By AMY RICKER Great Bend Post

The historic High-Rise Apartments in Great Bend will be renovated beginning in December. Built in 1972 for low-income families, Executive Director Lynn Fleming says the Great Bend Housing Authority has received several grants to remodel all 95 studio and one-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We have low-income housing tax credits, a housing trust fund, federal home loan bank funds, and state and historic federal tax credits. It’s a good position to be in to have so many grants you can’t keep track of it, so we are very fortunate,” says Fleming.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fleming says each apartment will have the kitchens and bathrooms completely gutted, replacing cabinets and fixtures.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“You know, it’s a 50-year-old building, so it needs a lot of love. Not much has been done over the years. The porcelain is worn off the sinks; the particle board cabinets are in bad shape, so it just needs a lot of love,” says Fleming.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fleming explained that she closed the waitlist months ago, so there would be available apartments for the renters to move into while their unit is being renovated temporarily.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Construction is scheduled to begin in December with Hutton Construction overseeing the job. The remodeling is estimated to take 18 months, with a cost of over $10 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By AMY RICKER Great Bend PostThe historic High-Rise Apartments in Great Bend will be renovated beginning in December. Built in 1972 for low-income families, Executive Director Lynn Fleming says the Great Bend Housing Authority has received several grants to remodel all 95 studio and one-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“We have low-income housing tax credits, a housing trust fund, federal home loan bank funds, and state and historic federal tax credits. It’s a good position to be in to have so many grants you can’t keep track of it, so we are very fortunate,” says Fleming.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fleming says each apartment will have the kitchens and bathrooms completely gutted, replacing cabinets and fixtures.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“You know, it’s a 50-year-old building, so it needs a lot of love. Not much has been done over the years. The porcelain is worn off the sinks; the particle board cabinets are in bad shape, so it just needs a lot of love,” says Fleming.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fleming explained that she closed the waitlist months ago, so there would be available apartments for the renters to move into while their unit is being renovated temporarily.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction is scheduled to begin in December with Hutton Construction overseeing the job. The remodeling is estimated to take 18 months, with a cost of over $10 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Great Bend Housing Authority renovating High Rise apartments 

BOOKED: Justin Schartz on GBMC for Contempt of Court. Bond set at $444.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Roque Garcia, Jr. on Ford County for Failure to Appear. Bond set at $725.67.

BOOKED: Jordan Livingston on a BTDC for Intimidation of a Witness or Victim. Bond set at $1,000 C/S.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Tyler Schwager for Serve Sentence. Expected release 10/29/2020 at 9am.

BOOKED: Cheslea Purcell on BCDC for Probation Violation. Bond set for $10,000 C/S. BCDC for Probation Violation. Bond set for $10,000 C/S. BCDC for Probation Violation. Bond set for $10,000 C/S.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Allen Standish on SCDC for Aggravated Assault on LEO. Bond set for $20,000 C/S. SCDC for Distribution of Marijuana, Criminal Use of a Firearm while Addicted to Drugs, Criminal Use of a Firearm, and Possession of Methamphetamine. Bond set at $50,000 C/S.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Trisha Buresh on GBMC for Battery LEO and Disorderly Conduct. Bond set at $1,000 C/S.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Ana Dominguez on GBMC for No Driver's License, No Insurance, and Illegal Tags. Bond posted.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Delbert Flanders, Jr. was transported to Rice County on RCDC for Failure to Appear.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Roque Garcia, Jr on FDDC for Failure to Appear. $725.67 Bond Posted.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Jordan Livingston on BTDC for Intimidation of a Witness or Victim. $1,000 Bond Posted.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Justin Schartz on GBMC for Contempt of Court. $444 Bond Posted.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Justen Wheeler on BCDC for Driving While Suspended. $500 Bond Posted.&nbsp;

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 </figure>BOOKED: Justin Schartz on GBMC for Contempt of Court. Bond set at $444.&nbsp;BOOKED: Roque Garcia, Jr. on Ford County for Failure to Appear. Bond set at $725.67.BOOKED: Jordan Livingston on a BTDC for Intimidation of a Witness or Victim. Bond set at $1,000 C/S.&nbsp;BOOKED: Tyler Schwager for Serve Sentence. Expected release 10/29/2020 at 9am.BOOKED: Cheslea Purcell on BCDC for Probation Violation. Bond set for $10,000 C/S. BCDC for Probation Violation. Bond set for $10,000 C/S. BCDC for Probation Violation. Bond set for $10,000 C/S.&nbsp;BOOKED: Allen Standish on SCDC for Aggravated Assault on LEO. Bond set for $20,000 C/S. SCDC for Distribution of Marijuana, Criminal Use of a Firearm while Addicted to Drugs, Criminal Use of a Firearm, and Possession of Methamphetamine. Bond set at $50,000 C/S.&nbsp;BOOKED: Trisha Buresh on GBMC for Battery LEO and Disorderly Conduct. Bond set at $1,000 C/S.&nbsp;RELEASED: Ana Dominguez on GBMC for No Driver's License, No Insurance, and Illegal Tags. Bond posted.&nbsp;RELEASED: Delbert Flanders, Jr. was transported to Rice County on RCDC for Failure to Appear.&nbsp;RELEASED: Roque Garcia, Jr on FDDC for Failure to Appear. $725.67 Bond Posted.&nbsp;RELEASED: Jordan Livingston on BTDC for Intimidation of a Witness or Victim. $1,000 Bond Posted.&nbsp;RELEASED: Justin Schartz on GBMC for Contempt of Court. $444 Bond Posted.&nbsp;RELEASED: Justen Wheeler on BCDC for Driving While Suspended. $500 Bond Posted.&nbsp;

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (10/27/20)

Today A chance of freezing drizzle before 10am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

Tonight Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. North wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 62.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 53.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 62.

Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 65.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Today A chance of freezing drizzle before 10am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.Tonight Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.Thursday A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. North wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.Friday Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37.Saturday Sunny, with a high near 62.Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 30.Sunday Sunny, with a high near 53.Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 33.Monday Sunny, with a high near 62.Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 38.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 65.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wednesday Weather

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

In the summer of 2019, two districts combined to form Kansas Rotary
District 5680. The district consists of 61 clubs and stretches over the western
two-thirds of Kansas and four clubs in the Oklahoma Panhandle. With the
expansion, winning the “Most Outstanding Club” award carries even more honor.


The Rotary Club of Great Bend was recognized with the award at last weekend’s
virtual annual conference. Last year’s President Chad Steffan saw the club’s
membership increase by eight to 46 members. 
"With a population trend that is declining a little bit, for a club to show positive growth is a neat deal," said Steffan. "It was nice to be recognized." 
Rotary is a global network trying to improve the world by promoting peace,
fighting disease, supporting education and growing local economies. Locally,
Steffan says the Great Bend organization has focused on community service
projects, literacy and scholarships.

Rotary Club is always looking for new members
and anyone can contact current members, including current President Gail Santy. 
"We want to grow our club and do more community service projects," said Steffan. "One of the things we were also recognized for in that award was the amount of food and cash we gave to the food bank." 
Also, the Rotary Club of Great Bend conducted a popular fundraiser, a
half-court basketball shot at Great Bend High School games, to help fund
educational programs at USD 428. 
In the announcement of the “Most Outstanding Club” award, the Great Bend Club
will receive a traveling trophy.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostIn the summer of 2019, two districts combined to form Kansas Rotary
District 5680. The district consists of 61 clubs and stretches over the western
two-thirds of Kansas and four clubs in the Oklahoma Panhandle. With the
expansion, winning the “Most Outstanding Club” award carries even more honor.
The Rotary Club of Great Bend was recognized with the award at last weekend’s
virtual annual conference. Last year’s President Chad Steffan saw the club’s
membership increase by eight to 46 members. 
"With a population trend that is declining a little bit, for a club to show positive growth is a neat deal," said Steffan. "It was nice to be recognized." 
Rotary is a global network trying to improve the world by promoting peace,
fighting disease, supporting education and growing local economies. Locally,
Steffan says the Great Bend organization has focused on community service
projects, literacy and scholarships. Rotary Club is always looking for new members
and anyone can contact current members, including current President Gail Santy. 
"We want to grow our club and do more community service projects," said Steffan. "One of the things we were also recognized for in that award was the amount of food and cash we gave to the food bank." 
Also, the Rotary Club of Great Bend conducted a popular fundraiser, a
half-court basketball shot at Great Bend High School games, to help fund
educational programs at USD 428. 
In the announcement of the “Most Outstanding Club” award, the Great Bend Club
will receive a traveling trophy.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Great Bend Rotary Club named district’s ‘Most Outstanding Club’

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From U.S. Senator Jerry Moran's Office...

WASHINGTON&nbsp;– U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – member of the Senate Commerce Committee – will question the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled, “Does Section 230’s Sweeping Immunity Enable Big Tech Bad Behavior?” at 10:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The hearing will examine Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, enacted decades ago, and its effects on modern technology communication practices, as well as the transparency and accountability of big technology companies. The hearing will also cover technology companies’ impacts on consumer data privacy and local journalism.

In March, Sen. Moran&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;landmark federal data privacy legislation to strengthen the laws that govern consumers’ personal data and create clear standards and regulations for American businesses that collect, process and use consumers’ personally identifiable data.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer, Facebook

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer, Twitter

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer, Alphabet Inc., Google

*Witness list subject to change. All witnesses to participate remotely.

Hearing Details: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:00 a.m. EST

Full Committee Hearing This hearing will take place in the Russell Senate Office Building 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.commerce.senate.gov/" target="_blank">www.commerce.senate.gov</a>&nbsp;or by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2020/10/does-section-230-s-sweeping-immunity-enable-big-tech-bad-behavior" target="_blank">here</a>.

*In order to maintain physical distancing as advised by the Office of the Attending Physician, seating for credentialed press will be limited throughout the course of the hearing. Due to current limited access to the Capitol complex, the general public is encouraged to view this hearing via the live stream.

From U.S. Senator Jerry Moran's Office...WASHINGTON&nbsp;– U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – member of the Senate Commerce Committee – will question the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled, “Does Section 230’s Sweeping Immunity Enable Big Tech Bad Behavior?” at 10:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The hearing will examine Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, enacted decades ago, and its effects on modern technology communication practices, as well as the transparency and accountability of big technology companies. The hearing will also cover technology companies’ impacts on consumer data privacy and local journalism.In March, Sen. Moran&nbsp;introduced&nbsp;landmark federal data privacy legislation to strengthen the laws that govern consumers’ personal data and create clear standards and regulations for American businesses that collect, process and use consumers’ personally identifiable data.Witnesses:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer, Facebook·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Jack Dorsey, Chief Executive Officer, Twitter·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer, Alphabet Inc., Google*Witness list subject to change. All witnesses to participate remotely.Hearing Details: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:00 a.m. ESTFull Committee Hearing This hearing will take place in the Russell Senate Office Building 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.commerce.senate.gov/" target="_blank">www.commerce.senate.gov</a>&nbsp;or by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2020/10/does-section-230-s-sweeping-immunity-enable-big-tech-bad-behavior" target="_blank">here</a>.*In order to maintain physical distancing as advised by the Office of the Attending Physician, seating for credentialed press will be limited throughout the course of the hearing. Due to current limited access to the Capitol complex, the general public is encouraged to view this hearing via the live stream.

Moran to question CEOs of Facebook, Twitter & Google on data privacy

Hear this week's Cougar Pause show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Barton Community College Admissions Director Tana Cooper that aired Oct. 26, 2020.

The Cougar Pause program airs every Monday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hear this week's Cougar Pause show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Barton Community College Admissions Director Tana Cooper that aired Oct. 26, 2020.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/iwsegasv/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>The Cougar Pause program airs every Monday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

🎤Cougar Pause: Admissions Director Tana Cooper

When next Monday, Nov. 2 rolls around, it will be the
first full week of November and Election Day will be hours away. Monday will
also mark the change of Manweiler Chevrolet to Ehler Chevrolet. 

After serving
as the sales manager for the past 10 years, Micah Ehler will take over
ownership of the dealership. Micah says there were months of paper work,
interviews and business plans with General Motors to get the process started
but believes everything will be ready next week. 
"It is unbelievable the amount of things you have to switch over with a business that has been doing it this long," said Ehler. "We are hoping everything goes as it should on Friday, so that way when we open up Monday moring...here we are." 
Ehler will take over ownership from Gene Manweiler. Gene was the fourth
generation of Manweilers to own the business in Hoisington over the past 92
years. Manweiler has referred to Ehler as the best salesman and that most
people that talk to Ehler, usually end up buying. 
"This is a huge honor, something I do not take lightly for myself or my family," said Ehler. "There is a lot on the line, but we are going to hopefully pick up where the Manweiler name left off and continue to grow." 
Over the last 10 years working at the dealership, Ehler says he has learned different
ways of building vehicles, which ones to keep in stock and how to handle the
diverse market of people that travel out-of-town and the locals.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

"We are going to take care of people," added Ehler. "We are going to take care of our customers."

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostWhen next Monday, Nov. 2 rolls around, it will be the
first full week of November and Election Day will be hours away. Monday will
also mark the change of Manweiler Chevrolet to Ehler Chevrolet. After serving
as the sales manager for the past 10 years, Micah Ehler will take over
ownership of the dealership. Micah says there were months of paper work,
interviews and business plans with General Motors to get the process started
but believes everything will be ready next week. 
"It is unbelievable the amount of things you have to switch over with a business that has been doing it this long," said Ehler. "We are hoping everything goes as it should on Friday, so that way when we open up Monday moring...here we are." 
Ehler will take over ownership from Gene Manweiler. Gene was the fourth
generation of Manweilers to own the business in Hoisington over the past 92
years. Manweiler has referred to Ehler as the best salesman and that most
people that talk to Ehler, usually end up buying. 
"This is a huge honor, something I do not take lightly for myself or my family," said Ehler. "There is a lot on the line, but we are going to hopefully pick up where the Manweiler name left off and continue to grow." 
Over the last 10 years working at the dealership, Ehler says he has learned different
ways of building vehicles, which ones to keep in stock and how to handle the
diverse market of people that travel out-of-town and the locals.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"We are going to take care of people," added Ehler. "We are going to take care of our customers."

Ehler Chevrolet to open ‘their’ doors Nov. 2 in Hoisington

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A $35,000 grant has given the Larned Recreation Commission (LRC) just the boost it needed to keep the momentum going on two park-related projects.

The Golden Belt Community Foundation (GBCF) Strategic Grant is earmarked for improvements to the Northside Complex and the Phinney Complex.

“As always, the Foundation was very easy to work with throughout the grant process,” said Mike Seeman, LRC director. “For a small-town recreation commission that has historically operated on a small budget, this sizable grant allows us to move forward at Northside and frees up funds for other projects.

“We cannot thank the Foundation enough for providing this additional funding we need to continue the improvements on our new properties.”

For example, Seeman noted, the grant has enabled LRC to start the Northside fencing project at 16th and State a year early. The LRC is a little more than half-way to completion at Northside.

“The final short-term plans are to put up a fence and replace the fabric on existing backstops at the baseball/softball fields,” Seeman said. “We also need to put in a restroom facility.”

Other short-term projects include a sprinkler system, trees, fencing, backstops, basketball goals, sidewalks with handicapped-accessible entrances, playground covering, storage facility and after-school program.

Next on the agenda is the long-term plan for the Phinney Complex, 12th and Fry. This plan includes a sprinkler system and trees in 2022; fencing, backstop and sidewalks with handicapped-accessible entrances in 2023; and playground covering, restroom facility and storage facility in 2024.

To date, $95,000 from the LRC budget has been spent; approximately $86,000 is needed to complete everything at both sites.

In addition to Seeman’s appreciation for the Foundation, he also is grateful for the Larned community in general. “Without a doubt we have broad community support for these projects. We currently use Northside for flag football and soccer. The feedback has been very positive.”

The Larned school district donated the land to the LRC for these projects.

Teresa Powelson, GBCF program officer, said “we are very excited to be part of these great Larned Recreation Commission projects. The enhancements of outdoor play spaces at both complexes will be a huge asset to Pawnee County and the surrounding area.

“We are so pleased to award a grant of this impact,” she continued. “Quality outdoor recreation space for families is a major part of building a great community.”

At $23 million in total assets and more than 180 funds under management, the Golden Belt Community Foundation has been connecting people who care to causes that matter since 1996. Golden Belt Community Foundation exists to provide non-profit organizations in central Kansas with a permanent source of support and to serve as a vehicle for charitable giving for donors. GBCF serves the counties of Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford. For more information about Golden Belt Community Foundation, call (620) 792-3000 or visit their website at www.goldenbeltcf.org.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603822053211.jpeg" alt="Austin Weiser, Larned Recreation Commission intern, paints the soccer field at the Northside Complex. The Golden Belt Community Foundation recently awarded the commission a grant for two projects." />
 <figcaption>Austin Weiser, Larned Recreation Commission intern, paints the soccer field at the Northside Complex. The Golden Belt Community Foundation recently awarded the commission a grant for two projects.</figcaption>
 </figure>A $35,000 grant has given the Larned Recreation Commission (LRC) just the boost it needed to keep the momentum going on two park-related projects.The Golden Belt Community Foundation (GBCF) Strategic Grant is earmarked for improvements to the Northside Complex and the Phinney Complex.“As always, the Foundation was very easy to work with throughout the grant process,” said Mike Seeman, LRC director. “For a small-town recreation commission that has historically operated on a small budget, this sizable grant allows us to move forward at Northside and frees up funds for other projects.“We cannot thank the Foundation enough for providing this additional funding we need to continue the improvements on our new properties.”For example, Seeman noted, the grant has enabled LRC to start the Northside fencing project at 16th and State a year early. The LRC is a little more than half-way to completion at Northside.“The final short-term plans are to put up a fence and replace the fabric on existing backstops at the baseball/softball fields,” Seeman said. “We also need to put in a restroom facility.”Other short-term projects include a sprinkler system, trees, fencing, backstops, basketball goals, sidewalks with handicapped-accessible entrances, playground covering, storage facility and after-school program.Next on the agenda is the long-term plan for the Phinney Complex, 12th and Fry. This plan includes a sprinkler system and trees in 2022; fencing, backstop and sidewalks with handicapped-accessible entrances in 2023; and playground covering, restroom facility and storage facility in 2024.To date, $95,000 from the LRC budget has been spent; approximately $86,000 is needed to complete everything at both sites.In addition to Seeman’s appreciation for the Foundation, he also is grateful for the Larned community in general. “Without a doubt we have broad community support for these projects. We currently use Northside for flag football and soccer. The feedback has been very positive.”The Larned school district donated the land to the LRC for these projects.Teresa Powelson, GBCF program officer, said “we are very excited to be part of these great Larned Recreation Commission projects. The enhancements of outdoor play spaces at both complexes will be a huge asset to Pawnee County and the surrounding area.“We are so pleased to award a grant of this impact,” she continued. “Quality outdoor recreation space for families is a major part of building a great community.”At $23 million in total assets and more than 180 funds under management, the Golden Belt Community Foundation has been connecting people who care to causes that matter since 1996. Golden Belt Community Foundation exists to provide non-profit organizations in central Kansas with a permanent source of support and to serve as a vehicle for charitable giving for donors. GBCF serves the counties of Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford. For more information about Golden Belt Community Foundation, call (620) 792-3000 or visit their website at www.goldenbeltcf.org.

GBCF grant offers boost to Larned Recreation Commission projects

From U.S. Congressman Dr. Roger Marshall's Office...

Following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement:

“I applaud Senate Republicans in their confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett and look forward to her beginning her work as the ninth justice of the U.S. Supreme Court,”&nbsp;said U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D.&nbsp;“ACB represents Kansas values, is a woman of faith and character and is eminently qualified to serve on our nation’s highest court. I know that she will work to protect and uphold our rights and not legislate from the bench. This is a huge victory for Republicans and President Trump and once again illustrates the party’s commitment to Democracy and the rule of law.”

From U.S. Congressman Dr. Roger Marshall's Office...Following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement:“I applaud Senate Republicans in their confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett and look forward to her beginning her work as the ninth justice of the U.S. Supreme Court,”&nbsp;said U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D.&nbsp;“ACB represents Kansas values, is a woman of faith and character and is eminently qualified to serve on our nation’s highest court. I know that she will work to protect and uphold our rights and not legislate from the bench. This is a huge victory for Republicans and President Trump and once again illustrates the party’s commitment to Democracy and the rule of law.”

Marshall: ACB confirmation a victory for rule of law

Nearly a year ago, the City of Great Bend found out they were one of 22
projects selected by the Kansas Department of Transportation to receive funding
through their Cost Share Program. KDOT provides 75% of the construction costs
for projects that invest in transportation improvements statewide. 

Great Bend’s
nearly $3.4 million project will resurface most of 10th Street and
reconstruct the SRCA Dragstrip. 

SRCA President Hank Denning says the project at
the dragstrip is desperately needed and the Board of Directors are looking to
raise additional funds for new retaining walls and time system. 
"The speeds the cars are reaching now, it's a safety factor to put up a continuous wall," said Denning. "Without the moveable barriers, if a car does hit it, they can't push through or go over the top."

SRCA currently has 704 removable barriers that weigh 3,700 pounds a piece that line the
track. SRCA is trying to raise $250,000 for the protection walls and new timing
system. The group currently has raised roughly $97,000. 
"You can go to our Facebook page or our website for an online donation," said Denning. "There is also a form you can fill out and send it. SRCA is a 501c3 non-profit organization, so it is a taxable write-off." 
Suchy Construction was awarded the bid for $1.6 million to demolish and
reconstruct the dragstrip at the fairgrounds. The dragstrip portion of the
project is expected to be complete by the end of next May.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

To donate to SRCA's fundraising, visit <a href="https://www.srcadragstrip.com/">srcadragstrip.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603813855128.jpeg" alt="Suchy Construction to begin the reconstruction of the SRCA Dragstrip." />
 <figcaption>Suchy Construction to begin the reconstruction of the SRCA Dragstrip.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostNearly a year ago, the City of Great Bend found out they were one of 22
projects selected by the Kansas Department of Transportation to receive funding
through their Cost Share Program. KDOT provides 75% of the construction costs
for projects that invest in transportation improvements statewide. Great Bend’s
nearly $3.4 million project will resurface most of 10th Street and
reconstruct the SRCA Dragstrip. SRCA President Hank Denning says the project at
the dragstrip is desperately needed and the Board of Directors are looking to
raise additional funds for new retaining walls and time system. 
"The speeds the cars are reaching now, it's a safety factor to put up a continuous wall," said Denning. "Without the moveable barriers, if a car does hit it, they can't push through or go over the top."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603813895359.jpeg" alt="SRCA Dragstrip barriers" />
 <figcaption>SRCA Dragstrip barriers</figcaption>
 </figure>SRCA currently has 704 removable barriers that weigh 3,700 pounds a piece that line the
track. SRCA is trying to raise $250,000 for the protection walls and new timing
system. The group currently has raised roughly $97,000. 
"You can go to our Facebook page or our website for an online donation," said Denning. "There is also a form you can fill out and send it. SRCA is a 501c3 non-profit organization, so it is a taxable write-off." 
Suchy Construction was awarded the bid for $1.6 million to demolish and
reconstruct the dragstrip at the fairgrounds. The dragstrip portion of the
project is expected to be complete by the end of next May.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;To donate to SRCA's fundraising, visit <a href="https://www.srcadragstrip.com/">srcadragstrip.com</a>.

Demolition and reconstruction of SRCA Dragstrip starting

Barton County coronavirus update: 59 active cases

The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Exploring Basic Woodcarving” on Wednesday, October 28th, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th&nbsp;Street).&nbsp;

Are you looking for a new hobby to keep you busy?&nbsp; If so, why not try woodcarving.&nbsp; Join us and learn about the basic equipment, the different types of wood you can use and how to get started in this hobby.

This program is limited to the first 20 participants.&nbsp; The presentation will also be available on the Great Bend Rec Facebook page as a live event.&nbsp; Tim Boxberger and Barry Bowers, members of the Golden Belt Woodcarvers Club, will be the speakers for the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A complete list of programs and class details can be found at the GBRC website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.greatbendrec.com/" target="_blank">www.greatbendrec.com</a>.&nbsp; Please contact the Recreation Commission office at 793-3755, ext 110, or stop by the office located at 1214 Stone Street for more information or with any questions you may have.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603291719070.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Exploring Basic Woodcarving” on Wednesday, October 28th, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th&nbsp;Street).&nbsp;Are you looking for a new hobby to keep you busy?&nbsp; If so, why not try woodcarving.&nbsp; Join us and learn about the basic equipment, the different types of wood you can use and how to get started in this hobby.This program is limited to the first 20 participants.&nbsp; The presentation will also be available on the Great Bend Rec Facebook page as a live event.&nbsp; Tim Boxberger and Barry Bowers, members of the Golden Belt Woodcarvers Club, will be the speakers for the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A complete list of programs and class details can be found at the GBRC website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.greatbendrec.com/" target="_blank">www.greatbendrec.com</a>.&nbsp; Please contact the Recreation Commission office at 793-3755, ext 110, or stop by the office located at 1214 Stone Street for more information or with any questions you may have.

GBRC: Exploring Basic Woodcarving

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (10/26) 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 6:20 a.m. an accident was reported at W. US 56 Highway at MM 197. 
 
Cardiac / Respiratory 
 
At 5:24 p.m. a cardiac/respiratory case was reported in the 900 block of NW
K-96 Highway in Albert.

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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (10/26) 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 6:20 a.m. an accident was reported at W. US 56 Highway at MM 197. 
 
Cardiac / Respiratory 
 
At 5:24 p.m. a cardiac/respiratory case was reported in the 900 block of NW
K-96 Highway in Albert.

Cop Shop (10/26)

Barton County is in the middle of a 10-year project in conjunction with KDOT, where they are analyzing county bridges to ensure their ability to carry Kansas legal loads.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

County Engineer Barry McManaman says they just received the 5th year of the bridge load rating project and KDOT looked at additional 44 bridges in the county. Out of the total 370 bridges in Barton County, they now have results for 144 of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

McManaman said the previous weight limit resolution had eight bridges that had weight limits posted, but with the additional bridges, 21 more bridges will require posting weight limits. He says out of those 21 bridges, 17 will need to have weight limits posted for emergency vehicles only.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“That’s a new aspect of the load rating project. Previously they were not looking at emergency vehicles, but midstream, we had a federal mandate where we needed to look at emergency vehicles like fire trucks, in particular since they are heavy vehicles,” explained McManaman.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

McManaman explained the other four bridges would have dual signage with the standard three truck weight limits signs, and then the weight limit signs for the emergency vehicles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By AMY RICKER Great Bend PostBarton County is in the middle of a 10-year project in conjunction with KDOT, where they are analyzing county bridges to ensure their ability to carry Kansas legal loads.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;County Engineer Barry McManaman says they just received the 5th year of the bridge load rating project and KDOT looked at additional 44 bridges in the county. Out of the total 370 bridges in Barton County, they now have results for 144 of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;McManaman said the previous weight limit resolution had eight bridges that had weight limits posted, but with the additional bridges, 21 more bridges will require posting weight limits. He says out of those 21 bridges, 17 will need to have weight limits posted for emergency vehicles only.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“That’s a new aspect of the load rating project. Previously they were not looking at emergency vehicles, but midstream, we had a federal mandate where we needed to look at emergency vehicles like fire trucks, in particular since they are heavy vehicles,” explained McManaman.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;McManaman explained the other four bridges would have dual signage with the standard three truck weight limits signs, and then the weight limit signs for the emergency vehicles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

KDOT working with Barton County to analyze bridges weight limits 

BOOKED: Joshua Frydendall on BTDC for Serve Sentence from 10/26/2020 at 8am to 12/25/20 at 8am. No Bond.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Dustin Banes on GBMC for Failure to Appear. Bond set at $2,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Tanya Birzer on GBMC for Failure to Appear. Bond set at $2000 C/S.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Delbert Flanders Jr. on RCDC for Failure to Appear. No Bond Set.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Cody Buckingham on BCDC for Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery, Conspiracy to Aggravated Burglary, Aid and Abet, Solicitation of Interference with Judicial Process, and Theft. Bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Ana Dominguez on GBMC for No Driver's License, No Insurance, and Illegal tags. Bond set at $1,000 C/S.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Mariah Viegra on BCDC for Possession of Marijuana, No Proof of Insurance and Defective Tail light. $2500 Bond Posted.

RELEASED: Gisela Chavez on BTDC for Probation Violation. Time Served.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Robert Lyons to New Chance in Dodge City for treatment.

RELEASED: Jacob Gilden on BTDC for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving while Declared Habitual Violator, and Registration Violation. Received at $10,000 OR.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Dustin Banes on GBMC for Failure to Appear. $2,000 Bond Posted.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Jerome Maravilla for Probation Violation. $200 Bond Posted.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600354489948.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>BOOKED: Joshua Frydendall on BTDC for Serve Sentence from 10/26/2020 at 8am to 12/25/20 at 8am. No Bond.&nbsp;BOOKED: Dustin Banes on GBMC for Failure to Appear. Bond set at $2,000 C/S.BOOKED: Tanya Birzer on GBMC for Failure to Appear. Bond set at $2000 C/S.&nbsp;BOOKED: Delbert Flanders Jr. on RCDC for Failure to Appear. No Bond Set.&nbsp;BOOKED: Cody Buckingham on BCDC for Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Robbery, Conspiracy to Aggravated Burglary, Aid and Abet, Solicitation of Interference with Judicial Process, and Theft. Bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Ana Dominguez on GBMC for No Driver's License, No Insurance, and Illegal tags. Bond set at $1,000 C/S.&nbsp;RELEASED: Mariah Viegra on BCDC for Possession of Marijuana, No Proof of Insurance and Defective Tail light. $2500 Bond Posted.RELEASED: Gisela Chavez on BTDC for Probation Violation. Time Served.&nbsp;RELEASED: Robert Lyons to New Chance in Dodge City for treatment.RELEASED: Jacob Gilden on BTDC for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving while Declared Habitual Violator, and Registration Violation. Received at $10,000 OR.&nbsp;RELEASED: Dustin Banes on GBMC for Failure to Appear. $2,000 Bond Posted.&nbsp;RELEASED: Jerome Maravilla for Probation Violation. $200 Bond Posted.

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (10/26/20)

Today A chance of snow, possibly mixing with drizzle after 2pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight A slight chance of freezing drizzle and sleet between 1am and 2am, then a chance of freezing drizzle. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday A chance of freezing drizzle before 7am, then a chance of freezing rain between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. High near 41. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 32. North wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain between noon and 1pm. High near 48. North wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 55.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 61.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 54.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 63.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Today A chance of snow, possibly mixing with drizzle after 2pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.Tonight A slight chance of freezing drizzle and sleet between 1am and 2am, then a chance of freezing drizzle. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Wednesday A chance of freezing drizzle before 7am, then a chance of freezing rain between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. High near 41. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.Wednesday Night Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 32. North wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.Thursday Rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain between noon and 1pm. High near 48. North wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 28.Friday Sunny, with a high near 55.Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 36.Saturday Sunny, with a high near 61.Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 34.Sunday Sunny, with a high near 54.Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 34.Monday Sunny, with a high near 63.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tuesday Weather

A public hearing was held before the Barton County Commission Monday for any public comments regarding a proposed Tax Abatement for Kan-Can Holdings, LLC, a.k.a.&nbsp;Redbarn&nbsp;Pet Products.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Redbarn&nbsp;applied for the tax abatement for real estate and building improvements, employment opportunities, and planned expansion. The company has recently purchased land and completed building modifications. The company estimates these improvements will result in more employees being added to their workforce over the next three years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Finance Officer Matt Patzner says the Board has some options in regards to the abatement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“There are several options to the Commission ranging from not granting the tax abatement to a tiered tax abatement, meaning a 100% abatement in the first year and gradually decreasing the abatement by 10% until it expires in 2030. Finally, a 100% tax abatement for the full ten years,” explained Patzner.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jeff&nbsp;Baike, Co-Owner of&nbsp;RedBarn, says the recent renovations have added 85,000 square feet for a total of 250,000 square feet with more expansion planned.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We’re in negotiations now to purchase another 11 acres due south of where we are. Many people don’t know, but we also have an internet company down on Jefferson and 9th. It’s in a 12,000 square-foot building that employs another 30-35 people and growing at a very rapid rate.&nbsp;So&nbsp;part of that expansion is to construct and move the internet company into a facility for them.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Baike&nbsp;said they have invested approximately $4.5 million overall in the building and says their biggest challenge is finding higher-level management employees as they are currently very short-staffed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Commission adopted a resolution providing for a tiered abatement on taxes for a 10-year period.

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 </figure>By AMY RICKER Great Bend PostA public hearing was held before the Barton County Commission Monday for any public comments regarding a proposed Tax Abatement for Kan-Can Holdings, LLC, a.k.a.&nbsp;Redbarn&nbsp;Pet Products.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redbarn&nbsp;applied for the tax abatement for real estate and building improvements, employment opportunities, and planned expansion. The company has recently purchased land and completed building modifications. The company estimates these improvements will result in more employees being added to their workforce over the next three years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Finance Officer Matt Patzner says the Board has some options in regards to the abatement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“There are several options to the Commission ranging from not granting the tax abatement to a tiered tax abatement, meaning a 100% abatement in the first year and gradually decreasing the abatement by 10% until it expires in 2030. Finally, a 100% tax abatement for the full ten years,” explained Patzner.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;Baike, Co-Owner of&nbsp;RedBarn, says the recent renovations have added 85,000 square feet for a total of 250,000 square feet with more expansion planned.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“We’re in negotiations now to purchase another 11 acres due south of where we are. Many people don’t know, but we also have an internet company down on Jefferson and 9th. It’s in a 12,000 square-foot building that employs another 30-35 people and growing at a very rapid rate.&nbsp;So&nbsp;part of that expansion is to construct and move the internet company into a facility for them.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Baike&nbsp;said they have invested approximately $4.5 million overall in the building and says their biggest challenge is finding higher-level management employees as they are currently very short-staffed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Commission adopted a resolution providing for a tiered abatement on taxes for a 10-year period.

Redbarn's tax abatement approved for company improvements 

Great Bend Pride weekly challenge...

Archery deer season has been underway for over a month in Kansas, and
within another month it will be time to think about the regular deer season.


Cheyenne Bottoms Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner reminds everyone that on
public lands, which includes walk-in hunting, there is a limit of two tree stands
per property that an individual can have. 
"What has happened in the past is that someone gets greedy and wants to reserve the area," said Wagner. "They go set up a whole bunch of stands to prevent other people from hunting that area. So you can only have two." 
If you are leaving a tree stand on public property, the stand needs to have
your name and your Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism number written
on it. 
Wagner also states that portable or pop-up blinds cannot be left overnight on
public land. If you have a pop-up, you have to set it up that day and take it
down that night. 
Wagner has taken down stands and blinds in the past because they were
left illegally. He typically leaves a note in the place it was left to inform
hunters where they can pick up their property.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostArchery deer season has been underway for over a month in Kansas, and
within another month it will be time to think about the regular deer season.
Cheyenne Bottoms Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner reminds everyone that on
public lands, which includes walk-in hunting, there is a limit of two tree stands
per property that an individual can have. 
"What has happened in the past is that someone gets greedy and wants to reserve the area," said Wagner. "They go set up a whole bunch of stands to prevent other people from hunting that area. So you can only have two." 
If you are leaving a tree stand on public property, the stand needs to have
your name and your Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism number written
on it. 
Wagner also states that portable or pop-up blinds cannot be left overnight on
public land. If you have a pop-up, you have to set it up that day and take it
down that night. 
Wagner has taken down stands and blinds in the past because they were
left illegally. He typically leaves a note in the place it was left to inform
hunters where they can pick up their property.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

A friendly reminder as regular deer season approaches

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Royals announcer Steve Stewart.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: Royals announcer Steve Stewart" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/2buqw-f07415?from=pb6admin&download=1&version=1&vjs=1&auto=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Helvetica&skin=3&pfauth="></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Royals announcer Steve Stewart.

🎤Forward Ever: Royals announcer Steve Stewart

Kansas Common crude at CHS in McPherson starts the week at
$30 per barrel. That's down $1.25 from a week ago, up a dollar from the first
of the month, but down $17 from a year ago. After posting their first weekly
loss in three weeks, U.S. crude futures prices plunged on Monday. In afternoon
trading the benchmark Nymex contract was down $1.34 to $38.51 per barrel.
London Brent was down $1.37 to $40.40. 
 
Drilling activity in Kansas was up slightly last week. Independent Oil &amp;
Gas Service reports ten active drilling rigs in Western Kansas, up two for the
week. The count east of Wichita was unchanged at five active rigs. Drilling is
underway on two leases in Ellis County, where a third has reached total depth
and is being evaluated. An operator in Stafford County is preparing to spud two
new wells there. 
 
Baker Hughes reports 287 active drilling rigs across the country, an increase
of six oil rigs. Texas added two rigs to the weekly count, while Oklahoma added
one. 
 
Regulators approved 12 new permits to drill across Kansas last week, five of
them east of Wichita and seven in Western Kansas, including one in Barton
County and two in Stafford County. That's 358 permits for drilling at new
locations statewide so far this year., compared to 876 at this time last year. 
 
Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports a newly completed well in Ellis
County among 13 completions in Western Kansas last week. Add one east of
Wichita for a statewide total of 14 newly-completed wells for the week, 694 so
far this year. 
 
The government said U.S. crude inventories dropped one million barrels last
week to just over 488 million. The report came less than a day after the
American Petroleum Institute reported a surprise increase in stockpiles of more
than half a million barrels. 
 
U.S. production dipped below ten million barrels per day for the first time in
six weeks. The Energy Information Administration reports average production
last week of 9.86 million barrels per day, down 586,000 barrels per day from
the week before. Output is down nearly three million barrels per day from a
year ago at this time. 
 
EIA said imports were down 167-thousand barrels per day last week to just over
five million barrels per day. The four-week average is nearly 14% less than
during the same four-week period last year. 
 
Oil by rail traffic was up slightly on the week, but remained 19% below last
years tallies. The Association of American Railroads reports 10,293 tanker cars
hauling petroleum or petroleum products during the week ending October 17. Oil
by rail in Canada is down nearly thirty percent compared to a year ago. 
 
Lower gasoline demand is dropping gasoline prices for the majority of the
country.&nbsp; Across the U.S., pump prices were a penny cheaper last week than
a week earlier, two cents lower than a month ago, and nearly half a dollar
below last year at this time. Triple-A says the national average Thursday was
$2.16 a gallon, while the average across the Sunflower State was $1.93. Kansas
was among 13 states across the U.S. with average prices below two dollars. It
was selling for $1.99 across Great Bend, and $1.90 in Hays. Filling your
15-gallon tank with cost you nine dollars more than it did six months ago, but
about five dollars less than last year at this time. 
 
The two sides in Libya's civil war appear to have completed their
reconciliation. On Friday they signed a permanent cease-fire, although
skepticism is already rising.&nbsp; The deal includes an order for all foreign
mercenaries to leave the country, and sets the state for political talks next
month. Libya descended into chaos in 2011, after an uprising toppled and killed
longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi. 
 
Renewed production amid continuing low demand have prompted renewed concerns
about U.S. crude-oil storage capacity. The Energy Information Administration
reports the national totals are safe, but users have reached 77% of capacity at
the storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma. EIA reports on net stockpiles as a
percentage of working storage capacity. That figure reached a high of 62
percent back in June, but has since dropped to 54%. Cushing is fast approaching
the all-time high. The Oklahoma total reached 77% in the week ending June 19.
The record of 83% of capacity was set May 1. 
 
ConocoPhillips agreed to buy Concho Resources for about $9.7 billion in stock,
marking the largest shale industry deal since the collapse in energy demand
earlier this year. Concho Resources was worth $32 billion just two years ago,
but is selling for $9.7 billion in stock. The deal will create what Bloomberg
calls a heavyweight driller in America’s most prolific oil field, rivaled only
by the likes of Occidental Petroleum and Chevron. 
 
Native American tribes opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline have once again
asked a federal judge to stop the flow of oil while the legal battle over the
line’s future plays out. The tribes succeeded on their first attempt, only to
have an appeals court overturn the shutdown order earlier this year. The
Bismarck Tribune reports they are now asking the judge to clarify his order to
satisfy the appeals court and once again shut down the pipeline. The court is
awaiting a new environmental study to determine the risk the pipeline poses to
the tribes' water supply. The study is expected to take more than a year to
complete. 
 
Given pandemic lockdown restrictions around the globe, worldwide crude oil
demand is shrinking. You can't even dock a crude-oil tanker in some ports,
where users are instead winding down inventories built up since March. Demand
for crude tankers has fallen more than 14% this year according to Lloyd's List
Maritime Intelligence, which covers shipping news. Only about 80% of the
international tanker fleet is currently in use according to Lloyd's List.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577125598039.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>John P. TretbarKansas Common crude at CHS in McPherson starts the week at
$30 per barrel. That's down $1.25 from a week ago, up a dollar from the first
of the month, but down $17 from a year ago. After posting their first weekly
loss in three weeks, U.S. crude futures prices plunged on Monday. In afternoon
trading the benchmark Nymex contract was down $1.34 to $38.51 per barrel.
London Brent was down $1.37 to $40.40. 
 
Drilling activity in Kansas was up slightly last week. Independent Oil &amp;
Gas Service reports ten active drilling rigs in Western Kansas, up two for the
week. The count east of Wichita was unchanged at five active rigs. Drilling is
underway on two leases in Ellis County, where a third has reached total depth
and is being evaluated. An operator in Stafford County is preparing to spud two
new wells there. 
 
Baker Hughes reports 287 active drilling rigs across the country, an increase
of six oil rigs. Texas added two rigs to the weekly count, while Oklahoma added
one. 
 
Regulators approved 12 new permits to drill across Kansas last week, five of
them east of Wichita and seven in Western Kansas, including one in Barton
County and two in Stafford County. That's 358 permits for drilling at new
locations statewide so far this year., compared to 876 at this time last year. 
 
Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports a newly completed well in Ellis
County among 13 completions in Western Kansas last week. Add one east of
Wichita for a statewide total of 14 newly-completed wells for the week, 694 so
far this year. 
 
The government said U.S. crude inventories dropped one million barrels last
week to just over 488 million. The report came less than a day after the
American Petroleum Institute reported a surprise increase in stockpiles of more
than half a million barrels. 
 
U.S. production dipped below ten million barrels per day for the first time in
six weeks. The Energy Information Administration reports average production
last week of 9.86 million barrels per day, down 586,000 barrels per day from
the week before. Output is down nearly three million barrels per day from a
year ago at this time. 
 
EIA said imports were down 167-thousand barrels per day last week to just over
five million barrels per day. The four-week average is nearly 14% less than
during the same four-week period last year. 
 
Oil by rail traffic was up slightly on the week, but remained 19% below last
years tallies. The Association of American Railroads reports 10,293 tanker cars
hauling petroleum or petroleum products during the week ending October 17. Oil
by rail in Canada is down nearly thirty percent compared to a year ago. 
 
Lower gasoline demand is dropping gasoline prices for the majority of the
country.&nbsp; Across the U.S., pump prices were a penny cheaper last week than
a week earlier, two cents lower than a month ago, and nearly half a dollar
below last year at this time. Triple-A says the national average Thursday was
$2.16 a gallon, while the average across the Sunflower State was $1.93. Kansas
was among 13 states across the U.S. with average prices below two dollars. It
was selling for $1.99 across Great Bend, and $1.90 in Hays. Filling your
15-gallon tank with cost you nine dollars more than it did six months ago, but
about five dollars less than last year at this time. 
 
The two sides in Libya's civil war appear to have completed their
reconciliation. On Friday they signed a permanent cease-fire, although
skepticism is already rising.&nbsp; The deal includes an order for all foreign
mercenaries to leave the country, and sets the state for political talks next
month. Libya descended into chaos in 2011, after an uprising toppled and killed
longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi. 
 
Renewed production amid continuing low demand have prompted renewed concerns
about U.S. crude-oil storage capacity. The Energy Information Administration
reports the national totals are safe, but users have reached 77% of capacity at
the storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma. EIA reports on net stockpiles as a
percentage of working storage capacity. That figure reached a high of 62
percent back in June, but has since dropped to 54%. Cushing is fast approaching
the all-time high. The Oklahoma total reached 77% in the week ending June 19.
The record of 83% of capacity was set May 1. 
 
ConocoPhillips agreed to buy Concho Resources for about $9.7 billion in stock,
marking the largest shale industry deal since the collapse in energy demand
earlier this year. Concho Resources was worth $32 billion just two years ago,
but is selling for $9.7 billion in stock. The deal will create what Bloomberg
calls a heavyweight driller in America’s most prolific oil field, rivaled only
by the likes of Occidental Petroleum and Chevron. 
 
Native American tribes opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline have once again
asked a federal judge to stop the flow of oil while the legal battle over the
line’s future plays out. The tribes succeeded on their first attempt, only to
have an appeals court overturn the shutdown order earlier this year. The
Bismarck Tribune reports they are now asking the judge to clarify his order to
satisfy the appeals court and once again shut down the pipeline. The court is
awaiting a new environmental study to determine the risk the pipeline poses to
the tribes' water supply. The study is expected to take more than a year to
complete. 
 
Given pandemic lockdown restrictions around the globe, worldwide crude oil
demand is shrinking. You can't even dock a crude-oil tanker in some ports,
where users are instead winding down inventories built up since March. Demand
for crude tankers has fallen more than 14% this year according to Lloyd's List
Maritime Intelligence, which covers shipping news. Only about 80% of the
international tanker fleet is currently in use according to Lloyd's List.

News From the Oil Patch (10/26)

The County Medical Consultant for the Barton County Board of Health has resigned.  

Dr. Stanley Hatesohl was appointed on Mar. 16, 2020, to provide an essential community service. Dr. Hatesohl has since moved out of the state and resigned from his position.   

Public Health Director Karen Winkelman read his emailed resignation, effective Nov. 1, 2020. 

“This email is to serve notice of my resignation as a medical consultant to the Barton County Health Department as of Nov. 1, 2020. It has been a pleasure working with Karen Winkelman during these challenging times. I will also be resigning as District Coroner simultaneously as long as a replacement has been found. Otherwise, I can continue in that capacity until such time that a county coroner has been installed. Again, it has been a pleasure working with the Barton County Sherriff’s Department, Health Department, as well as local police departments in Barton County. Sincerely, Stanley Hatesohl, M.D.” 

After approving the resignation, Winkelman presented a resolution to appoint Dr. Jonathan Pike as a paid medical consultant to the Local Health Department.  

Addressing the board, Dr. Pike said the health community is trying to gather data as fast as possible regarding the pandemic, but COVID-19 does not occur in a vacuum. There are other socio-economic factors to consider.  

“I think as we move forward, if there is a decision made to deviate from the KDHE guidelines and or the CDC guidelines at any point in time, I think that deviation would require a very specific plan as to why we are doing it and a group involved with the local education communities as to how we can do that best going forward and serve,” says Pike.  

 Additionally, Dr. Patrick Stiles will be appointed as the District Coroner to serve a four-year term.  

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 </figure>By AMY RICKER Great Bend PostThe County Medical Consultant for the Barton County Board of Health has resigned. Dr. Stanley Hatesohl was appointed on Mar. 16, 2020, to provide an essential community service. Dr. Hatesohl has since moved out of the state and resigned from his position. Public Health Director Karen Winkelman read his emailed resignation, effective Nov. 1, 2020. “This email is to serve notice of my resignation as a medical consultant to the Barton County Health Department as of Nov. 1, 2020. It has been a pleasure working with Karen Winkelman during these challenging times. I will also be resigning as District Coroner simultaneously as long as a replacement has been found. Otherwise, I can continue in that capacity until such time that a county coroner has been installed. Again, it has been a pleasure working with the Barton County Sherriff’s Department, Health Department, as well as local police departments in Barton County. Sincerely, Stanley Hatesohl, M.D.” After approving the resignation, Winkelman presented a resolution to appoint Dr. Jonathan Pike as a paid medical consultant to the Local Health Department. Addressing the board, Dr. Pike said the health community is trying to gather data as fast as possible regarding the pandemic, but COVID-19 does not occur in a vacuum. There are other socio-economic factors to consider. “I think as we move forward, if there is a decision made to deviate from the KDHE guidelines and or the CDC guidelines at any point in time, I think that deviation would require a very specific plan as to why we are doing it and a group involved with the local education communities as to how we can do that best going forward and serve,” says Pike. Additionally, Dr. Patrick Stiles will be appointed as the District Coroner to serve a four-year term.

Barton County Commissioners appoint new medical consultant and coroner  

Barton County Road and Bridge will be purchasing a new Bobcat Track Loader from Bobcat of Salina.&nbsp;

Barton County Road and Bridge will be purchasing a new Bobcat Track Loader from Bobcat of Salina. 

The county currently owns two T650 T4 Bobcats that were purchased in 2014 and 2017.  

County Works Director Darren Williams says the cost to maintain the equipment is $7,000 apiece, which is an increase covered under the municipal contract rollover.  

“I’m asking the Commissioners to use that rollover option to utilize both Bobcats, which the cost this year is $7,000 for each machine, which is up about $2,450 from last year.”  

Both units will be replaced with a 2021 model T76 as the other two models are no longer manufactured.  

The county currently owns two T650 T4 Bobcats that were purchased in 2014 and 2017.&nbsp;&nbsp;

County Works Director, Darren Williams says&nbsp;the cost to&nbsp;maintain the equipment&nbsp;is $7,000 apiece, which is an increase, covered under the municipal contract roll over.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“I’m asking the Commissioners to use that roll over option to utilize both Bobcats&nbsp;which&nbsp;the cost this year is $7,000 for each machine which is up about $2,450&nbsp;from last year,” says McManaman.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Both units will be replaced with a 2021 model T76 as the other two models are no longer manufactured.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By AMY RICKER Great Bend PostBarton County Road and Bridge will be purchasing a new Bobcat Track Loader from Bobcat of Salina.&nbsp;Barton County Road and Bridge will be purchasing a new Bobcat Track Loader from Bobcat of Salina. The county currently owns two T650 T4 Bobcats that were purchased in 2014 and 2017. County Works Director Darren Williams says the cost to maintain the equipment is $7,000 apiece, which is an increase covered under the municipal contract rollover. “I’m asking the Commissioners to use that rollover option to utilize both Bobcats, which the cost this year is $7,000 for each machine, which is up about $2,450 from last year.” Both units will be replaced with a 2021 model T76 as the other two models are no longer manufactured. The county currently owns two T650 T4 Bobcats that were purchased in 2014 and 2017.&nbsp;&nbsp;County Works Director, Darren Williams says&nbsp;the cost to&nbsp;maintain the equipment&nbsp;is $7,000 apiece, which is an increase, covered under the municipal contract roll over.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’m asking the Commissioners to use that roll over option to utilize both Bobcats&nbsp;which&nbsp;the cost this year is $7,000 for each machine which is up about $2,450&nbsp;from last year,” says McManaman.&nbsp; &nbsp;Both units will be replaced with a 2021 model T76 as the other two models are no longer manufactured.&nbsp;&nbsp;