Thomas
 More Prep-Marian senior Rebekah Schroeder has been named a Commended 
Scholar in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. The announcement
 was made by official letter to the school on Sept. 19.

In October of their junior year, TMP-Marian students take the 
Preliminary SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Based on 
their scores, students may qualify for scholarships and academic 
recognition. Only the top 1.4% of test takers are able to achieve 
Commended Scholar, Semifinalist, or Finalist status. That's only 50,000 
out of over 3.5 million students nationwide.

"Congratulations to Rebekah, her family, and her teachers for achieving this honor!" said TMP-Marian Principal Chad Meitner.

Rebekah will receive a letter of commendation, be recognized among 
the high school student body, and have her name added to the plaque in 
the main entryway along with the other students who have achieved 
Commended Scholar, Semifinalist, or Finalist distinction. Rebekah is the
 first Monarch to be named a scholar since 2019 and joins the 79 others 
so honored.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664207762364.jpeg" alt="Rebekah Schroeder" />
 <figcaption>Rebekah Schroeder</figcaption>
 </figure>TMP-MThomas
 More Prep-Marian senior Rebekah Schroeder has been named a Commended 
Scholar in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. The announcement
 was made by official letter to the school on Sept. 19.In October of their junior year, TMP-Marian students take the 
Preliminary SAT National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Based on 
their scores, students may qualify for scholarships and academic 
recognition. Only the top 1.4% of test takers are able to achieve 
Commended Scholar, Semifinalist, or Finalist status. That's only 50,000 
out of over 3.5 million students nationwide."Congratulations to Rebekah, her family, and her teachers for achieving this honor!" said TMP-Marian Principal Chad Meitner.Rebekah will receive a letter of commendation, be recognized among 
the high school student body, and have her name added to the plaque in 
the main entryway along with the other students who have achieved 
Commended Scholar, Semifinalist, or Finalist distinction. Rebekah is the
 first Monarch to be named a scholar since 2019 and joins the 79 others 
so honored.

TMP-M senior earns Commended Scholar status 

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers of a
 recent increase in IRS-themed texting scams aimed at stealing personal 
and financial information.

So far in 2022, the IRS has identified and reported thousands of 
fraudulent domains tied to multiple MMS/SMS/text scams (known as 
smishing) targeting taxpayers. In recent months, and especially in the 
last few weeks, IRS-themed smishing has increased exponentially.

Smishing campaigns target mobile phone users, and the scam messages 
often look like they're coming from the IRS, offering lures like fake 
COVID relief, tax credits or help setting up an IRS online account. 
Recipients of these IRS-related scams can report them to <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>.

"This is phishing on an industrial scale so thousands of people can 
be at risk of receiving these scam messages," said IRS Commissioner 
Chuck Rettig. "In recent months, the IRS has reported multiple 
large-scale smishing campaigns that have delivered thousands – and even 
hundreds of thousands – of IRS-themed messages in hours or a few days, 
far exceeding previous levels of activity."

With the approach of October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the IRS and the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/security-summit">Security Summit</a>
 partners in the states and the nation's tax community remind people and
 the tax professional community to be on the lookout for phishing scams 
and other schemes that could put sensitive tax data at risk.

In the latest activity, the scam texts often ask taxpayers to click a
 link where phishing websites will try to collect their information or 
potentially send malicious code onto their phones. The IRS does not
 send emails or text messages asking for personal or financial 
information or account numbers. These messages should all be red flags 
for taxpayers.

Beginning in the fall of 2020, the IRS observed an <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-warns-people-about-a-covid-related-text-message-scam">increase</a>
 in reports of smishing scams requesting taxpayer personal and financial
 information. These smishing campaigns continued through the pandemic. 
The IRS has taken numerous steps to warn people of this ongoing threat, 
including posting a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JAKqrUNf-0">video</a> about how to avoid IRS text message scams.

Taxpayers should continue reporting these scams to <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>.
 Their reporting allows the IRS to report these scams to the appropriate
 service providers for action, protecting other taxpayers who might 
receive a variant of the same scam.

While the IRS works to shut down online fraud, criminals are using 
ever-evolving tactics to cast a wider net and catch more victims, like 
using algorithms to automatically generate hundreds or even thousands of
 fraudulent domains. For example, a recent campaign used just three 
dozen stolen or bogus email addresses to create over 1,000 fraudulent 
domains.

"Particularly in these cases, the best offense is a good defense," 
said Rettig. "Taxpayers and tax pros need to remain constantly vigilant 
with suspicious IRS-related emails and text messages. And if you get 
one, sending the IRS important details from the text can help us disrupt
 the scams and protect others."

The IRS maintains an inbox, <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>, to process IRS, Treasury and/or tax-related online scams only. Smishing involving other agencies and/or brands should not be reported to <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>.

Reporting IRS-themed texts to the IRS allows security professionals 
to track and disrupt these scams. Individuals reporting scam texts to 
the IRS should include both the body of the message and the sender's 
information in one email or text. Copying the actual text into an email 
is preferred. However, if necessary, screenshots can be sent. Scam 
SMS/text messages can also be copied and forwarded to wireless providers
 via text to 7726 (SPAM), which helps them spot and block similar 
messages in the future.

The following process will help capture important details for reporting smishing to the IRS:

In addition to reporting the scam to <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>, if IRS-related, report the message to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration using their <a href="http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml">IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting form</a> and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through their <a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/?orgcode=IRS">Complaint Assistant</a> to make the information available to investigators.

All incidents, successful and attempted, should also be reported to the <a href="https://www.ic3.gov/">Internet Crime Complaint Center</a>.

Any individual entering personal information, or otherwise finding 
themselves a victim of tax-related scams, can find additional resources 
at <a href="https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-central">Identity Theft Central</a> on IRS.gov.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599869632873.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>IRSWASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers of a
 recent increase in IRS-themed texting scams aimed at stealing personal 
and financial information.So far in 2022, the IRS has identified and reported thousands of 
fraudulent domains tied to multiple MMS/SMS/text scams (known as 
smishing) targeting taxpayers. In recent months, and especially in the 
last few weeks, IRS-themed smishing has increased exponentially.Smishing campaigns target mobile phone users, and the scam messages 
often look like they're coming from the IRS, offering lures like fake 
COVID relief, tax credits or help setting up an IRS online account. 
Recipients of these IRS-related scams can report them to <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>."This is phishing on an industrial scale so thousands of people can 
be at risk of receiving these scam messages," said IRS Commissioner 
Chuck Rettig. "In recent months, the IRS has reported multiple 
large-scale smishing campaigns that have delivered thousands – and even 
hundreds of thousands – of IRS-themed messages in hours or a few days, 
far exceeding previous levels of activity."With the approach of October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the IRS and the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/security-summit">Security Summit</a>
 partners in the states and the nation's tax community remind people and
 the tax professional community to be on the lookout for phishing scams 
and other schemes that could put sensitive tax data at risk.In the latest activity, the scam texts often ask taxpayers to click a
 link where phishing websites will try to collect their information or 
potentially send malicious code onto their phones. The IRS does not
 send emails or text messages asking for personal or financial 
information or account numbers. These messages should all be red flags 
for taxpayers.Beginning in the fall of 2020, the IRS observed an <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-warns-people-about-a-covid-related-text-message-scam">increase</a>
 in reports of smishing scams requesting taxpayer personal and financial
 information. These smishing campaigns continued through the pandemic. 
The IRS has taken numerous steps to warn people of this ongoing threat, 
including posting a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JAKqrUNf-0">video</a> about how to avoid IRS text message scams.Taxpayers should continue reporting these scams to <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>.
 Their reporting allows the IRS to report these scams to the appropriate
 service providers for action, protecting other taxpayers who might 
receive a variant of the same scam.While the IRS works to shut down online fraud, criminals are using 
ever-evolving tactics to cast a wider net and catch more victims, like 
using algorithms to automatically generate hundreds or even thousands of
 fraudulent domains. For example, a recent campaign used just three 
dozen stolen or bogus email addresses to create over 1,000 fraudulent 
domains."Particularly in these cases, the best offense is a good defense," 
said Rettig. "Taxpayers and tax pros need to remain constantly vigilant 
with suspicious IRS-related emails and text messages. And if you get 
one, sending the IRS important details from the text can help us disrupt
 the scams and protect others."<h2>Reporting IRS-related smishing</h2>The IRS maintains an inbox, <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>, to process IRS, Treasury and/or tax-related online scams only. Smishing involving other agencies and/or brands should not be reported to <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>.Reporting IRS-themed texts to the IRS allows security professionals 
to track and disrupt these scams. Individuals reporting scam texts to 
the IRS should include both the body of the message and the sender's 
information in one email or text. Copying the actual text into an email 
is preferred. However, if necessary, screenshots can be sent. Scam 
SMS/text messages can also be copied and forwarded to wireless providers
 via text to 7726 (SPAM), which helps them spot and block similar 
messages in the future.The following process will help capture important details for reporting smishing to the IRS:<ul>
 <li>Create a new email to <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>.</li><li>Copy the caller ID number (or email address).</li><li>Paste the number (or email address) into the email.</li><li>Press and hold the SMS/text message and select "copy".</li><li>Paste the message into the email.</li><li>If possible, include the exact date, time, time zone and telephone number that received the message.</li><li>Send the email to <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>.</li>
 </ul><h2>Additional reporting</h2>In addition to reporting the scam to <a href="mailto:phishing@irs.gov">phishing@irs.gov</a>, if IRS-related, report the message to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration using their <a href="http://www.treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml">IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting form</a> and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through their <a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/?orgcode=IRS">Complaint Assistant</a> to make the information available to investigators.All incidents, successful and attempted, should also be reported to the <a href="https://www.ic3.gov/">Internet Crime Complaint Center</a>.Any individual entering personal information, or otherwise finding 
themselves a victim of tax-related scams, can find additional resources 
at <a href="https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-central">Identity Theft Central</a> on IRS.gov.<h2>Additional resources</h2><ul>
 <li>IRS.gov: <a href="https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/report-phishing">Reporting Phishing and Online Scams</a></li><li>IRS YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JAKqrUNf-0">Here's How to Avoid IRS Text Message Scams</a></li><li>COVID Tax Tip 2020-167, <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-warns-people-about-a-covid-related-text-message-scam">IRS warns people about a COVID-related text message scam</a></li><li>Federal Communications Commission: <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/smartphone-security">Smartphone Security Checker</a></li><li>Federal Trade Commission: <a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-report-spam-text-messages">How to recognize and report spam text messages</a></li>
 </ul>

IRS reports significant increase in texting scams

Carol Diane Harding, age 75, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away 
peacefully on September 27, 2022, at Ascension Via Christ St. Francis 
Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas surrounded by her loving family.&nbsp; 
Carol was born on December 9, 1946, to Floyd and Dema (Delaney) Griffin 
of Fredonia and Sedgwick, Kansas.&nbsp; 

She graduated from Fredonia High 
School at Fredonia in 1962, and was united in marriage to John Richard 
Harding on April 30, 1965, at Independence, Kansas.&nbsp; The couple lived in 
Wichita, Fredonia, San Francisco, California, Pensacola, Florida, Long 
Beach California, Houston, Texas, back to Wichita, and Salina before 
moving to Great Bend in 1974.&nbsp; Carol was primarily a homemaker, but was 
employed at Superior Essex in Hoisington for 3 years, for the Great Bend
 Public Library in the Talking Books Program for 9 years, and for 
Nutrisystem for 3 years.&nbsp; She loved to cook and collecting recipe 
cookbooks, loved shopping, and was an avid reader of suspense novels.

Carol is survived by her husband John Richard Harding of Great Bend; 
two daughters:&nbsp; Carla King of Moberly, Missouri and Cara (&amp; Carl) 
Harding of Mary Ester, Florida; five grandchildren:&nbsp; Maegan (&amp; 
Kimon), Bryna, Kyler, Lydia (&amp; Jake), and Lily and one 
great-grandson, Milo; two sisters:&nbsp; Mary (&amp; Don) Reser of Topeka and
 Barbara Griffin of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her parens and her older sister, Marlene Kuntz of Wichita.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 1, 
2022, at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from
 9:00 AM to service time on Saturday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment 
will be in the Golden Belt Memorial Park Cemetery near Great Bend, 
Kansas.&nbsp; 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations
 may be made to your local animal shelter, military veteran 
organization, or other charitable organization.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664396346764.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carol Diane Harding, age 75, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away 
peacefully on September 27, 2022, at Ascension Via Christ St. Francis 
Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas surrounded by her loving family.&nbsp; 
Carol was born on December 9, 1946, to Floyd and Dema (Delaney) Griffin 
of Fredonia and Sedgwick, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Fredonia High 
School at Fredonia in 1962, and was united in marriage to John Richard 
Harding on April 30, 1965, at Independence, Kansas.&nbsp; The couple lived in 
Wichita, Fredonia, San Francisco, California, Pensacola, Florida, Long 
Beach California, Houston, Texas, back to Wichita, and Salina before 
moving to Great Bend in 1974.&nbsp; Carol was primarily a homemaker, but was 
employed at Superior Essex in Hoisington for 3 years, for the Great Bend
 Public Library in the Talking Books Program for 9 years, and for 
Nutrisystem for 3 years.&nbsp; She loved to cook and collecting recipe 
cookbooks, loved shopping, and was an avid reader of suspense novels.Carol is survived by her husband John Richard Harding of Great Bend; 
two daughters:&nbsp; Carla King of Moberly, Missouri and Cara (&amp; Carl) 
Harding of Mary Ester, Florida; five grandchildren:&nbsp; Maegan (&amp; 
Kimon), Bryna, Kyler, Lydia (&amp; Jake), and Lily and one 
great-grandson, Milo; two sisters:&nbsp; Mary (&amp; Don) Reser of Topeka and
 Barbara Griffin of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her parens and her older sister, Marlene Kuntz of Wichita.Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 1, 
2022, at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from
 9:00 AM to service time on Saturday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment 
will be in the Golden Belt Memorial Park Cemetery near Great Bend, 
Kansas.&nbsp; The family requests that in lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations
 may be made to your local animal shelter, military veteran 
organization, or other charitable organization.

Carol Diane Harding

Grace Anderson, 71, passed away on Monday, 
September 19, 2022, at her home in Biloxi, Mississippi.&nbsp; She was born in
 Washington D.C. and lived in Kansas from 1982 until she moved to 
Biloxi, Mississippi in 2016.&nbsp; 

She is survived by her husband of 50 years
 Robert A. Anderson Sr.; daughter Jennifer Anderson and grandsons 
Braydon Dyer, Ashton Dyer and granddaughter Kennedy Grace Dyer of 
Manhattan, Kansas; son Donald Anderson (Megan) and granddaughters Gracie
 and Olivia of Ellinwood, Kansas, and son Robert Anderson Jr. (Abby) of
 Hays, Kansas.

She was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of America and a member 
of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She was a retired 
employee of the Ellinwood Kansas Grade School and devoted a lot of her 
life to helping feed the homeless and assisting others in need in Kansas
 and Mississippi.

Services will be October 15, 2022, at the Waveland United Methodist 
Church, 314 Vacation Lane, Waveland, Mississippi at 11:00 O’clock am, 
followed by a Celebration of Life Luncheon at 12:00 O’clock pm at the 
Church.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the 
Shepherd’s Kitchen &amp; Food Pantry, a Ministry of the Waveland United 
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 653, Waveland, MS 39576

Grace Anderson, 71, passed away on Monday, 
September 19, 2022, at her home in Biloxi, Mississippi.&nbsp; She was born in
 Washington D.C. and lived in Kansas from 1982 until she moved to 
Biloxi, Mississippi in 2016.&nbsp; She is survived by her husband of 50 years
 Robert A. Anderson Sr.; daughter Jennifer Anderson and grandsons 
Braydon Dyer, Ashton Dyer and granddaughter Kennedy Grace Dyer of 
Manhattan, Kansas; son Donald Anderson (Megan) and granddaughters Gracie
 and Olivia of Ellinwood, Kansas, and son Robert Anderson Jr. (Abby) of
 Hays, Kansas.She was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of America and a member 
of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She was a retired 
employee of the Ellinwood Kansas Grade School and devoted a lot of her 
life to helping feed the homeless and assisting others in need in Kansas
 and Mississippi.Services will be October 15, 2022, at the Waveland United Methodist 
Church, 314 Vacation Lane, Waveland, Mississippi at 11:00 O’clock am, 
followed by a Celebration of Life Luncheon at 12:00 O’clock pm at the 
Church.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the 
Shepherd’s Kitchen &amp; Food Pantry, a Ministry of the Waveland United 
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 653, Waveland, MS 39576

Grace Anderson

Howard Myron Hayward Jr., 74, passed away September 26, 2022, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend.

He was born October 26, 1947, in San Diego, California, the son of Howard Myron and Laura Jean Rogers Hayward Sr.

Moving from El Cajon, California, he was a longtime area resident. He
 was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lattar Day Saints, Great 
Bend Ward. He liked to build model cars, do mechanic work on cars and 
spend time with his kids and grandkids. He loved being a grandpa and 
great grandpa.

On March 22, 1967, he married Dora Jeanne Prince at La Mesa, California; she survives.

Other survivors include: four daughters, Rebecca Hayward, St. George,
 Utah, Tamara (Josh) Williams, Menefee, California, Michelle (Randy) 
Bethel, Pawnee Rock, Linda Reyes, Great Bend; son, Howard “Ronnie” 
Hayward III, Ocala, Florida; four sisters, Linda Hill, Clinton, 
Missouri, Deborah (Barry) Lovelace, Arkansas, Donna (Dan) Hatch, 
Hurricane, Utah, Ada Farnesworth, Central Utah; Step Sister, Maureen 
Armstrong, Flint, Michigan; nineteen grandchildren, twenty-five great 
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents Howard Myron Hayward Sr and 
Laura Jean Miller, step dad, Edward Miller; step mother, Irene Hayward; 
daughter, Kimberly Hayward; and a brother, Michael Hayward.

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

Memorials may be given to Central Care Cancer Center or Ellinwood 
Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.
 Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664389656581.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Howard Myron Hayward Jr., 74, passed away September 26, 2022, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend.He was born October 26, 1947, in San Diego, California, the son of Howard Myron and Laura Jean Rogers Hayward Sr.Moving from El Cajon, California, he was a longtime area resident. He
 was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lattar Day Saints, Great 
Bend Ward. He liked to build model cars, do mechanic work on cars and 
spend time with his kids and grandkids. He loved being a grandpa and 
great grandpa.On March 22, 1967, he married Dora Jeanne Prince at La Mesa, California; she survives.Other survivors include: four daughters, Rebecca Hayward, St. George,
 Utah, Tamara (Josh) Williams, Menefee, California, Michelle (Randy) 
Bethel, Pawnee Rock, Linda Reyes, Great Bend; son, Howard “Ronnie” 
Hayward III, Ocala, Florida; four sisters, Linda Hill, Clinton, 
Missouri, Deborah (Barry) Lovelace, Arkansas, Donna (Dan) Hatch, 
Hurricane, Utah, Ada Farnesworth, Central Utah; Step Sister, Maureen 
Armstrong, Flint, Michigan; nineteen grandchildren, twenty-five great 
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by: his parents Howard Myron Hayward Sr and 
Laura Jean Miller, step dad, Edward Miller; step mother, Irene Hayward; 
daughter, Kimberly Hayward; and a brother, Michael Hayward.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorials may be given to Central Care Cancer Center or Ellinwood 
Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.
 Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Howard Myron Hayward Jr.

Judy Kay Crispin, 77, of Wichita, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Derby.   She was born January 29, 1945, in Salina.

She worked as a Registered Nurse for 30 years retiring from Hays Medical Center in 2010.

She was preceded in death by her parents Claude Brann, Mildred &amp; Richard Brown, brother Bud Brann, and granddaughter Kirsten Brungardt.

Survivors include her son Cris (Heather) Crispin, of Holton; Carey (Eva) Crispin of Shawnee; Daughter Tracey (Dan) Jordan of Wichita; twelve grandchildren &amp; ten great grandchildren.

Burial services will be held Friday October 7, 2022, 11:00am at Roselawn Memorial Park, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Salina Humane Society in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina 67402

For online condolences contact Roselawn at www.roselawnsalina.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664383504654.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Judy Kay Crispin, 77, of Wichita, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Derby. She was born January 29, 1945, in Salina.She worked as a Registered Nurse for 30 years retiring from Hays Medical Center in 2010.She was preceded in death by her parents Claude Brann, Mildred &amp; Richard Brown, brother Bud Brann, and granddaughter Kirsten Brungardt.Survivors include her son Cris (Heather) Crispin, of Holton; Carey (Eva) Crispin of Shawnee; Daughter Tracey (Dan) Jordan of Wichita; twelve grandchildren &amp; ten great grandchildren.Burial services will be held Friday October 7, 2022, 11:00am at Roselawn Memorial Park, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina.In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Salina Humane Society in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina 67402For online condolences contact Roselawn at www.roselawnsalina.com.

Judy Kay Crispin

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

Fort Hays State University's Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art is hosting its first traveling exhibit since moving to its new home in the Center for Art and Design building.

"Landfall Press: Five Decades Exhibition" is a retrospective of 50 years of Jack Lemon's print shop, which was in Santa Fe, N.M.

Lemon is a 1963 printmaking graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute. Landfall has printed more than 3,000 editions of lithographs, woodcuts, etchings and digital prints, according to the press's website. 

The exhibit includes 60 works. It was supposed to begin touring in 2019, but the pandemic delayed the tour. The Moss-Thorns is the first stop on the exhibition's tour.

Lemon was at a reception Sept. 16 that kicked off the exhibit's time at the Moss-Thorns, which will be on display through Oct. 28 at FHSU.

"I got tired of teaching," he said of the founding of the press. "I decided I would really do something. It just came alive."

Lemon said he choose the prints for the exhibit to represent each decade of the press's operation. There's a book that accompanies the exhibit titled "Landfall Press: Five Decades."

Lemon said he didn't have favorites among the exhibit's work.

"There's a lot of them that I do like," he said, "I actually like most of them because I picked them."

He said his greatest challenge was marketing the work once the prints were completed.

When Lemon started Landfall in the 1970s, the fine art print business was booming. The industry was depressed during the 1990s and stayed that way for some time, he said. 

Lemon said he enjoyed working with the artists in his print shop, some of which included Christo, Philip Pearlstein, Robert Cottingham, Vernon Fisher, Terry Allen, Robert Arneson, Jim Dine, Sal LeWitt, Allen Ruppersberg, Lesley Dill, Kara Walker and James Drake.

"Making is more fun," Lemon said. "If you're working with the artists, it's a lot of fun."

He added of the artists with whom he worked, "You pick one and you work with them. And there is just a lot of good camaraderie that goes on and a lot of connection in talking with them and sitting down at the lunch table.

"It's been a really nice 50 years," he said. "There's been ups and downs and turnarounds, but I like it."

Lemon, 86, is retired and still living in the Southwest. A long-time employee of the press took over the business, and it is now operating as Black Rock.

Lemon said it's been hard to leave the profession. He still sees artists that he would like to work with, including at FHSU.

 The Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The gallery will be open from noon to 5 p.m. the first three Saturdays in October, especially for this exhibit.

"This is such a great opportunity for Fort Hays and the Moss-Thorns Gallery," said Colin Schmidtberger, gallery director. "For the community of Hays to have this level of artwork to come here is just fantastic. We can't thank Landfall Press enough for letting us be the inaugural show."&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663607128377.jpeg" alt=""Off the Grid," a group of seven lithographs by Mokha Laget (2016) is part of the exhibit, "Landfall Press: Five Decades Exhibition," which is on display now at the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art on the Fort Hays State University campus. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post " />
 <figcaption>"Off the Grid," a group of seven lithographs by Mokha Laget (2016) is part of the exhibit, "Landfall Press: Five Decades Exhibition," which is on display now at the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art on the Fort Hays State University campus. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post </figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostFort Hays State University's Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art is hosting its first traveling exhibit since moving to its new home in the Center for Art and Design building."Landfall Press: Five Decades Exhibition" is a retrospective of 50 years of Jack Lemon's print shop, which was in Santa Fe, N.M.Lemon is a 1963 printmaking graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute. Landfall has printed more than 3,000 editions of lithographs, woodcuts, etchings and digital prints, according to the press's website. The exhibit includes 60 works. It was supposed to begin touring in 2019, but the pandemic delayed the tour. The Moss-Thorns is the first stop on the exhibition's tour. Lemon was at a reception Sept. 16 that kicked off the exhibit's time at the Moss-Thorns, which will be on display through Oct. 28 at FHSU."I got tired of teaching," he said of the founding of the press. "I decided I would really do something. It just came alive."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663607421035.jpeg" alt=""Tropical Punch," a lithograph by Dan Nice (1994). The artwork is part of "Landfall Press: Five Decades Exhibition," which features 50 years of work produced by the press. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>"Tropical Punch," a lithograph by Dan Nice (1994). The artwork is part of "Landfall Press: Five Decades Exhibition," which features 50 years of work produced by the press. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Lemon said he choose the prints for the exhibit to represent each decade of the press's operation. There's a book that accompanies the exhibit titled "Landfall Press: Five Decades." Lemon said he didn't have favorites among the exhibit's work."There's a lot of them that I do like," he said, "I actually like most of them because I picked them."He said his greatest challenge was marketing the work once the prints were completed.When Lemon started Landfall in the 1970s, the fine art print business was booming. The industry was depressed during the 1990s and stayed that way for some time, he said. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663607588370.jpeg" alt=""Some Waved," lithographs by Ericka Walker. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post " />
 <figcaption>"Some Waved," lithographs by Ericka Walker. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post </figcaption>
 </figure>Lemon said he enjoyed working with the artists in his print shop, some of which included Christo, Philip Pearlstein, Robert Cottingham, Vernon Fisher, Terry Allen, Robert Arneson, Jim Dine, Sal LeWitt, Allen Ruppersberg, Lesley Dill, Kara Walker and James Drake."Making is more fun," Lemon said. "If you're working with the artists, it's a lot of fun."He added of the artists with whom he worked, "You pick one and you work with them. And there is just a lot of good camaraderie that goes on and a lot of connection in talking with them and sitting down at the lunch table."It's been a really nice 50 years," he said. "There's been ups and downs and turnarounds, but I like it."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663608034356.jpeg" alt="Christo's lithograph and collage, "Wrapped Studebaker." Christo was internationally known for his site installations of landmarks and landscapes wrapped in fabric. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post " />
 <figcaption>Christo's lithograph and collage, "Wrapped Studebaker." Christo was internationally known for his site installations of landmarks and landscapes wrapped in fabric. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post </figcaption>
 </figure>Lemon, 86, is retired and still living in the Southwest. A long-time employee of the press took over the business, and it is now operating as Black Rock.Lemon said it's been hard to leave the profession. He still sees artists that he would like to work with, including at FHSU. The Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The gallery will be open from noon to 5 p.m. the first three Saturdays in October, especially for this exhibit."This is such a great opportunity for Fort Hays and the Moss-Thorns Gallery," said Colin Schmidtberger, gallery director. "For the community of Hays to have this level of artwork to come here is just fantastic. We can't thank Landfall Press enough for letting us be the inaugural show."&nbsp;

Moss-Thorns hosts inaugural exhibit of 'Landfall Press: Five Decades Exhibition'

KANSAS CITY (AP) —A Missouri judge on Tuesday allowed a Christian boarding school to remain open for now, scheduling two days of hearings in October to determine its fate after multiple current and former students alleged widespread abuse.

Cedar County Associate Circuit Judge Thomas Pyle's ruling came a day after he took over the case involving&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/missouri-religion-sexual-abuse-by-clergy-education-af080895d108aa6dc0db533c60be2ebc">Agape Boarding School in Stockton</a>. The Missouri attorney general's office had asked Pyle to close the school after requesting the new judge for the case previously presided over by Cedar County Circuit Judge David Munton. The state didn't say why it sought a new judge.

Pyle also approved the state's request to again place Missouri Department of Social Services workers at Agape. On Monday, Munton lifted the order allowing state workers at the school. They had been there to monitor for abuse since Sept. 8.

Two days of hearings to determine Agape's fate are scheduled for Oct. 13-14.

Agape's attorney, John Schultz, said he was pleased with the judge's decision allowing Agape to continue operating.

“The students at Agape are not facing immediate harm as the State argued,” Schultz said in a statement. “We monitor the students 24/7 and will continue to do so with the DSS workers returning. We look forward to having a trial in this matter beginning on October 13th where actual evidence, versus unfounded allegations, can be heard and considered.”

A spokesman for Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt declined comment.

Schmitt's office filed a motion earlier this month to close the school, calling it “an immediate health and safety concern for the children residing at Agape.” The school once served over 100 boys. The current number is unclear. School officials have declined to respond to interview requests.

Last week, the Republican speaker of the Missouri House, Rob Vescovo,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-kansas-city-missouri-9aa2d772f73edfa09cde4d2b337fdba2">sent a letter to U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore in Kansas City also urging closure of Agape</a>. His letter said the situation is “more far-reaching and contains more deeply-rooted corruption than we are able to address solely at the state level.”

Vescovo's letter didn't explain his allegations of corruption and he has declined interview requests.

Agape's website calls it a boarding school “for teenage boys exhibiting bad behavior or failing academics. Our mission is to turn around your troubled teen.” Its parent handbook says it is a ministry of Agape Baptist Church, also in Stockton. The school opened in 1996.

Abuse allegations at Agape and a nearby Christian boarding school for girls, Circle of Hope, resulted in a new Missouri law last year that among other things established minimum health and safety requirements for boarding schools, required background checks for employees, and required adequate food, clothing and medical care for students.

Last year, Agape’s longtime doctor, David Smock, was charged with child sex crimes and five employees were charged with low-level abuse counts. Schmitt’s office contended that 22 workers should have been charged, and with more serious crimes. But in Missouri, only the local prosecutor can file charges, and Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Gaither has said no additional employees would be charged.

Circle of Hope, in Humansville, Missouri, closed amid an investigation in 2020 and its husband-and-wife co-founders face 99 charges, including child abuse and neglect and sex crimes.

The petition filed by Schmitt's office cites several abuse allegations at Agape, including many from current students as told to DSS workers on-site.

One student was slammed through a magnetically-locked door and then restrained for about 40 minutes, several current students said.

In another case, a student said he saw another student punched in the stomach by a staff member while other staff held the student, who was then allegedly placed in handcuffs for about two weeks except for visits to the bathroom. The punishment was because the student refused to do jumping jacks, according to the court filing.

KANSAS CITY (AP) —A Missouri judge on Tuesday allowed a Christian boarding school to remain open for now, scheduling two days of hearings in October to determine its fate after multiple current and former students alleged widespread abuse.Cedar County Associate Circuit Judge Thomas Pyle's ruling came a day after he took over the case involving&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/missouri-religion-sexual-abuse-by-clergy-education-af080895d108aa6dc0db533c60be2ebc">Agape Boarding School in Stockton</a>. The Missouri attorney general's office had asked Pyle to close the school after requesting the new judge for the case previously presided over by Cedar County Circuit Judge David Munton. The state didn't say why it sought a new judge.Pyle also approved the state's request to again place Missouri Department of Social Services workers at Agape. On Monday, Munton lifted the order allowing state workers at the school. They had been there to monitor for abuse since Sept. 8.Two days of hearings to determine Agape's fate are scheduled for Oct. 13-14.Agape's attorney, John Schultz, said he was pleased with the judge's decision allowing Agape to continue operating.“The students at Agape are not facing immediate harm as the State argued,” Schultz said in a statement. “We monitor the students 24/7 and will continue to do so with the DSS workers returning. We look forward to having a trial in this matter beginning on October 13th where actual evidence, versus unfounded allegations, can be heard and considered.”A spokesman for Republican Attorney General Eric Schmitt declined comment.Schmitt's office filed a motion earlier this month to close the school, calling it “an immediate health and safety concern for the children residing at Agape.” The school once served over 100 boys. The current number is unclear. School officials have declined to respond to interview requests.Last week, the Republican speaker of the Missouri House, Rob Vescovo,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-kansas-city-missouri-9aa2d772f73edfa09cde4d2b337fdba2">sent a letter to U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore in Kansas City also urging closure of Agape</a>. His letter said the situation is “more far-reaching and contains more deeply-rooted corruption than we are able to address solely at the state level.”Vescovo's letter didn't explain his allegations of corruption and he has declined interview requests.Agape's website calls it a boarding school “for teenage boys exhibiting bad behavior or failing academics. Our mission is to turn around your troubled teen.” Its parent handbook says it is a ministry of Agape Baptist Church, also in Stockton. The school opened in 1996.Abuse allegations at Agape and a nearby Christian boarding school for girls, Circle of Hope, resulted in a new Missouri law last year that among other things established minimum health and safety requirements for boarding schools, required background checks for employees, and required adequate food, clothing and medical care for students.Last year, Agape’s longtime doctor, David Smock, was charged with child sex crimes and five employees were charged with low-level abuse counts. Schmitt’s office contended that 22 workers should have been charged, and with more serious crimes. But in Missouri, only the local prosecutor can file charges, and Cedar County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Gaither has said no additional employees would be charged.Circle of Hope, in Humansville, Missouri, closed amid an investigation in 2020 and its husband-and-wife co-founders face 99 charges, including child abuse and neglect and sex crimes.The petition filed by Schmitt's office cites several abuse allegations at Agape, including many from current students as told to DSS workers on-site.One student was slammed through a magnetically-locked door and then restrained for about 40 minutes, several current students said.In another case, a student said he saw another student punched in the stomach by a staff member while other staff held the student, who was then allegedly placed in handcuffs for about two weeks except for visits to the bathroom. The punishment was because the student refused to do jumping jacks, according to the court filing.

New judge lets Christian boarding school stay open for now

Marianne Eloise Porter, age 77, passed 
away on September 15, 2022, at the Wichita County Health Center in 
Leoti, Kansas. She was born on June 5, 1945, to Burdett and Gladys Marie
 (Griffith) Patton. She was a resident of the community since 1966 
having moved here from Scott City, Kansas. She was a Telephone operator,
 CNA for 10 years, and a small business owner.

On July 4, 1965, Marianne married her husband, Roger Porter at a 
ceremony at her Grandmother's house in Scott City, Kansas. He survives.

Marianne loved the outdoors. She loved to fish and play in the 
garden. She was a multigenerational mother, sharing her wisdom with 
generations of her family.

Marianne is survived by her husband, her sons Robert Porter &amp; 
Malinda Kent of Holyoke, Colorado, Todd &amp; Mary Beth Porter of Leoti,
 Kansas, Brent &amp; Janee Porter of Leoti, Kansas, Jaiden Porter of 
Leoti, Kansas, and her daughter McKenzie Porter of Leoti, Kansas, six 
grandchildren: April Burrel, Nathan &amp; Amber Porter, Bryer &amp; 
Stacy Porter, Tristen Porter, Jentri Porter, Beau Porter, five 
great-grandchildren: Christian Burrel, Barrett Porter, Gatlin Porter, 
Maverick Porter, Caryson Porter, and her brother, Duane &amp; Sharron 
Patton of Scott City, Kansas.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Burdett and Gladys Marie 
Patton, her in-laws, Alfred Clinton (Bill) and Gertrude Myrtle (Betty) 
Porter, her brother Dennis Porter, and her great grandson Brandon 
LaMaster.

Graveside Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, 
at 10:00 A.M. at the Wichita County Cemetery with pastor Chuck 
Mclaughlin presiding.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the&nbsp;Marianne Porter Nursing Scholarship 
fund which will be given yearly to a Wichita County student, in care of 
Price and Sons funeral home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664370636182.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Marianne Eloise Porter, age 77, passed 
away on September 15, 2022, at the Wichita County Health Center in 
Leoti, Kansas. She was born on June 5, 1945, to Burdett and Gladys Marie
 (Griffith) Patton. She was a resident of the community since 1966 
having moved here from Scott City, Kansas. She was a Telephone operator,
 CNA for 10 years, and a small business owner.On July 4, 1965, Marianne married her husband, Roger Porter at a 
ceremony at her Grandmother's house in Scott City, Kansas. He survives.Marianne loved the outdoors. She loved to fish and play in the 
garden. She was a multigenerational mother, sharing her wisdom with 
generations of her family.Marianne is survived by her husband, her sons Robert Porter &amp; 
Malinda Kent of Holyoke, Colorado, Todd &amp; Mary Beth Porter of Leoti,
 Kansas, Brent &amp; Janee Porter of Leoti, Kansas, Jaiden Porter of 
Leoti, Kansas, and her daughter McKenzie Porter of Leoti, Kansas, six 
grandchildren: April Burrel, Nathan &amp; Amber Porter, Bryer &amp; 
Stacy Porter, Tristen Porter, Jentri Porter, Beau Porter, five 
great-grandchildren: Christian Burrel, Barrett Porter, Gatlin Porter, 
Maverick Porter, Caryson Porter, and her brother, Duane &amp; Sharron 
Patton of Scott City, Kansas.She was proceeded in death by her parents, Burdett and Gladys Marie 
Patton, her in-laws, Alfred Clinton (Bill) and Gertrude Myrtle (Betty) 
Porter, her brother Dennis Porter, and her great grandson Brandon 
LaMaster.Graveside Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, 
at 10:00 A.M. at the Wichita County Cemetery with pastor Chuck 
Mclaughlin presiding.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the&nbsp;Marianne Porter Nursing Scholarship 
fund which will be given yearly to a Wichita County student, in care of 
Price and Sons funeral home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.

Marianne Eloise Porter

HAYS - The TMP-Marian volleyball team closed out their home schedule Tuesday going 1-2 in their own quadrangular at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.

The Monarchs were swept by Smith Center and Phillipsburg and beat Russell in three.

Phillipsburg def. TMP 25-21, 25-9 TMP def. Russell 20-25, 25-12, 25-17 Smith Center def. TMP 25-10, 25-17

TMP is now 8-17 on the season. They return to action at a tournament in Manhattan October 8.

Hays PostHAYS - The TMP-Marian volleyball team closed out their home schedule Tuesday going 1-2 in their own quadrangular at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.The Monarchs were swept by Smith Center and Phillipsburg and beat Russell in three.Phillipsburg def. TMP 25-21, 25-9 TMP def. Russell 20-25, 25-12, 25-17 Smith Center def. TMP 25-10, 25-17TMP is now 8-17 on the season. They return to action at a tournament in Manhattan October 8.

🏐 Monarchs go 1-2 at home quad

The Hays High boys soccer team blanked Junction City 3-0 Tuesday at Hays High School.

The Indians improve to 6-3 on the season. They are back in action Tuesday, October 4 when they travel to Dodge City.

Hays PostThe Hays High boys soccer team blanked Junction City 3-0 Tuesday at Hays High School.The Indians improve to 6-3 on the season. They are back in action Tuesday, October 4 when they travel to Dodge City.

⚽ HHS boys blank Junction City

PAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Kansas were notified this week that John Freeman Colt entered a Guilty plea in the Federal District Court of Utah to a single count of Failing to Register under the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. His sentencing in Federal Court is currently scheduled for October 27, according to a statement from Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.

On June 30, 2021, Colt escaped from the Sexual Predator Treatment program located on the campus of Larned State Hospital. Following a nationwide manhunt, he was arrested in Wayne County, Utah on September 27, 2021.

He is currently charged under Kansas Law with Aggravated Escape from Custody, a severity level 8 non-person felony. Additionally, he is still subject to his civil commitment to the Kansas Sexual Predator Treatment Program. Once he completes his sentence on the federal conviction, arrangements will be made for Colt’s extradition back to Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632850718422.png" alt="Colt-photo Wayne County Utah" />
 <figcaption>Colt-photo Wayne County Utah</figcaption>
 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Kansas were notified this week that John Freeman Colt entered a Guilty plea in the Federal District Court of Utah to a single count of Failing to Register under the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. His sentencing in Federal Court is currently scheduled for October 27, according to a statement from Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1625086515798.png" alt="Colt during his escape from the Larned State Hospital-photo Pawnee Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Colt during his escape from the Larned State Hospital-photo Pawnee Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>On June 30, 2021, Colt escaped from the Sexual Predator Treatment program located on the campus of Larned State Hospital. Following a nationwide manhunt, he was arrested in Wayne County, Utah on September 27, 2021.He is currently charged under Kansas Law with Aggravated Escape from Custody, a severity level 8 non-person felony. Additionally, he is still subject to his civil commitment to the Kansas Sexual Predator Treatment Program. Once he completes his sentence on the federal conviction, arrangements will be made for Colt’s extradition back to Kansas.

Escapee from Kan. sex offender program enters plea to federal charges

Midwest Energy is proposing a new three-part electric rate structure for residential and small business (General Service Small) featuring a customer charge, energy charge and a demand charge and would begin Jan. 1.&nbsp; The proposed rate changes would be revenue-neutral for the cooperative and would be phased in over a period of four years. As demand charges are introduced, energy charges will decline each year, offsetting much (in some cases, all) of the demand charge, resulting in a $0 monthly increase for an average residential customer.​

Currently, most Midwest Energy residential and small business customers have a two-part rate structure; a customer charge, which is a fixed $28 per month charge for all residential customers, and an energy charge, which is based on the volume of kilowatt hours of electricity used during the month.

The proposed rate change would introduce a third component, a demand charge. Demand refers to the amount of electrical power being used at a given time. While the energy charge is based on the volume of electricity used in kilowatt hours (kWh), demand is based on the intensity at which energy is used (or the “demand” one puts on the grid) in kilowatts (kW). &nbsp;

The proposed rate structure sends a price signal for demand, which could lower the cooperative’s costs for system capacity, resulting in lower costs for all customers in the future. &nbsp;Additionally, by adding a demand component to bills, customers will have two ways in which to control their energy savings: through managing their demand, as well as using energy efficiently.&nbsp;

Public information meetings about the new electric rate proposal are scheduled for October. The locations are spread throughout the service area to give as many members as possible a chance to attend. All Midwest Energy electric customers are encouraged to attend.

• Colby:&nbsp; October 11,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., Colby Community College, Student Union&nbsp; • Kinsley:&nbsp; October 18,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., City Hall, Community Room • Great Bend:&nbsp;October 19,&nbsp;6:30 p.m., Great Bend Front Door, 1615 Tenth St. • Hays:&nbsp; October 20,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 221&nbsp;W 43rd St.&nbsp;

For more information on the proposed rates, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mwenergy.com/residential/demand_rates">www.mwenergy.com/residential/demand_rates</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586196165303.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>News releaseMidwest Energy is proposing a new three-part electric rate structure for residential and small business (General Service Small) featuring a customer charge, energy charge and a demand charge and would begin Jan. 1.&nbsp; The proposed rate changes would be revenue-neutral for the cooperative and would be phased in over a period of four years. As demand charges are introduced, energy charges will decline each year, offsetting much (in some cases, all) of the demand charge, resulting in a $0 monthly increase for an average residential customer.​Currently, most Midwest Energy residential and small business customers have a two-part rate structure; a customer charge, which is a fixed $28 per month charge for all residential customers, and an energy charge, which is based on the volume of kilowatt hours of electricity used during the month.The proposed rate change would introduce a third component, a demand charge. Demand refers to the amount of electrical power being used at a given time. While the energy charge is based on the volume of electricity used in kilowatt hours (kWh), demand is based on the intensity at which energy is used (or the “demand” one puts on the grid) in kilowatts (kW). &nbsp;The proposed rate structure sends a price signal for demand, which could lower the cooperative’s costs for system capacity, resulting in lower costs for all customers in the future. &nbsp;Additionally, by adding a demand component to bills, customers will have two ways in which to control their energy savings: through managing their demand, as well as using energy efficiently.&nbsp;Public information meetings about the new electric rate proposal are scheduled for October. The locations are spread throughout the service area to give as many members as possible a chance to attend. All Midwest Energy electric customers are encouraged to attend.• Colby:&nbsp; October 11,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., Colby Community College, Student Union&nbsp; • Kinsley:&nbsp; October 18,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., City Hall, Community Room • Great Bend:&nbsp;October 19,&nbsp;6:30 p.m., Great Bend Front Door, 1615 Tenth St. • Hays:&nbsp; October 20,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 221&nbsp;W 43rd St.&nbsp;For more information on the proposed rates, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mwenergy.com/residential/demand_rates">www.mwenergy.com/residential/demand_rates</a>.

Midwest Energy holding public meetings on proposed rate changes

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's golf team placed ninth at the Lady Tiger Classic this week at Smoky Hill Country Club. The Tigers posted a team score of 333 in the second round after opening the tournament with a first-round 328 on Monday.

&nbsp; After leading the way following an opening-round score of even-par 72,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;finished in a tie for ninth after posting an 11-over 83 on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6954">Hannah Nimmo</a>&nbsp;paced the Tigers on Tuesday with a 9-over 81, carding nine pars and nine bogeys. She was the only player on the team without a double bogey or worse on the day. The freshman finished in a tie for 43rd out of 70 golfers at 25-over. Competing as an individual,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6951">Lexie Ridder</a>&nbsp;improved her score by one stroke to place in a tie for 29th at 21-over following a second-round 10-over 82. She opened the day with a birdie on No. 10, one of only 10 birdies on that hole all week. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6952">Kerrigan Rudolph</a>&nbsp;chipped in for eagle on the par-5 second hole and finished her round with back-to-back birdies on holes eight and nine to post a 12-over 84, finishing the week at 28-over to place in a tie for 52nd. Her eagle was one of just three in the entire field across the two rounds. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6953">Aliyah North</a>&nbsp;tied with fellow freshman Nimmo for 43rd at 25-over for the week following a round of 13-over 85 on Tuesday.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6949">Shauna Lee</a>&nbsp;was one shot back of her teammates across the two rounds, finishing in a tie for 46th after a second-round score of 14-over 86.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6950">Ella McKee</a>&nbsp;fired a 92 on Tuesday, finishing in a tie for 57th at 33-over for the week. Central Missouri won the team title by 22 shots over Rogers State following rounds of 303 and 305, with three Jennies earning all-tournament honors. Mia Rallo won the individual title at seven-over with two others tying for second at eight over. Fort Hays State will take a week off before returning to competition at the Fall Regional Preview in Larchwood, Iowa at Grand Falls Casino &amp; Golf Resort October 8-9. Full FHSU Results 9th - Team - 328 - 333 - 661 (+85) T9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;- 72 - 83 -- 155 (+11) T29th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6951">Lexie Ridder</a>&nbsp;- 83 - 82 -- 165 (+21) T43rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6953">Aliyah North</a>&nbsp;- 84 - 85 -- 169 (+25) T43rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6954">Hannah Nimmo</a>&nbsp;- 88 - 81 -- 169 (+25) T46th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6949">Shauna Lee</a>&nbsp;- 84 - 86 -- 170 (+26) T52nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6952">Kerrigan Rudolph</a>&nbsp;- 88 - 84 -- 172 (+28) T57th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6950">Ella McKee</a>&nbsp;- 85 - 92 -- 177 (+33)&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664318685890.jpeg" alt="Hannah Nimmo shot an FHSU team low round of 81 Tuesday at the Lady Tigers Classic at Smoky Hill Country Club (FHSU Athletics/Ryan Prickett)." />
 <figcaption>Hannah Nimmo shot an FHSU team low round of 81 Tuesday at the Lady Tigers Classic at Smoky Hill Country Club (FHSU Athletics/Ryan Prickett).</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State women's golf team placed ninth at the Lady Tiger Classic this week at Smoky Hill Country Club. The Tigers posted a team score of 333 in the second round after opening the tournament with a first-round 328 on Monday.&nbsp; After leading the way following an opening-round score of even-par 72,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;finished in a tie for ninth after posting an 11-over 83 on Tuesday.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6954">Hannah Nimmo</a>&nbsp;paced the Tigers on Tuesday with a 9-over 81, carding nine pars and nine bogeys. She was the only player on the team without a double bogey or worse on the day. The freshman finished in a tie for 43rd out of 70 golfers at 25-over. Competing as an individual,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6951">Lexie Ridder</a>&nbsp;improved her score by one stroke to place in a tie for 29th at 21-over following a second-round 10-over 82. She opened the day with a birdie on No. 10, one of only 10 birdies on that hole all week. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6952">Kerrigan Rudolph</a>&nbsp;chipped in for eagle on the par-5 second hole and finished her round with back-to-back birdies on holes eight and nine to post a 12-over 84, finishing the week at 28-over to place in a tie for 52nd. Her eagle was one of just three in the entire field across the two rounds. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6953">Aliyah North</a>&nbsp;tied with fellow freshman Nimmo for 43rd at 25-over for the week following a round of 13-over 85 on Tuesday.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6949">Shauna Lee</a>&nbsp;was one shot back of her teammates across the two rounds, finishing in a tie for 46th after a second-round score of 14-over 86.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6950">Ella McKee</a>&nbsp;fired a 92 on Tuesday, finishing in a tie for 57th at 33-over for the week. Central Missouri won the team title by 22 shots over Rogers State following rounds of 303 and 305, with three Jennies earning all-tournament honors. Mia Rallo won the individual title at seven-over with two others tying for second at eight over. Fort Hays State will take a week off before returning to competition at the Fall Regional Preview in Larchwood, Iowa at Grand Falls Casino &amp; Golf Resort October 8-9. Full FHSU Results 9th - Team - 328 - 333 - 661 (+85) T9th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6948">Morgan Brasser</a>&nbsp;- 72 - 83 -- 155 (+11) T29th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6951">Lexie Ridder</a>&nbsp;- 83 - 82 -- 165 (+21) T43rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6953">Aliyah North</a>&nbsp;- 84 - 85 -- 169 (+25) T43rd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6954">Hannah Nimmo</a>&nbsp;- 88 - 81 -- 169 (+25) T46th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6949">Shauna Lee</a>&nbsp;- 84 - 86 -- 170 (+26) T52nd -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6952">Kerrigan Rudolph</a>&nbsp;- 88 - 84 -- 172 (+28) T57th -&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6950">Ella McKee</a>&nbsp;- 85 - 92 -- 177 (+33)&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ Brasser, Tigers finish ninth at Lady Tiger Classic

WASHINGTON (AP) —A libertarian group in California filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s plan for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-forgiveness-biden-plan-d9c8e18774a744187c9af634bf4eb728">student debt cancellation</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday, calling it an illegal overreach that would increase state tax burdens for some Americans who get their debt forgiven.

(Click below to listen to&nbsp;White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre)

The lawsuit, believed to be the first targeting Biden’s plan, was filed by the Pacific Legal Foundation, a Sacramento legal advocacy group. It was filed in federal court in Indiana, one of several states that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-education-minnesota-mississippi-ffe9ed18bf0a434970ab09b1d89800e2">plan to tax</a>&nbsp;any student debt canceled by Biden’s plan.

“Congress did not authorize the executive branch to unilaterally cancel student debt,” said Caleb Kruckenberg, an attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation. He said it’s illegal for the executive branch to create the policy “by press release, and without statutory authority.”

The suit’s plaintiff is Frank Garrison, described as a public interest attorney who lives in Indiana and is employed by the libertarian group.

Garrison is on track to get his student debt erased through a separate federal program for public servants. Although most borrowers will need to apply for Biden’s plan, Garrison and many others in that program will automatically get the relief because the Education Department has their income information on file.

Biden’s plan would automatically cancel up to $20,000 of Garrison’s debt, which in turn would trigger an “immediate tax liability” from the state of Indiana, according to the suit. Under the debt forgiveness program he’s enrolled in now, canceled debt cannot be taxed.

“Mr. Garrison and millions of others similarly situated in the six relevant states will receive no additional benefit from the cancellation — just a one-time additional penalty,” the suit argues.

Any student debt forgiven under Biden’s plan would also be subject to state taxes in Arkansas, California, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina and Wisconsin, unless lawmakers in those states change their current laws.

Asked about the suit, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said anyone will be able to opt out of the cancellation. She did not explain how that would work — the White House previously said roughly 8 million Americans would automatically get the debt relief without applying.

“The bottom line is this — no one who does not want debt relief will have to get that debt relief," Jean-Pierre said at a press briefing.

A separate statement from the White House called the lawsuit “baseless,” saying opponents “are trying anything they can to stop this program that will provide needed relief to working families.”

The Pacific Legal Foundation is a legal group that promotes individual liberties and the separation of powers. It was formed in the 1970s by staff members under Ronald Reagan when he was governor of California. The group says it has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court 16 times, prevailing in 14 cases.

Biden’s plan promises to cancel $10,000 in federal student debt for borrowers with incomes of less than $125,000 per year or households making less than $250,000. Those who received federal Pell Grants to attend college would get an additional $10,000 erased.

An application to receive the benefit is expected by early October.

Conservative groups have been threatening to challenge debt cancellation since Biden first aired the idea, saying it’s legally questionable and unfairly cancels student debt at the expense of Americans who didn’t attend college. One of the main challenges has been finding someone who faces personal harm as a result of Biden’s plan, giving them legal standing to sue.

The Biden administration has repeatedly argued that the plan is on solid legal ground.

In its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-covid-health-education-0fea030a0875c0e4e1a39b0c098bd48a">legal justification</a>&nbsp;for debt cancellation, the Biden administration invoked the HEROES Act of 2003, which aimed to provide help to members of the military. The law gives the administration “sweeping authority” to reduce or eliminate student debt during a national emergency, the Justice Department said in an August legal opinion.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has said he has the legal authority to cancel debt for people who faced hardship during the pandemic. Cardona says Biden’s plan will ensure borrowers aren’t worse off after the pandemic than they were before.

The suit challenges that rationale, saying Garrison and others will see their debt burdens increase as a result of Biden’s plan. It also contends that the plan doesn’t meet the requirements of the 2003 law, arguing that the problem of high student debt is not a “direct result” of the pandemic.

“Nothing about loan cancellation is lawful or appropriate,” the suit alleges. “In an end-run around Congress, the administration threatens to enact a profound and transformational policy that will have untold economic impacts.”

The legality of mass student debt cancellation has stirred debate since it became a popular idea among Democrats in recent years. After being elected, Biden himself questioned whether he had the authority to cancel debt without Congress, asking the Justice Department to study the question.

The Trump administration took steps to block broad debt cancellation during its final weeks in office, issuing an Education Department memo concluding that the secretary lacked the authority to provide such relief.

The lawsuit asks the court to overturn Biden’s plan and to temporarily halt it while legal questions are resolved.

By COLLIN BINKLEY&nbsp;WASHINGTON (AP) —A libertarian group in California filed a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s plan for&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-forgiveness-biden-plan-d9c8e18774a744187c9af634bf4eb728">student debt cancellation</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday, calling it an illegal overreach that would increase state tax burdens for some Americans who get their debt forgiven.(Click below to listen to&nbsp;White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre)<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dc2HRDqXTNc?start=1722" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>The lawsuit, believed to be the first targeting Biden’s plan, was filed by the Pacific Legal Foundation, a Sacramento legal advocacy group. It was filed in federal court in Indiana, one of several states that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-education-minnesota-mississippi-ffe9ed18bf0a434970ab09b1d89800e2">plan to tax</a>&nbsp;any student debt canceled by Biden’s plan.“Congress did not authorize the executive branch to unilaterally cancel student debt,” said Caleb Kruckenberg, an attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation. He said it’s illegal for the executive branch to create the policy “by press release, and without statutory authority.”The suit’s plaintiff is Frank Garrison, described as a public interest attorney who lives in Indiana and is employed by the libertarian group.Garrison is on track to get his student debt erased through a separate federal program for public servants. Although most borrowers will need to apply for Biden’s plan, Garrison and many others in that program will automatically get the relief because the Education Department has their income information on file.Biden’s plan would automatically cancel up to $20,000 of Garrison’s debt, which in turn would trigger an “immediate tax liability” from the state of Indiana, according to the suit. Under the debt forgiveness program he’s enrolled in now, canceled debt cannot be taxed.“Mr. Garrison and millions of others similarly situated in the six relevant states will receive no additional benefit from the cancellation — just a one-time additional penalty,” the suit argues.Any student debt forgiven under Biden’s plan would also be subject to state taxes in Arkansas, California, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina and Wisconsin, unless lawmakers in those states change their current laws.Asked about the suit, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said anyone will be able to opt out of the cancellation. She did not explain how that would work — the White House previously said roughly 8 million Americans would automatically get the debt relief without applying.“The bottom line is this — no one who does not want debt relief will have to get that debt relief," Jean-Pierre said at a press briefing.A separate statement from the White House called the lawsuit “baseless,” saying opponents “are trying anything they can to stop this program that will provide needed relief to working families.”The Pacific Legal Foundation is a legal group that promotes individual liberties and the separation of powers. It was formed in the 1970s by staff members under Ronald Reagan when he was governor of California. The group says it has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court 16 times, prevailing in 14 cases.Biden’s plan promises to cancel $10,000 in federal student debt for borrowers with incomes of less than $125,000 per year or households making less than $250,000. Those who received federal Pell Grants to attend college would get an additional $10,000 erased.An application to receive the benefit is expected by early October.Conservative groups have been threatening to challenge debt cancellation since Biden first aired the idea, saying it’s legally questionable and unfairly cancels student debt at the expense of Americans who didn’t attend college. One of the main challenges has been finding someone who faces personal harm as a result of Biden’s plan, giving them legal standing to sue.The Biden administration has repeatedly argued that the plan is on solid legal ground.In its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-covid-health-education-0fea030a0875c0e4e1a39b0c098bd48a">legal justification</a>&nbsp;for debt cancellation, the Biden administration invoked the HEROES Act of 2003, which aimed to provide help to members of the military. The law gives the administration “sweeping authority” to reduce or eliminate student debt during a national emergency, the Justice Department said in an August legal opinion.Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has said he has the legal authority to cancel debt for people who faced hardship during the pandemic. Cardona says Biden’s plan will ensure borrowers aren’t worse off after the pandemic than they were before.The suit challenges that rationale, saying Garrison and others will see their debt burdens increase as a result of Biden’s plan. It also contends that the plan doesn’t meet the requirements of the 2003 law, arguing that the problem of high student debt is not a “direct result” of the pandemic.“Nothing about loan cancellation is lawful or appropriate,” the suit alleges. “In an end-run around Congress, the administration threatens to enact a profound and transformational policy that will have untold economic impacts.”The legality of mass student debt cancellation has stirred debate since it became a popular idea among Democrats in recent years. After being elected, Biden himself questioned whether he had the authority to cancel debt without Congress, asking the Justice Department to study the question.The Trump administration took steps to block broad debt cancellation during its final weeks in office, issuing an Education Department memo concluding that the secretary lacked the authority to provide such relief.The lawsuit asks the court to overturn Biden’s plan and to temporarily halt it while legal questions are resolved.

🎥.White House responds to lawsuit against student debt cancellation

SEDGWICK&nbsp; —A jury on Friday convicted a Kansas felon for the murder of a woman at a Wichita motel.&nbsp;

The jury found 42-year-old Ricky Hollins guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 33-year-old Stephanie Duran, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office. Hollins was also originally charged with buying sexual relations, according the district attorney's office.

Just after 10a.m. October 22, 2020, police responded to a call of an unresponsive woman in a room at the Budget Motel in the 1300 Block of South Broad in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;A staff member of the motel located Duran in the room and called the police.

She was pronounced dead at the scene. The following evening, police arrested and booked Hollins into the Sedgwick County Jail, according to online jail records. He remains jailed on $200,000 bond.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Hollins has two previous drug convictions in Sedgwick County, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603833413290.png" alt="Hollins-photo Sedgwick County" />
 <figcaption>Hollins-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK&nbsp; —A jury on Friday convicted a Kansas felon for the murder of a woman at a Wichita motel.&nbsp;The jury found 42-year-old Ricky Hollins guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 33-year-old Stephanie Duran, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office. Hollins was also originally charged with buying sexual relations, according the district attorney's office.Just after 10a.m. October 22, 2020, police responded to a call of an unresponsive woman in a room at the Budget Motel in the 1300 Block of South Broad in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;&nbsp;A staff member of the motel located Duran in the room and called the police.She was pronounced dead at the scene. The following evening, police arrested and booked Hollins into the Sedgwick County Jail, according to online jail records. He remains jailed on $200,000 bond.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hollins has two previous drug convictions in Sedgwick County, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Jury: Kansas felon guilty of murder while buying sex

By NICK GOSNELL Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Pieter Miller with the Hutchinson Airport told Hutch Post Tuesday they are going to apply again for federal dollars to get the air traffic control tower replaced.

"There was money specifically set aside to update federal contract control towers," Miller said. "Towers that were built by the federal government back in the 1950s and the 1960s that are staffed by private companies, which is exactly what Hutchinson has."

The current tower was built in 1951. This would be the second application for that money. Their first try was to do the project in phases, but they noted that the ones approved in the first round were full projects, so they are going to try that approach when they apply again. That application is due by the end of October. The internal workings in the tower are updated by the contractor and the FAA, but the actual bricks and mortar are city property.

"Most of the buttons and switches and radios in the tower now have been updated over the last 10 years," Miller said. "What is old is the actual facility itself. The stairways, the access, the break rooms, the restrooms, all the accoutrements that the controllers use to get their job done."

The tower has been staffed by a private contractor since 1992.

"They are in operation from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, 365 days a year," Miller said. "A couple of the controllers live in Wichita. Most of them are local controllers here, or retired FAA controllers. The company they work for is called Midwest ATC."

Midwest ATC is currently operating nearly 100 air traffic control towers globally. In addition to Hutchinson, they operate towers in Garden City, Salina, Manhattan, both airports in Topeka and the Johnson County Aircenter and New Century Airport in the Kansas City area.

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 </figure>By NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Pieter Miller with the Hutchinson Airport told Hutch Post Tuesday they are going to apply again for federal dollars to get the air traffic control tower replaced."There was money specifically set aside to update federal contract control towers," Miller said. "Towers that were built by the federal government back in the 1950s and the 1960s that are staffed by private companies, which is exactly what Hutchinson has."The current tower was built in 1951. This would be the second application for that money. Their first try was to do the project in phases, but they noted that the ones approved in the first round were full projects, so they are going to try that approach when they apply again. That application is due by the end of October. The internal workings in the tower are updated by the contractor and the FAA, but the actual bricks and mortar are city property."Most of the buttons and switches and radios in the tower now have been updated over the last 10 years," Miller said. "What is old is the actual facility itself. The stairways, the access, the break rooms, the restrooms, all the accoutrements that the controllers use to get their job done."The tower has been staffed by a private contractor since 1992."They are in operation from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, 365 days a year," Miller said. "A couple of the controllers live in Wichita. Most of them are local controllers here, or retired FAA controllers. The company they work for is called Midwest ATC."Midwest ATC is currently operating nearly 100 air traffic control towers globally. In addition to Hutchinson, they operate towers in Garden City, Salina, Manhattan, both airports in Topeka and the Johnson County Aircenter and New Century Airport in the Kansas City area.

Hutchinson Airport to seek control tower replacement

Elma R. “Beanie” Fiser, the daughter of B. E. (Bud) Dresslar and Vera
 (Nesmith) Dresslar, was born August 16, 1934, in Mankato, Kansas, and 
passed away on September 22, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center West, Lincoln,
 NE at the age of 88 years, 1 month, and 6 days.

Beanie attended 
the local public schools, graduating from Belleville High School. On 
September 16, 1954, she was united in marriage to Robert D. Fiser and to
 this union were born Deborah and Frank.

Beanie worked for Scott 
Specialties’ for many years and later, along with her husband, operated 
Holiday Floral in Belleville, KS from 1984 until 1988. They moved to 
Cuba, KS in 2008 and Beanie later moved to Belleville, KS in May of 
2018.

Beanie was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, 
Belleville, KS and was a quilter at both the Cuba and Belleville 
Presbyterian Churches.&nbsp; For the past five years, she has been making 
quilts for Connor’s Cuddles. Beanie also enjoyed her coffee group at the
 Feathered Nest and spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. She also was an avid sports fan and loved watching her 
Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Royals play.

She was preceded in
 death by her parents B.E. (Bud) and Vera Dresslar;&nbsp; her husband Robert 
D. Fiser in 2009; sister Barbara (Bobbie) Taylor; brother Ed Dresslar.

Beanie
 is survived by her children&nbsp; Deborah (Tim) Rhine of Mahaska, KS and 
Frank (Donna) Fiser of Georgetown, TX;&nbsp; four grandchildren:&nbsp; Andy Rhine 
of Haddam, KS, Lesley (Matt) Bauer of Grand Rapids, MI, Lucas 
(Katherine) Fiser of Austin, TX, and Jessy (Eric) Whited of Austin, TX; 6
 great grandchildren:&nbsp; Addy Bauer, Grace Bauer, Leilani Fiser, Hayden 
Whited, Drew Whited, and Ashton Whited;&nbsp; one brother, Jack (Carol) 
Dresslar of Gardner, KS; nephews, John Dresslar of Harrisburg, PA and 
Jason (Alaina) Dresslar of Hays, KS, other relatives and friends

Memorial
 services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at the 
United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, KS with Pastor Deb Hadachek, 
officiating.

Inurnment will follow at the National Cemetery, rural Narka, KS.

Friends
 may call from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the 
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS where the family will 
receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to Connor’s Cuddles.

Online condolence at www.bachelor-surber.com.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664287150135.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Elma R. “Beanie” Fiser, the daughter of B. E. (Bud) Dresslar and Vera
 (Nesmith) Dresslar, was born August 16, 1934, in Mankato, Kansas, and 
passed away on September 22, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center West, Lincoln,
 NE at the age of 88 years, 1 month, and 6 days.Beanie attended 
the local public schools, graduating from Belleville High School. On 
September 16, 1954, she was united in marriage to Robert D. Fiser and to
 this union were born Deborah and Frank.Beanie worked for Scott 
Specialties’ for many years and later, along with her husband, operated 
Holiday Floral in Belleville, KS from 1984 until 1988. They moved to 
Cuba, KS in 2008 and Beanie later moved to Belleville, KS in May of 
2018.Beanie was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, 
Belleville, KS and was a quilter at both the Cuba and Belleville 
Presbyterian Churches.&nbsp; For the past five years, she has been making 
quilts for Connor’s Cuddles. Beanie also enjoyed her coffee group at the
 Feathered Nest and spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. She also was an avid sports fan and loved watching her 
Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Royals play.She was preceded in
 death by her parents B.E. (Bud) and Vera Dresslar;&nbsp; her husband Robert 
D. Fiser in 2009; sister Barbara (Bobbie) Taylor; brother Ed Dresslar.Beanie
 is survived by her children&nbsp; Deborah (Tim) Rhine of Mahaska, KS and 
Frank (Donna) Fiser of Georgetown, TX;&nbsp; four grandchildren:&nbsp; Andy Rhine 
of Haddam, KS, Lesley (Matt) Bauer of Grand Rapids, MI, Lucas 
(Katherine) Fiser of Austin, TX, and Jessy (Eric) Whited of Austin, TX; 6
 great grandchildren:&nbsp; Addy Bauer, Grace Bauer, Leilani Fiser, Hayden 
Whited, Drew Whited, and Ashton Whited;&nbsp; one brother, Jack (Carol) 
Dresslar of Gardner, KS; nephews, John Dresslar of Harrisburg, PA and 
Jason (Alaina) Dresslar of Hays, KS, other relatives and friendsMemorial
 services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at the 
United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, KS with Pastor Deb Hadachek, 
officiating.Inurnment will follow at the National Cemetery, rural Narka, KS.Friends
 may call from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the 
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS where the family will 
receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.Memorials are suggested to Connor’s Cuddles.Online condolence at www.bachelor-surber.com.

Elma R. 'Beanie' Fiser

Betty Jean Perez, 96, passed away September 25, 2022, at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born October 31, 1925, in Northview, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Vernon and Eva Louvernia Stogsdill Young.

A Larned resident since 1938, she was a homemaker and bookkeeper at 
Perez Body Shop. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Larned, and enjoyed going to painting bees’ group, crafts, gardening, 
cooking for her grandchildren, raising chickens and other animals, 
especially her dog, Cruz.

On April 16, 1945, she married Raymond G. Perez in Wichita; he survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Phillip (Susan) Perez, Larned, 
Jeffrey Perez, Larned; two daughters, Ramona (Rusty) Howard, Larned, 
Lori Perez (Scott Schartz), Larned; brother, Dean Young, Glendale, 
Arizona; two sisters-in-law, Lola Perez and Ann Perez, both of Larned; 
seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; two brothers, Glenn Young, Wayne Smith; and a grandson, Matthew Howard.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022,
 with family present from 4-6 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned 
Cemetery.

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

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Betty Jean Perez, 96, passed away September 25, 2022, at Diversicare of Larned.She was born October 31, 1925, in Northview, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Vernon and Eva Louvernia Stogsdill Young.A Larned resident since 1938, she was a homemaker and bookkeeper at 
Perez Body Shop. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Larned, and enjoyed going to painting bees’ group, crafts, gardening, 
cooking for her grandchildren, raising chickens and other animals, 
especially her dog, Cruz.On April 16, 1945, she married Raymond G. Perez in Wichita; he survives.Other survivors include: two sons, Phillip (Susan) Perez, Larned, 
Jeffrey Perez, Larned; two daughters, Ramona (Rusty) Howard, Larned, 
Lori Perez (Scott Schartz), Larned; brother, Dean Young, Glendale, 
Arizona; two sisters-in-law, Lola Perez and Ann Perez, both of Larned; 
seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents; two brothers, Glenn Young, Wayne Smith; and a grandson, Matthew Howard.Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022,
 with family present from 4-6 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned 
Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.