The League of Women Voters of Great Bend-Barton County is planning a Candidate Forum for Thursday, July 21 from 6:30 p.m. -8 p.m. at the Great Bend Senior Center at 2005 Kansas Avenue.

League members are preparing questions to ask those running in contested races for County Commissioners for Districts, 1, 4 and 5.&nbsp; 

Candidates are encouraged to send their bio and picture to the local Chamber of Commerce to be posted on their events webpage. 

The public is welcome to attend this event and learn more about the candidates' views on issues important to the people in our county.

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 </figure>The League of Women Voters of Great Bend-Barton County is planning a Candidate Forum for Thursday, July 21 from 6:30 p.m. -8 p.m. at the Great Bend Senior Center at 2005 Kansas Avenue.League members are preparing questions to ask those running in contested races for County Commissioners for Districts, 1, 4 and 5.&nbsp; Candidates are encouraged to send their bio and picture to the local Chamber of Commerce to be posted on their events webpage. The public is welcome to attend this event and learn more about the candidates' views on issues important to the people in our county.Please, mark your calendars.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Candidate forum to hear from Barton Co. Commission hopefuls 

Farm families across the state are laser-focused on wheat harvest, but county 4-H fair deadlines are also quickly approaching. Whether your 4-Her is catching samples for the crop production project, snapping the perfect harvest photo during dinner or still trying to decide on the perfect recipe for a foods entry, Kansas Wheat has resources available and additional opportunities to share those projects with others across the state.&nbsp;

Festival-tested recipes available from the National Festival of Breads The National Festival of Breads is a public festival held every other year. Recipe entries from around the country are tested out in the Syngenta Speak for Wheat Test Kitchen at the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center by nutrition educator Cindy Falk. Each of the finalists’ recipes is truly one of the best of the best with detailed instructions, tips and nutrition information provided.&nbsp;

Check out traditional&nbsp;yeast bread and roll recipes, recipes with unique ingredients like strawberry lemonade or Thai peanut sauce and even recipes for creating beautiful shapes at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FT4crxVlP53S9xX6E_u35aXZTKPm5O_eaKgranr33hSjyCzqZmnUNQVYB4_j0trYuhoXfi1q-XZxvjdBE8IwdqNGMo_LAdf1ZKa7CXKGpGSmNMH67-97ct4A7z4ICbFeRdn8Rpy9dnMtnJFebc4IT8y70irLZVgKDBcogUhAHQg=&amp;c=uTlnPyhqzOfbHZw18tnmT-TllTk3kkf_6MxBKcr3gICGmXYg_lWzeA==&amp;ch=6bY5xZU87AxCBB7FWsjeDw-UudesbhL66osqcNz9wmwG71bb4MgXXw==" target="_blank">https://nationalfestivalofbreads.com/recipes</a>.&nbsp;

EatWheat shares recipes, activities and farmer stories Looking for even more recipes to comb through for the perfect fair entry or harvest meal? EatWheat is a consumer-facing website that provides awareness of farm and production practices while also sharing beautiful wheat photography, full meal ideas, activities for the entire family like salt dough ornaments (a great 4-H craft project!) and — of course — the best wheat foods recipes around.&nbsp;

Explore the fun at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FT4crxVlP53S9xX6E_u35aXZTKPm5O_eaKgranr33hSjyCzqZmnUNaw_N0B0wQ98sm2dF5OEFHLz5yOOJeJgAuBC7z5_hKaBd4HE3HSoQhiCBGnL2J6IlOvbqoey9jO-i_frUqC3ThY=&amp;c=uTlnPyhqzOfbHZw18tnmT-TllTk3kkf_6MxBKcr3gICGmXYg_lWzeA==&amp;ch=6bY5xZU87AxCBB7FWsjeDw-UudesbhL66osqcNz9wmwG71bb4MgXXw==" target="_blank">EatWheat.org</a>.&nbsp;

Mark your calendar for the Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo As county fair participants start looking to practice recipes for the State Fair or youth want to show off their wheat photography or just learn more about wheat, mark your calendars for the Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo. Sponsored by the Kansas Wheat Commission and many other partners from across the state, the Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo is scheduled for Thursday, August 4. The one-day event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Stafford County Annex Building in St. John. The event is open to all and has special opportunities targeted to 4-H and FFA members.&nbsp;

In addition to a wheat judging contest, 4-H and FFA youth ages 7 to 19 and Cloverbuds ages 5 to 6 can participate in a Market Wheat Show. Enrollment in the project is not required (except for Division 1) and there will be cash awards for the two placings in each division in addition to ribbons for all entries.&nbsp;

In addition to the exhibits and judging contest, participants will be able to tour the Stafford County Flour Mill,&nbsp;Osborne Fruit and Vegetables — a family-owned, field-to-table produce business — and Spare Farms, which market vegetables sold at farmers' markets in surrounding cities.&nbsp; Registration for the event is now open and will close on July 25. There is a small registration fee of $6.00 per person, which is payable the day of the event.&nbsp;

Learn more about the 2022 Kansas 4-H/FFA Wheat Expo at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FT4crxVlP53S9xX6E_u35aXZTKPm5O_eaKgranr33hSjyCzqZmnUNQVYB4_j0trYYa-DjTe01kY0s8aRIrzCVVVPfp8jwlNsD8V1AeoFAYidBoa2IKuPpnhpWuzJUcUvFV9C-hF8oyETugcVMoy_ULfsBHqNj7Afypa-a0ZM3VRB4tw4ulhBJzrbtDoulCv1p4bxostqiYfHIjC4yuUW9MetcQGivsn1&amp;c=uTlnPyhqzOfbHZw18tnmT-TllTk3kkf_6MxBKcr3gICGmXYg_lWzeA==&amp;ch=6bY5xZU87AxCBB7FWsjeDw-UudesbhL66osqcNz9wmwG71bb4MgXXw==" target="_blank">https://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferences-events/wheat/index.html</a>.&nbsp;

Written by Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat

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 </figure>Farm families across the state are laser-focused on wheat harvest, but county 4-H fair deadlines are also quickly approaching. Whether your 4-Her is catching samples for the crop production project, snapping the perfect harvest photo during dinner or still trying to decide on the perfect recipe for a foods entry, Kansas Wheat has resources available and additional opportunities to share those projects with others across the state.&nbsp; Festival-tested recipes available from the National Festival of Breads The National Festival of Breads is a public festival held every other year. Recipe entries from around the country are tested out in the Syngenta Speak for Wheat Test Kitchen at the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center by nutrition educator Cindy Falk. Each of the finalists’ recipes is truly one of the best of the best with detailed instructions, tips and nutrition information provided.&nbsp; Check out traditional&nbsp;yeast bread and roll recipes, recipes with unique ingredients like strawberry lemonade or Thai peanut sauce and even recipes for creating beautiful shapes at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FT4crxVlP53S9xX6E_u35aXZTKPm5O_eaKgranr33hSjyCzqZmnUNQVYB4_j0trYuhoXfi1q-XZxvjdBE8IwdqNGMo_LAdf1ZKa7CXKGpGSmNMH67-97ct4A7z4ICbFeRdn8Rpy9dnMtnJFebc4IT8y70irLZVgKDBcogUhAHQg=&amp;c=uTlnPyhqzOfbHZw18tnmT-TllTk3kkf_6MxBKcr3gICGmXYg_lWzeA==&amp;ch=6bY5xZU87AxCBB7FWsjeDw-UudesbhL66osqcNz9wmwG71bb4MgXXw==" target="_blank">https://nationalfestivalofbreads.com/recipes</a>.&nbsp; EatWheat shares recipes, activities and farmer stories Looking for even more recipes to comb through for the perfect fair entry or harvest meal? EatWheat is a consumer-facing website that provides awareness of farm and production practices while also sharing beautiful wheat photography, full meal ideas, activities for the entire family like salt dough ornaments (a great 4-H craft project!) and — of course — the best wheat foods recipes around.&nbsp; Explore the fun at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FT4crxVlP53S9xX6E_u35aXZTKPm5O_eaKgranr33hSjyCzqZmnUNaw_N0B0wQ98sm2dF5OEFHLz5yOOJeJgAuBC7z5_hKaBd4HE3HSoQhiCBGnL2J6IlOvbqoey9jO-i_frUqC3ThY=&amp;c=uTlnPyhqzOfbHZw18tnmT-TllTk3kkf_6MxBKcr3gICGmXYg_lWzeA==&amp;ch=6bY5xZU87AxCBB7FWsjeDw-UudesbhL66osqcNz9wmwG71bb4MgXXw==" target="_blank">EatWheat.org</a>.&nbsp; Mark your calendar for the Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo As county fair participants start looking to practice recipes for the State Fair or youth want to show off their wheat photography or just learn more about wheat, mark your calendars for the Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo. Sponsored by the Kansas Wheat Commission and many other partners from across the state, the Kansas 4-H Wheat Expo is scheduled for Thursday, August 4. The one-day event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Stafford County Annex Building in St. John. The event is open to all and has special opportunities targeted to 4-H and FFA members.&nbsp; In addition to a wheat judging contest, 4-H and FFA youth ages 7 to 19 and Cloverbuds ages 5 to 6 can participate in a Market Wheat Show. Enrollment in the project is not required (except for Division 1) and there will be cash awards for the two placings in each division in addition to ribbons for all entries.&nbsp; The Market Wheat Show includes:<ul>
 <li>Division 1 — Bin Run Wheat — Crop Production Project.&nbsp;Send a 1 lb. bin run sample of wheat along with completed entry card to KSU. Exhibitor must be enrolled in Crop Production and Management. Limit 2 per exhibitor. Entries must be different varieties. Open only to youth ages 7–19 (no Cloverbuds). Samples must be postmarked by July 15, 2022.</li><li>Division 2 — Bin Run Wheat — Adopt a Producer.&nbsp;Send a 1 lb. bin run sample of wheat along with completed entry card to KSU. For youth not enrolled in Crop Production and Management who adopt a wheat producer. Limit 2 per exhibitor. Entries must be different varieties. Open only to youth ages 7-19 (no Cloverbuds). Samples must be postmarked by July 15, 2022.</li><li>Division 3 — Clean Wheat — 1 Quart.&nbsp;One quart jar of cleaned wheat. May be mechanically cleaned, but handpicked is advantageous. Bring entry day of show, labeled with name, county/district, club and variety.</li><li>Division 4 — Yeast Rolls.&nbsp;Three standard yeast rolls, any kind with wheat flour as major ingredient and no additions (i.e. nuts, fruit, cheese). Place on a plate enclosed in a plastic bag and include recipe. Bring entry day of show, labeled with name, club and county/district.</li><li>Division 5 — Cookies.&nbsp;Three standard-sized cookies of any kind with wheat flour as a major ingredient. Place on a plate enclosed in a plastic bag and include recipe. Bring entry day of show, labeled with name, county/district and club.</li><li>Division 6 — Muffins.&nbsp;Three standard-sized muffins of any kind with wheat flour as a major ingredient. Place on a plate enclosed in a plastic bag and include recipe. Bring entry day of show, labeled with name, county/district and club.</li><li>Division 7 — Wheat Photo.&nbsp;8 x 10 photograph related to wheat. Black/white, color, landscape, etc. are accepted. All photos compete against each other. Use Kansas State Fair 4-H mounting rules. Bring entry day of show, labeled with name, county/district and club.</li><li>Division 8 — Wheat Educational Poster.&nbsp;Use standard poster board (22” X 28”) or 3’ X 4’ (maximum) display board. The central theme must be related to wheat. Photos and artwork are allowed, but no copyrighted materials. Bring entry day of show, labeled with name, county/district and club.</li><li>Division 9 — Cloverbuds (ages 5 – 6).&nbsp;Cloverbuds may compete in Divisions 3 – 8. Participation ribbons will be given. Entries will not be judged, and are not eligible for cash prizes.</li>
 </ul> In addition to the exhibits and judging contest, participants will be able to tour the Stafford County Flour Mill,&nbsp;Osborne Fruit and Vegetables — a family-owned, field-to-table produce business — and Spare Farms, which market vegetables sold at farmers' markets in surrounding cities.&nbsp; Registration for the event is now open and will close on July 25. There is a small registration fee of $6.00 per person, which is payable the day of the event.&nbsp; Learn more about the 2022 Kansas 4-H/FFA Wheat Expo at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FT4crxVlP53S9xX6E_u35aXZTKPm5O_eaKgranr33hSjyCzqZmnUNQVYB4_j0trYYa-DjTe01kY0s8aRIrzCVVVPfp8jwlNsD8V1AeoFAYidBoa2IKuPpnhpWuzJUcUvFV9C-hF8oyETugcVMoy_ULfsBHqNj7Afypa-a0ZM3VRB4tw4ulhBJzrbtDoulCv1p4bxostqiYfHIjC4yuUW9MetcQGivsn1&amp;c=uTlnPyhqzOfbHZw18tnmT-TllTk3kkf_6MxBKcr3gICGmXYg_lWzeA==&amp;ch=6bY5xZU87AxCBB7FWsjeDw-UudesbhL66osqcNz9wmwG71bb4MgXXw==" target="_blank">https://www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/conferences-events/wheat/index.html</a>.&nbsp; Written by Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat

Wheat Scoop: Find county fair inspiration from Kansas Wheat

A new Adams Brown website is now live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/" target="_blank">www.adamsbrowncpa.com</a>&nbsp;where website visitors can more easily access information around financial issues impacting businesses and individuals.

“Our old site wasn’t user friendly, and finding information required a lot of clicks,” said Korby Boswell, senior marketing specialist at Adams Brown. “This site was designed with users in mind to make sure they could easily find whatever they are looking for.”

Highlights of the new user experience-focused website include:

“When people are looking for information, especially after hours when their advisor might not be available, we wanted to make sure they could find it,” Boswell said. “This new site is another way we’re meeting the evolving needs of our clients and communities.”

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 </figure>BUSINESS NEWSA new Adams Brown website is now live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsbrowncpa.com/" target="_blank">www.adamsbrowncpa.com</a>&nbsp;where website visitors can more easily access information around financial issues impacting businesses and individuals.“Our old site wasn’t user friendly, and finding information required a lot of clicks,” said Korby Boswell, senior marketing specialist at Adams Brown. “This site was designed with users in mind to make sure they could easily find whatever they are looking for.”Highlights of the new user experience-focused website include:<ul>
 <li>Resource center.&nbsp;This searchable and filterable database includes articles, webinars, whitepapers, guides and more. Diverse business topics across a number of industries are covered to ensure there is something for everyone.</li><li>Payroll tools.&nbsp;From here clients can easily access their payroll entry programs, time clocks and more, saving them precious time.</li><li>Individual bios.&nbsp;It’s now easier to find and communicate directly with any of our advisors.&nbsp;</li><li>Careers section.&nbsp;Providing more information on the culture of the organization to ensure we’re attracting the best people to service clients in this competitive job market.</li>
 </ul>“When people are looking for information, especially after hours when their advisor might not be available, we wanted to make sure they could find it,” Boswell said. “This new site is another way we’re meeting the evolving needs of our clients and communities.”

Adams Brown launches new website

Hear this week's County Edition show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Barton County Appraiser Wendy Prosser that aired June 23, 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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 </figure>Hear this week's County Edition show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Barton County Appraiser Wendy Prosser that aired June 23, 2022.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/ybsgvigf/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>The County Edition program airs every Thursday at 11:05 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

🎙County Edition: Appraiser Wendy Prosser

Harvest Safety 22. Driving heavy equipment. Check to make sure lighting and flashers are working properly and use them at all times of day. Display a slow-moving vehicle (SMV) sign on the back of implements. Be careful of soft edges on the roadway when giving way for oncoming traffic. Stay alert at all times, particularly since long hours during harvest can impair your judgment. Heavy loads don’t stop on a dime. Watch your speed and be mindful of intersections.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>From Barton County...Harvest Safety 22. Driving heavy equipment. Check to make sure lighting and flashers are working properly and use them at all times of day. Display a slow-moving vehicle (SMV) sign on the back of implements. Be careful of soft edges on the roadway when giving way for oncoming traffic. Stay alert at all times, particularly since long hours during harvest can impair your judgment. Heavy loads don’t stop on a dime. Watch your speed and be mindful of intersections.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harvest Safety 2022 - Barton County

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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjMuNTk4MjQ5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.8cqpEjVD2EKyaLDxG6xxXt_FUUWloT3mU2Q1WZNJ--Q/s/1305943094/br/133520509387-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;

Warning&nbsp; Colwich City Lake, Sedgwick County&nbsp; Ford County Lake, Ford County (Added on June 23) Garnett Lake (north), Anderson County&nbsp; Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline County&nbsp; Lake Shawnee, Shawnee County&nbsp; Milford Lake Zone C, Geary and Clay County (Added on June 23)

Watch Gathering Pond, Geary County (Lowered on June 23) Marion Reservoir, Marion County Milford Lake Zone B, Geary County (Added on June 23)

Lifted Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte County (Lifted on June 23)

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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjMuNTk4MjQ5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.M9toXYoN_Ok4U904dAmdg1h9_7eSt1EKF34xlCKWSXw/s/1305943094/br/133520509387-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjMuNTk4MjQ5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.iY2mpVE46QCIvWP6oPzTQcHyoCWbdt2cGULeot2_De4/s/1305943094/br/133520509387-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjMuNTk4MjQ5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi8xMTYzL1JlcG9ydC1hbi1JbGxuZXNzLW9yLUhlYWx0aC1JbmNpZGVudD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.8cqpEjVD2EKyaLDxG6xxXt_FUUWloT3mU2Q1WZNJ--Q/s/1305943094/br/133520509387-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/1163</a>.&nbsp;Active Advisories&nbsp;Warning&nbsp; Colwich City Lake, Sedgwick County&nbsp; Ford County Lake, Ford County (Added on June 23) Garnett Lake (north), Anderson County&nbsp; Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline County&nbsp; Lake Shawnee, Shawnee County&nbsp; Milford Lake Zone C, Geary and Clay County (Added on June 23)Watch Gathering Pond, Geary County (Lowered on June 23) Marion Reservoir, Marion County Milford Lake Zone B, Geary County (Added on June 23)Lifted Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte County (Lifted on June 23)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;<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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjMuNTk4MjQ5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi9IQUI_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.M9toXYoN_Ok4U904dAmdg1h9_7eSt1EKF34xlCKWSXw/s/1305943094/br/133520509387-l" target="_blank">https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/HAB</a><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjA2MjMuNTk4MjQ5NDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmtkaGVrcy5nb3YvYWxnYWUtaWxsbmVzcy9pbmRleC5odG0_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.iY2mpVE46QCIvWP6oPzTQcHyoCWbdt2cGULeot2_De4/s/1305943094/br/133520509387-l" target="_blank"></a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

Barton Community College has named 247 students to the President’s List for the spring 2022 semester. To qualify for this honor students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.

Beloit Shelby Sibley Brian Thiessen

Burdett Adam Hands Ashlee Miller

Dodge&nbsp;City Karina Herrera Solorzano Maria Ramirez Gutierrez Vanessa Rivero

Ellinwood Jodi Ledesma Mya Maxwell

Ellsworth Keenan Davenport Zachary Garrett Kyler Milbrandt Nya Rippert

Emporia Beau Baumgardner Britney Schroer

Ft. Leavenworth Gabriel Espinoza Michela Fontana Elise Lin April Mendez NaMari Moss Sugyeong Suh

Ft. Riley Alicia Abrego Jennifer Capon Valentina Cook Kayla Craythorn Sarah Davis Queen Cheska An Domingo Ana Estrada Mylene Franz Zaira Giordano Haley Gutierrez Jayleen Jaimes Chris Kim Katelyn Levesque Jessica Orchard Veronika Putrenkova Vincent Regur Bryston Smith Karissa Smith Jamie Willis

Gardner Jonathan Beers Wade Wolf

Great Bend Jaime Arellanes Jordan&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Avila Caden Bieker Sage Cauley Addison Crites Ashton Ensley Dylan Graham Jaci Guthrie Wittney Hammeke Kendyl Henning Braeden Hopkins Madison Huslig Jayce Kohls Sydney Mason Aiden Miller Austin Moore Raegan Moore Kelci Popp Nautika Richards Jesus Sanchez Brandi Sander Ashton Smith Karter Smith

Haviland Kaylee Hottovy Michael Wondra

Hays Michael Chappell Tasiah Nunnery

Hoisington Sarah Bray Brayden Copp Camille Dolechek Chandra Ehler Gabriel Hipp Jennah Jeffrey Tori Mitchell Addison Smith

Junction City Cassandra Ace Yeriela Bell Mackenzie Girardot Morgan Honeycutt Jordan Irby Alyssa Leon Chaira Martin Joel Nieves Bailey Oloughlin Aleksandra Rojas Manuel Roman-Esparza Ashlynn Shea Tara Shuler

Kansas City CeAra Evans Chandler Miller

Larned Terry Adams Sarah Macmahon Juan Murillo Savannah Racette Zedrick Spencer Joseph Theis

Lawrence Landon Cook David Stuart

Leavenworth Christopher Goldman Emilie Joy Olivia Miller Phyne Pettis Caleb Smith

Lyons Heriberto Martinez Brianna Russell

Manhattan Kyla Barnett Dawson Beffa Amber Gravely Jordyn Haley Jaylee Layton Hailey Morgan John Harris Peralta Christina Price Landon Quesinberry Dean Rightnowar Wyatt Voth Cody Woodruff

Milford Arthur Hernandez Joshua Schwanke

Overland Park Julia Carey Anjana Jeyakumar

Perry Colby Easum Dallas Rhoads

Phillipsburg Evelyn Ebner Jacie Roth

St. John Jonathan Lyon Damian Rios

Smith Center Jaden Boden Kandis Frydendall

Stafford Marshall Woolf Toby Woolf

Topeka&nbsp; Kimberly Bahr Chase Clausing Robert Cordova Morse Bryssa Estanol Shawn Marquis Trysten Tobler Riley Vittitoe

Wichita Bailey Bontrager Jadyn Brown Caiden Duerksen Hanna Miller Matilyn Newman Stephanie Ramirez

Auburn, Ala.&nbsp; Davida Dowdell

Burbank, Calif.&nbsp; Savannah Benson

Sonora, Calif.&nbsp; Ashley Craig

Colorado Springs, Colo. Elizabeth Engelhardt

Fort Stewart, Ga. Howard Hosang

Louisville, Ky.&nbsp; Matthew McGrath

Cabin John, Md. Loretta Ingalls

Blue Springs, Mo. Quinton Robertson

West Glacier, Mont. Andrew Smith

Spring Valley, N.Y. Tovah Kenner

Fairborn, Ohio&nbsp; Grace Farrell

<figure>
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 </figure>Barton Community College has named 247 students to the President’s List for the spring 2022 semester. To qualify for this honor students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.Albert Thomas BahrAlma Briana DrinkwaterBaldwin City Olivia KerrBeloit Shelby Sibley Brian ThiessenBennington Abigail HodgesBerryton Aaron BroxtermanBurdett Adam Hands Ashlee MillerBurlingame Sydney JohnsonChanute Rebecca ReedChase Joseph KernCheney Conner EastmanClaflin Callie ZinkClyde Rachel MchenryColumbus Albert WelchCunningham Morgan MeyersDodge&nbsp;City Karina Herrera Solorzano Maria Ramirez Gutierrez Vanessa RiveroEffingham Jeannie HedrickElkhart Koe SchultzEllinwood Jodi Ledesma Mya MaxwellEllsworth Keenan Davenport Zachary Garrett Kyler Milbrandt Nya RippertEmporia Beau Baumgardner Britney SchroerFt. Leavenworth Gabriel Espinoza Michela Fontana Elise Lin April Mendez NaMari Moss Sugyeong SuhFt. Riley Alicia Abrego Jennifer Capon Valentina Cook Kayla Craythorn Sarah Davis Queen Cheska An Domingo Ana Estrada Mylene Franz Zaira Giordano Haley Gutierrez Jayleen Jaimes Chris Kim Katelyn Levesque Jessica Orchard Veronika Putrenkova Vincent Regur Bryston Smith Karissa Smith Jamie WillisGardner Jonathan Beers Wade WolfGreat Bend Jaime Arellanes Jordan&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Avila Caden Bieker Sage Cauley Addison Crites Ashton Ensley Dylan Graham Jaci Guthrie Wittney Hammeke Kendyl Henning Braeden Hopkins Madison Huslig Jayce Kohls Sydney Mason Aiden Miller Austin Moore Raegan Moore Kelci Popp Nautika Richards Jesus Sanchez Brandi Sander Ashton Smith Karter SmithHarveyville Anna TruesdaleHaviland Kaylee Hottovy Michael WondraHays Michael Chappell Tasiah NunneryHaysville Taylor CessnaHoisington Sarah Bray Brayden Copp Camille Dolechek Chandra Ehler Gabriel Hipp Jennah Jeffrey Tori Mitchell Addison SmithHolyrood Dawson McNealJunction City Cassandra Ace Yeriela Bell Mackenzie Girardot Morgan Honeycutt Jordan Irby Alyssa Leon Chaira Martin Joel Nieves Bailey Oloughlin Aleksandra Rojas Manuel Roman-Esparza Ashlynn Shea Tara ShulerKansas City CeAra Evans Chandler MillerKirwin Brittany AtchisonLa Crosse Kara LonnonLarned Terry Adams Sarah Macmahon Juan Murillo Savannah Racette Zedrick Spencer Joseph TheisLawrence Landon Cook David StuartLeavenworth Christopher Goldman Emilie Joy Olivia Miller Phyne Pettis Caleb SmithLeawood Grace LeachLewis Joaquin MendezLincoln Michael HolemanLittle River Justus HamptonLyons Heriberto Martinez Brianna RussellManhattan Kyla Barnett Dawson Beffa Amber Gravely Jordyn Haley Jaylee Layton Hailey Morgan John Harris Peralta Christina Price Landon Quesinberry Dean Rightnowar Wyatt Voth Cody WoodruffMaple Hill Amanda SwimmerMarysville Linda FrancoMedicine Lodge Jaycee PattonMeriden Taelur BarnesMerriam Christen BoeckelMilford Arthur Hernandez Joshua SchwankeMiltonvale Jager HuyghebaertMulvane Austin MoeNorton Brandon QuintanaOgden Juan SalinasOlathe Daniel WheatmanOverland Park Julia Carey Anjana JeyakumarPaxico Jordan MagettePerry Colby Easum Dallas RhoadsPhillipsburg Evelyn Ebner Jacie RothPittsburg Tiffany SeifertPlainville Cael DobsonSabetha Bobbi DillonSt. John Jonathan Lyon Damian RiosSalina Joshua JordanSmith Center Jaden Boden Kandis FrydendallStafford Marshall Woolf Toby WoolfTimken Sean KellyTopeka&nbsp; Kimberly Bahr Chase Clausing Robert Cordova Morse Bryssa Estanol Shawn Marquis Trysten Tobler Riley VittitoeValley Falls Megan RoyerWakeeney Lili ShubertWakefield Ethan HallWamego Bristol SwannWichita Bailey Bontrager Jadyn Brown Caiden Duerksen Hanna Miller Matilyn Newman Stephanie RamirezAuburn, Ala.&nbsp; Davida DowdellBurbank, Calif.&nbsp; Savannah BensonSonora, Calif.&nbsp; Ashley CraigColorado Springs, Colo. Elizabeth EngelhardtByron, Ga.&nbsp; James ThomasFort Stewart, Ga. Howard HosangLouisville, Ky.&nbsp; Matthew McGrathGretna, La. Andrew PoindexterSlidell, La. Devon LizanaCabin John, Md. Loretta IngallsBlue Springs, Mo. Quinton RobertsonBranson, Mo. Athena WaddleEaston, Mo. Kimberly BlazerWindsor, Mo. Megan AmsbaughWest Glacier, Mont. Andrew SmithDurham, N.C. Silsila RahmanShelby, N.C. Corey BowmanMinot, N.D. Traci UrquhartLincoln, Neb. Brock MerkelLakewood, N.J. Brenda GelbfishEast Hampton, N.Y. Avery BrenSpring Valley, N.Y. Tovah KennerUniondale, N.Y. Deborah LoweFairborn, Ohio&nbsp; Grace FarrellLawton, Okla. Mikaela HallOklahoma City, Okla. John HuffTuttle, Okla. Madison HymerHopkins, S.C. Camille CruzEagle Butte, S.D. Michael BarbosaCollierville, Tenn. Shreya VarrierBurleson, Texas Darian HolubFort Bliss, Texas Toni EngleFort Hood, Texas Carrie CrerendHutto, Texas Cheyenne VillarrealMagnolia, Texas Molly NorrisSugar Land, Texas Mistry HammonSouth Jordan, Utah Salman YakubGoldendale, Wash. Arianna TateBrookfield, Wis. Amanda McPhersonRiverton, Wyo. Jason BrownAustria Erin FoxhallBrazil Gustavo Campos Beatriz Rissi Marcela UrbaniCanada Pargurin Kaur Efe LathamGermany Tom Gehring Jeffrey GoldsmithGuatemala Joseph LillieJapan Sayaka Kawai Manaka SatoRussia Angelina GnezdilovaSerbia Dorde RacicSouth Africa Giovanna Barbosa Marno Du PlessisSpain Maria Alonso PaulinoSwitzerland Danielle Greminger

BCC students named to President’s List for spring 2022

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.

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/70118de2-f6c7-4924-9699-e15bd7a6b93d">Great Bend aggravated robbery suspect located and arrested</a>

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/fca73bcc-aae1-4a80-8313-b5c957ee60ea">New steakhouse coming soon to downtown Great Bend</a>

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/b7504f48-98c6-42fc-bfe7-a3122e067b7e">Great Bend councilmember suggests benefits for board members</a>

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 <figcaption>Tellers 1872, a new steakhouse restaurant, expects to open this summer in Great Bend.</figcaption>
 </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/livmkocg/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/70118de2-f6c7-4924-9699-e15bd7a6b93d">Great Bend aggravated robbery suspect located and arrested</a><a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/fca73bcc-aae1-4a80-8313-b5c957ee60ea">New steakhouse coming soon to downtown Great Bend</a><a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/b7504f48-98c6-42fc-bfe7-a3122e067b7e">Great Bend councilmember suggests benefits for board members</a>

Eagle Radio's News Week in Review

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

One door is closing on a Great Bend food establishment, but another one
is expected to open at a later date. 
For roughly 20 years, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza company operated out of
the 3809 10th Street building in Great Bend. 
Abby Ward and her sister owned the Papa Murphy’s restaurant in Hays, and
looking to expand, bought the restaurant in Great Bend five and a half years
ago. 
Ward said the business was doing well, but decided to close the restaurant for personal
reasons. "Any community is hard when you're over an hour away," said Ward. "It was good and we were profitable. The main reason for selling it is because I have small kids. The driving back and forth was not a priority." 
Sunday, June 26 will be the last day Papa Murphy’s is open in Great Bend. Ward
and her sister will focus on the restaurant in Hays. 
A Jimmy John’s sandwich chain owner has purchased the real estate in Great
Bend, but is still working on hiring architects and contractors. It could be close
to a year until the Jimmy John’s restaurant is complete.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1656095024517.jpeg" alt="Papa Murphy's in Great Bend will close after Sunday, June 26, 2022. A Jimmy John's sandwich restaurant is expected to open in the same location on 10th Street." />
 <figcaption>Papa Murphy's in Great Bend will close after Sunday, June 26, 2022. A Jimmy John's sandwich restaurant is expected to open in the same location on 10th Street.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostOne door is closing on a Great Bend food establishment, but another one
is expected to open at a later date. 
For roughly 20 years, Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza company operated out of
the 3809 10th Street building in Great Bend. 
Abby Ward and her sister owned the Papa Murphy’s restaurant in Hays, and
looking to expand, bought the restaurant in Great Bend five and a half years
ago. 
Ward said the business was doing well, but decided to close the restaurant for personal
reasons. "Any community is hard when you're over an hour away," said Ward. "It was good and we were profitable. The main reason for selling it is because I have small kids. The driving back and forth was not a priority." 
Sunday, June 26 will be the last day Papa Murphy’s is open in Great Bend. Ward
and her sister will focus on the restaurant in Hays. 
A Jimmy John’s sandwich chain owner has purchased the real estate in Great
Bend, but is still working on hiring architects and contractors. It could be close
to a year until the Jimmy John’s restaurant is complete.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Papa Murphy’s closing in Great Bend; Jimmy John’s likely on its way

Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 9 to 18 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Monday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy.

Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Breezy.

Thursday Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 9 to 18 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.Saturday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.Monday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 86.Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy.Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Breezy.Thursday Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Weekend Weather

For many of us, summertime usually means vacations and summer road trips. Now is a good time to review these summer driving safety tips. A little planning and some safety checks might spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown — or worse, a highway crash.

Air ConditioningAs the temperature rises, your A/C has to work harder to keep your vehicle cool. Check A/C performance before traveling. A lack of air conditioning on a hot summer day affects everyone, but is particularly dangerous for people who are in poor health or who are sensitive to heat, such as children or older adults.

HeatstrokeThe summer months have proven to be especially deadly for children when it comes to vehicular heatstroke. Heatstroke in vehicles often occurs when a child is left alone in a parked vehicle or manages to get into an unattended vehicle. Never leave children alone in the car—not even for a few minutes. Vehicles heat up quickly. Even if the outside temperature is in the 70s and the windows are cracked, the temperature in a vehicle can rapidly reach deadly levels. A child’s body temperature rises 3-5 times faster than an adult’s.

Belts and HosesHigh summer temperatures accelerate the rate at which rubber belts and hoses degrade. Look under the hood and inspect all belts and hoses to make sure there are no signs of bulges, blisters, cracks or cuts in the rubber. It’s best to replace them now if they show signs of obvious wear. While you’re at it, make sure all hose connections are secure.

Vehicle ChecksCheck for RecallsNHTSA's&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bs_bB04giZpjUvptMjnC21rtEE_30qfspYzBse-pGP3xjMTwlKZLOM7mES6nsD73_jY7blftrAGSSKDth_oKaTHAb1kp3_F686MY6RquSGbeRCA3hfJX3ARAa0e4I27q4E4Gnz6Ix8vf7uryZ_Qbzr4t-P3iXDAQ&amp;c=26wYF8oFy0KEGMQlnMM5SrCg9G8ft2u2UGm4uKx4huJQRgfZibrYBQ==&amp;ch=0YL9f0gH35Geti1D9pCsViWDuZ-gM1-8Hdd6zb1YSbBmALMwoAJv_w==" target="_blank">Recalls Look-up Tool</a>&nbsp;lets you&nbsp;enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) to quickly learn if your vehicle has a critical safety issue that has not been repaired, and how to get that repair done for free. You can also download NHTSA’s&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bs_bB04giZpjUvptMjnC21rtEE_30qfspYzBse-pGP3xjMTwlKZLOM7mES6nsD73rFpqSoc8R0XSqXMNKXJJkLbYdbPLyPQ5oY9vVvxVsduzQCx0PElG5pFZ5M4iiqSvzMNAw84BTpKt37Fvy2oOQ8lBR67XOGDg&amp;c=26wYF8oFy0KEGMQlnMM5SrCg9G8ft2u2UGm4uKx4huJQRgfZibrYBQ==&amp;ch=0YL9f0gH35Geti1D9pCsViWDuZ-gM1-8Hdd6zb1YSbBmALMwoAJv_w==" target="_blank">SaferCar app</a>&nbsp;and enter your vehicle and equipment information. If a recall is issued, you’ll get an alert on your phone.

TiresMake sure each tire is filled to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure, which is listed in your owner’s manual and on a placard located on the driver’s side door frame, and don’t forget to check your spare if your vehicle is equipped with one. Do not inflate your tires to the pressure listed on the tire itself. That number is the maximum pressure the tire can hold, not the recommended pressure for your vehicle.

A tire doesn’t have to be punctured to lose air. All tires naturally lose some air over time. In fact, underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure.

An inspection is not just about checking tire pressure and age. Remember to check:

If you find tire damage, take your vehicle to a tire professional.&nbsp; Cooling SystemMake sure you have enough coolant in your vehicle, and that the coolant meets manufacturer specifications. See your vehicle owner’s manual for recommendations on coolant. You or a mechanic should check the cooling system for leaks, test the coolant, and drain or replace old coolant as needed.

Fluid LevelCheck your vehicle’s oil level periodically. As with coolant, if it’s time or even nearly time to have the oil changed, now would be a good time to do it. Also check the following fluid levels:&nbsp;

Make sure each reservoir is full; if you see any signs of fluid leakage, take your vehicle in to be serviced.BatteriesHave a mechanic check your battery, charging system, and have them make any necessary repairs or replacements. For hybrid-electric vehicles, keep gasoline in the tank to support the gasoline engine.

LightsCheck your headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, and interior lights. Be sure to also check your trailer brake lights and turn signals.

Wiper BladesAfter winter storms and spring rains, windshield wiper blades may need to be replaced. Like rubber belts and hoses, wiper blades are vulnerable to the summer heat. Examine your blades for signs of wear and tear on both sides. The blades can also deform and fail to work properly in both directions. If they aren’t in top condition, invest in new ones before you go.

Floor MatsImproperly installed floor mats in your vehicle may interfere with the operation of the accelerator or brake pedal, increasing the risk of a crash. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for mat installation and use retention clips to secure them. Always use mats that are the correct size and fit for your vehicle.

Protect Yourself and Loved OnesSeat BeltsBuckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time. Ensure that everyone in your vehicle is buckled up in age- and size-appropriate car seats, booster seats, or seat belts. Car Seats

Before You GoStock Your VehicleEven a well-maintained vehicle can break down, so it’s advisable to put together an emergency roadside kit to carry with you. A cell phone tops the list of suggested emergency kit contents since it allows you to call for help when and where you need it. Recommended emergency roadside kit contents include:

Plan Your RouteBefore heading out, make sure to check the weather, road conditions, and traffic. Don’t rush through your trip; allow plenty of time to get to your destination safely. And always familiarize yourself with directions and maps before you go, even if you use a GPS, and let others know your route and anticipated arrival time

For many of us, summertime usually means vacations and summer road trips. Now is a good time to review these summer driving safety tips. A little planning and some safety checks might spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown — or worse, a highway crash.Summer Changes Air ConditioningAs the temperature rises, your A/C has to work harder to keep your vehicle cool. Check A/C performance before traveling. A lack of air conditioning on a hot summer day affects everyone, but is particularly dangerous for people who are in poor health or who are sensitive to heat, such as children or older adults. HeatstrokeThe summer months have proven to be especially deadly for children when it comes to vehicular heatstroke. Heatstroke in vehicles often occurs when a child is left alone in a parked vehicle or manages to get into an unattended vehicle. Never leave children alone in the car—not even for a few minutes. Vehicles heat up quickly. Even if the outside temperature is in the 70s and the windows are cracked, the temperature in a vehicle can rapidly reach deadly levels. A child’s body temperature rises 3-5 times faster than an adult’s. Belts and HosesHigh summer temperatures accelerate the rate at which rubber belts and hoses degrade. Look under the hood and inspect all belts and hoses to make sure there are no signs of bulges, blisters, cracks or cuts in the rubber. It’s best to replace them now if they show signs of obvious wear. While you’re at it, make sure all hose connections are secure.<figure>
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 </figure>Vehicle ChecksCheck for RecallsNHTSA's&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bs_bB04giZpjUvptMjnC21rtEE_30qfspYzBse-pGP3xjMTwlKZLOM7mES6nsD73_jY7blftrAGSSKDth_oKaTHAb1kp3_F686MY6RquSGbeRCA3hfJX3ARAa0e4I27q4E4Gnz6Ix8vf7uryZ_Qbzr4t-P3iXDAQ&amp;c=26wYF8oFy0KEGMQlnMM5SrCg9G8ft2u2UGm4uKx4huJQRgfZibrYBQ==&amp;ch=0YL9f0gH35Geti1D9pCsViWDuZ-gM1-8Hdd6zb1YSbBmALMwoAJv_w==" target="_blank">Recalls Look-up Tool</a>&nbsp;lets you&nbsp;enter your vehicle identification number (VIN) to quickly learn if your vehicle has a critical safety issue that has not been repaired, and how to get that repair done for free. You can also download NHTSA’s&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bs_bB04giZpjUvptMjnC21rtEE_30qfspYzBse-pGP3xjMTwlKZLOM7mES6nsD73rFpqSoc8R0XSqXMNKXJJkLbYdbPLyPQ5oY9vVvxVsduzQCx0PElG5pFZ5M4iiqSvzMNAw84BTpKt37Fvy2oOQ8lBR67XOGDg&amp;c=26wYF8oFy0KEGMQlnMM5SrCg9G8ft2u2UGm4uKx4huJQRgfZibrYBQ==&amp;ch=0YL9f0gH35Geti1D9pCsViWDuZ-gM1-8Hdd6zb1YSbBmALMwoAJv_w==" target="_blank">SaferCar app</a>&nbsp;and enter your vehicle and equipment information. If a recall is issued, you’ll get an alert on your phone. TiresMake sure each tire is filled to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure, which is listed in your owner’s manual and on a placard located on the driver’s side door frame, and don’t forget to check your spare if your vehicle is equipped with one. Do not inflate your tires to the pressure listed on the tire itself. That number is the maximum pressure the tire can hold, not the recommended pressure for your vehicle. A tire doesn’t have to be punctured to lose air. All tires naturally lose some air over time. In fact, underinflation is the leading cause of tire failure. Some other tips:<ul>
 <li>Inspect your tires at least once a month and before long road trips.</li><li>Look closely at your tread and replace tires that have uneven wear or insufficient tread.</li><li>Tread should be at least 1/16th of an inch on all tires. Look for the built-in wear bar indicators or use the penny test to determine when it’s time to replace your tires. Place a penny in the tread with Lincoln's head upside down. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, your vehicle needs new tires.</li><li>If you find uneven wear across the tires’ tread, it means your tires need rotation and/or your wheels need to be aligned before you travel.</li><li>Check each tire’s age. Some vehicle manufacturers recommend replacing tires every six years regardless of use.</li>
 </ul> An inspection is not just about checking tire pressure and age. Remember to check:<ul>
 <li>for any damage or conditions that may need attention;</li><li>the tread and sidewalls for any cuts, punctures, bulges, scrapes, cracks, or bumps. The tread should be at least 2/32 of an inch or greater on all tires; and</li><li>your spare tire.</li>
 </ul> If you find tire damage, take your vehicle to a tire professional.&nbsp; Cooling SystemMake sure you have enough coolant in your vehicle, and that the coolant meets manufacturer specifications. See your vehicle owner’s manual for recommendations on coolant. You or a mechanic should check the cooling system for leaks, test the coolant, and drain or replace old coolant as needed. Fluid LevelCheck your vehicle’s oil level periodically. As with coolant, if it’s time or even nearly time to have the oil changed, now would be a good time to do it. Also check the following fluid levels:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>brake</li><li>automatic transmission or clutch</li><li>power steering&nbsp;</li><li>windshield washer&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>Make sure each reservoir is full; if you see any signs of fluid leakage, take your vehicle in to be serviced.BatteriesHave a mechanic check your battery, charging system, and have them make any necessary repairs or replacements. For hybrid-electric vehicles, keep gasoline in the tank to support the gasoline engine.LightsCheck your headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, and interior lights. Be sure to also check your trailer brake lights and turn signals. Wiper BladesAfter winter storms and spring rains, windshield wiper blades may need to be replaced. Like rubber belts and hoses, wiper blades are vulnerable to the summer heat. Examine your blades for signs of wear and tear on both sides. The blades can also deform and fail to work properly in both directions. If they aren’t in top condition, invest in new ones before you go. Floor MatsImproperly installed floor mats in your vehicle may interfere with the operation of the accelerator or brake pedal, increasing the risk of a crash. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for mat installation and use retention clips to secure them. Always use mats that are the correct size and fit for your vehicle.<figure>
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 <li>Remember that all children under age 13 should always ride properly buckled in the back seat.</li><li>Make sure car seats and booster seats are properly installed and that any children riding with you are in the right seat for their ages and sizes. See</li><li>NHTSA’s&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bs_bB04giZpjUvptMjnC21rtEE_30qfspYzBse-pGP3xjMTwlKZLOKG2qa16hwB24nnXaD6Uy9994dbKBz8Ty6iv7myFE96UH49_5wkaNkM0ZGRwMO8SvO1C6R9BM4TBdUk-2BO2DS7eX1PR7Nlm_q9RRhOKq7XHiPqIdxJ7hFaoRZ66SpbyS-7BmiUZ1wPfVwGs4-G9xRC0SPA3Z29I6HnmK_cDeFkJ&amp;c=26wYF8oFy0KEGMQlnMM5SrCg9G8ft2u2UGm4uKx4huJQRgfZibrYBQ==&amp;ch=0YL9f0gH35Geti1D9pCsViWDuZ-gM1-8Hdd6zb1YSbBmALMwoAJv_w==" target="_blank">child passenger safety recommendations</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bs_bB04giZpjUvptMjnC21rtEE_30qfspYzBse-pGP3xjMTwlKZLOKG2qa16hwB24nnXaD6Uy9994dbKBz8Ty6iv7myFE96UH49_5wkaNkM0ZGRwMO8SvO1C6R9BM4TBdUk-2BO2DS7eX1PR7Nlm_q9RRhOKq7XHiPqIdxJ7hFaoRZ66SpbyS-7BmiUZ1wPfVwGs4-G9xRC0SPA3Z29I6HnmK_cDeFkJ&amp;c=26wYF8oFy0KEGMQlnMM5SrCg9G8ft2u2UGm4uKx4huJQRgfZibrYBQ==&amp;ch=0YL9f0gH35Geti1D9pCsViWDuZ-gM1-8Hdd6zb1YSbBmALMwoAJv_w==" target="_blank">find the right seat</a>&nbsp;for your child’s age and size.</li><li>Visit NHTSA’s&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Bs_bB04giZpjUvptMjnC21rtEE_30qfspYzBse-pGP3xjMTwlKZLOKG2qa16hwB2QNxex6s0gP6pti1kDWbyHABG89hUKigbk6wia4D3dYYDfdnDBI9J537ocb5Uf3rhSBIOw8h5gkHmNQFBPkQQcBUnBaSmFplcZ9trsWOKFw7NxbVJYZNiM9BsIz8yiRSssPDG8HqvDr0=&amp;c=26wYF8oFy0KEGMQlnMM5SrCg9G8ft2u2UGm4uKx4huJQRgfZibrYBQ==&amp;ch=0YL9f0gH35Geti1D9pCsViWDuZ-gM1-8Hdd6zb1YSbBmALMwoAJv_w==" target="_blank">Child Car Seat Inspection Station Locator</a>&nbsp;to find a free car seat inspection station near you or to get information on virtual inspections.</li><li>Never leave your child unattended in or around a vehicle.</li><li>Always remember to lock your vehicle and to keep your keys out of reach so children do not play or get trapped inside.</li>
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 <li>Cell phone and charger</li><li>First aid kit</li><li>Flashlight</li><li>Flares and a white flag</li><li>Jumper cables</li><li>Tire pressure gauge</li><li>Jack (and ground mat) for changing a tire</li><li>Work gloves and a change of clothes</li><li>Basic repair tools and some duct tape (for temporarily repairing a hose leak)</li><li>Water and paper towels for cleaning up</li><li>Nonperishable food, drinking water, and medicines</li><li>Extra windshield washer fluid</li><li>Maps</li><li>Emergency blankets, towels and coats</li>
 </ul> Plan Your RouteBefore heading out, make sure to check the weather, road conditions, and traffic. Don’t rush through your trip; allow plenty of time to get to your destination safely. And always familiarize yourself with directions and maps before you go, even if you use a GPS, and let others know your route and anticipated arrival time

Summer driving tips

A career in criminal justice offers an opportunity to make a difference every day in one’s community. Barton Community College recently announced a more efficient path to this rewarding vocation, as the college’s reputable criminal justice program is now available fully online.

Criminal Justice Instructor Melissa Stevens said there are a variety of career paths available and many benefits to careers in this field. “An associate degree in criminal justice can really put you on the fast track to a career in law enforcement, corrections, court services, corrections or other related areas,” she said. “Wages are on the rise for these professions and they really are critical professions. We need to make sure we have staffing available for the safety and security of our society at large.”

According to onetonline.com these are some criminal justice wage and growth statistics in the United States:

Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers · 2021 – Median Wag, $64,610 annual · Projected job openings (2020-2030) – 57,600

Correctional Officers and Jailers · 2021 Median Wage, $47,920 · Projected annual job openings (2018-2028) – 34,000

Probation Officers · Median Wage - $60,250 · Projected annual job openings – 8,100

Stevens said the Criminal Justice Program is still available in-person, but they wanted to add the online option in an effort to help educate as many people as possible nationwide.

“What makes our program so reputable is that we work very closely with industry partners statewide,” she said. “We have a very productive relationship with the Kansas Highway Patrol, multiple sheriff’s offices and the Kansas Department of Corrections.”

One thing that Stevens also stressed is the opportunity to have a job that is full of purpose.

“This is a chance for people to be a part of something bigger than themselves,” she said.

Visit criminaljustice.bartonccc.edu for more information on the Criminal Justice program.

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 </figure>Story by Joe VinduskaA career in criminal justice offers an opportunity to make a difference every day in one’s community. Barton Community College recently announced a more efficient path to this rewarding vocation, as the college’s reputable criminal justice program is now available fully online.Criminal Justice Instructor Melissa Stevens said there are a variety of career paths available and many benefits to careers in this field. “An associate degree in criminal justice can really put you on the fast track to a career in law enforcement, corrections, court services, corrections or other related areas,” she said. “Wages are on the rise for these professions and they really are critical professions. We need to make sure we have staffing available for the safety and security of our society at large.”According to onetonline.com these are some criminal justice wage and growth statistics in the United States:Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers · 2021 – Median Wag, $64,610 annual · Projected job openings (2020-2030) – 57,600Correctional Officers and Jailers · 2021 Median Wage, $47,920 · Projected annual job openings (2018-2028) – 34,000Probation Officers · Median Wage - $60,250 · Projected annual job openings – 8,100Stevens said the Criminal Justice Program is still available in-person, but they wanted to add the online option in an effort to help educate as many people as possible nationwide.“What makes our program so reputable is that we work very closely with industry partners statewide,” she said. “We have a very productive relationship with the Kansas Highway Patrol, multiple sheriff’s offices and the Kansas Department of Corrections.”One thing that Stevens also stressed is the opportunity to have a job that is full of purpose.“This is a chance for people to be a part of something bigger than themselves,” she said.Visit criminaljustice.bartonccc.edu for more information on the Criminal Justice program.

Barton Criminal Justice program now available fully online

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post Rosie Joiner knows a thing or two about selecting the proper grand
marshal to lead a parade. Joiner was selected last year to be the grand marshal
of the After Harvest Festival Parade in Ellinwood. Joiner was happy to announce
this week the selection of Stephen Richter as the 2022 grand marshal. "We're always looking for someone who gives exemplary service and dedication to our community," said Joiner. "We look for someone that exemplifies the spirit of Ellinwood and is very involved. Stephen is that." 
Ellinwood’s After Harvest Festival is July 13-16.
The parade occurs Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m. 
The rest of the festival includes concerts, food trucks, dances, family events,
inflatables and more.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend Post Rosie Joiner knows a thing or two about selecting the proper grand
marshal to lead a parade. Joiner was selected last year to be the grand marshal
of the After Harvest Festival Parade in Ellinwood. Joiner was happy to announce
this week the selection of Stephen Richter as the 2022 grand marshal. "We're always looking for someone who gives exemplary service and dedication to our community," said Joiner. "We look for someone that exemplifies the spirit of Ellinwood and is very involved. Stephen is that." 
Ellinwood’s After Harvest Festival is July 13-16.
The parade occurs Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m. 
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On Thursday, June 23, a Barton County jury convicted Freddie Alec Thomas of one count of Voluntary Manslaughter for the Sept. 11, 2015 shooting death of Jeremy Saldana. 

Jury selection began on June 14 and the State presented evidence over four days, the defense presented evidence, including the testimony of the Defendant, on June 21. 

The jury heard closing arguments on June 22 and began deliberations just before 2 p.m. At approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, the jury informed the Court they had reached a verdict. 

The State of Kansas had originally charged Thomas with First Degree Murder but requested jury instructions on the lesser included offenses of Second Degree Murder and Voluntary Manslaughter. Thomas asserted that the 2015 killing was permitted under Kansas’s self-defense statute.

BACKGROUND At approximately 8:40 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015 the Defendant, Freddie Thomas, fatally shot Jeremy Saldana three times with a Ruger SR9.

Thomas was arrested on scene and charged with First Degree Murder on September 16, 2015. Thomas was bound over for trial following the preliminary hearing on April 21, 2016. 

On June 8, 2016, now-retired District Court Judge Ron Svaty granted Thomas immunity from prosecution and dismissed the State’s complaint. The State of Kansas filed an appeal. 

On December 8, 2017 the Kansas Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion reversing the grant of immunity. The defendant then filed a petition for review with the Kansas Supreme Court. The Defendant’s petition for review was granted. 

In July 2020, the Kansas Supreme Court agreed with the Court of Appeals and sent the case back for a rehearing. In November 2020, District Court Judge Carey Hipp denied the defendant’s immunity request and set the matter for jury trial.

Following the guilty verdict, Barton County Attorney Levi Morris asked that the defendant’s bond be revoked and that he be remanded to the Barton County jail pending sentencing. After an objection, Judge Hipp remanded him to jail with a $50,000 bond and bond conditions including electronic monitoring and turning over his passports. 

Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date. 

With this conviction, the Defendant is required to register in Kansas as a violent offender.

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 </figure>On Thursday, June 23, a Barton County jury convicted Freddie Alec Thomas of one count of Voluntary Manslaughter for the Sept. 11, 2015 shooting death of Jeremy Saldana. Jury selection began on June 14 and the State presented evidence over four days, the defense presented evidence, including the testimony of the Defendant, on June 21. The jury heard closing arguments on June 22 and began deliberations just before 2 p.m. At approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, the jury informed the Court they had reached a verdict. The State of Kansas had originally charged Thomas with First Degree Murder but requested jury instructions on the lesser included offenses of Second Degree Murder and Voluntary Manslaughter. Thomas asserted that the 2015 killing was permitted under Kansas’s self-defense statute.BACKGROUND At approximately 8:40 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015 the Defendant, Freddie Thomas, fatally shot Jeremy Saldana three times with a Ruger SR9. Thomas was arrested on scene and charged with First Degree Murder on September 16, 2015. Thomas was bound over for trial following the preliminary hearing on April 21, 2016. On June 8, 2016, now-retired District Court Judge Ron Svaty granted Thomas immunity from prosecution and dismissed the State’s complaint. The State of Kansas filed an appeal. On December 8, 2017 the Kansas Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion reversing the grant of immunity. The defendant then filed a petition for review with the Kansas Supreme Court. The Defendant’s petition for review was granted. In July 2020, the Kansas Supreme Court agreed with the Court of Appeals and sent the case back for a rehearing. In November 2020, District Court Judge Carey Hipp denied the defendant’s immunity request and set the matter for jury trial.---Following the guilty verdict, Barton County Attorney Levi Morris asked that the defendant’s bond be revoked and that he be remanded to the Barton County jail pending sentencing. After an objection, Judge Hipp remanded him to jail with a $50,000 bond and bond conditions including electronic monitoring and turning over his passports. Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date. With this conviction, the Defendant is required to register in Kansas as a violent offender.

Voluntary manslaughter conviction for 2015 shooting in Barton Co.

The Great Bend Bat Cats baseball teams, host families and little leaguers will be at the Barton County Historical Society museum on Sunday, June 26 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

There will be free admission to explore the museum and meet the members of the team.

If cancelled, the alternative date will be July 17.

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 </figure>The Great Bend Bat Cats baseball teams, host families and little leaguers will be at the Barton County Historical Society museum on Sunday, June 26 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.There will be free admission to explore the museum and meet the members of the team.If cancelled, the alternative date will be July 17.

Historical Society to host Bat Cats Day at museum 

Hear this month's Kansas Strong show with Eagle Radio's Scott Donovan and Executive Director of the Kansas Oil and Gas Producers Association Warren Martin that aired June 22, 2022.

The Kansas Strong program airs the fourth Wednesday every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hear this month's Kansas Strong show with Eagle Radio's Scott Donovan and Executive Director of the Kansas Oil and Gas Producers Association Warren Martin that aired June 22, 2022.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/yb2ror0c/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>The Kansas Strong program airs the fourth Wednesday every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

🎧Kansas Strong show - Oil & gas education

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with southwest&nbsp;Kansas veterinarian Tera Barnhardt.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: SW Kansas veterinarian Tera Barnhardt" allowtransparency="true" height="450" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=u8h6h-125b080-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=3267a3&size=450" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with southwest&nbsp;Kansas veterinarian Tera Barnhardt.

🎤Forward Ever: SW Kansas veterinarian Tera Barnhardt

This is day 9 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association.

Harvest is in full swing across the state for those with fields dry enough to get the combine in. The Kansas Wheat crew headed out to western Kansas this week to catch up with combine crews and visit elevators for an on-the-ground look at the 2022 crop.

Jon Berning with Berning Farms in Scott City was pretty happy with how the harvest is going. With only a day or two of harvest remaining, he is seeing a wide range of yields across the farm’s acreage from 35 to 80 bushels per acre. Test weights are heavy at 64 pounds per bushel and some fields have protein in the mid-teens. Moisture is varying between 11 and 12 percent.

Berning was grateful for his harvest crews’ help this year, which includes his son, another young man and a couple of harvesters from South Africa. One of his combine drivers will attend Newman University to study business or accounting next year on a golfing scholarship — proof that farmers and their help can and do occasionally get off the farm! Rick Horton, who farms near Leoti in Wichita County, was also happy to be harvesting, mostly because he and his brother Alec invested in a new Claas combine. The brothers started cutting last Saturday, perhaps a day earlier than the wheat needed, to try out the new machine.

Wheat harvest began in earnest on Monday. With about a week left to go, yields are coming in at 64 bushels per acre with satisfactory test weights in the 60s pounds per bushel and 11 percent moisture.

The Horton operation is truly a family affair, with the brothers running the combines and their wives in the accompanying tractors and grain carts. Vance, Rick’s nine-year-old son, is already learning how to help out with harvest, continuing a proud family farm tradition.

At D.E. Bondurant in Ness City, the Kansas Wheat crew spoke with coop president Gary Gantz. The elevator took in its first load on June 13, and the area is now about three-quarters of the way done with harvest, well ahead of normal pace.

“I can’t remember a time when we were finished with harvest before the Fourth of July,” Gantz said, “but we should be wrapped up by then this year.”

Yields differ significantly from the west part of Ness County to the eastern portion. In the west, yields are averaging 25 bushels per acre, down to as low as 15 bushels per acre. In the east, yields are averaging up to 50 to 60 bushels per acre. Wheat planted behind corn took the biggest hit as the short crop meant wheat heads did not reach higher than the remaining corn stubble, causing combining issues.

With variations from nine to 14 percent, Gantz expects protein to average around 11.3 to 11.4 percent this year. Test weights are heavy at 62 to 63 pounds per bushel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 2022 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use&nbsp;#wheatharvest22. Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MZEIe1OAnSxQiTNXoPMgu4BqW56fwLYVupYoUeBNx6TqIEXKnfohKaKT_sT9R44z74x6-PWvYVp92dkdqyEBGHkVDgx0eadFv2R5bDAKCNeYrv6KGAmA0m8KGCcsgU8bC8jX9dW-UUFZsvrpEiXNpekmecInlvHZ&amp;c=9baEBfDuq99vyo-s_HsmtJNqS4Pjpn-L-9tbPlq8UzZBrZvuDprIAQ==&amp;ch=SSXKbWjY6T8ucuPpQggEzcWHZq5cetSAbzjNgro8Xmr-xuN-L4eRAQ==" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MZEIe1OAnSxQiTNXoPMgu4BqW56fwLYVupYoUeBNx6TqIEXKnfohKSNeE5nHu0fUybM-z_XNlr0XM0jSrCHylSxE8axQ7Fz0gaqLCZ51_OVNsyipOiTJaPPPkDZhfskC6RM9xgZNCUNxSTKbNmokb5BG0xWx5J9p&amp;c=9baEBfDuq99vyo-s_HsmtJNqS4Pjpn-L-9tbPlq8UzZBrZvuDprIAQ==&amp;ch=SSXKbWjY6T8ucuPpQggEzcWHZq5cetSAbzjNgro8Xmr-xuN-L4eRAQ==" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MZEIe1OAnSxQiTNXoPMgu4BqW56fwLYVupYoUeBNx6TqIEXKnfohKdP-XHrSmClxR0VC8nD_8smIAf4pRI83pvnzU-2SRXpNGz_BRR8F36rl6JQzaM8MIu0wI7FkA3YP79PSqYY0cT4zPVFef3qQoHlezsPmHoP9&amp;c=9baEBfDuq99vyo-s_HsmtJNqS4Pjpn-L-9tbPlq8UzZBrZvuDprIAQ==&amp;ch=SSXKbWjY6T8ucuPpQggEzcWHZq5cetSAbzjNgro8Xmr-xuN-L4eRAQ==" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Written by Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat

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 </figure>This is day 9 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. Harvest is in full swing across the state for those with fields dry enough to get the combine in. The Kansas Wheat crew headed out to western Kansas this week to catch up with combine crews and visit elevators for an on-the-ground look at the 2022 crop. Jon Berning with Berning Farms in Scott City was pretty happy with how the harvest is going. With only a day or two of harvest remaining, he is seeing a wide range of yields across the farm’s acreage from 35 to 80 bushels per acre. Test weights are heavy at 64 pounds per bushel and some fields have protein in the mid-teens. Moisture is varying between 11 and 12 percent. Berning was grateful for his harvest crews’ help this year, which includes his son, another young man and a couple of harvesters from South Africa. One of his combine drivers will attend Newman University to study business or accounting next year on a golfing scholarship — proof that farmers and their help can and do occasionally get off the farm! Rick Horton, who farms near Leoti in Wichita County, was also happy to be harvesting, mostly because he and his brother Alec invested in a new Claas combine. The brothers started cutting last Saturday, perhaps a day earlier than the wheat needed, to try out the new machine. Wheat harvest began in earnest on Monday. With about a week left to go, yields are coming in at 64 bushels per acre with satisfactory test weights in the 60s pounds per bushel and 11 percent moisture. The Horton operation is truly a family affair, with the brothers running the combines and their wives in the accompanying tractors and grain carts. Vance, Rick’s nine-year-old son, is already learning how to help out with harvest, continuing a proud family farm tradition. At D.E. Bondurant in Ness City, the Kansas Wheat crew spoke with coop president Gary Gantz. The elevator took in its first load on June 13, and the area is now about three-quarters of the way done with harvest, well ahead of normal pace. “I can’t remember a time when we were finished with harvest before the Fourth of July,” Gantz said, “but we should be wrapped up by then this year.” Yields differ significantly from the west part of Ness County to the eastern portion. In the west, yields are averaging 25 bushels per acre, down to as low as 15 bushels per acre. In the east, yields are averaging up to 50 to 60 bushels per acre. Wheat planted behind corn took the biggest hit as the short crop meant wheat heads did not reach higher than the remaining corn stubble, causing combining issues. With variations from nine to 14 percent, Gantz expects protein to average around 11.3 to 11.4 percent this year. Test weights are heavy at 62 to 63 pounds per bushel.&nbsp;&nbsp; The 2022 Harvest Report is brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. To follow along with harvest updates on Twitter, use&nbsp;#wheatharvest22. Tag us at @kansaswheat on&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MZEIe1OAnSxQiTNXoPMgu4BqW56fwLYVupYoUeBNx6TqIEXKnfohKaKT_sT9R44z74x6-PWvYVp92dkdqyEBGHkVDgx0eadFv2R5bDAKCNeYrv6KGAmA0m8KGCcsgU8bC8jX9dW-UUFZsvrpEiXNpekmecInlvHZ&amp;c=9baEBfDuq99vyo-s_HsmtJNqS4Pjpn-L-9tbPlq8UzZBrZvuDprIAQ==&amp;ch=SSXKbWjY6T8ucuPpQggEzcWHZq5cetSAbzjNgro8Xmr-xuN-L4eRAQ==" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MZEIe1OAnSxQiTNXoPMgu4BqW56fwLYVupYoUeBNx6TqIEXKnfohKSNeE5nHu0fUybM-z_XNlr0XM0jSrCHylSxE8axQ7Fz0gaqLCZ51_OVNsyipOiTJaPPPkDZhfskC6RM9xgZNCUNxSTKbNmokb5BG0xWx5J9p&amp;c=9baEBfDuq99vyo-s_HsmtJNqS4Pjpn-L-9tbPlq8UzZBrZvuDprIAQ==&amp;ch=SSXKbWjY6T8ucuPpQggEzcWHZq5cetSAbzjNgro8Xmr-xuN-L4eRAQ==" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MZEIe1OAnSxQiTNXoPMgu4BqW56fwLYVupYoUeBNx6TqIEXKnfohKdP-XHrSmClxR0VC8nD_8smIAf4pRI83pvnzU-2SRXpNGz_BRR8F36rl6JQzaM8MIu0wI7FkA3YP79PSqYY0cT4zPVFef3qQoHlezsPmHoP9&amp;c=9baEBfDuq99vyo-s_HsmtJNqS4Pjpn-L-9tbPlq8UzZBrZvuDprIAQ==&amp;ch=SSXKbWjY6T8ucuPpQggEzcWHZq5cetSAbzjNgro8Xmr-xuN-L4eRAQ==" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to share your harvest story and photos.&nbsp;&nbsp;Written by Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat

Day 9, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Director Karen Baldyga knows that
everyone is hearing the phrase “shop local” in an effort to support local
businesses. As gas prices rise and inflation on nearly everything else
continues, “shop local” takes on a new meaning...one for the consumer. 
"In 2020, we were trying to save our businesses," said Baldyga. "Now, as consumers, we're trying to save our own pocketbooks. We really need to look at ways to save money. One way to do that is by not leaving town." 
Baldyga said the chamber will continue to promote its local businesses. "A lot of people shop local here, despite the economy," said Baldyga. "It takes a lot of gas to go back and forth to Great Bend. We love Great Bend, but if you can't afford it...look to stay here."

Hoisington is located 10 miles north of Great Bend. 
The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce has more than 120 chamber members.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostHoisington Chamber of Commerce Director Karen Baldyga knows that
everyone is hearing the phrase “shop local” in an effort to support local
businesses. As gas prices rise and inflation on nearly everything else
continues, “shop local” takes on a new meaning...one for the consumer. 
"In 2020, we were trying to save our businesses," said Baldyga. "Now, as consumers, we're trying to save our own pocketbooks. We really need to look at ways to save money. One way to do that is by not leaving town." 
Baldyga said the chamber will continue to promote its local businesses. "A lot of people shop local here, despite the economy," said Baldyga. "It takes a lot of gas to go back and forth to Great Bend. We love Great Bend, but if you can't afford it...look to stay here."Hoisington is located 10 miles north of Great Bend. 
The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce has more than 120 chamber members.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Hoisington Chamber: Shopping local hitting home to consumers

Great Bend Public Schools welcomes Tonya Miller, SHRM - CP to the position of Human Resources Director. Miller started in the new position on June 1, bringing eight years of experience in human resources to USD 428 from previous roles at Sunflower Electric Power Corporation and The University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus.

“With nearly 700 employees, our district will benefit greatly from the addition of a Human Resources Director,” said John Popp, assistant superintendent for USD 428. “In a time where workforce challenges are hitting every industry, we want to ensure our processes are effective in both recruiting and retaining talented employees.”

In addition to her industry experience, Miller earned her Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership and Certified New Supervisor Training from Fort Hays State University. Miller is also a SHRM Certified Professional.

“I’m excited to use my HR expertise to assist district leaders,” said Miller. “While I’m new to the field of public education, best practices and strategies for recruitment, retention, employee relations, and development can be used to foster and grow the positive work environment in USD 428.”

The USD 428 Human Resources Office is located at the USD 428 District Education Center at 201 S. Patton Road. 

For more information, please call 620-793-1500 or learn more about current employment opportunities by visiting 428jobs.net. 

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 </figure>BUSINESS NEWSGreat Bend Public Schools welcomes Tonya Miller, SHRM - CP to the position of Human Resources Director. Miller started in the new position on June 1, bringing eight years of experience in human resources to USD 428 from previous roles at Sunflower Electric Power Corporation and The University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus.“With nearly 700 employees, our district will benefit greatly from the addition of a Human Resources Director,” said John Popp, assistant superintendent for USD 428. “In a time where workforce challenges are hitting every industry, we want to ensure our processes are effective in both recruiting and retaining talented employees.”In addition to her industry experience, Miller earned her Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership and Certified New Supervisor Training from Fort Hays State University. Miller is also a SHRM Certified Professional.“I’m excited to use my HR expertise to assist district leaders,” said Miller. “While I’m new to the field of public education, best practices and strategies for recruitment, retention, employee relations, and development can be used to foster and grow the positive work environment in USD 428.”The USD 428 Human Resources Office is located at the USD 428 District Education Center at 201 S. Patton Road. For more information, please call 620-793-1500 or learn more about current employment opportunities by visiting 428jobs.net.

Tonya Miller joins USD 428 as Human Resources Director

The Barton County Health Department is sending out the camper for another
healthy living lab in the rural parts of the county. The remote lab fair will
take place in Claflin on Wednesday, June 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30
a.m. in the library parking lot. 

Health Director Karen Winkelman said the
health lab will allow the department to reach more county residents with services. "We have these services available everyday in our department as a walk-in basis, but we are getting out into the smaller communities," said Winkelman. "We want to make it more available to the community." 
The health department offered the healthy living lab in Albert this week. 
The health lab offers a number of tests and vaccinations.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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healthy living lab in the rural parts of the county. The remote lab fair will
take place in Claflin on Wednesday, June 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30
a.m. in the library parking lot. Health Director Karen Winkelman said the
health lab will allow the department to reach more county residents with services. "We have these services available everyday in our department as a walk-in basis, but we are getting out into the smaller communities," said Winkelman. "We want to make it more available to the community." 
The health department offered the healthy living lab in Albert this week. 
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