As diabetes prevalence in the U.S. surges among children and adults, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has lowered its recommended screening age for overweight adults from 40 to 35.

Previous guidelines issued in 2015 recommended this measure for overweight adults aged 40 to 70 years. The new recommendation comes as data suggest that incidence of diabetes increases at age 35 compared with younger ages; at-risk individuals should be screened every three years from ages 35 to 70.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 84 million American adults aged 18 years and older have prediabetes, which is approximately 1 out of 3. Of those, 90% do not know they have it. In Kansas, almost eleven percent (10.8%) of adults aged 18 and older have diabetes, 2019 Kansas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (KS BRFSS) data show. In 2018, 9.7% of Kansas adults aged 18 years and older had ever been diagnosed with prediabetes or borderline diabetes.

Overweight and obesity constitute the main risk factors for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.­ According to the 2019 KS BRFSS, around 35.2% of Kansas adults are obese, and 69.9% are overweight or obese.

As the disproportionately high incidence and prevalence of these conditions are seen among certain minority groups, researchers stressed the importance of screening vulnerable populations, adding that heightened risk groups may need to begin screening earlier than age 35.

The number of people with diabetes is over 40 percent higher among Hispanic/Latino (14.5%) and non-Hispanic Black (15.3%) persons than among non-Hispanic White (8.7%) persons. There are strong associations between the number of people with diabetes and social factors such as socioeconomic status, education, disability status, as well as food and physical environments.

Meredith Slan, diabetes health educator at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), noted that one issue that needs to be addressed is the low rate of referral to diabetes prevention programs for adults with prediabetes. One key feature of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is the CDC-recognized lifestyle change program that focuses on healthy eating and physical activity. Slan also emphasized the availability of&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA5MTUuNDU5NTg3ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2hhbHRkaWFiZXRlc2tzLmNvbS8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.Zh5wFWNjVrUGn-E17XFdHqGc6A1JaDTLPyjWZYKgcCs/s/1305943097/br/112384600374-l" target="_blank">HALTdiabetesKS.com</a>, a free virtual diabetes prevention program platform available through KDHE.

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 </figure>As diabetes prevalence in the U.S. surges among children and adults, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has lowered its recommended screening age for overweight adults from 40 to 35.Previous guidelines issued in 2015 recommended this measure for overweight adults aged 40 to 70 years. The new recommendation comes as data suggest that incidence of diabetes increases at age 35 compared with younger ages; at-risk individuals should be screened every three years from ages 35 to 70.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 84 million American adults aged 18 years and older have prediabetes, which is approximately 1 out of 3. Of those, 90% do not know they have it. In Kansas, almost eleven percent (10.8%) of adults aged 18 and older have diabetes, 2019 Kansas Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (KS BRFSS) data show. In 2018, 9.7% of Kansas adults aged 18 years and older had ever been diagnosed with prediabetes or borderline diabetes.Overweight and obesity constitute the main risk factors for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.­ According to the 2019 KS BRFSS, around 35.2% of Kansas adults are obese, and 69.9% are overweight or obese.As the disproportionately high incidence and prevalence of these conditions are seen among certain minority groups, researchers stressed the importance of screening vulnerable populations, adding that heightened risk groups may need to begin screening earlier than age 35.The number of people with diabetes is over 40 percent higher among Hispanic/Latino (14.5%) and non-Hispanic Black (15.3%) persons than among non-Hispanic White (8.7%) persons. There are strong associations between the number of people with diabetes and social factors such as socioeconomic status, education, disability status, as well as food and physical environments.Meredith Slan, diabetes health educator at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), noted that one issue that needs to be addressed is the low rate of referral to diabetes prevention programs for adults with prediabetes. One key feature of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) is the CDC-recognized lifestyle change program that focuses on healthy eating and physical activity. Slan also emphasized the availability of&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA5MTUuNDU5NTg3ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2hhbHRkaWFiZXRlc2tzLmNvbS8_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.Zh5wFWNjVrUGn-E17XFdHqGc6A1JaDTLPyjWZYKgcCs/s/1305943097/br/112384600374-l" target="_blank">HALTdiabetesKS.com</a>, a free virtual diabetes prevention program platform available through KDHE.

U.S. Task Force lowers diabetes screening age

GREAT BEND – A Barton County jury Friday convicted a 57-year-old&nbsp; woman on charges of capital murder stemming from the deaths of a couple who were working as vendors at the Barton County fair in July 2018, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Kimberley Stacey Younger, 57, of Aransas Pass, Texas, was convicted in Barton County District Court on charges of capital murder, conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, solicitation to commit murder in the first degree and theft. 

Younger’s conviction is for her role in connection with the July 2018 deaths of Alfred “Sonny” Carpenter and Pauline Carpenter, both of Wichita.&nbsp;Authorities said the Carpenters were working as vendors at the Barton County Fair when they were killed, driven to Arkansas and buried in a national forest near Van Buren.

 Four other individuals have been convicted for their connection to the crimes.

Senior Judge James Fleetwood presided over the trial. Sentencing is scheduled for 1 p.m., November 29, 2021, in Barton County District Court. Because the State is not seeking the death penalty in this case, the only authorized sentence is life without parole.

GREAT BEND, Kan. (AP) — A&nbsp; woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the deaths of a Kansas couple who were killed after a carnival worker ordered their deaths as part of a fictitious&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/8b5ea31614994ceea97715a034cf9787">“carnival mafia”</a>&nbsp;initiation.

Kimberly Younger, of McIntosh, Florida, is facing six charges, including capital murder, in the July 2018 deaths of Alfred and Pauline Carpenter, of Wichita.

Authorities said the Carpenters were working as vendors at the Barton County Fair when they were killed, driven to Arkansas and buried in a national forest near Van Buren.

During Wednesday’s arraignment, prosecutors said they would not seek the death penalty against Younger, KWCH reported. She is also charged with first-degree premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree premeditated murder, solicitation to commit first-degree premeditated murder and felony theft.

Police in Arkansas alleged that a Kansas carnival worker posed as a member of a mafia group and ordered fellow workers to kill the couple as part of an initiation. Investigators have said a “carnival mafia” does not exist.

Two other people have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/c86989a1b9184ccdb268edbe3ea91303">pleaded</a>&nbsp;guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths. Two others pleaded guilty to lesser charges.

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 </figure>GREAT BEND – A Barton County jury Friday convicted a 57-year-old&nbsp; woman on charges of capital murder stemming from the deaths of a couple who were working as vendors at the Barton County fair in July 2018, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.Kimberley Stacey Younger, 57, of Aransas Pass, Texas, was convicted in Barton County District Court on charges of capital murder, conspiracy to commit murder in the first degree, solicitation to commit murder in the first degree and theft. <figure>
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 </figure>Younger’s conviction is for her role in connection with the July 2018 deaths of Alfred “Sonny” Carpenter and Pauline Carpenter, both of Wichita.&nbsp;Authorities said the Carpenters were working as vendors at the Barton County Fair when they were killed, driven to Arkansas and buried in a national forest near Van Buren. Four other individuals have been convicted for their connection to the crimes.Senior Judge James Fleetwood presided over the trial. Sentencing is scheduled for 1 p.m., November 29, 2021, in Barton County District Court. Because the State is not seeking the death penalty in this case, the only authorized sentence is life without parole.-----------GREAT BEND, Kan. (AP) — A&nbsp; woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the deaths of a Kansas couple who were killed after a carnival worker ordered their deaths as part of a fictitious&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/8b5ea31614994ceea97715a034cf9787">“carnival mafia”</a>&nbsp;initiation.Kimberly Younger, of McIntosh, Florida, is facing six charges, including capital murder, in the July 2018 deaths of Alfred and Pauline Carpenter, of Wichita.Authorities said the Carpenters were working as vendors at the Barton County Fair when they were killed, driven to Arkansas and buried in a national forest near Van Buren.During Wednesday’s arraignment, prosecutors said they would not seek the death penalty against Younger, KWCH reported. She is also charged with first-degree premeditated murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree premeditated murder, solicitation to commit first-degree premeditated murder and felony theft.Police in Arkansas alleged that a Kansas carnival worker posed as a member of a mafia group and ordered fellow workers to kill the couple as part of an initiation. Investigators have said a “carnival mafia” does not exist.Two other people have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/c86989a1b9184ccdb268edbe3ea91303">pleaded</a>&nbsp;guilty to first-degree murder in the deaths. Two others pleaded guilty to lesser charges.

Jury: Woman guilty in murder of couple working at Barton Co. fair

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By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

Leaving the hot-button issue of COVID-19 vaccinations out of the
picture, the Great Bend school district recognizes there are certain
immunizations that are required for students to be in school. Hepatitis,
chickenpox, measles and pertussis are just a few of the required vaccines
required by the State of Kansas for children attending school. 

USD 428
Assistant Superintendent John Popp said the district follows the state’s
requirements. 
"It's not a Great Bend public schools' thing, that's a state of Kansas law," said Popp. "There are allowed exemptions, religious exemptions and things like that. There are times a school nurse, in conjunction with the principal, will have to make the decision to tell a family if you're not getting updated on your vaccinations then you have to stay home until you get that done." 
Great Bend’s school district requires student immunizations to be updated by
Oct. 1. School nurses will monitor records and relay
information to the principals to enforce the policy.

Popp added completely
voluntary immunization clinics are offered at each school site. 
"At the schools, the health department will come in and give vaccines," said Popp. "They will have the opportunity to offer the COVID vaccines to staff members and students. It is not mandatory. It is all voluntary."

At this point, COVID is not a required immunization, similar to flu or other such vaccines.&nbsp; &nbsp; 
Parents always have the right to exempt their children from immunizations if
they choose. The school works with the parents to either get the vaccinations
or go through the process of opting out. A lack of doing either procedure will
bring up the possibility of exclusion from school. &nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostLeaving the hot-button issue of COVID-19 vaccinations out of the
picture, the Great Bend school district recognizes there are certain
immunizations that are required for students to be in school. Hepatitis,
chickenpox, measles and pertussis are just a few of the required vaccines
required by the State of Kansas for children attending school. USD 428
Assistant Superintendent John Popp said the district follows the state’s
requirements. 
"It's not a Great Bend public schools' thing, that's a state of Kansas law," said Popp. "There are allowed exemptions, religious exemptions and things like that. There are times a school nurse, in conjunction with the principal, will have to make the decision to tell a family if you're not getting updated on your vaccinations then you have to stay home until you get that done." 
Great Bend’s school district requires student immunizations to be updated by
Oct. 1. School nurses will monitor records and relay
information to the principals to enforce the policy. Popp added completely
voluntary immunization clinics are offered at each school site. 
"At the schools, the health department will come in and give vaccines," said Popp. "They will have the opportunity to offer the COVID vaccines to staff members and students. It is not mandatory. It is all voluntary."At this point, COVID is not a required immunization, similar to flu or other such vaccines.&nbsp; &nbsp; 
Parents always have the right to exempt their children from immunizations if
they choose. The school works with the parents to either get the vaccinations
or go through the process of opting out. A lack of doing either procedure will
bring up the possibility of exclusion from school. &nbsp;

Great Bend schools working with families to update vaccinations 

By KEN CARPENTER Great Bend Post

Members of the Barton County Commission reiterated their support for this weekend’s Great Bend Airport&nbsp;Airfest. They passed a proclamation on Tuesday&nbsp;encouraging county residents to attend the&nbsp;airshow.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Last June, Commissioners voted to sign the county up as an&nbsp;Airfest&nbsp;sponsor by donating&nbsp;$8,350. That matched the funds that the City of Great Bend&nbsp;has been donating annually to support the show.&nbsp;

Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes thanked the Commissioners for getting behind&nbsp;Airfest.&nbsp;

“One more quick thank you not only for the partnership that you all jumped in on&nbsp;which was a complete and awesome surprise that you guys supported at the level that you did, but also on the staff level,” Hayes commented. “The number of sheriff’s officers that are helping this weekend and just even the promotion and all that, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It’s going to be a great event. We’re expecting 15,000, great weather and an awesome event.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a drawing, Commissioners gave a pair of&nbsp;Airfest&nbsp;tickets to&nbsp;a county employee.&nbsp;Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson&nbsp;expanded the drawing by donating five additional pairs of tickets&nbsp;for other county employees.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By KEN CARPENTER Great Bend PostMembers of the Barton County Commission reiterated their support for this weekend’s Great Bend Airport&nbsp;Airfest. They passed a proclamation on Tuesday&nbsp;encouraging county residents to attend the&nbsp;airshow.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last June, Commissioners voted to sign the county up as an&nbsp;Airfest&nbsp;sponsor by donating&nbsp;$8,350. That matched the funds that the City of Great Bend&nbsp;has been donating annually to support the show.&nbsp;Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes thanked the Commissioners for getting behind&nbsp;Airfest.&nbsp;“One more quick thank you not only for the partnership that you all jumped in on&nbsp;which was a complete and awesome surprise that you guys supported at the level that you did, but also on the staff level,” Hayes commented. “The number of sheriff’s officers that are helping this weekend and just even the promotion and all that, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. It’s going to be a great event. We’re expecting 15,000, great weather and an awesome event.”&nbsp;&nbsp;In a drawing, Commissioners gave a pair of&nbsp;Airfest&nbsp;tickets to&nbsp;a county employee.&nbsp;Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson&nbsp;expanded the drawing by donating five additional pairs of tickets&nbsp;for other county employees.&nbsp;

Barton County Commission promotes Great Bend Airfest 

Barton County coronavirus update: 203 active cases

We are pleased to inform you that Fuller Industries, LLC has made the decision to join forces with Superior Solutions LLC. Superior Solutions is a leading jan/san product manufacturer and distributor in North America, with branded and white label chemical manufacturing capabilities and one of the largest jan/san distribution networks in central and eastern Canada. 

Superior Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc., a Canadian domiciled company with over 20,000 employees which is among the five largest facility services providers in North America.

The name Fuller is synonymous with the cleaning products industry. Since separating the retail sales business from Fuller Industries in 2012, we have grown Fuller Industries into one of the leading janitorial products manufacturing businesses in the United States. 

Operating out of a 600,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility with a number of state-of-the-art production lines, today Fuller has the capacity to produce a full range of branded and white label chemical products, plastic injection molding products using press, blow and roto molding technologies, as well as a full line of traditional and specialized brooms and brushes. 

We are proud to manufacture both commodity-like and specialized high-quality products for the janitorial industry right here in America.

We are very excited about joining forces with Superior Solutions as it represents the next step in Fuller Industries' strategic evolution. Fuller Industries will become Superior Solutions' manufacturing partner and platform in the U.S. market. Superior Solutions' expertise in white label chemical manufacturing and deep experience in the janitorial products industry will add substantial value to Fuller's existing operations. 

Fuller Industries will be able to provide our clients with the most innovative, technologically advanced, and cost-effective lines of chemicals, brushes and plasticbased jan/san products on the market today. We feel that becoming part of the GDI family will also considerably strengthen Fuller Industries and serve to support our growth. GDI is a leading facility services provider that offers a range of services in Canada and the United States to owners and managers of a variety of facility types including office buildings, educational facilities, shopping centres, industrial facilities, healthcare establishments, distribution facilities, airports and other transportation facilities. 

GDI provides commercial and industrial janitorial and sanitation, mechanical and electrical building maintenance and building automation solutions to the commercial real estate sector in addition to the services provided by Superior Solutions. GDI had revenues of over $1.0 billion in its most recent fiscal year, and its subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: GDI).

Joining Superior Solutions will enable us to strengthen our client and supplier relationships. The Fuller Industries personnel that support our relationship with you will remain the same, our commitment to provide you with high quality of service will continue.

As of September 7, 2021, Fuller Industries, LLC has become Fuller Industries, Inc. Our address remains the same, however our new banking and tax information will be provided as needed.

Our employees have worked hard to earn both your business and your trust, and we are certain these strong customer and supplier relationships will continue to grow. 

This is an exciting time for our company, and we look forward to taking this next step in Fuller Industries' growth. I ask you to join us in celebrating this great news, and we look forward to continuing to work with you well into the future.

Mark Chalfant President Fuller Industries, Inc.

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 </figure>From Fuller Industries...We are pleased to inform you that Fuller Industries, LLC has made the decision to join forces with Superior Solutions LLC. Superior Solutions is a leading jan/san product manufacturer and distributor in North America, with branded and white label chemical manufacturing capabilities and one of the largest jan/san distribution networks in central and eastern Canada. Superior Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc., a Canadian domiciled company with over 20,000 employees which is among the five largest facility services providers in North America.The name Fuller is synonymous with the cleaning products industry. Since separating the retail sales business from Fuller Industries in 2012, we have grown Fuller Industries into one of the leading janitorial products manufacturing businesses in the United States. Operating out of a 600,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility with a number of state-of-the-art production lines, today Fuller has the capacity to produce a full range of branded and white label chemical products, plastic injection molding products using press, blow and roto molding technologies, as well as a full line of traditional and specialized brooms and brushes. We are proud to manufacture both commodity-like and specialized high-quality products for the janitorial industry right here in America.We are very excited about joining forces with Superior Solutions as it represents the next step in Fuller Industries' strategic evolution. Fuller Industries will become Superior Solutions' manufacturing partner and platform in the U.S. market. Superior Solutions' expertise in white label chemical manufacturing and deep experience in the janitorial products industry will add substantial value to Fuller's existing operations. Fuller Industries will be able to provide our clients with the most innovative, technologically advanced, and cost-effective lines of chemicals, brushes and plasticbased jan/san products on the market today. We feel that becoming part of the GDI family will also considerably strengthen Fuller Industries and serve to support our growth. GDI is a leading facility services provider that offers a range of services in Canada and the United States to owners and managers of a variety of facility types including office buildings, educational facilities, shopping centres, industrial facilities, healthcare establishments, distribution facilities, airports and other transportation facilities. GDI provides commercial and industrial janitorial and sanitation, mechanical and electrical building maintenance and building automation solutions to the commercial real estate sector in addition to the services provided by Superior Solutions. GDI had revenues of over $1.0 billion in its most recent fiscal year, and its subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: GDI).Joining Superior Solutions will enable us to strengthen our client and supplier relationships. The Fuller Industries personnel that support our relationship with you will remain the same, our commitment to provide you with high quality of service will continue.As of September 7, 2021, Fuller Industries, LLC has become Fuller Industries, Inc. Our address remains the same, however our new banking and tax information will be provided as needed.Our employees have worked hard to earn both your business and your trust, and we are certain these strong customer and supplier relationships will continue to grow. This is an exciting time for our company, and we look forward to taking this next step in Fuller Industries' growth. I ask you to join us in celebrating this great news, and we look forward to continuing to work with you well into the future.Sincerely,Mark Chalfant President Fuller Industries, Inc.

Canadian company acquires Fuller Industries 

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Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (9/16) 
 
Utility Problems 
 
At 2:43 a.m. utility problems were reported at 886 NW 180 Road in Hoisington. 
 
Missing Person / Runaway 
 
At 5:36 p.m. a missing person/runaway was reported at 400 E. D Street in
Ellinwood. 
 
Threats / Criminal Threats 
 
At 6:01 p.m. a report of threats was made at 28 SE 120 Avenue in Ellinwood.

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Office Incident Log (9/16) 
 
Utility Problems 
 
At 2:43 a.m. utility problems were reported at 886 NW 180 Road in Hoisington. 
 
Missing Person / Runaway 
 
At 5:36 p.m. a missing person/runaway was reported at 400 E. D Street in
Ellinwood. 
 
Threats / Criminal Threats 
 
At 6:01 p.m. a report of threats was made at 28 SE 120 Avenue in Ellinwood.

Cop Shop (9/16)

The Great Bend Alive Plaza will be open again&nbsp;tonight in downtown Great Bend.&nbsp;The event features live music, food, games and drinks&nbsp;along the sidewalks and street on Forest Avenue between Main and Williams Streets.&nbsp;

This is the fourth time the plaza has been open on a Friday night.&nbsp;Great Bend Economic Development Director Sara Hayden&nbsp;said&nbsp;everyone will&nbsp;find something to&nbsp;enjoy.&nbsp;

"We have done everything we can&nbsp;to create the best atmosphere possible,” Hayden&nbsp;remarked. “There are tables, chairs, umbrellas. We made it easy&nbsp;with a bunch of tents&nbsp;showing you where you can go for your drinks and your food.&nbsp;So honestly, you just go down and expect to hang out with your friends, your family, the community. Have a great time,&nbsp;listen to some&nbsp;music, eat&nbsp;your food, grab&nbsp;a drink&nbsp;and just have an awesome time.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Barton Community College baseball and softball teams are volunteering to help&nbsp;set up the plaza’s tables, chairs and umbrellas. The band Lightfoot and Buehler, an acoustic duo, will be performing.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By KEN CARPENTER Great Bend PostThe Great Bend Alive Plaza will be open again&nbsp;tonight in downtown Great Bend.&nbsp;The event features live music, food, games and drinks&nbsp;along the sidewalks and street on Forest Avenue between Main and Williams Streets.&nbsp;This is the fourth time the plaza has been open on a Friday night.&nbsp;Great Bend Economic Development Director Sara Hayden&nbsp;said&nbsp;everyone will&nbsp;find something to&nbsp;enjoy.&nbsp;"We have done everything we can&nbsp;to create the best atmosphere possible,” Hayden&nbsp;remarked. “There are tables, chairs, umbrellas. We made it easy&nbsp;with a bunch of tents&nbsp;showing you where you can go for your drinks and your food.&nbsp;So honestly, you just go down and expect to hang out with your friends, your family, the community. Have a great time,&nbsp;listen to some&nbsp;music, eat&nbsp;your food, grab&nbsp;a drink&nbsp;and just have an awesome time.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The Barton Community College baseball and softball teams are volunteering to help&nbsp;set up the plaza’s tables, chairs and umbrellas. The band Lightfoot and Buehler, an acoustic duo, will be performing.&nbsp;

Great Bend Alive Plaza open for business tonight

Great Bend&nbsp;Airfest&nbsp;begins this morning at the Great Bend Municipal Airport. It will feature&nbsp;air shows, historical displays, a veterans recognition ceremony&nbsp;and an educational tour for school children.&nbsp;

Russell Royce from Dallas, Texas&nbsp;has been hired to coordinate&nbsp;all of the aerial activities&nbsp;during the air shows.&nbsp;That job&nbsp;comes with the title of air boss.&nbsp;Royce’s father worked as&nbsp;an air boss and started training him to do the job when he was only 14 years old.&nbsp;

Royce is the primary person responsible for the safety of the air performers and the audience on the ground. He said&nbsp;he started designing the show about a year ago, making sure he meets the requirements and regulations set by the Federal Aviation Administration.&nbsp;

During the show, Royce&nbsp;executes&nbsp;his plan to keep the planes performing on time&nbsp;while maintaining&nbsp;a proper distance from each other.&nbsp;According to Royce,&nbsp;his job is enjoyable but stressful.&nbsp;

"Come out to the show, you will see me on the stand pacing back and forth, jumping up and down, shaking my hands, lots of pointing in the sky and spinning around,” Royce&nbsp;joked. “I get tangled up in the wires of the headset all the time. You see me yelling at people&nbsp;all the time. I get really fired up. It’s intense and it’s fun and it’s high-paced.&nbsp;

Royce has been an air boss for 20 years and he thinks the public will enjoy&nbsp;the&nbsp;Great Bend air shows this weekend.&nbsp;

“I think you all have a great lineup," Royce commented. “We have a good mix of everything. You’ve got two jets...Randy Ball and the MiG-17&nbsp;which is a super unique jet, and then you have Greg Colyer&nbsp;in the Ace Maker, the T-33.&nbsp;So&nbsp;a&nbsp;lot of history there.&nbsp;

“All the flip-flop, I call them flip-flop guys, the aerobatic&nbsp;guys, you’ve got top tier talent coming for that. You all are going to&nbsp;really&nbsp;see some guys that can&nbsp;push it&nbsp;right&nbsp;up to the edge of the envelope of what the capabilities of&nbsp;the aircraft are.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

There will be a preview air show this morning, two shows tomorrow with the final show at noon on Sunday.&nbsp;You can find more information at <a href="https://www.greatbendairfest.com/">greatbendairfest.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By KEN CARPENTER Great Bend PostGreat Bend&nbsp;Airfest&nbsp;begins this morning at the Great Bend Municipal Airport. It will feature&nbsp;air shows, historical displays, a veterans recognition ceremony&nbsp;and an educational tour for school children.&nbsp;Russell Royce from Dallas, Texas&nbsp;has been hired to coordinate&nbsp;all of the aerial activities&nbsp;during the air shows.&nbsp;That job&nbsp;comes with the title of air boss.&nbsp;Royce’s father worked as&nbsp;an air boss and started training him to do the job when he was only 14 years old.&nbsp;Royce is the primary person responsible for the safety of the air performers and the audience on the ground. He said&nbsp;he started designing the show about a year ago, making sure he meets the requirements and regulations set by the Federal Aviation Administration.&nbsp;During the show, Royce&nbsp;executes&nbsp;his plan to keep the planes performing on time&nbsp;while maintaining&nbsp;a proper distance from each other.&nbsp;According to Royce,&nbsp;his job is enjoyable but stressful.&nbsp;"Come out to the show, you will see me on the stand pacing back and forth, jumping up and down, shaking my hands, lots of pointing in the sky and spinning around,” Royce&nbsp;joked. “I get tangled up in the wires of the headset all the time. You see me yelling at people&nbsp;all the time. I get really fired up. It’s intense and it’s fun and it’s high-paced.&nbsp;Royce has been an air boss for 20 years and he thinks the public will enjoy&nbsp;the&nbsp;Great Bend air shows this weekend.&nbsp;“I think you all have a great lineup," Royce commented. “We have a good mix of everything. You’ve got two jets...Randy Ball and the MiG-17&nbsp;which is a super unique jet, and then you have Greg Colyer&nbsp;in the Ace Maker, the T-33.&nbsp;So&nbsp;a&nbsp;lot of history there.&nbsp;“All the flip-flop, I call them flip-flop guys, the aerobatic&nbsp;guys, you’ve got top tier talent coming for that. You all are going to&nbsp;really&nbsp;see some guys that can&nbsp;push it&nbsp;right&nbsp;up to the edge of the envelope of what the capabilities of&nbsp;the aircraft are.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There will be a preview air show this morning, two shows tomorrow with the final show at noon on Sunday.&nbsp;You can find more information at <a href="https://www.greatbendairfest.com/">greatbendairfest.com</a>.&nbsp;

Great Bend Airfest weekend is here 

BOOKED: Megan Wells on Stafford County District Court warrant for probation violation, no bond; and on Stafford County District Court warrant for probation violation, no bond.

BOOKED: Kennith Real on GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $1,000.00 C/S; and GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $1,000.00 C/S.  

BOOKED: Jaz Leech on GBMC municipal warrant for contempt of court (indirect), held on charges to serve either 117 days in BTCO jail or pay $872.50 cash only. 

RELEASED: Pierre Cherubin on Barton County District Court case for probation violation, he was released by a $10,000.00 OR bond by Judge Burgess; on Barton County District Court case, the courts dismissed the case.

RELEASED: Blaine Snyder on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for contempt of court, he was released on time served. 

RELEASED: Kennith Real on GBMC warrants for failure to appear, posted $1,000.00 surety bond on each warrant through Ace Bail Bonding. 

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 </figure>BOOKED: Megan Wells on Stafford County District Court warrant for probation violation, no bond; and on Stafford County District Court warrant for probation violation, no bond.BOOKED: Kennith Real on GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $1,000.00 C/S; and GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $1,000.00 C/S. BOOKED: Jaz Leech on GBMC municipal warrant for contempt of court (indirect), held on charges to serve either 117 days in BTCO jail or pay $872.50 cash only. RELEASED: Pierre Cherubin on Barton County District Court case for probation violation, he was released by a $10,000.00 OR bond by Judge Burgess; on Barton County District Court case, the courts dismissed the case.RELEASED: Blaine Snyder on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for contempt of court, he was released on time served. RELEASED: Kennith Real on GBMC warrants for failure to appear, posted $1,000.00 surety bond on each warrant through Ace Bail Bonding.

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (9/16)

Each month, Eagle Radio in Great Bend is recognizing groups or individuals that make a big impact on our community. This Appreciation Month is highlighting teachers.&nbsp;

Lisa Beckwith was surrounded by agriculture growing up as
child in Sylvia, Kansas. Her grandfather lived just outside of town in Stafford
County on a farm, her uncle farmed and her dad managed the local co-op. 
 
“I would pedal my bike down to the co-op and hangout with my dad,” said Beckwith. “As
I got older, I helped with harvest and pumped gas at the co-op.” 
 
Despite a family enriched in agriculture, Beckwith knew at a young age she was
going in a different career direction as she played teacher at home. 
 
“I would take the old school books home and I would practice being a teacher,”
said Beckwith. “I knew by fourth or fifth grade that I wanted to be a teacher.” 
 
After graduation from Fairfield High School in Langdon, KS, Beckwith attended
Emporia State University for her teaching degree. 
 
“I got involved with intramural sports at Emporia and joined some clubs,”
said Beckwith. “The professors were awesome. You could go talk to them and they’d
help you out. I felt very comfortable doing that.” 
 
Beckwith’s student teaching assignment was with first grade, but her first job
following college took her to Sharon, KS to teach fifth grade. 
 
“I remember that first year, before school started, walking around my classroom
and thinking ‘what should I do?’” joked Beckwith. “Luckily there was a teacher
that had taught for over 30 years right next to my classroom. I would ask her ‘what
are you doing?’ and she would tell me she’s putting up a bulletin board. I went
back to my room and put up a bulletin board. That’s how I started.” 
 
Starting in Sharon felt right at home for Beckwith. 
 
“It was part of the Medicine Lodge school district but it was a little, bitty
town,” said Beckwith. “I was very comfortable with that because that’s what I
grew up in. The people were wonderful taking me in as a first-year teacher.” 
 
Beckwith had her first of three children while teaching in Sharon, and the
cooks at the school made sure she was comfortable during her pregnancy. 
 
“I would go in during the mornings and not feel very good,” said Beckwith. “The
cooks would bring me into the kitchen and give me a glass of juice and a piece
of toast.” 
 
The school in Sharon closed after Beckwith’s fifth year teaching, so she began
teaching 10 miles east on U.S. 160 Highway in Attica. After spending three
years in Attica, Beckwith took four years away from teaching to “start the
family” while their family moved to Hudson, KS and her husband began working in
Great Bend. 
 
“After four years, I decided I wanted to get back into teaching,” said
Beckwith. “Central Kansas Christian Academy, at that time it was called Grace
Academy, had a half-time position available in Great Bend. I was able to still
be home in the afternoons with my youngest child.” 
 
Beckwith eventually worked into a fulltime position at Central Kansas Christian
Academy (CKCA) on McKinley Street and has worked there since 1999. 
 
“I can share the word of God here and that is so vitally important to me in my
faith and being able to share it with the kids” said Beckwith. “I also enjoy
CKCA because of the smaller class size. It reminds me of what I had in Sharon
where we are a close-knit community of teachers and parents.” 
 
Beckwith said teaching brings so many rewards and it all starts with the kids. 
 
“I love visiting with each one of them and getting to know them,” said
Beckwith. “It’s awesome watching them grow and learn. When the light goes on
and they finally figure out what the teacher was talking about…it’s a lot of
fun.” 
 
Beckwith said the most difficult thing about teaching is maintaining discipline
to make sure everyone has an opportunity to learn. 
 
“You don’t want a chaotic room,” said Beckwith. “You want to make sure everyone
is under control so all children have the chance to learn.” 
 
A new, good form of chaos is coming to the Beckwith family in February 2022 as
Lisa and her husband will get to see what being grandparents is all about. 
 
“Our middle daughter is getting ready to have twins,” said Beckwith. “I’ll get
the joy of seeing what being a grandparent is like. We’re very excited.”

Read the previous Appreciation Month stories by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/category/appreciation-month" target="_blank">HERE</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Each month, Eagle Radio in Great Bend is recognizing groups or individuals that make a big impact on our community. This Appreciation Month is highlighting teachers.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631735548534.jpeg" alt="Lisa Beckwith (teacher at Central Kansas Christian Academy)" />
 <figcaption>Lisa Beckwith (teacher at Central Kansas Christian Academy)</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostLisa Beckwith was surrounded by agriculture growing up as
child in Sylvia, Kansas. Her grandfather lived just outside of town in Stafford
County on a farm, her uncle farmed and her dad managed the local co-op. 
 
“I would pedal my bike down to the co-op and hangout with my dad,” said Beckwith. “As
I got older, I helped with harvest and pumped gas at the co-op.” 
 
Despite a family enriched in agriculture, Beckwith knew at a young age she was
going in a different career direction as she played teacher at home. 
 
“I would take the old school books home and I would practice being a teacher,”
said Beckwith. “I knew by fourth or fifth grade that I wanted to be a teacher.” 
 
After graduation from Fairfield High School in Langdon, KS, Beckwith attended
Emporia State University for her teaching degree. 
 
“I got involved with intramural sports at Emporia and joined some clubs,”
said Beckwith. “The professors were awesome. You could go talk to them and they’d
help you out. I felt very comfortable doing that.” 
 
Beckwith’s student teaching assignment was with first grade, but her first job
following college took her to Sharon, KS to teach fifth grade. 
 
“I remember that first year, before school started, walking around my classroom
and thinking ‘what should I do?’” joked Beckwith. “Luckily there was a teacher
that had taught for over 30 years right next to my classroom. I would ask her ‘what
are you doing?’ and she would tell me she’s putting up a bulletin board. I went
back to my room and put up a bulletin board. That’s how I started.” 
 
Starting in Sharon felt right at home for Beckwith. 
 
“It was part of the Medicine Lodge school district but it was a little, bitty
town,” said Beckwith. “I was very comfortable with that because that’s what I
grew up in. The people were wonderful taking me in as a first-year teacher.” 
 
Beckwith had her first of three children while teaching in Sharon, and the
cooks at the school made sure she was comfortable during her pregnancy. 
 
“I would go in during the mornings and not feel very good,” said Beckwith. “The
cooks would bring me into the kitchen and give me a glass of juice and a piece
of toast.” 
 
The school in Sharon closed after Beckwith’s fifth year teaching, so she began
teaching 10 miles east on U.S. 160 Highway in Attica. After spending three
years in Attica, Beckwith took four years away from teaching to “start the
family” while their family moved to Hudson, KS and her husband began working in
Great Bend. 
 
“After four years, I decided I wanted to get back into teaching,” said
Beckwith. “Central Kansas Christian Academy, at that time it was called Grace
Academy, had a half-time position available in Great Bend. I was able to still
be home in the afternoons with my youngest child.” 
 
Beckwith eventually worked into a fulltime position at Central Kansas Christian
Academy (CKCA) on McKinley Street and has worked there since 1999. 
 
“I can share the word of God here and that is so vitally important to me in my
faith and being able to share it with the kids” said Beckwith. “I also enjoy
CKCA because of the smaller class size. It reminds me of what I had in Sharon
where we are a close-knit community of teachers and parents.” 
 
Beckwith said teaching brings so many rewards and it all starts with the kids. 
 
“I love visiting with each one of them and getting to know them,” said
Beckwith. “It’s awesome watching them grow and learn. When the light goes on
and they finally figure out what the teacher was talking about…it’s a lot of
fun.” 
 
Beckwith said the most difficult thing about teaching is maintaining discipline
to make sure everyone has an opportunity to learn. 
 
“You don’t want a chaotic room,” said Beckwith. “You want to make sure everyone
is under control so all children have the chance to learn.” 
 
A new, good form of chaos is coming to the Beckwith family in February 2022 as
Lisa and her husband will get to see what being grandparents is all about. 
 
“Our middle daughter is getting ready to have twins,” said Beckwith. “I’ll get
the joy of seeing what being a grandparent is like. We’re very excited.”Read the previous Appreciation Month stories by clicking&nbsp;<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/category/appreciation-month" target="_blank">HERE</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Appreciation Month: Teachers - Lisa Beckwith

Today A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

Tonight A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East northeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 72.

Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 48.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 76.

Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 53.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 82.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.Tonight A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East northeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon.Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 64. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.Sunday Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 69.Monday Sunny, with a high near 88.Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 72.Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 48.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 76.Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 53.Thursday Sunny, with a high near 82.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Friday's Weather

PRATT COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a police officer for alleged child abuse..

Just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, KBI agents arrested 33-year-old Tate M. Rosenbaum at his residence in Pratt, Kansas, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

 He was arrested on requested charges abuse of a child, and one count of battery. The charges are connected to an incident that occurred on July 22.

After his arrest, Rosenbaum was booked into the Pratt County Jail.

The KBI initiated this investigation on July 23, after the Pratt Police Department requested KBI assistance. The Pratt County Attorney is expected to prosecute the case.&nbsp;

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 </figure>PRATT COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a police officer for alleged child abuse..Just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, KBI agents arrested 33-year-old Tate M. Rosenbaum at his residence in Pratt, Kansas, according to a media release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. He was arrested on requested charges abuse of a child, and one count of battery. The charges are connected to an incident that occurred on July 22.After his arrest, Rosenbaum was booked into the Pratt County Jail.The KBI initiated this investigation on July 23, after the Pratt Police Department requested KBI assistance. The Pratt County Attorney is expected to prosecute the case.&nbsp;

KBI: Police officer accused of child abuse

From. U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall's office...

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. recently appeared on Newsmax to discuss the origins of COVID-19 and viral gain-of-function research. The interview comes on the heels of Senator Marshall releasing a multi-step path forward on getting to the bottom of the origins of COVID-19 and holding China accountable for its actions surrounding the earliest days of the outbreak. In the interview, Senator Marshall said in part,

“We think that we can prove the origins of COVID started in a lab in Wuhan if we can look at these precursors to what became COVID-19. We think the grandparents, the relatives of that virus will be found in these data banks. We have given China a year and a half to find some type of an intermediate species or prove to us that it came from nature. So far, it’s all empty. So we think that these genetic lab banks will have the answer and can show us the relatives. And indeed it looks like going way back to maybe 2011, that Dr. Fauci was funding viral gain-of-function research on a SARS virus. And then we taught Dr. Shi how to manipulate these viruses, and eventually she took that knowledge and made the COVID-19 virus in her laboratory. That’s what it looks like.”

You may click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ26brbHo1s" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;or on the image below to watch Senator Marshall’s full interview.

In June, Senator Marshall wrote to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) demanding answers on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/06/23/congress-wuhan-military-games-2019-covid/" target="_blank">possible COVID-19 infections of U.S. Army troops</a>&nbsp;who participated in the 2019 World Military Games that took place in Wuhan, China from October 18-28, 2019. Following completion of the games, athletes from numerous participating countries reported experiencing symptoms similar to those associated with COVID-19.

Senator Marshall has penned several op-eds on COVID origins. You may click on the links below to view them:

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX News – April 7, 2020:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/coronavirus-china-drug-supply-chain-roger-marshall" target="_blank">China's coronavirus reckoning – act now to end US dependency for drugs, medical supplies</a>

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX News – May 22, 2020:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/who-reform-desperately-needed-protect-global-health-rep-dr-roger-marshall" target="_blank">WHO desperately needs reform – here’s how to protect global health now</a>

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Washington Times – March 2, 2021:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/2/who-must-actually-demonstrate-independence-china/" target="_blank">WHO must actually demonstrate independence from China</a>

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX News – May 13, 2021:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/covid-19-mystery-lives-lost-questions-answers-roger-marshall" target="_blank">The COVID-19 mystery – we've lost 3 million lives and critical questions need answers</a>

In January 2020, then Congressman Marshall was&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/27/coronavirus-timeline-finds-few-heroes-inside-beltw/" target="_blank">first member of Congress to sound the alarm on the House floor about the spread of COVID-19</a>. As a physician, he would later go on to serve on the frontlines as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wibw.com/content/news/KS-Congressman-Roger-Marshall-returns-to-the-clinic-to-fight-COVID-19-569873371.html" target="_blank">volunteer treating patients</a>&nbsp;in Wyandotte County and Seward County.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/27/coronavirus-timeline-finds-few-heroes-inside-beltw/" target="_blank">Few heroes to be found in Washington amid coronavirus finger-pointing (Washington Times)</a>…Rep. Roger Marshall, Kansas Republican and a medical doctor, five days later became the first to broach the virus on the House floor. He thought the information he heard coming out of China sounded fishy, and he wanted to sound the alarm…

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631829183219.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>From. U.S. Senator Dr. Roger Marshall's office...U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. recently appeared on Newsmax to discuss the origins of COVID-19 and viral gain-of-function research. The interview comes on the heels of Senator Marshall releasing a multi-step path forward on getting to the bottom of the origins of COVID-19 and holding China accountable for its actions surrounding the earliest days of the outbreak. In the interview, Senator Marshall said in part,“We think that we can prove the origins of COVID started in a lab in Wuhan if we can look at these precursors to what became COVID-19. We think the grandparents, the relatives of that virus will be found in these data banks. We have given China a year and a half to find some type of an intermediate species or prove to us that it came from nature. So far, it’s all empty. So we think that these genetic lab banks will have the answer and can show us the relatives. And indeed it looks like going way back to maybe 2011, that Dr. Fauci was funding viral gain-of-function research on a SARS virus. And then we taught Dr. Shi how to manipulate these viruses, and eventually she took that knowledge and made the COVID-19 virus in her laboratory. That’s what it looks like.”You may click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ26brbHo1s" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;or on the image below to watch Senator Marshall’s full interview.In June, Senator Marshall wrote to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) demanding answers on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/06/23/congress-wuhan-military-games-2019-covid/" target="_blank">possible COVID-19 infections of U.S. Army troops</a>&nbsp;who participated in the 2019 World Military Games that took place in Wuhan, China from October 18-28, 2019. Following completion of the games, athletes from numerous participating countries reported experiencing symptoms similar to those associated with COVID-19.Senator Marshall has penned several op-eds on COVID origins. You may click on the links below to view them:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX News – April 7, 2020:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/coronavirus-china-drug-supply-chain-roger-marshall" target="_blank">China's coronavirus reckoning – act now to end US dependency for drugs, medical supplies</a>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX News – May 22, 2020:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/who-reform-desperately-needed-protect-global-health-rep-dr-roger-marshall" target="_blank">WHO desperately needs reform – here’s how to protect global health now</a>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Washington Times – March 2, 2021:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/2/who-must-actually-demonstrate-independence-china/" target="_blank">WHO must actually demonstrate independence from China</a>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX News – May 13, 2021:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/covid-19-mystery-lives-lost-questions-answers-roger-marshall" target="_blank">The COVID-19 mystery – we've lost 3 million lives and critical questions need answers</a>In January 2020, then Congressman Marshall was&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/27/coronavirus-timeline-finds-few-heroes-inside-beltw/" target="_blank">first member of Congress to sound the alarm on the House floor about the spread of COVID-19</a>. As a physician, he would later go on to serve on the frontlines as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wibw.com/content/news/KS-Congressman-Roger-Marshall-returns-to-the-clinic-to-fight-COVID-19-569873371.html" target="_blank">volunteer treating patients</a>&nbsp;in Wyandotte County and Seward County.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/27/coronavirus-timeline-finds-few-heroes-inside-beltw/" target="_blank">Few heroes to be found in Washington amid coronavirus finger-pointing (Washington Times)</a>…Rep. Roger Marshall, Kansas Republican and a medical doctor, five days later became the first to broach the virus on the House floor. He thought the information he heard coming out of China sounded fishy, and he wanted to sound the alarm…

Sen. Marshall talks COVID-19 origins

Future students can now tour the campus of Fort Hays State University from anywhere in the world. While there is no substitute for seeing the most vibrant college campus on the high plains in person, the new virtual tour is designed as a preview of the FHSU experience.

“We knew that as we begin to expand our recruitment efforts into areas of the country that likely don’t know Fort Hays State University that well, we would need a way to showcase living and learning at FHSU in a way that would create a heightened interest in visiting campus,” said Dr. Dennis King, associate vice president for enrollment management.

Visitors to the virtual tour can interact with dynamic videos and location hot spots at more than 45 key campus facilities and event spaces to get an insider’s perspective on the Fort Hays State experience. Videos feature students, faculty, and senior leaders and share the innovation, determination, and ethic of care that distinguish FHSU.

The virtual tour is a resource for prospective on-campus students and families looking to become more familiar with the campus, a way for alumni to see how the campus has evolved throughout the years, and for online students worldwide to engage with their home away from home in Hays.

The launch of the virtual tour coincides with the university’s recent creation of a new regional tuition program that will offer undergraduate and graduate students from 13 states in our region the opportunity to come to Fort Hays State and pay the same tuition and fees as Kansas students.&nbsp;Beginning in the fall of 2022, students from Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming will pay the same tuition and fees as Kansas students.&nbsp;

Under the regional tuition program,&nbsp;students from the 13-state region can expect to pay $5,443 in tuition and fees annually versus the regional average of $8,852. This amounts to a cost savings of more than $3,409 annually, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education.

To explore Fort Hays State’s campus via the new virtual tour, go to fhsu.university-tour.com/

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 </figure>Future students can now tour the campus of Fort Hays State University from anywhere in the world. While there is no substitute for seeing the most vibrant college campus on the high plains in person, the new virtual tour is designed as a preview of the FHSU experience.“We knew that as we begin to expand our recruitment efforts into areas of the country that likely don’t know Fort Hays State University that well, we would need a way to showcase living and learning at FHSU in a way that would create a heightened interest in visiting campus,” said Dr. Dennis King, associate vice president for enrollment management.Visitors to the virtual tour can interact with dynamic videos and location hot spots at more than 45 key campus facilities and event spaces to get an insider’s perspective on the Fort Hays State experience. Videos feature students, faculty, and senior leaders and share the innovation, determination, and ethic of care that distinguish FHSU.The virtual tour is a resource for prospective on-campus students and families looking to become more familiar with the campus, a way for alumni to see how the campus has evolved throughout the years, and for online students worldwide to engage with their home away from home in Hays.The launch of the virtual tour coincides with the university’s recent creation of a new regional tuition program that will offer undergraduate and graduate students from 13 states in our region the opportunity to come to Fort Hays State and pay the same tuition and fees as Kansas students.&nbsp;Beginning in the fall of 2022, students from Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming will pay the same tuition and fees as Kansas students.&nbsp;Under the regional tuition program,&nbsp;students from the 13-state region can expect to pay $5,443 in tuition and fees annually versus the regional average of $8,852. This amounts to a cost savings of more than $3,409 annually, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education.To explore Fort Hays State’s campus via the new virtual tour, go to fhsu.university-tour.com/

Great Bend's Wetlands Education Center included on FHSU's virtual tour

Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and the Air Boss for the 2021 Great Bend Airfest Russell Royce from Dallas, Texas that aired Sept. 15, 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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 </figure>Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and the Air Boss for the 2021 Great Bend Airfest Russell Royce from Dallas, Texas that aired Sept. 15, 2021.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/ujyh1aqp/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>The City Edition program airs every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

🎙City Edition: Great Bend Airfest

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.

Tell me something good! Barton County

Great Bend Recreation Commission Fall Activity Guides are being mailed out this week and Fall enrollment will begin Sept. 20. 

Want to view the guide now? Check it out on GBRC's website <a href="https://greatbendrec.com/activity-guide/?fbclid=IwAR0kOwq9h5qeNib8ucGL1D8aGECnK7xCLWgfD3EP2fXXEL6Hw7YpXperCUY">greatbendrec.com</a>.

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 </figure>Great Bend Recreation Commission Fall Activity Guides are being mailed out this week and Fall enrollment will begin Sept. 20. Want to view the guide now? Check it out on GBRC's website <a href="https://greatbendrec.com/activity-guide/?fbclid=IwAR0kOwq9h5qeNib8ucGL1D8aGECnK7xCLWgfD3EP2fXXEL6Hw7YpXperCUY">greatbendrec.com</a>.

GBRC Fall Activity Guides out; enrollment starting soon

Earlier this year, the Barton County Commission took action to financially support the City of Great Bend’s Airfest – which will be held this weekend.  This resulted in the County receiving ten tickets to the September 17 – 19, 2021, event. 

 Eight tickets were dedicated to a public giveaway through the County’s Facebook page; two were dedicated to a county employee, to be chosen by chance.

At the September 14, 2021, Commission meeting, Chairman Jim Daily selected Daniel Perez, Facilities, as the winner of the two tickets reserved for county employees.  

He went on to draw Tim Gohl, Tina Louisa, Geneva Applebee and Heather Marsh through the Facebook entries.  Each will receive two tickets.

Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson then personally donated another five pairs of tickets for employees.   Those winners included Matt Patzner, Finance; Richard Allen, Keaton Goering and Dave Paden, Sheriff’s Office; and Aracely Poblano, Health Department.

Winning tickets are available at the County Administrator’s Office, 1400 Main – Room 107, Great Bend.  Call 620-793-1800 with questions.

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 </figure>Earlier this year, the Barton County Commission took action to financially support the City of Great Bend’s Airfest – which will be held this weekend. This resulted in the County receiving ten tickets to the September 17 – 19, 2021, event. Eight tickets were dedicated to a public giveaway through the County’s Facebook page; two were dedicated to a county employee, to be chosen by chance.At the September 14, 2021, Commission meeting, Chairman Jim Daily selected Daniel Perez, Facilities, as the winner of the two tickets reserved for county employees. He went on to draw Tim Gohl, Tina Louisa, Geneva Applebee and Heather Marsh through the Facebook entries. Each will receive two tickets.Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson then personally donated another five pairs of tickets for employees. Those winners included Matt Patzner, Finance; Richard Allen, Keaton Goering and Dave Paden, Sheriff’s Office; and Aracely Poblano, Health Department.Winning tickets are available at the County Administrator’s Office, 1400 Main – Room 107, Great Bend. Call 620-793-1800 with questions.

Commission announces Great Bend Airfest ticket winners

Great Bend’s Board of Education&nbsp;used&nbsp;COVID-19 relief funds&nbsp;this summer&nbsp;to&nbsp;hire&nbsp;a&nbsp;family&nbsp;engagement&nbsp;coordinator for each of&nbsp;Great Bend’s&nbsp;seven public schools.&nbsp;The new position is designed,&nbsp;in part,&nbsp;to get parents re-engaged with their children’s&nbsp;school following the last school year when interacting with teachers and school administrators was restricted by&nbsp;the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The seven&nbsp;new&nbsp;coordinators&nbsp;were introduced to the school board at the board’s monthly meeting on Monday.&nbsp;

After hearing&nbsp;the&nbsp;coordinators&nbsp;outline the work they have been doing,&nbsp;Board member Lori Reneau&nbsp;expressed her appreciation for their accomplishments so far.&nbsp;

"I really am impressed with contacting the quarantine and COVID patients because I can tell you that they feel very isolated and left out,” Reneau&nbsp;said. “So&nbsp;that is awesome. Kudos to you guys and good luck.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saylem Ryff, the coordinator at the Great Bend Middle School, told the Board of an amusing conversation she had on Monday morning with the mother of a student who was&nbsp;quarantined.&nbsp;

"I just advised the parent that assignments are being uploaded to Google Classrooms,” Ryff said. “We’re encouraging them to continue working so that it’s not so overwhelming when they come back. And she kind of laughed and&nbsp;she&nbsp;said ‘huh, he told me that we’re not doing anything online anymore.’&nbsp;She was very appreciative because she probably wouldn’t have known&nbsp;had I not called, so&nbsp;it was really positive.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The coordinators report to the principal of the school where they work.&nbsp;They&nbsp;communicate with parents through social media&nbsp;and arrange events&nbsp;that bring parents, teachers and school staff together.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631725870124.jpeg" alt="USD 428's family engagement coordinators from left to right: Haley Kircher (Jefferson), Kylynn Keeler (Lincoln), Alex Westhoff (Riley), Rachel Keenan (Park), Jesus Loera, Jr. (GBHS), Taylor Gobin (Eisenhower) and Saylem Ryff (GBMS)" />
 <figcaption>USD 428's family engagement coordinators from left to right: Haley Kircher (Jefferson), Kylynn Keeler (Lincoln), Alex Westhoff (Riley), Rachel Keenan (Park), Jesus Loera, Jr. (GBHS), Taylor Gobin (Eisenhower) and Saylem Ryff (GBMS)</figcaption>
 </figure>By KEN CARPENTER Great Bend PostGreat Bend’s Board of Education&nbsp;used&nbsp;COVID-19 relief funds&nbsp;this summer&nbsp;to&nbsp;hire&nbsp;a&nbsp;family&nbsp;engagement&nbsp;coordinator for each of&nbsp;Great Bend’s&nbsp;seven public schools.&nbsp;The new position is designed,&nbsp;in part,&nbsp;to get parents re-engaged with their children’s&nbsp;school following the last school year when interacting with teachers and school administrators was restricted by&nbsp;the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp;The seven&nbsp;new&nbsp;coordinators&nbsp;were introduced to the school board at the board’s monthly meeting on Monday.&nbsp;After hearing&nbsp;the&nbsp;coordinators&nbsp;outline the work they have been doing,&nbsp;Board member Lori Reneau&nbsp;expressed her appreciation for their accomplishments so far.&nbsp;"I really am impressed with contacting the quarantine and COVID patients because I can tell you that they feel very isolated and left out,” Reneau&nbsp;said. “So&nbsp;that is awesome. Kudos to you guys and good luck.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Saylem Ryff, the coordinator at the Great Bend Middle School, told the Board of an amusing conversation she had on Monday morning with the mother of a student who was&nbsp;quarantined.&nbsp;"I just advised the parent that assignments are being uploaded to Google Classrooms,” Ryff said. “We’re encouraging them to continue working so that it’s not so overwhelming when they come back. And she kind of laughed and&nbsp;she&nbsp;said ‘huh, he told me that we’re not doing anything online anymore.’&nbsp;She was very appreciative because she probably wouldn’t have known&nbsp;had I not called, so&nbsp;it was really positive.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The coordinators report to the principal of the school where they work.&nbsp;They&nbsp;communicate with parents through social media&nbsp;and arrange events&nbsp;that bring parents, teachers and school staff together.&nbsp;

Family Engagement Coordinators meet the USD 428 Board 

PAWNEE COUNTY— Two people died in an accident just after 6:30 a.m. Thursday in Pawnee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Chevy Suburban driven by Sarah Jean Kemp, 28, Nekoma, was eastbound on Kansas 156, four miles west of Larned. 

The Suburban traveled onto the south shoulder and partly into the south ditch. The driver lost control of the vehicle as it traveled out of the ditch, crossed the center line of the highway and into the westbound lane. 

A westbound 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by&nbsp; Melissa Denise&nbsp;Higginbotham, 60, Larned, struck the passenger side of the Suburban.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kemp and&nbsp;Higginbotham were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to Beckwith Mortuary. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY— Two people died in an accident just after 6:30 a.m. Thursday in Pawnee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Chevy Suburban driven by Sarah Jean Kemp, 28, Nekoma, was eastbound on Kansas 156, four miles west of Larned. The Suburban traveled onto the south shoulder and partly into the south ditch. The driver lost control of the vehicle as it traveled out of the ditch, crossed the center line of the highway and into the westbound lane. A westbound 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by&nbsp; Melissa Denise&nbsp;Higginbotham, 60, Larned, struck the passenger side of the Suburban.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kemp and&nbsp;Higginbotham were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to Beckwith Mortuary. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Larned & Nekoma women dead after van, Suburban collide 

Great Bend Airfest is Sept. 17-19 at the Great Bend Municipal Airport. Listen below to the interview with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and one of the performers coming to Great Bend, U.S. Army Sgt. Slyer Romberg who is part of the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team..

The interview aired Sept. 14, 2021 on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.

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 </figure>Great Bend Airfest is Sept. 17-19 at the Great Bend Municipal Airport. Listen below to the interview with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and one of the performers coming to Great Bend, U.S. Army Sgt. Slyer Romberg who is part of the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team..The interview aired Sept. 14, 2021 on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/pxhuavds/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>

🎤Great Bend Airfest performer: Sgt. Skyler Romberg

Armyworms are so-called because they can march across fields or landscapes in large groups. That seems to be happening this year as there are reports of armyworms feeding on tilled volunteer wheat fields, to the point they have taken out a lot of the volunteer wheat, even turning it white in some fields.

That brings up the question from farmers: Is this something I should be worried about, and possibly spray an insecticide for? The short answer is no.

I visited with J.P. Michaud, entomologist at the Ag Research Center in Hays. Most fall armyworms should be nearing the end of their last generation this year, meaning once they reach maturity, they will pupate and then emerge as a moth. Then, due to shorter day length (winter coming), they will pack-up and head south for the winter.

However, this could take a few more weeks, possibly more. Primarily, this is due to the sporadic hatching of the last generation of armyworms. The first generation is pretty synchronized, but after that, the following generations develop asynchronously, meaning some larvae are still small while others have finished feeding.

Insecticide seed treatments do not work well against armyworms and other lepidopteran larvae.

The bottom line is early-planted wheat is at the greatest risk. Early-planted fields should be inspected frequently during the first few weeks following emergence. Unless you are planting early for some grazing, it is preferable in our area to plant towards the end of September and into early October. Historically, yield does not decline unless planting occurs after the second week of October.

Early sowing of wheat can lead to several problems, including an increased chance of insect- or mite-transmitted viral diseases, or decreased emergence due to high temperatures. Ideally, growers should consider planting within the optimum window, but, if planting early due to moisture availability or a dual-purpose system, growers should consider selecting wheat varieties with tolerance to the major yield-reducing factors in their respective region. Growers might also consider a seed treatment with both fungicides and insecticides if planting wheat early in Kansas.

Young fall armyworms are ½ to 3/4 inch long, and are 1 ½ inches long at maturity. Body color may vary from green to almost black, but light stripes will be visible along the length of the body. Look for a whitish inverted "Y" on the face. It normally takes 2 to 3 weeks to develop from egg to pupa. The adult is a moth.

Another question that may arise is, do I still need to spray or till under the volunteer wheat that had heavy armyworm feeding? I would err on the side of caution and still do so, as I doubt that every single volunteer wheat plant is completely dead. Also, please keep in mind that all volunteer wheat should be killed within a mile of any new planting, ideally two weeks beforehand. If you have any questions give us a call or email--Stacy Campbell 785-628-9430, scampbel@ksu.edu J.P. Michaud 785-625-3425, jpmi@ksu.edu

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 <figcaption>written by: Stacy Campbell - Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>Armyworms are so-called because they can march across fields or landscapes in large groups. That seems to be happening this year as there are reports of armyworms feeding on tilled volunteer wheat fields, to the point they have taken out a lot of the volunteer wheat, even turning it white in some fields.That brings up the question from farmers: Is this something I should be worried about, and possibly spray an insecticide for? The short answer is no.I visited with J.P. Michaud, entomologist at the Ag Research Center in Hays. Most fall armyworms should be nearing the end of their last generation this year, meaning once they reach maturity, they will pupate and then emerge as a moth. Then, due to shorter day length (winter coming), they will pack-up and head south for the winter.However, this could take a few more weeks, possibly more. Primarily, this is due to the sporadic hatching of the last generation of armyworms. The first generation is pretty synchronized, but after that, the following generations develop asynchronously, meaning some larvae are still small while others have finished feeding.Insecticide seed treatments do not work well against armyworms and other lepidopteran larvae.The bottom line is early-planted wheat is at the greatest risk. Early-planted fields should be inspected frequently during the first few weeks following emergence. Unless you are planting early for some grazing, it is preferable in our area to plant towards the end of September and into early October. Historically, yield does not decline unless planting occurs after the second week of October.Early sowing of wheat can lead to several problems, including an increased chance of insect- or mite-transmitted viral diseases, or decreased emergence due to high temperatures. Ideally, growers should consider planting within the optimum window, but, if planting early due to moisture availability or a dual-purpose system, growers should consider selecting wheat varieties with tolerance to the major yield-reducing factors in their respective region. Growers might also consider a seed treatment with both fungicides and insecticides if planting wheat early in Kansas.Young fall armyworms are ½ to 3/4 inch long, and are 1 ½ inches long at maturity. Body color may vary from green to almost black, but light stripes will be visible along the length of the body. Look for a whitish inverted "Y" on the face. It normally takes 2 to 3 weeks to develop from egg to pupa. The adult is a moth.Another question that may arise is, do I still need to spray or till under the volunteer wheat that had heavy armyworm feeding? I would err on the side of caution and still do so, as I doubt that every single volunteer wheat plant is completely dead. Also, please keep in mind that all volunteer wheat should be killed within a mile of any new planting, ideally two weeks beforehand. If you have any questions give us a call or email--Stacy Campbell 785-628-9430, scampbel@ksu.edu J.P. Michaud 785-625-3425, jpmi@ksu.edu

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