Children ages three to twelve who love animals can enjoy a camp full of creative expression led by the Barton Dance Theatre students from 2-5 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Fine Arts Building. Tickets are $20 per child and $10 per additional sibling and are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.bartonccc.edu/">shows.bartonccc.edu</a>.

The camp includes classes taught by Barton Dance students, which offer a variety of activities such as dance, tumbling, music, animal yoga, snack time, and additional activities with some surprise visitors. The Shafer Gallery staff will teach visual art classes through the Glenn and Elaine Mull Art Cart. The camp is a fundraiser for Barton Dance Theatre's trip to New York City in May to learn from influential dance teachers and famous choreographers.

Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator and Dance Instructor Danika Bielek said she designed the fundraiser as a way for kids to enjoy being active while at the same time connecting her dancers with the community in a positive way.

“I always look forward to Creative Camp time,” she said. “This is the sixth year our dance company has hosted the event, and I think the camp gets better each time we do it. Our dance students gain so much from the teaching experience, and kids attending the camp can develop their creative side as they are inspired by the animals they love. This year, we are partnering with the Shafer Art Gallery and other organizations to give the campers quality learning experiences. At the same time, parents can take a break to spend the afternoon together. Plus, the proceeds help our dance students get to New York City for a dance and cultural experience that will help them decide whether they want to pursue dance as a profession. We hope many children will join us.”

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

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 </figure>Story by Joe VinduskaChildren ages three to twelve who love animals can enjoy a camp full of creative expression led by the Barton Dance Theatre students from 2-5 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Fine Arts Building. Tickets are $20 per child and $10 per additional sibling and are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://shows.bartonccc.edu/">shows.bartonccc.edu</a>.The camp includes classes taught by Barton Dance students, which offer a variety of activities such as dance, tumbling, music, animal yoga, snack time, and additional activities with some surprise visitors. The Shafer Gallery staff will teach visual art classes through the Glenn and Elaine Mull Art Cart. The camp is a fundraiser for Barton Dance Theatre's trip to New York City in May to learn from influential dance teachers and famous choreographers.Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator and Dance Instructor Danika Bielek said she designed the fundraiser as a way for kids to enjoy being active while at the same time connecting her dancers with the community in a positive way.“I always look forward to Creative Camp time,” she said. “This is the sixth year our dance company has hosted the event, and I think the camp gets better each time we do it. Our dance students gain so much from the teaching experience, and kids attending the camp can develop their creative side as they are inspired by the animals they love. This year, we are partnering with the Shafer Art Gallery and other organizations to give the campers quality learning experiences. At the same time, parents can take a break to spend the afternoon together. Plus, the proceeds help our dance students get to New York City for a dance and cultural experience that will help them decide whether they want to pursue dance as a profession. We hope many children will join us.”For more information, contact Bielek at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bielekd@bartonccc.edu">bielekd@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9253.

Barton Dance Theatre to host 'Animal Creative Camp for Kids'

When you envision retirement, positive thoughts likely bubble to the surface. You may be excited to relax, enjoy your freedom, and spend time with loved ones. However, retirement may not be exactly as it is imagined. What do I mean by this?

Erin Martinez, K-State Research and Extension specialist and associate professor of Adult Development and Aging shares her expertise:

“When you have your eyes set on retirement without a plan about how you are going to spend the time, it can be a bit of a shock and can disrupt your life by bringing about emotions about a lack of purpose.” She advises folks to not only have a financial retirement plan but also to think about what they want to accomplish in retirement.

“You don’t have to know exactly what you are going to do day-to-day, but spend time reflecting on what you value and what you want your big priorities in retirement to be,” Martinez said.

Knowing your purpose will help you move through the stages of retirement: honeymoon, disenchantment, reorientation, retirement route, and termination.

While honeymoon refers to newfound freedom, Martinez said feelings of disenchantment can follow if you haven’t found a new purpose. During the reorientation phase, folks find new activities and form a plan for their retirement years along with settling into a new routine.

Termination can refer to ending the retirement plan by going back to work, but more commonly it means that the retiree needs to reduce their involvement due to declining health.

For some, shifting from full-time work to part-time work is a fantastic strategy that allows a person to slowly transition into retirement.

Martinez advises, “Talk with your employer to see if you can step into a part-time role or see what other options there might be even if it has never been done before.”

Looking for volunteer opportunities is another excellent way to find a purpose in retirement. “Volunteer Kansas is a great website to explore when looking for ideas,” Martinez suggests.

Serving others is one way that older adults can keep themselves physically and mentally healthy while maintaining social connections.

“As you shift in retirement, you can go from volunteering at school events to helping out at the senior center. This allows you to make different friends in new spaces,” Martinez said. “Socialization is incredibly important to healthy aging.”

As part of the retirement plan, it is important to communicate with family about your plan so that children and spouses don’t make assumptions about how you are going to spend time.

Sometimes family dynamics struggle in retirement because of uncommunicated plans. If ideas don’t align, friction can occur. Martinez advises couples to talk through their retirement goals and have a clear plan of what they hope to accomplish.

She added: “Mentally preparing for retirement involves a lot of internal processing about what is most meaningful to you and what you want your retirement legacy to be.”

Taking time now to understand your goals and purpose for retirement puts you on a rewarding path that allows you to get the most out of this stage of life.

Karissa Winkel is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at: 620-793-1910 or krwinkel@ksu.edu. K-State Research &amp; Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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 <figcaption>written by: Karissa Winkel - Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>When you envision retirement, positive thoughts likely bubble to the surface. You may be excited to relax, enjoy your freedom, and spend time with loved ones. However, retirement may not be exactly as it is imagined. What do I mean by this?Erin Martinez, K-State Research and Extension specialist and associate professor of Adult Development and Aging shares her expertise:“When you have your eyes set on retirement without a plan about how you are going to spend the time, it can be a bit of a shock and can disrupt your life by bringing about emotions about a lack of purpose.” She advises folks to not only have a financial retirement plan but also to think about what they want to accomplish in retirement.“You don’t have to know exactly what you are going to do day-to-day, but spend time reflecting on what you value and what you want your big priorities in retirement to be,” Martinez said.Knowing your purpose will help you move through the stages of retirement: honeymoon, disenchantment, reorientation, retirement route, and termination.While honeymoon refers to newfound freedom, Martinez said feelings of disenchantment can follow if you haven’t found a new purpose. During the reorientation phase, folks find new activities and form a plan for their retirement years along with settling into a new routine.Termination can refer to ending the retirement plan by going back to work, but more commonly it means that the retiree needs to reduce their involvement due to declining health.For some, shifting from full-time work to part-time work is a fantastic strategy that allows a person to slowly transition into retirement.Martinez advises, “Talk with your employer to see if you can step into a part-time role or see what other options there might be even if it has never been done before.”Looking for volunteer opportunities is another excellent way to find a purpose in retirement. “Volunteer Kansas is a great website to explore when looking for ideas,” Martinez suggests.Serving others is one way that older adults can keep themselves physically and mentally healthy while maintaining social connections.“As you shift in retirement, you can go from volunteering at school events to helping out at the senior center. This allows you to make different friends in new spaces,” Martinez said. “Socialization is incredibly important to healthy aging.”As part of the retirement plan, it is important to communicate with family about your plan so that children and spouses don’t make assumptions about how you are going to spend time.Sometimes family dynamics struggle in retirement because of uncommunicated plans. If ideas don’t align, friction can occur. Martinez advises couples to talk through their retirement goals and have a clear plan of what they hope to accomplish.She added: “Mentally preparing for retirement involves a lot of internal processing about what is most meaningful to you and what you want your retirement legacy to be.”Taking time now to understand your goals and purpose for retirement puts you on a rewarding path that allows you to get the most out of this stage of life.Karissa Winkel is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at: 620-793-1910 or krwinkel@ksu.edu. K-State Research &amp; Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

WINKEL: Plan for retirement today

The Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics will be hosting the Kansas Farm and Ranch Transition conference in Great Bend on March 7 to help farmers and ranchers plan for the transition of their farm to the next generation.

More information and registration is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agkansitions.org/" target="_blank">https://www.agkansitions.org</a>. The conference begins at 9 a.m. and adjourns by 3 p.m. Lunch and materials will be provided.

Ashlee Westerhold, director of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agkansitions.org/" target="_blank">Office of Farm and Ranch Transition</a>&nbsp;at K-State, said a 2012 study from the Harvard Business School found that 70% of family-owned businesses fail to transition to new owners successfully.

“In Kansas,” she notes, “84.6% of Kansas farms are family owned.”

Further, Westerhold said that of the businesses that fail to transition successfully, 60% are due to problems with communication and trust, and 25% are due to lack of preparation for the next generation.

She notes that a survey by the Farm Journal indicated that 80% of farmers surveyed planned to transfer control of their operation to the next generation, but only 20% were confident that their succession plan would achieve that goal.

“With the values of farm assets and land today, discussing and planning farm succession is even more important,” Westerhold said.

Oklahoma State University agricultural law specialist Shannon Ferrell will be the keynote speaker during the March 7 conference.

“We hope attendees will be motivated to move forward in the transition planning process,” Westerhold said. “We will provide tools and resources to assist in that process.”

Travel assistance and scholarships for the Farm and Ranch Transition Conference are available by contacting Westerhold by email,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:agkansitions@ksu.edu">agkansitions@ksu.edu</a>.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics will be hosting the Kansas Farm and Ranch Transition conference in Great Bend on March 7 to help farmers and ranchers plan for the transition of their farm to the next generation.More information and registration is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agkansitions.org/" target="_blank">https://www.agkansitions.org</a>. The conference begins at 9 a.m. and adjourns by 3 p.m. Lunch and materials will be provided.Ashlee Westerhold, director of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agkansitions.org/" target="_blank">Office of Farm and Ranch Transition</a>&nbsp;at K-State, said a 2012 study from the Harvard Business School found that 70% of family-owned businesses fail to transition to new owners successfully.“In Kansas,” she notes, “84.6% of Kansas farms are family owned.”Further, Westerhold said that of the businesses that fail to transition successfully, 60% are due to problems with communication and trust, and 25% are due to lack of preparation for the next generation.She notes that a survey by the Farm Journal indicated that 80% of farmers surveyed planned to transfer control of their operation to the next generation, but only 20% were confident that their succession plan would achieve that goal.“With the values of farm assets and land today, discussing and planning farm succession is even more important,” Westerhold said.Oklahoma State University agricultural law specialist Shannon Ferrell will be the keynote speaker during the March 7 conference.“We hope attendees will be motivated to move forward in the transition planning process,” Westerhold said. “We will provide tools and resources to assist in that process.”Travel assistance and scholarships for the Farm and Ranch Transition Conference are available by contacting Westerhold by email,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:agkansitions@ksu.edu">agkansitions@ksu.edu</a>.

K-State plans farm transition conference in Great Bend

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

Great Bend’s .15% quality of life sales tax will make its first “big” impact
with the completion of a new splash pad this spring at Veterans Memorial Park.
Crews arrived in Great Bend last October for the 50'-x-70' feature.


With the help of a Great Bend Kiwanis Club donation, City Administrator Brandon
Anderson said there will be a pavilion near the splash pad.


"It'll give the kiddos and parents an opportunity to reserve the pavilion, free of charge, to host birthday parties or family gatherings," said Anderson. "We'll have fencing around it. We'll also upgrade the irrigation."

The $680,000 splash pad will feature a 3,000-gallon storage tank to recycle the
water. The feature is located on the north side of the park, near the
restrooms.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostGreat Bend’s .15% quality of life sales tax will make its first “big” impact
with the completion of a new splash pad this spring at Veterans Memorial Park.
Crews arrived in Great Bend last October for the 50'-x-70' feature.
With the help of a Great Bend Kiwanis Club donation, City Administrator Brandon
Anderson said there will be a pavilion near the splash pad.
"It'll give the kiddos and parents an opportunity to reserve the pavilion, free of charge, to host birthday parties or family gatherings," said Anderson. "We'll have fencing around it. We'll also upgrade the irrigation."The $680,000 splash pad will feature a 3,000-gallon storage tank to recycle the
water. The feature is located on the north side of the park, near the
restrooms.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Pavilion to be added for parties at new Great Bend splash pad

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

To air condition or not to air condition. That was one of the biggest questions the USD 407 Board of Education had to answer Monday evening when approving a bid for renovations on the press box at Russell High School's Shaffer Field. Superintendent Jordan Perez said bids on the project were competitive.

"For the most part, the four bids were very similar," he said. "The things they were going to address were the same. There were a couple of outliers."

One company was not going to address a new roof or enclose the underside of the press box. Three contractors included bids for replacing carpet versus one for installing vinyl flooring. The board agreed vinyl flooring would allow for easier cleaning in the box.

Then came the question of heating and cooling. Track meets in the spring and football games in the fall can both bring uncomfortable weather. The bid from Stoppel Construction included two electric baseboard heaters with the possibility of an additional mini split that can provide cool air and heat for $9,800. Board Member Brett Mai said the additional expense only made sense if the windows stayed closed.

"If they're going to have the windows open, those things are going to run the whole time," he said. "They'll never shut off, which is going to take the life expectancy out of them. We're going to pay more for utilities to run them."

A motion to include the bid with a mini split from Stoppel failed. The board approved Stoppel's bid of no more than $49,820 with a stipulation to replace the carpet in the box with vinyl flooring.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostTo air condition or not to air condition. That was one of the biggest questions the USD 407 Board of Education had to answer Monday evening when approving a bid for renovations on the press box at Russell High School's Shaffer Field. Superintendent Jordan Perez said bids on the project were competitive."For the most part, the four bids were very similar," he said. "The things they were going to address were the same. There were a couple of outliers."One company was not going to address a new roof or enclose the underside of the press box. Three contractors included bids for replacing carpet versus one for installing vinyl flooring. The board agreed vinyl flooring would allow for easier cleaning in the box.Then came the question of heating and cooling. Track meets in the spring and football games in the fall can both bring uncomfortable weather. The bid from Stoppel Construction included two electric baseboard heaters with the possibility of an additional mini split that can provide cool air and heat for $9,800. Board Member Brett Mai said the additional expense only made sense if the windows stayed closed."If they're going to have the windows open, those things are going to run the whole time," he said. "They'll never shut off, which is going to take the life expectancy out of them. We're going to pay more for utilities to run them."A motion to include the bid with a mini split from Stoppel failed. The board approved Stoppel's bid of no more than $49,820 with a stipulation to replace the carpet in the box with vinyl flooring.

Russell Board of Education approves renovations of press box

In a department head meeting this week, Great Bend City Administrator
Brandon Anderson was informed the number of incident calls the fire and EMS
department responds to was up significantly in January 2024. The Great Bend
Fire Department and EMS had nearly a 33% increase in calls in January. 


"I think a lot of it is there are a few of those bugs going around that are dehydrating people, and people not doing as well," said Anderson. "Everyone be and get well, but certainly we're here if you need us."

The fire and EMS department usually responds to an average of seven calls per
day but were up to 10 or 11 calls per day in January.


Anderson said every five years or so it is wise to do a study with the city’s
population to make sure a city has the proper amount of fire and police
personnel. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) also provides fire departments
scores on how they are doing against its organization’s standards.


"From the fire department standpoint, the big effect is on your insurance bill," said Anderson. "Our ISO rating we get judges how efficient our department is running, managed and the equipment we have directly impacts that ISO. That ultimately affects the citizens in their insurance bill."

&nbsp;After receiving a call from dispatch, Great Bend Fire Department personnel has
a goal of being out the door in 40 seconds. Fire Chief Brent Smith reported the
Great Bend Fire Department had the fastest response time out of any EMS agency
in Kansas in 2023.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostIn a department head meeting this week, Great Bend City Administrator
Brandon Anderson was informed the number of incident calls the fire and EMS
department responds to was up significantly in January 2024. The Great Bend
Fire Department and EMS had nearly a 33% increase in calls in January. 
"I think a lot of it is there are a few of those bugs going around that are dehydrating people, and people not doing as well," said Anderson. "Everyone be and get well, but certainly we're here if you need us."The fire and EMS department usually responds to an average of seven calls per
day but were up to 10 or 11 calls per day in January.
Anderson said every five years or so it is wise to do a study with the city’s
population to make sure a city has the proper amount of fire and police
personnel. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) also provides fire departments
scores on how they are doing against its organization’s standards.
"From the fire department standpoint, the big effect is on your insurance bill," said Anderson. "Our ISO rating we get judges how efficient our department is running, managed and the equipment we have directly impacts that ISO. That ultimately affects the citizens in their insurance bill."&nbsp;After receiving a call from dispatch, Great Bend Fire Department personnel has
a goal of being out the door in 40 seconds. Fire Chief Brent Smith reported the
Great Bend Fire Department had the fastest response time out of any EMS agency
in Kansas in 2023.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Great Bend EMS sees 33% increase in January calls

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (1/31)

At 12:29 a.m. a traffic arrest was reported at MM 166 at NW
K-96 Highway in Albert.

At 1:21 a.m. the K-9 was called out at MM 166 on NW K-96
Highway in Albert.

At 6:31 a.m. a traffic arrest was reported at 10th
&amp; Eisenhower.

At 6:59 a.m. the K-9 was called out to 10th &amp;
Eisenhower.

At 12:40 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE 156
Highway &amp; NE 30 Road.

At 4:09 p.m. a theft was reported at S. US 281 Highway.

At 5:54 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at SW 10
Avenue &amp; W. US 56 Highway.

At 7:53 p.m. the K-9 was called out to 2214 Tyler Street.

Great Bend Police
Department incident log (1/31)

At 7:54 a.m. an accident was reported at 1437 Lakin.

At 3:05 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 2201 Main
Street.

At 3:33 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1723
Hubbard.

At 3:59 p.m. a theft was reported at 1121 Baker Avenue.

At 10:43 p.m. a possible prowler was reported at 3320 17th
Street.

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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (1/31)Traffic ArrestAt 12:29 a.m. a traffic arrest was reported at MM 166 at NW
K-96 Highway in Albert.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 1:21 a.m. the K-9 was called out at MM 166 on NW K-96
Highway in Albert.Traffic ArrestAt 6:31 a.m. a traffic arrest was reported at 10th
&amp; Eisenhower.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 6:59 a.m. the K-9 was called out to 10th &amp;
Eisenhower.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 12:40 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE 156
Highway &amp; NE 30 Road.TheftAt 4:09 p.m. a theft was reported at S. US 281 Highway.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 5:54 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at SW 10
Avenue &amp; W. US 56 Highway.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 7:53 p.m. the K-9 was called out to 2214 Tyler Street.Great Bend Police
Department incident log (1/31)Traffic ArrestAt 6:31 a.m. a traffic arrest was reported at 10th
&amp; Eisenhower.Non-Injury AccidentAt 7:54 a.m. an accident was reported at 1437 Lakin.Breathing ProblemsAt 3:05 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 2201 Main
Street.Sick PersonAt 3:33 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1723
Hubbard.TheftAt 3:59 p.m. a theft was reported at 1121 Baker Avenue.ProwlerAt 10:43 p.m. a possible prowler was reported at 3320 17th
Street.

Cop Shop (1/31)

On Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 4:09 p.m., Barton County Sheriff's Office deputies received a call of a theft that occurred on US 281 Highway, somewhere south of the City of Great Bend. 

The victim was flagged down by a motorist who claimed to need assistance getting to New York. The motorist claimed he was broke and needed money for the trip. The motorist conned the victim into purchasing fake jewelry to fund his travels. The victim found out the jewelry was fake after the transaction.

The two suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern descent and one of them was wearing a blue sport coat. They were seen driving a late model, white Chevrolet Traverse with a Texas license TVF 8226. Additional possible license is Texas SPN 9592, also on a white Chevrolet Traverse.

Several similar incidents have occurred in nearby counties in Kansas with the same descriptions. The public is cautioned to not interact with these people if encountered and call 911 immediately to report. 

The photo above shows body cam footage from another sheriff’s office also investigating this series of thefts. Barton County Sheriff’s detectives are working to identify these suspects.

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 </figure>On Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 4:09 p.m., Barton County Sheriff's Office deputies received a call of a theft that occurred on US 281 Highway, somewhere south of the City of Great Bend. The victim was flagged down by a motorist who claimed to need assistance getting to New York. The motorist claimed he was broke and needed money for the trip. The motorist conned the victim into purchasing fake jewelry to fund his travels. The victim found out the jewelry was fake after the transaction.The two suspects appear to be of Middle Eastern descent and one of them was wearing a blue sport coat. They were seen driving a late model, white Chevrolet Traverse with a Texas license TVF 8226. Additional possible license is Texas SPN 9592, also on a white Chevrolet Traverse.Several similar incidents have occurred in nearby counties in Kansas with the same descriptions. The public is cautioned to not interact with these people if encountered and call 911 immediately to report. The photo above shows body cam footage from another sheriff’s office also investigating this series of thefts. Barton County Sheriff’s detectives are working to identify these suspects.

Barton Co. Sheriff reports scammers selling fake jewelry

1/31 BOOKED: Devon Keith on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, no bond set; and on two additional warrants from Barton and Ellsworth counties; and on Barton County District Court case for Battery of LEO x2, Criminal Damage, Felony Interference with LEO, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Tyler Lingle on Stafford County District Court case for Flee and Elude, Interference with LEO, Felony Interference with LEO, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving Without a License, Circumvention of Interlock Device, Expired Registration, and Speeding, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Jeferson Villamizar on Barton County District Court case for Driving Without a License, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Blake Peters on Barton County District Court case for Driving Without an Interlock Device, bond set at $2,500 C/S.

BOOKED: Dustin Hawkins on Reno County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Garrett Barnett on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Kyle Goble on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $1,500 cash only.

BOOKED: Sharr Hamby-Diehl on Barton County District Court case for Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Drug Tax Stamp, bond set at $300,000 C/S.

RELEASED: Tyler Lingle on Stafford County District Court case for Flee and Elude, Interference with LEO, Felony Interference with LEO, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving Without a License, Circumvention of Interlock Device, Expired Registration, and Speeding, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Blake Peters on Barton County District Court case for Driving Without an Interlock Device, after posting $2,500 surety bond.

RELEASED: Anna Jostes on Barton County District Court case for Criminal Threat, per order of county attorney.

RELEASED: Garrett Barnett on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Michael Warren on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery and Sexual Assault, on 48-hour OR bond.

RELEASED: Jeferson Villamizar on Barton County District Court case for Driving Without a License, after posting a $1,000 cash bond.

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 </figure>1/31 BOOKED: Devon Keith on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, no bond set; and on two additional warrants from Barton and Ellsworth counties; and on Barton County District Court case for Battery of LEO x2, Criminal Damage, Felony Interference with LEO, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Tyler Lingle on Stafford County District Court case for Flee and Elude, Interference with LEO, Felony Interference with LEO, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving Without a License, Circumvention of Interlock Device, Expired Registration, and Speeding, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Jeferson Villamizar on Barton County District Court case for Driving Without a License, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Blake Peters on Barton County District Court case for Driving Without an Interlock Device, bond set at $2,500 C/S.BOOKED: Dustin Hawkins on Reno County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Garrett Barnett on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Kyle Goble on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $1,500 cash only.BOOKED: Sharr Hamby-Diehl on Barton County District Court case for Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Drug Tax Stamp, bond set at $300,000 C/S.RELEASED: Tyler Lingle on Stafford County District Court case for Flee and Elude, Interference with LEO, Felony Interference with LEO, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving Without a License, Circumvention of Interlock Device, Expired Registration, and Speeding, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Blake Peters on Barton County District Court case for Driving Without an Interlock Device, after posting $2,500 surety bond.RELEASED: Anna Jostes on Barton County District Court case for Criminal Threat, per order of county attorney.RELEASED: Garrett Barnett on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Michael Warren on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery and Sexual Assault, on 48-hour OR bond.RELEASED: Jeferson Villamizar on Barton County District Court case for Driving Without a License, after posting a $1,000 cash bond.

Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (1/31)

Recent Great Bend High School graduate Anna Popp continues to use color for good. The current Kansas Jayhawk has now painted half a dozen murals around Kansas in Great Bend, Pawnee Rock, Claflin, and Atwood. Her latest work was completed over Christmas break at Eisenhower Elementary School in Great Bend. It includes a tribute to Joe Murphy, a former custodian at the school.

"I think that's really special and really cool that they're doing something to memorialize him," Popp said. "It seems like he was a really big part of Eisenhower, so I think that's really special and I'm super happy to be a part of that."

USD 428 invited members of Murphy's family to a mural dedication Wednesday afternoon. Current and past Eisenhower staff members were also present.

The mural features the school mascot, an eagle, created with some of the school's colors. Popp was able to use the previous lettering that had been covered to complete the wall with large block letters.

"My style, I like to stay semi-realistic, but I do enjoy playing with different colors," she said. "This was fun because I got to go with a realistic eagle but more unrealistic colors. I went with that wing-spread position of the eagle because I felt like it fit with the space pretty well."

Most of Popp's murals are done on exterior walls, including a large bison mural in Atwood and a summertime mural at the Claflin pool entrance. She did a smaller indoor mural in Atwood and has to use extra caution with spills and odors on the interior projects. 

"Exterior, I feel like has to be a more quality paint because the sun and the weather is going to make that paint fade a lot faster," she said. "I make sure to put this special sealant on my outdoor murals, especially."

The Eisenhower mural was paid for in part by contributions to Murphy's memorial and donations from the Eisenhower Parent-Teacher Organization.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706717873854.jpeg" alt="Great Bend's Anna Popp completed a new mural at Eisenhower Elementary School in December. The project was dedicated to former custodian Joe Murphy&nbsp; with a special ceremony Wednesday.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Great Bend's Anna Popp completed a new mural at Eisenhower Elementary School in December. The project was dedicated to former custodian Joe Murphy&nbsp; with a special ceremony Wednesday.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostRecent Great Bend High School graduate Anna Popp continues to use color for good. The current Kansas Jayhawk has now painted half a dozen murals around Kansas in Great Bend, Pawnee Rock, Claflin, and Atwood. Her latest work was completed over Christmas break at Eisenhower Elementary School in Great Bend. It includes a tribute to Joe Murphy, a former custodian at the school."I think that's really special and really cool that they're doing something to memorialize him," Popp said. "It seems like he was a really big part of Eisenhower, so I think that's really special and I'm super happy to be a part of that."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706718002079.jpeg" alt="Anna Popp" />
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 </figure>USD 428 invited members of Murphy's family to a mural dedication Wednesday afternoon. Current and past Eisenhower staff members were also present.The mural features the school mascot, an eagle, created with some of the school's colors. Popp was able to use the previous lettering that had been covered to complete the wall with large block letters."My style, I like to stay semi-realistic, but I do enjoy playing with different colors," she said. "This was fun because I got to go with a realistic eagle but more unrealistic colors. I went with that wing-spread position of the eagle because I felt like it fit with the space pretty well."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706718027635.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Most of Popp's murals are done on exterior walls, including a large bison mural in Atwood and a summertime mural at the Claflin pool entrance. She did a smaller indoor mural in Atwood and has to use extra caution with spills and odors on the interior projects. "Exterior, I feel like has to be a more quality paint because the sun and the weather is going to make that paint fade a lot faster," she said. "I make sure to put this special sealant on my outdoor murals, especially."The Eisenhower mural was paid for in part by contributions to Murphy's memorial and donations from the Eisenhower Parent-Teacher Organization.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1706767712934.jpeg" alt="From left: Joe Murphy's sons, Patrick and Mark, with Eisenhower Principal Abby Jonas and former Eisenhower Principal Tricia Reiser. (event photos by Andrea Bauer/USD 428)" />
 <figcaption>From left: Joe Murphy's sons, Patrick and Mark, with Eisenhower Principal Abby Jonas and former Eisenhower Principal Tricia Reiser. (event photos by Andrea Bauer/USD 428)</figcaption>
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New mural dedicated to former Eisenhower Elementary custodian

Today Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 70. South-southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight.

Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 60. North-northeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Friday Night Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 49. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 55. Breezy, with an east-southeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 56.

Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 70. South-southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight.Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 60. North-northeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.Friday Night Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 49. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.Saturday Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 55. Breezy, with an east-southeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.Saturday Night Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.Sunday Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 50.Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 31.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 56.Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thursday's weather

ELLSWORTH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Wednesday in Ellsworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1996 Freightliner semi driven by Anthony B.&nbsp;McCrary, 72,&nbsp;Pinckneyville, Illinois, attempted to pass an eastbound 2011 Mazda 3 driven by&nbsp; William A.&nbsp;Tiroff, 31, Amarillo, Texas, who was slowing to make a left turn onto Avenue W from Kansas 156.

The semi struck the Mazda. The impact pushed the Mazda into a 2007 Peterbilt semi driven by Seth A. Tucker, 28, Huntsville, Missouri.

EMS transported&nbsp;Tiroff to the Ellsworth County Hospital.&nbsp;McCrary and Tucker were not injured. All three drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

ELLSWORTH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Wednesday in Ellsworth County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1996 Freightliner semi driven by Anthony B.&nbsp;McCrary, 72,&nbsp;Pinckneyville, Illinois, attempted to pass an eastbound 2011 Mazda 3 driven by&nbsp; William A.&nbsp;Tiroff, 31, Amarillo, Texas, who was slowing to make a left turn onto Avenue W from Kansas 156.The semi struck the Mazda. The impact pushed the Mazda into a 2007 Peterbilt semi driven by Seth A. Tucker, 28, Huntsville, Missouri.EMS transported&nbsp;Tiroff to the Ellsworth County Hospital.&nbsp;McCrary and Tucker were not injured. All three drivers were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

 Driver hospitalized after 3-vehicle Ellsworth Co. crash

Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Cole Reif and Great Bend City Administrator Brandon Anderson that aired Jan. 31, 2024.

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

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 </figure>Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Cole Reif and Great Bend City Administrator Brandon Anderson that aired Jan. 31, 2024.<div><iframe title="City Edition: Great Bend Administrator Brandon Anderson" 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=ceayz-1568860-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 City Edition program airs every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

🎙Post Podcast: Great Bend Administrator Brandon Anderson

The Barton Foundation's Annual Sporting Clay Shoot continues to grow. The 14th annual event is scheduled for Sunday, April 21 at Camp Aldrich. Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Lindsey Bogner said last year's event pulled in a record 238 shooters.

"It's a lot of fun," she said. "We actually have shooters who come from all over. Last year, we had some from Illinois, Texas, and Oklahoma. We aren't a nationally-certified event, but we are a good place for competitive shooters to practice."

The Foundation is still looking for sponsors for the event. Major sponsors get the usual perks but also get a free team registration for the event valued at $300.

"Our sponsors are really what makes this work," Bogner said. "Last year, we raised $23,000 with our clay shoot in one day, which is just incredible. All of the money from that goes to our faculty mini-grant program."

Mini-grants are capped at $2,500 and can be used by Barton faculty to improve the classroom experience for students. In 13 years, the Foundation was awarded more than $150,000 in mini-grants.

The Foundation is seeking sponsors through March 1, which is the first day for individuals or teams to register. Individual registration is $100 and team registration is $300. The clay shoot will feature 13 stations, each with 6-8 clays thrown in a variety of directions. Shooters are vying for top-shot prizes in men, women, and youth categories. A team prize will also be awarded. Cash prizes are also handed out on the Lewis Class system, meaning all shooters are eligible for a prize. More cash is available in the team flurry event where each team is given 60 seconds to shoot at 30 targets. Money paid by those teams will be awarded to winners.

Early-bird registration comes with a free gift and ends April 1. For more information on sponsoring the event, contact Bogner at bognerl@bartonccc.edu or by calling (620) 786-1141.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616083417629.jpeg" alt="The Barton Foundation's 14th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot is scheduled for April 21 at Camp Aldrich." />
 <figcaption>The Barton Foundation's 14th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot is scheduled for April 21 at Camp Aldrich.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe Barton Foundation's Annual Sporting Clay Shoot continues to grow. The 14th annual event is scheduled for Sunday, April 21 at Camp Aldrich. Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Lindsey Bogner said last year's event pulled in a record 238 shooters."It's a lot of fun," she said. "We actually have shooters who come from all over. Last year, we had some from Illinois, Texas, and Oklahoma. We aren't a nationally-certified event, but we are a good place for competitive shooters to practice."The Foundation is still looking for sponsors for the event. Major sponsors get the usual perks but also get a free team registration for the event valued at $300."Our sponsors are really what makes this work," Bogner said. "Last year, we raised $23,000 with our clay shoot in one day, which is just incredible. All of the money from that goes to our faculty mini-grant program."Mini-grants are capped at $2,500 and can be used by Barton faculty to improve the classroom experience for students. In 13 years, the Foundation was awarded more than $150,000 in mini-grants.The Foundation is seeking sponsors through March 1, which is the first day for individuals or teams to register. Individual registration is $100 and team registration is $300. The clay shoot will feature 13 stations, each with 6-8 clays thrown in a variety of directions. Shooters are vying for top-shot prizes in men, women, and youth categories. A team prize will also be awarded. Cash prizes are also handed out on the Lewis Class system, meaning all shooters are eligible for a prize. More cash is available in the team flurry event where each team is given 60 seconds to shoot at 30 targets. Money paid by those teams will be awarded to winners.Early-bird registration comes with a free gift and ends April 1. For more information on sponsoring the event, contact Bogner at bognerl@bartonccc.edu or by calling (620) 786-1141.

Barton Foundation seeking sponsors for upcoming clay shoot

St. John's Episcopal Church and First Congregational United Church of Christ will host a Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage supper on Feb. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The supper will take place at 3400 21st Street in Great Bend. There will be a free will offering for the supper.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706627176489.jpeg" alt="Cynthia Vandermeer, Karen Kline-Martin and Leslie Mingenback prepare last year's Shrove Tuesday supper." />
 <figcaption>Cynthia Vandermeer, Karen Kline-Martin and Leslie Mingenback prepare last year's Shrove Tuesday supper.</figcaption>
 </figure>St. John's Episcopal Church and First Congregational United Church of Christ will host a Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage supper on Feb. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.The supper will take place at 3400 21st Street in Great Bend. There will be a free will offering for the supper.

Pancake & sausage dinner in Great Bend Feb. 13

A Pratt County man was arrested late Tuesday evening after a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that began approximately nine miles north of St. John on US-281 Highway just before 7:30 p.m.

According to Kansas Highway Patrol Dispatch, a trooper attempted to pull over the driver of a motorcycle, later identified as 33-year-old Tyler Lingle of Cullison, for going 82 miles an hour in a 65-mile-an-hour zone on US-281 near Northwest 120th Street. The driver fled and the motorcycle reached speeds up to 130 miles an hour before crashing just across the Barton-Stafford County line near Northeast 70 Road.

The driver then fled on foot. Law enforcement used K-9s and a KHP aircraft to help locate Lingle, who was transported to the Barton County Jail at 9:13 p.m.

Lingle was arrested on Stafford County charges for flee and elude, felony interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license, circumvention of an interlock device, expired registration, and speeding. He was released after posting a $10,000 surety bond.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostA Pratt County man was arrested late Tuesday evening after a high-speed motorcycle pursuit that began approximately nine miles north of St. John on US-281 Highway just before 7:30 p.m.According to Kansas Highway Patrol Dispatch, a trooper attempted to pull over the driver of a motorcycle, later identified as 33-year-old Tyler Lingle of Cullison, for going 82 miles an hour in a 65-mile-an-hour zone on US-281 near Northwest 120th Street. The driver fled and the motorcycle reached speeds up to 130 miles an hour before crashing just across the Barton-Stafford County line near Northeast 70 Road.The driver then fled on foot. Law enforcement used K-9s and a KHP aircraft to help locate Lingle, who was transported to the Barton County Jail at 9:13 p.m.Lingle was arrested on Stafford County charges for flee and elude, felony interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a license, circumvention of an interlock device, expired registration, and speeding. He was released after posting a $10,000 surety bond.

Man arrested after high-speed motorcycle chase in Stafford Co.

The Barton Community College basketball teams will host Cloud County on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

You can follow all the action by listening on 104.3 FM or online by clicking <a href="https://b1043.net/">HERE</a>.

The women's game in Great Bend begins at 5:30 p.m. with the men's game at 7:30 p.m.

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 </figure>The Barton Community College basketball teams will host Cloud County on Wednesday, Jan. 31.You can follow all the action by listening on 104.3 FM or online by clicking <a href="https://b1043.net/">HERE</a>.The women's game in Great Bend begins at 5:30 p.m. with the men's game at 7:30 p.m.

🎧Listen LIVE: Barton 🏀 vs. Cloud County

A series of weed management schools will take place in northwest and north central Kansas, during the month of February, and are hosted by local K-State Research &amp; Extension county and district offices.

Controlling difficult weeds continue to be a significant challenge for producers. To address the topic of weed control, K-State Research and Extension has scheduled six regional weed control programs in February. This program has been designed to help producers and agri-business retailers to improve weed control with challenging species and weather conditions.

Feb. 12 Beloit – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. First Christian Church

Feb. 12 Hays– 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. KSU Ag Research Center

Feb. 13 Phillipsburg – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phillips Co. 4-H Building

Feb. 13 Atwood – 6:00 p.m. (CT) to 9:30 p.m. Rawlins Co. Fair Building

Feb. 14 Sharon Springs – 9:00 a.m. to NOON (MT) or 10 am-1 pm (CT), CAB Building, Wallace Co. Fairgrounds

Feb. 14 Leoti – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CT) Wichita Co. Community Building

The schools will be presented by speakers from Kansas State University, Sarah Lancaster, K-State Extension Weed specialist, along with local Extension Agents. Topics will include a Weed Management Update, Do you know your adjuvants and a spray table demonstration along with Know your KSU Weed Chemical Book and a question and answer session. So be sure and bring all your questions with you!

Three credit hours for 1A certification along with CCA credits have been applied for.

Meals may be served at the locations. Simply check with the local Extension office in that location. There is no cost for the schools, however, pre-registration is requested by Friday, February 9th, for all meetings either online at www.northwest.ksu.edu/events or call your local Extension Office.

There will be a free meal served at the Hays location, please RSVP with link above or call us at 785-628-9430 by Friday, February 9.

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.

<figure>
 <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>A series of weed management schools will take place in northwest and north central Kansas, during the month of February, and are hosted by local K-State Research &amp; Extension county and district offices.Controlling difficult weeds continue to be a significant challenge for producers. To address the topic of weed control, K-State Research and Extension has scheduled six regional weed control programs in February. This program has been designed to help producers and agri-business retailers to improve weed control with challenging species and weather conditions.The schools schedule is as follows:Feb. 12 Beloit – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. First Christian ChurchFeb. 12 Hays– 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. KSU Ag Research CenterFeb. 13 Phillipsburg – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phillips Co. 4-H BuildingFeb. 13 Atwood – 6:00 p.m. (CT) to 9:30 p.m. Rawlins Co. Fair BuildingFeb. 14 Sharon Springs – 9:00 a.m. to NOON (MT) or 10 am-1 pm (CT), CAB Building, Wallace Co. FairgroundsFeb. 14 Leoti – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CT) Wichita Co. Community BuildingThe schools will be presented by speakers from Kansas State University, Sarah Lancaster, K-State Extension Weed specialist, along with local Extension Agents. Topics will include a Weed Management Update, Do you know your adjuvants and a spray table demonstration along with Know your KSU Weed Chemical Book and a question and answer session. So be sure and bring all your questions with you!Three credit hours for 1A certification along with CCA credits have been applied for.Meals may be served at the locations. Simply check with the local Extension office in that location. There is no cost for the schools, however, pre-registration is requested by Friday, February 9th, for all meetings either online at www.northwest.ksu.edu/events or call your local Extension Office.There will be a free meal served at the Hays location, please RSVP with link above or call us at 785-628-9430 by Friday, February 9.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.

CAMPBELL: K-State weed management schools scheduled 

Big machinery sometimes carries a big price tag. At Tuesday's Barton County Commission meeting, Solid Waste Director Jennifer Hamby asked for approval from the board for repairs on one of the compactors at the Barton County landfill.

"Back in December, the pump to our hydraulic cooling fan motor on our 826K compactor went out, causing damage to the shaft roller bearing, all pistons, and the swash plate, which are all mechanisms inside the pump," she said. "This damage caused brass shavings to enter the hydraulic system."

Foley Industries installed a new fan pump, reconditioned the hydraulic fan motor, and flushed the hydraulic system.

"It took about a month to complete this whole repair," Hamby said. "They had to come several times, and they flushed it more than once. Before we called Foleys, we flushed it and we worked with them over the phone on different things we could do. It just became too much for our mechanic to handle."

The commission approved the repair for $18,811. 

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostBig machinery sometimes carries a big price tag. At Tuesday's Barton County Commission meeting, Solid Waste Director Jennifer Hamby asked for approval from the board for repairs on one of the compactors at the Barton County landfill."Back in December, the pump to our hydraulic cooling fan motor on our 826K compactor went out, causing damage to the shaft roller bearing, all pistons, and the swash plate, which are all mechanisms inside the pump," she said. "This damage caused brass shavings to enter the hydraulic system."Foley Industries installed a new fan pump, reconditioned the hydraulic fan motor, and flushed the hydraulic system."It took about a month to complete this whole repair," Hamby said. "They had to come several times, and they flushed it more than once. Before we called Foleys, we flushed it and we worked with them over the phone on different things we could do. It just became too much for our mechanic to handle."The commission approved the repair for $18,811.

Barton Commission approves compactor repair for landfill

The Great Bend Recreation Commission announced their 2023-2024 youth boys indoor soccer champions.

K-1st&nbsp;Boys Team: Lil Panthers Record: 6-1 Head Coach: Paige Nordman Roster: Graham Nordman, Brady Fanshier, Darian Holguin, Tommy Mayers, Malikai Gray, Travis Spike, Jairo Sanchez, Knox Rebel, Emiliano Martinez, Vincent Amendola

2nd-3rd&nbsp;Boys Team: Atomics Record: 7-0 Head Coach: Jacenda Gilbert Roster: Traeton Denning, Juan Sanchez, Ethan Hiss, Owen Hiss, Ryker Berger, Eduardo Valles, Jr., Sebastian Garcia, Cristiano Reyes, Callan Herrera, Apollo Parker

4th-5th&nbsp;Boys Team: Strikers Record: 6-1 Head Coach: Jarred Horner Roster: Kavion Carter, Jace Welcher, Antonio Willenberg, Juan Carlos Mata, Andrew Horner, Kacen Adame, Santiago Guerrero, Marshall Long, Liam Schwartz

6th-8th&nbsp;Boys Team: GB United Record: 6-1 Head Coach: Alicia Segura Roster: Cristian Galindo, Martin Barrera, Kacen Schwager, Sebastian Espino, Tucker Hembree, Jace Isaac, Oswaldo Castaneda, Dace Ragan

The Great Bend Recreation Commission announced their 2023-2024 youth boys indoor soccer champions.<figure>
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 </figure>K-1st&nbsp;Boys Team: Lil Panthers Record: 6-1 Head Coach: Paige Nordman Roster: Graham Nordman, Brady Fanshier, Darian Holguin, Tommy Mayers, Malikai Gray, Travis Spike, Jairo Sanchez, Knox Rebel, Emiliano Martinez, Vincent Amendola<figure>
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 </figure>2nd-3rd&nbsp;Boys Team: Atomics Record: 7-0 Head Coach: Jacenda Gilbert Roster: Traeton Denning, Juan Sanchez, Ethan Hiss, Owen Hiss, Ryker Berger, Eduardo Valles, Jr., Sebastian Garcia, Cristiano Reyes, Callan Herrera, Apollo Parker<figure>
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 </figure>4th-5th&nbsp;Boys Team: Strikers Record: 6-1 Head Coach: Jarred Horner Roster: Kavion Carter, Jace Welcher, Antonio Willenberg, Juan Carlos Mata, Andrew Horner, Kacen Adame, Santiago Guerrero, Marshall Long, Liam Schwartz<figure>
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 </figure>6th-8th&nbsp;Boys Team: GB United Record: 6-1 Head Coach: Alicia Segura Roster: Cristian Galindo, Martin Barrera, Kacen Schwager, Sebastian Espino, Tucker Hembree, Jace Isaac, Oswaldo Castaneda, Dace Ragan

📷Great Bend Rec youth indoor soccer champions (boys)

As Barton Community College Vice President of Administration Mark Dean
reviewed the latest financial statement with the Board of Trustees last week,
the oil revenue the college receives was mentioned. Barton has two oil wells on
the Camp Aldrich property, northeast of the college. 

In the December financial
statement, the previous month oil revenue Barton received was just under
$2,900.


"Camp Aldrich was purchased or donated with a land/water conversation grant through the federal government and through the State of Parks," said Dean. "We're limited to what we can do at Camp Aldrich. If we want to make any changes we have to get approval from the federal government and the state."

Last year at this time, the revenue was listed at $3,000.

"We petitioned a few years back to drill for oil out there," said Dean. "We have two wells currently."

One of the
stipulations for allowing the college to have oil wells on the property is any
revenue from the wells has to be used on improvements or maintenance at Camp
Aldrich.

There are 290 acres at Camp Aldrich, and Dean said the majority of the land is
tax exempt from property taxes.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostAs Barton Community College Vice President of Administration Mark Dean
reviewed the latest financial statement with the Board of Trustees last week,
the oil revenue the college receives was mentioned. Barton has two oil wells on
the Camp Aldrich property, northeast of the college. In the December financial
statement, the previous month oil revenue Barton received was just under
$2,900.
"Camp Aldrich was purchased or donated with a land/water conversation grant through the federal government and through the State of Parks," said Dean. "We're limited to what we can do at Camp Aldrich. If we want to make any changes we have to get approval from the federal government and the state."Last year at this time, the revenue was listed at $3,000."We petitioned a few years back to drill for oil out there," said Dean. "We have two wells currently."One of the
stipulations for allowing the college to have oil wells on the property is any
revenue from the wells has to be used on improvements or maintenance at Camp
Aldrich.There are 290 acres at Camp Aldrich, and Dean said the majority of the land is
tax exempt from property taxes.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Barton Community College's oil revenue at Camp Aldrich

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (1/30)

At 12:30 a.m. a narcotics violation was reported at 4th
&amp; Chestnut.

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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (1/30)Narcotics ViolationAt 12:30 a.m. a narcotics violation was reported at 4th
&amp; Chestnut.Animal ComplaintAt 9:38 a.m. an animal complaint was reported at SE 90
Avenue &amp; SE 20 Road in Ellinwood.Burglary / Not in ProgressAt 11:46 a.m. a burglary was reported in the 300 block of
Maria Street.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 12:11 p.m. the K-9 was called out to the 1900 block of
Broadway.FireAt 2:07 p.m. a fire was reported at 417 SW 10 Avenue.Non-Injury AccidentAt 5:39 p.m. an accident was reported in the 10 block of SW
30 Road.Chase All UnitsAt 7:28 p.m. a chase was reported at MM 87 on S. US 281
Highway.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 7:41 p.m. the K-9 was called out to MM 87 on S. US 281
Highwya.Traffic ArrestAt 11:24 p.m. a traffic arrest was reported at 21st
&amp; Morton.Great Bend Police
Department incident log (1/30)Narcotics ViolationAt 12:30 a.m. officers assisted BTSO on a traffic stop at 4th
&amp; Chestnut.Chest PainAt 12:57 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 2208 25th
Street.BatteryAt 1:29 a.m. battery LEO and criminal damage to property was
reported at 2432 Cheyenne Dr. Reference to the arrest of Devon Keith.Parking ComplaintAt 12:56 p.m. a parking complaint was reported in the 1400
block of Lakin Avenue.BatteryAt 5:04 p.m. a subject battering him was reported at 3101
Washington.Structure FireAt 7:24 p.m. a structure fire was reported at 504
Washington.Non-Injury AccidentAt 7:37 p.m. an accident was reported at 24th
&amp; Lincoln.At 8:25 p.m. Steve Corn reported an accident at 5824 Aspen.Traffic ArrestAt 11:24 p.m. an officer arrested Garrett Barnett for DWS at
21st &amp; Morton.Criminal DamageAt 11:56 p.m. Diana Hejny reported criminal damage at 2310 8th
Street.

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