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Byway focus of commission meeting
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The Barton County Commission Monday morning and honored several of the volunteers who have made the Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway a success. Those recognized included members of the Central Kansas Photography Club and others who have helped along the way. Pictured are, from left to right, commissioner Don Cates, Boyd King, Paul Tschopp, commissioner John Edmonds, Dan Soeken , Marion Lightfoot, Loren Unruh, commission Chairman Homer Kruckenberg, Becky Weller, commissioner Kenny Schremmer, Marilyn Hitz and commissioner Jennifer Schartz. - photo by DALE HOGG Great Bend Tribune
The Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway took center stage at the Barton County Commission meeting Monday morning as commissioners honored many of the project’s volunteers and heard a report about efforts to market it.“We are not very good about celebrating our successes,” said Cris Collier, president of the Great Bend Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. “It’s time to acknowledge the tremendous jobs our volunteers have done.”Many of these dedicated folks, Collier said, have been around since the idea for the project was born in 2004. Representing many of the communities along the 70-mile route,they’ve helped with the planning, promoting and photographing the byway.This was just the first round of recognitions, Collier said.