Kiowa County / Greensburg February 12 - 18, 2012

KIOWA COUNTY

Public Information Update

Sunday, February 12, – Saturday, February 18, 2012

PHARMACY OPEN

The Kiowa County Pharmacy is now open at 721 W. Kansas, Suite 101. Hours of operation are 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Patient information forms and prescriptions can be left at the hospital from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, please call 620-723-3112.

ICHD CHILI COOK-OFF & BROWNIE BATTLE

Iroquois Center will sponsor a Chili Cook-Off and Brownie Contest on Friday, March 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Community Building in Greensburg. Entry fee is $20.00.

Tasting and judging will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with chili being served from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Top three chefs in each division (Mild, Medium, Outrageous, “You Call It” and Brownies) will win great prizes!

For more information, contact Stephanie Salisbury, LMSW, ICHD, 620-723-2272. More details next week!

TOWN HALL MEETING

Congressman Tim Huelskamp will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, February 23^rd at 9 a.m. at the Community Building on the Kiowa County Fairgrounds, 720 N. Bay St., Greensburg.

75^th ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN DEERE DAY

Everyone is invited to attend the annual customer appreciation day at BTI Greensburg on Saturday, February 18^th. A free meal will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A movie will be shown at 1 p.m.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The 5.4.7 Arts Center is looking for volunteers to work at the building, give tours of the facility and welcome visitors. Help us increase our hours of operation. Contact Stacy at (620) 723-2600 or sbarnes@547artscenter.org for more information.

SCOUTS BENEFIT FOR WEST FAMILY

The local scouts, Pack 210 and Troop 211, will host a Soup and Salad benefit luncheon for the Cory West family starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday, February 12^th at the Scout Cabin in Greensburg.

The annual pinewood derby will directly follow the lunch at 2 p.m. If you would like to enter your car in the “Outlaw” class, please arrive at 2 p.m. for weigh-in.

ANNUAL ENCHILADA SALE

It is that time of year again, so place your order for the St. Joseph Catholic Church Annual Enchilada Sale! Enchiladas are $13 a dozen. Place your order by Feb. 14 by calling Ellen Peters @ 620-255-3636 or Tracy Little @ 620-474-2145. Enchiladas may be picked up on Feb. 18.

Proceeds will go to the Kiowa County High School and Bucklin High School After-Prom parties, Catholic Social Services in Dodge City and the Kiowa County Ministerial Alliance.

HEALTH CARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETING

In order to gauge the overall health needs of Kiowa County, the Kiowa County Memorial Hospital and Kiowa County Health Department cordially invite you to participate in a Community Healthcare Needs Assessment Town Hall discussion group on Tuesday, February 21^st, 2012 from 9 am- 10:30 am at Kiowa County Memorial Hospital, 721 W. Kansas, Greensburg, Kansas. The meeting will be held in the Basement Conference Room.

This event is being held to identify & prioritize health needs of Kiowa County residents, in order to maintain regulatory compliance for both organizations.

We encourage your attendance, as your input is very valuable to our community. Light refreshments will be served. VVV Research & Development, Inc. from Olathe, KS will be facilitating our meeting that day. We look forward to seeing you there.

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 charges $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.

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 the first and third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in City hall.

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.

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION MEETINGS

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

· The Kiowa County Historical Society meetings are held on the 4^th Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Kiowa County Commons Conference Room.

· The Kiowa County Kansas Media Center Foundation board meetings are held on the 1^st Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Media Center, located in the Commons Building. 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 Kiowa County Commons Conference room or on the following Tuesday if the first Monday is a county holiday.

· The Iroquois Center for Human Development board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in their office (610 E. Grant). Please call 723-2272 for more information.

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.

· Friends Church is located at 205 N. Kingman, Haviland. Sunday School and Adult classes 9:30am; Congregational Worship 10:30am; Wednesday 5:30pm Community meal; 6pm Faith Weaver Friends (K-5), Jr. High Youth Group; 8pm High School Youth Group

· 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. LWC youth group on Sunday nights from 6:00 - 7:00 at the parsonage. 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.