By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

The final numbers from the city-wide cleanup in Great Bend are in, and
the event was a ton of success…several tons. 
At Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting, City Administrator Kendal Francis
said 51 commercial-sized dumpsters were filled and dumped during the nine-day period.
There were 59.4 tons of municipal solid waste, 75.4 tons of tires and 4.9 tons
of mattresses.

Being the first year Great Bend conducted the cleanup under Francis, the city administrator
estimated the project could cost upwards of $25,000 with dumpster and landfill
fees. Excluding labor from city staff that assisted residents with unloading,
Francis said the expense was $19,809.28. "It was a little bit less than what I estimated that it might come in at," said Francis. "By all accounts, it went pretty well and it was pretty well received."

The city-wide cleanup was held Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 with dumpsters lined up in Sunflower Diversified Services’ parking lot on west
10th Street. 
In a “quality of life” survey, Great Bend residents voted overwhelmingly in
favor of creating a city-wide cleanup. The .15% “quality of life” sales tax
funded the cleanup this year. Going forward, the expense will be split between
the sales tax collections and the Public Works department.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666106857597.jpeg" alt="More than 75 tons were dropped off during Great Bend's city-wide cleanup. (Barton Community College photo)" />
 <figcaption>More than 75 tons were dropped off during Great Bend's city-wide cleanup. (Barton Community College photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostThe final numbers from the city-wide cleanup in Great Bend are in, and
the event was a ton of success…several tons. 
At Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting, City Administrator Kendal Francis
said 51 commercial-sized dumpsters were filled and dumped during the nine-day period.
There were 59.4 tons of municipal solid waste, 75.4 tons of tires and 4.9 tons
of mattresses.Being the first year Great Bend conducted the cleanup under Francis, the city administrator
estimated the project could cost upwards of $25,000 with dumpster and landfill
fees. Excluding labor from city staff that assisted residents with unloading,
Francis said the expense was $19,809.28. "It was a little bit less than what I estimated that it might come in at," said Francis. "By all accounts, it went pretty well and it was pretty well received."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666106905955.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The city-wide cleanup was held Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 with dumpsters lined up in Sunflower Diversified Services’ parking lot on west
10th Street. 
In a “quality of life” survey, Great Bend residents voted overwhelmingly in
favor of creating a city-wide cleanup. The .15% “quality of life” sales tax
funded the cleanup this year. Going forward, the expense will be split between
the sales tax collections and the Public Works department.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

75 tons of tires disposed of during Great Bend’s city-wide cleanup

Today Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tonight Clear, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the evening.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy.

Sunday Night A 20-percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy.

Monday A 20-percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Monday Night A 20-percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.Tonight Clear, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the evening.Thursday Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.Friday Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 44.Saturday Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 58.Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Windy.Sunday Night A 20-percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy.Monday A 20-percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.Monday Night A 20-percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wednesday's Weather

PAWNEE COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 7 p.m. Tuesday in Pawnee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Toyota passenger car driven by Barbara N.&nbsp;Westeman, 60,&nbsp;Syracuse, was northbound on U.S. 183, 11 miles south of Rush Center.

The Toyota was passing a 2000 International semi driven by Nathaniel J. Dunlay, 40, Torrington, Wyoming, in a No Passing Zone. 

A southbound, non-contact vehicle, traveled into the west ditch to avoid a head-on collision with the Toyota. 

Dunlay lost control of the semi as the vehicle traveled partially onto the east shoulder. He overcorrected, the semi crossed the roadway, entered the west ditch and came to rest on its top, facing southwest.

Dunlay was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Beckwith Mortuary. Westeman was not injured. Dunlay was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

PAWNEE COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 7 p.m. Tuesday in Pawnee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2010 Toyota passenger car driven by Barbara N.&nbsp;Westeman, 60,&nbsp;Syracuse, was northbound on U.S. 183, 11 miles south of Rush Center.The Toyota was passing a 2000 International semi driven by Nathaniel J. Dunlay, 40, Torrington, Wyoming, in a No Passing Zone. A southbound, non-contact vehicle, traveled into the west ditch to avoid a head-on collision with the Toyota. Dunlay lost control of the semi as the vehicle traveled partially onto the east shoulder. He overcorrected, the semi crossed the roadway, entered the west ditch and came to rest on its top, facing southwest.Dunlay was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Beckwith Mortuary. Westeman was not injured. Dunlay was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

1 dead after semi swerves to avoid Kan. driver in no passing zone

News from the Oil Patch, Oct. 18 John P. Tretbar The latest government reports show demand for regular gasoline is dropping and supplies are rising. Thus the national average price for a gallon of regular dropped three cents last week, to $3.88 per gallon. Diesel prices continue to rise. The Energy Information Administration reports diesel inventories were down nearly five million barrels last week, and are about 23% below the five-year seasonal average. Diesel fuel deliveries are down nearly four percent. The average price for diesel at the pump nationwide was just over $5.27 per gallon last week, up 30 cents from a month ago, and a $1.74 higher than a year ago. Kansas Common crude at CHS in McPherson dropped more than three dollars on Friday to start the week at $75.75 per barrel. That's up six dollars a barrel from the first of the month, but down more than seven dollars from a week ago. The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes was up eight oil rigs. The count in Texas was up five; New Mexico was down four. The Rig Count in Kansas was up one west of Wichita at 32 active rigs. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reported operators were preparing to spud new wells in Barton and Stafford counties on Friday. State regulators report slight increases in Kansas crude output, both statewide and in our area. Operators across Kansas pumped more than 11.5 million barrels through May, the latest numbers available from the Kansas Geological Survey. That's over 76,000 barrels per day. Barton County output is just under 4,000 barrels per day with production of 596,000 barrels through May. Ellis County pumped 905,000 barrels, or nearly 6,000 barrels per day. Russell County output through May stands at 545,000 barrels, or 3,600 barrels per day.&nbsp; The tally in Stafford County is 383,000 barrels or 2,500 barrels per day. Kansas regulators okay 21 new drilling permits. There are five new permits east of Wichita and 16 in Western Kansas, including one in Barton County and three in Ellis County. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports 19 new well-completions last week, with ten in eastern Kansas and nine west of Wichita including three in Barton County and one in Ellis County. Operators have completed 1,256 wells so far this year, compared to 680 at this time last year. The government says U.S. crude stockpiles last week rose by nearly ten million barrels to just over 439 million, or about one percent below the five-year seasonal average. Gasoline stockpiles were also higher. But diesel inventories, and production, were lower. EIA reports average crude imports of 6.1 million barrels per day last week, up 100-thousand barrels from the week before. U.S. crude production dropped below 12 million barrels per day last week for the first time in 12 weeks. The Energy Information Administration reports output during the week through October 7 averaged 11.932 million barrels per day. That's down 106,000 barrels per day from the week before, but is nearly 600-thousand barrels per day ahead of the same week last year. In it's weekly Short Term Energy Outlook, the government predicts rising U.S. crude output for the rest of this year and record output next year. EIA forecasts U.S. production of 12.4 million barrels per day next year, which would surpass the record set in 2019. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reports mixed results, but solid growth in the energy industry hereabouts. A quarterly report in the Fed's District 10 notes the pace of growth slowed slightly in both profits and revenues. But the oil patch posted the highest level of employment gains in the history of the quarterly survey. The tenth district includes all of Kansas, Oklahoma Nebraska Colorado, and Wyoming along with parts of Missouri and New Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577125598039.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>News from the Oil Patch, Oct. 18 John P. Tretbar The latest government reports show demand for regular gasoline is dropping and supplies are rising. Thus the national average price for a gallon of regular dropped three cents last week, to $3.88 per gallon. Diesel prices continue to rise. The Energy Information Administration reports diesel inventories were down nearly five million barrels last week, and are about 23% below the five-year seasonal average. Diesel fuel deliveries are down nearly four percent. The average price for diesel at the pump nationwide was just over $5.27 per gallon last week, up 30 cents from a month ago, and a $1.74 higher than a year ago. Kansas Common crude at CHS in McPherson dropped more than three dollars on Friday to start the week at $75.75 per barrel. That's up six dollars a barrel from the first of the month, but down more than seven dollars from a week ago. The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes was up eight oil rigs. The count in Texas was up five; New Mexico was down four. The Rig Count in Kansas was up one west of Wichita at 32 active rigs. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reported operators were preparing to spud new wells in Barton and Stafford counties on Friday. State regulators report slight increases in Kansas crude output, both statewide and in our area. Operators across Kansas pumped more than 11.5 million barrels through May, the latest numbers available from the Kansas Geological Survey. That's over 76,000 barrels per day. Barton County output is just under 4,000 barrels per day with production of 596,000 barrels through May. Ellis County pumped 905,000 barrels, or nearly 6,000 barrels per day. Russell County output through May stands at 545,000 barrels, or 3,600 barrels per day.&nbsp; The tally in Stafford County is 383,000 barrels or 2,500 barrels per day. Kansas regulators okay 21 new drilling permits. There are five new permits east of Wichita and 16 in Western Kansas, including one in Barton County and three in Ellis County. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports 19 new well-completions last week, with ten in eastern Kansas and nine west of Wichita including three in Barton County and one in Ellis County. Operators have completed 1,256 wells so far this year, compared to 680 at this time last year. The government says U.S. crude stockpiles last week rose by nearly ten million barrels to just over 439 million, or about one percent below the five-year seasonal average. Gasoline stockpiles were also higher. But diesel inventories, and production, were lower. EIA reports average crude imports of 6.1 million barrels per day last week, up 100-thousand barrels from the week before. U.S. crude production dropped below 12 million barrels per day last week for the first time in 12 weeks. The Energy Information Administration reports output during the week through October 7 averaged 11.932 million barrels per day. That's down 106,000 barrels per day from the week before, but is nearly 600-thousand barrels per day ahead of the same week last year. In it's weekly Short Term Energy Outlook, the government predicts rising U.S. crude output for the rest of this year and record output next year. EIA forecasts U.S. production of 12.4 million barrels per day next year, which would surpass the record set in 2019. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reports mixed results, but solid growth in the energy industry hereabouts. A quarterly report in the Fed's District 10 notes the pace of growth slowed slightly in both profits and revenues. But the oil patch posted the highest level of employment gains in the history of the quarterly survey. The tenth district includes all of Kansas, Oklahoma Nebraska Colorado, and Wyoming along with parts of Missouri and New Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;

News from the Oil Patch: Gas prices tap the brakes; diesel accelerates

The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Dizziness Doesn’t Have to Be Permanent” on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 12 – 1 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th&nbsp;Street).&nbsp; 

Do you suffer from dizziness?&nbsp; If so, join us and learn that it doesn’t need to be permanent.&nbsp; We will allow time for some Q&amp;A about dizziness and other physical therapy issues.&nbsp; Dr. Kevyn Soupiset, PT, DPT, from Advanced Therapy &amp; Sports Medicine will be the speaker for the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The presentation will also be available on the Great Bend Rec Facebook page as a live event.&nbsp; A complete list of programs and class details can be found at the GBRC website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.greatbendrec.com/" target="_blank">www.greatbendrec.com</a>.&nbsp; Please contact the Recreation Commission office at 793-3755, ext 110, or stop by the office located at 1214 Stone Street for more

information or with any questions you may have.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602181603891.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Dizziness Doesn’t Have to Be Permanent” on Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 12 – 1 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th&nbsp;Street).&nbsp; Do you suffer from dizziness?&nbsp; If so, join us and learn that it doesn’t need to be permanent.&nbsp; We will allow time for some Q&amp;A about dizziness and other physical therapy issues.&nbsp; Dr. Kevyn Soupiset, PT, DPT, from Advanced Therapy &amp; Sports Medicine will be the speaker for the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;The presentation will also be available on the Great Bend Rec Facebook page as a live event.&nbsp; A complete list of programs and class details can be found at the GBRC website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.greatbendrec.com/" target="_blank">www.greatbendrec.com</a>.&nbsp; Please contact the Recreation Commission office at 793-3755, ext 110, or stop by the office located at 1214 Stone Street for moreinformation or with any questions you may have.

GBRC: Stop 'N Learn - Dizziness doesn’t have to be permanent

Knowing the soil nutrients is a requirement to establish an adequate soil fertility program for forages. Soil testing can be done in either spring or fall on hayfields and pastures. Given a choice, fall would be the preferred time because it allows more time for any needed lime applications to have an effect before the main growing season begins, and it gives the producer some flexibility for planning nutrient applications.&nbsp;

Soil sampling is typically recommended at least every 3-4 years, but more frequent sampling (every 2 years) can keep you from applying excessive and unnecessary amounts of fertilizer or manure, and can increase yields by revealing exactly which soil nutrients are too low for optimum productivity, this is particularly important given the high fertilizer prices.&nbsp;

Tips for collecting a representative soil sample&nbsp; It is best to use a soil probe to take accurate soil samples. You can borrow a probe from many county extension or NRCS offices. A shovel or spade can be used, but make sure to dig a hole first and then take a nice, even slice to the correct depth. A shovel or spade that angles to a point at the bottom can easily result in misleading soil test results because the sample is biased by having more soil from the surface and less from lower depths.&nbsp;

When taking soil samples, it is important to have a representative composite soil sample from the field by combining several soil cores (in a clean container, avoiding contamination) and mixing thoroughly. Ideally, one composite soil sample should represent a uniform and treatable area, not exceed 40 acres, and for more variable fields, no more than 10 acres. On these areas, take 15 to 20 cores or subsamples to make up your representative composite sample. If the field has areas where different forages or crops have been grown or has different soil types, then soil sampling from these areas should be done separately.&nbsp;

Sampling depth for pastures and hayfields should be 3 to 4 inches for pH evaluation. For phosphorus and potassium, a 6-inch depth is preferred when submitting samples to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/outreach-and-services/soil-testing-lab/" target="_blank">K-State Soil Testing Laboratory</a>&nbsp;since that is the depth we have used to calibrate recommendations.&nbsp;

For more information on soil sampling and submitting samples to the K-State Soil Testing Laboratory, visit their website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/services/soiltesting/" target="_blank">http://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/services/soiltesting/</a>. &nbsp;

&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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573141354634.png" alt="written by: Alicia Boor - Cottonwood Extension District" />
 <figcaption>written by: Alicia Boor - Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>Knowing the soil nutrients is a requirement to establish an adequate soil fertility program for forages. Soil testing can be done in either spring or fall on hayfields and pastures. Given a choice, fall would be the preferred time because it allows more time for any needed lime applications to have an effect before the main growing season begins, and it gives the producer some flexibility for planning nutrient applications.&nbsp;Soil sampling is typically recommended at least every 3-4 years, but more frequent sampling (every 2 years) can keep you from applying excessive and unnecessary amounts of fertilizer or manure, and can increase yields by revealing exactly which soil nutrients are too low for optimum productivity, this is particularly important given the high fertilizer prices.&nbsp;Tips for collecting a representative soil sample&nbsp; It is best to use a soil probe to take accurate soil samples. You can borrow a probe from many county extension or NRCS offices. A shovel or spade can be used, but make sure to dig a hole first and then take a nice, even slice to the correct depth. A shovel or spade that angles to a point at the bottom can easily result in misleading soil test results because the sample is biased by having more soil from the surface and less from lower depths.&nbsp;When taking soil samples, it is important to have a representative composite soil sample from the field by combining several soil cores (in a clean container, avoiding contamination) and mixing thoroughly. Ideally, one composite soil sample should represent a uniform and treatable area, not exceed 40 acres, and for more variable fields, no more than 10 acres. On these areas, take 15 to 20 cores or subsamples to make up your representative composite sample. If the field has areas where different forages or crops have been grown or has different soil types, then soil sampling from these areas should be done separately.&nbsp;Sampling depth for pastures and hayfields should be 3 to 4 inches for pH evaluation. For phosphorus and potassium, a 6-inch depth is preferred when submitting samples to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/outreach-and-services/soil-testing-lab/" target="_blank">K-State Soil Testing Laboratory</a>&nbsp;since that is the depth we have used to calibrate recommendations.&nbsp;For more information on soil sampling and submitting samples to the K-State Soil Testing Laboratory, visit their website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/services/soiltesting/" target="_blank">http://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/services/soiltesting/</a>. &nbsp;&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.

BOOR: Soil sampling pastures

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

The annual book sale at the Great Bend Public Library has many benefits. For area readers, it's a way to find bargain books. It's also a way for the library to weed its collection and raise money. This year's event begins Thursday, Oct. 20. Adult Services Librarian Erin Ferguson said Thursday is a good time join Friends of the Library.

"Thursday evening, you pay $5 to be an early bird or $10 to join as Friends," she said. "Thursday's evening is the Friends drive, and that's from 5-7 p.m."

Friends of the Library put on the book sale each year, and they volunteer and help support library programming throughout the remainder of the year. Dues are $10 for an individual and $20 for a family. The memberships run from October through September.

The book sale will be open to the public at no cost Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday is half-price day from 1-5 p.m., and Monday will be donation day. Proceeds from the book sale go towards other library programming.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe annual book sale at the Great Bend Public Library has many benefits. For area readers, it's a way to find bargain books. It's also a way for the library to weed its collection and raise money. This year's event begins Thursday, Oct. 20. Adult Services Librarian Erin Ferguson said Thursday is a good time join Friends of the Library."Thursday evening, you pay $5 to be an early bird or $10 to join as Friends," she said. "Thursday's evening is the Friends drive, and that's from 5-7 p.m."Friends of the Library put on the book sale each year, and they volunteer and help support library programming throughout the remainder of the year. Dues are $10 for an individual and $20 for a family. The memberships run from October through September.The book sale will be open to the public at no cost Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday is half-price day from 1-5 p.m., and Monday will be donation day. Proceeds from the book sale go towards other library programming.

Great Bend Public Library book sale begins Thursday

Hear this week's Cougar Pause show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Barton Community College Admissions Director Tana Cooper that aired Oct. 17, 2022.

The Cougar Pause program airs every Monday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.

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 </figure>Hear this week's Cougar Pause show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Barton Community College Admissions Director Tana Cooper that aired Oct. 17, 2022.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/hyidi1ep/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>The Cougar Pause program airs every Monday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.

🎙Cougar Pause: Admissions Director Tana Cooper

The Great Bend High School Debate Team continued its winning ways two weekends ago at Sacred Heart High School as they earned the 2nd place team sweepstakes trophy. Eight schools competed for tournament sweepstakes in Salina, and Great Bend placed second between McPherson and Manhattan High School.

Area high schools continue to spend weekends debating whether or not the United States should increase its cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to expand cooperation in emerging technology.

“Our students are working hard to prepare the research, and the team continues to grow each weekend. Varsity and Novice debaters worked together in seamless fashion. The team showed a lot of leadership this week,” said Panther coach, Kim Heath.

In the novice division, Ellie Damm paired with Kaylee Haag. The two freshmen placed 3rd, winning all rounds except for one. Another Freshman, Zachary Hart, debated with sophomore Jenna Higgins and finished fifth with three wins and two losses. Finally, two sophomores, Danica Cline and Ailey Williams ended the day with a record of two wins and three losses in the novice division.

The varsity debaters had an impressive weekend starting with senior Maddix Pokorski and junior Thomas Henrikson. The team went 4-1 and placed 2nd in the tournament just behind an undefeated team from McPherson. Seniors Addy Dougherty and Xanna Smith also had a very successful day finishing 3-2 and bringing home fifth place medals.

Chrisangel Adame and Lea Nokes finished in the top ten with three wins and two losses. While Alondra Alvarez, Milena Carbajal, Darcy Feist, and Reese King all had two wins and three losses. Second year debater, Analeah Ochs, partnered with sophomore novice, Theo Hopkinson Smith and won their first round of the day before finishing 1-4 against some tough competition.

GBHS top at Hoisington The Panther debate team racked up top finishes in both divisions of the Cardinal Nest Debate Invitational in Hoisington. Great Bend had the most wins of all ten schools and brought home the first place sweepstakes trophy.

Panther coach Kim Heath shared, “As a Cardinal alumnus, Hoisington tournaments are special to me. Not only is it an easy trip, but it is also where I fell in love with debate and forensics as a young teenager. Mr. Reisner and his students always work hard to attract good competition and host a quality tournament.”

Freshmen Rhys Froetschner and Quinton Heath brought home the gold in the Novice division. They accumulated a record of 4 wins and 1 loss during the tournament. The top 3 teams each took a loss from the other and at the end of the day the GBHS debaters had the best speaker points. The boys beat two teams from TMP, a Halstead team and a Ulysses team but lost to novices from Sterling.

“I was not surprised that Rhys and Quinton did so well because they’ve shown incredible commitment since day one,” Heath said, noting this is the third consecutive time the boys had medaled.

“The squad’s preparation, and unity is key to our success,” explained head coach Kim Heath. “Even while at the tournament, Panther debate students rallied around to help each other prepare for

arguments that their teammates hit in earlier rounds. These kids do not stop working to make sure that every member of the team has the arguments they need to win.”

The two-person team of Thomas Henrikson and Maddix Pokorski won the varsity Open division. The boys won rounds against two different Garden City teams, Ulysses and Sacred Heart. Even though they did lose a round to a team from Sterling, their speaker quality points were excellent, and they held onto the top spot.

Panther debaters placing in the Open division of the tournament also included Chrisangel Adame and Lea Nokes in second place, and Aliyah Fryberger and Xanna Smith in third place. Adame and Nokes defeated teams from Garden City, Kinsley, Ulysses, and Sacred Heart. Their only loss was to a different Sacred Heart Team. Fryberger and Smith were also victorious over Garden City, Ulysses and Kinsley but lost rounds against Sacred Heart and Garden City.

Finally, Great Bend’s Freshman team of Ellie Damm and Hannah Hopkins received sixth place medals in the Open division, which is typically filled by upperclassmen. Coach Heath expressed that “the willingness of these students to challenge themselves by trying varsity debate speaks to their commitment and work ethic.”

On the way to the sweepstakes honors, points were also earned by Darcy Feist and Reese King in the open division, and Jay Creamer and Theo Hopkinson Smith in the novice division.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666101491082.jpeg" alt="Panther Debate 2nd Place at Sacred Heart Back Row: Chanler Riley, Lea Nokes, Reese King, Adeline Dougherty, Maddix Pokorski, Xanna Smith, Zachary Hart Middle Row: Chrisangel Adame, Analeah Ochs, Theo Hopkinson-Smith, Milena Carbajal, Darcy Feist, Alondra Alvarez, Thomas Henrikson, Jenna Higgins, Kaylee Haag and Ellie Damm Front Row: Ailey Williams and Danica Cline " />
 <figcaption>Panther Debate 2nd Place at Sacred Heart Back Row: Chanler Riley, Lea Nokes, Reese King, Adeline Dougherty, Maddix Pokorski, Xanna Smith, Zachary Hart Middle Row: Chrisangel Adame, Analeah Ochs, Theo Hopkinson-Smith, Milena Carbajal, Darcy Feist, Alondra Alvarez, Thomas Henrikson, Jenna Higgins, Kaylee Haag and Ellie Damm Front Row: Ailey Williams and Danica Cline </figcaption>
 </figure>The Great Bend High School Debate Team continued its winning ways two weekends ago at Sacred Heart High School as they earned the 2nd place team sweepstakes trophy. Eight schools competed for tournament sweepstakes in Salina, and Great Bend placed second between McPherson and Manhattan High School.Area high schools continue to spend weekends debating whether or not the United States should increase its cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to expand cooperation in emerging technology.“Our students are working hard to prepare the research, and the team continues to grow each weekend. Varsity and Novice debaters worked together in seamless fashion. The team showed a lot of leadership this week,” said Panther coach, Kim Heath.In the novice division, Ellie Damm paired with Kaylee Haag. The two freshmen placed 3rd, winning all rounds except for one. Another Freshman, Zachary Hart, debated with sophomore Jenna Higgins and finished fifth with three wins and two losses. Finally, two sophomores, Danica Cline and Ailey Williams ended the day with a record of two wins and three losses in the novice division.The varsity debaters had an impressive weekend starting with senior Maddix Pokorski and junior Thomas Henrikson. The team went 4-1 and placed 2nd in the tournament just behind an undefeated team from McPherson. Seniors Addy Dougherty and Xanna Smith also had a very successful day finishing 3-2 and bringing home fifth place medals.Chrisangel Adame and Lea Nokes finished in the top ten with three wins and two losses. While Alondra Alvarez, Milena Carbajal, Darcy Feist, and Reese King all had two wins and three losses. Second year debater, Analeah Ochs, partnered with sophomore novice, Theo Hopkinson Smith and won their first round of the day before finishing 1-4 against some tough competition.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666101572689.jpeg" alt="Panther Debate 1st Place at Hoisington Back Row: Chrisangel Adame, Lea Nokes, Reese King, Thomas Henrikson, Theo Hopkinson-Smth, Quinton Heath Front Row: Jamison Creamer, Xanna Smith, Maddix Pokorski, Aliyah Fryberger, Ellie Damm and Rhys Froetschner Not Pictured: Darcy Feist and Hannah Hopkinson " />
 <figcaption>Panther Debate 1st Place at Hoisington Back Row: Chrisangel Adame, Lea Nokes, Reese King, Thomas Henrikson, Theo Hopkinson-Smth, Quinton Heath Front Row: Jamison Creamer, Xanna Smith, Maddix Pokorski, Aliyah Fryberger, Ellie Damm and Rhys Froetschner Not Pictured: Darcy Feist and Hannah Hopkinson </figcaption>
 </figure>GBHS top at Hoisington The Panther debate team racked up top finishes in both divisions of the Cardinal Nest Debate Invitational in Hoisington. Great Bend had the most wins of all ten schools and brought home the first place sweepstakes trophy.Panther coach Kim Heath shared, “As a Cardinal alumnus, Hoisington tournaments are special to me. Not only is it an easy trip, but it is also where I fell in love with debate and forensics as a young teenager. Mr. Reisner and his students always work hard to attract good competition and host a quality tournament.”Freshmen Rhys Froetschner and Quinton Heath brought home the gold in the Novice division. They accumulated a record of 4 wins and 1 loss during the tournament. The top 3 teams each took a loss from the other and at the end of the day the GBHS debaters had the best speaker points. The boys beat two teams from TMP, a Halstead team and a Ulysses team but lost to novices from Sterling.“I was not surprised that Rhys and Quinton did so well because they’ve shown incredible commitment since day one,” Heath said, noting this is the third consecutive time the boys had medaled.“The squad’s preparation, and unity is key to our success,” explained head coach Kim Heath. “Even while at the tournament, Panther debate students rallied around to help each other prepare forarguments that their teammates hit in earlier rounds. These kids do not stop working to make sure that every member of the team has the arguments they need to win.”The two-person team of Thomas Henrikson and Maddix Pokorski won the varsity Open division. The boys won rounds against two different Garden City teams, Ulysses and Sacred Heart. Even though they did lose a round to a team from Sterling, their speaker quality points were excellent, and they held onto the top spot.Panther debaters placing in the Open division of the tournament also included Chrisangel Adame and Lea Nokes in second place, and Aliyah Fryberger and Xanna Smith in third place. Adame and Nokes defeated teams from Garden City, Kinsley, Ulysses, and Sacred Heart. Their only loss was to a different Sacred Heart Team. Fryberger and Smith were also victorious over Garden City, Ulysses and Kinsley but lost rounds against Sacred Heart and Garden City.Finally, Great Bend’s Freshman team of Ellie Damm and Hannah Hopkins received sixth place medals in the Open division, which is typically filled by upperclassmen. Coach Heath expressed that “the willingness of these students to challenge themselves by trying varsity debate speaks to their commitment and work ethic.”On the way to the sweepstakes honors, points were also earned by Darcy Feist and Reese King in the open division, and Jay Creamer and Theo Hopkinson Smith in the novice division.

Great Bend HS debate team continues winning ways

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of La Crosse&nbsp;public water supply system located in Rush&nbsp;County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:&nbsp;

The advisory took effect on&nbsp;October 18&nbsp;and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved.&nbsp;KDHE&nbsp;officials issued&nbsp;the advisory because&nbsp;of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the&nbsp;distribution&nbsp;system.  Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. &nbsp;

Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)&nbsp;announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.&nbsp;

For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-222-2511, or KDHE at 785-296-5514.&nbsp;For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTguNjUzMTU0MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi80NjgvQ29uc3VtZXItSW5mb3JtYXRpb24tUmVnYXJkaW5nLWEtRGlzcnVwdD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.aqK0TmdgPQH-C2HpvC-vfp0fkBV30UkZ4OIFnSxNgnw/s/1305943094/br/146137672020-l" target="_blank">kdhe.ks.gov/waterdisruption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety &amp; lodging program at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kda.fsl@ks.gov" target="_blank">kda.fsl@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 785-564-6767.

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of La Crosse&nbsp;public water supply system located in Rush&nbsp;County.&nbsp;&nbsp;Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.&nbsp;</li><li>Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.&nbsp;</li><li>If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.&nbsp;</li><li>Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>The advisory took effect on&nbsp;October 18&nbsp;and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved.&nbsp;KDHE&nbsp;officials issued&nbsp;the advisory because&nbsp;of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the&nbsp;distribution&nbsp;system.  Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. &nbsp;Regardless of whether the public water supplier or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)&nbsp;announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.&nbsp;For consumer questions, please contact the water system at 785-222-2511, or KDHE at 785-296-5514.&nbsp;For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTguNjUzMTU0MDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi80NjgvQ29uc3VtZXItSW5mb3JtYXRpb24tUmVnYXJkaW5nLWEtRGlzcnVwdD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.aqK0TmdgPQH-C2HpvC-vfp0fkBV30UkZ4OIFnSxNgnw/s/1305943094/br/146137672020-l" target="_blank">kdhe.ks.gov/waterdisruption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety &amp; lodging program at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kda.fsl@ks.gov" target="_blank">kda.fsl@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;or call 785-564-6767.

Boil water advisory for the City of La Crosse

A 4,500 square-foot group daycare center in Great Bend was approved for
a conditional use permit and construction of the facility is expected to begin
next spring. The daycare center will serve up to 59 children and will be
located at 4507 Farmers Plaza Lane. 
The $1.6 million project is being spearheaded by Advancing Barton County
Childcare, a committee established by Great Bend Economic Development. 
At the Great Bend Planning Commission meeting in late September, Economic
Development Director Sara Hayden said the committee was still $200,000 short of their
goal but will continue to raise funds. 
The daycare center will be located just south of 10th Street near
the K-96 Highway intersection, a topic discussed at Monday’s Great Bend City
Council meeting with councilmember Lindsey Krom-Craven and Building Official
Logan Burns. "I heard from people there were concerns about it being so close to 10th Street and also next to a motel," said Krom-Craven. "Did that ever come up in your meetings?"

"There were no surrounding landowners that came to the Planning Commission meeting," replied Burns. "There was no discussion as far as the proximity to the highway." 
Hayden stated at the Planning Commission this project would be the first of
several facilities around Barton County. A study showed approximately 700 spots
are needed for childcare in Barton County beyond what is currently available.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665631326785.jpeg" alt="The Farmer's Plaza Childcare Center in Great Bend is expected to begin construction next spring. The facility, located at 4507 Farmers Plaza Lane, will serve up to 59 children." />
 <figcaption>The Farmer's Plaza Childcare Center in Great Bend is expected to begin construction next spring. The facility, located at 4507 Farmers Plaza Lane, will serve up to 59 children.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostA 4,500 square-foot group daycare center in Great Bend was approved for
a conditional use permit and construction of the facility is expected to begin
next spring. The daycare center will serve up to 59 children and will be
located at 4507 Farmers Plaza Lane. 
The $1.6 million project is being spearheaded by Advancing Barton County
Childcare, a committee established by Great Bend Economic Development. 
At the Great Bend Planning Commission meeting in late September, Economic
Development Director Sara Hayden said the committee was still $200,000 short of their
goal but will continue to raise funds. 
The daycare center will be located just south of 10th Street near
the K-96 Highway intersection, a topic discussed at Monday’s Great Bend City
Council meeting with councilmember Lindsey Krom-Craven and Building Official
Logan Burns. "I heard from people there were concerns about it being so close to 10th Street and also next to a motel," said Krom-Craven. "Did that ever come up in your meetings?""There were no surrounding landowners that came to the Planning Commission meeting," replied Burns. "There was no discussion as far as the proximity to the highway." 
Hayden stated at the Planning Commission this project would be the first of
several facilities around Barton County. A study showed approximately 700 spots
are needed for childcare in Barton County beyond what is currently available.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

4,500 square-foot daycare in Great Bend to start construction next spring

Story by: Michael Dawes, director of PR, Rosewood Services

Disability Mentoring Day, the national effort to help and inspire those with disabilities to seek opportunities in the workforce, enters its 24th year this month. Across the nation, the special day is held each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Area organizers have set the schedule for their local program of Disability Mentoring Day, which will be held Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Great Bend VFW Post 3111, 504 Washington St., Great Bend. It’s a free event to those who register. Registration includes a meal, and those interested in attending can inquire to the Great Bend DMD committee by contacting Cody Harris at 620-792-1321, or by e-mail&nbsp;<a href="mailto:charris@sunflowerdiv.com" target="_blank">charris@sunflowerdiv.com</a>.

Great Bend’s Disability Mentoring Day includes representatives from Kansas Department of Children and Families Vocational Rehabilitation and Pre-ETS, Rosewood Services, Sunflower Diversified Services, Kansas Workforce One, Barton Community College, and the Center For Counseling &amp; Consultation.

This year’s conference has a theme of “Overcoming the Stigma.” Keynote speaker is Kimberly Becker, a Great Bend native who founded Central Kansas Dream Center and started Move Your Mountain Consulting three years ago. She will also provide a breakout session on the topic of deep-dive questioning and active listening. Becker has more than 25 years of leadership experience and has worked with many individuals who have disabilities.

David Storjohann, manager of Great Bend Arby’s, will present on the topic of employer expectations in the workplace. Besides doing their jobs, Storjohann will explain how drive, motivation, collaboration skills and respect for themselves and others are the keys to success in the workplace.&nbsp;

The third speaker, Shanna Long from The Center for Counseling, will utilize the practices of “Connect, Breathe, Move, Focus, and Relax” with conference attendees. Participants will learn ways to become aware of their internal experiences, identify needs, and learn to access their internal supports.

Julie Kramp, executive director for The Center for Counseling, will provide closing words for the conference.

Disability Mentoring Day has taken place in Great Bend for the past 20 years. This is the eighth year that the local DMD committee has featured a conference-style event for conference goers.

The day begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. The morning session includes Becker’s keynote address and the first break-out session. The afternoon includes the second break-out session, followed by a conference wrap-up at 1:45 p.m.

Southwest Developmental Services Foundation is the Platinum Sponsor of this year’s local DMD Conference. Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities is the Gold Sponsor this year. Other Great Bend DMD sponsors are: Aetna, Culligan Water, Kiwanis Club of Great Bend, and Walmart.

“Our committee members are thankful for the continued outstanding support of our sponsors,” said Great Bend DMD committee member Frankie Pelster. “For several years, Southwest Developmental Services Foundation has been our Platinum Sponsor and they are again this year. KCDD has stepped up and is serving as our Gold Sponsor this year. We also enjoy strong support from Kiwanis Club of Great Bend, Culligan Water, Walmart and Atena. We couldn’t do this event to this magnitude without their support.”

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 </figure>Story by: Michael Dawes, director of PR, Rosewood ServicesDisability Mentoring Day, the national effort to help and inspire those with disabilities to seek opportunities in the workforce, enters its 24th year this month. Across the nation, the special day is held each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.Area organizers have set the schedule for their local program of Disability Mentoring Day, which will be held Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Great Bend VFW Post 3111, 504 Washington St., Great Bend. It’s a free event to those who register. Registration includes a meal, and those interested in attending can inquire to the Great Bend DMD committee by contacting Cody Harris at 620-792-1321, or by e-mail&nbsp;<a href="mailto:charris@sunflowerdiv.com" target="_blank">charris@sunflowerdiv.com</a>.Great Bend’s Disability Mentoring Day includes representatives from Kansas Department of Children and Families Vocational Rehabilitation and Pre-ETS, Rosewood Services, Sunflower Diversified Services, Kansas Workforce One, Barton Community College, and the Center For Counseling &amp; Consultation.This year’s conference has a theme of “Overcoming the Stigma.” Keynote speaker is Kimberly Becker, a Great Bend native who founded Central Kansas Dream Center and started Move Your Mountain Consulting three years ago. She will also provide a breakout session on the topic of deep-dive questioning and active listening. Becker has more than 25 years of leadership experience and has worked with many individuals who have disabilities.David Storjohann, manager of Great Bend Arby’s, will present on the topic of employer expectations in the workplace. Besides doing their jobs, Storjohann will explain how drive, motivation, collaboration skills and respect for themselves and others are the keys to success in the workplace.&nbsp;The third speaker, Shanna Long from The Center for Counseling, will utilize the practices of “Connect, Breathe, Move, Focus, and Relax” with conference attendees. Participants will learn ways to become aware of their internal experiences, identify needs, and learn to access their internal supports.Julie Kramp, executive director for The Center for Counseling, will provide closing words for the conference.Disability Mentoring Day has taken place in Great Bend for the past 20 years. This is the eighth year that the local DMD committee has featured a conference-style event for conference goers.The day begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. The morning session includes Becker’s keynote address and the first break-out session. The afternoon includes the second break-out session, followed by a conference wrap-up at 1:45 p.m.Southwest Developmental Services Foundation is the Platinum Sponsor of this year’s local DMD Conference. Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities is the Gold Sponsor this year. Other Great Bend DMD sponsors are: Aetna, Culligan Water, Kiwanis Club of Great Bend, and Walmart.“Our committee members are thankful for the continued outstanding support of our sponsors,” said Great Bend DMD committee member Frankie Pelster. “For several years, Southwest Developmental Services Foundation has been our Platinum Sponsor and they are again this year. KCDD has stepped up and is serving as our Gold Sponsor this year. We also enjoy strong support from Kiwanis Club of Great Bend, Culligan Water, Walmart and Atena. We couldn’t do this event to this magnitude without their support.”

Disability Mentoring Day conference Oct. 19 in Great Bend

Recent complaints about using recreational vehicles (RV) as an auxiliary
residence beside houses caused the City of Great Bend to readjust ordinances and
regulations. The Great Bend City Council approved an ordinance Monday night
that limits living in RVs to campgrounds and RV parks. 
The city stated using a parked RV on a property creates potential problems with
the esthetics of the neighborhoods, the stringing of cables and hoses across
yards and substandard hazardous and unsanitary utility connections. According
the city, this also creates enforcement issues with other regulations such as
zoning regulations prohibiting more than one residence on a lot. 
Great Bend City Attorney Allen Glendenning said the approved ordinance will clearly
state living in an RV parked on a lot will be illegal. Visiting RVs can still
park in driveways with a proper permit. 
"You can park in the driveway for 21 days if you're a visiting RV," said Glendenning. "If it's your own RV, you can park there for a lesser period of time for the sole purpose of loading or unloading. Other than that, you have to park it behind the front line of your house." 
Under the ordinance, those uses already existing as of Oct. 1,
2022, are grandfathered in.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostRecent complaints about using recreational vehicles (RV) as an auxiliary
residence beside houses caused the City of Great Bend to readjust ordinances and
regulations. The Great Bend City Council approved an ordinance Monday night
that limits living in RVs to campgrounds and RV parks. 
The city stated using a parked RV on a property creates potential problems with
the esthetics of the neighborhoods, the stringing of cables and hoses across
yards and substandard hazardous and unsanitary utility connections. According
the city, this also creates enforcement issues with other regulations such as
zoning regulations prohibiting more than one residence on a lot. 
Great Bend City Attorney Allen Glendenning said the approved ordinance will clearly
state living in an RV parked on a lot will be illegal. Visiting RVs can still
park in driveways with a proper permit. 
"You can park in the driveway for 21 days if you're a visiting RV," said Glendenning. "If it's your own RV, you can park there for a lesser period of time for the sole purpose of loading or unloading. Other than that, you have to park it behind the front line of your house." 
Under the ordinance, those uses already existing as of Oct. 1,
2022, are grandfathered in.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Great Bend limits living in RV to campgrounds & RV parks

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (10/17) 
 
Driving / Driver Complaint 
 
At 1:21 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at W. US 56 Highway in Pawnee
Rock. 
 
At 7:29 a.m. a driving / driver complaint was reported in the 400 block of W.
US 56 Highway in Pawnee Rock. 
 
Fire 
 
At 10:06 a.m. a fire was reported at 198 SE 120 Avenue in Ellinwood. 
 
Driving / Driver Complaint 
 
At 10:53 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at 10th &amp;
Washington. 
 
At 5:08 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at E. US 56 Highway at MM 214. 
 
Fire 
 
At 7:59 p.m. a fire was reported at NE 140 Avenue &amp; NE 90 Road in Claflin. 
 
At 8:01 p.m. a fire was reported at 1152 NE 70 Road in Claflin. 
 
Chase All Units 
 
At 11:31 p.m. a chase was reported at Eisenhower Avenue &amp; Ridgeway.

Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (10/17)

At 6:51 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 704 Odell Street.

At 7:29 a.m. a driving complaint was reported in the 400 block of W. US 56 Highway in Pawnee Rock.

At 7:49 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at 10th &amp; 281 Bypass.

At 9:26 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 5926 Eisenhower Avenue.

At 10:49 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at 10th &amp; Washington.

At 11:31 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at Broadway &amp; Harrison.

At 2:34 p.m. theft of services was reported at 1908 Adams.

At 3:12 p.m. an accident was reported at 17th &amp; Stone.

At 4:07 p.m. a theft was reported at 1820 2nd Street.

At 4:55 p.m. an accident was reported at 24th &amp; K-96 Highway.

At 9:42 p.m. Ellie Anspaugh was making a right turn onto 24th from McKinley and struck a curb.

At 11:30 p.m. a vehicle with loud music in the area was reported at 408 Walnut.

At 11:31 p.m. officers attempted to stop a vehicle at Eisenhower &amp; Ridgeway and the driver fled. Driver hit a fence and fled on foot.

At 11:33 p.m. the K-9 was used on a traffic stop at Eisenhower &amp; Ridgeway.

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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (10/17) 
 
Driving / Driver Complaint 
 
At 1:21 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at W. US 56 Highway in Pawnee
Rock. 
 
At 7:29 a.m. a driving / driver complaint was reported in the 400 block of W.
US 56 Highway in Pawnee Rock. 
 
Fire 
 
At 10:06 a.m. a fire was reported at 198 SE 120 Avenue in Ellinwood. 
 
Driving / Driver Complaint 
 
At 10:53 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at 10th &amp;
Washington. 
 
At 5:08 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at E. US 56 Highway at MM 214. 
 
Fire 
 
At 7:59 p.m. a fire was reported at NE 140 Avenue &amp; NE 90 Road in Claflin. 
 
At 8:01 p.m. a fire was reported at 1152 NE 70 Road in Claflin. 
 
Chase All Units 
 
At 11:31 p.m. a chase was reported at Eisenhower Avenue &amp; Ridgeway.Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (10/17)Medical AlarmAt 6:51 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 704 Odell Street.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 7:29 a.m. a driving complaint was reported in the 400 block of W. US 56 Highway in Pawnee Rock.At 7:49 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at 10th &amp; 281 Bypass.Diabetic ProblemsAt 9:26 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 5926 Eisenhower Avenue.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 10:49 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at 10th &amp; Washington.At 11:31 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at Broadway &amp; Harrison.TheftAt 2:34 p.m. theft of services was reported at 1908 Adams.Non-Injury AccidentAt 3:12 p.m. an accident was reported at 17th &amp; Stone.TheftAt 4:07 p.m. a theft was reported at 1820 2nd Street.Non-Injury AccidentAt 4:55 p.m. an accident was reported at 24th &amp; K-96 Highway.At 9:42 p.m. Ellie Anspaugh was making a right turn onto 24th from McKinley and struck a curb.Noise ComplaintAt 11:30 p.m. a vehicle with loud music in the area was reported at 408 Walnut.Chase All UnitsAt 11:31 p.m. officers attempted to stop a vehicle at Eisenhower &amp; Ridgeway and the driver fled. Driver hit a fence and fled on foot.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 11:33 p.m. the K-9 was used on a traffic stop at Eisenhower &amp; Ridgeway.

Cop Shop (10/17)

10/17 BOOKED: Matthew Cooley on two Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, total bond set at $105,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Daniel Bartonek on Barton County District Court case, to serve sentence.

RELEASED: Curtis Rosas on Barton County District court, after time served.

RELEASED: Linus Rupp, Jr., on four Great Bend Municipal Court cases for Contempt of Court, per order of the court.

RELEASED: Rocky Giroir on Barton County District Court case, to report to Community Corrections.

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 </figure>10/17 BOOKED: Matthew Cooley on two Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, total bond set at $105,000 C/S.BOOKED: Daniel Bartonek on Barton County District Court case, to serve sentence.RELEASED: Curtis Rosas on Barton County District court, after time served.RELEASED: Linus Rupp, Jr., on four Great Bend Municipal Court cases for Contempt of Court, per order of the court.RELEASED: Rocky Giroir on Barton County District Court case, to report to Community Corrections.

Barton County Sheriff's Office Booking Activity (10/17)

The advertisements are an indication: the Nov. 8 general election is quickly approaching. Polling locations around the state will open as early as Oct. 19 for early voting. Barton County Clerk Bev Schmeidler reminds voters that the deadline to register to vote is today, Oct. 18.

"If you're not registered or if you've moved recently and didn't re-reregister, because even if you just move across the hall in an apartment building, you need to re-register," she said. "If you're not registered properly, you can still vote but it will be a provisional  ballot."

If a voter has not been registered, the provisional ballot will not be counted but will get that voter registered for future elections. If a voter was incorrectly registered due to a name or address change, the provisional ballot may be counted.

There are multiple ways to cast a ballot in this year's election. Those disabled or with difficulty getting out to vote can fill out an application for permanent advanced voting. 

"They're put on a permanently advanced list so they automatically are mailed a ballot anytime they are eligible to vote," Schmeidler said. "Those will go out on Oct. 19."

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act allows servicemen and women, their families, and other citizens who are out of the country on Election Day to vote. Again, an application needs to be completed and returned to the clerk's office, and those ballots are emailed to voters.

"Sometimes people are too far away," said Schmeidler. "There's no way the mail will get to them and them get it back to us in time to count because we have to have them back in. They have to be postmarked no later than Election Day."

Early voting will again be an option locally, as soon as Oct. 19 at the Barton County Courthouse. Once up and running, the clerk's office will be open for early voting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.&nbsp; The office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A valid photo identification is required to vote. The office, which saw more than 3,000 early voters in the 2020 general election, will have several electronic voting stations and a station for paper ballots.

The county also has two drop boxes: one in the alley behind the Hoisington Police Department, and one outside of Central Kansas Community Corrections behind the movie theater in Great Bend. Schmeidler said both locations are under 24-hour camera surveilance. The drop boxes will be opened once the first ballots are mailed out on Oct. 19, and will be closed at 7 p.m. on Election Day to ensure no late ballots are submitted. 

For more information on voter registration, contact the county clerk's office at (620) 793-1835. 

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe advertisements are an indication: the Nov. 8 general election is quickly approaching. Polling locations around the state will open as early as Oct. 19 for early voting. Barton County Clerk Bev Schmeidler reminds voters that the deadline to register to vote is today, Oct. 18."If you're not registered or if you've moved recently and didn't re-reregister, because even if you just move across the hall in an apartment building, you need to re-register," she said. "If you're not registered properly, you can still vote but it will be a provisional ballot."If a voter has not been registered, the provisional ballot will not be counted but will get that voter registered for future elections. If a voter was incorrectly registered due to a name or address change, the provisional ballot may be counted.There are multiple ways to cast a ballot in this year's election. Those disabled or with difficulty getting out to vote can fill out an application for permanent advanced voting. "They're put on a permanently advanced list so they automatically are mailed a ballot anytime they are eligible to vote," Schmeidler said. "Those will go out on Oct. 19."The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act allows servicemen and women, their families, and other citizens who are out of the country on Election Day to vote. Again, an application needs to be completed and returned to the clerk's office, and those ballots are emailed to voters."Sometimes people are too far away," said Schmeidler. "There's no way the mail will get to them and them get it back to us in time to count because we have to have them back in. They have to be postmarked no later than Election Day."Early voting will again be an option locally, as soon as Oct. 19 at the Barton County Courthouse. Once up and running, the clerk's office will be open for early voting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.&nbsp; The office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A valid photo identification is required to vote. The office, which saw more than 3,000 early voters in the 2020 general election, will have several electronic voting stations and a station for paper ballots.The county also has two drop boxes: one in the alley behind the Hoisington Police Department, and one outside of Central Kansas Community Corrections behind the movie theater in Great Bend. Schmeidler said both locations are under 24-hour camera surveilance. The drop boxes will be opened once the first ballots are mailed out on Oct. 19, and will be closed at 7 p.m. on Election Day to ensure no late ballots are submitted. For more information on voter registration, contact the county clerk's office at (620) 793-1835.

Barton County Clerk: Several ways to vote in general election

Today Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tonight Clear, with a low around 25. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 44.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 83.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 81.

Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy.

Sunday A 20-percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.

Sunday Night A 30-percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy.

Monday A 20-percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.Tonight Clear, with a low around 25. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.Thursday Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 44.Friday Sunny, with a high near 83.Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 45.Saturday Sunny, with a high near 81.Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Breezy.Sunday A 20-percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.Sunday Night A 30-percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy.Monday A 20-percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tuesday's Weather

On Monday night, the Great Bend City Council agreed to amend zoning
regulations and redefine what a kennel is to allow boarding kennels for animals
within city limits if a conditional use permit is granted. 
In August, Larry and Jennifer Kurtz were in jeopardy of not being able to
operate their dog boarding business, Miss Jenny’s Pet Palace, at 5908 Broadway
Avenue because current regulations do not allow kennels in residential
districts.

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/55ac2b63-b8c7-4d5e-b59b-cd84fb100572">RELATED STORY: Regulation amendment needed for Great Bend dog boarding business</a> 
Great Bend Building Official Logan Burns said the Great Bend Planning
Commission recommended changing the terminology of what a kennel is to allow a
boarding facility to be operated within a residential district by resident
members. 
"We have amended our zoning regulations to define a boarding kennel and redefine kennel, as par of that," said Burns. "That would allow a conditional use in an R-1 district for a boarding kennel." 
The boarding facility will have no more than 10 animals on the site, the
exterior will show no evidence of a boarding kennel being operated and animals
are prohibited from being outdoors between 9 p.m. - 7 a.m.

City Attorney
Allen Glendenning said the inside of the kennel has to be soundproof so noise
and barking cannot be heard. 
"We carved out from just ordinary kennels a boarding kennel and defined it," said Glendenning. "It has to not emit any kind of odors or problems for the neighbors and then they have to get a conditional use permit. So you won't see something like the humane society's kennels with a concrete pad and chain-link fences. That wouldn't be allowed." 
Miss Jenny’s Pet Palace has been in operation for the past two years, but a
zoning official received a complaint and notified the city that kennels are not
allowed in residential districts. Multiple neighbors and clients supported the
Pet Palace owners at the August meeting and subsequent Planning Commission
meetings. 
The city council approved the conditional use permit for the dog boarding
kennel.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1660245229223.jpeg" alt="The Great Bend City Council approved zoning regulation amendments to allow dog boarding kennels, such as Miss Jenny's Pet Palace at 5908 Broadway, to exist in residential districts." />
 <figcaption>The Great Bend City Council approved zoning regulation amendments to allow dog boarding kennels, such as Miss Jenny's Pet Palace at 5908 Broadway, to exist in residential districts.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostOn Monday night, the Great Bend City Council agreed to amend zoning
regulations and redefine what a kennel is to allow boarding kennels for animals
within city limits if a conditional use permit is granted. 
In August, Larry and Jennifer Kurtz were in jeopardy of not being able to
operate their dog boarding business, Miss Jenny’s Pet Palace, at 5908 Broadway
Avenue because current regulations do not allow kennels in residential
districts.<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/55ac2b63-b8c7-4d5e-b59b-cd84fb100572">RELATED STORY: Regulation amendment needed for Great Bend dog boarding business</a> 
Great Bend Building Official Logan Burns said the Great Bend Planning
Commission recommended changing the terminology of what a kennel is to allow a
boarding facility to be operated within a residential district by resident
members. 
"We have amended our zoning regulations to define a boarding kennel and redefine kennel, as par of that," said Burns. "That would allow a conditional use in an R-1 district for a boarding kennel." 
The boarding facility will have no more than 10 animals on the site, the
exterior will show no evidence of a boarding kennel being operated and animals
are prohibited from being outdoors between 9 p.m. - 7 a.m. City Attorney
Allen Glendenning said the inside of the kennel has to be soundproof so noise
and barking cannot be heard. 
"We carved out from just ordinary kennels a boarding kennel and defined it," said Glendenning. "It has to not emit any kind of odors or problems for the neighbors and then they have to get a conditional use permit. So you won't see something like the humane society's kennels with a concrete pad and chain-link fences. That wouldn't be allowed." 
Miss Jenny’s Pet Palace has been in operation for the past two years, but a
zoning official received a complaint and notified the city that kennels are not
allowed in residential districts. Multiple neighbors and clients supported the
Pet Palace owners at the August meeting and subsequent Planning Commission
meetings. 
The city council approved the conditional use permit for the dog boarding
kennel.

Great Bend council approves dog boarding kennels in residential district

USD 428 wants to inform the Great Bend High School community that the Great Bend Police Department will&nbsp;utilize the wrestling room, located inside the PAC on Tuesday, Oct. 18 and Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. 

This training is planned by GBPD for their team. Please do not be alarmed by an increased police presence on school&nbsp;grounds these days.&nbsp;

If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 620-793-1521.

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 </figure>USD 428 wants to inform the Great Bend High School community that the Great Bend Police Department will&nbsp;utilize the wrestling room, located inside the PAC on Tuesday, Oct. 18 and Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. This training is planned by GBPD for their team. Please do not be alarmed by an increased police presence on school&nbsp;grounds these days.&nbsp; If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 620-793-1521.

Great Bend Police schedule training at high school

Community service and citizenship are hallmarks of the 4-H program! 48Hours of 4-H is a state-wide service challenge. This challenge encourages 4-H clubs and families to see how many hours of community service can be completed across the state during the second weekend of National 4-H Week.

Cottonwood-Barton 4-H families took on several projects last weekend and watching their teamwork to serve others is heartwarming! A large group gathered at the Cottonwood Extension Office to bake cookies, complete with hand-drawn Thank You cards, to local police and fire departments, city offices, and our Barton County Dispatch office. From the parents who guided small helpers with rolling cookie dough or managing the hot pans to the guys who handled the dishes, it was so much fun to hear their laughter and teamwork to do something nice for others.

Another group of great volunteers gathered at the 4-H Educational Buildings to pick up trash, spread a pile of gravel, and complete several general cleanup projects! It was neat to see families jump into action to see what they could help with and how they could accomplish tasks together!

One of our 4-H project areas is Civic Engagement and, while this means learning about how our communities function and can include governmental functions, a big part of this project is learning how each youth can have an impact on their community! Helping young people understand that they can help their communities not just survive but thrive is an exciting part of this project. It reinforces that each of us have a responsibility to help our communities be better and stronger.

How can you set an example of positive community involvement or community service? Be sure you share that experience with a young person in your world

Keep learning. Keep showing grace and kindness.

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

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 <figcaption>written by: Michelle Beran - Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>Community service and citizenship are hallmarks of the 4-H program! 48Hours of 4-H is a state-wide service challenge. This challenge encourages 4-H clubs and families to see how many hours of community service can be completed across the state during the second weekend of National 4-H Week.Cottonwood-Barton 4-H families took on several projects last weekend and watching their teamwork to serve others is heartwarming! A large group gathered at the Cottonwood Extension Office to bake cookies, complete with hand-drawn Thank You cards, to local police and fire departments, city offices, and our Barton County Dispatch office. From the parents who guided small helpers with rolling cookie dough or managing the hot pans to the guys who handled the dishes, it was so much fun to hear their laughter and teamwork to do something nice for others.Another group of great volunteers gathered at the 4-H Educational Buildings to pick up trash, spread a pile of gravel, and complete several general cleanup projects! It was neat to see families jump into action to see what they could help with and how they could accomplish tasks together!One of our 4-H project areas is Civic Engagement and, while this means learning about how our communities function and can include governmental functions, a big part of this project is learning how each youth can have an impact on their community! Helping young people understand that they can help their communities not just survive but thrive is an exciting part of this project. It reinforces that each of us have a responsibility to help our communities be better and stronger.How can you set an example of positive community involvement or community service? Be sure you share that experience with a young person in your worldKeep learning. Keep showing grace and kindness.Michelle Beran is the 4-H Youth Development Agent in the Cottonwood Extension District. For more information on this article or other 4-H Youth Development resources, email Michelle at mberan@ksu.edu or call Cottonwood Extension District – Barton Office at 620-793-1910.

BERAN: Community service

K-1st&nbsp;Grade Champions Team: Lightning Bolts Record: (6-0) Coached by: Bette Hartshorn, Jazmin Hartshorn, &amp; Jaden Hartshorn Roster: Axel Mata River Schridde Alexa Brungardt Sarah Loera Alexander Bonine Traeton Denning Clayton Folkers Gwen Engle Macey Wells Jessa Raney Grace Miller

2nd-3rd Grade Champions Team: Galaxy Record: (5-1) Coached by: Anthony Lopez &amp; Jose Enriquez Roster: Alex Cericeros Sebastian Garcia Kambri Klug Kavion Carter Isaiah Parr Landry Legarreta Kayla Alvarez Kimberly Enriquez Briezlyn Musil Jenicka Hernandez Derek Devine

4th-5th Grade Champions Team: Raging Rhinos Record: (6-0) Coached by: Rafael Espinosa Roster: Rafael Espinosa III Kesslor Denning Santiago Guerrero Martin Barrera Axel Barron Cristian Galindo Mia Herrera Nevaeh Springer Rylea Wong Victoria Aguilera Chloe Torres

6th-8th Grade Champions Team: GB FC Record: (5-1) Coached by: Eduardo Prado Roster: Ethan Genova Gideon McCarty Giovanni Cruz Harmony Moore Ivan Perales Andre DesLauriers Dustin Fugitt Ricardo Cruz Araceli Aguilera

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 </figure>K-1st&nbsp;Grade Champions Team: Lightning Bolts Record: (6-0) Coached by: Bette Hartshorn, Jazmin Hartshorn, &amp; Jaden Hartshorn Roster: Axel Mata River Schridde Alexa Brungardt Sarah Loera Alexander Bonine Traeton Denning Clayton Folkers Gwen Engle Macey Wells Jessa Raney Grace Miller<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666014942253.jpeg" alt="Galaxy" />
 <figcaption>Galaxy</figcaption>
 </figure>2nd-3rd Grade Champions Team: Galaxy Record: (5-1) Coached by: Anthony Lopez &amp; Jose Enriquez Roster: Alex Cericeros Sebastian Garcia Kambri Klug Kavion Carter Isaiah Parr Landry Legarreta Kayla Alvarez Kimberly Enriquez Briezlyn Musil Jenicka Hernandez Derek Devine<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666014966518.jpeg" alt="Raging Rhinos" />
 <figcaption>Raging Rhinos</figcaption>
 </figure>4th-5th Grade Champions Team: Raging Rhinos Record: (6-0) Coached by: Rafael Espinosa Roster: Rafael Espinosa III Kesslor Denning Santiago Guerrero Martin Barrera Axel Barron Cristian Galindo Mia Herrera Nevaeh Springer Rylea Wong Victoria Aguilera Chloe Torres<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666014985029.jpeg" alt="GB FC" />
 <figcaption>GB FC</figcaption>
 </figure>6th-8th Grade Champions Team: GB FC Record: (5-1) Coached by: Eduardo Prado Roster: Ethan Genova Gideon McCarty Giovanni Cruz Harmony Moore Ivan Perales Andre DesLauriers Dustin Fugitt Ricardo Cruz Araceli Aguilera

📷2022 Great Bend Rec outdoor soccer champions

On Sept. 28, 2022, the Great Bend Police Department took a report of a theft which occurred at the Great Bend Middle School. The item reported stolen was a black BMX style "FlyBikes," custom built bicycle. The cost to replace the bicycle is $2500. 

Through the investigation, detectives were able to identify the person seen cutting the lock off the bicycle and taking it. On Oct. 12, detectives with the assistance of the Rice County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 102 E. 2nd, Alden in Rice County, in connection to this case. 

Located on the property was the stolen BMX bicycle. Identified in the video, Michael Glass, age 42, was also located at the residence and was arrested. Glass was transported to the Barton County Detention Center where he was booked on a charge of Felony Theft. 

Anyone with any information in reference to this case or any other, is urged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at 620-793-4120 or Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300 or online at p3tips.com.

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 </figure>On Sept. 28, 2022, the Great Bend Police Department took a report of a theft which occurred at the Great Bend Middle School. The item reported stolen was a black BMX style "FlyBikes," custom built bicycle. The cost to replace the bicycle is $2500. Through the investigation, detectives were able to identify the person seen cutting the lock off the bicycle and taking it. On Oct. 12, detectives with the assistance of the Rice County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 102 E. 2nd, Alden in Rice County, in connection to this case. Located on the property was the stolen BMX bicycle. Identified in the video, Michael Glass, age 42, was also located at the residence and was arrested. Glass was transported to the Barton County Detention Center where he was booked on a charge of Felony Theft. This investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information in reference to this case or any other, is urged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at 620-793-4120 or Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300 or online at p3tips.com.

Police make arrest from Great Bend stolen bike case

New NSP Leadership Elected at Annual Board Meeting

National Sorghum Producers board of directors elected officers and new directors at its annual board and budget meeting in August.&nbsp;Craig Meeker&nbsp;of Wellington, Kansas, was selected as chairman of the organization, replacing&nbsp;Kody Carson&nbsp;from Olton, Texas.&nbsp;Amy France&nbsp;of Marienthal, Kansas, was elected vice chair.

The NSP board of directors elected two new members—Garrett Love&nbsp;from Montezuma, Kansas, and&nbsp;Kent Martin&nbsp;from Alva, Oklahoma.&nbsp;Larry Richardson&nbsp;from Vega, Texas, was also re-elected. Love and Richardson will serve a three-year term beginning Oct. 1, and Martin will take his seat on the NSP board in December.

The NSP board recognized two leaders who ended their terms as directors on Sept. 30—Dan Atkisson&nbsp;of Stockton, Kansas, and&nbsp;Bobby Nedbalek&nbsp;of Sinton, Texas.&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=dc5906dcbf&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">SorghumGrowers.com/leadership/</a>&nbsp;to learn more.

USDA Seeking Public Comment on a New Provision to Provide Assistance to Agricultural Producers Who Have Experienced Discrimination The U.S. Department of Agriculture is&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=e33d0c33f9&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">seeking public comment</a>&nbsp;on how it should implement Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a provision that aims to provide assistance to the nation’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA’s farm lending programs.&nbsp;The 30-day comment period opens Friday, October 14, and closes on November 14, 2022.&nbsp;Once the comment period closes, USDA will review all comments received through the Federal Register notice and provided by the public during three scheduled listening sessions. These recommendations will be considered by USDA staff as they design the final program. For more information on IRA Section 22007 and to find out how to submit your comments, please go to&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=03ff0f1404&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-22435</a>.

RMA Offers Virtual Workshops on Improvements to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Insurance Options

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering virtual workshops on Oct. 11, Oct. 13, Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 for agricultural producers and stakeholders to learn about the latest updates and improvements to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and the Micro Farm insurance options. WFRP and Micro Farm are two of the most comprehensive risk management options available. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) will announce in-person events later this fall. These insurance options are especially important to specialty crop, organic, urban and direct market producers. Policy improvements and these workshops are part of RMA’s efforts to increase participation in crop insurance. Learn more&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=797cb47dc6&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">here</a>.

Sorghum Leaders Meet with Trade Buyers and Prospects at Biennial Export Exchange Sorghum Checkoff staff and producer leaders attended the biennial Export Exchange 2022 conference hosted by the U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association in Minneapolis this week.&nbsp;A global audience of approximately 500 buyers and suppliers of U.S. coarse grains and co-products were represented.&nbsp;Export Exchange offers attendees an unparalleled opportunity to meet and build relationships with domestic suppliers of sorghum, corn, distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), barley and other commodities. The global buyers have been broken down into 20 trade teams that have either been in the United States ahead of Export Exchange or will continue their visits after the event. Teams from Middle East Africa, Southeast Asia and Mexico have been hosted in the Sorghum Belt.

By October 9, eighty percent of the nation’s sorghum acreage was mature, 7 percentage points behind last year but 2 points ahead of the 5-year average. Forty-six percent of the 2022 sorghum acreage had been harvested by October 9, one percentage point behind last year but 5 points ahead of average. Ninety-five percent of Texas’ sorghum acreage was harvested by October 9, eight percentage points ahead of last year and 12 points ahead of average. Twenty-two percent of the nation’s sorghum acreage was rated in good to excellent condition on October 9, two percentage points above the previous week.

ICYMI: National Sorghum Foundation, BASF Open Joint Scholarship Application

The National Sorghum Foundation (NSF) and BASF are now accepting&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=c39853fe4f&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">applications</a>&nbsp;for a joint scholarship that will be awarded January 2023, providing $2,500 for tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year.&nbsp;Scholarship applicants must be the child or grandchild of a National Sorghum Producers&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=552b17e9d0&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">member</a>&nbsp;and be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculturally-related curriculum.&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=f45ddbcf25&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">Applications</a>&nbsp;must be postmarked by December 1, 2022. More information about scholarship criteria and application forms can be found online at&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=e7bcedde53&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">SorghumGrowers.com/foundation-scholarships/</a>.

Get your camera (or even your phone camera) ready.&nbsp;We want to see your sorghum farm life! Submit your photos&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=695ff7c8a5&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">here</a>, or tag us in your #FromTheField photos on social media for a chance to be featured in the upcoming Fall edition of the&nbsp;Sorghum Grower&nbsp;magazine! Photos can include your crop, equipment, yourself, your families etc. You have until Oct. 19 to submit at&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=997dce0a0b&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">SorghumGrowers.com/thisissorghum</a>.

Sorghum&nbsp;Checkoff Releases Weekly&nbsp; Sorghum&nbsp;Basis Snapshot

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 </figure><h2>New NSP Leadership Elected at Annual Board Meeting</h2>National Sorghum Producers board of directors elected officers and new directors at its annual board and budget meeting in August.&nbsp;Craig Meeker&nbsp;of Wellington, Kansas, was selected as chairman of the organization, replacing&nbsp;Kody Carson&nbsp;from Olton, Texas.&nbsp;Amy France&nbsp;of Marienthal, Kansas, was elected vice chair.The NSP board of directors elected two new members—Garrett Love&nbsp;from Montezuma, Kansas, and&nbsp;Kent Martin&nbsp;from Alva, Oklahoma.&nbsp;Larry Richardson&nbsp;from Vega, Texas, was also re-elected. Love and Richardson will serve a three-year term beginning Oct. 1, and Martin will take his seat on the NSP board in December.The NSP board recognized two leaders who ended their terms as directors on Sept. 30—Dan Atkisson&nbsp;of Stockton, Kansas, and&nbsp;Bobby Nedbalek&nbsp;of Sinton, Texas.&nbsp;Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=dc5906dcbf&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">SorghumGrowers.com/leadership/</a>&nbsp;to learn more.<h2>Policy, Regulatory and Issue Updates</h2>USDA Seeking Public Comment on a New Provision to Provide Assistance to Agricultural Producers Who Have Experienced Discrimination The U.S. Department of Agriculture is&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=e33d0c33f9&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">seeking public comment</a>&nbsp;on how it should implement Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a provision that aims to provide assistance to the nation’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA’s farm lending programs.&nbsp;The 30-day comment period opens Friday, October 14, and closes on November 14, 2022.&nbsp;Once the comment period closes, USDA will review all comments received through the Federal Register notice and provided by the public during three scheduled listening sessions. These recommendations will be considered by USDA staff as they design the final program. For more information on IRA Section 22007 and to find out how to submit your comments, please go to&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=03ff0f1404&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-22435</a>.<h2>RMA Offers Virtual Workshops on Improvements to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Insurance Options</h2>The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering virtual workshops on Oct. 11, Oct. 13, Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 for agricultural producers and stakeholders to learn about the latest updates and improvements to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and the Micro Farm insurance options. WFRP and Micro Farm are two of the most comprehensive risk management options available. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) will announce in-person events later this fall. These insurance options are especially important to specialty crop, organic, urban and direct market producers. Policy improvements and these workshops are part of RMA’s efforts to increase participation in crop insurance. Learn more&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=797cb47dc6&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">here</a>.<h2>Organization and Industry&nbsp;Updates</h2>Sorghum Leaders Meet with Trade Buyers and Prospects at Biennial Export Exchange Sorghum Checkoff staff and producer leaders attended the biennial Export Exchange 2022 conference hosted by the U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association in Minneapolis this week.&nbsp;A global audience of approximately 500 buyers and suppliers of U.S. coarse grains and co-products were represented.&nbsp;Export Exchange offers attendees an unparalleled opportunity to meet and build relationships with domestic suppliers of sorghum, corn, distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), barley and other commodities. The global buyers have been broken down into 20 trade teams that have either been in the United States ahead of Export Exchange or will continue their visits after the event. Teams from Middle East Africa, Southeast Asia and Mexico have been hosted in the Sorghum Belt.<h2>Sorghum Crop Update</h2>By October 9, eighty percent of the nation’s sorghum acreage was mature, 7 percentage points behind last year but 2 points ahead of the 5-year average. Forty-six percent of the 2022 sorghum acreage had been harvested by October 9, one percentage point behind last year but 5 points ahead of average. Ninety-five percent of Texas’ sorghum acreage was harvested by October 9, eight percentage points ahead of last year and 12 points ahead of average. Twenty-two percent of the nation’s sorghum acreage was rated in good to excellent condition on October 9, two percentage points above the previous week.<h2>ICYMI: National Sorghum Foundation, BASF Open Joint Scholarship Application</h2>The National Sorghum Foundation (NSF) and BASF are now accepting&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=c39853fe4f&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">applications</a>&nbsp;for a joint scholarship that will be awarded January 2023, providing $2,500 for tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year.&nbsp;Scholarship applicants must be the child or grandchild of a National Sorghum Producers&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=552b17e9d0&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">member</a>&nbsp;and be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculturally-related curriculum.&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=f45ddbcf25&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">Applications</a>&nbsp;must be postmarked by December 1, 2022. More information about scholarship criteria and application forms can be found online at&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=e7bcedde53&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">SorghumGrowers.com/foundation-scholarships/</a>.<h2>Send Us Your Photos!</h2>Get your camera (or even your phone camera) ready.&nbsp;We want to see your sorghum farm life! Submit your photos&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=695ff7c8a5&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">here</a>, or tag us in your #FromTheField photos on social media for a chance to be featured in the upcoming Fall edition of the&nbsp;Sorghum Grower&nbsp;magazine! Photos can include your crop, equipment, yourself, your families etc. You have until Oct. 19 to submit at&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=997dce0a0b&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">SorghumGrowers.com/thisissorghum</a>.<h2>Sorghum&nbsp;Checkoff Releases Weekly&nbsp; Sorghum&nbsp;Basis Snapshot</h2>The&nbsp;Sorghum&nbsp;Checkoff, with Southwest Agribusiness Consulting, released its weekly&nbsp;sorghum&nbsp;basis snapshot, available at&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=ca63b243e3&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">SorghumCheckoff.com</a>. <h2>Market News</h2>To view this week’s Gulf export grain report, click&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=28a801332f&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">here</a>. About Sorghum Notes Sorghum&nbsp;Notes&nbsp;is a publication of the National&nbsp;Sorghum&nbsp;Producers. NSP represents U.S.&nbsp;sorghum&nbsp;producers and serves as the voice of the&nbsp;sorghum&nbsp;industry from coast to coast through education and legislative and regulatory representation. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://sorghumgrowers.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c7d6bd689602a83f8b92ea37d&amp;id=f30512a9f0&amp;e=d30ea29a91" target="_blank">www.SorghumGrowers.com</a>.

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