Press release from USD 428…

USD 428 is proud to announce and welcome Andrea Bauer as the district’s new public information director, replacing Jennifer Schartz. With a career shift from the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development, Bauer brings strong community connections and experience in marketing and public relations to the district.

In this role, Bauer will work to develop and implement strategies for communicating with district employees as well as with the community.

“In my career, as well as my volunteer roles, I strive to be an advocate and cheerleader for our community,” said Bauer. “It’s my goal to make sure the general public is connected to and participating in the great things happening at USD 428, in the classroom and beyond.”

A native of Great Bend, Bauer earned a bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Business from Oklahoma City University before working in corporate event planning in Kansas City, MO. Andrea and her husband Rob Bauer returned to Great Bend for their careers and to raise their family – they have three future Jefferson Jets; Brock, Wesley, and Mason.

As the fall semester continues, several important events are on the horizon:

 GBHS Football Playoff Game at Maize, Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.
 13 th Annual Panther Paw Craft Festival, Saturday, Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Panther Activity Center, 2027 Morton St
 USD 428 Education Foundation Dinner & Auction, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m., Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10 th St. $50/ticket – reservations required by calling 620-793-1500.

For more information and a full calendar of events, please visit www.greatbendschool.net or connect with USD 428 on Facebook.

BOOKED: Codey Elsasser for BTDC case for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, driving while suspended, speeding, criminal possession of firearm of felon x5, possession of firearm under the influence, reckless driving, bond set at $10,000 C/S. KDOC warrant for parole violation, no bond.

BOOKED: Kirk Jackson of Great Bend on Barton County District Court warrant for serve sentence.

BOOKED: Chad Schuster of Great Bend on Barton County District Court case for disorderly conduct with a bond set at $500 C/S.

BOOKED: Will Caskey of Oklahoma City on Greta Bend Municipal Court warrant for contempt of court with no bond.

BOOKED: Morgan Harley of Hoisington on Rush County District Court warrant for serve sentence.

BOOKED: Joshua Kelly on two Great Bend Municipal Court warrants both for contempt of court, bonds were set at $544.50 cash or 6 days in jail and $952.50 cash or 30 days in jail.

BOOKED: Jeremy Haynes of Ellinwood on Barton County District Court warrant for criminal threat, criminal trespass and battery with a bond set at $5,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Flynt Hendricks of Great Bend on Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $200 cash or 48 hours. Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $250 C/S.

BOOKED: Miles Jackson of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for contempt of court, bond set at $382.50 cash or 30 days.

RELEASED: Chad Schuster of Great Bend after posting a $500 bond through Dyn-O-Mite on case for disorderly conduct.

RELEASED: Jean Landrau-Acosta of Great Bend on case for driving while suspended, no proof of insurance, defective left mirror, bond is set at $2,500 posted through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Jeannie Marie Hollar-Camp on BCDC case for pedestrian under the influence and obstruction with a bond of $2,500. Released by the court.

RELEASED: Roy Cline of Great Bend on GBMC warrant for contempt of court, released by order of the court.

RELEASED: Ricky Bryant of Hoisington on GBMC warrant for contempt of court. GBMC warrant for contempt of court. Released by order of the court.

RELEASED: Jerome Maravilla of Great Bend on BCDC warrant to probation.

RELEASED: Jeremy Haynes of Ellinwood on BCDC warrant for criminal threat, criminal trespass and batter after posting a $5,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Flynt Hendricks of Great Bend on BCDC warrant for failure to appear after posting a $200 cash bond. GBMC warrant for failure to appear after posting a $250 cash bond through the GBPD.

RELEASED: Laura Sandlee of Ellinwood on GBMC case after she served her sentence in full.

RELEASED: Miles Jackson of Great Bend on GBMC warrant for contempt of court after posting a $382.50 cash bond.

The City of Great Bend has their plan of action concerning snow and ice control. In an 11-page report, the policy outlines the priority list of streets to be cleared and treated and how the Street Department handles the snow season.

The Priority 1 list includes portions of Main, 10^th, McKinley, 6^th, Cleveland, 2^nd, Broadway, Washington, 24^th, and streets around police and fire stations.

Great Bend City Councilmember Vicki Berryman asked Assistant Public Works Director Simon Wiley how the list of priority streets were determined.

Simon Wiley & Vicki Berryman Audio

The City Council voted 6-0 to approve the 2018-2019 Snow & Ice Removal Policy with no major changes from last year.

The application of chemicals and abrasives can melt up to two inches of snow. When there are more than two inches of snow, the sand/salt mixture will be applied after plowing or grading operations are completed.

Plows will take precautions to avoid damaging or endangering parked vehicles. However, plows will plow a distance reasonably close to parked cars so that snow does not remain on the driving surface of the roadway.

After plowing and or grading operations have been completed, operators of the loaders shall begin removal of snow from City parking lots.

Below are just some of the local races in Barton County that will be on the ballot Tuesday. View the entire list at bartoncounty.org.

Great Bend City Council
Ward 1: Alan Moeder, Jessica Milsap
Ward 2: James Breitenbach, Chad Somers
Ward 3: Dana Dawson, Jacob Davis
Ward 4: Brock McPherson

Hoisington City Council
Ward 1: Travis Sinn
Ward 2: Carrol Nather
Ward 3: Open
Ward 4: Robert Bruce, Gary Shook

Ellinwood City Council (3 positions)
Kirk Clawson, Kenneth Lebbin, Jacque Isern

Ellinwood Hospital District
David Gonzales

Barton County Commission
1^st District: Kenny Schremmer
4^th District: Alicia Straub
5^th District: Jennifer Schartz

Two novice debate teams from Great Bend High School excelled last weekend in competition at Garden City High School. In what, at times, felt like a duel between Dodge City and Great Bend, the team of Skylar Fletcher and Malachi Wasson earned second-place honors.

Fletcher and Wasson beat four different teams from Dodge City and lost to Lyon’s top novice team to finish second out of 18 teams.

Also competing in the novice division were Christopher Clarke and Isaiah Smith. Smith and Clarke ended the day with two wins and three losses.

The experienced debaters did not travel this weekend as they stayed home to practice for the school play. All debaters will take next weekend off and encourage everyone to come see the talents of the high school performers in the fall production of the original “Beauty and The Beast.” While this might not be the Disney version you’re used to, it will surely be entertaining and features several members of the high school debate program.

Three different performances will be offered on Sunday, November 11 at 2 p.m, and Monday and Tuesday, November 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.

BUSINESS NEWS

The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled “Cooking Under Pressure” on Wednesday, November 7^th, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Recreation Commission (1214 Stone Street).

If you have an electric pressure cooker or are thinking about putting one on your Christmas list, mark your calendar for this free educational program.  The program will share how to use this popular appliance safely when preparing recipes for your family.  From hard cooking eggs, to preparing main dishes or desserts, the pressure cooker is quite versatile.  Please RSVP if possible, by calling the Cottonwood Extension District – Great Bend Office at 793-1910 to ensure adequate supplies.  Donna Krug, Cottonwood Extension District Agent, will be the presenter for this program.  For more information about this program and other programs the Great Bend Rec offers, please go to our web site at www.greatbendrec.com or call 793-3755, ext. 110.

In July, Rosewood Services asked for but did not receive a letter of support from Barton County Commissioners for Kansas Department of Commerce tax credits to help remodel the old E&E Glass building in Great Bend.

Monday, the Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation requested a similar letter of support for a Kansas Department of Transportation grant to help purchase a 14-passenger vehicle for assistance with transportation operations.

Alicia Straub, who was not in favor of the letter of support in July for state tax credits for the building remodel, was also not in favor of providing a letter of support for the latest grant request.

Alicia Straub Audio

The Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation is a non-profit organization under the umbrella of Rosewood Services. The Director of the Foundation is Will Rains.

Will Rains Audio

Commissioners eventually voted 3-2 Monday to provide the letter of support with Straub and Homer Kruckenberg voting no and Commissioners Jennifer Schartz, Kenny Schremmer and Don Davis voting yes.

The grant request from K-DOT is for $49,200 for the purchase of the vehicle and $10,000 for operational costs. The Roots and Wings Foundation will provide a $12,300 match from funds that Rains said would come from private donations.

The Great Bend City Council approved a letter of support during their meeting Monday night.