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It’s a two-minute recap of the headlines that broke this past week in the Golden Belt. For the full stories, click the links below.

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 </figure>It’s a two-minute recap of the headlines that broke this past week in the Golden Belt. For the full stories, click the links below.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/ux0d0eln/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/7f7213f9-aeb7-4414-971b-3c665f496183">Outdoor gathering space planned for downtown vacant lot in Great Bend</a><a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/9b0cf4fa-d9f7-48c3-9d22-ef579ded94cd">Part-time Macksville police officer takes own life with KBI near</a><a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/87f92766-c0b6-4339-8527-e81c3e3f4044">2022 Primary Election results: 'No' wins; Reif, Schlessiger, Zimmerman win</a>

Eagle Radio's News Week in Review

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

There is no distance some won't go to help an injured animal. In May, Cuba's Nicki Havel found a "pile" of dogs some 145 miles north of Great Bend, just outside Belleville in Republic County. Months later, and with the help of the Golden Belt Humane Society, the story has a happy ending. Two weeks ago, Havel adopted Maggie, the most seriously injured of the dogs she found that day.

Havel was running an errand in mid-May when she saw the dogs lying in a ditch just off a road between Cuba and Belleville. Maggie, a hound-mix, was at the center of a pile of nine dogs.

"Maggie had been hit by a car within a week or two before I found them," said Havel. "Five of them were her pups, I believe. I think they were all running as a pack. I think they were all surrounding her, keeping her protected, but they were all literally just in one great big huge pile."

Havel called some friends, who brought carriers and dog food. They were able to round up the pups and Maggie. At first sight, Maggie appeared to be immobile with unknown injuries. She did crawl to the shade as the party tracked down the other dogs. All the dogs were in poor condition.

"All of the dogs were completely covered in ticks, like completely covered," Havel said. "I don't how they could even hear because their ears were so jam-packed full. Everybody was skin and bones, so everyone was hungry."

Not knowing what to do with the dogs, including the severely injured Maggie, Havel voiced her frustration on Facebook.

"In Republic County, we don't have any services," she said. "There's no animal control, there's no pound, shelter, rescues, or anything. That was also one of the reasons we wound up in Great Bend, because I wasn't able to find anyone in the area that was willing to take them."

But Havel did find help on Facebook when Golden Belt Humane Society Director Heather Acheson and Jean Clair, a volunteer, reached out. They agreed to meet Havel and the dogs in Salina that day. Atcheson and Clair not only brought the pack of dogs back to Great Bend, but later returned to Republic County to catch two more of the dogs. At the Salina meeting, Havel was not sure if she would see Maggie again.

"When I dropped her off, it was really hard to let her go, but I couldn't take care of her at the time and what she needed," Havel said. "Our family was in the process of getting ready to move to another farm. I talked with my husband and told him it was really hard. He said that was fine, let's find out if we can adopt her then. I talked with Heather, and they were more than happy to let me adopt her once she was through with all her surgeries. She made it through all her surgeries just fine, we got moved, and we were able to adopt her."

In Great Bend, Maggie's rear leg was amputated. Among the various other ailments, Maggie had been shot by an unknown caliber of firearm and an arrow.

"I'm assuming it was probably a rifle of some type," said Havel. "We didn't know about the arrow until they went to amputate her leg and found the fletching in her leg."

The good news came full circle in late July when Havel and family were able to adopt Maggie. Havel said her new favorite places are the couch and her bed. The dog has adjusted well to her new family.

"Without Golden Belt, there would probably be no Maggie," said Havel. "They went above and beyond to help in a situation that they didn't have to, and a long way from home. I'm so appreciative of everything they've done. They really are the best."

All four of the pups rescued with Maggie have been adopted out from the Golden Belt Humane Society, and two of the dogs are still available for adoption. One dog is still at large in Republic County.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThere is no distance some won't go to help an injured animal. In May, Cuba's Nicki Havel found a "pile" of dogs some 145 miles north of Great Bend, just outside Belleville in Republic County. Months later, and with the help of the Golden Belt Humane Society, the story has a happy ending. Two weeks ago, Havel adopted Maggie, the most seriously injured of the dogs she found that day.Havel was running an errand in mid-May when she saw the dogs lying in a ditch just off a road between Cuba and Belleville. Maggie, a hound-mix, was at the center of a pile of nine dogs."Maggie had been hit by a car within a week or two before I found them," said Havel. "Five of them were her pups, I believe. I think they were all running as a pack. I think they were all surrounding her, keeping her protected, but they were all literally just in one great big huge pile."Havel called some friends, who brought carriers and dog food. They were able to round up the pups and Maggie. At first sight, Maggie appeared to be immobile with unknown injuries. She did crawl to the shade as the party tracked down the other dogs. All the dogs were in poor condition."All of the dogs were completely covered in ticks, like completely covered," Havel said. "I don't how they could even hear because their ears were so jam-packed full. Everybody was skin and bones, so everyone was hungry."Not knowing what to do with the dogs, including the severely injured Maggie, Havel voiced her frustration on Facebook.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659548228375.jpeg" alt="Maggie was thought to be immobile when found in a ditch." />
 <figcaption>Maggie was thought to be immobile when found in a ditch.</figcaption>
 </figure>"In Republic County, we don't have any services," she said. "There's no animal control, there's no pound, shelter, rescues, or anything. That was also one of the reasons we wound up in Great Bend, because I wasn't able to find anyone in the area that was willing to take them."But Havel did find help on Facebook when Golden Belt Humane Society Director Heather Acheson and Jean Clair, a volunteer, reached out. They agreed to meet Havel and the dogs in Salina that day. Atcheson and Clair not only brought the pack of dogs back to Great Bend, but later returned to Republic County to catch two more of the dogs. At the Salina meeting, Havel was not sure if she would see Maggie again."When I dropped her off, it was really hard to let her go, but I couldn't take care of her at the time and what she needed," Havel said. "Our family was in the process of getting ready to move to another farm. I talked with my husband and told him it was really hard. He said that was fine, let's find out if we can adopt her then. I talked with Heather, and they were more than happy to let me adopt her once she was through with all her surgeries. She made it through all her surgeries just fine, we got moved, and we were able to adopt her."In Great Bend, Maggie's rear leg was amputated. Among the various other ailments, Maggie had been shot by an unknown caliber of firearm and an arrow."I'm assuming it was probably a rifle of some type," said Havel. "We didn't know about the arrow until they went to amputate her leg and found the fletching in her leg."The good news came full circle in late July when Havel and family were able to adopt Maggie. Havel said her new favorite places are the couch and her bed. The dog has adjusted well to her new family."Without Golden Belt, there would probably be no Maggie," said Havel. "They went above and beyond to help in a situation that they didn't have to, and a long way from home. I'm so appreciative of everything they've done. They really are the best."All four of the pups rescued with Maggie have been adopted out from the Golden Belt Humane Society, and two of the dogs are still available for adoption. One dog is still at large in Republic County.<figure>
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Homeward bound: Dog returns north after care in Great Bend

Main Street has long been the hub of parades in Great Bend. City Coordinator Christina Hayes is trying to change that, if only for one day in August each summer. On Saturday, Aug. 13, the wet/dry parade returns to Veterans Park as part of Party in the Park.

Hayes reiterates that the first half of the parade is a typical parade route: floats, candy, and staying dry. It's only after the parade crosses the railroad tracks that things turn wet and wild.

"If you want to come for the mega water fight, you cross the railroad tracks to the west and then you're in the wet area," she said. "We provide big tanks for people to fill up their squirters. They squirt the people in the parade, and the people in the parade squirt the spectators. It's just a big water fight."

The parade has helped kicked off Party in the Park for the past six years. Barb Esfeld brought home the idea after attending a similar parade in a small Colorado town.

"Thousands of people come for this parade in Colorado," Hayes said. "We don't have those numbers, of course yet. It's still taking a while to catch on. But it is a fun little parade. It's a different experience that provides entertainment for all. What's great, too, is you can go right from that parade to go watch the Anything that Floats race, or participate in the race."

Getting wet will be an unofficial theme early on at the 10th annual Party in the Park. The obstacle mud run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the Oozefest Mud Volleyball Tournament begins at 9 a.m. The wet/dry parade begins on 17th Street Terrace at 10 a.m., followed by the Kiwanis Anything that Floats race on the lake at 11:15 a.m. The Optimist Kids Fun Zone will also feature wet inflatables from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hayes expects some of the regulars at this year's parade, including the Redi-Mix cement trucks filled with water, and enthusiasm on GB Car Care float.

"They go all out for it," she said. "They want to theme it up. It's just fun how some people really get into it and want to participate in it. I encourage you go to check it out even if you want to stay in the dry area."

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostMain Street has long been the hub of parades in Great Bend. City Coordinator Christina Hayes is trying to change that, if only for one day in August each summer. On Saturday, Aug. 13, the wet/dry parade returns to Veterans Park as part of Party in the Park.Hayes reiterates that the first half of the parade is a typical parade route: floats, candy, and staying dry. It's only after the parade crosses the railroad tracks that things turn wet and wild."If you want to come for the mega water fight, you cross the railroad tracks to the west and then you're in the wet area," she said. "We provide big tanks for people to fill up their squirters. They squirt the people in the parade, and the people in the parade squirt the spectators. It's just a big water fight."The parade has helped kicked off Party in the Park for the past six years. Barb Esfeld brought home the idea after attending a similar parade in a small Colorado town."Thousands of people come for this parade in Colorado," Hayes said. "We don't have those numbers, of course yet. It's still taking a while to catch on. But it is a fun little parade. It's a different experience that provides entertainment for all. What's great, too, is you can go right from that parade to go watch the Anything that Floats race, or participate in the race."Getting wet will be an unofficial theme early on at the 10th annual Party in the Park. The obstacle mud run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the Oozefest Mud Volleyball Tournament begins at 9 a.m. The wet/dry parade begins on 17th Street Terrace at 10 a.m., followed by the Kiwanis Anything that Floats race on the lake at 11:15 a.m. The Optimist Kids Fun Zone will also feature wet inflatables from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Hayes expects some of the regulars at this year's parade, including the Redi-Mix cement trucks filled with water, and enthusiasm on GB Car Care float."They go all out for it," she said. "They want to theme it up. It's just fun how some people really get into it and want to participate in it. I encourage you go to check it out even if you want to stay in the dry area."

Wet or dry: Party in the Park parade offers fun for all

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.&nbsp;

A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MDQuNjE3OTg1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.eb9lCmC7v8nCY_RPIDgHIMfiAy6UD1FOnEVfv9S2_hU/s/1305943094/br/142099976229-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;

Warning&nbsp; Ford County Lake, Ford County Gathering Pond, Geary County&nbsp; Hain SFL, Ford County&nbsp; Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline County&nbsp; Louisburg Old Lake (City Lake), Miami County&nbsp; Milford Lake Zone B, Geary County&nbsp; Milford Lake Zone C, Geary and Clay County&nbsp;

Watch Carbondale City Lake (Strowbridge), Osage County&nbsp; Crystal Lake, Anderson County&nbsp; Lake Scott State Park, Scott County&nbsp; Marion Reservoir, Marion County (Lowered on August 4) Melvern Outlet (River) Pond, Osage County Norton Lake, Norton County&nbsp;

Lifted Milford Lake Zone A, Dickinson and Geary Counties

A&nbsp;Warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure.&nbsp; Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.&nbsp;

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;

A&nbsp;Watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;

During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;

KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.&nbsp;

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MDQuNjE3OTg1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.1p-r6qLno54M7se9rReDWjH_0mTeMn6P1BRwKdF35fE/s/1305943094/br/142099976229-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MDQuNjE3OTg1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.cc-bCqh1mxlKGCEyw0JMxc7UUuJzAAdtJgsmB-iWDvg/s/1305943094/br/142099976229-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.&nbsp;A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MDQuNjE3OTg1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.eb9lCmC7v8nCY_RPIDgHIMfiAy6UD1FOnEVfv9S2_hU/s/1305943094/br/142099976229-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;Active Advisories&nbsp;Warning&nbsp; Ford County Lake, Ford County Gathering Pond, Geary County&nbsp; Hain SFL, Ford County&nbsp; Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline County&nbsp; Louisburg Old Lake (City Lake), Miami County&nbsp; Milford Lake Zone B, Geary County&nbsp; Milford Lake Zone C, Geary and Clay County&nbsp;Watch Carbondale City Lake (Strowbridge), Osage County&nbsp; Crystal Lake, Anderson County&nbsp; Lake Scott State Park, Scott County&nbsp; Marion Reservoir, Marion County (Lowered on August 4) Melvern Outlet (River) Pond, Osage County Norton Lake, Norton County&nbsp;Lifted Milford Lake Zone A, Dickinson and Geary CountiesA&nbsp;Warning status&nbsp;indicates that conditions are unsafe for human and pet exposure.&nbsp; Contact with the waterbody should be avoided.&nbsp;When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Water contact should be avoided.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>A&nbsp;Watch status&nbsp;means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.&nbsp;During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Signage will be posted at all public access locations.&nbsp;</li><li>Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.&nbsp;</li><li>Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.&nbsp;</li><li>Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.&nbsp;</li><li>Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you observe a scum or paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments in the water, or if the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.&nbsp;For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MDQuNjE3OTg1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.1p-r6qLno54M7se9rReDWjH_0mTeMn6P1BRwKdF35fE/s/1305943094/br/142099976229-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA4MDQuNjE3OTg1NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.cc-bCqh1mxlKGCEyw0JMxc7UUuJzAAdtJgsmB-iWDvg/s/1305943094/br/142099976229-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

The "Brush Up Barton County" program exists in Barton County to provide paint and
supplies to citizens to paint the exterior of their home. Last month, the program
spearheaded by the Great Bend Economic Development extended assistance to their
first house in Great Bend. 
The owner mentioned he wanted to repaint his house for years but was no longer
able to climb a ladder. 
Economic Development Director Sara Hayden said a couple of volunteers helped paint
the house with supplies provided through the exterior home assistance program. 
"We encourage anybody that still would like to apply for this program," said Hayden. "We don't plan on it going away any time soon. We do have funds dedicated towards it." 
Those financially and/or physically unable to get their house painted can apply
for the program. The “Brush Up Barton County” lists household income
requirements to be eligible for the program. 
The application form can be found at <a href="https://www.gbedinc.com/_files/ugd/447bfe_6bbeb33b3e1940e6b7dacf462a4b74b4.pdf">gbedinc.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659555113534.png" alt="Before &amp; After: The Brush Up Barton County program provides paint and supplies to spruce up homes throughout the county." />
 <figcaption>Before &amp; After: The Brush Up Barton County program provides paint and supplies to spruce up homes throughout the county.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostThe "Brush Up Barton County" program exists in Barton County to provide paint and
supplies to citizens to paint the exterior of their home. Last month, the program
spearheaded by the Great Bend Economic Development extended assistance to their
first house in Great Bend. 
The owner mentioned he wanted to repaint his house for years but was no longer
able to climb a ladder. 
Economic Development Director Sara Hayden said a couple of volunteers helped paint
the house with supplies provided through the exterior home assistance program. 
"We encourage anybody that still would like to apply for this program," said Hayden. "We don't plan on it going away any time soon. We do have funds dedicated towards it." 
Those financially and/or physically unable to get their house painted can apply
for the program. The “Brush Up Barton County” lists household income
requirements to be eligible for the program. 
The application form can be found at <a href="https://www.gbedinc.com/_files/ugd/447bfe_6bbeb33b3e1940e6b7dacf462a4b74b4.pdf">gbedinc.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

‘Brush Up Barton County’ with funds to freshen up homes

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place July 20, 2022, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Brown ‑&nbsp;75‑7 KA‑6567‑01 ‑ U.S. 75, from the Jackson/Brown county line north to 0.25 mile south of 260th Road, milling and overlay, 16.7 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $5,540,890.17.

Brown ‑&nbsp;20‑7 KA‑6571‑01 ‑ K‑20, beginning at the U.S. 75/K‑20 junction east to the west Horton city limits, milling and overlay, 10.4 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $1,678,802.06.

Jackson ‑&nbsp;75‑43 KA‑6566‑01 ‑ U.S. 75, beginning at West 5th Street in Holton north to the Jackson/Brown county line, milling and overlay, 13.4 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $3,630,542.93.

Jackson ‑&nbsp;79‑43 KA‑6569‑01 ‑ K‑79, from the K‑16/K‑79 junction north to the south city limits of Circleville, milling and overlay, 3.6 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $609,232.89.

Jackson ‑&nbsp;16‑43 KA‑6570‑01 ‑ K‑16, beginning at the Jackson/Pottawatomie county line east to the U.S. 75/K‑16 junction, milling and overlay, 15.3 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $2,535,976.35.

Jefferson ‑&nbsp;16‑44 KA‑6643‑01 ‑ K‑16, from the Jackson/Jefferson county line east to the west K‑4/K‑16 junction and from the east K‑4/K‑16 junction east to the north U.S. 59/K‑16 junction, recycle and seal, 16.0 miles, Dustrol Inc., Towanda, Kansas, $2,382,660.01.

Lyon ‑&nbsp;130‑56 KA‑6649‑01 ‑ K‑130, from the north city limits of Hartford north to the I‑35/K‑130 junction, sealing, 7.8 miles, Vance Brothers Inc. and Subsidiary, Kansas City, Missouri, $595,765.52.

Osage ‑&nbsp;70 KA‑6646‑01 ‑ K‑68, from the U.S. 75/K‑68 junction east to the K‑268/K‑68 junction and K‑368, from the K‑268/K‑368 junction north to the East 229th Street/K‑368 junction, sealing, 12.4 miles, Vance Brothers Inc. and Subsidiary, Kansas City, Missouri, $564,155.43.

Pottawatomie ‑&nbsp;16‑75 KA‑6568‑01 ‑ K‑16, from the south K‑63/K‑16 junction east to the Pottawatomie/Jackson county line, milling and overlay, 2.0 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $385,807.12.

Pottawatomie ‑&nbsp;16‑75 KA‑6641‑01 ‑ K‑16, from the north K‑99/K‑16 junction east to the north K‑63/K‑16 junction, sealing, 19.2 miles, Dustrol Inc., Towanda, Kansas, $2,685,375.77.

Pottawatomie ‑&nbsp;63‑75 KA‑6642‑01 ‑ K‑63, from the north K‑16/K‑63 junction north to the Pottawatomie/Nemaha county line, surfacing, 8.0 miles, Vance Brothers Inc. and Subsidiary, Kansas City, Missouri, $1,026,838.33.

Ellsworth ‑&nbsp;141‑27 KA‑6657‑01 ‑ K‑141, beginning at the K‑4/K‑141 junction north to K‑140/K‑141 junction, sealing, 13.5 miles, Circle C Paving and Construction LLC, Goddard, Kansas, $547,024.40.

Jewell ‑&nbsp;36‑45 KA‑6572‑01 ‑ U.S. 36, from the Smith/Jewell county line east to the west K‑128/U.S. 36 junction, milling and overlay, 8.5 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $3,232,188.37.

Jewell ‑&nbsp;112‑45 KA‑6573‑01 ‑ K‑112, from the U.S. 36/K‑112 junction north to the south city limits of Esbon, overlay, 2.5 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $644,457.00.

McPherson ‑&nbsp;56‑59 KA‑6574‑01 ‑ U.S. 56, from the McPherson/Rice county line east to the K‑153/U.S. 56 junction, milling and overlay, 13.2 miles, Pearson Construction LLC, &nbsp;Wichita, Kansas, $4,783,226.63.

Ottawa ‑&nbsp;81‑72 KA‑6575‑01 ‑ U.S. 81, beginning 0.7 mile north of K‑106 (southbound) north to the Ottawa/Cloud county line, milling and overlay, 12.4 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $5,294,791.04.

Statewide ‑&nbsp;106 KA‑6650‑01 ‑ K‑189, from the east city limits of Miltonvale north to the U.S. 24/K‑189 junction; K‑209, from the north city limits of Woodbine east to the Dickinson/Morris county line; K‑244 spur from the K‑244/K‑244 spur junction north to the K‑57/K‑244 spur junction; and K‑209, from the Dickinson/Morris county line east to the U.S. 77/K‑209 junction, milling and overlay, 4.2 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Kansas, $885,434.00.

Ellis –&nbsp;183Y‑26 KA‑6576‑01 ‑ U.S. 183Y, beginning at the U.S. 183/U.S. 183Y junction north to the I‑70/U.S. 183 bypass, milling and overlay, 4.9 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $2,310,818.25.

Ellis ‑&nbsp;183‑26 KA‑6577‑01 ‑ U.S. 183, beginning at the Ellis/Rush county line north to U.S. 183B/U.S. 183 junction, milling and overlay, 11.4 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $4,723,025.00

Ellis ‑&nbsp;247‑26 KA‑6578‑01 ‑ K‑247, beginning at the north city limits of Ellis north to I‑70/K‑247 junction, milling and overlay, 0.1 mile, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $268,078.20.

Gove ‑&nbsp;70‑32 KA‑6522‑01 ‑ I‑70, beginning at the Logan/Gove county line east to 1 mile west of the K‑23 spur, milling and overlay, 19.2 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $21,873,210.60.

Logan ‑&nbsp;70‑55 KA‑6521‑01 ‑ I‑70, beginning at the Logan/Thomas county line to the Logan/Gove county line, milling and overlay, 0.8 mile, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $940,678.80.

Russell ‑&nbsp;232‑84 KA‑6667‑01 ‑ K‑232, beginning at the Russell/Lincoln county line north to the K‑15/K‑232 junction, sealing, 9.0 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, Kansas, $462,255.80.

Trego ‑&nbsp;147‑98 KA‑6666‑01 ‑ K‑147, beginning at the Ness/Trego county line north to the end of K‑147, sealing, 22.0 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, Kansas, $852,395.20.

Trego ‑&nbsp;98 KA‑6661‑01 ‑ U.S. 40B1, beginning at Exit 128 north to the U.S. 283/U.S. 40B1 junction; U.S. 283, beginning at Exit 127 north to the U.S. 283/U.S. 40B1 junction; K‑198, beginning at the I‑70/K‑198 junction north to the east city limits of Collyer; and K‑147, beginning 6.6 miles north of RS 906 north 0.3 mile, milling and overlay, 3.3 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $1,816,203.22.

Statewide ‑&nbsp;106 KA‑6258‑01 ‑ Routes K‑33, U.S. 59 and K‑68, in Franklin, Anderson, Douglas, Miami and Osage counties, signing, CC &amp; I Engineering INC/DBA Compass Consultants, Perham, Minnesota, $1,017,050.72.

Butler ‑&nbsp;54‑8 KA‑6523‑01 ‑ U.S. 54, bridge #134 located 5.6 miles east of the west U.S. 77/U.S. 54 junction, bridge repair, PBX Corporation &amp; Subsidiary, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, $34,842.60.

Harper ‑&nbsp;160‑39 KA‑6547‑01 ‑ U.S. 160, beginning at the east city limits of Harper to the Harper/Sumner county line, crack repair, 11.9 miles, Pavement Pro's LLC, McPherson, Kansas, $96,150.68.

Pratt ‑&nbsp;61‑76 KA‑6581‑01 ‑ K‑61, beginning 0.7 mile north of Maple Street in Pratt north to the Pratt/Reno county line, milling and overlay, 16.9 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $5,165,030.75.

Reno ‑&nbsp;50‑78 KA‑6580‑01 ‑ U.S. 50, beginning at the west K‑61/U.S. 50 junction (2-lane/4-lane divide) east 4.7 miles to the Portland cement concrete pavement, milling and overlay, 4.7 miles, Pearson Construction LLC, Wichita, Kansas, $4,619,139.70.

Reno ‑&nbsp;61‑78 KA‑6582‑01 ‑ K‑61, beginning at the Pratt/Reno county line north to the south wearing surface edge of the North Fork Ninnescah River Bridge #148, milling and overlay, 17.9 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $5,214,591.95.

Rush ‑&nbsp;4‑83 KA‑6552‑01 ‑ K‑4, beginning at the Ness/Rush county line east to the K‑4/U.S. 183 junction, crack repair, 21.5 miles, Scodeller Construction Inc., Wixom, Michigan, $244,807.18.

Statewide ‑&nbsp;15‑106 KA‑6554‑01 ‑ K‑15, beginning at the east city limits of Udall north to the Cowley/Sumner county line, and from the Cowley/Sumner county line north to the Mulvane city limits, crack repair, 8.9 miles, Pavement Pro's LLC, McPherson, Kansas, $83,759.86.

Statewide ‑&nbsp;183‑106 KA‑6597‑01 ‑ U.S. 183, from the north U.S. 54/U.S. 160 junction north to the Comanche/Kiowa county line, and from the Comanche/Kiowa county line north to the U.S. 54/U.S. 400/ U.S. 183 junction, crack repair, 22.6 miles, Scodeller Construction Inc., Wixom, Michigan, $286,024.56.

Ford ‑&nbsp;400‑29 KA‑6674‑01 ‑ U.S. 400, beginning at the east city limits of Ford east to the Ford/Kiowa county line, sealing, 11.7 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, Kansas, $495,064.30.

Kearny ‑&nbsp;25‑47 KA‑6673‑01 ‑ K‑25, beginning at the U.S. 50/K‑25 junction north to the Kearny/Wichita county line, recycle and seal, 22.1 miles, Dustrol Inc., Towanda, Kansas, $2,548,919.08.

Meade ‑&nbsp;23‑60 KA‑6675‑01 ‑ K‑23, beginning at the Kansas/Oklahoma state line north to the south city limits of Meade, sealing, 26.0 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, Kansas, $1,064,335.60.

Statewide ‑&nbsp;160‑106 KA‑6670‑01 ‑ U.S. 160, from the north K‑27/U.S. 160 junction east to the Grant/Stanton county line, and from the Grant/Stanton county line east to the west city limits of Ulysses, sealing, 21.4 miles, Vance Brothers Inc. and Subsidiary, Kansas City, Missouri, $2,512,682.19.

The following projects were approved from the June 15, 2022, letting.

Douglas ‑&nbsp;23 TE‑0497‑01 ‑ 10th Street, from Church Street to Peach Street in Eudora, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 0.8 mile, Kansas Heavy Construction LLC, Shawnee, Kansas, $1,794,662.38.

Ellsworth ‑&nbsp;27 C‑5059‑01 ‑ Major collector roads east of K‑156 and south of I‑70, signing, 82.0 miles, Signs Up LTD DBA Haren's Trees and Critters, Webster City, Iowa, $168,053.48.

Ellsworth ‑&nbsp;156‑27 KA‑5415‑01 ‑ K‑156 and K‑140 intersection in Ellsworth, intersection improvement, 0.3 mile, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $774,320.20.

Douglas ‑&nbsp;23 C‑5065‑01 ‑ Horizontal curves on RS‑212 (County Road 442) and RS‑210 (County Road 210), surfacing, 1.5 miles, The Truesdell Corporation, Tempe, Arizona, $525,525.00.

Shawnee ‑&nbsp;89 TE‑0503‑01 ‑ from 29th Street north through Robinson Park and Dornwood Park to approximately 25th Street in Topeka, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 0.7 mile, Kings Construction Co. Inc., Oskaloosa, Kansas, $625,320.25.

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place July 20, 2022, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.District One — NortheastBrown ‑&nbsp;75‑7 KA‑6567‑01 ‑ U.S. 75, from the Jackson/Brown county line north to 0.25 mile south of 260th Road, milling and overlay, 16.7 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $5,540,890.17.Brown ‑&nbsp;20‑7 KA‑6571‑01 ‑ K‑20, beginning at the U.S. 75/K‑20 junction east to the west Horton city limits, milling and overlay, 10.4 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $1,678,802.06.Jackson ‑&nbsp;75‑43 KA‑6566‑01 ‑ U.S. 75, beginning at West 5th Street in Holton north to the Jackson/Brown county line, milling and overlay, 13.4 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $3,630,542.93.Jackson ‑&nbsp;79‑43 KA‑6569‑01 ‑ K‑79, from the K‑16/K‑79 junction north to the south city limits of Circleville, milling and overlay, 3.6 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $609,232.89.Jackson ‑&nbsp;16‑43 KA‑6570‑01 ‑ K‑16, beginning at the Jackson/Pottawatomie county line east to the U.S. 75/K‑16 junction, milling and overlay, 15.3 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $2,535,976.35.Jefferson ‑&nbsp;16‑44 KA‑6643‑01 ‑ K‑16, from the Jackson/Jefferson county line east to the west K‑4/K‑16 junction and from the east K‑4/K‑16 junction east to the north U.S. 59/K‑16 junction, recycle and seal, 16.0 miles, Dustrol Inc., Towanda, Kansas, $2,382,660.01.Lyon ‑&nbsp;130‑56 KA‑6649‑01 ‑ K‑130, from the north city limits of Hartford north to the I‑35/K‑130 junction, sealing, 7.8 miles, Vance Brothers Inc. and Subsidiary, Kansas City, Missouri, $595,765.52.Osage ‑&nbsp;70 KA‑6646‑01 ‑ K‑68, from the U.S. 75/K‑68 junction east to the K‑268/K‑68 junction and K‑368, from the K‑268/K‑368 junction north to the East 229th Street/K‑368 junction, sealing, 12.4 miles, Vance Brothers Inc. and Subsidiary, Kansas City, Missouri, $564,155.43.Pottawatomie ‑&nbsp;16‑75 KA‑6568‑01 ‑ K‑16, from the south K‑63/K‑16 junction east to the Pottawatomie/Jackson county line, milling and overlay, 2.0 miles, Bettis Asphalt &amp; Construction Inc., Topeka, Kansas, $385,807.12.Pottawatomie ‑&nbsp;16‑75 KA‑6641‑01 ‑ K‑16, from the north K‑99/K‑16 junction east to the north K‑63/K‑16 junction, sealing, 19.2 miles, Dustrol Inc., Towanda, Kansas, $2,685,375.77.Pottawatomie ‑&nbsp;63‑75 KA‑6642‑01 ‑ K‑63, from the north K‑16/K‑63 junction north to the Pottawatomie/Nemaha county line, surfacing, 8.0 miles, Vance Brothers Inc. and Subsidiary, Kansas City, Missouri, $1,026,838.33.District Two — North CentralEllsworth ‑&nbsp;141‑27 KA‑6657‑01 ‑ K‑141, beginning at the K‑4/K‑141 junction north to K‑140/K‑141 junction, sealing, 13.5 miles, Circle C Paving and Construction LLC, Goddard, Kansas, $547,024.40.Jewell ‑&nbsp;36‑45 KA‑6572‑01 ‑ U.S. 36, from the Smith/Jewell county line east to the west K‑128/U.S. 36 junction, milling and overlay, 8.5 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $3,232,188.37.Jewell ‑&nbsp;112‑45 KA‑6573‑01 ‑ K‑112, from the U.S. 36/K‑112 junction north to the south city limits of Esbon, overlay, 2.5 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $644,457.00.McPherson ‑&nbsp;56‑59 KA‑6574‑01 ‑ U.S. 56, from the McPherson/Rice county line east to the K‑153/U.S. 56 junction, milling and overlay, 13.2 miles, Pearson Construction LLC, &nbsp;Wichita, Kansas, $4,783,226.63.Ottawa ‑&nbsp;81‑72 KA‑6575‑01 ‑ U.S. 81, beginning 0.7 mile north of K‑106 (southbound) north to the Ottawa/Cloud county line, milling and overlay, 12.4 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $5,294,791.04.Statewide ‑&nbsp;106 KA‑6650‑01 ‑ K‑189, from the east city limits of Miltonvale north to the U.S. 24/K‑189 junction; K‑209, from the north city limits of Woodbine east to the Dickinson/Morris county line; K‑244 spur from the K‑244/K‑244 spur junction north to the K‑57/K‑244 spur junction; and K‑209, from the Dickinson/Morris county line east to the U.S. 77/K‑209 junction, milling and overlay, 4.2 miles, Shilling Construction Co. Inc., Manhattan, Kansas, $885,434.00.District Three — NorthwestEllis –&nbsp;183Y‑26 KA‑6576‑01 ‑ U.S. 183Y, beginning at the U.S. 183/U.S. 183Y junction north to the I‑70/U.S. 183 bypass, milling and overlay, 4.9 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $2,310,818.25.Ellis ‑&nbsp;183‑26 KA‑6577‑01 ‑ U.S. 183, beginning at the Ellis/Rush county line north to U.S. 183B/U.S. 183 junction, milling and overlay, 11.4 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $4,723,025.00Ellis ‑&nbsp;247‑26 KA‑6578‑01 ‑ K‑247, beginning at the north city limits of Ellis north to I‑70/K‑247 junction, milling and overlay, 0.1 mile, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $268,078.20.Gove ‑&nbsp;70‑32 KA‑6522‑01 ‑ I‑70, beginning at the Logan/Gove county line east to 1 mile west of the K‑23 spur, milling and overlay, 19.2 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $21,873,210.60.Logan ‑&nbsp;70‑55 KA‑6521‑01 ‑ I‑70, beginning at the Logan/Thomas county line to the Logan/Gove county line, milling and overlay, 0.8 mile, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, Kansas, $940,678.80.Russell ‑&nbsp;232‑84 KA‑6667‑01 ‑ K‑232, beginning at the Russell/Lincoln county line north to the K‑15/K‑232 junction, sealing, 9.0 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, Kansas, $462,255.80.Trego ‑&nbsp;147‑98 KA‑6666‑01 ‑ K‑147, beginning at the Ness/Trego county line north to the end of K‑147, sealing, 22.0 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, Kansas, $852,395.20.Trego ‑&nbsp;98 KA‑6661‑01 ‑ U.S. 40B1, beginning at Exit 128 north to the U.S. 283/U.S. 40B1 junction; U.S. 283, beginning at Exit 127 north to the U.S. 283/U.S. 40B1 junction; K‑198, beginning at the I‑70/K‑198 junction north to the east city limits of Collyer; and K‑147, beginning 6.6 miles north of RS 906 north 0.3 mile, milling and overlay, 3.3 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $1,816,203.22.District Four — SoutheastStatewide ‑&nbsp;106 KA‑6258‑01 ‑ Routes K‑33, U.S. 59 and K‑68, in Franklin, Anderson, Douglas, Miami and Osage counties, signing, CC &amp; I Engineering INC/DBA Compass Consultants, Perham, Minnesota, $1,017,050.72.District Five — South CentralButler ‑&nbsp;54‑8 KA‑6523‑01 ‑ U.S. 54, bridge #134 located 5.6 miles east of the west U.S. 77/U.S. 54 junction, bridge repair, PBX Corporation &amp; Subsidiary, Sapulpa, Oklahoma, $34,842.60.Harper ‑&nbsp;160‑39 KA‑6547‑01 ‑ U.S. 160, beginning at the east city limits of Harper to the Harper/Sumner county line, crack repair, 11.9 miles, Pavement Pro's LLC, McPherson, Kansas, $96,150.68.Pratt ‑&nbsp;61‑76 KA‑6581‑01 ‑ K‑61, beginning 0.7 mile north of Maple Street in Pratt north to the Pratt/Reno county line, milling and overlay, 16.9 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $5,165,030.75.Reno ‑&nbsp;50‑78 KA‑6580‑01 ‑ U.S. 50, beginning at the west K‑61/U.S. 50 junction (2-lane/4-lane divide) east 4.7 miles to the Portland cement concrete pavement, milling and overlay, 4.7 miles, Pearson Construction LLC, Wichita, Kansas, $4,619,139.70.Reno ‑&nbsp;61‑78 KA‑6582‑01 ‑ K‑61, beginning at the Pratt/Reno county line north to the south wearing surface edge of the North Fork Ninnescah River Bridge #148, milling and overlay, 17.9 miles, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $5,214,591.95.Rush ‑&nbsp;4‑83 KA‑6552‑01 ‑ K‑4, beginning at the Ness/Rush county line east to the K‑4/U.S. 183 junction, crack repair, 21.5 miles, Scodeller Construction Inc., Wixom, Michigan, $244,807.18.Statewide ‑&nbsp;15‑106 KA‑6554‑01 ‑ K‑15, beginning at the east city limits of Udall north to the Cowley/Sumner county line, and from the Cowley/Sumner county line north to the Mulvane city limits, crack repair, 8.9 miles, Pavement Pro's LLC, McPherson, Kansas, $83,759.86.Statewide ‑&nbsp;183‑106 KA‑6597‑01 ‑ U.S. 183, from the north U.S. 54/U.S. 160 junction north to the Comanche/Kiowa county line, and from the Comanche/Kiowa county line north to the U.S. 54/U.S. 400/ U.S. 183 junction, crack repair, 22.6 miles, Scodeller Construction Inc., Wixom, Michigan, $286,024.56.District Six — SouthwestFord ‑&nbsp;400‑29 KA‑6674‑01 ‑ U.S. 400, beginning at the east city limits of Ford east to the Ford/Kiowa county line, sealing, 11.7 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, Kansas, $495,064.30.Kearny ‑&nbsp;25‑47 KA‑6673‑01 ‑ K‑25, beginning at the U.S. 50/K‑25 junction north to the Kearny/Wichita county line, recycle and seal, 22.1 miles, Dustrol Inc., Towanda, Kansas, $2,548,919.08.Meade ‑&nbsp;23‑60 KA‑6675‑01 ‑ K‑23, beginning at the Kansas/Oklahoma state line north to the south city limits of Meade, sealing, 26.0 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, Kansas, $1,064,335.60.Statewide ‑&nbsp;160‑106 KA‑6670‑01 ‑ U.S. 160, from the north K‑27/U.S. 160 junction east to the Grant/Stanton county line, and from the Grant/Stanton county line east to the west city limits of Ulysses, sealing, 21.4 miles, Vance Brothers Inc. and Subsidiary, Kansas City, Missouri, $2,512,682.19.The following projects were approved from the June 15, 2022, letting.Douglas ‑&nbsp;23 TE‑0497‑01 ‑ 10th Street, from Church Street to Peach Street in Eudora, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 0.8 mile, Kansas Heavy Construction LLC, Shawnee, Kansas, $1,794,662.38.Ellsworth ‑&nbsp;27 C‑5059‑01 ‑ Major collector roads east of K‑156 and south of I‑70, signing, 82.0 miles, Signs Up LTD DBA Haren's Trees and Critters, Webster City, Iowa, $168,053.48.Ellsworth ‑&nbsp;156‑27 KA‑5415‑01 ‑ K‑156 and K‑140 intersection in Ellsworth, intersection improvement, 0.3 mile, APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division, Hutchinson, Kansas, $774,320.20.Douglas ‑&nbsp;23 C‑5065‑01 ‑ Horizontal curves on RS‑212 (County Road 442) and RS‑210 (County Road 210), surfacing, 1.5 miles, The Truesdell Corporation, Tempe, Arizona, $525,525.00.Shawnee ‑&nbsp;89 TE‑0503‑01 ‑ from 29th Street north through Robinson Park and Dornwood Park to approximately 25th Street in Topeka, pedestrian and bicycle paths, 0.7 mile, Kings Construction Co. Inc., Oskaloosa, Kansas, $625,320.25.

KDOT announces approved July bids

Hear this week's County Edition show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir that aired Aug. 4, 2022.

The County Edition program airs every Thursday at 11:05 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

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🎤County Edition: Sheriff Brian Bellendir

Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes. However, orientation days are required before starting the classes. Students must attend all orientation days in-person, which will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 12-15. The Center for Adult Education is located at 1025 Main Street in Great Bend.

The first day of class will start on Sept. 20 and attendance is required to complete the orientation process. Classes will be held from 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

Students will complete the required testing, learn how to navigate their GED.com account and learn about WorkReady! Students will also meet one-on-one with their instructor to discuss goals, expectations, attendance requirements and workload.

Those interested in taking the GED exam without any preparation instruction can do so right away but are urged to receive advising before moving forward.

Minors must bring a parent or legal guardian to enroll. A completed Compulsory Attendance Waiver is required for any student 16 or 17 years of age, prior to starting classes. The form can be furnished by the last school the student attended. If students are unable to obtain a form, they can contact the Adult Education office and a form can be sent out. For more information, contact Support and Testing Specialist Gina Owen at oweng@bartonccc.edu or (620) 786-7565.

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 </figure>Story by Joe VinduskaBarton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes. However, orientation days are required before starting the classes. Students must attend all orientation days in-person, which will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 12-15. The Center for Adult Education is located at 1025 Main Street in Great Bend.The first day of class will start on Sept. 20 and attendance is required to complete the orientation process. Classes will be held from 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.Students will complete the required testing, learn how to navigate their GED.com account and learn about WorkReady! Students will also meet one-on-one with their instructor to discuss goals, expectations, attendance requirements and workload.Those interested in taking the GED exam without any preparation instruction can do so right away but are urged to receive advising before moving forward.Minors must bring a parent or legal guardian to enroll. A completed Compulsory Attendance Waiver is required for any student 16 or 17 years of age, prior to starting classes. The form can be furnished by the last school the student attended. If students are unable to obtain a form, they can contact the Adult Education office and a form can be sent out. For more information, contact Support and Testing Specialist Gina Owen at oweng@bartonccc.edu or (620) 786-7565.

Barton to host Adult Education classes downtown

The City of Russell Fire Department has been awarded a $5,127.00 grant to purchase hazmat equipment from the Kansas Pipeline Association, this equipment will enhance the department’s ability to respond to hazardous materials events.

The Kansas Pipeline Association provided funds for the department to purchase:

• 3- Oil-only spill kit in 95-gallon overpack salvage drums

The hazmat equipment that was purchased will help when cleaning up hazardous material spills, helping patch and seal fuel tanks leaking from accidents, and other types of spills ranging from oil, fuel, or other chemicals.

The City of Russell Fire would like to thank the Kansas Pipeline Association for the grant.

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 </figure>Press Release...The City of Russell Fire Department has been awarded a $5,127.00 grant to purchase hazmat equipment from the Kansas Pipeline Association, this equipment will enhance the department’s ability to respond to hazardous materials events.The Kansas Pipeline Association provided funds for the department to purchase:• 3- Pro Drum Patch &amp; Repair Kits• 3- Oil-only spill kit in 95-gallon overpack salvage drums• 3- Truck Spill KitsThe hazmat equipment that was purchased will help when cleaning up hazardous material spills, helping patch and seal fuel tanks leaking from accidents, and other types of spills ranging from oil, fuel, or other chemicals.The City of Russell Fire would like to thank the Kansas Pipeline Association for the grant.

Russell Fire Dept. awarded equipment for hazardous materials

Of all the contested Barton County Commission races in Tuesday's primary, only Tricia Schlessiger had to go against a seated member in District 4's Jon Prescott. Schlessiger still pulled off the win with 636 votes compared to 570 for Prescott. 

"I was very pleased and very surprised," Schlessiger said. "We both ran a good campaign so I was happily surprised."

Schlessiger will join the commission in January with 20-plus years of experiencing in the banking industry. She has previously served her community as a 4-H leader, volleyball coach, township treasurer, and Ellinwood Rotatarian. But the mother of six says she's most excited about bringing her farm experience to the commission. 

"I'm most looking forward to bring maybe a little bit of a more rural perspective to the commission, and just getting started and getting to work," she said. "I already spoke with Jon and he agreed to make the transition as easy as possible. We're going to start working together next week and I'm excited about that. We're going to meet in Pawnee Rock and have some meetings before January." 

Schlessiger will Duane Reif and Donna Zimmerman as three new faces on the 5-person commission in January.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostOf all the contested Barton County Commission races in Tuesday's primary, only Tricia Schlessiger had to go against a seated member in District 4's Jon Prescott. Schlessiger still pulled off the win with 636 votes compared to 570 for Prescott. "I was very pleased and very surprised," Schlessiger said. "We both ran a good campaign so I was happily surprised."Schlessiger will join the commission in January with 20-plus years of experiencing in the banking industry. She has previously served her community as a 4-H leader, volleyball coach, township treasurer, and Ellinwood Rotatarian. But the mother of six says she's most excited about bringing her farm experience to the commission. "I'm most looking forward to bring maybe a little bit of a more rural perspective to the commission, and just getting started and getting to work," she said. "I already spoke with Jon and he agreed to make the transition as easy as possible. We're going to start working together next week and I'm excited about that. We're going to meet in Pawnee Rock and have some meetings before January." Schlessiger will Duane Reif and Donna Zimmerman as three new faces on the 5-person commission in January.

Schlessiger excited to bring rural experience to Barton Co. Commission

Hoisington's search for more daycare options continues. At the Aug. 1 board of education meeting, USD 431 Superintendent Patrick Crowdis and Roosevelt Elementary Principal Shellby Walker provided the board with updates. 

Walker has spoken to many in the daycare field over the past two months, including Trisha Greene out of the Edwards County Extension Office in Kinsley, who informed Walker about the differences between daycare centers and group home daycares. 

"I'm going to just put out there that Mr. Crowdis' and I's vision is really a daycare center," Walker told the board. "You can service more children. When you do a group home, you're looking at potentially 12 kids, that's it. When you do a center, you're looking upwards of 50."

Laura Evins, who oversees two daycare centers in Lyon County, will send a starter handbook to the district, and Kori Hammeke, who handles daycare licensing in the county, has also supplied the district with information.

"What's been wonderful is anybody we've talked to has been extremely excited for us, just for the fact that we're researching and looking into this," Walker said. "They've all been very supportive."

Crowdis has also talked with Great Bend Economic Development Director Sara Hayden about the proposed daycare facility in Great Bend. Being a satellite building to the Great Bend facility would have pros and cons. The district might lose some control but would get assistance with hiring.

"It's appealing in terms of they would be the ones responsible for hiring all the people," Crowdis said. "I'll be honest with you, and Shellby and I have talked about it, hiring people is going to be an issue. We can build a beautiful building, but if we can't staff it then we can't have any kids."

Walker also discussed a home daycare in Plainville. That 12-child facility received a grant that would not be available in Barton County. The daycare took only months to get rolling, but it serves considerably less than a daycare center.

Crowdis met with area daycare providers to discuss concerns, including wages for any new daycare providers and a loss of potential customers.

"At the end of the meeting, I think everyone was on the same page as we continue and put together a committee to work through this process and this journey," he said. "Several of them agreed to be a part of that and help us through that journey as well."

Crowdis told the board he plans to revisit the issue in October, hoping for a more solidified plan by December.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostHoisington's search for more daycare options continues. At the Aug. 1 board of education meeting, USD 431 Superintendent Patrick Crowdis and Roosevelt Elementary Principal Shellby Walker provided the board with updates. Walker has spoken to many in the daycare field over the past two months, including Trisha Greene out of the Edwards County Extension Office in Kinsley, who informed Walker about the differences between daycare centers and group home daycares. "I'm going to just put out there that Mr. Crowdis' and I's vision is really a daycare center," Walker told the board. "You can service more children. When you do a group home, you're looking at potentially 12 kids, that's it. When you do a center, you're looking upwards of 50."Laura Evins, who oversees two daycare centers in Lyon County, will send a starter handbook to the district, and Kori Hammeke, who handles daycare licensing in the county, has also supplied the district with information."What's been wonderful is anybody we've talked to has been extremely excited for us, just for the fact that we're researching and looking into this," Walker said. "They've all been very supportive."Crowdis has also talked with Great Bend Economic Development Director Sara Hayden about the proposed daycare facility in Great Bend. Being a satellite building to the Great Bend facility would have pros and cons. The district might lose some control but would get assistance with hiring."It's appealing in terms of they would be the ones responsible for hiring all the people," Crowdis said. "I'll be honest with you, and Shellby and I have talked about it, hiring people is going to be an issue. We can build a beautiful building, but if we can't staff it then we can't have any kids."Walker also discussed a home daycare in Plainville. That 12-child facility received a grant that would not be available in Barton County. The daycare took only months to get rolling, but it serves considerably less than a daycare center.Crowdis met with area daycare providers to discuss concerns, including wages for any new daycare providers and a loss of potential customers."At the end of the meeting, I think everyone was on the same page as we continue and put together a committee to work through this process and this journey," he said. "Several of them agreed to be a part of that and help us through that journey as well."Crowdis told the board he plans to revisit the issue in October, hoping for a more solidified plan by December.

USD 431 Hoisington continues research on daycare project

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (8/4) 
 
Sick Person 
 
At 11:04 a.m. a sick person was reported at 953 NE 120 Avenue in Claflin. 
 
Animal Complaint 
 
At 5:20 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at NW K-96 Highway &amp; NW 60
Avenue. 
 
Traumatic Injuries 
 
At 7:36 p.m. traumatic injuries were reported at 1170 E. Barton County Road in
Ellinwood.

Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (8/4)

At 2:32 a.m. a noise complaint was reported in the 1400 block of 12th Street.

At 10:33 a.m. a cardiac/respiratory report was made at 2622 21st Street.

At 11:43 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1424 11th Street.

At 3:33 p.m. a report of running over a cable wire with a lawn mower was made at 3110 Broadway Avenue. Cox Communications was notified.

At 3:58 p.m. a sex offense was reported at 2917 10th Street.

At 4:46 p.m. K-9 Menta was used on a traffic stop at 9th Street &amp; Eisenhower Avenue.

At 5:57 p.m. an accident was reported at 3307 10th Street.

At 7:25 p.m. reports of narcotics activity in the area were received at 4912 Lakin Avenue.

At 10:41 p.m. a prowler was reported at 1210 Morton Street.

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Office Incident Log (8/4) 
 
Sick Person 
 
At 11:04 a.m. a sick person was reported at 953 NE 120 Avenue in Claflin. 
 
Animal Complaint 
 
At 5:20 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at NW K-96 Highway &amp; NW 60
Avenue. 
 
Traumatic Injuries 
 
At 7:36 p.m. traumatic injuries were reported at 1170 E. Barton County Road in
Ellinwood.Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (8/4)Noise ComplaintAt 2:32 a.m. a noise complaint was reported in the 1400 block of 12th Street.Cardiac / Respiratory&nbsp;At 10:33 a.m. a cardiac/respiratory report was made at 2622 21st Street.Breathing ProblemsAt 11:43 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1424 11th Street.Utility ProblemsAt 3:33 p.m. a report of running over a cable wire with a lawn mower was made at 3110 Broadway Avenue. Cox Communications was notified.Sex OffenseAt 3:58 p.m. a sex offense was reported at 2917 10th Street.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 4:46 p.m. K-9 Menta was used on a traffic stop at 9th Street &amp; Eisenhower Avenue.Non-Injury AccidentAt 5:57 p.m. an accident was reported at 3307 10th Street.Narcotics Violation&nbsp;At 7:25 p.m. reports of narcotics activity in the area were received at 4912 Lakin Avenue.Burglary / In ProgressAt 10:41 p.m. a prowler was reported at 1210 Morton Street.

Cop Shop (8/4)

8/4 BOOKED: Lavetta Elam on Barton County District Court case to serve sentence.

BOOKED: Cameron Ruppe on Barton County District Court case for Aggravated Battery, Attempted Aggravated Battery, and Aggravated Endangering of a Child x3, bond set at $75,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Alexis Barnard for revoked bond through Around the Clock Bail Bonding on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $2,000 C/S.

RELEASED: Richard Fletcher, Jr., on Barton County District Court case for Probation Violation, after time served.

RELEASED: Kirby Davis on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, by order of the court.

RELEASED: Katharine McKivergan on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, after posting cash bond of $753.00.

RELEASED: Miguel Gonzalez on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, by order of the court.

RELEASED: Swen Finnigan on Barton County District Court warrant for Distribution of Opiate, Possession of Paraphernalia, Interference with Law Enforcement Officer, and No Drug Tax Stamp, released on $100,000 OR bond by Judge Burgess.

RELEASED: Joshua Carey on Barton County District Court warrant for two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, released on $10,000 OR bond by Judge Burgess.

RELEASED: Cameron Ruppe on Barton County District Court case for Aggravated Battery, Attempted Aggravated Battery, and Aggravated Endangering of a Child x3, after posting $75,000 surety bond through A-1 Bail Bonds.

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 </figure>8/4 BOOKED: Lavetta Elam on Barton County District Court case to serve sentence.BOOKED: Cameron Ruppe on Barton County District Court case for Aggravated Battery, Attempted Aggravated Battery, and Aggravated Endangering of a Child x3, bond set at $75,000 C/S.BOOKED: Alexis Barnard for revoked bond through Around the Clock Bail Bonding on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $2,000 C/S.RELEASED: Richard Fletcher, Jr., on Barton County District Court case for Probation Violation, after time served.RELEASED: Kirby Davis on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, by order of the court.RELEASED: Katharine McKivergan on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, after posting cash bond of $753.00.RELEASED: Miguel Gonzalez on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, by order of the court.RELEASED: Swen Finnigan on Barton County District Court warrant for Distribution of Opiate, Possession of Paraphernalia, Interference with Law Enforcement Officer, and No Drug Tax Stamp, released on $100,000 OR bond by Judge Burgess.RELEASED: Joshua Carey on Barton County District Court warrant for two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, released on $10,000 OR bond by Judge Burgess.RELEASED: Cameron Ruppe on Barton County District Court case for Aggravated Battery, Attempted Aggravated Battery, and Aggravated Endangering of a Child x3, after posting $75,000 surety bond through A-1 Bail Bonds.

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (8/4)

Ever since the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado in 1999, law
enforcement around the country have been training to handle active shooter
scenarios. 
Great Bend Police Chief Steve Haulmark said the early training taught law enforcement
to wait until a small group was formed before approaching the shooter. The
police chief said that rationale has changed to going into the building
immediately upon arrival, even if the officer is by themselves. 
"Unfortunately, if you encounter someone and get shot, maybe you distracted the shooter from doing that to someone else," said Haulmark. "That's what we practice and tell our people. We're comfortable with that here. I don't think there would be any issues with our officers if we had a situation like that." 
The Great Bend Police Department reaches out to several organizations to offer
training to staff on what to do if an active shooter situation occurs.
Businesses and organizations can also request the police department offer
training and advice. 
Haulmark encouraged everyone to not become complacent if they see or hear
something out of the ordinary or concerning. "If you see something that you think is unusual or concerning, absolutely say something," said Haulmark. "That's what we're here for. If it turns out to be nothing, then I would rather deal with that than know about it too late." 
The police department plans to provide training on active shooters to the Great
Bend school district staff prior to the new school year starting. 
The police department has done active shooter training inside Great Bend High
School in the past. Haulmark said the department also has the capability of
capturing video inside buildings, load it into a software program and carry out
virtual training.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostEver since the Columbine High School shooting in Colorado in 1999, law
enforcement around the country have been training to handle active shooter
scenarios. 
Great Bend Police Chief Steve Haulmark said the early training taught law enforcement
to wait until a small group was formed before approaching the shooter. The
police chief said that rationale has changed to going into the building
immediately upon arrival, even if the officer is by themselves. 
"Unfortunately, if you encounter someone and get shot, maybe you distracted the shooter from doing that to someone else," said Haulmark. "That's what we practice and tell our people. We're comfortable with that here. I don't think there would be any issues with our officers if we had a situation like that." 
The Great Bend Police Department reaches out to several organizations to offer
training to staff on what to do if an active shooter situation occurs.
Businesses and organizations can also request the police department offer
training and advice. 
Haulmark encouraged everyone to not become complacent if they see or hear
something out of the ordinary or concerning. "If you see something that you think is unusual or concerning, absolutely say something," said Haulmark. "That's what we're here for. If it turns out to be nothing, then I would rather deal with that than know about it too late." 
The police department plans to provide training on active shooters to the Great
Bend school district staff prior to the new school year starting. 
The police department has done active shooter training inside Great Bend High
School in the past. Haulmark said the department also has the capability of
capturing video inside buildings, load it into a software program and carry out
virtual training.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Great Bend PD keeping up with active shooter training

Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Saturday Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Sunday A 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday Night A 40-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Monday A 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night A 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 95.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.Saturday Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.Sunday A 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.Sunday Night A 40-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.Monday A 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.Monday Night A 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 93.Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66.Thursday Sunny, with a high near 95.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Friday's Weather

The Beauty Bar announced that Amy Schwager will be returning as a stylist. 

Lexie Schneider, owner, says they are so excited to have Amy’s expertise and energy back at the salon. 

Amy is a Barton County native where her and her husband are raising their two children.

She will be bringing years of experience back into the salon offering manicures, pedicures, shellac, acrylics and facial waxing.

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 </figure>BUSINESS NEWSThe Beauty Bar announced that Amy Schwager will be returning as a stylist. Lexie Schneider, owner, says they are so excited to have Amy’s expertise and energy back at the salon. Amy is a Barton County native where her and her husband are raising their two children.She will be bringing years of experience back into the salon offering manicures, pedicures, shellac, acrylics and facial waxing.

The Beauty Bar welcomes new stylist Schwager

Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Great Bend City Clerk Shawna Schafer and Human Resources Director Randy Keasling that aired Aug. 3, 2022.

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

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 </figure>Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Great Bend City Clerk Shawna Schafer and Human Resources Director Randy Keasling that aired Aug. 3, 2022.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/fvstwm02/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: Shawna Schafer & Randy Keasling

Each year prior to the budget being finalized, outside agencies go before the Great
Bend City Council requesting funding for the upcoming fiscal year. The Great
Bend Public Library, Golden Belt Humane Society, Barton County Fair and Great
Bend Economic Development are just a few of the entities asking for funding
based on their services they provide the city. 
In recent years, there have been select agencies that fail to have anyone
attend the meeting to present their budget requests. When asked to fill out a
request form, the city asks for the agency’s list of services, previous budget,
expenditures, revenue sources and reasons for their request. Agencies have left
parts of the form blank or make city officials hunt down the information. 
While knowing there are certain organizations that the city has to fund, Great Bend
City Council member Cory Urban suggested revising how the city goes about
financing outside agencies. "At what point is this the city's job to fund some of these specific agencies?" asked Urban. "It's tax dollars from everybody directly getting put out to somebody else. Most of them are nonprofits that are looking for all the money they can find, and I get that, but I think if we're not mandated to be funding them, maybe we need to readdress who all we send this letter out to." 
City Administrator Kendal Francis said changes to the agency request form will
include a detailed list of services provided, specifically to Great Bend. The
city also wants to know what services would not be provided without city
funding. 
"If I'm making a recommendation to you (city council), I need to be able to give you information for a reason why," said Francis. "I don't want it to ever look political. We need to be able to base a reason because of the information we have. It takes any speculation out of it." 
There were eight outside agencies that requested funding for the 2023 budget.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostEach year prior to the budget being finalized, outside agencies go before the Great
Bend City Council requesting funding for the upcoming fiscal year. The Great
Bend Public Library, Golden Belt Humane Society, Barton County Fair and Great
Bend Economic Development are just a few of the entities asking for funding
based on their services they provide the city. 
In recent years, there have been select agencies that fail to have anyone
attend the meeting to present their budget requests. When asked to fill out a
request form, the city asks for the agency’s list of services, previous budget,
expenditures, revenue sources and reasons for their request. Agencies have left
parts of the form blank or make city officials hunt down the information. 
While knowing there are certain organizations that the city has to fund, Great Bend
City Council member Cory Urban suggested revising how the city goes about
financing outside agencies. "At what point is this the city's job to fund some of these specific agencies?" asked Urban. "It's tax dollars from everybody directly getting put out to somebody else. Most of them are nonprofits that are looking for all the money they can find, and I get that, but I think if we're not mandated to be funding them, maybe we need to readdress who all we send this letter out to." 
City Administrator Kendal Francis said changes to the agency request form will
include a detailed list of services provided, specifically to Great Bend. The
city also wants to know what services would not be provided without city
funding. 
"If I'm making a recommendation to you (city council), I need to be able to give you information for a reason why," said Francis. "I don't want it to ever look political. We need to be able to base a reason because of the information we have. It takes any speculation out of it." 
There were eight outside agencies that requested funding for the 2023 budget.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Great Bend reconsidering outside agency funding process

The Barton Community College Foundation Board has chosen to recognize Brad and Sarah Shirer with the “Old Bill Honorarium” at its 43rd Annual Big Benefit Auction, which is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Great Bend Columbus Club and is themed “Boots and Brews.” The Honorarium allows auction attendees to donate to a scholarship in the honoree’s name to be awarded for the 23-24 academic year.

Sarah said working with the college foundation and observing the college grow over the years has been an amazing experience.

“It’s time, money and effort well spent because you see it reflected in the community and people of all ages and stages of life come here to enhance their abilities or to improve their situation,” she said. “So, it’s a good feeling to see how things continue to develop and grow and it’s fun to share that with people. We meet students at the college and then we see them working in town and watching them grow up.”

Brad said the auction is always a great time and the event is fun for people of all ages. “We’ve always had such a good time,” he said. “It's been fun to watch the change in the crowd over the years. We’re seeing younger generations showing up at the auctions and it's great to see. You feel like it's going to continue and there's a lot of excitement in the room. The Foundation always does a wonderful job of getting a wide variety of items. Everybody can find something at the auction.”

Foundation Director Lindsey Bogner said the Foundation was excited to honor the Shirers for their years of positive involvement with the college. “The Shirers have a long family history of supporting Barton,” she said. “Brad and Sarah have supported the college in so many ways, and you can tell they ‘get it.’ They understand the importance of all the amazing things the college does and that’s why they’ve made it a priority in their lives.” Brad said they were very honored to be recognized by the Foundation as part of the Old Bill tradition.

“There have been a lot of very influential names on this honorarium and to have our names included is just the most amazing thing,” he said. “This is a huge honor. It’s just tremendous. We can't thank everyone enough.”

Those wishing to contribute to the honorarium in the name of the&nbsp;Shirers but cannot attend this year’s event may do so by contacting the Foundation office at (620) 792-9306, or by sending an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foundation@bartonccc.edu" target="_blank">foundation@bartonccc.edu</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659555758230.jpeg" alt="Old Bill Honorees Brad and Sarah Shirer pose for a photo on the Barton campus last week." />
 <figcaption>Old Bill Honorees Brad and Sarah Shirer pose for a photo on the Barton campus last week.</figcaption>
 </figure>Story and photo by Joe VinduskaThe Barton Community College Foundation Board has chosen to recognize Brad and Sarah Shirer with the “Old Bill Honorarium” at its 43rd Annual Big Benefit Auction, which is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Great Bend Columbus Club and is themed “Boots and Brews.” The Honorarium allows auction attendees to donate to a scholarship in the honoree’s name to be awarded for the 23-24 academic year.Sarah said working with the college foundation and observing the college grow over the years has been an amazing experience.“It’s time, money and effort well spent because you see it reflected in the community and people of all ages and stages of life come here to enhance their abilities or to improve their situation,” she said. “So, it’s a good feeling to see how things continue to develop and grow and it’s fun to share that with people. We meet students at the college and then we see them working in town and watching them grow up.”Brad said the auction is always a great time and the event is fun for people of all ages. “We’ve always had such a good time,” he said. “It's been fun to watch the change in the crowd over the years. We’re seeing younger generations showing up at the auctions and it's great to see. You feel like it's going to continue and there's a lot of excitement in the room. The Foundation always does a wonderful job of getting a wide variety of items. Everybody can find something at the auction.”Foundation Director Lindsey Bogner said the Foundation was excited to honor the Shirers for their years of positive involvement with the college. “The Shirers have a long family history of supporting Barton,” she said. “Brad and Sarah have supported the college in so many ways, and you can tell they ‘get it.’ They understand the importance of all the amazing things the college does and that’s why they’ve made it a priority in their lives.” Brad said they were very honored to be recognized by the Foundation as part of the Old Bill tradition.“There have been a lot of very influential names on this honorarium and to have our names included is just the most amazing thing,” he said. “This is a huge honor. It’s just tremendous. We can't thank everyone enough.”Those wishing to contribute to the honorarium in the name of the&nbsp;Shirers but cannot attend this year’s event may do so by contacting the Foundation office at (620) 792-9306, or by sending an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foundation@bartonccc.edu" target="_blank">foundation@bartonccc.edu</a>.Auction DetailsTickets for the Barton Foundation’s 43rd Annual Big Benefit Auction, themed “Boots and Brews,” are available through Aug. 12. The auction will take place on Aug. 27.Tickets are $50 each or $400 per table of eight. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Great Bend Columbus Club with complimentary beer and food available until 8 p.m.The live auction will begin promptly at 8 p.m. This year’s auction is underwritten by UMB Wealth Management, Craig &amp; Jolene Biggs, Nex-Tech, Spectrum CPA Partners, LLC, and Eagle Radio and Hull Broadcasting.The Big Benefit Auction is the most successful and longest-running fundraiser for the Barton Foundation. The money raised from the event supports academic scholarships, along with enhancements to programs and facilities that positively impact the learning experience of Barton students.Tickets can be purchased by calling the Barton Foundation office at (620) 792-9306 or by sending an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foundation@bartonccc.edu" target="_blank">foundation@bartonccc.edu</a>.About the Old Bill Honorarium In 1981, the Claflin Fire Department donated a stuffed buffalo head to the Foundation auction. This unique item was christened as “Old Bill” and quickly became a mainstay of this annual event being auctioned off each year since. To date, Old Bill has netted nearly $300,000 in support of academic scholarships. Since 2002, the money generated from the sale of Old Bill has taken on an additional purpose – to honor loyal supporters and donors to Barton Community College.&nbsp;

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