Sandra Faith (Oswald) Richards was born on May 13, 1946, in Allentown,
 Pennsylvania.  She passed away in Fort Worth, Texas on September 29, 
2022, at the age of 76.

She was the oldest of four girls
 born to Louis A. and Geraldine F. (Bailey) Oswald. She attended Norton 
schools, excelling academically and socially, graduating from NCHS in 
1964.  It was in Norton where she met her husband, Warren Dean Richards.
 Sandra cherished the many lifelong friends they made throughout 
Warren’s long career with JCPenney.

She was an active 
member of Denton Bible Church where she participated in a prayer shawl 
group. They crochet or knit shawls which provide comfort for those who 
are ill. She also felt blessed to serve in other areas of church life. 
She studied God’s Word the last fifteen years with several different 
Bible study groups.

After retiring, Sandra stayed very 
active by volunteering at the neighborhood library at Robson Ranch, 
which only enhanced her love of reading and led to additional 
friendships. She also was a volunteer and a very strong advocate for the
 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. She and Warren loved to 
travel and felt blessed to have the opportunity to go on several trips 
with family and friends.

Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Warren.

She
 is survived by her son, Jeff; her daughter and son-in-law, Penny (Paul)
 Seiler; her grandsons and granddaughter-in-law; Corey Fitzner and 
Taylor (Kori) Fitzner; her great-grandson, Harrison Fitzner; her mother,
 Geraldine Packer; three sisters, and their spouses, Karen and Art 
Bates, Sharon and John Hake, Deanna and Roger Braun; one brother-in-law 
and his wife; David and Linda Richards; as well as nieces and nephews.

Visitation
 will be held at Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home, Denton, Texas on
 Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A graveside 
service will be held in Norton, Kansas, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 
10:00 AM, followed by a reception at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton, 
Kansas.

While grieving the loss of her presence, we know as a Christian she is healed and eternally home with our Lord.

Psalm 34:18 The Lord is Near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Psalm
 73:26 My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart 
and my portion forever. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn for they
 shall be comforted.

Memorials may be sent to Woman to 
Woman Pregnancy Resource Center, PO Box 610, Denton, Texas, 76202, or to
 a charity of your choice.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664915820985.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sandra Faith (Oswald) Richards was born on May 13, 1946, in Allentown,
 Pennsylvania. She passed away in Fort Worth, Texas on September 29, 
2022, at the age of 76.She was the oldest of four girls
 born to Louis A. and Geraldine F. (Bailey) Oswald. She attended Norton 
schools, excelling academically and socially, graduating from NCHS in 
1964. It was in Norton where she met her husband, Warren Dean Richards.
 Sandra cherished the many lifelong friends they made throughout 
Warren’s long career with JCPenney.She was an active 
member of Denton Bible Church where she participated in a prayer shawl 
group. They crochet or knit shawls which provide comfort for those who 
are ill. She also felt blessed to serve in other areas of church life. 
She studied God’s Word the last fifteen years with several different 
Bible study groups.After retiring, Sandra stayed very 
active by volunteering at the neighborhood library at Robson Ranch, 
which only enhanced her love of reading and led to additional 
friendships. She also was a volunteer and a very strong advocate for the
 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. She and Warren loved to 
travel and felt blessed to have the opportunity to go on several trips 
with family and friends.Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Warren.She
 is survived by her son, Jeff; her daughter and son-in-law, Penny (Paul)
 Seiler; her grandsons and granddaughter-in-law; Corey Fitzner and 
Taylor (Kori) Fitzner; her great-grandson, Harrison Fitzner; her mother,
 Geraldine Packer; three sisters, and their spouses, Karen and Art 
Bates, Sharon and John Hake, Deanna and Roger Braun; one brother-in-law 
and his wife; David and Linda Richards; as well as nieces and nephews.Visitation
 will be held at Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home, Denton, Texas on
 Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A graveside 
service will be held in Norton, Kansas, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 
10:00 AM, followed by a reception at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton, 
Kansas.While grieving the loss of her presence, we know as a Christian she is healed and eternally home with our Lord.Psalm 34:18 The Lord is Near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.Psalm
 73:26 My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart 
and my portion forever. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn for they
 shall be comforted.Memorials may be sent to Woman to 
Woman Pregnancy Resource Center, PO Box 610, Denton, Texas, 76202, or to
 a charity of your choice.

Sandra Faith (Oswald) Richards

Marilyn Kay Charles passed away on October 2, 2022, in McPherson, 
Kansas. She was born October 23, 1946, at Russell, Kansas, the daughter 
of Emanuel and Elsie Funk. She was a retired teacher.

Marilyn was raised on a farm in a German community in rural Galatia, 
Kansas. She graduated from Fairview Rural Grade school in northern 
Barton County and Otis Rural High School in 1964. She was baptized and 
confirmed, choir member, Luther League member and a Sunday school 
teacher at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, KS. She went 
to Wichita Business College in 1964 and obtained a Stenographic diploma 
which allowed her to be a secretary for 10 years at Beech and Boeing 
Aircraft, Paine, Webber Brokerage Co. and Barton County Community 
College. While working at Barton County Community College she completed 
an Associate's Degree in general course work. She went on to Kansas 
State University where she worked her way through college and received a
 Bachelor's Degree in Education, with an emphasis in Special Education, 
Mental Retardation. She completed her Education with a Master's Degree 
in Special Education at Fort Hays State.

On May 28, 1983, she married Richard Lynn Charles in Great Bend, 
Kansas. They adopted Cassie at the age of 7 in 1990. Marilyn taught for 
20 years in various locations: Topeka, KS as EMH teacher; in the 
Interrelated Special Education Classroom at USD 428 Great Bend, KS; St. 
Patrick's Elementary Great Bend, KS as a 6th grade teacher; USD 431 
Hoisington, KS for 16 years as a 4th grade teacher. She later went on to
 teach at the Adult Education Department at Barton County Community 
College as an ESOL instructor. She completed her teaching career by 
being an ESOL Director for ESSDACK/Barton Academy, Great Bend, KS.

Marilyn was a member of the Alpha Iota Honorary Business Sorority, 
Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Junior College Fraternity, Big Sisters and Big 
Brothers, Council of Exceptional Children, past president of Central 
Kansas Reading Association. She was an officer of Girl's Aglow Christian
 organization of Topeka, KS and an officer for 20 years in Women's Aglow
 Christian International organization of Great Bend, KS.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, KS where she
 taught Sunday school for many years, serving on the Educational 
Committee, decorating committee and many other committees. Marilyn loved
 floral decorating, painting, and enjoyed working with plants and 
flowers indoors and outdoors. &nbsp;She thoroughly enjoyed working with and 
helping educate young children and adults.

She is survived by her best friend, Richard Charles of Lindsborg; her
 sister, Joetta Hendrickson of Port Angelas, Washington; her daughter, 
Cassie Koehn and husband Dustin Koehn, and grandchildren Cade, Matthew, 
Tyler, Kylie, Lakyn and Kinzie all of Newton; sister-in-law, Janet Funk 
of Milberger, and nephews Doug, Warren and Deric.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emanuel and Elsie Funk and brother, Wayne Funk.

There will be a Graveside Service at Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, 
Kansas, on Tuesday October 11th at 11am followed by a lunch at the 
church. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. 


Memorials may be donated to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of 
Milberger, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664915678363.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn Kay Charles passed away on October 2, 2022, in McPherson, 
Kansas. She was born October 23, 1946, at Russell, Kansas, the daughter 
of Emanuel and Elsie Funk. She was a retired teacher.Marilyn was raised on a farm in a German community in rural Galatia, 
Kansas. She graduated from Fairview Rural Grade school in northern 
Barton County and Otis Rural High School in 1964. She was baptized and 
confirmed, choir member, Luther League member and a Sunday school 
teacher at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, KS. She went 
to Wichita Business College in 1964 and obtained a Stenographic diploma 
which allowed her to be a secretary for 10 years at Beech and Boeing 
Aircraft, Paine, Webber Brokerage Co. and Barton County Community 
College. While working at Barton County Community College she completed 
an Associate's Degree in general course work. She went on to Kansas 
State University where she worked her way through college and received a
 Bachelor's Degree in Education, with an emphasis in Special Education, 
Mental Retardation. She completed her Education with a Master's Degree 
in Special Education at Fort Hays State.On May 28, 1983, she married Richard Lynn Charles in Great Bend, 
Kansas. They adopted Cassie at the age of 7 in 1990. Marilyn taught for 
20 years in various locations: Topeka, KS as EMH teacher; in the 
Interrelated Special Education Classroom at USD 428 Great Bend, KS; St. 
Patrick's Elementary Great Bend, KS as a 6th grade teacher; USD 431 
Hoisington, KS for 16 years as a 4th grade teacher. She later went on to
 teach at the Adult Education Department at Barton County Community 
College as an ESOL instructor. She completed her teaching career by 
being an ESOL Director for ESSDACK/Barton Academy, Great Bend, KS.Marilyn was a member of the Alpha Iota Honorary Business Sorority, 
Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Junior College Fraternity, Big Sisters and Big 
Brothers, Council of Exceptional Children, past president of Central 
Kansas Reading Association. She was an officer of Girl's Aglow Christian
 organization of Topeka, KS and an officer for 20 years in Women's Aglow
 Christian International organization of Great Bend, KS.She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, KS where she
 taught Sunday school for many years, serving on the Educational 
Committee, decorating committee and many other committees. Marilyn loved
 floral decorating, painting, and enjoyed working with plants and 
flowers indoors and outdoors. &nbsp;She thoroughly enjoyed working with and 
helping educate young children and adults.She is survived by her best friend, Richard Charles of Lindsborg; her
 sister, Joetta Hendrickson of Port Angelas, Washington; her daughter, 
Cassie Koehn and husband Dustin Koehn, and grandchildren Cade, Matthew, 
Tyler, Kylie, Lakyn and Kinzie all of Newton; sister-in-law, Janet Funk 
of Milberger, and nephews Doug, Warren and Deric.She was preceded in death by her parents, Emanuel and Elsie Funk and brother, Wayne Funk.There will be a Graveside Service at Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, 
Kansas, on Tuesday October 11th at 11am followed by a lunch at the 
church. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. 
Memorials may be donated to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of 
Milberger, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Marilyn Kay Charles

Saturday, January 19th, 1935-Monday, October 3rd, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, January 19th, 1935-Monday, October 3rd, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wayne Eldon Bosler

Our father John Henry Schruben passed away peacefully at a hospice 
in Maryland on Sept. 30, 2022.   He was 96 years old, and the last of 
his generation in our large family.

He was born in 
Stockton, Kansas, on January 19, 1926, the fourth child of Leonard John 
Schruben and Edna Mary (McKanna) Schruben.  He was preceded in death by 
his parents and siblings Margaret (Sr. Bernard Marie, Sisters of St. 
Joseph), Leo, and Katherine (Becker).  Also preceding him in death were 
his wife of 58 years, Christine Frances (Copt) Schruben, and two 
grandchildren Tucker and Alana.  He is survived by his children, 
Phillip, Mary, Paul, Jeffrey, Mark, Thomas, Peter and Emily and their 
spouses, children, grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. John is 
also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Schruben, 
Becker, McKanna, Copt, and DeBauge families.

John 
attended public schools in Kansas, graduating from Stockton High School 
in May 1943.  He served in the United Stated Army from September 1943, 
to March 1946, and is a World War II Veteran. During his Army service he
 was enrolled for one year in an Army Engineering training program at 
Iowa State University. After his initial engineering training, he was 
sent to the European theater in Nov. 1944, where he served on active 
duty in England, France, and Germany.

After his Army 
service, John returned to Kansas, enrolled at Kansas State University in
 Manhattan in May 1946, graduating in May 1948, with a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Architectural Engineering. He later pursued graduate 
studies in engineering, receiving an M.S. in Civil Engineering from 
Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago in 1953.

John
 and Christine married in Osage City, Kansas on July 22, 1948. They 
moved to Whiting, Indiana, where John became an architectural engineer 
with Standard Oil of Indiana, where he was employed until 1955. Upon 
joining the Skidmore, Owings and Merrill architecture firm in Chicago, 
Illinois, our growing family moved to Harvey, Illinois, and then 
Flossmoor, Illinois.

In 1969, John founded an 
architectural services firm, PSAE MasterSpec, under the auspices of the 
American Institute of Architects.  John and Christine, along with four 
of their children moved from Illinois to Rockville, Maryland in Sept. 
1972.  John joined the AIA as a member in 1958 and was named a Fellow in
 1972.  Following his retirement from the AIA in 1987, the State 
Department asked him to develop specification systems for American 
embassies. He retired from the profession of architecture in 1989 to 
devote his time and energy to diverse woodworking projects and caring 
for Christine.

Along the way, over his long and 
productive life, he designed and built everything from tools, puzzles, 
games, toys, gizmos, homes, and lots of furniture of his own design and 
restorations of many antiques.  Woodworking was his enduring passion and
 joy.  Many family members and friends received from John drawings and 
building expertise for home additions, remodels, do-overs, etc.

We
 want to express our deepest gratitude to our brother Jeffrey Schruben 
for his diligent and loving care of both our parents during their final 
years, and also to those living nearby, Paul, Thomas, and Ann, for their
 companionship, care, and comfort.

Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. 
Thomas Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Thomas Cemetery in 
Stockton. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil
 Service at 7 PM at the funeral home in Stockton.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664915506808.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Our father John Henry Schruben passed away peacefully at a hospice 
in Maryland on Sept. 30, 2022. He was 96 years old, and the last of 
his generation in our large family.He was born in 
Stockton, Kansas, on January 19, 1926, the fourth child of Leonard John 
Schruben and Edna Mary (McKanna) Schruben. He was preceded in death by 
his parents and siblings Margaret (Sr. Bernard Marie, Sisters of St. 
Joseph), Leo, and Katherine (Becker). Also preceding him in death were 
his wife of 58 years, Christine Frances (Copt) Schruben, and two 
grandchildren Tucker and Alana. He is survived by his children, 
Phillip, Mary, Paul, Jeffrey, Mark, Thomas, Peter and Emily and their 
spouses, children, grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. John is 
also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Schruben, 
Becker, McKanna, Copt, and DeBauge families.John 
attended public schools in Kansas, graduating from Stockton High School 
in May 1943. He served in the United Stated Army from September 1943, 
to March 1946, and is a World War II Veteran. During his Army service he
 was enrolled for one year in an Army Engineering training program at 
Iowa State University. After his initial engineering training, he was 
sent to the European theater in Nov. 1944, where he served on active 
duty in England, France, and Germany.After his Army 
service, John returned to Kansas, enrolled at Kansas State University in
 Manhattan in May 1946, graduating in May 1948, with a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Architectural Engineering. He later pursued graduate 
studies in engineering, receiving an M.S. in Civil Engineering from 
Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago in 1953.John
 and Christine married in Osage City, Kansas on July 22, 1948. They 
moved to Whiting, Indiana, where John became an architectural engineer 
with Standard Oil of Indiana, where he was employed until 1955. Upon 
joining the Skidmore, Owings and Merrill architecture firm in Chicago, 
Illinois, our growing family moved to Harvey, Illinois, and then 
Flossmoor, Illinois.In 1969, John founded an 
architectural services firm, PSAE MasterSpec, under the auspices of the 
American Institute of Architects. John and Christine, along with four 
of their children moved from Illinois to Rockville, Maryland in Sept. 
1972. John joined the AIA as a member in 1958 and was named a Fellow in
 1972. Following his retirement from the AIA in 1987, the State 
Department asked him to develop specification systems for American 
embassies. He retired from the profession of architecture in 1989 to 
devote his time and energy to diverse woodworking projects and caring 
for Christine.Along the way, over his long and 
productive life, he designed and built everything from tools, puzzles, 
games, toys, gizmos, homes, and lots of furniture of his own design and 
restorations of many antiques. Woodworking was his enduring passion and
 joy. Many family members and friends received from John drawings and 
building expertise for home additions, remodels, do-overs, etc.We
 want to express our deepest gratitude to our brother Jeffrey Schruben 
for his diligent and loving care of both our parents during their final 
years, and also to those living nearby, Paul, Thomas, and Ann, for their
 companionship, care, and comfort.Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. 
Thomas Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Thomas Cemetery in 
Stockton. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil
 Service at 7 PM at the funeral home in Stockton.

John Henry Schruben

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State rose to No. 15 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, released on October 4th. The Tigers have been among the Top 25 in four of the five regular season polls and the preseason poll this year. The Tigers defeated Southern Nazarene 3-1 and slipped past then No. 16 Northeastern State 2-1 last week to keep sole leadership in the GAC/MIAA standings and rise from No. 24 to No. 15 in the national poll. FHSU is 7-2-3 overall on the year. Fort Hays State and Northeastern State remain the only two teams from the GAC/MIAA listed in the Top 25, with the RiverHawks dropping to No. 22 this week.

Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for October 4, 2022.&nbsp;

1. Davis &amp; Elkins College 1 9-0-0 2. Franklin Pierce 2 12-0-1 3. California State University-Dominguez Hills 4 9-0-2 4. Saginaw Valley State 5 8-0-2 5. Florida Tech 6 5-0-3 6. Mercyhurst 8 10-0-1 7. Colorado State University-Pueblo 15 9-2-1 8. Midwestern State 3 6-1-2 9. University of Charleston 9 9-1-0 10. Cal Poly Pomona 12 8-1-2 11. University of Tampa 13 4-2-1 12. California State University-Los Angeles 7 7-1-2 13. Carson-Newman University RV 6-1-4 14. University of Montevallo 10 6-1-3 15. Fort Hays State 24 7-2-3 16. Oklahoma Christian RV 7-1-2 17. Adelphi 20 5-1-4 18. St. Mary's (Texas) 18 5-0-4 19. Maryville (Mo.) NR 7-3-1 20. Western Washington 19 7-0-3 21. Barry 23 6-1-2 22. Northeastern State 16 5-2-2 23. Wisconsin-Parkside RV 7-2-1 24. Mercy College 22 8-2-1 25. Catawba College NR 7-2-1

Records shown are through games of Oct. 2, 2022

Also receiving votes:&nbsp;University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Nova Southeastern University, Lander University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Notre Dame College, Rockhurst University, Rogers State University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Simon Fraser University, Mars Hill University, University of West Florida

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664911511708.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>FHSU Athletics

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State rose to No. 15 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, released on October 4th. The Tigers have been among the Top 25 in four of the five regular season polls and the preseason poll this year. The Tigers defeated Southern Nazarene 3-1 and slipped past then No. 16 Northeastern State 2-1 last week to keep sole leadership in the GAC/MIAA standings and rise from No. 24 to No. 15 in the national poll. FHSU is 7-2-3 overall on the year. Fort Hays State and Northeastern State remain the only two teams from the GAC/MIAA listed in the Top 25, with the RiverHawks dropping to No. 22 this week.Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for October 4, 2022.&nbsp;1. Davis &amp; Elkins College 1 9-0-0 2. Franklin Pierce 2 12-0-1 3. California State University-Dominguez Hills 4 9-0-2 4. Saginaw Valley State 5 8-0-2 5. Florida Tech 6 5-0-3 6. Mercyhurst 8 10-0-1 7. Colorado State University-Pueblo 15 9-2-1 8. Midwestern State 3 6-1-2 9. University of Charleston 9 9-1-0 10. Cal Poly Pomona 12 8-1-2 11. University of Tampa 13 4-2-1 12. California State University-Los Angeles 7 7-1-2 13. Carson-Newman University RV 6-1-4 14. University of Montevallo 10 6-1-3 15. Fort Hays State 24 7-2-3 16. Oklahoma Christian RV 7-1-2 17. Adelphi 20 5-1-4 18. St. Mary's (Texas) 18 5-0-4 19. Maryville (Mo.) NR 7-3-1 20. Western Washington 19 7-0-3 21. Barry 23 6-1-2 22. Northeastern State 16 5-2-2 23. Wisconsin-Parkside RV 7-2-1 24. Mercy College 22 8-2-1 25. Catawba College NR 7-2-1Records shown are through games of Oct. 2, 2022Also receiving votes:&nbsp;University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Nova Southeastern University, Lander University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Notre Dame College, Rockhurst University, Rogers State University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Simon Fraser University, Mars Hill University, University of West Florida

⚽ FHSU men rise to No. 15 in United Soccer Coaches Top 25

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State Women's Soccer is receiving votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll, posted on Tuesday, October 4. After a shutout win over Newman and a draw with then No. 11 ranked Central Oklahoma last week, the Tigers received votes for the poll the first time this season. Central Missouri (No. 3) and Central Oklahoma (No. 21) represent the MIAA in the Top 25 this week, while Fort Hays State is the lone MIAA team in the receiving votes section. The Tigers are one of two unbeaten teams in the MIAA at 8-0-4 overall and have posted a 3-0-2 record in the conference so far. Central Missouri is the other unbeaten team at 11-0-1 on the year, 5-0 in the MIAA. Fort Hays State leads the MIAA with eight shutout wins.&nbsp;This is Fort Hays State's best start to a season through 12 matches in program history. This is the first time the Tigers are receiving recognition in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll since September 17, 2017. The Tigers were No. 14 in the preseason poll in 2017 and then No. 17 in the first regular season poll that season before moving into the receiving votes section on September 17. Below is the United Soccer Coaches Women's Division II Top 25 Poll.

1. Dallas Baptist 1 7-1-1 2. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical (Fla.) 2 8-0-3 3. Central Missouri 4 11-0-1 4. Columbus State 3 8-1-1 5. West Chester 5 10-0-0 6. Grand Valley State 6 8-1-2 6. Hawaii-Hilo 7 7-0-1 8. Catawba College 9 11-0-1 9. College of Saint Rose 8 9-0-2 10. Colorado School of Mines 15 8-1-2 11. Lee 14 7-0-4 12. McKendree 12 9-0-2 13. Minnesota State-Mankato 19 8-1-2 14. Western Washington RV 6-1-3 15. Mercy College 17 8-1-0 16. West Texas A&amp;M 10 8-1-1 17t. Frostburg State 23 10-0-0 17t. Point Loma Nazarene 18 6-1-2 19. Mississippi College 21 8-2-0 20. Flagler College 20 5-2-2 21. Central Oklahoma 11 8-1-3 22. Angelo State 24 10-1-1 23. Adelphi RV 7-2-1 24. Ashland NR 8-3-0 25. West Florida NR 9-2-1

Also receiving votes:&nbsp;West Virginia State University, California State University Chico, Sonoma State University, St. Edward's University, Northwest Nazarene University, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, University of North Carolina-Pembroke,&nbsp;Fort Hays State University, Franklin Pierce University, Bloomsburg University

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664914678963.jpeg" alt="Courtesy FHSU Athletics/Nicole Heitmann" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State Women's Soccer is receiving votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll, posted on Tuesday, October 4. After a shutout win over Newman and a draw with then No. 11 ranked Central Oklahoma last week, the Tigers received votes for the poll the first time this season. Central Missouri (No. 3) and Central Oklahoma (No. 21) represent the MIAA in the Top 25 this week, while Fort Hays State is the lone MIAA team in the receiving votes section. The Tigers are one of two unbeaten teams in the MIAA at 8-0-4 overall and have posted a 3-0-2 record in the conference so far. Central Missouri is the other unbeaten team at 11-0-1 on the year, 5-0 in the MIAA. Fort Hays State leads the MIAA with eight shutout wins.&nbsp;This is Fort Hays State's best start to a season through 12 matches in program history. This is the first time the Tigers are receiving recognition in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll since September 17, 2017. The Tigers were No. 14 in the preseason poll in 2017 and then No. 17 in the first regular season poll that season before moving into the receiving votes section on September 17. Below is the United Soccer Coaches Women's Division II Top 25 Poll.1. Dallas Baptist 1 7-1-1 2. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical (Fla.) 2 8-0-3 3. Central Missouri 4 11-0-1 4. Columbus State 3 8-1-1 5. West Chester 5 10-0-0 6. Grand Valley State 6 8-1-2 6. Hawaii-Hilo 7 7-0-1 8. Catawba College 9 11-0-1 9. College of Saint Rose 8 9-0-2 10. Colorado School of Mines 15 8-1-2 11. Lee 14 7-0-4 12. McKendree 12 9-0-2 13. Minnesota State-Mankato 19 8-1-2 14. Western Washington RV 6-1-3 15. Mercy College 17 8-1-0 16. West Texas A&amp;M 10 8-1-1 17t. Frostburg State 23 10-0-0 17t. Point Loma Nazarene 18 6-1-2 19. Mississippi College 21 8-2-0 20. Flagler College 20 5-2-2 21. Central Oklahoma 11 8-1-3 22. Angelo State 24 10-1-1 23. Adelphi RV 7-2-1 24. Ashland NR 8-3-0 25. West Florida NR 9-2-1Records shown are through games of Oct. 2, 2022Also receiving votes:&nbsp;West Virginia State University, California State University Chico, Sonoma State University, St. Edward's University, Northwest Nazarene University, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, University of North Carolina-Pembroke,&nbsp;Fort Hays State University, Franklin Pierce University, Bloomsburg University

⚽ Tiger women receiving votes on latest United Soccer Coaches poll

Ramona Geralda Cook, 61, of Russell, KS died on October 3, 2022,&nbsp; after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Ramona was born on 07/22/1961 in McCook, NE to Raymond and Bernadine Ritter. She grew up in Oberlin, KS and was the 2nd&nbsp;oldest of 5 girls. Ramona graduated Oberlin High School in 1979. She went on to college at Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Go Tigers!)&nbsp;

She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Gregory L. Cook on May 28, 1983, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;From this union they were blessed with 4 children, Audra and Timothy (twins), Matthew and Michael. &nbsp;

Ramona taught school at USD 407 for 25 years from 1983-2008. She then went on to help her son Tim, at the A&amp;W restaurant for a couple years before fully committing to Cooks Home and Auto- adding appliances, furniture, hardware and many other amazing items. Ramona and Greg purchased the store in 2004 and have owned and operated it ever since. &nbsp;

Ramona loved loading up the Astro mini van and taking the entire family on vacations. She enjoyed attending and never missed one of her kids’ recognitions, dance recitals, sporting events or special moments in their lives. She loved going to Chiefs games and when she couldn’t attend, she would watch them on tv. She was also a huge FHSU athletics fan! Ramona was blessed with two grandkids and loved spending time with them. Most recently, Ramona and Greg enjoyed travelling to shows to add new items to the store. She loved her Delta Mu family and was a proud member of St. Mary’s Queen of Angels Catholic -Church in Russell.&nbsp;

Ramona is survived by her spouse, Greg Cook (Russell), 4 children, Audra Henne (Lance Henne) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Cook (Jason Morford) of Russell, KS, Matthew Cook (Kathleen Cook) of Hays, KS and Michael Cook ( Paige Mendicina) of Russell, KS. She is survived by all 4 sisters, Marie Bloss (Jim Bloss) of McKinney, TX, Delores Healey (Grant Jaquith) of Topeka, KS, Rose Marconette (Sean Marconette) of Edwardsville, KS and Cathy Ritter of McKinney, TX. One brother-in-law, Mark Cook (Sandra Cook) of Hays, one sister-in-law, Debbie Cook (Bruce Smith) of Columbus, MT. Two grandchildren Paxton and Sienna Henne, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp;

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664902294525.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ramona Geralda Cook, 61, of Russell, KS died on October 3, 2022,&nbsp; after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Ramona was born on 07/22/1961 in McCook, NE to Raymond and Bernadine Ritter. She grew up in Oberlin, KS and was the 2nd&nbsp;oldest of 5 girls. Ramona graduated Oberlin High School in 1979. She went on to college at Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Go Tigers!)&nbsp;She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Gregory L. Cook on May 28, 1983, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;From this union they were blessed with 4 children, Audra and Timothy (twins), Matthew and Michael. &nbsp;Ramona taught school at USD 407 for 25 years from 1983-2008. She then went on to help her son Tim, at the A&amp;W restaurant for a couple years before fully committing to Cooks Home and Auto- adding appliances, furniture, hardware and many other amazing items. Ramona and Greg purchased the store in 2004 and have owned and operated it ever since. &nbsp;Ramona loved loading up the Astro mini van and taking the entire family on vacations. She enjoyed attending and never missed one of her kids’ recognitions, dance recitals, sporting events or special moments in their lives. She loved going to Chiefs games and when she couldn’t attend, she would watch them on tv. She was also a huge FHSU athletics fan! Ramona was blessed with two grandkids and loved spending time with them. Most recently, Ramona and Greg enjoyed travelling to shows to add new items to the store. She loved her Delta Mu family and was a proud member of St. Mary’s Queen of Angels Catholic -Church in Russell.&nbsp;Ramona is survived by her spouse, Greg Cook (Russell), 4 children, Audra Henne (Lance Henne) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Cook (Jason Morford) of Russell, KS, Matthew Cook (Kathleen Cook) of Hays, KS and Michael Cook ( Paige Mendicina) of Russell, KS. She is survived by all 4 sisters, Marie Bloss (Jim Bloss) of McKinney, TX, Delores Healey (Grant Jaquith) of Topeka, KS, Rose Marconette (Sean Marconette) of Edwardsville, KS and Cathy Ritter of McKinney, TX. One brother-in-law, Mark Cook (Sandra Cook) of Hays, one sister-in-law, Debbie Cook (Bruce Smith) of Columbus, MT. Two grandchildren Paxton and Sienna Henne, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp;Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Ramona Geralda Cook

Patricia Anne Pierce, daughter of Henry F. (III) and Edith L. (Campbell) Pierce was born on April 2, 1946, in Kansas City, MO. Her death occurred Sept. 19, 2022, at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, Gardner at the age of 76. 

Patricia lived her early life in Hays, KS. On Nov. 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Henry Mason Sellers at Hays. This union was blessed with three children: Margaret, Christine and Katherine. Patricia occupied her life with the many activities of a homemaker, housewife, mother and grandmother. She made a family home in several communities in Kansas while traveling with her family until 1987 when Henry and Patricia moved to Manhattan, KS, until 2002 when Patricia moved to Russell, KS and then 2019 when she moved to Gardner, KS to live out her life.&nbsp;

She enjoyed playing the piano for her children and grandchildren and having holidays with family. She also enjoyed researching family genealogy and creating a variety of food dishes. She played the piano for musical productions in Singapore and Manhattan, KS. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.&nbsp;

Those who preceded her in death were parents, Henry F. (III) and (Edith) Lorraine Pierce and two great-granddaughters, Meredith and Macy. Survivors are Henry Sellers of Russell, KS, daughters: Margaret Sellers of Kansas City, MO, Christine Sellers and Katherine Sellers of Russell, KS. Also surviving are her granddaughters: Angela (Miller) Meyer and husband, Patrick of Adrian, MO, Jamie Crawford of St. John, KS, Randi Steinle of Yukon, OK, and Chandler (Reich) Sellens and husband, Jacob Sellens of Russell, KS, Great-grandchildren: Edwin, Porter, Veda, Reese and Adler. Brother, Henry F. Pierce (IIII) and wife Mary Lynn of Ohio, sister Mary Beth Sayre, and husband Larry of Texas, and a number of other relatives.

On Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. family and friends will gather at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel located at 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 for a celebration of Patricia's life.&nbsp; Patricia will be buried at Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664901084878.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Patricia Anne Pierce, daughter of Henry F. (III) and Edith L. (Campbell) Pierce was born on April 2, 1946, in Kansas City, MO. Her death occurred Sept. 19, 2022, at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, Gardner at the age of 76. Patricia lived her early life in Hays, KS. On Nov. 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Henry Mason Sellers at Hays. This union was blessed with three children: Margaret, Christine and Katherine. Patricia occupied her life with the many activities of a homemaker, housewife, mother and grandmother. She made a family home in several communities in Kansas while traveling with her family until 1987 when Henry and Patricia moved to Manhattan, KS, until 2002 when Patricia moved to Russell, KS and then 2019 when she moved to Gardner, KS to live out her life.&nbsp;She enjoyed playing the piano for her children and grandchildren and having holidays with family. She also enjoyed researching family genealogy and creating a variety of food dishes. She played the piano for musical productions in Singapore and Manhattan, KS. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.&nbsp;Those who preceded her in death were parents, Henry F. (III) and (Edith) Lorraine Pierce and two great-granddaughters, Meredith and Macy. Survivors are Henry Sellers of Russell, KS, daughters: Margaret Sellers of Kansas City, MO, Christine Sellers and Katherine Sellers of Russell, KS. Also surviving are her granddaughters: Angela (Miller) Meyer and husband, Patrick of Adrian, MO, Jamie Crawford of St. John, KS, Randi Steinle of Yukon, OK, and Chandler (Reich) Sellens and husband, Jacob Sellens of Russell, KS, Great-grandchildren: Edwin, Porter, Veda, Reese and Adler. Brother, Henry F. Pierce (IIII) and wife Mary Lynn of Ohio, sister Mary Beth Sayre, and husband Larry of Texas, and a number of other relatives.On Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. family and friends will gather at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel located at 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 for a celebration of Patricia's life.&nbsp; Patricia will be buried at Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

Patricia Anne Pierce

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in a violent knife attack made his first court appearance in the case Monday.

Julian Gonzalez, 38, Newton, was charged with attempted murder in the 1st&nbsp;degree, aggravated battery, two counts of aggravated endangering a child, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 6 p.m. Sept. 28, police were dispatched to a vehicle accident with a disturbance at Murdock and West Street in Wichita, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;

At the scene, officers locate several citizens providing first aid to the victim. Two citizens played a vital role by putting themselves in harm’s way to subdue the suspect which allowed other witnesses to render aid.

One witness utilized her vehicle by driving it toward the suspect identified as 38-year-old Julian Gonzalez resulting in the suspect disengaging. Another witness who was carrying a concealed firearm held the Gonzalez at gunpoint until officers arrived on the scene.

Investigators learned Gonzalez intentionally used his white 2010 Hyundai Elantra to strike a gray 2018 Chevrolet Cruz, driven by the victim. The Chevy Cruz also had a 28-yearold woman, a 4-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy in the car.

Gonzalez then exited his vehicle and began breaking the Chevy windows out with nun-chucks. The adult victims were getting the juvenile victims out of the vehicle when Gonzalez began stabbing the 30-year-old man in the lower body, according to Ditch.

A few citizens gave commands at gunpoint to Gonzalez to stop and other citizens provided first aid to the victim until officers arrived. The adult female victim received minor lacerations from exiting the vehicle. All victims and the suspect were transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Attorneys in the case are scheduled to discuss it October 17 .&nbsp; Gonzalez remains in the Sedgwick County Jail on a $250,000 bond.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664468922095.png" alt="Gonzalez-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Gonzalez-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in a violent knife attack made his first court appearance in the case Monday.Julian Gonzalez, 38, Newton, was charged with attempted murder in the 1st&nbsp;degree, aggravated battery, two counts of aggravated endangering a child, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 6 p.m. Sept. 28, police were dispatched to a vehicle accident with a disturbance at Murdock and West Street in Wichita, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;At the scene, officers locate several citizens providing first aid to the victim. Two citizens played a vital role by putting themselves in harm’s way to subdue the suspect which allowed other witnesses to render aid.One witness utilized her vehicle by driving it toward the suspect identified as 38-year-old Julian Gonzalez resulting in the suspect disengaging. Another witness who was carrying a concealed firearm held the Gonzalez at gunpoint until officers arrived on the scene.Investigators learned Gonzalez intentionally used his white 2010 Hyundai Elantra to strike a gray 2018 Chevrolet Cruz, driven by the victim. The Chevy Cruz also had a 28-yearold woman, a 4-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy in the car.Gonzalez then exited his vehicle and began breaking the Chevy windows out with nun-chucks. The adult victims were getting the juvenile victims out of the vehicle when Gonzalez began stabbing the 30-year-old man in the lower body, according to Ditch.A few citizens gave commands at gunpoint to Gonzalez to stop and other citizens provided first aid to the victim until officers arrived. The adult female victim received minor lacerations from exiting the vehicle. All victims and the suspect were transported to an area hospital for treatment.Attorneys in the case are scheduled to discuss it October 17 .&nbsp; Gonzalez remains in the Sedgwick County Jail on a $250,000 bond.&nbsp;

Kansas man charged with attempted murder for violent attack

Blas Rodriguez Sr., age 67, passed away on 
September 30, 2022, at the Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, 
Colorado.&nbsp; He was born on February 3, 1955, in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico,
 the son of Nicolas and Petra Alvidrez Rodriguez.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas, since 1991, he was a retired mill operator and feed truck 
driver for Poky Feeders in Scott City, Kansas.

He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On October 13, 1984, he married Graciela Armendariz in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Graciela Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Three Sons - Blas Jr. &amp; Claudia Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Noe &amp; Yuri Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Carlos &amp; 
Berenice Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Reyna 
Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas and Diana &amp; Luis Aguilera of Scott 
City, Kansas, One Brother - Jesus Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Four 
Sisters - Trinidad Rodriguez of Mexico, Hilda Prieto of Canyon City, 
Colorado, Luz M. Rodriguez of Clovis, New Mexico, Edelmira Rodriguez of 
Mexico and Seven Grandchildren.

Services are pending with Pricer and Sons Funeral Homes.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664887880973.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Blas Rodriguez Sr., age 67, passed away on 
September 30, 2022, at the Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, 
Colorado.&nbsp; He was born on February 3, 1955, in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico,
 the son of Nicolas and Petra Alvidrez Rodriguez.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas, since 1991, he was a retired mill operator and feed truck 
driver for Poky Feeders in Scott City, Kansas.He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.On October 13, 1984, he married Graciela Armendariz in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Graciela Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Three Sons - Blas Jr. &amp; Claudia Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Noe &amp; Yuri Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Carlos &amp; 
Berenice Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Reyna 
Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas and Diana &amp; Luis Aguilera of Scott 
City, Kansas, One Brother - Jesus Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Four 
Sisters - Trinidad Rodriguez of Mexico, Hilda Prieto of Canyon City, 
Colorado, Luz M. Rodriguez of Clovis, New Mexico, Edelmira Rodriguez of 
Mexico and Seven Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents.Services are pending with Pricer and Sons Funeral Homes.

Blas Rodriguez Sr.

November 15, 1931 ~ October 3, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664887809065.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>November 15, 1931 ~ October 3, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Robert 'Bob' Hildreth

Kenneth
 LeRoy Michaelis died 24 of August 2022 in Yelm, Thurston County, 
Washington, at the home of his daughter, Dawn Faber. Ken was born in the
 hospital, the 1st of July 1944 in Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas, 
the loving son of Ruben Michaelis and Katherine Sophia Miller. Ken grew 
up on a farm Northeast of Susank, Kansas and started taking accordion 
lessons at a young age. When he was 8 years old he played in the popular
 Eddie Basgall Band to help supplement his family's income.

Ken
 joined the United States Army in 1962 where he was a member of the 5th 
Army Band located near Chicago. After his years in the Army Ken became a
 professional musician, arranger and&nbsp; composer. Ken performed and 
arranged music for Eddie Basgall, Tony Albert, Red Skelton, Bob Hope, 
Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, and many more big names in the Country
 Music industry. He lived in Branson, Missouri, on and off for about 30 
years, where he worked with the Cajun Connection at Silver Dollar City, 
Shoji Tabuchi, The Osmond Brothers and most recently Lee Roy Van Dyke. 
Ken won several music awards during his career in Branson:&nbsp; Entertainer 
of the year and also Keyboard player of the year.

Ken
 had survived his parents and siblings: Ella Mae Bender- Bushell, 
Victoria Bernice Ehrlich and Clifford Dean Michaelis. Ken leaves behind 
two daughters: Dawn Faber of Yelm, Washington, and Jackie Maxfield of 
Salt Lake City, Utah, and 12 grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held 14th of October at 4pm at the Hoisington Cemetery.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664887681374.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kenneth
 LeRoy Michaelis died 24 of August 2022 in Yelm, Thurston County, 
Washington, at the home of his daughter, Dawn Faber. Ken was born in the
 hospital, the 1st of July 1944 in Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas, 
the loving son of Ruben Michaelis and Katherine Sophia Miller. Ken grew 
up on a farm Northeast of Susank, Kansas and started taking accordion 
lessons at a young age. When he was 8 years old he played in the popular
 Eddie Basgall Band to help supplement his family's income.Ken
 joined the United States Army in 1962 where he was a member of the 5th 
Army Band located near Chicago. After his years in the Army Ken became a
 professional musician, arranger and&nbsp; composer. Ken performed and 
arranged music for Eddie Basgall, Tony Albert, Red Skelton, Bob Hope, 
Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, and many more big names in the Country
 Music industry. He lived in Branson, Missouri, on and off for about 30 
years, where he worked with the Cajun Connection at Silver Dollar City, 
Shoji Tabuchi, The Osmond Brothers and most recently Lee Roy Van Dyke. 
Ken won several music awards during his career in Branson:&nbsp; Entertainer 
of the year and also Keyboard player of the year.Ken
 had survived his parents and siblings: Ella Mae Bender- Bushell, 
Victoria Bernice Ehrlich and Clifford Dean Michaelis. Ken leaves behind 
two daughters: Dawn Faber of Yelm, Washington, and Jackie Maxfield of 
Salt Lake City, Utah, and 12 grandchildren.Graveside service will be held 14th of October at 4pm at the Hoisington Cemetery.

Kenneth LeRoy Michaelis

As life continues moving
online, the ongoing threat from bad actors continues to grow in frequency and
insidiousness.

While technology becomes
more ubiquitous, remaining safe often comes down to understanding how scammers
operate and how they collect information that will ultimately be used to damage
or steal from the owner.

Local cybersecurity
expert and owner of TreeTop Security Dallas Haselhorst is set to offer three
free training sessions in Hays in October, which is Cybersecurity Awareness
month.

The events are open to
the public and benefits home and business users.

The first hour-long event
is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main. Two
other events are scheduled for noon Oct. 12 and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at BriefSpace, 219 W. 10th.

Hays Public Library Communications Coordinator Callie Kolacny said events like this one are important for the community.

"There are so many scams out there that we
thought partnering with TreeTop Security to bring this program to the library
was a great idea,” Kolacny said. “We have patrons who come here to use the
wifi and public computers, so to give them an opportunity to learn more about
how to stay safe online seems like a good fit."

Grow Hays Executive
Director Doug Williams also said cybersecurity is an important topic for many.

“Information systems have become the lifeblood of many
businesses, and protecting those systems is essential to the survival of those
businesses,” Williams said. “Grow Hays is committed to ensuring that local
businesses understand the importance of cybersecurity and the role it plays in
protecting their critical business information.”

The month was designated
as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 and has grown in importance since.

“The
Department of Homeland Security is initially who started it,” Haselhorst said. “It
started off as just kind of a U.S.-based thing, and they quickly determined that this
isn't just us, this is the world.”

Back then, he said, the
importance of having a dedicated month to raise cybersecurity awareness seemed of little significance — now, it cannot be overstated.

“At the time, it didn't seem
like that big of a deal,” Haselhorst said. “And now, obviously, it's something
that affects every business, every individual, and if it's not part of your day-to-day,
brace yourself, because it may be coming.”

Key to keeping people safe
from online threats is prevention, and a primary mission in October is to share
information about online dangers and how to avoid them.

“It's a whole month
dedicated to the media and lots of folks like myself, professionals in the
industry, getting together and making sure that everybody is aware of
different topics that could affect them,” Haselhorst said. “From a
cybersecurity standpoint, whether that's ransomware, phishing emails, you name
it, it kind of goes over the full gamut of cybersecurity and making sure that
everybody's aware that it can happen to them.”

Each year a theme is selected
for the month. This year’s theme is See Yourself in Cyber.

“While cybersecurity may seem
like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really all about people,” according to
the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency website. “This October will focus on the “people” part of
cybersecurity, providing information and resources to help educate CISA
partners and the public and ensure all individuals and organizations make smart
decisions whether on the job, at home or at school – now and in the future.”

During the month, the CISA will promote
four key actions that can keep people safer online:

Making people aware of
the threat and how to protect themselves is a vital part of stopping threats
before they happen, Haselhorst said and can especially be impactful to small businesses.

“Education
and free education on top of that is really your best resource,” he said. “I
can't tell you the number of businesses that we work with where somebody says, ‘Hey,
this looks odd.’ And the reason why they say that that looks really odd is
because they've had training that helps them indicate that there's just
something really off about this email.”

For those that cannot
make the scheduled events, Haselhorst said TreeTop Security works to bring the
presentation to any organization that is interested in protecting their digital
assets.

“Back
in 2019, we had put together some cybersecurity awareness training … and some
associated materials and kind of gave that away for anyone in the world to
really take and take back to their community and their businesses.”

That information has since
been used to protect people and businesses across the world, he said.

“We continue to update
it, every six months, sometimes every year, and release that, in accordance
with Cybersecurity Awareness Month,” Haselhorst said.

Whether attending a
session or learning about cybersecurity through independent research, he said understanding
online threats should be a priority for everyone.

“It is one of the best
things that you can do,” Haselhorst said. “If you say, ‘Well, I don't have $1,000s
to spend on security right now.’ You will after something happens,
unfortunately. But the biggest thing is just get in there, get some education.
It's not gimmicky. We're not pitching anything. It is things that every home
user, every business user, can use in their day-to-day.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664478114230.jpg" alt="Image courtesy Pixabay." />
 <figcaption>Image courtesy Pixabay.</figcaption>
 </figure>By JAMES BELL Hays PostAs life continues moving
online, the ongoing threat from bad actors continues to grow in frequency and
insidiousness.While technology becomes
more ubiquitous, remaining safe often comes down to understanding how scammers
operate and how they collect information that will ultimately be used to damage
or steal from the owner.Local cybersecurity
expert and owner of TreeTop Security Dallas Haselhorst is set to offer three
free training sessions in Hays in October, which is Cybersecurity Awareness
month.<div><iframe width="100%" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ApYrJ2SPJ9o" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>The events are open to
the public and benefits home and business users.The first hour-long event
is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main. Two
other events are scheduled for noon Oct. 12 and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at BriefSpace, 219 W. 10th.Hays Public Library Communications Coordinator Callie Kolacny said events like this one are important for the community."There are so many scams out there that we
thought partnering with TreeTop Security to bring this program to the library
was a great idea,” Kolacny said. “We have patrons who come here to use the
wifi and public computers, so to give them an opportunity to learn more about
how to stay safe online seems like a good fit."Grow Hays Executive
Director Doug Williams also said cybersecurity is an important topic for many.“Information systems have become the lifeblood of many
businesses, and protecting those systems is essential to the survival of those
businesses,” Williams said. “Grow Hays is committed to ensuring that local
businesses understand the importance of cybersecurity and the role it plays in
protecting their critical business information.”The month was designated
as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 and has grown in importance since.“The
Department of Homeland Security is initially who started it,” Haselhorst said. “It
started off as just kind of a U.S.-based thing, and they quickly determined that this
isn't just us, this is the world.”<div><iframe title="AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION: Cybersecurity awareness events help locals understand online threats" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=sfuy8-12d8386-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=3267a3&size=450" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Back then, he said, the
importance of having a dedicated month to raise cybersecurity awareness seemed of little significance — now, it cannot be overstated.“At the time, it didn't seem
like that big of a deal,” Haselhorst said. “And now, obviously, it's something
that affects every business, every individual, and if it's not part of your day-to-day,
brace yourself, because it may be coming.”Key to keeping people safe
from online threats is prevention, and a primary mission in October is to share
information about online dangers and how to avoid them.“It's a whole month
dedicated to the media and lots of folks like myself, professionals in the
industry, getting together and making sure that everybody is aware of
different topics that could affect them,” Haselhorst said. “From a
cybersecurity standpoint, whether that's ransomware, phishing emails, you name
it, it kind of goes over the full gamut of cybersecurity and making sure that
everybody's aware that it can happen to them.”Each year a theme is selected
for the month. This year’s theme is See Yourself in Cyber.“While cybersecurity may seem
like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really all about people,” according to
the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency website. “This October will focus on the “people” part of
cybersecurity, providing information and resources to help educate CISA
partners and the public and ensure all individuals and organizations make smart
decisions whether on the job, at home or at school – now and in the future.”During the month, the CISA will promote
four key actions that can keep people safer online:<ul>
 <li>Enable
 Multi-Factor Authentication</li><li>Use&nbsp;Strong
 Passwords</li><li>Recognize
 and Report Phishing</li><li>Update
 Your Software</li>
 </ul>Making people aware of
the threat and how to protect themselves is a vital part of stopping threats
before they happen, Haselhorst said and can especially be impactful to small businesses.“Education
and free education on top of that is really your best resource,” he said. “I
can't tell you the number of businesses that we work with where somebody says, ‘Hey,
this looks odd.’ And the reason why they say that that looks really odd is
because they've had training that helps them indicate that there's just
something really off about this email.”For those that cannot
make the scheduled events, Haselhorst said TreeTop Security works to bring the
presentation to any organization that is interested in protecting their digital
assets.“Back
in 2019, we had put together some cybersecurity awareness training … and some
associated materials and kind of gave that away for anyone in the world to
really take and take back to their community and their businesses.”That information has since
been used to protect people and businesses across the world, he said.“We continue to update
it, every six months, sometimes every year, and release that, in accordance
with Cybersecurity Awareness Month,” Haselhorst said.Whether attending a
session or learning about cybersecurity through independent research, he said understanding
online threats should be a priority for everyone.“It is one of the best
things that you can do,” Haselhorst said. “If you say, ‘Well, I don't have $1,000s
to spend on security right now.’ You will after something happens,
unfortunately. But the biggest thing is just get in there, get some education.
It's not gimmicky. We're not pitching anything. It is things that every home
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Crude prices were higher Monday on expectations of a big output cut from the OPEC+ producers later this week. The group planned to meet by conference call, but will now meet in person for the first time since the pandemic. Prices jumped five percent Monday morning, with the near-month Nymex contract for light sweet crude trading $4 higher at $83.56 per barrel. London Brent was trading over $88, up 4 percent on the day.&nbsp; It was a different story in New York Friday, where the benchmark contract settled nearly $2 lower to end the month of September at $79.49 per barrel. That's $10 a barrel lower than at the end of August. It marked the first quarterly loss in futures prices in two years.&nbsp; Kansas Common crude starts the week at $69.75 per barrel at CHS in McPherson, after dropping $1.75 on Friday. The average price for September was $74.28 per barrel, down more than $2 from the first of the month. U.S. crude production for July topped 11.8 million barrels per day, an increase of a tenth of a percent from the month before. The government reports Kansas output rose to 2.5 million barrels or 81,000 barrels per day. The Energy Information Administration says that's more than four percent higher than Kansas production in July of last year. Output in Texas increased nine-tenths of a percent over the month before to top five million barrels per day. Rounding out the top five are New Mexico at 1.5 million barrels per day, North Dakota at just over 1 million, Alaska at 432,000, and Colorado at just over 420,000 barrels per day. The final report on Hurricane Ian from the U.S. offshore energy regulator shows the storm forced the evacuation of 11 production platforms and five drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, while another three rigs were moved out of the storm's path. New analysis from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement shows the storm shut-in just over nine percent of the oil production and nearly six percent of the natural gas output in the Gulf. The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes was up two oil rigs and down one rig exploring for natural gas. The count in Texas was down two rigs while New Mexico was up two. Oklahoma was down one for the week. The Rig Count in Kansas is up one rig over last week, with 28 active rigs in eastern Kansas, and 32 west of Wichita. Operators on Friday reported drilling ahead on two leases in Ellis County and one in Stafford County. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service is scouting 494 wells in various stages of drilling and completion. Operators have spudded 1,237 wells so far this year, up more than 56% over last year. Some 227 operators have spudded new wells in Kansas since the first of the year, up nearly 16% from last year at this time. Kansas regulators okayed 43 new drilling locations across the state last week. That's 1,237 new drilling permits so far this year, compared to 784 by the end of September last year. There are 27 new permits east of Wichita, and 16 in Western Kansas, including one each in Barton, Ellis, Russell and Stafford counties. Operators completed 23 new wells across Kansas last week, according to Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service, with 15 in eastern Kansas and eight in the western half of the state. That's 1,209 new completions so far this year, compared to 648 by this time last year. The government says U.S. crude inventories dropped 200,000 barrels to 430.6 million barrels as of September 23rd. That's about 2 percent below the five-year average for this time of year. Gasoline stockpiles dropped 2.4 million barrels and are about 6 percent below the five-year seasonal average. EIA said U.S. crude production dropped by 96,000 barrels per day last week, but remained above 12 million barrels per day for the ninth week in a row. Output is nearly a million barrels per day higher than a year ago. Imports dropped by half a million barrels to 6.4 million barrels per day. The four-week average is 5.6% higher than imports during the same four weeks a year ago. Oil-by-rail traffic in the U.S. dropped to 9,404 tanker carloads last week. The Association of American Railroads says that's down 848 carloads from the week before and a 10 percent decline from the same week last year. Traffic in Canada was up for the week but remains nearly two percent behind the tally last year at this time. A North Dakota law tying tax rates to oil prices is once again causing headaches for budget forecasters there. The state's oil extraction tax rate rose from 5 to 6 percent earlier this year when prices topped the trigger price of $94.69 per barrel for three consecutive months. Current prices are below that trigger and have been through August and September. If the average price in October is also below the trigger price, the tax rate drops back to 5 percent starting in November. According to the Bismarck Tribune, the state collected revenue increases of more than $59 million from June and July production due to the oil tax trigger being in effect.

By JOHN P. TRETBARCrude prices were higher Monday on expectations of a big output cut from the OPEC+ producers later this week. The group planned to meet by conference call, but will now meet in person for the first time since the pandemic. Prices jumped five percent Monday morning, with the near-month Nymex contract for light sweet crude trading $4 higher at $83.56 per barrel. London Brent was trading over $88, up 4 percent on the day.&nbsp; It was a different story in New York Friday, where the benchmark contract settled nearly $2 lower to end the month of September at $79.49 per barrel. That's $10 a barrel lower than at the end of August. It marked the first quarterly loss in futures prices in two years.&nbsp; Kansas Common crude starts the week at $69.75 per barrel at CHS in McPherson, after dropping $1.75 on Friday. The average price for September was $74.28 per barrel, down more than $2 from the first of the month. U.S. crude production for July topped 11.8 million barrels per day, an increase of a tenth of a percent from the month before. The government reports Kansas output rose to 2.5 million barrels or 81,000 barrels per day. The Energy Information Administration says that's more than four percent higher than Kansas production in July of last year. Output in Texas increased nine-tenths of a percent over the month before to top five million barrels per day. Rounding out the top five are New Mexico at 1.5 million barrels per day, North Dakota at just over 1 million, Alaska at 432,000, and Colorado at just over 420,000 barrels per day. The final report on Hurricane Ian from the U.S. offshore energy regulator shows the storm forced the evacuation of 11 production platforms and five drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, while another three rigs were moved out of the storm's path. New analysis from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement shows the storm shut-in just over nine percent of the oil production and nearly six percent of the natural gas output in the Gulf. The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes was up two oil rigs and down one rig exploring for natural gas. The count in Texas was down two rigs while New Mexico was up two. Oklahoma was down one for the week. The Rig Count in Kansas is up one rig over last week, with 28 active rigs in eastern Kansas, and 32 west of Wichita. Operators on Friday reported drilling ahead on two leases in Ellis County and one in Stafford County. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service is scouting 494 wells in various stages of drilling and completion. Operators have spudded 1,237 wells so far this year, up more than 56% over last year. Some 227 operators have spudded new wells in Kansas since the first of the year, up nearly 16% from last year at this time. Kansas regulators okayed 43 new drilling locations across the state last week. That's 1,237 new drilling permits so far this year, compared to 784 by the end of September last year. There are 27 new permits east of Wichita, and 16 in Western Kansas, including one each in Barton, Ellis, Russell and Stafford counties. Operators completed 23 new wells across Kansas last week, according to Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service, with 15 in eastern Kansas and eight in the western half of the state. That's 1,209 new completions so far this year, compared to 648 by this time last year. The government says U.S. crude inventories dropped 200,000 barrels to 430.6 million barrels as of September 23rd. That's about 2 percent below the five-year average for this time of year. Gasoline stockpiles dropped 2.4 million barrels and are about 6 percent below the five-year seasonal average. EIA said U.S. crude production dropped by 96,000 barrels per day last week, but remained above 12 million barrels per day for the ninth week in a row. Output is nearly a million barrels per day higher than a year ago. Imports dropped by half a million barrels to 6.4 million barrels per day. The four-week average is 5.6% higher than imports during the same four weeks a year ago. Oil-by-rail traffic in the U.S. dropped to 9,404 tanker carloads last week. The Association of American Railroads says that's down 848 carloads from the week before and a 10 percent decline from the same week last year. Traffic in Canada was up for the week but remains nearly two percent behind the tally last year at this time. A North Dakota law tying tax rates to oil prices is once again causing headaches for budget forecasters there. The state's oil extraction tax rate rose from 5 to 6 percent earlier this year when prices topped the trigger price of $94.69 per barrel for three consecutive months. Current prices are below that trigger and have been through August and September. If the average price in October is also below the trigger price, the tax rate drops back to 5 percent starting in November. According to the Bismarck Tribune, the state collected revenue increases of more than $59 million from June and July production due to the oil tax trigger being in effect.

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Loretta Marie Maske, 79, died on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.

Loretta was born on May 26, 1943, in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of 
Martin and Josephine (Jegen) Bieker.&nbsp; She grew up in Hoxie and graduated
 from Hoxie High School.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in 
marriage to William J. Maske on July 13, 1963, in Grainfield, Kansas.&nbsp; 
From this union they were blessed with 3 children, sons Kevin and Terry 
and a daughter Tracey.&nbsp;

She lived her entire life in Kansas living in Sharon Springs, 
Lindsborg, Salina, Fairport and has lived in Russell, Kansas, for 20 
years.&nbsp; She received nursing and EMT training and worked as a Licensed 
Practical Nurse.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church 
in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening and took pride in and worked hard 
maintaining a beautiful yard.&nbsp; She also enjoyed shopping, going to 
garage sales and thrift stores and watching Jayhawk basketball, Chiefs 
football and Royals baseball.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time 
with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.

Surviving family include her sons Kevin Maske and Terry Maske both of
 Grand Island, Nebraska; daughter Tracey Nabity and husband Phillip of 
Casper, Wyoming; brother Lawrence Bieker of Hoxie, Kansas; 5 
grandchildren Reece Peters, P.J. Nabity, Nathan and Justin Salpas and 
Sha’nera Maske and one great grandson Arthur Aaron Salpas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William on October 
13, 2017, brother LaVern Bieker and granddaughter Dariawna Maske.

A celebration of the funeral mass for Loretta’s life will be held at 
11 A.M on Thursday, October 06, 2022, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels 
Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary 
Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. 
on Wednesday, October 05, 2022, with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. 
to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening at the mortuary.&nbsp; 

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664830956947.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Loretta Marie Maske, 79, died on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.Loretta was born on May 26, 1943, in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of 
Martin and Josephine (Jegen) Bieker.&nbsp; She grew up in Hoxie and graduated
 from Hoxie High School.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in 
marriage to William J. Maske on July 13, 1963, in Grainfield, Kansas.&nbsp; 
From this union they were blessed with 3 children, sons Kevin and Terry 
and a daughter Tracey.&nbsp;She lived her entire life in Kansas living in Sharon Springs, 
Lindsborg, Salina, Fairport and has lived in Russell, Kansas, for 20 
years.&nbsp; She received nursing and EMT training and worked as a Licensed 
Practical Nurse.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church 
in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening and took pride in and worked hard 
maintaining a beautiful yard.&nbsp; She also enjoyed shopping, going to 
garage sales and thrift stores and watching Jayhawk basketball, Chiefs 
football and Royals baseball.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time 
with her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.Surviving family include her sons Kevin Maske and Terry Maske both of
 Grand Island, Nebraska; daughter Tracey Nabity and husband Phillip of 
Casper, Wyoming; brother Lawrence Bieker of Hoxie, Kansas; 5 
grandchildren Reece Peters, P.J. Nabity, Nathan and Justin Salpas and 
Sha’nera Maske and one great grandson Arthur Aaron Salpas.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William on October 
13, 2017, brother LaVern Bieker and granddaughter Dariawna Maske.A celebration of the funeral mass for Loretta’s life will be held at 
11 A.M on Thursday, October 06, 2022, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels 
Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary 
Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. 
on Wednesday, October 05, 2022, with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. 
to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening at the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

Loretta Marie Maske

Dorlene Elsa Radke Steele went to meet her heavenly father on Sept 
29, 2022. She was born September 24, 1925, in Milberger, Russell County, 
Kansas, to William Fredrick Radke and Ida Magdalena Karst Radke.

As a child, Dorlene attended a one room country school house in 
Milberger, Kansas. She graduated from Salt City Business College, 
Hutchinson, Kansas, in 1945 with Honors. Dorlene married William Lenard 
Steele on January 16, 1946, in Russell, Kansas, he preceded her in death 
on January 19, 1993. Dorlene worked for Dr. EC Elfert in Hutchinson, 
Kansas before moving to Dodge City, in 1955, where she worked for Dr. WJ
 Holman for 33 years until his retirement. She then worked for Dr. Glen 
Mitchell until her retirement in 2001. Dorlene worked as a dental 
receptionist and chair side assistant for a total of 53 years, she loved
 her work. Family was extremely important to her, one of her most 
valuable gifts was her ability to make each and every one of her 
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren feel so loved. She was a
 beautiful woman inside and out and had a lot of class, style, grace and
 a contagious smile.

As an infant, Dorlene was baptized in the Lutheran Faith and 
confirmed in 1940 by Rev. Gemelich of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in 
Milberger, Kansas. She was a member of the Social Order of Beauceant and
 a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 97, Dorlene received 
her 25-year membership pin in 2013. Dorlene was a member of SKAVI, 
Southwest Kansas Association of the Visually Impaired.

Dorlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; 
Harvey E. Radke, Marvin L. Radke,sister; Lorene (Radke) Kahler and one 
grandson, William J. Steele.

Dorlene is survived by her four children; Cyrilla Petracek of 
Emporia, Kansas, Patricia Trotter of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, William 
Steele and wife Pam of Nixa, Missouri, Roxanne Beck and husband Pat, 
Dodge City, Kansas, 9 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 5 
great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Saturday 
October&nbsp; 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Mr. Ken Winter and Mr. Kurt Lampe 
presiding. Entombment will follow at Scroggins Memorial Mausoleum in 
Dodge City. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Friday, 
October 7, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the family receiving 
friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home. 

Memorials are 
suggested to Manor of the Plains or Hospice of the Prairie in care of 
the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664830282722.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dorlene Elsa Radke Steele went to meet her heavenly father on Sept 
29, 2022. She was born September 24, 1925, in Milberger, Russell County, 
Kansas, to William Fredrick Radke and Ida Magdalena Karst Radke.As a child, Dorlene attended a one room country school house in 
Milberger, Kansas. She graduated from Salt City Business College, 
Hutchinson, Kansas, in 1945 with Honors. Dorlene married William Lenard 
Steele on January 16, 1946, in Russell, Kansas, he preceded her in death 
on January 19, 1993. Dorlene worked for Dr. EC Elfert in Hutchinson, 
Kansas before moving to Dodge City, in 1955, where she worked for Dr. WJ
 Holman for 33 years until his retirement. She then worked for Dr. Glen 
Mitchell until her retirement in 2001. Dorlene worked as a dental 
receptionist and chair side assistant for a total of 53 years, she loved
 her work. Family was extremely important to her, one of her most 
valuable gifts was her ability to make each and every one of her 
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren feel so loved. She was a
 beautiful woman inside and out and had a lot of class, style, grace and
 a contagious smile.As an infant, Dorlene was baptized in the Lutheran Faith and 
confirmed in 1940 by Rev. Gemelich of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in 
Milberger, Kansas. She was a member of the Social Order of Beauceant and
 a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 97, Dorlene received 
her 25-year membership pin in 2013. Dorlene was a member of SKAVI, 
Southwest Kansas Association of the Visually Impaired.Dorlene was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; 
Harvey E. Radke, Marvin L. Radke,sister; Lorene (Radke) Kahler and one 
grandson, William J. Steele.Dorlene is survived by her four children; Cyrilla Petracek of 
Emporia, Kansas, Patricia Trotter of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, William 
Steele and wife Pam of Nixa, Missouri, Roxanne Beck and husband Pat, 
Dodge City, Kansas, 9 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 5 
great-great grandchildren.Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Saturday 
October&nbsp; 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Mr. Ken Winter and Mr. Kurt Lampe 
presiding. Entombment will follow at Scroggins Memorial Mausoleum in 
Dodge City. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Friday, 
October 7, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the family receiving 
friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials are 
suggested to Manor of the Plains or Hospice of the Prairie in care of 
the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Dorlene Elsa Radke Steele

Freda McMillan, 92, died on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at her home in 
Garden City. She was born on August 20, 1930, in Trego County, the 
daughter of John Henry &amp; Lena (Knaus) Mai. She married Ted McMillan
 on August 31, 1949, at Raton, New Mexico. He died on June 15, 2018. 
Freda moved with her family to Finney County in 1945 where she attended 
Garden City High School. She and her husband farmed in Southern Finney 
County. She was a member of the Plymell Union Church where she was 
involved with the bible study group, taught Sunday School, worked in the
 kitchen on church events and took care of the church rose garden. She 
enjoyed her flowers and cooking and was well known for her coconut pies. 
She is survived by her Daughter- Kathy &amp; Dan Kraus, 3 Sons- Danny 
McMillan, Rod &amp; Sharon McMillan and Randy &amp; Shelle McMillan all 
of Garden City, Sister- Esther Krug of Garden City, 17 Grandchildren and
 24 Great-Grandchildren with 2 on the way. She was preceded in death by
 her Parents, Husband, Daughter-In-Law- Nancy McMillan, Brother- Emil 
Mai and 2 Sisters- Ruth Burdick and Lydia Schweer. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday at Plymell Union Church 
with Pastor Steve Talley and Pastor Rod McMillan officiating. Burial 
will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.

 Memorials are suggested
 to Plymell Union Church or Leave A Legacy Foundation in care of Garnand
 Funeral Home.  Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Freda McMillan, 92, died on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at her home in 
Garden City. She was born on August 20, 1930, in Trego County, the 
daughter of John Henry &amp; Lena (Knaus) Mai. She married Ted McMillan
 on August 31, 1949, at Raton, New Mexico. He died on June 15, 2018. 
Freda moved with her family to Finney County in 1945 where she attended 
Garden City High School. She and her husband farmed in Southern Finney 
County. She was a member of the Plymell Union Church where she was 
involved with the bible study group, taught Sunday School, worked in the
 kitchen on church events and took care of the church rose garden. She 
enjoyed her flowers and cooking and was well known for her coconut pies. 
She is survived by her Daughter- Kathy &amp; Dan Kraus, 3 Sons- Danny 
McMillan, Rod &amp; Sharon McMillan and Randy &amp; Shelle McMillan all 
of Garden City, Sister- Esther Krug of Garden City, 17 Grandchildren and
 24 Great-Grandchildren with 2 on the way. She was preceded in death by
 her Parents, Husband, Daughter-In-Law- Nancy McMillan, Brother- Emil 
Mai and 2 Sisters- Ruth Burdick and Lydia Schweer. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday at Plymell Union Church 
with Pastor Steve Talley and Pastor Rod McMillan officiating. Burial 
will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Memorials are suggested
 to Plymell Union Church or Leave A Legacy Foundation in care of Garnand
 Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Freda McMillan

Lois Mary Bryant, 87, passed away on September 30, 2022, at the 
Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie with her family by her side.  
She was born on December 28, 1934, in Griffith, Indiana, to Adolph and 
Naomi (Sampson) Penning.

Lois grew up in Griffith, Indiana, and 
graduated from Griffith High School in 1952.  After high school she 
attended Manchester University in Indiana.  She then moved to Denver and
 met John Bryant at church.  The two then got married on April 26, 1958,&nbsp; in Griffith, Indiana.  To this union they had two daughters: Susan and 
Patricia.  When the girls were very young, they moved to Quinter and 
then to Oberlin where they bought a farm.  Lois loved to help on the 
farm. She would drive the trucks, feed the cows, and even just sit in 
the pickup with her daughters to just watch the cows and count them.

Lois
 also had a passion for sewing, bowling, knitting, quilting, and 
crocheting.  She made her wedding dress and all the dresses for the 
bridesmaids.  She also made all the girl’s clothes all the way up to 6th
 grade.  If she wasn’t knitting something you could find her 
scrapbooking, reading, doing puzzles, or watching movies and TV.  Lois 
loved to travel.  Especially on bus tours.  Lois even went on an Alaskan
 Cruise (twice).  Most of all Lois loved to be around her family, 
especially her grandkids.  In the summer she would take them to the pool
 for swimming lessons or to just swim.  She would teach them how to cook
 and sew.

Lois is survived by her daughters: Susan Lubang and 
Patricia (Barry) Richards; grandchildren: Curtis (Amanda) Richards, 
Bryan Richards, Jonathon (Amanda) Richards, Andrew (Brooklyn) Richards, 
Rebecca (Clive) Cook, and Jennifer Lubang; great grandchildren: Alex, 
Sophia, Ellie, Trent, Holly, Brylee, Hadley, and Oakleigh; sister: Karen
 Martinez.  She was preceded by her parents; husband: John Bryant; 
sisters: Evelyn Grimm and Miriam Jensen.

Funeral services will be 
held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Lund Covenant Church at 11:00 AM.  
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, October 7, 2022, at 
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, KS.  Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery at 
1:30 PM. 

 Memorial contributions may be made out to Miriam’s Hope.  
Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Lois Mary Bryant, 87, passed away on September 30, 2022, at the 
Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie with her family by her side. 
She was born on December 28, 1934, in Griffith, Indiana, to Adolph and 
Naomi (Sampson) Penning.Lois grew up in Griffith, Indiana, and 
graduated from Griffith High School in 1952. After high school she 
attended Manchester University in Indiana. She then moved to Denver and
 met John Bryant at church. The two then got married on April 26, 1958,&nbsp; in Griffith, Indiana. To this union they had two daughters: Susan and 
Patricia. When the girls were very young, they moved to Quinter and 
then to Oberlin where they bought a farm. Lois loved to help on the 
farm. She would drive the trucks, feed the cows, and even just sit in 
the pickup with her daughters to just watch the cows and count them.Lois
 also had a passion for sewing, bowling, knitting, quilting, and 
crocheting. She made her wedding dress and all the dresses for the 
bridesmaids. She also made all the girl’s clothes all the way up to 6th
 grade. If she wasn’t knitting something you could find her 
scrapbooking, reading, doing puzzles, or watching movies and TV. Lois 
loved to travel. Especially on bus tours. Lois even went on an Alaskan
 Cruise (twice). Most of all Lois loved to be around her family, 
especially her grandkids. In the summer she would take them to the pool
 for swimming lessons or to just swim. She would teach them how to cook
 and sew.Lois is survived by her daughters: Susan Lubang and 
Patricia (Barry) Richards; grandchildren: Curtis (Amanda) Richards, 
Bryan Richards, Jonathon (Amanda) Richards, Andrew (Brooklyn) Richards, 
Rebecca (Clive) Cook, and Jennifer Lubang; great grandchildren: Alex, 
Sophia, Ellie, Trent, Holly, Brylee, Hadley, and Oakleigh; sister: Karen
 Martinez. She was preceded by her parents; husband: John Bryant; 
sisters: Evelyn Grimm and Miriam Jensen.Funeral services will be 
held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Lund Covenant Church at 11:00 AM. 
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Friday, October 7, 2022, at 
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, KS. Burial will be in Oberlin Cemetery at 
1:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made out to Miriam’s Hope. 
Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Lois Mary Bryant

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Elaine-Lawson">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>April 6, 1934 ~ October 2, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Elaine-Lawson">HERE</a> for service details.

Elaine Georgia (Sayre) Lawson

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators have unveiled their plan to allow foreign baby formula manufacturers to stay on the market long term, an effort to diversify the nation’s tightly concentrated industry and prevent future shortages.

The Food and Drug Administration said recent entrants to the U.S. market will have until October 2025 to make sure their formulas comply with federal standards for nutrition, labeling and manufacturing. The agency noted that some companies should be able to meet those requirements sooner.

The U.S. has been forced to turn to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-health-government-and-politics-53857b4ba1006a8bf85caad251517f4c">foreign manufacturers</a>&nbsp;to boost formula supplies since February, when FDA inspectors temporarily shuttered the nation’s largest domestic formula factory due to bacterial contamination.

In May, the FDA eased federal import regulations and President Joe Biden authorized the airlift of millions of pounds of powdered formula from overseas. Together those actions have brought the equivalent of 300 million bottles of formula into the country, according to the FDA.

“Manufacturers from around the world have demonstrated their commitment to helping bolster U.S. supply and, in turn, we are committed to continuing these flexibilities for their products to safely remain on the market,” FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said in a statement.

The policy allowing importation was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-united-states-government-and-politics-38745bd583dc0861dbe66a3ca7f828b4">set to expire in November</a>, but the FDA said it would be extended to January, after which companies can ask to stay on the market longer.

For decades, the U.S. formula industry has been dominated by a handful of companies with domestic production facilities, excluding similar products from Europe, Australia and Latin America. The U.S. system evolved to prioritize&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-science-health-government-and-politics-a99273eaded440aeeb3942ab61b77d88">safety and low pricing</a>, favoring a few large players.

Foreign formula companies seeking to remain in the U.S. must meet specific thresholds for 30 nutrients and undergo manufacturing inspections by FDA staff, among other steps.

Earlier this month the FDA formally acknowledged&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-health-covid-government-and-politics-cacda684b7a62cbc9dee97b6aa181a3a">several shortcomings</a>&nbsp;in its response to the shortage, including outdated information technology systems and inadequate training among its food facility inspectors.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653255522967.png" alt="The U.S. has been forced to turn to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-health-government-and-politics-53857b4ba1006a8bf85caad251517f4c">foreign manufacturers</a>&nbsp;to boost formula supplies since February-White House photo" />
 <figcaption>The U.S. has been forced to turn to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-health-government-and-politics-53857b4ba1006a8bf85caad251517f4c">foreign manufacturers</a>&nbsp;to boost formula supplies since February-White House photo</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators have unveiled their plan to allow foreign baby formula manufacturers to stay on the market long term, an effort to diversify the nation’s tightly concentrated industry and prevent future shortages.The Food and Drug Administration said recent entrants to the U.S. market will have until October 2025 to make sure their formulas comply with federal standards for nutrition, labeling and manufacturing. The agency noted that some companies should be able to meet those requirements sooner.The U.S. has been forced to turn to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-health-government-and-politics-53857b4ba1006a8bf85caad251517f4c">foreign manufacturers</a>&nbsp;to boost formula supplies since February, when FDA inspectors temporarily shuttered the nation’s largest domestic formula factory due to bacterial contamination.In May, the FDA eased federal import regulations and President Joe Biden authorized the airlift of millions of pounds of powdered formula from overseas. Together those actions have brought the equivalent of 300 million bottles of formula into the country, according to the FDA.“Manufacturers from around the world have demonstrated their commitment to helping bolster U.S. supply and, in turn, we are committed to continuing these flexibilities for their products to safely remain on the market,” FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said in a statement.The policy allowing importation was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-united-states-government-and-politics-38745bd583dc0861dbe66a3ca7f828b4">set to expire in November</a>, but the FDA said it would be extended to January, after which companies can ask to stay on the market longer.For decades, the U.S. formula industry has been dominated by a handful of companies with domestic production facilities, excluding similar products from Europe, Australia and Latin America. The U.S. system evolved to prioritize&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-science-health-government-and-politics-a99273eaded440aeeb3942ab61b77d88">safety and low pricing</a>, favoring a few large players.Foreign formula companies seeking to remain in the U.S. must meet specific thresholds for 30 nutrients and undergo manufacturing inspections by FDA staff, among other steps.Earlier this month the FDA formally acknowledged&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-health-covid-government-and-politics-cacda684b7a62cbc9dee97b6aa181a3a">several shortcomings</a>&nbsp;in its response to the shortage, including outdated information technology systems and inadequate training among its food facility inspectors.___

US outlines plan for long-term baby formula imports

RUSSELL - 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝕺𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖇𝖊𝖗!!!! 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 🅴🆅🅴🅽🆃🆂 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝕽𝖚𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖑𝖑 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖞!&nbsp;

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 </figure>RUSSELL - 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝕺𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖇𝖊𝖗!!!! 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 🅴🆅🅴🅽🆃🆂 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝕽𝖚𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖑𝖑 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖞!&nbsp;

Russell County events during October

The Victoria Community Coalition will&nbsp;host a&nbsp;community
meeting&nbsp;Wednesday, October 5th, 6:00 pm&nbsp;at the VFW.&nbsp;

This
gathering is open to the public and will include an update on the redevelopment
of the former St. John's Rest Home building.

Presentations will include a
summary of the community housing assessment conducted this past summer, the
architect's initial plans and estimated construction costs, and where we plan
to go from here.

SubmittedThe Victoria Community Coalition will&nbsp;host a&nbsp;community
meeting&nbsp;Wednesday, October 5th, 6:00 pm&nbsp;at the VFW.&nbsp;This
gathering is open to the public and will include an update on the redevelopment
of the former St. John's Rest Home building. Presentations will include a
summary of the community housing assessment conducted this past summer, the
architect's initial plans and estimated construction costs, and where we plan
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Victoria Community Coalition meeting scheduled for Oct. 5

Purple Light Nights October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Options Domestic &amp; Sexual Violence Services is bringing awareness to our communities through several awareness and educational events.

Options invites community members to take action, prevent domestic violence, and support survivors. Options is excited to be hosting three tree lighting ceremonies this year to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These tree lightings will be across Options’ 18-county service area:

· Monday, Oct. 3 in Hill City at East City Park at 7 p.m. · Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Hays at Union Pacific Park at 7 p.m. · Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Colby at Fike Park at 7 p.m.

Options invites the community to show their support for survivors at these ceremonies.

Turn the Lights SalON! is returning this year to Options’ Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a competition between area salons to decorate their windows for the month of October.

Salons will have the opportunity to participate in a special training for the CUT IT OUT program. CUT IT OUT builds awareness of domestic abuse through materials displayed in salons through the “Give the Power Back” initiative. Options is offering several free training opportunities throughout the month for any salon/spa professional or student, which gives them tools they need to recognize warning signs and safely refer clients to resources.

Contact Options for more information about the training: 785-625-4202.

In Her Shoes In Her Shoes is an interactive activity where participants can walk through a simulation of a survivor’s journey through an abusive relationship.

Options is hosting In Her Shoes at the libraries in Hays, Hill City, Colby, and Atwood. This event is designed to give participants a direct view of the triumphs and struggles that many survivors face while experiencing abuse and recovering from it. Options will host four In Her Shoes events throughout the month:

· Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Hays at the Hays Public Library from 5 to 8 p.m. · Monday, Oct. 17 in Hill City at the Graham County Library from 2 to 5 p.m. · Thursday, Oct. 20 in Atwood at the Atwood Public Library from 5 to 7:30 p.m. · Friday, Oct. 28 in Colby at the Pioneer Memorial Library from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

These events contain sensitive and potentially graphic content; descriptions of domestic and sexual abuse, rape, and personal trauma are included. Discretion is advised.

Paint the Town Purple Paint the Town Purple is an art therapy painting event to encourage community members to express themselves and their experiences.

Options and Fort Hays State University Student Groups Arts for Social Change and the Criminal Justice Club will host a come-and-go event at Union Pacific Park in Downtown Hays from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. 

All supplies will be provided. The finished pieces will be combined into a larger work that will be on display at Fort Hays State University.

Options will host a second Paint the Town Purple event on campus at Colby Community College from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21.

SubmittedPurple Light Nights October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Options Domestic &amp; Sexual Violence Services is bringing awareness to our communities through several awareness and educational events.Options invites community members to take action, prevent domestic violence, and support survivors. Options is excited to be hosting three tree lighting ceremonies this year to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These tree lightings will be across Options’ 18-county service area:· Monday, Oct. 3 in Hill City at East City Park at 7 p.m. · Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Hays at Union Pacific Park at 7 p.m. · Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Colby at Fike Park at 7 p.m.Options invites the community to show their support for survivors at these ceremonies.Turn the Lights SalON! is returning this year to Options’ Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a competition between area salons to decorate their windows for the month of October.Salons will have the opportunity to participate in a special training for the CUT IT OUT program. CUT IT OUT builds awareness of domestic abuse through materials displayed in salons through the “Give the Power Back” initiative. Options is offering several free training opportunities throughout the month for any salon/spa professional or student, which gives them tools they need to recognize warning signs and safely refer clients to resources.Contact Options for more information about the training: 785-625-4202.In Her Shoes In Her Shoes is an interactive activity where participants can walk through a simulation of a survivor’s journey through an abusive relationship. Options is hosting In Her Shoes at the libraries in Hays, Hill City, Colby, and Atwood. This event is designed to give participants a direct view of the triumphs and struggles that many survivors face while experiencing abuse and recovering from it. Options will host four In Her Shoes events throughout the month:· Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Hays at the Hays Public Library from 5 to 8 p.m. · Monday, Oct. 17 in Hill City at the Graham County Library from 2 to 5 p.m. · Thursday, Oct. 20 in Atwood at the Atwood Public Library from 5 to 7:30 p.m. · Friday, Oct. 28 in Colby at the Pioneer Memorial Library from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.These events contain sensitive and potentially graphic content; descriptions of domestic and sexual abuse, rape, and personal trauma are included. Discretion is advised.Paint the Town Purple Paint the Town Purple is an art therapy painting event to encourage community members to express themselves and their experiences. Options and Fort Hays State University Student Groups Arts for Social Change and the Criminal Justice Club will host a come-and-go event at Union Pacific Park in Downtown Hays from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. All supplies will be provided. The finished pieces will be combined into a larger work that will be on display at Fort Hays State University.Options will host a second Paint the Town Purple event on campus at Colby Community College from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21.

Options sets events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Scott Lee Redmon, 68, passed away on October 2, 2022, in Oberlin, KS 
with his family by his side.  He was born on February 5, 1954, in 
Greeley, CO to Melvin and Imogene (Green) Redmon.

Scott grew up in
 Greeley and Thornton, CO and in 1973 he graduated from Thornton High 
School.  On May 25, 1974, Scott married Carol Groves in Loveland, CO.  He
 had several occupations and did a little bit of everything but really 
enjoyed farming.  But most of all he loved to be with his family, go 
fishing, listen and play lots of music.  Especially the guitar.

Scott
 is survived by his wife, Carol Redmon of Oberlin, KS; daughters: 
Crystal (Ted) Stapleton of Stockton, KS and Melissa (Ronald Sporing) 
Mayden of Colby, KS; grandchildren: Makaila (Brandon) Kats of Prairie 
View, KS, Lane Stapleton of Stockton, KS, Taylor (Chyenne) Mayden of 
Gothenburg, NE, Brendan Mayden of Hays, KS; great grandsons: Jace Kats 
and Jaxon Harvey; sister, KayLee (Greg) Mendonca of Columbus, OH.  He 
was preceded by his parents, grandson: Ty Scott Redmon-Stapleton; 
sister: DeeAnn Beard.

The family has chosen cremation and services
 will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made out 
to the Scott Redmon Memorial Fund in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. 
Penn Ave. Oberlin, KS 67749.  Condolences can be left at 
www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Scott Lee Redmon, 68, passed away on October 2, 2022, in Oberlin, KS 
with his family by his side. He was born on February 5, 1954, in 
Greeley, CO to Melvin and Imogene (Green) Redmon.Scott grew up in
 Greeley and Thornton, CO and in 1973 he graduated from Thornton High 
School. On May 25, 1974, Scott married Carol Groves in Loveland, CO. He
 had several occupations and did a little bit of everything but really 
enjoyed farming. But most of all he loved to be with his family, go 
fishing, listen and play lots of music. Especially the guitar.Scott
 is survived by his wife, Carol Redmon of Oberlin, KS; daughters: 
Crystal (Ted) Stapleton of Stockton, KS and Melissa (Ronald Sporing) 
Mayden of Colby, KS; grandchildren: Makaila (Brandon) Kats of Prairie 
View, KS, Lane Stapleton of Stockton, KS, Taylor (Chyenne) Mayden of 
Gothenburg, NE, Brendan Mayden of Hays, KS; great grandsons: Jace Kats 
and Jaxon Harvey; sister, KayLee (Greg) Mendonca of Columbus, OH. He 
was preceded by his parents, grandson: Ty Scott Redmon-Stapleton; 
sister: DeeAnn Beard.The family has chosen cremation and services
 will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made out 
to the Scott Redmon Memorial Fund in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. 
Penn Ave. Oberlin, KS 67749. Condolences can be left at 
www.paulsfh.com.