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Barton County Open Houses (1/18)

Twin Valley League Tournament First Round

BOYS PREP BASKETBALLGuymon, Okla. 57, Dodge City 53Haven 59 Hillsboro 41Hoisington 56, Hesston 53Larned 76 Pratt 36Madison/Hamilton 40, Burlingame 38Marysville 59, Abilene 50Pretty Prairie 63, Cunningham 36Riverside 50, Royal Valley 48MCL Tournament Play-inHill City 54, Oakley 27Phillipsburg 51, Stockton 50Trego 52, Smith Center 39SCBL Tournament Play-inWest Elk 42, Argonia 21Twin Valley League Tournament First RoundAxtell 55, Troy 44Clifton-Clyde 86, Onaga 15Frankfort 54, Linn 31Hanover 59, Doniphan West 29Valley Heights 59, Wetmore 36GIRLS PREP BASKETBALLDodge City 61, Guymon, Okla. 29Erie, Colo. 66, Pratt Skyline 40Haven 46 Hillsboro 26Hesston 51, Hoisington 30Nemaha Central 57, Jefferson West 40Pratt 41 Larned 15Royal Valley 67, Riverside 34SCBL Tournament Play-inCaldwell 31, Oxford 28TVL Tournament First RoundBV Randolph 52, Linn 21Centralia 52, Onaga 26Doniphan West 65, Axtell 38Frankfort 55, Wetmore 40Washington County 48, Troy 31

Saturday Statewide Scores

SundaySunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Sunday NightMostly clear, with a low around 11. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

M.L.King DaySunny, with a high near 36. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Monday NightMostly clear, with a low around 12. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

TuesdayPartly sunny, with a high near 39.

Tuesday NightA 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

WednesdayA slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday NightA chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

ThursdayA chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday NightA slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

FridayPartly sunny, with a high near 42.

Friday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 22.

SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 45.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>SundaySunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.Sunday NightMostly clear, with a low around 11. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.M.L.King DaySunny, with a high near 36. East wind 3 to 6 mph.Monday NightMostly clear, with a low around 12. Southeast wind around 6 mph.TuesdayPartly sunny, with a high near 39.Tuesday NightA 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.WednesdayA slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Wednesday NightA chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.ThursdayA chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.Thursday NightA slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 20%.FridayPartly sunny, with a high near 42.Friday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 22.SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 45.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sunday Weather

written by: Donn Krug,&nbsp;K-State Research &amp; Extension – Cottonwood District

The wintry weather we are having makes me think of how good a piping hot bowl of soup would taste. Whether it’s a prize winning recipe for chili or a recipe you are preparing for the first time, soups can be a great way to add nutrition and a sense of warmth to any meal.

There are several distinct kinds of soups. Many times a meal starts off with a broth type of soup. This can help whet the appetite for the rest of the meal. A broth type soup can also help keep a person hydrated since we often don’t drink enough water on a cold wintry day. 

One of our favorite soups is Miso soup. It’s simple to make, and besides tasting good, the miso paste added at the end of the cooking time, has cancer fighting properties.

Savory soups and stews are popular in the winter months because they stick to your ribs. As a general rule, a savory soup may cook more slowly, like in a slow cooker or electric roaster. The added benefit of preparing a soup in this way is that you get to enjoy the smell of the soup while it is cooking throughout the day. You can add just about any vegetable to a savory soup and not be disappointed. 

And finally, there are creamy soups. Recipes abound in this category. Some creamy soups are milk based but you can also find recipes where you pull out a few ladles full of the chunky ingredients and use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup before adding it back in to the entire pot full. This will thicken the soup and provide an almost creamy texture. 

Perhaps a family member is not fond of the texture of a soup ingredient; by pureeing it like I’ve described, you can almost hide an ingredient.

Whatever type of soup you choose to prepare, you will find that cooking from scratch has many advantages. I try to avoid using canned soups as much as possible because they add a large amount of sodium and other preservatives to your diet. If you do purchase canned soup, make sure you look for low sodium options.

If I have made you just a little bit hungry for soup, I hope you will mark your calendar for Sunday, Jan. 26. That is the date of our next Healthy Community Potluck from 4-6 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Great Bend. The focus of our January potluck will be on plant based soups, so start looking for a recipe to prepare and share. I will do a short cooking demonstration at 4 and then we’ll enjoy sampling all of the soups brought by everyone. Make sure you bring a recipe and following the potluck we will e-mail all of the recipes out to everyone. I hope to see you on the 26th!

Donna Krug is the District Director and Family &amp; Consumer Science Agent with K-State Research &amp; Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at (620)793-1910 or dkrug@ksu.edu.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573141417887.jpeg" alt="Donna Krug" />
 <figcaption>Donna Krug</figcaption>
 </figure>written by: Donn Krug,&nbsp;K-State Research &amp; Extension – Cottonwood DistrictThe wintry weather we are having makes me think of how good a piping hot bowl of soup would taste. Whether it’s a prize winning recipe for chili or a recipe you are preparing for the first time, soups can be a great way to add nutrition and a sense of warmth to any meal.There are several distinct kinds of soups. Many times a meal starts off with a broth type of soup. This can help whet the appetite for the rest of the meal. A broth type soup can also help keep a person hydrated since we often don’t drink enough water on a cold wintry day. One of our favorite soups is Miso soup. It’s simple to make, and besides tasting good, the miso paste added at the end of the cooking time, has cancer fighting properties.Savory soups and stews are popular in the winter months because they stick to your ribs. As a general rule, a savory soup may cook more slowly, like in a slow cooker or electric roaster. The added benefit of preparing a soup in this way is that you get to enjoy the smell of the soup while it is cooking throughout the day. You can add just about any vegetable to a savory soup and not be disappointed. And finally, there are creamy soups. Recipes abound in this category. Some creamy soups are milk based but you can also find recipes where you pull out a few ladles full of the chunky ingredients and use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup before adding it back in to the entire pot full. This will thicken the soup and provide an almost creamy texture. Perhaps a family member is not fond of the texture of a soup ingredient; by pureeing it like I’ve described, you can almost hide an ingredient.Whatever type of soup you choose to prepare, you will find that cooking from scratch has many advantages. I try to avoid using canned soups as much as possible because they add a large amount of sodium and other preservatives to your diet. If you do purchase canned soup, make sure you look for low sodium options.If I have made you just a little bit hungry for soup, I hope you will mark your calendar for Sunday, Jan. 26. That is the date of our next Healthy Community Potluck from 4-6 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Great Bend. The focus of our January potluck will be on plant based soups, so start looking for a recipe to prepare and share. I will do a short cooking demonstration at 4 and then we’ll enjoy sampling all of the soups brought by everyone. Make sure you bring a recipe and following the potluck we will e-mail all of the recipes out to everyone. I hope to see you on the 26th!Donna Krug is the District Director and Family &amp; Consumer Science Agent with K-State Research &amp; Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at (620)793-1910 or dkrug@ksu.edu.

Super soups are great comfort foods

Barton Community College will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20. Barton's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

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 </figure>Barton Community College will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20. Barton's Center for Adult Education and the Shafer Art Gallery also will be closed. Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Barton Community College to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post


















Great Bend Fire Chief Luke McCormick has been able to participate in a
lot of fun experiences as a first responder, but last weekend he was able
to enjoy a perk of being a season ticket holder for the Kansas City Chiefs.


McCormick and his wife Clarissa were given the opportunity to be on the field to help hold
the 100-yard-long American flag before the game against the Houston Texans in
the AFC Divisional Playoffs on Jan. 12, 2020. 

The McCormicks were among 150
people that rolled out the full-field flag during the performance of the
national anthem.


"While we are down in the tunnel waiting, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid comes down and tight end Travis Kelce stops to talk to us," said McCormick. "We down on the field and quarterback Patrick Mahomes is right there with us."


As Chiefs season ticket holder, you can earn points that you can submit for “fan
experiences.” The McCormicks were selected to participate in the flag holding
that started at 9:30 a.m. with multiple rehearsals before the 2:05 p.m.
kickoff. 

McCormick could not believe how loud it was down on the field.


"It was so incredibly loud that I did not even know they did a flyover, because you could not hear the jets," said McCormick. "When the crowd starts cheering, you hear nothing."


The McCormicks will be back in the stands this Sunday as the Chiefs take on the
Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium.





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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579330828456.jpeg" alt="Great Bend Fire Chief Luke McCormick helps hold the field-long flag at the Kansas City Chief's playoff game Jan. 12, 2020 against the Houston Texans. (Facebook photo)" />
 <figcaption>Great Bend Fire Chief Luke McCormick helps hold the field-long flag at the Kansas City Chief's playoff game Jan. 12, 2020 against the Houston Texans. (Facebook photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend Post
















Great Bend Fire Chief Luke McCormick has been able to participate in a
lot of fun experiences as a first responder, but last weekend he was able
to enjoy a perk of being a season ticket holder for the Kansas City Chiefs.
McCormick and his wife Clarissa were given the opportunity to be on the field to help hold
the 100-yard-long American flag before the game against the Houston Texans in
the AFC Divisional Playoffs on Jan. 12, 2020. The McCormicks were among 150
people that rolled out the full-field flag during the performance of the
national anthem.
"While we are down in the tunnel waiting, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid comes down and tight end Travis Kelce stops to talk to us," said McCormick. "We down on the field and quarterback Patrick Mahomes is right there with us."
As Chiefs season ticket holder, you can earn points that you can submit for “fan
experiences.” The McCormicks were selected to participate in the flag holding
that started at 9:30 a.m. with multiple rehearsals before the 2:05 p.m.
kickoff. McCormick could not believe how loud it was down on the field.
"It was so incredibly loud that I did not even know they did a flyover, because you could not hear the jets," said McCormick. "When the crowd starts cheering, you hear nothing."
The McCormicks will be back in the stands this Sunday as the Chiefs take on the
Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium.

Great Bend Fire Chief participates in a special moment with the KC Chiefs

WASHINGTON
– 
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – Chairman of the Senate 
Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science and member
 of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture – applauded
 the Senate’s passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement 
(USMCA).

On
 January 3, Sen. Moran urged Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and 
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring the USMCA to the Senate floor for
 a vote as soon as it passed out of the appropriate
 Senate committees. Sen. Moran voted yesterday in both the Senate 
Appropriations and Commerce Committees to pass the USMCA, moving it to 
the full Senate for a vote.


“Passing
 the USMCA is a major step in implementing this 21st-century trade deal 
and providing needed certainty for Kansas farmers, ranchers and 
manufacturers,”
said Sen. Moran.&nbsp;“Over one-third of Kansas exports go to Canada 
and Mexico making those countries Kansas’ two largest export markets. I 
appreciate Senate leaders listening to my request and quickly moving 
this important trade agreement to a vote on the
 Senate floor. I have heard directly from many Kansas producers on the 
vital importance of a modern trade deal that expands export 
opportunities, and I applaud President Trump’s work to get this trade 
deal accomplished.”

The
 House of Representatives passed the USMCA on December 19, and the trade
 agreement will now go to the President’s desk for signing. Mexico has 
ratified the agreement, and Canada is expected
 to consider the USMCA in the near future.&nbsp; 

Timeline of Sen. Moran’s engagement regarding a modernized trade agreement:

WASHINGTON
– 
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – Chairman of the Senate 
Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science and member
 of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture – applauded
 the Senate’s passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement 
(USMCA).On
 January 3, Sen. Moran urged Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and 
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to bring the USMCA to the Senate floor for
 a vote as soon as it passed out of the appropriate
 Senate committees. Sen. Moran voted yesterday in both the Senate 
Appropriations and Commerce Committees to pass the USMCA, moving it to 
the full Senate for a vote.
“Passing
 the USMCA is a major step in implementing this 21st-century trade deal 
and providing needed certainty for Kansas farmers, ranchers and 
manufacturers,”
said Sen. Moran.&nbsp;“Over one-third of Kansas exports go to Canada 
and Mexico making those countries Kansas’ two largest export markets. I 
appreciate Senate leaders listening to my request and quickly moving 
this important trade agreement to a vote on the
 Senate floor. I have heard directly from many Kansas producers on the 
vital importance of a modern trade deal that expands export 
opportunities, and I applaud President Trump’s work to get this trade 
deal accomplished.”The
 House of Representatives passed the USMCA on December 19, and the trade
 agreement will now go to the President’s desk for signing. Mexico has 
ratified the agreement, and Canada is expected
 to consider the USMCA in the near future.&nbsp; 
Timeline of Sen. Moran’s engagement regarding a modernized trade agreement:<ol>
 <li>
November 15, 2017: Sen. Moran sent an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/10215-opinion-an-open-letter-to-us-farmer-and-rancher-organizations">open
 letter</a>&nbsp;to U.S. agricultural organizations regarding the threat of NAFTA withdrawal and urged them to advocate for sound trade policy.</li><li>
December 6, 2017: Sen. Moran&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=F5AE21F3-F370-414D-BEE0-EC036ACB5F59">met with</a>&nbsp;Secretary
 of Commerce Wilbur Ross regarding NAFTA negotiations.</li><li>
January 7, 
2018 and January 13, 2019: Sen. Moran spoke at the American Farm Bureau 
Federation annual convention about the importance of trade and 
modernizing NAFTA.</li><li>
January 30, 2018: Sen. Moran&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/2/4/24d30761-8703-44e9-9528-e6cf8d6ffaa4/DAF7F934A8FB440F84A5589D5D67847D.nafta-letter-to-potus.pdf">sent
 a letter</a>&nbsp;to President Trump highlighting how NAFTA benefits the United States and outlining how the agreement can be improved.</li><li>
February 1, 
2018: Spoke at annual National Cattlemen’s Beef Association conference 
about importance of trade and modernizing NAFTA.</li><li>
April 12, 2018: Sen. Moran&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/4/sen-moran-advocates-for-kansas-farmers-and-ranchers-in-white-house-meeting">discussed</a>&nbsp;the
 importance of trade and NAFTA during an Agriculture and Trade Roundtable at the White House with President Trump.</li><li>
May 23, 2018: Sen. Moran sent a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2018/5/sen-moran-colleagues-urge-administration-against-take-it-or-leave-it-strategy-on-nafta">letter</a>&nbsp;urging
 the administration to work closely with members of Congress to make 
certain a renegotiated NAFTA has the congressional support necessary to 
be enacted into law.</li><li>
July 26, 2018: Sen. Moran&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbq54orFJ3Y">spoke</a>&nbsp;on the Senate floor regarding the importance of
 trade to Kansas, including with Canada and Mexico</li><li>
August 28, 2018: Sen. Moran sent a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/4/e/4e9ed080-3d4a-4f50-a910-73c5835729cb/E228F0FB7C4ED9B1AAB8A477A1E75110.moran---nafta-canada-8.28.18.pdf">letter</a>&nbsp;urging
 President Trump to ensure Canada was part of a trilateral deal 
following the U.S. and Mexico reaching a preliminary agreement on a 
revamped NAFTA.</li><li>
October 1, 2018: Sen. Moran released a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=DD4CE60F-48FB-4DC4-9644-BE4C16AE72A6">statement</a>&nbsp;after
 the United States, Canada and Mexico announced they have reached a trilateral deal regarding the future of NAFTA.</li><li>
January 18, 2019: Sen. Moran authored an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2019/1/helping-farmers-during-trying-times">op-ed</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;The
 Garden City Telegram&nbsp;regarding the importance of trade agreements and passing the USMCA.</li><li>
April 18, 2019: Sen. Moran released a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=34EDA549-D15B-49F0-B156-9ECC2A4AB390">statement</a>&nbsp;on
 the report accessing the likely impact of USMCA by the International Trade Commission.</li><li>
December 10, 2019: Sen. Moran&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOuijs1LBDM&amp;t=316s">spoke</a>&nbsp;on the Senate floor applauding the agreement
 reached on USMCA.</li><li>
January 3, 2020: Sen. Moran sent a
<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2020/1/sen-moran-encourages-senate-leaders-to-quickly-move-forward-on-usmca">
letter</a> to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck 
Schumer urging them to quickly move the USMCA to a full Senate vote 
after it passed out of committee.</li>
 </ol>

Sen. Moran applauds Senate passage of USMCA

BOARD
OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Agenda
Meeting

B.
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 


D.
	Consider Minutes of the January 13, 2020, Regular Meeting. 
	

E.
	Any citizen wishing to make statements during the discussion of any
	item must first be recognized by the Commission Chair. After being
	recognized, that person should state their name and the name of any
	organization represented. Statements should be limited to five
	minutes. 
	

F.
	Cell phones and other electronic devices, other than those used by
	the media and law enforcement, should be shut off. 
	

II.
APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS: 13th
Month
– 2nd
Run:

-An
Accounts Payable Register for the 13th Month, 2019, will be submitted
to the Commission. Thirteenth month expenditures include any unpaid
bills for a product, service, or utility that has been received in
2019. 


III.
APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS:

-An
Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the
period of January 6, 2020, and ending January 20, 2020. 


IV.
OLD BUSINESS - Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous Commission
Meetings, will be heard at this time.

-There
is no Old Business at this time. 


NEW
BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will
be heard at this time.

A.
	COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE: Request for Approval – Added / Abated /
	Escaped / Refunded Taxes:

-Donna
Zimmerman, County Clerk, will present a listing of Added / Abated /
Escaped / Refunded Taxes. Orders for these actions are kept on file
in the County Clerk’s Office. These are used to correct assessments
and are requested by the County Appraiser’s Office or the County
Clerk’s Office. 


B.
	APPRAISER’S OFFICE: Bulk Mailing – Valuation Notices:

-After
reviewing options, the Appraiser’s Office has determined that using
The Master’s Touch to create valuation notices, mailing labels and
envelopes is the most effective method for printing and mailing.
Barbara Esfeld, County Appraiser, will provide details on this item.

C.
	MATCHING FUND REQUEST: SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging:

-The
SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SWKAAA) is requesting matching
funds from Barton County in the amount of $1,500.00. These funds,
which would be used as “Seed Dollars”, are an equivalent match to
the $429,382.00 in services received by older residents and low
income families from Barton County. The County has traditionally
provided this match from the Finance General Account of the General
Fund. Phil Hathcock, County Administrator, will provide details. 


D.
	COUNTY WEBSITE: SOCS – Simplified Online Communication System:

-For
the past several years, Barton County’s website,
www.bartoncounty.org, has been hosted by SOCS. In 2019, County
personnel worked to update the site. It is suggested that the County
enter into another three-year period for services at a cost of
$5,225.00 per year. It is noted that the cost remains unchanged from
the 2017 renewal. Mr. Hathcock will provide details. 


E.
	KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES: 2020 Membership:

-The
Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) has submitted a renewal notice
for the 2020 membership. Based on a calculation that includes a base
fee, population and valuation, the dues are $6,147.03. The
Association sponsors the annual KAC Conference, various educational
meetings throughout the year and lobbies the State and Federal
Legislature on behalf of Kansas Counties. Mr. Hathcock will provide
details. 


F.
	KANSAS LEGISLATIVE POLICY GROUP: 2020 Membership:

-The
Kansas Legislative Policy Group (KLPG) is a bi-partisan coalition of
western Kansas counties with the common interest in the preservation
of the counties tax base and retention of local control. The KLPG
serves as a policy and decision making body establishing legislative
priorities at its annual meeting and providing speakers to address
KLPG members about the important topics of the day. At this time, the
Commission will consider renewal of the membership, priced at
$4,993.56. Mr. Hathcock will provide details. 


VI.
ENDING BUSINESS – After new items are heard by the Commission, the
following items, including announcements, will be heard.

A.
	ANNOUNCEMENTS: -Following
	the close of the Agenda Meeting, the Commission will consider the
	authorization of personnel changes for classified positions, sign
	any documentation approved during the agenda meeting or sign any
	other documentation required for regular County business. Similar
	action may take place throughout the day.

-County
officials may attend the KLPG Legislative Meeting. The event begins
at noon on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Capital Plaza Hotel,
1717 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, Kansas. 


-County
officials may attend the 2020 Kansas Association of Counties Local
Government Day. The event, hosted jointly with the League of Kansas
Municipalities, begins at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at
the Capital Plaza Hotel, 1717 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, Kansas. 


-County
officials may attend the Ellinwood Chamber Banquet and Murder Mystery
Dinner on Saturday, January 25, 2020. The event, held at the Wolf
Hotel, 1 N Main, Ellinwood, Kansas, begins with a 6:00 p.m.
registration and social. 


Although
subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled: 


9:45
a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Financial
Update – Matt Patzner, Financial Officer 


10:00
a.m. – Business Update – Jim Jordan, County Treasurer 


10:15
a.m. – Update on the Governor’s Reorganization – Marissa
Woodmansee, Juvenile Services Director 


10:45
a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Phil Hathcock, County
Administrator, and Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk 


THE
COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Barry McManaman,
County Engineer, is scheduled for January 23, 2020. 


B.
Citizens or organizations may present requests or proposals for
initial consideration. 


C.
The Commissioners are available to the Public on Mondays during
regular business hours. 


D.
The Commissioners may, individually, schedule personal appointments
related to County business at their discretion. 


E.
The next Regular Meeting will be at 9:00 a.m., Monday, January 27,
2020. 


BOARD
OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Agenda
Meeting 
January
20, 2020 9:00 a.m. Until Close 
I.
OPENING BUSINESS: 
A.
Call Meeting to Order. 
B.
Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. 
C.
	Consider Approval of the Agenda. 
	D.
	Consider Minutes of the January 13, 2020, Regular Meeting. 
	E.
	Any citizen wishing to make statements during the discussion of any
	item must first be recognized by the Commission Chair. After being
	recognized, that person should state their name and the name of any
	organization represented. Statements should be limited to five
	minutes. 
	F.
	Cell phones and other electronic devices, other than those used by
	the media and law enforcement, should be shut off. 
	II.
APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS: 13th
Month
– 2nd
Run:

-An
Accounts Payable Register for the 13th Month, 2019, will be submitted
to the Commission. Thirteenth month expenditures include any unpaid
bills for a product, service, or utility that has been received in
2019. 
III.
APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS: 
-An
Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the
period of January 6, 2020, and ending January 20, 2020. 
IV.
OLD BUSINESS - Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous Commission
Meetings, will be heard at this time. 
-There
is no Old Business at this time. 
NEW
BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will
be heard at this time. 
A.
	COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE: Request for Approval – Added / Abated /
	Escaped / Refunded Taxes: 
	-Donna
Zimmerman, County Clerk, will present a listing of Added / Abated /
Escaped / Refunded Taxes. Orders for these actions are kept on file
in the County Clerk’s Office. These are used to correct assessments
and are requested by the County Appraiser’s Office or the County
Clerk’s Office. 
B.
	APPRAISER’S OFFICE: Bulk Mailing – Valuation Notices: 
	-After
reviewing options, the Appraiser’s Office has determined that using
The Master’s Touch to create valuation notices, mailing labels and
envelopes is the most effective method for printing and mailing.
Barbara Esfeld, County Appraiser, will provide details on this item.C.
	MATCHING FUND REQUEST: SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging: 
	-The
SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SWKAAA) is requesting matching
funds from Barton County in the amount of $1,500.00. These funds,
which would be used as “Seed Dollars”, are an equivalent match to
the $429,382.00 in services received by older residents and low
income families from Barton County. The County has traditionally
provided this match from the Finance General Account of the General
Fund. Phil Hathcock, County Administrator, will provide details. 
D.
	COUNTY WEBSITE: SOCS – Simplified Online Communication System: 
	-For
the past several years, Barton County’s website,
www.bartoncounty.org, has been hosted by SOCS. In 2019, County
personnel worked to update the site. It is suggested that the County
enter into another three-year period for services at a cost of
$5,225.00 per year. It is noted that the cost remains unchanged from
the 2017 renewal. Mr. Hathcock will provide details. 
E.
	KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES: 2020 Membership: 
	-The
Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) has submitted a renewal notice
for the 2020 membership. Based on a calculation that includes a base
fee, population and valuation, the dues are $6,147.03. The
Association sponsors the annual KAC Conference, various educational
meetings throughout the year and lobbies the State and Federal
Legislature on behalf of Kansas Counties. Mr. Hathcock will provide
details. 
F.
	KANSAS LEGISLATIVE POLICY GROUP: 2020 Membership: 
	-The
Kansas Legislative Policy Group (KLPG) is a bi-partisan coalition of
western Kansas counties with the common interest in the preservation
of the counties tax base and retention of local control. The KLPG
serves as a policy and decision making body establishing legislative
priorities at its annual meeting and providing speakers to address
KLPG members about the important topics of the day. At this time, the
Commission will consider renewal of the membership, priced at
$4,993.56. Mr. Hathcock will provide details. 
VI.
ENDING BUSINESS – After new items are heard by the Commission, the
following items, including announcements, will be heard.A.
	ANNOUNCEMENTS: -Following
	the close of the Agenda Meeting, the Commission will consider the
	authorization of personnel changes for classified positions, sign
	any documentation approved during the agenda meeting or sign any
	other documentation required for regular County business. Similar
	action may take place throughout the day. 
	-County
officials may attend the KLPG Legislative Meeting. The event begins
at noon on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Capital Plaza Hotel,
1717 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, Kansas. 
-County
officials may attend the 2020 Kansas Association of Counties Local
Government Day. The event, hosted jointly with the League of Kansas
Municipalities, begins at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at
the Capital Plaza Hotel, 1717 SW Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, Kansas. 
-County
officials may attend the Ellinwood Chamber Banquet and Murder Mystery
Dinner on Saturday, January 25, 2020. The event, held at the Wolf
Hotel, 1 N Main, Ellinwood, Kansas, begins with a 6:00 p.m.
registration and social. 
B.
	APPOINTMENTS: 
	Although
subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled: 
JANUARY
20, 2020 
9:45
a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Financial
Update – Matt Patzner, Financial Officer 
10:00
a.m. – Business Update – Jim Jordan, County Treasurer 
10:15
a.m. – Update on the Governor’s Reorganization – Marissa
Woodmansee, Juvenile Services Director 
10:45
a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Phil Hathcock, County
Administrator, and Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk 
THE
COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Barry McManaman,
County Engineer, is scheduled for January 23, 2020. 
VII.
OTHER BUSINESS: 
A.
Discussion Items. 
B.
Citizens or organizations may present requests or proposals for
initial consideration. 
C.
The Commissioners are available to the Public on Mondays during
regular business hours. 
D.
The Commissioners may, individually, schedule personal appointments
related to County business at their discretion. 
E.
The next Regular Meeting will be at 9:00 a.m., Monday, January 27,
2020. 
VIII.
ADJOURN.

Monday Barton County Commission Meeting Agenda

It’s a two-minute recap of a few of the headlines that broke this past week in the Golden Belt.

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Eagle Radio's News Week in Review

Hutchinson Central Christian 58, Norwich 40

Wichita Bishop Carroll 65, Kapaun Mount Carmel 55

Bishop Seabury Academy 40, Veritas Christian 13

Hutchinson Central Christian 28, Norwich 27

Wichita Bishop Carroll 50, Kapaun Mount Carmel 49

BOYS PREP BASKETBALLAndale 60, Wellington 29Andover 46, Derby 43Augusta 65, Winfield 47BV Northwest 67, BV North 64Basehor-Linwood 58, DeSoto 43Berean Academy 63, Sterling 46Bonner Springs 55, Eudora 42Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 50, Caldwell 47Cheney 69, Chaparral 62Chetopa 63, Tyro Community Christian 49Columbus 53, Baxter Springs 48Dodge City 59, Liberal 53Erie 62, Eureka 48Flinthills 36, Wichita Classical 32Frontenac 56, Girard 53Galena 46, Riverton 42Garden Plain 65, Conway Springs 42Goddard-Eisenhower 56, Maize 52Greeley County 52, Rawlins County 34Hays 50, Garden City 36Hesston 53, Halstead 24Hodgeman County 39, Minneola 22Hutchinson Central Christian 58, Norwich 40Kingman 59, Douglass 28Lebo 77, Southern Coffey 23Lyons 43, Nickerson 38Maize South 65, Goddard 35McPherson 67, El Dorado 43Parsons 65, Fort Scott 22Pratt Skyline 53, Attica 50Rockhurst, Mo. 63, Blue Valley 56Rose Hill 51, Mulvane 48Salina Central 55, Hutchinson 48Salina South 75, Newton 62Sedan 48, Oswego 40South Gray 74, Ashland 33St. Paul 26, Pittsburg Colgan 22Topeka Hayden 47, Topeka Seaman 46Trego 46, Ness City 27Ulysses 60, Goodland 52Valley Center 54, Andover Central 42Wallace County 56, Quinter 55Washburn Rural 60, Topeka West 55West Elk 60, Central Plains 21Wichita Bishop Carroll 65, Kapaun Mount Carmel 55Wichita Collegiate 49, Clearwater 45Wichita East 61, Wichita Northwest 52Wichita South 61, Wichita North 31GIRLS PREP BASKETBALLAndale 41, Wellington 26Andover Central 53, Valley Center 20Argonia 28, Udall 22BV North 48, BV Northwest 18BV Southwest 39, St. James Academy 34Baxter Springs 42, Columbus 22Bishop Seabury Academy 40, Veritas Christian 13Cheney 53, Chaparral 24Chetopa 56, Tyro Community Christian 29Cimarron 49, Syracuse 32Clearwater 51, Wichita Collegiate 42DeSoto 50, Basehor-Linwood 35Derby 58, Andover 24Eureka 55, Erie 30Frontenac 59, Girard 47Galena 31, Riverton 29Garden City 54, Hays 40Garden Plain 47, Conway Springs 34Goodland 70, Ulysses 29Halstead 48, Hesston 37Herington 57, Peabody-Burns 32Hodgeman County 47, Minneola 23Hutchinson Central Christian 28, Norwich 27Kingman 51, Douglass 26Lebo 56, Southern Coffey 27Liberal 51, Dodge City 49, OTMaize 55, Goddard-Eisenhower 21Maize South 34, Goddard 32McPherson 52, El Dorado 22Nickerson 58, Lyons 29Rawlins County 53, Greeley County 40Rose Hill 49, Mulvane 31Salina Central 55, Hutchinson 42Salina South 49, Newton 18Sedan 53, Oswego 25Sharon Springs 52, Quinter 42Shawnee Heights 60, KC Turner 7South Haven 39, Oxford 22St. Paul 40, Pittsburg Colgan 38, OTSterling 54, Berean Academy 34Sublette 47, Southwestern Hts. 34Topeka Hayden 61, Topeka Seaman 52Trego 65, Ness City 15Washburn Rural 71, Topeka West 26Waverly 95, Marais des Cygnes Valley 13Wichita Bishop Carroll 50, Kapaun Mount Carmel 49Wichita Heights 82, Wichita Southeast 52Wichita Trinity 68, Belle Plaine 46Winfield 29, Augusta 23POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONSAbilene vs. Clay Center, ppd. to Feb 3rd.Anderson County vs. Santa Fe Trail, ppd.Beloit vs. Minneapolis, ppd.Bishop Miege vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, ppd. to Jan 29th.Canton-Galva vs. Goessel, ppd.Chase County vs. Osage City, ppd. to Feb 20th.Concordia vs. Chapman, ppd.Elyria Christian vs. Rural Vista, ppd.Hoisington vs. Smoky Valley, ppd.Holton vs. Hiawatha, ppd.Jefferson West vs. Nemaha Central, ppd.Lincoln vs. St. John's Beloit-Tipton, ppd.Louisburg vs. Baldwin, ppd.Manhattan vs. Highland Park, ppd.McLouth vs. Jackson Heights, ccd.Olathe Northwest vs. Lawrence Free State, ppd.Osawatomie vs. Prairie View, ppd.Ottawa vs. Topeka, ccd.Pretty Prairie vs. Cunningham, ppd.Riley County vs. Silver Lake, ppd.Rock Hills vs. Osborne, ppd.Royal Valley vs. Riverside, ppd.Solomon vs. Wakefield, ppd. to Jan 18th.Southeast Saline vs. Republic County, ppd.Southern Cloud vs. Natoma, ppd.Thunder Ridge vs. Wilson, ppd.

Friday Statewide Basketball Scores and cancellations

PAWNEE COUNTY –&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office have located and arrested Alejandro Alvarado, the subject who fled an officer involved shooting early Saturday morning.

Alvarado was arrested just after 8 a.m. at 551 R Rd. in Pawnee Rock, Kan. EMS responded and evaluated Alvarado, though he had not been shot during the earlier incident.

He was booked into the Pawnee County Jail on an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault out of Finney County. The investigation is ongoing.

The suspect in the officer-involved shooting near Larned is now in custody, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.

Law enforcement authorities have released no additional details.

PAWNEE COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating after an officer involved shooting occurred near Larned.

According to a media release from the KBI, the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance at approximately 2:10 a.m. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded.

Preliminary information indicates that on Jan. 18, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a deputy from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle along U.S. Highway 56, approximately three miles East of Larned. When the deputy approached the vehicle, he smelled marijuana, and two male occupants were asked to exit the vehicle. An altercation occurred during the pat down between the deputy and the male who had been the vehicle’s passenger. The deputy fired shots at the subject. The subject then fled on foot. He crossed the highway and was last seen running South from the area.

It is unknown if the subject was injured by gunfire. He remains at large. The deputy was not injured during the incident. The vehicle’s driver was taken to the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office for questioning.

Authorities ask for the public’s assistance in locating the subject, who has now been identified as Alejandro Alvarado, 21, from Lincoln, Neb., Alvarado is a Hispanic male, approximately 5 ft. 7 in. tall, weighing 150 lbs. He has a tattoo on his neck that reads “one hundred” in black script lettering. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark colored top with lighter colored sleeves.

Alvarado may be armed. If anyone sees him, or knows of his whereabouts, they are asked to not approach him, but to call 911 or the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME. Anonymous tips can also be made online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar" target="_blank">https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar</a>.

The KBI will conduct a thorough and independent investigation into this incident. Once completed the findings will be turned over to the Pawnee County Attorney for review. This investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.

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 <figcaption>Alejandro Alvarado photo KBI</figcaption>
 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY –&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office have located and arrested Alejandro Alvarado, the subject who fled an officer involved shooting early Saturday morning.Alvarado was arrested just after 8 a.m. at 551 R Rd. in Pawnee Rock, Kan. EMS responded and evaluated Alvarado, though he had not been shot during the earlier incident.He was booked into the Pawnee County Jail on an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault out of Finney County. The investigation is ongoing.---------The suspect in the officer-involved shooting near Larned is now in custody, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.Law enforcement authorities have released no additional details.-----------PAWNEE COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating after an officer involved shooting occurred near Larned.According to a media release from the KBI, the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance at approximately 2:10 a.m. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded.Preliminary information indicates that on Jan. 18, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a deputy from the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle along U.S. Highway 56, approximately three miles East of Larned. When the deputy approached the vehicle, he smelled marijuana, and two male occupants were asked to exit the vehicle. An altercation occurred during the pat down between the deputy and the male who had been the vehicle’s passenger. The deputy fired shots at the subject. The subject then fled on foot. He crossed the highway and was last seen running South from the area.It is unknown if the subject was injured by gunfire. He remains at large. The deputy was not injured during the incident. The vehicle’s driver was taken to the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office for questioning.Authorities ask for the public’s assistance in locating the subject, who has now been identified as Alejandro Alvarado, 21, from Lincoln, Neb., Alvarado is a Hispanic male, approximately 5 ft. 7 in. tall, weighing 150 lbs. He has a tattoo on his neck that reads “one hundred” in black script lettering. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark colored top with lighter colored sleeves.Alvarado may be armed. If anyone sees him, or knows of his whereabouts, they are asked to not approach him, but to call 911 or the KBI at 1-800-KS-CRIME. Anonymous tips can also be made online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar" target="_blank">https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar</a>.The KBI will conduct a thorough and independent investigation into this incident. Once completed the findings will be turned over to the Pawnee County Attorney for review. This investigation is ongoing. No further information will be released at this time.

Update: Suspect from Pawnee Co. officer involved shooting in custody

written by: Stacy Campbell,&nbsp;Cottonwood Extension District

The Kansas Mesonet is a network of
weather stations in Kansas founded in 1986 by K-State Research &amp; Extension
to record climate and provide essential weather data for Kansas agriculture and
industries. Currently there are 62 Mesonet weather stations in the state. 

Kansas Mesonet provides access to
both real time and historical data online at mesonet.ksu.edu Data is updated
every five minutes, information available includes – yesterday’s weather,
weekly soil temperatures, evapotranspiration data, weekly summaries, station
metadata, growing degree information for crops and an animal comfort index. It
now has made their website compatible with mobile phones. All the info. is now
available at your fingertips with an easy-to-use mobile display and the ability
to bookmark specific pages. 

Cold winter days are returning!
However, it is not always the temperature that gives the air that nip. The
“feels like” temperature is usually influenced by the wind as well. We call
this the wind chill.

When temperatures drop below 50 oF
and wind speeds are greater than 5 mph, the “Feels Like” temperature is lower
than the actual temperature. Wind chill can be calculated two ways: 1) using
the chart below, or 2) mathematically. As the wind increases and/or the
temperature decreases, wind chill values decrease. This means that despite it
being 0 oF on a very cold morning, when factoring in the wind (for
example 20 mph), it can feel like a much colder temperature (in this example,
-22 oF).

This colder “feels like” temperature
can not only make you feel chilled quicker; it can also lead to other problems
such as frostbite much quicker. Exposure time estimations of frostbite issues
at 0 degrees F with no wind is 30 minutes, while 0 oF and 55 mph
winds is less than 10 minutes of exposure. Wind chills can be determined by the
following chart from the National Weather Service (<a href="https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold-wind-chill-chart">https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold-wind-chill-chart</a>):

Wind chill chart from the National Weather
Service.

Where can you access wind chill
data?

The Kansas Mesonet makes viewing the
wind chill very easy! They have put together a webpage depicting current wind
chill via a gradient map here: <a href="http://mesonet.ksu.edu/weather/wind%20chill">mesonet.ksu.edu/weather/wind
chill</a>

It is also accessible by clicking
the banner on the Kansas Mesonet homepage, <a href="http://mesonet.ksu.edu/">mesonet.ksu.edu</a>.
The map defaults to the current wind chill, but also has a selection at the top
where you can change the map to view temperature and wind speed/direction.
Since these are the two ingredients for the wind chill, it tells the complete
story. The table below the map also displays the wind chill, temperature, and
wind data for each station in sortable columns. By clicking the column
headings, that particular column will sort from lowest to highest values. Click
it again and it will reverse the order. You can also select a specific station
either on the map or in the data table and it will display the specific
information for that location.

How many hours has the temperature
been below freezing?

Winter wheat and cover crop
producers still have an interest in the cold temperatures. The freeze monitor
data is available on this webpage as well. It allows you to track the hours
below 32 or 24 oF thresholds useful for permafrost development or
winter wheat/cover crop damages.&nbsp; You can access this information via the
menu in the top left (Weather à Freeze Monitor) or at: <a href="http://mesonet.ksu.edu/weather/freeze">mesonet.ksu.edu/weather/freeze</a> on this
page you can also see what the normal low for that date is, the record low and
year it occurred as well.

Stay warm and safe on these chilly
days! Winter has only just begun.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573141087694.png" alt="Stacy Campbell" />
 <figcaption>Stacy Campbell</figcaption>
 </figure>written by: Stacy Campbell,&nbsp;Cottonwood Extension DistrictThe Kansas Mesonet is a network of
weather stations in Kansas founded in 1986 by K-State Research &amp; Extension
to record climate and provide essential weather data for Kansas agriculture and
industries. Currently there are 62 Mesonet weather stations in the state. Kansas Mesonet provides access to
both real time and historical data online at mesonet.ksu.edu Data is updated
every five minutes, information available includes – yesterday’s weather,
weekly soil temperatures, evapotranspiration data, weekly summaries, station
metadata, growing degree information for crops and an animal comfort index. It
now has made their website compatible with mobile phones. All the info. is now
available at your fingertips with an easy-to-use mobile display and the ability
to bookmark specific pages. Cold winter days are returning!
However, it is not always the temperature that gives the air that nip. The
“feels like” temperature is usually influenced by the wind as well. We call
this the wind chill.What is the wind chill?When temperatures drop below 50 oF
and wind speeds are greater than 5 mph, the “Feels Like” temperature is lower
than the actual temperature. Wind chill can be calculated two ways: 1) using
the chart below, or 2) mathematically. As the wind increases and/or the
temperature decreases, wind chill values decrease. This means that despite it
being 0 oF on a very cold morning, when factoring in the wind (for
example 20 mph), it can feel like a much colder temperature (in this example,
-22 oF).This colder “feels like” temperature
can not only make you feel chilled quicker; it can also lead to other problems
such as frostbite much quicker. Exposure time estimations of frostbite issues
at 0 degrees F with no wind is 30 minutes, while 0 oF and 55 mph
winds is less than 10 minutes of exposure. Wind chills can be determined by the
following chart from the National Weather Service (<a href="https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold-wind-chill-chart">https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold-wind-chill-chart</a>):<figure>
 <img src="file:///C:/Users/Cole/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.jpg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wind chill chart from the National Weather
Service.Where can you access wind chill
data?The Kansas Mesonet makes viewing the
wind chill very easy! They have put together a webpage depicting current wind
chill via a gradient map here: <a href="http://mesonet.ksu.edu/weather/wind%20chill">mesonet.ksu.edu/weather/wind
chill</a>It is also accessible by clicking
the banner on the Kansas Mesonet homepage, <a href="http://mesonet.ksu.edu/">mesonet.ksu.edu</a>.
The map defaults to the current wind chill, but also has a selection at the top
where you can change the map to view temperature and wind speed/direction.
Since these are the two ingredients for the wind chill, it tells the complete
story. The table below the map also displays the wind chill, temperature, and
wind data for each station in sortable columns. By clicking the column
headings, that particular column will sort from lowest to highest values. Click
it again and it will reverse the order. You can also select a specific station
either on the map or in the data table and it will display the specific
information for that location.How many hours has the temperature
been below freezing?Winter wheat and cover crop
producers still have an interest in the cold temperatures. The freeze monitor
data is available on this webpage as well. It allows you to track the hours
below 32 or 24 oF thresholds useful for permafrost development or
winter wheat/cover crop damages.&nbsp; You can access this information via the
menu in the top left (Weather à Freeze Monitor) or at: <a href="http://mesonet.ksu.edu/weather/freeze">mesonet.ksu.edu/weather/freeze</a> on this
page you can also see what the normal low for that date is, the record low and
year it occurred as well. Stay warm and safe on these chilly
days! Winter has only just begun.

Wind chill analysis tool from Kansas Mesonet

From United Way of Central Kansas...

Reality U brings a bit of “reality” to students through a 75-minute interactive and engaging personal finance simulation. Students imagine their life as a 26-year-old and complete an online lifestyle survey. This information is entered into trademarked software, along with their current GPA, to create a unique and individualized future scenario.

Each scenario includes the student’s monthly income, credit card debt, student loan information, as well as marital and family status. Students are given a checkbook register to track their monthly purchases from the 12 booths representing services and/or products that adults typically must purchase or consider each month. Sometimes they must return a “purchase” and make a different decision. The checkbook register can’t fall below zero!

This event actively engages students to help them understand the importance of how their performance in school today impacts their future. It also provides the community an opportunity to share in local students’ learning and developing an understanding of the world of work.

United Way of Central Kansas works with local businesses and surrounding schools to bring this event to 7 school districts in Barton &amp; Pawnee counties. 

Thanks to the sponsorship of Sunflower Bank, as well as Doll Insurance Group, Ellinwood Community Library Foundation, Ellinwood District Hospital, Jensen Associates Insurance Agency, and Zip Stop along with the amazing support of USD 355, Ellinwood Middle School is hosting the event this year.

This event is hosted on a rotating basis between the participating schools, having been held at Hoisington and Larned over the last few years, although students from all the schools attended.

Participating schools include: Central Plains, Ellinwood, Hoisington, Larned, Otis-Bison, and Pawnee Heights, with Stafford County joining us also this year.

In addition to the Reality U portion of this program, UWCK also engages with local supporters and groups to bring in breakout sessions to go in depth on specific topics. The topics this year include “The Reality After High School” with Lindsey Bogner speaking, “Red Hot Opportunities” with Ellinwood EMS and Fire speaking, “Preparing for College” with Barton Community College, and “The Cost of Delinquency” with Juvenile Services and local police openly talking to the students about the consequences of their actions.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579206521569.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>From United Way of Central Kansas...Reality U brings a bit of “reality” to students through a 75-minute interactive and engaging personal finance simulation. Students imagine their life as a 26-year-old and complete an online lifestyle survey. This information is entered into trademarked software, along with their current GPA, to create a unique and individualized future scenario.Each scenario includes the student’s monthly income, credit card debt, student loan information, as well as marital and family status. Students are given a checkbook register to track their monthly purchases from the 12 booths representing services and/or products that adults typically must purchase or consider each month. Sometimes they must return a “purchase” and make a different decision. The checkbook register can’t fall below zero!This event actively engages students to help them understand the importance of how their performance in school today impacts their future. It also provides the community an opportunity to share in local students’ learning and developing an understanding of the world of work.United Way of Central Kansas works with local businesses and surrounding schools to bring this event to 7 school districts in Barton &amp; Pawnee counties. Thanks to the sponsorship of Sunflower Bank, as well as Doll Insurance Group, Ellinwood Community Library Foundation, Ellinwood District Hospital, Jensen Associates Insurance Agency, and Zip Stop along with the amazing support of USD 355, Ellinwood Middle School is hosting the event this year.This event is hosted on a rotating basis between the participating schools, having been held at Hoisington and Larned over the last few years, although students from all the schools attended.Participating schools include: Central Plains, Ellinwood, Hoisington, Larned, Otis-Bison, and Pawnee Heights, with Stafford County joining us also this year.In addition to the Reality U portion of this program, UWCK also engages with local supporters and groups to bring in breakout sessions to go in depth on specific topics. The topics this year include “The Reality After High School” with Lindsey Bogner speaking, “Red Hot Opportunities” with Ellinwood EMS and Fire speaking, “Preparing for College” with Barton Community College, and “The Cost of Delinquency” with Juvenile Services and local police openly talking to the students about the consequences of their actions.

Reality U coming to Ellinwood

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (1/16)


At 1:07 p.m. an accident was reported at N. US 281 Highway &amp; NE 30 Road.




At 4:12 p.m. a theft was reported at 411 Wilkins Street in Heizer.


Great Bend Police Department Incident
Log (1/16)


At 11:37 a.m. Blake Stegman was traveling east on 18th Street and
struck a vehicle who was north on Hubbard in the intersection.



At 12:57 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 2500 Harrison Street. 




At 3:37 p.m. theft of power tools and a TV from a residence was reported at
2606 21st Street.



At 7:31 p.m. Frank Relmar Jr. was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon
by a felon at 1806 12th Street.




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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574791204982.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (1/16)

Non-Injury Accident

At 1:07 p.m. an accident was reported at N. US 281 Highway &amp; NE 30 Road.

Theft

At 4:12 p.m. a theft was reported at 411 Wilkins Street in Heizer.

Great Bend Police Department Incident
Log (1/16)

Non-Injury Accident

At 11:37 a.m. Blake Stegman was traveling east on 18th Street and
struck a vehicle who was north on Hubbard in the intersection.

Breathing Problems

At 12:57 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 2500 Harrison Street. 

Burglary / Not in Progress

At 3:37 p.m. theft of power tools and a TV from a residence was reported at
2606 21st Street.

Weapon Violation

At 7:31 p.m. Frank Relmar Jr. was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon
by a felon at 1806 12th Street.

Cop Shop (1/16)

BOOKED: Mariah Viegra of Great Bend on GBMC warrant for
failure to appear, bond set at $500 C/S.



BOOKED: Alisha Meyers on BTDC warrant for probation violation, no bond. BTDC
warrant for probation violation, no bond. BTDC warrant for probation violation,
no bond.



BOOKED: Melissa Jacobs on Russell County District Court warrant for giving
worthless check, bond in lieu of $294.31.



BOOKED: LeAnn Vlachos on BTDC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at
$2,500.



BOOKED: Megan Erbacher on RHDC warrant for probation violation, no bond.



BOOKED: Jacob Rives on Pawnee District Court warrant for burglary to motor
vehicle (firearm), contributing to a child’s misconduct or deprivation,
encourage conspiracy to commit burglary to a vehicle, theft, interference with
law enforcement, false report, bond in lieu of $25,000 C/S.



BOOKED: Todd Gillespie for serve sentence.



BOOKED: Mark Caton on BTDC warrant for aggravated burglary, burglary, and
theft, bond set at $75,000.



BOOKED: Frank Relmar on Barton County District Court warrant for probation
violation, no bond. Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, bond of $10,000
C/S.



RELEASED: Mariah Viegra of Great Bend posted a $500 surety bond through Ace
Bail Bonding on GBMC warrant for failure to appear.



RELEASED: Gwen Finnigan of Great Bend received a $50,000 OR bond on BTDC case
for three counts of contempt of court, distribution or possession with intent
to distribute heroin or meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, endangering a
child, obstruction.



RELEASED: Kenneth Gray of Great Bend posted a $10,000 surety bond through Ace
Bail Bonding, for BTDC case on failure to appear.



RELEASED: Melissa Jacobs on Russell County District Court warrant for giving
worthless check after posting a $294.31 cash bond.



RELEASED: Nicholas Espinosa of Ellinwood on CKCC case for time served.



RELEASED: LeAnn Vlachos on BTDC warrant for failure to appear, posted $2,500
bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1577973411213.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>BOOKED: Mariah Viegra of Great Bend on GBMC warrant for
failure to appear, bond set at $500 C/S.

BOOKED: Alisha Meyers on BTDC warrant for probation violation, no bond. BTDC
warrant for probation violation, no bond. BTDC warrant for probation violation,
no bond.

BOOKED: Melissa Jacobs on Russell County District Court warrant for giving
worthless check, bond in lieu of $294.31.

BOOKED: LeAnn Vlachos on BTDC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at
$2,500.

BOOKED: Megan Erbacher on RHDC warrant for probation violation, no bond.

BOOKED: Jacob Rives on Pawnee District Court warrant for burglary to motor
vehicle (firearm), contributing to a child’s misconduct or deprivation,
encourage conspiracy to commit burglary to a vehicle, theft, interference with
law enforcement, false report, bond in lieu of $25,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Todd Gillespie for serve sentence.

BOOKED: Mark Caton on BTDC warrant for aggravated burglary, burglary, and
theft, bond set at $75,000.

BOOKED: Frank Relmar on Barton County District Court warrant for probation
violation, no bond. Criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, bond of $10,000
C/S.

RELEASED: Joshua Smith to KDOC.

RELEASED: Eugene Black to KDOC.

RELEASED: Richard Clark to KDOC.

RELEASED: Mariah Viegra of Great Bend posted a $500 surety bond through Ace
Bail Bonding on GBMC warrant for failure to appear.

RELEASED: Gwen Finnigan of Great Bend received a $50,000 OR bond on BTDC case
for three counts of contempt of court, distribution or possession with intent
to distribute heroin or meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, endangering a
child, obstruction.

RELEASED: Kenneth Gray of Great Bend posted a $10,000 surety bond through Ace
Bail Bonding, for BTDC case on failure to appear.

RELEASED: Melissa Jacobs on Russell County District Court warrant for giving
worthless check after posting a $294.31 cash bond.

RELEASED: Nicholas Espinosa of Ellinwood on CKCC case for time served.

RELEASED: LeAnn Vlachos on BTDC warrant for failure to appear, posted $2,500
bond.

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (1/16)



HAYS, Kan. – “My parents were smart enough to insist that I attend college after graduating from Hays High School in 1961,” said Dr. Allen Webster.

With Fort Hays State University nearby, Webster was able to attend the university at minimal cost by living at home.

With a gift to FHSU valued at approximately $2.5 million, Webster will now impact the lives of students studying business at Fort Hays State. With 75 percent of the proceeds, Webster will establish the Lester L. and Velma Mae Webster Scholarship Fund.

The remaining 25 percent will establish the Lester L. and Velma Mae Webster Applied Business Scholarship.

Webster graduated from Fort Hays State with a B.S. in business administration in 1965 and an M.S. in economics in 1967 and went on to earn a Ph.D. in economics at Florida State University. Webster retired this year after 53 enjoyable years teaching at colleges and universities. His most recent position was serving as a professor within the Business and Engineering Convergence Center at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill.

Webster chose his parents as the namesake of his scholarships – not only to honor the wonderful people that they were, but for insisting that Webster step on to FHSU’s college campus back in 1961. &nbsp;

“For years, I had intended to put an estate plan in place. I knew it was an important thing to do, however, I assumed that it would be cumbersome and time consuming,” he said. “ I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the process is quite simple. I chose to include Fort Hays State University as beneficiary of my estate, and the FHSU Foundation office was great to work with. It feels great to have a plan in place.”

Looking back, he said, he believes that he would not have received a college education if FHSU were not in his backyard. Little did he know that he would spend the next five decades on a university campus and would soon develop a passion for teaching students who were just like him when he was 19 years old.

“When I find that my students are having to pay $300 for a single textbook these days, I can’t help but recall that my first tuition at Fort Hays State was, if I recall correctly, a whopping $77,” he said.

“FHSU gave me the start to a wonderful career and satisfying life, and I’m forever grateful. I have a love and appreciation for Fort Hays State as I know that my life would have been entirely different, and much less enjoyable, had I not attended years ago with the direction of my parents.”

To this day, Webster recalls Mr. Marcus as one of his favorite instructors at Fort Hays State University.

“Teaching Western Civic History, Mr. Marcus made the subject matter come alive and for the first time in my life instilled in me an interest in history that I still enjoy today,” he said.

Another memorable FHSU instructor for Webster recalls is Dr. Thomas, who taught marketing.

“Dr. Thomas was a great teacher,” said Webster. “I still, after all these years, pattern my own teaching based on what I saw Dr. Thomas do in the classroom.”

“Fort Hays State University made an incredible impact in my life. In return, I look forward to impacting the lives of students at FHSU for years to come. I know there are students within the College of Business who could use a little financial help.”

Established in 1945, the FHSU Foundation is committed to cultivating lasting relationships with alumni, friends, corporations and other organizations who have a passion for Fort Hays State and who want to continue its legacy of excellence.

As an independent, non-profit organization, the Foundation’s donors have an impact on all facets of university life, and their support continues to translate into success for students and the FHSU learning environment.

To learn more about the FHSU Foundation and the university’s Journey campaign, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://foundation.fhsu.edu/" target="_blank">https://foundation.fhsu.edu</a>, call 785-628-5620 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foundation@fhsu.edu" target="_blank">foundation@fhsu.edu</a>.

HAYS, Kan. – “My parents were smart enough to insist that I attend college after graduating from Hays High School in 1961,” said Dr. Allen Webster.With Fort Hays State University nearby, Webster was able to attend the university at minimal cost by living at home.With a gift to FHSU valued at approximately $2.5 million, Webster will now impact the lives of students studying business at Fort Hays State. With 75 percent of the proceeds, Webster will establish the Lester L. and Velma Mae Webster Scholarship Fund.The remaining 25 percent will establish the Lester L. and Velma Mae Webster Applied Business Scholarship.Webster graduated from Fort Hays State with a B.S. in business administration in 1965 and an M.S. in economics in 1967 and went on to earn a Ph.D. in economics at Florida State University. Webster retired this year after 53 enjoyable years teaching at colleges and universities. His most recent position was serving as a professor within the Business and Engineering Convergence Center at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill.Webster chose his parents as the namesake of his scholarships – not only to honor the wonderful people that they were, but for insisting that Webster step on to FHSU’s college campus back in 1961. &nbsp;“For years, I had intended to put an estate plan in place. I knew it was an important thing to do, however, I assumed that it would be cumbersome and time consuming,” he said. “ I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the process is quite simple. I chose to include Fort Hays State University as beneficiary of my estate, and the FHSU Foundation office was great to work with. It feels great to have a plan in place.”Looking back, he said, he believes that he would not have received a college education if FHSU were not in his backyard. Little did he know that he would spend the next five decades on a university campus and would soon develop a passion for teaching students who were just like him when he was 19 years old.“When I find that my students are having to pay $300 for a single textbook these days, I can’t help but recall that my first tuition at Fort Hays State was, if I recall correctly, a whopping $77,” he said.“FHSU gave me the start to a wonderful career and satisfying life, and I’m forever grateful. I have a love and appreciation for Fort Hays State as I know that my life would have been entirely different, and much less enjoyable, had I not attended years ago with the direction of my parents.”To this day, Webster recalls Mr. Marcus as one of his favorite instructors at Fort Hays State University.“Teaching Western Civic History, Mr. Marcus made the subject matter come alive and for the first time in my life instilled in me an interest in history that I still enjoy today,” he said.Another memorable FHSU instructor for Webster recalls is Dr. Thomas, who taught marketing.“Dr. Thomas was a great teacher,” said Webster. “I still, after all these years, pattern my own teaching based on what I saw Dr. Thomas do in the classroom.”“Fort Hays State University made an incredible impact in my life. In return, I look forward to impacting the lives of students at FHSU for years to come. I know there are students within the College of Business who could use a little financial help.”Established in 1945, the FHSU Foundation is committed to cultivating lasting relationships with alumni, friends, corporations and other organizations who have a passion for Fort Hays State and who want to continue its legacy of excellence.As an independent, non-profit organization, the Foundation’s donors have an impact on all facets of university life, and their support continues to translate into success for students and the FHSU learning environment.To learn more about the FHSU Foundation and the university’s Journey campaign, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://foundation.fhsu.edu/" target="_blank">https://foundation.fhsu.edu</a>, call 785-628-5620 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foundation@fhsu.edu" target="_blank">foundation@fhsu.edu</a>.

Retired alumnus creates $2.5 million estate plan to benefit FHSU

TOPEKA
 – (January 13, 2020) – The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board last
 week awarded financial assistance to 199 victims of violent crime at 
its January meeting, Kansas Attorney General
 Derek Schmidt said.

Awards
 were made in 92 new cases. Additional expenses were paid in 107 
previously submitted cases. The awards totaled $155,648.51.

The 
Division of Crime Victims Compensation in Schmidt’s office administers 
the Crime Victims Compensation program, which was established in 1978 to
 help victims of violent crime pay for their
 unexpected expenses such as medical treatment, mental health 
counseling, lost wages, dependent support and funeral expenses.

The 
state’s three-member Crime Victims Compensation Board determines claims 
that are eligible for payment and how much money will be awarded to each
 claimant. Awards are limited to a maximum
 total amount of $25,000 with limitations of $5,000 for funeral expense,
 $5,000 for outpatient mental health counseling, $10,000 for inpatient 
mental health treatment and $1,500 for grief counseling for family 
survivors of homicide victims.

A 
portion of assessed court costs and fines, inmate wages, parole fees and
 restitution paid by convicted offenders provides funding to the 
program.

For 
more information about the Crime Victims Compensation program call (785)
 296-2359 or visit the attorney general’s website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ag.ks.gov/">www.ag.ks.gov</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578593211682.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA
 – (January 13, 2020) – The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board last
 week awarded financial assistance to 199 victims of violent crime at 
its January meeting, Kansas Attorney General
 Derek Schmidt said.Awards
 were made in 92 new cases. Additional expenses were paid in 107 
previously submitted cases. The awards totaled $155,648.51.The 
Division of Crime Victims Compensation in Schmidt’s office administers 
the Crime Victims Compensation program, which was established in 1978 to
 help victims of violent crime pay for their
 unexpected expenses such as medical treatment, mental health 
counseling, lost wages, dependent support and funeral expenses.The 
state’s three-member Crime Victims Compensation Board determines claims 
that are eligible for payment and how much money will be awarded to each
 claimant. Awards are limited to a maximum
 total amount of $25,000 with limitations of $5,000 for funeral expense,
 $5,000 for outpatient mental health counseling, $10,000 for inpatient 
mental health treatment and $1,500 for grief counseling for family 
survivors of homicide victims.A 
portion of assessed court costs and fines, inmate wages, parole fees and
 restitution paid by convicted offenders provides funding to the 
program.For 
more information about the Crime Victims Compensation program call (785)
 296-2359 or visit the attorney general’s website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ag.ks.gov/">www.ag.ks.gov</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;