Several years ago, Great Bend city staff, the Conventions and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board and the mayor decided that the city should charge caterers 10% of their total food and alcohol receipts for all events at the Events Center.

The city stated the fee enables them to maintain a list of approved caterers. It also helps ensure people bringing in food have less liability issues and that they have a food license and insurance. This practice was not well enforced. However, three years ago, the city notified both caterers and vendors that the city was going to start charging that 10% to all events in food and alcohol sales. This is the duty of the caterers to collect and pay to the city.

The city stated they have a few vendors/caterers that pay religiously.&nbsp;

The Events Center receives revenue in two ways. One, room rental fees which everyone, including city departments, pay a fee to use the rooms. Two, the one-percent of transient guest tax, which is generated by overnight stays in hotels.

The city does not offer a special rate for non-profit organizations because most non-profit events do not generate overnight stays.

Great Bend mentioned the Events Center needs to be self-sufficient, and correct rental fees is a key component.

Great Bend staff again notified everyone that beginning in 2023, they city would strictly enforce the 10% rule. Letters have been sent to all approved caters and it will be up to the caterers to pay this fee to the Events Center.

The city has received the 10% fee from around 26 events this year.

CVB Director Christina Hayes will report on the topic at the Great Bend City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 7 that begins at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

The city council will be presented a recommended motion to approve a 10% catering fee on gross receipts for all events at the Great Bend Events Center and authorize charging full rental fees for all utilized rooms.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/3/1647380516014.jpeg" alt="Great Bend to start strictly enforcing a 10% fee on all food and alcohol receipts from caterers/vendors at the Events Center." />
 <figcaption>Great Bend to start strictly enforcing a 10% fee on all food and alcohol receipts from caterers/vendors at the Events Center.</figcaption>
 </figure>Several years ago, Great Bend city staff, the Conventions and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board and the mayor decided that the city should charge caterers 10% of their total food and alcohol receipts for all events at the Events Center.The city stated the fee enables them to maintain a list of approved caterers. It also helps ensure people bringing in food have less liability issues and that they have a food license and insurance. This practice was not well enforced. However, three years ago, the city notified both caterers and vendors that the city was going to start charging that 10% to all events in food and alcohol sales. This is the duty of the caterers to collect and pay to the city.The city stated they have a few vendors/caterers that pay religiously.&nbsp;The Events Center receives revenue in two ways. One, room rental fees which everyone, including city departments, pay a fee to use the rooms. Two, the one-percent of transient guest tax, which is generated by overnight stays in hotels.The city does not offer a special rate for non-profit organizations because most non-profit events do not generate overnight stays.Great Bend mentioned the Events Center needs to be self-sufficient, and correct rental fees is a key component.Great Bend staff again notified everyone that beginning in 2023, they city would strictly enforce the 10% rule. Letters have been sent to all approved caters and it will be up to the caterers to pay this fee to the Events Center.The city has received the 10% fee from around 26 events this year.CVB Director Christina Hayes will report on the topic at the Great Bend City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 7 that begins at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.The city council will be presented a recommended motion to approve a 10% catering fee on gross receipts for all events at the Great Bend Events Center and authorize charging full rental fees for all utilized rooms.

Great Bend wants to 'strictly' enforce 10% fee to caterers at Events Center

Class 5A Maize 43, Kapaun Mt. Carmel 14 Hutchinson 14, Bishop Carroll 7 Hays 28, Valley Center 6 Salina Central 40, Great Bend 35

Class 2A SE of Saline 50, Chaparral 14 Hoisington 28, Russell 22 Kingman 33, Ellsworth 6 Beloit 50, Norton 14

Class 1A Wabaunsee 22, Marion 14 Conway Springs 35 Plainville 31 Smith Center 28, Sedgwick 0 Inman 47, Oakley 0

8-Man DI Meade 30, Quinter 28 Hill City 58, Trego Community 12 Rawlins County 46, Macksville 0 Wichita County 64, Hoxie 20 East Bracket Little River 60, Madison 14

8-Man DII Victoria 53, Minneola 28 Thunder Ridge 50, Hodgeman County 0 Wallace County 56, Bucklin 8 Dighton 52, Sylvan-Lucas 28

Class 3A Rock Creek 21, Hesston 11 Andale 45, Pratt 6 Clay Center 35, Wichita Collegiate 0 Cheney 28, Scott City 27

6-Man East Bracket Waverly 52, Pawnee Heights 18 West Bracket Ashland 62, Golden Plains 14 Northern Valley 58, Deerfield 0 Cheylin 53, Moscow 7 Ingalls 45, Greeley County 0

Class 4A Wamego 35, Rose Hill 8 Andover Central 45, Winfield 6 McPherson 35, Ark City 0 Circle 34, Coffeyville 6

Class 6A Manhattan 48, Wichita East 20 Wichita Northwest 50, Junction City 27 Derby 76, Lawrence 28 Washburn Rural 34, Garden City 7

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1667052929408.jpeg" alt="West Scores - 2nd Round of the Playoffs (Regional)" />
 <figcaption>West Scores - 2nd Round of the Playoffs (Regional)</figcaption>
 </figure>Class 5A Maize 43, Kapaun Mt. Carmel 14 Hutchinson 14, Bishop Carroll 7 Hays 28, Valley Center 6 Salina Central 40, Great Bend 35Class 2A SE of Saline 50, Chaparral 14 Hoisington 28, Russell 22 Kingman 33, Ellsworth 6 Beloit 50, Norton 14Class 1A Wabaunsee 22, Marion 14 Conway Springs 35 Plainville 31 Smith Center 28, Sedgwick 0 Inman 47, Oakley 08-Man DI Meade 30, Quinter 28 Hill City 58, Trego Community 12 Rawlins County 46, Macksville 0 Wichita County 64, Hoxie 20 East Bracket Little River 60, Madison 14 8-Man DII Victoria 53, Minneola 28 Thunder Ridge 50, Hodgeman County 0 Wallace County 56, Bucklin 8 Dighton 52, Sylvan-Lucas 28Class 3A Rock Creek 21, Hesston 11 Andale 45, Pratt 6 Clay Center 35, Wichita Collegiate 0 Cheney 28, Scott City 276-Man East Bracket Waverly 52, Pawnee Heights 18 West Bracket Ashland 62, Golden Plains 14 Northern Valley 58, Deerfield 0 Cheylin 53, Moscow 7 Ingalls 45, Greeley County 0Class 4A Wamego 35, Rose Hill 8 Andover Central 45, Winfield 6 McPherson 35, Ark City 0 Circle 34, Coffeyville 6Class 6A Manhattan 48, Wichita East 20 Wichita Northwest 50, Junction City 27 Derby 76, Lawrence 28 Washburn Rural 34, Garden City 7

State Playoffs: High school football scores (11/3 - 11/4)

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

The two high schools are separated by less than 30 miles,
but when Russell High School travels to Hoisington Friday, it will be the first
meeting between the schools in the football playoffs. 
 
The two communities will converge at Elton Brown Field Friday for the second
round of the Class 2A playoffs. 
 
“It’s crazy that we don’t play Hoisington much, and we're less than 30 miles
apart,” said Russell football coach Christien Ozores. “It’s going to be
exciting. I had family that went to Hoisington eight or nine years ago, so I
understand it’s a big football town and they’re prideful in that. It’s going to
be a big challenge and I’m excited for it.” 
 
The Broncos and the Cardinals have only played each other twice on the gridiron
in the regular season over the last 18 years, both ending in Hoisington wins in
2013 and 2012. 
 
Zach Baird, now in his ninth year as Hoisington head coach, was an
assistant the last time the Cardinals played Russell. 
 
“We’re not in the same league, but you try to follow the area schools and see
how they’re doing,” said Baird. “What an amazing year Russell is having. On
film, you can tell they have great community support. What an opportunity for
us to play at home and see a team of their caliber.” 
 
Russell has a record of 6-3, and has locked in a winning season for the first
time since 2003. The Broncos recorded their first playoff win since 1979 when
the defeated Cimarron in the opening round 58-7. The 58 points is the most
Russell has scored since 2009. 
 
Ozores is in his first year as head coach after spending the previous two years
as an assistant at Russell. 
 
“The Russell job was attractive because of the challenge,” said Ozores. “I
definitely did my homework and saw how unsuccessful we were. I wanted to be
part of the change and knew that it was going to be a big challenge. I knew
there was talent here, good kids and a good community.” 
 
The 7-2 Hoisington Cardinals, two years removed from a state championship game
appearance, have appeared in the second round of the playoffs nine straight
years and will be playing their 26th home playoff game in school
history. 
 
“We’ve been fortunate with some good football teams so we’ve been able to play
in some big games,” said Baird. “To see a bunch of 16, 17 and 18-year-olds that
have worked hard for it, get that opportunity on a big stage…it’s special.” 
 
After a pair of 1-8 seasons, Russell ended a 4-5 season a year ago with a
first-round playoff loss. This season, a group of 11 seniors has guided the
Broncos in the school’s 6th playoff appearance ever. 
 
“It’s about being consistent,” said Ozores. “I think our biggest issue was a
lack of consistency in coaches and athletes. The kids have been working hard
and we’ve been able to get guys to play that haven’t played football in a
while.” 
 
With Hoisington and Russell 25 to 30 minutes apart, residents travel back and
forth for jobs and other events. The teams and the fan base for each school will
meet under the lights in Hoisington Friday. 
 
“I always tell our guys, it’s not the best time of their lives because they’re
going to move on to bigger and better things, but it’s a special time,” said Baird.
“It’s a time they won’t get back. I just want them to soak it in. Enjoy the
locker room time, practices and Friday nights. It’ll be a fun one on Friday.” 
 
Kickoff between Hoisington and Russell is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Elton Brown
Field. You can follow the action by listening on 100.7 FM or online at
<a href="https://khokfm.com/">greatbendpost.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1630079888020.jpeg" alt="Russell High School travels to Hoisington Friday, Nov. 4, for a second-round playoff football game." />
 <figcaption>Russell High School travels to Hoisington Friday, Nov. 4, for a second-round playoff football game.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostThe two high schools are separated by less than 30 miles,
but when Russell High School travels to Hoisington Friday, it will be the first
meeting between the schools in the football playoffs. 
 
The two communities will converge at Elton Brown Field Friday for the second
round of the Class 2A playoffs. 
 
“It’s crazy that we don’t play Hoisington much, and we're less than 30 miles
apart,” said Russell football coach Christien Ozores. “It’s going to be
exciting. I had family that went to Hoisington eight or nine years ago, so I
understand it’s a big football town and they’re prideful in that. It’s going to
be a big challenge and I’m excited for it.” 
 
The Broncos and the Cardinals have only played each other twice on the gridiron
in the regular season over the last 18 years, both ending in Hoisington wins in
2013 and 2012. 
 
Zach Baird, now in his ninth year as Hoisington head coach, was an
assistant the last time the Cardinals played Russell. 
 
“We’re not in the same league, but you try to follow the area schools and see
how they’re doing,” said Baird. “What an amazing year Russell is having. On
film, you can tell they have great community support. What an opportunity for
us to play at home and see a team of their caliber.” 
 
Russell has a record of 6-3, and has locked in a winning season for the first
time since 2003. The Broncos recorded their first playoff win since 1979 when
the defeated Cimarron in the opening round 58-7. The 58 points is the most
Russell has scored since 2009. 
 
Ozores is in his first year as head coach after spending the previous two years
as an assistant at Russell. 
 
“The Russell job was attractive because of the challenge,” said Ozores. “I
definitely did my homework and saw how unsuccessful we were. I wanted to be
part of the change and knew that it was going to be a big challenge. I knew
there was talent here, good kids and a good community.” 
 
The 7-2 Hoisington Cardinals, two years removed from a state championship game
appearance, have appeared in the second round of the playoffs nine straight
years and will be playing their 26th home playoff game in school
history. 
 
“We’ve been fortunate with some good football teams so we’ve been able to play
in some big games,” said Baird. “To see a bunch of 16, 17 and 18-year-olds that
have worked hard for it, get that opportunity on a big stage…it’s special.” 
 
After a pair of 1-8 seasons, Russell ended a 4-5 season a year ago with a
first-round playoff loss. This season, a group of 11 seniors has guided the
Broncos in the school’s 6th playoff appearance ever. 
 
“It’s about being consistent,” said Ozores. “I think our biggest issue was a
lack of consistency in coaches and athletes. The kids have been working hard
and we’ve been able to get guys to play that haven’t played football in a
while.” 
 
With Hoisington and Russell 25 to 30 minutes apart, residents travel back and
forth for jobs and other events. The teams and the fan base for each school will
meet under the lights in Hoisington Friday. 
 
“I always tell our guys, it’s not the best time of their lives because they’re
going to move on to bigger and better things, but it’s a special time,” said Baird.
“It’s a time they won’t get back. I just want them to soak it in. Enjoy the
locker room time, practices and Friday nights. It’ll be a fun one on Friday.” 
 
Kickoff between Hoisington and Russell is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Elton Brown
Field. You can follow the action by listening on 100.7 FM or online at
<a href="https://khokfm.com/">greatbendpost.com</a>.

The 281 gridiron clash brings Russell & Hoisington communities together

The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways cleared when inclement weather impacts the state, but staffing shortages continue to affect the agency with not enough snowplow operators in many areas. These ongoing shortages could affect KDOT’s ability to clear snow and ice from highways in a timely manner.

“We want motorists to know ahead of time - it’s not a matter of if the highways will be cleared this winter, but when,” said Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz. “KDOT crews will be proactive by shifting crews and pretreating surfaces whenever possible but having fewer employees could cause delays in removing snow and ice from all the affected roadways.”&nbsp;

The agency is about 24 percent short of snowplow operators needed to be fully staffed in offices across the state. However, all KDOT field offices have made preparations in September and October to be ready for winter - employees participated in regional meetings with several days of hands-on snowfighter training exercises. Salt, sand and other materials are fully stocked, and pre-maintenance work on snowplows and other equipment is complete.

“Our maintenance crews always do their best to serve the public as they work 12-hour shifts in their efforts to clear the highways,” said Secretary Lorenz. “But motorists can help by checking on road conditions and weather forecasts in advance and possibly delaying travel plans. It’s important to plan ahead, stay informed and travel safe.”

Before traveling, check&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMDEuNjU5ODA5MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LkthbkRyaXZlLm9yZz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.nH7fVqEuCqaX9RJH79A6hUQCB7dmBiHUWaDN66VXJ9s/s/1410648818/br/147098918370-l" target="_blank">www.KanDrive.org</a>, KDOT’s road condition website - it is updated 24/7 for highway conditions, short-term closures and general traffic alerts, and provides camera views to see current road conditions in that area. KanDrive now has a new App available for download on iOS and Android phones with a hands-free/eye-free feature to announce upcoming traffic events while traveling. The Kansas 511 phone system also has been updated and provides reports on a specific route, in a city or between two cities.

The agency also will deploy all employees who have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to plow snow and hire seasonal employees. KDOT will assist selected applicants in obtaining a CDL upon hiring, which includes providing training. For people interested in working at KDOT, go to the state’s employment website at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.Do3tS-4DRABaRpGlC4vLQO_zBRqdfk7PsEsTGdIDIEo/s/1410648818/br/147098918370-l" target="_blank">http://jobs.ks.gov/</a>&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667479868695.jpg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways cleared when inclement weather impacts the state, but staffing shortages continue to affect the agency with not enough snowplow operators in many areas. These ongoing shortages could affect KDOT’s ability to clear snow and ice from highways in a timely manner.“We want motorists to know ahead of time - it’s not a matter of if the highways will be cleared this winter, but when,” said Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz. “KDOT crews will be proactive by shifting crews and pretreating surfaces whenever possible but having fewer employees could cause delays in removing snow and ice from all the affected roadways.”&nbsp;The agency is about 24 percent short of snowplow operators needed to be fully staffed in offices across the state. However, all KDOT field offices have made preparations in September and October to be ready for winter - employees participated in regional meetings with several days of hands-on snowfighter training exercises. Salt, sand and other materials are fully stocked, and pre-maintenance work on snowplows and other equipment is complete.“Our maintenance crews always do their best to serve the public as they work 12-hour shifts in their efforts to clear the highways,” said Secretary Lorenz. “But motorists can help by checking on road conditions and weather forecasts in advance and possibly delaying travel plans. It’s important to plan ahead, stay informed and travel safe.”Before traveling, check&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjExMDEuNjU5ODA5MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LkthbkRyaXZlLm9yZz91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.nH7fVqEuCqaX9RJH79A6hUQCB7dmBiHUWaDN66VXJ9s/s/1410648818/br/147098918370-l" target="_blank">www.KanDrive.org</a>, KDOT’s road condition website - it is updated 24/7 for highway conditions, short-term closures and general traffic alerts, and provides camera views to see current road conditions in that area. KanDrive now has a new App available for download on iOS and Android phones with a hands-free/eye-free feature to announce upcoming traffic events while traveling. The Kansas 511 phone system also has been updated and provides reports on a specific route, in a city or between two cities.The agency also will deploy all employees who have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to plow snow and hire seasonal employees. KDOT will assist selected applicants in obtaining a CDL upon hiring, which includes providing training. For people interested in working at KDOT, go to the state’s employment website at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.Do3tS-4DRABaRpGlC4vLQO_zBRqdfk7PsEsTGdIDIEo/s/1410648818/br/147098918370-l" target="_blank">http://jobs.ks.gov/</a>&nbsp;

Continued KDOT staffing shortages could impact  highway snow, ice removal efforts

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the summer semester of 2022.

Andover Bryn Lythgoe, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Claflin Wyatt Letourneau, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Andrew Maier, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Dodge City Vanessa Rivero, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ellsworth Isaac Allen, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brent Bollinger, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ft. Leavenworth Taylor Shad, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tamara Socha, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Anaya Thornton, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ft. Riley Rosemond Antwi Agyei, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kayla Craythorn, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Larlisha Enoch, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Daniel Goodman, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Derrick Hayse, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Grace Kelley, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chris Kim, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tamarah Louis, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kendly Nicolas, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Marissa Spencer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Great Bend Bryce Boltman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Sydney Mason, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Genesis Rose, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Hill City Raygan Garrison, Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Hoisington Angela Gonzalez, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Junction City Alison Hayden, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Morgan Honeycutt, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Marchell Marciszewski, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Donovan Peeples, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tara Shuler, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kansas City Tyler Wassenberg, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Kinsley Tiffany Kraft, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Larned Autumn Harman, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Leavenworth Savannah Moon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Dinh Nguyen, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Leoti Carlos Orozco, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Lindsborg Paige Clark, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Manhattan Jordyn Haley, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Breana Ignacio, A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jaylon Johnson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Anthuan Martinez, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Katelynn Patterson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Malik Peters, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Morland Leah Lindenman, Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Mulvane Elizabeth Sutherland, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ogden Avrey Thoman, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Timken Sean Kelly, A.A.S. &amp; Emergency Management Certificate

Ulysses Deana Deleon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ayston Perez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wakarusa Rhiannon Foust, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wakefield Ethan Hall, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Westfall Brooke Haring, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wichita Autumn Cale, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Hayley Robol, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Mayra Solis, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Carson, Calif. Errick Topacio, Dietary Manager Certificate

Redding, Calif. Matt Silva, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Colorado Springs, Colo. Lauren Dotson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Crestview, Fla. Stephanie Eck, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Byron, Ga. James Thomas, OSHA Safety and Health Certificate

Crawford, Ga. Tonya Jackson, Dietary Manager Certificate

Ewa Beach, Hawaii Eric Batista, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Peoria, Ill. Andrew Collett, Dietary Manager Certificate

Union, Ky. Jacob Morris, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

New Orleans, La. De'Antray Hughes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Glen Burnie, Md. Alan Ferrell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Auburn, Maine Chandler White, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Michelle Killen, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Branson, Mo. Athena Waddle, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sedalia, Mo. Isabella Holt, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

St. Louis, Mo. Dinna Houston, Dietary Manager Certificate

Windsor, Mo. Megan Amsbaugh, OSHA Safety and Health Certificate

Eden, N.C. Michael Chambers, Emergency Planning and Mitigation Certificate

Fayetteville, N.C. Donte Lilly, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Franklin, N.C. Breanna Kirchman, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Horace, N.D. Elizabeth Jones, A.A.S

Superior, Neb. Chandler Amack, A.A.S

Saddle Brook, N.J. Giovanni Gutierrez, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Brooklyn, N.Y. Jada Sewell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Rochester, N.Y. Patrick Looney, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

St. Albans, N.Y. Myrna Peterkin, Dietary Manager Certificate

Coos Bay, Oregon Andrew Sheerin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Philadelphia, Pa. Ruth Bishop, Dietary Manager Certificate Ramisha Bratcher, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Donna Smith, Dietary Manager Certificate

Eagle Butte, S.D. Michael Barbosa, OSHA Safety and Health Certificate

El Paso, Texas Fedelene Joseph, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fort Worth, Texas David Smiros, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mesquite, Texas Caleb Boger, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Newport News, Va. Soraya Galloway, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Suffolk, Va. Ariana Rodriguez, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Puyallup, Wash. Cecilia Avalos, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Riverton, Wyo. Jason Brown, OSHA Safety and Health Certificate

Jamaica Shakwon Coke, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lashanna Graham, A.A. Kayan Green, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Japan Hidetaka Nakao, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Manaka Sato, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the summer semester of 2022.Andover Bryn Lythgoe, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Claflin Wyatt Letourneau, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Andrew Maier, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Dodge City Vanessa Rivero, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ellsworth Isaac Allen, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Brent Bollinger, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ft. Leavenworth Taylor Shad, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tamara Socha, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Anaya Thornton, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ft. Riley Rosemond Antwi Agyei, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kayla Craythorn, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Larlisha Enoch, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Daniel Goodman, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Derrick Hayse, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Grace Kelley, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chris Kim, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tamarah Louis, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Kendly Nicolas, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Marissa Spencer, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Great Bend Bryce Boltman, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Sydney Mason, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Genesis Rose, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Hill City Raygan Garrison, Pharmacy Technician CertificateHoisington Angela Gonzalez, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Junction City Alison Hayden, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Morgan Honeycutt, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Marchell Marciszewski, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Donovan Peeples, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Tara Shuler, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kansas City Tyler Wassenberg, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Kinsley Tiffany Kraft, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Larned Autumn Harman, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Leavenworth Savannah Moon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Dinh Nguyen, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Leoti Carlos Orozco, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Lindsborg Paige Clark, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Manhattan Jordyn Haley, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Breana Ignacio, A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Jaylon Johnson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Anthuan Martinez, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Katelynn Patterson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Malik Peters, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Morland Leah Lindenman, Pharmacy Technician CertificateMulvane Elizabeth Sutherland, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Ogden Avrey Thoman, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Timken Sean Kelly, A.A.S. &amp; Emergency Management CertificateUlysses Deana Deleon, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Ayston Perez, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Wakarusa Rhiannon Foust, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Wakefield Ethan Hall, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Westfall Brooke Haring, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Wichita Autumn Cale, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Hayley Robol, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Mayra Solis, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Carson, Calif. Errick Topacio, Dietary Manager CertificateRedding, Calif. Matt Silva, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Colorado Springs, Colo. Lauren Dotson, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Crestview, Fla. Stephanie Eck, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Byron, Ga. James Thomas, OSHA Safety and Health CertificateCrawford, Ga. Tonya Jackson, Dietary Manager CertificateEwa Beach, Hawaii Eric Batista, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Peoria, Ill. Andrew Collett, Dietary Manager CertificateUnion, Ky. Jacob Morris, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;New Orleans, La. De'Antray Hughes, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Glen Burnie, Md. Alan Ferrell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Auburn, Maine Chandler White, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Michelle Killen, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Branson, Mo. Athena Waddle, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Sedalia, Mo. Isabella Holt, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;St. Louis, Mo. Dinna Houston, Dietary Manager CertificateWindsor, Mo. Megan Amsbaugh, OSHA Safety and Health CertificateEden, N.C. Michael Chambers, Emergency Planning and Mitigation CertificateFayetteville, N.C. Donte Lilly, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Franklin, N.C. Breanna Kirchman, A.A.S&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Horace, N.D. Elizabeth Jones, A.A.SSuperior, Neb. Chandler Amack, A.A.SSaddle Brook, N.J. Giovanni Gutierrez, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Brooklyn, N.Y. Jada Sewell, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Rochester, N.Y. Patrick Looney, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;St. Albans, N.Y. Myrna Peterkin, Dietary Manager CertificateCoos Bay, Oregon Andrew Sheerin, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Philadelphia, Pa. Ruth Bishop, Dietary Manager Certificate Ramisha Bratcher, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Donna Smith, Dietary Manager CertificateEagle Butte, S.D. Michael Barbosa, OSHA Safety and Health CertificateEl Paso, Texas Fedelene Joseph, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Worth, Texas David Smiros, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Mesquite, Texas Caleb Boger, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Newport News, Va. Soraya Galloway, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Suffolk, Va. Ariana Rodriguez, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Puyallup, Wash. Cecilia Avalos, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Riverton, Wyo. Jason Brown, OSHA Safety and Health CertificateJamaica Shakwon Coke, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Lashanna Graham, A.A. Kayan Green, A.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Japan Hidetaka Nakao, A.G.S.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Manaka Sato, A.A.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Barton Community College announces summer 2022 graduates

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

Russell Development is a group of business individuals that have been working for some time to transform the former Holland Hotel into loft-style apartments. Tuesday the group got some big help as Governor Laura Kelly announced the city of Russell would be receiving $1 million to increase affordable and moderate-income housing. 

The funds will be allocated from a house bill Kelly signed in May, and Russell Mayor Jim Cross said Rep. Troy Waymaster was of big assistance on the project. Cross said the city hopes to turn the hotel into as many as 11 apartments.

"The initial project started out thinking maybe seven (apartments)," he said. "After further study of the building, and having an engineer look at it, the expectations got a little higher."

The apartments will likely be studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. There will be many costs associated with the transformation inside and outside of the 112-year-old building. 

"To get everything up to code, I'm sure it's going to take every bit of that $1 million grant we received," Cross said.

The next step is getting bids for the project. Cross said locking down numbers sooner rather than later could be cost-beneficial, and getting contractors inside the building will help determine the new layout.

"You know the price of materials is not going to go down," he said. "As soon as you can get things procured and get some of those things in to try to keep the costs down, we're going to do that.

"It could be that we end up with less studio, more bedroom-type apartments, or the other way around, depending on what is there and what we can get bids taken for."

The former hotel sat vacant for two decades. Apartments are expected to range from 700 to 1,100 square feet and rent for $575 to $725 a month.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostRussell Development is a group of business individuals that have been working for some time to transform the former Holland Hotel into loft-style apartments. Tuesday the group got some big help as Governor Laura Kelly announced the city of Russell would be receiving $1 million to increase affordable and moderate-income housing. The funds will be allocated from a house bill Kelly signed in May, and Russell Mayor Jim Cross said Rep. Troy Waymaster was of big assistance on the project. Cross said the city hopes to turn the hotel into as many as 11 apartments."The initial project started out thinking maybe seven (apartments)," he said. "After further study of the building, and having an engineer look at it, the expectations got a little higher."The apartments will likely be studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. There will be many costs associated with the transformation inside and outside of the 112-year-old building. "To get everything up to code, I'm sure it's going to take every bit of that $1 million grant we received," Cross said.The next step is getting bids for the project. Cross said locking down numbers sooner rather than later could be cost-beneficial, and getting contractors inside the building will help determine the new layout."You know the price of materials is not going to go down," he said. "As soon as you can get things procured and get some of those things in to try to keep the costs down, we're going to do that."It could be that we end up with less studio, more bedroom-type apartments, or the other way around, depending on what is there and what we can get bids taken for."The former hotel sat vacant for two decades. Apartments are expected to range from 700 to 1,100 square feet and rent for $575 to $725 a month.

Russell ready to use 'every bit' of $1M grant on apartments

PRATT —One person was injured in an accident just before 1:30a.m. Friday in Pratt.

The accident took place in the 700 block of North Main when a Pratt resident drove her vehicle into a business, according to police.

EMS transported a woman to the hospital. This crash is under investigation. Police reported no additional details.

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 </figure>PRATT —One person was injured in an accident just before 1:30a.m. Friday in Pratt.The accident took place in the 700 block of North Main when a Pratt resident drove her vehicle into a business, according to police.EMS transported a woman to the hospital. This crash is under investigation. Police reported no additional details.

Pratt woman hospitalized after crash into building 

Megan Shepard, Fort Hays State University senior, will be awarded a certificate and scholarship for her research-based poster in November. Shepard’s poster, titled “Formal and Informal Social Support Matter: Addressing the Needs of Rural Survivors of IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) was announced as the award recipient of the Division of Women &amp; Crime Undergraduate Student Paper and Poster Competition in October.

The award and scholarship will be presented to Shepard during the American Society of Criminology annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 18.

Shepard is a sociology major and an undergraduate student researcher at the Center for Empowering Victims of Gender-based Violence. She is currently working with Dr. Ziwei Qi, assistant professor of criminal justice, to create another poster that will focus on the incarceration of women who have experienced gender-based violence.

Originally from Kinsley, Shepard has long been passionate about issues surrounding incarceration and gender-based violence. She has worked for the Kansas Department of Corrections and Larned Correctional Facility, where she served as the prison rape elimination act coordinator.

“I have had friends and former co-workers who have died from gender-based violence,” Shepard said. “Coming from a rural area, I’ve seen these issues up close, and I know the resources aren’t there.”

“People need help. It’s not an individual problem. It’s a community problem.”

During her time at FHSU, Shepard has dived deeply into research, writing a book chapter with Qi and creating research posters. She will graduate in May 2023 and plans to continue her work with women who are incarcerated.

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 </figure>Megan Shepard, Fort Hays State University senior, will be awarded a certificate and scholarship for her research-based poster in November. Shepard’s poster, titled “Formal and Informal Social Support Matter: Addressing the Needs of Rural Survivors of IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) was announced as the award recipient of the Division of Women &amp; Crime Undergraduate Student Paper and Poster Competition in October.The award and scholarship will be presented to Shepard during the American Society of Criminology annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on Nov. 18.Shepard is a sociology major and an undergraduate student researcher at the Center for Empowering Victims of Gender-based Violence. She is currently working with Dr. Ziwei Qi, assistant professor of criminal justice, to create another poster that will focus on the incarceration of women who have experienced gender-based violence.Originally from Kinsley, Shepard has long been passionate about issues surrounding incarceration and gender-based violence. She has worked for the Kansas Department of Corrections and Larned Correctional Facility, where she served as the prison rape elimination act coordinator.“I have had friends and former co-workers who have died from gender-based violence,” Shepard said. “Coming from a rural area, I’ve seen these issues up close, and I know the resources aren’t there.”“People need help. It’s not an individual problem. It’s a community problem.”During her time at FHSU, Shepard has dived deeply into research, writing a book chapter with Qi and creating research posters. She will graduate in May 2023 and plans to continue her work with women who are incarcerated.

Kinsley native announced as FHSU poster competition award recipient

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (11/3) 
 
Missing Person / Runaway 
 
At 2:31 a.m. a missing person/runaway was reported at 5900 4th Street. 
 
Breathing Problems 
 
At 7:45 a.m. breathing problems were reported at 140 SE 10 Road. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 7:47 a.m. an accident was reported at 592 NE K-156 Highway. 
 
At 12:13 p.m. an accident was reported at MM 194 on W. US 56 Highway in Pawnee
Rock. 
 
Animal Complaint 
 
At 4:07 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at 330 E. US 56 Highway. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 4:36 p.m. an accident was reported at MM 194 of W. US 56 Highway in Pawnee
Rock. 
 
At 8:14 p.m. an accident was reported at NE 220 Road &amp; NE 90 Avenue in
Beaver. 
 
Driving / Driver Complaint 
 
At 9 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at W. US 56 Highway &amp; SW 20
Avenue. 
 
Cattle Out 
 
At 11:37 p.m. a report of cattle out was made at NW 90 Road &amp; NW 90 Avenue. 
 
Great Bend Police Department Incident
Log (11/3) 
 
Cardiac / Respiratory 
 
At 6:04 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 3632 Robin Road. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 8:18 a.m. an accident was reported at 4701 10th Street. 
 
Diabetic Problems 
 
At 10:29 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 2206 29th Street. 
 
Traumatic Injuries 
 
At 11:20 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 5320 10th Street. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 12:13 p.m. an accident was reported at MM 194 on W. US 56 Highway in Pawnee
Rock. 
 
Animal Complaint 
 
At 6:07 p.m. Paulina Martinez reported an animal complaint at 1311 Washington. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 7:47 p.m. a two-vehicle accident was reported at 28th &amp;
Jefferson. 
 
At 8:31 p.m. an accident was reported at 3503 10th Street. 
 
Narcotics Violation 
 
At 9:02 p.m. a report of smelling the odor of marijuana in the area was made at
811 Grant Street. 
 
Noise Complaint 
 
At 11:39 p.m. a report of loud music was made at 812 Pine Pl.

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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (11/3) 
 
Missing Person / Runaway 
 
At 2:31 a.m. a missing person/runaway was reported at 5900 4th Street. 
 
Breathing Problems 
 
At 7:45 a.m. breathing problems were reported at 140 SE 10 Road. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 7:47 a.m. an accident was reported at 592 NE K-156 Highway. 
 
At 12:13 p.m. an accident was reported at MM 194 on W. US 56 Highway in Pawnee
Rock. 
 
Animal Complaint 
 
At 4:07 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at 330 E. US 56 Highway. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 4:36 p.m. an accident was reported at MM 194 of W. US 56 Highway in Pawnee
Rock. 
 
At 8:14 p.m. an accident was reported at NE 220 Road &amp; NE 90 Avenue in
Beaver. 
 
Driving / Driver Complaint 
 
At 9 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at W. US 56 Highway &amp; SW 20
Avenue. 
 
Cattle Out 
 
At 11:37 p.m. a report of cattle out was made at NW 90 Road &amp; NW 90 Avenue. 
 
Great Bend Police Department Incident
Log (11/3) 
 
Cardiac / Respiratory 
 
At 6:04 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 3632 Robin Road. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 8:18 a.m. an accident was reported at 4701 10th Street. 
 
Diabetic Problems 
 
At 10:29 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 2206 29th Street. 
 
Traumatic Injuries 
 
At 11:20 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 5320 10th Street. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 12:13 p.m. an accident was reported at MM 194 on W. US 56 Highway in Pawnee
Rock. 
 
Animal Complaint 
 
At 6:07 p.m. Paulina Martinez reported an animal complaint at 1311 Washington. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 7:47 p.m. a two-vehicle accident was reported at 28th &amp;
Jefferson. 
 
At 8:31 p.m. an accident was reported at 3503 10th Street. 
 
Narcotics Violation 
 
At 9:02 p.m. a report of smelling the odor of marijuana in the area was made at
811 Grant Street. 
 
Noise Complaint 
 
At 11:39 p.m. a report of loud music was made at 812 Pine Pl.

Cop Shop (11/3)

11/3 BOOKED: Hannah Manga on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Obstruction, bond set at $1,000 C/S or 48-hour OR.

BOOKED: Virginia Lang on Rice County District Court case, to serve sentence; and on Stafford County District Court case for Probation Violation, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Joseph McNett on Barton County District Court case, on hold for hearing.

RELEASED: DeMarkaus Newman on six Barton County District Court warrants, to Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

RELEASED: Ethan Kilbourn on four Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, to Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

RELEASED: Sean Flagg on three Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, to Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

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

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 </figure>11/3 BOOKED: Hannah Manga on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Obstruction, bond set at $1,000 C/S or 48-hour OR.BOOKED: Virginia Lang on Rice County District Court case, to serve sentence; and on Stafford County District Court case for Probation Violation, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Joseph McNett on Barton County District Court case, on hold for hearing.RELEASED: DeMarkaus Newman on six Barton County District Court warrants, to Kansas Dept. of Corrections.RELEASED: Ethan Kilbourn on four Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, to Kansas Dept. of Corrections.RELEASED: Sean Flagg on three Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, to Kansas Dept. of Corrections.RELEASED: Michael Philbern on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, after time served.

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (11/3)

Great Bend's Crest Theater featured in upcoming film project

Today Showers and thunderstorms. High near 42. North wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Tonight Rain showers likely before 8 p.m., then snow likely between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy.

Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Breezy.

Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.

Wednesday Night A 20-percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Thursday A 20-percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today Showers and thunderstorms. High near 42. North wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.Tonight Rain showers likely before 8 p.m., then snow likely between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.Saturday Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.Sunday Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 39.Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 65.Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.Tuesday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy.Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Breezy.Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.Wednesday Night A 20-percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.Thursday A 20-percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Friday's Weather

Barton Community College will host a student recital at 4 p.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 30 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts Building. The recital is free and open to the public. 

The recital will feature a mixture of instrumental and vocal performances from a variety of styles. 

For more information, please contact Keyboard Instructor Alejandro Avila at avilaal@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9384.

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 </figure>Barton Community College will host a student recital at 4 p.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 30 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts Building. The recital is free and open to the public. The recital will feature a mixture of instrumental and vocal performances from a variety of styles. For more information, please contact Keyboard Instructor Alejandro Avila at avilaal@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9384.

Barton music students to present two recitals

It's that time of year again. Leaves are rapidly falling from deciduous trees so it's a good time to stop and think about options for handling the litter. Although a scattering of leaves won't harm the lawn, excessive cover prevents sunlight from reaching turfgrass plants.&nbsp; Turf left in this state for an extended period will be unable to make the carbohydrates needed to carry it through the winter.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are options for dealing with the fallen leaves other than bagging them up and putting them out for the trash collector. Composting is a great way to handle the refuse. Compost can then be used in the vegetable garden and flowerbeds.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An even easier method of making good use of the leaves is direct incorporation in either vegetable gardens or annual flower beds.&nbsp; Use a lawn mower with a bagging attachment to chop and collect the leaves.&nbsp; Transport them to the garden or bed and apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of leaves on the surface of the soil and then till them in.&nbsp; Repeat the process every couple of weeks until you run out of leaves or the weather becomes too cold or the soil becomes too wet.&nbsp; With luck, you should be able to make 3 to 4 applications this fall.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Another option is to mow the leaves with a mulching mower and let shredded leaves filter into the turf canopy. (A side-discharge mower also will work, but it won't shred the leaves as thoroughly.) This method will be most effective if you do it often enough that leaf litter doesn't become too thick. Mow while you can still see grass peeking through the leaves.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You may wonder whether this practice will be detrimental to the lawn in the long run. Research at Michigan State University in which they used a mulching mower to shred up to about one pound of leaves per square yard of lawn (one pound is equal to approximately 6 inches of leaves piled on the grass) for five consecutive years, found no long-term effects of the shredded leaves on turf quality, thatch thickness, organic content of the thatch, or soil test results (pH, nutrients, etc.). If you mow leaves and have a cool-season lawn, it makes sense to be on a fall nitrogen fertilization program and core-aerate in the fall (things you should be doing anyway). If you have a warm-season lawn, you can still use this technique but wait to fertilize and core-aerate until next late May or early June.&nbsp;

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>written by: Alicia Boor - Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>It's that time of year again. Leaves are rapidly falling from deciduous trees so it's a good time to stop and think about options for handling the litter. Although a scattering of leaves won't harm the lawn, excessive cover prevents sunlight from reaching turfgrass plants.&nbsp; Turf left in this state for an extended period will be unable to make the carbohydrates needed to carry it through the winter.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; There are options for dealing with the fallen leaves other than bagging them up and putting them out for the trash collector. Composting is a great way to handle the refuse. Compost can then be used in the vegetable garden and flowerbeds.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An even easier method of making good use of the leaves is direct incorporation in either vegetable gardens or annual flower beds.&nbsp; Use a lawn mower with a bagging attachment to chop and collect the leaves.&nbsp; Transport them to the garden or bed and apply a 2 to 3 inch layer of leaves on the surface of the soil and then till them in.&nbsp; Repeat the process every couple of weeks until you run out of leaves or the weather becomes too cold or the soil becomes too wet.&nbsp; With luck, you should be able to make 3 to 4 applications this fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Another option is to mow the leaves with a mulching mower and let shredded leaves filter into the turf canopy. (A side-discharge mower also will work, but it won't shred the leaves as thoroughly.) This method will be most effective if you do it often enough that leaf litter doesn't become too thick. Mow while you can still see grass peeking through the leaves.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You may wonder whether this practice will be detrimental to the lawn in the long run. Research at Michigan State University in which they used a mulching mower to shred up to about one pound of leaves per square yard of lawn (one pound is equal to approximately 6 inches of leaves piled on the grass) for five consecutive years, found no long-term effects of the shredded leaves on turf quality, thatch thickness, organic content of the thatch, or soil test results (pH, nutrients, etc.). If you mow leaves and have a cool-season lawn, it makes sense to be on a fall nitrogen fertilization program and core-aerate in the fall (things you should be doing anyway). If you have a warm-season lawn, you can still use this technique but wait to fertilize and core-aerate until next late May or early June.&nbsp;Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910&nbsp;

BOOR: What to do with tree leaves 

Great Bend High School will once again host their annual Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, November 11 to honor all military veterans who have served in the U.S. Military.

The assembly will begin at 9:30 am in the GBHS Gym and will include performances from the GBHS Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Music Department. The event will include remarks from Angela Enriquez, who is a GBHS graduate and military veteran. All Veterans in attendance will be recognized for their service and are invited to sit in reserved seats on the gym floor with their families.

Veterans are also invited to attend a complimentary breakfast before the assembly. Breakfast will be served in the GBHS Commons from 8:50-9:25am. Guests are asked to use the main entrance at GBHS, located at 2027 Morton St. Golf cart shuttles will also be operating to assist with transporting guests from their vehicles to the front door.

The Veterans Day Assembly is organized by the GBHS Social Science Department. 

For more information, please contact Carol Pfannenstiel at Great Bend High School, 620-793-1560.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667485230972.jpeg" alt="Last held in 2019, Great Bend High School will resume the annual Veteran's Assembly on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Pictured here, volunteers from the American Legion Post 180 at the 2019 event." />
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 </figure>Great Bend High School will once again host their annual Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, November 11 to honor all military veterans who have served in the U.S. Military.The assembly will begin at 9:30 am in the GBHS Gym and will include performances from the GBHS Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Music Department. The event will include remarks from Angela Enriquez, who is a GBHS graduate and military veteran. All Veterans in attendance will be recognized for their service and are invited to sit in reserved seats on the gym floor with their families.Veterans are also invited to attend a complimentary breakfast before the assembly. Breakfast will be served in the GBHS Commons from 8:50-9:25am. Guests are asked to use the main entrance at GBHS, located at 2027 Morton St. Golf cart shuttles will also be operating to assist with transporting guests from their vehicles to the front door.The Veterans Day Assembly is organized by the GBHS Social Science Department. For more information, please contact Carol Pfannenstiel at Great Bend High School, 620-793-1560.

GBHS to host Veterans Day Assembly, veterans invited

Recently released quality information from U.S. Wheat Associates adds a positive note to an otherwise disheartening 2022 wheat harvest — despite the persistent drought conditions that limited yields, U.S. farmers produced one of the highest quality hard red winter crops in years.

“It’s no surprise that the 2022 wheat crop took a hit on volume,” said Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin. “But our milling and baking customers will be very happy with the quality and performance of this year’s harvest, thanks to overall protein, milling yield and loaf volume that are significantly higher than average.”

The 2022 Crop Quality Report is the latest in a series of reports by USW, the wheat industry’s export market development organization. Each year, the organization gathers thousands of samples throughout the harvest season and at export locations to analyze for wheat, flour and end-product qualities. These results are compiled into an overall report for all six wheat classes and broken down into individualized reports by wheat class. For this year’s report, Plains Grains, Inc. and the USDA/ARS Hard Winter Wheat Quality Lab in Manhattan collected and analyzed 524 samples from elevators in 11 states and the California Wheat Commission collected and analyzed 93 HRW samples in its state.

Drought was the limiting factor throughout the growing season. Limited soil moisture at the start of the growing season directly limited the development of tillers, meaning there were fewer wheat heads and fewer kernels per head to fill ahead of harvest. But the lack of moisture also greatly reduced insect and disease pressure. And while there were fewer, smaller kernels, the kernel size was consistent in size, shape and weight, which is favorable for milling yields.

As expected in drought conditions, the average protein content at 13 percent was high and exceeded the 2021 crop and the five-year average. Additional milling and baking characteristics also met these benchmarks, including farinograph peak time, stability, absorption and loaf volume, all of which are strong indicators of the value of the wheat crop to customers.

USW will now take this information to overseas customers through an annual series of crop quality seminars — led by USW staff, growers, wheat commission staff and partner organizations. These seminars dive into grade factors, protein levels, flour extraction rates, dough stability, baking loaf volume, noodle color and texture and more for all six U.S. wheat classes and are tailored to focus on the needs and trends in each regional market.

Kansas Wheat regularly participates in these programs to provide personalized information to each market and receive feedback directly from customers. Starting in early November, Kansas Wheat staff and board members will participate in in-person crop quality seminars in South America and South Asia in addition to virtual programs for North Asian customers.

This informational exchange is important as about half of the Kansas wheat crop is exported each year into a competitive world market. These programs keep current and future customers informed on crop conditions, quality and trade flows.

“HRW sets the quality standard for milling and baking customers around the world,” Gilpin said. “Customers with more information are better customers, and the USW report and crop quality seminars demonstrate how Kansas farmers continue to provide high-value wheat year-in and year-out.”

Read the full crop quality reports for all six wheat classes at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00174rRMe-ULkr-ZNSt_kOQNA9deV0fFi_sF0HLjfpMLDb3OmNiUaymvMq_AzKf_ZZve2ajj4x1fy3eZKZ7aop2jUu76HebiaVYJapi4NDEEA331h-wTLwEP0nYpEjOhYHbFqHpX4ifSHSG47yB0JyqnO7Uk7l1E0YY6plm18PiEuo=&amp;c=uyJeBlWNvLvHQ7GJx0jNGP4y2m7Ukh9oIVrTxA27wMGOztWwA1cqqg==&amp;ch=zumvFZucDxrd7BL2YQe-BwzfZxoU9gnzvhzoz4P-F4Ou6XMPz9gt_Q==" target="_blank">https://www.uswheat.org/crop-quality/</a>.

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 </figure>Recently released quality information from U.S. Wheat Associates adds a positive note to an otherwise disheartening 2022 wheat harvest — despite the persistent drought conditions that limited yields, U.S. farmers produced one of the highest quality hard red winter crops in years.“It’s no surprise that the 2022 wheat crop took a hit on volume,” said Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin. “But our milling and baking customers will be very happy with the quality and performance of this year’s harvest, thanks to overall protein, milling yield and loaf volume that are significantly higher than average.”The 2022 Crop Quality Report is the latest in a series of reports by USW, the wheat industry’s export market development organization. Each year, the organization gathers thousands of samples throughout the harvest season and at export locations to analyze for wheat, flour and end-product qualities. These results are compiled into an overall report for all six wheat classes and broken down into individualized reports by wheat class. For this year’s report, Plains Grains, Inc. and the USDA/ARS Hard Winter Wheat Quality Lab in Manhattan collected and analyzed 524 samples from elevators in 11 states and the California Wheat Commission collected and analyzed 93 HRW samples in its state.Drought was the limiting factor throughout the growing season. Limited soil moisture at the start of the growing season directly limited the development of tillers, meaning there were fewer wheat heads and fewer kernels per head to fill ahead of harvest. But the lack of moisture also greatly reduced insect and disease pressure. And while there were fewer, smaller kernels, the kernel size was consistent in size, shape and weight, which is favorable for milling yields.As expected in drought conditions, the average protein content at 13 percent was high and exceeded the 2021 crop and the five-year average. Additional milling and baking characteristics also met these benchmarks, including farinograph peak time, stability, absorption and loaf volume, all of which are strong indicators of the value of the wheat crop to customers.USW will now take this information to overseas customers through an annual series of crop quality seminars — led by USW staff, growers, wheat commission staff and partner organizations. These seminars dive into grade factors, protein levels, flour extraction rates, dough stability, baking loaf volume, noodle color and texture and more for all six U.S. wheat classes and are tailored to focus on the needs and trends in each regional market.Kansas Wheat regularly participates in these programs to provide personalized information to each market and receive feedback directly from customers. Starting in early November, Kansas Wheat staff and board members will participate in in-person crop quality seminars in South America and South Asia in addition to virtual programs for North Asian customers.This informational exchange is important as about half of the Kansas wheat crop is exported each year into a competitive world market. These programs keep current and future customers informed on crop conditions, quality and trade flows.“HRW sets the quality standard for milling and baking customers around the world,” Gilpin said. “Customers with more information are better customers, and the USW report and crop quality seminars demonstrate how Kansas farmers continue to provide high-value wheat year-in and year-out.”Read the full crop quality reports for all six wheat classes at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00174rRMe-ULkr-ZNSt_kOQNA9deV0fFi_sF0HLjfpMLDb3OmNiUaymvMq_AzKf_ZZve2ajj4x1fy3eZKZ7aop2jUu76HebiaVYJapi4NDEEA331h-wTLwEP0nYpEjOhYHbFqHpX4ifSHSG47yB0JyqnO7Uk7l1E0YY6plm18PiEuo=&amp;c=uyJeBlWNvLvHQ7GJx0jNGP4y2m7Ukh9oIVrTxA27wMGOztWwA1cqqg==&amp;ch=zumvFZucDxrd7BL2YQe-BwzfZxoU9gnzvhzoz4P-F4Ou6XMPz9gt_Q==" target="_blank">https://www.uswheat.org/crop-quality/</a>.Written by Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat

Wheat Scoop: Excellent HRW quality report compensates for drought-limited yields

Sometimes there is no need to teach an old dog new tricks. The old dog at Wednesday's Barton County Commission meeting was a 1998 Caterpillar compactor that is used at the Barton County landfill. With Kirby Krier leading the discussion, the body decided to fix the 1998 model for just shy of $503,000 instead of purchasing a brand-new unit for upwards of $800,000. Solid Waste Director Jennifer Hamby said she agreed with the decision.

"This compactor can handle all the telephone poles and railroad ties," Hamby said. "This one, because of the cooling system and the turbo, is inoperable. So we have to take our newer model, which is a 2015 G over to (Construction and Demolition) and try to compact the bigger things. It just tears it up."

Krier said technology has not caught up with new environmental regulations, resulting in less-productive units. Hamby agreed, "They just don't make things like they used to."

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostSometimes there is no need to teach an old dog new tricks. The old dog at Wednesday's Barton County Commission meeting was a 1998 Caterpillar compactor that is used at the Barton County landfill. With Kirby Krier leading the discussion, the body decided to fix the 1998 model for just shy of $503,000 instead of purchasing a brand-new unit for upwards of $800,000. Solid Waste Director Jennifer Hamby said she agreed with the decision."This compactor can handle all the telephone poles and railroad ties," Hamby said. "This one, because of the cooling system and the turbo, is inoperable. So we have to take our newer model, which is a 2015 G over to (Construction and Demolition) and try to compact the bigger things. It just tears it up."Krier said technology has not caught up with new environmental regulations, resulting in less-productive units. Hamby agreed, "They just don't make things like they used to."The $503,000 overhaul will be a certified powertrain rebuild with a 3-year or 5,000-hour warranty. The 1998 model currently has approximately 6,000 hours of use. "When they do these rebuilds, they take the machine completely apart," said Hamby. "Every nut and bolt is numbered. They clean it, they recondition it. If they do have to replace some items, they try to find used parts."Hamby said the landfill had already budgeted for a potential rebuild in 2023. Funds to pay for the rebuild come from fees collected at the facility.

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