BUSINESS NEWS

Great Bend Recreation Commission is offering early bird sign up for both youth and adult sports. Starting September 17 and ending September 28 Great Bend Rec will be accepting registration for kids and adults of all ages for Youth and Adult Basketball, Adult Volleyball, and Youth and Adult Indoor Soccer.

Take advantage of a two week long early bird registration to live, play and explore at “the Rec”.

For more information, contact the GBRC office at 793-3755, website www.greatbendrec.com or Facebook page @Great Bend Rec.

Planning for this year’s Giving Tuesday has started at the Golden Belt Community Foundation.  This year the foundation is making changes to the campaign so that any qualified charitable organization in Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties has an opportunity to participate.

With new additions to Giving Tuesday and a registration process, mandatory informational meetings will be held.  These meetings are designed to answer questions and help organizations through the new changes.  Organizations are invited learn about these exciting new changes and how they will benefit local organizations:

• Any qualified charitable organization in Barton, Pawnee, Rush or Stafford counties is eligible to participate
• Funds raised may be granted directly back to the charitable organization or added to their endowment fund at GBCF
• Match money
• Other new incentives to participate and school challenges

If you cannot attend one of the meetings in person, please make additional arrangements to meet with the foundation by appointment.  Organizations must opt in for Giving Tuesday by October 15, 2018 in order to participate.  All meetings will be held at the GBCF office located at 1307 Williams Street, Great Bend.

Meeting times:

Friday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m.

To learn more about this year’s Giving Tuesday, please visit the foundation website at www.goldenbeltcf.org in the coming weeks.  For additional questions please contact Nikki Omenski, Development Director, at 620-792-3000 or nikki@goldenbeltcf.org.

Story by Micah Oelze

Comic books and graphic novels have made a resurgence thanks to the success of the Marvel Universe movies. In the Shafer Art Gallery’s next exhibit, “Beyond Words: Visual Narratives from the Block Book to the Graphic Novel”, visitors will explore the rich history of graphic novels dating back toward the end of the middle ages.

“If you grew up loving comics or recently discovered graphic novels this exhibition will put the visual narrative art form into historical and cultural perspective,” Shafer Art Gallery Director Dave Barnes said. “Far from being literature just for children, comics are a medium of artistic expression that can be used to communicate sophisticated and nuanced content.”

Modern comic strips first began to capture audience’s attention toward the end of the nineteenth century. The improvement in printing presses both encouraged artists to explore the medium and newspapers to purchase the comics for their readers.

Comic books were first developed as a way for artists to re-sell their comics to readers. The comic books many know and love did not become popular until Superman was released in the late 1930’s. Graphic novels weren’t created until the 1970s and 80s.

The works selected for this exhibition are intended to encourage visitors to consider the roles of image and narrative in our cultures, and to examine storytelling techniques in different media.

“The Shafer Gallery is very fortunate to be able to exhibit these unique works of art that are rarely available to the public in a comprehensive form,” Barnes said. “We hope to make this a fun and thought-provoking experience.”

The works in Beyond Words are from the Rare Book Collection and the Comic Art Collection in the Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books at the University of Missouri Libraries. The exhibition was curated by Kelli Hansen, Librarian, University of Missouri Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books, Columbia, Missouri, and organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance.

The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is free.

About ExhibitsUSA

This exhibition is toured by ExhibitsUSA, a national program of Mid-America Arts Alliance. ExhibitsUSA sends more than 25 exhibitions on tour to more than 100 small- and mid-sized communities every year. These exhibitions create access to an array of arts and humanities experiences, nurture the understanding of diverse cultures and art forms, and encourage the expanding depth and breadth of cultural life in local communities. For more about ExhibitsUSA, email MoreArt@maaa.org or visit www.eusa.org.

About Mid-America Arts Alliance

Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) strengthens and supports artists, cultural organizations, and communities throughout our region and beyond. They achieve this primarily through their national traveling exhibition programs, innovative leadership development, and strategic grant making. They are especially committed to enriching the cultural life of historically underserved communities by providing high quality, meaningful, and accessible arts and culture programs and services. They believe in more art for more people. Additional information about M-AAA is available at www.maaa.org.

Parents as Teachers will sponsor a playgroup from 9-10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28 at the Washington Early Education Center gym, 2535 Lakin Ave.

Parents attending will have an opportunity to make friends, meet people and play with their child/children while creating a fun craft.

Playgroups are helpful in child development because they allow children to make friends, discover new things, learn through play and interact with adults other than their parents.

Questions may be directed to Amanda Gotts or Rosa Velazco, 793-1518.

The 3rd Annual Luray Craftique, which benefits the Luray Food Pantry, the Luray Senior Center, and other local civic groups, will take place on Saturday, October 20th, 2018, from 9 am to 5 pm in Luray.

This is a non-profit event, where the only entrance fee for shoppers is a non perishable food item, or in lieu of a food item, monetary donations will also be accepted. Over 125 vendors with unique arts, crafts and food items are travelling from all over the state (and surrounding states) to participate in one of the largest craft fairs in the state of Kansas, and possibly the largest mostly indoor market.

Luray town citizens have offered up many of their vacant buildings and lots for use at the craft fair, thus giving the vendors over 100 indoor spaces in 5 buildings, in addition to outdoor spaces and a commercial tent, all within a short walking distance of Main Street Luray. Throughout the buildings, plus in the newly renovated city park, food vendors will accommodate an expected crowd of over 4,000 people.

The Barton County Sheriff’s office recently made the move to using an 800 megahertz communications system. The new system is a blend of traditional two-way radio technology and computer-controlled transmitters. The system’s main advantage is that radio transmitters can be shared among various departments with the aid of computer programming. According to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir, the new radio’s make a difference in the way law enforcement operates.

Brian Bellendir Audio

Bellendir says the only challenge right now is the fact that not all emergecy departments in Barton County have made the switch to the 800 megahertz communications system.

Brian Bellendir Audio

In early August, Barton County 911 was authorized by Commissioners to purchase seven 800 megahertz radios, a combiner system and 12 recording licenses along wtih work on the antennae apparatus atop the 911 building in preparation of going to the 800-system.

BOARD OF BARTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS September 17, 2018 – 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 September 10, 2018, 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. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS:
-An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of September 4, 2018 and ending September 17, 2018.

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

IV. 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.

B. GOLDEN BELT HUMANE SOCIETY: Agreement:
-Barton County has historically utilized the Golden Belt Humane Society for animal control
services. To facilitate the delivery of services, the County was given representation on the
Humane Society Board of Directors. At this time, the Commission will be asked to enter into a
three-year Agreement that names the Humane Society as the County’s Animal Control
Authority, details duties and financial obligations and adds representation from the Sheriff’s
Office to the Board of Directors. Phil Hathcock, County Administrator, will provide details.

C. PROPOSALS: Request for Proposal for Audit Services for Calendar Years 2018, 2019
and 2020:
-Barton County accepted proposals for audit services for Calendar Years 2018, 2019 and 2020
until September 5, 2018. All County funds, including grants, state pass-through funds, and
general obligation bonds, are to be audited each period. Matt Patzner, Finance Officer, will
provide details.

D. WORKFIT: Continuation of the Agreement for Physical Capacity Profile® Testing:
-WorkFit provides physical capacity profile testing for pre-employment purposes. The testing
determines the abilities of the potential employee to perform a job’s essential functions, with or
without reasonable accommodation. This reduces the possibility of placing an individual in a
position where there is a substantial risk of injury, thereby reducing work-related injuries and
potential workers compensation claims. The service rate is $105.00 per testing. Mr. Hathcock
will provide details.

V. 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, 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.
-The County Commission has been invited to attend the Barton County Farm Bureau 100th
Anniversary dinner and meeting. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, September 23,
2018, at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 – 10th, Great Bend, Kansas.

B. APPOINTMENTS:
-Subject to change, the following appointments have been scheduled:
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
9:30 a.m. or following the close of the Agenda meeting – Update on building project and fire
truck purchase – Doug Hubbard, Fire Chief, Fire District No. 1
10:00 a.m. – Financial Update – Matt Patzner, Financial Officer
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10:15 a.m. – Business Update – Jim Jordan, County Treasurer
10:30 a.m. – Departmental Servers – Dereck L. Hollingshead, Network Administrator, and
Darren Williams, County Works Director
11:00 a.m. – Regular Business Discussion – Phil Hathcock, County Administrator, and Donna
Zimmerman, County Clerk
THE COUNTY EDITION, KVGB-AM – Thursdays at 11:05 a.m. Members of the Health
Department are scheduled for September 20, 2018.

VI. 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., Monday, September 24, 2018.

VII. ADJOURN.

Friday Scores
Andale 62, Rose Hill 0
Anthony-Harper-Chaparral 42, Cheney 14
Attica/Argonia 44, Pratt Skyline 10
Axtell 48, Onaga 0
BV Randolph 60, Wetmore 14
BV West 35, St. James Academy 32
Basehor-Linwood 57, Leavenworth 13
Belle Plaine 42, Wichita Independent 14
Beloit 56, Minneapolis 18
Bishop Miege 40, Mill Valley 7
Blue Valley 49, BV Southwest 7
Bucklin 38, Chase 6
Buhler 34, Augusta 6
Burlingame 54, Marais des Cygnes Valley 6
Burlington 34, Wellsville 12
Caldwell 58, Cedar Vale/Dexter 0
Caney Valley 42, Neodesha 7
Canton-Galva 66, Centre 28
Central Heights 34, Wabaunsee 22
Central Plains 72, Kinsley 0
Centralia 56, St. Mary’s 14
Chanute 49, Iola 14
Chapman 26, Abilene 0
Cherryvale 32, Erie 2
Cimarron 66, Stanton County 8
Clifton-Clyde 66, Wilson 12
Colby 38, Holcomb 34
Conway Springs 38, Kingman 21
DeSoto 56, KC Turner 0
Derby 55, Newton 7
Dodge City 49, Wichita Heights 27
Douglass 50, Marion 38
Elkhart 68, Sublette 28
Ellinwood 34, Ellis 13
Fairfield-Cunningham 50, Burrton 38
Flinthills 34, Oxford 20
Fort Scott 55, Independence 12
Frankfort 54, Doniphan West 6
Fredonia 28, Bluestem 14
Frontenac 26, Commerce, Okla. 0
Galena 50, Prairie View 22
Garden Plain 56, Wichita Trinity 14
Gardner-Edgerton 33, Lawrence 13
Girard 23, Columbus 16
Goddard 17, Andover Central 16
Goessel 30, Wakefield 20
Golden Plains 67, Rolla 18
Greeley County 44, Rawlins County 26
Halstead 64, Lyons 0
Hanover 68, Rock Hills 0
Hays 21, Liberal 20
Herington 74, Rural Vista 40
Hill City 53, Thunder Ridge 6
Hillsboro 32, Haven 24
Hodgeman County 28, South Central 14
Hoisington 50, Larned 13
Holton 37, Nemaha Central 32
Hoxie 54, Quinter 0
Humboldt 56, Eureka 6
Hutchinson 28, Garden City 24
Hutchinson Trinity 8, Ell-Saline 6
Inman 21, Remington 6
Jackson Heights 14, Maur Hill – Mount Academy 0
Jefferson West 25, Hiawatha 7
KC Northeast, Mo. 14, KC Harmon 12
KC Piper 56, Atchison 28
KC Sumner 36, KC Wyandotte 35
Kapaun Mount Carmel 30, Wichita East 0
Kiowa County 54, Pretty Prairie 0
La Crosse 44, Republic County 14
Labette County 28, Coffeyville 14
Lakeside 56, Linn 38
Lakin 28, Syracuse 0
Lawrence Free State 62, SM North 0
Lebo 46, Chetopa 0
Lighthouse Christian, Mo. 48, Riverton 0
Lincoln College Prep, Mo. 52, KC Washington 29
Little River 44, Bennington 12
Louisburg 27, Baldwin 7
Madison/Hamilton 76, Hartford 0
Maize 21, Wichita Campus 0
Manhattan 49, Topeka Seaman 7
Maranatha Academy 66, Crest 0
Marysville 42, Concordia 0
McPherson 56, El Dorado 8
Meade 43, Southwestern Hts. 14
Medicine Lodge 53, South Gray 22
Mission Valley 30, Northern Heights 0
Moscow 58, Weskan 32
Natoma 79, Deerfield 32
Ness City 54, St. John 0
Northern Valley 48, Wheatland-Grinnell 0
Norton 26, Oakley 24
Oberlin-Decatur 24, Sharon Springs 12
Oberlin-Decatur 24, Wallace County 12
Olathe East 37, Olathe West 27
Olathe North 51, SM West 14
Olpe 13, Christ Preparatory Academy 8
Osage City 38, Council Grove 6
Osborne 68, Stockton 22
Oswego 48, Altoona-Midway 16
Otis-Bison 50, Stafford 0
Paola 59, Ottawa 13
Parsons 59, Osawatomie 20
Pawnee Heights def. Cheylin, forfeit
Pembroke Hill, Mo. 44, KC Bishop Ward 8
Phillipsburg 42, Smith Center 14
Pike Valley 50, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 0
Pittsburg 34, BV North 31
Plainville 46, Hays-TMP-Marian 6
Pleasant Ridge 34, McLouth 12
Pleasanton 36, Jayhawk Linn 12
Pratt 55, Hesston 0
Rossville 29, Rock Creek 21
Royal Valley 28, Riverside 27
SM Northwest 27, Olathe South 21
Sabetha 35, Perry-Lecompton 33
Salina Central 27, Salina South 3
Salina Sacred Heart 9, Ellsworth 7
Santa Fe Trail 41, Anderson County 7
Satanta 52, Minneola 6
Scott City 61, Goodland 0
Sedan 66, Marmaton Valley 30
Sedgwick 47, Sterling 8
Shawnee Heights 20, KC Schlagle 14
Silver Lake 31, Riley County 12
Smoky Valley 8, Nickerson 6
Solomon 48, Moundridge 34
South Barber 70, Hutchinson Central Christian 68, 3OT
South Haven 48, Norwich 24
Southeast 39, Yates Center 7
Southeast Saline 28, Russell 14
Spearville 72, Ingalls 44
Spring Hill 24, Bonner Springs 23
St. Francis 54, Dighton 20
St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 55, Tescott 6
St. Paul 54, West Elk 34
Sylvan-Lucas 46, Lincoln 0
Tonganoxie 34, Eudora 6
Topeka 66, Highland Park 0
Trego 46, Triplains-Brewster 14
Troy 41, Horton 8
Tyrone, Okla. 86, St. John’s Military 6
Udall 32, Burden Central 28
Ulysses 29, Hugoton 6
Uniontown 52, Northeast-Arma 12
Valley Center 23, Maize South 13
Valley Heights 66, Atchison County 26
Victoria 70, Macksville 24
Wamego 15, Clay Center 6
Washburn Rural 33, Topeka Hayden 17
Washington County 52, Valley Falls 6
Waverly 58, Southern Coffey 28
Wellington 47, Clearwater 26
West Franklin 39, Lyndon 0
Wichita Bishop Carroll 49, Wichita West 20
Wichita Collegiate 42, Mulvane 22
Wichita County 54, Logan/Palco 6
Wichita Northwest 56, Great Bend 34
Wichita South 38, Arkansas City 28
Wichita Southeast 27, Wichita North 12
Winfield 21, Circle 0

PAWNEE COUNTY — One person died in an accident just before 5:30p.m. Friday in Pawnee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Jeep Wrangler driven by Evan William Hopkins, 16, Garden City, was eastbound on K156 one mile east of Rozel.

The Jeep traveled left of center, entered the north ditch, hit a field entrance, went airborne, rolled end over end and came to rest on the driver’s side.

Hopkins and a passenger in the vehicle Todd A. Hopkins, 53, Garden City, were transported to Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned. Todd Hopkis died of his injuries.  Both were wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.