Today Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a northwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

Tonight Clear, with a low around 40. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 3 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 61.

Monday Night Clear, with a low around 33.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 62.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 71.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a northwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.Tonight Clear, with a low around 40. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.Friday Sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 3 to 8 mph.Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37.Monday Sunny, with a high near 61.Monday Night Clear, with a low around 33.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 62.Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 36.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 71.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thursday's Weather

Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Great Bend City Administrator Kendal Francis that aired Oct. 12, 2022.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1596658271505.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Great Bend City Administrator Kendal Francis that aired Oct. 12, 2022.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/e43ffavm/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>The City Edition program airs every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

🎤City Edition: City Administrator Kendal Francis

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

Saturday, Oct. 1, was a day that was three years in the making at Great Bend Expo III Arena. That’s how long it had been since the last Rosewood Rodeo. Given the anticipation of the special day, the 18th Annual Rodeo did not disappoint for those who rode and for those who cheered them on.

Thirty equine therapy riders displayed their horsemanship skills at this year’s Rodeo; skills they developed throughout the year by participating in equine therapy at Rosewood Ranch. Located five miles north of Pawnee Rock, Rosewood Ranch exists to help people with developmental disabilities. The Rodeo is the one grand day annually that equine therapy participants get to showcase their abilities to family, friends and community members.

The pandemic halted that yearly occurrence for two consecutive years, but organizers were determined to bring back the longstanding event this season. The riders were just as determined, but also anxious because of the hiatus and also because of the introduction of two new therapy horses to this year’s Rodeo arena.

“There was more anxiety this year before the start of the events because of all the new elements for the riders,” explained Rosewood Ranch Manager Eric Hammond. “It was a great day, though. You couldn’t tell we missed two years in doing this event. It’s probably one of the smoothest Rodeos we’ve ever had. We couldn’t have asked for better performances by the riders and their horses. All the volunteers stepped up and did amazing, too.”

Competing in their 16th&nbsp;Rosewood Rodeo were Robin Bethel, Shaun Ledesma, Mary Minear, and Josh Trimmer. They were joined by participants Crystal Alkire, Pam Babcock, Stacy Buchwald, Charles Bortz, Keith Boyer, Darren Brown, Chris Devine, Jonathan Folkerts, Codie Hardie, Taylor Hertach, Ashley Hullett, Johnathan Howe, Rita Mestas, Tyler Michaelis, Samantha Purcell, Tori Rose, Josh Trimmer, Andy Schultz, Dawn Specht, Abbey Stanley, and Debbie Wasinger.

In addition to the adult riders, Rosewood’s youth riders, involved in the Children’s Horse Therapy Program, participated in a trail pattern event at the beginning of the Rodeo. At the end of each of their rides, the youth riders received a ribbon for their participation and they were photographed with their family members. Youth riders participating in their first Rodeo were Collin Duncan and Faith Schneweis. They were joined in the category by Kanye Cross, Logan Gregg, Parker Laviolette, Dakota Skinner, and Landon Titsworth.&nbsp;

Therapy horses participating in this year’s Rodeo were veteran Rodeo horses Jordan and Harriet, along with Colonel and MR. Red, making their Rodeo debut. Also making their first appearance by participating in the grand entry were Rosewood’s Percheron wagon team of Dixie and Dolly.

Other events throughout the day added to the Rodeo experience. They included two performances by the award winning all-female “The American Dream” horse-riding drill team. The Administration Team won the staff competition against the Residential and Day Services Teams. A silent auction of items donated by local businesses was held to raise money, with proceeds from the auction going to Rosewood’s Roots and Wings Foundation. And a tack shop also provided items for sale, selling items made by Rosewood clients who work at Rosewood Studio. Games and activities entertained children throughout the day. A pulled pork lunch, along with a variety of concession items, was available for purchase during the Rodeo. The Honorable Kansas Supreme Court Justice Dan Biles provided the invocation during the Rodeo grand entry ceremony, which began the day’s events.

Immediately following the rodeo, awards were presented. Taylor Hertach earned the medal for “Best Cowboy Spirit,”&nbsp;Rita Mestas&nbsp;was named “Most Improved Rider,” and Mary Minear won the “Most Inspirational Leader” award.

Ribbons were presented to participants for Trails, along with Barrel and Horsemanship events. The clients competed in three levels, depending on their riding ability: rider with lead and side-walker, rider with lead, and independent rider.

During the awards ceremony, high point and reserve awards were presented to Horse Show participants. The adult therapy riders were recognized in front of their peers and spectators for earning the most points in their respective categories during Horse Show Days at Rosewood Ranch throughout 2021. Sashes were awarded to a dozen winners, representing three divisions in the categories of trail and horsemanship. Awards were also presented for showmanship.

Winners in each respective category were: High Point Trail – Johnathan Howe, Ashley Hullett, Mary Minear; Reserve Trail – Tori Rose, Keith Boyer, Chris Devine; High Point Horsemanship – Tori Rose, Dawn Specht, Mary Minear; Reserve Horsemanship – Taylor Hertach, Debbie Wasinger, Crystal Alkire; High Point Showmanship – Josh Trimmer; and Reserve Showmanship – Chris Devine.

“I’ve been asked several times by our riders about next year’s Rodeo,” said Eric. “They are already gearing up. For them, it felt great to be back in the saddle, participating in front of an audience again.”

Nearly 50 people helped at this year’s event, which was organized by the Rosewood Rodeo Committee, led by rodeo chairman Anna Hammond.

“This day is so important to our equine therapy riders, as well as our Rosewood families, staff and community members who come out to experience it with them,” said Rosewood Executive Director Tammy Hammond. “There’s no way we could host such an amazing day, if not for the staff and volunteers it takes to carry out a Rodeo of this magnitude. Our event has been a fixture most every fall for nearly two decades. When we don’t have it, we dearly miss it. I applaud the dedication by the volunteers, attendees, sponsors and auction donors who stepped up this year to bring back this special day for our Rodeo participants and their families.”&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665522386257.jpeg" alt="Landon Titsworth confidentially rides atop Harriet during the 18th Annual Rosewood Rodeo on Oct. 1 at Great Bend Expo III Arena. Side walking with Titsworth was Rodeo staff Amy Elmore, Rosewood Ranch Manager Eric Hammond, and Juan Bodine (leading Harriet)." />
 <figcaption>Landon Titsworth confidentially rides atop Harriet during the 18th Annual Rosewood Rodeo on Oct. 1 at Great Bend Expo III Arena. Side walking with Titsworth was Rodeo staff Amy Elmore, Rosewood Ranch Manager Eric Hammond, and Juan Bodine (leading Harriet).</figcaption>
 </figure>Story by: Michael Dawes, director of PR, Rosewood ServicesSaturday, Oct. 1, was a day that was three years in the making at Great Bend Expo III Arena. That’s how long it had been since the last Rosewood Rodeo. Given the anticipation of the special day, the 18th Annual Rodeo did not disappoint for those who rode and for those who cheered them on.Thirty equine therapy riders displayed their horsemanship skills at this year’s Rodeo; skills they developed throughout the year by participating in equine therapy at Rosewood Ranch. Located five miles north of Pawnee Rock, Rosewood Ranch exists to help people with developmental disabilities. The Rodeo is the one grand day annually that equine therapy participants get to showcase their abilities to family, friends and community members.The pandemic halted that yearly occurrence for two consecutive years, but organizers were determined to bring back the longstanding event this season. The riders were just as determined, but also anxious because of the hiatus and also because of the introduction of two new therapy horses to this year’s Rodeo arena.“There was more anxiety this year before the start of the events because of all the new elements for the riders,” explained Rosewood Ranch Manager Eric Hammond. “It was a great day, though. You couldn’t tell we missed two years in doing this event. It’s probably one of the smoothest Rodeos we’ve ever had. We couldn’t have asked for better performances by the riders and their horses. All the volunteers stepped up and did amazing, too.”Competing in their 16th&nbsp;Rosewood Rodeo were Robin Bethel, Shaun Ledesma, Mary Minear, and Josh Trimmer. They were joined by participants Crystal Alkire, Pam Babcock, Stacy Buchwald, Charles Bortz, Keith Boyer, Darren Brown, Chris Devine, Jonathan Folkerts, Codie Hardie, Taylor Hertach, Ashley Hullett, Johnathan Howe, Rita Mestas, Tyler Michaelis, Samantha Purcell, Tori Rose, Josh Trimmer, Andy Schultz, Dawn Specht, Abbey Stanley, and Debbie Wasinger.In addition to the adult riders, Rosewood’s youth riders, involved in the Children’s Horse Therapy Program, participated in a trail pattern event at the beginning of the Rodeo. At the end of each of their rides, the youth riders received a ribbon for their participation and they were photographed with their family members. Youth riders participating in their first Rodeo were Collin Duncan and Faith Schneweis. They were joined in the category by Kanye Cross, Logan Gregg, Parker Laviolette, Dakota Skinner, and Landon Titsworth.&nbsp;Therapy horses participating in this year’s Rodeo were veteran Rodeo horses Jordan and Harriet, along with Colonel and MR. Red, making their Rodeo debut. Also making their first appearance by participating in the grand entry were Rosewood’s Percheron wagon team of Dixie and Dolly.Other events throughout the day added to the Rodeo experience. They included two performances by the award winning all-female “The American Dream” horse-riding drill team. The Administration Team won the staff competition against the Residential and Day Services Teams. A silent auction of items donated by local businesses was held to raise money, with proceeds from the auction going to Rosewood’s Roots and Wings Foundation. And a tack shop also provided items for sale, selling items made by Rosewood clients who work at Rosewood Studio. Games and activities entertained children throughout the day. A pulled pork lunch, along with a variety of concession items, was available for purchase during the Rodeo. The Honorable Kansas Supreme Court Justice Dan Biles provided the invocation during the Rodeo grand entry ceremony, which began the day’s events.Immediately following the rodeo, awards were presented. Taylor Hertach earned the medal for “Best Cowboy Spirit,”&nbsp;Rita Mestas&nbsp;was named “Most Improved Rider,” and Mary Minear won the “Most Inspirational Leader” award.Ribbons were presented to participants for Trails, along with Barrel and Horsemanship events. The clients competed in three levels, depending on their riding ability: rider with lead and side-walker, rider with lead, and independent rider.During the awards ceremony, high point and reserve awards were presented to Horse Show participants. The adult therapy riders were recognized in front of their peers and spectators for earning the most points in their respective categories during Horse Show Days at Rosewood Ranch throughout 2021. Sashes were awarded to a dozen winners, representing three divisions in the categories of trail and horsemanship. Awards were also presented for showmanship.Winners in each respective category were: High Point Trail – Johnathan Howe, Ashley Hullett, Mary Minear; Reserve Trail – Tori Rose, Keith Boyer, Chris Devine; High Point Horsemanship – Tori Rose, Dawn Specht, Mary Minear; Reserve Horsemanship – Taylor Hertach, Debbie Wasinger, Crystal Alkire; High Point Showmanship – Josh Trimmer; and Reserve Showmanship – Chris Devine.“I’ve been asked several times by our riders about next year’s Rodeo,” said Eric. “They are already gearing up. For them, it felt great to be back in the saddle, participating in front of an audience again.”Nearly 50 people helped at this year’s event, which was organized by the Rosewood Rodeo Committee, led by rodeo chairman Anna Hammond.“This day is so important to our equine therapy riders, as well as our Rosewood families, staff and community members who come out to experience it with them,” said Rosewood Executive Director Tammy Hammond. “There’s no way we could host such an amazing day, if not for the staff and volunteers it takes to carry out a Rodeo of this magnitude. Our event has been a fixture most every fall for nearly two decades. When we don’t have it, we dearly miss it. I applaud the dedication by the volunteers, attendees, sponsors and auction donors who stepped up this year to bring back this special day for our Rodeo participants and their families.”&nbsp;

Resilient riders demonstrate abilities at Rosewood Rodeo

Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will receive a $10 e-gift card to the merchant of their choice.

Donors are encouraged to set an appointment using the "RapidPass" system. RapidPass allows donors to complete their pre-reading and donation questions online from the comfort and privacy of their home or office; reducing the time they spend at the blood drive by up to 15 minutes. Visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to sign up. If donors choose to use the RapidPass system, they must complete the form the day of their donation. This can be done as early as midnight of that day. Walk-ins will still be accepted, but the new system is designed to make the process more streamlined. Information about blood donation from the American Red Cross:

A few of the reasons you may not be able to give blood:

For more information, contact Barton Campus Nurse Jenni Bauer, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bauerj@bartonccc.edu" target="_blank">bauerj@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9233.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665517157589.jpeg" alt="A student gives blood on the Barton campus last spring." />
 <figcaption>A student gives blood on the Barton campus last spring.</figcaption>
 </figure>Story and photo by Joe VinduskaBarton Community College will host a blood drive from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will receive a $10 e-gift card to the merchant of their choice.Donors are encouraged to set an appointment using the "RapidPass" system. RapidPass allows donors to complete their pre-reading and donation questions online from the comfort and privacy of their home or office; reducing the time they spend at the blood drive by up to 15 minutes. Visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to sign up. If donors choose to use the RapidPass system, they must complete the form the day of their donation. This can be done as early as midnight of that day. Walk-ins will still be accepted, but the new system is designed to make the process more streamlined. Information about blood donation from the American Red Cross:<ul>
 <li>On any given day, an average of 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed in the United States.</li><li>An individual suffering from massive blood loss may require transfusions of up to 100 pints of red blood cells.</li><li>A unit of blood once obtained has to be transfused in 42 days. If not, it has to be discarded.</li><li>The average adult body contains 10-12 pints (units) of blood.</li><li>There is no substitute for human blood. It cannot be manufactured.</li><li>According to the American Cancer Society, about 1.7 million people will be diagnosed with cancer annually. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-donation-process/what-happens-to-donated-blood/blood-transfusions/reasons-transfusions.html" target="_blank">chemotherapy treatment</a>.</li>
 </ul>How to prepare for giving blood:<ul>
 <li>The day prior begin drinking extra fluids especially water with electrolyte supplements. Good hydration will make the process of giving blood easy.</li><li>Eat a good breakfast or lunch&nbsp;prior&nbsp;to giving blood. Good hydration and good nutrition will help prevent lightheadedness and weakness associated with giving blood.</li><li>Eat iron-rich foods to help provide good hemoglobin. Red meat, oysters, clams, soybeans, dried beans, peas, lentils, whole grain cereals and breads, prunes, dried fruit and liver are excellent sources of iron.</li><li>Vitamin C helps the body absorb the iron, so eat foods rich in vitamin C such as: citrus fruits or juices, kiwi, cantaloupe, strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cabbage, spinach and leafy greens like turnips and collard greens.</li>
 </ul>A few of the reasons you may not be able to give blood:<ul>
 <li>Low blood pressure.</li><li>&nbsp;High blood pressure.</li><li>Fever, cough or other acute cold symptoms.</li><li>On antibiotics for an infection.</li><li>Body piercing: eligible if under sterile conditions. If questionable, required to wait 12 months.</li><li>Pregnancy.</li><li>Tattoo if applied at state regulated facility. If not, must wait 12 months.</li><li>Travel outside the US in countries having high risk of malaria.</li>
 </ul>For more information, contact Barton Campus Nurse Jenni Bauer, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:bauerj@bartonccc.edu" target="_blank">bauerj@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9233.

Barton Community College to host blood drive with $10 gift card as incentive

Lyons USD 405 Board of Education invited JoAnn Roth, Democratic Nominee for State Representative-113th&nbsp;District, to speak at their meeting Monday night. Prior to question and answer, Jo Ann Roth's opening statement mentioned her recollection of Bob Dole acceptance speech at the 1996 Republican National Convention in San Diego which she attended as an Alternate Delegate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Election is Nov. 8 with early voting starting Oct. 19.

Lyons USD 405 Board of Education invited JoAnn Roth, Democratic Nominee for State Representative-113th&nbsp;District, to speak at their meeting Monday night. Prior to question and answer, Jo Ann Roth's opening statement mentioned her recollection of Bob Dole acceptance speech at the 1996 Republican National Convention in San Diego which she attended as an Alternate Delegate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a8OJvNtI5Jc" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>The Election is Nov. 8 with early voting starting Oct. 19.

State Rep. candidate Roth speaks before Lyons school board

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

For nearly three years now, COVID-19 has garnered much of the attention in health-related news. But influenza is still an annual threat. On Monday, the Barton County Health Department took its mobile lab to four communities in the northern portion of the county to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines. On Friday, the lab will again be mobile with stops in Galatia, Albert, Olmitz, and Pawnee Rock. Nurse Supervisor Lindsey Ensley said it's an important service the health department provides.

"We like to get out in the community and try to make it convenient for those that maybe don't have transportation or just need closer to home," she said. "We come to you and give those flu vaccines."

According to the CDC, flu activity was unusually low during the 2020-21 flu season, even with high levels of testing. In the three years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory specimens testing positive for the flu virus ranged from 26-30 percent.  From Sept. 28, 2020 through May 22, 2021, that number dipped to just 0.2 percent. COVID-19 likely played a role with people wearing face masks, staying home, and washing their hands more often.

Flu numbers will likely rebound as life returns to normal. Ensley said the vaccine is one way to protect yourself.

"The importance of the flu vaccine is that its the best way to prevent the flu," she said. "Flu is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness in some. The CDC recommends everyone six months and older get an annual flu vaccine." 

The mobile lab will arrive will be in Galatia from 8-9 a.m. at United Ag Services, then move to the city building in Albert from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The lab will be at That New Place in Olmitz from 11 a.m. to noon, then end the day at city hall in Pawnee Rock from 1:30-2:30 p.m. 

There are three vaccines available, starting at $57. The health department does accept insurance for the vaccines or does accept cash for those without insurance.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665505521133.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostFor nearly three years now, COVID-19 has garnered much of the attention in health-related news. But influenza is still an annual threat. On Monday, the Barton County Health Department took its mobile lab to four communities in the northern portion of the county to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines. On Friday, the lab will again be mobile with stops in Galatia, Albert, Olmitz, and Pawnee Rock. Nurse Supervisor Lindsey Ensley said it's an important service the health department provides."We like to get out in the community and try to make it convenient for those that maybe don't have transportation or just need closer to home," she said. "We come to you and give those flu vaccines."According to the CDC, flu activity was unusually low during the 2020-21 flu season, even with high levels of testing. In the three years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory specimens testing positive for the flu virus ranged from 26-30 percent. From Sept. 28, 2020 through May 22, 2021, that number dipped to just 0.2 percent. COVID-19 likely played a role with people wearing face masks, staying home, and washing their hands more often.Flu numbers will likely rebound as life returns to normal. Ensley said the vaccine is one way to protect yourself."The importance of the flu vaccine is that its the best way to prevent the flu," she said. "Flu is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness in some. The CDC recommends everyone six months and older get an annual flu vaccine." The mobile lab will arrive will be in Galatia from 8-9 a.m. at United Ag Services, then move to the city building in Albert from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The lab will be at That New Place in Olmitz from 11 a.m. to noon, then end the day at city hall in Pawnee Rock from 1:30-2:30 p.m. There are three vaccines available, starting at $57. The health department does accept insurance for the vaccines or does accept cash for those without insurance.

Barton Health Department going mobile for flu vaccinations Friday

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

The Great Bend Recreation Commission publicly announced the retirement
of long-time Executive Director Diann Henderson this past June, now it is time
to celebrate Henderson for her 40 years within the park and recreation
industry. 
Assistant Superintendent Chris Umphres said a retirement celebration for
Henderson will be held Oct. 21 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Great
Bend Activity Center on 18th Street. "While we're celebrating Diann's 40 years, we'll get to play on the playground," said Umphres. "That was one of the bigger projects that Diann did. I know she has desire to still come back and do plantings out there, so she'll be around for sure." 
Henderson played a major role in the development of the Activity Center,
MyBackyard Playground, fitness trail and toddler playground at Veterans
Memorial Park. 
Henderson’s official retirement date is Oct. 31. Umphres agreed
to a three-year contract as the next Executive Director beginning Nov. 1.&nbsp;

Henderson's husband, Ken, is scheduled to retire later this year from Barton Community College.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665505745870.jpeg" alt="Great Bend Recreation Commission Executive Director Diann Henderson is retiring Oct. 31. A retirement celebration will be held Oct. 21 from 1-3 p.m. at the Great Bend Activity Center." />
 <figcaption>Great Bend Recreation Commission Executive Director Diann Henderson is retiring Oct. 31. A retirement celebration will be held Oct. 21 from 1-3 p.m. at the Great Bend Activity Center.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostThe Great Bend Recreation Commission publicly announced the retirement
of long-time Executive Director Diann Henderson this past June, now it is time
to celebrate Henderson for her 40 years within the park and recreation
industry. 
Assistant Superintendent Chris Umphres said a retirement celebration for
Henderson will be held Oct. 21 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Great
Bend Activity Center on 18th Street. "While we're celebrating Diann's 40 years, we'll get to play on the playground," said Umphres. "That was one of the bigger projects that Diann did. I know she has desire to still come back and do plantings out there, so she'll be around for sure." 
Henderson played a major role in the development of the Activity Center,
MyBackyard Playground, fitness trail and toddler playground at Veterans
Memorial Park. 
Henderson’s official retirement date is Oct. 31. Umphres agreed
to a three-year contract as the next Executive Director beginning Nov. 1.&nbsp; Henderson's husband, Ken, is scheduled to retire later this year from Barton Community College.

Great Bend Rec to host retirement celebration for Henderson

written by: Stacy Campbell - Cottonwood Extension District

Tar spot of corn, a disease caused by the fungus Phyllachora maydis, has been confirmed in Nemaha (9/15) and Doniphan (10/05) counties in Kansas. Through a collaborative effort with K-State County Extension Crop Agents, five fields in Nemaha county and one field in Doniphan county have been confirmed positive for tar spot. Tar spot lesions are black, raised, and have a round/elliptical shape. This pathogen can survive in crop residue. 

Tar Spot was detected in U.S. for the first time in 2015 and has quickly spread through the Midwest. To date, it has been reported in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Kentucky, Iowa, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New York, Nebraska, and Missouri. To see the map of exactly where found go to https://corn.ipmpipe.org/tarspot/ First observations in our neighboring states, Nebraska and Missouri, were made last season. This disease is favored by mild temperature (60F to 73F), high relative humidity (&gt;75%), and a prolonged leaf wetness period (&gt;7h). Severity of tar spot is dependent on the weather. Irrigated corn may be at particularly high risk for yield or silage loss.

Producers should consider harvesting fields confirmed to have tar spot last to mitigate additional disease spread. Because of this, scouting prior to harvest is critical.

Current management recommendations for this disease:

· Introduce crop rotation (this pathogen survives in corn residue)

· Use fungicides that have active ingredients with more than one mode of action.

Efficacy ratings for fungicides labeled for the control of tar spot can be found at the Crop Protection Network website, link: https://cropprotectionnetwork.s3.amazonaws.com/CPN2011_FungicideEfficacyControlCornDiseases_04_2022-1650470887.pdf

Although it’s too late this season to implement the control strategies mentioned above, now is the critical time to identify fields with tar spot as these locations may be at higher risk for the disease next year. For confirmation of tar spot, please submit samples to the K-State Plant Diagnostic Clinic and enclose a completed sample submission form, Link: https://www.plantpath.k-state.edu/extension/diagnostic-lab/documents/2021_PP_DiseaseLabChecksheet.pdf.pdf

If you have any questions or concerns please contact your local county or district Extension office.

Information provided by Rodrigo Onofre, K-State Extension Row Crop Plant Pathologist.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665420467336.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>written by: Stacy Campbell - Cottonwood Extension DistrictTar spot of corn, a disease caused by the fungus Phyllachora maydis, has been confirmed in Nemaha (9/15) and Doniphan (10/05) counties in Kansas. Through a collaborative effort with K-State County Extension Crop Agents, five fields in Nemaha county and one field in Doniphan county have been confirmed positive for tar spot. Tar spot lesions are black, raised, and have a round/elliptical shape. This pathogen can survive in crop residue. Tar Spot was detected in U.S. for the first time in 2015 and has quickly spread through the Midwest. To date, it has been reported in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Kentucky, Iowa, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, New York, Nebraska, and Missouri. To see the map of exactly where found go to https://corn.ipmpipe.org/tarspot/ First observations in our neighboring states, Nebraska and Missouri, were made last season. This disease is favored by mild temperature (60F to 73F), high relative humidity (&gt;75%), and a prolonged leaf wetness period (&gt;7h). Severity of tar spot is dependent on the weather. Irrigated corn may be at particularly high risk for yield or silage loss.Producers should consider harvesting fields confirmed to have tar spot last to mitigate additional disease spread. Because of this, scouting prior to harvest is critical.Current management recommendations for this disease:· Avoid highly susceptible hybrids· Introduce crop rotation (this pathogen survives in corn residue)· Manage irrigation· Use fungicides that have active ingredients with more than one mode of action.Efficacy ratings for fungicides labeled for the control of tar spot can be found at the Crop Protection Network website, link: https://cropprotectionnetwork.s3.amazonaws.com/CPN2011_FungicideEfficacyControlCornDiseases_04_2022-1650470887.pdfAlthough it’s too late this season to implement the control strategies mentioned above, now is the critical time to identify fields with tar spot as these locations may be at higher risk for the disease next year. For confirmation of tar spot, please submit samples to the K-State Plant Diagnostic Clinic and enclose a completed sample submission form, Link: https://www.plantpath.k-state.edu/extension/diagnostic-lab/documents/2021_PP_DiseaseLabChecksheet.pdf.pdfIf you have any questions or concerns please contact your local county or district Extension office.Information provided by Rodrigo Onofre, K-State Extension Row Crop Plant Pathologist.

CAMPBELL: Tar spot of corn - new threat to Kansas corn

With no Barton County Commission until Oct. 26, action was still light at Wednesday's meeting at the Barton County Courthouse. The commission did vote 5-0 to approve small expenditures for Barton County Communications and the Road and Bridge Department.

911 Director Dena Popp updated the commission on three Motorola XTL5000 radio consolettes that were purchased used in April 2018. All three radios have recently stopped working, and Popp requested funds for the purchase of replacement radios.

"These radios integrate into the consoles that we use for primary channels," Popp said. "The consolettes are steerable, meaning we can change the channel from the console and not have to walk back to the radio that's in a closet to do so. In addition, being a consolette, it allows us to page off that radio, where if you just have a mobile or portable you cannot page off those."

Popp was able to find one used radio but will also need to purchase two new units. The commission approved the purchase of the new consolettes at a cost of $18,963.

The commission also voted to renew the county's annual contract with Voice Products for its maintenance agreement. In 2018, 911 partnered with the Barton County Attorney's Office for the purchase of Voice Loggers that create digital audio recordings from telephones, radios, and other sources to improve emergency services and assist in criminal prosecutions. The digital files may also be used in conjunction with the Kansas Open Records Act.

The commission agreed to renew the contract for a total price of $9,552.95, with 80 percent of those costs being paid from the 911 tax fund, and the other 20 percent paid by the county attorney's office.

And finally, in July the commission approved repairs of the county's asphalt drum assembly for a cost of $55,120 not to exceed $70,000. After an on-site inspection, the need for additional repairs was discovered at a cost of $12,500. The commission approvement funds for those repairs.

The commission will attend the Kansas Association of Counties Annual Conference in Overland Park from Oct. 17-19, so the next commission meeting will be Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. at the courthouse.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631208894945.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostWith no Barton County Commission until Oct. 26, action was still light at Wednesday's meeting at the Barton County Courthouse. The commission did vote 5-0 to approve small expenditures for Barton County Communications and the Road and Bridge Department.911 Director Dena Popp updated the commission on three Motorola XTL5000 radio consolettes that were purchased used in April 2018. All three radios have recently stopped working, and Popp requested funds for the purchase of replacement radios."These radios integrate into the consoles that we use for primary channels," Popp said. "The consolettes are steerable, meaning we can change the channel from the console and not have to walk back to the radio that's in a closet to do so. In addition, being a consolette, it allows us to page off that radio, where if you just have a mobile or portable you cannot page off those."Popp was able to find one used radio but will also need to purchase two new units. The commission approved the purchase of the new consolettes at a cost of $18,963.The commission also voted to renew the county's annual contract with Voice Products for its maintenance agreement. In 2018, 911 partnered with the Barton County Attorney's Office for the purchase of Voice Loggers that create digital audio recordings from telephones, radios, and other sources to improve emergency services and assist in criminal prosecutions. The digital files may also be used in conjunction with the Kansas Open Records Act.The commission agreed to renew the contract for a total price of $9,552.95, with 80 percent of those costs being paid from the 911 tax fund, and the other 20 percent paid by the county attorney's office.And finally, in July the commission approved repairs of the county's asphalt drum assembly for a cost of $55,120 not to exceed $70,000. After an on-site inspection, the need for additional repairs was discovered at a cost of $12,500. The commission approvement funds for those repairs.The commission will attend the Kansas Association of Counties Annual Conference in Overland Park from Oct. 17-19, so the next commission meeting will be Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. at the courthouse.

Barton County renews 911 Voice Products agreement, purchases consolettes

If you’re walking around the City Auditorium in Great Bend, you’ll
notice in the northeast corner there are a couple of walls dedicated to the
Great Bend Recreation Commission NBA/MBA Hall of Fame. The NBA stands for the
Noon Basketball Association and MBA for Morning Basketball Association. 
For decades, men and women have participated in pickup basketball games in the
early morning and over their lunch periods. Chuck Pike, a long-time participant
in the games, said the Hall of Fame exists to recognize members. 
"For the better part of 30 or 35 years, we played basketball," said Pike. "There was a group of businessmen that played over the noon hour. Eventually, that expanded because the noon hour didn't work for everyone and some played in the morning." 
A six-member class was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. For a variety of
reasons, there hasn’t been a new class inducted since then. Pike said seven new
members will be honored Oct. 23.

"We refer to this as a family reunion or an all-school reunion, although it's termed as a Hall of Fame," said Pike. 
The 2022 NBA/MBA Hall of Fame class includes Craig Thurman, Dennis Call, Howard
Partington, John Cross, Dr. L.T. Fleske, Jim Vopat and Jim Briel.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665501498431.jpeg" alt="The Great Bend Recreation Commission NBA/MBA Hall of Fame will induct a HOF class for the first time since 2012." />
 <figcaption>The Great Bend Recreation Commission NBA/MBA Hall of Fame will induct a HOF class for the first time since 2012.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostIf you’re walking around the City Auditorium in Great Bend, you’ll
notice in the northeast corner there are a couple of walls dedicated to the
Great Bend Recreation Commission NBA/MBA Hall of Fame. The NBA stands for the
Noon Basketball Association and MBA for Morning Basketball Association. 
For decades, men and women have participated in pickup basketball games in the
early morning and over their lunch periods. Chuck Pike, a long-time participant
in the games, said the Hall of Fame exists to recognize members. 
"For the better part of 30 or 35 years, we played basketball," said Pike. "There was a group of businessmen that played over the noon hour. Eventually, that expanded because the noon hour didn't work for everyone and some played in the morning." 
A six-member class was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. For a variety of
reasons, there hasn’t been a new class inducted since then. Pike said seven new
members will be honored Oct. 23. "We refer to this as a family reunion or an all-school reunion, although it's termed as a Hall of Fame," said Pike. 
The 2022 NBA/MBA Hall of Fame class includes Craig Thurman, Dennis Call, Howard
Partington, John Cross, Dr. L.T. Fleske, Jim Vopat and Jim Briel.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Great Bend Rec noon ball league honoring participants with Hall of Fame

On Tuesday, Oct. 11,&nbsp; at about 11:30 p.m., a patrol sergeant with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of Southwest 110 Avenue for a traffic violation. 

The occupant of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture was identified as Corban Cale, age 30 of Pawnee Rock. The sergeant became suspicious of drug activity and the Sheriff’s Office K9 Maxx and handler were called to the scene. Maxx alerted to the presence of controlled substances in the vehicle. 

Further investigation revealed Cale was in possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia as well as items used to distribute methamphetamine.

Cale was arrested without incident and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665586181761.jpeg" alt="Corban Cale" />
 <figcaption>Corban Cale</figcaption>
 </figure>On Tuesday, Oct. 11,&nbsp; at about 11:30 p.m., a patrol sergeant with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of Southwest 110 Avenue for a traffic violation. The occupant of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture was identified as Corban Cale, age 30 of Pawnee Rock. The sergeant became suspicious of drug activity and the Sheriff’s Office K9 Maxx and handler were called to the scene. Maxx alerted to the presence of controlled substances in the vehicle. Further investigation revealed Cale was in possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia as well as items used to distribute methamphetamine.Cale was arrested without incident and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond.

Pawnee Rock man arrested on drug charges in Barton Co.

Action from the October 12, 2022, Barton County Commission agenda meeting:

APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS:   -An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of September 28, 2022, and ending October 12, 2022. 

 NEW BUSINESS - COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE: Request for Approval – Added / Abated / Escaped / Refunded Taxes:  -Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, presented a listing of Added / Abated / Escaped / Refunded Taxes. Orders for these actions are kept on file in the County Clerk’s Office. These are used to correct assessments and are requested by the County Appraiser’s Office or the County Clerk’s Office. 

  RESOLUTION 2022-24:  A Resolution Regarding the Barton County Health Department Advisory Committee and Rescinding Resolution 2020-05, Same, Adopted January 27, 2020:  -Karen Winkelman, Health Director, provided details.  The Health Department operates in concert with an Advisory Committee.  The Resolution dealing with that Committee was last revised in 2020.  At this time, it is suggested that the term limits be updated to reflect current practices.   The Resolution was adopted. 

 VOICE PRODUCTS SERVICE:  Maintenance Agreement:  -Dena Popp, 911 Director, provided details.  In 2018, Communications partnered with the County Attorney’s Office to purchase a Voice Logger.  The logger creates audio recordings from telephones, radios, microphones and other sources that improve emergency services and aid in criminal prosecution.  As the maintenance contract ends November 30, 2022, the Commission approved extending for another year with Communications and the Attorney’s Office sharing the $9,552.95 expense. 

  COMMUNICATIONS:  Purchase of Consolettes:  -Ms. Popp continued.  In April 2018, Barton County Communications purchased three (3) used Motorola XTL5000 radio consolettes.  These consolettes allow for ease in channel use, paging, recordings and officer emergency identification.  All three of these have recently failed. It is suggested that they be replaced with APX 800 Mhz consolettes.   The Commission approved the purchase of two new and one used consolettes for a total of $18,963.40.  Vendors are Motorola and Mobile Radio. 

 ROAD AND BRIDGE:   Asphalt Plant Overhaul Project – Additional Repairs:  -Darren Williams, County Works Director, established an asphalt plant repair project that included the drum assembly replacement and plant overhaul.  On July 20, 2022, the Commission approved the project along with crane rental and electrical costs.  After an on-sight inspection by Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. engineers, additional issues were identified.  The Commission approved the $12,501.00 quote to repair the burner plate and roller assembly. 

 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES:  KAC Legislative Policy Statement:  -Matt Patzner, Director of Operations, presented details.  On October 17 – 19, 2022, County officials will meet at the Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) Annual Conference.  An important item that will be discussed is the KAC Legislative Policy Statement.  Member Counties will be called to review the issues and determine the platform’s final form.  It will then be utilized during the upcoming Legislative Session to promote issues related to County Government. Each year, Barton County reviews and considers the KAC Platform and other initiatives that may have local interest. 

-Orazem &amp; Scalora Engineering, PA (OSE) personnel will meet with the Commission and administrative team at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2022, for the final review of plans relative to the replacement of the existing heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Courthouse.  The meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers. 

 -The Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) will hold its Annual Meeting from October 17 – 19, 2022, in Overland Park, Kansas.  In addition to determining a Legislative Policy, individual associations will meet to discuss County needs.  The annual meeting is headquartered at the Sheraton Overland Park Convention Center, 6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas.  As a result, there will be no Commission meeting that week.  The next meeting of the Commission will be October 26, 2022. 

Other Business – Commissioner Kirby Krier said today was “thank a farmer day” and said that he and Commissioners Jennifer Schartz and Jon Prescott met with various individuals last week and discussed options related to solar energy.  Winkelman announced flu shot clinic date and times.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/8/1630010099167.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Action from the October 12, 2022, Barton County Commission agenda meeting:APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS: -An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of September 28, 2022, and ending October 12, 2022. NEW BUSINESS - COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE: Request for Approval – Added / Abated / Escaped / Refunded Taxes: -Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, presented a listing of Added / Abated / Escaped / Refunded Taxes. Orders for these actions are kept on file in the County Clerk’s Office. These are used to correct assessments and are requested by the County Appraiser’s Office or the County Clerk’s Office. RESOLUTION 2022-24: A Resolution Regarding the Barton County Health Department Advisory Committee and Rescinding Resolution 2020-05, Same, Adopted January 27, 2020: -Karen Winkelman, Health Director, provided details. The Health Department operates in concert with an Advisory Committee. The Resolution dealing with that Committee was last revised in 2020. At this time, it is suggested that the term limits be updated to reflect current practices. The Resolution was adopted. VOICE PRODUCTS SERVICE: Maintenance Agreement: -Dena Popp, 911 Director, provided details. In 2018, Communications partnered with the County Attorney’s Office to purchase a Voice Logger. The logger creates audio recordings from telephones, radios, microphones and other sources that improve emergency services and aid in criminal prosecution. As the maintenance contract ends November 30, 2022, the Commission approved extending for another year with Communications and the Attorney’s Office sharing the $9,552.95 expense. COMMUNICATIONS: Purchase of Consolettes: -Ms. Popp continued. In April 2018, Barton County Communications purchased three (3) used Motorola XTL5000 radio consolettes. These consolettes allow for ease in channel use, paging, recordings and officer emergency identification. All three of these have recently failed. It is suggested that they be replaced with APX 800 Mhz consolettes. The Commission approved the purchase of two new and one used consolettes for a total of $18,963.40. Vendors are Motorola and Mobile Radio. ROAD AND BRIDGE: Asphalt Plant Overhaul Project – Additional Repairs: -Darren Williams, County Works Director, established an asphalt plant repair project that included the drum assembly replacement and plant overhaul. On July 20, 2022, the Commission approved the project along with crane rental and electrical costs. After an on-sight inspection by Asphalt Drum Mixers, Inc. engineers, additional issues were identified. The Commission approved the $12,501.00 quote to repair the burner plate and roller assembly. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES: KAC Legislative Policy Statement: -Matt Patzner, Director of Operations, presented details. On October 17 – 19, 2022, County officials will meet at the Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) Annual Conference. An important item that will be discussed is the KAC Legislative Policy Statement. Member Counties will be called to review the issues and determine the platform’s final form. It will then be utilized during the upcoming Legislative Session to promote issues related to County Government. Each year, Barton County reviews and considers the KAC Platform and other initiatives that may have local interest. It was announced that:-Orazem &amp; Scalora Engineering, PA (OSE) personnel will meet with the Commission and administrative team at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2022, for the final review of plans relative to the replacement of the existing heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Courthouse. The meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers. -The Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) will hold its Annual Meeting from October 17 – 19, 2022, in Overland Park, Kansas. In addition to determining a Legislative Policy, individual associations will meet to discuss County needs. The annual meeting is headquartered at the Sheraton Overland Park Convention Center, 6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas. As a result, there will be no Commission meeting that week. The next meeting of the Commission will be October 26, 2022. Other Business – Commissioner Kirby Krier said today was “thank a farmer day” and said that he and Commissioners Jennifer Schartz and Jon Prescott met with various individuals last week and discussed options related to solar energy. Winkelman announced flu shot clinic date and times.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Action from the Barton County Commission meeting (10/12)

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (10/11) 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 5:16 a.m. an accident was reported at NE K-156 Highway at MM 132. 
 
At 6:47 a.m. an accident was reported at 214 E. K-4 Highway. 
 
Sick Person 
 
At 5:44 p.m. a sick person was reported at 1146 NE 130 Avenue in Claflin. 
 
Theft 
 
At 6:18 p.m. a theft was reported in the 400 block of SE 50 Avenue. 
 
Driving / Driver Complaint 
 
At 7:24 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE K-156 Highway at MM 144. 
 
Traffic Arrest 
 
At 7:36 p.m. a traffic arrest was reported at NE K-156 Highway &amp; E. K-4
Highway. 
 
At 11:25 p.m. a traffic arrest was reported in the 10 block of SW 110 Avenue. 
 
K-9 Use / Call Out 
 
At 11:35 p.m. the K-9 was called out to the 10 block of SW 110 Avenue. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 11:35 p.m. an accident was reported at E. US 56 Highway in Ellinwood.

Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (10/11)

At 1:01 a.m. an officer arrested Raul Rocha for possession of meth, paraphernalia, no DL and other traffic violations in the 700 block of Hubbard Street.

At 4:29 a.m. an unknown dog in his backyard was reported at 5318 Quail Creek Dr.

At 7:42 a.m. a theft was reported at 2201 Main Street.

At 10:17 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 3910 Cedar Park Pl.

At 1 p.m. an officer arrested Michael Foster for possession of meth at 12th &amp; Van Buren.

At 3:11 p.m. GBFD assisted with a report of a gas leak/spill at 1303 Baker Avenue.

At 3:54 p.m. Austin Stude reported criminal damage to a vehicle at 4820 10th Street.

At 3:57 p.m. Darlene Blake reported theft of a bicycle at 1110 Morphy.

At 4:38 p.m. Aubrianna Kurth reported theft of a debit card at 1106 Morphy.

At 5:12 p.m. Maretta Bolding possible narcotics violation at 811 Grant Street.

At 5:20 p.m. Sareal Werth reported two dogs at large at 1409 Heizer.

At 5:22 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 2505 Dry Creek.

At 6:27 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at 3418 24th Street.

At 9:57 p.m. K-9 Menta was used in the 5900 block of Paradise on a vehicle involved in a previous aggravated assault case.

At 11:38 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1801 Stone Street.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592405093656.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (10/11) 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 5:16 a.m. an accident was reported at NE K-156 Highway at MM 132. 
 
At 6:47 a.m. an accident was reported at 214 E. K-4 Highway. 
 
Sick Person 
 
At 5:44 p.m. a sick person was reported at 1146 NE 130 Avenue in Claflin. 
 
Theft 
 
At 6:18 p.m. a theft was reported in the 400 block of SE 50 Avenue. 
 
Driving / Driver Complaint 
 
At 7:24 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE K-156 Highway at MM 144. 
 
Traffic Arrest 
 
At 7:36 p.m. a traffic arrest was reported at NE K-156 Highway &amp; E. K-4
Highway. 
 
At 11:25 p.m. a traffic arrest was reported in the 10 block of SW 110 Avenue. 
 
K-9 Use / Call Out 
 
At 11:35 p.m. the K-9 was called out to the 10 block of SW 110 Avenue. 
 
Non-Injury Accident 
 
At 11:35 p.m. an accident was reported at E. US 56 Highway in Ellinwood.Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (10/11)Narcotics ViolationAt 1:01 a.m. an officer arrested Raul Rocha for possession of meth, paraphernalia, no DL and other traffic violations in the 700 block of Hubbard Street.Animal ComplaintAt 4:29 a.m. an unknown dog in his backyard was reported at 5318 Quail Creek Dr.TheftAt 7:42 a.m. a theft was reported at 2201 Main Street.Allergies / EnvenomationAt 10:17 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 3910 Cedar Park Pl.Narcotics ViolationAt 1 p.m. an officer arrested Michael Foster for possession of meth at 12th &amp; Van Buren.Gas Leak / SpillAt 3:11 p.m. GBFD assisted with a report of a gas leak/spill at 1303 Baker Avenue.Criminal DamageAt 3:54 p.m. Austin Stude reported criminal damage to a vehicle at 4820 10th Street.TheftAt 3:57 p.m. Darlene Blake reported theft of a bicycle at 1110 Morphy.At 4:38 p.m. Aubrianna Kurth reported theft of a debit card at 1106 Morphy.Narcotics ViolationAt 5:12 p.m. Maretta Bolding possible narcotics violation at 811 Grant Street.Animal ComplaintAt 5:20 p.m. Sareal Werth reported two dogs at large at 1409 Heizer.Convulsions / SeizuresAt 5:22 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 2505 Dry Creek.Animal ComplaintAt 6:27 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at 3418 24th Street.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 9:57 p.m. K-9 Menta was used in the 5900 block of Paradise on a vehicle involved in a previous aggravated assault case.Unconscious / FaintingAt 11:38 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1801 Stone Street.

Cop Shop (10/11)

10/11 BOOKED: Raul Rocha on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Driver's License, Expired Tags, No Insurance, Window Tint, and No Drug Tax Stamp, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Michael Foster on Newton Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $2,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Domynick Clone on two Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, total bond set at $15,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Derek Muller on Rice County District Court warrant for Theft, bond set at $2,500 C/S; and on Barton County District Court case for Felony Theft, bond set at $20,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Linus Rupp, Jr., on four Great Bend Municipal Court cases for Contempt of Court, total bond set at $3,293 cash only.

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

RELEASED: Cody Reed on Barton County District Court warrant for Murder in the Second Degree, Unintentional but Reckless, to Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

RELEASED: Levi Nord on Barton County District Court case for Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with intent to use in the human body, and No Drug Tax Stamp, per county attorney with charges to be filed at a later date.

RELEASED: Heather Holmes on Barton County District Court case for Distribution of Substance, Use/Possess with intent to use Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Paraphernalia with intent to manufacture plant, and No Drug Tax Stamp, per county attorney, charges to be filed at a later date.

RELEASED: Jedidiah Boyd on two Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, after time served.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632144146661.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>10/11 BOOKED: Raul Rocha on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, No Driver's License, Expired Tags, No Insurance, Window Tint, and No Drug Tax Stamp, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Michael Foster on Newton Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $2,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Domynick Clone on two Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, total bond set at $15,000 C/S.BOOKED: Derek Muller on Rice County District Court warrant for Theft, bond set at $2,500 C/S; and on Barton County District Court case for Felony Theft, bond set at $20,000 C/S.BOOKED: Linus Rupp, Jr., on four Great Bend Municipal Court cases for Contempt of Court, total bond set at $3,293 cash only.BOOKED: Justin Bailey on Barton County District Court case for Driving Under the Influence, bond set at $1,000 C/S.RELEASED: Cody Reed on Barton County District Court warrant for Murder in the Second Degree, Unintentional but Reckless, to Kansas Dept. of Corrections.RELEASED: Levi Nord on Barton County District Court case for Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia with intent to use in the human body, and No Drug Tax Stamp, per county attorney with charges to be filed at a later date.RELEASED: Heather Holmes on Barton County District Court case for Distribution of Substance, Use/Possess with intent to use Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Paraphernalia with intent to manufacture plant, and No Drug Tax Stamp, per county attorney, charges to be filed at a later date.RELEASED: Jedidiah Boyd on two Barton County District Court warrants for Probation Violation, after time served.

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (10/11)

Political races are heating up around Kansas. Unlike the primaries held back in August, the general election on Nov. 8 is for all the marbles. Barton County Clerk Bev Schmeidler said her office will once again offer early voting in the weeks leading up to Election Day.

"Early voting, hopefully, we can start Oct. 19," she said. "That's the soonest we can start, by law. Hopefully, we'll have all of our media here, tested and ready to go. We just want people to call the office before they come up and make sure we're starting before they make the trip."

Once early voting is up and running, the clerk's office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Polling places on Election Day will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A valid photo ID is required to vote.&nbsp;

Up for grabs in the general election are several key statewide races. Incumbent Laura Kelly faces off against Derek Schmidt in the governor's race, while Kris Kobach and Chris Mann square off in the race for attorney general.

"There are two constitutional amendment questions," Schmeidler said. "We aren't allowed to talk about them or explain them, so people need to check that out before they come."

The first constitutional amendment pertains to giving the state legislature more oversight powers against the executive branch. A "yes" vote would allow the legislature to establish procedures or to revoke or suspend rules or regulations adopted by the state executive branch. A "no" vote would allow the executive branch to continue adopting rules and regulations that have the force of law without any opportunity for the legislature to directly revoke or suspend such rules and regulations.

The second constitutional amendment would preserve the right of citizens to continue electing a county sheriff. A "yes" vote would preserve the right to elect a sheriff in counties where a sheriff was elected as of Jan. 11, 2022. A "no" vote would make no changes to the constitution and would retain current law concerning the election of a sheriff.

<a href="https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/VoterView">CLICK HERE</a>, then enter your name and date of birth to view your polling location and a sample copy of your ballot. Contact the clerk's office prior to early voting by calling (620) 793-1835.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665516133959.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostPolitical races are heating up around Kansas. Unlike the primaries held back in August, the general election on Nov. 8 is for all the marbles. Barton County Clerk Bev Schmeidler said her office will once again offer early voting in the weeks leading up to Election Day."Early voting, hopefully, we can start Oct. 19," she said. "That's the soonest we can start, by law. Hopefully, we'll have all of our media here, tested and ready to go. We just want people to call the office before they come up and make sure we're starting before they make the trip."Once early voting is up and running, the clerk's office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Polling places on Election Day will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A valid photo ID is required to vote.&nbsp;Up for grabs in the general election are several key statewide races. Incumbent Laura Kelly faces off against Derek Schmidt in the governor's race, while Kris Kobach and Chris Mann square off in the race for attorney general."There are two constitutional amendment questions," Schmeidler said. "We aren't allowed to talk about them or explain them, so people need to check that out before they come."The first constitutional amendment pertains to giving the state legislature more oversight powers against the executive branch. A "yes" vote would allow the legislature to establish procedures or to revoke or suspend rules or regulations adopted by the state executive branch. A "no" vote would allow the executive branch to continue adopting rules and regulations that have the force of law without any opportunity for the legislature to directly revoke or suspend such rules and regulations.The second constitutional amendment would preserve the right of citizens to continue electing a county sheriff. A "yes" vote would preserve the right to elect a sheriff in counties where a sheriff was elected as of Jan. 11, 2022. A "no" vote would make no changes to the constitution and would retain current law concerning the election of a sheriff.<a href="https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/VoterView">CLICK HERE</a>, then enter your name and date of birth to view your polling location and a sample copy of your ballot. Contact the clerk's office prior to early voting by calling (620) 793-1835.

Barton County Clerk's office hopes to open early voting Oct. 19

Today Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 75.

Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 63.

Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 63.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.Thursday Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.Friday Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 49.Saturday Sunny, with a high near 75.Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 39.Monday Sunny, with a high near 63.Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 37.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 63.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wednesday's Weather

By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancher The morning air has turned crisp, the temperatures have begun to drop, and the sun noticeably rises a little bit later every morning. It is definitely beginning to feel like fall on the farm. Most evenings are also filled with a layer of dust in the atmosphere stirred up by the steady movement of the combines and tractors in the surrounding fields.&nbsp; While we continue to bring the grain out of the fields during fall harvest, we have also turned our attention to the fields that will soon have green shoots growing. It’s time to start sowing wheat. After missing rain showers practically all summer, we recently received some much-needed moisture. The slow, steady rain provided us assurance that it does, in fact, still rain on occasion.&nbsp; But it also provided our soil with enough moisture to ensure a good start for most of our wheat. The hard red winter wheat we place into the ground every fall has proven time and time again it can handle a lot of extreme weather conditions throughout the year. From arctic blasts in the winter, late freezes and hailstorms in the late spring, we know this crop is hardy.&nbsp; But one thing the wheat absolutely needs to ensure a good start is moisture in the ground. For many months we’ve waited for it to rain. We’ve looked really hard for signs that a rain could be coming.&nbsp; We’ve been teased with chances of precipitation all summer to only see those chances dissipate to nothing within 10-day forecasts.

We’ve prayed for it to rain.&nbsp; And we breathed a sigh of relief and gave thanks when the small rain finally came. It’s amazing how something like a rain shower can completely alter our outlook. It’s as if a rain can wash away any doubt that might have settled in our minds.&nbsp; It’s cleansing and provides the rejuvenation of faith we all need to begin a new season. It encourages us to firmly believe many seeds can and will be produced from one tiny seed planted into the ground. As primarily dryland farmers, a rain shower is life-giving for our present and future crops alike. As we continue to sow the wheat into the soil this month, we know that we’ll need more rain to get to a successful harvest. And while the forecast doesn’t show any chance of precipitation in the near future, we’ll sow anyway.&nbsp; We’ll continue the tasks on the farm this fall and plan for a successful wheat crop this summer — all while patiently waiting on a rain.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573617414005.jpeg" alt="Kim Baldwin" />
 <figcaption>Kim Baldwin</figcaption>
 </figure>By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancher The morning air has turned crisp, the temperatures have begun to drop, and the sun noticeably rises a little bit later every morning. It is definitely beginning to feel like fall on the farm. Most evenings are also filled with a layer of dust in the atmosphere stirred up by the steady movement of the combines and tractors in the surrounding fields.&nbsp; While we continue to bring the grain out of the fields during fall harvest, we have also turned our attention to the fields that will soon have green shoots growing. It’s time to start sowing wheat. After missing rain showers practically all summer, we recently received some much-needed moisture. The slow, steady rain provided us assurance that it does, in fact, still rain on occasion.&nbsp; But it also provided our soil with enough moisture to ensure a good start for most of our wheat. The hard red winter wheat we place into the ground every fall has proven time and time again it can handle a lot of extreme weather conditions throughout the year. From arctic blasts in the winter, late freezes and hailstorms in the late spring, we know this crop is hardy.&nbsp; But one thing the wheat absolutely needs to ensure a good start is moisture in the ground. For many months we’ve waited for it to rain. We’ve looked really hard for signs that a rain could be coming.&nbsp; We’ve been teased with chances of precipitation all summer to only see those chances dissipate to nothing within 10-day forecasts. We’ve prayed for it to rain.&nbsp; And we breathed a sigh of relief and gave thanks when the small rain finally came. It’s amazing how something like a rain shower can completely alter our outlook. It’s as if a rain can wash away any doubt that might have settled in our minds.&nbsp; It’s cleansing and provides the rejuvenation of faith we all need to begin a new season. It encourages us to firmly believe many seeds can and will be produced from one tiny seed planted into the ground. As primarily dryland farmers, a rain shower is life-giving for our present and future crops alike. As we continue to sow the wheat into the soil this month, we know that we’ll need more rain to get to a successful harvest. And while the forecast doesn’t show any chance of precipitation in the near future, we’ll sow anyway.&nbsp; We’ll continue the tasks on the farm this fall and plan for a successful wheat crop this summer — all while patiently waiting on a rain."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Waiting for rain

RUSSELL COUNTY—A man died in a construction site accident just after 2p.m. Tuesday in Russell County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a Caterpillar 940B driven by Tyler Darren Jennings, 28, Valley Falls, Kansas, was traveling north up a hill at a construction site&nbsp;east of U.S. Highway 281 north of the river.

For unknown reasons the vehicle lost power, rolled down hill to the south and struck another Caterpillar 940 driven by 57-year-old Jose N&nbsp;Ramirez Navarrete.

A man identified as a passenger of the second Caterpillar 53-year-old Hector Cesar Fraire Montelongo of Mesquite, New Mexico, was injured and airlifted to Russell Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The KHP reported it was unknown if&nbsp; Fraire Montelongo was on the Caterpillar's platform or on the ground next to the vehicle&nbsp; at time of collision.

RUSSELL COUNTY—A man died in a construction site accident just after 2p.m. Tuesday in Russell County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a Caterpillar 940B driven by Tyler Darren Jennings, 28, Valley Falls, Kansas, was traveling north up a hill at a construction site&nbsp;east of U.S. Highway 281 north of the river.For unknown reasons the vehicle lost power, rolled down hill to the south and struck another Caterpillar 940 driven by 57-year-old Jose N&nbsp;Ramirez Navarrete.A man identified as a passenger of the second Caterpillar 53-year-old Hector Cesar Fraire Montelongo of Mesquite, New Mexico, was injured and airlifted to Russell Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.The KHP reported it was unknown if&nbsp; Fraire Montelongo was on the Caterpillar's platform or on the ground next to the vehicle&nbsp; at time of collision.Jennings and Navarrete were not injured.

Man dead after accident at Russell Co. construction site 

The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Medicare Update” on Wednesday, October 12, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th&nbsp;Street).&nbsp; 

As more people become Medicare eligible, it is a good time to review the basic parts of Medicare.&nbsp; Join us for this free informational meeting.&nbsp; Since open enrollment is just around the corner, Donna (Cottonwood Extension FCS Agent) and John Krug, both certified SHICK counselors, will be able to set up appointments to review your prescription drug plan.

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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602181603891.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Medicare Update” on Wednesday, October 12, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th&nbsp;Street).&nbsp; As more people become Medicare eligible, it is a good time to review the basic parts of Medicare.&nbsp; Join us for this free informational meeting.&nbsp; Since open enrollment is just around the corner, Donna (Cottonwood Extension FCS Agent) and John Krug, both certified SHICK counselors, will be able to set up appointments to review your prescription drug plan.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.

GBRC: Stop 'N Learn - Medicare Update

News from the Oil Patch, Oct. 10 John P. Tretbar

The benchmark Nymex crude futures contract gained another four dollars Friday to settle at $92.64 per barrel. Prices are up nearly $16 a barrel in the last two weeks. In lunchtime trading Monday prices were down slightly, but WTI was trading over $92 and London Brent was over $97 a barrel. Kansas prices were up more than four dollars a barrel Friday. The so-called "OPEC+" crude exporters announced they would cut output by two million barrels per day, sounding alarm bells for inflation-hawks and poll-watchers worried about gasoline prices. Some analysts point out the cartel has been unable to reach it's own production quotas since the pandemic. Some lawmakers are once again touting the so-called "NOPEC" Act and other efforts to rein in the cartel. The auto club AAA says rising gasoline demand paired with diminishing supplies have fueled a big bump in pump prices. The national average is over three-ninety-one a gallon, up 12 cents from a week ago. Average prices Monday range from six-thirty-three in California, down a nickel from a week ago, to three-twenty-five in Mississippi, which is twenty cents higher. The average across Kansas is three fifty-one a gallon, a jump of more than 11 cents in seven days. According to the Energy Information Administration, gasoline demand increased nationally from 8.83 million to 9.47 million barrels per day last week, and total domestic gasoline stocks decreased by 4.7 million barrels. State regulators report slight increases in local and statewide crude output. Operators here have pumped more than 11.5 million barrels through May, the latest numbers available from the Kansas Geological Survey.&nbsp; That's over 76,000 barrels per day compared to just over 75,000 a year earlier. Barton County output is just under four thousand barrels per day with production of 596,000 barrels through May. Ellis County pumped 905,000 barrels, or nearly six thousand 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 report 161 new intent-to-drill notices across the state last month, including three in Barton County, five in Ellis County, one in Russell County and five in Stafford County. So far this year, the Kansas Corporation Commission reports 1,342 new intents, compared to 868 through September of last year. Drilling activity in Kansas is up 55% compared to last year at this time but down slightly for the week. The Rig Count in Kansas is down one east of Wichita and down one in the western half of the state. Drilling was underway Friday on one lease in Stafford County, and was about to resume on one lease in Ellis County and one in Stafford County. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports 1,196 wells spudded so far this year, up 425 wells from last year. They're scouting 489 wells currently being drilled or completed. Regulators okayed new drilling locations in Barton, Ellis and Stafford counties last week. Among the 48 new permits statewide, 39 are east of Wichita and ten in Western Kansas. Kansas operators completed 28 new wells last week, according to Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service, with 13 in eastern Kansas and 15 west of Wichita. The list includes two new wells in Barton County and one each in Russell and Stafford counties. State regulators in New Mexico and Texas reach common ground on wells that cross their common border. Officials are hailing a landmark development involving a landmark oil deposit, the Permian Basin. A Memorandum of Agreement will govern the development, operation, and maintenance of wells that cross their shared border and produce minerals from each state. The MOA will help them allocate millions of dollars in production from such wells, and will help enforce regulations in both state. U.S. crude production last week reached 12.035 million barrels per day, an increase of 1,000 barrels per day from a week ago. The government reports current output is more than 600,000 barrels per day higher than for the same week last year. U.S. Crude inventories dropped by 1.4 million barrels last week. The Energy Information Administration reported stockpiles of just over 429 million barrels as of September 30. That's three percent below the five-year seasonal average. Gasoline inventories dropped by nearly five million barrels and are about nine percent below the five-year average. EIA reports domestic crude imports last week dropped nearly half a million barrels to 5.9 million barrels per day. The four week average is roughly 2.6 percent lower than a year ago. Oil-by-rail traffic in the U.S. was up six percent in the week through October first. The Association of American Railroads reports 10,449 tanker carloads, up more than a thousand tankers from the week before and more than six percent higher than the same week a year ago. Canadian traffic was is up two percent over last year, posting an increase of 42 carloads week over week.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577125598039.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>News from the Oil Patch, Oct. 10 John P. TretbarThe benchmark Nymex crude futures contract gained another four dollars Friday to settle at $92.64 per barrel. Prices are up nearly $16 a barrel in the last two weeks. In lunchtime trading Monday prices were down slightly, but WTI was trading over $92 and London Brent was over $97 a barrel. Kansas prices were up more than four dollars a barrel Friday. The so-called "OPEC+" crude exporters announced they would cut output by two million barrels per day, sounding alarm bells for inflation-hawks and poll-watchers worried about gasoline prices. Some analysts point out the cartel has been unable to reach it's own production quotas since the pandemic. Some lawmakers are once again touting the so-called "NOPEC" Act and other efforts to rein in the cartel. The auto club AAA says rising gasoline demand paired with diminishing supplies have fueled a big bump in pump prices. The national average is over three-ninety-one a gallon, up 12 cents from a week ago. Average prices Monday range from six-thirty-three in California, down a nickel from a week ago, to three-twenty-five in Mississippi, which is twenty cents higher. The average across Kansas is three fifty-one a gallon, a jump of more than 11 cents in seven days. According to the Energy Information Administration, gasoline demand increased nationally from 8.83 million to 9.47 million barrels per day last week, and total domestic gasoline stocks decreased by 4.7 million barrels. State regulators report slight increases in local and statewide crude output. Operators here have pumped more than 11.5 million barrels through May, the latest numbers available from the Kansas Geological Survey.&nbsp; That's over 76,000 barrels per day compared to just over 75,000 a year earlier. Barton County output is just under four thousand barrels per day with production of 596,000 barrels through May. Ellis County pumped 905,000 barrels, or nearly six thousand 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 report 161 new intent-to-drill notices across the state last month, including three in Barton County, five in Ellis County, one in Russell County and five in Stafford County. So far this year, the Kansas Corporation Commission reports 1,342 new intents, compared to 868 through September of last year. Drilling activity in Kansas is up 55% compared to last year at this time but down slightly for the week. The Rig Count in Kansas is down one east of Wichita and down one in the western half of the state. Drilling was underway Friday on one lease in Stafford County, and was about to resume on one lease in Ellis County and one in Stafford County. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports 1,196 wells spudded so far this year, up 425 wells from last year. They're scouting 489 wells currently being drilled or completed. Regulators okayed new drilling locations in Barton, Ellis and Stafford counties last week. Among the 48 new permits statewide, 39 are east of Wichita and ten in Western Kansas. Kansas operators completed 28 new wells last week, according to Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service, with 13 in eastern Kansas and 15 west of Wichita. The list includes two new wells in Barton County and one each in Russell and Stafford counties. State regulators in New Mexico and Texas reach common ground on wells that cross their common border. Officials are hailing a landmark development involving a landmark oil deposit, the Permian Basin. A Memorandum of Agreement will govern the development, operation, and maintenance of wells that cross their shared border and produce minerals from each state. The MOA will help them allocate millions of dollars in production from such wells, and will help enforce regulations in both state. U.S. crude production last week reached 12.035 million barrels per day, an increase of 1,000 barrels per day from a week ago. The government reports current output is more than 600,000 barrels per day higher than for the same week last year. U.S. Crude inventories dropped by 1.4 million barrels last week. The Energy Information Administration reported stockpiles of just over 429 million barrels as of September 30. That's three percent below the five-year seasonal average. Gasoline inventories dropped by nearly five million barrels and are about nine percent below the five-year average. EIA reports domestic crude imports last week dropped nearly half a million barrels to 5.9 million barrels per day. The four week average is roughly 2.6 percent lower than a year ago. Oil-by-rail traffic in the U.S. was up six percent in the week through October first. The Association of American Railroads reports 10,449 tanker carloads, up more than a thousand tankers from the week before and more than six percent higher than the same week a year ago. Canadian traffic was is up two percent over last year, posting an increase of 42 carloads week over week.&nbsp;&nbsp;

News from the Oil Patch: Kansas crude output rising

The Great Bend Recreation Commission released team photos for the 2022 flag football season.

Team Name: Wildcats Head Coach: Lee Wilburn Roster: Gannon Vsetecka Prosper Clark Weston Herl Kaeson Holl Rhett Nairn Tyson Wilburn Rhett Zecha Benson Vsetecka Hudson Whitlow Blakelyn Gaddis Yareth Aguilera

Team Name: Panthers Head Coach: Matt Hiss Roster: Gage Hapes Knox Rebel Daniel Shattuck Eli Steiner Ethan Hiss Owen Hiss Wesley Bauer Eli Wilson Cameron Glynn Daniel Mendez

Team Name: Little Giants Head Coach: Kyle Riggs Roster: Ivan Galindo Grayson Grandy Parker Lanterman Slade Lopez Crew Wells Nikoly Richardson Landon Becker Liam Talamantes Opal Harrison Harper Kelly Ethan Vainer

Team Name: Huskers Head Coach: JC Stroup Roster: Brysen Tovar Chase Edwards Conor Kennedy River Schridde Deklyn Kober Colin Stroup Mack Elsen Waco Jacobs Emma Traylor Olivia Neely Zeke Rathbun

Team Name: Chiefs Head Coach: Clint Pangburn Roster: Gabriel Ringo Carter Andrews Jaxson Miller Lukas Schwager Braxton Pangburn Kohan Honomichl Parker Schartz Emmitt Divilbiss Abel Villanueva Ruby Razo Logan Cerda

Team Name: Chargers Head Coach: Matt Patzner Roster: Kellen Patzner Collin Quillin Easton Stalcup Jairo Sanchez Bryson Combs Brody Reifschneider Camden Elliott Grayson Haltom Ryder Reed Halle Mauler

Team Name: Panthers Head Coach: Garrett Rebel Roster: Zander Holinde Cooper Dreiling Kymper Vonfeldt Callan Herrera Cohen Herrera Jaxon Rebel Miles Johnson Brady Karlin Felix Hernandez Emanuel Hernandez Grant Pelster

Team Name: Bulldogs Head Coach: David Debes Roster: Brecken Ochs Colson Kelly Nolan Chrest Gavin Smith Lincoln Kelly Connor Pechanec Brantley Debes Kavion Carter Diego Perez Isaac Steiner Jaxton Schreiner

Team Name: Avengers Head Coach: Cody Cale Roster: Lincoln Cale Colton Klein Connor Steffan Rowley Burkes Eli Hutchinson Landon Horner Kolbie Thexton Brenna Meyer Brock Bauer Caylon Munsch Cole Nokes

Team Name: Wolverines Head Coach: Tania Zubia Roster: Grady Weber Jase Rhodes Ezryn De La Torre Connor Piland Kobyn Powell Callahan Luttrell Cody Lanterman Emmett Mawhirter Enrique Lira III Kaisen Ford Juan Aguilera

Team Name: Raptors Head Coach: Jason Perry Roster: Reid Perry Cooper Garrett Easton Hammeke John Miller RJ Baskerville Sullivan Devlin Graham Hiss Chase Perry Austin Flores Hunter Coulson Franco Jaramillo

Team Name: OSU Head Coach: Leo Espino Roster: Hunter Duryee Brogan Ferguson Jacoby Chrest Landon Berger Sakston Herrera Patrick Lane Kaleb Urban Briley Ferguson Javon Topps Wyatt Ford Bruno Jaramillo

Team Name: Huskers Head Coach: JC Stroup Roster: Lawson Beck Blake Mazouch Luke Mazouch Breck Stroup Keishaun Young Miles Anthony DeShawn Young Cylas Anderson Severe Blackywell Jaya Stroup Norah Mazouch

Team Name: Chiefs Head Coach: Devin Eldridge Roster: Lukas Haselhorst Santiago Guerrero Sawyer Zimmerman Jaxon Rawstern Damon Decker Kamden Murphy Emery Clanton Charlie Foster Branson Holinde Draiden Kracman Peyton Smith-Ellis

Team Name: Unstoppables Head Coach: Jeff Raybern Roster: Jordy Meyer Ryler Driscoll Easton Breeding Harper Causey Cohen Haberman Jakoby Sundahl Callan Cavender Kaeden Linenberger Gage Raybern Rydlie Swanson Eagon Salcido

Team Name: Bomb Squad Head Coach: Brecken Guthrie Roster: Kesslor Denning Jarex Brungardt Chance Kuhn Westin Meyer Leo Beugelsdijk Kashton Broeckelman Eian Guthrie Wilson Hofflinger Brooke Elsen Jordan Perez Adrian Montelongo EJ Beaverson

The Great Bend Recreation Commission released team photos for the 2022 flag football season.K-1st&nbsp;Grade Teams<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417253615.jpeg" alt="Wildcats" />
 <figcaption>Wildcats</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Wildcats Head Coach: Lee Wilburn Roster: Gannon Vsetecka Prosper Clark Weston Herl Kaeson Holl Rhett Nairn Tyson Wilburn Rhett Zecha Benson Vsetecka Hudson Whitlow Blakelyn Gaddis Yareth Aguilera<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417274998.jpeg" alt="Panthers" />
 <figcaption>Panthers</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Panthers Head Coach: Matt Hiss Roster: Gage Hapes Knox Rebel Daniel Shattuck Eli Steiner Ethan Hiss Owen Hiss Wesley Bauer Eli Wilson Cameron Glynn Daniel Mendez<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417317350.jpeg" alt="Little Giants" />
 <figcaption>Little Giants</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Little Giants Head Coach: Kyle Riggs Roster: Ivan Galindo Grayson Grandy Parker Lanterman Slade Lopez Crew Wells Nikoly Richardson Landon Becker Liam Talamantes Opal Harrison Harper Kelly Ethan Vainer<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417336190.jpeg" alt="Huskers" />
 <figcaption>Huskers</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Huskers Head Coach: JC Stroup Roster: Brysen Tovar Chase Edwards Conor Kennedy River Schridde Deklyn Kober Colin Stroup Mack Elsen Waco Jacobs Emma Traylor Olivia Neely Zeke Rathbun<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417352742.jpeg" alt="Chiefs" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Chiefs Head Coach: Clint Pangburn Roster: Gabriel Ringo Carter Andrews Jaxson Miller Lukas Schwager Braxton Pangburn Kohan Honomichl Parker Schartz Emmitt Divilbiss Abel Villanueva Ruby Razo Logan Cerda<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417369774.jpeg" alt="Chargers" />
 <figcaption>Chargers</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Chargers Head Coach: Matt Patzner Roster: Kellen Patzner Collin Quillin Easton Stalcup Jairo Sanchez Bryson Combs Brody Reifschneider Camden Elliott Grayson Haltom Ryder Reed Halle Mauler<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417389061.jpeg" alt="Panthers" />
 <figcaption>Panthers</figcaption>
 </figure>2nd-3rd Grade TeamsTeam Name: Panthers Head Coach: Garrett Rebel Roster: Zander Holinde Cooper Dreiling Kymper Vonfeldt Callan Herrera Cohen Herrera Jaxon Rebel Miles Johnson Brady Karlin Felix Hernandez Emanuel Hernandez Grant Pelster<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417444917.jpeg" alt="Bulldogs" />
 <figcaption>Bulldogs</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Bulldogs Head Coach: David Debes Roster: Brecken Ochs Colson Kelly Nolan Chrest Gavin Smith Lincoln Kelly Connor Pechanec Brantley Debes Kavion Carter Diego Perez Isaac Steiner Jaxton Schreiner<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417462709.jpeg" alt="Avengers" />
 <figcaption>Avengers</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Avengers Head Coach: Cody Cale Roster: Lincoln Cale Colton Klein Connor Steffan Rowley Burkes Eli Hutchinson Landon Horner Kolbie Thexton Brenna Meyer Brock Bauer Caylon Munsch Cole Nokes<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417483357.jpeg" alt="Wolverines" />
 <figcaption>Wolverines</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Wolverines Head Coach: Tania Zubia Roster: Grady Weber Jase Rhodes Ezryn De La Torre Connor Piland Kobyn Powell Callahan Luttrell Cody Lanterman Emmett Mawhirter Enrique Lira III Kaisen Ford Juan Aguilera<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417500572.jpeg" alt="Raptors" />
 <figcaption>Raptors</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Raptors Head Coach: Jason Perry Roster: Reid Perry Cooper Garrett Easton Hammeke John Miller RJ Baskerville Sullivan Devlin Graham Hiss Chase Perry Austin Flores Hunter Coulson Franco Jaramillo4th-6th Grade Teams<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417887560.jpeg" alt="OSU" />
 <figcaption>OSU</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: OSU Head Coach: Leo Espino Roster: Hunter Duryee Brogan Ferguson Jacoby Chrest Landon Berger Sakston Herrera Patrick Lane Kaleb Urban Briley Ferguson Javon Topps Wyatt Ford Bruno Jaramillo<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417910776.jpeg" alt="Huskers" />
 <figcaption>Huskers</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Huskers Head Coach: JC Stroup Roster: Lawson Beck Blake Mazouch Luke Mazouch Breck Stroup Keishaun Young Miles Anthony DeShawn Young Cylas Anderson Severe Blackywell Jaya Stroup Norah Mazouch<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417926328.jpeg" alt="Chiefs" />
 <figcaption>Chiefs</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Chiefs Head Coach: Devin Eldridge Roster: Lukas Haselhorst Santiago Guerrero Sawyer Zimmerman Jaxon Rawstern Damon Decker Kamden Murphy Emery Clanton Charlie Foster Branson Holinde Draiden Kracman Peyton Smith-Ellis<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417945632.jpeg" alt="Unstoppables" />
 <figcaption>Unstoppables</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Unstoppables Head Coach: Jeff Raybern Roster: Jordy Meyer Ryler Driscoll Easton Breeding Harper Causey Cohen Haberman Jakoby Sundahl Callan Cavender Kaeden Linenberger Gage Raybern Rydlie Swanson Eagon Salcido<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417962553.jpeg" alt="Bomb Squad" />
 <figcaption>Bomb Squad</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Bomb Squad Head Coach: Brecken Guthrie Roster: Kesslor Denning Jarex Brungardt Chance Kuhn Westin Meyer Leo Beugelsdijk Kashton Broeckelman Eian Guthrie Wilson Hofflinger Brooke Elsen Jordan Perez Adrian Montelongo EJ Beaverson<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665417986159.jpeg" alt="Raptors" />
 <figcaption>Raptors</figcaption>
 </figure>Team Name: Raptors Head Coach: John Cuffe Roster: Gavin Cuffe Tate McKenna Kael Metro Rhett Schmidt Gage Stiles Isaac Hurley Jaxson Schartz Weston Zink Jayden Stiles

Local