Do you know of a good story of a person, business or
organization working to make the Barton County area better or a little brighter? Maybe an unsung hero? 
 
Share your stories to the “<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/246044026597234">Tell Me Something Good! Barton County</a>” Facebook page.
You can also email your ideas to <a href="mailto:cole.reif@eagleradio.net">cole.reif@eagleradio.net</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:ken.carpenter@eagleradio.net">ken.carpenter@eagleradio.net</a>. 
 
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 </figure>Do you know of a good story of a person, business or
organization working to make the Barton County area better or a little brighter? Maybe an unsung hero? 
 
Share your stories to the “<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/246044026597234">Tell Me Something Good! Barton County</a>” Facebook page.
You can also email your ideas to <a href="mailto:cole.reif@eagleradio.net">cole.reif@eagleradio.net</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:ken.carpenter@eagleradio.net">ken.carpenter@eagleradio.net</a>. 
 
Share the positivity with Eagle Communications! 
 
Eagle Communications reserves all rights on selection of stories submitted.

Tell me something good! Barton County

The Commission meeting will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign in or by signing in “anonymously”. Please follow this link: https://bit.ly/32EnIbZ. If you wish to participate in the discussion of any item, please call (620) 793-1800 for instructions.

BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Agenda Meeting June 21, 2021 9:00 a.m. Until Close

I. OPENING BUSINESS: &nbsp; &nbsp;A. Call Meeting to Order. &nbsp; &nbsp;B. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. &nbsp; &nbsp;C. Consider Approval of the Agenda. &nbsp; &nbsp;D. Consider the minutes of the June 14, 2021, Regular Meeting. &nbsp; &nbsp;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. &nbsp; &nbsp;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: -An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of June 7, 2021, and ending June 21, 2021.

III. OLD BUSINESS - Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous Commission Meetings, will be heard at this time. -There is no Old Business at this time.

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

A. RESOLUTION 2021-12: A Resolution Authorizing and Expanding Hours of Sunday Sales of Alcoholic Liquor and Cereal Malt Beverage in the Original Package within the Unincorporated Areas of Barton County, Kansas, and Rescinding 2015-24, Same, Adopted November 30, 2015: -The 2021 Legislature passed amendments to the liquor control, club and drinking establishment, cereal malt beverage and liquor enforcement acts. Per Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk, one local outcome of the adoption of House Bill 2137 is expanded Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor. Barton County must modify an existing Resolution to authorize Sunday sales for Retail Liquor Stores and Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) Retailers between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on any day when the sale is permitted. This is subject to a 60-day waiting period during which a petition for an election can be filed. Ms. Zimmerman and Patrick Hoffman, County Counselor, will provide details.

B. CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS: Advisory Board Appointment: -Under the leadership of the CKCC Director, the Central Kansas Community Corrections Advisory Board designs, implements and evaluates community-based corrections programs for eligible offenders who would otherwise be incarcerated in state prisons or local jails. Oversight includes the development of the annual Comprehensive Plan. KSA 75-5297 governs the advisory board membership, qualifications and appointment provisions. Gloria Bogan, representing a “general” position, has agreed to serve another term. Amy Boxberger, CKCC Director, will ask that the Commission consider the re-appointment of Ms. Bogan.

V. 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.

B. APPOINTMENTS: - Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:

9:30 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Regional PHEP Reimbursements – Karen Winkelman, Health Director.

10:00 a.m. – Continuing Budget Discussion – Phil Hathcock, County Administrator; Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk; and Matt Patzner, Finance Officer.

THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Amy Boxberger, CKCC Director, is scheduled for June 24, 2021.

VI. OTHER BUSINESS: &nbsp; &nbsp;A. Discussion Items. &nbsp; &nbsp;B. Citizens or organizations may present requests or proposals for initial consideration. &nbsp; &nbsp;C. The Commissioners are available to the Public on Mondays during regular business hours. &nbsp; &nbsp;D. One or more Commissioners may be present in the Commission Chambers conducting county business throughout the day on Mondays. &nbsp; &nbsp;E. The Commissioners may, individually, schedule personal appointments related to County business at their discretion. &nbsp; &nbsp;F. The next Regular Meeting will be at 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2021.

<figure>
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 </figure>The Commission meeting will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign in or by signing in “anonymously”. Please follow this link: https://bit.ly/32EnIbZ. If you wish to participate in the discussion of any item, please call (620) 793-1800 for instructions.BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Agenda Meeting June 21, 2021 9:00 a.m. Until CloseI. OPENING BUSINESS: &nbsp; &nbsp;A. Call Meeting to Order. &nbsp; &nbsp;B. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. &nbsp; &nbsp;C. Consider Approval of the Agenda. &nbsp; &nbsp;D. Consider the minutes of the June 14, 2021, Regular Meeting. &nbsp; &nbsp;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. &nbsp; &nbsp;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: -An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of June 7, 2021, and ending June 21, 2021.III. OLD BUSINESS - Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous Commission Meetings, will be heard at this time. -There is no Old Business at this time. IV. NEW BUSINESS - All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.A. RESOLUTION 2021-12: A Resolution Authorizing and Expanding Hours of Sunday Sales of Alcoholic Liquor and Cereal Malt Beverage in the Original Package within the Unincorporated Areas of Barton County, Kansas, and Rescinding 2015-24, Same, Adopted November 30, 2015: -The 2021 Legislature passed amendments to the liquor control, club and drinking establishment, cereal malt beverage and liquor enforcement acts. Per Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk, one local outcome of the adoption of House Bill 2137 is expanded Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor. Barton County must modify an existing Resolution to authorize Sunday sales for Retail Liquor Stores and Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) Retailers between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on any day when the sale is permitted. This is subject to a 60-day waiting period during which a petition for an election can be filed. Ms. Zimmerman and Patrick Hoffman, County Counselor, will provide details.B. CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS: Advisory Board Appointment: -Under the leadership of the CKCC Director, the Central Kansas Community Corrections Advisory Board designs, implements and evaluates community-based corrections programs for eligible offenders who would otherwise be incarcerated in state prisons or local jails. Oversight includes the development of the annual Comprehensive Plan. KSA 75-5297 governs the advisory board membership, qualifications and appointment provisions. Gloria Bogan, representing a “general” position, has agreed to serve another term. Amy Boxberger, CKCC Director, will ask that the Commission consider the re-appointment of Ms. Bogan.V. 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. B. APPOINTMENTS: - Although subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:JUNE 21, 20219:30 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda Meeting – Regional PHEP Reimbursements – Karen Winkelman, Health Director.10:00 a.m. – Continuing Budget Discussion – Phil Hathcock, County Administrator; Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk; and Matt Patzner, Finance Officer.THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Amy Boxberger, CKCC Director, is scheduled for June 24, 2021.VI. OTHER BUSINESS: &nbsp; &nbsp;A. Discussion Items. &nbsp; &nbsp;B. Citizens or organizations may present requests or proposals for initial consideration. &nbsp; &nbsp;C. The Commissioners are available to the Public on Mondays during regular business hours. &nbsp; &nbsp;D. One or more Commissioners may be present in the Commission Chambers conducting county business throughout the day on Mondays. &nbsp; &nbsp;E. The Commissioners may, individually, schedule personal appointments related to County business at their discretion. &nbsp; &nbsp;F. The next Regular Meeting will be at 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2021.VII. ADJOURN.

Barton County Commission meeting agenda (June 21)

The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassador’s Club hosted a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting at Aster Estates, a new Home Plus facility that opened this spring. With three employees and a growing list of residents, the senior living facility can accommodate up to seven residents at a time.

“Home plus is a senior living option that many people are not familiar with,” says Pam Lewis, Director. “But it’s a quickly growing industry for many reasons. We are proud to bring this new option to the Great Bend area.”

Some of the most popular reasons people are switching to Home Plus instead of traditional nursing home options include:

· Home Plus facilities are quite literally a home with private living quarters for each resident that are finished in the same quality you'd want in your own home.

· Each suite is much larger than most nursing home rooms, and offer more privacy. And at Aster Estates, the suites have outdoor views in a country setting with lots of natural light coming in each suite.

· Home Plus facilities provide the sense of security and stability that seniors need, knowing someone is always close by to help, and that household chores, shopping, cooking, etc. are all taken care of. Residents can enjoy knowing they are checked on multiple times each night, but without being woken up or overhearing medical beeping or monitoring machines in a clinical environment. Plus, every resident has a call button to reach staff if they need additional help between bed checks.

· Aster Estates has a beautiful lawn with privacy fence, sunset views off the beautiful back patio, an in-ground pool, outdoor patio area for social gatherings, and lots of space to entertain family and guests.

· Home Plus residents enjoy home cooked meals and snacks, with balanced nutrition and fresh ingredients. Nothing is served cafeteria style there!

“Nutrition is such an important part of senior wellness, and we pay special attention to meal planning, medication management, and mental health,” Lewis says.

For anyone with a loved one needing a better quality of life for the same price as a nursing home, the friendly staff at Aster Estates can schedule a private tour or visit by phone to determine if Home Plus is the right fit. Visit www.asterestates.com, or call 620-617-4281 for more information.

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 </figure>BUSINESS NEWSThe Great Bend Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassador’s Club hosted a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting at Aster Estates, a new Home Plus facility that opened this spring. With three employees and a growing list of residents, the senior living facility can accommodate up to seven residents at a time.“Home plus is a senior living option that many people are not familiar with,” says Pam Lewis, Director. “But it’s a quickly growing industry for many reasons. We are proud to bring this new option to the Great Bend area.”Some of the most popular reasons people are switching to Home Plus instead of traditional nursing home options include:· Home Plus facilities are quite literally a home with private living quarters for each resident that are finished in the same quality you'd want in your own home.· Each suite is much larger than most nursing home rooms, and offer more privacy. And at Aster Estates, the suites have outdoor views in a country setting with lots of natural light coming in each suite.· Home Plus facilities provide the sense of security and stability that seniors need, knowing someone is always close by to help, and that household chores, shopping, cooking, etc. are all taken care of. Residents can enjoy knowing they are checked on multiple times each night, but without being woken up or overhearing medical beeping or monitoring machines in a clinical environment. Plus, every resident has a call button to reach staff if they need additional help between bed checks.· Aster Estates has a beautiful lawn with privacy fence, sunset views off the beautiful back patio, an in-ground pool, outdoor patio area for social gatherings, and lots of space to entertain family and guests.· Home Plus residents enjoy home cooked meals and snacks, with balanced nutrition and fresh ingredients. Nothing is served cafeteria style there!“Nutrition is such an important part of senior wellness, and we pay special attention to meal planning, medication management, and mental health,” Lewis says.For anyone with a loved one needing a better quality of life for the same price as a nursing home, the friendly staff at Aster Estates can schedule a private tour or visit by phone to determine if Home Plus is the right fit. Visit www.asterestates.com, or call 620-617-4281 for more information.

Chamber celebrates Aster Estates grand opening 

The Kansas Sunflower-Safe Residential Safe Room Program is designed to provide a rebate for the purchase and installation of a new residential safe room for Kansas homeowners. Program funding is available through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program administered by the Kansas Division of Emergency Management.

The Safe Room Rebate Program will use a random selection process so that everyone who registers will have an equal chance to be selected.

Guidelines Include: • Safe room must be installed at a primary residence in the state of Kansas. • Previously installed safe room or safe rooms that are in the process of being built are not eligible. • Homes in the floodplain with flood insurance are eligible for an above-ground safe room. • You may not build or install the safe room yourself. • The Safe Room must comply with FEMA guidance.

More program information and the application link located at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkansastag.gov%2FKDEM.asp%3FPageID%3D4651%26fbclid%3DIwAR39u2jP483WNOBuV9xQe-jJ6kJHJOtAxiWXoGCv_rL5WqYA_m_j_7b1LJs&amp;h=AT016zFkzrweDGPritIe_NBFEqHWuF6E9esiovHdC7VK8fuZRj4DfuM3iV7PR9wdklBVO6f0wXErMX0Zrw7hOtUwwBhU7WD19-2Qbsogz4V7mz3tLvrdl25R9LtZRtGGG4g4&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1uUu0MYwaemwSejypAxUHiz1VN868JWyr3VHwsB2ayjDqv69woiBC1zVbzmrkEngxTt_0EuX5paHs803KZwPGqqFluC68U5kTZ7ZiN8e2QIT_mE0yal4eDz_jLvWVp1OC9elHQKJtYa7UpmmLXIE-SNMCoV8x_ohcIhYrfcORD33QWUe75d4PDsMdpN8JYZUUb_f6NeNGK" target="_blank">kansastag.gov/KDEM.asp?PageID=4651</a>

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 </figure>The Kansas Sunflower-Safe Residential Safe Room Program is designed to provide a rebate for the purchase and installation of a new residential safe room for Kansas homeowners. Program funding is available through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program administered by the Kansas Division of Emergency Management.The Safe Room Rebate Program will use a random selection process so that everyone who registers will have an equal chance to be selected.Guidelines Include: • Safe room must be installed at a primary residence in the state of Kansas. • Previously installed safe room or safe rooms that are in the process of being built are not eligible. • Homes in the floodplain with flood insurance are eligible for an above-ground safe room. • You may not build or install the safe room yourself. • The Safe Room must comply with FEMA guidance.More program information and the application link located at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkansastag.gov%2FKDEM.asp%3FPageID%3D4651%26fbclid%3DIwAR39u2jP483WNOBuV9xQe-jJ6kJHJOtAxiWXoGCv_rL5WqYA_m_j_7b1LJs&amp;h=AT016zFkzrweDGPritIe_NBFEqHWuF6E9esiovHdC7VK8fuZRj4DfuM3iV7PR9wdklBVO6f0wXErMX0Zrw7hOtUwwBhU7WD19-2Qbsogz4V7mz3tLvrdl25R9LtZRtGGG4g4&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1uUu0MYwaemwSejypAxUHiz1VN868JWyr3VHwsB2ayjDqv69woiBC1zVbzmrkEngxTt_0EuX5paHs803KZwPGqqFluC68U5kTZ7ZiN8e2QIT_mE0yal4eDz_jLvWVp1OC9elHQKJtYa7UpmmLXIE-SNMCoV8x_ohcIhYrfcORD33QWUe75d4PDsMdpN8JYZUUb_f6NeNGK" target="_blank">kansastag.gov/KDEM.asp?PageID=4651</a>

Rebates available for residents building storm safe rooms

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Fort Hays State University's Glen McNeil shares information about vitamins and health.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/dff3c4c2-8bf6-4746-8c16-2c5011dede5f">For the first half of this discussion click here.</a>

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5dd2f46c897d147ad4bb104b">To find out more about The Post Podcast, or subscribe to mobile&nbsp;</a><a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5dd2f46c897d147ad4bb104b">notifications click here.</a>

<div><iframe title="Vitamins an important part of good health" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=i4h5s-106b3ca-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3&btn-skin=3&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of the Post Podcast, Fort Hays State University's Glen McNeil shares information about vitamins and health.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/dff3c4c2-8bf6-4746-8c16-2c5011dede5f">For the first half of this discussion click here.</a><a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5dd2f46c897d147ad4bb104b">To find out more about The Post Podcast, or subscribe to mobile&nbsp;</a><a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5dd2f46c897d147ad4bb104b">notifications click here.</a>

🎙Post Podcast: Vitamins an important part of good health

Today Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. North northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 10 to 13 mph.

Monday Night Clear, with a low around 57.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Wednesday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 75.

Thursday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.Sunday Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.Sunday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. North northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 10 to 13 mph.Monday Night Clear, with a low around 57.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy.Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66.Wednesday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 75.Thursday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74.Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Weekend Weather

It is your chance to win! View the Contests page on Great Bend Post to see what contests/giveaways are currently being promoted. View the page by clicking <a href="https://greatbendpost.com/category/contests">HERE</a>!

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

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Eagle Radio's News Week in Review

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

Wanting to be just like his dad, David Meter went into education. And
just like his dad, David put together a successful career. Meter’s long stint
as the Great Bend High School Activities Director will come to a close next summer
following his announcement to retire after the 2021-2022 school year. 
Meter grew up in Gering, Nebraska where the latest census recorded a population
just over 8,000. In the central part of the Nebraska panhandle and 20
miles away from the Wyoming border, travel was expected for sporting events. 
“We had to travel quite a bit like we do here at Great Bend High School,” said
Meter. “Two hour trips were pretty common. Out in the panhandle, there were not
many big towns around.” 
While growing up in Gering, Meter’s dad served as the principal at the high
school. There was some pressure for Meter to be a “good boy” with his dad being
the principal, but he was always supported. 
“I always wanted to be just like my dad,” said Meter. “I always looked up to
him. He was a coach, administrator and a driver’s education instructor. He
taught me right from wrong.” 
Following in his dad’s footsteps, Meter wanted to get into education. Meter was
a talented three-sport athlete in high school and following graduation he was
recruited by several Division I universities. 
“My favorite sport was baseball,” said Meter. “I ended up committing to the
University of Wyoming on a baseball scholarship. The summer after my senior
year, the baseball coach at Wyoming was fired. I was scrambling for a new place
to go.” 
There were five athletes from Gering that went to Fort Hays State University.
Meter joined the group going to Hays, KS after obtaining a football scholarship
to play for the Tigers. 
“I had my mind set on playing college baseball, but it did not take me long to
adjust to football,” said Meter. “I enjoyed all sports. Going to college and
spending my life in athletics, it is amazing that I’ll be ending my career in
athletic administration.” 
Getting his professional career started in athletics nearly took a detour following
college. With a degree in education and teaching, Meter was not sure what he
wanted to do after graduation. 
“I ended up taking a civil service exam to be a postman,” said Meter. “I got
like a 98% on this exam and I was offered a job back in my hometown to be a
postman as I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do.” 
Prior to starting his job as a postman in Gering, Meter received a phone call
from the Great Bend High School athletic director the August after his college
graduation. There was a position open in Great Bend at Roosevelt Junior High to
teach physical education and they needed a head cross country coach. 
“This all happened in the middle of August,” said Meter. “The season started a
week after my interview. I drove 450 miles to Great Bend for the interview. I
was offered a job, went home and packed my bags, and the next day I drove back
to Great Bend.” 
Starting his career in Great Bend, Meter never got the chance to start his work
with the U.S. Postal Service. 
“Every time I see these postmen, I wonder what would have happened if I did
that,” said Meter. “But I think it was a God thing. It’s unusual that there is
a physical education job open that late. Normally, those jobs are filled pretty
quickly.” 
Meter would teach physical education throughout the 1980s and spent 11 years as
the principal at Park Elementary School in Great Bend. He started as the
Activities Director at the high school in the 2000-2001 school year. 
“I had other opportunities with USD 428 to get into the athletic director job,
but it just was not the right timing,” said Meter. “This job takes a lot of
time and I had a young son and he was at that age where I was coaching his
sports and following him.” 
The AD job at Great Bend High School opened up again when Meter’s son was a freshman.
The timing was perfect to allow Meter to still follow his son’s career and pay
attention to him just like David’s dad did growing up in Gering. 
“The timing was great to follow my son,” said Meter. “I have fond memories of
my first few years at Great Bend High School.” 
Serving as the AD for the past 21 years, Meter acknowledged one of the biggest
changes over the time is the technology. Putting sports schedules together for
various teams became a lot easier. 
“We did things through telephone,” said Meter. “You made a lot of phone
contacts and you know how that is because sometimes athletic directors are in
the office and sometimes they’re not. Putting together a schedule took a lot
more work than it does now.” 
When Meter first started as the Activities Director in 2000, one of his main
visions was to bring success to the football program at the high school. To
accomplish this goal, Meter worked to build up the weight room and also to
bring in a successful coach. 
“Back then I was allowed to travel by plane,” said Meter. “We went to Albuquerque,
New Mexico and Lancaster, Texas to do home visits on coaches we were interested
in bringing home to Great Bend.” 
Meter was part of the hiring of Bo Black in 2001 to take over the football
program after spending five years as an assistant at Lancaster High School. 
“Coach Black was 26 years old at the time and was the offensive coordinator for
his dad, Doug,” said Meter. “We went to the weight room and I never saw people
work so hard and have so much fun than that time down in Lancaster. I said we
need to get that excitement in Great Bend.”

Many schools the size of Great Bend have more than one athletic director, so
Meter has always considered his responsibilities as a two-person job. Lana
Wolf, Activities Secretary, has been Meter’s “Assistant AD” throughout his time
at GBHS. 
“I learned early on to let her do her job,” said Meter. “She enjoys the
multitasking. It's been good. I’ll miss working with her.” 
Meter has served in many roles over the years including President of the
Western Athletic Conference, KSHSAA Board of Directors and member of the Kansas
Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (KIAAA) Board of Directors.
Meter was named the 2020 KIAAA Athletic Director of the Year. 
Meter’s retirement was made public at the USD 428 Board of Education meeting
June 14. He will serve as AD one more year and retire at the
conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year. 
“The year gives me an exit strategy,” said Meter. “It gives our district
administration time to find a replacement. I want this thing to continue to grow and
make sure they bring in the right person.” 
Meter contemplated retiring last year, but did not want to finish the job
heading into all the COVID-19 complications. 
“I just want to finish on a normal year and hopefully we’ll get into that next
year,” added Meter. 
Meter referred to his wife, Cindy, as his biggest supporter and cheerleader. He
anticipated spending more time with her, the person that sacrificed a lot to
allow him to do the job he loves. 
“We love to go to concerts and ballgames,” said Meter. “I’ve been blessed to be
an encourager over the years and I will continue to do that no matter where I’m
at.” 
For more than 40 years, Meter has been able to work in education…just like his
dad. 
“He set a pretty good example for me,” said Meter. “He was a big part of it."

Listen below to the entire interview with Eagle Radio's Cole Reif and Meter.

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 <figcaption>Great Bend High School Activities Director David Meter announced his retirement at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostWanting to be just like his dad, David Meter went into education. And
just like his dad, David put together a successful career. Meter’s long stint
as the Great Bend High School Activities Director will come to a close next summer
following his announcement to retire after the 2021-2022 school year. 
Meter grew up in Gering, Nebraska where the latest census recorded a population
just over 8,000. In the central part of the Nebraska panhandle and 20
miles away from the Wyoming border, travel was expected for sporting events. 
“We had to travel quite a bit like we do here at Great Bend High School,” said
Meter. “Two hour trips were pretty common. Out in the panhandle, there were not
many big towns around.” 
While growing up in Gering, Meter’s dad served as the principal at the high
school. There was some pressure for Meter to be a “good boy” with his dad being
the principal, but he was always supported. 
“I always wanted to be just like my dad,” said Meter. “I always looked up to
him. He was a coach, administrator and a driver’s education instructor. He
taught me right from wrong.” 
Following in his dad’s footsteps, Meter wanted to get into education. Meter was
a talented three-sport athlete in high school and following graduation he was
recruited by several Division I universities. 
“My favorite sport was baseball,” said Meter. “I ended up committing to the
University of Wyoming on a baseball scholarship. The summer after my senior
year, the baseball coach at Wyoming was fired. I was scrambling for a new place
to go.” 
There were five athletes from Gering that went to Fort Hays State University.
Meter joined the group going to Hays, KS after obtaining a football scholarship
to play for the Tigers. 
“I had my mind set on playing college baseball, but it did not take me long to
adjust to football,” said Meter. “I enjoyed all sports. Going to college and
spending my life in athletics, it is amazing that I’ll be ending my career in
athletic administration.” 
Getting his professional career started in athletics nearly took a detour following
college. With a degree in education and teaching, Meter was not sure what he
wanted to do after graduation. 
“I ended up taking a civil service exam to be a postman,” said Meter. “I got
like a 98% on this exam and I was offered a job back in my hometown to be a
postman as I was trying to figure out what I wanted to do.” 
Prior to starting his job as a postman in Gering, Meter received a phone call
from the Great Bend High School athletic director the August after his college
graduation. There was a position open in Great Bend at Roosevelt Junior High to
teach physical education and they needed a head cross country coach. 
“This all happened in the middle of August,” said Meter. “The season started a
week after my interview. I drove 450 miles to Great Bend for the interview. I
was offered a job, went home and packed my bags, and the next day I drove back
to Great Bend.” 
Starting his career in Great Bend, Meter never got the chance to start his work
with the U.S. Postal Service. 
“Every time I see these postmen, I wonder what would have happened if I did
that,” said Meter. “But I think it was a God thing. It’s unusual that there is
a physical education job open that late. Normally, those jobs are filled pretty
quickly.” 
Meter would teach physical education throughout the 1980s and spent 11 years as
the principal at Park Elementary School in Great Bend. He started as the
Activities Director at the high school in the 2000-2001 school year. 
“I had other opportunities with USD 428 to get into the athletic director job,
but it just was not the right timing,” said Meter. “This job takes a lot of
time and I had a young son and he was at that age where I was coaching his
sports and following him.” 
The AD job at Great Bend High School opened up again when Meter’s son was a freshman.
The timing was perfect to allow Meter to still follow his son’s career and pay
attention to him just like David’s dad did growing up in Gering. 
“The timing was great to follow my son,” said Meter. “I have fond memories of
my first few years at Great Bend High School.” 
Serving as the AD for the past 21 years, Meter acknowledged one of the biggest
changes over the time is the technology. Putting sports schedules together for
various teams became a lot easier. 
“We did things through telephone,” said Meter. “You made a lot of phone
contacts and you know how that is because sometimes athletic directors are in
the office and sometimes they’re not. Putting together a schedule took a lot
more work than it does now.” 
When Meter first started as the Activities Director in 2000, one of his main
visions was to bring success to the football program at the high school. To
accomplish this goal, Meter worked to build up the weight room and also to
bring in a successful coach. 
“Back then I was allowed to travel by plane,” said Meter. “We went to Albuquerque,
New Mexico and Lancaster, Texas to do home visits on coaches we were interested
in bringing home to Great Bend.” 
Meter was part of the hiring of Bo Black in 2001 to take over the football
program after spending five years as an assistant at Lancaster High School. 
“Coach Black was 26 years old at the time and was the offensive coordinator for
his dad, Doug,” said Meter. “We went to the weight room and I never saw people
work so hard and have so much fun than that time down in Lancaster. I said we
need to get that excitement in Great Bend.”Many schools the size of Great Bend have more than one athletic director, so
Meter has always considered his responsibilities as a two-person job. Lana
Wolf, Activities Secretary, has been Meter’s “Assistant AD” throughout his time
at GBHS. 
“I learned early on to let her do her job,” said Meter. “She enjoys the
multitasking. It's been good. I’ll miss working with her.” 
Meter has served in many roles over the years including President of the
Western Athletic Conference, KSHSAA Board of Directors and member of the Kansas
Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (KIAAA) Board of Directors.
Meter was named the 2020 KIAAA Athletic Director of the Year. 
Meter’s retirement was made public at the USD 428 Board of Education meeting
June 14. He will serve as AD one more year and retire at the
conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year. 
“The year gives me an exit strategy,” said Meter. “It gives our district
administration time to find a replacement. I want this thing to continue to grow and
make sure they bring in the right person.” 
Meter contemplated retiring last year, but did not want to finish the job
heading into all the COVID-19 complications. 
“I just want to finish on a normal year and hopefully we’ll get into that next
year,” added Meter. 
Meter referred to his wife, Cindy, as his biggest supporter and cheerleader. He
anticipated spending more time with her, the person that sacrificed a lot to
allow him to do the job he loves. 
“We love to go to concerts and ballgames,” said Meter. “I’ve been blessed to be
an encourager over the years and I will continue to do that no matter where I’m
at.” 
For more than 40 years, Meter has been able to work in education…just like his
dad. 
“He set a pretty good example for me,” said Meter. “He was a big part of it."Listen below to the entire interview with Eagle Radio's Cole Reif and Meter.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/mepn1uvq/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>

🎧Retirement on the horizon, Great Bend AD follows in his dad's footsteps

ELLIS COUNTY— A Kansas man died in an accident just before 8p.m. Friday in Ellis County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup driven by Curtis D. Keil, 60, Russell, was eastbound on Interstate 70 three miles east of Ellis.

The pickup entered the south ditch. The driver lost control of the vehicle as he attempted to return to the highway.

The pickup traveled across the eastbound traffic lanes, rolled through the median into the westbound traffic lanes and the driver was ejected. The pickup came to rest on its wheels in the north ditch.&nbsp;

EMS transported&nbsp;Keil to Hays Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.&nbsp; He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

ELLIS COUNTY— A Kansas man died in an accident just before 8p.m. Friday in Ellis County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup driven by Curtis D. Keil, 60, Russell, was eastbound on Interstate 70 three miles east of Ellis.The pickup entered the south ditch. The driver lost control of the vehicle as he attempted to return to the highway.The pickup traveled across the eastbound traffic lanes, rolled through the median into the westbound traffic lanes and the driver was ejected. The pickup came to rest on its wheels in the north ditch.&nbsp;EMS transported&nbsp;Keil to Hays Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.&nbsp; He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Russell man dies after ejected in violent pickup crash

Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Great Bend City Attorney Bob Suelter that aired June 16, 2021.

The City Edition program airs every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

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🎙City Edition: City Attorney Bob Suelter

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(Washington, D.C., June 17, 2021) –&nbsp;U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined fellow members of the Doctors Caucus in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/6.16.21-T-Cell-Letter-to-FDA-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">submitting a letter</a>&nbsp;to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encouraging the agency to improve vaccine research and better understand immunity to COVID-19 from patients who have been vaccinated and patients that have gained immunity through natural infection. In part, the letter reads:

“Now that COVID-19 infections nationwide have substantially decreased, and continue to fall, due in large part to the widespread availability of vaccines, we ask that you review applications for tests measuring the presence of T-cell mediated immunity to COVID-19. Tests measuring T-cells could provide better detection of immunity in those naturally infected and could also be pivotal in tracking immunity after vaccination… It has come to our attention that the FDA previously acknowledged that it isn’t prioritizing T-cell tests because it is prioritizing applications for rapid diagnosis, point-of-care diagnostics and variant diagnostics. While this may have been appropriate at the peak of the pandemic, the mitigation efforts must shift from triage to long-term, to include measuring vaccine-induced immunity and natural immune response. We ask that you reevaluate these priorities to consider long-term mitigation of COVID-19.”

Doctors Caucus members that joined Senator Marshall in sending the letter include Senator Rand Paul, M.D. (R-KY) and Representatives Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL), Ronny Jackson, M.D. (R-TX), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA).

T-cell tests aid in identifying whether a person has had COVID-19 infection, and can also measure T-cell immune response. Measuring T-cells inform our ability to successfully fight off a COVID-19 infection and how durable COVID-19 vaccines can be over time for the original virus and its variants. In addition, these tests may also inform the medical necessity of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine if a patient had already received immunity through natural infection.

These products, pending FDA authorization and approval, can play a key role in empowering patients to know more about their immunity status as a result from being vaccinated or from having gained immunity through natural infection. Historically, the FDA has approved various tests measuring T-cells in tuberculosis – a respiratory disease caused by bacterial infection. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA approved various diagnostics that have played a key role in pandemic response. The Members of Congress who authored the letter encourage continued investment and prioritization for this type of technology.

<a href="https://www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/6.16.21-T-Cell-Letter-to-FDA-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">Full Text of Letter:</a>

June 16, 2021 Janet Woodcock, M.D. Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

As medical professionals and Members of Congress, we applaud the FDA’s investment in antigen tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, which played a key role in the COVID-19 pandemic response. Now that COVID-19 infections nationwide have substantially decreased, and continue to fall, due in large part to the widespread availability of vaccines, we ask that you review applications for tests measuring the presence of T cell mediated immunity to COVID-19. Tests measuring T cells could provide better detection of immunity in those naturally infected and could also be pivotal in tracking immunity after vaccination.

While antigen and PCR tests are diagnostics for active infections, diagnostics for the immune system after viraemia are essential for tracking immune response via prior infection or vaccination, and will be of increasing utility as we transition to the closing phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Antibody levels are primarily helpful for detecting antibody presence in the short window immediately after the initial infection but may quickly decline. Additionally, infection may not always produce measurable antibodies.

Measuring T cell response allows better detection of patients who have been previously infected and have an adaptive immune response. A test to measure the T cell response would give healthcare providers a tool to measure if a COVID-19 vaccine available under an Emergency Use Authorization is appropriate for their patients. Providing a measure to determine if a patient has previously been infected, and to what degree they have a natural immune response, will give patients more information as they consult with their healthcare provider and make a decision with respect to vaccination. This would be especially helpful for individuals who have experienced adverse reactions to vaccines in the past or other populations with other conditions that may affect their risk profile. Additionally, if a patient’s test reveals they do not have an adaptive immune response that may encourage them to get vaccinated even if they had previously tested COVID-19 positive.

Measuring T cell response would also provide a way to measure immunity after vaccination. The testing can inform ongoing vaccine research to allow measurement of the duration of vaccine immunity over time and against various strains of the virus. Measuring vaccine-induced immunity will be a critical factor in ending the COVID-19 pandemic.

We applaud the FDA for granting an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for T-DETECT COVID, a T cell test that screens for a T cell signal; however, we encourage the FDA to also consider T cell tests that measure T cell responses to spike and nucleocapsid proteins, which are most related to this disease. The spike protein is involved in measurement of T cell response from vaccination while the nucleocapsid protein is involved with T cell response from natural infection. Tests that measure T cell responses to spike and nucleocapsid proteins for COVID-19 are available in Europe. We would appreciate your review of these tests in the United States.

It has come to our attention that the FDA previously acknowledged that it isn’t prioritizing T-cell tests because it is prioritizing applications for rapid diagnosis, point-of-care diagnostics and variant diagnostics. While this may have been appropriate at the peak of the pandemic, the mitigation efforts must shift from triage to long-term, to include measuring vaccine-induced immunity and natural immune response. We ask that you reevaluate these priorities to consider long-term mitigation of COVID-19. For over a decade, the FDA has approved tests measuring T cells to diagnose tuberculosis, another dangerous respiratory disease. We have seen the advantage of using T cell technology in gauging TB vaccine efficacy and testing accuracy. We encourage you to consider the benefits of the technology for combating COVID-19.

Measuring T cell response could significantly improve medical decisions and vaccine research as we aim to end the COVID-19 pandemic. We appreciate the work the FDA has done to review applications for antigen, PCR, and antibody tests, and encourage the Administration to also review applications for tests measuring T cells. We appreciate your attention to this matter.

(Washington, D.C., June 17, 2021) –&nbsp;U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined fellow members of the Doctors Caucus in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/6.16.21-T-Cell-Letter-to-FDA-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">submitting a letter</a>&nbsp;to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encouraging the agency to improve vaccine research and better understand immunity to COVID-19 from patients who have been vaccinated and patients that have gained immunity through natural infection. In part, the letter reads:“Now that COVID-19 infections nationwide have substantially decreased, and continue to fall, due in large part to the widespread availability of vaccines, we ask that you review applications for tests measuring the presence of T-cell mediated immunity to COVID-19. Tests measuring T-cells could provide better detection of immunity in those naturally infected and could also be pivotal in tracking immunity after vaccination… It has come to our attention that the FDA previously acknowledged that it isn’t prioritizing T-cell tests because it is prioritizing applications for rapid diagnosis, point-of-care diagnostics and variant diagnostics. While this may have been appropriate at the peak of the pandemic, the mitigation efforts must shift from triage to long-term, to include measuring vaccine-induced immunity and natural immune response. We ask that you reevaluate these priorities to consider long-term mitigation of COVID-19.”Doctors Caucus members that joined Senator Marshall in sending the letter include Senator Rand Paul, M.D. (R-KY) and Representatives Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL), Ronny Jackson, M.D. (R-TX), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA).Background:T-cell tests aid in identifying whether a person has had COVID-19 infection, and can also measure T-cell immune response. Measuring T-cells inform our ability to successfully fight off a COVID-19 infection and how durable COVID-19 vaccines can be over time for the original virus and its variants. In addition, these tests may also inform the medical necessity of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine if a patient had already received immunity through natural infection.These products, pending FDA authorization and approval, can play a key role in empowering patients to know more about their immunity status as a result from being vaccinated or from having gained immunity through natural infection. Historically, the FDA has approved various tests measuring T-cells in tuberculosis – a respiratory disease caused by bacterial infection. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA approved various diagnostics that have played a key role in pandemic response. The Members of Congress who authored the letter encourage continued investment and prioritization for this type of technology.<a href="https://www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/6.16.21-T-Cell-Letter-to-FDA-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">Full Text of Letter:</a>June 16, 2021 Janet Woodcock, M.D. Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002Dear Acting Commissioner Woodcock:As medical professionals and Members of Congress, we applaud the FDA’s investment in antigen tests and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, which played a key role in the COVID-19 pandemic response. Now that COVID-19 infections nationwide have substantially decreased, and continue to fall, due in large part to the widespread availability of vaccines, we ask that you review applications for tests measuring the presence of T cell mediated immunity to COVID-19. Tests measuring T cells could provide better detection of immunity in those naturally infected and could also be pivotal in tracking immunity after vaccination.While antigen and PCR tests are diagnostics for active infections, diagnostics for the immune system after viraemia are essential for tracking immune response via prior infection or vaccination, and will be of increasing utility as we transition to the closing phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Antibody levels are primarily helpful for detecting antibody presence in the short window immediately after the initial infection but may quickly decline. Additionally, infection may not always produce measurable antibodies.Measuring T cell response allows better detection of patients who have been previously infected and have an adaptive immune response. A test to measure the T cell response would give healthcare providers a tool to measure if a COVID-19 vaccine available under an Emergency Use Authorization is appropriate for their patients. Providing a measure to determine if a patient has previously been infected, and to what degree they have a natural immune response, will give patients more information as they consult with their healthcare provider and make a decision with respect to vaccination. This would be especially helpful for individuals who have experienced adverse reactions to vaccines in the past or other populations with other conditions that may affect their risk profile. Additionally, if a patient’s test reveals they do not have an adaptive immune response that may encourage them to get vaccinated even if they had previously tested COVID-19 positive.Measuring T cell response would also provide a way to measure immunity after vaccination. The testing can inform ongoing vaccine research to allow measurement of the duration of vaccine immunity over time and against various strains of the virus. Measuring vaccine-induced immunity will be a critical factor in ending the COVID-19 pandemic.We applaud the FDA for granting an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for T-DETECT COVID, a T cell test that screens for a T cell signal; however, we encourage the FDA to also consider T cell tests that measure T cell responses to spike and nucleocapsid proteins, which are most related to this disease. The spike protein is involved in measurement of T cell response from vaccination while the nucleocapsid protein is involved with T cell response from natural infection. Tests that measure T cell responses to spike and nucleocapsid proteins for COVID-19 are available in Europe. We would appreciate your review of these tests in the United States.It has come to our attention that the FDA previously acknowledged that it isn’t prioritizing T-cell tests because it is prioritizing applications for rapid diagnosis, point-of-care diagnostics and variant diagnostics. While this may have been appropriate at the peak of the pandemic, the mitigation efforts must shift from triage to long-term, to include measuring vaccine-induced immunity and natural immune response. We ask that you reevaluate these priorities to consider long-term mitigation of COVID-19. For over a decade, the FDA has approved tests measuring T cells to diagnose tuberculosis, another dangerous respiratory disease. We have seen the advantage of using T cell technology in gauging TB vaccine efficacy and testing accuracy. We encourage you to consider the benefits of the technology for combating COVID-19.Measuring T cell response could significantly improve medical decisions and vaccine research as we aim to end the COVID-19 pandemic. We appreciate the work the FDA has done to review applications for antigen, PCR, and antibody tests, and encourage the Administration to also review applications for tests measuring T cells. We appreciate your attention to this matter.

Sen. Marshall urges FDA to prioritize COVID-19 immune response

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.

Warning Marion County Lake, Marion County (upgraded 6/17) Marion Reservoir, Marion County Keith Sebelius Reservoir, Norton County Melvern Outlet Pond, Osage County (new) Webster Reservoir, Rooks County Jerry Ivey Lake, Saline County Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte County (new)

Watch Milford Lake Zone C, Geary County South Lake, Johnson County Big Hill Lake, Labette County (new)

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

A watch means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.

During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.

If you observe a scum, a paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments, or the water is an opaque green,&nbsp;avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MTcuNDIwODQzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.7WTmNt6gcFFDxfemqFL34fZKUDpmGzIQGvXq6rEgkTk/s/1305943094/br/108114530190-l" target="_blank">www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm</a>.

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.Active AdvisoriesWarning Marion County Lake, Marion County (upgraded 6/17) Marion Reservoir, Marion County Keith Sebelius Reservoir, Norton County Melvern Outlet Pond, Osage County (new) Webster Reservoir, Rooks County Jerry Ivey Lake, Saline County Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte County (new)Watch Milford Lake Zone C, Geary County South Lake, Johnson County Big Hill Lake, Labette County (new)When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:<ul>
 <li>Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.</li><li>Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.</li><li>Water contact should be avoided.</li><li>Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.</li><li>Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.</li><li>If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.</li><li>Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.</li>
 </ul>A watch means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:<ul>
 <li>Signage will be posted at all public access locations.</li><li>Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.</li><li>Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.</li><li>Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.</li><li>Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.</li>
 </ul>KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.If you observe a scum, a paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments, or the water is an opaque green,&nbsp;avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA2MTcuNDIwODQzNDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.7WTmNt6gcFFDxfemqFL34fZKUDpmGzIQGvXq6rEgkTk/s/1305943094/br/108114530190-l" target="_blank">www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm</a>.

Public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae

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Following a signed bill by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly this past May,
counties now have the authority to allow the sale of alcohol and cereal malt
beverages before noon on Sundays. Barton County will propose a resolution to
extend the times for Sunday sales within the unincorporated areas of the county
at their upcoming meeting on Monday, June 21. 
Barton County must modify an existing resolution to authorize Sunday sales for
retail liquor stores between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. 
Previously, liquor stores could not open Sunday sales until 12 p.m. and were
forced to close at 8 p.m. The resolution will move the Sunday hours to match
the rest of the week’s operating times. 
The resolution is subject to a 60-day waiting period during which a petition
for an election can be filed. 
The Monday Barton County Commission meeting begins at 9 a.m.
inside the Courthouse in Great Bend.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostFollowing a signed bill by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly this past May,
counties now have the authority to allow the sale of alcohol and cereal malt
beverages before noon on Sundays. Barton County will propose a resolution to
extend the times for Sunday sales within the unincorporated areas of the county
at their upcoming meeting on Monday, June 21. 
Barton County must modify an existing resolution to authorize Sunday sales for
retail liquor stores between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. 
Previously, liquor stores could not open Sunday sales until 12 p.m. and were
forced to close at 8 p.m. The resolution will move the Sunday hours to match
the rest of the week’s operating times. 
The resolution is subject to a 60-day waiting period during which a petition
for an election can be filed. 
The Monday Barton County Commission meeting begins at 9 a.m.
inside the Courthouse in Great Bend.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Barton County proposing resolution to extend Sunday sales of alcohol

Story by Brandon Steinert &amp; Coleen Cape Photo by Brandon Steinert&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rob and Trisha Dove have devoted nearly two decades of service to the Barton Community College Foundation and were honored for their dedication on June 2 at the Foundation Board of Directors’ annual banquet with the Distinguished Service Award (DSA).

The DSA was created in 1981 to recognize individuals who have shown genuine regard for and have performed outstanding service to Barton Community College. The Barton Foundation Board of Directors selects the recipients from nominations received.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It is hard to imagine donors who exemplify that level of support and loyalty to the Foundation more perfectly than Rob and Trisha,” said Coleen Cape, Executive Director of the Barton Foundation. The Doves continue to be loyal and generous donors, and more importantly, great friends of the Foundation.

The Dove family has a long history with the Barton Community College Foundation.

Rob spent 16 years as a board member, serving in every officer position including twice as chair. Rob even worked as the Interim Executive Director during an extended search for a replacement after Darnell Holopirek retired in 2015.

Rob and Trisha have supported every fund-raiser, campaign and initiative of the Foundation.&nbsp; In 2010, they established the Dove Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac annually funded scholarship and the Clarence and Lucille Lebbin Memorial Scholarship in honor of Trisha’s mother and father.&nbsp; In addition, in 2014, after the passing of Rob’s mother Lois, they established the Dove Family Endowment.

Rob retired in 2018 and he and Trisha now spend winters in Arizona enjoying their grandchildren and the rewards of years of hard work and service.

The Dove family’s involvement with the college extends to even before Rob and Trisha. Rob’s mother, Lois Dove, was one of the first Foundation Board members.

“Our family has long been dedicated to the funding of and obtaining of a person’s education,” he said. “What so many people do not realize is that even though you may never have any interaction with Barton, it still is a driving economic force in our community. Employment, goods and services provided to the college and services provided by the college have an enormous impact on everyone.”

Rob said he didn’t see the award coming.

“Trisha and I are humbled and grateful that the Foundation Board Members were so gracious in considering us for this,” he said.

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 </figure>Story by Brandon Steinert &amp; Coleen Cape Photo by Brandon Steinert&nbsp;&nbsp;Rob and Trisha Dove have devoted nearly two decades of service to the Barton Community College Foundation and were honored for their dedication on June 2 at the Foundation Board of Directors’ annual banquet with the Distinguished Service Award (DSA).The DSA was created in 1981 to recognize individuals who have shown genuine regard for and have performed outstanding service to Barton Community College. The Barton Foundation Board of Directors selects the recipients from nominations received.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It is hard to imagine donors who exemplify that level of support and loyalty to the Foundation more perfectly than Rob and Trisha,” said Coleen Cape, Executive Director of the Barton Foundation. The Doves continue to be loyal and generous donors, and more importantly, great friends of the Foundation.The Dove family has a long history with the Barton Community College Foundation.Rob spent 16 years as a board member, serving in every officer position including twice as chair. Rob even worked as the Interim Executive Director during an extended search for a replacement after Darnell Holopirek retired in 2015.Rob and Trisha have supported every fund-raiser, campaign and initiative of the Foundation.&nbsp; In 2010, they established the Dove Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac annually funded scholarship and the Clarence and Lucille Lebbin Memorial Scholarship in honor of Trisha’s mother and father.&nbsp; In addition, in 2014, after the passing of Rob’s mother Lois, they established the Dove Family Endowment.Rob retired in 2018 and he and Trisha now spend winters in Arizona enjoying their grandchildren and the rewards of years of hard work and service.The Dove family’s involvement with the college extends to even before Rob and Trisha. Rob’s mother, Lois Dove, was one of the first Foundation Board members.“Our family has long been dedicated to the funding of and obtaining of a person’s education,” he said. “What so many people do not realize is that even though you may never have any interaction with Barton, it still is a driving economic force in our community. Employment, goods and services provided to the college and services provided by the college have an enormous impact on everyone.”Rob said he didn’t see the award coming.“Trisha and I are humbled and grateful that the Foundation Board Members were so gracious in considering us for this,” he said.

Barton Foundation honors Rob and Trisha Dove

By KEN CARPENTER Great Bend Post

Forty years ago this week, much of Great Bend was covered with floodwater. The Great Flood of 1981&nbsp;hit the town on June 15th&nbsp;of that year. Torrential rains, as much as 20 inches in 12 hours, caused flooding at the Dry Walnut Creek&nbsp;in southwestern Barton County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bob Suelter, Great Bend City Attorney, recalled&nbsp;some of&nbsp;the effects of the flood.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"A lot of it got in our storm sewers and that backed water up into the basements,” Suelter said. “I had a friend that said&nbsp;that&nbsp;he went down in the basement, and he got all of his drains plugged off.&nbsp;He stuck a tennis ball clear down in the crook of his toilet, and he said he was afraid it would come out.&nbsp;So&nbsp;he sat there,&nbsp;he fell asleep, and&nbsp;he said apparently the pressure built up enough to shoot that tennis ball at him, woke him up in the middle of the night. The water started pouring in, and he just went&nbsp;upstairs&nbsp;and waited to clean it up.”&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

At its worst, the floodwaters covered about 75 percent of Great Bend and were 6-feet deep in some homes.&nbsp;Appearing on 1590 KVGB’s&nbsp;City Edition&nbsp;this past&nbsp;Wednesday,&nbsp;Suelter&nbsp;remembered&nbsp;how&nbsp;Great Bend residents pitched in to&nbsp;deal with&nbsp;the mess.&nbsp;

"We just cleaned up peoples’ houses,” Suelter remembered.&nbsp;”There&nbsp;were lines on the walls upstairs&nbsp;on some of them&nbsp;[showing]&nbsp;how high&nbsp;it got. A lot of basements were filled up. People were having to get a mud pump and stick it in the basement and suck all the water out.”&nbsp;

It was estimated that damage exceeded $42 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 1981 flood reopened the&nbsp;controversial&nbsp;debate about building a&nbsp;flood control&nbsp;project to prevent similar flooding in the future.&nbsp;After years of debate, the construction of the project was&nbsp;approved. It was completed&nbsp;about ten years after the flood.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By KEN CARPENTER Great Bend PostForty years ago this week, much of Great Bend was covered with floodwater. The Great Flood of 1981&nbsp;hit the town on June 15th&nbsp;of that year. Torrential rains, as much as 20 inches in 12 hours, caused flooding at the Dry Walnut Creek&nbsp;in southwestern Barton County.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bob Suelter, Great Bend City Attorney, recalled&nbsp;some of&nbsp;the effects of the flood.&nbsp;&nbsp;"A lot of it got in our storm sewers and that backed water up into the basements,” Suelter said. “I had a friend that said&nbsp;that&nbsp;he went down in the basement, and he got all of his drains plugged off.&nbsp;He stuck a tennis ball clear down in the crook of his toilet, and he said he was afraid it would come out.&nbsp;So&nbsp;he sat there,&nbsp;he fell asleep, and&nbsp;he said apparently the pressure built up enough to shoot that tennis ball at him, woke him up in the middle of the night. The water started pouring in, and he just went&nbsp;upstairs&nbsp;and waited to clean it up.”&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;At its worst, the floodwaters covered about 75 percent of Great Bend and were 6-feet deep in some homes.&nbsp;Appearing on 1590 KVGB’s&nbsp;City Edition&nbsp;this past&nbsp;Wednesday,&nbsp;Suelter&nbsp;remembered&nbsp;how&nbsp;Great Bend residents pitched in to&nbsp;deal with&nbsp;the mess.&nbsp;"We just cleaned up peoples’ houses,” Suelter remembered.&nbsp;”There&nbsp;were lines on the walls upstairs&nbsp;on some of them&nbsp;[showing]&nbsp;how high&nbsp;it got. A lot of basements were filled up. People were having to get a mud pump and stick it in the basement and suck all the water out.”&nbsp;It was estimated that damage exceeded $42 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 1981 flood reopened the&nbsp;controversial&nbsp;debate about building a&nbsp;flood control&nbsp;project to prevent similar flooding in the future.&nbsp;After years of debate, the construction of the project was&nbsp;approved. It was completed&nbsp;about ten years after the flood.&nbsp;

40th anniversary of the 'Great Flood of 1981' in Great Bend 

Do you know of a good story of a person, business or organization working to make the Barton County area better or a little brighter? Maybe an unsung hero? Share your stories to the “<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/246044026597234">Tell Me Something Good! Barton County</a>” Facebook page. You can also email your ideas to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cole.reif@eagleradio.net">cole.reif@eagleradio.net</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:ken.carpenter@eagleradio.net">ken.carpenter@eagleradio.net</a>. Share the positivity with Eagle Communications! Eagle Communications reserves all rights on selection of stories submitted.

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 </figure>Do you know of a good story of a person, business or organization working to make the Barton County area better or a little brighter? Maybe an unsung hero? Share your stories to the “<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/246044026597234">Tell Me Something Good! Barton County</a>” Facebook page. You can also email your ideas to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cole.reif@eagleradio.net">cole.reif@eagleradio.net</a>&nbsp;or <a href="mailto:ken.carpenter@eagleradio.net">ken.carpenter@eagleradio.net</a>. Share the positivity with Eagle Communications! Eagle Communications reserves all rights on selection of stories submitted.

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (6/17) 
 
Medical Alarm 
 
At 7:51 a.m. a medical alarm was reported at 311 W. 5th Street in
Ellinwood. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 7:56 a.m. a non-injury accident was reported at 1100 10th Street. 
 
At 9:33 a.m. an accident was reported at NW 150 Road &amp; NW 20 Avenue. 
 
Fire 
 
At 6:52 p.m. a fire was reported at SE 20 Road &amp; SE 60 Avenue. 
 
Chase All Units 
 
At 7:07 p.m. a chase was reported at 26th Street &amp; Quivira
Avenue. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 10:32 p.m. an accident was reported at NE 90 Avenue &amp; NE 30 Road.

Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (6/17)

At 7:56 a.m. an accident was reported at 1100 10th Street.

At 8:01 a.m. an accident was reported at 10th Street and the 281 Bypass.

At 8:41 a.m. a traffic arrest was made at 1100 10th Street.

At 10:37 a.m. an accident was reported at 3821 10th Street.

At 11:08 a.m. an accident was reported at 2545 10th Street.

At 2:49 p.m. a report of her vehicle damaged while parked on Main Street was made at 1109 Main Street.

At 6:49 p.m. a report of someone entering her residence was made at 2618 Bonita Avenue. It was the reporting party's nephew.

At 7:07 p.m. a chase was reported at 26th Street &amp; Quivira Avenue.

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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (6/17) 
 
Medical Alarm 
 
At 7:51 a.m. a medical alarm was reported at 311 W. 5th Street in
Ellinwood. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 7:56 a.m. a non-injury accident was reported at 1100 10th Street. 
 
At 9:33 a.m. an accident was reported at NW 150 Road &amp; NW 20 Avenue. 
 
Fire 
 
At 6:52 p.m. a fire was reported at SE 20 Road &amp; SE 60 Avenue. 
 
Chase All Units 
 
At 7:07 p.m. a chase was reported at 26th Street &amp; Quivira
Avenue. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 10:32 p.m. an accident was reported at NE 90 Avenue &amp; NE 30 Road.Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (6/17)Non-Injury AccidentAt 7:56 a.m. an accident was reported at 1100 10th Street.At 8:01 a.m. an accident was reported at 10th Street and the 281 Bypass.Traffic ArrestAt 8:41 a.m. a traffic arrest was made at 1100 10th Street.Non-Injury AccidentAt 10:37 a.m. an accident was reported at 3821 10th Street.At 11:08 a.m. an accident was reported at 2545 10th Street.Criminal DamageAt 2:49 p.m. a report of her vehicle damaged while parked on Main Street was made at 1109 Main Street.Burglary / In ProgressAt 6:49 p.m. a report of someone entering her residence was made at 2618 Bonita Avenue. It was the reporting party's nephew.Chase All UnitsAt 7:07 p.m. a chase was reported at 26th Street &amp; Quivira Avenue.

Cop Shop (6/17)

BOOKED: David Chartier on GBMC case for battery DV, bond set at $1,000.00 C/S.

BOOKED: Robert Streiner on GBMC case for driving while suspended, bond set $500.00 C/S.

BOOKED: Joseph Ebert on BTDC case for 48 hour serve sentence 06/17/2021 to 06/19/2021.

BOOKED: Bryan Roberts on Pratt County District Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $2500.00 surety. 

BOOKED: Hunter Ward on BTDC warrant for burglary of a motor vehicle, bond set at $5000.00 surety, booked on BTDC warrant for burglary of a motor vehicle, bond set at $5000.00 surety. 

BOOKED: Ibarra, Jesus on Barton County District Court case number 2021007245 for Flee/Elude LEO Reckless Driving, bond set at $5,000 C/S.  

RELEASED: David Chartier on GBMC case for domestic battery, posted bond of $1,000.00 surety. 

RELEASED: Todd Edger on BTDC case for possession of opiate opium, possession of depressant, and driving under the influence, posted $10,000.00 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding. 

RELEASED: Robert Streiner on GBMC case for driving while suspended, posted $500.00 surety bond through B&amp;K Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Shayla Richmeir on Rush County District Court warrant for probation violation, released on an O.R. bond through Rush County District Court. 

RELEASED: Jesus Ibarraon Barton County District Court case for flee/elude LEO, reckless driving, posted a $5,000.00 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding. 

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 </figure>BOOKED: David Chartier on GBMC case for battery DV, bond set at $1,000.00 C/S.BOOKED: Robert Streiner on GBMC case for driving while suspended, bond set $500.00 C/S.BOOKED: Joseph Ebert on BTDC case for 48 hour serve sentence 06/17/2021 to 06/19/2021.BOOKED: Bryan Roberts on Pratt County District Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $2500.00 surety. BOOKED: Hunter Ward on BTDC warrant for burglary of a motor vehicle, bond set at $5000.00 surety, booked on BTDC warrant for burglary of a motor vehicle, bond set at $5000.00 surety. BOOKED: Ibarra, Jesus on Barton County District Court case number 2021007245 for Flee/Elude LEO Reckless Driving, bond set at $5,000 C/S. RELEASED: David Chartier on GBMC case for domestic battery, posted bond of $1,000.00 surety. RELEASED: Todd Edger on BTDC case for possession of opiate opium, possession of depressant, and driving under the influence, posted $10,000.00 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding. RELEASED: Robert Streiner on GBMC case for driving while suspended, posted $500.00 surety bond through B&amp;K Bail Bonding.RELEASED: Shayla Richmeir on Rush County District Court warrant for probation violation, released on an O.R. bond through Rush County District Court. RELEASED: Jesus Ibarraon Barton County District Court case for flee/elude LEO, reckless driving, posted a $5,000.00 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (6/17)

Do you think Dads across Kansas got more neckties, shirts, or socks for Father’s Day? If we stood on the street corner and asked each Dad what they would most appreciate from their family, I believe that most would just love some time with their children.

There have been many studies over the years with mothers and their relationship with their children. Fewer studies have been completed with fathers. Let me share the findings from a study at the University of Georgia.

For this study, Geoffrey Brown, assistant professor in the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences and his colleagues worked with 80 father-child pairs when the children were about 3 years old. The team conducted interviews and observed father-child interaction in the home, shooting video that was evaluated off site and assigned a score indicating attachment security.

“Fathers who make the choice to devote their time on non-workdays to engaging with their children directly seem to be developing the best relationships,” said Brown. “And on those non-workdays, pursuing activities that are child centered, or fun for the child, seems to be the best predictor of a good father-child relationship.”

“However, fathers who spend lots of time helping out with child care-related tasks on workdays are developing the best relationships with their children. And men who engage in high levels of play with their children on workdays actually have a slightly less secure attachment relationship with them.”

“Relying too much on play during workdays, when your child/partner needs you to help out with caregiving, could be problematic. But play seems more important when there’s more time and less pressure. Ultimately, fathers who engage in a variety of parenting behaviors and adjust their parenting to suit the demands and circumstances of each individual day are probably most likely to develop secure relationships with their children,” said Brown.

All research studies aside, it makes sense that children will flourish if they have the opportunity to build a strong relationship with their father. Setting aside time to share child care responsibilities with a partner will also help build strong family relationships. Happy Father’s Day!

Berny Unruh is the Family and Community Wellness Agent for the Cottonwood Extension District. She can be reached at 785-628-9430 or at bunruh@ksu.edu.

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 </figure>Do you think Dads across Kansas got more neckties, shirts, or socks for Father’s Day? If we stood on the street corner and asked each Dad what they would most appreciate from their family, I believe that most would just love some time with their children.There have been many studies over the years with mothers and their relationship with their children. Fewer studies have been completed with fathers. Let me share the findings from a study at the University of Georgia.For this study, Geoffrey Brown, assistant professor in the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences and his colleagues worked with 80 father-child pairs when the children were about 3 years old. The team conducted interviews and observed father-child interaction in the home, shooting video that was evaluated off site and assigned a score indicating attachment security.“Fathers who make the choice to devote their time on non-workdays to engaging with their children directly seem to be developing the best relationships,” said Brown. “And on those non-workdays, pursuing activities that are child centered, or fun for the child, seems to be the best predictor of a good father-child relationship.”“However, fathers who spend lots of time helping out with child care-related tasks on workdays are developing the best relationships with their children. And men who engage in high levels of play with their children on workdays actually have a slightly less secure attachment relationship with them.”“Relying too much on play during workdays, when your child/partner needs you to help out with caregiving, could be problematic. But play seems more important when there’s more time and less pressure. Ultimately, fathers who engage in a variety of parenting behaviors and adjust their parenting to suit the demands and circumstances of each individual day are probably most likely to develop secure relationships with their children,” said Brown.All research studies aside, it makes sense that children will flourish if they have the opportunity to build a strong relationship with their father. Setting aside time to share child care responsibilities with a partner will also help build strong family relationships. Happy Father’s Day!Berny Unruh is the Family and Community Wellness Agent for the Cottonwood Extension District. She can be reached at 785-628-9430 or at bunruh@ksu.edu.

UNRUH: Fathers and kids connecting

Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 14 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 82.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.

Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.Saturday Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.Sunday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 14 to 17 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 56.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 82.Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62.Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Friday Weather

Great Bend School District employees will&nbsp;soon&nbsp;be getting a bonus for the extra work they put in during the Covid-19 pandemic. The USD 428 School Board&nbsp;voted on Monday night to give a $1,250 stipend to classroom teachers and a&nbsp;$1,000 stipend to other district staff.&nbsp;

Schools Superintendent Khris Thexton told the Board that&nbsp;teachers and staff should be compensated for keeping Great Bend’s schools open during the pandemic.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By KEN CARPENTER Great Bend PostGreat Bend School District employees will&nbsp;soon&nbsp;be getting a bonus for the extra work they put in during the Covid-19 pandemic. The USD 428 School Board&nbsp;voted on Monday night to give a $1,250 stipend to classroom teachers and a&nbsp;$1,000 stipend to other district staff.&nbsp;Schools Superintendent Khris Thexton told the Board that&nbsp;teachers and staff should be compensated for keeping Great Bend’s schools open during the pandemic.&nbsp;"We had a lot of students that were quarantined&nbsp;that teachers&nbsp;stepped up and did a lot of work on the back side to make sure they were continuing to get their education,” Thexton said. “A lot of extra time was spent in this process.”&nbsp;Assistant Superintendent&nbsp;John Popp&nbsp;explained&nbsp;how the dollar amount for the stipend was determined.&nbsp;“But how much time were you spending helping those kiddos who were quarantined above and beyond what you would normally do?" Popp said was an important question. "As we extrapolated it over the year, it came down to about two hours per week in all the different grade levels each teacher was spending in supporting those students."Popp said&nbsp;other district&nbsp;employees deserved&nbsp;more pay&nbsp;as well because extra cleaning and maintenance were added on to their normal duties. The stipends will be issued as an extra&nbsp;paycheck and should be delivered to all teachers and eligible employees by the end of this month.&nbsp;&nbsp;The money to pay the bonuses will come from federal Covid relief funds and will amount to almost $700,000.&nbsp;

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