SALINE COUNTY —Police arrested a man from Russell on Sunday following an alleged domestic disturbance involving a gun at a residence in the 900 block of Beatrice Avenue in Salina, according to Salina Police Captain James Feldman.

Just after 10 p.m. Sunday, a 48-year-old woman called 911 after her acquaintance 38-year-old Christopher Carson from Russell began acting erratically inside her home.

The woman told police Carson began "acting kind of odd, demanding her name, even though they have known each other for quite some time," Feldman said. "He then pulled out a gun and pointed it at her."

Upon arrival, officers took Carson into custody without incident and recovered a 9mm handgun at the scene.

Carson is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault and criminal threat.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731331490118.png" alt="Carson photo Saline Co." />
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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Police arrested a man from Russell on Sunday following an alleged domestic disturbance involving a gun at a residence in the 900 block of Beatrice Avenue in Salina, according to Salina Police Captain James Feldman.Just after 10 p.m. Sunday, a 48-year-old woman called 911 after her acquaintance 38-year-old Christopher Carson from Russell began acting erratically inside her home.The woman told police Carson began "acting kind of odd, demanding her name, even though they have known each other for quite some time," Feldman said. "He then pulled out a gun and pointed it at her."Upon arrival, officers took Carson into custody without incident and recovered a 9mm handgun at the scene.Carson is being held on requested charges of aggravated assault and criminal threat.

Police: Man from Russell threatened woman with a gun

When Julie Kramp signed on as executive director of The Center for Counseling &amp; Consultation, the non-profit agency “was excellent at providing the core services for people facing mental-health concerns.”

Now that she is signing off, those core services “remain strong while a solid foundation has been built for the many new programs we started in recent years.”

Kramp, who joined The Center in December 2017, recently announced her retirement, effective Dec. 27. She anticipates her replacement will be announced soon.

The Center’s new programs are the direct result of the agency becoming fully licensed as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This multi-disciplinary program offers a holistic approach to the care and treatment of clients struggling with mental-health and other issues.

“Our clients now have access to help with care coordination, employment, and housing, along with enhanced substance-use disorder treatment. Military veterans also benefit with more local services and easier access to the Veterans Administration.

“In addition, we now offer Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and an in-house pharmacy. This varied list of programs is designed to ensure access to comprehensive behavioral healthcare.”

The Center, 5815 Broadway, started its CCBHC quest in 2022 and earned early pre-certification the following year. In the spring of this year, it became fully licensed.

“Because we got a head-start, many of the service dimensions were implemented early,” Kramp recalled. “Our staff has been diligent in setting and exceeding goals throughout this process. They are well aware that comprehensive services are needed and they made it happen.”

Kramp noted that the CCBHC is the result of lawmakers and mental-health professionals understanding that, oftentimes, a mental-health issue doesn’t result from just one thing.

“It could involve housing, employment, substance-use disorder or a physical-health issue. Or all of the above,” she explained.

Kramp credits much of The Center’s success to the staff realizing that every department has an effect on all other departments.

“You can’t operate successfully in individual silos,” Kramp noted. “Each department must understand the roles of all their colleagues. It starts in the front office where clients are welcomed and made to feel comfortable as they schedule the appropriate services.”

In addition, a therapist must be familiar with a client’s case-management goals, while collaborating with medical professionals when medication may be involved.

“And, of course, the paperwork must be in order by documenting services and sending correct billing statements,” Kramp commented. “Keen attention also has to be paid to insurance issues, licensing requirements and compliance with state and federal regulations.

“It is all intertwined,” she continued. “In recent years, we have created a more streamlined operation and focused on how everything is connected. The CCBHC has magnified all of this to ensure we meet new standards.”

In short, Kramp summarized, all new and enhanced services zero in on ways to better serve clients with their mental and physical needs.

Priorities for the future include hiring more therapists and enhancing the new Mobile Crisis Response program.

“We couldn’t have achieved so much in recent years without the tremendous support of all our community partners,” Kramp emphasized. “Input from many local entities and individuals is so vitally important to our clients and staff.

“I have no doubt The Center will continue to grow as it enhances existing programs and adds new ones for the direct benefit of those who face mental-health concerns.”

The Center for Counseling &amp; Consultation, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, 5815 Broadway in Great Bend, serves Barton, Pawnee, Rice and Stafford counties. Professionally trained personnel offer: individual and group therapy; marriage and family counseling; community-support services; community-based services; psychosocial rehabilitation; peer support; and medication management. The confidential 24/7 crisis hotline number is 800-875-2544.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731443669381.jpeg" alt="Julie Kramp, The Center executive director" />
 <figcaption>Julie Kramp, The Center executive director</figcaption>
 </figure>BUSINESS NEWSWhen Julie Kramp signed on as executive director of The Center for Counseling &amp; Consultation, the non-profit agency “was excellent at providing the core services for people facing mental-health concerns.”Now that she is signing off, those core services “remain strong while a solid foundation has been built for the many new programs we started in recent years.”Kramp, who joined The Center in December 2017, recently announced her retirement, effective Dec. 27. She anticipates her replacement will be announced soon.The Center’s new programs are the direct result of the agency becoming fully licensed as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This multi-disciplinary program offers a holistic approach to the care and treatment of clients struggling with mental-health and other issues.“Our clients now have access to help with care coordination, employment, and housing, along with enhanced substance-use disorder treatment. Military veterans also benefit with more local services and easier access to the Veterans Administration.“In addition, we now offer Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and an in-house pharmacy. This varied list of programs is designed to ensure access to comprehensive behavioral healthcare.”The Center, 5815 Broadway, started its CCBHC quest in 2022 and earned early pre-certification the following year. In the spring of this year, it became fully licensed.“Because we got a head-start, many of the service dimensions were implemented early,” Kramp recalled. “Our staff has been diligent in setting and exceeding goals throughout this process. They are well aware that comprehensive services are needed and they made it happen.”Kramp noted that the CCBHC is the result of lawmakers and mental-health professionals understanding that, oftentimes, a mental-health issue doesn’t result from just one thing.“It could involve housing, employment, substance-use disorder or a physical-health issue. Or all of the above,” she explained.Service integrationKramp credits much of The Center’s success to the staff realizing that every department has an effect on all other departments.“You can’t operate successfully in individual silos,” Kramp noted. “Each department must understand the roles of all their colleagues. It starts in the front office where clients are welcomed and made to feel comfortable as they schedule the appropriate services.”In addition, a therapist must be familiar with a client’s case-management goals, while collaborating with medical professionals when medication may be involved.“And, of course, the paperwork must be in order by documenting services and sending correct billing statements,” Kramp commented. “Keen attention also has to be paid to insurance issues, licensing requirements and compliance with state and federal regulations.“It is all intertwined,” she continued. “In recent years, we have created a more streamlined operation and focused on how everything is connected. The CCBHC has magnified all of this to ensure we meet new standards.”In short, Kramp summarized, all new and enhanced services zero in on ways to better serve clients with their mental and physical needs.Priorities for the future include hiring more therapists and enhancing the new Mobile Crisis Response program.“We couldn’t have achieved so much in recent years without the tremendous support of all our community partners,” Kramp emphasized. “Input from many local entities and individuals is so vitally important to our clients and staff.“I have no doubt The Center will continue to grow as it enhances existing programs and adds new ones for the direct benefit of those who face mental-health concerns.”The Center for Counseling &amp; Consultation, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, 5815 Broadway in Great Bend, serves Barton, Pawnee, Rice and Stafford counties. Professionally trained personnel offer: individual and group therapy; marriage and family counseling; community-support services; community-based services; psychosocial rehabilitation; peer support; and medication management. The confidential 24/7 crisis hotline number is 800-875-2544.

Julie Kramp retiring from The Center; last day is Dec. 27

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

Downtown Great Bend will already be lit up for the Home for the Holidays Festival on Saturday, Nov. 30. There will be some extra lights this year. Cathy Vonfeldt, volunteer for Adopt-A-Pet, said a Paws-itive Luminary may be purchased for a minimum $5 donation to honor pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge or those still enriching the lives of their families. All proceeds will benefit animals at the Golden Belt Humane Society.

"Jean Claire and I, I help her a lot with the Adopt-A-Pet stuff," Vonfeldt said. "It goes to extra expenses that our budget at the Humane Society does not cover - just things that are over-and-above the budget. None of it goes to any kind of administrative or employees fees. It's the direct care of the animals."

Order early or the night of the festival. Luminaries will have either a snowflake or heart design, and volunteers will write the names of the pet on the luminary. The luminaries will be on the west side of the courthouse from 5-8 p.m. that evening.

Donations may be Venmo'd to Vonfeldt at Cathy-Vonfeldt. Payments can also be made at Identifications, 1413 Main Street in Great Bend. Contact Vonfeldt or Claire with questions.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostDowntown Great Bend will already be lit up for the Home for the Holidays Festival on Saturday, Nov. 30. There will be some extra lights this year. Cathy Vonfeldt, volunteer for Adopt-A-Pet, said a Paws-itive Luminary may be purchased for a minimum $5 donation to honor pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge or those still enriching the lives of their families. All proceeds will benefit animals at the Golden Belt Humane Society."Jean Claire and I, I help her a lot with the Adopt-A-Pet stuff," Vonfeldt said. "It goes to extra expenses that our budget at the Humane Society does not cover - just things that are over-and-above the budget. None of it goes to any kind of administrative or employees fees. It's the direct care of the animals."Order early or the night of the festival. Luminaries will have either a snowflake or heart design, and volunteers will write the names of the pet on the luminary. The luminaries will be on the west side of the courthouse from 5-8 p.m. that evening.Donations may be Venmo'd to Vonfeldt at Cathy-Vonfeldt. Payments can also be made at Identifications, 1413 Main Street in Great Bend. Contact Vonfeldt or Claire with questions.

Paws-itive Luminaries adding light to Great Bend's Home for the Holidays Festival

idwest Energy met with U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) personnel Thursday, Nov. 7 to formally kickoff $145 million in transmission system and substation protection upgrade projects, to be partially funded by a $97 million DoE Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) grant.

“We were selected for the grant in October 2023, and have spent the last year refining details of the projects with the Department of Energy,” said Nathan McNeil, Vice President of Engineering at Midwest Energy. “We’ve done a lot of preparation work to get us to this point, but this kickoff gives us the green light to push ahead with our plans.”

Under the terms of the grant, Midwest Energy will replace 150 miles of 115 kilovolt transmission lines across seven western Kansas counties (Rush, Ness, Ellis, Graham, Sheridan, Thomas and Rawlins), where the existing lines have been in service for more than 50 years. Replacing these lines with new poles and conductor will improve the reliability and resiliency of Midwest Energy’s transmission system, while mitigating wildfire risk and increasing capacity to allow them to carry more power, which reduces congestion and supports further expansion of renewable energy resources.

The grant also covers upgrading protection equipment in substations in Hodgeman, Stafford, Ness and Ellis Counties, replacing oil-insulated circuit breakers with gas-insulated circuit breakers and electromechanical relays with digital relays that are capable of faster fault clearing times and bring improved reliability.

Midwest Energy has five years to complete all of the projects included in the grant. Work on substation upgrades will begin immediately; engineering work and coordination with landowners on the transmission line replacements will be ongoing for much of the next year, with construction on the first segment of transmission line expected to start in fall of 2025.

The grant to Midwest is part of $10.5 billion being made available through DoE under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to improve the resilience of the power system against growing threats of extreme weather and climate change, and to ensure American communities have access to affordable, reliable and clean electricity.

Midwest Energy is an electric and natural gas cooperative serving 50,000 electric and 43,000 natural gas customers, located in 40 central and western Kansas counties. Midwest Energy also provides transmission services to several other electric cooperatives and municipal utility systems.

BUSINESS NEWSidwest Energy met with U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) personnel Thursday, Nov. 7 to formally kickoff $145 million in transmission system and substation protection upgrade projects, to be partially funded by a $97 million DoE Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) grant.“We were selected for the grant in October 2023, and have spent the last year refining details of the projects with the Department of Energy,” said Nathan McNeil, Vice President of Engineering at Midwest Energy. “We’ve done a lot of preparation work to get us to this point, but this kickoff gives us the green light to push ahead with our plans.”Under the terms of the grant, Midwest Energy will replace 150 miles of 115 kilovolt transmission lines across seven western Kansas counties (Rush, Ness, Ellis, Graham, Sheridan, Thomas and Rawlins), where the existing lines have been in service for more than 50 years. Replacing these lines with new poles and conductor will improve the reliability and resiliency of Midwest Energy’s transmission system, while mitigating wildfire risk and increasing capacity to allow them to carry more power, which reduces congestion and supports further expansion of renewable energy resources.The grant also covers upgrading protection equipment in substations in Hodgeman, Stafford, Ness and Ellis Counties, replacing oil-insulated circuit breakers with gas-insulated circuit breakers and electromechanical relays with digital relays that are capable of faster fault clearing times and bring improved reliability.Midwest Energy has five years to complete all of the projects included in the grant. Work on substation upgrades will begin immediately; engineering work and coordination with landowners on the transmission line replacements will be ongoing for much of the next year, with construction on the first segment of transmission line expected to start in fall of 2025.The grant to Midwest is part of $10.5 billion being made available through DoE under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to improve the resilience of the power system against growing threats of extreme weather and climate change, and to ensure American communities have access to affordable, reliable and clean electricity.Midwest Energy is an electric and natural gas cooperative serving 50,000 electric and 43,000 natural gas customers, located in 40 central and western Kansas counties. Midwest Energy also provides transmission services to several other electric cooperatives and municipal utility systems.

Midwest Energy kicks off $145 million in transmission, substation projects

One Barton County race literally came down to a coin toss. The Board County Board of Commissioners canvassed last Tuesday's General Election results before Tuesday morning's regular meeting. In the race for Liberty Township Treasurer, write-ins Brad Kershner and TR Esfeld each received three votes. Election Officer Bev Schmeidler and Commission Shawn Hutchinson sorted out the call and Commission Chair Barb Esfeld provided a shiny quarter to decide the race.

More than 10,500 Barton County votes were cast in this year's election. Most of those results were posted to the county's webpage as unofficial results last Tuesday evening around 9:30 p.m. Schmeidler said this morning's canvass included the final ballots to be counted.

"When the commissioners come and meet as the County Board of Canvassers, they open up all the provisional ballots and go through those to determine which ones will count and which ones won't," she said. "They're given recommendations but it's ultimately their decision."

Provisional ballots are given to voters in instances where they forgot a valid photo ID, when they moved within the county but did not re-register, if they changed their name, or if they showed up to the wrong polling location. Election staff typically points voters to the correct polling location, but in rare instances where the voter cannot get to the correct location on time, a provisional ballot may be completed. Votes cast in incorrect city council wards or commission districts were not counted but valid races on the ballot, such as the Presidential race, were counted.

Ahead of elections, voters can see their ballot at <a href="https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/voterview">VoterView.</a> After elections, voters can see past elections in which they have voted. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced last week that this year's General Election will not be listed until counties certify their results. As only a name and date of birth is required to access the information, only participation information is listed, not which candidates were selected in any given election.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731431944325.jpeg" alt="Barton County Commissioners canvassed the 2024 General Election Tuesday morning. The race for Liberty Township Treasurer was decided by a coin flip with Brad Kershner declared the winner." />
 <figcaption>Barton County Commissioners canvassed the 2024 General Election Tuesday morning. The race for Liberty Township Treasurer was decided by a coin flip with Brad Kershner declared the winner.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostOne Barton County race literally came down to a coin toss. The Board County Board of Commissioners canvassed last Tuesday's General Election results before Tuesday morning's regular meeting. In the race for Liberty Township Treasurer, write-ins Brad Kershner and TR Esfeld each received three votes. Election Officer Bev Schmeidler and Commission Shawn Hutchinson sorted out the call and Commission Chair Barb Esfeld provided a shiny quarter to decide the race.More than 10,500 Barton County votes were cast in this year's election. Most of those results were posted to the county's webpage as unofficial results last Tuesday evening around 9:30 p.m. Schmeidler said this morning's canvass included the final ballots to be counted."When the commissioners come and meet as the County Board of Canvassers, they open up all the provisional ballots and go through those to determine which ones will count and which ones won't," she said. "They're given recommendations but it's ultimately their decision."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731432022392.jpeg" alt="Barton County Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson had to nullify a vote for himself because the provisional ballot was cast by a voter outside of his district. Valid races on the same ballot, such as the Presidential race, were still counted." />
 <figcaption>Barton County Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson had to nullify a vote for himself because the provisional ballot was cast by a voter outside of his district. Valid races on the same ballot, such as the Presidential race, were still counted.</figcaption>
 </figure>Provisional ballots are given to voters in instances where they forgot a valid photo ID, when they moved within the county but did not re-register, if they changed their name, or if they showed up to the wrong polling location. Election staff typically points voters to the correct polling location, but in rare instances where the voter cannot get to the correct location on time, a provisional ballot may be completed. Votes cast in incorrect city council wards or commission districts were not counted but valid races on the ballot, such as the Presidential race, were counted.Ahead of elections, voters can see their ballot at <a href="https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/voterview">VoterView.</a> After elections, voters can see past elections in which they have voted. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced last week that this year's General Election will not be listed until counties certify their results. As only a name and date of birth is required to access the information, only participation information is listed, not which candidates were selected in any given election.

General Election complete in Barton County: one race decided by coin flip

News from the Oil Patch, Nov. 12 John P. Tretbar

The latest crude-production reporting in Kansas shows another statewide decline in output, and a shakeup in the county rankings.&nbsp; Last year saw the lowest production totals since record-keeping began in Kansas, and the state is currently lagging behind that pace. The Kansas Geological Survey reports production through July of 15.6 million barrels statewide, down half a million barrels year-over-year. Most county totals dropped as well.

*Ellis County reached 1.21 million barrels through July, down about 60,000 barrels year-over-year. *Finney County passes Haskell County to take the number two spot, with total production over 930,000 barrels. That's up more than 100,000 barrels from the total a year ago. *Haskell County notched 857,000 barrels, down from 976,000 a year ago. *Barton County produced 828,251 barrels, compared to nearly 870,000 last year. *Russell County also dropped, pumping 756,000 barrels, down from 780,000 at this time last year. *In Stafford County, operators extracted nearly 505,000 barrels, down 22,000 barrels from a year ago.

The Kansas Rig Count from Independent Oil and Gas Service is unchanged after a spike last week, with 15 active drilling rigs east of Wichita and 19 in Western Kansas. The tally is up 17% from a month ago, but down nearly six percent from last year at this time.&nbsp; Drilling continued Monday on a lease in Barton County, a lease in Ellis County, and two leases in Finney County.

The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes is unchanged from a week ago at 585 rigs. There were some changes from state to state, with Louisiana dropping by three rigs, Oklahoma adding two, Pennsylvania and Wyoming up one apiece and Colorado down one. The breakout for horizontal drilling is up three, vertical drops by two rigs and directional is down by one.

Kansas regulators report 163 new intent-to-drill notices in October. That's 1,034 new intents so far this year, down about 150 filings from the first ten months of last year. Barton County reports five new intents in October and 31 through October. Ellis County adds four for a year-to-date total of 14.&nbsp; With none to add in Russell County, the annual total remains at eight, and Stafford County inches up to 17 new intents so far this year, with three filed last month.

Last week, the state okayed 24 new drilling locations, with seven in Western Kansas, including one in Barton County and one in Ellis County. That's 985 new drilling permits so far this year, compared to 1,140 new permits a year ago.

Independent Oil and Gas Service reports 46 completed wells across Kansas last week, 1,137 so far this year. That's down from 1,485 a year ago. There are 28 newly-completed wells in eastern Kansas and 18 west of Wichita, including three in Barton County one in Russell County and one in Stafford County.US crude production dropped by about seven thousand barrels a day, but according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration output remained above 13.5 million for a fourth consecutive week, reaching the third highest weekly average ever. Cumulative production so far this year is up nearly six percent from the same tally a year ago, topping 13.2 million daily barrels for only the second time in history.US Crude imports outpaced exports by more than three million barrels a day last week. Product exports topped imports by more than six million. Crude exports dropped by nearly 1.5 million daily barrels, for a weekly average of 2.85 million barrels per day. That's about a million barrels a day less than the four week seasonal average, and two million less than the same four weeks last year. US crude imports averaged 6.24 million barrels a day, up nearly half a million barrels a day from a week ago, and exceeding the four-week seasonal average by nearly a quarter million daily barrels.

Commercial crude inventories rose by more than two million barrels to 427.7 million barrels as of November 1. The EIA says stockpiles are about five percent below the five-year average for this time of year.

The Energy Department took delivery on 1.4 million barrels of crude for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve last week, pushing the dip stick up to 427.7 million barrels. Strategic stockpiles are up more than ten percent from a year ago.&nbsp; Since April, the government has added 23.2 million barrels, at prices about $20 a barrel cheaper than what they sold it for back in 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577125598039.jpeg" alt=" " />
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 </figure>News from the Oil Patch, Nov. 12 John P. TretbarThe latest crude-production reporting in Kansas shows another statewide decline in output, and a shakeup in the county rankings.&nbsp; Last year saw the lowest production totals since record-keeping began in Kansas, and the state is currently lagging behind that pace. The Kansas Geological Survey reports production through July of 15.6 million barrels statewide, down half a million barrels year-over-year. Most county totals dropped as well.*Ellis County reached 1.21 million barrels through July, down about 60,000 barrels year-over-year. *Finney County passes Haskell County to take the number two spot, with total production over 930,000 barrels. That's up more than 100,000 barrels from the total a year ago. *Haskell County notched 857,000 barrels, down from 976,000 a year ago. *Barton County produced 828,251 barrels, compared to nearly 870,000 last year. *Russell County also dropped, pumping 756,000 barrels, down from 780,000 at this time last year. *In Stafford County, operators extracted nearly 505,000 barrels, down 22,000 barrels from a year ago.The Kansas Rig Count from Independent Oil and Gas Service is unchanged after a spike last week, with 15 active drilling rigs east of Wichita and 19 in Western Kansas. The tally is up 17% from a month ago, but down nearly six percent from last year at this time.&nbsp; Drilling continued Monday on a lease in Barton County, a lease in Ellis County, and two leases in Finney County.The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes is unchanged from a week ago at 585 rigs. There were some changes from state to state, with Louisiana dropping by three rigs, Oklahoma adding two, Pennsylvania and Wyoming up one apiece and Colorado down one. The breakout for horizontal drilling is up three, vertical drops by two rigs and directional is down by one.Kansas regulators report 163 new intent-to-drill notices in October. That's 1,034 new intents so far this year, down about 150 filings from the first ten months of last year. Barton County reports five new intents in October and 31 through October. Ellis County adds four for a year-to-date total of 14.&nbsp; With none to add in Russell County, the annual total remains at eight, and Stafford County inches up to 17 new intents so far this year, with three filed last month.Last week, the state okayed 24 new drilling locations, with seven in Western Kansas, including one in Barton County and one in Ellis County. That's 985 new drilling permits so far this year, compared to 1,140 new permits a year ago.Independent Oil and Gas Service reports 46 completed wells across Kansas last week, 1,137 so far this year. That's down from 1,485 a year ago. There are 28 newly-completed wells in eastern Kansas and 18 west of Wichita, including three in Barton County one in Russell County and one in Stafford County.US crude production dropped by about seven thousand barrels a day, but according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration output remained above 13.5 million for a fourth consecutive week, reaching the third highest weekly average ever. Cumulative production so far this year is up nearly six percent from the same tally a year ago, topping 13.2 million daily barrels for only the second time in history.US Crude imports outpaced exports by more than three million barrels a day last week. Product exports topped imports by more than six million. Crude exports dropped by nearly 1.5 million daily barrels, for a weekly average of 2.85 million barrels per day. That's about a million barrels a day less than the four week seasonal average, and two million less than the same four weeks last year. US crude imports averaged 6.24 million barrels a day, up nearly half a million barrels a day from a week ago, and exceeding the four-week seasonal average by nearly a quarter million daily barrels.Commercial crude inventories rose by more than two million barrels to 427.7 million barrels as of November 1. The EIA says stockpiles are about five percent below the five-year average for this time of year.The Energy Department took delivery on 1.4 million barrels of crude for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve last week, pushing the dip stick up to 427.7 million barrels. Strategic stockpiles are up more than ten percent from a year ago.&nbsp; Since April, the government has added 23.2 million barrels, at prices about $20 a barrel cheaper than what they sold it for back in 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;

News from the Oil Patch: County crude production rankings shift

The cold weather season is just around the corner and many in Barton County and throughout Central Kansas have little or no access to heat. Live Like Jesus Today Ministries and Sandra Burton Massage in Great Bend are co-sponsoring the Rest Easy Sleeping Bag Project to help children and adults in need. Burton is taking donations and Buzz Birney with the ministry is handling distribution.

"We have a goal of 1,000 sleeping bags by the end of the year," Burton said. "That's going to take care of Barton County, Wichita, potentially Dodge City and Salina. Buzz works with everybody."

For a tax-deductible donation of $17.50, one sleeping bag may be purchased. An entire case of 10 bags can be purchased for a $175 donation. Donations of any amount will make a difference.

"If five people donated $35 each, that would purchase an entire case of sleeping bags," Burton said. "Even smaller donations of $5 or $10 will add up and allow us to purchase more bags. Every sleeping bag changes the life of the person receiving it."&nbsp;

There are several ways to donate: Checks may be made payable to Sandra Burton, or checks may be made out to LLJT for a donation receipt. Cash or checks may be dropped off at First Kansas Bank, 4001 10th Street in Great Bend.&nbsp;

Donations are also accepted through the Live Like Jesus Today Ministries webpage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=3LAOdetqxY_vn7ufExfY9koEkbkSC-Z_8EmoSDA6HzgEoXHtS0f8nZg0qK5DvpaUcPZ96xmTDyl-fUBo">CLICKING HERE</a>&nbsp;and typing "sleeping bags" in the special instruction box. If using the website, consider adding an additional $3 per case due to PayPal's processing fee.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731335624354.png" alt="Buzz Birney and Sandra Burton" />
 <figcaption>Buzz Birney and Sandra Burton</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe cold weather season is just around the corner and many in Barton County and throughout Central Kansas have little or no access to heat. Live Like Jesus Today Ministries and Sandra Burton Massage in Great Bend are co-sponsoring the Rest Easy Sleeping Bag Project to help children and adults in need. Burton is taking donations and Buzz Birney with the ministry is handling distribution."We have a goal of 1,000 sleeping bags by the end of the year," Burton said. "That's going to take care of Barton County, Wichita, potentially Dodge City and Salina. Buzz works with everybody."For a tax-deductible donation of $17.50, one sleeping bag may be purchased. An entire case of 10 bags can be purchased for a $175 donation. Donations of any amount will make a difference."If five people donated $35 each, that would purchase an entire case of sleeping bags," Burton said. "Even smaller donations of $5 or $10 will add up and allow us to purchase more bags. Every sleeping bag changes the life of the person receiving it."&nbsp;There are several ways to donate: Checks may be made payable to Sandra Burton, or checks may be made out to LLJT for a donation receipt. Cash or checks may be dropped off at First Kansas Bank, 4001 10th Street in Great Bend.&nbsp;

Donations are also accepted through the Live Like Jesus Today Ministries webpage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=3LAOdetqxY_vn7ufExfY9koEkbkSC-Z_8EmoSDA6HzgEoXHtS0f8nZg0qK5DvpaUcPZ96xmTDyl-fUBo">CLICKING HERE</a>&nbsp;and typing "sleeping bags" in the special instruction box. If using the website, consider adding an additional $3 per case due to PayPal's processing fee.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rest Easy Sleeping Bag Project aimed at keeping homeless in Central Kansas warm

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11/8 BOOKED: Ernest Klima on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.

BOOKED: Trey Fiesterman on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, bond set at $1,568 cash only.

BOOKED: Aaron J. Clark on Stafford County District Court warrant, original bond revoked by Ace Bail Bonds, bond set at $20,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Malachi Madden on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.

BOOKED: Keylin Phelps on Meade County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $636.69 cash only.

BOOKED: Hailey Lewis on Sedgwick County District Court warrant for Aggravated Endangering a Child, bond set at $50,000 C/S.

RELEASED: Eric V. James on Barton County District Court case for Distribution of Controlled Substance 3.5 &lt; 100 grams and Possession of Methamphetamine, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Susan Meade on Barton County District Court warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Interference with LEO; and on two Osborne County District Court warrants for Contempt of Court, to Osborne County.

RELEASED: Jeremiah Zamarripa on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, by order of the court.

RELEASED: Keylin Phelps on Meade County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, after posting a $636.69 cash bond.

RELEASED: Angela Osborne on Barton County District Court case for Circumvention of Ignition Lock and Speed, to Ace Bail Bonds.

11/9 BOOKED: Michael E. Krom on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Assault, Interference with LEO, and Speeding, bond set at $2,500 C/S.

BOOKED: James Cline on Ellinwood Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended and Speeding, bond set at $1,000 C/S or 18-hour OR.

BOOKED: Christian Covington on Salina Municipal Court warrant for Probation Violation, bond set at $387 cash only.

RELEASED: James Cline on Ellinwood Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended and Speeding, after posting a $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Christian Covington on Salina Municipal Court warrant for Probation Violation, after posting a $387 cash bond.

11/10 BOOKED: Jose Reyes-Banuelos on Barton County District Court warrant for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $1,000 C/S; and on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Circumvention of Interlock, No Driver's License, and Traffic Control Device, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Jose Rincon-Delgado on Barton County District Court case for Aggravated Domestic Battery, bond set at $20,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Leroy Miessler II on Barton County District Court warrant for 10 counts of Criminal Use of a Financial Card &lt;$1,000, bond set at $2,500 C/S.

BOOKED: Shaminy Clone on Hoisington Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $930.02 cash only; and on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for Contempt of Court, bond set at $2,700.30 cash only.

RELEASED: Jose Reyes-Banuelos on Barton County District Court warrant for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; and on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Circumvention of Interlock, No Driver's License, and Traffic Control Device, after posting two $1,000 surety bonds through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Michael E. Krom on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Assault, Interference with LEO, and Speeding, on 18-hour OR bond.

RELEASED: Brandon Rice on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, after time served.

11/11 BOOKED: Marco Ruiz-Piceso on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving with No Driver's License and Failure to Maintain Lane, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Carrie Rajewski on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Javier Loera-Rios on Great Bend Municipal Court case for DUI, Transportation of Liquor, and Illegal Parking, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Charles Chapman on Bond Revocation for Stafford County District Court warrant for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine 3.5g &gt; 100g, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of THC, Unauthorized Lights and Signals, Defective Tail Lamp on a Motor Vehicle, Illegal Display of Plates, Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid License, and No Drug Tax Stamp, bond set at $100,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Courtney Edmondson on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $200 cash only.

RELEASED: Marco Ruiz-Piceso on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving with No Driver's License and Failure to Maintain Lane, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Ryan Chaffin on Stafford County District Court warrant for Possession of Marijuana, Distribution of a Controlled Substance,&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Max Speed, Expired Registration, and No Proof of Insurance, after time served.

RELEASED: Javier Loera-Rios on Great Bend Municipal Court case for DUI, Transportation of Liquor, and Illegal Parking, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

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 </figure>11/8 BOOKED: Ernest Klima on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.BOOKED: Trey Fiesterman on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, bond set at $1,568 cash only.BOOKED: Aaron J. Clark on Stafford County District Court warrant, original bond revoked by Ace Bail Bonds, bond set at $20,000 C/S.BOOKED: Malachi Madden on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.BOOKED: Keylin Phelps on Meade County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $636.69 cash only.BOOKED: Hailey Lewis on Sedgwick County District Court warrant for Aggravated Endangering a Child, bond set at $50,000 C/S.RELEASED: Eric V. James on Barton County District Court case for Distribution of Controlled Substance 3.5 &lt; 100 grams and Possession of Methamphetamine, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Susan Meade on Barton County District Court warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Interference with LEO; and on two Osborne County District Court warrants for Contempt of Court, to Osborne County.RELEASED: Jeremiah Zamarripa on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, by order of the court.RELEASED: Keylin Phelps on Meade County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, after posting a $636.69 cash bond.RELEASED: Angela Osborne on Barton County District Court case for Circumvention of Ignition Lock and Speed, to Ace Bail Bonds.11/9 BOOKED: Michael E. Krom on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Assault, Interference with LEO, and Speeding, bond set at $2,500 C/S.BOOKED: James Cline on Ellinwood Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended and Speeding, bond set at $1,000 C/S or 18-hour OR.BOOKED: Christian Covington on Salina Municipal Court warrant for Probation Violation, bond set at $387 cash only.RELEASED: James Cline on Ellinwood Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended and Speeding, after posting a $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Christian Covington on Salina Municipal Court warrant for Probation Violation, after posting a $387 cash bond.11/10 BOOKED: Jose Reyes-Banuelos on Barton County District Court warrant for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $1,000 C/S; and on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Circumvention of Interlock, No Driver's License, and Traffic Control Device, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Jose Rincon-Delgado on Barton County District Court case for Aggravated Domestic Battery, bond set at $20,000 C/S.BOOKED: Leroy Miessler II on Barton County District Court warrant for 10 counts of Criminal Use of a Financial Card &lt;$1,000, bond set at $2,500 C/S.BOOKED: Shaminy Clone on Hoisington Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $930.02 cash only; and on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for Contempt of Court, bond set at $2,700.30 cash only.RELEASED: Jose Reyes-Banuelos on Barton County District Court warrant for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; and on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Circumvention of Interlock, No Driver's License, and Traffic Control Device, after posting two $1,000 surety bonds through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Michael E. Krom on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Assault, Interference with LEO, and Speeding, on 18-hour OR bond.RELEASED: Brandon Rice on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, after time served.11/11 BOOKED: Marco Ruiz-Piceso on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving with No Driver's License and Failure to Maintain Lane, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Carrie Rajewski on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Javier Loera-Rios on Great Bend Municipal Court case for DUI, Transportation of Liquor, and Illegal Parking, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Charles Chapman on Bond Revocation for Stafford County District Court warrant for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine 3.5g &gt; 100g, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of THC, Unauthorized Lights and Signals, Defective Tail Lamp on a Motor Vehicle, Illegal Display of Plates, Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid License, and No Drug Tax Stamp, bond set at $100,000 C/S.BOOKED: Courtney Edmondson on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $200 cash only.RELEASED: Marco Ruiz-Piceso on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving with No Driver's License and Failure to Maintain Lane, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Ryan Chaffin on Stafford County District Court warrant for Possession of Marijuana, Distribution of a Controlled Substance,&nbsp;Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Max Speed, Expired Registration, and No Proof of Insurance, after time served.RELEASED: Javier Loera-Rios on Great Bend Municipal Court case for DUI, Transportation of Liquor, and Illegal Parking, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (11/8 - 11/11)

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PAWNEE COUNTY&nbsp; – A contested Preliminary Hearing was conducted Friday in the Pawnee County District Court against Michael EG Reynolds, 68 of Larned, in connection with the shooting death of Dr. Tomas Garza, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.

Senior District Judge Nancy Parrish of Topeka, Kansas, presided over the hearing. Pawnee County District Judge Bruce Gatterman recused himself from the case due to a possible conflict of interest.

Reynolds is charged with one count of Intentional Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm. 

The charges stem from a joint investigation by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Coroner Dr. Lyle Noordhoek into the shooting death of Garza on March 30. Reynolds was taken into custody at the scene without incident at the time of the alleged incident.

Prior to the hearing, Reynolds filed a claim for self-defense immunity from prosecution, commonly referred to as a Stand-Your-Ground immunity. Under Kansas law, a use of deadly force to defend oneself or another requires both the subjective belief that deadly force is necessary as well as an objective showing that “a reasonable person in the defendant’s circumstances would have perceived the use of deadly force as necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to the defendant or a third person.”

Following a full day of testimony, Judge Parrish found the State presented sufficient evidence to support all three charges. Additionally, Judge Parrish found that the State met its burden to overcome the immunity claim finding that based on the evidence presented Reynolds could not have subjectively believed he needed to use deadly force against Dr. Garza, nor would any reasonable person in Reynold’s circumstances perceive that the use of deadly force was necessary.

If convicted of the murder charge, under the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines the defendant faces between 147 months and 653 months in the custody of the Department of Corrections depending on his criminal history.

Following the hearing, Judge Parrish denied the request to reduce the bond for Reynolds. He had requested to be released on house arrest. Reynolds is being held in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff with bond set at $250,000, according to McNett.

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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY&nbsp; – A contested Preliminary Hearing was conducted Friday in the Pawnee County District Court against Michael EG Reynolds, 68 of Larned, in connection with the shooting death of Dr. Tomas Garza, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.Senior District Judge Nancy Parrish of Topeka, Kansas, presided over the hearing. Pawnee County District Judge Bruce Gatterman recused himself from the case due to a possible conflict of interest.Reynolds is charged with one count of Intentional Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm. The charges stem from a joint investigation by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Coroner Dr. Lyle Noordhoek into the shooting death of Garza on March 30. Reynolds was taken into custody at the scene without incident at the time of the alleged incident.Prior to the hearing, Reynolds filed a claim for self-defense immunity from prosecution, commonly referred to as a Stand-Your-Ground immunity. Under Kansas law, a use of deadly force to defend oneself or another requires both the subjective belief that deadly force is necessary as well as an objective showing that “a reasonable person in the defendant’s circumstances would have perceived the use of deadly force as necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to the defendant or a third person.”Following a full day of testimony, Judge Parrish found the State presented sufficient evidence to support all three charges. Additionally, Judge Parrish found that the State met its burden to overcome the immunity claim finding that based on the evidence presented Reynolds could not have subjectively believed he needed to use deadly force against Dr. Garza, nor would any reasonable person in Reynold’s circumstances perceive that the use of deadly force was necessary.If convicted of the murder charge, under the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines the defendant faces between 147 months and 653 months in the custody of the Department of Corrections depending on his criminal history.Following the hearing, Judge Parrish denied the request to reduce the bond for Reynolds. He had requested to be released on house arrest. Reynolds is being held in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff with bond set at $250,000, according to McNett.

Judge rejects self defense claim in murder of Larned doctor

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

While the season for the Great Bend High School football team came to a
close last Friday with a playoff loss, there were still plenty of fans
commending the players Monday for activities they do without their pads.


During his report at the Great Bend Recreation Commission Board meeting, Sports
Director Shane Sandberg showed a picture of the flag football champions for the
4th – 6th grade division. With a team name of Panthers,
the championship team is volunteer-coached by Great Bend High School football players
Daxton Minton and Ian Premer.


"It means a lot to us," said Sandberg. "The kids love it. They see them out there on Friday nights. They didn't have a great year last year, but this year they were really competitive and ended up walking away with the trophy."

Sandberg said he has planned a special surprise for Minton and Premer, who are
both juniors, if they come back to coach the grade school children for a third
straight year next fall. 

Great Bend Rec Board member Randy Goering was pleased
to hear Minton’s mother ordered championship shirts for the team.


"My grandson played on a team with a couple of high school studs coaching in his town," said Goering. "It was exciting to see the boys get excited. I'm sure these two got just as excited when the little kids got a touchdown."

The youth flag football season through the Rec ended in October.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/11/1731389008790.jpeg" alt="The Panthers 4th-6th grade flag football team, coached by Great Bend High School juniors Daxton Minton and Ian Premer, won the Great Bend Recreation Commission championship this fall." />
 <figcaption>The Panthers 4th-6th grade flag football team, coached by Great Bend High School juniors Daxton Minton and Ian Premer, won the Great Bend Recreation Commission championship this fall.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostWhile the season for the Great Bend High School football team came to a
close last Friday with a playoff loss, there were still plenty of fans
commending the players Monday for activities they do without their pads.
During his report at the Great Bend Recreation Commission Board meeting, Sports
Director Shane Sandberg showed a picture of the flag football champions for the
4th – 6th grade division. With a team name of Panthers,
the championship team is volunteer-coached by Great Bend High School football players
Daxton Minton and Ian Premer.
"It means a lot to us," said Sandberg. "The kids love it. They see them out there on Friday nights. They didn't have a great year last year, but this year they were really competitive and ended up walking away with the trophy."Sandberg said he has planned a special surprise for Minton and Premer, who are
both juniors, if they come back to coach the grade school children for a third
straight year next fall. Great Bend Rec Board member Randy Goering was pleased
to hear Minton’s mother ordered championship shirts for the team.
"My grandson played on a team with a couple of high school studs coaching in his town," said Goering. "It was exciting to see the boys get excited. I'm sure these two got just as excited when the little kids got a touchdown."The youth flag football season through the Rec ended in October.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Great Bend football players applauded for work with the youth

The Central Kansas Community Choir (CKCC) will hold its annual concert featuring Part One of Handel’s “Messiah” with soloists to celebrate the holiday season at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the First United Methodist Church Great Bend at 2123 Forest Ave., in Great Bend.

The CKCC is a non-denominational mixed chorus sponsored by Barton Community College and strives to provide challenging performances of quality literature for the enjoyment of the residents of the Central Kansas area. Choir membership is open to high school-age singers and above. It was founded in the spring of 2003 by former director Vern Fryberger.

For more information, contact Barton Director of Choral Activities Dr. Eric Foley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foleye@bartonccc.edu">foleye@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9395.

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 </figure>Story by Joe VinduskaThe Central Kansas Community Choir (CKCC) will hold its annual concert featuring Part One of Handel’s “Messiah” with soloists to celebrate the holiday season at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the First United Methodist Church Great Bend at 2123 Forest Ave., in Great Bend.The CKCC is a non-denominational mixed chorus sponsored by Barton Community College and strives to provide challenging performances of quality literature for the enjoyment of the residents of the Central Kansas area. Choir membership is open to high school-age singers and above. It was founded in the spring of 2003 by former director Vern Fryberger.For more information, contact Barton Director of Choral Activities Dr. Eric Foley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foleye@bartonccc.edu">foleye@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9395.

Central Kansas Community Choir to perform in Great Bend

Last month, the USD 428 Board of Education announced it was accepting sealed bids on the former bus barn and maintenance building located at 2019 12th Street in Great Bend. Monday night, Assistant Superintendent John Popp reported two bids had been submitted. The board approved the high bid from Matt and Dena Hiss for $211,111.

"We're excited to have a couple of bids on the property," Popp said. "If you remember, the property was appraised at $130,000, so this is good news. We would recommend approval of the high bid."

In September, the board approved a bid of $700,000 from ONE Gas, the parent company of Kansas Gas Service, for the former District Education Center at 201 S. Patton Road. Popp also provided updates on that contract.

"After much contract revisions back and forth, we do now have a contract for the sale of the old district office at 201 Patton Road," he said. "It should close on  - we put Dec. 15 but it turns out that's a Sunday. We're actually going to probably going close on Dec. 13. In case you didn't know, that's Friday the 13th."

The Patton Road property was originally appraised at $535,000. The former central kitchen building located at 2201 Broadway Ave. is still for sale. The 28,000-square-foot facility is valued at $275,000.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostLast month, the USD 428 Board of Education announced it was accepting sealed bids on the former bus barn and maintenance building located at 2019 12th Street in Great Bend. Monday night, Assistant Superintendent John Popp reported two bids had been submitted. The board approved the high bid from Matt and Dena Hiss for $211,111."We're excited to have a couple of bids on the property," Popp said. "If you remember, the property was appraised at $130,000, so this is good news. We would recommend approval of the high bid."In September, the board approved a bid of $700,000 from ONE Gas, the parent company of Kansas Gas Service, for the former District Education Center at 201 S. Patton Road. Popp also provided updates on that contract."After much contract revisions back and forth, we do now have a contract for the sale of the old district office at 201 Patton Road," he said. "It should close on - we put Dec. 15 but it turns out that's a Sunday. We're actually going to probably going close on Dec. 13. In case you didn't know, that's Friday the 13th."The Patton Road property was originally appraised at $535,000. The former central kitchen building located at 2201 Broadway Ave. is still for sale. The 28,000-square-foot facility is valued at $275,000.

USD 428 Board accepts bid on former maintenance building in downtown GB

Active military, veterans, and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football this week at no charge. For the second year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association is pleased to provide complimentary admission to all Sectional Championship football games to be played on November 14th and 15th.

Any active military or veteran and one guest will be admitted free of charge, simply by showing their driver’s license, which has a seal indicating the person is a veteran and signifying service. If the individual has not renewed their license in the last couple of years, a veteran ID card or any proof of identification is acceptable.

“This is the second year that we have done this for our those that have served or are serving and we hope to continue this for many years to come,” said Bill Faflick. “We can never fully repay the sacrifice made by those who protect our country and our freedom but we need to recognize them, and say ‘thank you.’”

Active military, veterans, and one guest are invited to watch Kansas student-athletes participating in playoff football this week at no charge. For the second year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association is pleased to provide complimentary admission to all Sectional Championship football games to be played on November 14th and 15th.Any active military or veteran and one guest will be admitted free of charge, simply by showing their driver’s license, which has a seal indicating the person is a veteran and signifying service. If the individual has not renewed their license in the last couple of years, a veteran ID card or any proof of identification is acceptable.“This is the second year that we have done this for our those that have served or are serving and we hope to continue this for many years to come,” said Bill Faflick. “We can never fully repay the sacrifice made by those who protect our country and our freedom but we need to recognize them, and say ‘thank you.’”

Veterans/active military with free admission to high school football games this week

You know that healthy foods are good for the body, but you may not consider the impact nutrition has on everyday tasks. A balanced diet can support brain functions including balance, posture, coordination, and breathing.

As you know, the brain is complex. It’s the control system of the entire body, and it relies on a network of brain cells and neurons to communicate. The good news is that there are ways to nourish the brain to support cognitive capacity and protect it for years to come.

One way to protect the brain is to reduce inflammation. Harmful molecules around the brain can increase inflammation and damage neurons. In the long term, this increases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, nuts and seeds, and olive oil can reduce brain inflammation, support new brain cells, and help neurons communicate better with the rest of the body. Also, colorful fruits and vegetables provide the brain with antioxidants and vitamins that help to protect the brain.

B Vitamins, especially folate, are another superhero for brain health. They are shown to reduce the risk of dementia and slow cognitive decline. B vitamins are found in whole grains, legumes, nuts, leafy green vegetables, and eggs.

Another essential vitamin for brain health is Vitamin D, and a lack of it can cause issues with memory and thinking and increase the risk of dementia. Foods like salmon, tuna, fortified grains, and milk are high in Vitamin D. Also, at least 5 minutes of sunlight exposure each day allows the body to produce vitamin D from the food you eat.

Overall, an eating plan focusing on plenty of fruits and vegetables, moderate amounts of protein, and low amounts of saturated fat and sugar is best for optimizing brain health. This is known as the MIND diet, and it’s designed to reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases and slow cognitive decline. This eating approach combines the Mediterranean eating plan with the

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH). The MIND eating plan focuses on foods that are associated with brain function like green leafy vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, and olive oil.

If you would like to learn more about the MIND diet, join the Cottonwood District and K-State 105 for Nourishing the Brain: Recommendations for Combating Neurodegenerative Diseases. This program will take place at the Great Bend Senior Center on November 20th at 1 pm.

It’s never too late to incorporate brain-boosting foods into your diet. Immediate and long-term benefits can be achieved by nourishing the brain!

Karissa Winkel is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at: 620-793-1910 or krwinkel@ksu.edu. K-State Research &amp; Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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 </figure>You know that healthy foods are good for the body, but you may not consider the impact nutrition has on everyday tasks. A balanced diet can support brain functions including balance, posture, coordination, and breathing.As you know, the brain is complex. It’s the control system of the entire body, and it relies on a network of brain cells and neurons to communicate. The good news is that there are ways to nourish the brain to support cognitive capacity and protect it for years to come.One way to protect the brain is to reduce inflammation. Harmful molecules around the brain can increase inflammation and damage neurons. In the long term, this increases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, nuts and seeds, and olive oil can reduce brain inflammation, support new brain cells, and help neurons communicate better with the rest of the body. Also, colorful fruits and vegetables provide the brain with antioxidants and vitamins that help to protect the brain.B Vitamins, especially folate, are another superhero for brain health. They are shown to reduce the risk of dementia and slow cognitive decline. B vitamins are found in whole grains, legumes, nuts, leafy green vegetables, and eggs.Another essential vitamin for brain health is Vitamin D, and a lack of it can cause issues with memory and thinking and increase the risk of dementia. Foods like salmon, tuna, fortified grains, and milk are high in Vitamin D. Also, at least 5 minutes of sunlight exposure each day allows the body to produce vitamin D from the food you eat.Overall, an eating plan focusing on plenty of fruits and vegetables, moderate amounts of protein, and low amounts of saturated fat and sugar is best for optimizing brain health. This is known as the MIND diet, and it’s designed to reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases and slow cognitive decline. This eating approach combines the Mediterranean eating plan with theDietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH). The MIND eating plan focuses on foods that are associated with brain function like green leafy vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, and olive oil.If you would like to learn more about the MIND diet, join the Cottonwood District and K-State 105 for Nourishing the Brain: Recommendations for Combating Neurodegenerative Diseases. This program will take place at the Great Bend Senior Center on November 20th at 1 pm.It’s never too late to incorporate brain-boosting foods into your diet. Immediate and long-term benefits can be achieved by nourishing the brain!Karissa Winkel is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at: 620-793-1910 or krwinkel@ksu.edu. K-State Research &amp; Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

WINKEL: Nourishing the brain

Great Bend Recreation Commission Board meeting Nov. 11 - 4 p.m. Carl Soden Recreation Center

1. Call to Order &nbsp; &nbsp;1.1 Adoption of Agenda &nbsp; &nbsp;1.2 Introduction of Guests

2. Consent Agenda &nbsp; &nbsp;2.1 Minutes: Oct. 14, 2024 &nbsp; &nbsp;2.2 Bills Payable &nbsp; &nbsp;2.3 Financial Reports

3. Communications &nbsp; &nbsp;3.1 Liaison Report USD#428/City of Great Bend &nbsp; &nbsp;3.2 Board Members’ Comments

4. Old Business Reports &nbsp; &nbsp;4.1 Enrichment Report &nbsp; &nbsp;4.2 Fitness-Heath-Wellness Report &nbsp; &nbsp;4.3 Sports Report &nbsp; &nbsp;4.4 October Attendance Report

5. New Business &nbsp; &nbsp;5.1 Santa’s Workshop &nbsp; &nbsp;5.2 Goals Survey &nbsp; &nbsp;5.3 Director Contract

Great Bend Recreation Commission Board meeting Nov. 11 - 4 p.m. Carl Soden Recreation CenterAgenda1. Call to Order &nbsp; &nbsp;1.1 Adoption of Agenda &nbsp; &nbsp;1.2 Introduction of Guests2. Consent Agenda &nbsp; &nbsp;2.1 Minutes: Oct. 14, 2024 &nbsp; &nbsp;2.2 Bills Payable &nbsp; &nbsp;2.3 Financial Reports3. Communications &nbsp; &nbsp;3.1 Liaison Report USD#428/City of Great Bend &nbsp; &nbsp;3.2 Board Members’ Comments4. Old Business Reports &nbsp; &nbsp;4.1 Enrichment Report &nbsp; &nbsp;4.2 Fitness-Heath-Wellness Report &nbsp; &nbsp;4.3 Sports Report &nbsp; &nbsp;4.4 October Attendance Report5. New Business &nbsp; &nbsp;5.1 Santa’s Workshop &nbsp; &nbsp;5.2 Goals Survey &nbsp; &nbsp;5.3 Director Contract6. Other Business7. Adjournment

Great Bend Rec Board meeting agenda (11/11)

Giving to area non-profits is encouraged year round. But there's something about making it a community event. That's what Golden Belt Community Foundation does each year with Giving Tuesday, which falls on Dec. 3 this year. But Mackenzie Mitchell, development and communications coordinator at GBCF, says the giving season is already underway for the 11th Giving Tuesday.

"There are four ways people can give from now until prior to Dec. 3," she said. "They can give on our website, which is goldenbeltcf.org, and click donate. They can bring it into our office at any point during work hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or they can mail it to our office. On Dec. 3, and Dec. 3 only with all the other options, we are still doing the bank box dropoffs. In each county, there is a list of banks where people can drop off their donations if they don't want to mail it or drive it in."

Typically, more than 100 non-profits in Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties are eligible for monetary gifts. GBCF has the opportunity to earn up to $70,000 in matching funds thanks to the Patterson Family Foundation. 

"The organizations that have endowments, it benefits them in a big way because they get matching dollars," Mitchell said. "The more dollars they raise, the more matching dollars they get."

Donations can be made in person at GBCF, 1307 Williams Street in Great Bend. To learn more about this year’s Giving Tuesday, please visit the foundation website at www.goldenbeltcf.org and the Facebook page in the coming weeks. For additional questions please contact Mackenzie Mitchell, development and communications coordinator, at (620) 792-3000 or mackenzie@goldenbeltcf.org.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostGiving to area non-profits is encouraged year round. But there's something about making it a community event. That's what Golden Belt Community Foundation does each year with Giving Tuesday, which falls on Dec. 3 this year. But Mackenzie Mitchell, development and communications coordinator at GBCF, says the giving season is already underway for the 11th Giving Tuesday."There are four ways people can give from now until prior to Dec. 3," she said. "They can give on our website, which is goldenbeltcf.org, and click donate. They can bring it into our office at any point during work hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or they can mail it to our office. On Dec. 3, and Dec. 3 only with all the other options, we are still doing the bank box dropoffs. In each county, there is a list of banks where people can drop off their donations if they don't want to mail it or drive it in."Typically, more than 100 non-profits in Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties are eligible for monetary gifts. GBCF has the opportunity to earn up to $70,000 in matching funds thanks to the Patterson Family Foundation. "The organizations that have endowments, it benefits them in a big way because they get matching dollars," Mitchell said. "The more dollars they raise, the more matching dollars they get."Donations can be made in person at GBCF, 1307 Williams Street in Great Bend. To learn more about this year’s Giving Tuesday, please visit the foundation website at www.goldenbeltcf.org and the Facebook page in the coming weeks. For additional questions please contact Mackenzie Mitchell, development and communications coordinator, at (620) 792-3000 or mackenzie@goldenbeltcf.org.

Golden Belt Community Foundation's Giving Tuesday now underway

Eagle Media Center-12th &amp; Baker:&nbsp; 2.08 3-miles No. of Alexander: Charles Austin: 2.40 LaCrosse Sale Barn-Ryan Zeltwanger:&nbsp;NA North of Albert-Steve Schneider: NA Quail Creek, Great Bend: Kevyn Soupiset: 1.75 North of Susank-Don Mai: 1.76 No. of Larned/West of Great Bend-Gerald Oetken: 1.50 Seward Metroplex - Richard Devine: 2.05 So. of Rush Center-Marvin Schneider: 2.00 South Hoisington-London Reif:&nbsp; 2.00 Bissell Point, No. of Great Bend-Phil G: 2.35 American Plains Coop test plot West of G.B.: 1.87 West Great Bend-Juan Yureva: NA BTI South of Great Bend: NA Panning Ranch East of Ellinwood: 1.78 Great Bend High School-Mike Courson: 1.90 West of Larned: Gary Wagner: 2.20 North of Hollyrood-Andrew: 2.03 North Larned-Garrett Fitzpatrick: NA Just South of G.B. Cemetery-Deb Koch: 2.00 Claflin - Jere Buehler: 1.95 24th &amp; Jackson-Darin Hall: NA 5-Miles So. of Albert-Joey Bahr: 2.40

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 </figure>Eagle Media Center-12th &amp; Baker:&nbsp; 2.08 3-miles No. of Alexander: Charles Austin: 2.40 LaCrosse Sale Barn-Ryan Zeltwanger:&nbsp;NA North of Albert-Steve Schneider: NA Quail Creek, Great Bend: Kevyn Soupiset: 1.75 North of Susank-Don Mai: 1.76 No. of Larned/West of Great Bend-Gerald Oetken: 1.50 Seward Metroplex - Richard Devine: 2.05 So. of Rush Center-Marvin Schneider: 2.00 South Hoisington-London Reif:&nbsp; 2.00 Bissell Point, No. of Great Bend-Phil G: 2.35 American Plains Coop test plot West of G.B.: 1.87 West Great Bend-Juan Yureva: NA BTI South of Great Bend: NA Panning Ranch East of Ellinwood: 1.78 Great Bend High School-Mike Courson: 1.90 West of Larned: Gary Wagner: 2.20 North of Hollyrood-Andrew: 2.03 North Larned-Garrett Fitzpatrick: NA Just South of G.B. Cemetery-Deb Koch: 2.00 Claflin - Jere Buehler: 1.95 24th &amp; Jackson-Darin Hall: NA 5-Miles So. of Albert-Joey Bahr: 2.40

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It's almost an afterthought at this point but Brian Bellendir was again elected Barton County Sheriff. First elected in 2012, Bellendir was uncontested in this year's August primary, then was again uncontested in last Tuesday's general election. This election was extra notable as Bellendir becomes the first-ever sheriff in Barton County to be elected to four four-year terms.

"There were some sheriffs back in the 50s and 60s that had two-year terms," he said. "Until 1966, they ran every two years and there were some sheriffs that had four two-year terms."

Barton County law enforcement will see a general shakeup in January. Current County Attorney Levi Morris won a Republican primary in August and took in more than 85 percent of the vote against write-in candidate Kate Wary in Tuesday's election for 20th Judicial District Judge. Colin Reynolds, a former assistant under Morris in the county attorney's office, won a pair of uncontested races to take over for Morris.

"We worked with Colin when he was an assistant county attorney down here," Bellendir said. "I'm confident he's going to do a god job. We've had a good working relationship with him. We've had a good working relationship with Mr. Morris while he's county attorney."

Bellendir is also optimistic about elections at the federal and executive levels. He hopes changes there can slow immigration and drug issues stemming from the border.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostIt's almost an afterthought at this point but Brian Bellendir was again elected Barton County Sheriff. First elected in 2012, Bellendir was uncontested in this year's August primary, then was again uncontested in last Tuesday's general election. This election was extra notable as Bellendir becomes the first-ever sheriff in Barton County to be elected to four four-year terms."There were some sheriffs back in the 50s and 60s that had two-year terms," he said. "Until 1966, they ran every two years and there were some sheriffs that had four two-year terms."Barton County law enforcement will see a general shakeup in January. Current County Attorney Levi Morris won a Republican primary in August and took in more than 85 percent of the vote against write-in candidate Kate Wary in Tuesday's election for 20th Judicial District Judge. Colin Reynolds, a former assistant under Morris in the county attorney's office, won a pair of uncontested races to take over for Morris."We worked with Colin when he was an assistant county attorney down here," Bellendir said. "I'm confident he's going to do a god job. We've had a good working relationship with him. We've had a good working relationship with Mr. Morris while he's county attorney."Bellendir is also optimistic about elections at the federal and executive levels. He hopes changes there can slow immigration and drug issues stemming from the border.

Bellendir makes Barton Co. history with election to fourth four-year term

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Veterans Day Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east-southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East-southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a south-southeast wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Tuesday Night A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms between midnight and 3 a.m., then a slight chance of rain after 3 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a south-southeast wind 16 to 21 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Veterans Day Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east-southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East-southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a south-southeast wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.Tuesday Night A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms between midnight and 3 a.m., then a slight chance of rain after 3 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a south-southeast wind 16 to 21 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 34.Thursday Sunny, with a high near 63.Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 36.Friday Sunny, with a high near 63.Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.Sunday A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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