By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

In August, local band The Heathens opened for the Garth Brooks Tribute Band and Homebrew at Great Bend's Party in the Park. Now, the band is aiming its ambition a little higher. The Heathens have advanced to the quarterfinals in a national contest that will benefit the winning band as well as raise suicide awareness.

"It's a competition put on in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention," said Lyle Jones, singer and guitar player for The Heathens. "The winners of this contest will be performing Saturday, Oct. 14, at the We Can Survive Concert. They will be opening for Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, and OneRepublic."

More than 50,000 acts entered the first round of the contest, with the winner traveling to New York City for the big concert. The Heathens are one of 520 acts to make the quarterfinals. The band will need to win their quarterfinal to continue advancing to the next round.

"We are currently third in our group in the quarterfinals," Jones said. "The quarterfinals last through Thursday. If we end up in first our group, semifinals last until Sept. 14, and the finals last until Sept. 21."

Free votes for the band can be cast online once every 24 hours. There is also a pay option that allows for more voting, with every dollar spent benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. <a href="https://theopenact.com/2023/the-heathens?fbclid=IwAR0zbbA40quPq35CXn0uK6DZWnQAs-RLvO-D0u8KYhex7ujMyeARblvlE_Y">CLICK HERE TO VOTE.</a>

In an effort to fundraise and collect votes, The Heathens are offering a tiered sponsorship starting at $200. Five hundred dollars will get a sponsor a private acoustic show or, if a business, five advertisements. For $1,000, the band will record a custom song of any genre for the sponsor. At $5,000, the band will perform a full concert for the sponsor. If The Heathens do win the trip to New York, the highest donor will receive two VIP tickets to the concert plus accommodations.

If The Heathens make it to the final stage of the contest, Jones said the band plans to play a three-hour show at the Crest Theater. The Heathens, made up of Jones, Byron Austin, and Brett Staub, recorded their first album, "For Love of Money," in August.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostIn August, local band The Heathens opened for the Garth Brooks Tribute Band and Homebrew at Great Bend's Party in the Park. Now, the band is aiming its ambition a little higher. The Heathens have advanced to the quarterfinals in a national contest that will benefit the winning band as well as raise suicide awareness."It's a competition put on in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention," said Lyle Jones, singer and guitar player for The Heathens. "The winners of this contest will be performing Saturday, Oct. 14, at the We Can Survive Concert. They will be opening for Kelly Clarkson, Maroon 5, and OneRepublic."More than 50,000 acts entered the first round of the contest, with the winner traveling to New York City for the big concert. The Heathens are one of 520 acts to make the quarterfinals. The band will need to win their quarterfinal to continue advancing to the next round."We are currently third in our group in the quarterfinals," Jones said. "The quarterfinals last through Thursday. If we end up in first our group, semifinals last until Sept. 14, and the finals last until Sept. 21."Free votes for the band can be cast online once every 24 hours. There is also a pay option that allows for more voting, with every dollar spent benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. <a href="https://theopenact.com/2023/the-heathens?fbclid=IwAR0zbbA40quPq35CXn0uK6DZWnQAs-RLvO-D0u8KYhex7ujMyeARblvlE_Y">CLICK HERE TO VOTE.</a>In an effort to fundraise and collect votes, The Heathens are offering a tiered sponsorship starting at $200. Five hundred dollars will get a sponsor a private acoustic show or, if a business, five advertisements. For $1,000, the band will record a custom song of any genre for the sponsor. At $5,000, the band will perform a full concert for the sponsor. If The Heathens do win the trip to New York, the highest donor will receive two VIP tickets to the concert plus accommodations.If The Heathens make it to the final stage of the contest, Jones said the band plans to play a three-hour show at the Crest Theater. The Heathens, made up of Jones, Byron Austin, and Brett Staub, recorded their first album, "For Love of Money," in August.&nbsp;

Great Bend band vying for chance to open NYC concert

NESS COUNTY– The Ness County Attorney says that a deputy who fatally shot a man in August outside a home in Ramson is immune from prosecution under Kansas law.

On Friday, the Kansas Bureau of Investigations (KBI) presented its findings to the Ness County Attorney’s Office following a formal investigation into an Officer Involved Shooting occurring the morning of August 8, according to a statement from Ness County Attorney Jacob Gayer.

At approximately 8:36 a.m. August 8, a call was routed, in the E911 system, to Trego County dispatch. The caller informed Trego County dispatchers he was in Ransom Kansas and was wanting to self-harm. 

Trego County advised Ness County Dispatch. Ness County Sheriff, Brandon Mitchell, was able to establish a line of communication with the then unknown caller which resulted in Deputies locating the individual at a private residence in the city of Ransom, Kansas. 

Deputies of the Ness County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and were able to establish a perimeter around the home.

At approximately 9:49 a.m. a man later identified as Jesse L. Nicholls, 46, of Ransom, exited the residence in possession of a black semiautomatic handgun. Sheriff Mitchell, initially, was able to obtain compliance from Nicholls who placed the handgun on the ground but still within his reach. 

Negotiations to surrender to law enforcement continued by Sheriff Mitchell but ultimately the subject returned to the handgun, retrieving the firearm, and cycling a round into the chamber of the weapon.

Nicholls charged towards Deputies before discharging, towards officers, a single round. A member of the Ness County Sheriff’s Office returned fire striking Nicholls who dropped the firearm. 

Medical personnel and members of the Sheriff’s Office began immediate life saving measures ultimately proving unsuccessful.&nbsp; Nicholls died of hiss injuries sustained in the incident. 

The Kansas Bureau of Investigations was requested to conduct an investigation into the Officer Involved Shooting. 

“After reviewing the reports from the KBI, the body worn cameras and taking into consideration the information available to the deputy at the time, Ness County Attorney Jacob Gayer ruled, in his professional opinion, the deputy was entitled under current Kansas law to use deadly force for the purposes of selfdefense. 

"First, the deputy had a sincere and honest belief that their life was in danger and that it was necessary to use deadly force to defend themself. Secondly, a reasonable person in the deputy’s circumstances could have reasonably perceived the use of deadly force was necessary."

"Charges are not appropriate against the deputy in the death of Jesse L. Nicholls, on August 8."

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 </figure>NESS COUNTY– The Ness County Attorney says that a deputy who fatally shot a man in August outside a home in Ramson is immune from prosecution under Kansas law.On Friday, the Kansas Bureau of Investigations (KBI) presented its findings to the Ness County Attorney’s Office following a formal investigation into an Officer Involved Shooting occurring the morning of August 8, according to a statement from Ness County Attorney Jacob Gayer.At approximately 8:36 a.m. August 8, a call was routed, in the E911 system, to Trego County dispatch. The caller informed Trego County dispatchers he was in Ransom Kansas and was wanting to self-harm. Trego County advised Ness County Dispatch. Ness County Sheriff, Brandon Mitchell, was able to establish a line of communication with the then unknown caller which resulted in Deputies locating the individual at a private residence in the city of Ransom, Kansas. Deputies of the Ness County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and were able to establish a perimeter around the home.At approximately 9:49 a.m. a man later identified as Jesse L. Nicholls, 46, of Ransom, exited the residence in possession of a black semiautomatic handgun. Sheriff Mitchell, initially, was able to obtain compliance from Nicholls who placed the handgun on the ground but still within his reach. Negotiations to surrender to law enforcement continued by Sheriff Mitchell but ultimately the subject returned to the handgun, retrieving the firearm, and cycling a round into the chamber of the weapon.Nicholls charged towards Deputies before discharging, towards officers, a single round. A member of the Ness County Sheriff’s Office returned fire striking Nicholls who dropped the firearm. Medical personnel and members of the Sheriff’s Office began immediate life saving measures ultimately proving unsuccessful.&nbsp; Nicholls died of hiss injuries sustained in the incident. The Kansas Bureau of Investigations was requested to conduct an investigation into the Officer Involved Shooting. “After reviewing the reports from the KBI, the body worn cameras and taking into consideration the information available to the deputy at the time, Ness County Attorney Jacob Gayer ruled, in his professional opinion, the deputy was entitled under current Kansas law to use deadly force for the purposes of selfdefense. "First, the deputy had a sincere and honest belief that their life was in danger and that it was necessary to use deadly force to defend themself. Secondly, a reasonable person in the deputy’s circumstances could have reasonably perceived the use of deadly force was necessary.""Charges are not appropriate against the deputy in the death of Jesse L. Nicholls, on August 8."

Prosecutor declines to file charges in fatal Ness Co. officer shooting

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (9/5)


At 10:16 a.m. a report of cattle out was made at E. K-4 Highway &amp; NE 90
Avenue in Claflin.



At 5:06 p.m. a fire was reported at W. US 56 Highway and SW 110 Avenue.



At 11:07 p.m. a traffic arrest was reported at E. 3rd Street and N.
Main Street in Hoisington.


Great Bend Police Department incident log
(9/5)


At 11:39 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 5514 Navajo Road.



At 1:37 p.m. a vehicle parked in the handicap stall was reported at 3503 10th
Street.



At 1:37 p.m. questions in reference to leash laws for dogs was reported at 18th
&amp; Jackson.



At 3:12 p.m. a fire hydrant leaking was reported at 3rd &amp; Pine.



At 3:40 p.m. a lost/stolen tag was reported at 2433 24th Street.
Kansas tag 986 RRJ was entered NCIC.



At 4:14 p.m. a truck and trailer blocking the view was reported at 24th
&amp; Harrison.




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Office incident log (9/5)

Cattle Out

At 10:16 a.m. a report of cattle out was made at E. K-4 Highway &amp; NE 90
Avenue in Claflin.

Fire

At 5:06 p.m. a fire was reported at W. US 56 Highway and SW 110 Avenue.

Traffic Arrest

At 11:07 p.m. a traffic arrest was reported at E. 3rd Street and N.
Main Street in Hoisington.

Great Bend Police Department incident log
(9/5)

Sick Person

At 11:39 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 5514 Navajo Road.

Parking Complaint

At 1:37 p.m. a vehicle parked in the handicap stall was reported at 3503 10th
Street.

Animal Complaint

At 1:37 p.m. questions in reference to leash laws for dogs was reported at 18th
&amp; Jackson.

Utility Problems

At 3:12 p.m. a fire hydrant leaking was reported at 3rd &amp; Pine.

Theft

At 3:40 p.m. a lost/stolen tag was reported at 2433 24th Street.
Kansas tag 986 RRJ was entered NCIC.

Parking Complaint

At 4:14 p.m. a truck and trailer blocking the view was reported at 24th
&amp; Harrison.

Cop Shop (9/5)

9/5 BOOKED: Lacinda Julian on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended, No Proof of Insurance, and Expired Registration, bond set at $2,500 C/S.

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

BOOKED: Harley Thomasson on Mount Hope Municipal Court warrant for No Driver's License, No Insurance, Illegal Tag, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $1,500 C/S.

BOOKED: Justin Merritt on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.

BOOKED: Angel Armendariz-Galindo on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Cocaine, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Ashten Tracy on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, bond set at $1,248 cash only.

BOOKED: Ashley Corn on Barton County District Court warrant, to serve sentence.

RELEASED: Lacinda Julian on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended, No Proof of Insurance, and Expired Registration, after posting $2,500 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Willie Freemyer on Rush County District Court warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, on $20,000 OR bond issued by Rush County District Court.

RELEASED: Misty Bryant on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, after time served.

RELEASED: Angel Armendariz-Galindo on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Cocaine, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Lisa Whiting on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Ashten Tracy on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, after posting a $1,248 cash bond.

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 </figure>9/5 BOOKED: Lacinda Julian on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended, No Proof of Insurance, and Expired Registration, bond set at $2,500 C/S.BOOKED: Shane Stewart on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, no bond set.BOOKED: Harley Thomasson on Mount Hope Municipal Court warrant for No Driver's License, No Insurance, Illegal Tag, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $1,500 C/S.BOOKED: Justin Merritt on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.BOOKED: Angel Armendariz-Galindo on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Cocaine, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Ashten Tracy on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, bond set at $1,248 cash only.BOOKED: Ashley Corn on Barton County District Court warrant, to serve sentence.RELEASED: Lacinda Julian on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended, No Proof of Insurance, and Expired Registration, after posting $2,500 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.RELEASED: Willie Freemyer on Rush County District Court warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, on $20,000 OR bond issued by Rush County District Court.RELEASED: Misty Bryant on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, after time served.RELEASED: Angel Armendariz-Galindo on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Cocaine, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Lisa Whiting on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Ashten Tracy on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, after posting a $1,248 cash bond.

Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (9/5)

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

The Great Bend City Council approved a motion to withdraw $100,000 from
the city’s Economic Development fund to assist with the demolition of a vacant
hotel on 10th Street. 

For more than six years, the Great Bend Hotel
&amp; Convention Center, or the old Highland Hotel, has been closed. Moving
forward with a demolition of the deteriorating hotel, Great Bend Economic
Development Board member Paul Snapp said the contractor will first attempt to
salvage any items from the structure, mostly copper material.


"We did find out what the cost of the asbestos removal was," said Snapp. "Those items have been removed from the building. After the salvage is complete, the contractor can then start with the demolition."

The $100,000 from the Economic Development fund, coupled with other funds
available, will allow Great Bend Economic Development to complete the
demolition and then repay the funds to the account as soon as the property is
sold for redevelopment. 

City Administrator Brandon Anderson was positive about
moving forward with the project.


"It's exciting to see that progress," said Anderson. "If you're asking for my personal opinion, I feel like the bridge would be good just to get that project started, certainly with the intent to pay it back."

The demolition of the 60,000 square-foot structure is expected to be finished
by Oct. 31 by Stone Sand Company. Great Bend Economic
Development is hopeful for new owners to build a new hotel in its place.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>The vacant hotel at&nbsp;3017 10th Street in Great Bend is expected to be demolished by Oct. 31, 2023.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostThe Great Bend City Council approved a motion to withdraw $100,000 from
the city’s Economic Development fund to assist with the demolition of a vacant
hotel on 10th Street. For more than six years, the Great Bend Hotel
&amp; Convention Center, or the old Highland Hotel, has been closed. Moving
forward with a demolition of the deteriorating hotel, Great Bend Economic
Development Board member Paul Snapp said the contractor will first attempt to
salvage any items from the structure, mostly copper material.
"We did find out what the cost of the asbestos removal was," said Snapp. "Those items have been removed from the building. After the salvage is complete, the contractor can then start with the demolition."The $100,000 from the Economic Development fund, coupled with other funds
available, will allow Great Bend Economic Development to complete the
demolition and then repay the funds to the account as soon as the property is
sold for redevelopment. City Administrator Brandon Anderson was positive about
moving forward with the project.
"It's exciting to see that progress," said Anderson. "If you're asking for my personal opinion, I feel like the bridge would be good just to get that project started, certainly with the intent to pay it back."The demolition of the 60,000 square-foot structure is expected to be finished
by Oct. 31 by Stone Sand Company. Great Bend Economic
Development is hopeful for new owners to build a new hotel in its place.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

City of Great Bend contributes to demolition costs of vacant hotel

Today Widespread haze after 7 a.m. Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tonight Widespread haze. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

Thursday Widespread haze before 11 a.m. Sunny, with a high near 94. South-southeast wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East-southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 92. East-northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 91.

Saturday Night A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Sunday A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

Monday Night A 40-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 76.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today Widespread haze after 7 a.m. Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 6 to 10 mph.Tonight Widespread haze. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind 6 to 8 mph.Thursday Widespread haze before 11 a.m. Sunny, with a high near 94. South-southeast wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East-southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.Friday Sunny, with a high near 92. East-northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61.Saturday Sunny, with a high near 91.Saturday Night A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.Sunday A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.Sunday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.Monday A 50-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.Monday Night A 40-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 76.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wednesday's weather

The City of Great Bend is matching the state allowance when it comes to
liquor sales on Sunday. The city council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to expand the
hours of sale for cereal malt beverages and alcoholic liquors within city
limits from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
The previous city ordinance allowed for liquor sales from 12 p.m. to 8
p.m. on Sundays, but a recent change in state statute has allowed cities to
expand those operational hours. 

Great Bend City Attorney Allen Glendenning said
there was thought just to automatically mirror what the State of Kansas puts
into law.

"I did look at trying to draft an ordinance that would just automatically catch any new changes," said Glendenning. "They treat cereal malt beverages differently, alcoholic liquors differently and different statutes. It's hard to anticipate what they might do. We'll just have to keep an eye on that and make changes if we want to."

After not allowing liquor sales at all on Sundays, the city council voted in
2016 to provide Sunday liquor sales. Sales in Great Bend are allowed from 9
a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

"This will bring us in line with the maximum allowed sales on Sundays that the state will allow," said Glendenning.

<figure>
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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostThe City of Great Bend is matching the state allowance when it comes to
liquor sales on Sunday. The city council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to expand the
hours of sale for cereal malt beverages and alcoholic liquors within city
limits from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
The previous city ordinance allowed for liquor sales from 12 p.m. to 8
p.m. on Sundays, but a recent change in state statute has allowed cities to
expand those operational hours. Great Bend City Attorney Allen Glendenning said
there was thought just to automatically mirror what the State of Kansas puts
into law."I did look at trying to draft an ordinance that would just automatically catch any new changes," said Glendenning. "They treat cereal malt beverages differently, alcoholic liquors differently and different statutes. It's hard to anticipate what they might do. We'll just have to keep an eye on that and make changes if we want to."After not allowing liquor sales at all on Sundays, the city council voted in
2016 to provide Sunday liquor sales. Sales in Great Bend are allowed from 9
a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"This will bring us in line with the maximum allowed sales on Sundays that the state will allow," said Glendenning.

Liquor sales expanded on Sundays within Great Bend city limits

Great Bend USD 428 would like to inform the community that Great Bend High School’s Memorial Stadium will have restricted access during final stage of the complex renovation, beginning Sept. 5, through Sept. 21.

Hellas will begin laying the track surface soon, with plans to have Memorial Stadium reopen on or before GBHS Homecoming scheduled for Friday, Sept. 22.

Moving forward, Memorial Stadium will be closed at night from 9 p.m. (or when an activity concludes) to 5:30 a.m., daily.

“We appreciate the community’s understanding and patience during the construction process,” said Matt Westerhaus GBHS Activities Director. “For students, athletes, walkers, and the community as a whole, the finished product is going to be worth the wait!”

For questions about the Memorial Stadium project, please contact the GBHS Activities Office at 620-793-1560. To inquire about renting a USD 428 Facility, please contact Colleen Newman at the USD 428 Support Services Building at 620-793-1514.

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 </figure>Great Bend USD 428 would like to inform the community that Great Bend High School’s Memorial Stadium will have restricted access during final stage of the complex renovation, beginning Sept. 5, through Sept. 21.Hellas will begin laying the track surface soon, with plans to have Memorial Stadium reopen on or before GBHS Homecoming scheduled for Friday, Sept. 22.Moving forward, Memorial Stadium will be closed at night from 9 p.m. (or when an activity concludes) to 5:30 a.m., daily.“We appreciate the community’s understanding and patience during the construction process,” said Matt Westerhaus GBHS Activities Director. “For students, athletes, walkers, and the community as a whole, the finished product is going to be worth the wait!”For questions about the Memorial Stadium project, please contact the GBHS Activities Office at 620-793-1560. To inquire about renting a USD 428 Facility, please contact Colleen Newman at the USD 428 Support Services Building at 620-793-1514.

Track & field closed, final renovations begin at Great Bend High stadium

News from the Oil Patch, Sep. 5 John P. Tretbar

Crude prices have gained four dollars and change in just the last two trading sessions. The benchmark Nymex crude contract settled Friday over $85 for the first time since November 15th last year. Prices were up another two percent in midday trading Tuesday, with Nymex crude over $87 and London Brent over 90.&nbsp;

Kansas Common crude at CHS in McPherson starts the week at $75.75 per barrel. The average price for Kansas crude in August was $71.69 per barrel, compared to just under $66 in July and over $90 in August of last year. Current Kansas prices are about four dollars higher than a month ago.

Kansas regulators report 83 new intent-to-drill notices in August, including one in Barton County, three in Ellis County, one in Russell County and one in Stafford County. So far this year, the Kansas Corporation Commission reports 901 new intents statewide, down 280 from the tally at the end of August last year.

The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes continues a string of declines, dropping by one to 631 rigs, the lowest total since February 7th.&nbsp; The count in Texas was down one.

The Kansas Rig Count from Independent Oil and Gas Service is unchanged from last week, down 2.6% from a month ago, and 35% lower than a year ago. Drilling was underway Friday on one lease in Ellis County and about to get underway on another.

Kansas regulators approved eight new drilling locations statewide last week, with seven in Western Kansas including one in Barton County. The year-to-date tally is 834 new permits, down 274 permits from last year at this time. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports operators completed 32 wells across Kansas last week or 1,152 so far this year. That's up 88 wells from last year at this time. Kansas operators have spudded 844 wells so far this year, down 272 wells from a year ago.

Crude production in the United States topped 12.8 million barrels per day in June for only the fourth time in history. Leading the way was Texas with over 5.5 million barrels per day in June, and over 5.6 million for the first half of the year. New Mexico, in second with 1.8 million barrels, remains about 700-thousand barrels per day ahead of North Dakota in third. The total in Kansas dipped slightly to 75,000 barrels per day, but the average for the first and second quarters of 2023 remains at 76,000 barrels per day.

U.S. crude inventories continue to drop despite continuing record-level production. U.S. crude-oil stockpiles dropped by another 10.6 million barrels last week. Not including the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the total is just shy of 423 million barrels as of August 25th. That's about three percent below the five-year seasonal average and the lowest government report since the first week in January.

EIA said production averaged over 12.8 million barrels per day, unchanged from a week earlier and about 684-thousand barrels per day ahead of a year ago.

The Energy Information Administration said crude imports were down more than 300,000 barrels to 6.6 million barrels per day. The four-week average is 12 percent higher than a year ago.

The refinery fire in Garyville, Louisiana was finally declared out after burning four days. Investigators say a storage tank leaked and caught fire Friday morning in a containment dike. Ten people were treated for heat stress or minor injuries. The Marathon Petroleum facility north of New Orleans is the third-largest refinery in the U.S.

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 </figure>News from the Oil Patch, Sep. 5 John P. TretbarCrude prices have gained four dollars and change in just the last two trading sessions. The benchmark Nymex crude contract settled Friday over $85 for the first time since November 15th last year. Prices were up another two percent in midday trading Tuesday, with Nymex crude over $87 and London Brent over 90.&nbsp;Kansas Common crude at CHS in McPherson starts the week at $75.75 per barrel. The average price for Kansas crude in August was $71.69 per barrel, compared to just under $66 in July and over $90 in August of last year. Current Kansas prices are about four dollars higher than a month ago.Kansas regulators report 83 new intent-to-drill notices in August, including one in Barton County, three in Ellis County, one in Russell County and one in Stafford County. So far this year, the Kansas Corporation Commission reports 901 new intents statewide, down 280 from the tally at the end of August last year.The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes continues a string of declines, dropping by one to 631 rigs, the lowest total since February 7th.&nbsp; The count in Texas was down one.The Kansas Rig Count from Independent Oil and Gas Service is unchanged from last week, down 2.6% from a month ago, and 35% lower than a year ago. Drilling was underway Friday on one lease in Ellis County and about to get underway on another.Kansas regulators approved eight new drilling locations statewide last week, with seven in Western Kansas including one in Barton County. The year-to-date tally is 834 new permits, down 274 permits from last year at this time. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports operators completed 32 wells across Kansas last week or 1,152 so far this year. That's up 88 wells from last year at this time. Kansas operators have spudded 844 wells so far this year, down 272 wells from a year ago.Crude production in the United States topped 12.8 million barrels per day in June for only the fourth time in history. Leading the way was Texas with over 5.5 million barrels per day in June, and over 5.6 million for the first half of the year. New Mexico, in second with 1.8 million barrels, remains about 700-thousand barrels per day ahead of North Dakota in third. The total in Kansas dipped slightly to 75,000 barrels per day, but the average for the first and second quarters of 2023 remains at 76,000 barrels per day.U.S. crude inventories continue to drop despite continuing record-level production. U.S. crude-oil stockpiles dropped by another 10.6 million barrels last week. Not including the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the total is just shy of 423 million barrels as of August 25th. That's about three percent below the five-year seasonal average and the lowest government report since the first week in January.EIA said production averaged over 12.8 million barrels per day, unchanged from a week earlier and about 684-thousand barrels per day ahead of a year ago.The Energy Information Administration said crude imports were down more than 300,000 barrels to 6.6 million barrels per day. The four-week average is 12 percent higher than a year ago.The refinery fire in Garyville, Louisiana was finally declared out after burning four days. Investigators say a storage tank leaked and caught fire Friday morning in a containment dike. Ten people were treated for heat stress or minor injuries. The Marathon Petroleum facility north of New Orleans is the third-largest refinery in the U.S.

News from the Oil Patch: June crude production 4th best ever

RUSSELL COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a drowning at Wilson Lake have identified the victim as 52-year-old Andrew M. Jauch of Colorado, according to a media release.

On Tuesday morning, divers recovered his body. Through investigation it was learned that the boat Jauch was riding in had broken down and that Jauch had jumped into the water to cool off. Due to windy conditions, Jauch was separated from the boat.

The other occupants attempted to assist him, but their efforts were also hampered by the windy conditions.

RUSSELL COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a possible drowning at Wilson Lake, according to a statement from the Russell County Sheriff's Office.

Just before 4p.m. Monday, a man went missing while swimming in the lake. The Kansas Department of Wild life and Parks, Army Corp of Engineers, Russell County Rural Fire, Kansas Highway Patrol and Russell County EMS all&nbsp; responded to assist the Sheriff's Office with the search.

The sheriff's office will release additional details after family has been notified.

RUSSELL COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a drowning at Wilson Lake have identified the victim as 52-year-old Andrew M. Jauch of Colorado, according to a media release.On Tuesday morning, divers recovered his body. Through investigation it was learned that the boat Jauch was riding in had broken down and that Jauch had jumped into the water to cool off. Due to windy conditions, Jauch was separated from the boat.The other occupants attempted to assist him, but their efforts were also hampered by the windy conditions.--------------------------RUSSELL COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a possible drowning at Wilson Lake, according to a statement from the Russell County Sheriff's Office.Just before 4p.m. Monday, a man went missing while swimming in the lake. The Kansas Department of Wild life and Parks, Army Corp of Engineers, Russell County Rural Fire, Kansas Highway Patrol and Russell County EMS all&nbsp; responded to assist the Sheriff's Office with the search.The sheriff's office will release additional details after family has been notified.

Sheriff IDs man who drowned at Wilson Lake

The 51st National Convention of the Sons of the American Legion was held at Charlotte, NC, August 25-27, 2023. At the convention, Terry Harris, Larned, KS resident and member of Argonne Squadron 180 in Great Bend, was elected to the high office of National Vice Commander. 

Terry is a 60-year member of the Sons of the American Legion, having gained his membership eligibility through the service of both his father (Joseph A Harris Jr, US Army) and his mother, (Della M Harris, Women’s Army Corps). Terry has served in many roles in the Sons, including Squadron Commander, District Commander, Detachment Commander, and Detachment Adjutant. He has served on numerous national committees, including Children &amp; Youth, and Membership where he served as Midwest Region Chairman. During his tenure on the Membership Committee, the Midwest Region achieved 100% membership for the first time in many years. Terry looks forward to his year as a National Vice Commander, traveling the country visiting Detachments around the country. 

The Sons of the American Legion was chartered in 1932 and is part of the American Legion Family along with the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the American Legion Riders. All male decendents of US military

Veterans, including step sons and adopted sons are eligible for membership. If you are interested in joining the Sons, please contact your local American Legion Post.

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 </figure>The 51st National Convention of the Sons of the American Legion was held at Charlotte, NC, August 25-27, 2023. At the convention, Terry Harris, Larned, KS resident and member of Argonne Squadron 180 in Great Bend, was elected to the high office of National Vice Commander. Terry is a 60-year member of the Sons of the American Legion, having gained his membership eligibility through the service of both his father (Joseph A Harris Jr, US Army) and his mother, (Della M Harris, Women’s Army Corps). Terry has served in many roles in the Sons, including Squadron Commander, District Commander, Detachment Commander, and Detachment Adjutant. He has served on numerous national committees, including Children &amp; Youth, and Membership where he served as Midwest Region Chairman. During his tenure on the Membership Committee, the Midwest Region achieved 100% membership for the first time in many years. Terry looks forward to his year as a National Vice Commander, traveling the country visiting Detachments around the country. The Sons of the American Legion was chartered in 1932 and is part of the American Legion Family along with the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the American Legion Riders. All male decendents of US militaryVeterans, including step sons and adopted sons are eligible for membership. If you are interested in joining the Sons, please contact your local American Legion Post.

Larned man elected to National Vice Commander of the Sons of The American Legion

Due to growing concerns within the scientific community about rising cases of transmissible diseases among wildlife, biologists with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have kick-started a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vS0RXUC1JbmZvL05ld3MvV2Vla2x5LU5ld3MvNy0zLTIzLUthbnNhcy1EZXBhcnRtZW50LW9mLVdpbGRsaWZlLWFuZC1QYXJrcy10by1FeHBsb3JlLUlzc3Vlcy1TdXJyb3VuZGluZy1CYWl0aW5nLVdpbGRsaWZlL0thbnNhcy1EZXBhcnRtZW50LW9mLVdpbGRsaWZlLWFuZC1QYXJrcy10by1FeHBsb3JlLUlzc3Vlcy1TdXJyb3VuZGluZy1CYWl0aW5nLVdpbGRsaWZlIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgzMS44MTkzNjI1MSJ9.kPudTMybnqKe0WPLnE8cM8NSXbWMwfmAohTFl1s8j-M/s/1303136047/br/225130752810-l" target="_blank">multi-year effort</a>&nbsp;to explore issues surrounding baiting and feeding wildlife – a leading cause of the unnatural congregation of wildlife and subsequent spreading of diseases at rates faster than normal.

Department wildlife biologists and disease experts first initiated public discussion on the matter by offering a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dhdGNoP3Y9bkU1UDRaUnYxbk0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTM2MjUxIn0.G9kyMB_MXZZdkNtkeihUl1TgJe7T1sRihrybSPMp4JI/s/1303136047/br/225130752810-l" target="_blank">panel presentation</a>&nbsp;on baiting wildlife, featuring subject matter experts from Kansas, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. The two-hour group presentation ­– which was recorded and can be viewed&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dhdGNoP3Y9bkU1UDRaUnYxbk0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTM2MjUxIn0.Kr5zy6DH7gNt1egONI7v6Q-6bok1Eyypx3wSpes8qgY/s/1303136047/br/225130752810-l" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;– will now be followed by a series of informational forums beginning September 21, 2023, where Department biologists and members of the scientific community will continue to solicit input from the public, as well as share the latest in scientific research and best management practices. During the September 21, 2023, informational forum, staff from K-State Research and Extension will serve as a moderator.

KDWP defines baiting as, “The act of intentionally placing food, or nutrient substances, to manipulate the behavior of wildlife species;” This is not to be confused with backyard birdfeeders or food plots planted consistent with accepted local and regional agricultural guidelines, which the Department does not oppose.

The Department’s first “Informational Forum on Baiting and Feeding Wildlife” will be a joint event between KDWP and K-State Research and Extension, and will take place on September 21, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Interested parties may park on campus after 5:30 p.m. in the lot on the southwest corner of Claflin Road and Mid-campus Drive (please avoid stalls with brown “reserved” signs), then proceed to KSU’s Leadership Studies Building, where the meeting will be held in Room 114 of McVay Towne Hall.

Though wildlife biologists and disease experts intend to make baiting wildlife and disease transmission a regular discussion item at the Department’s more formal public Commission meetings (see schedule&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vS0RXUC1JbmZvL0NvbW1pc3Npb24vVXBjb21pbmctQXJjaGl2ZWQtTWVldGluZy1JbmZvcm1hdGlvbiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA4MzEuODE5MzYyNTEifQ.br6IrXVWknyTMDmqEqTHOIZ3dFTudJmdLXTZznO92J8/s/1303136047/br/225130752810-l" target="_blank">HERE</a>), it’s important to note that no official regulation changes have been recommended, or are planned, by KDWP staff or Commissioners.&nbsp;

Baiting wildlife remains a legal activity on all private lands in Kansas.

To be notified when the next “Informational Forum on Baiting and Feeding Wildlife” will be held, sign up to receive KDWP’s news&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vS0RXUC1JbmZvL05ld3MvV2Vla2x5LU5ld3MiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTM2MjUxIn0.o96MpRjyxT41j_JHDsvf8Pwx1rmAemLVGemVy9N5LPU/s/1303136047/br/225130752810-l" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>Due to growing concerns within the scientific community about rising cases of transmissible diseases among wildlife, biologists with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have kick-started a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vS0RXUC1JbmZvL05ld3MvV2Vla2x5LU5ld3MvNy0zLTIzLUthbnNhcy1EZXBhcnRtZW50LW9mLVdpbGRsaWZlLWFuZC1QYXJrcy10by1FeHBsb3JlLUlzc3Vlcy1TdXJyb3VuZGluZy1CYWl0aW5nLVdpbGRsaWZlL0thbnNhcy1EZXBhcnRtZW50LW9mLVdpbGRsaWZlLWFuZC1QYXJrcy10by1FeHBsb3JlLUlzc3Vlcy1TdXJyb3VuZGluZy1CYWl0aW5nLVdpbGRsaWZlIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDgzMS44MTkzNjI1MSJ9.kPudTMybnqKe0WPLnE8cM8NSXbWMwfmAohTFl1s8j-M/s/1303136047/br/225130752810-l" target="_blank">multi-year effort</a>&nbsp;to explore issues surrounding baiting and feeding wildlife – a leading cause of the unnatural congregation of wildlife and subsequent spreading of diseases at rates faster than normal.Department wildlife biologists and disease experts first initiated public discussion on the matter by offering a&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dhdGNoP3Y9bkU1UDRaUnYxbk0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTM2MjUxIn0.G9kyMB_MXZZdkNtkeihUl1TgJe7T1sRihrybSPMp4JI/s/1303136047/br/225130752810-l" target="_blank">panel presentation</a>&nbsp;on baiting wildlife, featuring subject matter experts from Kansas, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. The two-hour group presentation ­– which was recorded and can be viewed&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dhdGNoP3Y9bkU1UDRaUnYxbk0iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTM2MjUxIn0.Kr5zy6DH7gNt1egONI7v6Q-6bok1Eyypx3wSpes8qgY/s/1303136047/br/225130752810-l" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;– will now be followed by a series of informational forums beginning September 21, 2023, where Department biologists and members of the scientific community will continue to solicit input from the public, as well as share the latest in scientific research and best management practices. During the September 21, 2023, informational forum, staff from K-State Research and Extension will serve as a moderator.KDWP defines baiting as, “The act of intentionally placing food, or nutrient substances, to manipulate the behavior of wildlife species;” This is not to be confused with backyard birdfeeders or food plots planted consistent with accepted local and regional agricultural guidelines, which the Department does not oppose.The Department’s first “Informational Forum on Baiting and Feeding Wildlife” will be a joint event between KDWP and K-State Research and Extension, and will take place on September 21, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Interested parties may park on campus after 5:30 p.m. in the lot on the southwest corner of Claflin Road and Mid-campus Drive (please avoid stalls with brown “reserved” signs), then proceed to KSU’s Leadership Studies Building, where the meeting will be held in Room 114 of McVay Towne Hall.Though wildlife biologists and disease experts intend to make baiting wildlife and disease transmission a regular discussion item at the Department’s more formal public Commission meetings (see schedule&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vS0RXUC1JbmZvL0NvbW1pc3Npb24vVXBjb21pbmctQXJjaGl2ZWQtTWVldGluZy1JbmZvcm1hdGlvbiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA4MzEuODE5MzYyNTEifQ.br6IrXVWknyTMDmqEqTHOIZ3dFTudJmdLXTZznO92J8/s/1303136047/br/225130752810-l" target="_blank">HERE</a>), it’s important to note that no official regulation changes have been recommended, or are planned, by KDWP staff or Commissioners.&nbsp;Baiting wildlife remains a legal activity on all private lands in Kansas.To be notified when the next “Informational Forum on Baiting and Feeding Wildlife” will be held, sign up to receive KDWP’s news&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8va3NvdXRkb29ycy5jb20vS0RXUC1JbmZvL05ld3MvV2Vla2x5LU5ld3MiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwODMxLjgxOTM2MjUxIn0.o96MpRjyxT41j_JHDsvf8Pwx1rmAemLVGemVy9N5LPU/s/1303136047/br/225130752810-l" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

Informational forum on baiting and feeding wildlife Sept. 21

One of my favorite youth development authors is Dr. Tim Elmore. I have several of his Habitudes book series, follow him on social media, and regularly listen to his podcast titled “Leading the Next Generation.”

Earlier this week, he utilized a quote from Arianna Huffington that I really appreciate as a youth development professional. Huffington stated, “We need to accept that we don’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.”

None of us like to fail and yet, it is a part of growth and development. Does an athlete succeed immediately? While they may have a great deal of natural talent and ability, they still need practice to hone their skills. Missing the mark is motivation to get closer and closer each time which is actually a small dose of failure.

Do great speakers capture everyone’s attention every time and from the first moment? Again, they may have a presence and sense of humor that cause others to stop and listen but if they can’t effectively get a point across, they will lose their audience. Good speakers practice and learn techniques to help them be better with each engagement and will evaluate the less than stellar moments which are small failures.

No human is going to cruise through life without some failures; some moments where – if they are self-aware – they would like to disappear. It happens to all of us! We say something in a moment of frustration or anger that we’d like to take back. We are just sure of a fact only to find out that we were mis-informed.

The learning takes place when we can evaluate a lesson, make amends, and move forward without dwelling on the error. One of my favorite things to ask 4-H youth about when I am judging their project is what was the hardest part of their exhibit or what did they struggle with the most. It is usually where the most learning happened!

So, while none of us want to experience failure for ourselves or our kids, if we can keep the perspective that it is a part of growth and a necessary part of success, we’ll be a little stronger for the experience.

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 Cottonwood Extension District – Barton Office at 620-793-1910. Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability.

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 </figure>One of my favorite youth development authors is Dr. Tim Elmore. I have several of his Habitudes book series, follow him on social media, and regularly listen to his podcast titled “Leading the Next Generation.”Earlier this week, he utilized a quote from Arianna Huffington that I really appreciate as a youth development professional. Huffington stated, “We need to accept that we don’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.”None of us like to fail and yet, it is a part of growth and development. Does an athlete succeed immediately? While they may have a great deal of natural talent and ability, they still need practice to hone their skills. Missing the mark is motivation to get closer and closer each time which is actually a small dose of failure.Do great speakers capture everyone’s attention every time and from the first moment? Again, they may have a presence and sense of humor that cause others to stop and listen but if they can’t effectively get a point across, they will lose their audience. Good speakers practice and learn techniques to help them be better with each engagement and will evaluate the less than stellar moments which are small failures.No human is going to cruise through life without some failures; some moments where – if they are self-aware – they would like to disappear. It happens to all of us! We say something in a moment of frustration or anger that we’d like to take back. We are just sure of a fact only to find out that we were mis-informed.The learning takes place when we can evaluate a lesson, make amends, and move forward without dwelling on the error. One of my favorite things to ask 4-H youth about when I am judging their project is what was the hardest part of their exhibit or what did they struggle with the most. It is usually where the most learning happened!So, while none of us want to experience failure for ourselves or our kids, if we can keep the perspective that it is a part of growth and a necessary part of success, we’ll be a little stronger for the experience.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 Cottonwood Extension District – Barton Office at 620-793-1910. Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability.

BERAN: Understanding and growing from failure

By NATE KING Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas teen was injured in single-vehicle accident that occurred just before 3:30p.m. Sunday on N. Brookville Road in Saline County.&nbsp;

According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, Cadence Halfhill, 17,&nbsp; Ellsworth, was traveling southbound in the 2800 block of N. Brookville Road when the tire of her&nbsp; 1997 Ford Explorer dropped off the edge of the roadway causing her to swerve.&nbsp;

"She tried to come back onto the road but overcorrected and ended up swerving back to the right again," Soldan said. "The SUV rolled down through a ditch out into the pasture, taking out a fence and a tree."

Salina EMS transported her to Salina Regional Health Center for treatment of an injured arm and a broken leg, according to Soldan.

&nbsp;The SUV was in a place where the vehicle couldn't be seen from the road so she had to crawl up to be scene by someone on the road. The driver of a passing vehicle saw Halfhill and stopped to call 9-1-1, according to Soldan.

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Kan. teen rescued after crawling from ditch following SUV crash

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

LA CROSSE —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.midlandmarketing.org/" target="_blank">Midland Marketing</a>&nbsp;broke ground on Friday for two new grain storage bins west of its current facility at 1015 Oak in La Crosse.

The facility has bunker storage, but the new $6 million facility will include two 250,000-bushel grain bins and inbound and outbound scales.

Midland Marketing officials had hoped to have the new bins open by wheat harvest this summer, but supply issues with transformers and motors might delay the opening until the fall harvest.

The current La Crosse facility has bunkers. Those will remain. The new bins will increase capacity at the site and should allow for faster grain unloading. The bins also will be able to better preserve the grain compared to the bunkers.

The current retail facility will remain open. Midland will not be hiring any new staff for the expanded facility.

Midland Marketing hopes to eventually connect with the nearby railroad track for rail transport of grain.

Midland Marketing serves almost 1,000 member-owners and more than 4,100 customers. With a combined storage capacity of almost 12.6 million bushels, it has elevators in Hays, Brownell, Hargrave, La Crosse, McCracken, Natoma, Palco, Plainville, Toulon, Yocemento and Zurich to meet the needs of area producers.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostLA CROSSE —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.midlandmarketing.org/" target="_blank">Midland Marketing</a>&nbsp;broke ground on Friday for two new grain storage bins west of its current facility at 1015 Oak in La Crosse.The facility has bunker storage, but the new $6 million facility will include two 250,000-bushel grain bins and inbound and outbound scales.Midland Marketing officials had hoped to have the new bins open by wheat harvest this summer, but supply issues with transformers and motors might delay the opening until the fall harvest.The current La Crosse facility has bunkers. Those will remain. The new bins will increase capacity at the site and should allow for faster grain unloading. The bins also will be able to better preserve the grain compared to the bunkers.The current retail facility will remain open. Midland will not be hiring any new staff for the expanded facility.Midland Marketing hopes to eventually connect with the nearby railroad track for rail transport of grain.Midland Marketing serves almost 1,000 member-owners and more than 4,100 customers. With a combined storage capacity of almost 12.6 million bushels, it has elevators in Hays, Brownell, Hargrave, La Crosse, McCracken, Natoma, Palco, Plainville, Toulon, Yocemento and Zurich to meet the needs of area producers.&nbsp;

Midland Marketing breaks ground on grain storage facility in La Crosse

On Sept. 2, at about 10:30 p.m., a deputy with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office came in contact with Wendell Akins, age 63 of Ellinwood. Akins was stopped at 250 N. Main Street in Hoisington.

Akins had an outstanding felony warrant issued by the Barton County District Court. The warrant was for felony DUI, failing to stop at an injury accident and driving while suspended. During the course of the arrest, the deputy located a bag containing suspected methamphetamine as well as drug paraphernalia.

Akins was transported to the Barton County jail without incident and booked on the warrant which has a $40,000 bond as well as requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Those charges have a $10,000 bond.

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 </figure>On Sept. 2, at about 10:30 p.m., a deputy with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office came in contact with Wendell Akins, age 63 of Ellinwood. Akins was stopped at 250 N. Main Street in Hoisington.Akins had an outstanding felony warrant issued by the Barton County District Court. The warrant was for felony DUI, failing to stop at an injury accident and driving while suspended. During the course of the arrest, the deputy located a bag containing suspected methamphetamine as well as drug paraphernalia.Akins was transported to the Barton County jail without incident and booked on the warrant which has a $40,000 bond as well as requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Those charges have a $10,000 bond.

Ellinwood man arrested for DUI warrant & drug charges

Barton's Fine and Performing Arts Departments will present the annual Faculty Recital and Exhibition including music, theatre, dance, and visual art at 5:00 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Shafer Gallery. Admission is free, and light refreshments will follow the event.

Instructor of Dance &amp; Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator Danika Bielek said this year’s collaborative event highlights the professionalism and talent of Barton’s Fine and Performing Arts faculty to show the artist within the teacher.

“Many of our arts faculty have long careers as artists themselves,” she said. “It is good for our students to understand that there is always an element of sharing in the arts, whether it is sharing what you’ve learned in your career with students or sharing the stage with your arts colleagues.”

In addition to the music, theatre, and dance presented that evening, visual art faculty from all of Barton’s campuses will exhibit artwork in a slideshow and live. The event gives an opportunity for new faculty introductions as they share the space with veteran arts faculty.

New Instructor of Ceramics Mark Freeman said getting a full-time position at Barton has been a dream come true. “This school was not a steppingstone for my academic career,” he said. “It was a launch pad. I remember displaying my art in the Shafer Gallery as a student and feeling a sense of pride. Now, as a member of the art faculty, I am honored to once again have the opportunity to display my work in this beautiful space.”

Adjunct Instructor of Guitar Aleia Gonzalez is another new faculty member who will take the stage at the recital.

"I'm really excited about performing in the faculty recital for the first time at Barton since I just started teaching here this fall,” she said. “I am also looking forward to sharing a couple of original arrangements&nbsp;of Latin American pieces&nbsp;for guitar and piano that I’ve made with Barton Keyboard Instructor Dr. Alejandro Avila. I can't wait to see my new colleagues perform and share their music with fellow colleagues, students, and the community."

For more information, contact Bielek at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bielekd@bartonccc.edu">bielekd@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9253 or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.bartonccc.edu/">shows.bartonccc.edu</a>.

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 </figure>Story by Joe VinduskaBarton's Fine and Performing Arts Departments will present the annual Faculty Recital and Exhibition including music, theatre, dance, and visual art at 5:00 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Shafer Gallery. Admission is free, and light refreshments will follow the event.Instructor of Dance &amp; Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator Danika Bielek said this year’s collaborative event highlights the professionalism and talent of Barton’s Fine and Performing Arts faculty to show the artist within the teacher.“Many of our arts faculty have long careers as artists themselves,” she said. “It is good for our students to understand that there is always an element of sharing in the arts, whether it is sharing what you’ve learned in your career with students or sharing the stage with your arts colleagues.”In addition to the music, theatre, and dance presented that evening, visual art faculty from all of Barton’s campuses will exhibit artwork in a slideshow and live. The event gives an opportunity for new faculty introductions as they share the space with veteran arts faculty.New Instructor of Ceramics Mark Freeman said getting a full-time position at Barton has been a dream come true. “This school was not a steppingstone for my academic career,” he said. “It was a launch pad. I remember displaying my art in the Shafer Gallery as a student and feeling a sense of pride. Now, as a member of the art faculty, I am honored to once again have the opportunity to display my work in this beautiful space.”Adjunct Instructor of Guitar Aleia Gonzalez is another new faculty member who will take the stage at the recital."I'm really excited about performing in the faculty recital for the first time at Barton since I just started teaching here this fall,” she said. “I am also looking forward to sharing a couple of original arrangements&nbsp;of Latin American pieces&nbsp;for guitar and piano that I’ve made with Barton Keyboard Instructor Dr. Alejandro Avila. I can't wait to see my new colleagues perform and share their music with fellow colleagues, students, and the community."For more information, contact Bielek at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bielekd@bartonccc.edu">bielekd@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9253 or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.bartonccc.edu/">shows.bartonccc.edu</a>.

Barton Performing Arts Department to host Faculty Recital and Exhibition

9/1 BOOKED: Eric Ramirez on Barton County District Court case for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Criminal Restraint, bond set at $20,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Shane Stewart on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear x2, no bond set.

BOOKED: Kyler Dreiling on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia, bond set at $2,500 C/S.

BOOKED: Jeffrey Shelor on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Marcus Bryant on Barton County District Court warrant, to serve sentence.

BOOKED: Michael Hurd on Barton County District Court warrant, to serve sentence.

BOOKED: Martin Villalobos, Jr., on Great Bend Municipal Court case, to serve sentence.

RELEASED: Kyler Dreiling on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia, after posting $2,500 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Kyson Scott on Barton County District Court case for Theft, Vehicular Burglary, Criminal Deprivation of a Motor Vehicle, and on Cowley County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, to Cowley County.

RELEASED: Jeffrey Shelor on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

9/2 BOOKED: Paulina Reyes on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Shawn Steiner on Barton County District Court case for Driving Under the Influence, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Rickie Bell on Barton County District Court case for Criminal Trespass, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Peter Zamarripa on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended and Illegal Tags, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Shane Bortz on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Mark Miller on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Criminal Use of Weapon, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Kevin Mata-Alcala on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $500 C/S or 48-hour OR.

RELEASED: Paulina Reyes on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Shawn Steiner on Barton County District Court case for Driving Under the Influence, after posting $1,000 surety bond through A-1 Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Peter Zamarripa on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended and Illegal Tags, after posting $1,000 surety bond through A-1 Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Shane Bortz on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, after posting $1,000 surety bond through A-1 Bail Bonds.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Mark Miller on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Criminal Use of Weapon, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

9/3 BOOKED: Davina Demoret on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Criminal Use of a Weapon, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Dalton Miller on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Suspended, Illegal Tag, No Insurance, and No Drug Tax Stamp, bond set at $2,500 C/S.

BOOKED: Cyrus Feil on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Lisa Whiting on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Wendell Akins on Barton County District Court warrant for Driving Under the Influence - Third offense, bond set at $40,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Taylor Schartz on Barton County District Court case for Abuse of a Child, bond set at $50,000 C/S.

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 </figure>9/1 BOOKED: Eric Ramirez on Barton County District Court case for Aggravated Domestic Battery and Criminal Restraint, bond set at $20,000 C/S.BOOKED: Shane Stewart on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear x2, no bond set.BOOKED: Kyler Dreiling on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia, bond set at $2,500 C/S.BOOKED: Jeffrey Shelor on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Marcus Bryant on Barton County District Court warrant, to serve sentence.BOOKED: Michael Hurd on Barton County District Court warrant, to serve sentence.BOOKED: Martin Villalobos, Jr., on Great Bend Municipal Court case, to serve sentence.RELEASED: Kyler Dreiling on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia, after posting $2,500 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Kyson Scott on Barton County District Court case for Theft, Vehicular Burglary, Criminal Deprivation of a Motor Vehicle, and on Cowley County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, to Cowley County.RELEASED: Jeffrey Shelor on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.9/2 BOOKED: Paulina Reyes on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Shawn Steiner on Barton County District Court case for Driving Under the Influence, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Rickie Bell on Barton County District Court case for Criminal Trespass, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Peter Zamarripa on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended and Illegal Tags, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Shane Bortz on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Mark Miller on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Criminal Use of Weapon, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Kevin Mata-Alcala on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $500 C/S or 48-hour OR.RELEASED: Paulina Reyes on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Shawn Steiner on Barton County District Court case for Driving Under the Influence, after posting $1,000 surety bond through A-1 Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Peter Zamarripa on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended and Illegal Tags, after posting $1,000 surety bond through A-1 Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Shane Bortz on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, after posting $1,000 surety bond through A-1 Bail Bonds.&nbsp;RELEASED: Mark Miller on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Criminal Use of Weapon, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.9/3 BOOKED: Davina Demoret on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Criminal Use of a Weapon, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Dalton Miller on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Suspended, Illegal Tag, No Insurance, and No Drug Tax Stamp, bond set at $2,500 C/S.BOOKED: Cyrus Feil on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Lisa Whiting on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Wendell Akins on Barton County District Court warrant for Driving Under the Influence - Third offense, bond set at $40,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Taylor Schartz on Barton County District Court case for Abuse of a Child, bond set at $50,000 C/S.BOOKED: Jonnathen Harrington on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Linsday Turner Barton County District Court case for Driving Under the Influence - 1st, and Transporting an Open Container, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Heather Holmes on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S.RELEASED: Dalton Miller on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Suspended, Illegal Tag, No Insurance, and No Drug Tax Stamp, after posting $2,500 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Cyrus Feil on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Elias Vasquez on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, after time served.RELEASED: Kevin Mata-Alcala on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, after time served.RELEASED: Tara Bailey on Barton County District Court case for Probation Violation, after time served.RELEASED: Jonnathen Harrington on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Around the Clock Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Linsday Turner Barton County District Court case for Driving Under the Influence - 1st, and Transporting an Open Container, after posting $1,000 surety bond through A-1 Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Martin Villalobos, Jr., on Great Bend Municipal Court case, after time served.9/4 BOOKED: Daisy Cordova on Barton County District Court warrant, to serve sentence.BOOKED: Ryan Uridel on Barton County District Court warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon x2, bond set at $20,000 C/S.BOOKED: Harley Thomasson on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, No Driver's License, No Insurance, and Illegal Tag, bond set at $1,000 C/S; and on Rice County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.RELEASED: Charles Rowe on Barton County District Court warrant, after time served.&nbsp;RELEASED: Ryan Uridel on Barton County District Court warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon x2, after posting $20,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

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