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Morning blaze

A passing motorist caught an early-morning fire in the 1600 block of Morton, but not before tens of thousands of dollars in damage was done to a single-family home, according to Great Bend Fire Department Battalion Chief John Stettinger.

Youth are sailing away with Scouting

HOISINGTON — A scene of white sails set against a deep blue sky slicing across the water isn’t commonly associated with Kansas but for a few fortunate Boy Scouts, the experience is one they’ll never forget. The Rev. Ralph Jarboe just returned from holding the eighth annual “Anchors Aweigh Sea Scouts Camp” at the Quivira Scout Ranch.

Edging it in

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gil Meche pitched seven scoreless innings after a shaky start and John Buck drove in two runs, helping the Kansas City Royals hold off Tampa Bay 4-2 Thursday night to extend the AL East-leading Rays’ road losing streak to seven games.

Edging it inThree area players featured in televised contest

EMPORIA - Three area athletes will be participating in Saturday’s Kansas Shrine Bowl in Emporia.

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July 2008 Event Calendar - Great Bend Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Richard Mehringer Barton County Arts Center, Forest & Main. Month of July 2008, Reception TBA, Richard, who is an instructor in the Larned school district, will bring a variety of his artworks for the July show. 620-792-4221

1-31 Farmers Market, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, City Parking Lot, Broadway and Williams. 7 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
1-31 Rosewood Farmers Market, Tuedays, Thursdays and Saturdays "Under the Awning" by Rosewood Furniture Gallery 8:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Local Honey, Fresh Flowers, Fresh Produce, Home-Baked Goods, Wholesale Coffee Beans, Spinning Demonstrations, Hand-Made Soap & Pottery, Yarn and other Fiber Articles. BBQ Available!
1-31 Wetlands Aquatic Center Brit Spaugh Park, Hours: 12:30p.m.-5:30p.m. Admission: Adult $4.00, Ages 3-17, $3.00; under 3 Free. Family Swim, Tues & Thurs. 7p.m.-9p.m. $2.00 per person 620-792-1516
3 Community Band Concert, Crest Theatre, 8:15 p.m.620-792-1665
5 Lisa Sandell The Back Room, Barton Arts Center, 8:00 p.m. singer/songwriter lap-style slide guitar, 2006 Forest, 620-792-4221
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Shafer Gallery, L.E. "Gus" and Eva Memorial Art Gallery Advisory Committee Exhibit, Part II, reception, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, July 13. Megan Benitz 620-792-9342

9-13 Barton County Fair, Expo Complex,, Experience and enjoy the fruits of rural Kansas exhibits, demonstrations, carnival, entertainment, and concerts. www.bartoncountyfair.com, 620-797-3247
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Community Band Concert, Crest Theatre,  8:15 p.m.

620-792-1665

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4th of July Celebration , Fireworks, Expo Grounds

620-792-2401

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Community Band Concert Crest Theatre, 8:15 p.m.

620-792-1665

17 7:30 p.m. Folk by Association The Back Room, Barton Arts Center, 2006 Forest, 620-792-4221. Karen Krajacic and Jill Cowen entertain an audience with their voices, mandolins and guitars in a harmony-driven, folk-rock performance.
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Community Band Concert Crest Theatre, 8:15 p.m. 620-792-1665

25-26 SCRA Drag Races Expo Grounds, 785-483-1980
26 Summer Sidewalk Sale, Downtown and othershopping locations, Great Bend, time varies, but in general, 8 a.m. to late afternoon.
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Good Ole Summertime Barton County Historical Museum and Village, 85 S Hwy 281, 620-793-5125