By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension District

With row crop harvest winding down, it is time to start planning fall herbicide applications. Herbicide applications in late October through November can improve control of difficult winter annual weeds. Fall weed control is associated with warmer soils and easier planting in the spring, however, it is important to remember that fall-applied herbicides may limit your crop options in the spring. Also remember that herbicides should not be applied to frozen ground.

Some of the key herbicides to consider for fall herbicide applications include Autumn Super, Canopy, Spartan or Authority, and Valor for residual activity. For burndown activity, glyphosate, 2,4-D or dicamba are good options to consider. One thing to keep in mind about residual activity from fall herbicide applications is that weather conditions will influence the length of residual control and the weed emergence patterns. So, even though they provide some residual activity, additional spring application pre-emergence herbicides will likely be needed for season-long weed control.

Some of the key weeds to target with fall herbicide applications are marestail, henbit, dandelion, prickly lettuce, pepperweed, field pansy, evening primrose, and recently-emerged cool-season grasses. When higher rates of herbicides are used, some control of early spring-germinating summer annual broadleaf weeds such as kochia, common lambsquarters, wild buckwheat, and Pennsylvania smartweed can be achieved.

Marestail is a problem that merits special attention. Marestail is much easier to control in fall or early spring while it is still in the rosette growth stage. 2,4-D or dicamba can effectively control fall-emerging marestail plants. Sharpen can also be very good on marestail and may provide residual control through spring, but should be tank-mixed with 2,4-D, dicamba, or glyphosate to prevent regrowth. Valor is another product that may provide residual control of marestail. Because many marestail populations are resistant to Group 2 herbicides, ALS-inhibitors like Autumn Super and Canopy may not provide control if applied alone.

The use of trade names is for clarity to readers and does not imply endorsement of a particular product, nor does exclusion imply non-approval. Always consult the herbicide label for the most current use requirements.

Every year K-State Research &amp; Extension has available on-line or printed books that can be picked up at your local or district Extension Offices. <a href="https://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/SRP1148.pdf">2020 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, Rangeland, and Noncropland</a>, K-State publication SRP-1148.

Information provided by Sarah Lancaster and Vipan Kumar, K-State Research &amp; Extension Weed Science Specialist.

Stacy Campbell is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or calling 785-628-9430, if after hours leave a voice mail for a return call.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension DistrictWith row crop harvest winding down, it is time to start planning fall herbicide applications. Herbicide applications in late October through November can improve control of difficult winter annual weeds. Fall weed control is associated with warmer soils and easier planting in the spring, however, it is important to remember that fall-applied herbicides may limit your crop options in the spring. Also remember that herbicides should not be applied to frozen ground.Some of the key herbicides to consider for fall herbicide applications include Autumn Super, Canopy, Spartan or Authority, and Valor for residual activity. For burndown activity, glyphosate, 2,4-D or dicamba are good options to consider. One thing to keep in mind about residual activity from fall herbicide applications is that weather conditions will influence the length of residual control and the weed emergence patterns. So, even though they provide some residual activity, additional spring application pre-emergence herbicides will likely be needed for season-long weed control.Some of the key weeds to target with fall herbicide applications are marestail, henbit, dandelion, prickly lettuce, pepperweed, field pansy, evening primrose, and recently-emerged cool-season grasses. When higher rates of herbicides are used, some control of early spring-germinating summer annual broadleaf weeds such as kochia, common lambsquarters, wild buckwheat, and Pennsylvania smartweed can be achieved.Marestail is a problem that merits special attention. Marestail is much easier to control in fall or early spring while it is still in the rosette growth stage. 2,4-D or dicamba can effectively control fall-emerging marestail plants. Sharpen can also be very good on marestail and may provide residual control through spring, but should be tank-mixed with 2,4-D, dicamba, or glyphosate to prevent regrowth. Valor is another product that may provide residual control of marestail. Because many marestail populations are resistant to Group 2 herbicides, ALS-inhibitors like Autumn Super and Canopy may not provide control if applied alone.The use of trade names is for clarity to readers and does not imply endorsement of a particular product, nor does exclusion imply non-approval. Always consult the herbicide label for the most current use requirements.Every year K-State Research &amp; Extension has available on-line or printed books that can be picked up at your local or district Extension Offices. <a href="https://www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/SRP1148.pdf">2020 Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, Rangeland, and Noncropland</a>, K-State publication SRP-1148.Information provided by Sarah Lancaster and Vipan Kumar, K-State Research &amp; Extension Weed Science Specialist.Stacy Campbell is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or calling 785-628-9430, if after hours leave a voice mail for a return call.&nbsp;<figure>
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CAMPBELL: Control annual weeds with fall-applied herbicides

SCOTT COUNTY — Two people died in an accident just after 1:30p.m. Wednesday in Scott County.

A 2010 Chevy Silverado driven by Steven Craig Gruver, 60, Scott City, was southbound on U.S. 83 in front of a 2021 Freightliner semi driven by&nbsp; Benjamin Keith Gilbert, 56, Jamestown, Kansas.

The Silverado initiated a left turn onto Scott County Road 30, entering into the north bound lane of U.S. Highway 83 directly into the path of a 2007 Peterbilt semi driven by Brian L. Lytle, 45, McCook, Nebraska.

The Peterbilt semi struck the Silverado causing it to rotate counterclockwise in a northwestern direction. 

The Freightliner then struck the Silverado.

Gruver and a passenger James D. Hickert, 37, Bird City, were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to&nbsp;Price &amp; Son's Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Gilbert and Lytle were not injured. The occupants of the Silverado and Lytle were not weariing seat belts, according to the KHP.

SCOTT COUNTY — Two people died in an accident just after 1:30p.m. Wednesday in Scott County.A 2010 Chevy Silverado driven by Steven Craig Gruver, 60, Scott City, was southbound on U.S. 83 in front of a 2021 Freightliner semi driven by&nbsp; Benjamin Keith Gilbert, 56, Jamestown, Kansas.The Silverado initiated a left turn onto Scott County Road 30, entering into the north bound lane of U.S. Highway 83 directly into the path of a 2007 Peterbilt semi driven by Brian L. Lytle, 45, McCook, Nebraska.The Peterbilt semi struck the Silverado causing it to rotate counterclockwise in a northwestern direction. The Freightliner then struck the Silverado.Gruver and a passenger James D. Hickert, 37, Bird City, were pronounced dead at the scene and were transported to&nbsp;Price &amp; Son's Funeral Home.&nbsp;Gilbert and Lytle were not injured. The occupants of the Silverado and Lytle were not weariing seat belts, according to the KHP.

2 Kansas men dead after 3-vehicle semi crash

TREGO COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 9a.m. Wednesday in Trego County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Ford Truck driven by Justin L. Johnson, 24, Collyer, was westbound on Old Highway 40,&nbsp; one mile east of Collyer.

The truck left the roadway to the left, entered into the ditch, overturned and came to rest on its top.

EMS transported Johnson and a passenger Nelle A. Johnson, 2, Collyer, were transported to Gove County Medical Center. Both were properly restrained a the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

TREGO COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just before 9a.m. Wednesday in Trego County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Ford Truck driven by Justin L. Johnson, 24, Collyer, was westbound on Old Highway 40,&nbsp; one mile east of Collyer.The truck left the roadway to the left, entered into the ditch, overturned and came to rest on its top.EMS transported Johnson and a passenger Nelle A. Johnson, 2, Collyer, were transported to Gove County Medical Center. Both were properly restrained a the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Kan. man, 2-year-old hospitalized after truck overturns

President Donald Trump delivered a decisive Election Day victory among Ellis County voters in the midst of capturing Kansas' six electoral votes.

According to the Kansas Secretary of State's Office, Trump lost only five Kansas counties Tuesday — three in the Kansas City/Topeka area and Riley County.

In Ellis County, Trump and GOP running mate Mike Pence captured 9,423 votes, while challenger Joe Biden and Kamala Harris received 3,554 votes for the Democratic ticket.

The Libertarian ticket earned just 295 votes, and there were 51 write-in votes cast.

State races showed a similar split, with Republican Roger Marshall gathering 8,999 votes against Democrat Barbara Bollier's 3,715 votes.

In the battle for the Big First U.S. House seat, Ellis County again voted overwhelmingly Republican, with Tracy Mann receiving 9,375 votes against Democrat Kali Barnett's 3,658 votes.

There were 13,385 votes cast in Ellis County during the general election for a turnout of 70.91 percent, according to the Ellis County Clerk's Office.

President Donald Trump delivered a decisive Election Day victory among Ellis County voters in the midst of capturing Kansas' six electoral votes.According to the Kansas Secretary of State's Office, Trump lost only five Kansas counties Tuesday — three in the Kansas City/Topeka area and Riley County.In Ellis County, Trump and GOP running mate Mike Pence captured 9,423 votes, while challenger Joe Biden and Kamala Harris received 3,554 votes for the Democratic ticket.The Libertarian ticket earned just 295 votes, and there were 51 write-in votes cast.State races showed a similar split, with Republican Roger Marshall gathering 8,999 votes against Democrat Barbara Bollier's 3,715 votes.In the battle for the Big First U.S. House seat, Ellis County again voted overwhelmingly Republican, with Tracy Mann receiving 9,375 votes against Democrat Kali Barnett's 3,658 votes.There were 13,385 votes cast in Ellis County during the general election for a turnout of 70.91 percent, according to the Ellis County Clerk's Office.

Ellis Co. votes overwhelmingly Republican in 2020 general election

Ellis County posted a 70.91 percent turnout, according to preliminary results from the Ellis County Clerk's office.

The following are preliminary results for contested elections, pending a canvass&nbsp; by the Ellis County Commission:

111th State Representative: • Incumbent Barb Wasinger, R, 7,093 • Challenger Eber Phelps, D, 3,954

Ellis County Commission Third District • Incumbent Dean Haselhorst, R, 3,556 • Challenger L.R. Boyd, D, 991

Ellis County Clerk • Bobbi Dreiling, R, 11,519 • Write-ins, 729

Ellis County Treasurer Vernon Ruder Jr., R, 8,517 Julie Mercer, D, 2,871 Write-ins, 1,528

Ellis City Council Martin LaBarge, 636 Jolene Niernberger, 603

Kansas 40th Senate District Incumbent Rick Billinger,&nbsp;27,536 Larry Dreiling,&nbsp;7,269

Check Hays Post for more as information is available.

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 </figure>Ellis County posted a 70.91 percent turnout, according to preliminary results from the Ellis County Clerk's office.The following are preliminary results for contested elections, pending a canvass&nbsp; by the Ellis County Commission:111th State Representative: • Incumbent Barb Wasinger, R, 7,093 • Challenger Eber Phelps, D, 3,954Ellis County Commission Third District • Incumbent Dean Haselhorst, R, 3,556 • Challenger L.R. Boyd, D, 991Ellis County Clerk • Bobbi Dreiling, R, 11,519 • Write-ins, 729 Ellis County Treasurer Vernon Ruder Jr., R, 8,517 Julie Mercer, D, 2,871 Write-ins, 1,528Ellis City Council Martin LaBarge, 636 Jolene Niernberger, 603Kansas 40th Senate District Incumbent Rick Billinger,&nbsp;27,536 Larry Dreiling,&nbsp;7,269Check Hays Post for more as information is available.

Ellis County 2020 preliminary election results

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The Ellis County Health Department on Wednesday reported the average number of new coronavirus cases per day in the last seven days increased again from 12 on Monday to 13 on Wednesday.

On Oct. 2, the Hays City Commission voted to extend the ordinance requiring face coverings until the seven-day new case average was five or fewer for 14 straight days.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/095697ac-eb4b-4005-867a-bb049ec8c10f">RELATED:&nbsp;Hays commissioners vote to extend mask ordinance</a>

There were 29 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County since Monday. There are currently 122 active cases of coronavirus, including five active hospitalizations, and 1,368 recovered cases.

The seven-day average of percent of positive tests jumped from 21.7 percent on Monday to 26.3 percent on Wednesday.

Since reporting began, there have been 1,508 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 18 deaths.

Of the total 10,770 tests administered, 13.1 percent have returned positive for coronavirus.

NOTE:&nbsp;"New cases" reflects cases reported by the Ellis County Health Department between regular reporting periods of Monday, Wednesday and Friday. "Total cases" reflects all cases reported by the department. Because of delayed test results, total cases might include cases prior to the previous reporting period, so the figures might not necessarily correspond.

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 </figure>The Ellis County Health Department on Wednesday reported the average number of new coronavirus cases per day in the last seven days increased again from 12 on Monday to 13 on Wednesday.On Oct. 2, the Hays City Commission voted to extend the ordinance requiring face coverings until the seven-day new case average was five or fewer for 14 straight days.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/095697ac-eb4b-4005-867a-bb049ec8c10f">RELATED:&nbsp;Hays commissioners vote to extend mask ordinance</a>There were 29 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County since Monday. There are currently 122 active cases of coronavirus, including five active hospitalizations, and 1,368 recovered cases.The seven-day average of percent of positive tests jumped from 21.7 percent on Monday to 26.3 percent on Wednesday.Since reporting began, there have been 1,508 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 18 deaths.Of the total 10,770 tests administered, 13.1 percent have returned positive for coronavirus.NOTE:&nbsp;"New cases" reflects cases reported by the Ellis County Health Department between regular reporting periods of Monday, Wednesday and Friday. "Total cases" reflects all cases reported by the department. Because of delayed test results, total cases might include cases prior to the previous reporting period, so the figures might not necessarily correspond.<figure>
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Per-day virus case average rises again in Ellis Co.; 29 new cases identified

The U.S. Attorney's Office on Wednesday announced an Ellis man has been charged with federal child pornography offenses.

Clinton Wade McElroy, 49, Ellis, has been charged with one count of producing child pornography and one count of committing a crime involving a minor child while registered as a sex offender, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Stephan McAllister. The crimes are alleged to have occurred May 27 through June 23 in Ellis.

In 2017, he was convicted in Ellis County District Court of sexually exploiting a 14-year-old victim. He is registered on the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsopw.gov/">https://www.nsopw.gov/</a>&nbsp;.

If convicted, McElroy could face a penalty of not less than 15 years and not more than 30 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on the production charge, and up to 10 years (consecutive) on the other count. The FBI investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart is prosecuting.

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 </figure>The U.S. Attorney's Office on Wednesday announced an Ellis man has been charged with federal child pornography offenses.Clinton Wade McElroy, 49, Ellis, has been charged with one count of producing child pornography and one count of committing a crime involving a minor child while registered as a sex offender, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Stephan McAllister. The crimes are alleged to have occurred May 27 through June 23 in Ellis.In 2017, he was convicted in Ellis County District Court of sexually exploiting a 14-year-old victim. He is registered on the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nsopw.gov/">https://www.nsopw.gov/</a>&nbsp;.If convicted, McElroy could face a penalty of not less than 15 years and not more than 30 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on the production charge, and up to 10 years (consecutive) on the other count. The FBI investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart is prosecuting.

U.S. Attorney: Ellis man facing child porn charge

Incumbent state Sen. Rick Billinger, R-Goodland, soundly defeated challenger Larry Dreiling, D-Hays, to win re-election in the 40th Kansas Senate District.

In unofficial results, Billinger gained 27,536 votes to Dreiling's 7,269.

Incumbent&nbsp;state Rep. Barb Wasinger, R-Hays, defeated challenger Eber Phelps, D-Hays, in the 111th House District, gaining 7,093 votes to Phelps' 3,954.

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 </figure>Incumbent state Sen. Rick Billinger, R-Goodland, soundly defeated challenger Larry Dreiling, D-Hays, to win re-election in the 40th Kansas Senate District.In unofficial results, Billinger gained 27,536 votes to Dreiling's 7,269.Incumbent&nbsp;state Rep. Barb Wasinger, R-Hays, defeated challenger Eber Phelps, D-Hays, in the 111th House District, gaining 7,093 votes to Phelps' 3,954.

Billinger, Wasinger re-elected to Kansas Legislature

Amanda Breinig, RN, acute care nurse, was recently recognized as a Daisy Award winner at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.&nbsp;

This award is presented to an RN in deep appreciation of all that they do, who they are, and the incredible meaningful difference that they have made in the lives of so many people.&nbsp; Breinig was nominated by a family member of one of her patients.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Breinig was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMed Practice Committee.&nbsp; The Practice Committee consists of Staff and Supervisors from a variety of departments across HaysMed.&nbsp; Nominations are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers and Associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings. &nbsp;

“We are proud to be among the hospital systems participating in The DAISY Award program,” said Terry Siek, VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at HaysMed. “Nurses are heroes every day. It’s important that our nurses know their work is highly valued, and The DAISY Foundation provides another way for us to do that.”&nbsp;

The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. HaysMed is proud to be a Daisy Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every quarter. &nbsp;

To nominate a HaysMed nurse for the Daisy Award online, go to www.haysmed.com/daisyaward.&nbsp;

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 </figure>HaysMedAmanda Breinig, RN, acute care nurse, was recently recognized as a Daisy Award winner at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.&nbsp;This award is presented to an RN in deep appreciation of all that they do, who they are, and the incredible meaningful difference that they have made in the lives of so many people.&nbsp; Breinig was nominated by a family member of one of her patients.&nbsp;&nbsp;Breinig was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMed Practice Committee.&nbsp; The Practice Committee consists of Staff and Supervisors from a variety of departments across HaysMed.&nbsp; Nominations are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers and Associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings. &nbsp;“We are proud to be among the hospital systems participating in The DAISY Award program,” said Terry Siek, VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at HaysMed. “Nurses are heroes every day. It’s important that our nurses know their work is highly valued, and The DAISY Foundation provides another way for us to do that.”&nbsp;The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. HaysMed is proud to be a Daisy Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every quarter. &nbsp;To nominate a HaysMed nurse for the Daisy Award online, go to www.haysmed.com/daisyaward.&nbsp;

HaysMed acute care nurse named Daily Award winner

The Hays Police Department had an eventful night Saturday, with a handful of arrests being made, and numerous calls for more minor crimes.

"Halloween was a busy night," said Hays Police Department chief Don Scheibler.

During one incident, HPD officers took into custody a naked Hays man following an alleged assault.

At around 1:24 a.m. on Nov. 1, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Ash following a report of a physical disturbance, Scheibler said.

The reporting party told police that a fight between a man and a woman was occurring, with the woman screaming "Let me go," he said.

When officers arrived, the man was located and was smeared with blood, Scheibler said.

He was also reported to be completely naked.

The suspect, later identified as&nbsp;Dustin Jay Kraft, 34, then attempted to flee on foot, as officers pursued.

He continued to resist, and officers deployed a taser, but the suspect continued to assault officers while also making threats upon the life of the officer, Scheibler said.

Officers would eventually detain Kraft under suspicion of domestic battery, criminal threat against a law enforcement officer, criminal threat, drug possession and drug paraphernalia.

Kraft has previous convictions including drug possession in Ellis County from an incident in 2017, as well as convictions for battery and obstructing a legal process in Norton County from an incident in 2019.

During an unrelated incident at a local bar the night of Halloween, a man described to be wearing a "shimmering gold mermaid outfit" was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct after refusing to leave a bar in downtown Hays, Scheibler said.

And another incident led to an individual being arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery and drug possession.

Between 2:30 a.m. and 2:40 a.m., a victim reported walking west on the 200 block of West 10th and being struck in the back of the head, which caused him to fall, Scheibler said.

He also reported being kicked in the face by the suspect and lost consciousness.

Following that incident, Cody Lohrding, 20, Hays, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery and drug possession.

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 </figure>By JAMES BELL Hays PostThe Hays Police Department had an eventful night Saturday, with a handful of arrests being made, and numerous calls for more minor crimes."Halloween was a busy night," said Hays Police Department chief Don Scheibler.During one incident, HPD officers took into custody a naked Hays man following an alleged assault.At around 1:24 a.m. on Nov. 1, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Ash following a report of a physical disturbance, Scheibler said.The reporting party told police that a fight between a man and a woman was occurring, with the woman screaming "Let me go," he said.When officers arrived, the man was located and was smeared with blood, Scheibler said.He was also reported to be completely naked.The suspect, later identified as&nbsp;Dustin Jay Kraft, 34, then attempted to flee on foot, as officers pursued.He continued to resist, and officers deployed a taser, but the suspect continued to assault officers while also making threats upon the life of the officer, Scheibler said.Officers would eventually detain Kraft under suspicion of domestic battery, criminal threat against a law enforcement officer, criminal threat, drug possession and drug paraphernalia.<figure>
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 </figure>Kraft has previous convictions including drug possession in Ellis County from an incident in 2017, as well as convictions for battery and obstructing a legal process in Norton County from an incident in 2019.During an unrelated incident at a local bar the night of Halloween, a man described to be wearing a "shimmering gold mermaid outfit" was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct after refusing to leave a bar in downtown Hays, Scheibler said.And another incident led to an individual being arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery and drug possession.Between 2:30 a.m. and 2:40 a.m., a victim reported walking west on the 200 block of West 10th and being struck in the back of the head, which caused him to fall, Scheibler said.He also reported being kicked in the face by the suspect and lost consciousness.Following that incident, Cody Lohrding, 20, Hays, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery and drug possession.

Hays man arrested after alleged naked attack on busy Halloween night

WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently designated Rawlins County as a primary natural disaster area. Producers who suffered losses caused by recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency emergency loans.

This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts.

Producers in the contiguous counties below are also eligible to apply for emergency loans:

Kansas: Cheyenne, Decatur, Sherman and Thomas Nebraska: Dundy, Hitchcock and Red Willow

The deadline to apply for these emergency loans is June 15.

FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.

FSA has a variety of additional programs to help farmers recover from the impacts of this disaster. FSA programs that do not require a disaster declaration include: Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program; Emergency Conservation Program; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; Livestock Indemnity Program; Operating and Farm Ownership Loans; and the Tree Assistance Program.

Farmers may contact their local USDA service center for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmers.gov%2Frecover%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2ioOgG2yIWVfjCo__hFGj-blWnu36znjg8PvGNlylUQ9cI_RQlV5in5XY&amp;h=AT2PDITBBGzJAr2CckPc1ksV-3tmaIJ2obnU8FH3Q9p073xQega-59PijpyIvU1k4wBIY-PePvFb2_b95cGt350Kb5BOxzn64tTPbYARmXdObRa4G7BVyIqCtUNRlvjPAxbQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1ZerFHgwLCGksj23wbkzUzOzY2xMh5maRIyRaxuXXfY673LByyZLor19Oyjum_hej7xNH2k0YSZD951JLZAv1c2BROea5A1sDx0zy3NnGZZr17a_eAG4xlOTjfE5wV2LRCxv1YMw791V2ZHuGEGL5rM1uR015poQf4ldixrd9flOSKMfYdYeloo05gsTc1jMxeFA" target="_blank">farmers.gov/recover</a>.

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 </figure>USDA WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently designated Rawlins County as a primary natural disaster area. Producers who suffered losses caused by recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency emergency loans.This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts.Producers in the contiguous counties below are also eligible to apply for emergency loans:Kansas: Cheyenne, Decatur, Sherman and Thomas Nebraska: Dundy, Hitchcock and Red WillowThe deadline to apply for these emergency loans is June 15.FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.FSA has a variety of additional programs to help farmers recover from the impacts of this disaster. FSA programs that do not require a disaster declaration include: Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program; Emergency Conservation Program; Livestock Forage Disaster Program; Livestock Indemnity Program; Operating and Farm Ownership Loans; and the Tree Assistance Program.Farmers may contact their local USDA service center for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available online at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffarmers.gov%2Frecover%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2ioOgG2yIWVfjCo__hFGj-blWnu36znjg8PvGNlylUQ9cI_RQlV5in5XY&amp;h=AT2PDITBBGzJAr2CckPc1ksV-3tmaIJ2obnU8FH3Q9p073xQega-59PijpyIvU1k4wBIY-PePvFb2_b95cGt350Kb5BOxzn64tTPbYARmXdObRa4G7BVyIqCtUNRlvjPAxbQ&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT1ZerFHgwLCGksj23wbkzUzOzY2xMh5maRIyRaxuXXfY673LByyZLor19Oyjum_hej7xNH2k0YSZD951JLZAv1c2BROea5A1sDx0zy3NnGZZr17a_eAG4xlOTjfE5wV2LRCxv1YMw791V2ZHuGEGL5rM1uR015poQf4ldixrd9flOSKMfYdYeloo05gsTc1jMxeFA" target="_blank">farmers.gov/recover</a>.

Drought leads to natural disaster designation in NW Kan. counties

TOPEKA —Republican Tracey Mann will be the next congressman in Kansas’ 1st District, with The Associated Press calling the race at 9:25 p.m. By midnight, Mann was up 70.7% to Democrat Kali Barnett's 29.3%.

Mann, who lives in Salina, campaigned on removing coronavirus restrictions to boost the country’s struggling economy. He also said he would vote for a stimulus package that is limited and targets only specific industries.

The former lieutenant governor also wants to change the U.S.’ immigration system to help bring more workers to western Kansas but said that border control must be addressed first.

Mann said Republican congressional leaders have promised him a spot on the House Agriculture Committee.

“I want to roll up my sleeves and go to work to advocate for our farmers and ranchers in Washington,” Mann said. “It’s such a big economic impact for the Big First.”

The former real estate manager said his experience on his family farm and the knowledge he developed of agriculture as the lieutenant governor gave him the edge.

“The voters were trying to find someone who had that experience and background who was willing to go to Washington and stand up for us — and also for our basic, conservative Kansas values as well.”

The Big First came open when current U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall decided to run for Senate. Marshall has represented the 1st District since 2017.

Barnett, a Garden City music teacher, received about 32% of the vote.

By Kansas News ServiceTOPEKA —Republican Tracey Mann will be the next congressman in Kansas’ 1st District, with The Associated Press calling the race at 9:25 p.m. By midnight, Mann was up 70.7% to Democrat Kali Barnett's 29.3%.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTraceyMannKS%2Fvideos%2F365821894508356%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Mann, who lives in Salina, campaigned on removing coronavirus restrictions to boost the country’s struggling economy. He also said he would vote for a stimulus package that is limited and targets only specific industries.The former lieutenant governor also wants to change the U.S.’ immigration system to help bring more workers to western Kansas but said that border control must be addressed first.Mann said Republican congressional leaders have promised him a spot on the House Agriculture Committee.“I want to roll up my sleeves and go to work to advocate for our farmers and ranchers in Washington,” Mann said. “It’s such a big economic impact for the Big First.”The former real estate manager said his experience on his family farm and the knowledge he developed of agriculture as the lieutenant governor gave him the edge.“The voters were trying to find someone who had that experience and background who was willing to go to Washington and stand up for us — and also for our basic, conservative Kansas values as well.”The Big First came open when current U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall decided to run for Senate. Marshall has represented the 1st District since 2017.Barnett, a Garden City music teacher, received about 32% of the vote.

 🎥  Republican Tracey Mann wins Kan. 1st Congressional District

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 14 traffic stops Sun., Oct. 22, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Aggravated Battery—500 block W 7th St, Hays; 10/21 11:45 PM;
10/22 12:16 AM 
Driving Under the Influence--700 block Park St, Hays; 1:26 AM 
Driving Under the Influence--700 block E 6th St, Hays; 12:21 AM 
Civil Dispute—2500 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 6:39 AM 
Lost Animals ONLY—1500 block Walnut St, Hays; 9:19 AM 
Minor in Possession of CMB/LIQ--600 block Walnut St, Hays; 8:48 PM 
Suspicious Activity—1300 block Hall St, Hays; 7:30 AM; 10:10 PM 
Civil Dispute—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:55 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 8 traffic stops Mon., Oct. 23, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disturbance – Noise—300 block E 13th St, Hays; 4:35 AM 
Drug Offenses—400 block W 14th St, Hays; 4:31 AM 
Credit Card Violations—2900 block Vine St, Hays; 9/28 1:51 PM 
Credit Card Violations—1900 block Vine St, Hays; 10/2 9:19 AM 
Disturbance – Noise—400 block E 7th St, Hays; 10:55 AM 
MV Accident-Hit and Run—100 block E 11th St, Hays; 12:04 PM 
Drug Offenses—300 block E 7th St, Hays; 1:55 PM 
Animal At Large—400 block W 14th St, Hays; 2:22 PM 
Theft (general)—3700 block Vine St, Hays; 3:28 PM 
Littering—200 block E 20th St, Hays; 3:47 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—1100 block E 17th St, Hays; 3:58 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 3:59 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley—1200 block Vine St, Hays; 5:07 PM 
Miscellaneous Investigation--400 block Pine St, Hays; 6:55 PM 
Harassment, Telephone/FAX—300 block E 7th St, Hays; 7:08 PM 
Welfare Check—1300 block Lawrence Dr, Hays; 9:32 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 14 traffic stops Tue., Oct. 24, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence--800 block Ash St, Hays; 12:34
AM 
Driving Under the Influence--1500 block Montgomery St, Hays; 2:18 AM 
Child in Need of Care—1100 block Oakmont St, Hays; 8:16 AM 
Found/Lost Property—Hays; 10/10 12 PM 
Welfare Check—300 block E 19th St, Hays; 11:28 AM 
Burglary/vehicle—800 block Walnut St, Hays; 1 AM; 12:15 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--2700 block Vine St, Hays; 1:20 PM 
Animal Call—2000 block 40 Hwy, Ellis County; 2:52 PM 
Assist - Other (not MV)—1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 3:31 PM 
Theft (general)—4600 block Hoover Dr, Hays; 10/23 10:50 PM; 10:51 PM 
Theft (general)—4600 block Hoover Dr, Hays; 10/23 10:50 PM; 10:51 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—500 block W 32nd St, Hays; 5:58 PM 
Battery – Domestic—4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:58 PM; 6:07 PM 
Civil Dispute—1300 block Hall St, Hays; 6:27 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 2 traffic stops Wed., Oct. 25, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.

MV Accident-City Street/Alley--1300 block E 25th St, Hays; 12:19
AM 
Driving Under the Influence--500 block W 7th St, Hays; 2 AM; 2:10 AM 
Disturbance – Fight—1000 block Country Club Dr, Hays; 3:44 AM 
MV Accident-Hit and Run—100 block W 4th St, Hays; 12 AM; 7:35 AM 
Theft (general)—200 block W 35th St, Hays; 10/24 11:30 AM; 10/25 7:55 AM 
Drug Offenses--2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 10/20 3:24 AM; 10/20 3:40 AM 
Theft (general)—2000 block Main St, Hays; 10/23 5 PM; 10/25 12 PM 
Drug Offenses—3900 block E 8th St, Hays; 10/14 12 PM 
Driving Under the Influence—1300 block Vine St, Hays; 7:42 PM 
Harassment, Telephone/FAX—1300 block Hall St, Hays; 8:15 PM 
Disorderly Conduct—100 block W 9th St, Hays; 8:30 PM; 8:35 PM 
MV Accident /DUI--11th and Vine St, Hays; 9 PM

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 </figure>The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 14 traffic stops Sun., Oct. 22, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.Aggravated Battery—500 block W 7th St, Hays; 10/21 11:45 PM;
10/22 12:16 AM 
Driving Under the Influence--700 block Park St, Hays; 1:26 AM 
Driving Under the Influence--700 block E 6th St, Hays; 12:21 AM 
Civil Dispute—2500 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 6:39 AM 
Lost Animals ONLY—1500 block Walnut St, Hays; 9:19 AM 
Minor in Possession of CMB/LIQ--600 block Walnut St, Hays; 8:48 PM 
Suspicious Activity—1300 block Hall St, Hays; 7:30 AM; 10:10 PM 
Civil Dispute—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:55 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 8 traffic stops Mon., Oct. 23, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.Disturbance – Noise—300 block E 13th St, Hays; 4:35 AM 
Drug Offenses—400 block W 14th St, Hays; 4:31 AM 
Credit Card Violations—2900 block Vine St, Hays; 9/28 1:51 PM 
Credit Card Violations—1900 block Vine St, Hays; 10/2 9:19 AM 
Disturbance – Noise—400 block E 7th St, Hays; 10:55 AM 
MV Accident-Hit and Run—100 block E 11th St, Hays; 12:04 PM 
Drug Offenses—300 block E 7th St, Hays; 1:55 PM 
Animal At Large—400 block W 14th St, Hays; 2:22 PM 
Theft (general)—3700 block Vine St, Hays; 3:28 PM 
Littering—200 block E 20th St, Hays; 3:47 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—1100 block E 17th St, Hays; 3:58 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 3:59 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley—1200 block Vine St, Hays; 5:07 PM 
Miscellaneous Investigation--400 block Pine St, Hays; 6:55 PM 
Harassment, Telephone/FAX—300 block E 7th St, Hays; 7:08 PM 
Welfare Check—1300 block Lawrence Dr, Hays; 9:32 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 14 traffic stops Tue., Oct. 24, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.Driving Under the Influence--800 block Ash St, Hays; 12:34
AM 
Driving Under the Influence--1500 block Montgomery St, Hays; 2:18 AM 
Child in Need of Care—1100 block Oakmont St, Hays; 8:16 AM 
Found/Lost Property—Hays; 10/10 12 PM 
Welfare Check—300 block E 19th St, Hays; 11:28 AM 
Burglary/vehicle—800 block Walnut St, Hays; 1 AM; 12:15 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--2700 block Vine St, Hays; 1:20 PM 
Animal Call—2000 block 40 Hwy, Ellis County; 2:52 PM 
Assist - Other (not MV)—1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 3:31 PM 
Theft (general)—4600 block Hoover Dr, Hays; 10/23 10:50 PM; 10:51 PM 
Theft (general)—4600 block Hoover Dr, Hays; 10/23 10:50 PM; 10:51 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—500 block W 32nd St, Hays; 5:58 PM 
Battery – Domestic—4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:58 PM; 6:07 PM 
Civil Dispute—1300 block Hall St, Hays; 6:27 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 2 traffic stops Wed., Oct. 25, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.MV Accident-City Street/Alley--1300 block E 25th St, Hays; 12:19
AM 
Driving Under the Influence--500 block W 7th St, Hays; 2 AM; 2:10 AM 
Disturbance – Fight—1000 block Country Club Dr, Hays; 3:44 AM 
MV Accident-Hit and Run—100 block W 4th St, Hays; 12 AM; 7:35 AM 
Theft (general)—200 block W 35th St, Hays; 10/24 11:30 AM; 10/25 7:55 AM 
Drug Offenses--2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 10/20 3:24 AM; 10/20 3:40 AM 
Theft (general)—2000 block Main St, Hays; 10/23 5 PM; 10/25 12 PM 
Drug Offenses—3900 block E 8th St, Hays; 10/14 12 PM 
Driving Under the Influence—1300 block Vine St, Hays; 7:42 PM 
Harassment, Telephone/FAX—1300 block Hall St, Hays; 8:15 PM 
Disorderly Conduct—100 block W 9th St, Hays; 8:30 PM; 8:35 PM 
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HPD Activity Log, Oct. 22-25 

The Noyce Teacher-Leader Program at Fort Hays State University offers a $14,000 renewable scholarship to juniors and seniors preparing to become a science or math teacher.

But the program through the National Science Foundation (NSF) is more than just a scholarship. Recipients of the Noyce Teacher-Leader awards engage in specialized coursework and enroll in a seminar program designed to help them learn how to teach in rural school districts. In addition to preparation for teaching, additional resources are provided to support undergraduate research experiences and travel to conferences.

The scholarship, for juniors and seniors only, can be renewed for a second year. For each year they receive the scholarship, Noyce graduates agree to teach in a high-needs school district for two years. The new teachers also continue to receive support the first three years in their school district through an online mentoring program.

FHSU applied to the NSF for a five-year grant in 2011and received $1.2 million for scholarships that began being awarded in 2012. The NSF awarded Fort Hays State an additional year of funding in 2018, and the school was encouraged to apply again. FHSU is now in its third year of a five-year, $1.45 million grant that will run through 2023.

Dr. Paul Adams, dean of the College of Education and professor of education and professor of physics at FHSU, calls Noyce “the Super Bowl of scholarships.”

“The NSF wants to support institutions that are committed to preparing the best science and mathematics teachers who can then can go on to become leaders in their communities and make a difference in these high-need communities,” he said.

After participating in the Teacher-Leader program the past two years, Seth Boxberger and Cayla Steinert said they feel prepared to take over a classroom of their own.

“This has definitely given me a jumpstart to my career,” said Boxberger, a math education major. “As a teacher in the STEM education field, you are likely going to be involved with a number of departments in your school. This program helped me come out of my shell and get involved with a lot of people. Not only did the scholarship help pay for my education, I got a lot more in-depth experience than I would have in the regular teacher education program.”

Boxberger grew up in Russell, where his mom, Kim, is a long-time kindergarten teacher.&nbsp;His hesitation in pursuing the same career as his mom vanished when, while transferring from Kansas State University to FHSU, he heard about the Noyce scholarship.

He treasured the experiences that a smaller school district provided him as a student and welcomes the opportunity to offer the same experience to his future students.

“I was able to be very involved and knew all my teachers and coaches in high school,” Boxberger said. “We were able to build relationships that students in larger schools might not be able to. Our discussions in Noyce seminar help us realize the importance of those aspects of education."

Steinert – a biology education major from Olmitz, a small town in Barton County – also is a transfer student and was able to take advantage of a partnership that FHSU has with five western Kansas community colleges through the Noyce Scholarship Program.

Steinert, a graduate of Garden City Community College, was the first transfer student to become a Noyce scholar through the community college partnership.&nbsp;

Now, she looks forward to teaching students in a rural district similar to the one she attended at Otis-Bison, which includes students from Otis, Bison, Olmitz, Albert, and Timken.&nbsp;

“I graduated in a class of 17, so I knew my classmates very well,” she said. “It was a great family dynamic, and we were able to be involved in so many activities.”

Steinert stressed that a benefit of teaching in a rural program is the chance to stay connected to students well as they progress through their K-12 experience.

“When you see them every year, you can form better relationships with your students,” she said. “That creates a more welcoming environment for learning.”

To date, 54 Fort Hays State students in the Noyce Teacher-Leader Program have received the scholarship. All but three of those (who dropped out because they changed their majors) are either still teaching, student teaching or attending school.

Students have until Dec. 1 to apply for a spring 2021 award. Those interested in starting in the fall of 2021 have until Feb. 15, 2021, to apply. Students with junior level status (45 credit hours) by the spring semester are eligible to apply. Applications are available on the web site&nbsp;<a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtEE8LmVosFl9uDgATeX2eqIt8FfX-2FjwfU4KDLOtP1ZIktPLg_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemSD2RoVpGicdASR6VojoE8whpf9Rt9mP1-2Bhd-2B2uitcPb5aZ6Cy3wzWUQlZt9ukzCF3JtkWqAizktiPqWiuU7UTDafb37PJiFA2-2FsUsZH-2BMSxdEdxHjlmvqi9vqCigKAFvxrrGlFbtMf0UWF2SyRO-2FMOfFBO8y2IGEq64yt4jJk1dDXPF31kGZRWvhrnmQQIIqDerxOnvHaQurHl8HjDbXhnh27gQpN9dBY00IV51LCdZ2Lc9Ft4-2Fyg5Dr08dLqagZxIRRZohoYlY9cZfEghi4WA-3D-3D">https://www.fhsu.edu/smei/noyce</a>. For more information about the program, contact Earl Legleiter, director of FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute, at 303-801-8401 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eflegleiter@fhsu.edu">eflegleiter@fhsu.edu</a>.

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsThe Noyce Teacher-Leader Program at Fort Hays State University offers a $14,000 renewable scholarship to juniors and seniors preparing to become a science or math teacher.But the program through the National Science Foundation (NSF) is more than just a scholarship. Recipients of the Noyce Teacher-Leader awards engage in specialized coursework and enroll in a seminar program designed to help them learn how to teach in rural school districts. In addition to preparation for teaching, additional resources are provided to support undergraduate research experiences and travel to conferences.The scholarship, for juniors and seniors only, can be renewed for a second year. For each year they receive the scholarship, Noyce graduates agree to teach in a high-needs school district for two years. The new teachers also continue to receive support the first three years in their school district through an online mentoring program.FHSU applied to the NSF for a five-year grant in 2011and received $1.2 million for scholarships that began being awarded in 2012. The NSF awarded Fort Hays State an additional year of funding in 2018, and the school was encouraged to apply again. FHSU is now in its third year of a five-year, $1.45 million grant that will run through 2023.Dr. Paul Adams, dean of the College of Education and professor of education and professor of physics at FHSU, calls Noyce “the Super Bowl of scholarships.”“The NSF wants to support institutions that are committed to preparing the best science and mathematics teachers who can then can go on to become leaders in their communities and make a difference in these high-need communities,” he said.After participating in the Teacher-Leader program the past two years, Seth Boxberger and Cayla Steinert said they feel prepared to take over a classroom of their own.“This has definitely given me a jumpstart to my career,” said Boxberger, a math education major. “As a teacher in the STEM education field, you are likely going to be involved with a number of departments in your school. This program helped me come out of my shell and get involved with a lot of people. Not only did the scholarship help pay for my education, I got a lot more in-depth experience than I would have in the regular teacher education program.”Boxberger grew up in Russell, where his mom, Kim, is a long-time kindergarten teacher.&nbsp;His hesitation in pursuing the same career as his mom vanished when, while transferring from Kansas State University to FHSU, he heard about the Noyce scholarship.He treasured the experiences that a smaller school district provided him as a student and welcomes the opportunity to offer the same experience to his future students.“I was able to be very involved and knew all my teachers and coaches in high school,” Boxberger said. “We were able to build relationships that students in larger schools might not be able to. Our discussions in Noyce seminar help us realize the importance of those aspects of education."Steinert – a biology education major from Olmitz, a small town in Barton County – also is a transfer student and was able to take advantage of a partnership that FHSU has with five western Kansas community colleges through the Noyce Scholarship Program.Steinert, a graduate of Garden City Community College, was the first transfer student to become a Noyce scholar through the community college partnership.&nbsp;Now, she looks forward to teaching students in a rural district similar to the one she attended at Otis-Bison, which includes students from Otis, Bison, Olmitz, Albert, and Timken.&nbsp;“I graduated in a class of 17, so I knew my classmates very well,” she said. “It was a great family dynamic, and we were able to be involved in so many activities.”Steinert stressed that a benefit of teaching in a rural program is the chance to stay connected to students well as they progress through their K-12 experience.“When you see them every year, you can form better relationships with your students,” she said. “That creates a more welcoming environment for learning.”To date, 54 Fort Hays State students in the Noyce Teacher-Leader Program have received the scholarship. All but three of those (who dropped out because they changed their majors) are either still teaching, student teaching or attending school.Students have until Dec. 1 to apply for a spring 2021 award. Those interested in starting in the fall of 2021 have until Feb. 15, 2021, to apply. Students with junior level status (45 credit hours) by the spring semester are eligible to apply. Applications are available on the web site&nbsp;<a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=-2BFJoAhsjp8losQfY8t-2BZtEE8LmVosFl9uDgATeX2eqIt8FfX-2FjwfU4KDLOtP1ZIktPLg_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemSD2RoVpGicdASR6VojoE8whpf9Rt9mP1-2Bhd-2B2uitcPb5aZ6Cy3wzWUQlZt9ukzCF3JtkWqAizktiPqWiuU7UTDafb37PJiFA2-2FsUsZH-2BMSxdEdxHjlmvqi9vqCigKAFvxrrGlFbtMf0UWF2SyRO-2FMOfFBO8y2IGEq64yt4jJk1dDXPF31kGZRWvhrnmQQIIqDerxOnvHaQurHl8HjDbXhnh27gQpN9dBY00IV51LCdZ2Lc9Ft4-2Fyg5Dr08dLqagZxIRRZohoYlY9cZfEghi4WA-3D-3D">https://www.fhsu.edu/smei/noyce</a>. For more information about the program, contact Earl Legleiter, director of FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute, at 303-801-8401 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:eflegleiter@fhsu.edu">eflegleiter@fhsu.edu</a>.

FHSU students earn ‘the Super Bowl of scholarships’ 

By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancher

Fall harvest has come to a screeching halt for my family. We have had some minor issues that have slowed us down, but those issues are always expected during the marathon known as fall harvest. We began back in August picking corn. Since then, we have transitioned to popcorn followed by soybeans followed by sorghum with wheat sowing sprinkled into the mix starting in late September.  

And now here we are in November. I can always begin to see the light at the end of the proverbial fall harvest tunnel when we start cutting sorghum. Once we move into our sorghum fields, I know we are getting closer to being done with harvest. We are closer to being done eating sandwiches in the field. Closer to putting fewer miles on my vehicle. Closer to having regular grocery bills for a family of four instead of for a harvest crew. Closer to having my husband home at night to help with bedtime routines. Closer to returning to order and normalcy.

When we start harvesting the sorghum, it’s as if a switch is flipped in my mind. It happens every year. For so many months before the sorghum harvest, I try to stay laser focused on the tasks at hand that need to be done on a day-by-day basis. I do what I can to help the crew stay as efficient as possible. I put my head down and keep moving forward while trying to preserve as much of a routine as possible for the kids. But by the time sorghum harvest rolls around, my focus wears off, and I begin envisioning our anticipated “downtime” once harvest wraps up. I am ready to get the crop in and return to normalcy with my family.

However, sometimes Mother Nature has other plans. Case in point — 2020. The recent change of weather has completely shut down our harvest efforts. We were running full-steam ahead, but our late October ice and snow has made it impossible to get the machines into fields. It’s simply too wet. My husband half-jokingly stated we should be done with harvest by Christmas now. 

In the 10 years I’ve been part of this farm, the latest we have ever gone with fall harvest is the day before Thanksgiving. I’d like to aim for the eve of Thanksgiving this year if possible. But I realize we very well could be harvesting into December. Afterall, we still have the sunflower crop to harvest after we get done with the sorghum.

One silver lining to harvest being delayed because of weather is my husband has been home during the evenings. My family has been able to eat warm meals at the kitchen table together. We’ve cuddled on the couch with the kids to enjoy a family movie night. We’ve played board games in the living room before bedtimes. It’s a rare occurrence to have him join us at home in the evenings during fall harvest, but it’s one we truly embrace when we get the sweet opportunity. 

I know this pause in harvest will soon end, and I also know we will eventually get all of the crops out of the fields. Even though it’s less than ideal — and regardless of my desire to get harvest done as soon as possible — there is a possibility that we will harvest clear into late December. I’ll continue to remind myself that whenever we officially finish our fall harvest it will still allow my little farm family some much anticipated normalcy before spring planting begins and another busy season rolls around.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.

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 </figure>By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancher Fall harvest has come to a screeching halt for my family. We have had some minor issues that have slowed us down, but those issues are always expected during the marathon known as fall harvest. We began back in August picking corn. Since then, we have transitioned to popcorn followed by soybeans followed by sorghum with wheat sowing sprinkled into the mix starting in late September. And now here we are in November. I can always begin to see the light at the end of the proverbial fall harvest tunnel when we start cutting sorghum. Once we move into our sorghum fields, I know we are getting closer to being done with harvest. We are closer to being done eating sandwiches in the field. Closer to putting fewer miles on my vehicle. Closer to having regular grocery bills for a family of four instead of for a harvest crew. Closer to having my husband home at night to help with bedtime routines. Closer to returning to order and normalcy.When we start harvesting the sorghum, it’s as if a switch is flipped in my mind. It happens every year. For so many months before the sorghum harvest, I try to stay laser focused on the tasks at hand that need to be done on a day-by-day basis. I do what I can to help the crew stay as efficient as possible. I put my head down and keep moving forward while trying to preserve as much of a routine as possible for the kids. But by the time sorghum harvest rolls around, my focus wears off, and I begin envisioning our anticipated “downtime” once harvest wraps up. I am ready to get the crop in and return to normalcy with my family.However, sometimes Mother Nature has other plans. Case in point — 2020. The recent change of weather has completely shut down our harvest efforts. We were running full-steam ahead, but our late October ice and snow has made it impossible to get the machines into fields. It’s simply too wet. My husband half-jokingly stated we should be done with harvest by Christmas now. Wait, what?In the 10 years I’ve been part of this farm, the latest we have ever gone with fall harvest is the day before Thanksgiving. I’d like to aim for the eve of Thanksgiving this year if possible. But I realize we very well could be harvesting into December. Afterall, we still have the sunflower crop to harvest after we get done with the sorghum.One silver lining to harvest being delayed because of weather is my husband has been home during the evenings. My family has been able to eat warm meals at the kitchen table together. We’ve cuddled on the couch with the kids to enjoy a family movie night. We’ve played board games in the living room before bedtimes. It’s a rare occurrence to have him join us at home in the evenings during fall harvest, but it’s one we truly embrace when we get the sweet opportunity. I know this pause in harvest will soon end, and I also know we will eventually get all of the crops out of the fields. Even though it’s less than ideal — and regardless of my desire to get harvest done as soon as possible — there is a possibility that we will harvest clear into late December. I’ll continue to remind myself that whenever we officially finish our fall harvest it will still allow my little farm family some much anticipated normalcy before spring planting begins and another busy season rolls around."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.

Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Anticipating normalcy

Three-day weather outlook

Catching rainbow trout in Kansas seems like an oxymoron; sort of like polar bear hunting in West Virginia or whale watching at Yellowstone Lake. Kansas is known for its walleye, crappie and catfish, but trout?

&nbsp;Wildlife and fisheries programs here in KS are funded largely by revenue from license sales that comes back to the state from the federal government. That money is reallocated back to Kansas according to the number of hunting and fishing licenses sold each year, so the more licenses sold, the more money we get back. In the 1990’s, Kansas began a trout stocking program as a way to generate more fishing license sales in the off-season, and as a way to create more fishing opportunities during the fall and winter.&nbsp;

I spoke with Jeff Conley, Fisheries Program Specialist with the KS Dept of Wildlife Parks and Tourism KDWPT) who oversees the trout stocking program. This year there will be 32 lakes and water impoundments across Kansas stocked with trout. Fifteen of those are private lakes owned by towns or cities that are enrolled in the Community Fisheries Assistance Program (CFAP), meaning they purchase their own fish, but allow the KDWPT to manage the lakes. The rest of the lakes and reservoirs stocked with trout are state owned and operated.&nbsp;

Although KDWPT operates 5 fish hatcheries here in Kansas, none are equipped to hatch and raise trout, which are especially sensitive to environmental factors such as temperature, water quality etc., so it’s more cost effective to purchase trout from commercial hatcheries for the stocking program. This year, a Colorado hatchery will supply all trout for the western half of the state, trout for the south central and south eastern portions of the state will come from a hatchery in Missouri, and a hatchery in Nebraska will supply trout for the northern and north central portions of Kansas. &nbsp;

Rainbow trout are the easiest and least expensive trout for hatcheries to raise, making them also the least expensive to buy, plus they tolerate warm temperatures better than other trout, so this year all trout stocked here in KS will be rainbows. Water in the seep stream below Kanopolis reservoir comes from the bottom of the reservoir, and the lakes and ponds that make up the mined land area in eastern KS are old strip mine pits that are very deep, so the water in those impoundments is very cold.&nbsp; Trout in most locations are not expected to live through the hot Kansas summers, but trout in those 2 locations often survive.&nbsp;

All locations are stocked twice a month from November through March; waters in the southwestern region are stocked November through April. A complete stocking schedule can be found on the KDWPT website, <a href="http://www.ksoutdoors.com">www.ksoutdoors.com</a>. Click on “fishing” at the top, then click “special fishing programs” on the left. The “trout program” will appear in a box toward the center of the screen. All available information on the trout fishing and stocking program is available there including license and permit requirements which vary from region to region.&nbsp;

Over the past 10 years, nearly 1.7 million trout (about 3.7 million pounds) have been stocked in Kansas lakes through the program; that averages out to be over 150,000 per year. This year alone, over 95,000 trout (more than 56.000 pounds) will be stocked in the 17 state owned lakes alone. The lakes enrolled in the Communities Fisheries Assistance Program purchase their own fish, so the total number of trout stocked in those 15 lakes is unknown. The state record rainbow trout weighted 15.72 pounds, was 28.5 inches long and was caught in Kill Creek Park Lake in Johnson Co. in February, 2014 by Josh McCullough from Spring Hill, KS.&nbsp;

I know fishermen who do not keep any of the trout they catch because they deem them to be less desirable fish, and yes, compared to walleye and crappie, which is kinda’ like comparing a Volkswagen to a Cadillac, I would agree. But trout is a very mild tasting fish that actually contains higher than average amounts of good Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin B12. Trout is also known to help reduce bad cholesterol and to help lower high blood pressure.

I don’t ever order trout in a restaurant because it always comes with the head still attached and I’m not real crazy about my meal looking back at me. However, trout can be filleted just like any other fish, and can be battered and pan fried or deep fried just like catfish, or can be basted with herb butter and baked. The way I see it, I have now officially removed all excuses for not fishing here in Kansas this winter. So, check out the website for trout stocked near you, purchase a 365-day trout stamp for $14.50, then grab a kid and enjoy some great fall and winter trout fishing as you continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!

Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at stevenrgilliland@gmail.com.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Steve&nbsp;Gilliland</figcaption>
 </figure>Catching rainbow trout in Kansas seems like an oxymoron; sort of like polar bear hunting in West Virginia or whale watching at Yellowstone Lake. Kansas is known for its walleye, crappie and catfish, but trout?&nbsp;Wildlife and fisheries programs here in KS are funded largely by revenue from license sales that comes back to the state from the federal government. That money is reallocated back to Kansas according to the number of hunting and fishing licenses sold each year, so the more licenses sold, the more money we get back. In the 1990’s, Kansas began a trout stocking program as a way to generate more fishing license sales in the off-season, and as a way to create more fishing opportunities during the fall and winter.&nbsp;I spoke with Jeff Conley, Fisheries Program Specialist with the KS Dept of Wildlife Parks and Tourism KDWPT) who oversees the trout stocking program. This year there will be 32 lakes and water impoundments across Kansas stocked with trout. Fifteen of those are private lakes owned by towns or cities that are enrolled in the Community Fisheries Assistance Program (CFAP), meaning they purchase their own fish, but allow the KDWPT to manage the lakes. The rest of the lakes and reservoirs stocked with trout are state owned and operated.&nbsp;Although KDWPT operates 5 fish hatcheries here in Kansas, none are equipped to hatch and raise trout, which are especially sensitive to environmental factors such as temperature, water quality etc., so it’s more cost effective to purchase trout from commercial hatcheries for the stocking program. This year, a Colorado hatchery will supply all trout for the western half of the state, trout for the south central and south eastern portions of the state will come from a hatchery in Missouri, and a hatchery in Nebraska will supply trout for the northern and north central portions of Kansas. &nbsp;Rainbow trout are the easiest and least expensive trout for hatcheries to raise, making them also the least expensive to buy, plus they tolerate warm temperatures better than other trout, so this year all trout stocked here in KS will be rainbows. Water in the seep stream below Kanopolis reservoir comes from the bottom of the reservoir, and the lakes and ponds that make up the mined land area in eastern KS are old strip mine pits that are very deep, so the water in those impoundments is very cold.&nbsp; Trout in most locations are not expected to live through the hot Kansas summers, but trout in those 2 locations often survive.&nbsp;All locations are stocked twice a month from November through March; waters in the southwestern region are stocked November through April. A complete stocking schedule can be found on the KDWPT website, <a href="http://www.ksoutdoors.com">www.ksoutdoors.com</a>. Click on “fishing” at the top, then click “special fishing programs” on the left. The “trout program” will appear in a box toward the center of the screen. All available information on the trout fishing and stocking program is available there including license and permit requirements which vary from region to region.&nbsp;Over the past 10 years, nearly 1.7 million trout (about 3.7 million pounds) have been stocked in Kansas lakes through the program; that averages out to be over 150,000 per year. This year alone, over 95,000 trout (more than 56.000 pounds) will be stocked in the 17 state owned lakes alone. The lakes enrolled in the Communities Fisheries Assistance Program purchase their own fish, so the total number of trout stocked in those 15 lakes is unknown. The state record rainbow trout weighted 15.72 pounds, was 28.5 inches long and was caught in Kill Creek Park Lake in Johnson Co. in February, 2014 by Josh McCullough from Spring Hill, KS.&nbsp;I know fishermen who do not keep any of the trout they catch because they deem them to be less desirable fish, and yes, compared to walleye and crappie, which is kinda’ like comparing a Volkswagen to a Cadillac, I would agree. But trout is a very mild tasting fish that actually contains higher than average amounts of good Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin B12. Trout is also known to help reduce bad cholesterol and to help lower high blood pressure.I don’t ever order trout in a restaurant because it always comes with the head still attached and I’m not real crazy about my meal looking back at me. However, trout can be filleted just like any other fish, and can be battered and pan fried or deep fried just like catfish, or can be basted with herb butter and baked. The way I see it, I have now officially removed all excuses for not fishing here in Kansas this winter. So, check out the website for trout stocked near you, purchase a 365-day trout stamp for $14.50, then grab a kid and enjoy some great fall and winter trout fishing as you continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at stevenrgilliland@gmail.com.

Exploring Outdoors Kansas: Trout fishing in Kansas … seriously?

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 7 traffic stops Thu., Oct. 19, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 2:56 AM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley—500 block W 29th St, Hays; 8:45 AM 
Identity Theft--600 block Park St, Hays; 9:10 AM 
Disturbance – General—500 block E 20th St, Hays; 9:40 AM 
Theft (general)—400 block E 12th St, Hays; 10/16; 10/19 8:45 AM 
Sex Offense—300 block W 16th St, Hays; 1:20 PM 
Identity Theft—2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 7:16 PM 
Theft (general)—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7:36 PM 
Theft (general)—2300 block Pershing Dr, Hays; 7 PM; 10:04 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 13 traffic stops Fri., Oct. 20, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Animal Call--2000 block Hall St, Hays; 12:59 AM 
Lost Animals ONLY--1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 1:34 AM 
Lost Animals ONLY—100 block E 20th St, Hays; 8:12 AM 
Stolen/Recovered Property—3900 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:23 AM 
Animal Injured--2100 block Pine St, Hays; 9:01 AM 
Civil Dispute—600 block E 11th St, Hays; 9:19 AM 
Found/Lost Property—1100 block E 13th St, Larned; 10:31 AM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—500 block E 20th St, Hays; 12:09 PM 
Domestic Disturbance—500 block E 20th St, Hays; 10/11 10 AM; 10:30 AM 
Aggravated Battery--1200 block Vine St, Hays; 10/9 2:30 PM; 4:30 PM 
Welfare Check—400 block E 22nd St, Hays; 4:24 PM 
Suspicious Activity—2400 block Main St Terr, Hays; 3:23 PM 
Found/Lost Property—1300 block Vine St, Hays; 4:40 PM 
Traffic/Driving Complaint--1500 block Hall St, Hays; 5:20 PM 
Disturbance – Noise—1700 block Pine St, Hay; 11:05 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 9 traffic stops Sat., Oct. 21, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suicidal Subject—400 block Walnut St, Hays; 12:16 AM 
Water Use Violation—1600 block E 22nd St, Hays; 2:48 AM 
MV Accident-Private Property—100 block E 5th St, Hays; 3:36 AM 
Disturbance – General--1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 10/20 10 AM; 10/21 4:15 AM 
Found/Lost Property—1200 block Fort St, Hays; 11:08 AM 
Welfare Check—4300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:06 PM 
Suspicious Activity—2000 block Eisenhower Rd, Hays; 2:04 PM 
Criminal Damage to Property—300 block E 18th St, Hays; 3:18 PM 
Civil Dispute—2700 block Hall St, Hays; 3:26 PM 
Found/Lost Property—400 block E 22nd St, Hays; 4:14 PM 
Found/Lost Property—2900 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 4:46 PM 
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run—4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:13 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--1100 block Main St, Hays; 6:31 PM 
Suicidal Subject--300 block Main St, Hays; 7:15 PM 
Burglary/residence--1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 10/14 6 PM; 8 PM 
Battery on LEO—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:02 PM; 10:06 PM

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 </figure>The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 7 traffic stops Thu., Oct. 19, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.Suspicious Activity—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 2:56 AM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley—500 block W 29th St, Hays; 8:45 AM 
Identity Theft--600 block Park St, Hays; 9:10 AM 
Disturbance – General—500 block E 20th St, Hays; 9:40 AM 
Theft (general)—400 block E 12th St, Hays; 10/16; 10/19 8:45 AM 
Sex Offense—300 block W 16th St, Hays; 1:20 PM 
Identity Theft—2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 7:16 PM 
Theft (general)—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7:36 PM 
Theft (general)—2300 block Pershing Dr, Hays; 7 PM; 10:04 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 13 traffic stops Fri., Oct. 20, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.Animal Call--2000 block Hall St, Hays; 12:59 AM 
Lost Animals ONLY--1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 1:34 AM 
Lost Animals ONLY—100 block E 20th St, Hays; 8:12 AM 
Stolen/Recovered Property—3900 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:23 AM 
Animal Injured--2100 block Pine St, Hays; 9:01 AM 
Civil Dispute—600 block E 11th St, Hays; 9:19 AM 
Found/Lost Property—1100 block E 13th St, Larned; 10:31 AM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—500 block E 20th St, Hays; 12:09 PM 
Domestic Disturbance—500 block E 20th St, Hays; 10/11 10 AM; 10:30 AM 
Aggravated Battery--1200 block Vine St, Hays; 10/9 2:30 PM; 4:30 PM 
Welfare Check—400 block E 22nd St, Hays; 4:24 PM 
Suspicious Activity—2400 block Main St Terr, Hays; 3:23 PM 
Found/Lost Property—1300 block Vine St, Hays; 4:40 PM 
Traffic/Driving Complaint--1500 block Hall St, Hays; 5:20 PM 
Disturbance – Noise—1700 block Pine St, Hay; 11:05 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 9 traffic stops Sat., Oct. 21, 2020, according to the HPD Activity Log.Suicidal Subject—400 block Walnut St, Hays; 12:16 AM 
Water Use Violation—1600 block E 22nd St, Hays; 2:48 AM 
MV Accident-Private Property—100 block E 5th St, Hays; 3:36 AM 
Disturbance – General--1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 10/20 10 AM; 10/21 4:15 AM 
Found/Lost Property—1200 block Fort St, Hays; 11:08 AM 
Welfare Check—4300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:06 PM 
Suspicious Activity—2000 block Eisenhower Rd, Hays; 2:04 PM 
Criminal Damage to Property—300 block E 18th St, Hays; 3:18 PM 
Civil Dispute—2700 block Hall St, Hays; 3:26 PM 
Found/Lost Property—400 block E 22nd St, Hays; 4:14 PM 
Found/Lost Property—2900 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 4:46 PM 
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run—4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:13 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--1100 block Main St, Hays; 6:31 PM 
Suicidal Subject--300 block Main St, Hays; 7:15 PM 
Burglary/residence--1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 10/14 6 PM; 8 PM 
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HPD Activity Log, Oct. 19-21

By RON WILSON Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development&nbsp;

“Some people want to tear old buildings down. We want to build old buildings up.” That statement from the chair of the Lecompton PRIDE program, Greg Howard, symbolizes the vibrant spirit of this community.&nbsp;

In 2020, Kansas PRIDE is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding. This is another in our series highlighting Kansas PRIDE communities.&nbsp;

Kansas PRIDE is a partnership of K-State Research and Extension, the Kansas Department of Commerce, Kansas Masons, and Kansas PRIDE, Inc. Through the program, local volunteers identify their community’s priorities and then work with the resources of these partners to create their ideal community future.&nbsp;

Lecompton is one example. “We’re just a group of volunteers that come together for the community,” Greg said. He works at the post office in Lawrence and is a longtime Lecompton resident who served on the local school board for 20 years.&nbsp;

A focal point of the Lecompton PRIDE program is the former high school building. “The city almost sold it to an outside group for a dollar,” Greg said. “We told them the PRIDE group would want to have it available for a community center.”&nbsp;

Despite some skepticism, Lecompton PRIDE took over the building. That turned out to be an excellent move.&nbsp;

The PRIDE group replaced windows, put in new flooring where needed, and restored the third-floor theater. That space now looks like a 1920s theater, complete with red velvet curtains and improved seating. The building has its original marble terrazzo floors. The theater hosts plays written by local artists, dance recitals, and more.&nbsp;

“The building is very heavily used,” Greg said. In a typical year, it hosts youth dance classes, heart-healthy exercise, Zumba and yoga classes. Other gatherings include a Monday morning coffee group, Weight Watchers, and sewing and craft groups.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“I’d be glad to give anyone a tour,” Greg said.&nbsp;

As befits a former school, the building is also the site of the Lecompton branch of the Perry-Lecompton library. A local church operates a clothes closet in the building. The PRIDE group also added a gazebo outside. After the pandemic hit in early spring, Lecompton PRIDE hosted a socially distanced, outdoor, live-band concert.&nbsp;

An annual rummage sale is a major fundraiser for the group. PRIDE members gather donated items during the year and then offer those items for sale in the spring. “We offer quality but inexpensively priced items,” Greg said. This benefits families and raises several thousand dollars annually for Lecompton PRIDE.&nbsp;

The organization also hosts bingo, a chili feed, and a fish fry. “The support of the community has been phenomenal,” Greg said.&nbsp;

The activities of Lecompton PRIDE extend beyond the walls of the building. The local PRIDE committee supports Territorial Days, the local community celebration, and Perry-Lecompton school tailgates, plus an Easter egg hunt, and Christmas in Lecompton.&nbsp;&nbsp;They also put flags on downtown utility poles.&nbsp;

These activities have earned Lecompton PRIDE the Community of Excellence award from the state PRIDE organization – not once or twice, but six years in a row.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“The backing of the community and the area have been incredible,” Greg said. “Our motto is: Don’t just reside in your community, live in it!”&nbsp;

It’s a fitting motto for a rural community such as Lecompton, population 625. Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;

Jaime Menon and Jan Steen are co-coordinators of the Kansas PRIDE Program for K-State Research and Extension. “Lecompton PRIDE has done an amazing job transforming their former school building into a community center which offers so much for their community,” Jaime said. “Through the community center and other projects, Lecompton PRIDE continues to work hard to give the residents of their community the opportunity to stay engaged and connected.”&nbsp;

For more information, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lecomptoncommunitypride.com/">www.lecomptoncommunitypride.com</a>&nbsp;or<a href="http://www.kansasprideprogram.ksu.edu/">www.kansasprideprogram.ksu.edu</a>.&nbsp;

“Some people want to tear old buildings down,” Greg said. “We want to build them up.”&nbsp;

We commend Greg Howard and all the volunteers of the Lecompton PRIDE program for making a difference with their spirit and commitment. They’re not just saving a building; they are building their community.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1604498988752.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By RON WILSON Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development&nbsp;“Some people want to tear old buildings down. We want to build old buildings up.” That statement from the chair of the Lecompton PRIDE program, Greg Howard, symbolizes the vibrant spirit of this community.&nbsp;In 2020, Kansas PRIDE is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding. This is another in our series highlighting Kansas PRIDE communities.&nbsp;Kansas PRIDE is a partnership of K-State Research and Extension, the Kansas Department of Commerce, Kansas Masons, and Kansas PRIDE, Inc. Through the program, local volunteers identify their community’s priorities and then work with the resources of these partners to create their ideal community future.&nbsp;Lecompton is one example. “We’re just a group of volunteers that come together for the community,” Greg said. He works at the post office in Lawrence and is a longtime Lecompton resident who served on the local school board for 20 years.&nbsp;A focal point of the Lecompton PRIDE program is the former high school building. “The city almost sold it to an outside group for a dollar,” Greg said. “We told them the PRIDE group would want to have it available for a community center.”&nbsp;Despite some skepticism, Lecompton PRIDE took over the building. That turned out to be an excellent move.&nbsp;The PRIDE group replaced windows, put in new flooring where needed, and restored the third-floor theater. That space now looks like a 1920s theater, complete with red velvet curtains and improved seating. The building has its original marble terrazzo floors. The theater hosts plays written by local artists, dance recitals, and more.&nbsp;“The building is very heavily used,” Greg said. In a typical year, it hosts youth dance classes, heart-healthy exercise, Zumba and yoga classes. Other gatherings include a Monday morning coffee group, Weight Watchers, and sewing and craft groups.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’d be glad to give anyone a tour,” Greg said.&nbsp;As befits a former school, the building is also the site of the Lecompton branch of the Perry-Lecompton library. A local church operates a clothes closet in the building. The PRIDE group also added a gazebo outside. After the pandemic hit in early spring, Lecompton PRIDE hosted a socially distanced, outdoor, live-band concert.&nbsp;An annual rummage sale is a major fundraiser for the group. PRIDE members gather donated items during the year and then offer those items for sale in the spring. “We offer quality but inexpensively priced items,” Greg said. This benefits families and raises several thousand dollars annually for Lecompton PRIDE.&nbsp;The organization also hosts bingo, a chili feed, and a fish fry. “The support of the community has been phenomenal,” Greg said.&nbsp;The activities of Lecompton PRIDE extend beyond the walls of the building. The local PRIDE committee supports Territorial Days, the local community celebration, and Perry-Lecompton school tailgates, plus an Easter egg hunt, and Christmas in Lecompton.&nbsp;&nbsp;They also put flags on downtown utility poles.&nbsp;These activities have earned Lecompton PRIDE the Community of Excellence award from the state PRIDE organization – not once or twice, but six years in a row.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The backing of the community and the area have been incredible,” Greg said. “Our motto is: Don’t just reside in your community, live in it!”&nbsp;It’s a fitting motto for a rural community such as Lecompton, population 625. Now, that’s rural.&nbsp;Jaime Menon and Jan Steen are co-coordinators of the Kansas PRIDE Program for K-State Research and Extension. “Lecompton PRIDE has done an amazing job transforming their former school building into a community center which offers so much for their community,” Jaime said. “Through the community center and other projects, Lecompton PRIDE continues to work hard to give the residents of their community the opportunity to stay engaged and connected.”&nbsp;For more information, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lecomptoncommunitypride.com/">www.lecomptoncommunitypride.com</a>&nbsp;or<a href="http://www.kansasprideprogram.ksu.edu/">www.kansasprideprogram.ksu.edu</a>.&nbsp;“Some people want to tear old buildings down,” Greg said. “We want to build them up.”&nbsp;We commend Greg Howard and all the volunteers of the Lecompton PRIDE program for making a difference with their spirit and commitment. They’re not just saving a building; they are building their community.&nbsp;

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