Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation recently welcomed 17-year-old Jaide Lawson, Russell, into their fold.&nbsp; Jaide was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in November of 2019. Ewing Sarcoma&nbsp;is a cancerous tumor that grows in the bones or in the tissue around bones (soft tissue).&nbsp;She is the daughter of Amy Lawson Sievert and Brenton Sievert, Russell, and is being treated at Chidlren's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

A senior at Russell High School, Jaide enjoys music and art and is a fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Green Bay Packers. She hopes to pursue a career as an artist. She has three younger brothers, Aiden, 15, Otto, 13 and Lelend, 8.

The TEAM JAIDE FUND has been established at Southwind Bank, 436 N Main, Russell, KS 65665 to help defray expenses.

Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation is providing Jaide's family with both financial and emotional support. 

Located in Hoisington, the organization was established in 1994 by Sarah and Shane Reif and parents, Debbie and Duane, in an effort to raise funds for their 9-month-old cousin/niece who had been diagnosed with cancer. The project caught on and expanded to any child in Barton County who was living with cancer. Now, 26 years later, the 501c3 non-profit provides assistance to children in Barton, Russell, Rice and Pawnee Counties, 18-years-old and younger who are living with pediatric cancer. 

Since its inception, Kans for Kids has assisted 36 children and their families and are currently providing assistance to 5 children.

For more information on Kans for Kids go to:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kansforkids.org/" target="_blank">www.kansforkids.org</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581978469289.jpeg" alt="Jaide Lawson" />
 <figcaption>Jaide Lawson</figcaption>
 </figure>Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation recently welcomed 17-year-old Jaide Lawson, Russell, into their fold.&nbsp; Jaide was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in November of 2019. Ewing Sarcoma&nbsp;is a cancerous tumor that grows in the bones or in the tissue around bones (soft tissue).&nbsp;She is the daughter of Amy Lawson Sievert and Brenton Sievert, Russell, and is being treated at Chidlren's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.A senior at Russell High School, Jaide enjoys music and art and is a fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Green Bay Packers. She hopes to pursue a career as an artist. She has three younger brothers, Aiden, 15, Otto, 13 and Lelend, 8.The TEAM JAIDE FUND has been established at Southwind Bank, 436 N Main, Russell, KS 65665 to help defray expenses.Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation is providing Jaide's family with both financial and emotional support. Located in Hoisington, the organization was established in 1994 by Sarah and Shane Reif and parents, Debbie and Duane, in an effort to raise funds for their 9-month-old cousin/niece who had been diagnosed with cancer. The project caught on and expanded to any child in Barton County who was living with cancer. Now, 26 years later, the 501c3 non-profit provides assistance to children in Barton, Russell, Rice and Pawnee Counties, 18-years-old and younger who are living with pediatric cancer. Since its inception, Kans for Kids has assisted 36 children and their families and are currently providing assistance to 5 children.For more information on Kans for Kids go to:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kansforkids.org/" target="_blank">www.kansforkids.org</a>

Kans for Kids helping Russell teenager during battle against cancer 

Barton County Conservation District 73rd Annual Meeting Thursday, February 20th 

Larned Council #3273 Knights of Columbus-Fish Fry Feb 28th, March 13th, and April 3rd 

K-State Research and Extension-Thriving Across Generations Wednesday, March 11th 

St. Johns Episcopal Church will kick off the Lenten season
with its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb
25th, at the church, located at 17th and Adams Street in Great Bend.&nbsp; Deacon George Martin's famous pancakes along
with sausage and a drink is the menu.&nbsp;
There is no charge for the meal; however, a freewill offering would be
appreciated.

You might be asking, "What is Shrove Tuesday?"
Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day) is the day in
February or March immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent,
which this year is on Wednesday Feb. 26th), which is celebrated in some
countries by consuming pancakes. In others, especially those where it is called
Mardi Gras or some translation thereof, this is a carnival day, and also the
last day of "fat eating" or "gorging" before the fasting
period of Lent.

So, please join your friends and come to the St. Johns
Episcopal Church Pancake Supper on Tues. Feb. 25th from 5-7pm.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581437230106.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>St. Johns Episcopal Church will kick off the Lenten season
with its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb
25th, at the church, located at 17th and Adams Street in Great Bend.&nbsp; Deacon George Martin's famous pancakes along
with sausage and a drink is the menu.&nbsp;
There is no charge for the meal; however, a freewill offering would be
appreciated.You might be asking, "What is Shrove Tuesday?"
Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day) is the day in
February or March immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent,
which this year is on Wednesday Feb. 26th), which is celebrated in some
countries by consuming pancakes. In others, especially those where it is called
Mardi Gras or some translation thereof, this is a carnival day, and also the
last day of "fat eating" or "gorging" before the fasting
period of Lent.So, please join your friends and come to the St. Johns
Episcopal Church Pancake Supper on Tues. Feb. 25th from 5-7pm.

St. Johns Episcopal Church invites the public to Annual Pancake Supper Tuesday, February 25th 

Golden Belt Humane Society-Adopt a Pet Bake Sale-Ladies Night Out Tuesday, February 25th 

Local Churches Host Lenten Luncheons

The Barton County Association of
Churches announces the 2020 Lenten Luncheons. The purpose of these weekly ecumenical gatherings is
to provide an opportunity to join together in Christian fellowship and to
create space for personal reflection and spiritual growth during Lent. The luncheons begin serving at 12:00 noon
(not earlier) and continue to 1:00 p.m. on five consecutive Wednesdays
beginning March 4th. A free will offering is suggested to help
defray the expenses incurred by the host congregation. The public is welcome to attend all of the luncheons.

March 4:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington St., in
partnership with First Congregational
Church/UCC and First Church of the Nazarene, The Rev. Kathleen
Luke, Host Pastor
Diana Webster, Claflin United Methodist Church, Speaker&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

March 11: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trinity Lutheran Church,
2710 24th St., The Revs. Barbara Jones and Jon Brudvig,Hosts. The Rev.
Don Bedore, Prince of Peace Parish, Speaker

March 18:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First United
Methodist Church, 2123 Forest Ave., The Rev. Morita Truman, Host. The Rev.
Adam Wutka, St. Mark Lutheran Church (Great Bend) &amp; St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church (Galatia), Speaker.

March 25:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Rose Auditorium,
1412 Baker Ave., The Rev. Don Bedore, Host. Sister
Francine Schwarzenberger, O.P., Dominican Sisters of Peace, Speaker.

April 1: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Central Baptist
Church, 3301 Lakin Ave., The Rev. Daniel Dugas, Host.&nbsp; The Rev.
Aaron Withrow, Foundry Methodist Church, Speaker.

Local Churches Host Lenten LuncheonsThe Barton County Association of
Churches announces the 2020 Lenten Luncheons. The purpose of these weekly ecumenical gatherings is
to provide an opportunity to join together in Christian fellowship and to
create space for personal reflection and spiritual growth during Lent. The luncheons begin serving at 12:00 noon
(not earlier) and continue to 1:00 p.m. on five consecutive Wednesdays
beginning March 4th. A free will offering is suggested to help
defray the expenses incurred by the host congregation. The public is welcome to attend all of the luncheons.March 4:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington St., in
partnership with First Congregational
Church/UCC and First Church of the Nazarene, The Rev. Kathleen
Luke, Host Pastor
Diana Webster, Claflin United Methodist Church, Speaker&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; March 11: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trinity Lutheran Church,
2710 24th St., The Revs. Barbara Jones and Jon Brudvig,Hosts. The Rev.
Don Bedore, Prince of Peace Parish, SpeakerMarch 18:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First United
Methodist Church, 2123 Forest Ave., The Rev. Morita Truman, Host. The Rev.
Adam Wutka, St. Mark Lutheran Church (Great Bend) &amp; St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church (Galatia), Speaker.March 25:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St. Rose Auditorium,
1412 Baker Ave., The Rev. Don Bedore, Host. Sister
Francine Schwarzenberger, O.P., Dominican Sisters of Peace, Speaker.April 1: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Central Baptist
Church, 3301 Lakin Ave., The Rev. Daniel Dugas, Host.&nbsp; The Rev.
Aaron Withrow, Foundry Methodist Church, Speaker.

Lenten Luncheons- Wednesdays (March 4th-April 1st) 

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post


















The State of Kansas passed a research permit to allow hemp to be grown
commercially, and 2019 was the first year producers could grow the crop in the
state. 

The trio of Richard, Aaron, and Melissa Baldwin own Circle K Farms, just
outside of Great Bend. Melissa says the group decided to get on the pioneering
edge of the hemp crop and opened South Bend Industrial Hemp, named after the
Barton County township where it is located.


"I am a crop research scientist and the more I read about the crop, the more I learned about what it could do," said Melissa Baldwin. "Knowing the benefits and economic avenues with CBD oil and industrial hemp, that is when we decided to do a grow when Kansas opened the application."


South Bend is a licensed hemp grower in the State of Kansas and offers CBD and
fiber and grain. 

Melissa says paper and plastic products can be replaced with
industrial hemp, and South Bend hopes create more sustainable products for the
world. Melissa says getting to know their suppliers was an integral part in
starting this hemp cultivation farm, especially in a new and sometimes
unregulated industry.


"We went through the background checks and were approved," said Melissa Baldwin. "We found an extractor. You harvest your plant and take it to an extractor, that is how you get paid."


Baldwin says there is still a negative stigmatism that is associated with the hemp
crop. Many folks believe the CBD product is grown for marijuana, but Baldwin
says it is not used for that at all. She has enjoyed educating individuals and
groups about the crop and what it can do for everyone. 

More information on
South Bend’s story can be found at the website, <a href="https://www.southbendindustrialhemp.com/">soutbendindustrialhemp.com</a>.&nbsp;

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The State of Kansas passed a research permit to allow hemp to be grown
commercially, and 2019 was the first year producers could grow the crop in the
state. The trio of Richard, Aaron, and Melissa Baldwin own Circle K Farms, just
outside of Great Bend. Melissa says the group decided to get on the pioneering
edge of the hemp crop and opened South Bend Industrial Hemp, named after the
Barton County township where it is located.
"I am a crop research scientist and the more I read about the crop, the more I learned about what it could do," said Melissa Baldwin. "Knowing the benefits and economic avenues with CBD oil and industrial hemp, that is when we decided to do a grow when Kansas opened the application."
South Bend is a licensed hemp grower in the State of Kansas and offers CBD and
fiber and grain. Melissa says paper and plastic products can be replaced with
industrial hemp, and South Bend hopes create more sustainable products for the
world. Melissa says getting to know their suppliers was an integral part in
starting this hemp cultivation farm, especially in a new and sometimes
unregulated industry.
"We went through the background checks and were approved," said Melissa Baldwin. "We found an extractor. You harvest your plant and take it to an extractor, that is how you get paid."
Baldwin says there is still a negative stigmatism that is associated with the hemp
crop. Many folks believe the CBD product is grown for marijuana, but Baldwin
says it is not used for that at all. She has enjoyed educating individuals and
groups about the crop and what it can do for everyone. More information on
South Bend’s story can be found at the website, <a href="https://www.southbendindustrialhemp.com/">soutbendindustrialhemp.com</a>.&nbsp;

Barton County farm educating folks on hemp benefits as they cultivate 

Kevin Burkey and Ryan Fairchild of Dry Lake Brewing have been working on renovations to prepare the building that will house a new brewery in downtown Great Bend in the former Brown's Shoe Fit building. 

This past weekend they removed the green awning to make way for a new patio area and other aesthetic improvements. 

Dry Lake Brewing hopes to open the taproom / restaurant to the public by mid-summer 2020.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581963249852.jpeg" alt="Dry Lake Brewing removed the awning from their Main Street location this past weekend in preparation of their brewery opening this summer." />
 <figcaption>Dry Lake Brewing removed the awning from their Main Street location this past weekend in preparation of their brewery opening this summer.</figcaption>
 </figure>BUSINESS NEWSKevin Burkey and Ryan Fairchild of Dry Lake Brewing have been working on renovations to prepare the building that will house a new brewery in downtown Great Bend in the former Brown's Shoe Fit building. This past weekend they removed the green awning to make way for a new patio area and other aesthetic improvements. Dry Lake Brewing hopes to open the taproom / restaurant to the public by mid-summer 2020.<figure>
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Renovations coming along for Great Bend brewery 

The Great Bend High School speech team finished 6th out of an 18-school field this past weekend at Salina South. The tournament drew schools from as far away as Lansing, Dodge City, Blue Springs, Missouri and Jenks, Oklahoma.

Salina South will be the host of the 5A state forensics championship in May. Coach Kim Heath wanted to get her students to this tournament so that they could get a feel for the community judging pool and have the opportunity to compete in a multi-elimination round tournament. 

She explained, “While we did not bring home one of the sweepstakes trophies, I was still very pleased with the students’ many successes. Some of the events had up to 49 competitors and some of those students have been doing forensics since early last fall. So I believe we held our own pretty well.”

In Duo Interpretation, sophomores Isaiah Smith and Malachi Wasson earned 2nd place medals, while seniors Patrick Heath and Daniel Abbot brought home 5th place. Heath also placed 5th in ten-minute Informative with visual aids and 4th in Poetry Interpretation. Abbott was a semi-finalist in Impromptu Speaking, but did not advance to finals.

Smith placed 1st in Dramatic Interpretation and qualified for state. Senior, Bayle Sandy placed 3rd. Sandy also competed in speaking events. She was 5th in Impromptu Speaking and 1st in seven-minute Informative without visual aids.

Senior CJ Gibson won 4th place in seven-minute Informative and finished 10th overall in Program of Oral Interpretation.

Other students earning points towards Great Bend High School’s 6th place finish included Xanna Smith, Bryce Hopkins, Kenia Balderrama and Jessy Moeder. Maddix Pokorski, Moeder, Balderrama, and Isiah Smith represented GBHS on Friday night in the congressional debate portion of the tournament.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581960238430.jpeg" alt="Back Row: Xanna Smith, CJ Gibson, Isaiah Smith, Bryce Hopkins, Daniel Abbott, Patrick Heath Front Row: Bayle Sandy, Kenia Balderrama, Jessy Moeder, and Malachi Wasson" />
 <figcaption>Back Row: Xanna Smith, CJ Gibson, Isaiah Smith, Bryce Hopkins, Daniel Abbott, Patrick Heath Front Row: Bayle Sandy, Kenia Balderrama, Jessy Moeder, and Malachi Wasson</figcaption>
 </figure>The Great Bend High School speech team finished 6th out of an 18-school field this past weekend at Salina South. The tournament drew schools from as far away as Lansing, Dodge City, Blue Springs, Missouri and Jenks, Oklahoma.Salina South will be the host of the 5A state forensics championship in May. Coach Kim Heath wanted to get her students to this tournament so that they could get a feel for the community judging pool and have the opportunity to compete in a multi-elimination round tournament. She explained, “While we did not bring home one of the sweepstakes trophies, I was still very pleased with the students’ many successes. Some of the events had up to 49 competitors and some of those students have been doing forensics since early last fall. So I believe we held our own pretty well.”In Duo Interpretation, sophomores Isaiah Smith and Malachi Wasson earned 2nd place medals, while seniors Patrick Heath and Daniel Abbot brought home 5th place. Heath also placed 5th in ten-minute Informative with visual aids and 4th in Poetry Interpretation. Abbott was a semi-finalist in Impromptu Speaking, but did not advance to finals.Smith placed 1st in Dramatic Interpretation and qualified for state. Senior, Bayle Sandy placed 3rd. Sandy also competed in speaking events. She was 5th in Impromptu Speaking and 1st in seven-minute Informative without visual aids.Senior CJ Gibson won 4th place in seven-minute Informative and finished 10th overall in Program of Oral Interpretation.Other students earning points towards Great Bend High School’s 6th place finish included Xanna Smith, Bryce Hopkins, Kenia Balderrama and Jessy Moeder. Maddix Pokorski, Moeder, Balderrama, and Isiah Smith represented GBHS on Friday night in the congressional debate portion of the tournament.

GBHS has strong showing at the Cougar Classic Forensics Tournament

Hoisington Middle School Robotics competed Feb. 8 in Garden City.   The team brought home four awards. 

 All five HMS teams made it into the finals, and at the end of the day, they won 1st and 2nd place in the teamwork matches, 1st place in the Skills Challenge, and won the Excellence Award again.  They were the only teams to win more than one award. 

HMS robotics will be competing at the state competition in Garden City March 14.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581959860473.jpeg" alt="Back row L to R:&nbsp; Hunter Ney, Eli Lewis, Andrew Cook, Drake Brewer, Kalob Lamb, Caiden Hoffman, Caleb Birzer, Kasey Andereck, Laka Ferguson, AJ Thurman.Front Row L to R:&nbsp; Sariah Cox, Carah Maddox, Steven Keener, Jhadyn Turner, Bodie Selfridge, Brier Thompson, Baylee Scott, Deashia Cox." />
 <figcaption>Back row L to R:&nbsp; Hunter Ney, Eli Lewis, Andrew Cook, Drake Brewer, Kalob Lamb, Caiden Hoffman, Caleb Birzer, Kasey Andereck, Laka Ferguson, AJ Thurman.Front Row L to R:&nbsp; Sariah Cox, Carah Maddox, Steven Keener, Jhadyn Turner, Bodie Selfridge, Brier Thompson, Baylee Scott, Deashia Cox.</figcaption>
 </figure>Hoisington Middle School Robotics competed Feb. 8 in Garden City. The team brought home four awards. All five HMS teams made it into the finals, and at the end of the day, they won 1st and 2nd place in the teamwork matches, 1st place in the Skills Challenge, and won the Excellence Award again. They were the only teams to win more than one award. HMS robotics will be competing at the state competition in Garden City March 14.

Hoisington Middle School receives awards during robotics competition 



St. Johns Episcopal Church will kick off the Lenten season with its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 25, at the church, located at 17th and Adams Street in Great Bend.&nbsp; 

Deacon George Martin's famous pancakes along with sausage and a drink is the menu.&nbsp; There is no charge for the meal; however, a freewill offering would be appreciated.

You might be asking, "What is Shrove Tuesday?" 

Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day) is the day in February or March immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent, which this year is on Wednesday Feb. 26), which is celebrated in some countries by consuming pancakes. In others, especially those where it is called Mardi Gras or some translation thereof, this is a carnival day, and also the last day of "fat eating" or "gorging" before the fasting period of Lent.

Come to the St. Johns Episcopal Church Pancake Supper Feb. 25 from 5-7 pm.



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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581959626819.jpeg" alt="Shrove Tues Pancake Feed 2019, Karen Klein-Martin, Leslie Mingenback and Mother Teresa Lahar" />
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 </figure>

St. Johns Episcopal Church will kick off the Lenten season with its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 25, at the church, located at 17th and Adams Street in Great Bend.&nbsp; Deacon George Martin's famous pancakes along with sausage and a drink is the menu.&nbsp; There is no charge for the meal; however, a freewill offering would be appreciated.You might be asking, "What is Shrove Tuesday?" Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day) is the day in February or March immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent, which this year is on Wednesday Feb. 26), which is celebrated in some countries by consuming pancakes. In others, especially those where it is called Mardi Gras or some translation thereof, this is a carnival day, and also the last day of "fat eating" or "gorging" before the fasting period of Lent.Come to the St. Johns Episcopal Church Pancake Supper Feb. 25 from 5-7 pm.

St. Johns Episcopal Church invites the public to annual pancake supper

SS Graphics announces a new partnership with MPIRE Companies and expansion of products and services, according to Heather Nicolet, Co-owner. 

“Bringing in investors has given me the opportunity to be out in the field with my customers to better meet their needs. I know time is one of our most valuable assets and that is why I’m excited to go directly to the customer and customize their experience” said Nicolet. 

Heather will continue offering the same service and products while moving to her new location this March inside of the MPIRE Companies office building at 605 S. Main, Great Bend.

“Heather brings the same enthusiasm, commitment to quality and strong work ethic that MPIRE brings to all of its endeavors from residential and commercial rentals to garage door sales and service. A great business starts with the right people, and we look forward to the continued success of SS Graphics” said Rick Davis, Chief Operating Officer of MPIRE Companies.

Offering promotional and advertising products, SS Graphics can personalize thousands of items for any occasion and any budget including: apparel, pens, cups, bags, magnets, and note pads. Customized websites are available for businesses and schools to accommodate employees, allowing them to order products with ease.

SS Graphics will remain open during the move and you can still reach Heather at 620-617-5624, by email at s.s.graphics@hotmail.com or visit the website at www.ssgraphics.org.&nbsp;

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 </figure>BUSINESS NEWSSS Graphics announces a new partnership with MPIRE Companies and expansion of products and services, according to Heather Nicolet, Co-owner. “Bringing in investors has given me the opportunity to be out in the field with my customers to better meet their needs. I know time is one of our most valuable assets and that is why I’m excited to go directly to the customer and customize their experience” said Nicolet. Heather will continue offering the same service and products while moving to her new location this March inside of the MPIRE Companies office building at 605 S. Main, Great Bend.“Heather brings the same enthusiasm, commitment to quality and strong work ethic that MPIRE brings to all of its endeavors from residential and commercial rentals to garage door sales and service. A great business starts with the right people, and we look forward to the continued success of SS Graphics” said Rick Davis, Chief Operating Officer of MPIRE Companies.Offering promotional and advertising products, SS Graphics can personalize thousands of items for any occasion and any budget including: apparel, pens, cups, bags, magnets, and note pads. Customized websites are available for businesses and schools to accommodate employees, allowing them to order products with ease.SS Graphics will remain open during the move and you can still reach Heather at 620-617-5624, by email at s.s.graphics@hotmail.com or visit the website at www.ssgraphics.org.&nbsp;

SS Graphics expands business

The Great Bend Recreation Commission and Great Bend Senior Center co-sponsored a “Valentine Party” on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Senior Center. 

The afternoon included the crowning of a Senior Center King and Queen and a party that included entertainment from Jefferson 2nd&nbsp;&amp; 3rd&nbsp;graders.&nbsp;

King – Dave Christensen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Queen – Bev Christensen

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 </figure>The Great Bend Recreation Commission and Great Bend Senior Center co-sponsored a “Valentine Party” on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Senior Center. The afternoon included the crowning of a Senior Center King and Queen and a party that included entertainment from Jefferson 2nd&nbsp;&amp; 3rd&nbsp;graders.&nbsp;King – Dave Christensen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Queen – Bev Christensen<figure>
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Great Bend Senior Center King & Queen

Stafford County — A Kansas man was injured in a one-vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Reno County.

The Reno County Sheriff's Department reports that 24-year-old Clay Cooper of St. John was going west on US-50 when he hit a dirt mound in a road construction site and rolled the vehicle.

Cooper suffered minor cuts and bruises and was treated at the scene.

The accident happened around 1 a.m. at US-50 and Riverton near the US-50 and K-61 interchange

Stafford County — A Kansas man was injured in a one-vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Reno County.The Reno County Sheriff's Department reports that 24-year-old Clay Cooper of St. John was going west on US-50 when he hit a dirt mound in a road construction site and rolled the vehicle.Cooper suffered minor cuts and bruises and was treated at the scene.The accident happened around 1 a.m. at US-50 and Riverton near the US-50 and K-61 interchange

Man from St. John hospitalized after rollover crash

Washington's BirthdayPatchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Monday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.TuesdayMostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind 8 to 11 mph.

Tuesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

WednesdayA slight chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday NightA 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Thursday NightMostly clear, with a low around 22.

FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 27.

SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Saturday NightA chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

SundayA chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Washington's BirthdayPatchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.Monday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.TuesdayMostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind 8 to 11 mph.Tuesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.WednesdayA slight chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Wednesday NightA 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 38.Thursday NightMostly clear, with a low around 22.FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 48.Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 27.SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 55.Saturday NightA chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.SundayA chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Monday Weather

It’s a broken record but the Drought Monitor shows thing essentially unchanged from the previous week. The six to ten day outlook (February 19 to 23) has normal to below normal precipitation and below normal temperatures. Looking out eight to fourteen days again indicates below normal precipitation and normal to above temperatures. The thirty day outlook is for equal chances for above or below normal temperatures and precipitation with the ninety day outlook basically the same. Today, let’s focus on an aspect of weather that we may not think about much regarding crops – day length.

Everyone learns in school that plants take carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and are able to convert it into sugar and give off oxygen. But many are unaware that light plays other important roles in a many plants life cycle in terms of day length.

· A crop like winter wheat, a plant that must overwinter, needs to develop winter hardiness or the ability to survive through the winter. It and other plants like it go through a series of growth and physiological changes to accomplish this. But how does the plant “know’ winter is coming? Decreasing temperatures play a role, however, the plant must make these changes before real cold develops. The other big key is decreasing day length. As day length decreases the plant “senses” this and starts to key physiological and growth changes. Prostrate, or flat, versus erect growth is one change. Another is the change in cell contents that serve as a kind of antifreeze to protect the growing point.

· The other major role day length plays regards flowering. A summer annual plant needs to complete its life cycle, i.e. produce viable seed, before freezing temperatures arrive. Winter annual plants such as winter wheat need to try and make sure they don’t try to flower and produce seed before winter and freezing temperatures are over. Perennials, whether cool or warm season, deal with a similar dilemma. So how does day length play a role for these temperate climate plants?

· The responses detailed below are caused by two plant hormones, phytochrome red and phytochrome far red and their relative ratios to each other.

· For winter annuals, they sense increasing day length. Here, days are shortest around December 21 and then days become longer. As the amount of day length increases, it eventually, depending on the variety, it will key physiological changes leading to flowering. These are long day/short night plants.

· For summer annuals like soybeans, they need to beat winter so their flowering is keyed to increasing night length. Depending on the variety, once the length of uninterrupted night reaches a certain point, the plant will initiate flowering. And if the darkness is interrupted if only for a brief period of time, the plant will never flower. These are short day/long night plants.

· The two previous points regard plants growing in temperate regions where there is winter and day length changes significantly. But what about plants near the equator that really don’t deal with seasons. These are day neutral plants. Examples are corn and corn.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581739077428.jpeg" alt="Barton Community College Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin" />
 <figcaption>Barton Community College Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>It’s a broken record but the Drought Monitor shows thing essentially unchanged from the previous week. The six to ten day outlook (February 19 to 23) has normal to below normal precipitation and below normal temperatures. Looking out eight to fourteen days again indicates below normal precipitation and normal to above temperatures. The thirty day outlook is for equal chances for above or below normal temperatures and precipitation with the ninety day outlook basically the same. Today, let’s focus on an aspect of weather that we may not think about much regarding crops – day length.Everyone learns in school that plants take carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight and are able to convert it into sugar and give off oxygen. But many are unaware that light plays other important roles in a many plants life cycle in terms of day length.· A crop like winter wheat, a plant that must overwinter, needs to develop winter hardiness or the ability to survive through the winter. It and other plants like it go through a series of growth and physiological changes to accomplish this. But how does the plant “know’ winter is coming? Decreasing temperatures play a role, however, the plant must make these changes before real cold develops. The other big key is decreasing day length. As day length decreases the plant “senses” this and starts to key physiological and growth changes. Prostrate, or flat, versus erect growth is one change. Another is the change in cell contents that serve as a kind of antifreeze to protect the growing point.· The other major role day length plays regards flowering. A summer annual plant needs to complete its life cycle, i.e. produce viable seed, before freezing temperatures arrive. Winter annual plants such as winter wheat need to try and make sure they don’t try to flower and produce seed before winter and freezing temperatures are over. Perennials, whether cool or warm season, deal with a similar dilemma. So how does day length play a role for these temperate climate plants?· The responses detailed below are caused by two plant hormones, phytochrome red and phytochrome far red and their relative ratios to each other.· For winter annuals, they sense increasing day length. Here, days are shortest around December 21 and then days become longer. As the amount of day length increases, it eventually, depending on the variety, it will key physiological changes leading to flowering. These are long day/short night plants.· For summer annuals like soybeans, they need to beat winter so their flowering is keyed to increasing night length. Depending on the variety, once the length of uninterrupted night reaches a certain point, the plant will initiate flowering. And if the darkness is interrupted if only for a brief period of time, the plant will never flower. These are short day/long night plants.· The two previous points regard plants growing in temperate regions where there is winter and day length changes significantly. But what about plants near the equator that really don’t deal with seasons. These are day neutral plants. Examples are corn and corn.

Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - "Shining A Light On Agriculture

High School
Basketball Schedule – 2/18

High School
Basketball Schedule – 2/18Western Athletic
ConferenceGreat Bend @ TMPDodge City @ Garden CityAbilene @ HaysLiberal @ CimarronCentral Kansas
LeagueHoisington @
HillsboroLarned @ HesstonLyons @ HavenPratt @ HalsteadNickerson @ Smoky
ValleyCentral Prairie
LeaguePlainville @ EllinwoodSouth Central @ St. JohnMacksville @ Otis-BisonNess City @ Central PlainsLaCrosse @ StocktonKinsley @ VictoriaOthersLittle River @ Pawnee HeightsStafford @ AtticaEllsworth @ S.E. SalineSterling @ InmanIngalls @ Hodgeman CountyPratt-Skyline @ BurrtonWilson @ LakesideS.W. Heights @ Kiowa County

Tuesday High School Basketball Schedule - 2/18

The Barton Community College baseball team collected twenty-two runs on twenty hits in route to their second consecutive road series victory taking two-of-three over the weekend at Rose State College. The Cougars claimed the series opener on Friday breezing to a 14-4 margin while clinching the series win in game one on Saturday 8-0 before falling to the Raiders in the series finale 9-5.

The nationally receiving vote Cougars improve their mark to 5-2 on the young season while the Raiders dip to 2-5 overall. Barton will conclude their eight game road trip on Wednesday at Hesston College before hosting their home opening series on Friday and Saturday against Western Nebraska Community College.

bartonsports.comThe Barton Community College baseball team collected twenty-two runs on twenty hits in route to their second consecutive road series victory taking two-of-three over the weekend at Rose State College. The Cougars claimed the series opener on Friday breezing to a 14-4 margin while clinching the series win in game one on Saturday 8-0 before falling to the Raiders in the series finale 9-5.The nationally receiving vote Cougars improve their mark to 5-2 on the young season while the Raiders dip to 2-5 overall. Barton will conclude their eight game road trip on Wednesday at Hesston College before hosting their home opening series on Friday and Saturday against Western Nebraska Community College.

Barton bats carry Cougars to road series victory at Rose State

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Dexter Dennis had a career-high 21 points as Wichita State beat Tulane 82-57. Tyson Etienne added 20 points for the Shockers. Dennis hit 8 of 10 shots, including 4 of 6 on 3-pointers. Etienne shot 7 of 9, including 6 of 8 from the arc. The Shockers made 13 of 24 3-point tries for 54%, better than the 48% they shot overall and nearly matching the 55% they shot at the free-throw line (11 of 20). Christion Thompson led the Green Wave on Sunday with 16 points and seven rebounds.

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas was scratched from his second bullpen session of the spring because of a flexor tendon issue. Manager Mike Shildt said the Cardinals hope to have a more concrete time frame for Mikolas return to the mound in a day or two. Mikolas entered this spring as one of four pitchers expected to be in the Cardinals rotation, joining Jack Flaherty, Dakota Hudson and Adam Wainwright.

CHICAGO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard received the Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award after scoring a game-high 30 points in Team LeBron’s 157-155 victory over Team Giannis  in Chicago. Leonard made eight 3-pointers to finish one shy of Paul George's All-Star record in 2016. LeBron James had 23 in helping his namesake squad win the All-Star game for the third straight year. Anthony Davis added 20 points, including a game-ending free throw.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR’s season-opening Daytona 500 was postponed following a second rain delay, pushing the event into Monday. It's the second time in 62 years and first time since 2012 that “The Great American Race” will finish on a Monday. Pole-sitter Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was the leader 20 laps into the race when the rain returned, sending drivers back to pit road.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — San Diego State remains the only unbeaten team in Division I men’s basketball following a resounding victory at Boise State. Malachi Flynn had 22 points and the Aztecs improved to 26-0 with a 72-55 trouncing of the Broncos. Yanni Wetzell had 14 points and seven rebounds for San Diego State, while Matt Mitchell delivered 11 points, seven boards and five steals.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Dexter Dennis had a career-high 21 points as Wichita State beat Tulane 82-57. Tyson Etienne added 20 points for the Shockers. Dennis hit 8 of 10 shots, including 4 of 6 on 3-pointers. Etienne shot 7 of 9, including 6 of 8 from the arc. The Shockers made 13 of 24 3-point tries for 54%, better than the 48% they shot overall and nearly matching the 55% they shot at the free-throw line (11 of 20). Christion Thompson led the Green Wave on Sunday with 16 points and seven rebounds.JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas was scratched from his second bullpen session of the spring because of a flexor tendon issue. Manager Mike Shildt said the Cardinals hope to have a more concrete time frame for Mikolas return to the mound in a day or two. Mikolas entered this spring as one of four pitchers expected to be in the Cardinals rotation, joining Jack Flaherty, Dakota Hudson and Adam Wainwright.National HeadlinesCHICAGO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard received the Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award after scoring a game-high 30 points in Team LeBron’s 157-155 victory over Team Giannis in Chicago. Leonard made eight 3-pointers to finish one shy of Paul George's All-Star record in 2016. LeBron James had 23 in helping his namesake squad win the All-Star game for the third straight year. Anthony Davis added 20 points, including a game-ending free throw.DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR’s season-opening Daytona 500 was postponed following a second rain delay, pushing the event into Monday. It's the second time in 62 years and first time since 2012 that “The Great American Race” will finish on a Monday. Pole-sitter Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was the leader 20 laps into the race when the rain returned, sending drivers back to pit road.BOISE, Idaho (AP) — San Diego State remains the only unbeaten team in Division I men’s basketball following a resounding victory at Boise State. Malachi Flynn had 22 points and the Aztecs improved to 26-0 with a 72-55 trouncing of the Broncos. Yanni Wetzell had 14 points and seven rebounds for San Diego State, while Matt Mitchell delivered 11 points, seven boards and five steals.Sunday ScoresTOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal	(4)San Diego St.	72	Boise St.	55Final	(15)Villanova	76	Temple	56Final	(17)Oregon	80	Utah	62Final	(21)Iowa	58	Minnesota	55

Monday Sports Headlines

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Dexter Dennis scored a career-high 21 points with a game-high nine rebounds and Tyson Etienne added 20 points as Wichita State beat Tulane 82-57 on Sunday.

Dennis hit 8 of 10 shots, including 4 of 6 on 3-pointers, while Etienne shot 7 of 9, including 6 of 8 from the arc. The Shockers made 13 of 24 3-point tries for 54%, better than the 48% they shot overall and nearly matching the 55% they shot at the free-throw line (11 of 20).

Jaime Echenique added 10 points for Wichita State (19-6, 7-5 American Athletic Conference) while Jamarius Burton added seven assists to go with nine assists.

The Shockers’ 30-point halftime lead (50-20) tied for the fifth-largest in program history.

Christion Thompson had 16 points and seven rebounds for the Green Wave (10-15, 2-11), who have now lost nine consecutive games. Jordan Walker added 14 points. Teshaun Hightower had 10 points. The Green Wave shot 34.5 percent and made only 2 of 18 from the 3-point line.

Wichita State plays South Florida at home on Thursday. Tulane plays SMU at home on Wednesday.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Dexter Dennis scored a career-high 21 points with a game-high nine rebounds and Tyson Etienne added 20 points as Wichita State beat Tulane 82-57 on Sunday.Dennis hit 8 of 10 shots, including 4 of 6 on 3-pointers, while Etienne shot 7 of 9, including 6 of 8 from the arc. The Shockers made 13 of 24 3-point tries for 54%, better than the 48% they shot overall and nearly matching the 55% they shot at the free-throw line (11 of 20).Jaime Echenique added 10 points for Wichita State (19-6, 7-5 American Athletic Conference) while Jamarius Burton added seven assists to go with nine assists.The Shockers’ 30-point halftime lead (50-20) tied for the fifth-largest in program history.Christion Thompson had 16 points and seven rebounds for the Green Wave (10-15, 2-11), who have now lost nine consecutive games. Jordan Walker added 14 points. Teshaun Hightower had 10 points. The Green Wave shot 34.5 percent and made only 2 of 18 from the 3-point line.Wichita State plays South Florida at home on Thursday. Tulane plays SMU at home on Wednesday.

Wichita St. beats Tulane 82-57

Great Bend's Kyeal Mogbo won the final match of the 5A Regional Wrestling Tournament Saturday in McPherson to give the Great Bend Panthers the Regional title by 1-point over Garden City. 

The Panthers won the tournament with 123 points while Garden City had 122.  McPherson took third with 100.

Panther Head Coach Nathan Broeckleman was named Regional Coach of the year.

The Panthers advance to the State Tournament next Thursday in Salina.

143: Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) - DNP

Champ. Round 1 - Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) over DAVINA SIERRA (Wichita-North) (Fall 0:52)

Champ. Round 2 - Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) over Katelyn Schmidt (Towanda-Circle) (Fall 1:15)

Quarterfinals - Autumn Perez (Dodge City) over Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) (Fall 3:54)

Cons. Round 4 - Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) over MayLee Edwards (Newton) (Fall 0:19)

Cons. Round 5 - Gloria Peroza (Emporia) over Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) (Dec 6-4)

116: Abby White (Great Bend) - DNP

Champ. Round 1 - Nichole  Moore (Nickerson) over Abby White (Great Bend) (Fall 2:42)

Cons. Round 2 - Sabrina Todd (Norton Community) over Abby White (Great Bend) (Dec 5-2)

109: Caitlyn White (Great Bend) - DNP

Champ. Round 1 - Juliene Wald (Hesston) over Caitlyn White (Great Bend) (Fall 0:53)

Cons. Round 2 - Blake Rhea (Haysville-Campus Hs) over Caitlyn White (Great Bend) (Fall 4:18)

130: Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) - 2nd

Champ. Round 1 - Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) over AaLeiOnna Cox (Eureka) (Fall 0:24)

Champ. Round 2 - Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) over Arianna Gomez (Holcomb) (Fall 0:48)

Quarterfinals - Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) over Kate  Jennings (Salina-Central HS) (Fall 1:38)

Semifinals - Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) over Olivia McNeal (Haysville-Campus Hs) (Fall 2:36)

1st Place Match - Anjelina Serrano (Garden City) over Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) (Fall 5:31)

136: Lexi Deines (Great Bend) - 5th

Champ. Round 1 - Lexi Deines (Great Bend) over Dakota Ely (Canton-Galva) (Fall 1:03)

Champ. Round 2 - Lexi Deines (Great Bend) over Makiya Wilson (Wichita-Southeast) (Fall 0:55)

Quarterfinals - Lexi Deines (Great Bend) over Delilah Sherbin (Wichita-South) (Fall 1:28)

Semifinals - Cheyenne Blackwood (Valley Center) over Lexi Deines (Great Bend) (Dec 10-3)

Cons. Semis - Cakia Tucker-Dunbar (Wichita-Heights) over Lexi Deines (Great Bend) (Dec 13-6)

5th Place Match - Lexi Deines (Great Bend) over Tally Wikum (Hoisington) (MD 14-2)

191: Dakota Baldwin (Great Bend) - DNP

Champ. Round 1 - Jermecia Thomas (Wichita-East) over Dakota Baldwin (Great Bend) (Fall 0:14)

Cons. Round 2 - Gracie Orr (Valley Center) over Dakota Baldwin (Great Bend) (Fall 2:23)

123: Katie Kuhlman (Great Bend) - DNP

Champ. Round 1 - Dache Island-Jones (Manhattan) over Katie Kuhlman (Great Bend) (Fall 1:43)

Cons. Round 1 - Katie Kuhlman (Great Bend) over Natalie Summers (Salina-Central HS) (Fall 2:53)

Cons. Round 2 - Rhiannon  Cacavio (Goodland) over Katie Kuhlman (Great Bend) (Fall 2:50)

101: Breckyn Elliott (Great Bend) - 2nd

Champ. Round 2 - Breckyn Elliott (Great Bend) over Natalie Hedlund (McPherson) (Fall 2:43)

Quarterfinals - Breckyn Elliott (Great Bend) over Eleanor Breen (Wichita-Southeast) (Fall 1:33)

Semifinals - Breckyn Elliott (Great Bend) over Josiah Ortiz (Lakin) (Dec 8-4)

1st Place Match - Kassidy Leiszler (Concordia) over Breckyn Elliott (Great Bend) (Dec 6-2)

155: Briana Perez (Great Bend) - 3rd

Champ. Round 2 - Briana Perez (Great Bend) over Arinea Thronton (Wichita-Southeast) (Fall 3:28)

Quarterfinals - Briana Perez (Great Bend) over Bailey Sanders (Hoisington) (Fall 3:42)

Semifinals - Marissa Murray (Wichita-South) over Briana Perez (Great Bend) (Fall 4:55)

Cons. Semis - Briana Perez (Great Bend) over Alondra Guzman (Garden City) (Fall 1:28)

3rd Place Match - Briana Perez (Great Bend) over Holli Giddings (McPherson) (Dec 7-6)

235: Kyeal Mogbo (Great Bend) - 3rd

Quarterfinals - Chelsey Armbruster (Chapman) over Kyeal Mogbo (Great Bend) (Fall 0:49)

Cons. Round 1 - Kyeal Mogbo (Great Bend) over Sophia Glanville (Chase County Hs) (Fall 2:20)

Cons. Semis - Kyeal Mogbo (Great Bend) over Kimberly Vasquez (Wichita-South) (Fall 1:47)

3rd Place Match - Kyeal Mogbo (Great Bend) over Chelsey Armbruster (Chapman) (Fall 3:00)

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581864574767.jpeg" alt="2020 Regional Champs" />
 <figcaption>2020 Regional Champs</figcaption>
 </figure>Great Bend's Kyeal Mogbo won the final match of the 5A Regional Wrestling Tournament Saturday in McPherson to give the Great Bend Panthers the Regional title by 1-point over Garden City. The Panthers won the tournament with 123 points while Garden City had 122. McPherson took third with 100.Panther Head Coach Nathan Broeckleman was named Regional Coach of the year.The Panthers advance to the State Tournament next Thursday in Salina.Lady Panther Regional Results143: Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) - DNPChamp. Round 1 - Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) over DAVINA SIERRA (Wichita-North) (Fall 0:52)Champ. Round 2 - Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) over Katelyn Schmidt (Towanda-Circle) (Fall 1:15)Quarterfinals - Autumn Perez (Dodge City) over Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) (Fall 3:54)Cons. Round 4 - Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) over MayLee Edwards (Newton) (Fall 0:19)Cons. Round 5 - Gloria Peroza (Emporia) over Marissa Hanrahan (Great Bend) (Dec 6-4)116: Abby White (Great Bend) - DNPChamp. Round 1 - Nichole Moore (Nickerson) over Abby White (Great Bend) (Fall 2:42)Cons. Round 2 - Sabrina Todd (Norton Community) over Abby White (Great Bend) (Dec 5-2)109: Caitlyn White (Great Bend) - DNPChamp. Round 1 - Juliene Wald (Hesston) over Caitlyn White (Great Bend) (Fall 0:53)Cons. Round 2 - Blake Rhea (Haysville-Campus Hs) over Caitlyn White (Great Bend) (Fall 4:18)130: Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) - 2ndChamp. Round 1 - Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) over AaLeiOnna Cox (Eureka) (Fall 0:24)Champ. Round 2 - Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) over Arianna Gomez (Holcomb) (Fall 0:48)Quarterfinals - Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) over Kate Jennings (Salina-Central HS) (Fall 1:38)Semifinals - Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) over Olivia McNeal (Haysville-Campus Hs) (Fall 2:36)1st Place Match - Anjelina Serrano (Garden City) over Breanna Ridgeway (Great Bend) (Fall 5:31)136: Lexi Deines (Great Bend) - 5thChamp. Round 1 - Lexi Deines (Great Bend) over Dakota Ely (Canton-Galva) (Fall 1:03)Champ. Round 2 - Lexi Deines (Great Bend) over Makiya Wilson (Wichita-Southeast) (Fall 0:55)Quarterfinals - Lexi Deines (Great Bend) over Delilah Sherbin (Wichita-South) (Fall 1:28)Semifinals - Cheyenne Blackwood (Valley Center) over Lexi Deines (Great Bend) (Dec 10-3)Cons. Semis - Cakia Tucker-Dunbar (Wichita-Heights) over Lexi Deines (Great Bend) (Dec 13-6)5th Place Match - Lexi Deines (Great Bend) over Tally Wikum (Hoisington) (MD 14-2)191: Dakota Baldwin (Great Bend) - DNPChamp. Round 1 - Jermecia Thomas (Wichita-East) over Dakota Baldwin (Great Bend) (Fall 0:14)Cons. Round 2 - Gracie Orr (Valley Center) over Dakota Baldwin (Great Bend) (Fall 2:23)123: Katie Kuhlman (Great Bend) - DNPChamp. Round 1 - Dache Island-Jones (Manhattan) over Katie Kuhlman (Great Bend) (Fall 1:43)Cons. Round 1 - Katie Kuhlman (Great Bend) over Natalie Summers (Salina-Central HS) (Fall 2:53)Cons. Round 2 - Rhiannon Cacavio (Goodland) over Katie Kuhlman (Great Bend) (Fall 2:50)101: Breckyn Elliott (Great Bend) - 2ndChamp. Round 2 - Breckyn Elliott (Great Bend) over Natalie Hedlund (McPherson) (Fall 2:43)Quarterfinals - Breckyn Elliott (Great Bend) over Eleanor Breen (Wichita-Southeast) (Fall 1:33)Semifinals - Breckyn Elliott (Great Bend) over Josiah Ortiz (Lakin) (Dec 8-4)1st Place Match - Kassidy Leiszler (Concordia) over Breckyn Elliott (Great Bend) (Dec 6-2)155: Briana Perez (Great Bend) - 3rdChamp. Round 2 - Briana Perez (Great Bend) over Arinea Thronton (Wichita-Southeast) (Fall 3:28)Quarterfinals - Briana Perez (Great Bend) over Bailey Sanders (Hoisington) (Fall 3:42)Semifinals - Marissa Murray (Wichita-South) over Briana Perez (Great Bend) (Fall 4:55)Cons. Semis - Briana Perez (Great Bend) over Alondra Guzman (Garden City) (Fall 1:28)3rd Place Match - Briana Perez (Great Bend) over Holli Giddings (McPherson) (Dec 7-6)235: Kyeal Mogbo (Great Bend) - 3rdQuarterfinals - Chelsey Armbruster (Chapman) over Kyeal Mogbo (Great Bend) (Fall 0:49)Cons. Round 1 - Kyeal Mogbo (Great Bend) over Sophia Glanville (Chase County Hs) (Fall 2:20)Cons. Semis - Kyeal Mogbo (Great Bend) over Kimberly Vasquez (Wichita-South) (Fall 1:47)3rd Place Match - Kyeal Mogbo (Great Bend) over Chelsey Armbruster (Chapman) (Fall 3:00)

Lady Panthers win Regional Championship

OMAHA (AP) — Officials at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha said Monday they have received 13 people from a cruise ship in Japan who were part of a larger group of American citizens brought back to the U.S.

Chris Kratochvil, an executive director of the Global Center for Health Security at the medical center, said 12 of the people are in quarantine. They currently have no symptoms of the coronavirus.

One man is in a biocontainment unit to receive a higher level of care because he had a cough and other symptoms in addition to another chronic illness that places him at higher risk for complications.

All the travelers will remain at the university hospital for at least 14 days. The new patients came as 57 US evacuees continued to be quarantined at a Nebraska National Guard training base just southwest of Omaha.

In the latest case, the hospital received a call from federal officials at 2 a.m. Monday indicating they would be receiving patients, many of whom had initially tested positive for the coronavirus. The Omaha facility has a contract with the federal government to provide quarantine facilities for disease outbreaks. The 13 patients have been retested and results should be known in a matter of hours.

Hospital officials said although all were tired from lengthy travel, the patients were in good spirits upon arrival.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581978968362.png" alt="Inside bio-containment unit -image courtesy Nebraska Medical Center Omaha" />
 <figcaption>Inside bio-containment unit -image courtesy Nebraska Medical Center Omaha</figcaption>
 </figure>OMAHA (AP) — Officials at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha said Monday they have received 13 people from a cruise ship in Japan who were part of a larger group of American citizens brought back to the U.S.Chris Kratochvil, an executive director of the Global Center for Health Security at the medical center, said 12 of the people are in quarantine. They currently have no symptoms of the coronavirus.One man is in a biocontainment unit to receive a higher level of care because he had a cough and other symptoms in addition to another chronic illness that places him at higher risk for complications.All the travelers will remain at the university hospital for at least 14 days. The new patients came as 57 US evacuees continued to be quarantined at a Nebraska National Guard training base just southwest of Omaha.In the latest case, the hospital received a call from federal officials at 2 a.m. Monday indicating they would be receiving patients, many of whom had initially tested positive for the coronavirus. The Omaha facility has a contract with the federal government to provide quarantine facilities for disease outbreaks. The 13 patients have been retested and results should be known in a matter of hours.Hospital officials said although all were tired from lengthy travel, the patients were in good spirits upon arrival.

13 cruise passengers exposed to coronavirus arrive in Nebraska

SHAWNEE COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a hit and run accident that sent a victim to a hospital.

Just after 1a.m. Sunday, Shawnee County deputies responded to an injury accident after a 911 call. The caller reported they were transporting a victim in a personal vehicle to a local hospital, according to Deputy Scott Wanamaker.

Deputies and American Medical Response met the caller and victim on Interstate 70, transferred the victim to an ambulance for transport to a Topeka hospital.

The witness reported that there was a gathering at 151 West 4th Street in Auburn, Kansas. An altercation occurred which resulted in one man being drug by a vehicle causing the life-threatening injuries. Late Monday, the victim remained hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

SHAWNEE COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a hit and run accident that sent a victim to a hospital.Just after 1a.m. Sunday, Shawnee County deputies responded to an injury accident after a 911 call. The caller reported they were transporting a victim in a personal vehicle to a local hospital, according to Deputy Scott Wanamaker.Deputies and American Medical Response met the caller and victim on Interstate 70, transferred the victim to an ambulance for transport to a Topeka hospital.The witness reported that there was a gathering at 151 West 4th Street in Auburn, Kansas. An altercation occurred which resulted in one man being drug by a vehicle causing the life-threatening injuries. Late Monday, the victim remained hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.During the altercation, the vehicle also struck two others resulting in minor injuries, according to the witness.Authorities have identified all the subjects involved, according to Christian.&nbsp; &nbsp;Authorities have not reported an arrest.------------SHAWNEE COUNTY&nbsp; —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a hit and run accident that sent a victim to a hospital.Just after 1a.m. Sunday, Shawnee County deputies responded to an injury accident after a 911 call. The caller reported they were transporting a victim in a personal vehicle to a local hospital, according to Deputy Scott Wanamaker.Deputies and American Medical Response met the caller and victim on Interstate 70, transferred the victim to an ambulance for transport to a Topeka hospital with life-threatening injuries.The witness reported that there was a gathering at 151 West 4th Street in Auburn, Kansas. An altercation occurred which resulted in one man being drug by a vehicle causing the life-threatening injuries. During the altercation, the vehicle also struck two others resulting in minor injuries, according to the witness. The vehicle described as a red, or dark colored 4-door Jeep wrangler sped away westbound on 4th street, according to Wanamaker.&nbsp;Deputies asked the public for assistance locating Tyler Moore and Zachary Osborne for questioning in connection with the incident.&nbsp;Later Sunday, deputies reported they were no longer searching for Osborne and continue to search for Moore and the vehicle.

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