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Deb (no last name given) said the clinic has operated under a doing-business-as name, Northwest Smile Center, to reduce confusion about its nonprofit status while fundraising for a new building. She reported the clinic made multiple visits to Sherman County schools in 2024' including 10 visits to one site, two visits to a preschool program and three visits to Head Start'and provided preventive services and screenings. The clinic reported total costs to come to Sherman County over the described period of roughly $26,500 and cited charity care of about $31,000 for services provided free to families in need.

Deb described the clinic's goal to operate a dental RV that could deliver preventive and restorative care on-site. She said the RV can perform fillings and extractions with portable equipment and a generator, though reliable Internet is needed because the practice is cloud-based. The clinic reported it is qualifying for certain Kansas tax-credit donation programs and has about $30,000 in tax-credit-eligible funds to spend before June; it plans to continue fundraising and apply to foundations and local counties for support.

Why it matters: The clinic serves children and Medicaid recipients in Sherman County; expanding mobile services could reduce travel barriers to dental care in rural areas.

Details from the presentation

- Outreach: The clinic provided school-based screenings (reported 686 school screens mentioned in materials) and visits to preschool and Head Start.

- Costs/funding: Approximate cost to bring clinic staff to Sherman County over the period was $26,500; charity care written off was about $31,000. The clinic accesses foundation grants and Kansas tax-credit incentives for capital funding.

- RV capability: The RV can perform fillings and extractions for children and adults using portable motors and a generator; the main technical hurdle is reliable internet for cloud-based records and x-ray uploads.

Commissioners thanked the presenters; no formal funding motion was made at the meeting. The clinic said it will pursue form-fillable digital enrollment forms to improve school outreach response rates and plans to hire another hygienist to meet demand.

Ending: The commission accepted the informational packet and thanked the clinic for its services.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sherman County - BOCC","oneSentenceSummary","Rollins County Dental Clinic (doing business as Northwest Smile Center) told commissioners about its school-based screenings, charity care provided in Sherman County, and plans to expand mobile restorative services from an RV.","taxTitle","Sherman County, Kansas","taxId",73466,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6620386,"Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center asks commissioners to consider funding as statewide uncertainty looms",399,4236000,4635000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2810758-f1ac6d281f49f6e5a139d6be4dc0d51e&start=4236&end=4635","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2810758-f1ac6d281f49f6e5a139d6be4dc0d51e/thumbnail_4236000.jpg","/articles/6620386/Sherman-County/Kansas/Western-Kansas-Child-Advocacy-Center-asks-commissioners-to-consider-funding-as-statewide-uncertainty-looms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620386-16e34e46596dd843d9e1ec5c2737c73b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773745161&Signature=SiM1knLANZtoAV8XeZ-K3COG8ddDg84ccMXEwhmUPbuEM2ZLoOWT0TosY-TWezftJGY4sjnxYyCPqXx-y76qf-6RfQ6UywUvTuJECz2aFP3rqxvavR7JbwjhqgtV211FwVJq1Yy-z5gBFW6QoGdKfCvhog527DhCEW7BlNbo6X3EGS6XrOKLGkwJC~9utOIWWQMYraC4fsPlYclMYHDYJP7Ml-54p5LI~RGk6Tq2FOrBWRIHNcPZN2j6ytmbwb~PyFY4HquId3oTvF6EPyqLyx4oK9AlmxWqr9Cby6WBZNUOK2StSRL6Ki06uT~jQ1FwJ7N9S0qknLuGU-BbeIBsoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center told Sherman County commissioners it remains the primary mobile provider of forensic interviews, therapy and medical advocacy for suspected child-abuse cases in the region and asked the county to consider financial support amid possible state funding uncertainty.

Don (no last name given), a representative of the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center, described the center's services, mobile deployment model and recent local activity. He said the center responded in 2024 with 17 forensic interviews, 85 therapy sessions for 16 children, seven medical exams, and 138 advocacy sessions for 27 children in the region, producing 324 services for 67 total children across the service area. For Sherman County specifically, Don reported the center provided services and listed the center's regional office structure (main office in Scott City, satellite access in Colby) and the mobile units that travel to counties in western Kansas.

Don said his agency is monitoring possible changes following an executive order signed in February and described \"murmurs\" of a potential funding freeze; he asked commissioners to consider a request for funding (he mentioned seeking \"consideration of 15,000\") and said the center has built a reserve intended to cover about six months of operations if state funding is delayed.

Why it matters: The center provides specialized forensic interviewing, court advocacy and trauma-informed therapy that local law enforcement and child-protective services rely on; reduced funding at the state level could slow or complicate delivery of those services to rural counties.

Details from the presentation

- Mobile service model: The center deploys interview and therapy mobile units; Scott City serves as the main office and medical deployments; Colby provides an interview bus; satellites include Hays and Garden City.

- Recent service levels (2024 regional totals cited): 17 forensic interviews, 85 therapy sessions for 16 children, seven medical exams, 138 advocacy sessions for 27 children; 324 total services for 67 children.

- Funding outlook: Don said the agency has a six-month reserve but asked commissioners to consider support during county budget talks if state funding is frozen.

Commissioners thanked the representative for the briefing and said the county would consider the request during upcoming budget deliberations. No formal county funding motion was made at the meeting.

Ending: The center left informational materials with the commission and indicated it will raise public awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month.","A representative from the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center briefed the board on services, recent activity in Sherman County and potential state funding uncertainty; he asked commissioners to consider providing financial support during budget talks.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6620390,"Commissioners allocate $15,000 transit-guest-tax toward Byway kiosk at Smoky Gardens entrance",2342,1593000,3935000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2810758-f1ac6d281f49f6e5a139d6be4dc0d51e&start=1593&end=3935","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2810758-f1ac6d281f49f6e5a139d6be4dc0d51e/thumbnail_1593000.jpg","/articles/6620390/Sherman-County/Kansas/Commissioners-allocate-15000-transit-guest-tax-toward-Byway-kiosk-at-Smoky-Gardens-entrance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620390-63d821681f8fdbae89190166bdb0d28e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773745161&Signature=maYj~S~jHnOQQ8ugqNATHDe-pz9weApaRpsJKT7eSoYhgkUot5dx2~qKlMpSzSNMrRoO~1NcYo3coL~dsN18L2NP7lPA4tcWQs6cba~n6qhx3RWF89HLttC52~YLHyhy8mUKUR~r1TW0fZ~xDBiFmMp2hVoGAQrkS2BgqZsS-0UY1fFPGsEzvFJmsZFUV~vVHqhtb5O0QH1csQqP0r9BifL14SMLcZe7-hEJgWDNGNtAw39Rsc5OnXXy3YEpPe4m0u05nNXWwPmw1B1yEKzA~lXOFrWt9-Lj1xHR9dHRD6pwDQN8-J~66knSGbaXCSHnuwC7FTquERmOHnjVssfdjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners voted to allocate $15,000 from the county's transit guest tax to help build an information kiosk at the Smoky Gardens entrance as part of the Leyden High Scenic Byway.

During the presentation, Helen Dobbs, a Byway representative, told commissioners the project has received KDOT permission but requires additional permitting, drawings and a survey. She said the kiosk vendor that supplied a nearby Cheyenne County kiosk is out of business; a manufacturer provided a new estimate of about $16,000 for the kiosk top, and Dobbs said using the local college to do site work could avoid sales tax and reduce costs. Dobbs estimated the entire project would run \"closer probably to 30 to 35\" thousand dollars and asked whether the county could provide $15,000 from transit-guest-tax funds as a match to accelerate ordering before material prices rise.

Commissioner Harvey moved to allocate $15,000 from the transit guest tax to the kiosk project; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Why it matters: The kiosk is intended to host interpretive panels, the life cycle displays of local crops and other tourism information to increase visitor awareness at a high-traffic Smoky Gardens entry point. County funding would act as a match to other grants and private donations and enable ordering the kiosk before cost increases.

Details from the presentation

- Kiosk location: southwest corner of the Smoky Gardens entrance (map shown to commissioners).

- Cost estimates: a prior Cheyenne County kiosk cost slightly more than $19,000; a new manufacturer estimate for the top is roughly $16,000. Dobbs estimated the total project cost at $30,000'$35,000.

- Project partners: the Byway committee is working with the local college to perform site work (survey/permitting) and seeking additional grants and private donations; the Kansas Historical Society will be consulted on interpretive content.

- Content: proposed interpretive panels on crop life cycles, and new content on water resources and local history.

Commissioners said the transit guest tax was an appropriate funding source. Commissioner Harvey moved the motion. A second was recorded and the allocation passed by voice vote.

Ending: Byway representatives said they will continue fundraising for the remaining project costs and work with county staff on permitting and construction scheduling.","The Leyden High Scenic Byway committee briefed the board about kiosk plans; the county approved $15,000 from the transit guest tax to order and match other funds for kiosk construction and signage.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6620396,"Sherman County commissioners approve routine bills, jail repairs, EMS training and tourism grant",1003,157000,1160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2810758-f1ac6d281f49f6e5a139d6be4dc0d51e&start=157&end=1160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2810758-f1ac6d281f49f6e5a139d6be4dc0d51e/thumbnail_157000.jpg","/articles/6620396/Sherman-County/Kansas/Sherman-County-commissioners-approve-routine-bills-jail-repairs-EMS-training-and-tourism-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620396-850cd2b3bad776aa535ef22f6838b993/orig.mp4?Expires=1773745161&Signature=cpS9TO1DgirrUh0wI2P0X0cV5Bx6wEAD~CAzuvkrbZd~8rITk3KIpOgkFlkHhMBbSwJRxTPGJdehvfSIJLu9G4WfawCgdA9HMphKj1ywNA4b5D~HS-8uJuZc6vHKbGmlMTTWNHp2JBVR43UzYOKe1fqpMNbJTOzBIz72Ax6sdSr3X~AnkqrogaHL3NSpXNOyqYfaC0~KaXrEGNFrcAoX5anRDpY4gY5Lo9kKjE9r1JCAxbSf2NblTjOGf0C2VZbW670FqVPbG5HDcs7Z9V2HT9zP87r7uWAS8Z1FRn9zFJq8oj3QpY30kfBQnqAJAptHDWKXAEQS5GIRtBzk~HzK6A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners approved a series of routine fiscal and operational items and a $15,000 transit-guest-tax allocation during their regular meeting.

The board voted to approve the agenda and to pay county bills. Commissioners also approved two EMS training agreements, a training agreement allowing the Goodland Police Department to use the county firearms range, and repair contracts for the jail including a $6,900 rooftop air-conditioner replacement and a $12,116 plumbing repair bill. The board accepted a tax-roll correction and authorized the county's annual insurance premium for the rural fire district.

The meeting also included action on facility use and community events: the commissioners approved a lease agreement with the Sherman County Speedway (the county's long-standing stock-car association lease) and unanimously waived the fairgrounds rental fee so a local preschool can hold a prom on April 10. The board approved a proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, set for April 13'19.

Why it matters: The votes preserve ongoing county operations (payroll and vendor payments), deliver near-term facility fixes at the jail, confirm local training partnerships with emergency services and law enforcement, and direct limited tourism funds toward a public kiosk intended to promote county attractions.

Most important actions

- Agenda approval: Motion to approve the meeting agenda as written was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Payment of county bills: Commissioners moved and seconded payment of presented bills; the board approved payment by voice vote (tally not recorded by name in the transcript).

- EMS training agreements: The board approved two EMS training agreements naming Chris Zimmerman and Taylor Staffer as participants.

- Goodland Police Department firearms-range agreement: The board approved a training agreement permitting use of the county's firearms range by the Goodland Police Department.

- Jail repairs: Commissioners approved a Glassman plumbing bill for $12,116 and an air-conditioning replacement bid of $6,900 for the jail rooftop; both motions were moved, seconded and approved.

- Tax-roll correction: The board approved a tax-roll correction for a 2025 entry (record number referenced in meeting materials); the transcript records the motion, second and voice approval.

- Rural fire insurance premium: The county approved contracting with US Alliance Life Insurance to pay the rural fire district premium of $18,339.60 (motion moved and seconded, approved by voice vote).

- Milco Environmental invoice: The board approved payment to Milco Environmental Services for groundwater monitoring/water testing related to the South Landfill (motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote).

- Sherman County Speedway lease: Commissioners approved the customary lease with the Sherman County Speedway (stock-car association) with only date changes from prior years.

- Waiver for preschool prom: The board unanimously waived the fairgrounds rental fee for a preschool prom scheduled April 10.

- National Public-Safety Telecommunicator Week: Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring April 13'19 as National Public-Safety Telecommunicator Week.

- Transit guest tax for byway kiosk: The board approved allocating $15,000 from the transit guest tax toward a kiosk at the Smoky Gardens entrance for the Leyden High Scenic Byway (see related article on the byway presentation).

Meeting process and record: Most votes were approved by voice vote with the transcript recording commissioners saying \"aye.\" The transcript does not include a roll-call vote listing individual commissioner votes for each motion. Where dollar amounts were unclear in the audio, the article reports amounts that were stated on the record (jail repairs, insurance premium). Other dollar figures presented in rapid speech or multiple items are reported as not specified in the public record portion of the transcript.

Ending: The board moved into a brief executive session later in the meeting for attorney-client matters and returned to open session before adjournment.","At a regular meeting the Sherman County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine bills and contracts, authorized jail plumbing and rooftop air-conditioner repairs, approved two EMS training agreements and a firearms-range training agreement, and allocated $15,000 from the transit guest tax for a byway kiosk.","actionData","errors"]

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