Melvin Hart Will Celebrate 90th Birthday

An open house for Melvin Hart will be hosted by his family on  Saturday, August 2 at the Barnard Lions Community Center.  The reception will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  He will be celebrating his 90th birthday.

Melvin Hart has been a lifelong resident of Barnard.  He is a farmer and along with his wife, owned Hart's Grocery Store in downtown Barnard for many years.  Mr. Hart is a charter member of the Barnard Lions Club.  Though he is mostly retired now, he still helps his son, Leon, on the farm.  He is also still quite the dancer and has a smile for the ladies on Wednesday nights.  Mr. Hart is a wealth of knowledge on Barnard history and keeps up on the happenings around the community.

Annual Lions Club Fish Fry

The Barnard Lions Club Annual Fish Fry is on Saturday, March 29th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Barnard Lions Club Annual Pancake Day 2013

December 21, 2013 at the Barnard Lions Community Building.

The cost is by donation.  A drawing for hams, bacon, and pork chops will be at 7 p.m.  Drawing tickets for $1 each.  They may be purchased that day or from any member.

Santa Claus will arrive at 1:30 p.m.

Leo Dowlin Fish Fry Rescheduled for April 27, 2013

The annual Leo Dowlin Memorial Fish Fry will be hosted by the Barnard Lions Club on Saturday, April 27, 2013.  The fish fry will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Barnard Community Building.  Cost is by donation and all are welcome to come.

Birth:	Mar. 4, 1940 Beloit Mitchell County Kansas, USA
Death:	Feb. 24, 2010 Barnard Lincoln County Kansas, USA
David Leo Dowlin of Barnard died February 24, 2010. He was born March 4,1940 at Beloit, the son of Charles and Viola Adams Dowlin. He was a fisheries biologist for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, Janet Dowlin; a son, Marin and wife Brandy of Manhattan; a daughter Amber Dowlin of Barnard; and a sister, Lenora Howe of Barnard. The funeral was February 27 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Interment was the Milo Cemetery, Barnard. Memorials are to the Barnard Lions Club.

Leo Dowlin Fish Fry Postponed Because of Inclement Weather Threat

The Leo Dowlin Memorial Fish Fry has been postponed to an undetermined date.  The Lions Club will decide the future date at their meeting on Monday.  The reason behind postponement was the threat of severe winter weather on the weekend.

Leo Dowlin Memorial Fish Fry on March 23

The annual Leo Dowlin Memorial Fish Fry will be hosted by the Barnard Lions Club on Saturday, March 23, 2013.  The fish fry will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Barnard Community Building.  Cost is by donation and all are welcome to come.

Birth:	Mar. 4, 1940 Beloit Mitchell County Kansas, USA
Death:	Feb. 24, 2010 Barnard Lincoln County Kansas, USA
David Leo Dowlin of Barnard died February 24, 2010. He was born March 4,1940 at Beloit, the son of Charles and Viola Adams Dowlin. He was a fisheries biologist for 28 years. Survivors include his wife, Janet Dowlin; a son, Marin and wife Brandy of Manhattan; a daughter Amber Dowlin of Barnard; and a sister, Lenora Howe of Barnard. The funeral was February 27 at St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Interment was the Milo Cemetery, Barnard. Memorials are to the Barnard Lions Club.

Pancake Feed Photos by Jan and Amber Dowlin

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 Lions Club Kicks Off With Annual Picnic

On Monday, September 10th, the Barnard Lions Club held its annual picnic.  Many attended and had a great time.  The Barnard Lions Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.

Movie Night Was A Success

On Friday, June 22nd, over 30 people attended the ice cream social and movie night.  "Joyful Noise" was the movie shown.  People from as far away as Leavenworth, Kansas attended the social and movie.  Several said how impressed they were with the presentation of the film.  Free popcorn and peanuts were provided.  Barnard Lion Club member Marilyn Switzer made four kinds of ice cream and Jan Dowlin served.  Host, Travis Zirkle, was surprised when the crowd burst into "Happy Birthday."  It wasn't common knowledge that it was his 41st birthday, but family and friends were busy letting everyone in on the "secret."  It turned out to be a great time for all who attended.

Movie Night Tonight!!!! Showing Tonight: Joyful Noise

Tonight at the Barnard Community Building...or the park next to it, actually, I will be showing the movie "Joyful Noise" starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah.  There is no admission charge.  The movie will start at dark which will be about 9:30ish.  The Barnard Lions Club ice cream social will start about 8 pm.  Please bring your own lawn chair and have a great time!!!!

Contrary to what you may have heard or read in the comment section of the Banter...this is a fully licensed showing with complete authorization from Warner Bros.

On a more somber note...

As many of you probably know, Don Hickman died recently.  There was a cremation without a funeral.  However, even this can be expensive.  Memorials were requested to help with expenses.  There will be a basket for donations set out for the Don Hickman memorial with a sheet that you can sign your name to if you wish.  This will be delivered to Amaryllis Hickman.  Please keep the Hickman family in your thoughts and prayers.

Barnard Lions Club Fish Fry a Roaring Success

The Barnard Lions Club held a fish fry on Saturday, March 31st.  An hour before the 5:30 pm opening, Lions Club member Jan Dowlin said there was a huge crowd waiting to get in.  The doors opened early and approximately 150 people enjoyed fish, fun, and friendship. 

Barnard Lions Club Fish Fry on Saturday March 31, 2012

The Barnard Lions Club will be hosting a fish fry on Saturday March 31st at 5:30 p.m.  It will be at the Barnard Community Center. 

Good Fish, Good Fun, Good Friends and For A Good Cause.

Former Barnard Mayor, Neil Edwin Maholland Passes Away

Neil Edwin Maholland, 83, formerly of Barnard, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012.  He was born July 18, 1928, in Ada to Ralph E. and Sarah (Van Meter) Maholland. 

Neil attended Milo, Ada, and Spring Creek schools and Coffeyville Junior College.  he worked as a construction contractor and then as the county engineer for Lincoln County.  Neil served as mayor of Barnard for years and enjoyed his work to improve the city.  One of his greatest accomplishments was his part in getting the community building built in Barnard.  Neil was a longtime member of Barnard Lions Club.

Neil married Marjorie Cozad on July 18, 1948.  They lived 54 of their 59 years together in Barnard, which they always considered their home.

Neil was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marjorie, on June 22, 2008; his only sister, Betty Keating; and his great-grandson, Eli Eckman.

Survivors include his three sons, Terry Maholland and wife Della, of Ozark, Mo., Jeffrey Maholland and wife Sandy, of Salina, and Randy Maholland and wife Karen, of Salina; his daughter, Melody Witte, of Topeka; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where the family will receive friends from 5-7.  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Barnard United Methodist Church, with Pastor Kaye Metzler officiating.  Burial will be in Milo Cemetery, Barnard.  Memorials may be made to Barnard Lions Club.

Marilyn Switzer Inducted Into Lions Club on February 13, 2012

Marilyn Switzer was inducted into the Lions Club on February 13, 2012.  She is the significant other of Kenny Wallace and has been active in the Barnard community for several years. 

David Kirkendall, the principal of Lincoln High School, was a guest speaker.

Barnard Lions Club President Jeremy Abell welcomes Marilyn Switzer as a
new member at their February 13 meeting.

LJSHS principal David Kirkendall speaks on the potential of today's
young people with Barnard Lions Club members and their guests.

Barnard Lions Club Pancake Feed

The Barnard Lions Club had its Pancake Feed on Saturday.  Many people attended throughout the day and several won prizes in the raffles.  Santa Claus even found time to make an appearance here in Barnard.  Here are some photos taken by Jan and Amber Dowlin for you to enjoy.

Isn't the Barnard sunrise just gorgeous?

Here comes Santa Claus!!!  Have you been naughty or nice?

Barnard Lions Club Pancake Feed December 17, 2011

The Lions Club pancake feed is December 17th at the Barnard Community Center. It will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with Santa Claus flying in at about 1:30 p.m. There will be raffles throughout the day so come on in for a great time!

Lions Club Meeting Monday Night

Lions Club meeting is Monday, October 24th, at 7 p.m. at the Community Center in Barnard.

Barnard Lions Club Inducts New Members

On his yearly visit to the Barnard Lions Club September 26, District
Governor Marion Schroll congratulates sponsors and new members of
Barnard Lions Club: (L-R) Kent Clark, sponsor; Monty Fuller, Jeff
Wallace, and Nick Biggs, new members; and Joe Coover, sponsor.

Lions Club District Governor Marion Schroll is pictured with three new
members of the Barnard Lions Club: (L-R) Monty Fuller, Jeff Wallace,
Governor Schroll, and Nick Biggs.

Lions Club District Governor Marion Schroll congratulates Melvin Hart on
being a Lion for 58 years since the Barnard Lions Club was chartered in
1953.