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Monday High School Basketball Scores
Monday Boys Scores
Bishop Seabury Academy 84, Christ Preparatory Academy 33
Burlington 74, Council Grove 53
Circle 44, Buhler 42
Columbus 63, Galena 38
Dodge City 69, Liberal 67
Goddard-Eisenhower 69, Valley Center 53
Junction City 86, Topeka West 84
Larned 51, Halstead 48
Lawrence Free State 69, SM Northwest 63
Maize 66, Salina South 43
Marion 68, Bennington 45
McPherson 84, Augusta 70
Minneapolis 67, Russell 46
Mulvane 63, Clearwater 57
Norton 58, Trego 45
Olathe North 76, Olathe South 70
Parsons 61, Fort Scott 55
Pleasanton 42, Uniontown 29
Salina Central 80, Newton 43
Silver Lake 47, Rock Creek 43
Southeast Saline 58, Ell-Saline 51
Topeka 61, Manhattan 55
Topeka Seaman 63, Emporia 60
Washburn Rural 46, Highland Park 42
Wellsville 76, Santa Fe Trail 71
Wichita Campus 64, Hutchinson 55
Class 1A Regional
Little River 69, Fairfield 22
Sylvan-Lucas 51, Natoma 26
Wetmore 68, Troy 52
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Bennington 42, Marion 32
Burlington 44, Council Grove 32
Circle 50, Buhler 42
Columbus 42, Galena 31
Halstead 55, Larned 33
Hays-TMP-Marian 56, Plainville 51
Hutchinson 40, Wichita Campus 28
Liberal 60, Dodge City 32
Maize 42, Salina South 41
McPherson 38, Augusta 14
McPherson 38, Augusta 14
Nemaha Central 63, Riverside 33
Newton 58, Salina Central 47
Norton 42, Trego 35
Pleasanton 53, Uniontown 39
Rock Creek 45, Silver Lake 41
Russell 49, Minneapolis 31
SM Northwest 66, Lawrence Free State 38
Southeast Saline 36, Ell-Saline 18
Topeka 47, Manhattan 39
Topeka Seaman 40, Emporia 28
Topeka West 51, Junction City 44
Washburn Rural 59, Highland Park 58
Wellsville 50, Santa Fe Trail 43
Class 1A Regional
Attica 43, South Barber 42
BV Randolph 53, Washington County 49
Berean Academy 51, Peabody-Burns 15
Bucklin 34, Kiowa County 29
Caldwell 47, Wichita Classical 33
Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 38, Burden Central 25
Chetopa 45, Altoona-Midway 17
Cheylin 48, Triplains-Brewster 14
Clifton-Clyde 60, Wakefield 27
Cunningham 74, Ashland 30
Doniphan West 60, Onaga 35
Flinthills 50, Elyria Christian 26
Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 64, Rock Hills 35
Hanover 61, Linn 23
Hartford 54, Madison/Hamilton Co-op 27
Hodgeman County 35, Pawnee Heights 29
Ingalls 62, Macksville 43
Kinsley 63, Deerfield 24
Lakeside 34, Hill City 29
Lincoln 34, Tescott 29
Little River 55, Stafford 31
Moundridge 62, Burrton 23
Norwich 57, Udall 35
Osborne 43, Logan 29
Quinter 60, Wallace County 44
Satanta 69, Rolla 44
Solomon 64, Pike Valley 42
Southern Coffey 57, Crest 43
St. Francis 58, Northern Valley 25
St. John 47, Fairfield 39
Stockton 65, Palco 17
Sylvan-Lucas 44, La Crosse 36
Troy 35, Wetmore 29
Valley Falls 41, Axtell 38
Victoria 54, Wilson 31
Wheatland-Grinnell 45, Greeley County 35
News From The Oil Patch (2/18)
February 18th, 2019
Kansas producers in November pumped more than 2.7 million barrels out of the ground, according to the latest figures from the Kansas Geological Survey. So far this year, we’ve produced just 31.95 million barrels. Unless we picked up the pace in December, 2018 will become the worst year for crude production in more than a decade. Barton County production in November was nearly 129-thousand barrels. Ellis County kicked in 208-thousand barrels. In Russell County the total for November was 117-thousand, and Stafford County produced 81-thousand barrels.
Independent Oil & Gas Service reports a slight increase in Kansas drilling activity over the last week. There were three rigs actively drilling in eastern Kansas, which was unchanged. West of Wichita there are 30 active rigs, up one. Operators were about to spud wells on one lease in Barton County and one in Russell County.
Baker Hughes report 1,051 active drilling rigs across the U.S. on Friday, up three oil rigs and down one gas rig from last week. New Mexico and Texas were each down two rigs. Oklahoma was down one. In Canada there are 224 active rigs, down 16.
Independent Oil & Gas Service reports four new completed wells in Barton County over the last week, including one dry hole. There was one new completion in Ellis County and two in Stafford County. Statewide there were 38 newly-completed wells last week, with 18 of those in eastern Kansas and 20 west of Wichita.
Regulators approved 11 permits for drilling at new locations last week, two east of Wichita and nine in Western Kansas.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports January crude production in the U.S. reached 12 million barrels per day, an increase of 90-thousand barrels over December and the highest monthly total ever reported. EIA predicts production will average 12.4 million barrels per day this year and 13.2 million barrels per day next year. Weekly production figures were unchanged from last week: 11.898 million barrels per day.
The government now predicts U.S. crude prices will average just under $55 per barrel this year and $58 next year.
EIA reported another increase in American crude oil stockpiles. Inventories last week jumped 3.6 million barrels from the week before to 450.8 million barrels. Inventories are about six percent above the five year seasonal average.
U.S. crude oil imports averaged 6.2 million barrels per day last week, down by 936,000 barrels per day from the previous week. The four-week average is 11.2% less than the same four-week period last year.
A pair of Republican lawmakers in Texas is proposing the state’s “rainy day fund” be tapped to finance a border wall. As President Trump campaigned for border wall funding in El Paso, Representatives Briscoe Cain and Kyle Biedermann proposed spending $2.5 billion dollars to add new technology and coordinate the design and construction of a physical barrier on the Texas border to prevent illegal crossings.
Employment growth is finally catching up to the boom in oil production in Texas. The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners says crude production in Texas totaled a record 1.54 billion barrels in 2018, surpassing a previous record of 1.28 billion bbl set in 1973. Final government numbers have not yet been released. The trade group says the Texas patch added nearly 27-thousand jobs last year to employ more than 352-thousand people. That’s an increase of five-percent year-on-year. Total oil patch payroll in the U.S. reached $99 billion last year.
The oil boom in New Mexico is translating to big tax collections in Santa Fe. Figures released by the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association show revenues, taxes and other fees from the patch reached a high of $2.2 billion for the 2018 fiscal year. That represents an increase of $465 million over the previous fiscal year. Overall, the industry provided more than $1 billion for public schools and the state’s universities during the period. The state has now surpassed California and Oklahoma to become the third-largest producer in the country, while still trailing Texas and North Dakota.
The government’s efforts to promote energy development on public lands is bearing fruit. The Bureau of Land Management logged record lease sales last year. In a statement, acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said the federal agency generated $1.1 billion from the lease sales, making 2018 its highest-grossing year ever.
Operators in North Dakota continue to set records for crude oil and natural gas production. Despite a price drop brought on by limited pipeline takeaway capacity, the state pumped 1.4 million barrels per day in December, the latest numbers available from the Department of Mineral Resources.
Weekly oil-by-rail numbers grew 23% over the same week a year ago. According to the Association of American Railroads, we hauled petroleum and petroleum products in more than 12-thousand tanker cars last week. The tally in Canada continues to decline from recent weeks. The total is down seven percent from a year ago.
“Dining out for the Dogs” to help dog park fundraising in Hoisington
Over $40,000 has been raised for Hoisington’s soon-to-be built dog park, but volunteers are still looking for more funds to provide all the features of the park. Another attempt to raise money for the dog park that will be placed at Bicentennial Park in Hoisington is coming up the first full week of March.
“Dining out for Dogs” will have local restaurants donating percentages of their proceeds to help fund the dog park.
Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell says that includes a couple of locations on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10.
Jonathan Mitchell Audio
On Monday, March 4, Dairy Queen in Hoisington will be the featured restaurant, Tuesday it is Pizza Hut in Hoisington, Wednesday at Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant, Thursday it is Sonic in Hoisington, and Friday the chosen dining establishment is the café at Clara Barton Hospital. All these restaurants, on their specific day, will donate 15 percent of their proceeds to the dog park fund.
The park itself will be 150 feet by 200 feet with a chain link fence dividing the park for bigger and smaller dogs.
Meals on Wheels in need of volunteers in Barton County
Despite the simplicity of the service, the Meals on Wheels program in Great Bend is struggling to get volunteers to deliver meals to a growing list of senior citizens.
Linn Hogg serves as the Director for RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) and Volunteers in Action that help oversee Meals on Wheels.
Senior citizens wanting to receive Meals on Wheels are put on a waiting list now because the routes are maxed out. Wanting to add another route, Hogg noted there simply are not enough volunteers to make the deliveries.
Linn Hogg Audio
On an average day, there are 80 meals delivered in Great Bend and 14 in Hoisington. There are currently two residents on the waiting list.
Hogg says volunteering for Meals on Wheels is easy and can be completed in less than an hour.
Linn Hogg Audio
To receive a hot lunch from Meals on Wheels, one must be 60 years of age or older. Many of the recipients of Meals on Wheels qualify for funding under the Older Americans Act because they are homebound.
Hogg encourages those senior citizens that can drive to stop at the Senior Center in Great Bend for a hot meal.
Great Bend Rec activities when school is out
The Great Bend Recreation Commission has some great programs for your child when school is out. The Great Bend Recreation Commission and the Cottonwood Extension District Office will be hosting a Babysitting 101 class set for Thursday, February 21st, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Cottonwood Extension District Office (1800 12th St.). This course gives participants the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for toddlers through school aged children. Topics include safety issues, preventing injuries and illness, basic child care and age appropriate activities to do with children. Students will also learn how to make a snack for kids. Each student will receive a wealth of information. Pre-registration is required by February 18th. Children must be 11 by the class date. The instructor for this class is Berny Unruh, Cottonwood Extension District 4-H & Youth Development Agent. The entry fee is $10.00.
The Great Bend Rec is also offering a Half Day of Winter Crafts class on Thursday, February 21st. This program is open to children ages 6 – 12 and will be held from Noon to 5:00 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th St.). This day will start off with a pizza party followed by an afternoon of crafts, games, making some yummy snacks and other organized activities. The entry fee is $12.00.
Then on Friday, February 22nd, make plans to join us for STEAM at the Wetlands Kids Day Out. How do Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math play a role in a wetland’s ecosystem? Complete hands on experiments and activities to see how truly unique a wetland is. Activities could include looking for signs of wildlife and making tracks, using nature apps, building a watershed model, creating art work and poetry and tallying and identifying animal species. Participants will spend a mix of time in the classroom and outside exploring. Please have your child dress properly for being outside since they may get dirty and muddy. Students will be bused to the KWEC by USD 428, so please make sure you fill out a transportation request when you register your child. Each participant will be required to bring a lunch and beverage in a cooler (with ice if needed). Snacks and beverages will be provided. This program is open to children ages 6 – 12 and will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please drop off and pick up your children at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th St.). The entry fee is $15.00.
Don’t forget your child doesn’t have school on Monday, February 25th, but the Rec has another exciting day planned called Pickleball, Games and Crafts Kids Day Out. Do you enjoy playing games and doing crafts? If so, join us and spend a day doing just that. Shannon Schartz will be teaching kids the fun game of Pickleball. What is Pickleball? It’s one of the fastest growing sports in America. Pickleball is a combination of tennis, Ping Pong, Whiffle Ball and badminton. The game is played on a smaller court with a paddle and a whiffle ball. Students will enjoy pizza, fruit and other food items for lunch along with a beverage. The rest of the day will be full of crafts and other fun organized activities. This program is open to children ages 6 – 12 and will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Great Bend Rec Activity Center (2715 18th St.). The entry fee is $15.00.
A complete list of programs and class details can be found at the GBRC web site at www.greatbendrec.com. Online enrollment is now available on the website. Please contact the Recreation Commission office at 793-3755, ext 110, or stop by the office located at 1214 Stone Street for more information or with any questions you may have.
Predictions on farm fuel prices for 2019
As economic times get tighter, managing cost on your farming operation gets more essential. Costs, such as fueling your field operations can be pivotal in times like these. That’s why K-State farm management economist Gregg Ibendahl recently put together a couple of facts sheets on seasonality of diesel prices and what’s potentially to come in 2019.
Gregg Ibendahl Audio
Ibendahl feels that there might be a sharper rise in gasoline prices compared to that of diesel.
Gregg Ibendahl Audio
That’s Gregg Ibendahl, farm management economist for K-State Research and Extension. You can find the entire fact sheet on seasonality of farm fuel prices on www.agmangager.info.
Great Bend teacher puckers up for a pig
Students at Eisenhower Elementary School in Great Bend battled in a coin war this week, with the ultimate goal of seeing a teacher pucker up to kiss a pig.
Over $500 was collected throughout the school, with the largest amount winning Ms. Tuey, first-grade teacher, the opportunity to kiss Tuba the pig.
The event was organized by Eisenhower Student Council and the final results were revealed in an all-school assembly on Valentine’s Day. After kissing the pig, Tuey selected the beneficiary of the funds, choosing to donate the money to cover medical bills for Sara Tutak, a paraprofessional at Eisenhower.
Kansas Representative Greg Lewis cites health issues for resignation
Kansas Representative of the 113th District Greg Lewis announced his resignation from the Legislature effective Friday, February 22nd, 2019. Lewis is a farmer and cattle rancher from St. John.
Here is a press release from Lewis…
To the people of the 113th District, I share with you below what I just shared on the House floor in Topeka:
What I’m about to share I do so only that it may in some way be an encouragement to you. Proverbs 19:21 says “Many are the plans of a man’s heart but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” That certainly speaks of where my heart was Christmas Morning 2018 . . .
The afternoon of Christmas Eve, Susan, myself and our golden retriever, Zoee departed for Kansas City to spend Christmas with our son. Zoee & I went for our morning walk on Christmas. After returning upstairs I began having problems with my vision, became lightheaded and unstable on my feet. I told Susan what was going on and that I was headed downstairs while I could still get there on my own. Susan came down and I told her I didn’t know what was happening but I thought we should go to a medical facility. Susan called our son. We went by and picked him up and he told us which hospital to go to due to a short wait time. It was a God thing that we ended up at that medical facility which turned out to be a trauma center for strokes, which also means they have a good neurological team. They thought I was having a stroke but after an MRI, it showed I had a mass on the right side of my brain.
Christmas Day as I sat in the middle of Kansas City at a major medical facility, and thanks to telemedicine that the legislature had just worked on, I found myself speaking to a doctor in Denver, CO. From time to time we do get some things right in the Legislature.
This mass turned out to be a glioblastoma, high grade level IV, which is a cancerous brain tumor that grows exponentially . . . But that is OK. I know this tumor cannot defeat my God or His plan of salvation for me and you.
At this point, I have had 3 craniotomies and am currently taking chemotherapy and radiation.
Philippians 4:7 talks about a peace that transcends all understanding. I can testify to this truth. God has granted me a great peace with all that has occurred and at times even a JOY which I know comes from my relationship with Him.
My parting advice to you is to enjoy each day, enjoy your family, your friends, your fellow legislators. . . but do not take yourself too seriously.
Serve your District with a servant’s heart.
- This is the House of Representatives.
- This is not the house of self Interest.
- This is not the house of special interest.
- This is the People’s House; long may it serve the People and this Great State of Kansas.
It has been an honor to have known and worked with many of you. Though being a legislator was never on my bucket list, reflecting back, this has been a great honor and experience, one which I am grateful for. Susan and I wish to thank all of you for the many phone calls, cards, emails, texts, visits, even help moving offices. But we especially want to thank you for your prayers.
It has become clearly apparent to me that I cannot represent & serve my District and the people of my District at the level they so deserve. Therefore, I am tendering my resignation as State Representative of the 113th Kansas House District effective Friday, February 22nd.
And now to the people of the 113th District- it has been an unexpected journey but a true pleasure to serve you and our rural interests. I hope to pass the torch on to another like-minded servant willing to stand up for our rural way of life and carry on the legacy we have built for our community and our children.
Thank you for the honor to serve you. Susan and I will be forever grateful.
God Bless,
Greg
Senior Center Valentine King & Queen
The Great Bend Recreation Commission and Great Bend Senior Center co-sponsored a “Valentine Party” on Tuesday, February 12 at the Senior Center. The afternoon included the crowning of a Senior Center King and Queen and a party that included entertainment from Eisenhower 1st & 2nd graders.
King – Maurice Hammeke
Queen – Norma Hammeke
