen and Princess. After the performance head on over to the Livestock Barn for the dance featuring Sandhill River Band.

THE NATIONAL 9/11 FLAG

The New York Says Thank You Foundation will be bringing the National 9/11 Flag back to Greensburg May 27 – 28^th. This Flag began its rebirth in Greensburg in 2008 when New York Says Thank You helped rebuild the Livestock Barn on the County Fairgrounds.

The National 9/11 flag is traveling to all 50 states to be reconstructed prior to being put on display at the Smithonian later this year. When the 9/11 Museum is complete this flag will permanently be housed along with its amazing story in the 9/11 Museum at Ground Zero.

Stitching on the flag on Friday, May 27^th is by pre-registering at Greensburg GreenTown for an allotted period of time. The public is invited to take part on Saturday, May 28^th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to come to the Kiowa County School gymnasium and place a stitch in the flag. An Official Stitching Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. at the Kiowa County School Gymnasium with invited guests and dignitaries.

PAYING IT FORWARD

Each year on the 9/11 anniversary, The New York Says Thank You Foundation sends hundreds of volunteers from New York along with disaster survivors from around the country to help rebuild a community affected by a disaster.

New York Says Thank You Foundation Chairman and Founder Jeff Parness says the anniversary builds are not about 9/11 but about the day after. It is about the people who came to help New York and for us to pay back by helping someone else. As the 2008 recipients of NYSTY’s “Paying it Forward” philosophy, Greensburg/Kiowa County residents are being asked to help raise funds for the upcoming anniversary build. The 2011 anniversary build will be held in Ellijay, Georgia where volunteers will help rebuild the Ark Animal Rescue Center. The rescue center provides a safe haven for animals large and small. You can read their story at www.buildanarkanimalrescue.org .

This year people will have the opportunity to purchase chances for a Quilt give-away. The Quilt was made by Kathy Senst and is on display at Fleener Furniture and Flooring. Chances for the give-away are 1 chance for $5.00 or 5 for $20.00. The Quilt will be given away during the Saturday, May 28^th performance of the Triangle Rodeo Club Annual Rodeo. You do not need to be present to win the drawing!

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT

· 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 1^st and 3^rd Mondays of the month. The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at City Hall.

· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held on Wednesdays on a fluctuating schedule at 6:30 p.m. Check with Christy at 620-723-4109 for the next date.

· Greensburg Trash Routes are running for the entire city on Wednesdays. Trash must be out by 8 a.m. or it will not be picked up.

· Greensburg Recycle Routes are running for East/West streets on the 2^nd Wednesday of the month and for North/South streets on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month.

· 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 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.

MULLINVILLE CITY GOVERNMENT

· 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.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT

· All Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

· County website: kiowacountyks.org Check out the website for the latest information including County Commission meeting minutes.

· County Offices are located on the square, 211 E. Florida Ave., Greensburg.

· County Commission meetings are held on the 1^st and 3^rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room located on the lower level of the courthouse.

· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $5.00 per cubic yard for C/D and $20.00 per cubic yard for concrete.

· Recycle Center hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1^st and 3^rd Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CHURCH SERVICES

· Bethel Mennonite Church is located 3 miles south and 1 mile west of the highway 183/54 interchange. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Morning worship starts at 11 a.m. Evening worship begins at 7 p.m. Contact Mark Dirks at 620-723-2941 for more information.

· Bible Baptist Church is meeting at 605 S. Elm Dr, Greensburg. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and Church begins at 11 a.m. For more information, Wesley Carlton at 620-723-2834.

· Faith Tabernacle is located at 611 W. Illinois St., Greensburg. Service begins at 10 a.m. Call Rev. Willard Olinger at 723-2745 for more details.

· First Baptist Church is located at 200 W. Kansas, Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Marvin George at 723-2747.

· First United Methodist Church is located at 600 W. Lincoln, Greensburg. 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.

· Greensburg Christian Church is located at 1210 S. Main St. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Call T.J. Lawson for more information at 620-770-6026.

· Greensburg Mennonite Church is 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.

· Lighthouse Worship Center is located at 804 W. Wisconsin, Greensburg. 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.

· Mullinville United Methodist Church is located at 220 N. Locust. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m., Worship Service at 11 a.m. A Fellowship Meal is held every 2^nd Sunday. Youth Group is Sunday evening from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Call Pastor Scott rose for more information.

· Peace Lutheran Church is located at 321 S. Walnut, Greensburg. Worship begins at 11 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Merlyn Lohkre, 620-298-2762.

· St. Joseph Catholic Church is located at 820 S. Walnut, Greensburg. Services are held on the first and third weekends of the month at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. On the 2^nd, 4^th, and 5^th 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.

· Wellsford Community Church is located in Wellsford. Service begins at 11 a.m. with Pastor Steve Patterson presiding.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

· The Kiowa County Council on Aging meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3 pm in the Komatera Apartment conference room (810 S. Spruce) in Greensburg.

· The Kiowa County Historical Society meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the 5.4.7 Arts Center (204 W. Wisconsin) in Greensburg.

· The Kiowa County Kansas Media Center Foundation board meetings are held at the County Fairgrounds Community Building on north Bay Street, Greensburg. Meetings are held on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays at 7 p.m. Please contact Jan West at 723-3181 for more information.

· The Kiowa County Library board meets the first Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Haviland Branch Library (112 N. Main), or on the following Tuesday if the first Monday is a county holiday.