BOOKED: Crystal Rios on BTDC for Failure to Appear. $200 Bond.

BOOKED: Apolonio Juarez Rios, Jr. on GBMC for Driving While Revoked. Bond set at $512.50.

BOOKED: Israel Klein of Great Bend on BTDC for Aggravated Robbery. Bond set at $100,000 C/S. GMC for Contempt of Court. Bond set at $1132.50 or 13 days in jail. GBMC for Contempt of Court. Bond set at $292.50 or 90 days in jail.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Roman Garza on BTDC for Serve Sentence from 9/25/2020 at 5pm until 9/27/2020 at 5pm.

BOOKED: Nicholas Stoss on GBMC for Serve Sentence from 9/25/2020 at 7pm until 9/27/2020 at 7pm.

BOOKED: Calvin Hinz on BTDC for Serve Sentence.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Jill Zecha on BTDC for Serve Sentence from 9/25/2020 at 5:30pm until 9/27/2020 at 5:30pm.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Cody Louise Burnett on GBMC with a $500 Surety Bond.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Emelio Torres-Nunez on HCDC to KDOC.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Colin Welch to Stafford County Sheriff Department.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Crystal Rios on BTDC on $200 Bond.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Tyler Witten on BTDC to Probation.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Gavin Allen on GBMC for Failure to Appear. Posted $500 Bond.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Miguel Gonzalez on BTDC for Serve Sentence.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Omar Orozco-Rodriguez on KHP for DUI and Reckless Driving. Bond $1000 Surety.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Michael Johnson on BTDC for Possession of Meth. Bond set at $10,000 Surety.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Brent Bretz of Great Bend on BTDC for Distribution of Meth. Bond set at $50,000 C/S.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Cristian Villaiobobos of Great Bend on BTDC for Contempt. No Bond. BTDC for Felony Flee &amp; Elude, Interference LEO Felony, Reckless Driving, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Stop Sign Violation, Failure to Maintain Lane, Minor in Consumption. Bond set at $5000 C/S.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Patricia Patterson of Hoisington for Failure to Appear. Bond set at $300.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Javier Silva for Reeves County, TX for Theft over $150,000/under $300,000. No Bond. 

RELEASED: Omar Orozco-Rodriguez on KHP Case for DUI and Reckless Driving. Bond $1000 Surety. 

RELEASED: James Blake on GBMC on a Serve Sentence. Time Served.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Michael Johnson on BTDC for Possession of Meth. Bond $10,000.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Apolonio Juarez Rios, Jr. for Contempt of Court. Bond $512.50.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Zachory Horyna on BTDC for Aggravated Domestic Battery. Bond $20,000 Surety.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Luis Garcia of Great Bend on GBMC for Domestic Battery. Bond set $1000 C/S.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Rachel Quesenbury for Failure to Appear x2. No Bond Set.

BOOKED: Justin Berger of Hudson on GBMC for Failure to Appear. Bond $500 C/S.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Luis Garcia on GBMC for Domestic Battery. Bond posted $1000 Surety.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Brianna Feist on BTDC. Time Served.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Jill Zecha on BTDC for Serve Sentence in Full.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Nicholas Stoss on GBMC for Serve Sentence in Full.

RELEASED: Justin Berger of Hudson on GBMC for Failure to Appear. Bond posted $500 Surety.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600354489948.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>9/25/2020BOOKED: Crystal Rios on BTDC for Failure to Appear. $200 Bond.BOOKED: Apolonio Juarez Rios, Jr. on GBMC for Driving While Revoked. Bond set at $512.50.BOOKED: Israel Klein of Great Bend on BTDC for Aggravated Robbery. Bond set at $100,000 C/S. GMC for Contempt of Court. Bond set at $1132.50 or 13 days in jail. GBMC for Contempt of Court. Bond set at $292.50 or 90 days in jail.&nbsp;BOOKED: Roman Garza on BTDC for Serve Sentence from 9/25/2020 at 5pm until 9/27/2020 at 5pm.BOOKED: Nicholas Stoss on GBMC for Serve Sentence from 9/25/2020 at 7pm until 9/27/2020 at 7pm.BOOKED: Calvin Hinz on BTDC for Serve Sentence.&nbsp;BOOKED: Jill Zecha on BTDC for Serve Sentence from 9/25/2020 at 5:30pm until 9/27/2020 at 5:30pm.&nbsp;RELEASED: Cody Louise Burnett on GBMC with a $500 Surety Bond.&nbsp;RELEASED: Emelio Torres-Nunez on HCDC to KDOC.&nbsp;RELEASED: Colin Welch to Stafford County Sheriff Department.&nbsp;RELEASED: Crystal Rios on BTDC on $200 Bond.&nbsp;RELEASED: Tyler Witten on BTDC to Probation.&nbsp;RELEASED: Gavin Allen on GBMC for Failure to Appear. Posted $500 Bond.&nbsp;9/26/2020BOOKED: Miguel Gonzalez on BTDC for Serve Sentence.&nbsp;BOOKED: Omar Orozco-Rodriguez on KHP for DUI and Reckless Driving. Bond $1000 Surety.&nbsp;BOOKED: Michael Johnson on BTDC for Possession of Meth. Bond set at $10,000 Surety.&nbsp;BOOKED: Brent Bretz of Great Bend on BTDC for Distribution of Meth. Bond set at $50,000 C/S.&nbsp;BOOKED: Cristian Villaiobobos of Great Bend on BTDC for Contempt. No Bond. BTDC for Felony Flee &amp; Elude, Interference LEO Felony, Reckless Driving, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Stop Sign Violation, Failure to Maintain Lane, Minor in Consumption. Bond set at $5000 C/S.&nbsp;BOOKED: Patricia Patterson of Hoisington for Failure to Appear. Bond set at $300.&nbsp;BOOKED: Javier Silva for Reeves County, TX for Theft over $150,000/under $300,000. No Bond. RELEASED: Omar Orozco-Rodriguez on KHP Case for DUI and Reckless Driving. Bond $1000 Surety. RELEASED: James Blake on GBMC on a Serve Sentence. Time Served.&nbsp;RELEASED: Michael Johnson on BTDC for Possession of Meth. Bond $10,000.&nbsp;RELEASED: Apolonio Juarez Rios, Jr. for Contempt of Court. Bond $512.50.&nbsp;RELEASED: Zachory Horyna on BTDC for Aggravated Domestic Battery. Bond $20,000 Surety.&nbsp;9/27/2020BOOKED: Luis Garcia of Great Bend on GBMC for Domestic Battery. Bond set $1000 C/S.&nbsp;BOOKED: Rachel Quesenbury for Failure to Appear x2. No Bond Set.BOOKED: Justin Berger of Hudson on GBMC for Failure to Appear. Bond $500 C/S.&nbsp;RELEASED: Luis Garcia on GBMC for Domestic Battery. Bond posted $1000 Surety.&nbsp;RELEASED: Brianna Feist on BTDC. Time Served.&nbsp;RELEASED: Jill Zecha on BTDC for Serve Sentence in Full.&nbsp;RELEASED: Nicholas Stoss on GBMC for Serve Sentence in Full.RELEASED: Justin Berger of Hudson on GBMC for Failure to Appear. Bond posted $500 Surety.&nbsp;

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (9/25/2020 - 9/27/2020)

Approximately 60 individuals participated Sunday, Sept. 27 in a Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) sanctioned tournament at Veterans Memorial Park in Great Bend. The tournament was hosted by the Great Bend Recreation Commission and Great Bend Flyers Disc Golf Club. Results can be found <a href="https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/46781">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>Approximately 60 individuals participated Sunday, Sept. 27 in a Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) sanctioned tournament at Veterans Memorial Park in Great Bend. The tournament was hosted by the Great Bend Recreation Commission and Great Bend Flyers Disc Golf Club. Results can be found <a href="https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/46781">HERE</a>.

Dozens flock to Great Bend for sanctioned disc golf tournament

By AMY RICKER Great Bend Post

A Park Elementary teacher in Great Bend has been selected as the 2021 Horizon Award Recipient.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothy Leidig, 4th&nbsp;grade teacher at Park Elementary will now advance to the statewide competition.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Kansas Horizon Award program identifies and recognizes representatives of excellent teaching in the elementary and secondary classrooms of the state. The mission of the program is to recognize exemplary first-year teachers who perform in a way that distinguishes them as outstanding.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Phil Heeke, Principle at Park Elementary nominated Miss Leidig.&nbsp;

“The biggest thing is her personal relationships and contact that she establishes with each student.&nbsp;She makes sure she really knows her kids. The other thing is, she really does like to teach math and science.”&nbsp;

The Kansas State Department of Education will appoint regional selection committees responsible for reviewing the nomination forms and selecting four elementary classroom teachers and four secondary classroom teachers per region for a total of 32 teachers.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By AMY RICKER Great Bend PostA Park Elementary teacher in Great Bend has been selected as the 2021 Horizon Award Recipient.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy Leidig, 4th&nbsp;grade teacher at Park Elementary will now advance to the statewide competition.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kansas Horizon Award program identifies and recognizes representatives of excellent teaching in the elementary and secondary classrooms of the state. The mission of the program is to recognize exemplary first-year teachers who perform in a way that distinguishes them as outstanding.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601298613669.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Phil Heeke, Principle at Park Elementary nominated Miss Leidig.&nbsp;“The biggest thing is her personal relationships and contact that she establishes with each student.&nbsp;She makes sure she really knows her kids. The other thing is, she really does like to teach math and science.”&nbsp;The Kansas State Department of Education will appoint regional selection committees responsible for reviewing the nomination forms and selecting four elementary classroom teachers and four secondary classroom teachers per region for a total of 32 teachers.&nbsp;

4th Grade Teacher at Park Elementary Selected for 2021 Horizon Award 

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (9/25)

At 1:46 a.m. a structure fire was reported at 816 Pine Pl.



At 6:23 a.m. an accident was reported in the 300 block of N. US 281 Highway.



At 5:27 p.m. a fire was reported at NW 80 Avenue &amp; W. Barton.



At 9:42 a.m. an ATV accident/incident was reported at 5540 2nd
Street Lot F.


At 11:19 a.m. an accident was reported at 1004 E. K-4 Highway in Claflin.




At 12:38 p.m. a structure fire was reported at 429 SE 20 Avenue.



At 2:16 p.m. a fire was reported at NE 100 Avenue &amp; NE 100 Road.




At 8:08 p.m. an accident was reported at NW 90 Road &amp; NW 40 Avenue.


At 1:01 p.m. a theft was reported at 74 SE 1 Avenue.



At 6:34 p.m. a battery case was reported at 595 NW 30 Road.



At 11:26 p.m. an accident was reported at E. K-4 Highway at MM 127.

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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (9/25)

Structure Fire

At 1:46 a.m. a structure fire was reported at 816 Pine Pl.

Non-Injury Accident

At 6:23 a.m. an accident was reported in the 300 block of N. US 281 Highway.

Fire

At 5:27 p.m. a fire was reported at NW 80 Avenue &amp; W. Barton.

9/26

ATV Accident / Incident

At 9:42 a.m. an ATV accident/incident was reported at 5540 2nd
Street Lot F.

Non-Injury Accident

At 11:19 a.m. an accident was reported at 1004 E. K-4 Highway in Claflin.

Structure Fire

At 12:38 p.m. a structure fire was reported at 429 SE 20 Avenue.

Fire

At 2:16 p.m. a fire was reported at NE 100 Avenue &amp; NE 100 Road.

Non-Injury Accident

At 8:08 p.m. an accident was reported at NW 90 Road &amp; NW 40 Avenue.

9/27

Theft

At 1:01 p.m. a theft was reported at 74 SE 1 Avenue.

Battery

At 6:34 p.m. a battery case was reported at 595 NW 30 Road.

Non-Injury Accident

At 11:26 p.m. an accident was reported at E. K-4 Highway at MM 127.

Cop Shop (9/25 - 9/27)

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Fort Larned National Historic Site is offering a scaled down Candlelight Tour this year. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.

Guarding the Santa Fe Trail, escorting mail wagons, patrolling the area to keep it safe, and helping to hunt down bad guys. It was all in a day’s work for the soldiers at Fort Larned. For the most part, the military and civilian authorities kept to their own separate areas, but sometimes civilian law enforcement authorities needed some help from the Army. Like when a U.S. Marshall came to the fort asking for help to hunt down a dangerous criminal. The post commander offered him the assistance of post soldiers. This year, Fort Larned’s Candlelight Tour, highlights the occasional cooperation between the military and civilian law enforcement as everyone gets involved in hunting down an outlaw.&nbsp;

The tour will be on Oct. 10 with reservations beginning on Monday, Sept. 28 at 8:30 am. Reservations may only be made by phone at 620-285-6911.&nbsp; The first tour will leave at 7:30 pm and then every 15 minutes after that until the last tour leaves at 10:15 pm for a total of 12 tours. Each tour has space for 20 people and reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. Keeping public health in mind, this year’s tour will be take place outside the historic buildings with social distancing guidelines in place. Although not required, participants are highly encouraged to wear a mask for the duration of the tour.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/visitors.html" target="_blank">CDC has offered guidance</a>&nbsp;to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.&nbsp;

Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on our website www.nps.gov/fosc and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/coronavirus" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/coronavirus</a>.

Fort Larned National Historic Site is located six miles west of Larned on Kansas Highway 156. Information on visiting is on the internet at www.nps.gov/fols, or by calling 620-285-6911, or email to fols_superintendent@nps.gov. For information on area tourism partners, lodging, dining, and community services go to&nbsp;www.larnedks.org&nbsp;or call (620) 285-6916.

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Fort Larned National Historic Site is offering a scaled down Candlelight Tour this year. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.Guarding the Santa Fe Trail, escorting mail wagons, patrolling the area to keep it safe, and helping to hunt down bad guys. It was all in a day’s work for the soldiers at Fort Larned. For the most part, the military and civilian authorities kept to their own separate areas, but sometimes civilian law enforcement authorities needed some help from the Army. Like when a U.S. Marshall came to the fort asking for help to hunt down a dangerous criminal. The post commander offered him the assistance of post soldiers. This year, Fort Larned’s Candlelight Tour, highlights the occasional cooperation between the military and civilian law enforcement as everyone gets involved in hunting down an outlaw.&nbsp;The tour will be on Oct. 10 with reservations beginning on Monday, Sept. 28 at 8:30 am. Reservations may only be made by phone at 620-285-6911.&nbsp; The first tour will leave at 7:30 pm and then every 15 minutes after that until the last tour leaves at 10:15 pm for a total of 12 tours. Each tour has space for 20 people and reservations will be taken on a first come, first served basis.The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. Keeping public health in mind, this year’s tour will be take place outside the historic buildings with social distancing guidelines in place. Although not required, participants are highly encouraged to wear a mask for the duration of the tour.The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/visitors.html" target="_blank">CDC has offered guidance</a>&nbsp;to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.&nbsp;Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on our website www.nps.gov/fosc and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/coronavirus" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/coronavirus</a>.Fort Larned National Historic Site is located six miles west of Larned on Kansas Highway 156. Information on visiting is on the internet at www.nps.gov/fols, or by calling 620-285-6911, or email to fols_superintendent@nps.gov. For information on area tourism partners, lodging, dining, and community services go to&nbsp;www.larnedks.org&nbsp;or call (620) 285-6916.

Fort Larned 2020 Candlelight Tour, Oct. 10

Today Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 45.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 66.

Thursday Night Patchy frost after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Friday Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 68.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1601297206625.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Today Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind around 7 mph.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 45.Thursday Sunny, with a high near 66.Thursday Night Patchy frost after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 38.Friday Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66.Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.Sunday Sunny, with a high near 68.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Monday Weather

written by: Michelle Beran - Cottonwood Extension District

As we get closer to National 4-H Week which is Oct. 4-10, I wanted to share an important part of 4-H which is community service. 

In our 4-H Pledge, the third line states “I pledge my hands to larger service”. Each year, 4-H clubs across Kansas participate in an activity called 48 Hours of 4H and we use the social media tag of #484h (hashtag 4 8 4 H). This year, members of the eleven 4-H clubs in Barton County will be meeting at the old 4-H buildings between Hoisington and Great Bend on October 4th to spend several hours cleaning the grounds and buildings under the direction of the 4-H Holding Board. These buildings are used for club meetings, shooting sports practices, and are available for rent to the public. In addition, many of the clubs will have separate club service projects during National 4-H Week.

The new 4-H year begins Oct. 1 and the Cottonwood Extension Office can provide more information about joining 4-H!

For an important date to add to your calendar, the 4-H BBQ has been moved to Sunday, Oct. 11 with serving in a drive-through format from 11 am to 1 pm. Each meal will cost $8.00 and include barbequed beef or pork, baked beans, and cole slaw. We will not be selling advance tickets this year. The proceeds of the 4-H BBQ help provide event scholarships and funds for learning activities for youth in Barton County. Please plan to join us!

Keep learning. Keep showing grace and kindness!

Michelle Beran is the 4-H Youth Development Agent in the Cottonwood Extension District. For more information on this article or other 4-H Youth Development resources, email Michelle at mberan@ksu.edu or call 620-793-1910.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579114162620.jpeg" alt="Michelle Beran" />
 <figcaption>Michelle Beran</figcaption>
 </figure>written by: Michelle Beran - Cottonwood Extension DistrictAs we get closer to National 4-H Week which is Oct. 4-10, I wanted to share an important part of 4-H which is community service. In our 4-H Pledge, the third line states “I pledge my hands to larger service”. Each year, 4-H clubs across Kansas participate in an activity called 48 Hours of 4H and we use the social media tag of #484h (hashtag 4 8 4 H). This year, members of the eleven 4-H clubs in Barton County will be meeting at the old 4-H buildings between Hoisington and Great Bend on October 4th to spend several hours cleaning the grounds and buildings under the direction of the 4-H Holding Board. These buildings are used for club meetings, shooting sports practices, and are available for rent to the public. In addition, many of the clubs will have separate club service projects during National 4-H Week.The new 4-H year begins Oct. 1 and the Cottonwood Extension Office can provide more information about joining 4-H!For an important date to add to your calendar, the 4-H BBQ has been moved to Sunday, Oct. 11 with serving in a drive-through format from 11 am to 1 pm. Each meal will cost $8.00 and include barbequed beef or pork, baked beans, and cole slaw. We will not be selling advance tickets this year. The proceeds of the 4-H BBQ help provide event scholarships and funds for learning activities for youth in Barton County. Please plan to join us!Keep learning. Keep showing grace and kindness!Michelle Beran is the 4-H Youth Development Agent in the Cottonwood Extension District. For more information on this article or other 4-H Youth Development resources, email Michelle at mberan@ksu.edu or call 620-793-1910.

BERAN: National 4-H Week coming

The
Drought Monitor shows little change from last week, however, the dry/droughty
areas will likely expand west from the Colorado border counties with the
forecast for the week involving little or no rain and the above normal
temperatures of the last few days.&nbsp; As of
this report, our area is still not even listed as abnormally dry regarding soil
moisture, in great part due to the cool temperatures.&nbsp; The forecast is pretty ideal for drying down
and harvesting fall crops over this week if the forecast holds.&nbsp; The six to ten day outlook (September 30 to October
4) indicates well-below normal precipitation and temperatures for the region.&nbsp; Looking out eight to fourteen days (October 2
to 8) indicates more of the same.&nbsp; A good
forecast for bringing in the fall harvest and planting the 2021 wheat crop but
less than ideal precipitation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For decades, especially in the
western part of Kansas, fallow was practiced to try and store enough moisture
in the soil for the next crop, typically wheat or grain sorghum.&nbsp; Fallow is simply defined as leaving the soil
for at least one growing season and commonly practiced in areas receiving less
than twenty inches or less of precipitation.&nbsp;
In some cases, ground was keep devoid of vegetation for a year or even
longer.&nbsp; Before the advent of effective
herbicides this was done with tillage.&nbsp;
While effective when done properly, multiple tillage passes were
necessary and each one dried the soil.&nbsp;
With the advent of effective herbicides, chemical control was possible
and tillage could be eliminated.&nbsp; Again
multiple trips were required and it could be expensive.&nbsp; Many producers more recently would use a
combination of these two practices.&nbsp;
While fallow could save moisture if properly managed, even the best
fallow systems would only save at most 30 – 35% of the precipitation
received.&nbsp; Other problems included wind
and water erosion on bare soil and a decrease in soil organic matter levels. &nbsp;Several things occurred that started to change
people’s thinking about fallow and if there was a better solution.&nbsp; And not just for traditional fallow areas but
across the country, even in higher rainfall areas.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Soil
organic matter level decreases, especially under conventional tillage resulting
in increased fertilizer costs, poorer soil structure, decreased soil water
holding capacity, and increased wind and water erosion.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For
those in low rainfall areas, except under conditions of extreme drought, only capturing
around one-third of the precipitation while leaving the ground bare for up to a
year or longer didn’t make sense economically.&nbsp;
What could be done to make that period useful and improve the soil.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Decreasing
and/or eliminating tillage for erosion control and soil water conservation
increased in popularity but it takes time to develop a good no-till soil
chemically and structurally.&nbsp; What could
be done to speed up the process towards mature no-till fields?

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wanting
to minimize tillage, for reasons previously mentioned, meant more reliance on
chemical weed control.&nbsp; This led to the
herbicide resistance issues making headlines for well over three decades.&nbsp; What could be done to maintain soil surface
cover, minimize and hopefully eliminate tillage, and control weed?

Next week:&nbsp; how cover crops seek to address these, the
benefits, and the potential pitfalls.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1598717628840.jpeg" alt="Barton Community College Agriculture Instructor Dr. Vic Martin" />
 <figcaption>Barton Community College Agriculture Instructor Dr. Vic Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>The
Drought Monitor shows little change from last week, however, the dry/droughty
areas will likely expand west from the Colorado border counties with the
forecast for the week involving little or no rain and the above normal
temperatures of the last few days.&nbsp; As of
this report, our area is still not even listed as abnormally dry regarding soil
moisture, in great part due to the cool temperatures.&nbsp; The forecast is pretty ideal for drying down
and harvesting fall crops over this week if the forecast holds.&nbsp; The six to ten day outlook (September 30 to October
4) indicates well-below normal precipitation and temperatures for the region.&nbsp; Looking out eight to fourteen days (October 2
to 8) indicates more of the same.&nbsp; A good
forecast for bringing in the fall harvest and planting the 2021 wheat crop but
less than ideal precipitation.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For decades, especially in the
western part of Kansas, fallow was practiced to try and store enough moisture
in the soil for the next crop, typically wheat or grain sorghum.&nbsp; Fallow is simply defined as leaving the soil
for at least one growing season and commonly practiced in areas receiving less
than twenty inches or less of precipitation.&nbsp;
In some cases, ground was keep devoid of vegetation for a year or even
longer.&nbsp; Before the advent of effective
herbicides this was done with tillage.&nbsp;
While effective when done properly, multiple tillage passes were
necessary and each one dried the soil.&nbsp;
With the advent of effective herbicides, chemical control was possible
and tillage could be eliminated.&nbsp; Again
multiple trips were required and it could be expensive.&nbsp; Many producers more recently would use a
combination of these two practices.&nbsp;
While fallow could save moisture if properly managed, even the best
fallow systems would only save at most 30 – 35% of the precipitation
received.&nbsp; Other problems included wind
and water erosion on bare soil and a decrease in soil organic matter levels. &nbsp;Several things occurred that started to change
people’s thinking about fallow and if there was a better solution.&nbsp; And not just for traditional fallow areas but
across the country, even in higher rainfall areas.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Soil
organic matter level decreases, especially under conventional tillage resulting
in increased fertilizer costs, poorer soil structure, decreased soil water
holding capacity, and increased wind and water erosion.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For
those in low rainfall areas, except under conditions of extreme drought, only capturing
around one-third of the precipitation while leaving the ground bare for up to a
year or longer didn’t make sense economically.&nbsp;
What could be done to make that period useful and improve the soil.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Decreasing
and/or eliminating tillage for erosion control and soil water conservation
increased in popularity but it takes time to develop a good no-till soil
chemically and structurally.&nbsp; What could
be done to speed up the process towards mature no-till fields?·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wanting
to minimize tillage, for reasons previously mentioned, meant more reliance on
chemical weed control.&nbsp; This led to the
herbicide resistance issues making headlines for well over three decades.&nbsp; What could be done to maintain soil surface
cover, minimize and hopefully eliminate tillage, and control weed?Next week:&nbsp; how cover crops seek to address these, the
benefits, and the potential pitfalls.

Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - 'Cover Crops and Kansas – Part I'

U.S. 183 guardrail work in Rush County to begin

By AMY RICKER Great Bend Post&nbsp;

The 20th&nbsp;Judicial District Juvenile Services Department is in the process of going paperless.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Case files are required to be kept for a period of time and the Department is simply running out of room so the&nbsp;agency is currently in the process of scanning and uploading the files to a database.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ryan Lichter,&nbsp;Community Case Manager in Juvenile Services, said that&nbsp;they have been going through the task of scanning all the paperwork.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"When we are done scanning them, we’re taking them to a local business and having them shredded. I think today they said they took 226&nbsp;pounds of paper to have shredded.”&nbsp;

Lichter says that while it’s a lengthy process,&nbsp;in the end&nbsp;it will be an efficient, streamlined database that employees can easily access.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The agency’s support staff has been working on this project for the last three weeks and hopes to have it completed in the next few days.&nbsp;Lichter says that the district court has been paperless for&nbsp;a while&nbsp;and predicts more agencies and district courts will be going paperless in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By AMY RICKER Great Bend Post&nbsp;The 20th&nbsp;Judicial District Juvenile Services Department is in the process of going paperless.&nbsp;&nbsp;Case files are required to be kept for a period of time and the Department is simply running out of room so the&nbsp;agency is currently in the process of scanning and uploading the files to a database.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ryan Lichter,&nbsp;Community Case Manager in Juvenile Services, said that&nbsp;they have been going through the task of scanning all the paperwork.&nbsp;&nbsp;"When we are done scanning them, we’re taking them to a local business and having them shredded. I think today they said they took 226&nbsp;pounds of paper to have shredded.”&nbsp;Lichter says that while it’s a lengthy process,&nbsp;in the end&nbsp;it will be an efficient, streamlined database that employees can easily access.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The agency’s support staff has been working on this project for the last three weeks and hopes to have it completed in the next few days.&nbsp;Lichter says that the district court has been paperless for&nbsp;a while&nbsp;and predicts more agencies and district courts will be going paperless in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;

20th Judicial District Juvenile Services going Paperless 

From Barton County Young Professionals...

Members of the Barton County Young Professionals (BCYP) and their families are invited to attend Fall Fest (IN PERSON!), on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Long Pumpkin Patch, 163 NE 30 Road, just outside Great Bend. Fall Fest is sponsored by The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus.

We hope you’ll come peruse the pumpkin patch, get lost in the corn maze, enjoy yummy treats, and snap a family photo at the photo booth. Grab bags with activities will be provided for your kiddos. Whether you're new to BCYP or have attended events before, this is the perfect event for members and guests.

Fall Fest looks a little different this year with social distancing precautions in place. You'll have plenty of space to spread out and enjoy an afternoon of activities at the pumpkin patch. Come get lost at Long’s! For more information, visit www.BartonYP.com or find @BartonYP on Facebook.

Barton County Young Professionals (BCYP) exists to provide leadership, networking &amp; volunteer opportunities. BCYP is a free membership organization for anyone 21-40ish who lives or works in the Barton County area. Over 750 individuals currently participate in BCYP membership.

The Barton County Young Professionals group is operated under the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce &amp; Economic Development and strives to accomplish three goals: 1) facilitate networking, 2) give back to the community, and 3) develop young leaders. To learn more about the benefits of membership or to see an event schedule, visit www.BartonYP.com or call the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce &amp; Economic Development at 620-792-2401.

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 </figure>From Barton County Young Professionals...Members of the Barton County Young Professionals (BCYP) and their families are invited to attend Fall Fest (IN PERSON!), on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Long Pumpkin Patch, 163 NE 30 Road, just outside Great Bend. Fall Fest is sponsored by The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus.We hope you’ll come peruse the pumpkin patch, get lost in the corn maze, enjoy yummy treats, and snap a family photo at the photo booth. Grab bags with activities will be provided for your kiddos. Whether you're new to BCYP or have attended events before, this is the perfect event for members and guests.Fall Fest looks a little different this year with social distancing precautions in place. You'll have plenty of space to spread out and enjoy an afternoon of activities at the pumpkin patch. Come get lost at Long’s! For more information, visit www.BartonYP.com or find @BartonYP on Facebook.Barton County Young Professionals (BCYP) exists to provide leadership, networking &amp; volunteer opportunities. BCYP is a free membership organization for anyone 21-40ish who lives or works in the Barton County area. Over 750 individuals currently participate in BCYP membership.The Barton County Young Professionals group is operated under the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce &amp; Economic Development and strives to accomplish three goals: 1) facilitate networking, 2) give back to the community, and 3) develop young leaders. To learn more about the benefits of membership or to see an event schedule, visit www.BartonYP.com or call the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce &amp; Economic Development at 620-792-2401.

BCYP Fall Fest scheduled for Oct. 4

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post


















Keeping up with the times, the Great Bend Recreation Commission is adjusting
their programming efforts to keep the community involved with activities.
Understanding that many people are hesitant to attend leisure programs in
person, the Great Bend Rec has developed "Projects to Go" this fall and winter.


Participants simply register for the class and then stop by the Rec and the
project and needed supplies will be in a bag. 

Enrichment Director Garet
Fitzpatrick says anyone can take the project home and complete it at their
convenience.


"We will also have an instructor do a Facebook Live class to show how to do it and different techniques," said Fitzpatrick.


Fitzpatrick encouraged the community to like the Great Bend Rec Facebook page
to get all the details.

"We are giving an opportunity for people to stay involved and do this at home with friends or family," said Fitzpatrick. "I look forward to seeing how this goes."


Participants may need to provide some of their own basic supplies such as glue
or scissors. The Rec will sponsor a Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and
winter "Projects to Go" this year.





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Keeping up with the times, the Great Bend Recreation Commission is adjusting
their programming efforts to keep the community involved with activities.
Understanding that many people are hesitant to attend leisure programs in
person, the Great Bend Rec has developed "Projects to Go" this fall and winter.
Participants simply register for the class and then stop by the Rec and the
project and needed supplies will be in a bag. Enrichment Director Garet
Fitzpatrick says anyone can take the project home and complete it at their
convenience.
"We will also have an instructor do a Facebook Live class to show how to do it and different techniques," said Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick encouraged the community to like the Great Bend Rec Facebook page
to get all the details."We are giving an opportunity for people to stay involved and do this at home with friends or family," said Fitzpatrick. "I look forward to seeing how this goes."
Participants may need to provide some of their own basic supplies such as glue
or scissors. The Rec will sponsor a Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and
winter "Projects to Go" this year.

Great Bend Rec adapting with ‘Projects To Go’

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

Warning Milford Lake Zone B,&nbsp;Geary County Milford Lake Zone C,&nbsp;Geary County Camp Hawk Lake, Harvey County (upgraded from watch 9/24) Agra Lake, Phillips County (upgraded from watch 9/24)

Watch Brown State Fishing Lake, Brown County El Dorado Reservoir, Butler County Ford State Fishing Lake, Ford County Milford Lake Zone A,&nbsp;Geary County Horsethief Reservoir, Hodgeman County (downgraded from warning 9/24) Prairie Center Park Pond, Johnson County (new 9/24) Rose’s Pond, Johnson County (new 9/24) Yates Center Kids’ Fishing Pond, Woodson County

Advisories Lifted September 24, 2020| Unit G Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area, Linn County Webster Reservoir, Rooks County

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

Watch Protocols 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.

Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, 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 www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm. KDHE updates the listings of advisories every Thursday but may update more frequently if needed.

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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 revised its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.Warning Milford Lake Zone B,&nbsp;Geary County Milford Lake Zone C,&nbsp;Geary County Camp Hawk Lake, Harvey County (upgraded from watch 9/24) Agra Lake, Phillips County (upgraded from watch 9/24)Watch Brown State Fishing Lake, Brown County El Dorado Reservoir, Butler County Ford State Fishing Lake, Ford County Milford Lake Zone A,&nbsp;Geary County Horsethief Reservoir, Hodgeman County (downgraded from warning 9/24) Prairie Center Park Pond, Johnson County (new 9/24) Rose’s Pond, Johnson County (new 9/24) Yates Center Kids’ Fishing Pond, Woodson CountyAdvisories Lifted September 24, 2020| Unit G Marais des Cygnes Wildlife Area, Linn County Webster Reservoir, Rooks CountyWarning Protocols When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:<ol>
 <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>
 </ol>Watch Protocols 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:<ol>
 <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><li>Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.</li>
 </ol>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.Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, 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 www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm. KDHE updates the listings of advisories every Thursday but may update more frequently if needed.

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

Use non-retirement account to pay off debt?

I have $11,000 in a mutual fund account that is not a retirement account. My wife has a retirement account through her job as a teacher, but I do not have one at all. We’re in Baby Step 2, so should we cash out the $11,000 in the investment account to help pay off debt?

If this money is designated as non-retirement funds, I’d say go ahead and cash it out. Use the money to pay down debt, and continue to stay focused working the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps" target="_blank">Baby Steps</a>. Get that debt paid off, build an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, then it’s&nbsp;your&nbsp;turn to start investing.

The quickest way to build wealth is to get control of your largest wealth-building tool—your income. When all your money is going out the door to other people, you don’t have that tool at your disposal when it comes to important things like saving and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/smartvestor/investment-calculator?snid=tools.investingcalc" target="_blank">investing.</a>&nbsp;There’s some math in there, but it’s also about behavior and being intentional. Getting out of debt dramatically shortens the distance between you and wealth.

A lot of people are having some major “never again” moments right now in the wake of COVID-19 and all the other stuff 2020 has thrown at us. They’re saying things like, “Never again will I be broke, never again will I have debt, and never again will I live with no&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chrishogan360.com/riq/" target="_blank">savings</a>&nbsp;to help take care of me and my family.”

You can do this, Chris. Get after it!&nbsp;

Simply put, a zero-based budget is income minus outgo equals zero.&nbsp;If you earn $4,000 a month, and you’re doing a zero-based&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everydollar.com/guide-to-budgeting-dave-says" target="_blank">budget</a>, every item you spend, save, give and invest should add up to $4,000. It’s a method of knowing where every single one of your dollars is going. Most people don’t live on a budget. They just cash checks, write checks, then they look up and wonder where all their money went. Not having a plan, especially for your money, is a&nbsp;bad&nbsp;plan.

List all your income from all sources for the month.&nbsp;Next, list every single expense you have each month.&nbsp;Rent, food, cable, phones, and anything else you pay for gets added to the list. Your expenses vary from one month to the next, which is why you make a new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/money-habits-we-need-to-break" target="_blank">spending</a>&nbsp;plan each month.

Now, here’s where it gets real. Subtract your income from your expenses.&nbsp;Ideally, this number will be zero. It might take some practice, so don’t be discouraged if everything doesn’t balance out perfectly the first few times. All that means is you need to find a way to bring one of the numbers up, the other one down—or both. But whatever you do, don’t spend a dime that’s not accounted for.

If you have a problem with spending more than you make, make some cuts in order to equalize your income and your outgo. Using coupons, cutting back on groceries, or carpooling to work are great ideas to reduce spending. If you want to generate more money, get a second job on weekends or sell some stuff.

You’re the boss of the budget—in the beginning. Once it’s committed to paper, in a spreadsheet, or on an app like EveryDollar,&nbsp;the budget is the boss!

<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/" target="_blank">Dave Ramsey</a>&nbsp;is a seven-time No. 1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Dave Ramsey Show, heard by more than 16 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Use non-retirement account to pay off debt?Dear Dave,I have $11,000 in a mutual fund account that is not a retirement account. My wife has a retirement account through her job as a teacher, but I do not have one at all. We’re in Baby Step 2, so should we cash out the $11,000 in the investment account to help pay off debt?ChrisDear Chris,If this money is designated as non-retirement funds, I’d say go ahead and cash it out. Use the money to pay down debt, and continue to stay focused working the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps" target="_blank">Baby Steps</a>. Get that debt paid off, build an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, then it’s&nbsp;your&nbsp;turn to start investing.The quickest way to build wealth is to get control of your largest wealth-building tool—your income. When all your money is going out the door to other people, you don’t have that tool at your disposal when it comes to important things like saving and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/smartvestor/investment-calculator?snid=tools.investingcalc" target="_blank">investing.</a>&nbsp;There’s some math in there, but it’s also about behavior and being intentional. Getting out of debt dramatically shortens the distance between you and wealth.A lot of people are having some major “never again” moments right now in the wake of COVID-19 and all the other stuff 2020 has thrown at us. They’re saying things like, “Never again will I be broke, never again will I have debt, and never again will I live with no&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chrishogan360.com/riq/" target="_blank">savings</a>&nbsp;to help take care of me and my family.”You can do this, Chris. Get after it!&nbsp;DaveZero-based budgeting explainedDear Dave,What exactly is a zero-based budget?DeanDear Dean,Simply put, a zero-based budget is income minus outgo equals zero.&nbsp;If you earn $4,000 a month, and you’re doing a zero-based&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everydollar.com/guide-to-budgeting-dave-says" target="_blank">budget</a>, every item you spend, save, give and invest should add up to $4,000. It’s a method of knowing where every single one of your dollars is going. Most people don’t live on a budget. They just cash checks, write checks, then they look up and wonder where all their money went. Not having a plan, especially for your money, is a&nbsp;bad&nbsp;plan.List all your income from all sources for the month.&nbsp;Next, list every single expense you have each month.&nbsp;Rent, food, cable, phones, and anything else you pay for gets added to the list. Your expenses vary from one month to the next, which is why you make a new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/money-habits-we-need-to-break" target="_blank">spending</a>&nbsp;plan each month.Now, here’s where it gets real. Subtract your income from your expenses.&nbsp;Ideally, this number will be zero. It might take some practice, so don’t be discouraged if everything doesn’t balance out perfectly the first few times. All that means is you need to find a way to bring one of the numbers up, the other one down—or both. But whatever you do, don’t spend a dime that’s not accounted for.If you have a problem with spending more than you make, make some cuts in order to equalize your income and your outgo. Using coupons, cutting back on groceries, or carpooling to work are great ideas to reduce spending. If you want to generate more money, get a second job on weekends or sell some stuff.You’re the boss of the budget—in the beginning. Once it’s committed to paper, in a spreadsheet, or on an app like EveryDollar,&nbsp;the budget is the boss!Dave. . .<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/" target="_blank">Dave Ramsey</a>&nbsp;is a seven-time No. 1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Dave Ramsey Show, heard by more than 16 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

DAVE SAYS: Paying off debt and zero-based budgeting

The Kansas&nbsp;Department&nbsp;of Corrections&nbsp;is in the final stages of developing&nbsp;a new database called Athena.&nbsp;

According to Ryan Lichter, Community Case Manager in Juvenile Services&nbsp;in the 20th&nbsp;Judicial District&nbsp;says&nbsp;Athena&nbsp;will&nbsp;document everything in one central place regardless&nbsp;where the offenses occur.&nbsp;

“If Johnny, for instance, gets in trouble in Barton County, and then he’s over in Riley County&nbsp;and gets in trouble. Riley County will be able to see Johnny’s history in other counties. It helps the other agencies know what’s going on because right now if Johnny gets in trouble here and in Riley County, it’s very likely they won’t know what’s going on because they don’t have the information in front of them.”&nbsp;

Lichter says&nbsp;the program is a Kansas initiative that originated in Topeka and&nbsp;only those connected with the Kansas Department of Corrections will have access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The database is scheduled to be rolled out in early 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By AMY RICKER Great Bend PostThe Kansas&nbsp;Department&nbsp;of Corrections&nbsp;is in the final stages of developing&nbsp;a new database called Athena.&nbsp;According to Ryan Lichter, Community Case Manager in Juvenile Services&nbsp;in the 20th&nbsp;Judicial District&nbsp;says&nbsp;Athena&nbsp;will&nbsp;document everything in one central place regardless&nbsp;where the offenses occur.&nbsp;“If Johnny, for instance, gets in trouble in Barton County, and then he’s over in Riley County&nbsp;and gets in trouble. Riley County will be able to see Johnny’s history in other counties. It helps the other agencies know what’s going on because right now if Johnny gets in trouble here and in Riley County, it’s very likely they won’t know what’s going on because they don’t have the information in front of them.”&nbsp;Lichter says&nbsp;the program is a Kansas initiative that originated in Topeka and&nbsp;only those connected with the Kansas Department of Corrections will have access.&nbsp;&nbsp;The database is scheduled to be rolled out in early 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kansas Department of Corrections Finalizing New Database 

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

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Eagle Radio's News Week in Review

A collective effort is helping to organize an event that encourages residents of Barton County to come together Oct. 18 from 1-3 p.m. in helping clean up area parks. 

Working together to clean up a neighborhood park builds a sense of community, helps preserve and protect nature, and fosters a sense of pride in beautifying local surroundings. Here is your opportunity to be a good park steward.&nbsp;Parks provide space for neighborhood residents and their children &nbsp;to safely play and enjoy the amazing space our community has given us.

During this park pick up, organizers want to make sure to pick up all the cigarette butts and masks that have been found recently littering our community.&nbsp;Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world. Discarded cigarettes and other forms of tobacco are toxic, hazardous to the environment. Cigarette butts are not biodegradable. Small children and animals are at risk of swallowing, choking, or burning themselves with discarded butts and poisoning themselves with the nicotine drug. Tobacco waste makes parks and playgrounds look dirty and uninviting.&nbsp; Area parks looking for volunteers on Oct. 18 include: Brit Spaugh Park (Great Bend) Ellinwood City Park Heizer Park (Great Bend) Hoisington Bicentennial Park Veterans Memorial Park (Great Bend)

To sign up to volunteer visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/parks" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/parks</a>.

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 </figure>A collective effort is helping to organize an event that encourages residents of Barton County to come together Oct. 18 from 1-3 p.m. in helping clean up area parks. Working together to clean up a neighborhood park builds a sense of community, helps preserve and protect nature, and fosters a sense of pride in beautifying local surroundings. Here is your opportunity to be a good park steward.&nbsp;Parks provide space for neighborhood residents and their children &nbsp;to safely play and enjoy the amazing space our community has given us.During this park pick up, organizers want to make sure to pick up all the cigarette butts and masks that have been found recently littering our community.&nbsp;Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the world. Discarded cigarettes and other forms of tobacco are toxic, hazardous to the environment. Cigarette butts are not biodegradable. Small children and animals are at risk of swallowing, choking, or burning themselves with discarded butts and poisoning themselves with the nicotine drug. Tobacco waste makes parks and playgrounds look dirty and uninviting.&nbsp; Area parks looking for volunteers on Oct. 18 include: Brit Spaugh Park (Great Bend) Ellinwood City Park Heizer Park (Great Bend) Hoisington Bicentennial Park Veterans Memorial Park (Great Bend)To sign up to volunteer visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/parks" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/parks</a>.

Collective effort to clean up parks in Barton County (volunteer)

Barton County coronavirus update: 142 active cases

Western Athletic Conference Kapaun Mt. Carmel (2-1) @ Great Bend (0-3) Cancelled Hays 28, Garden City 7 Bishop Carroll 51, Dodge City 20 Ulysses 22, Liberal 12

Area 11-Man games Hoisington 42, Phillipsburg 21 Pratt 35, Larned 20 Conway Springs 58, Ellinwood 0 Hutch-Trinity 48, Lyons 0 Southeast of Saline 60, Russell 0 Beloit 48, Ellsworth 20 TMP 32, Syracuse 0 Hillsboro 23, Sterling 17 OT

Area 8-Man games Central Plains 64, Chase 14 La Crosse 76, St. John 0 Pratt-Skyline 46, Macksville 0 Wilson 50, Otis-Bison 46 Kinsley 52 Kiowa County 40 South Gray 48, Ness City 0 Victoria 52, Sylvan-Lucas 22 South Barber 62, Stafford 42 Wichita County 58, Hodgeman County 8 Pretty Prairie 64, Fairfield 14

6-Man games Natoma 61, Pawnee Heights 0

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 </figure>Western Athletic Conference Kapaun Mt. Carmel (2-1) @ Great Bend (0-3) Cancelled Hays 28, Garden City 7 Bishop Carroll 51, Dodge City 20 Ulysses 22, Liberal 12Area 11-Man games Hoisington 42, Phillipsburg 21 Pratt 35, Larned 20 Conway Springs 58, Ellinwood 0 Hutch-Trinity 48, Lyons 0 Southeast of Saline 60, Russell 0 Beloit 48, Ellsworth 20 TMP 32, Syracuse 0 Hillsboro 23, Sterling 17 OTArea 8-Man games Central Plains 64, Chase 14 La Crosse 76, St. John 0 Pratt-Skyline 46, Macksville 0 Wilson 50, Otis-Bison 46 Kinsley 52 Kiowa County 40 South Gray 48, Ness City 0 Victoria 52, Sylvan-Lucas 22 South Barber 62, Stafford 42 Wichita County 58, Hodgeman County 8 Pretty Prairie 64, Fairfield 146-Man games Natoma 61, Pawnee Heights 0

Week 4 High School Football Scores

“The Complete History of America (abridged)" shows this weekend

The USD 428 regularly scheduled lunch meeting on September 29, 2020, originally scheduled at Jefferson Elementary, has been cancelled.&nbsp;

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USD 428 School Board Luncheon Meeting Cancelled

326 Marla St, Great Bend, KS Price:&nbsp; $99,000 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Hosted by: Mac Holman <a href="http://mpirerealtyks.com/property/326-marla-st-great-bend-ks-67530/">Details</a> Listed by: <a href="http://mpirerealtyks.com/">MPIRE&nbsp;Realty</a>

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Barton County Open Houses Sunday (9/27)

SRCA Dragstrip races this weekend

With October right around the corner, children and&nbsp;those adults who are still kids-at-heart are planning for the upcoming Halloween holiday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year’s activities are going to look differently. The CDC has already gotten into the&nbsp;spirit by issuing their&nbsp;own guidelines and categorizing different&nbsp;Halloween&nbsp;entertainment&nbsp;into low, moderate, or high-risk activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

High risk activities include going trick or treating in the traditional door-to-door&nbsp;fashion, haunted houses that are indoors, and going to crowded costume parties.&nbsp;

Dana&nbsp;Long, the owner of&nbsp;Long Pumpkin Patch in Great Bend&nbsp;has had to make adjustments for their fall season as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"This year,&nbsp;and it’s been really popular, is a corn pit. It’s like a sandbox filled with&nbsp;corn and we’re not doing that. There’s no way to keep kids six feet apart in there and so we’re just not going to give the parents that&nbsp;aggravation,“&nbsp;explained&nbsp;Long.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Attractions that are still open this year&nbsp;besides the pumpkin patch&nbsp;include the corn maze,&nbsp;gourd launcher,&nbsp;hay-bale fort, a culvert swing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;brand-new&nbsp;obstacle course.&nbsp;Plans for&nbsp;2021&nbsp;include a raspberry and blackberry patch.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Long says masks are not required but encouraged, social distancing standards will apply and hand sanitizer will be available&nbsp;at various locations throughout the patch.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Long Pumpkin Patch is&nbsp;open Saturday, Sept. 26 through Halloween from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By AMY RICKER Great Bend PostWith October right around the corner, children and&nbsp;those adults who are still kids-at-heart are planning for the upcoming Halloween holiday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year’s activities are going to look differently. The CDC has already gotten into the&nbsp;spirit by issuing their&nbsp;own guidelines and categorizing different&nbsp;Halloween&nbsp;entertainment&nbsp;into low, moderate, or high-risk activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;High risk activities include going trick or treating in the traditional door-to-door&nbsp;fashion, haunted houses that are indoors, and going to crowded costume parties.&nbsp;Dana&nbsp;Long, the owner of&nbsp;Long Pumpkin Patch in Great Bend&nbsp;has had to make adjustments for their fall season as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;"This year,&nbsp;and it’s been really popular, is a corn pit. It’s like a sandbox filled with&nbsp;corn and we’re not doing that. There’s no way to keep kids six feet apart in there and so we’re just not going to give the parents that&nbsp;aggravation,“&nbsp;explained&nbsp;Long.&nbsp;&nbsp;Attractions that are still open this year&nbsp;besides the pumpkin patch&nbsp;include the corn maze,&nbsp;gourd launcher,&nbsp;hay-bale fort, a culvert swing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;brand-new&nbsp;obstacle course.&nbsp;Plans for&nbsp;2021&nbsp;include a raspberry and blackberry patch.&nbsp;&nbsp;Long says masks are not required but encouraged, social distancing standards will apply and hand sanitizer will be available&nbsp;at various locations throughout the patch.&nbsp;&nbsp;Long Pumpkin Patch is&nbsp;open Saturday, Sept. 26 through Halloween from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Great Bend community members can join U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Barbara
Bollier Saturday, Sept. 26 from 3-4 p.m. for a “Lawn Chair Chat.”

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Great Bend community members can join U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Barbara
Bollier Saturday, Sept. 26 from 3-4 p.m. for a “Lawn Chair Chat.”
This is your chance to learn about Bollier, her campaign and ask questions
about her beliefs and policies.
The chat will take place at Veterans Memorial Park.
For safety reasons, all participants will be required to wear a face-covering
throughout the event. Please bring a folding chair to sit on.

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