Homer Eugene Stepanek was born to Harrison and Amelia (Kiefer) on Aug. 6, 1934, the 8th of 11 children. 
 He graduated from Buchanan High School, Troy, MO, in 1952. After 
high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He has 
remained a Marine – proud of his country and the flag.
 He attended the University of MO majoring in Agriculture. He worked
 for Missouri University Extension Service for 10 years as a Balanced 
Farming and Livestock Agent.
 In 1963 he married Mary Lou Vaughn in Boonville, Mo where both were working for the University Extension Service.
 Two boys joined the family – Randy in 1964 and Rick in 1966.
 In 1972 the family moved to a small farm near Cainsville, MO where 
they engaged in raising livestock and made improvements on the family 
farm.
 In 1986 Homer and Mary Lou left Northern MO for the Navajo Indian 
Reservation. Receiving his license credentials after attending Trinity 
Bible College in Ellendale, ND, in 1990, they returned to the Navajo 
Reservation, pastoring in Gallup, NM and working at Navajo Ministries in
 Farmington, NM. For 14 years, they shared the Good News and love of 
Jesus.
 Homer had the privilege and honor of marrying his two sons – Randy and Shana Jolliff and Rick and Alice Batson.
 After returning to Missouri in 2000, he and Mary Lou settled in Easton, Mo.
 With a mission of sharing the Gospel of Jesus, he served as a 
volunteer in Corrections for 16 years at Western MO Correctional Center,
 Cameron, MO and Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center 
in St. Joseph, MO.
 Homer is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou; sons, Randy 
(Shana) Hillsboro, KS, and Rick (Alice) Easton, MO; brothers, Earl 
(Annette) Stepanek, O’Fallon, Oscar Stepanek, O’Fallon; sisters, Kitty 
Powell, Siletz, OR, Melva Huber, Troy, MO; sister-in-law, Virginia 
Stepanek, Escondido, CA, Earlene Vaughn, Maysville, Noma Vaughn, 
Maysville, MO, and Betty Vaughn, Columbia, MO; grandchildren, Heather 
Christner (Aaron) Lehigh, KS, Aaron (Hannah) Stepanek, Wichita, KS, 
Jonathan (Lindsey) Stepanek, Hays, KS, Ryan Stepanek, Newton, KS; 4 
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
 Preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Amelia Stepanek; 3 
brothers, Harry, Elmer and Leroy; 3 sisters, Mildred Stepanek, Ruth 
Swafford, and Virginia Harrell.
 Homer enjoyed being outdoors in God’s creation, having several 
black Lab dogs and his pet chickens that enjoyed spending time with him.
 His real passion was sharing with those he came in contact with the love that Jesus had for each who would come to Him.
 He left this world for his eternal home in heaven on October 31, 2021 at the age of 87.
 Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home 
&amp; Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. 
Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers, 
the family suggests donations to Four Corners Home for Children, P.O. 
Box 1230, Farmington, NM 87499. Online guest book and obituary at 
www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636034365622.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Homer Eugene Stepanek was born to Harrison and Amelia (Kiefer) on Aug. 6, 1934, the 8th of 11 children. 
 He graduated from Buchanan High School, Troy, MO, in 1952. After 
high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He has 
remained a Marine – proud of his country and the flag.
 He attended the University of MO majoring in Agriculture. He worked
 for Missouri University Extension Service for 10 years as a Balanced 
Farming and Livestock Agent.
 In 1963 he married Mary Lou Vaughn in Boonville, Mo where both were working for the University Extension Service.
 Two boys joined the family – Randy in 1964 and Rick in 1966.
 In 1972 the family moved to a small farm near Cainsville, MO where 
they engaged in raising livestock and made improvements on the family 
farm.
 In 1986 Homer and Mary Lou left Northern MO for the Navajo Indian 
Reservation. Receiving his license credentials after attending Trinity 
Bible College in Ellendale, ND, in 1990, they returned to the Navajo 
Reservation, pastoring in Gallup, NM and working at Navajo Ministries in
 Farmington, NM. For 14 years, they shared the Good News and love of 
Jesus.
 Homer had the privilege and honor of marrying his two sons – Randy and Shana Jolliff and Rick and Alice Batson.
 After returning to Missouri in 2000, he and Mary Lou settled in Easton, Mo.
 With a mission of sharing the Gospel of Jesus, he served as a 
volunteer in Corrections for 16 years at Western MO Correctional Center,
 Cameron, MO and Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center 
in St. Joseph, MO.
 Homer is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou; sons, Randy 
(Shana) Hillsboro, KS, and Rick (Alice) Easton, MO; brothers, Earl 
(Annette) Stepanek, O’Fallon, Oscar Stepanek, O’Fallon; sisters, Kitty 
Powell, Siletz, OR, Melva Huber, Troy, MO; sister-in-law, Virginia 
Stepanek, Escondido, CA, Earlene Vaughn, Maysville, Noma Vaughn, 
Maysville, MO, and Betty Vaughn, Columbia, MO; grandchildren, Heather 
Christner (Aaron) Lehigh, KS, Aaron (Hannah) Stepanek, Wichita, KS, 
Jonathan (Lindsey) Stepanek, Hays, KS, Ryan Stepanek, Newton, KS; 4 
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
 Preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Amelia Stepanek; 3 
brothers, Harry, Elmer and Leroy; 3 sisters, Mildred Stepanek, Ruth 
Swafford, and Virginia Harrell.
 Homer enjoyed being outdoors in God’s creation, having several 
black Lab dogs and his pet chickens that enjoyed spending time with him.
 His real passion was sharing with those he came in contact with the love that Jesus had for each who would come to Him.
 He left this world for his eternal home in heaven on October 31, 2021 at the age of 87.
 Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home 
&amp; Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. 
Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers, 
the family suggests donations to Four Corners Home for Children, P.O. 
Box 1230, Farmington, NM 87499. Online guest book and obituary at 
www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;

Homer Eugene Stepanek

Caprice Dawn Powell, 53, was a beautiful shining ray of light that was 
called home, on October 29, 2021, to a heaven she has been destined for 
since, February 5, 1968, the day God blessed our world with her in 
Spearville. Caprice was the loving daughter of Clarke and Jane 
(Skidmore) Blake. Caprices’ final moments were spent at Western Plains 
Medical Complex in Dodge City, with her family comforting her on her 
journey to Heaven. Caprice spent most of her pre-teen years in 
Tulsa, Oklahoma, making sure that she never missed a Sunday service, 
even if it meant hopping a ride on the Joy Bus, with her little sister 
in tow, when her parents weren’t going to make it to church that Sunday.
 Caprice and her family moved to Montezuma in her teen years where she 
enjoyed a change of lifestyle from the big city and ended up graduating 
from Montezuma High School in 1986. Caprice loved the idea of teaching 
and changing the lives of children. This love and passion drove her to 
attend and graduate from St. Mary of the Plains College, where she 
majored in education. After graduating, Caprice taught middle school in 
Garden City and Topeka. Afterwards, she taught 3rd grade at Berryton 
Elementary School before realizing she wanted to return to her 
small-town roots in southwest Kansas in 2013. Caprices’ return to 
southwest Kansas fulfilled her dream of truly making the biggest impact 
in her students’ life when she was appointed as the school counselor for
 USD 476 in Copeland, later counseling at Comanche Middle School, and 
most recently Southwestern Heights. Caprice utilized her beautifully 
large heart to make such an lasting&nbsp; impression on the kids she taught, 
that numerous children wrote her thank you letters proclaiming Caprice 
as “their second mom”. Caprice did not stop her campaign to care and 
change lives when the school doors closed. She also donated her time to 
be on the board of the HEART group and The Alley in Dodge City. Caprices’
 return to southwest Kansas seemed almost divine, as she would say, when
 she was reunited with her high school sweetheart and “person”, Glen 
Powell. Caprice and her “person” were united in marriage in 2014. There 
was never a day you didn’t walk into the Powell house and didn’t feel 
the aura of love radiating from Caprice as she would greet you with the 
biggest hug and sit down with you attentively listening to every word 
you spoke to her. Caprice loved spending time with her family, so much 
so, that she would sneak photos of every single one of them, just for 
her to hold onto and reminisce on the good times. Caprice had a radiant 
smile and laugh that could light up a room, and an ability to care for 
every single person in her life when they needed it. Caprice will be 
missed so dearly by everyone she knew and feeling the love she gave the 
world will be a task that can only be complete by trying our best to 
live as she did. Caprice is survived by her husband, Glen of 
Montezuma; children, Cole Schaffer (Kaylia), Madilyn Jayne Schaffer, 
Nicholas Powell, and Victoria Powell all of Montezuma; siblings, Niki 
Beaton (Joshua) of Scott City, Dan Holyfield (Karen) of Prescott, 
Arizona, David Holyfield of Queen Creek, Arizona, Debra Calvert (Bill) 
of Tennessee, Tena Walsh of Texas, and David Harp of Washington; two 
grandsons, Wyatt and Eli Schaffer of Montezuma; and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents and a 
niece, Janielynn. Funeral service will be held at Cross 
Connection Church in Dodge City on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:30 
AM with Pastor Joshua Smith presiding. Burial will be a 2:00 PM Thursday
 at Morningside Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation will be at Swaim 
Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from noon to 
8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Alley or to HEART Group in care 
of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636046438134.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Caprice Dawn Powell, 53, was a beautiful shining ray of light that was 
called home, on October 29, 2021, to a heaven she has been destined for 
since, February 5, 1968, the day God blessed our world with her in 
Spearville. Caprice was the loving daughter of Clarke and Jane 
(Skidmore) Blake. Caprices’ final moments were spent at Western Plains 
Medical Complex in Dodge City, with her family comforting her on her 
journey to Heaven. Caprice spent most of her pre-teen years in 
Tulsa, Oklahoma, making sure that she never missed a Sunday service, 
even if it meant hopping a ride on the Joy Bus, with her little sister 
in tow, when her parents weren’t going to make it to church that Sunday.
 Caprice and her family moved to Montezuma in her teen years where she 
enjoyed a change of lifestyle from the big city and ended up graduating 
from Montezuma High School in 1986. Caprice loved the idea of teaching 
and changing the lives of children. This love and passion drove her to 
attend and graduate from St. Mary of the Plains College, where she 
majored in education. After graduating, Caprice taught middle school in 
Garden City and Topeka. Afterwards, she taught 3rd grade at Berryton 
Elementary School before realizing she wanted to return to her 
small-town roots in southwest Kansas in 2013. Caprices’ return to 
southwest Kansas fulfilled her dream of truly making the biggest impact 
in her students’ life when she was appointed as the school counselor for
 USD 476 in Copeland, later counseling at Comanche Middle School, and 
most recently Southwestern Heights. Caprice utilized her beautifully 
large heart to make such an lasting&nbsp; impression on the kids she taught, 
that numerous children wrote her thank you letters proclaiming Caprice 
as “their second mom”. Caprice did not stop her campaign to care and 
change lives when the school doors closed. She also donated her time to 
be on the board of the HEART group and The Alley in Dodge City. Caprices’
 return to southwest Kansas seemed almost divine, as she would say, when
 she was reunited with her high school sweetheart and “person”, Glen 
Powell. Caprice and her “person” were united in marriage in 2014. There 
was never a day you didn’t walk into the Powell house and didn’t feel 
the aura of love radiating from Caprice as she would greet you with the 
biggest hug and sit down with you attentively listening to every word 
you spoke to her. Caprice loved spending time with her family, so much 
so, that she would sneak photos of every single one of them, just for 
her to hold onto and reminisce on the good times. Caprice had a radiant 
smile and laugh that could light up a room, and an ability to care for 
every single person in her life when they needed it. Caprice will be 
missed so dearly by everyone she knew and feeling the love she gave the 
world will be a task that can only be complete by trying our best to 
live as she did. Caprice is survived by her husband, Glen of 
Montezuma; children, Cole Schaffer (Kaylia), Madilyn Jayne Schaffer, 
Nicholas Powell, and Victoria Powell all of Montezuma; siblings, Niki 
Beaton (Joshua) of Scott City, Dan Holyfield (Karen) of Prescott, 
Arizona, David Holyfield of Queen Creek, Arizona, Debra Calvert (Bill) 
of Tennessee, Tena Walsh of Texas, and David Harp of Washington; two 
grandsons, Wyatt and Eli Schaffer of Montezuma; and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents and a 
niece, Janielynn. Funeral service will be held at Cross 
Connection Church in Dodge City on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:30 
AM with Pastor Joshua Smith presiding. Burial will be a 2:00 PM Thursday
 at Morningside Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation will be at Swaim 
Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from noon to 
8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Alley or to HEART Group in care 
of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

Caprice Dawn Powell

TOPEKA – The Kansas Volleyball Association has announced their 2021 State All Tournament Teams selected during the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s State Championships held on October 29 and 30. 

A State All Tournament Team was selected for each classification and each is comprised of 12 players.

Victoria’s Kassi Weber was named to the 1A Division I team. It’s the second
time Weber’s been on the all state tournament team. Weber and the Knights finished fourth last weekend in Dodge City. 

Wheatland-Grinnell’s Livia
Schultz receives the same honor in 1A Division II.

A complete list of the all of the All Tournament teams is listed below. Players are listed in alphabetical order.

CLASS 6A&nbsp; Clara Benskin 6’1” MB SR Blue Valley North Katelynn Brogan 5’10” S/RS SR Washburn Rural Morgan Colangelo * 5’1” L SR Blue Valley West Brooklyn DeLeye ** 6’2” OH JR Washburn Rural Jasmine Dulan 5’8” OH SR Blue Valley North Elinor Engel 6’0” MB JR Shawnee Mission NW Janelle Green 5’10” S/RS SO Blue Valley North Jillian Huckabey * 6’0” S/RS SO Olathe Northwest Maliyah Johnson 5’10” OH JR Hutchinson Logan Parks 5’11” S/RS FR Blue Valley North Skyler Pierce * 6’1” OH SO Olathe Northwest Taylor Stockman * 5’11” RS SR Blue Valley West

FIRST Blue Valley North SECOND Blue Valley West THIRD Olathe Northwest FOURTH Washburn Rura

CLASS 5A Drew Baxter 5’9” OH/S SR Seaman Caitlin Bishop * 5’8” S SR Lansing Kamryn Farris * 5’11” L SR Lansing Kate Frakes 6’2” MB SR Spring Hill Betsy Goodenow 6’0” RS JR St. Thomas Aquinas Brooklyn Gormley 5’11” MB SO Seaman Iyannah Jackson 6’2” MB SR Lansing Ava Martin ** 6’1” OH SR St. Thomas Aquinas Reese Messer 5’10” S FR St. James Academy Ava Spachek * 5’10” OH SO St. James Academy Olivia Mae Van Der Werff * 6’1” OH SR Lansing Rachel Ziesman 6’1” M/OH SR St. James Academy

FIRST Lansing SECOND St. James Academy THIRD St. Thomas Aquinas FOURTH Topeka-Seaman

CLASS 4A Fisayo Afonja 5’10” MB SO Baldwin Annabeth Baalmann 5’9” S SR Andale Chaney Barth 5’9” OH JR Baldwin Jacqueline Corcoran 5’8” OH SO Circle Kirsten Evans * 5’8” S SR Ottawa McKenzie Fairchild * 5’10” OH JR Andale Emery Keebaugh 5’10” OH SO Ottawa Lauren Lopez 5’10” OH FR Bishop Miege Ava Martin 5’10” S SO Bishop Miege Maddie Schrandt * 5’10” OH JR Andale Emma Stottlemire 5’2” L SR Ottawa Rhian Swanson * 6’1” OH SR McPherson

FIRST Andale SECOND Ottawa THIRD Bishop Miege FOURTH Baldwin&nbsp;

CLASS 3A Olivia Albers 5’10” OH SR Cheney Alex Bittner 5’7” RS/OPP SO Cheney Mylie Brown 5’8” OH SO Beloit Addison Budke 6’0” OH FR Beloit Cy Rae Campbell * 5’11” MB SO Heritage Christian Hope Duncan 5’8” OH SO Smoky Valley Addy Holthaus 5’10” OH JR Nemaha Central Olivia Lehman * 5’10” S JR Goodland Abby Rose * 6’0” MB SR Smoky Valley Jessa Rose * 5’5” L SR Heritage Christian Rachel Van Gorp * 5’7” OH SO Heritage Christian Brooklyn Wewe 5’6” S SR Cheney

FIRST Heritage Christian SECOND Cheney THIRD Smoky Valley FOURTH Beloit

CLASS 2A Kori Arnold 5’4” L JR Hillsboro Bella Baker 5’7” OH JR Ellinwood Naomi Dooley 5’8” S/OPP SR Garden Plain Brooke Hammond 5’8” OH SR Garden Plain Camryn Hutchinson 5’4” S SO Smith Center Gabby Jacobs 5’10” MB/S JR Ellinwood Ashlyn Long * 5’10” OH SR Smith Center Adison Manville 5’10” MB/S SR Jefferson Co. North Madison Piva 5’9” OH SR Maranatha Christian Tallon Rentschler ** 6’0” MB SR Smith Center Sammie Saunders * 5’9” OH SR Hillsboro Lauren Schutter ** 6’1” MB SR Wabaunsee

FIRST Smith Center SECOND Hillsboro THIRD Garden Plain FOURTH Ellinwood

CLASS 1A Division 1 Raegan Becker 5’7” OH JR Centralia Lily Boughfman 6’1” OH SR Little River| Bailee Cunningham 5’7” OH SR Lakeside Avery Deters ** 5’7” OH SR Centralia Oen Deters 5’6” L FR Centralia Tawney Krominga 5’9” OH JR Spearville Cameron Offerle * 5’10” OH JR Spearville Taelor Rucker 5’3” S SR Spearville Anna Stein 5’11” OPP SR Spearville Kassi Weber * 5’9” OH SR Victoria Aubrey Young 5’7” S SR Pretty Prairie Bailey Young 5’10” MB JR Pretty Prairie

FIRST Spearville| SECOND Pretty Prairie THIRD Centralia FOURTH Victoria

CLASS 1A Division 2 Ceegan Atkins * 5’9” OH JR Hanover Avery Behrends * 5’6” S SR Hanover Madison Bruna * 5’9” MB SR Hanover Saige Hadley 5’7” OH FR Lebo Brooklyn Jones * 5’8” OH JR Lebo Allison Jueneman * 5’8” OH SR Hanover Kassidy Nixon ** 5’9” MB SR Central Plains Abby Peek * 5’5” S/OH SR Lebo Audrey Peek * 5’6” MB SO Lebo Riley Thompson * 5’6” S SR Central Plains Livia Schultz * 5’10” OH SR Wheatland-Grinnell Samantha Ramsey * 5’11” OH SR Central Christian

FIRST Hanover SECOND Lebo THIRD Central Plains FOURTH Central Christian

TOPEKA – The Kansas Volleyball Association has announced their 2021 State All Tournament Teams selected during the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s State Championships held on October 29 and 30. A State All Tournament Team was selected for each classification and each is comprised of 12 players.Victoria’s Kassi Weber was named to the 1A Division I team. It’s the second
time Weber’s been on the all state tournament team. Weber and the Knights finished fourth last weekend in Dodge City. Wheatland-Grinnell’s Livia
Schultz receives the same honor in 1A Division II.A complete list of the all of the All Tournament teams is listed below. Players are listed in alphabetical order.CLASS 6A&nbsp; Clara Benskin 6’1” MB SR Blue Valley North Katelynn Brogan 5’10” S/RS SR Washburn Rural Morgan Colangelo * 5’1” L SR Blue Valley West Brooklyn DeLeye ** 6’2” OH JR Washburn Rural Jasmine Dulan 5’8” OH SR Blue Valley North Elinor Engel 6’0” MB JR Shawnee Mission NW Janelle Green 5’10” S/RS SO Blue Valley North Jillian Huckabey * 6’0” S/RS SO Olathe Northwest Maliyah Johnson 5’10” OH JR Hutchinson Logan Parks 5’11” S/RS FR Blue Valley North Skyler Pierce * 6’1” OH SO Olathe Northwest Taylor Stockman * 5’11” RS SR Blue Valley West* indicates selected in previous year(s)FIRST Blue Valley North SECOND Blue Valley West THIRD Olathe Northwest FOURTH Washburn RuraCLASS 5A Drew Baxter 5’9” OH/S SR Seaman Caitlin Bishop * 5’8” S SR Lansing Kamryn Farris * 5’11” L SR Lansing Kate Frakes 6’2” MB SR Spring Hill Betsy Goodenow 6’0” RS JR St. Thomas Aquinas Brooklyn Gormley 5’11” MB SO Seaman Iyannah Jackson 6’2” MB SR Lansing Ava Martin ** 6’1” OH SR St. Thomas Aquinas Reese Messer 5’10” S FR St. James Academy Ava Spachek * 5’10” OH SO St. James Academy Olivia Mae Van Der Werff * 6’1” OH SR Lansing Rachel Ziesman 6’1” M/OH SR St. James Academy* indicates selected in previous year(s)FIRST Lansing SECOND St. James Academy THIRD St. Thomas Aquinas FOURTH Topeka-SeamanCLASS 4A Fisayo Afonja 5’10” MB SO Baldwin Annabeth Baalmann 5’9” S SR Andale Chaney Barth 5’9” OH JR Baldwin Jacqueline Corcoran 5’8” OH SO Circle Kirsten Evans * 5’8” S SR Ottawa McKenzie Fairchild * 5’10” OH JR Andale Emery Keebaugh 5’10” OH SO Ottawa Lauren Lopez 5’10” OH FR Bishop Miege Ava Martin 5’10” S SO Bishop Miege Maddie Schrandt * 5’10” OH JR Andale Emma Stottlemire 5’2” L SR Ottawa Rhian Swanson * 6’1” OH SR McPherson* indicates selected in previous year(s)FIRST Andale SECOND Ottawa THIRD Bishop Miege FOURTH Baldwin&nbsp; CLASS 3A Olivia Albers 5’10” OH SR Cheney Alex Bittner 5’7” RS/OPP SO Cheney Mylie Brown 5’8” OH SO Beloit Addison Budke 6’0” OH FR Beloit Cy Rae Campbell * 5’11” MB SO Heritage Christian Hope Duncan 5’8” OH SO Smoky Valley Addy Holthaus 5’10” OH JR Nemaha Central Olivia Lehman * 5’10” S JR Goodland Abby Rose * 6’0” MB SR Smoky Valley Jessa Rose * 5’5” L SR Heritage Christian Rachel Van Gorp * 5’7” OH SO Heritage Christian Brooklyn Wewe 5’6” S SR Cheney* indicates selected in previous year(s)FIRST Heritage Christian SECOND Cheney THIRD Smoky Valley FOURTH BeloitCLASS 2A Kori Arnold 5’4” L JR Hillsboro Bella Baker 5’7” OH JR Ellinwood Naomi Dooley 5’8” S/OPP SR Garden Plain Brooke Hammond 5’8” OH SR Garden Plain Camryn Hutchinson 5’4” S SO Smith Center Gabby Jacobs 5’10” MB/S JR Ellinwood Ashlyn Long * 5’10” OH SR Smith Center Adison Manville 5’10” MB/S SR Jefferson Co. North Madison Piva 5’9” OH SR Maranatha Christian Tallon Rentschler ** 6’0” MB SR Smith Center Sammie Saunders * 5’9” OH SR Hillsboro Lauren Schutter ** 6’1” MB SR Wabaunsee* indicates selected in previous year(s)FIRST Smith Center SECOND Hillsboro THIRD Garden Plain FOURTH EllinwoodCLASS 1A Division 1 Raegan Becker 5’7” OH JR Centralia Lily Boughfman 6’1” OH SR Little River| Bailee Cunningham 5’7” OH SR Lakeside Avery Deters ** 5’7” OH SR Centralia Oen Deters 5’6” L FR Centralia Tawney Krominga 5’9” OH JR Spearville Cameron Offerle * 5’10” OH JR Spearville Taelor Rucker 5’3” S SR Spearville Anna Stein 5’11” OPP SR Spearville Kassi Weber * 5’9” OH SR Victoria Aubrey Young 5’7” S SR Pretty Prairie Bailey Young 5’10” MB JR Pretty Prairie* indicates selected in previous year(s)FIRST Spearville| SECOND Pretty Prairie THIRD Centralia FOURTH VictoriaCLASS 1A Division 2 Ceegan Atkins * 5’9” OH JR Hanover Avery Behrends * 5’6” S SR Hanover Madison Bruna * 5’9” MB SR Hanover Saige Hadley 5’7” OH FR Lebo Brooklyn Jones * 5’8” OH JR Lebo Allison Jueneman * 5’8” OH SR Hanover Kassidy Nixon ** 5’9” MB SR Central Plains Abby Peek * 5’5” S/OH SR Lebo Audrey Peek * 5’6” MB SO Lebo Riley Thompson * 5’6” S SR Central Plains Livia Schultz * 5’10” OH SR Wheatland-Grinnell Samantha Ramsey * 5’11” OH SR Central Christian* indicates selected in previous year(s)FIRST Hanover SECOND Lebo THIRD Central Plains FOURTH Central Christian * indicates selected in previous year(s)

🏐 Victoria's Weber named to KVA state all-tournament team

HARVEY COUNTY —The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to&nbsp;Bright Beginnings, a daycare at 305 S. Main Street in Newton, according to a media release from the agency.

The KDHE reported they receive information related to injuries a child sustained while in care on or about October 29 and reported that the information indicates the injuries were likely the result of abuse, <a href="https://khap2.kdhe.state.ks.us/NewsRelease/PDFs/11.3.21%20-%20State%20issues%20emergency%20suspension%20of%20child%20care%20center%20in%20Newton.pdf">according to the emergency order.</a>

The order is subject to appeal. Compliance history on this facility can be found by searching the Child Care and Early Education Portal for license No. 0079315 <a href="https://www.kdheks.gov/bcclr/capp.htm">here.</a>

HARVEY COUNTY —The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to&nbsp;Bright Beginnings, a daycare at 305 S. Main Street in Newton, according to a media release from the agency.The KDHE reported they receive information related to injuries a child sustained while in care on or about October 29 and reported that the information indicates the injuries were likely the result of abuse, <a href="https://khap2.kdhe.state.ks.us/NewsRelease/PDFs/11.3.21%20-%20State%20issues%20emergency%20suspension%20of%20child%20care%20center%20in%20Newton.pdf">according to the emergency order.</a>The order is subject to appeal. Compliance history on this facility can be found by searching the Child Care and Early Education Portal for license No. 0079315 <a href="https://www.kdheks.gov/bcclr/capp.htm">here.</a>

KDHE: Emergency order shuts down home daycare in Newton

Patricia Ann Inbody (nee Hrabik) passed away on October 31, 2021, in 
Independence, Missouri. She was born August 13, 1939, to Henry and 
Viola Hrabik in Wilson, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Frederick 
George Inbody, Jr. on October 2, 1959, having recently celebrated their 
62nd wedding anniversary.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Viola Hrabik, and one brother, Larry Hrabik.
 Patricia is survived by her husband, Frederick George Inbody, Jr. of
 Independence, Missouri; daughter, Lori Inbody, granddaughter, Sabrina 
Schriefer, of Dallas, Texas; son, Mark (wife Dace) Inbody, grandsons, 
Liam Inbody, Kieran Inbody, Fergus Inbody, and Calder Inbody, of 
Lawrence, Kansas; brother Henry Hrabik, Jr. of Garden of the Gods, 
Colorado; brother, Don (wife Janice) Hrabik of Merriam, Kansas, and six 
nephews, Steve Hrabik, David Hrabik, Mike Hrabik, Ron Hrabik, Brent 
Hrabik, and Brad Hrabik.
 A graveside ceremony took place on November 5, 2021, at the Wilson City Cemetery, Wilson, Kansas.
 Condolences to the family may be left at the Plumer Overlease Funeral Home's website at www.plumeroverlease.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1635976920673.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Patricia Ann Inbody (nee Hrabik) passed away on October 31, 2021, in 
Independence, Missouri. She was born August 13, 1939, to Henry and 
Viola Hrabik in Wilson, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Frederick 
George Inbody, Jr. on October 2, 1959, having recently celebrated their 
62nd wedding anniversary.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Viola Hrabik, and one brother, Larry Hrabik.
 Patricia is survived by her husband, Frederick George Inbody, Jr. of
 Independence, Missouri; daughter, Lori Inbody, granddaughter, Sabrina 
Schriefer, of Dallas, Texas; son, Mark (wife Dace) Inbody, grandsons, 
Liam Inbody, Kieran Inbody, Fergus Inbody, and Calder Inbody, of 
Lawrence, Kansas; brother Henry Hrabik, Jr. of Garden of the Gods, 
Colorado; brother, Don (wife Janice) Hrabik of Merriam, Kansas, and six 
nephews, Steve Hrabik, David Hrabik, Mike Hrabik, Ron Hrabik, Brent 
Hrabik, and Brad Hrabik.
 A graveside ceremony took place on November 5, 2021, at the Wilson City Cemetery, Wilson, Kansas.
 Condolences to the family may be left at the Plumer Overlease Funeral Home's website at www.plumeroverlease.com.

Patricia Ann Inbody

Lori’s life began on February 13, 1971, at Luke Air Force Base near 
Phoenix, AZ. She was the daughter or Les (Brenda) Lalouette and Marilyn 
(Bezdek) Lalouette. Lori was a 1989 graduate of Marion High School and 
the class Salutatorian. She continued her education at Fort Hays State 
University before transferring to Wichita State where she graduated with
 a triple major and near the top of her class. Lori later went onto 
Washburn University where she earned a Juris Doctorate in Law. She 
worked as a computer systems engineer for several years prior to law 
school and after graduating in the top 10% of her class, opened her law 
practice in Hillsboro.

Lori served as a Marion County 
Commissioner and village attorney for Lincolnville. In high school, she 
participated in debate club and participated in FFA. Lori was an avid 
reader and researcher. If she did not know how to do something she 
researched the problem until she solved it. She never gave up. She also 
learned to be an amateur electrician, plumber, and carpenter. Lori and 
her spouse, Randy Crawford found each other in 2004 and never looked 
back. Lori is survived by her spouse Randy Crawford of 
Hillsboro; parents Les (Brenda) Lalouette of Florence, and Marilyn 
Lalouette of Newton. Lori passed away on October 29, 2021, at Newton 
Medical Center at 50 years old. She is preceded in death by her sister 
Lynette Roberts and beloved cat Mindy. Graveside services will 
be held on Thursday, November 4 at 2 p.m. at the Cedar Point Cemetery. 
Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Hillsboro is serving the family. Memorial 
contributions in Lori’s name may be directed to your favorite animal 
shelter. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Lori at 
www.yazelmeglifh.com.

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 </figure>Lori’s life began on February 13, 1971, at Luke Air Force Base near 
Phoenix, AZ. She was the daughter or Les (Brenda) Lalouette and Marilyn 
(Bezdek) Lalouette. Lori was a 1989 graduate of Marion High School and 
the class Salutatorian. She continued her education at Fort Hays State 
University before transferring to Wichita State where she graduated with
 a triple major and near the top of her class. Lori later went onto 
Washburn University where she earned a Juris Doctorate in Law. She 
worked as a computer systems engineer for several years prior to law 
school and after graduating in the top 10% of her class, opened her law 
practice in Hillsboro. Lori served as a Marion County 
Commissioner and village attorney for Lincolnville. In high school, she 
participated in debate club and participated in FFA. Lori was an avid 
reader and researcher. If she did not know how to do something she 
researched the problem until she solved it. She never gave up. She also 
learned to be an amateur electrician, plumber, and carpenter. Lori and 
her spouse, Randy Crawford found each other in 2004 and never looked 
back. Lori is survived by her spouse Randy Crawford of 
Hillsboro; parents Les (Brenda) Lalouette of Florence, and Marilyn 
Lalouette of Newton. Lori passed away on October 29, 2021, at Newton 
Medical Center at 50 years old. She is preceded in death by her sister 
Lynette Roberts and beloved cat Mindy. Graveside services will 
be held on Thursday, November 4 at 2 p.m. at the Cedar Point Cemetery. 
Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Hillsboro is serving the family. Memorial 
contributions in Lori’s name may be directed to your favorite animal 
shelter. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Lori at 
www.yazelmeglifh.com.

Lori L. Lalouette

William Joseph “Bill” Buyak passed away on October 30, 2021, at his home
 in Chase, Kansas at the age of 81. He was born to George and Helen 
(Antoszewski) Buyak on December 1, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. Bill was 
the father to three children: Raymond, Sara, and Michael.
 Bill grew up in Michigan and attended high school there. Following 
high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Para 
Trooper in the 101st Airborne. Bill was proud of his service and shared 
stories of his time in foreign countries. Germany was his favorite 
because of the food! He earned several honors such as Good Conduct, 
Parachute Badge, and Rifleman Badge. When he was honorably discharged, 
he moved to Kansas and worked for the Oil Field as a Driller and Tool 
Pusher for 30 years until his retirement.
 Bill had a love for animals. He adopted his dog, Ruby from a pet 
shelter; and his other dog, Skippy was one of the many strays he fed 
that ended up staying with him. It was this daily example of living that
 he taught all of us what it truly means to love and care for one 
another, and live every day being grateful for the opportunity to humbly
 serve one another. Although he will be greatly missed, his love and 
influence will remain in the hearts and lives of family and friends. May
 his legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, cherish the 
ties that bind, and live to serve God, Home, and Country everyday of our
 lives.
 Bill is survived by his children, Raymond Buyak and Sara Buyak and husband Daniel; and sister, Evelyn Roy all of Kansas.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Buyak; 
step-mother, Mary Buyak; son, Michael Buyak; and brother, Arthur Buyak.
 A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Stockton Cemetery at 2PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the William Buyak Memorial Fund, to be 
allocated toward funeral expenses, and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>William Joseph “Bill” Buyak passed away on October 30, 2021, at his home
 in Chase, Kansas at the age of 81. He was born to George and Helen 
(Antoszewski) Buyak on December 1, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan. Bill was 
the father to three children: Raymond, Sara, and Michael.
 Bill grew up in Michigan and attended high school there. Following 
high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Para 
Trooper in the 101st Airborne. Bill was proud of his service and shared 
stories of his time in foreign countries. Germany was his favorite 
because of the food! He earned several honors such as Good Conduct, 
Parachute Badge, and Rifleman Badge. When he was honorably discharged, 
he moved to Kansas and worked for the Oil Field as a Driller and Tool 
Pusher for 30 years until his retirement.
 Bill had a love for animals. He adopted his dog, Ruby from a pet 
shelter; and his other dog, Skippy was one of the many strays he fed 
that ended up staying with him. It was this daily example of living that
 he taught all of us what it truly means to love and care for one 
another, and live every day being grateful for the opportunity to humbly
 serve one another. Although he will be greatly missed, his love and 
influence will remain in the hearts and lives of family and friends. May
 his legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, cherish the 
ties that bind, and live to serve God, Home, and Country everyday of our
 lives.
 Bill is survived by his children, Raymond Buyak and Sara Buyak and husband Daniel; and sister, Evelyn Roy all of Kansas.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Buyak; 
step-mother, Mary Buyak; son, Michael Buyak; and brother, Arthur Buyak.
 A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Stockton Cemetery at 2PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the William Buyak Memorial Fund, to be 
allocated toward funeral expenses, and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.

William Joseph 'Bill' Buyak

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have made an arrest.

On October 2, police were dispatched to a disturbance with shots fired near 8th and Fillmore in Topeka, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson.

 Officers arrived and met with several people in the area and located one subject with an obvious gunshot wound. Through the investigation, a suspect was identified as Quaton Grover, 43 of Topeka.

Just after 3:00 p.m, Tuesday, with the assistance of the United State's Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Grover was located and eventually taken into custody in the 2600 block of SE Adams. 

&nbsp;Grover was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Criminal Discharge of a Firearm stemming from the October 2nd shooting.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have made an arrest.On October 2, police were dispatched to a disturbance with shots fired near 8th and Fillmore in Topeka, according to Lt. Kelvin Johnson. Officers arrived and met with several people in the area and located one subject with an obvious gunshot wound. Through the investigation, a suspect was identified as Quaton Grover, 43 of Topeka.Just after 3:00 p.m, Tuesday, with the assistance of the United State's Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Grover was located and eventually taken into custody in the 2600 block of SE Adams. &nbsp;Grover was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Criminal Discharge of a Firearm stemming from the October 2nd shooting.

U.S. Marshals help capture Kansas shooting suspect

Phillipsburg resident Hester Kennis passed away Saturday, October 30th, 2021, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 99 years.

She was born February 28, 1922, in Tasco, KS the daughter of James I. and Ethel G. (Dooley) Sinclair.

Hester was united in marriage to John Kennis on April 21, 1940, in Phillipsburg, KS.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She worked in the 
Kitchen at the Phillipsburg Elementary School, Golden Years Center, and 
Phillips County Long Term Care.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and her husband John.

Survivors include her daughter Julie Kennis of Phillipsburg; sons 
James and wife Donna of Universal City, TX, John “J.D.” of Ft. Collins, 
CO, and Jesse and wife Judy of Pflugerville, TX; 16 grandchildren; 36 
great grandchildren; and 16 great great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 5th, 2021 at the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>

Mrs. Kennis will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 
again from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial 
Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Senior Center.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Hester Kennis passed away Saturday, October 30th, 2021, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 99 years.She was born February 28, 1922, in Tasco, KS the daughter of James I. and Ethel G. (Dooley) Sinclair.Hester was united in marriage to John Kennis on April 21, 1940, in Phillipsburg, KS.She was a member of the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She worked in the 
Kitchen at the Phillipsburg Elementary School, Golden Years Center, and 
Phillips County Long Term Care.She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and her husband John.Survivors include her daughter Julie Kennis of Phillipsburg; sons 
James and wife Donna of Universal City, TX, John “J.D.” of Ft. Collins, 
CO, and Jesse and wife Judy of Pflugerville, TX; 16 grandchildren; 36 
great grandchildren; and 16 great great grandchildren.She will truly be missed by everyone.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 5th, 2021 at the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>Mrs. Kennis will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 
again from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial 
Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Senior Center.

Hester Kennis

Phillipsburg resident Connie Jo Springer, age 67, passed away Friday, October 29th, 2021 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.

Connie was born August 18, 1954, in Manhattan, KS the daughter of Don and Bonnie (Sowell) Springer.

Survivors include her friend Merlyn Schick of Phillipsburg; brothers 
Russell of Manhattan, Jesse of Topeka, Ronald of Manhattan, a sister Joy
 Burgess of Manhattan; and nieces , nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Donald.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; No services are scheduled at this time.

Phillipsburg resident Connie Jo Springer, age 67, passed away Friday, October 29th, 2021 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.Connie was born August 18, 1954, in Manhattan, KS the daughter of Don and Bonnie (Sowell) Springer.Survivors include her friend Merlyn Schick of Phillipsburg; brothers 
Russell of Manhattan, Jesse of Topeka, Ronald of Manhattan, a sister Joy
 Burgess of Manhattan; and nieces , nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Donald.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; No services are scheduled at this time.

Connie Jo Springer

Karlynn Kay Brookhart Fabrizius Yanke, 85, of WaKeeney, Kansas, 
passed away on October 31, 2021, of a short illness not related to 
Covid. Karlynn was born in WaKeeney, Kansas on April 25, 1936. She 
graduated from Ellis High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor 
of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State 
University.

Karlynn was united in marriage to Elvin Carl Fabrizius on August 17, 
1958, and they were married 26 years. He preceded her in death on October
 27, 1984. Karlynn was united in marriage to Albert Ray Yanke on 
November 18, 2000. He survives of the home. She worked as an educator 
for 12 years from 1973-1985 for USD 208. Karlynn worked the rest of her 
career as a bookkeeper for the following; Trego County Implement, 
Trogstad Accounting, TWI &amp; Dietz Insurance and Deines Construction. 
She enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren, especially 
watching them in their sports and musical events. Karlynn loved outings 
such as the Botanical Gardens and zoos with her family. She enjoyed 
music and reading. In the last several years she really enjoyed taking 
wildlife rides in the country. She loved KU and WSU basketball, and 
Oklahoma State and Kansas State sports due to her grandchildren’s 
interests.

Karlynn played the organ for 55 years for Zion Lutheran Church and 
also accompanied the church choir. Karlynn also enjoyed playing the 
piano for the residents in the Long Term Care. She was a member of PEO, 
Zion WELCA, Friday Bridge Club, Birthday Club, and Monday Lunch Bunch. 
She was a former member of Harmony Club, The Entertainers-a musical 
performance group Literary Club, and Library Board. Karlynn was a Trego 
Hospital Foundation Board member for 21 years.

Karlynn is survived by Albert Yanke of the home, Alana Kasparek of 
Oskaloosa, Kansas, Alan Fabrizius and wife Laura of Wilson, Kansas, Amy 
Wilson and husband Keith of Riverton, Kansas, Ayn Wilson and husband Pat
 of Wichita, Kansas, Basil Yanke and wife Dea of Atchison, Kansas, 
Gretchen Hafliger and husband Fred of WaKeeney, Kansas. Karlynn is 
survived by her grandchildren; Joseph Kasparek (fiancé Bronte’), Kaitlin
 Robben (James), Sheridan Fabrizius (fiancé Tom), Grayson Fabrizius 
(fiancé Brooke), Brooklyn Crawford (Caleb), Hayden Wilson, Rachel 
Wilson, Abigail Wilson, Isaac Wilson (fiancé Lauren), Daniel Wilson, 
David Wilson, Ksusha Peeples, Riley Yanke, Keegan Yanke, Tyler Hafliger 
(Stephanie), Beth Hafliger, Matthew Hafliger. She is survived by her 
great grandchildren Jemma Hafliger, Kayden Hafliger, Chasey Wasinger, 
and Adaline Robben, and other family and friends.

Karlynn was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Gertrude, 
her first husband, Elvin, brother and sister-in-law, Lary and Donna 
Brookhart, grandson Christopher Kasparek, and great-grandson Liam 
Kasparek.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 6, 2021, at 
Zion Lutheran Church. John Anderson of Zion Lutheran Church will be 
officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery at Trego Center south 
of WaKeeney, Kansas.

Visitation will be Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 
Zion Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers (if desired), memorial 
contributions are suggested to Shriner’s Hospital for Children in St. 
Louis, Zion Lutheran Church, or Trego Hospital Foundation and may be 
sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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 </figure>Karlynn Kay Brookhart Fabrizius Yanke, 85, of WaKeeney, Kansas, 
passed away on October 31, 2021, of a short illness not related to 
Covid. Karlynn was born in WaKeeney, Kansas on April 25, 1936. She 
graduated from Ellis High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor 
of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State 
University.Karlynn was united in marriage to Elvin Carl Fabrizius on August 17, 
1958, and they were married 26 years. He preceded her in death on October
 27, 1984. Karlynn was united in marriage to Albert Ray Yanke on 
November 18, 2000. He survives of the home. She worked as an educator 
for 12 years from 1973-1985 for USD 208. Karlynn worked the rest of her 
career as a bookkeeper for the following; Trego County Implement, 
Trogstad Accounting, TWI &amp; Dietz Insurance and Deines Construction. 
She enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren, especially 
watching them in their sports and musical events. Karlynn loved outings 
such as the Botanical Gardens and zoos with her family. She enjoyed 
music and reading. In the last several years she really enjoyed taking 
wildlife rides in the country. She loved KU and WSU basketball, and 
Oklahoma State and Kansas State sports due to her grandchildren’s 
interests.Karlynn played the organ for 55 years for Zion Lutheran Church and 
also accompanied the church choir. Karlynn also enjoyed playing the 
piano for the residents in the Long Term Care. She was a member of PEO, 
Zion WELCA, Friday Bridge Club, Birthday Club, and Monday Lunch Bunch. 
She was a former member of Harmony Club, The Entertainers-a musical 
performance group Literary Club, and Library Board. Karlynn was a Trego 
Hospital Foundation Board member for 21 years.Karlynn is survived by Albert Yanke of the home, Alana Kasparek of 
Oskaloosa, Kansas, Alan Fabrizius and wife Laura of Wilson, Kansas, Amy 
Wilson and husband Keith of Riverton, Kansas, Ayn Wilson and husband Pat
 of Wichita, Kansas, Basil Yanke and wife Dea of Atchison, Kansas, 
Gretchen Hafliger and husband Fred of WaKeeney, Kansas. Karlynn is 
survived by her grandchildren; Joseph Kasparek (fiancé Bronte’), Kaitlin
 Robben (James), Sheridan Fabrizius (fiancé Tom), Grayson Fabrizius 
(fiancé Brooke), Brooklyn Crawford (Caleb), Hayden Wilson, Rachel 
Wilson, Abigail Wilson, Isaac Wilson (fiancé Lauren), Daniel Wilson, 
David Wilson, Ksusha Peeples, Riley Yanke, Keegan Yanke, Tyler Hafliger 
(Stephanie), Beth Hafliger, Matthew Hafliger. She is survived by her 
great grandchildren Jemma Hafliger, Kayden Hafliger, Chasey Wasinger, 
and Adaline Robben, and other family and friends.Karlynn was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Gertrude, 
her first husband, Elvin, brother and sister-in-law, Lary and Donna 
Brookhart, grandson Christopher Kasparek, and great-grandson Liam 
Kasparek.Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 6, 2021, at 
Zion Lutheran Church. John Anderson of Zion Lutheran Church will be 
officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery at Trego Center south 
of WaKeeney, Kansas.Visitation will be Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 
Zion Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers (if desired), memorial 
contributions are suggested to Shriner’s Hospital for Children in St. 
Louis, Zion Lutheran Church, or Trego Hospital Foundation and may be 
sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Karlynn Kay Brookhart Fabrizius Yanke

By GREG DOERING Kansas Farm Bureau One of the funny things about getting older is how it warps our perception of time. When we’re young and nearly every experience is new, time moves slowly. As we age, however, there are fewer and fewer things we haven’t experienced, our schedules become more predictable and the days seem to meld together. I think it’s fair to say most of us were coasting along as time gradually picked up speed until about March of 2020. Suddenly days felt like weeks and weeks felt like years as uncertainty and routines were up ended. This warped version of reality seems to be receding because somehow it’s now November and I’m wondering what happened to October. Halloween is over and the winter holiday season is approaching fast. We’ll even turn back time, literally, in a few days, but that’s a topic for another time. Perhaps the most encouraging sign we’re all finding in our routines is knowing the first weekend in December means the 103rd&nbsp;Kansas Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held in-person in Manhattan Dec. 4-6. It’s a time to enjoy food and fellowship as we celebrate another year, honor those who’ve made important contributions to agriculture and hear from elected officials. Of course, there will be plenty of time for conversations and networking in the hallway with friends, both new and old. There’s value for every one of the several hundred participants who will be in attendance, whether they raise crops or livestock. Kansas native Dale Moore will deliver the keynote address. Moore grew up on a southwest Kansas livestock, hay and grain farm, and has decades of experience representing agriculture in our nation’s capital where he now serves as executive vice president at the American Farm Bureau Federation. I’m looking forward to hearing what he has to say on the current state of agriculture. Just as it’s important to recognize past achievements, Kansas Farm Bureau’s annual meeting also sets the agenda for the next year. The business session will focus on what comes next — what plans and policies are important to helping members as we move into the future. These issues will be decided by Kansas farmers and ranchers based on a year-long process where members have multiple opportunities to raise concerns and vet proposed resolutions. This transparent, deliberative process can feel like it takes forever to address issues, but that’s by design. The development process forces us to look beyond immediate complaints to five or 10 or even 50 years from now. That may sound like a long time to some, but for others years can disappear faster than they ever imagined. I hope you’re able to get away from the farm so you can join us as we celebrate another year of achievement and lay the groundwork for success in 2022. It will be good to be together again, and we can get back to our old routine.

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

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 <figcaption>Greg Doering&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By GREG DOERING Kansas Farm Bureau One of the funny things about getting older is how it warps our perception of time. When we’re young and nearly every experience is new, time moves slowly. As we age, however, there are fewer and fewer things we haven’t experienced, our schedules become more predictable and the days seem to meld together. I think it’s fair to say most of us were coasting along as time gradually picked up speed until about March of 2020. Suddenly days felt like weeks and weeks felt like years as uncertainty and routines were up ended. This warped version of reality seems to be receding because somehow it’s now November and I’m wondering what happened to October. Halloween is over and the winter holiday season is approaching fast. We’ll even turn back time, literally, in a few days, but that’s a topic for another time. Perhaps the most encouraging sign we’re all finding in our routines is knowing the first weekend in December means the 103rd&nbsp;Kansas Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held in-person in Manhattan Dec. 4-6. It’s a time to enjoy food and fellowship as we celebrate another year, honor those who’ve made important contributions to agriculture and hear from elected officials. Of course, there will be plenty of time for conversations and networking in the hallway with friends, both new and old. There’s value for every one of the several hundred participants who will be in attendance, whether they raise crops or livestock. Kansas native Dale Moore will deliver the keynote address. Moore grew up on a southwest Kansas livestock, hay and grain farm, and has decades of experience representing agriculture in our nation’s capital where he now serves as executive vice president at the American Farm Bureau Federation. I’m looking forward to hearing what he has to say on the current state of agriculture. Just as it’s important to recognize past achievements, Kansas Farm Bureau’s annual meeting also sets the agenda for the next year. The business session will focus on what comes next — what plans and policies are important to helping members as we move into the future. These issues will be decided by Kansas farmers and ranchers based on a year-long process where members have multiple opportunities to raise concerns and vet proposed resolutions. This transparent, deliberative process can feel like it takes forever to address issues, but that’s by design. The development process forces us to look beyond immediate complaints to five or 10 or even 50 years from now. That may sound like a long time to some, but for others years can disappear faster than they ever imagined. I hope you’re able to get away from the farm so you can join us as we celebrate another year of achievement and lay the groundwork for success in 2022. It will be good to be together again, and we can get back to our old routine."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Return to routine

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer moved back into the Top 25 of the United Soccer Coaches national rankings on Tuesday. The Tigers are No. 25 this week after receiving votes in last week's poll. Fort Hays State was last in the Top 25 during the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 5, holding the No. 15 ranking. FHSU moved to the receiving votes list for two weeks from Oct. 5-18 and then was not referenced from Oct. 19-Nov. 1. A 4-0-1 stretch since October 14 has fueled the rise back into the poll for FHSU. The Tigers are the only team from the GAC/MIAA inside the Top 25 this week. Rogers State is right behind the Tigers on the receiving votes list. Fort Hays State (10-4-2) was the only team from the GAC/MIAA referenced in the top 12 of the first NCAA Super Region rankings, released back on Wednesday (Oct. 27). The Tigers are 2-0 since that release, outscoring their opponents 8-0 in a pair of conference road matches in Arkansas last week. Fort Hays State has a chance at winning its fourth conference regular season title within the last five seasons this week with home matches against Northeastern State and Southern Nazarene. FHSU is currently at the top of the GAC standings with a 7-2-1 mark in conference play. Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for November 2, 2021. 1. Young Harris College (15-0-1) 2. Palm Beach Atlantic (12-1-0) 3. Davis &amp; Elkins College (14-0-2) 4. Franklin Pierce (15-1-0) 5. University Of Charleston (14-1-1) 6. Midwestern State (14-1-0) 7. University Of Indianapolis (12-1-2) 8. California State University-Los Angeles (11-2-2) 9. University Of Tampa (12-2-0) 10. Azusa Pacific (9-2-2) 11. Maryville (Mo.) (13-3-1) 12. Colorado School Of Mines (14-3-1) 13. University of Montevallo (12-2-2) 14. Wilmington (14-2-1) 15. Limestone (9-3-1) 16. Colorado Mesa (14-3-1) 17. Lynn (11-3-0) 18. Seattle Pacific (10-2-1) 19. Gannon (13-1-2) 20. Lake Erie College (12-3-1) 21. Lenoir-Rhyne (9-4-1) 22. West Texas A&amp;M (11-3-0) 23. American International College (12-2-1) 24. Cal Poly Pomona (11-2-3) 25. Fort Hays State (10-4-2) Receiving Votes: Rogers State, West Florida, Wisconsin-Parkside, Chowan, Auburn-Montgomery, Lock Haven, Colorado State-Pueblo.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men's Soccer moved back into the Top 25 of the United Soccer Coaches national rankings on Tuesday. The Tigers are No. 25 this week after receiving votes in last week's poll. Fort Hays State was last in the Top 25 during the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 5, holding the No. 15 ranking. FHSU moved to the receiving votes list for two weeks from Oct. 5-18 and then was not referenced from Oct. 19-Nov. 1. A 4-0-1 stretch since October 14 has fueled the rise back into the poll for FHSU. The Tigers are the only team from the GAC/MIAA inside the Top 25 this week. Rogers State is right behind the Tigers on the receiving votes list. Fort Hays State (10-4-2) was the only team from the GAC/MIAA referenced in the top 12 of the first NCAA Super Region rankings, released back on Wednesday (Oct. 27). The Tigers are 2-0 since that release, outscoring their opponents 8-0 in a pair of conference road matches in Arkansas last week. Fort Hays State has a chance at winning its fourth conference regular season title within the last five seasons this week with home matches against Northeastern State and Southern Nazarene. FHSU is currently at the top of the GAC standings with a 7-2-1 mark in conference play. Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for November 2, 2021. 1. Young Harris College (15-0-1) 2. Palm Beach Atlantic (12-1-0) 3. Davis &amp; Elkins College (14-0-2) 4. Franklin Pierce (15-1-0) 5. University Of Charleston (14-1-1) 6. Midwestern State (14-1-0) 7. University Of Indianapolis (12-1-2) 8. California State University-Los Angeles (11-2-2) 9. University Of Tampa (12-2-0) 10. Azusa Pacific (9-2-2) 11. Maryville (Mo.) (13-3-1) 12. Colorado School Of Mines (14-3-1) 13. University of Montevallo (12-2-2) 14. Wilmington (14-2-1) 15. Limestone (9-3-1) 16. Colorado Mesa (14-3-1) 17. Lynn (11-3-0) 18. Seattle Pacific (10-2-1) 19. Gannon (13-1-2) 20. Lake Erie College (12-3-1) 21. Lenoir-Rhyne (9-4-1) 22. West Texas A&amp;M (11-3-0) 23. American International College (12-2-1) 24. Cal Poly Pomona (11-2-3) 25. Fort Hays State (10-4-2) Receiving Votes: Rogers State, West Florida, Wisconsin-Parkside, Chowan, Auburn-Montgomery, Lock Haven, Colorado State-Pueblo.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU Athletics

⚽ Tiger men move back into the top-25

June Cecilia (Mayers) Cady, age 82, passed away October 29, 2021 in 
Osborne, Kansas. She was born to Cecil J. and Sophia A. (Brock) Mayers 
on June 1, 1939, Osborne, Kansas.

June married William C. "Bill" Cady June 8, 1957 in Osborne, Kansas.&nbsp;

She is survived by her sisters, Linda Miner, Edith "Billie" Boyd, and Mary Storer.

June graduated from Downs High School class of 1957.

She was a&nbsp; "June-of-all-trades" including owning Cady's Casual's 
Dress Shop, insurance agent, CNA at Osborne County Hospital, caregiver 
at Beloit Juvenile Facility for Girls, and custodian for Osborne Public 
Schools.&nbsp;

She enjoyed cooking, gardening, yardwork, going to auctions, and spending time with her family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her dry sense of humor and wonderful home-cooked meals will be missed by many.&nbsp;

June was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, and three 
sons: Trae, Tim, and Tom. She was also preceded in death by one sister, 
Judith A. Johnson.

She is survived by her son, Tad and daughter-in-law, Lisa and 12 
grandchildren: Melany, Christopher, Zachary, Andrea, Nicholas, Boone, 
Ryan, Taylor, Brett, Drew, Aubrey, and Megan. and four great 
grandchildren: Quinton, Jeff, Leon, and Lyra and one 
great-great-grandchild, Huxley.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/June-Cady'">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>June Cecilia (Mayers) Cady, age 82, passed away October 29, 2021 in 
Osborne, Kansas. She was born to Cecil J. and Sophia A. (Brock) Mayers 
on June 1, 1939, Osborne, Kansas.June married William C. "Bill" Cady June 8, 1957 in Osborne, Kansas.&nbsp;She is survived by her sisters, Linda Miner, Edith "Billie" Boyd, and Mary Storer.June graduated from Downs High School class of 1957.She was a&nbsp; "June-of-all-trades" including owning Cady's Casual's 
Dress Shop, insurance agent, CNA at Osborne County Hospital, caregiver 
at Beloit Juvenile Facility for Girls, and custodian for Osborne Public 
Schools.&nbsp;She enjoyed cooking, gardening, yardwork, going to auctions, and spending time with her family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her dry sense of humor and wonderful home-cooked meals will be missed by many.&nbsp;June was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, and three 
sons: Trae, Tim, and Tom. She was also preceded in death by one sister, 
Judith A. Johnson.She is survived by her son, Tad and daughter-in-law, Lisa and 12 
grandchildren: Melany, Christopher, Zachary, Andrea, Nicholas, Boone, 
Ryan, Taylor, Brett, Drew, Aubrey, and Megan. and four great 
grandchildren: Quinton, Jeff, Leon, and Lyra and one 
great-great-grandchild, Huxley.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/June-Cady'">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

June Cecilia (Mayers) Cady

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

Donations to Kanorado Fire Department or&nbsp;Kanorado Museum&nbsp;may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland KS 67735.

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 </figure>May 31, 1958 ~ October 30, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Donations to Kanorado Fire Department or&nbsp;Kanorado Museum&nbsp;may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland KS 67735.

Mark Robert Ricks

Dolores Ann Bieberle-Westbrook, 91, died October 31, 2021, at Country
 Place Senior Living, Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born January 22, 1930, in 
Rural Redwing, Kansas, the daughter of Anthony P. and Veronica L. 
(Meyeres) Francis. Dolores graduated from the high school in Odin in 
1948.

She married Gilbert Bieberle on August 22, 1950, at St. Rose Catholic
 Church, Great Bend. To this union five children were born.&nbsp; Dolores was
 a devoted mother, homemaker and farmwife. She always had a large garden
 and helped with all aspects of the farm until Gilbert’s death on August
 14, 1984.&nbsp;

She later married James W. Westbrook on August 12, 1988, at St. John 
the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington.&nbsp; &nbsp;They then moved to 
Augusta, Kansas, where she was a member of the St. James Catholic Church
 and Altar Society, and faithful in her devotional hour. They spent many
 happy years traveling together until his death on November 29, 2003.

Dolores then moved back to Hoisington in 2018, where she became once again a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.&nbsp;

She is survived by four children; Janiece E. Klenda (Michael) of 
LaCrosse, Katherine A. “Kay” Demel (Rick) of Hiawatha, Glen J. Bieberle 
(Starla) and Darin A. Bieberle, all of Redwing; daughter-in-law, Mary 
Bieberle of St. John; five stepchildren, Cheryl Hoffman and Tony 
Westbrook, both of California, Sonya Westbrook of North Carolina, and 
Randy Westbrook and June Westbrook of Colorado; nine grandchildren, 
Joel, Sarah, Joshua, Jared, Justin, Kristin, Deidra, Trevor and Ryan; 
one step grandson, Jason; and 14 great grandchildren, Grace, Ava, Luke, 
Brody, Bristol, Clayton, Chase, Clark, Lainey, Rhett, Sawyer, Wilder, 
Bodhi, and one more on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, Keith D. 
Bieberle; five brothers, Ed, Leonard, Bernard, Marcellus, and Ray 
Francis; and three sisters, Martha Francis, Margaret E. Gates, and Joan 
Krier.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 5, 
2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, 
Hoisington.

Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or 
Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dolores Ann Bieberle-Westbrook, 91, died October 31, 2021, at Country
 Place Senior Living, Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born January 22, 1930, in 
Rural Redwing, Kansas, the daughter of Anthony P. and Veronica L. 
(Meyeres) Francis. Dolores graduated from the high school in Odin in 
1948.She married Gilbert Bieberle on August 22, 1950, at St. Rose Catholic
 Church, Great Bend. To this union five children were born.&nbsp; Dolores was
 a devoted mother, homemaker and farmwife. She always had a large garden
 and helped with all aspects of the farm until Gilbert’s death on August
 14, 1984.&nbsp;She later married James W. Westbrook on August 12, 1988, at St. John 
the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington.&nbsp; &nbsp;They then moved to 
Augusta, Kansas, where she was a member of the St. James Catholic Church
 and Altar Society, and faithful in her devotional hour. They spent many
 happy years traveling together until his death on November 29, 2003.Dolores then moved back to Hoisington in 2018, where she became once again a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.&nbsp;She is survived by four children; Janiece E. Klenda (Michael) of 
LaCrosse, Katherine A. “Kay” Demel (Rick) of Hiawatha, Glen J. Bieberle 
(Starla) and Darin A. Bieberle, all of Redwing; daughter-in-law, Mary 
Bieberle of St. John; five stepchildren, Cheryl Hoffman and Tony 
Westbrook, both of California, Sonya Westbrook of North Carolina, and 
Randy Westbrook and June Westbrook of Colorado; nine grandchildren, 
Joel, Sarah, Joshua, Jared, Justin, Kristin, Deidra, Trevor and Ryan; 
one step grandson, Jason; and 14 great grandchildren, Grace, Ava, Luke, 
Brody, Bristol, Clayton, Chase, Clark, Lainey, Rhett, Sawyer, Wilder, 
Bodhi, and one more on the way.She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, Keith D. 
Bieberle; five brothers, Ed, Leonard, Bernard, Marcellus, and Ray 
Francis; and three sisters, Martha Francis, Margaret E. Gates, and Joan 
Krier.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 5, 
2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, 
Hoisington.Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or 
Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Dolores Ann Bieberle-Westbrook

Theodore “Ted” Hubert Neuburger died on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 
Delmar Gardens, Overland Park, KS. He was 94 years old. He lived with 
his daughter, Jo, in Cherryvale, KS. 
 Ted was born on Jan. 21, 1927, in Ellis, Kansas, the eighth of 
eleven children to Wenzel and Julia Neuburger, both immigrants from 
Austria prior to WWI.
 He attended Brunerdale Seminary in Ohio for three years before graduating from Ellis High School in 1944. 
 After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served as an 
Aviation Radioman 3rd class in WWII from 1944-1946 and was in the Navy 
Reserve until 1954.
 Ted met his future wife, Evelyn Mullins, while on leave at Turner 
Falls, OK. They were married in Ellis on Ted’s 20th birthday in 1947. 
Ted was a butcher in Ellis and Portis, KS. He was a salesperson in El 
Dorado, McPherson, and Hutchinson. Ted decided to become a baker which 
was his father’s occupation and purchased bakeries in Norton and 
Phillipsburg. After a few years he sold those and purchased a bakery in 
Pratt. Eventually, Ted went into the home improvement business before 
retiring. 
 For many years Ted traveled for work, so his weekends were family 
time. Saturdays he and Evelyn would go out to dinner, go bowling, or 
play bridge. Sundays after Mass, he would cook a large breakfast and 
spend time with the kids. They had lots of cookouts and kickball games, 
usually including many of the neighborhood children.
 Ted and Evelyn had twelve children. They lost their first two sons 
shortly after birth. Then they had Loretta Dreiling (Gene), Hays, KS; 
Mike Neuburger (Mary), Lenexa, KS; Jo Neuburger, Cherryvale, KS; Larry 
Neuburger, Springfield, MO; Rick Neuburger (Cathy), Pratt, KS; Ted 
Neuburger (Mina), Auburn, KS; Rose Wirick (Randy), Stilwell, KS; Jean 
Ewing (Rob), Olathe, KS; Kristine Neuburger, Excelsior Springs, MO; and 
Jackie Harmon (Duke), Manhattan, KS.
 They were blessed with 20 grandchildren: Heather Neuburger (Andrew),
 Brooklyn, NY; Julie Neuburger, Springfield, MO; Jenny Neuburger, Pratt,
 KS; Aaron Neuburger (Olivia), Republic, MO; Stephanie Neuburger 
(Nathan), Liberal, MO; Erica Hart, Lawrence, KS; Emily Dreiling (Mac), 
Chantilly, VA; Adam Ewing (Tracie), McKinney, TX; Tim Wirick (Louise), 
Overland Park, KS; Billy Neuburger (Jaime), Bozeman, MT; Jake Dreiling, 
Thailand; Andy Wirick (Nicole), Newtown, NJ; Brad Neuburger (Stephanie),
 Nixa, MO; Luke Neuburger (Sara), Olathe, KS; Carly Wirick, Stilwell, 
KS; Teddi Lewis (Brian), Pinkney, MI; Zach Harmon (Callie/fiancé), 
Denver, CO; Kelly Akins (Chris), Olathe, KS; Anna Hrebec (Alex), 
Maryville, MO, and Eli Theodore Harmon, Topeka, KS. They also had two 
step granddaughters, Caitlin Ingham, Olathe, KS and Sarah Ingham, 
Chicago, IL.
 Those twenty grandchildren gave Ted and Evelyn 29 great 
grandchildren: Lana and Georgia; Will and Cara; Everett and Harrison; 
Wesley and soon-to-born Margie; Sheridan; Kelea, Addyson, and Emma; 
Zoee, Christian, and Aden; August and Maggie; Natalie and Jaden; 
Kennedy, Quinn, and McKayla; William; Alexa and Nora; Evelyn and 
Abraham; and Emmitt and soon-to-be born, Stella. They had one great, 
great grandson, Greyson.
 Uncle Teddy had many nieces and nephews who loved him and were loved in return. 
 Ted was a devout Catholic, baptized at birth, confirmed with the 
name Francis, and attended a seminary for three years considering 
becoming a priest. He served on the school board for St. Teresa’s grade 
and high school in Hutchinson. At his death he was a member of St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale. He never went to sleep 
before kneeling beside his bed and saying his prayers aloud. Ted prayed 
the Rosary daily.
 Ted loved all sports, especially baseball, which he played for 
years. He followed the Detroit Tigers/Lions/Pistons/Redwings, KU 
basketball, and was passionate about Notre Dame football. He was an avid
 golfer and taught his wife to play. They often played together and 
traveled with their clubs in case there was a course nearby. He last 
played with Susan Neuburger, his former daughter-in-law, but had to give
 it up due to his failing eyesight. His other favorite pastime was 
fishing. His last fishing adventure was with his son-in-law Duke Harmon 
two years ago.
 His memory was amazing. Ted knew his high school classmates, almost 
every neighbor he ever had, friends past and present, business 
associates, sailors from the Navy, and stories for each of them. He 
spent many hours reminiscing and then keeping track of them using the 
Internet.
 Ted was preceded in death by his parents Julia and Wenzel; sisters 
Marie Helget, Dorothy Rupp, Janet Giannone; and brothers Joseph, Edward,
 Arthur, Norbert, Arnold, Richard, and Ernest. He lost his daughter, 
Kris, in 1990 and son, Larry, in 2013. Evelyn, Ted’s beloved wife of 67 
years, passed away in 2014.
 Memorials are suggested to the Pratt Public Library in honor of his wife’s love of reading.
 A Rosary will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis
 Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale, KS. Visitation will be from 6:30 
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the church hall following the Rosary. A funeral 
Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Nov. 8, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis 
Church.
 Cremation has taken place and internment will be in Pratt next to his wife at a later date.

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 </figure>Theodore “Ted” Hubert Neuburger died on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 
Delmar Gardens, Overland Park, KS. He was 94 years old. He lived with 
his daughter, Jo, in Cherryvale, KS. 
 Ted was born on Jan. 21, 1927, in Ellis, Kansas, the eighth of 
eleven children to Wenzel and Julia Neuburger, both immigrants from 
Austria prior to WWI.
 He attended Brunerdale Seminary in Ohio for three years before graduating from Ellis High School in 1944. 
 After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served as an 
Aviation Radioman 3rd class in WWII from 1944-1946 and was in the Navy 
Reserve until 1954.
 Ted met his future wife, Evelyn Mullins, while on leave at Turner 
Falls, OK. They were married in Ellis on Ted’s 20th birthday in 1947. 
Ted was a butcher in Ellis and Portis, KS. He was a salesperson in El 
Dorado, McPherson, and Hutchinson. Ted decided to become a baker which 
was his father’s occupation and purchased bakeries in Norton and 
Phillipsburg. After a few years he sold those and purchased a bakery in 
Pratt. Eventually, Ted went into the home improvement business before 
retiring. 
 For many years Ted traveled for work, so his weekends were family 
time. Saturdays he and Evelyn would go out to dinner, go bowling, or 
play bridge. Sundays after Mass, he would cook a large breakfast and 
spend time with the kids. They had lots of cookouts and kickball games, 
usually including many of the neighborhood children.
 Ted and Evelyn had twelve children. They lost their first two sons 
shortly after birth. Then they had Loretta Dreiling (Gene), Hays, KS; 
Mike Neuburger (Mary), Lenexa, KS; Jo Neuburger, Cherryvale, KS; Larry 
Neuburger, Springfield, MO; Rick Neuburger (Cathy), Pratt, KS; Ted 
Neuburger (Mina), Auburn, KS; Rose Wirick (Randy), Stilwell, KS; Jean 
Ewing (Rob), Olathe, KS; Kristine Neuburger, Excelsior Springs, MO; and 
Jackie Harmon (Duke), Manhattan, KS.
 They were blessed with 20 grandchildren: Heather Neuburger (Andrew),
 Brooklyn, NY; Julie Neuburger, Springfield, MO; Jenny Neuburger, Pratt,
 KS; Aaron Neuburger (Olivia), Republic, MO; Stephanie Neuburger 
(Nathan), Liberal, MO; Erica Hart, Lawrence, KS; Emily Dreiling (Mac), 
Chantilly, VA; Adam Ewing (Tracie), McKinney, TX; Tim Wirick (Louise), 
Overland Park, KS; Billy Neuburger (Jaime), Bozeman, MT; Jake Dreiling, 
Thailand; Andy Wirick (Nicole), Newtown, NJ; Brad Neuburger (Stephanie),
 Nixa, MO; Luke Neuburger (Sara), Olathe, KS; Carly Wirick, Stilwell, 
KS; Teddi Lewis (Brian), Pinkney, MI; Zach Harmon (Callie/fiancé), 
Denver, CO; Kelly Akins (Chris), Olathe, KS; Anna Hrebec (Alex), 
Maryville, MO, and Eli Theodore Harmon, Topeka, KS. They also had two 
step granddaughters, Caitlin Ingham, Olathe, KS and Sarah Ingham, 
Chicago, IL.
 Those twenty grandchildren gave Ted and Evelyn 29 great 
grandchildren: Lana and Georgia; Will and Cara; Everett and Harrison; 
Wesley and soon-to-born Margie; Sheridan; Kelea, Addyson, and Emma; 
Zoee, Christian, and Aden; August and Maggie; Natalie and Jaden; 
Kennedy, Quinn, and McKayla; William; Alexa and Nora; Evelyn and 
Abraham; and Emmitt and soon-to-be born, Stella. They had one great, 
great grandson, Greyson.
 Uncle Teddy had many nieces and nephews who loved him and were loved in return. 
 Ted was a devout Catholic, baptized at birth, confirmed with the 
name Francis, and attended a seminary for three years considering 
becoming a priest. He served on the school board for St. Teresa’s grade 
and high school in Hutchinson. At his death he was a member of St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale. He never went to sleep 
before kneeling beside his bed and saying his prayers aloud. Ted prayed 
the Rosary daily.
 Ted loved all sports, especially baseball, which he played for 
years. He followed the Detroit Tigers/Lions/Pistons/Redwings, KU 
basketball, and was passionate about Notre Dame football. He was an avid
 golfer and taught his wife to play. They often played together and 
traveled with their clubs in case there was a course nearby. He last 
played with Susan Neuburger, his former daughter-in-law, but had to give
 it up due to his failing eyesight. His other favorite pastime was 
fishing. His last fishing adventure was with his son-in-law Duke Harmon 
two years ago.
 His memory was amazing. Ted knew his high school classmates, almost 
every neighbor he ever had, friends past and present, business 
associates, sailors from the Navy, and stories for each of them. He 
spent many hours reminiscing and then keeping track of them using the 
Internet.
 Ted was preceded in death by his parents Julia and Wenzel; sisters 
Marie Helget, Dorothy Rupp, Janet Giannone; and brothers Joseph, Edward,
 Arthur, Norbert, Arnold, Richard, and Ernest. He lost his daughter, 
Kris, in 1990 and son, Larry, in 2013. Evelyn, Ted’s beloved wife of 67 
years, passed away in 2014.
 Memorials are suggested to the Pratt Public Library in honor of his wife’s love of reading.
 A Rosary will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis
 Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale, KS. Visitation will be from 6:30 
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the church hall following the Rosary. A funeral 
Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Nov. 8, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis 
Church.
 Cremation has taken place and internment will be in Pratt next to his wife at a later date.

Theodore 'Ted' Hubert Neuburger

Robert W. “Bob” Samples, 85, of O’Fallon, Illinois, born Friday, January 31, 1936; in Los Angeles, CA, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021; at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

Parents, Vester “Victor” and Vida, nee Prather, Samples Brother, Billy Thomas Samples

Wife: Shirley L. Samples, nee Conard, of O’Fallon, IL

Children: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mardi (James) Mauch of Freeburg, IL &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Linda (Hector) Gonzales of Belleville, IL &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Julie Samples of Mascoutah, IL

Grandchildren: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; William R. (Hannah) Mauch &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dustin D. Smith &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lacey M. Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Amanda L. (Barry Henke) Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Grant M. (Carol) Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Samuel B. Adams

Brothers-in-law: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Evan Wilson of Grand Junction, CO &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Edward (Pat) Conard of Hoxie, KS

Though Bob was born in California, he moved with his family in 1948 
to Hoxie, KS, spending the next 19 years as a Kansan, until the move to 
Illinois in 1966. He graduated from Sheridan Community High School in 
Hoxie, Ks, in 1954, received his BS Degree from Fort Hays State College 
in Hays, KS in 1958 and his MS Degree from Kansas State University in 
Manhattan, KS in 1969.

Bob was united in marriage on June 17, 1956 in Hoxie, KS to Shirley 
Lee Conard, the girl that he said he had come all the way from 
California for. Their three daughters, Mardi Kay, Linda Marie, and Julie
 Anne were the recipients of the unwavering love of a Dad who was always
 there for them.

Bob was a teacher and coach of football and track for 12 years 
following graduation from college. The first 8 were in Kansas at 
Herington, McPherson, and Hutchinson, and the final four in Illinois, at
 Belleville Township High School West. The ’69 team that finally brought
 “The Bell” back to Belleville was the highlight of his time at West.

When he left teaching/coaching in 1970, Bob spent the remainder of 
his time until retirement in the business world in Belleville. He was 
with Marsh Stencil Machine Company and Magna Bank, but the majority of 
his years were spent running his own company, Sales Incentives Plans, 
Inc.

Over the years he was an active member of the Belleville community, 
serving as a Ward 4 Alderman for a term and as a board member of a 
number of Belleville entities: Memorial Hospital, the former Women’s 
Crisis Center, the Y.M.C.A. and Lake View Memorial Gardens. He also 
served for a number of years on the Board of Directors of the St. Louis 
Branch Rickey Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and was 
honored with the title of Board Member Emeritus. He was also 
instrumental in planting F.C.A. in the Metro East Area, and served as 
Board President at its inception.

Bob was an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA and for over
 50 years, along with his wife, Shirley, was an active participant in 
the ministry and fellowship at First United Presbyterian Church in 
Belleville.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Metro East Fellowship of Christian Athletes (<a href="http://www.618fca.org">www.618fca.org</a>)

Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, 
Saturday, November 6, 2021 at First United Presbyterian 
Church-Belleville, with Pastor Rob Dyer officiating. Private family 
interment

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 </figure>Robert W. “Bob” Samples, 85, of O’Fallon, Illinois, born Friday, January 31, 1936; in Los Angeles, CA, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021; at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.He was preceded in death by his: Parents, Vester “Victor” and Vida, nee Prather, Samples Brother, Billy Thomas SamplesSurviving are his: Wife: Shirley L. Samples, nee Conard, of O’Fallon, IL Children: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mardi (James) Mauch of Freeburg, IL &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Linda (Hector) Gonzales of Belleville, IL &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Julie Samples of Mascoutah, IL Grandchildren: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; William R. (Hannah) Mauch &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dustin D. Smith &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lacey M. Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Amanda L. (Barry Henke) Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Grant M. (Carol) Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Samuel B. Adams Brothers-in-law: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Evan Wilson of Grand Junction, CO &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Edward (Pat) Conard of Hoxie, KSThough Bob was born in California, he moved with his family in 1948 
to Hoxie, KS, spending the next 19 years as a Kansan, until the move to 
Illinois in 1966. He graduated from Sheridan Community High School in 
Hoxie, Ks, in 1954, received his BS Degree from Fort Hays State College 
in Hays, KS in 1958 and his MS Degree from Kansas State University in 
Manhattan, KS in 1969.Bob was united in marriage on June 17, 1956 in Hoxie, KS to Shirley 
Lee Conard, the girl that he said he had come all the way from 
California for. Their three daughters, Mardi Kay, Linda Marie, and Julie
 Anne were the recipients of the unwavering love of a Dad who was always
 there for them.Bob was a teacher and coach of football and track for 12 years 
following graduation from college. The first 8 were in Kansas at 
Herington, McPherson, and Hutchinson, and the final four in Illinois, at
 Belleville Township High School West. The ’69 team that finally brought
 “The Bell” back to Belleville was the highlight of his time at West.When he left teaching/coaching in 1970, Bob spent the remainder of 
his time until retirement in the business world in Belleville. He was 
with Marsh Stencil Machine Company and Magna Bank, but the majority of 
his years were spent running his own company, Sales Incentives Plans, 
Inc.Over the years he was an active member of the Belleville community, 
serving as a Ward 4 Alderman for a term and as a board member of a 
number of Belleville entities: Memorial Hospital, the former Women’s 
Crisis Center, the Y.M.C.A. and Lake View Memorial Gardens. He also 
served for a number of years on the Board of Directors of the St. Louis 
Branch Rickey Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and was 
honored with the title of Board Member Emeritus. He was also 
instrumental in planting F.C.A. in the Metro East Area, and served as 
Board President at its inception.Bob was an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA and for over
 50 years, along with his wife, Shirley, was an active participant in 
the ministry and fellowship at First United Presbyterian Church in 
Belleville.Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Metro East Fellowship of Christian Athletes (<a href="http://www.618fca.org">www.618fca.org</a>)Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL.Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, 
Saturday, November 6, 2021 at First United Presbyterian 
Church-Belleville, with Pastor Rob Dyer officiating. Private family 
interment

Robert W. 'Bob' Samples

Stanley R. Haynes, 90, passed away October 29, 2021, at Country Living of Larned.

He was born February 2, 1931, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Frank and Helen Blanton Haynes.

A longtime area resident, he was an electrical contractor and the 
founder of Haynes Electric, Larned where he was currently serving on the
 Board of Directors. He was a member of the Frist Presbyterian Church, 
Building and Trade Board, and the Country Club, all of Larned.

On September 5, 1948, he married Norma J. Snavely at St. Paul Minnesota; she preceded him in death on December 6, 2013.

Survivors include: four sons, Kenneth S. (Patricia) Haynes, Media, 
PA, Bradley R. (Jeanine) Haynes, West Field, IN, Keith R. Haynes, and 
Jim S. (Suzan) Haynes, both of Larned; daughter, Cynthia A. Claussen, 
Springdale, AR; twelve grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, 
and three great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Gene 
Haynes; a sister, Phyllis Bethel; and son-in-law Ron Claussen.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 8th, 
at the First Presbyterian Church, Larned with Pastor Bill Stapleton 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith
 Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given too the Larned Country Club or the First 
Presbyterian Church, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at 
www.beckwithmortuary.com.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Stanley R. Haynes, 90, passed away October 29, 2021, at Country Living of Larned.He was born February 2, 1931, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Frank and Helen Blanton Haynes.A longtime area resident, he was an electrical contractor and the 
founder of Haynes Electric, Larned where he was currently serving on the
 Board of Directors. He was a member of the Frist Presbyterian Church, 
Building and Trade Board, and the Country Club, all of Larned.On September 5, 1948, he married Norma J. Snavely at St. Paul Minnesota; she preceded him in death on December 6, 2013.Survivors include: four sons, Kenneth S. (Patricia) Haynes, Media, 
PA, Bradley R. (Jeanine) Haynes, West Field, IN, Keith R. Haynes, and 
Jim S. (Suzan) Haynes, both of Larned; daughter, Cynthia A. Claussen, 
Springdale, AR; twelve grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, 
and three great-great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Gene 
Haynes; a sister, Phyllis Bethel; and son-in-law Ron Claussen.Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 8th, 
at the First Presbyterian Church, Larned with Pastor Bill Stapleton 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith
 Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given too the Larned Country Club or the First 
Presbyterian Church, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at 
www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Stanley R. Haynes

Wanda M. Stanford, 60, passed away October 26, 2021, at her home in Larned.

She was born October 26, 1964, in Larned, the daughter of Charles and Frances Thomson Stanford.

A longtime area resident, she grew up in Hutchinson, graduating in 
the 1983 class of Hutchinson High School. She was a Licensed Mental 
Health Technician at Larned State Hospital and she enjoyed beading, 
crafting, reading, playing cards, and was a Kansas City Chiefs fan.

She is survived by Mary (Jeanne) Chaffin, Coffeyville, Clayton 
(LeAnne) Chaffin, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and numerous other cousins.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Sonia, and two aunts, Betty Base and Patricia Chaffin.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Wanda M. Stanford, 60, passed away October 26, 2021, at her home in Larned.She was born October 26, 1964, in Larned, the daughter of Charles and Frances Thomson Stanford.A longtime area resident, she grew up in Hutchinson, graduating in 
the 1983 class of Hutchinson High School. She was a Licensed Mental 
Health Technician at Larned State Hospital and she enjoyed beading, 
crafting, reading, playing cards, and was a Kansas City Chiefs fan.She is survived by Mary (Jeanne) Chaffin, Coffeyville, Clayton 
(LeAnne) Chaffin, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and numerous other cousins.She was preceded in death by a sister, Sonia, and two aunts, Betty Base and Patricia Chaffin.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Wanda M. Stanford

Ricky Lynn Klusener, 61, passed away October 31, 2021, during his 
sleep, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on November 13, 1959, in 
Great Bend, to Richard and Edna (Weiss) Klusener. Rick was the youngest 
of three children, whom his mother lovingly called “Ricky."

After graduating from Great Bend High School, Rick proudly joined and
 served in the United States Air Force. Later in life, he became a truck
 driver out of Hutchinson before he returned to Great Bend, becoming the
 full time care giver to his elderly parents.

Rick was very inquisitive! He loved to talk, ask questions and read. 
Rick spent hours chatting with loved ones. He had a profound interest in
 NASA since childhood and save every correspondence he had ever 
received. “Uncle Buck” was the nickname he jokingly gave himself for his
 nieces and nephew to call him by and he loved them so very much. 
Working on cars or walking his dog Buddy around Veteran’s Memorial Park 
were his favorite past times.

Survivors include, his oldest sister, Sharon Alexander and her 
husband Leon of Temecula, Calif.; his nieces and a nephew. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Linda Jo.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place, and there 
will be no services per his request. His final resting place will be at 
Miramar National Cemetery in California.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ricky Lynn Klusener, 61, passed away October 31, 2021, during his 
sleep, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on November 13, 1959, in 
Great Bend, to Richard and Edna (Weiss) Klusener. Rick was the youngest 
of three children, whom his mother lovingly called “Ricky."After graduating from Great Bend High School, Rick proudly joined and
 served in the United States Air Force. Later in life, he became a truck
 driver out of Hutchinson before he returned to Great Bend, becoming the
 full time care giver to his elderly parents.Rick was very inquisitive! He loved to talk, ask questions and read. 
Rick spent hours chatting with loved ones. He had a profound interest in
 NASA since childhood and save every correspondence he had ever 
received. “Uncle Buck” was the nickname he jokingly gave himself for his
 nieces and nephew to call him by and he loved them so very much. 
Working on cars or walking his dog Buddy around Veteran’s Memorial Park 
were his favorite past times.Survivors include, his oldest sister, Sharon Alexander and her 
husband Leon of Temecula, Calif.; his nieces and a nephew. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Linda Jo.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place, and there 
will be no services per his request. His final resting place will be at 
Miramar National Cemetery in California.

Ricky Lynn Klusener

FRANKLIN COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance to identify witnesses to a hit-and-run fatality crash that occurred around 9 p.m. on Friday, October 29 on southbound I-35 just north of Tennessee Road in Franklin County.&nbsp;

According to the KHP, a Jeep and a Dodge Ram were southbound and involved in a road rage incident. The driver of the Dodge began tailgating the Jeep. The Dodge would speed up, get beside the Jeep then slow down to get behind the Jeep.

The Dodge changed lanes in front of the Jeep and came to a stop in the right lane near the Tennessee Road exit.

The driver of the Dodge later identified as 54-year-old Lori Anne Maxwell, of Gloversville, New York, exited the vehicle and began walking to the driver side window of the jeep while shouting. 

According to occupants of the Jeep and witnesses, an unknown Commercial Motor Vehicle struck the rear driver side quarter panel of the Jeep and Maxwell while she was standing at the window of the Jeep.

The Commercial Motor Vehicle continued south. An independent witness indicated the CMV had a blue bull rack cattle trailer. Anyone with information on the fatal crash is asked to contact the Kansas Highway Patrol.

FRANKLIN COUNTY —The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance to identify witnesses to a hit-and-run fatality crash that occurred around 9 p.m. on Friday, October 29 on southbound I-35 just north of Tennessee Road in Franklin County.&nbsp;According to the KHP, a Jeep and a Dodge Ram were southbound and involved in a road rage incident. The driver of the Dodge began tailgating the Jeep. The Dodge would speed up, get beside the Jeep then slow down to get behind the Jeep.The Dodge changed lanes in front of the Jeep and came to a stop in the right lane near the Tennessee Road exit.The driver of the Dodge later identified as 54-year-old Lori Anne Maxwell, of Gloversville, New York, exited the vehicle and began walking to the driver side window of the jeep while shouting. According to occupants of the Jeep and witnesses, an unknown Commercial Motor Vehicle struck the rear driver side quarter panel of the Jeep and Maxwell while she was standing at the window of the Jeep.The Commercial Motor Vehicle continued south. An independent witness indicated the CMV had a blue bull rack cattle trailer. Anyone with information on the fatal crash is asked to contact the Kansas Highway Patrol.

KHP asks for help to ID vehicle in fatal hit-and-run

Georgina Elaine Jordan, 86, was born in Nashville, TN, on September 24, 1935, and died on October 30, 2021, in Garden City, KS. 
Georgina loved playing family games, especially Bingo, and crocheting 
before losing her eyesight. She enjoyed traveling with her husband 
Walter and spending time with all her family and friends. She ended 
every conversation with, “Don’t work too hard, take care of yourself, 
and I love you.” 
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter Jordan, Hugoton, KS; 
her sister, Patricia Woodall, Lancaster, PA; brother, Robert Parsons, 
Alexandria, VA and her children; William Jordan and wife Becky, of 
Oakley, KS; Ruthann Thrush and husband Roy, of Branson, MO; Holly 
Lashmet and wife Judy Bryant, of Bartley, NE; Georgina Lochrie and Mary 
Jordan of Hugoton KS. She has 13 wonderful grandchildren: Brandon 
Jordan, Beverly Weiss, Benjamin Jordan, Bryce Jordan, Heather McDaniel, 
Ashley Hampel, Christopher McDaniel, Brittney Lashmet, Jessica Schmidt, 
Ian Lochrie, Robin Hagerman, Shawn Farmer, and Brisa Farmer; and 31 
great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elaine Victoria Owen and 
Robert Parsons, grandson Christian Farmer, and great-grandson Benjamin 
Steven Jordan. 
Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the
 Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Robert Phillips officiating. Visitation 
will be from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Garnand
 Funeral Home in Hugoton. Please send condolences to Walter Jordan at 
516 W. 9th St., Hugoton, KS 67951. Memorial contributions may be given 
to Iglesia Bautista El Faro Dominc Republic in care of Garnand Funeral 
Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Georgina Elaine Jordan, 86, was born in Nashville, TN, on September 24, 1935, and died on October 30, 2021, in Garden City, KS. 
Georgina loved playing family games, especially Bingo, and crocheting 
before losing her eyesight. She enjoyed traveling with her husband 
Walter and spending time with all her family and friends. She ended 
every conversation with, “Don’t work too hard, take care of yourself, 
and I love you.” 
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter Jordan, Hugoton, KS; 
her sister, Patricia Woodall, Lancaster, PA; brother, Robert Parsons, 
Alexandria, VA and her children; William Jordan and wife Becky, of 
Oakley, KS; Ruthann Thrush and husband Roy, of Branson, MO; Holly 
Lashmet and wife Judy Bryant, of Bartley, NE; Georgina Lochrie and Mary 
Jordan of Hugoton KS. She has 13 wonderful grandchildren: Brandon 
Jordan, Beverly Weiss, Benjamin Jordan, Bryce Jordan, Heather McDaniel, 
Ashley Hampel, Christopher McDaniel, Brittney Lashmet, Jessica Schmidt, 
Ian Lochrie, Robin Hagerman, Shawn Farmer, and Brisa Farmer; and 31 
great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elaine Victoria Owen and 
Robert Parsons, grandson Christian Farmer, and great-grandson Benjamin 
Steven Jordan. 
Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the
 Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Robert Phillips officiating. Visitation 
will be from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Garnand
 Funeral Home in Hugoton. Please send condolences to Walter Jordan at 
516 W. 9th St., Hugoton, KS 67951. Memorial contributions may be given 
to Iglesia Bautista El Faro Dominc Republic in care of Garnand Funeral 
Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Georgina Elaine Jordan

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — School board races, once sleepy and localized, have become&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-education-coronavirus-pandemic-school-boards-e41350b7d9e3662d279c2dad287f7009">the new front in a culture war</a>&nbsp;raging across the nation as resentments over COVID-19 restrictions and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-elections-education-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-f3e0a8198edae71980f942f2eb5ea172">anti-racism curriculum</a>&nbsp;reach a boiling point.

On Tuesday, voters weigh in on dozens of races that have been dominated by debates over masks, vaccines, race and history. The outcomes will decide not just districts’ policies but also whether the education fight has staying power as part of the national discourse and becomes a rallying issue for Republicans in the 2022 midterms.

Conservatives have eagerly taken up the cause as they look to move past&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic">the coronavirus pandemic</a>&nbsp;and to reframe the discussion on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/racial-injustice">racial injustice in America</a>&nbsp;as a rewriting of history.

The political tracking website Ballotpedia has identified 76 school districts in 22 states where candidates took a stance on race in education or critical race theory, which holds that racism is systemic in America’s institutions and which the National School Boards Association says is not taught in K-12 public schools.

1776 Action, a group inspired by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-media-slavery-cultures-donald-trump-afdfa0b3454d5a7fdf544158ee1f5e1f">former President Donald Trump’s now-disbanded 1776 Commission</a>&nbsp;that played down America’s role in slavery, has been urging candidates to sign a pledge calling for the restoration of “honest, patriotic education.” At least 300 candidates and elected officials have done so, said Adam Waldeck, the group’s president.

“2021 is really going to sort of be seen as kind of a canary in the coal mine of what’s coming down the pike next year and into the future,” Waldeck said. “This will be the year that I think primarily parents stand up and say, ‘You know, we have a voice, too.’ And I think it’s going to be overwhelming.”

Board meetings have grown so contentious that they are being mocked in “Saturday Night Live” skits. Some board members have been called Nazis and child abusers. The National School Boards Association even&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-joe-biden-health-education-school-boards-940da42fac771366929fc2150c8acf4d">likened some of what is happening to “domestic terrorism”</a>&nbsp;before apologizing.

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, accused the right wing of orchestrating protests to “turn schools into battlegrounds with the goal of winning elections by politicizing both public health and history.” She noted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-campaigns-virginia-election-2020-a84bf1d7f2113c77197bca103fd0e81b">the Virginia governor’s race</a>, in which Republican newcomer Glenn Youngkin has seized on conservatives’ frustrations with schools over pandemic policies and diversity education.

Even&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/elections-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-michael-pence-virginia-a5100eb9c96250d914e8091d7bc51592">former Vice President Mike Pence</a>&nbsp;has gotten into the game, taking a moment during a campaign rally in Ohio on Saturday to urge voters to support conservative school board candidates in Tuesday’s election.

Waldeck said his group also sent out mailers and targeted text messages in races in Johnston, Iowa, where three candidates have signed the pledge, and in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where law enforcement was called to investigate threats against school board president Chris McCune.

The backlash stems from his ordering the removal from a July meeting of a parent who kept demanding information about critical race theory after her two-minute time limit had ended. McCune, who is on the ballot, wrote in a letter to the Daily Local News newspaper in Pennsylvania that it is his duty to “maintain order” and insisted that the district doesn’t even teach critical race theory.

“National and local political forces continue to urge residents to rally against local school boards and CRT, even when board members and administrators have offered to meet to share the district’s curriculum to demonstrate that it is simply not what we teach,” he said.

The 1776 Project PAC, which is separate from 1776 Action and headed by New York political operative and author Ryan Girdusky, has invested in races across the country. It raised $289,544 in the third quarter, according to the latest report filed with the Federal Election Commission.

“I think anybody that’s running was probably to a degree tipped over by COVID,” said Jim McMullen, who is among three candidates the group is backing in the Blue Valley district in suburban Kansas City. The former English teacher and father of five had considered running before the pandemic but finally decided to mount a bid after the district went virtual and hybrid for parts of last year.

In Colorado, Schumé Navarro, who is running for the Cherry Creek School District, went to court last month to win the right to go without a face covering at a district candidate event. The mother of five said she’s unable to wear a mask because of abuse she suffered as a child.

“The environment and the culture that it’s creating is just stealing from our kids,” she said of masks.

In Ohio, former state Republican chair Jane Timken has taken time from her campaign for the U.S. Senate to offer guidance and funding totaling more than $40,000 to more than 40 conservative candidates in hyperlocal school board races.

“We are helping them not just financially, but my team is knocking doors and making calls with them,” said Timken, who said she completed a critical race theory “listening tour” that exposed cases of children being “indoctrinated with leftist policies.”

In Wisconsin, voters in Mequon will decide whether to replace the majority of the Mequon-Thiensville school board. Amber Schroeder, an organizer of the Recall MTSD movement, said that along with slipping academic performance, parents are most concerned with critical race theory, which she sees as evident in the district’s emphasis on equity.

“It’s huge here,” Schroeder said, noting the district’s hiring of diversity consultants. “It’s already infiltrated our curriculum.”

In Minnesota, Erin Shelton has joined two other conservative candidates on a “Vote for Three!” platform that denounces “harmful ideologies like CRT,” political indoctrination and “controversial medical mandates.” If all three are elected, they would hold an ideological majority on the board in Wayzata.

“I don’t believe that the way to academic excellence involves making any group of students feel like victims or any other feel responsible for that victimization,” Shelton said via email.

In Iowa, masking opponent Sarah Barthole received a high-profile endorsement from Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds as she runs for the school board of the Ankeny school district in suburban Des Moines. Barthole worked with Reynolds last year to reopen schools and is credited with inspiring the state’s now-blocked law prohibiting mask mandates in schools.

“The level of involvement in her campaign, I’ve never seen anything like it in a school board race before,” said Barthole’s treasurer, Steve Boal, whose own wife served on the board more than two decades ago. “Usually it’s kind of a pretty low-key thing.”

The governor’s backing in that race is just the beginning, predicted Tina Descovich, a co-founder of Moms for Liberty, a Melbourne, Florida-based group, whose 142 chapters in 35 states have fought vaccine and mask mandates.

“Our governor here in Florida has all but said he’s going to be involved in school board races,” said Descovich, who is a former member of the Brevard County School Board in Florida. “I’m curious to see what that looks like for 2022.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1635857227869.png" alt="Preparing to receive voters -photo courtesy Johnson County election office" />
 <figcaption>Preparing to receive voters -photo courtesy Johnson County election office</figcaption>
 </figure>MISSION, Kan. (AP) — School board races, once sleepy and localized, have become&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-education-coronavirus-pandemic-school-boards-e41350b7d9e3662d279c2dad287f7009">the new front in a culture war</a>&nbsp;raging across the nation as resentments over COVID-19 restrictions and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-elections-education-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-f3e0a8198edae71980f942f2eb5ea172">anti-racism curriculum</a>&nbsp;reach a boiling point.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">At gatherings across the country, I’ve talked with Americans who agree we’ve learned the hard way that who sits on our local boards impacts our lives. Get out &amp; vote in your local elections. And, in Andover, KS—vote for <a href="https://twitter.com/jawellstrio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jawellstrio</a>! (2/2)&mdash; Mike Pompeo (@mikepompeo) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikepompeo/status/1453785146872696844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>On Tuesday, voters weigh in on dozens of races that have been dominated by debates over masks, vaccines, race and history. The outcomes will decide not just districts’ policies but also whether the education fight has staying power as part of the national discourse and becomes a rallying issue for Republicans in the 2022 midterms.Conservatives have eagerly taken up the cause as they look to move past&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic">the coronavirus pandemic</a>&nbsp;and to reframe the discussion on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/racial-injustice">racial injustice in America</a>&nbsp;as a rewriting of history.The political tracking website Ballotpedia has identified 76 school districts in 22 states where candidates took a stance on race in education or critical race theory, which holds that racism is systemic in America’s institutions and which the National School Boards Association says is not taught in K-12 public schools.1776 Action, a group inspired by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/race-and-ethnicity-media-slavery-cultures-donald-trump-afdfa0b3454d5a7fdf544158ee1f5e1f">former President Donald Trump’s now-disbanded 1776 Commission</a>&nbsp;that played down America’s role in slavery, has been urging candidates to sign a pledge calling for the restoration of “honest, patriotic education.” At least 300 candidates and elected officials have done so, said Adam Waldeck, the group’s president.“2021 is really going to sort of be seen as kind of a canary in the coal mine of what’s coming down the pike next year and into the future,” Waldeck said. “This will be the year that I think primarily parents stand up and say, ‘You know, we have a voice, too.’ And I think it’s going to be overwhelming.”Board meetings have grown so contentious that they are being mocked in “Saturday Night Live” skits. Some board members have been called Nazis and child abusers. The National School Boards Association even&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-joe-biden-health-education-school-boards-940da42fac771366929fc2150c8acf4d">likened some of what is happening to “domestic terrorism”</a>&nbsp;before apologizing.Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, accused the right wing of orchestrating protests to “turn schools into battlegrounds with the goal of winning elections by politicizing both public health and history.” She noted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-campaigns-virginia-election-2020-a84bf1d7f2113c77197bca103fd0e81b">the Virginia governor’s race</a>, in which Republican newcomer Glenn Youngkin has seized on conservatives’ frustrations with schools over pandemic policies and diversity education.Even&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/elections-race-and-ethnicity-racial-injustice-michael-pence-virginia-a5100eb9c96250d914e8091d7bc51592">former Vice President Mike Pence</a>&nbsp;has gotten into the game, taking a moment during a campaign rally in Ohio on Saturday to urge voters to support conservative school board candidates in Tuesday’s election.Waldeck said his group also sent out mailers and targeted text messages in races in Johnston, Iowa, where three candidates have signed the pledge, and in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where law enforcement was called to investigate threats against school board president Chris McCune.The backlash stems from his ordering the removal from a July meeting of a parent who kept demanding information about critical race theory after her two-minute time limit had ended. McCune, who is on the ballot, wrote in a letter to the Daily Local News newspaper in Pennsylvania that it is his duty to “maintain order” and insisted that the district doesn’t even teach critical race theory.“National and local political forces continue to urge residents to rally against local school boards and CRT, even when board members and administrators have offered to meet to share the district’s curriculum to demonstrate that it is simply not what we teach,” he said.The 1776 Project PAC, which is separate from 1776 Action and headed by New York political operative and author Ryan Girdusky, has invested in races across the country. It raised $289,544 in the third quarter, according to the latest report filed with the Federal Election Commission.“I think anybody that’s running was probably to a degree tipped over by COVID,” said Jim McMullen, who is among three candidates the group is backing in the Blue Valley district in suburban Kansas City. The former English teacher and father of five had considered running before the pandemic but finally decided to mount a bid after the district went virtual and hybrid for parts of last year.In Colorado, Schumé Navarro, who is running for the Cherry Creek School District, went to court last month to win the right to go without a face covering at a district candidate event. The mother of five said she’s unable to wear a mask because of abuse she suffered as a child.“The environment and the culture that it’s creating is just stealing from our kids,” she said of masks.In Ohio, former state Republican chair Jane Timken has taken time from her campaign for the U.S. Senate to offer guidance and funding totaling more than $40,000 to more than 40 conservative candidates in hyperlocal school board races.“We are helping them not just financially, but my team is knocking doors and making calls with them,” said Timken, who said she completed a critical race theory “listening tour” that exposed cases of children being “indoctrinated with leftist policies.”In Wisconsin, voters in Mequon will decide whether to replace the majority of the Mequon-Thiensville school board. Amber Schroeder, an organizer of the Recall MTSD movement, said that along with slipping academic performance, parents are most concerned with critical race theory, which she sees as evident in the district’s emphasis on equity.“It’s huge here,” Schroeder said, noting the district’s hiring of diversity consultants. “It’s already infiltrated our curriculum.”In Minnesota, Erin Shelton has joined two other conservative candidates on a “Vote for Three!” platform that denounces “harmful ideologies like CRT,” political indoctrination and “controversial medical mandates.” If all three are elected, they would hold an ideological majority on the board in Wayzata.“I don’t believe that the way to academic excellence involves making any group of students feel like victims or any other feel responsible for that victimization,” Shelton said via email.In Iowa, masking opponent Sarah Barthole received a high-profile endorsement from Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds as she runs for the school board of the Ankeny school district in suburban Des Moines. Barthole worked with Reynolds last year to reopen schools and is credited with inspiring the state’s now-blocked law prohibiting mask mandates in schools.“The level of involvement in her campaign, I’ve never seen anything like it in a school board race before,” said Barthole’s treasurer, Steve Boal, whose own wife served on the board more than two decades ago. “Usually it’s kind of a pretty low-key thing.”The governor’s backing in that race is just the beginning, predicted Tina Descovich, a co-founder of Moms for Liberty, a Melbourne, Florida-based group, whose 142 chapters in 35 states have fought vaccine and mask mandates.“Our governor here in Florida has all but said he’s going to be involved in school board races,” said Descovich, who is a former member of the Brevard County School Board in Florida. “I’m curious to see what that looks like for 2022.”___

GOP push to politicize school board races gets election test

Kansas crude production in August reached nearly 2.4 million barrels, or 77,000 barrels per day. The Energy Information Administration reports that's an improvement over July, but a drop of more than seven percent from the very brief spike in August of last year. EIA reports U.S. operators pumped more than 345 million barrels of crude oil in August, for an average of over 11.1 million barrels per day. That's down slightly from the month before, when output averaged just over 11.3 million. Kansas crude prices start the month on a high note. At CHS in McPherson, Kansas Common is fetching $73.75 per barrel, up more than seven dollars from the beginning of the month, and $35 a barrel more than at the beginning of the year. In early Nymex trading Monday, light sweet crude for December delivery was up 92 cents at $84.49 per barrel. London Brent gained more than a dollar at $84.82 reducing the prices difference between the two benchmarks to less than half a dollar, the smallest spread this year. Regulators in Kansas approved 58 new drilling permits last week, which is more than in any single week in three years. There are 41 new permits in eastern Kansas and 17 west of Wichita. So far this year, there are 927 new drilling locations across the state, up nearly 150% over last year at this time.&nbsp; Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service says Kansas drilling activity based on spudded wells is up more than 84% from a year ago. The number of active operators exploring for oil and gas is up nearly 36%. The rig count is up one rig, to 24, in Western Kansas. East of Wichita the count was down three at 16 active rigs. Operators were drilling Friday on one lease in Barton County and one in Stafford County. Baker Hughes reports 544 active drilling rigs across the country this week, with Texas gaining one, and Louisiana dropping by one. Operators in Kansas completed 23 new wells last week, including one in Barton County and one in Ellis County. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports 14 new completions in eastern Kansas and nine in the western half of the state, for a year-to-date total of 720 completed wells.&nbsp; EIA reported an increase in U.S. crude-oil inventories of over four million barrels. Stockpiles as of October 22nd reached 430.8 million barrels, about six percent below the five year seasonal average. U.S. crude production last week increased 11,000 barrels per days compared to the week before, to just over 11.3 million barrels per day, according to a government report. That's nearly 300,000 barrels per day higher than a year ago. U.S. crude imports increased nearly 430,000 barrels per day from the week before, at 6.3 million. Over the past four weeks, domestic imports averaged about 15 percent more than during the same four-week period last year. Bloomberg is reporting what it calls a stunning reversal at the crude-storage hub at Cushing, Oklahoma. Analysts warn that Oklahoma stockpiles are at historic lows, and likely to drop further. This signals just how tight global supplies are, and threatens to drive prices even higher. Just last year the pandemic prompted a glut of oil so big that traders resorted to storing it in tankers at sea. Worldwide demand for Cushing crude has now surged to its highest level ever, because it is still the cheapest in the world.&nbsp; Seven years after it was announced, the controversial Enbridge Line3 replacement pipeline resumed full operations earlier this month, delivering crude from Alberta, Canada to Superior, Wisconsin. EIA suggests increased pipeline shipments could displace some crude now moved by rail.&nbsp; The change could also ramp up prices for Western Canada Select crude, and narrow its current discount to the U.S. benchmark. Enbridge’s Line 3 originally became operational in 1968 but, due to corrosion, transported decreasing amounts of crude oil over time. The replacement project was proposed in 2014, but litigation over the replacement pipeline’s approval, particularly in Minnesota, delayed its opening. The pipeline capacity was restored to its original 760,000 barrels per day from about half that. &nbsp; A group of environmental organizations is demanding the Biden administration suspend and cancel oil and gas leases in federal waters off the California coast. After the recent pipeline spill, about three dozen organizations sent a petition to the Department of the Interior, arguing it has the authority to end these leases. The groups say offshore drilling threatens wildlife, fisheries and tourism and the decades-old platforms off the coast of California are especially susceptible to problems related to their age. The newly-remade board of directors at Exxon Mobil is now debating whether to discontinue several major oil and gas projects. People familiar with the matter say the oil giant is reconsidering its investment strategy amid the quickly-changing energy landscape. The Wall Street Journal reports Exxon board members, many installed last year by an activist investor, are weighing the fate of future projects. The company is facing pressure from investors to restrain fossil-fuel investment to limit carbon emissions and return more cash to shareholders.

By JOHN P. TRETBARKansas crude production in August reached nearly 2.4 million barrels, or 77,000 barrels per day. The Energy Information Administration reports that's an improvement over July, but a drop of more than seven percent from the very brief spike in August of last year. EIA reports U.S. operators pumped more than 345 million barrels of crude oil in August, for an average of over 11.1 million barrels per day. That's down slightly from the month before, when output averaged just over 11.3 million. Kansas crude prices start the month on a high note. At CHS in McPherson, Kansas Common is fetching $73.75 per barrel, up more than seven dollars from the beginning of the month, and $35 a barrel more than at the beginning of the year. In early Nymex trading Monday, light sweet crude for December delivery was up 92 cents at $84.49 per barrel. London Brent gained more than a dollar at $84.82 reducing the prices difference between the two benchmarks to less than half a dollar, the smallest spread this year. Regulators in Kansas approved 58 new drilling permits last week, which is more than in any single week in three years. There are 41 new permits in eastern Kansas and 17 west of Wichita. So far this year, there are 927 new drilling locations across the state, up nearly 150% over last year at this time.&nbsp; Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service says Kansas drilling activity based on spudded wells is up more than 84% from a year ago. The number of active operators exploring for oil and gas is up nearly 36%. The rig count is up one rig, to 24, in Western Kansas. East of Wichita the count was down three at 16 active rigs. Operators were drilling Friday on one lease in Barton County and one in Stafford County. Baker Hughes reports 544 active drilling rigs across the country this week, with Texas gaining one, and Louisiana dropping by one. Operators in Kansas completed 23 new wells last week, including one in Barton County and one in Ellis County. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports 14 new completions in eastern Kansas and nine in the western half of the state, for a year-to-date total of 720 completed wells.&nbsp; EIA reported an increase in U.S. crude-oil inventories of over four million barrels. Stockpiles as of October 22nd reached 430.8 million barrels, about six percent below the five year seasonal average. U.S. crude production last week increased 11,000 barrels per days compared to the week before, to just over 11.3 million barrels per day, according to a government report. That's nearly 300,000 barrels per day higher than a year ago. U.S. crude imports increased nearly 430,000 barrels per day from the week before, at 6.3 million. Over the past four weeks, domestic imports averaged about 15 percent more than during the same four-week period last year. Bloomberg is reporting what it calls a stunning reversal at the crude-storage hub at Cushing, Oklahoma. Analysts warn that Oklahoma stockpiles are at historic lows, and likely to drop further. This signals just how tight global supplies are, and threatens to drive prices even higher. Just last year the pandemic prompted a glut of oil so big that traders resorted to storing it in tankers at sea. Worldwide demand for Cushing crude has now surged to its highest level ever, because it is still the cheapest in the world.&nbsp; Seven years after it was announced, the controversial Enbridge Line3 replacement pipeline resumed full operations earlier this month, delivering crude from Alberta, Canada to Superior, Wisconsin. EIA suggests increased pipeline shipments could displace some crude now moved by rail.&nbsp; The change could also ramp up prices for Western Canada Select crude, and narrow its current discount to the U.S. benchmark. Enbridge’s Line 3 originally became operational in 1968 but, due to corrosion, transported decreasing amounts of crude oil over time. The replacement project was proposed in 2014, but litigation over the replacement pipeline’s approval, particularly in Minnesota, delayed its opening. The pipeline capacity was restored to its original 760,000 barrels per day from about half that. &nbsp; A group of environmental organizations is demanding the Biden administration suspend and cancel oil and gas leases in federal waters off the California coast. After the recent pipeline spill, about three dozen organizations sent a petition to the Department of the Interior, arguing it has the authority to end these leases. The groups say offshore drilling threatens wildlife, fisheries and tourism and the decades-old platforms off the coast of California are especially susceptible to problems related to their age. The newly-remade board of directors at Exxon Mobil is now debating whether to discontinue several major oil and gas projects. People familiar with the matter say the oil giant is reconsidering its investment strategy amid the quickly-changing energy landscape. The Wall Street Journal reports Exxon board members, many installed last year by an activist investor, are weighing the fate of future projects. The company is facing pressure from investors to restrain fossil-fuel investment to limit carbon emissions and return more cash to shareholders.