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Sunday Weather

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Sunday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 48. South wind 8 to 18 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of freezing drizzle and sleet before 3am, then a slight chance of freezing drizzle between 3am and 5am, then a slight chance of drizzle after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of drizzle, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of drizzle and snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 38.

Almost Maine to open in Great Bend on Valentine’s Day

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Looking for a romantic idea for Valentine’s Day and the weekend of? The Great Bend Community Theater has an answer. Get tickets for the romantic comedy Almost Maine by John Cariani.

The play blends surrealism with real life feelings and emotion when it comes to the subject of love. The New York Times calls it, “Thornton Wilder crossed with the Twilight Zone.” Almost  Maine is directed by Doug Simmons. He states that what he loves most about directing the show is the opportunity to showcase the young talent in the area. The entire cast is under forty. Doug stated that it is the youngest cast in the eleven years that he has been associated with the Great Bend Community Theater.

ALMOST MAINE opens on Valentine’s Day, February 14 as well as shows that will be held on the 15th and 16th at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee at 2 p.m. on the 17th . Tickets are $12. There will also be a special wine and cheese party for just $10 at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 16.

Actor, Demetrius T. Johnson JR, says that he has had fun every night working on the show and that everyone has been great from day one. He further stated that his favorite part of acting at the Crest is getting know new faces.

This will be Elisa Stout’s theatrical debut. She says being on stage has been good for her, as it has been a good way of experiencing self-discovery, expression and creativity.

The full cast list is as follows: Mario Espino – Pete & Man, Elisa Stout – Ginette & Waitress, Marcus Mull – East & Lindall, Josie Hickey – Glory & Marci, Lyle Jones – Jimmy & Randy, Jessie Bronge – Sandrine, Shelly & Rhonda, Demetrius T. Johnson Jr – Steve & Phil, Terra DeCarolis – Gayle & Deena, Matt Mazouch – Chad & Dave, Erin Ferguson – Marvalyn & Hope. Assisting Doug at directing is Bonnie Leroy. Luke Abbott will be running sound and light.

Sunflower Diversified enhances efforts to support local communities

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Jon Prescott, standing far left, raises awareness about Sunflower Diversified Services at a luncheon in Stafford. As Sunflower’s executive director, Prescott talked about services, recycling and transportation. Standing far right is Julie Lyon, Sunflower board member and Stafford mayor.

Sunflower Diversified Services has a long history of community involvement but the non-profit agency has stepped up its game in recent months.

“We are really getting out more into each of the five counties we serve,” said Connie Oetken, Sunflower director of development. “Our main goal is to give back to all the communities that have given so much to Sunflower and the people we serve.”

“We also want to raise awareness about the many services we offer, while interacting with long-time supporters and making new friends.”

Sunflower serves infants, toddlers and adults with intellectual disabilities and delays in Barton, Pawnee, Rice, Rush and Stafford counties.

Some examples of the events and causes that Sunflower supports include: Rush Center’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration; Eagle Radio Home Show; auctions for CASA, Barton Community College Foundation and Family Crisis Center; D.A.R.E. program; Hoisington Labor Day Parade; Larned State Theatre movies; Chamber of Commerce Coffees in Great Bend, Hoisington, Ellinwood and Larned; Fair on the Square in Lyons; and Great Bend Airfest. For the first time, Sunflower will participate in the Hoisington EMS barbecue on May 23.

In addition, Sunflower sponsors its Pancake Feed, Charity Gala and Krispy Kreme sales; agency representatives also speak to civic groups.

“Staff and clients volunteer to help support these activities,” Oetken said. “While some occur during business hours, the vast majority are after hours and on weekends.”

“This is a great illustration of how much Sunflower cares for its communities. Staff and clients don’t have to do these things; they choose to do these things.”

Sunflower’s Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees also pitch in at many events.

“While we hope we are helping our communities, we also see the benefits to clients who participate in local activities,” Oetken commented. “Clients have so much fun being out and about, and interacting with their neighbors.”

Any organization that wants to include Sunflower in its community activity is encouraged to contact Oetken by calling 620-792-1325.

Sunflower is in its 53rd year.

Monday Barton County Commission Meeting Agenda

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BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Agenda Meeting
February 11, 2019    9:00 a.m. Until Close

I. OPENING BUSINESS:
A. Call Meeting to Order.
B. Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. Consider Approval of the Agenda.
D. Consider Minutes of the Monday, February 4, 2019, Regular Meeting.
E. Any citizen wishing to make statements during the discussion of any item must first be recognized by the Commission Chair. After being recognized, that person should state their name and the name of any organization represented. Statements should be limited to five minutes.
F. Cell phones and other electronic devices, other than those used by the media and law enforcement, should be shut off.

II. OLD BUSINESS – Items tabled, or scheduled, from previous Commission Meetings, will be heard at this time.
-There is no Old Business at this time.

III. NEW BUSINESS – All new business to be considered by the Commission will be heard at this time.

A. COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE: Request for Approval – Added / Abated / Escaped / Refunded Taxes:
-Donna Zimmerman, County Clerk, will present a listing of Added / Abated / Escaped / Refunded Taxes. Orders for these actions are kept on file in the County Clerk’s Office. These are used to correct assessments and are requested by the County Appraiser’s Office or the County Clerk’s Office.
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B. APPRAISER’S OFFICE: Bulk Mailing – Valuation Notices:
-After reviewing options, the Appraiser’s Office has determined that using The Master’s Touch
to create valuation notices, mailing labels and envelopes is the most effective method for printing
and mailing. Barbara Esfeld, County Appraiser, will provide details on this item.
IV. ENDING BUSINESS – After new items are heard by the Commission, the following items,
including announcements, will be heard.

A. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Following the close of the Agenda Meeting, the Commission will consider the authorization of
personnel changes for classified positions, sign any documentation approved during the agenda
meeting or sign any other documentation required for regular County business. Similar action
may take place throughout the day.
-County officials are invited to attend the annual Township Meeting. The meeting begins at 9:00
a.m., Monday, February 11, 2019, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 723 Main, Great Bend,
Kansas.
-The County Commissioners are invited to attend the 2019 Holy Family Elementary School
DARE graduation. The event begins at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Graduation will
be held in the School’s Lunchroom. Holy Family is located at 4200 Broadway, Great Bend,
Kansas.
-Barton County Office Buildings will be closed Monday, February 18, 2019, in observance of
Presidents Day. The Records Division of the Sheriff’s Office and the Health Department will
also be closed. The Landfill will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. that day. Emergency
services will be in normal operation.

B. APPOINTMENTS:
9:30 a.m. – The Commission will leave for the annual Township Meeting. They are not
expected to return to the Courthouse.
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Phil Hathcock, County
Administrator, is scheduled for February 14, 2019.

V. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Discussion Items.
B. Citizens or organizations may present requests or proposals for initial consideration.
C. The Commissioners are available to the Public on Mondays during regular business
hours.
D. The Commissioners may, individually, schedule personal appointments related to County
business at their discretion.
E. The next Regular Meeting will be at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

VI. ADJOURN.

Friday High School Basketball Scores

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Friday Boys Scores
Abilene 54, Wamego 44
Andale 62, Clearwater 25
Andover Central 73, Goddard 54
Ashland 55, Satanta 49
Attica 59, Burrton 48
Augusta 52, Buhler 38
BV North 80, Metro Academy 59
BV Northwest 57, BV West 49
Basehor-Linwood 71, Lansing 34
Baxter Springs 81, Frontenac 68
Belle Plaine 65, Conway Springs 38
Beloit 47, Russell 41
Berean Academy 55, Moundridge 31
Bishop Miege 70, St. James Academy 42
Bishop Seabury Academy 65, Veritas Christian 63, OT
Burden Central 29, Oxford 19
Caldwell 70, Sedan 28
Cedar Vale/Dexter 53, Udall 33
Central Plains 73, La Crosse 18
Centralia 59, Valley Heights 52
Cheney 59, Garden Plain 38
Cheylin 61, Golden Plains 53
Christian Family Educators 48, Heartland Christian 28
Circle 55, El Dorado 48
Clifton-Clyde 66, Onaga 30
Colby 62, Scott City 52
Concordia 55, Chapman 50
Cornerstone Family 59, Faith Christian, Mo. 31
Ellinwood 47, Kinsley 33
Ellis 45, Smith Center 41
Eureka 73, Bluestem 30
Frankfort 78, Troy 53
Garden City 43, Great Bend 34
Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 45, Lakeside 43
Goddard-Eisenhower 67, Arkansas City 58
Goessel 57, Herington 21
Halstead 57, Hoisington 49
Hanover 66, Doniphan West 14
Hays 59, Liberal 54
Hesston 47, Lyons 35
Hiawatha 59, Royal Valley 55
Highland Park 66, Junction City 56
Hodgeman County 48, Kiowa County 42
Hoxie 56, Dighton 38
Hugoton 64, Goodland 34
Hutchinson 54, Valley Center 51
Hutchinson Trinity 49, Inman 40
Jefferson North 39, Atchison County 36
Jefferson West 55, Riverside 41
KC Harmon 53, KC Wyandotte 42
KC Piper 64, Tonganoxie 35
Kingman 65, Chaparral 47
Lakin 72, Wichita County 64
Larned 62, Hillsboro 59, OT
Leavenworth 73, KC Turner 6
Lee’s Summit Community Christian, Mo. 68, KC Christian 57
Little River 68, Solomon 39
Logan 43, Weskan 37
Macksville 63, Bucklin 41
Maize 46, Wichita Campus 45
Maize South 83, Andover 64
Marion 86, Ell-Saline 80
Marysville 56, Clay Center 55
McLouth 57, Horton 32
McPherson 55, Winfield 42
Meade 62, Minneola 45
Medicine Lodge 54, Douglass 47
Minneapolis 48, Southeast Saline 45
Ness City 87, Otis-Bison 50
Newton 75, Derby 70
Nickerson 56, Haven 30
Northern Valley 64, Triplains-Brewster 31
Nowata, Okla. 61, Caney Valley 47
Oakley 46, Hill City 28
Olathe East 68, SM East 61
Olathe South 54, Olathe Northwest 37
Olathe West 77, Olathe North 71
Osborne 67, Stockton 58
Oskaloosa 57, Maur Hill – Mount Academy 28
Perry-Lecompton 56, Nemaha Central 39
Phillipsburg 61, Hays-TMP-Marian 50
Pike Valley 60, Natoma 50
Pittsburg Colgan 52, Galena 32
Plainville 54, Norton 51
Pleasant Ridge 63, Valley Falls 57
Pratt 62, Smoky Valley 55, OT
Pratt Skyline 72, Pretty Prairie 45
Quinter 55, Rawlins County 34
Republic County 55, Ellsworth 41
Riley County 52, Wabaunsee 30
Rock Creek 52, St. Mary’s 50
Rock Hills 68, Lincoln 44
Rose Hill 49, Wellington 32
Rural Vista 53, Wakefield 22
SM South 57, Lawrence Free State 47, OT
SM West 57, Lawrence 55
Sabetha 55, Holton 45
Salina Central 54, Salina South 44
Salina Sacred Heart 63, Council Grove 42
Santa Fe Trail 81, Osawatomie 56
Sedgwick 56, Bennington 47
Silver Lake 64, Rossville 52
South Central 54, Pawnee Heights 43
South Gray 73, Southwestern Hts. 64
Spearville 58, Ingalls 39
Spring Hill 48, Louisburg 25
St. Francis 52, Oberlin-Decatur 32
St. John 60, Victoria 45
St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 63, Chase 37
St. John’s Military 60, Flint Hills Christian 39
St. Thomas Aquinas 56, Mill Valley 38
Stanton County 64, Cimarron 51
Syracuse 48, Sublette 36
Thunder Ridge 70, Tescott 19
Topeka 53, Washburn Rural 42
Topeka Hayden 53, Manhattan 43
Topeka Seaman 51, DeSoto 46
Topeka West 58, Emporia 35
University Academy, Mo. 69, Maranatha Academy 62
Washington County 69, Axtell 61
Wichita Bishop Carroll 52, Wichita West 42
Wichita Collegiate 60, Mulvane 52
Wichita East 62, Kapaun Mount Carmel 46
Wichita Heights 68, Wichita South 47
Wichita Southeast 63, Wichita Northwest 35
Wichita Trinity 77, Wichita Independent 36

Friday Girls Scores
Abilene 45, Wamego 42
Andale 51, Clearwater 37
Attica 42, Burrton 37
Augusta 41, Buhler 34
Baxter Springs 45, Frontenac 34
Bennington 37, Sedgwick 31
Berean Academy 50, Moundridge 29
Bishop Miege 64, St. James Academy 33
Caldwell 48, Sedan 36
Central Plains 95, La Crosse 13
Chaparral 53, Kingman 52, OT
Chapman 80, Concordia 69, OT
Cimarron 37, Stanton County 36
Circle 50, El Dorado 21
Clifton-Clyde 59, Onaga 14
Council Grove 51, Salina Sacred Heart 34
Cunningham 49, Hutchinson Central Christian 41
Derby 37, Newton 28
Elyria Christian 27, Centre 26
Emporia 37, Topeka West 31
Eureka 60, Bluestem 50
Frankfort 75, Troy 20
Garden Plain 25, Cheney 24
Gardner-Edgerton 0, SM North 0
Goddard 43, Andover Central 34
Goddard-Eisenhower 70, Arkansas City 39
Golden Plains 56, Cheylin 33
Hanover 65, Doniphan West 36
Haven 53, Nickerson 32
Hays-TMP-Marian 54, Phillipsburg 34
Herington 55, Goessel 32
Hesston 49, Lyons 17
Highland Park 73, Junction City 21
Hoxie 40, Dighton 30
Hugoton 62, Goodland 55
Hutchinson 40, Valley Center 28
Inman 31, Hutchinson Trinity 29
Jefferson North 39, Atchison County 36
Jefferson West 55, Riverside 38
KC Bishop Ward 71, Van Horn, Mo. 43
KC Piper 56, Tonganoxie 20
Kapaun Mount Carmel 43, Wichita East 41
Kinsley 60, Ellinwood 53, OT
Lakeside 57, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 44
Lansing 46, Basehor-Linwood 41
Larned 51, Hillsboro 37
Leavenworth 73, KC Turner 6
Liberal 55, Hays 34
Lincoln 39, Rock Hills 18
Little River 42, Solomon 35, OT
Maize 77, Wichita Campus 35
Maize South 60, Andover 27
Manhattan 40, Topeka Hayden 21
Maranatha Academy 39, University Academy, Mo. 18
Marion 45, Ell-Saline 25
Marysville 62, Clay Center 39
McLouth 48, Horton 46
McPherson 51, Winfield 21
Medicine Lodge 46, Douglass 41
Moscow def. Walsh, Colo., forfeit
Nemaha Central 50, Perry-Lecompton 23
Norton 59, Plainville 38
Oakley 36, Hill City 18
Olathe East 53, SM East 33
Olathe North 54, Olathe West 44
Olathe South 61, Olathe Northwest 47
Osawatomie 56, Santa Fe Trail 47
Oskaloosa 57, Maur Hill – Mount Academy 28
Otis-Bison 48, Ness City 25
Pittsburg Colgan 47, Galena 18
Pleasant Ridge 61, Valley Falls 49
Pratt 59, Smoky Valley 37
Rawlins County 54, Quinter 21
Republic County 56, Ellsworth 25
Riley County 61, Wabaunsee 51
Rock Creek 46, St. Mary’s 41
Royal Valley 57, Hiawatha 25
Rural Vista 68, Wakefield 14
Russell 54, Beloit 46
SM South 57, Lawrence Free State 47, OT
SM West 44, Lawrence 43
Sabetha 35, Holton 29
Salina Central 54, Salina South 40
Scott City 37, Colby 27
Shawnee Mission Christian 48, Topeka Heritage Christian 45
Silver Lake 40, Rossville 33
Smith Center 64, Ellis 38
South Central 57, Pawnee Heights 25
South Gray 58, Southwestern Hts. 16
South Haven 46, Flinthills 13
Southeast Saline 51, Minneapolis 50
St. Francis 53, Oberlin-Decatur 45
St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 55, Chase 32
St. Thomas Aquinas 56, Mill Valley 24
Stockton 49, Osborne 37
Sylvan-Lucas 61, Wilson 46
Syracuse 59, Sublette 47
Thunder Ridge 74, Tescott 33
Topeka 48, Washburn Rural 38
Topeka Seaman 60, DeSoto 40
Triplains-Brewster 52, Northern Valley 46
Ulysses 44, Holcomb 37, OT
Valley Heights 62, Centralia 41
Victoria 48, St. John 31
Washington County 46, Axtell 32
Wellington 66, Rose Hill 62
Weskan 58, Logan 29
Wetmore 44, Linn 38
Wheatland-Grinnell 56, Palco 28
Wichita Bishop Carroll 59, Wichita West 28
Wichita Classical 39, Flint Hills Christian 16
Wichita Collegiate 46, Mulvane 28
Wichita County 57, Lakin 56
Wichita Heights 57, Wichita South 34
Wichita Sunrise 72, Manhattan CHIEF 23

Sens. Moran, Roberts & Rep. Marshall introduce legislation honoring fallen Big Red One soldiers

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) Thursday introduced legislation honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation in the Army’s First Infantry Division. This bill authorizes these fallen soldiers’ names to be added to the First Division Monument located on White House grounds in Washington, D.C. The First Infantry Division was established in 1917 and has been on continuous active duty for more than 100 years. U.S. Representative Roger Marshall (KS-01) today introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

“For over 100 years, soldiers of the Big Red One have been tasked with the mission and carried the burden that comes with making certain our great nation remains free,” said Sen. Moran. “I am pleased to introduce this legislation with Sen. Roberts and Rep. Marshall that will formally recognize and honor all fallen Big Red One soldiers at the monument that memorializes their sacrifice. As President Calvin Coolidge stated during his speech at the memorial’s dedication ceremony in 1924, ‘We raise monuments to testify to the honor in which we hold men for the work they have done, and to be a constant reminder to ourselves and future generations of the lessons their actions have taught us.’ There is no group more worthy of being honored than those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation, and I am proud to represent Fort Riley and work with the Society of the First Division on this effort.”

“The Fighting First are the true guardians of America’s freedoms,” said Sen. Roberts. “We must honor and remember the brave men and women of the Big Red One who in placing duty first, have paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

“It is my great honor to introduce legislation with Sen. Moran and Sen. Roberts that will remember the more than 13,000 soldiers of the First Infantry Division that made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for our country,” said Rep. Marshall. “Freedom isn’t free, and this legislation is a great reminder of that. I am both humbled and proud to recognize these service members on this historic monument at the White House.”

The First Division Monument was developed by the Society of the First Division to honor the heroic efforts of those who fought in World War I. Additions have since been made to commemorate soldiers from the First Infantry Division who lost their lives in World War II, the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. Future additions will honor members of the First Infantry Division killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom and future U.S. operations.

Local students named to fall 2018 Deans Honor Roll at FHSU

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Local and area students are among the 1,606 students named by deans at Fort Hays State University to the Deans Honor Roll for the fall 2018 semester.

The Deans Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester. Full-time on-campus and FHSU Virtual College students are eligible.

Students are listed alphabetically by county, city and zip with their classifications and, for those who have declared them, majors. This list does not include students from other states, students from other countries or students who requested privacy.

Students without classifications are students seeking a second degree or are students who, though full time, are not seeking degrees.

BARTON
Albert (67511): Colin James Regan is a junior majoring in general studies (business).
Claflin (67525): Layne Charles Bieberle is a senior majoring in technology studies (construction management).
Kylie Kay Lamatsch is a freshman majoring in nursing.
Ruth Anne Potter is a senior majoring in art (interior design).
Michael James Ryan is a junior majoring in health and human performance (K-12 teaching and coaching).
Kaycee Steiner is a junior majoring in health and human performance (health promotion).
Colton Allen Zink is a senior majoring in biology (natural resources).
Ellinwood (67526): Sarah Cherry is majoring in education (early childhood unified).
Rachel Marie Doll is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Nichole Greta Hartman is a freshman majoring in history.
Cody James Lytle is a senior majoring in criminal justice.
Danae Patten is a senior majoring in nursing.
Great Bend (67530): Brandon Michael Ball is a senior majoring in technology studies (education).
Christopher Andrew Ball is a freshman majoring in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Molli Renae Banks is a freshman majoring in art (studio).
Colby Allen Barton is a senior majoring in biology (natural resources).
Jose Andres Batres is a junior majoring in technology studies (construction management).
Michala Rose Bieker is a junior majoring in education (early childhood unified).
Nicole D. Bieker is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Kori Nicole Birzer is a junior majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Miranda L. Brown is a junior majoring in nursing.
Carlos Alonso Castaneda is a senior majoring in technology studies (construction management).
Kaylie Marie Doll is a senior majoring in radiologic technology.
Jonathan Robert Emig is a senior majoring in biology.
Christopher Dale Engler is a senior majoring in health and human performance (K-12 teaching and coaching).
Aubrey Nichole Habash is a sophomore majoring in nursing.
Brigette Nicole Hartman is a senior majoring in psychology.
Kiley Breann Heine is a senior majoring in sociology.
Blake Allen Hinson is a senior majoring in technology studies (construction management).
Kaitlyn Nicole Jerke is a junior majoring in elementary education.
Jes Clara Kachanes is a junior majoring in music (performance).
Ryan Kohman is a junior majoring in history.
Kaylan Janel Lagerman is a senior majoring in psychology.
Elsi May Miller is a junior majoring in biology (natural resources).
Macy Grace Moyers is a junior majoring in biology.
Allison Diane Muth is a sophomore majoring in organizational leadership.
Madison Paige Otter is a sophomore majoring in art (graphic design).
Christian Rivas is a sophomore majoring in criminal justice.
Jamie L. Rowan is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Briana L. Schenk is a junior majoring in finance (banking).
Jaci Rose Schremmer is a freshman majoring in radiologic technology.
Karisa Corrine Schremmer is a junior majoring in finance.
Kameko Marie Schultz is a senior majoring in social work.
Kimberlyn Sinclair is a sophomore majoring in education (early childhood unified).
Morgan Frances Stevens is a senior majoring in general studies (massage therapy).
Addison Ann Westhoff is a sophomore majoring in art (education).
Hoisington (67544): Jeremy Ray Breit is a sophomore majoring in elementary education.
Emma Marie Harmon is a sophomore majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Savannah Beth Rose is a senior majoring in organizational leadership.
Presley Denae Smith is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Madison L. Wilborn is a junior majoring in nursing.
Olmitz (67564): Krista Claire Schneider is a freshman majoring in nursing.

ELLSWORTH
Ellsworth (67439): Jeanae Dayle Brungardt is a freshman.
Jessie E. Graves is a sophomore majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Wilson (67490): Anna Catherine Criswell is a sophomore majoring in English (teaching).
Emmery Taylor Ristvedt is a junior majoring in health and human performance.

PAWNEE
Burdett (67523): Regan Nicole Carlson is a freshman majoring in biology (education).
Garfield (67529): Candice Marie Peterson is a freshman majoring in biology (health professions).
Larned (67550): Jennifer Anne Applequist is a junior majoring in accounting.
Katelyn Nacole Baker is a junior majoring in elementary education.
Alysa Paige Byrum is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Alyssa Pauline Clark is a freshman majoring in radiologic technology.
Braeden Andrew Corman is a sophomore majoring in accounting.
Wesley Davis is a freshman majoring in biology (health professions).
Colton Hunter Gladow is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Rebecca Brooke Griffin is a junior majoring in art (graphic design).
Alexis Nicole Langdon is a senior majoring in accounting (public).
Maci Erin Perez is a senior majoring in health and human performance (sport management).
Sierra Ann Smith is a freshman majoring in chemistry.
Rebekah Lynn Thomas is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Rozel (67574): Micaela Dawn Polson is a sophomore majoring in medical diagnostic imaging (ultrasound).

RICE
Little River (67457): Taylor Marie Rolfs is a junior majoring in medical diagnostic imaging (ultrasound).
Lyons (67554): Jamie Lee Ash is a senior majoring in general studies.
Kassidy Kaye Clarke is a freshman majoring in biology (health professions).
Monica Paola Gamez is a junior majoring in social work.
Odalis G. Ordaz-Landeros is a sophomore majoring in nursing.
Kayla Lee Reid is a senior majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Seongnamsi (67554): Mikyung Jang is a freshman.
Sterling (67579): Codi Reagan Custer is a freshman majoring in art (graphic design).
Holly Renee Davis is a sophomore majoring in elementary education.
Nicole Suzanne Dowell is a sophomore majoring in nursing.
Caleb Mathew Hendricks is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Allison Pearl Schweizer is a junior majoring in management (entrepreneurship).

RUSH
Bison (67520): Benjamin Thomas Cornwell is a senior majoring in art (studio).
Eleanor Astrid Cornwell is a junior majoring in art (studio).
La Crosse (67548): Chase Tyler Klozenbucher is a senior majoring in health and human performance (K-12 teaching and coaching).
Kate Rues is a freshman.
Melissa Deann Schlegel is majoring in elementary education.
Morgan Leeann West is a junior majoring in health and human performance (exercise science).
Otis (67565): Clayton Berni is a sophomore majoring in communication.
Timken (67575): Shawna Rae Serpan is a senior majoring in biology (education).

RUSSELL
Dorrance (67634): Patrick Michael Kepka is a junior majoring in agriculture.
Gorham (67640): Macey Jade Steckel is a freshman majoring in radiologic technology.
Samantha J. Windholz is majoring in education (early childhood unified).
Lucas (67648): Dylan Reh Streit is a freshman majoring in radiologic technology.
Brianna Leigh Walter is a senior majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Paradise (67658): Gracyn Starr Miller is a junior majoring in foreign language (Spanish for specific purposes).
Russell (67665): Seth Joel Boxberger is a sophomore majoring in mathematics (teaching).
Matthew Michael Buhrle is a sophomore majoring in athletic training.
Alexia Jaye Charbonneau is a sophomore majoring in biology (health professions).
Amy Dollison is a junior majoring in general studies (massage therapy).
Bernadette Mary Franks is a senior majoring in sociology.
Kyleigh Rene Kasper is a junior majoring in general science (biology).
Alyssa Jordan Searles is a junior majoring in radiologic technology.
Devin Thomas is a senior majoring in technology studies (industrial technology).
Chelsi Nikole McReynolds is a senior majoring in elementary education.

STAFFORD
St. John (67576): Erin Koelsch is a senior majoring in agricultural business.
Tia Danielle Smith is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Nathan R. Ward is a junior majoring in radiologic technology.
Stafford (67578): Harlee Marie Mead is a sophomore majoring in accounting.

Sheriff: 2 Ellsworth Co. suspects arrested for alleged kidnapping, robbery

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ELLIS COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect following a aggravated robbery in Ellis County.

Just after 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Hays dispatch was notified of an aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery and aggravated kidnapping that occurred in the 1300 block of Spring Hill Road in Ellis County, according to a media release.

Deputies identified the victim as a 20-year-old Hays man who was walking in the southwest area of Hays when a male acquaintance offered him a ride.

After accepting the ride, the victim was intentionally driven into the county against his will. Another male emerged from the truck of the vehicle, through the back seat, and robbed the victim at gunpoint. After robbing the victim of $1,800 in cash, as well as personal belongings, the victim was forced to jump from the moving vehicle, causing him minor injury.

Ellis County Sheriff’s Office detectives have identified and arrested two Ellsworth County men in connection to the incident.  Authorities have not released the name of the alleged victim or the suspects.

KWEC offers winter kids’ Saturday on Feb. 16

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Kick those winter doldrums by attending Kansas Wetland Education Center’s Winter Kids’ Saturday, Feb. 16, from 9:30-11 a.m.

Meet some live winter birds, dissect an owl pellet and create a bone chart. Then we’ll head outside to look for some winter birds and participate in the national Backyard Bird Count. Bring warm clothes for the out-of-doors portion of the event. KWEC will provide binoculars, but if you have your own, bring them too.

Designed for children ages 6 through 12, Winter Kids’ Saturday is offered at no charge. Children age 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-registration is required by Feb. 13. To register, or for more information, call 620-566-1456 or 1-877-243-9268. The maximum class size is 20 children. Although there is no program charge, donations for supplies are always appreciated.

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