<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with District 111 Representative Barbara Wasinger.&nbsp;</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VG5fXQSMzgc?si=B-doP6FQ71Io1v0_" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with District 111 Representative Barbara Wasinger.&nbsp;</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: District 111 Rep. Barbara Wasinger

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp; Medical Foster Home Program coordinator Amy Adams.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T3lyU_3rNfM?si=oAweCkNXxMo7Iubc" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp; Medical Foster Home Program coordinator Amy Adams.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: Veterans Administration social worker Amy Adams

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8_QapUV_xYo?si=MR_64btnWHxJsyzR" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WI1_KldMTjg?si=FNFCltxat4qiGW_d" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: Kan. Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with CASA of the High Plains executive director&nbsp;</i><i>Jan Johnson.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HiZHgSSbXgE?si=TxdJjOj7HZupVOv2" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with CASA of the High Plains executive director&nbsp;</i><i>Jan Johnson.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: CASA of the High Plains executive director Jan Johnson

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services commissioner David Anderson.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rEqAv09ShHo?si=PFPFgld5NYo-c0e4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services commissioner David Anderson.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: Kansas Dept. for Aging and Disability Services commissioner David Anderson

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with new Barton Community College President Marcus Garstecki.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eWEFnvTX8pw?si=nBsAhPwpTGtLnc8V" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with new Barton Community College President Marcus Garstecki.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: New Barton Community College President Marcus Garstecki

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Fort Hays State University Sternberg Museum of Natural History&nbsp;&nbsp;Manager of Visitor Services,&nbsp;Brad Penka.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TjnI8ORX2mg?si=a9fyngG5bnWU1USs" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Fort Hays State University Sternberg Museum of Natural History&nbsp;&nbsp;Manager of Visitor Services,&nbsp;Brad Penka.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: Sternberg Museum Manager Brad Penka

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Curtis Wolf, site manager at Fort Hays State University’s Kansas Wetlands Education Center at Cheyenne Bottoms.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JsvYviWXZ40?si=ipZDW49WXxoPMfq3" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Curtis Wolf, site manager at Fort Hays State University’s Kansas Wetlands Education Center at Cheyenne Bottoms.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: Kansas Wetlands Education Center manager Curtis Wolf

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rRzLORiSwvM?si=gjhytMNkK585hsnD" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with U.S. Army Garrison Commander of Fort Riley, Col Michael J. Foote.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pDvY7Nmvjns?si=7A7-z3wmGqrybvW4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with U.S. Army Garrison Commander of Fort Riley, Col Michael J. Foote.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: Fort Riley Garrison Commander, Col. Michael Foote 

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad President and General Manager Ross Boelling.</i><br>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W-soXIXjtDs?si=N0_49O7NxWvAx4iW" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad President and General Manager Ross Boelling.</i><br></p>

🎤Forward Ever: A&SV Railroad president Ross Boelling

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall.</i>&nbsp;

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rKCM-ZYibfo?si=3Yp0xymsJ9uhNLiV" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall.</i>&nbsp;</p>

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Fort Hays State University</i>&nbsp;director of Strategic Affiliation Peter Laipson.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WuGGgyH8FQI?si=d3J8je81N3PmbuvT" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Fort Hays State University</i>&nbsp;director of Strategic Affiliation Peter Laipson.</p>

🎤Forward Ever: FHSU director of Strategic Affiliation Peter Laipson

On this episode of Running the Table, Rick talks about the&nbsp;Kansas State men's and women's basketball programs! 

Rick also chats with the voice of the Junction City Blue Jays Anthony Gorges!&nbsp; 

They discuss the fantastic regional basketball action that has been on display as of late and make their picks for this weekend's NFL playoff games!

<p>On this episode of Running the Table, Rick talks about the&nbsp;Kansas State men's and women's basketball programs! </p><p>Rick also chats with the voice of the Junction City Blue Jays Anthony Gorges!&nbsp; </p><p>They discuss the fantastic regional basketball action that has been on display as of late and make their picks for this weekend's NFL playoff games!</p><div><iframe title="Running the Table with Rick" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=kyrwg-1553c96-pb&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7&size=150" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎙: Running the Table with Rick, featuring Anthony Gorges

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Kan. 110 District Rep. Ken Rahjes.</i>

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: 110 District Rep. Ken Rahjes" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=br6zm-1541579-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Kan. 110 District Rep. Ken Rahjes.</i></p>

🎤Forward Ever: Kan. 110 District Rep. Ken Rahjes

On this episode of Running the Table With Rick, Rick talks about the constantly fluctuating NFL Playoffs picture! 

Who will survive this weekend and who will be the biggest dark horses going into the first round of the National Football League playoffs.

<p>On this episode of Running the Table With Rick, Rick talks about the constantly fluctuating NFL Playoffs picture! </p><p>Who will survive this weekend and who will be the biggest dark horses going into the first round of the National Football League playoffs.</p><div><iframe title="Running the Table With Rick" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?from=embed&i=v3kfa-153f25e-pb&share=1&download=1&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&rtl=0&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=7&size=150" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎙: Running the Table with Rick, talking NFL Playoffs

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Country Stampede marketing director Shelby Ebert.</i><br>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1vLx27MX6tM?si=lJFOVPeAtwVvITvh" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Country Stampede marketing director Shelby Ebert.</i><br></p>

🎤 Forward Ever: Country Stampede marketing director Shelby Ebert

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with President of the Kansas Independent Oil &amp; Gas Association, Ed Cross.</i><br>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/scdN3HUVJPs?si=8edODo1oeAHLRwFy" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with President of the Kansas Independent Oil &amp; Gas Association, Ed Cross.</i><br></p>

🎤 Forward Ever: KIOGA President Ed Cross

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball winner Todd Cameron.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LGqQhSwz_Ag?si=_bHSPpRELuqeGxjv" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball winner Todd Cameron.</i></p>

🎤 Forward Ever: 2023 Motorcycle Cannonball winner Todd Cameron

Raising funds for suicide prevention/awareness and to assist the Junction City Police Department with development and implementation of a Co-Responder program is my topic on Coffee Talk this week.  Joining me for the program are Tracy Geisler, executive director of the Geary Community Healthcare&nbsp; Foundation, JCPD Captain Cory Odell and Brynne Haverkamp, Crisis Service Director for Pawnee Mental Health.  This all ties together because the funds raised at the December 9th GCHF&nbsp; ”Puttin’ on the Glitz Masquerade Ball” will be used to help support Co-Responder. The program joins a licensed mental health professional with Junction City police officers in responding to calls when mental health intervention is needed.  My guests explain how this partnership would be established between Pawnee and the JCPD and the mission of the Geary Community Health Foundation to support the effort.

<div><iframe title="Episode:  23 -  ”Puttin’ on the Glitz Masquerade Ball”" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=5egfz-1509961-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700830799097.png" alt="" />
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                    </figure><p>By Jerry Brecheisen</p><p>Raising funds for suicide prevention/awareness and to assist the Junction City Police Department with development and implementation of a Co-Responder program is my topic on Coffee Talk this week.  Joining me for the program are Tracy Geisler, executive director of the Geary Community Healthcare&nbsp; Foundation, JCPD Captain Cory Odell and Brynne Haverkamp, Crisis Service Director for Pawnee Mental Health.  This all ties together because the funds raised at the December 9th GCHF&nbsp; ”Puttin’ on the Glitz Masquerade Ball” will be used to help support Co-Responder. The program joins a licensed mental health professional with Junction City police officers in responding to calls when mental health intervention is needed.  My guests explain how this partnership would be established between Pawnee and the JCPD and the mission of the Geary Community Health Foundation to support the effort.</p>

Puttin’ on the Glitz" raising funds to support Suicide Prevention/Awareness

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with General Counsel and Litigation Director for the Kansas Justice Institute Sam MacRoberts.</i>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vr66UuhSK_c?si=x_j-HL8mHdhOeDfi" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with General Counsel and Litigation Director for the Kansas Justice Institute Sam MacRoberts.</i></p>

🎤 Forward Ever: Kansas Justice Institute litigation director Sam MacRoberts

My guest on Coffee Talk this time is State Representative Nathan Butler (68th District) who will begin his second legislative session in early January.&nbsp; In addition to his duties as State Representative, he served in the U.S. Army retiring at the end of 20 years at the rank of Major; is a Pastor; and a real estate agent.

In our interview, he  talked to me about about the make-up of the 68th District, it's wide-ranging mix of small cities and towns spread through sections of Geary, Riley and Morris counties.  He also outlines bills he worked on in his first session and those he will continue to track in the new session beginning in early January 2024. Rep. Butler also addresses some of the inner-workings of the Kansas Legislature and its hectic pace.

<div><iframe title="Episode 22:  State Representative Nathan Butler" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=f9i5a-14fe0d0-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1700164189311.jpeg" alt="Nate Butler" />
                        <figcaption>Nate Butler</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By Jerry Brecheisen</p><p>My guest on Coffee Talk this time is State Representative Nathan Butler (68th District) who will begin his second legislative session in early January.&nbsp; In addition to his duties as State Representative, he served in the U.S. Army retiring at the end of 20 years at the rank of Major; is a Pastor; and a real estate agent.</p><p>In our interview, he  talked to me about about the make-up of the 68th District, it's wide-ranging mix of small cities and towns spread through sections of Geary, Riley and Morris counties.  He also outlines bills he worked on in his first session and those he will continue to track in the new session beginning in early January 2024. Rep. Butler also addresses some of the inner-workings of the Kansas Legislature and its hectic pace.</p>

Coffee Talk:  State Representative Nathan Butler

<i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Camber President Bobby Eklofe.</i>

For reference, the list of gifts mentioned during the interview includes:&nbsp;

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6uRPueIKhvc?si=Rs55WchM2c_Cg94a" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><p><i>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Camber President Bobby Eklofe.</i></p><p>For reference, the list of gifts mentioned during the interview includes:&nbsp;</p><p>Rubix Cubes</p><p>Fidgets</p><p>Age-appropriate books</p><p>Basketballs</p><p>Footballs</p><p>Volleyballs</p><p>Soccer balls</p><p>Squishmellos</p><p>Stuffed animals</p><p>Dolls</p><p>Action figures</p><p>Board games</p><p>Playing cards</p><p>Uno</p><p>Phase 10</p><p>Fidget spinners</p><p>Bluetooth headphones</p><p>Underwear and socks</p>

🎤 Forward Ever: Camber President Bobby Eklofe

Kyrsten Ross, Realtor with Homefront Real Estate Group in Junction City is my guest today on Coffee Talk.  She is wrapping up a year of service as President of the <a href="https://www.flinthillsrealtors.net/">Flint Hills Association of Realtors</a> (FHAR) which encompasses Geary, Riley and a number of other area counties in the region.  Kyrsten talks about the role of the association, programs, events and many other aspects of the local and regional real estate market.  She also talks about her work with members of the Kansas Legislature in communicating the issues, concerns and goals of the association and its member real estate brokers and agents.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Episode 21 - Kyrsten Ross, President, Flint Hills Association of Realtors" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=6amed-14f4756-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/11/1699557990404.png" alt="" />
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                    </figure><p>By Jerry Brecheisen</p><p>Kyrsten Ross, Realtor with Homefront Real Estate Group in Junction City is my guest today on Coffee Talk.  She is wrapping up a year of service as President of the <a href="https://www.flinthillsrealtors.net/">Flint Hills Association of Realtors</a> (FHAR) which encompasses Geary, Riley and a number of other area counties in the region.  Kyrsten talks about the role of the association, programs, events and many other aspects of the local and regional real estate market.  She also talks about her work with members of the Kansas Legislature in communicating the issues, concerns and goals of the association and its member real estate brokers and agents.&nbsp;</p>

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