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GBHS Debate Squad competes at two tourneys and wins at both
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Jordan Stoulil and Carter Sheffield

GBHS Debate Squad competes at two tourneys and wins at both
The Great Bend High School Debate Squad competed at Lyons and Sterling on Saturday, Oct. 5th. At Sterling in the JV Division, Carter Sheffield and Jordan Stoulil placed 2nd out of 21 teams, with 23 speaker points. Stoulil stated, “It was a good surprise that we placed 2nd and I’m very proud.” At Lyons in the Varsity Division, Michael Gieck and Kameko Schultz placed 2nd out of 30 teams, with 19 speaker points. Schultz mentioned, “I’m very proud of my partner and I, and we plan to take home the gold instead of the silver at upcoming tournaments.” Also at Lyons in the Novice division, Trae Black and Makinna Dykes had a winning record and barely missed placing. The squad plans to compete at the Hays Debate Tournament next weekend.

Area farmers invited to form Prescribed Burn Association
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Wildfires are uncontrolled and destructive, but prescribed burning is an effective tool for landowners and managers needing to remove weeds and stop the advance of invasive species from pastures, said Veronica Coons at the Barton County Conservation District. However, but not everyone has access to the equipment, manpower and training for a successful burn. That’s where teamwork can help.
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