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Are you in need of a monument?
If so, give us a call for a
FREE estimate!
Any size, shape, style or design is possible.
Rod Borger785-798-3341
Nathan’sUnder The Hood
111 S Westside RdNess City, KS 67560
Cellular(785) 798-0045
Business(785) 798-3389
Jerry’sTree Service
Jerry Ficken
Trimming& Removal
Stump Removal
Certified Arborist
Insured
785-398-2472
HEALZERPlumbing. Heating
& Air LLC Ness City, KS
785-798-3154 785-798-5154
• Master Plumber• Master Mechanical• Water Rite Softener Systems
Thursday, May 21, 2015 The Ness County NEWS Page 8
Ph. 785-798-2213 Fax 785-798-2214Email: [email protected]
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Buy or Sell in the Ness County NEWS!
HELP WANTEDWaKeeney 24/7 Store
is hiring up to 40 per weekApply online at24-7stores.com
R-Factor SalonRachel Stiawalt
785-798-CUTS (2887)
Specialized in color, haircuts,
perms, sugaring, waxing,
spa manicures and pedicures, facials, tranning, shellac.
Pureology, Kenra, Sebastian, Wella, OPI,
Australian Gold, Big Sexy Hair, Nioxin,
Pevonia, Macadamia Oil,Pureology, Tigi, Redken,American Crew, Aquage,
Matrix, Young Blood
785-222-29291-866-622-2929
Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
Master Plumber, Master Mechanical, Electrician
“Count On Us”
*Skid Steer*Backhoe*Trenching
Lennox Dealers!
Are you in need of a monument?
If so, give us a call for a
FREE estimate!
Any size, shape, style or design is possible.
Rod Borger785-798-3341
Renberger’s Jewelry
115 E Main - Ness City785-798-2880
*Clock and Jewelry Repair*Sales
Buy or Rent:• Softners
•Reverse Osmosis• Drinking Water• Bottled Water• Salt Delivery
Call 1-800-658-4696
Culligan of Hays2735 AugustaHays, Kansas
785-798-2248Monday-Friday
7:30-5:30Saturdays7:30-Noon
We now haveEQUIPMENTFOR RENTAerator, tiller,
dethatcher, seeder,tools and concrete mixer
Ness City Farm & Feed
785-798-2207
HEALZERPlumbing, Heating
& Air LLCNess City, KS
785-798-3154 785-798-5154•Master Plumber •R/O Systems•Master Mechanical •Bryant Dealer•Water Softener Systems •FujiTsu MiniSplits
•Master Plumber•Master Mechanical
•Bryant Dealer
PLUMBING HEATING & AIRLLC NESS CITY, KS
785-798-3154 785-798-5154
•Master Plumber•Master Mechanical
•Bryant Dealer
PLUMBING HEATING & AIRLLC NESS CITY, KS
785-798-3154 785-798-5154
ConstructionMetzker
785-798-7172
For all your
construction needs.
Ness City, KS
S & S Trailer Sales, Inc.West Lot
3 Miles West on Hwy 96, Ness City785-798-3661 or 785-798-2664
Open & Enclosed Utility Trailers, several sizesAluminum Livestock & Horse Trailers
Dew Eze Pronghorn Flatbeds, Oilfield Pipeand Dog House Trailers
North LotNorth Hwy 283, Ness City
785-798-3666
Dropdeck, EZ-2-Load Detachable, Flatbed, Grain Hopper or Combine Trailers
for Lease or Purchase
Quality Trailers, Parts & Service
Contact: Darrell Brenner785-798-2310 785-798-7575
BrennerSpraying Co.
Chemical and Fertilizer Applied
(Cell)
Yesterdays Body Shop209 S. Pennsylvania, Ness City 785-798-2683
• Glass Replacement & repair• Spray-on Bedliners• Collision & Hail repair• Restorations• Free Estimates
Jerry’sTree Service
Jerry Ficken785-398-2474
Trimming& Removal
Stump Removal
Certified Arborist
InsuredGrasshopperLawn Service
• Mowing • Spraying • Trimming
Robert Wierman785-481-1229
WANTED TO BUY -- Stored corn. Call for bas is and cont rac t information. 1-800-5 7 9 - 3 6 4 5 . L a n e County Feeders. -25tfWANTED -- Custom swathing and baling. Call Keith Hall 785-398-2217 or 785-731-5402. -50
S P E E D Y M O B I L E GLASS -- We offer free mobile service and work with all insurance com-panies. Let us come serve you.620-357-1815. -25tfW A N T E D - - C a r s , a n d p i c k u p s , c a l l C & R Sa lvage a t 785-731-2498. -27
WORK WANTED - - S imonson Paint ing, We do “Honey Do’s”. Interior/Exterior Paint-ing, general carpen-try, odd jobs, 15 years of references. Steve Simonson. 970-946- 2383. -25tf
HELP WANTED -- Ex-perience Water Truck Driver; valid class B CDL required. Competitive wages, BCBS, 401K, paid vacations and hol-idays, 40 hr. guarantee. H-D Oilfield Service, Inc., 521 N. Austin, Bazine, KS 67516. Call 785-798-7677, 8-5 Monday thru Friday. -28HELP WANTED -- Ex-perience Floorhands, must have valid Drivers License. Competitive wages, BCBS, 401K, paid vacations and hol-idays, 40 hr. guarantee. H-D Oilfield Service, Inc., 521 N. Austin, Bazine, KS 67516. Call 785-798-7677, 8-5 Monday thru Friday. -28
FOR SALE - 2001 Rowse 16-wheel rake, just rebuilt - $9,750; 2001 Ford Ranger 4X4 - $4,000. Call Craig Blocksome 785-731-1763 -FB28FOR SALE - Farm eggs. Call Kerry Dinges at 785-798-2480 -FB28
FOR RENT -- Stor-age space available. 10 x 20 and 10 x 30 Units: Large enough for boats and campers, van trailers, and on site storage trailers. 24 hr. All weather access. West 40 Storage, 785-798-3079, Ness City, KS. -25tf FOR RENT -- 3 bed-room, 2 bathroom house. Call 785-798-2160. -27tf MISCELLANEOUS
FARM & LIVESTOCK
AUTO
HELP WANTED
FOR RENT
REAL ESTATE
WORK WANTED
Deadline - Monday 5:00 P.M.This column is
open to members of Ness County Farm
Bureau for miscellaneous ads. It does not include
“Business Ads.”
FARM BUREAU SECTION
FOR SALE -- 500 gallon propane tank with a wetleg - $400.00. 1997 Dodge van. 1993 GMC 4X4 J immy 4 -doo r Blazer. Call 785-798-3218. -28WANTED -- 120-gallon p ropane t ank w i t h wetleg. Dual loader with two hydraulic cylinders on bucket. Call 785-798-3218. -28JETMORE/HANSTON G A R A G E S A L E -- Saturday, May 30, 8:00 a.m. to ? Lawn mower, tool box, clothing display racks, tools, knives, couch, maternity clothes. -28FOR SALE -- Large couch, $150; dresser, $50. Call 798-2290. -27
LOTS FOR SALE -- in Ness City, on spacious lots on Emily Lane in Walnut Creek Addition (south of fairgrounds). Will build to suit for present or future plans. PRICED REDUCED Call 785-432-2534. -29
HELP WANTED -- Pizza Plus in Ness City. Apply in person. -20tfHELP WANTED -- Co-operative Grain & Supply Company is seeking a qualified, dependable person to fill a full time position. Qualified candi-date must have Class A CDL or be able to obtain one. The company has excellent compensation and benefits. Application may be picked up at the main office of the Coop-erative Grain & Supply Company, 107 North Main, Bazine, KS 67516. Phone 785-398-2271 (office) or 785-798-5364 (cell) for more informa-tion. -24tf
H E L P W A N T E D - - Equipment operator for graders, loaders, dozers and trucks. CDL and random drug testing re-quired. 40 hour week, vacation, sick leave and insurance benefits. For more information or ap-plication call Ness Coun-ty Engineer’s Office at 785-798-3350 or pick up application at 12330 US Highway 283, Ness City. Applications to be returned to the Ness County Engineer’s of-fice and will be accept-ed until the position is filled. -24tfHELP WANTED: Full Time Custodial Position at Ness City Schools USD 303. Benefits in-c lude KPERS, Paid Leave, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical In-surance. Please contact the superintendent’s of-fice, 414 East Chestnut, Ness City, KS 67560, 785-798-2210 for fur-ther information and an application. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. EOE -27H E L P W A N T E D - - Experienced Oil Field mechanic, training is provided. Good pay and hours. Looking for someone who is wil l ing to work. Call Ken at 785-798-7725, in the evenings. Leave message. -27HELP WANTED: USD 303 is has the following coach ing pos i t i ons available: junior high boys basketball, junior high girls basketball, junior high assistant football, high school assistant football. If you are interested in one of these positions or for more information, contact Superintendent Derek Reinhardt, 414 East Chestnut, Ness City, KS 67560, 785-798-2210. EOE -28
Of hens and catfishThe catfish lays
10,000 eggs.
The hen lays
only one.
The hen then proudly cackles,
To tell us what she’s done.
We scorn the humble catfish.
While the lowly hen we prize.
Which only goes to show you,
It pays to advertise.
Ness County NEWS110 S. Kansas
P.O. Box CNess City, KS 67560(785) 798-2213 ph.(785) 798-2214 fax
TheNess
County News
CLASSIFIEDS
work year
'round!
Nathan’sUnder The Hood
917 W. MainNess City, KS 67560
Cellular(785) 798-0045
Business(785) 798-3389
Thursday, May 21, 2015 The Ness County NEWS Page 8
Ph. 785-798-2213 Fax 785-798-2214Email: [email protected]
CLASSIFIED RATE SCHEDULE
Word Ads1 insertion, . . . per word 12¢10¢ per word, . . . each week thereafter
*Minimum Charge $1.50Cards of Thanks
Per Word --------10¢*Minimum Charge $1.50
Ness County News
Use the Classifiedsto sell your sale items!
Use the Classifiedsto sell your sale items!
Buy or Sell in the Ness County NEWS!
HELP WANTEDWaKeeney 24/7 Store
is hiring up to 40 per weekApply online at24-7stores.com
R-Factor SalonRachel Stiawalt
785-798-CUTS (2887)
Specialized in color, haircuts,
perms, sugaring, waxing,
spa manicures and pedicures, facials, tranning, shellac.
Pureology, Kenra, Sebastian, Wella, OPI,
Australian Gold, Big Sexy Hair, Nioxin,
Pevonia, Macadamia Oil,Pureology, Tigi, Redken,American Crew, Aquage,
Matrix, Young Blood
785-222-29291-866-622-2929
Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
Master Plumber, Master Mechanical, Electrician
“Count On Us”
*Skid Steer*Backhoe*Trenching
Lennox Dealers!
Are you in need of a monument?
If so, give us a call for a
FREE estimate!
Any size, shape, style or design is possible.
Rod Borger785-798-3341
Renberger’s Jewelry
115 E Main - Ness City785-798-2880
*Clock and Jewelry Repair*Sales
Buy or Rent:• Softners
•Reverse Osmosis• Drinking Water• Bottled Water• Salt Delivery
Call 1-800-658-4696
Culligan of Hays2735 AugustaHays, Kansas
785-798-2248Monday-Friday
7:30-5:30Saturdays7:30-Noon
We now haveEQUIPMENTFOR RENTAerator, tiller,
dethatcher, seeder,tools and concrete mixer
Ness City Farm & Feed
785-798-2207
HEALZERPlumbing, Heating
& Air LLCNess City, KS
785-798-3154 785-798-5154•Master Plumber •R/O Systems•Master Mechanical •Bryant Dealer•Water Softener Systems •FujiTsu MiniSplits
•Master Plumber•Master Mechanical
•Bryant Dealer
PLUMBING HEATING & AIRLLC NESS CITY, KS
785-798-3154 785-798-5154
•Master Plumber•Master Mechanical
•Bryant Dealer
PLUMBING HEATING & AIRLLC NESS CITY, KS
785-798-3154 785-798-5154
ConstructionMetzker
785-798-7172
For all your
construction needs.
Ness City, KS
S & S Trailer Sales, Inc.West Lot
3 Miles West on Hwy 96, Ness City785-798-3661 or 785-798-2664
Open & Enclosed Utility Trailers, several sizesAluminum Livestock & Horse Trailers
Dew Eze Pronghorn Flatbeds, Oilfield Pipeand Dog House Trailers
North LotNorth Hwy 283, Ness City
785-798-3666
Dropdeck, EZ-2-Load Detachable, Flatbed, Grain Hopper or Combine Trailers
for Lease or Purchase
Quality Trailers, Parts & Service
Contact: Darrell Brenner785-798-2310 785-798-7575
BrennerSpraying Co.
Chemical and Fertilizer Applied
(Cell)
Yesterdays Body Shop209 S. Pennsylvania, Ness City 785-798-2683
• Glass Replacement & repair• Spray-on Bedliners• Collision & Hail repair• Restorations• Free Estimates
Jerry’sTree Service
Jerry Ficken785-398-2474
Trimming& Removal
Stump Removal
Certified Arborist
InsuredGrasshopperLawn Service
• Mowing • Spraying • Trimming
Robert Wierman785-481-1229
WANTED TO BUY -- Stored corn. Call for bas is and cont rac t information. 1-800-5 7 9 - 3 6 4 5 . L a n e County Feeders. -25tfWANTED -- Custom swathing and baling. Call Keith Hall 785-398-2217 or 785-731-5402. -50
S P E E D Y M O B I L E GLASS -- We offer free mobile service and work with all insurance com-panies. Let us come serve you.620-357-1815. -25tfW A N T E D - - C a r s , a n d p i c k u p s , c a l l C & R Sa lvage a t 785-731-2498. -27
WORK WANTED - - S imonson Paint ing, We do “Honey Do’s”. Interior/Exterior Paint-ing, general carpen-try, odd jobs, 15 years of references. Steve Simonson. 970-946- 2383. -25tf
HELP WANTED -- Ex-perience Water Truck Driver; valid class B CDL required. Competitive wages, BCBS, 401K, paid vacations and hol-idays, 40 hr. guarantee. H-D Oilfield Service, Inc., 521 N. Austin, Bazine, KS 67516. Call 785-798-7677, 8-5 Monday thru Friday. -28HELP WANTED -- Ex-perience Floorhands, must have valid Drivers License. Competitive wages, BCBS, 401K, paid vacations and hol-idays, 40 hr. guarantee. H-D Oilfield Service, Inc., 521 N. Austin, Bazine, KS 67516. Call 785-798-7677, 8-5 Monday thru Friday. -28
FOR SALE - 2001 Rowse 16-wheel rake, just rebuilt - $9,750; 2001 Ford Ranger 4X4 - $4,000. Call Craig Blocksome 785-731-1763 -FB28FOR SALE - Farm eggs. Call Kerry Dinges at 785-798-2480 -FB28
FOR RENT -- Stor-age space available. 10 x 20 and 10 x 30 Units: Large enough for boats and campers, van trailers, and on site storage trailers. 24 hr. All weather access. West 40 Storage, 785-798-3079, Ness City, KS. -25tf FOR RENT -- 3 bed-room, 2 bathroom house. Call 785-798-2160. -27tf MISCELLANEOUS
FARM & LIVESTOCK
AUTO
HELP WANTED
FOR RENT
REAL ESTATE
WORK WANTED
Deadline - Monday 5:00 P.M.This column is
open to members of Ness County Farm
Bureau for miscellaneous ads. It does not include
“Business Ads.”
FARM BUREAU SECTION
FOR SALE -- 500 gallon propane tank with a wetleg - $400.00. 1997 Dodge van. 1993 GMC 4X4 J immy 4 -doo r Blazer. Call 785-798-3218. -28WANTED -- 120-gallon p ropane t ank w i t h wetleg. Dual loader with two hydraulic cylinders on bucket. Call 785-798-3218. -28JETMORE/HANSTON G A R A G E S A L E -- Saturday, May 30, 8:00 a.m. to ? Lawn mower, tool box, clothing display racks, tools, knives, couch, maternity clothes. -28FOR SALE -- Large couch, $150; dresser, $50. Call 798-2290. -27
LOTS FOR SALE -- in Ness City, on spacious lots on Emily Lane in Walnut Creek Addition (south of fairgrounds). Will build to suit for present or future plans. PRICED REDUCED Call 785-432-2534. -29
HELP WANTED -- Pizza Plus in Ness City. Apply in person. -20tfHELP WANTED -- Co-operative Grain & Supply Company is seeking a qualified, dependable person to fill a full time position. Qualified candi-date must have Class A CDL or be able to obtain one. The company has excellent compensation and benefits. Application may be picked up at the main office of the Coop-erative Grain & Supply Company, 107 North Main, Bazine, KS 67516. Phone 785-398-2271 (office) or 785-798-5364 (cell) for more informa-tion. -24tf
H E L P W A N T E D - - Equipment operator for graders, loaders, dozers and trucks. CDL and random drug testing re-quired. 40 hour week, vacation, sick leave and insurance benefits. For more information or ap-plication call Ness Coun-ty Engineer’s Office at 785-798-3350 or pick up application at 12330 US Highway 283, Ness City. Applications to be returned to the Ness County Engineer’s of-fice and will be accept-ed until the position is filled. -24tfHELP WANTED: Full Time Custodial Position at Ness City Schools USD 303. Benefits in-c lude KPERS, Paid Leave, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical In-surance. Please contact the superintendent’s of-fice, 414 East Chestnut, Ness City, KS 67560, 785-798-2210 for fur-ther information and an application. Applications will remain open until the position is filled. EOE -27H E L P W A N T E D - - Experienced Oil Field mechanic, training is provided. Good pay and hours. Looking for someone who is wil l ing to work. Call Ken at 785-798-7725, in the evenings. Leave message. -27HELP WANTED: USD 303 is has the following coach ing pos i t i ons available: junior high boys basketball, junior high girls basketball, junior high assistant football, high school assistant football. If you are interested in one of these positions or for more information, contact Superintendent Derek Reinhardt, 414 East Chestnut, Ness City, KS 67560, 785-798-2210. EOE -28
Of hens and catfishThe catfish lays
10,000 eggs.
The hen lays
only one.
The hen then proudly cackles,
To tell us what she’s done.
We scorn the humble catfish.
While the lowly hen we prize.
Which only goes to show you,
It pays to advertise.
Ness County NEWS110 S. Kansas
P.O. Box CNess City, KS 67560(785) 798-2213 ph.(785) 798-2214 fax
TheNess
County News
CLASSIFIEDS
work year
'round!
Nathan’sUnder The Hood
917 W. MainNess City, KS 67560
Cellular(785) 798-0045
Business(785) 798-3389
• Reverse Osmosis Systems• Carrier Dealer• Drain line cleaning w/Jetter
We now haveEQUIPMENTFOR RENT
Aerator, tiller, dethatcher, seeder,
tools and concrete mixer
Ness City Farm & Feed
785-798-2207
Terracing, Waterways, Ponds, & Other Conservation Needs Shed Sites, Laser Equipped
Terry & Laurie Bernbeck 5441 270 Road Utica, KS 67584
(785) 391-1010, Terry’s Cel (785) 391-2504, office (785) 391-2508, home
L T B L
T B
Terracing, Waterways, Ponds, & Other Conservation Needs Shed Sites, Laser Equipped
Terry & Laurie Bernbeck 5441 270 Road Utica, KS 67584
(785) 391-1010, Terry’s Cel (785) 391-2504, office (785) 391-2508, home
L T B L
T B
TLB Dirt Construction, Inc.
785-391-1010 - Terry’s Cell785-391-2504 - office785-391-2508 - home
Terracing, Waterways, Ponds& Other Conservation NeedsShed Sites, Laser Equipped
Terry & Laurie Bernbeck5441 270 Road
Utica, KS 67584
S & S Trailer Sales, Inc.West Lot
3 Miles West on Hwy 96, Ness City785-798-3661 or 785-798-2664
Check out ourNew Supply of Stock Trailers!
www.sandstrailersales.com See us for DOT Annual Inspections!
North LotNorth Hwy 283, Ness City
785-798-3666Hot deals on
Grain Trailer Rental Returns!
785-202-2431
Taylor Healzer -- stylist/ownerTara Walker/Angelica Garza -- Stylists
Danielle Lee -- massage therapisthours:
Monday thru Thursday (8:30-5:30)Closed Fridays Full Service Salon
785-798-2240 110 S. Westside Rd.
Ness City, KS
Water Well DrillingWe do not drill dry holes.
Professional underground water locating servicesAmerican Dowsing Society | Kansas Groundwater Association | Certified Well Contractor
Groundwater Development CompanyCall, text or email to locate your water first (Statewide)
Robert Metzker 785-798-7172Email: [email protected]
While there are many lawn services to choose from, only K-Lawn Dealers utilize proprietary lawn chemicals and slow release fertilizers manufactured exclusively for K-Lawn. Contact your K-Lawn dealer today for a free estimate and make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood.
If you don’t have a K-Lawn dealer in your area, and feel you have what it takes, we’re looking to add a few quality dealers to our network. Call us today at 800-445-9116, or visit us online today at www.k-lawn.com to learn thefull story.
K-LAWN DEALERS HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVEROTHER LAWN SERVICES
Kugler CompanyPO Box 1748
McCook, Nebraska 69001www.k-lawn.com
KL-110.indd 1 11/16/15 9:24 AM
OVERLEASE • Full-line of COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL structural pest control.
• Offering numerous treatment programs to meet your needs!
• We treat Roaches, Spiders, Ants, Fleas, Rodents and more.
•Bare Ground sterilization • Grub Control • Herbicide • Lawn Fertilizing
call Matt at 785-871-1714Overlease
Professionally trained, fully licensed and insured!
First published in the Ness County News, Thursday, Ju ly 23, 2020. -1t
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-07
WHEREAS, securing the health, safety, and economic well-being of the residents of Ness County is the Board of County Commissioners of Ness County’s top priority; and
W H E R E A S , N e s s County is facing both a public health and economic crises – the pandemic and public health emergency of COVID-19 – wh ich has resulted in illness, quarantines, school closures, and temporary closures of businesses resulting in lost wages and financial hardship to Kansas citizens; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States, pursuant to Sections 201 and 301 of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. § 1601, et seq. and consistent with Section 1135 of the Social Security Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 1320b-5), declared that the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States constituted a national emergency beginning March 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, as of this date, in Ness County there have been 4 reported positive cases of COVID-19, including zero (0) deaths, with a likely second wave of COVID-19 cases expected in the Fall; and
W H E R E A S , N e s s County must remain flexible to account for the evolving nature a n d s c o p e o f t h e unprecedented public health emergency posed by COVID-19, while also simultaneously beginning the process of safely, strategically, a n d i n c r e m e n t a l l y reopening businesses a n d f a c i l i t a t i n g economic recovery and revitalization; and
WHEREAS, for the a f o r e m e n t i o n e d and other reasons, and in recogn i t i on and fur therance o f i ts responsibi l i ty to provide for and ensure the heal th, , safety, security and welfare of the people of Ness County, the Board of County Commissioners of Ness County has determined that the evolving public health and economic threats posed by COVID-19 require a proact ive approach to provide immediate f inancial rel ief and long-term economic investment to communities within Ness County; and
WHEREAS, in these challenging times, Ness County will do whatever it can to avoid immediate dangers to the health, safety, and welfare of i ts constituents and p repa re f o r f u tu re waves of COVID-19, inc lud ing prov id ing guidance and support for local municipal and educational ent i t ies who are making difficult and important decisions to protect the health and safety of the i r populations and facing significant economic challenges; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 2020, the State Financial Council approved the Strengthening People a n d R e v i t a l i z i n g K a n s a s ( S P A R K ) Taskforce’s proposal to distribute $551,196 to Ness County to help address the health and economic challenges inflicted by COVID-19 based on Ness County’s population and impact from COVID-19 with funds prov ided fo r r e i m b u r s e m e n t o f COVID-19 related costs and as direct aid unless
otherwise approved by the SPARK Taskforce.
NOW, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of County C o m m i s s i o n e r s o f Ness County, Kansas, including but not limited to the authority granted to this body by K.S.A. 19-101, et seq., in order to begin the process of safely, strategically, and proactively providing communi t ies wi th in Ness County with the resources they need to both mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and invest in long-term economic recovery, the Board of County Commissioners of Ness County accepts any funds appropriated to Ness County by the State of Kansas through the State’s Coronavirus Relief Fund pursuant to the following terms designed to ensure the lawful use of funds and transparency, equity, and accountability:
1. Section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Secur i ty ( “CARES”) Act, as codified in 42 U.S.C. § 801, provides the eligible purposes for which Coronavirus Relief Fund (“CRF”) payments may be used. Under 42 U.S.C. § 801(d) funds may be used for: a . n e c e s s a r y expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19);
b. not accounted for in the budget most recently approved for the county as of March 27, 2020; and
c. incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020 and ends on December 30, 2020.
2. The following are examples of public health expenditures allowed pursuant to paragraph 1.a above and 42 U.S.C. § 801(d):
a. COVID-19 related expenses of publ ic hospitals or clinics
b. COVID-19 testing and quarantine costs
c. P a y r o l l o f employees substantially dedicated to COVID-19 mitigation or response
d. E x p e n s e s for establishing and o p e r a t i n g p u b l i c telemedicine capabilities
e. Techno log ica l i m p r o v e m e n t s t o f a c i l i t a t e d i s t a n c e learning
f. I m p r o v i n g telework capabilities
g. Grants to small businesses to reimburse the costs of business interruption caused by required closures
h. G o v e r n m e n t payroll support program
i. Unemployment insurance costs related to COVID-19
3. The following are examples of publ ic health expenditures NOT allowed pursuant to paragraph 1.a above and 42 U.S.C. § 801(d):
a. D a m a g e s covered by insurance
b. Payroll or benefits f o r emp loyees no t substantially dedicated to mitigating or responding to COVID-19
c. Expenses that will be reimbursed under any federal program
d. Reimbursement to donors for donating items or services
e. W o r k f o r c e bonuses other than hazard pay or overtime
f. Severance pay
g. Legal settlements 4. Add i t i ona l l y , as outlined in guidance i s s u e d b y t h e Congressional Research
Service on April 14, 2020, “Coronavirus Relief Fund payments may not be used to directly account for revenue shortfalls related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Such funds, however, may indirectly assist with revenue shortfalls in cases where expenses paid for by the Coronavirus Relief Fund would otherwise widen the gap between government outlays and receipts.”
5. T o e n s u r e t h e effect ive and t imely oversight of local and state spending, and pursuant to a motion passed by the SPARK Taskforce on June 2, 2020, Ness County wil l comply with the following reporting and recoupment structure:
a. O n A u g u s t 15, 2020, count ies w i l l p rov ide a f i rs t reconciliation of CRF funds. This reconciliation w i l l cons t i tu te any additional receipts to be reimbursed through the CRF and a plan for spending the flexible direct aid and any unused funds provided to the county pursuant to the allowable expenditures outlined in 42 U.S.C. § 801(d). The SPARK Taskforce will approve the submitted direct aid spending plan in a timely manner upon receipt.
i. Additionally, any funds held by a county that have not been appropriated through the county’s direct aid plan by August 15, 2020, for expenditures to occur prior to December 30, 2020, must be returned to the State for recoupment by September 15, 2020.
b. On September 15, 2020, count ies will provide a second reconciliation of CRF Funds. This reconciliation w i l l cons t i tu te any additional receipts to be reimbursed through the CRF and an accounting of all additional spending as approved through their respective direct aid plan.
c. On November 1 , 2 0 2 0 , c o u n t i e s wi l l provide a th i rd reconciliation of CRF funds. This reconciliation w i l l cons t i tu te any additional receipts to be reimbursed through the CRF and an accounting of all additional spending as approved through their respective direct aid plan.
d. On December 1 , 2 0 2 0 , c o u n t i e s will provide a fourth reconciliation of CRF funds. This reconciliation w i l l cons t i tu te any additional receipts to be reimbursed through the CRF and an accounting of all additional spending as approved through their respective direct aid plan.
e. O n F e b r u a r y 1, 2021, counties will provide a fifth and final reconciliation of CRF funds. This date may be subject to change based on upda ted federal guidance for final federal reconciliation and recoupment deadlines. Th is reconc i l i a t i on wi l l cons t i tu te any additional receipts to be reimbursed through the CRF and an accounting of all additional spending as approved through
their respective direct aid plan.
f. A n y u n s p e n t funds not accounted for in the county’s direct aid plan or otherwise unspent by December 30 , 2020, must be returned to the State for recoupment. Al l reconciliation documents submitted to the SPARK Taskforce will be made publicly available by the Governor’s Office of Recovery.
6. T o e n s u r e t r a n s p a r e n c y a n d a c c o u n t a b i l i t y i n t h e d e l i b e r a t i o n , e x p e n d i t u r e , a n d oversight processes associated with CRF funds, Ness County, in conjunction with the SPARK Taskforce and the Office of Recovery, will:
a. Make publ ic ly accessible all meetings or hearings in which CRF expenditures are considered.
b. Make publ ic ly accessible any meeting materials associated with the expenditure of CRF funds, including but not limited to agendas, p resen ta t ions , and minutes.
c. Make publ ic ly available a detailed and timely accounting of CRF spending, including any financial reconciliation materials.
d. Create, publicize, and manage a process for non-governmental o r g a n i z a t i o n s , businesses, and Ness County residents to provide comments on spending decisions, submit requests for new programs, and ask questions regarding C R F s p e n d i n g o r administration.
e. Create, publicize, and manage a process for any local entities receiving CRF funds to report spending and outcomes.
7. T o e n s u r e t h a t a l l educat ional and municipal entities within counties receive CRF funds to meet their respective health and economic challenges, the SPARK Taskforce Executive Committee passed a motion on June 2, 2020, to direct counties to allocate and share CRF funding to public educational and municipal entities within their counties. Pursuant to this motion, Ness County will develop and implement a process to share , a l loca te , account for, and recoup funds appropr ia ted to public educational and municipal entities within Ness County f o r r e i m b u r s e m e n t of COVID-19 related expenses and provide reasonable consideration of flexible direct aid spend ing reques t s made to the county by public educational and municipal entities p u r s u a n t t o t h e provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 801.
a. I f a p u b l i c educational or municipal entity has locations in more than one county, the entity should be treated as located in the county in which the entity’s principal office or headquarters is located.
8. T h e C O V I D - 1 9 p a n d e m i c h a s d i s p r o p o r t i o n a l l y i m p a c t e d r a c i a l minorities within the State of Kansas, illustrating long-standing health disparities for African-American, Latino, and other racial minority populations in the United States. Accordingly, N e s s C o u n t y w i l l consider and incorporate efforts to address such disproportionate impacts on racial minorities in its direct aid plan.
9. As provided in 42 U.S.C. § 801(f), the Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury determines whether CRF payments have been used for e l i g i b l e p u r p o s e s . Fund payments that are deemed to have been used for ineligible purposes are treated as a debt owed by t h e i m p l e m e n t i n g government to Treasury. This resolution signifies that, upon approval, Ness County aggress to cooperate with any audits or inquiries by the Department of the Treasury concerning CRF funds and agrees to pay any debt incurred to the Department of the Treasury due to ineligible expenditures of appropriated CRF funds.
10. N e s s C o u n t y u n d e r s t a n d s t h a t t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s Depar tmen t o f t he T r e a s u r y o r t h e Governor’s Office of Recovery may issue guidance regarding the transfer, expenditure, reimbursement, or other use of CRF funds.
BE IT SO RESOLVED by the Board of County Commiss ioners fo r Ness County, Kansas, this 13th day of July, 2020, that this resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon adopt ion and shall remain in effect until further Order or Resolution.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
David Albers, Chairperson
Sandra Rupp, Commissioner
Mark Davis, Commissioner
ATTESTED:Cassie Foster,
County Clerk
First published in the Ness County News, Thursday , Ju ly 23 , 2020. -1t
NOTICE The Ness County E lec t ion Of f ice wi l l conduct a public test of voting equipment, July 30, 2020. The public test of equipment will take place at the Ness County Courthouse, 202 W. Sycamore, Suite 10, Ness City, KS.
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WANTED TO BUY -- Stored corn. Call for bas is and cont rac t information. 1-800-5 7 9 - 3 6 4 5 . L a n e County Feeders. -32tf
HELP WANTED -- The Ness County Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting applications fora temporary full-time Farm Loans Program Technic ian posi t ion beginning at a Grade 5, Grade 6, or Grade 7. Salary range is $34,916 to $56,222 depending on know ledge and experience. Depending on the duration of the temporary appointment, health benefits may be offered. An agricultural background and general computer knowledge is not required, but could be helpful. Resumes and any applicable unofficial transcripts ( i f using education to qualify) may be submitted at the Ness County FSA Office, Ness City, KS between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Submissions must be received at the office no later than 4:30 pm, July 31st, 2020. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer, and Lender” -36HELP WANTED -- Office Assistant Job Opening Are you ready to jo in #TeamBazine? The Cooperative Grain and Supply Company (Bazine, KS) has an immediate opening for an Off ice Assistant. Responsibilities include answering phones and assist ing customers in a prompt and cour-teous manner. Other duties include weighing trucks, invoicing, ac-counts payable and other clerical duties as assigned. Familiarity with AgTrax is a plus. The Cooperative offers a competitive wage and an outstanding benefit p a c k a g e i n c l u d i n g Health, Life, Disability, Co-op Retirement, and a generous Profit Share Program. For a full job description and a pre-employment packet, visit our website or con-tact Michael Kempke at 785-398-2271 for more information.http://www.coopera-tivegrainandsupply-company.com/index.cfm?show=10&mid=37 -36HELP WANTED -- Are you ready to join #Team-Bazine? The Coopera-tive Grain and Supply Company (Bazine, KS), has an opening for a Custom Applicator. The Custom Applicator is responsible for the safe and accurate application of chemical and fertilizer with the Cooperative’s application equipment. Familiarity with farm equipment is a plus. The applicant should have a Class A CDL with Tanker and HAZMAT endorse-ment or the ability to obtain. Additionally, 1A Certification is preferable but the applicant could obtain later. Strong compensation with an outs tanding benef i t p a c k a g e i n c l u d i n g Health, Life, Disability, Co-op Retirement, and a generous Profit Share Program. For a full job description and a pre-employment packet, visit our website or con-tact Michael Kempke at 785-398-2271 for more information.http://www.coopera-tivegrainandsupply-company.com/index.cfm?show=10&mid=37 -36
BUYING Snakeroot, $18 per lb. (Dry). Call 620-786-4932. -41FREE -- You move old still working four person hot tub. Call 785-798-3615. -35
HELP WANTED -- The Ness City Medical Clinic is now interviewing for an RN or LPN to fill a full-time position, Mon-day thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in our newly expanded clinic. We are looking for a nurse who has exceptional com-munication skills, has effective interpersonal skills, pays attention to detail, has quick problem solving abilities, has an empathetic disposition, has excellent critical thinking skills and is action oriented. This nurse will be supporting our newest provider, Dr. Eric Easey, M.D. Duties and respon-sibil it ies will include rooming patients, ad-ministering medications and vaccines, assisting with examinations of patients and patient procedures, providing p a t i e n t e d u c a t i o n , delivering test results, keeping accurate and complete records, mak-ing patient referrals and other assorted duties. I f you a re th i s nurse, please apply by contacting Shelly McDonald at the Ness County Hospital Human Resources Department. Benefits include Health, Dental and Vision Insur-ance, employer matched retirement plan, paid va-cation time and life and disability insurance. The Ness County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. -36
H E L P W A N T E D CUSTODIAN/DRIVER. Western Plains USD 106 has an opening for a full-time classified position. The position would have duties as a custodian and providing transportation for stu-dents with primary duties located in Ransom. A CDL is not required but preference will be given to candidates that either possess the license or are willing to obtain. If interested, please complete an application which is available on the school website or in the administrative office in either Bazine or Ran-som. Please address the application or any questions to Jeff Jones, 100 School St reet , Ransom, KS, 67572, 785-731-2352. -34tf
