Trash Service Price Increase

Barnard Banter Readership

Periodically, I like to publish a list of the countries/commonwealth territories in which the Barnard Banter is read.  As we approach the end of the year, it seems like a good time to update.  I believe that it is a complete list, but if I have missed one, I apologize.

United States
Russia
Germany
Sweden
India
Puerto Rico
Australia
Czech Republic
United Kingdom
Latvia
Malaysia
Taiwan aka Republic of China
Venezuela
France
Indonesia
Columbia
Canada
Ukraine
Bulgaria
Cote d'Ivoire
Italy
Brazil
Tunisia
Egypt
Hong Kong
Slovakia
South Korea
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Spain
Romania
Turkey
People's Republic of China
Ecuador
Philippines
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Poland
Thailand
Netherlands
South Africa
Bahrain
Ireland
Denmark
Switzerland
Mexico

Two New Members of the Biggs Family

Nick and Sara Biggs announced the birth of twins on December 11, 2012.  The twins are Aidan Joseph and Adilynn Grace.  The were born about a month early so they stayed in the hospital as a precaution but are at home and doing well.  Best wishes for happy and healthy lives for the new Biggs.

Mr. and Mrs. John Good

The Goods are celebrating their wedding anniversary on the day after Christmas.  It has been a good many years and hopefully there will be many more.  Kenny Wallace says he doesn't know how she put up with John so long.

Bill Clark

Bill Clark is home after getting a heart valve replacement.  It was a beef heart valve, he announced in church on Sunday, which fits him well since he is a cattleman.  He says he feels great and others say he looks wonderful. 

Barnard Christmas House

Barnard Lions Club Pancake Feed December 22

The Barnard Lions Club will host its annual Christmas pancake feed on Saturday, December 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Santa Claus will make an appearance at about 1:30 p.m.  There will also be meat give-aways during the day.  Meat includes turkey, ham, and various other meats.  Tickets are $1 per ticket and are available from any club member or at the event.  You do not have to be present to win.

Barnard Residents Can Utilize Books By Mail...A Service from the Central Kansas Library System



Abigail McGuire, Reader's Advisor
Ext. 117
E-mail: amcguire@ckls.org



Introducing…

Books by Mail, a book lending service from the Central Kansas Library System.

Who is eligible? If you live in a rural area of Central Kansas, in a town without a library, or are homebound you are entitled to use this free service.

What is Books by Mail? Libraries come in all shapes and sizes. Books by Mail caters to those patrons who can’t just walk down the street to their library. We encourage rural citizens to enjoy reading by providing easy access to a mail-order library.

Where is Central Kansas? The Central Kansas Library System supports library services in 17 counties, covering 13,988 sq. miles in Barton, Cloud, Ellis, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan, Mitchell, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Republic, Rooks, Rush, Russell, Saline, & Smith.

When do I order? You may request books through the mail as often as you like. Patrons can check out 6 books at a time and borrow them for 4 weeks. Each member of your family may have their own account. A catalog is mailed out four times a year, with a few supplements in-between.

Why should I use this service? The titles available are from a broad range of genres including Popular Fiction, Inspirational, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal Romance, Suspense, Mystery, Westerns, History, Kansas, Cooking, How-To, and more. Included in this special collection are over 4,000 paperbacks.

How does it work?

• To sign up, call, e-mail, or write to request a catalog to be sent to you.
• Once you have chosen the books you want to read, cut out the request postcard located on the back of the catalog.
• List the books on the postcard. Be sure to include your name and address.
• Can’t make your mind? Let the Books by Mail reader advisor pick them for you!
• Put a stamp of the request card and mail it.
• When you receive the books, save the shipping bag as you will use this to mail the books back.
• Simply attach the mailing label that was sent with your order and put it back in the mail.

Contact information…

To order a catalog or request books call 1-800-362-2642 and ask for Abigail at Books by Mail. You can also email me at amcguire@ckls.org to request books as well. The Central Kansas Library System is located at 1409 Willams, Great Bend, KS 67530. For more information, go to our website at www.ckls.org and check out our catalogs!

And remember! There is no charge for the use of the books and the postage expenses are also paid for.

Barnard Resident Achieves Master's Degree by Jeff Wallace

Barnard resident, Travis Zirkle, met a goal this December.  Travis completed his Masters in Adaptive   Special Education at Fort Hays State University.  He started his Masters two years ago while working in the GED department at the Judge Riddel Boys Ranch outside of Wichita.  During his program he moved to Barnard and became active in Barnard.  Travis will graduate with a GPA of 4.0.  He should be proud of all he has accomplished.  Congrats TAZ!

Now maybe he will have time to get back to the Banter.

The Old Water Tower Still Has What It Takes...

The old water tower survived a test of sorts this last week.  The water connection to the rural water district was left on for over 24 hours and the tank in the tower filled to overflow capacity.  The 50,000 gallon tank probably hasn't seen its full capacity in years.  A passer-by noticed water shooting out the overflow pipe.  There was no evidence of collapse despite the lack of maintenance.  If this tower is to go out, then at least it will have proven that it could still do the job it was built to do.

Prayer Concerns for Barnard Residents

George Murray recently was in the hospital, but is home recuperating.  Delmar Wolting is going through some health concerns and Bill Clark had surgery and is now out of intensive care.  Please keep them and their families is your thoughts and prayers.

Barnard Jam and Card Party on December 1st

The Barnard Jam will take place on December 1st in Barnard at the community building. Marilyn is serving soup.  Music will start in the early afternoon.

Later that night, the card party will begin.  Games start at 7 pm and all are welcome.  Come see if you can beat Kay Jackson at pitch.  From what I hear, she is a formidable pitch player.