BOE positions open in South Barber: In accordance with KSA 25-2017a, this letter is to certify there are 5 school board positions to be voted upon for South Barber Unified School District 255 in 2019. The five positions up for election in 2019 are positions 1,2,3,5,7. Position 5 was held by Steve Allen and was originally up in 2022. Steve resigned his position and Ryan Molz was appointed by the board and will be up in the general election for 2022. If this does not agree with your records, please notify us. You may contact Mylo Miller, Superintendent of Schools or Julie Johnson, Board Clerk at 833-722-7237.

MOBILE PANTRY: Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Medicine Lodge United Methodist Church, 108 E. Second. 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Anyone who needs food assistance may attend. Guests sign in with address and number in household. Limit one visit per household.

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS: At the Barber County Health Department, May 29 (full), June 26, July 17 and August 8. Call to make an appointment 620-886-3294.

Summer Food Drive at SCTelcom: Non-perishable food donations will be accepted at any one of our three locations in Harper, Kiowa or Medicine Lodge from May 7th thru June 30th. All donations will be taken to local food banks to help families and children in need within our local communities. Plus, donate items by May 31st for a chance to win a summer pool pass. For questions, please contact SCTelcom at 877-723-6875

TRUST SERVICES: June 25th at 2:00 p.m. at the Sunflower Room Sharon Valley HEU will be sponsoring a presentation presented by Peoples Bank concerning trust services. It will be very informative. Come join us. Everyone welcome.

SKIN CARE CLINIC: Kiowa District Clinic is offering FREE skin screenings on May 24 from 9:00AM to 3:00pm. Call to schedule your appointment today! 620-825-4121.

Nuts are ALMOST GONE! Gyp Hills Pilot Club has pecan pieces. You may pick up at Lincoln Library or call Rosalee Armstrong at 620-886-3598.

SCAM ALERT: Businesses in the Liberal area have been targeted by scammers demanding payment or threatening disconnection. The number given to call back with payment is 866.985.8538, ext. 101. DO NOT CALL BACK OR PAY. Southern Pioneer Electric will never demand payment or threaten disconnection. If you receive a call demanding payment immediately, please hang up and call our office at 620.624.7433.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: You are invited to Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program, Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 300 South Main Street, Medicine Lodge. Celebrate Recovery may help you become free from addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. Women and men are invited. For more information, call (620) 886-3743.

FOOD DRIVE: All six locations of Farmers Co-op Equity Co. are conducting a food drive and are collecting items for the benefit of local food banks. All community members are urged to do their part and donate food items to help local friends and neighbors in need.

NOTICE: To obtain a burn permit in Medicine Lodge, go to the City Office before burning. There is no charge and it is good for 30 days. Also, please remember to call the Sheriff’s Office and let them know the address of where the burning will take place.

SUPPORT THE INDIANS - Medicine Lodge Indian car tags now available. Being sold as fundraiser for MLHS Booster Club. To get yours call or text Shawn Liebst at 620-213-2094. These tags are $8. Tags also available at Booster table at home games.

FLAGS AVAILABLE: The VFW Post #7625 have flags available in three different sizes: 3’x5’, 4’x6’, and 5’x8’. For more information, contact Phillip Sillat (620) 886-5166.