Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Nov. 4-7 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will start Nov. 11 or 12, depending on which class sessions are signed up for.

&nbsp;In-person attendance is required at all orientation day sessions for students to attend actual classes. Those wanting to sign up can contact Barton Support and Testing Specialist Gina Owen at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:oweng@bartonccc.edu">oweng@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 786-7565 to select a time to attend orientation.

Once students complete orientation, they can choose from classes on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are three class times to choose from on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which are 8-11 a.m. or 1-4 or 6-9 p.m. There are two class times to choose from on Mondays and Wednesdays, which are 8-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. The Center for Adult Education is at 1025 Main Street in Great Bend.

Students will complete the required testing, learn how to navigate their GED.com account, and learn about WorkReady! Students will also meet one-on-one with their instructor to discuss goals, expectations, attendance requirements, and workload.

Those interested in taking the GED exam without any preparation instruction can do so right away but are urged to receive advising before moving forward.

Minors must bring a parent or legal guardian to enroll. A completed Compulsory Attendance Waiver is required for any student 16 or 17 years of age and will be provided by the Center for Adult Education at the time of sign-up.

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 </figure>Story by Joe VinduskaBarton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Nov. 4-7 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will start Nov. 11 or 12, depending on which class sessions are signed up for.&nbsp;In-person attendance is required at all orientation day sessions for students to attend actual classes. Those wanting to sign up can contact Barton Support and Testing Specialist Gina Owen at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:oweng@bartonccc.edu">oweng@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 786-7565 to select a time to attend orientation.Once students complete orientation, they can choose from classes on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are three class times to choose from on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which are 8-11 a.m. or 1-4 or 6-9 p.m. There are two class times to choose from on Mondays and Wednesdays, which are 8-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m. The Center for Adult Education is at 1025 Main Street in Great Bend.Students will complete the required testing, learn how to navigate their GED.com account, and learn about WorkReady! Students will also meet one-on-one with their instructor to discuss goals, expectations, attendance requirements, and workload.Those interested in taking the GED exam without any preparation instruction can do so right away but are urged to receive advising before moving forward.Minors must bring a parent or legal guardian to enroll. A completed Compulsory Attendance Waiver is required for any student 16 or 17 years of age and will be provided by the Center for Adult Education at the time of sign-up.

Barton CC to host adult education classes in downtown Great Bend

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From waffles to snickerdoodles to pet treats, the 2024 recipe book from the Kansas Wheat Commission has something for everyone to try and enjoy. This year’s edition holds extra significance as each recipe celebrates the legacies of two home baking industry leaders - Sharon Davis and Charlene Patton - who dedicated their careers to bringing the joy of baking into countless homes and classrooms.&nbsp;

“This year’s recipe book recognizes the years of service of Sharon and Charlene as they move on to their next set of adventures,” said Cindy Falk, Kansas Wheat nutrition educator and co-director of the National Festival of Breads. “Join us in thanking these wheat industry leaders for their tireless efforts to educate all ages about wheat foods and home baking by ordering a recipe book and trying one of their favorite recipes.”

The two women retired earlier this year from their roles as leaders in the Home Baking Association. Their contributions to the world of baking are immense, from educating families and classrooms to inspiring a love for wheat foods across generations. The recipes included in the 2024 recipe book provide a glimpse into their careers and baking traditions. From Sharon's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIaIonVI6AfoJmgNaSRA8BSMBuiwtP6dpzfpsO5iPOBax_KkQ0t5q3xYqf1Ym_JBb6gEFmyiEFP_dDwWqpZtXeuoU0gbar2h8fAquQF2ODTdA=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Oatmeal Yeast Bread</a>&nbsp;– the first bread she baked by herself and a family favorite since college – to Charlene's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIOG1SDsTrLDrceSKGH-qwAO3AsXdbOO--hQ6HFjemK4yxOhZ_sszVvt5r4ZZTOnT417fUvRIwoYvNqr-Xe1cPvuffou-vF2_0hDY1wxig2jZpxvzbSwyftw==&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Czech Kolaches</a>&nbsp;– passed down from her grandmother, who brought the recipe with her when she arrived in America in 1890, each recipe carries a story.&nbsp;

“Working with, and for, Kansans, food and nutrition educators, the Wheat Foods Council and the Home Baking Association to teach grain food, milling and baking consumer facts and skills has made life rich,” Sharon said. “It allowed me to ‘get the flour in the bowl’ in 48 states with thousands of food service professionals, teachers, parents, and child educators. Now, I’m thankful to share some of my personal recipes from those years.”

Charlene noted that her love for baking was instilled by her mother and grandmothers and has been passed down to her daughters and grandchildren. Those cherished family traditions are reflected in recipes like Sharon's the grandkid-approved&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIvhGhlAra3n3YLWPjV-hE64xk4U6voHTnsEaA-Q5nw4DlTxw3_0g0ojY_pYVr3GVNDAaaXrcYIW4ZfIJ3SuwWlz_g_0g8pmyxSR2c-_pKfudKjTcINUOVg-8FnCU9XCYx&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Overnight Whole Grain Yeast Waffles</a>&nbsp;and Charlene's fan-favorite&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BI7ShxPjYzk8pNjYgweRCvnmE2Qi5KHRWKfJeRNCtqvl6Q_GRjvJYijUEzKQ5flm2cSYtArCGa97-Yu33CBisDBQ4HZpMA9HV-ppD-knvR-nk=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Snickerdoodle Cookies</a>. The same is true for Sharon, who adapted her grandmother’s recipe to make&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIOwTwcfMo-X7G7tTgEDzx3hoQP38ngUMZl2txtLRJ9ofWPpNGnl9vRep7gO1BF6LGZWcoU5cX-LfqAJ-TcJJ5g-cqV4ALuGdCVsT-q5DOgsRGDXMJA7yg-w==&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Trella’s Raised Nut Bread</a>&nbsp;and paid tribute to her family’s Scottish and Irish heritage with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIUCsaBD_ongMOTXrDuERC9wy6seOmEqFpcEfLvojq6tFgvsiniC880Sgf-YiqVfhzdvTqzNgeXD_qnnlP0LDLtt6ySMPaSQZ5ErMW9oxt20g=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Top o’ the Morning Scones</a>.&nbsp;

In addition to personal family favorites, the 2024 recipe book includes some of the women’s go-to selections for television demonstrations, classroom activities and baking workshops.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIxyBEZKZE8LSAWrX9ITs0dtGFpxUZxkolZgk1WrhAHR0mV2nRB1mg5_fRp4S1F0ikaLzQprstRy3eOeMgb3nK_DR7iY-_oXevLD4kVxWXMxI=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Quilt Patch Cake</a>&nbsp;was a favorite for Charlene to demonstrate live and Sharon developed the accompanying lesson plan and tutorial. Charlene developed the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIFXxhzZ0RHpse-GHfAV0Dm7TQXHbZY8nB6h3O_tThdc6Xp3B31PauCsK8JFbrivg8ugNFMPaT0zaHBHed3oVseLDjiCAH3ZjPdJk40Wpu794olu5D-ZDgSQ==&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">90-Minute Basic Yeast Dough</a>&nbsp;for workshops at the 2013 National 4-H Congress, while Sharon developed the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIdYQ_V6Hr3Bu7Djpi_2PyWiw00NFPhgGOWx2zh89w2kU7QwAzGY4Kr-7Zxj4WuGCVS5Epmo8W_84QLggFWN3ypudqEajzltGqxPA0HiepamTZc4URnzIFsA==&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Designer Oatmeal Cookies</a>&nbsp;specifically for little bakers just learning how to measure ingredients.&nbsp;

The Home Baking Association also encourages home bakers to share their creations with others during long-time promotional events like Bake and Take Month and Bake for Family Fun Month. Recipes like&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIDamN-W9sSd4IYc8FwcUdKQor1xwuxPa8CtU0Qr6gHJJTb1yR2wjbVlY7At3jsXK_kyWgVzBxnIYWHkkcfc9EYufy06JhnJhb&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Pilgrim Bread</a>&nbsp;make perfect loaves for community service efforts while&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BInHii9380TNlq3_0_yaGkBccB_rxY2xPXR-NoExEgGcvDd36Pfi8O1LlIgJhb639POPLFmf6B2EQQLfXLnoHsTxwWKhevEfnREGOYZ3LJQXU=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Blueberry-Oat Muffins</a>&nbsp;pack in nutrients for an easy, healthy recipe for fundraising bake sales. A recipe for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIiaMBCYvtzRP4-v8vkJhlHqqJ8Oy2GFAc_hyF6JXXNpWepDsZ_RRsFhyLR27ak20T-kLBDVR3DDEtIrXyRQzxwZ5-HFb5DGio&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Pet Treats</a>&nbsp;is perfect for donating to local animal shelters or rescues.&nbsp;

This year’s collection is a trove of treasured recipes tested and honed over time, reflecting two legacies of inspiring a love for wheat foods across generations. Request your recipe book or check out each of this year’s recipes at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BId3l4iCdw899aV0eMuk9jwSzVW4zPFcPpuGomfW92Djm6vHES8H1SPlSPZz4XCda1x67Z4c2BY6wXfLiwX0iVJjJhgsX5wavq&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">kswheat.com/recipebook</a>.&nbsp;

Feeling inspired? The 2025 National Festival of Breads will be opening for entries soon, so there’s no better time to break out the mixer and put your own spin on a family classic for your entry in the country’s premier quick bread and yeast bread baking contest for adult amateur bakers. Sign up for updates and check out the rules at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIw8oiEJ0fqJot-qUxK---3LkDXABv-vlKQO9oHGZiS92YdwDHbSpE9FWmYAX4Lilpqqb68xBxcR3e75U5CA5pz29QOkYfVkKP6bssDaXEG_4=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">nationalfestivalofbreads.com</a>

Written by Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat

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 </figure>From waffles to snickerdoodles to pet treats, the 2024 recipe book from the Kansas Wheat Commission has something for everyone to try and enjoy. This year’s edition holds extra significance as each recipe celebrates the legacies of two home baking industry leaders - Sharon Davis and Charlene Patton - who dedicated their careers to bringing the joy of baking into countless homes and classrooms.&nbsp;“This year’s recipe book recognizes the years of service of Sharon and Charlene as they move on to their next set of adventures,” said Cindy Falk, Kansas Wheat nutrition educator and co-director of the National Festival of Breads. “Join us in thanking these wheat industry leaders for their tireless efforts to educate all ages about wheat foods and home baking by ordering a recipe book and trying one of their favorite recipes.”The two women retired earlier this year from their roles as leaders in the Home Baking Association. Their contributions to the world of baking are immense, from educating families and classrooms to inspiring a love for wheat foods across generations. The recipes included in the 2024 recipe book provide a glimpse into their careers and baking traditions. From Sharon's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIaIonVI6AfoJmgNaSRA8BSMBuiwtP6dpzfpsO5iPOBax_KkQ0t5q3xYqf1Ym_JBb6gEFmyiEFP_dDwWqpZtXeuoU0gbar2h8fAquQF2ODTdA=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Oatmeal Yeast Bread</a>&nbsp;– the first bread she baked by herself and a family favorite since college – to Charlene's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIOG1SDsTrLDrceSKGH-qwAO3AsXdbOO--hQ6HFjemK4yxOhZ_sszVvt5r4ZZTOnT417fUvRIwoYvNqr-Xe1cPvuffou-vF2_0hDY1wxig2jZpxvzbSwyftw==&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Czech Kolaches</a>&nbsp;– passed down from her grandmother, who brought the recipe with her when she arrived in America in 1890, each recipe carries a story.&nbsp;“Working with, and for, Kansans, food and nutrition educators, the Wheat Foods Council and the Home Baking Association to teach grain food, milling and baking consumer facts and skills has made life rich,” Sharon said. “It allowed me to ‘get the flour in the bowl’ in 48 states with thousands of food service professionals, teachers, parents, and child educators. Now, I’m thankful to share some of my personal recipes from those years.”Charlene noted that her love for baking was instilled by her mother and grandmothers and has been passed down to her daughters and grandchildren. Those cherished family traditions are reflected in recipes like Sharon's the grandkid-approved&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIvhGhlAra3n3YLWPjV-hE64xk4U6voHTnsEaA-Q5nw4DlTxw3_0g0ojY_pYVr3GVNDAaaXrcYIW4ZfIJ3SuwWlz_g_0g8pmyxSR2c-_pKfudKjTcINUOVg-8FnCU9XCYx&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Overnight Whole Grain Yeast Waffles</a>&nbsp;and Charlene's fan-favorite&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BI7ShxPjYzk8pNjYgweRCvnmE2Qi5KHRWKfJeRNCtqvl6Q_GRjvJYijUEzKQ5flm2cSYtArCGa97-Yu33CBisDBQ4HZpMA9HV-ppD-knvR-nk=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Snickerdoodle Cookies</a>. The same is true for Sharon, who adapted her grandmother’s recipe to make&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIOwTwcfMo-X7G7tTgEDzx3hoQP38ngUMZl2txtLRJ9ofWPpNGnl9vRep7gO1BF6LGZWcoU5cX-LfqAJ-TcJJ5g-cqV4ALuGdCVsT-q5DOgsRGDXMJA7yg-w==&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Trella’s Raised Nut Bread</a>&nbsp;and paid tribute to her family’s Scottish and Irish heritage with&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIUCsaBD_ongMOTXrDuERC9wy6seOmEqFpcEfLvojq6tFgvsiniC880Sgf-YiqVfhzdvTqzNgeXD_qnnlP0LDLtt6ySMPaSQZ5ErMW9oxt20g=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Top o’ the Morning Scones</a>.&nbsp;In addition to personal family favorites, the 2024 recipe book includes some of the women’s go-to selections for television demonstrations, classroom activities and baking workshops.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIxyBEZKZE8LSAWrX9ITs0dtGFpxUZxkolZgk1WrhAHR0mV2nRB1mg5_fRp4S1F0ikaLzQprstRy3eOeMgb3nK_DR7iY-_oXevLD4kVxWXMxI=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Quilt Patch Cake</a>&nbsp;was a favorite for Charlene to demonstrate live and Sharon developed the accompanying lesson plan and tutorial. Charlene developed the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIFXxhzZ0RHpse-GHfAV0Dm7TQXHbZY8nB6h3O_tThdc6Xp3B31PauCsK8JFbrivg8ugNFMPaT0zaHBHed3oVseLDjiCAH3ZjPdJk40Wpu794olu5D-ZDgSQ==&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">90-Minute Basic Yeast Dough</a>&nbsp;for workshops at the 2013 National 4-H Congress, while Sharon developed the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIdYQ_V6Hr3Bu7Djpi_2PyWiw00NFPhgGOWx2zh89w2kU7QwAzGY4Kr-7Zxj4WuGCVS5Epmo8W_84QLggFWN3ypudqEajzltGqxPA0HiepamTZc4URnzIFsA==&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Designer Oatmeal Cookies</a>&nbsp;specifically for little bakers just learning how to measure ingredients.&nbsp;The Home Baking Association also encourages home bakers to share their creations with others during long-time promotional events like Bake and Take Month and Bake for Family Fun Month. Recipes like&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIDamN-W9sSd4IYc8FwcUdKQor1xwuxPa8CtU0Qr6gHJJTb1yR2wjbVlY7At3jsXK_kyWgVzBxnIYWHkkcfc9EYufy06JhnJhb&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Pilgrim Bread</a>&nbsp;make perfect loaves for community service efforts while&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BInHii9380TNlq3_0_yaGkBccB_rxY2xPXR-NoExEgGcvDd36Pfi8O1LlIgJhb639POPLFmf6B2EQQLfXLnoHsTxwWKhevEfnREGOYZ3LJQXU=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Blueberry-Oat Muffins</a>&nbsp;pack in nutrients for an easy, healthy recipe for fundraising bake sales. A recipe for&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIiaMBCYvtzRP4-v8vkJhlHqqJ8Oy2GFAc_hyF6JXXNpWepDsZ_RRsFhyLR27ak20T-kLBDVR3DDEtIrXyRQzxwZ5-HFb5DGio&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">Pet Treats</a>&nbsp;is perfect for donating to local animal shelters or rescues.&nbsp;This year’s collection is a trove of treasured recipes tested and honed over time, reflecting two legacies of inspiring a love for wheat foods across generations. Request your recipe book or check out each of this year’s recipes at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BId3l4iCdw899aV0eMuk9jwSzVW4zPFcPpuGomfW92Djm6vHES8H1SPlSPZz4XCda1x67Z4c2BY6wXfLiwX0iVJjJhgsX5wavq&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">kswheat.com/recipebook</a>.&nbsp;Feeling inspired? The 2025 National Festival of Breads will be opening for entries soon, so there’s no better time to break out the mixer and put your own spin on a family classic for your entry in the country’s premier quick bread and yeast bread baking contest for adult amateur bakers. Sign up for updates and check out the rules at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIw8oiEJ0fqJot-qUxK---3LkDXABv-vlKQO9oHGZiS92YdwDHbSpE9FWmYAX4Lilpqqb68xBxcR3e75U5CA5pz29QOkYfVkKP6bssDaXEG_4=&amp;c=WlYa3IFAF0C_dV9EXbpeAZtfJfZ6Mjky7sMzGaFQnNlRZ0qUQvf1VQ==&amp;ch=7hLBU2XlzEFiVRRTJSgModfjiyM4A7c4OFh4hkyW8oD_-lOAzCjUWg==">nationalfestivalofbreads.com</a>###Written by Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat

Wheat Scoop: Recipe Book Celebrates Legacy of Davis and Patton

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

A few years ago, a pair of Great Bend Halloween traditions joined to create one big event. The Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event, presented by Great Bend Kiwanis, returns on Saturday, Oct. 26. The community trunk-or-treat at the end of the parade is sponsored by local churches. Kiwanis member Amanda Urban said the fun begins at 11 a.m. that day.

"It starts at Jack Kilby Square, then it heads north down to 16th," she said. "It crosses over, heading south then, all the way to 12th Street, crossing over and heading north again and coming back down Main Street. We do hang a right there on Lakin and go down to the end of the block."

The walking parade ends at Rosewood Winery at Lakin and Kansas, then the trick-or-treaters cross the street for the trunk-or-treat. Urban thanked the many businesses and churches that make the event possible.

"Then we have others that are coming down that, if their business isn't on Main Street, they will come down and set up a booth," she said. "Also, the police department, they're sending a crew there to help us patrol the cross walks and are probably giving out candy. The Barton County Sheriff's Office got ahold me me today. They're going to come down and give out candy."

Great Bend Fire/EMS will also join the parade route and hand out candy. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729184758969.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostA few years ago, a pair of Great Bend Halloween traditions joined to create one big event. The Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event, presented by Great Bend Kiwanis, returns on Saturday, Oct. 26. The community trunk-or-treat at the end of the parade is sponsored by local churches. Kiwanis member Amanda Urban said the fun begins at 11 a.m. that day."It starts at Jack Kilby Square, then it heads north down to 16th," she said. "It crosses over, heading south then, all the way to 12th Street, crossing over and heading north again and coming back down Main Street. We do hang a right there on Lakin and go down to the end of the block."The walking parade ends at Rosewood Winery at Lakin and Kansas, then the trick-or-treaters cross the street for the trunk-or-treat. Urban thanked the many businesses and churches that make the event possible."Then we have others that are coming down that, if their business isn't on Main Street, they will come down and set up a booth," she said. "Also, the police department, they're sending a crew there to help us patrol the cross walks and are probably giving out candy. The Barton County Sheriff's Office got ahold me me today. They're going to come down and give out candy."Great Bend Fire/EMS will also join the parade route and hand out candy. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

Halloween parade, trunk-or-treat return to downtown Great Bend Oct. 26

Cool-season forages require annual fertilization for optimum production. Fall is a good time to plan on fertilizing cool-season improved pasture or hayfields of perennial grasses such as smooth brome. Particular attention must be paid to nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and pH. Ideally a soil sample should be taken before-hand to know how much of each nutrient you need. If you need information on how to take correct soil samples for bromegrass contact your local Extension Office. We have soil probes you can check out to do it as well.

Balanced fertility is essential. For example, adding nitrogen will not produce optimum yields if phosphorus is low. Soils low in phosphate limit plant and root growth. Fertilizer should be applied by broadcasting in the fall or before spring growth begins.

Nitrogen Source - nitrogen management is critical for optimum smooth brome production. Several nitrogen sources are available—liquid nitrogen solutions, urea, ammonium nitrate, and anhydrous ammonia. Anhydrous ammonia is not extensively used on permanent pastures because application is difficult. Nitrogen source research generally has shown little difference among sources under most conditions. When urea fertilizers—including liquid nitrogen—are applied to moist soils covered with grass residue, an enzyme called urease can break down the urea to ammonia, which is lost to the air. This can occur fairly rapidly when moist conditions are followed by warm temperatures, and rapid drying occurs without rain to move the urea into the soil. If urea is applied from November through February, volatilization loss should be minimal.

Application Timing - when brome is grazed or hayed in the fall, the yearly nitrogen application should be split. If adequate soil moisture is available for good growth in late August and early September, apply all phosphorus and potassium indicated by a soil test plus half of the nitrogen recommended per acre. Then before the soil freezes in November or December, apply the remainder of the nitrogen recommended for haying or grazing. Split or late fall applications generally initiate earlier green-up in the spring.

If soil moisture is limited, apply all nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium before the soil freezes in November or December. To minimize loss, do not apply fertilizer to frozen soil.

Spring applications should be made as soon as the soil thaws are acceptable for spring-only grazing or haying. Timely application can be delayed because of wet soils. An application needs to be applied in the fall or early spring to allow sufficient time for fertilizer incorporation to benefit forage production.

Fertilizer Rates (N, P, and K). Due to space limitations for this article. Fertilizer rate recommendations for N, P, and K for established stands of smooth bromegrass can be accessed by going to https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu and looking at the Oct. 10th issue of the K-State Agronomy eUpdate.

Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or by calling 785-628-9430.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681266655144.jpeg" alt="written by: Stacy Campbell - Cottonwood Extension District" />
 <figcaption>written by: Stacy Campbell - Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>Cool-season forages require annual fertilization for optimum production. Fall is a good time to plan on fertilizing cool-season improved pasture or hayfields of perennial grasses such as smooth brome. Particular attention must be paid to nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and pH. Ideally a soil sample should be taken before-hand to know how much of each nutrient you need. If you need information on how to take correct soil samples for bromegrass contact your local Extension Office. We have soil probes you can check out to do it as well.Balanced fertility is essential. For example, adding nitrogen will not produce optimum yields if phosphorus is low. Soils low in phosphate limit plant and root growth. Fertilizer should be applied by broadcasting in the fall or before spring growth begins.Nitrogen Source - nitrogen management is critical for optimum smooth brome production. Several nitrogen sources are available—liquid nitrogen solutions, urea, ammonium nitrate, and anhydrous ammonia. Anhydrous ammonia is not extensively used on permanent pastures because application is difficult. Nitrogen source research generally has shown little difference among sources under most conditions. When urea fertilizers—including liquid nitrogen—are applied to moist soils covered with grass residue, an enzyme called urease can break down the urea to ammonia, which is lost to the air. This can occur fairly rapidly when moist conditions are followed by warm temperatures, and rapid drying occurs without rain to move the urea into the soil. If urea is applied from November through February, volatilization loss should be minimal.Application Timing - when brome is grazed or hayed in the fall, the yearly nitrogen application should be split. If adequate soil moisture is available for good growth in late August and early September, apply all phosphorus and potassium indicated by a soil test plus half of the nitrogen recommended per acre. Then before the soil freezes in November or December, apply the remainder of the nitrogen recommended for haying or grazing. Split or late fall applications generally initiate earlier green-up in the spring.If soil moisture is limited, apply all nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium before the soil freezes in November or December. To minimize loss, do not apply fertilizer to frozen soil.Spring applications should be made as soon as the soil thaws are acceptable for spring-only grazing or haying. Timely application can be delayed because of wet soils. An application needs to be applied in the fall or early spring to allow sufficient time for fertilizer incorporation to benefit forage production.Fertilizer Rates (N, P, and K). Due to space limitations for this article. Fertilizer rate recommendations for N, P, and K for established stands of smooth bromegrass can be accessed by going to https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu and looking at the Oct. 10th issue of the K-State Agronomy eUpdate.Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or by calling 785-628-9430.<div><iframe title="Great Bend Post Podcast" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=exg2z-fe3d77-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=all&ss=a713390a017602015775e868a2cf26b0&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

CAMPBELL: Fall fertilization of smooth bromegrass

It’s a two-minute recap of the headlines that broke this past week in the Golden Belt. For the full stories, click the links below.

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/af93cc70-8db6-43f8-9c6f-10c78f93d3ab">State baseball tourney returning to Great Bend next spring</a>

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/cdb6b5d7-2470-4a5e-b3fe-32fba112bc21">Pavement-marking project set on U.S. 281 in Barton County</a>

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/79d099d1-3a38-4cd2-9f57-20529ea972b9">USD 428 now accepting sealed bids for former maintenance building</a>

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 </figure>It’s a two-minute recap of the headlines that broke this past week in the Golden Belt. For the full stories, click the links below.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/504vqoul/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/af93cc70-8db6-43f8-9c6f-10c78f93d3ab">State baseball tourney returning to Great Bend next spring</a><a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/cdb6b5d7-2470-4a5e-b3fe-32fba112bc21">Pavement-marking project set on U.S. 281 in Barton County</a><a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/79d099d1-3a38-4cd2-9f57-20529ea972b9">USD 428 now accepting sealed bids for former maintenance building</a>

Eagle Media's news week in review

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Back in the day, Kevin Lockwood enjoyed tinkering with Chevy Camaros but soon realized he wanted to combine his interest in vehicle restoration with his passion for local history.

	One result is the nearly complete restoration of an Oshkosh 4-wheel- drive snowblower. But this isn’t just any old snowblower.

	“It was at our Great Bend Army Air Field for its entire working life,” said Lockwood, Great Bend. “It came here during World War II when the air base opened in 1943.

	“It was extremely cold with lots of snow that winter of 1943-44 and air crews needed to keep runways clear for takeoffs and landings.”

	The air base was a site for pilot training on the B-29 bomber.

	Lockwood bought the machine from the City of Great Bend at a surplus auction around the year 2000. It weighs 7-and-a-quarter tons and is equipped with a SNOGO attachment.

	The truck sat in the back of Lockwood’s shop for years and restoration began in 2022.

	“That’s when we turned the first wrench and started to take it apart,” recalled Lockwood who co-owns Parts Inc. with his brother, Kenton. “It was complete but, obviously, in a state of deterioration.

	“Nevertheless, it was drivable and had brakes. The wood in the cab was rotten and had to be replaced with the help of a carpenter. We assessed both engines and took them apart to check that they were mechanically sound.”

	Currently, Lockwood needs a few small components to finish the cab. But what he really has his eye out for is a SNOGO TU3 radiator from Dubuque, Ia.

“I have this passion for wrenching on vehicles and making things operate, while combining the history with the hands-on work,” Lockwood noted. “This machine has a tangible link to our county.

	“I have a personal, sentimental purpose because of Great Bend,” he continued. “I want to bring to light this important part of World War II history. Even if you aren’t interested in history, this creates conversation about the air base.”

	While some people realize the air field was a B-29 training ground, they may not be aware that about 6,500 soldiers, nurses, other hospital staff and support crews were assigned to the air base.

“There was the air field and a hospital here and these people came to Great Bend to serve their country,” Lockwood explained, noting some even made their homes here after the war.

At the recent Great Bend Airfest where the snowblower was on display, “there were more than a few eyebrows raised when people read the plaque that summarizes the machine’s history,” Lockwood said. “It is highly unusual to know the pedigree of something like this. It is the lone surviving vehicle associated with the air field.”

	Once the restoration is fully complete, the truck could be available to the City in the event of a major snow storm. And Lockwood knows exactly who would operate it.

	If a major snowstorm should hit Great Bend, Terra Sanders will most likely be in the driver’s seat to complement the City’s other snow removal efforts. She has decades of experience in her position as Operator II for Great Bend Airport where she has served the community for 32 years.

Sanders is the last person to operate the snowblower before the city sold it to Lockwood.

	Because she is the go-to person for the truck, Lockwood named it after her. “Miss Terra” graces the driver’s side door.

	“This means a lot to me,” Sanders said. “It is the biggest honor I have working for the City.”

	The namesake recalls that she was 19 years old when she signed on with the City. Within a couple of hours of joining the Airport staff, Sanders was running a loader during a blizzard.

	“This gives me a sense of pride,” she commented. “It was great starting out when I was younger and now, after all these years, I still love the job and the old snowblower. When I drove it from storage to the Airfest and back I heard someone say ‘can her smile get any bigger?’”

	Sanders also noted that she is “just in awe” at the extent of the truck’s restoration. “Kevin and his crew did an amazing job on this massive machine. It has the capacity to take on a 6-foot-by-6-foot snowbank. It would annihilate it – turn it to powder.

	“I am ready to operate it again anytime a big snowstorm comes along.”

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 <figcaption>The volunteers who helped restore the 1943 snowblower are, from left to right: Richard Brandt, Mark Davis, Danny Jensen, Dennis Fischer, Mic Huddleston and Kevin Lockwood, who owns the machine.</figcaption>
 </figure>Back in the day, Kevin Lockwood enjoyed tinkering with Chevy Camaros but soon realized he wanted to combine his interest in vehicle restoration with his passion for local history.	One result is the nearly complete restoration of an Oshkosh 4-wheel- drive snowblower. But this isn’t just any old snowblower.	“It was at our Great Bend Army Air Field for its entire working life,” said Lockwood, Great Bend. “It came here during World War II when the air base opened in 1943.	“It was extremely cold with lots of snow that winter of 1943-44 and air crews needed to keep runways clear for takeoffs and landings.”	The air base was a site for pilot training on the B-29 bomber.<figure>
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 <figcaption>Terra Sanders operates the Oshkosh snowblower that is being restored and was on display at the Great Bend Airfest.</figcaption>
 </figure>	Lockwood bought the machine from the City of Great Bend at a surplus auction around the year 2000. It weighs 7-and-a-quarter tons and is equipped with a SNOGO attachment.	The truck sat in the back of Lockwood’s shop for years and restoration began in 2022.	“That’s when we turned the first wrench and started to take it apart,” recalled Lockwood who co-owns Parts Inc. with his brother, Kenton. “It was complete but, obviously, in a state of deterioration.	“Nevertheless, it was drivable and had brakes. The wood in the cab was rotten and had to be replaced with the help of a carpenter. We assessed both engines and took them apart to check that they were mechanically sound.”	Currently, Lockwood needs a few small components to finish the cab. But what he really has his eye out for is a SNOGO TU3 radiator from Dubuque, Ia.Marriage of past and present“I have this passion for wrenching on vehicles and making things operate, while combining the history with the hands-on work,” Lockwood noted. “This machine has a tangible link to our county.	“I have a personal, sentimental purpose because of Great Bend,” he continued. “I want to bring to light this important part of World War II history. Even if you aren’t interested in history, this creates conversation about the air base.”	While some people realize the air field was a B-29 training ground, they may not be aware that about 6,500 soldiers, nurses, other hospital staff and support crews were assigned to the air base.“There was the air field and a hospital here and these people came to Great Bend to serve their country,” Lockwood explained, noting some even made their homes here after the war.At the recent Great Bend Airfest where the snowblower was on display, “there were more than a few eyebrows raised when people read the plaque that summarizes the machine’s history,” Lockwood said. “It is highly unusual to know the pedigree of something like this. It is the lone surviving vehicle associated with the air field.”	Once the restoration is fully complete, the truck could be available to the City in the event of a major snow storm. And Lockwood knows exactly who would operate it.Terra Sanders	If a major snowstorm should hit Great Bend, Terra Sanders will most likely be in the driver’s seat to complement the City’s other snow removal efforts. She has decades of experience in her position as Operator II for Great Bend Airport where she has served the community for 32 years.Sanders is the last person to operate the snowblower before the city sold it to Lockwood.	Because she is the go-to person for the truck, Lockwood named it after her. “Miss Terra” graces the driver’s side door.	“This means a lot to me,” Sanders said. “It is the biggest honor I have working for the City.”	The namesake recalls that she was 19 years old when she signed on with the City. Within a couple of hours of joining the Airport staff, Sanders was running a loader during a blizzard.	“This gives me a sense of pride,” she commented. “It was great starting out when I was younger and now, after all these years, I still love the job and the old snowblower. When I drove it from storage to the Airfest and back I heard someone say ‘can her smile get any bigger?’”	Sanders also noted that she is “just in awe” at the extent of the truck’s restoration. “Kevin and his crew did an amazing job on this massive machine. It has the capacity to take on a 6-foot-by-6-foot snowbank. It would annihilate it – turn it to powder.	“I am ready to operate it again anytime a big snowstorm comes along.”

Great Bend man close to finishing restoration of WWII snowblower

Western Athletic Conference Great Bend 21, Hays 0 Dodge City 40, Garden City 14 Liberal 53, Ulysses 6 Central Kansas League Hoisington 35, Larned 8 Pratt 36, Clearwater 7 Hillsboro 32, Lyons 0 Hesston 28, Riley County 0 Haven 42, Chaparral 7 Smoky Valley 36, Nickerson 13 Southeast of Saline 38, Halstead 15 Other 11-Man Games Conway Springs 34, Ellinwood 21 Beloit 20, Ellsworth 7 Minneapolis 35, Russell 15 Sterling 55, South Sumner 18 TMP 56, Syracuse 16 Other 8-Man Games Central Plains 68, Little River 44 St. John 60, Stafford 14 Trego 66, La Crosse 20 Victoria 58, Macksville 0 Kinsley 54, Sublette 6 Ellis 66, Ness City 20 Dighton 52, Hodgeman County 8 Lincoln 46, Sylvan-Lucas 22 Kiowa County 58, Wichita Independent 12 South Central 68, Pratt-Skyline 6 Area 6-Man Games South Barber 32, Pawnee Heights 0 Tescott (4-2) @ Chase (0-5) Otis-Bison 1, Burrton 0

Western Athletic Conference Great Bend 21, Hays 0 Dodge City 40, Garden City 14 Liberal 53, Ulysses 6 Central Kansas League Hoisington 35, Larned 8 Pratt 36, Clearwater 7 Hillsboro 32, Lyons 0 Hesston 28, Riley County 0 Haven 42, Chaparral 7 Smoky Valley 36, Nickerson 13 Southeast of Saline 38, Halstead 15 Other 11-Man Games Conway Springs 34, Ellinwood 21 Beloit 20, Ellsworth 7 Minneapolis 35, Russell 15 Sterling 55, South Sumner 18 TMP 56, Syracuse 16 Other 8-Man Games Central Plains 68, Little River 44 St. John 60, Stafford 14 Trego 66, La Crosse 20 Victoria 58, Macksville 0 Kinsley 54, Sublette 6 Ellis 66, Ness City 20 Dighton 52, Hodgeman County 8 Lincoln 46, Sylvan-Lucas 22 Kiowa County 58, Wichita Independent 12 South Central 68, Pratt-Skyline 6 Area 6-Man Games South Barber 32, Pawnee Heights 0 Tescott (4-2) @ Chase (0-5) Otis-Bison 1, Burrton 0

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BARTON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Friday in Barton County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Kia Rio driven by William K. Selfridge, 44, Hoisington, was westbound on U.S. 281 four miles west of Hoisington.&nbsp;

The Kia struck the trailer of an eastbound 2004 Chevy Silverado driven by Rodney B.&nbsp;Furrow, 65, Ellinwood, who was attempting to make a turn northbound onto U.S. 281 from Kansas 4.

EMS transported Selfridge&nbsp;Clara Barton Medical Center. Furrow was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

BARTON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Friday in Barton County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Kia Rio driven by William K. Selfridge, 44, Hoisington, was westbound on U.S. 281 four miles west of Hoisington.&nbsp;The Kia struck the trailer of an eastbound 2004 Chevy Silverado driven by Rodney B.&nbsp;Furrow, 65, Ellinwood, who was attempting to make a turn northbound onto U.S. 281 from Kansas 4.EMS transported Selfridge&nbsp;Clara Barton Medical Center. Furrow was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Hoisington man hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Office of the State Fire Marshall&nbsp;Public Information Manager&nbsp;Lance Feyh about hurricane relief efforts.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ka8IJ-jhn2g?si=lDrxR15HO4YQn4ZK" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Office of the State Fire Marshall&nbsp;Public Information Manager&nbsp;Lance Feyh about hurricane relief efforts.

🎤Forward Ever: Kansas Fire Marshall spokesman Lance Feyh

BARTON COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 12:30p.m. Friday in Barton County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Buick LeSabre driven by Janice Kay&nbsp;Miska, 83, Hoisington, was southbound on U.S. 281 at the Kansas 4 Junction four miles west of Hoisington

The driver was stopped at the stop sign, failed to yield and pulled out in front of a westbound 2022 Mazda CX 30 driven by Roxanna Marcela Anaya, 36, Hoisington.

 The vehicles collided in the intersection. EMS transported Miska and Anaya to the Clara Barton Hospital. They were both properly restrained, according to the KHP.

BARTON COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 12:30p.m. Friday in Barton County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Buick LeSabre driven by Janice Kay&nbsp;Miska, 83, Hoisington, was southbound on U.S. 281 at the Kansas 4 Junction four miles west of HoisingtonThe driver was stopped at the stop sign, failed to yield and pulled out in front of a westbound 2022 Mazda CX 30 driven by Roxanna Marcela Anaya, 36, Hoisington. The vehicles collided in the intersection. EMS transported Miska and Anaya to the Clara Barton Hospital. They were both properly restrained, according to the KHP.

2 from Hosington hospitalized after car, SUV crash

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold auditions for its spring production of the new musical “Sing, Sing Blues,” by Barton Psychology Instructor Eric Smith at 2 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium, and all roles and technical positions will be cast on those two days.

The story centers around a group of men housed in the historic&nbsp;Sing Sing prison in New York.&nbsp; Roles will include the six inmates and four of their wives.&nbsp; Anyone 18 and over will be considered.&nbsp; Those auditioning do not need to prepare anything but will need to dress comfortably to move and dance.

There will be multiple showings Feb. 20-23. The production is suitable for ages 10 and up.&nbsp;For more information, contact the show’s director, Denise Williams, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:williamsde@bartonccc.edu" target="_blank">williamsde@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9333.&nbsp; Additional details can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.bartonccc.edu/">shows.bartonccc.edu</a>.

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 </figure>Story by Joe VinduskaThe Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold auditions for its spring production of the new musical “Sing, Sing Blues,” by Barton Psychology Instructor Eric Smith at 2 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium, and all roles and technical positions will be cast on those two days.The story centers around a group of men housed in the historic&nbsp;Sing Sing prison in New York.&nbsp; Roles will include the six inmates and four of their wives.&nbsp; Anyone 18 and over will be considered.&nbsp; Those auditioning do not need to prepare anything but will need to dress comfortably to move and dance.There will be multiple showings Feb. 20-23. The production is suitable for ages 10 and up.&nbsp;For more information, contact the show’s director, Denise Williams, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:williamsde@bartonccc.edu" target="_blank">williamsde@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9333.&nbsp; Additional details can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.bartonccc.edu/">shows.bartonccc.edu</a>.<div><iframe title="Great Bend Post Podcast" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=exg2z-fe3d77-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=all&ss=a713390a017602015775e868a2cf26b0&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

Barton Theatre holding auditions for spring play 'Sing, Sing Blues'

TOPEKA, Kan. – Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.3% in September. This is unchanged from 3.3% in August and an increase from 2.6% in September 2023.

“The Kansas unemployment rate held steady at 3.3% in September,” said labor economist, Emilie Doerksen. “The labor force participation rate was also unchanged over the month at 66.2%, significantly higher than the U.S. rate of 62.7%.”

Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 2,700 from August. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs increased by 800 over the month, mwhile government increased by 1,900.

The unemployment rate in Barton County dropped from 3.7 percent in August to 3.3 percent in September.&nbsp;The jobless rate is also down significantly in Russell, Ellsworth and Pawnee counties.&nbsp;

Since September 2023 Kansas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 19,200. This change is due to an

increase of 16,500 private sector jobs and an increase of 2,700 government jobs.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. – Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.3% in September. This is unchanged from 3.3% in August and an increase from 2.6% in September 2023.“The Kansas unemployment rate held steady at 3.3% in September,” said labor economist, Emilie Doerksen. “The labor force participation rate was also unchanged over the month at 66.2%, significantly higher than the U.S. rate of 62.7%.”Seasonally adjusted job estimates for Kansas indicate total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 2,700 from August. Total nonfarm includes private sector and government employers. Private sector jobs increased by 800 over the month, mwhile government increased by 1,900.The unemployment rate in Barton County dropped from 3.7 percent in August to 3.3 percent in September.&nbsp;The jobless rate is also down significantly in Russell, Ellsworth and Pawnee counties.&nbsp;Since September 2023 Kansas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs have increased by 19,200. This change is due to anincrease of 16,500 private sector jobs and an increase of 2,700 government jobs.

Jobless rate down in Barton County and across the region

Hear this month's Cheyenne Bottoms show with Eagle Media's Mike Hesher and Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner that aired Oct. 16, 2024.

The Cheyenne Bottoms Show airs the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.

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 </figure>Hear this month's Cheyenne Bottoms show with Eagle Media's Mike Hesher and Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner that aired Oct. 16, 2024.<div><iframe title="The Cheyenne Bottoms Show - Manager Jason Wagner" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=e6zms-170b4b7-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>The Cheyenne Bottoms Show airs the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.

🎙Post Podcast: Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Manager Wagner

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) recognized 243 public school districts and eight private systems through the 2024 Kansans Can Star Recognition Program that has been in place since the 2019-20 school year.

Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson announced the recipients of this year’s awards during the Kansas State Board of Education’s October meeting. The recipients will also be announced and celebrated at KSDE’s annual conference, Great Ideas in Education: Lighting the Path Forward, Oct. 23-25, in Wichita.

The program honors districts and systems for excelling in outcomes established around the vision for education in the state – Kansas leads the world in the success of each student.

The vision was announced in 2015 by the Kansas State Board of Education and KSDE. A new accreditation model, Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA), was announced shortly after. KESA accredits at the system level to create systemic change among school buildings in a district. The second iteration of the accreditation system, KESA 2.0, is in full implementation as of the start of the 2024-25 school year.

The Kansans Can Star Recognition Program is designed to support the KESA process by providing a level of recognition that helps districts identify where they want to focus their improvement efforts.

The program recognizes district achievement in eight areas, which are broken into quantitative and qualitative measures. Districts must apply for recognition in the qualitative measures area.

District recognition in the quantitative measures area is automatically calculated by KSDE based on collected district data. No application is necessary.

Districts can receive gold, silver, bronze or copper stars in the quantitative measure areas of:

Districts can apply to receive gold, silver, bronze or copper stars in the qualitative measures of:

The Commissioner’s Award recognizes districts that outperform their predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate above a .40 standard deviation.

A district’s predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate factors in the degree to which identified risk factors known to depress effectiveness rates, such as poverty, chronic absenteeism and student mobility, are present in a district’s student population.

Districts that outperform their predictive rate by .4-.99 standard deviation receive the&nbsp;Commissioner’s Award. There were 44 districts/systems that achieved this award for 2024.

Districts that outperform their predictive rate by 1-1.99 standard deviations receive the&nbsp;Commissioner’s Award with Honors. There were 32 districts that achieved this award for 2024.

Districts that outperform their predictive rate by 2 or more standard deviations receive the&nbsp;Commissioner’s Award with Highest Distinction. There were seven districts that achieved this award:

For more information about the Kansans Can Star Recognition Program, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.ksde.org%2fAgency%2fFiscal-and-Administrative-Services%2fCommunications-and-Recognition-Programs%2fVision-Kansans-Can%2fKansans-Can-Star-Recognition&amp;c=E,1,58_4rxvNIgYL_lXVySqIoPSz0QJJtl3ykN1SPap-vRt2DOPvC9MmUW8VAPFDPS2ki99s9Nspm2kXlWHpXWUDNgXc3DtsaXUYT4DkK0cwmA,,&amp;typo=1"></a><a target="_blank" href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.ksde.org%2fAgency%2fFiscal-and-Administrative-Services%2fCommunications-and-Recognition-Programs%2fVision-Kansans-Can%2fKansans-Can-Star-Recognition&amp;c=E,1,0I1tch1eRdVAH-f0XUF0kJYxDHRZtknDLDwttqYhraErhXKpc-iVba9PqJcno0aTQyeeDGBpf-barL7m8pwui98jzuV9_uEaact_lvl-GT2Xz7ZO&amp;typo=1&amp;ancr_add=1">https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Vision-Kansans-Can/Kansans-Can-Star-Recognition</a>

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) recognized 243 public school districts and eight private systems through the 2024 Kansans Can Star Recognition Program that has been in place since the 2019-20 school year.Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson announced the recipients of this year’s awards during the Kansas State Board of Education’s October meeting. The recipients will also be announced and celebrated at KSDE’s annual conference, Great Ideas in Education: Lighting the Path Forward, Oct. 23-25, in Wichita.The program honors districts and systems for excelling in outcomes established around the vision for education in the state – Kansas leads the world in the success of each student.The vision was announced in 2015 by the Kansas State Board of Education and KSDE. A new accreditation model, Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA), was announced shortly after. KESA accredits at the system level to create systemic change among school buildings in a district. The second iteration of the accreditation system, KESA 2.0, is in full implementation as of the start of the 2024-25 school year.The Kansans Can Star Recognition Program is designed to support the KESA process by providing a level of recognition that helps districts identify where they want to focus their improvement efforts.The program recognizes district achievement in eight areas, which are broken into quantitative and qualitative measures. Districts must apply for recognition in the qualitative measures area.District recognition in the quantitative measures area is automatically calculated by KSDE based on collected district data. No application is necessary.Districts can receive gold, silver, bronze or copper stars in the quantitative measure areas of:<ul>
 <li>Academically prepared for postsecondary.</li><li>High school graduation.</li><li>Postsecondary success.</li><li>Commissioner’s Award</li>
 </ul>Districts can apply to receive gold, silver, bronze or copper stars in the qualitative measures of:<ul>
 <li>Social-emotional growth</li><li>Kindergarten readiness</li><li>Individual plans of study (IPS)</li><li>Civic engagement</li>
 </ul>The Commissioner’s Award recognizes districts that outperform their predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate above a .40 standard deviation.A district’s predicted postsecondary effectiveness rate factors in the degree to which identified risk factors known to depress effectiveness rates, such as poverty, chronic absenteeism and student mobility, are present in a district’s student population.Districts that outperform their predictive rate by .4-.99 standard deviation receive the&nbsp;Commissioner’s Award. There were 44 districts/systems that achieved this award for 2024.Districts that outperform their predictive rate by 1-1.99 standard deviations receive the&nbsp;Commissioner’s Award with Honors. There were 32 districts that achieved this award for 2024.Districts that outperform their predictive rate by 2 or more standard deviations receive the&nbsp;Commissioner’s Award with Highest Distinction. There were seven districts that achieved this award:<ul>
 <li>Cheney USD 268</li><li>Erie-Galesburg USD 101</li><li>Fairfield USD 310</li><li>Frontenac USD 249</li><li>Pike Valley USD 426</li><li>Plainville USD 270</li><li>St. John–Hudson USD 350</li>
 </ul>Other awards included:<ul>
 <li>There were 72 districts/systems recognized in the&nbsp;social-emotional growth&nbsp;outcomes area: 19 coppers, 27 bronzes and 25 silvers and one gold for 2024.</li><li>There were 52 districts/systems recognized in the&nbsp;kindergarten readiness&nbsp;outcome area: 21 coppers and 31 bronzes for 2024.</li><li>There were 24 districts/systems recognized in the&nbsp;civic&nbsp;engagement outcome&nbsp;area: eight coppers, 13 bronzes, one silver and two golds for 2024.</li><li>There were 58 districts/systems recognized in the&nbsp;individual plan of study (IPS)&nbsp;outcome area: 23 coppers, 20 bronzes, four silvers and one gold for 2024.</li><li>There were 142 districts/systems recognized in the&nbsp;high school graduation&nbsp;outcome area: 10 coppers, 38 bronzes, 25 silvers and 69 golds for 2024.</li><li>There were 114 districts/systems recognized in the&nbsp;academically prepared for postsecondary&nbsp;outcome area: 106 coppers, 13 bronzes and one silver. There were two gold recipients for 2024.</li><li>There were 122 districts/systems recognized in the&nbsp;postsecondary success&nbsp; outcome area: 43 coppers, 43 bronzes, 33 silvers and 16 golds.</li><li>For the fourth consecutive year, Southern Lyon County USD 252 was the only district to be recognized in all eight program areas.&nbsp;A list of districts being recognized, along with what they are being recognized for, is attached.</li>
 </ul>For more information about the Kansans Can Star Recognition Program, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.ksde.org%2fAgency%2fFiscal-and-Administrative-Services%2fCommunications-and-Recognition-Programs%2fVision-Kansans-Can%2fKansans-Can-Star-Recognition&amp;c=E,1,58_4rxvNIgYL_lXVySqIoPSz0QJJtl3ykN1SPap-vRt2DOPvC9MmUW8VAPFDPS2ki99s9Nspm2kXlWHpXWUDNgXc3DtsaXUYT4DkK0cwmA,,&amp;typo=1"></a><a target="_blank" href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.ksde.org%2fAgency%2fFiscal-and-Administrative-Services%2fCommunications-and-Recognition-Programs%2fVision-Kansans-Can%2fKansans-Can-Star-Recognition&amp;c=E,1,0I1tch1eRdVAH-f0XUF0kJYxDHRZtknDLDwttqYhraErhXKpc-iVba9PqJcno0aTQyeeDGBpf-barL7m8pwui98jzuV9_uEaact_lvl-GT2Xz7ZO&amp;typo=1&amp;ancr_add=1">https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Vision-Kansans-Can/Kansans-Can-Star-Recognition</a><div><iframe title="Great Bend Post Podcast" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=exg2z-fe3d77-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=all&ss=a713390a017602015775e868a2cf26b0&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

Local school districts recognized for excelling in state's vision

The city-wide cleanup in Great Bend has been a resounding success in its first two years. Residents got rid of 235 tons of tires in the first two years and filled 51 commercial-sized dumpsters the first year. The nine-day cleanup returns this Saturday at Sunflower Diversified Services, 5606 10th Street, but City Administrator Logan Burns said there are changes this year.

"The biggest thing this year is we're not going to be taking any tires just because of the huge expense that did have," he said. "We feel like we're at a point where we'll probably stop that for a couple of years and see where that leads us. The other thing is making sure we don't have any construction waste or any household hazardous waste as well."

Items accepted this year include refuse, metal, mattresses, and appliances. Recyclable items may be dropped off at Sunflower.

"Sunflower Diversified is going to be taking all of their usual items with office paper, magazines, newspapers, corrugated cardboard, tin cans, plastic bottles, plastic milk jugs, aluminum cans, and glass bottles," Burns said. "But then we'll have dumpsters for metal, mattresses, and appliances as well."

The cleanup will run from Oct. 19 through Oct. 27. The site will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Saturday (Oct. 19), from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. City staff will again be present to assist with unloading.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe city-wide cleanup in Great Bend has been a resounding success in its first two years. Residents got rid of 235 tons of tires in the first two years and filled 51 commercial-sized dumpsters the first year. The nine-day cleanup returns this Saturday at Sunflower Diversified Services, 5606 10th Street, but City Administrator Logan Burns said there are changes this year."The biggest thing this year is we're not going to be taking any tires just because of the huge expense that did have," he said. "We feel like we're at a point where we'll probably stop that for a couple of years and see where that leads us. The other thing is making sure we don't have any construction waste or any household hazardous waste as well."Items accepted this year include refuse, metal, mattresses, and appliances. Recyclable items may be dropped off at Sunflower."Sunflower Diversified is going to be taking all of their usual items with office paper, magazines, newspapers, corrugated cardboard, tin cans, plastic bottles, plastic milk jugs, aluminum cans, and glass bottles," Burns said. "But then we'll have dumpsters for metal, mattresses, and appliances as well."The cleanup will run from Oct. 19 through Oct. 27. The site will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Saturday (Oct. 19), from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. City staff will again be present to assist with unloading.

Great Bend's city-wide cleanup begins Saturday at Sunflower

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (10/17)

At 12:23 a.m. the K-9 was called out to 8th &amp;
Washington.

At 6:26 a.m. the K-9 was called out to 156 N. US 281
Highway.

At 8:12 a.m. an accident was reported at US 281 Highway
&amp; NE 30 Road.

At 1:27 p.m. an accident was reported at 224 NW 50 Avenue.

At 2:11 p.m. traumatic injuries were reported at 651 SE 90
Avenue in Ellinwood.

At 5:16 p.m. threats were reported at 30 SE 10 Road.

At 5:26 p.m. a chase was reported on Forest Avenue.

At 7:32 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at NW 30 Road
&amp; NW 20 Avenue.

Great Bend Police
Department incident log (10/17)

At 12:13 a.m. convulsions/seizures were reported at 714 E.
Santa Fe Blvd in Ellinwood. Ellinwood PD call.

At 8 a.m. a parking complaint was reported at 16th
&amp; Morton.

At 11:05 a.m. a report of his residence being broken into
and items taken was reported at 1226 Harrison.

At 11:52 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1905 19th
Street.

At 1:28 p.m. a black truck parked the wrong direction on the
street was reported at 29th &amp; Gano.

At 4:28 p.m. an accident was reported at 19th
&amp; Washington.

At 4:51 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 2715
Broadway.

At 5:26 p.m. an officer attempted to stop a vehicle and it
fled the area of Cleveland &amp; Forest. Vehicle was located unoccupied.

At 5:42 p.m. the K-9 was used on a vehicle at Cleveland
&amp; Forest.

At 5:52 p.m. an accident was reported at 2601 10th
Street.

At 7:14 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 2424 19th
Street.

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Office incident log (10/17)K-9 Use / Call OutAt 12:23 a.m. the K-9 was called out to 8th &amp;
Washington.At 6:26 a.m. the K-9 was called out to 156 N. US 281
Highway.Non-Injury AccidentAt 8:12 a.m. an accident was reported at US 281 Highway
&amp; NE 30 Road.Injury AccidentAt 1:27 p.m. an accident was reported at 224 NW 50 Avenue.Traumatic InjuriesAt 2:11 p.m. traumatic injuries were reported at 651 SE 90
Avenue in Ellinwood.Threats / Criminal ThreatsAt 5:16 p.m. threats were reported at 30 SE 10 Road.Chase All UnitsAt 5:26 p.m. a chase was reported on Forest Avenue.Animal ComplaintAt 7:32 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at NW 30 Road
&amp; NW 20 Avenue.Great Bend Police
Department incident log (10/17)Convulsions / SeizuresAt 12:13 a.m. convulsions/seizures were reported at 714 E.
Santa Fe Blvd in Ellinwood. Ellinwood PD call.Parking ComplaintAt 8 a.m. a parking complaint was reported at 16th
&amp; Morton.Burglary / Not in ProgressAt 11:05 a.m. a report of his residence being broken into
and items taken was reported at 1226 Harrison.Sick PersonAt 11:52 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1905 19th
Street.Parking ComplaintAt 1:28 p.m. a black truck parked the wrong direction on the
street was reported at 29th &amp; Gano.Non-Injury AccidentAt 4:28 p.m. an accident was reported at 19th
&amp; Washington.Medical AlarmAt 4:51 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 2715
Broadway.Chase All UnitsAt 5:26 p.m. an officer attempted to stop a vehicle and it
fled the area of Cleveland &amp; Forest. Vehicle was located unoccupied.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 5:42 p.m. the K-9 was used on a vehicle at Cleveland
&amp; Forest.Non-Injury AccidentAt 5:52 p.m. an accident was reported at 2601 10th
Street.Traumatic InjuriesAt 7:14 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 2424 19th
Street.

Cop Shop (10/17)

All Taylor Sharkey can do now is share the love of her son with those around her. Kanyn Sharkey's unexpected death from medication complications last December not only stripped the one-year-old of his future, but also shattered Taylor's dream of being a mother. Taylor has used memorials made in Kanyn's name to purchase a climbing wall at the Brit Spaugh Zoo in Great Bend, and she recently teamed up with the Otis Fire Department for a new playset to be installed soon at the city park in Otis.

"I wanted to do something big that would be a good, heartfelt memorial for Kanyn so he would be remembered forever," Taylor said. "I had big dreams and aspirations since he was such a big and wild spirit. With everybody's help and donations, this has made that dream come true for me."

The new playground, for toddlers aged 2-5, is designed for an area 27 x 30 feet and will include a climbing wall and slide. Taylor's father, Mike, is a former fire chief in Otis and has been active with the department for nearly two decades. The Sharkey's have worked with city officials as the project will involve relocating a current swing set and adding additional lighting and cameras in the park.

Kanyn had a knack for climbing anything and everything. Taylor had a recliner by the window and the one-year-old was known to climb to the top to look out the window. Once, she thought it was safe to take a quick shower. She emerged to find Kanyn had climbed the Christmas tree. His proclivity for climbing earned him the nickname "Mountain Goat."

"He was absolutely feral," Taylor said. "He was as feral as they came. He was so full life, love, and energy. There were absolutely no bad days with that little guy. He climbed everything. There was nothing that didn't get climbed on in my house."

Taylor has been a vocal force about the struggles of losing a child on social media. The community response has been a large one. Friends and strangers have dropped off stuffed animals with soundbars featuring recordings of Kanyn's laugh, pictures, and wind chimes. Someone made a stuffed mountain goat out Kanyn's clothes. Another sewed remnants of one of Kanyn's blankets into a new blanket as a birthday gift for Taylor.

"I'm very thankful, grateful, and fortunate to have all the love and support I have from everybody," said Taylor. "There are people I didn't talk to for years who now check in on me once a week, once a month. There's one gal who sends me cards at least twice a month. I can't even articulate how much support there has been, and the heartfelt, genuine, customized gifts people have come up with. The amount of support is amazing."

Taylor, who lives in Otis, hopes to have a dedication ceremony for the new playground once it is installed so she can see the joy and memory of Kanyn with other families. She hopes to have the playground installed by Thanksgiving.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostAll Taylor Sharkey can do now is share the love of her son with those around her. Kanyn Sharkey's unexpected death from medication complications last December not only stripped the one-year-old of his future, but also shattered Taylor's dream of being a mother. Taylor has used memorials made in Kanyn's name to purchase a climbing wall at the Brit Spaugh Zoo in Great Bend, and she recently teamed up with the Otis Fire Department for a new playset to be installed soon at the city park in Otis."I wanted to do something big that would be a good, heartfelt memorial for Kanyn so he would be remembered forever," Taylor said. "I had big dreams and aspirations since he was such a big and wild spirit. With everybody's help and donations, this has made that dream come true for me."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729104808380.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>The new playground, for toddlers aged 2-5, is designed for an area 27 x 30 feet and will include a climbing wall and slide. Taylor's father, Mike, is a former fire chief in Otis and has been active with the department for nearly two decades. The Sharkey's have worked with city officials as the project will involve relocating a current swing set and adding additional lighting and cameras in the park.Kanyn had a knack for climbing anything and everything. Taylor had a recliner by the window and the one-year-old was known to climb to the top to look out the window. Once, she thought it was safe to take a quick shower. She emerged to find Kanyn had climbed the Christmas tree. His proclivity for climbing earned him the nickname "Mountain Goat.""He was absolutely feral," Taylor said. "He was as feral as they came. He was so full life, love, and energy. There were absolutely no bad days with that little guy. He climbed everything. There was nothing that didn't get climbed on in my house."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729104880087.jpeg" alt="A small climbing wall at Great Bend's Brit Spaugh Zoo purchased with funds from Kanyn's memorial and dedicated to the "Mountain Goat."" />
 <figcaption>A small climbing wall at Great Bend's Brit Spaugh Zoo purchased with funds from Kanyn's memorial and dedicated to the "Mountain Goat."</figcaption>
 </figure>Taylor has been a vocal force about the struggles of losing a child on social media. The community response has been a large one. Friends and strangers have dropped off stuffed animals with soundbars featuring recordings of Kanyn's laugh, pictures, and wind chimes. Someone made a stuffed mountain goat out Kanyn's clothes. Another sewed remnants of one of Kanyn's blankets into a new blanket as a birthday gift for Taylor."I'm very thankful, grateful, and fortunate to have all the love and support I have from everybody," said Taylor. "There are people I didn't talk to for years who now check in on me once a week, once a month. There's one gal who sends me cards at least twice a month. I can't even articulate how much support there has been, and the heartfelt, genuine, customized gifts people have come up with. The amount of support is amazing."<figure>
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 </figure>Taylor, who lives in Otis, hopes to have a dedication ceremony for the new playground once it is installed so she can see the joy and memory of Kanyn with other families. She hopes to have the playground installed by Thanksgiving.<div><iframe title="Great Bend Post Podcast" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=exg2z-fe3d77-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=all&ss=a713390a017602015775e868a2cf26b0&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

Otis mother keeping son's memory alive with gifts to local parks

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10/17 BOOKED: Karie McBride on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.

BOOKED: Adolfo Garza on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, to serve sentence.

BOOKED: Vicki Morris on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, no bond set.

RELEASED: Eric Torres on four Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, Contempt of Court, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, and Felony Obstruction, on combined $25,000 OR bond.

RELEASED: Nathan Moore on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Interference with LEO, and Battery on LEO, on $10,000 OR bond.

RELEASED: Israel Klein on two Barton County District Court cases for Failure to Appear, on combined $40,000 OR bond.

RELEASED: Vicki Morris on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, on $1,000 OR bond.

RELEASED: Gefferey Palacio on Pawnee County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, by order of the court; and on six Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, Interference with LEO, No Valid Driver's License, and Defective Wipers, on combined $40,000 OR bond.

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 </figure>10/17 BOOKED: Karie McBride on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.BOOKED: Adolfo Garza on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, to serve sentence.BOOKED: Vicki Morris on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, no bond set.RELEASED: Eric Torres on four Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, Contempt of Court, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, and Felony Obstruction, on combined $25,000 OR bond.RELEASED: Nathan Moore on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Interference with LEO, and Battery on LEO, on $10,000 OR bond.RELEASED: Israel Klein on two Barton County District Court cases for Failure to Appear, on combined $40,000 OR bond.RELEASED: Vicki Morris on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, on $1,000 OR bond.RELEASED: Gefferey Palacio on Pawnee County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, by order of the court; and on six Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, Interference with LEO, No Valid Driver's License, and Defective Wipers, on combined $40,000 OR bond.

Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (10/17)

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

Mixing and mingling. That is what is on the agenda Saturday, Oct. 19 for FUEL
Barton County’s “All Out Fall Mixer” held in Great Bend. 

Formerly Barton County
Young Professionals, FUEL stands for focus, unite, elevate and lead. Great Bend
Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Barfield said the event kicks off at 5 p.m.
at Animal Medical Center.


"AMC is ready to open up their barn doors and have a great party," said Barfield. "There is going to be steak being grilled, lots of cool prizes and beverages. That will be a good time."

Along with raffles prizes and food, there is a good chance the Kansas State
University football game will be showing.


Sponsored by local businesses, FUEL Barton County’s mixers allow professionals
to network and enjoy time with friends.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostMixing and mingling. That is what is on the agenda Saturday, Oct. 19 for FUEL
Barton County’s “All Out Fall Mixer” held in Great Bend. Formerly Barton County
Young Professionals, FUEL stands for focus, unite, elevate and lead. Great Bend
Chamber of Commerce Director Megan Barfield said the event kicks off at 5 p.m.
at Animal Medical Center.
"AMC is ready to open up their barn doors and have a great party," said Barfield. "There is going to be steak being grilled, lots of cool prizes and beverages. That will be a good time."Along with raffles prizes and food, there is a good chance the Kansas State
University football game will be showing.
Sponsored by local businesses, FUEL Barton County’s mixers allow professionals
to network and enjoy time with friends.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<div><iframe title="Great Bend Post Podcast" allowtransparency="true" height="315" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:315px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=exg2z-fe3d77-pbblog-playlist&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&order=episodic&limit=10&filter=all&ss=a713390a017602015775e868a2cf26b0&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

Food, prizes and networking ‘fall mixer’ in Great Bend

Today Patchy blowing dust after 10 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South-southeast wind around 9 mph.

Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Sunday Night A slight chance of rain, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 81.

Today Patchy blowing dust after 10 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South-southeast wind around 9 mph.Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.Sunday Night A slight chance of rain, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.Monday Rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.Monday Night A 20 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 81.Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 48.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 75.Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 44.Thursday Sunny, with a high near 75.&nbsp;&nbsp;