The Eagle Radio Online Auction continues through Oct. 25.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/eagle-radio-auction">Click HERE to take a look at the deals and to bid!</a>

There are several great items to bid on including:

Advantage Glass Plus 1005 Vine Hays, KS 67601 785-625-8855 $250 Certificate

When it comes to accessorizing your truck, SUV, car or van,
Advantage Glass Plus is the original specialist! They have a great selection to
match your needs. Along with Towneau covers, 3M glass tinting, glass replacement
and more. Advantage Glass Plus, the original accessory center, 1005 Vine in
Hays. Certificate may not be applied to account balance. 2 certificates per
visit. Advantage Glass Plus, 1005 Vine in Hays. 785-625-8855.

Current Bid: $127.00 Retail Price: $250.00

Arthur's Pizza and Mexican Foods 103 West 9th Ellis, KS 67637 785-726-4683 $50 Certificate

This certificate is good for anything at Arthur’s Pizza
except alcohol. Enjoy pizza, Mexican, appetizers, desserts, salad, challenge pizzas
and new menu items. Arthur’s Pizza and Mexican Foods, 109 W. 9th, Ellis, KS
67637. 785-726-4683 Use by October 31, 2021.

Current Bid: $8.00 Retail Price: $50.00

Broadway Automotive 2713 Broadway Hays, KS 67601 (785) 301-2797 $50 Certificate

This $50.00 gift certificate to Broadway Automotive in Hays
can be used towards any services. From a basic oil change and lubrication to a
major engine overhaul they can do it....Things like getting your AC or heater
working, to brakes, to finding out what that annoying check engine light means,
this $50.00 gift certificate can be applied. Walk-ins and appointments always
welcomed. limit: 1 per customer per visit, no cash value. Good thru October 31,
2021.

Current Bid: $5.00 Retail Price: $50.00

Carmichael True Value Plainville, KS 785-434-2927 Snow Thrower

Troy Bilt 26 inch Two stage snow Thrower. Features six
forward and two reverse speeds. 26 inch clearing path is built to handle the
snow, season after season. Just one hand operation offers single hand guidance.
In dash halogen headlight. Powered by a reliable 243 cc OHV 4 cycle engine with
push button electric start. Serrated auger helps break up ice and snow for
easier removal.

Current Bid: $310.00 Retail Price: $960.00

Fitzgerald Furniture Ness City, KS Swivel Rocker

From Fitzgerald Furniture in Ness City, this is a taupe
colored swivel rocker, manufactured by Best Home Furnishings. Enjoy the game,
enjoy a movie, or enjoy a nap in this very comfortable chair.

Current Bid: $54.00 Retail Price: $449.00

Fossil Creek Hotel and Suites in Russell 1430 South Fossil Russell, KS 67665 785-483-4200 One Night Stay

Of all the hotels in Russell, KS the Fossil Creek Hotel and
Suites has the most luxurious accommodations at a tremendous value! When you
check in, whether for business or pleasure you will be surrounded by the
pleasing atmosphere that you can experience only at Fossil Creek Hotel and
Suites. The Dole-Specter Conference Center offers the functionality and
flexibility that you need for your conference, party, reception or other event.
A variety of room sizes and configurations will accommodate groups of 60 up to
250 comfortably. The gift certificate offers a one night stay in a one-room
king bed whirlpool suite. The room has a microwave and refrigerator and is non-smoking.
The certificate is PENDING ROOM AVAILABILITY.

Current Bid: $17.00 Retail Price: $179.00

H and H Roofing 614 Topeka St Larned, KS 67550 620.285.0040 Certificate for Gutter Cleaning

$125 gift certficate towards gutter/downspout cleanout. Must
be within a 60 mile radius of Larned. H and H Roofing is your one-stop solution
for fascia and soffit work, siding installation, vinyl window replacement and
residential roofing services. Since 2007, they've made it their mission to keep
homes in the Larned, KS area in good condition. Now, they're ready to bring
their expertise to your doorstep.

Current Bid: There is no current bid on this item Retail Price: $125.00

Karst Water Well Service EAST HWY 40 Hays, KS 67601 785-628-1415 Ritchie Omni 3 Cattle Water Fountain

Ritchie Omni 3 Cattle water fountain. Designed with animal
safety in mind, the Omni 3 features smooth rounded edges and a fully insulated
casing for energy efficiency. The stainless steel trough features
thermostatically controlled heat elements that are attached to the underside
for frost free service even under the most severe winter conditions. Herd
capacity is 100 head. And Ritchie fountains have the best warranty in the
industry. See all the details at www.ritchiefount.com.

Current Bid: $309.00 Retail Price: $995.00

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1587155364471.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Eagle Radio Online Auction continues through Oct. 25.<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/eagle-radio-auction">Click HERE to take a look at the deals and to bid!</a>There are several great items to bid on including:Advantage Glass Plus 1005 Vine Hays, KS 67601 785-625-8855 $250 CertificateWhen it comes to accessorizing your truck, SUV, car or van,
Advantage Glass Plus is the original specialist! They have a great selection to
match your needs. Along with Towneau covers, 3M glass tinting, glass replacement
and more. Advantage Glass Plus, the original accessory center, 1005 Vine in
Hays. Certificate may not be applied to account balance. 2 certificates per
visit. Advantage Glass Plus, 1005 Vine in Hays. 785-625-8855.Current Bid: $127.00 Retail Price: $250.00_________________Arthur's Pizza and Mexican Foods 103 West 9th Ellis, KS 67637 785-726-4683 $50 CertificateThis certificate is good for anything at Arthur’s Pizza
except alcohol. Enjoy pizza, Mexican, appetizers, desserts, salad, challenge pizzas
and new menu items. Arthur’s Pizza and Mexican Foods, 109 W. 9th, Ellis, KS
67637. 785-726-4683 Use by October 31, 2021.Current Bid: $8.00 Retail Price: $50.00________________________Broadway Automotive 2713 Broadway Hays, KS 67601 (785) 301-2797 $50 CertificateThis $50.00 gift certificate to Broadway Automotive in Hays
can be used towards any services. From a basic oil change and lubrication to a
major engine overhaul they can do it....Things like getting your AC or heater
working, to brakes, to finding out what that annoying check engine light means,
this $50.00 gift certificate can be applied. Walk-ins and appointments always
welcomed. limit: 1 per customer per visit, no cash value. Good thru October 31,
2021.Current Bid: $5.00 Retail Price: $50.00___________________Carmichael True Value Plainville, KS 785-434-2927 Snow ThrowerTroy Bilt 26 inch Two stage snow Thrower. Features six
forward and two reverse speeds. 26 inch clearing path is built to handle the
snow, season after season. Just one hand operation offers single hand guidance.
In dash halogen headlight. Powered by a reliable 243 cc OHV 4 cycle engine with
push button electric start. Serrated auger helps break up ice and snow for
easier removal.Current Bid: $310.00 Retail Price: $960.00_____________________Fitzgerald Furniture Ness City, KS Swivel RockerFrom Fitzgerald Furniture in Ness City, this is a taupe
colored swivel rocker, manufactured by Best Home Furnishings. Enjoy the game,
enjoy a movie, or enjoy a nap in this very comfortable chair.Current Bid: $54.00 Retail Price: $449.00_____________________Fossil Creek Hotel and Suites in Russell 1430 South Fossil Russell, KS 67665 785-483-4200 One Night StayOf all the hotels in Russell, KS the Fossil Creek Hotel and
Suites has the most luxurious accommodations at a tremendous value! When you
check in, whether for business or pleasure you will be surrounded by the
pleasing atmosphere that you can experience only at Fossil Creek Hotel and
Suites. The Dole-Specter Conference Center offers the functionality and
flexibility that you need for your conference, party, reception or other event.
A variety of room sizes and configurations will accommodate groups of 60 up to
250 comfortably. The gift certificate offers a one night stay in a one-room
king bed whirlpool suite. The room has a microwave and refrigerator and is non-smoking.
The certificate is PENDING ROOM AVAILABILITY.Current Bid: $17.00 Retail Price: $179.00_____________________H and H Roofing 614 Topeka St Larned, KS 67550 620.285.0040 Certificate for Gutter Cleaning$125 gift certficate towards gutter/downspout cleanout. Must
be within a 60 mile radius of Larned. H and H Roofing is your one-stop solution
for fascia and soffit work, siding installation, vinyl window replacement and
residential roofing services. Since 2007, they've made it their mission to keep
homes in the Larned, KS area in good condition. Now, they're ready to bring
their expertise to your doorstep.Current Bid: There is no current bid on this item Retail Price: $125.00____________________Karst Water Well Service EAST HWY 40 Hays, KS 67601 785-628-1415 Ritchie Omni 3 Cattle Water FountainRitchie Omni 3 Cattle water fountain. Designed with animal
safety in mind, the Omni 3 features smooth rounded edges and a fully insulated
casing for energy efficiency. The stainless steel trough features
thermostatically controlled heat elements that are attached to the underside
for frost free service even under the most severe winter conditions. Herd
capacity is 100 head. And Ritchie fountains have the best warranty in the
industry. See all the details at www.ritchiefount.com.Current Bid: $309.00 Retail Price: $995.00

Eagle Radio Online Auction continues

Herbert A. Stevens, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.  He was born on September 11, 1928, in Geuda Springs, Kansas, the son of Lawrence Metallis and Emma Beulah Iseminger Stevens.  A resident of Scott City, Kansas since early childhood moving from Geuda Springs, Kansas.  Herbert was a farmer and rancher.

Herbert was a 1946 graduate of Scott Community High School and was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge of Garden City, Kansas, and the Sunflower Polka Club of Hays, Kansas.

On February 25, 1951, he married Margie B. Harkness in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Two Sons - Rick Stevens of Scott City, Kansas, Stacy Stevens of Colorado Springs, Colorado, One Daughter - Colette &amp; Steve Robinson of Vienna, Virginia, Five Grandsons - Chad &amp; Mara Stevens of St. Johns, Florida, Corbin &amp; Heidi Stevens of Scott City, Kansas, Curtis &amp; Theresa Stevens of Salina, Kansas, Sean Stevens of Atwood, Kansas, Seth Stevens of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Two Granddaughters - Crista Stevens-Kirchhoff of Smith Center, Kansas and Stefanie Stevens of Kansas City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, one brother, one son - Mark Stevens, one daughter - Melody Stevens, one grandson - Brannon Chayston Stevens, and his dance partner - Mary Ruth Houdyshell.

A Celebration of Life and Inurnment will be held in the spring/summer of 2021 with Steve Payne presiding.

Memorials May be made to the Scott County VIP Center in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Herbert A. Stevens, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on September 11, 1928, in Geuda Springs, Kansas, the son of Lawrence Metallis and Emma Beulah Iseminger Stevens. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since early childhood moving from Geuda Springs, Kansas. Herbert was a farmer and rancher.Herbert was a 1946 graduate of Scott Community High School and was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge of Garden City, Kansas, and the Sunflower Polka Club of Hays, Kansas.On February 25, 1951, he married Margie B. Harkness in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his Two Sons - Rick Stevens of Scott City, Kansas, Stacy Stevens of Colorado Springs, Colorado, One Daughter - Colette &amp; Steve Robinson of Vienna, Virginia, Five Grandsons - Chad &amp; Mara Stevens of St. Johns, Florida, Corbin &amp; Heidi Stevens of Scott City, Kansas, Curtis &amp; Theresa Stevens of Salina, Kansas, Sean Stevens of Atwood, Kansas, Seth Stevens of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Two Granddaughters - Crista Stevens-Kirchhoff of Smith Center, Kansas and Stefanie Stevens of Kansas City, Missouri.He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, one brother, one son - Mark Stevens, one daughter - Melody Stevens, one grandson - Brannon Chayston Stevens, and his dance partner - Mary Ruth Houdyshell.A Celebration of Life and Inurnment will be held in the spring/summer of 2021 with Steve Payne presiding.Memorials May be made to the Scott County VIP Center in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.There will be no calling times.

Herbert A. Stevens

Troy Lee Consbruck, 49, died on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Littleton 
Adventist Hospital in Littleton, Colorado. He was born on August 3, 
1971 at Hastings, Nebraska the son of Edward Julius &amp; Mary Joan 
(Jackson) Consbruck. He married Tracy Leann Rash on February 8, 1997 at
 Garden City. 
Troy attended school in Hastings and Red Cloud, Nebraska and graduated 
from Smith Center High School and then received his Associates from 
Cloud County Community College. While growing up he was very involved 
with livestock projects in the Future Farmers of America. After his 
schooling he moved to Garden City to work for IBP in the scale house 
while learning to be a cattle buyer. Gary Turpin later got him involved
 with trucking and made him the manager of the Kansas division of Heath 
&amp; Turpin Trucking. He started accumulating trucks and livestock 
trailers and started TLC trucking which he has owned and operated for 
over 25 years. He enjoyed any sports especially Nebraska football and 
the Kansas City Chiefs, hunting and fishing. Troy was an excellent cook
 and enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. His special love was 
time at Harland County Lake and time with his grandchildren. 
He is survived by his Wife- Tracy, Children- Taylor Consbruck, Ty 
Consbruck &amp; Temo Ortiz, Mother Mary Joan Jackson, 3 Grandchildren- 
Cynex, Sophia &amp; Kobe all of Garden City and Brother- Todd Consbruck 
of O’Neill, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his Father. 
Memorial Service will be at 3:00 PM Saturday at Cornerstone Church in 
Garden City with Pastor Raul Silva officiating. In lieu of flowers 
Memorials are suggested to the YMCA Sports Program in care of Garnand 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Troy Lee Consbruck, 49, died on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Littleton 
Adventist Hospital in Littleton, Colorado. He was born on August 3, 
1971 at Hastings, Nebraska the son of Edward Julius &amp; Mary Joan 
(Jackson) Consbruck. He married Tracy Leann Rash on February 8, 1997 at
 Garden City. 
Troy attended school in Hastings and Red Cloud, Nebraska and graduated 
from Smith Center High School and then received his Associates from 
Cloud County Community College. While growing up he was very involved 
with livestock projects in the Future Farmers of America. After his 
schooling he moved to Garden City to work for IBP in the scale house 
while learning to be a cattle buyer. Gary Turpin later got him involved
 with trucking and made him the manager of the Kansas division of Heath 
&amp; Turpin Trucking. He started accumulating trucks and livestock 
trailers and started TLC trucking which he has owned and operated for 
over 25 years. He enjoyed any sports especially Nebraska football and 
the Kansas City Chiefs, hunting and fishing. Troy was an excellent cook
 and enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. His special love was 
time at Harland County Lake and time with his grandchildren. 
He is survived by his Wife- Tracy, Children- Taylor Consbruck, Ty 
Consbruck &amp; Temo Ortiz, Mother Mary Joan Jackson, 3 Grandchildren- 
Cynex, Sophia &amp; Kobe all of Garden City and Brother- Todd Consbruck 
of O’Neill, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his Father. 
Memorial Service will be at 3:00 PM Saturday at Cornerstone Church in 
Garden City with Pastor Raul Silva officiating. In lieu of flowers 
Memorials are suggested to the YMCA Sports Program in care of Garnand 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Troy Lee Consbruck

Grady Michael Best, age 8 days, peacefully went to his heavenly home 
with the angels, while in the loving arms of his parents, on Saturday, 
October 10, 2020, in Denver, Colorado. Grady was born Friday, October 
2, 2020, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado to his 
parents, Heath and Mackenzie (Mense) Best. Shortly after his birth, he 
was baptized, always a child of a loving God.
 Grady was tiny but a real fighter from the moment he was born. He 
had a huge personality which he demonstrated in many ways. He really 
enjoyed teasing his favorite nurses by wriggling off his heart monitors,
 grabbing the cords they were handling, and working his little arms free
 so he could push his plastic warming blanket down if it happened to 
touch his chin. Grady was already a K-State fan, and liked to show off 
his purple blanket. The nurses loved Grady and always wanted to be 
assigned to care for him. He was one popular little guy. 
 Grady was an amazing little boy, born to loving and caring parents 
who felt so blessed to have him in their lives. Grady would listen to 
his parents, who were constantly by his side. He loved holding onto 
their fingers, and the taste of the milk when they swabbed his mouth. 
Grady loved music, and would move his mouth as his parents sang to him. 
Their voice and touch brought him great comfort as he felt their love 
pouring upon him. Although Grady was only eight days old when the angels
 took him home to the arms of Jesus, he was such a joy to his family. He
 taught them many things in his short time here, and they feel so 
blessed by this little miracle. Grady and his parents were so lucky to
 have such a strong, loving support system of family and friends to pray
 for this precious little boy who was so loved.
 Grady is survived by his parents, Heath and Mackenzie Best of Hoxie,
 Kansas; grandparents, Mike and Cheri Mense and Todd and Beckie Best all
 of Hoxie, great-grandparents, Don and Flo Mense, Gerald and Helen Heim,
 and Paul Best all of Hoxie, uncle Cody Best of Silvis, Illinois, uncle 
and Godfather, Ben Mense (Tori) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; aunt and 
Godmother, Allison Ebert (Matt) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Cousin, Henry
 Ebert; and many more family and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Darlene Robben and Joan Best.
 A Mass of the Angels will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 
10:00 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, Kansas 
with Father Brian Lager presiding. Visitation will be held October 14, 
2020, 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM with family receiving friends from 5:00 PM 
to 7:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Amusement 
Company or the Sheridan County Benefit Walk, and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
 God needed one more angel amidst his shining band, and so he bent 
with a loving smile and clasped our Grady’s hand. He’ll keep him in His
 loving care, free of tears and pain, where he will laugh and play with 
Angels, until we meet again.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Grady--Michael-Best?obId=18606212#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Grady Michael Best, age 8 days, peacefully went to his heavenly home 
with the angels, while in the loving arms of his parents, on Saturday, 
October 10, 2020, in Denver, Colorado. Grady was born Friday, October 
2, 2020, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado to his 
parents, Heath and Mackenzie (Mense) Best. Shortly after his birth, he 
was baptized, always a child of a loving God.
 Grady was tiny but a real fighter from the moment he was born. He 
had a huge personality which he demonstrated in many ways. He really 
enjoyed teasing his favorite nurses by wriggling off his heart monitors,
 grabbing the cords they were handling, and working his little arms free
 so he could push his plastic warming blanket down if it happened to 
touch his chin. Grady was already a K-State fan, and liked to show off 
his purple blanket. The nurses loved Grady and always wanted to be 
assigned to care for him. He was one popular little guy. 
 Grady was an amazing little boy, born to loving and caring parents 
who felt so blessed to have him in their lives. Grady would listen to 
his parents, who were constantly by his side. He loved holding onto 
their fingers, and the taste of the milk when they swabbed his mouth. 
Grady loved music, and would move his mouth as his parents sang to him. 
Their voice and touch brought him great comfort as he felt their love 
pouring upon him. Although Grady was only eight days old when the angels
 took him home to the arms of Jesus, he was such a joy to his family. He
 taught them many things in his short time here, and they feel so 
blessed by this little miracle. Grady and his parents were so lucky to
 have such a strong, loving support system of family and friends to pray
 for this precious little boy who was so loved.
 Grady is survived by his parents, Heath and Mackenzie Best of Hoxie,
 Kansas; grandparents, Mike and Cheri Mense and Todd and Beckie Best all
 of Hoxie, great-grandparents, Don and Flo Mense, Gerald and Helen Heim,
 and Paul Best all of Hoxie, uncle Cody Best of Silvis, Illinois, uncle 
and Godfather, Ben Mense (Tori) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; aunt and 
Godmother, Allison Ebert (Matt) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Cousin, Henry
 Ebert; and many more family and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Darlene Robben and Joan Best.
 A Mass of the Angels will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 
10:00 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, Kansas 
with Father Brian Lager presiding. Visitation will be held October 14, 
2020, 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM with family receiving friends from 5:00 PM 
to 7:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Amusement 
Company or the Sheridan County Benefit Walk, and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
 God needed one more angel amidst his shining band, and so he bent 
with a loving smile and clasped our Grady’s hand. He’ll keep him in His
 loving care, free of tears and pain, where he will laugh and play with 
Angels, until we meet again.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Grady--Michael-Best?obId=18606212#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Grady Michael Best

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Inez Vaylene Patton DePlata, 85, 
joined family and friends in Heaven on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.&nbsp;

Inez was the last of 10 children born to Carl &amp; Edith Patton on Dec 27, 1934.

Inez enjoyed the time that she could spend with family &amp; friends 
and could be seen working in her yard and the gardens she loved. She 
also cherished her time out with friends. She worked at Good Samaritan, 
Calvary Gospel Church, and Big Brothers and Sisters.&nbsp; She had a great 
love for Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior and was an active member of 
Calvary Gospel.

Inez was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Frank, Fred, 
Wallace, and Willis, sisters Mildred, Margaret, Ruby, and Iris, a son - 
Wesley Rice and a great grandson - Blake Gulledge.

She is survived by a brother Raymond Patton and four of her children;
 daughters Gloria (Doug) Curtis and Jeanette (David) Ruddell, sons Duane
 (Ronda) Rice and Tony (Shawna) DePlata, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great 
grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Inez will be missed as a mother, a grandmother and a good friend.

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

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 </figure>Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Inez Vaylene Patton DePlata, 85, 
joined family and friends in Heaven on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.&nbsp;Inez was the last of 10 children born to Carl &amp; Edith Patton on Dec 27, 1934.Inez enjoyed the time that she could spend with family &amp; friends 
and could be seen working in her yard and the gardens she loved. She 
also cherished her time out with friends. She worked at Good Samaritan, 
Calvary Gospel Church, and Big Brothers and Sisters.&nbsp; She had a great 
love for Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior and was an active member of 
Calvary Gospel.Inez was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Frank, Fred, 
Wallace, and Willis, sisters Mildred, Margaret, Ruby, and Iris, a son - 
Wesley Rice and a great grandson - Blake Gulledge.She is survived by a brother Raymond Patton and four of her children;
 daughters Gloria (Doug) Curtis and Jeanette (David) Ruddell, sons Duane
 (Ronda) Rice and Tony (Shawna) DePlata, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great 
grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Inez will be missed as a mother, a grandmother and a good friend.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Inez-DePlata">HERE</a> for service details.

Inez V. (Patton) DePlata

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas on Wednesday reported its largest seven-day increases in both COVID-19-related deaths and new coronavirus cases.

The state Department of Health and Environment said Kansas had another 67 deaths since only Monday, an increase of 8.7%, to bring the total for the pandemic to 838. The state has reported 115 additional deaths over the past seven days, for an average of 16 a day.

Dr. Lee Norman, the state health department’s top administrator, said 60 of the new deaths were reported as it reviewed death certificates from previous weeks and added ones it had previously missed to its count. Deaths as of Wednesday represented 1.2% of reported cases, slightly higher than during the previous month.

The state also said it had 1,293 new confirmed or probable cases over two days, a 1.9% increase that brought the total for the pandemic to 69,155.

The state averaged 743 new cases a day for the seven days ending Wednesday, surpassing the record of 736 set for the seven days ending Monday. Since October began, the health department has updated its coronavirus figures six times, and for five of its reports, the state has averaged 600 or more new cases a day over a seven-day period.

“The numbers are getting worse,” Norman said during a Statehouse news conference.

State health officials worry that hospitals will come under increasing stress from the pandemic as it continues alongside the state’s normal flu season. Norman said the state hasn’t seen much flu yet.

While the state’s five most populous counties accounted for about 43% of the state’s 9,400 new cases over the past two weeks, dozens rural counties among the remaining 100 have seen proportionally larger spikes.

Norman said he believes some Kansas residents don’t understand that they can get infected through family members and are still attending funerals and weddings despite warnings against public gatherings.

Dr. Beth Oller, a family physician in northwest Kansas, said the virus has been spreading there because of events like weddings, baby showers and birthday parties. Of the 130 cases in the county of 5,000 during the pandemic, 100 have been reported since Sept. 1.

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly imposed a statewide stay-at-home order this spring that remained in effect for five weeks. Oller said for rural areas, it was like “going into the cellar for the tornado that never came.”

“Even though those of us in public health were saying, ‘It’s coming! It’s coming! We can’t stop being diligent,’ you get that pandemic fatigue,” she said. “It’s harder to keep that diligence up.”

Sedgwick County, home to the state’s largest city of Wichita, said County Commissioner Jim Howell tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus. The county said he is isolating himself at home and working from there.

In a short statement, Howell said he’d been “slightly symptomatic.” when he decided to get tested.

TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;Dr. Lee Norman, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment held a press briefing Wednesday to discuss COVID-19.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 1293 to a total of 69,155 the state health department reported Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;

Coronavirus deaths were reported at 838, an increase of 67.

<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Click here&nbsp;</a>for additional numbers from the KDHE.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas on Wednesday reported its largest seven-day increases in both COVID-19-related deaths and new coronavirus cases.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKDHEnews%2Fvideos%2F746036159277701%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>The state Department of Health and Environment said Kansas had another 67 deaths since only Monday, an increase of 8.7%, to bring the total for the pandemic to 838. The state has reported 115 additional deaths over the past seven days, for an average of 16 a day.Dr. Lee Norman, the state health department’s top administrator, said 60 of the new deaths were reported as it reviewed death certificates from previous weeks and added ones it had previously missed to its count. Deaths as of Wednesday represented 1.2% of reported cases, slightly higher than during the previous month.The state also said it had 1,293 new confirmed or probable cases over two days, a 1.9% increase that brought the total for the pandemic to 69,155.The state averaged 743 new cases a day for the seven days ending Wednesday, surpassing the record of 736 set for the seven days ending Monday. Since October began, the health department has updated its coronavirus figures six times, and for five of its reports, the state has averaged 600 or more new cases a day over a seven-day period.“The numbers are getting worse,” Norman said during a Statehouse news conference.<figure>
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 </figure>State health officials worry that hospitals will come under increasing stress from the pandemic as it continues alongside the state’s normal flu season. Norman said the state hasn’t seen much flu yet.While the state’s five most populous counties accounted for about 43% of the state’s 9,400 new cases over the past two weeks, dozens rural counties among the remaining 100 have seen proportionally larger spikes.Norman said he believes some Kansas residents don’t understand that they can get infected through family members and are still attending funerals and weddings despite warnings against public gatherings.Dr. Beth Oller, a family physician in northwest Kansas, said the virus has been spreading there because of events like weddings, baby showers and birthday parties. Of the 130 cases in the county of 5,000 during the pandemic, 100 have been reported since Sept. 1.Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly imposed a statewide stay-at-home order this spring that remained in effect for five weeks. Oller said for rural areas, it was like “going into the cellar for the tornado that never came.”“Even though those of us in public health were saying, ‘It’s coming! It’s coming! We can’t stop being diligent,’ you get that pandemic fatigue,” she said. “It’s harder to keep that diligence up.”Sedgwick County, home to the state’s largest city of Wichita, said County Commissioner Jim Howell tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus. The county said he is isolating himself at home and working from there.In a short statement, Howell said he’d been “slightly symptomatic.” when he decided to get tested.---------TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;Dr. Lee Norman, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment held a press briefing Wednesday to discuss COVID-19.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKDHEnews%2Fvideos%2F746036159277701%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 1293 to a total of 69,155 the state health department reported Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;Coronavirus deaths were reported at 838, an increase of 67.<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Click here&nbsp;</a>for additional numbers from the KDHE.<figure>
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🎥 Kan. sets records for increases in COVID-19 cases, deaths

October is noted as Indoor Air Quality Awareness month. This is such an important topic so today seems like the perfect time to share some updated information on this subject.

We spend the majority of our time inside; 90 percent of it, in fact. However, mold, mildew, carbon monoxide, tobacco smoke, radon, dust, asbestos and other indoor air pollutants can make some days you spend inside miserable. Indoor air pollution is a high contributor to illnesses. These pollutants cause acute and chronic problems such as allergies, asthma, headaches, nausea and even cancer. Americans lose millions of dollars each year in medical costs, lost workdays and decreased productivity due to illnesses caused by poor indoor air quality.

Indoor air quality can actually be worse than outdoor air quality. Many buildings are built or remodeled so tightly that fresh air is prevented from entering and circulating. That is complicated by the use of many furnishings, appliances, products and decorations that can negatively affect indoor air quality. Of course, the obvious signs of poor indoor air quality include unusual or noticeable odors. This may be attributed to moving into a new home, using new furniture, or using hobby products. Feeling noticeably healthier when you are outside is a definite clue that the air you are breathing inside your home may not be healthy.

Factors that impact air quality include lack of air movement, dirty or faulty heating or air conditioning equipment, damaged flue pipes or chimneys, unvented combustion for fossil fuel appliances, excessive humidity and the presence of mold and mildew. Many common household items can pollute the air as well. With cooler temps in the forecast, now is the perfect time to make sure your furnace is working properly, so that carbon monoxide is not an issue.&nbsp;

Remember too, that now is a good time to test the radon level in your home. We have short term radon test kits available for $6.50 at both the Hays and Great Bend offices. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind knowing the radon level in your home.

All of the windy days we have had lately can certainly create an uptick in allergy symptoms inside as well as outside. Let’s hope for some rain to settle the dust soon! But not too much rain at one time, because then the mold questions will start coming in!

Donna Krug is the District Director and Family and Consumer Science Agent for K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at (620)793-1910 or <a href="mailto:dkrug@ksu.edu">dkrug@ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Donna Krug is the District Director and Family and Consumer Science Agent for K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>October is noted as Indoor Air Quality Awareness month. This is such an important topic so today seems like the perfect time to share some updated information on this subject.We spend the majority of our time inside; 90 percent of it, in fact. However, mold, mildew, carbon monoxide, tobacco smoke, radon, dust, asbestos and other indoor air pollutants can make some days you spend inside miserable. Indoor air pollution is a high contributor to illnesses. These pollutants cause acute and chronic problems such as allergies, asthma, headaches, nausea and even cancer. Americans lose millions of dollars each year in medical costs, lost workdays and decreased productivity due to illnesses caused by poor indoor air quality.Indoor air quality can actually be worse than outdoor air quality. Many buildings are built or remodeled so tightly that fresh air is prevented from entering and circulating. That is complicated by the use of many furnishings, appliances, products and decorations that can negatively affect indoor air quality. Of course, the obvious signs of poor indoor air quality include unusual or noticeable odors. This may be attributed to moving into a new home, using new furniture, or using hobby products. Feeling noticeably healthier when you are outside is a definite clue that the air you are breathing inside your home may not be healthy.Factors that impact air quality include lack of air movement, dirty or faulty heating or air conditioning equipment, damaged flue pipes or chimneys, unvented combustion for fossil fuel appliances, excessive humidity and the presence of mold and mildew. Many common household items can pollute the air as well. With cooler temps in the forecast, now is the perfect time to make sure your furnace is working properly, so that carbon monoxide is not an issue.&nbsp;Remember too, that now is a good time to test the radon level in your home. We have short term radon test kits available for $6.50 at both the Hays and Great Bend offices. It’s a small price to pay for peace of mind knowing the radon level in your home.All of the windy days we have had lately can certainly create an uptick in allergy symptoms inside as well as outside. Let’s hope for some rain to settle the dust soon! But not too much rain at one time, because then the mold questions will start coming in!Donna Krug is the District Director and Family and Consumer Science Agent for K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at (620)793-1910 or <a href="mailto:dkrug@ksu.edu">dkrug@ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

KRUG: Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month

EDITOR'S NOTE:&nbsp;Due to incorrect information provided by the Kansas Livestock Association, results of the Ellis County participants were incomplete in an&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/1c9110c5-7335-4c5a-bfcf-7303bc5009ae">Oct. 12 news story</a>.&nbsp;The correct results are below. Hays Post regrets the error.

HUTCHINSON – Winning exhibitors at the 88th&nbsp;Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) earned premiums, while others were presented scholarships for excelling academically, in community service and in 4-H/FFA.

The largest youth livestock show in Kansas featured 661 showmen from 93 counties, who exhibited 1,395 head of livestock, including 108 market steers, 269 breeding heifers, 153 market hogs, 174 breeding gilts, 214 market lambs, 201 breeding ewes, 140 market goats and 136 commercial doe kids.

The statewide event was held October 2-4 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson.

EDITOR'S NOTE:&nbsp;Due to incorrect information provided by the Kansas Livestock Association, results of the Ellis County participants were incomplete in an&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/1c9110c5-7335-4c5a-bfcf-7303bc5009ae">Oct. 12 news story</a>.&nbsp;The correct results are below. Hays Post regrets the error.<figure>
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 </figure>HUTCHINSON – Winning exhibitors at the 88th&nbsp;Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) earned premiums, while others were presented scholarships for excelling academically, in community service and in 4-H/FFA.The largest youth livestock show in Kansas featured 661 showmen from 93 counties, who exhibited 1,395 head of livestock, including 108 market steers, 269 breeding heifers, 153 market hogs, 174 breeding gilts, 214 market lambs, 201 breeding ewes, 140 market goats and 136 commercial doe kids.The statewide event was held October 2-4 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson.ELLIS COUNTY WINNERS:<figure>
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CORRECTION: Ellis County winners in annual KJLS contest

TOPEKA— The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 1293 to a total of 69,155 the state health department reported Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;

TOPEKA— The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 1293 to a total of 69,155 the state health department reported Wednesday afternoon.&nbsp;Coronavirus deaths were reported at 838, an increase of 67.<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Click here&nbsp;</a>for additional numbers from the KDHE.<figure>
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KDHE: Latest coronavirus numbers in Kansas

Mildred E. Holmdahl was born December 22, 1921 in Oberlin, KS to Willis 
G. and Josie E. (McKay) Miller. She passed away at the age of 98 on 
October 11, 2020 at Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg, PA. 
 Mildred grew up on the family farm in Rural Herndon and was a 1940 
graduate of Decatur Community High School. She married Neil Nicodemus on
 October 26, 1941, he passed away on June 15, 1944. Mildred married Eric
 Eugene Holmdahl on October 6, 1946 in Oberlin, KS. She worked as a 
switchboard operator with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Mildred and 
Eugene moved back to Oberlin in 1983 and she lived there until moving to
 the Andover Assisted Living Center and then most recently she lived in 
Mechanicsburg, PA to be closer to her daughter. 
 Mildred was a member of the Herndon Covenant Church, Covenant Women,
 Ladies Trio, Rawlins Co. Home Extension, and the Hobby Club in Rawlins 
Co. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, quilting, and crafts. 
 Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Neil in 1944
 and Eugene in 1995; daughters, Janeil Jensen in 2012 and Janet 
Vermillion in 2017; brother, Glen Miller and sisters, Lois Billings and 
Edith Bremer.

She is survived by her daughter, Jean A. Hengst of 
Mechanicsburg, PA; sons-in-law, Mike Jensen and Sherrill Vermillion; 
brothers, Harold (Carol) Miller of Wenatchea, WA and Max Miller of 
Apatche, AZ; 8 grandchildren: Sherri Ayers, Lori Ayers, Michael Ayers, 
Tina (Kevin) Kerstetter, Daniel (Suzie) Hengst, Tracy (Josh) Hinkle, 
Michelle Vermillion, and Brian (Veronica) Vermillion; 18 great 
grandchildren: Jeremy Guzan, Shani Guzan, Shannon Ayers, Jordan Lawn, 
Caiden Lawn, Megan Linenberger, Brianna Ayers, Leah Kerstetter, Caleb 
Kerstetter, Alexis Hengst, Nicholas Hengst, Noah Hengst, Jackson Hinkle,
 Colt Hinkle, Lakyn Anders, Braylon Daniels, Dannyka Touchet, and Eric 
Vermillion and 7 great-great-grandchildren: Kayden, Miles, and Maci 
Mayberry, Karson Turner, Mason and Kennedy Metcalfe, Sophia Jimenez, and
 Liam and Holly Touchet. 
 Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Herndon Covenant Church. Condolences may be
 left at www.paulsfh.com.

<figure>
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 </figure>Mildred E. Holmdahl was born December 22, 1921 in Oberlin, KS to Willis 
G. and Josie E. (McKay) Miller. She passed away at the age of 98 on 
October 11, 2020 at Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg, PA. 
 Mildred grew up on the family farm in Rural Herndon and was a 1940 
graduate of Decatur Community High School. She married Neil Nicodemus on
 October 26, 1941, he passed away on June 15, 1944. Mildred married Eric
 Eugene Holmdahl on October 6, 1946 in Oberlin, KS. She worked as a 
switchboard operator with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Mildred and 
Eugene moved back to Oberlin in 1983 and she lived there until moving to
 the Andover Assisted Living Center and then most recently she lived in 
Mechanicsburg, PA to be closer to her daughter. 
 Mildred was a member of the Herndon Covenant Church, Covenant Women,
 Ladies Trio, Rawlins Co. Home Extension, and the Hobby Club in Rawlins 
Co. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, quilting, and crafts. 
 Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Neil in 1944
 and Eugene in 1995; daughters, Janeil Jensen in 2012 and Janet 
Vermillion in 2017; brother, Glen Miller and sisters, Lois Billings and 
Edith Bremer. She is survived by her daughter, Jean A. Hengst of 
Mechanicsburg, PA; sons-in-law, Mike Jensen and Sherrill Vermillion; 
brothers, Harold (Carol) Miller of Wenatchea, WA and Max Miller of 
Apatche, AZ; 8 grandchildren: Sherri Ayers, Lori Ayers, Michael Ayers, 
Tina (Kevin) Kerstetter, Daniel (Suzie) Hengst, Tracy (Josh) Hinkle, 
Michelle Vermillion, and Brian (Veronica) Vermillion; 18 great 
grandchildren: Jeremy Guzan, Shani Guzan, Shannon Ayers, Jordan Lawn, 
Caiden Lawn, Megan Linenberger, Brianna Ayers, Leah Kerstetter, Caleb 
Kerstetter, Alexis Hengst, Nicholas Hengst, Noah Hengst, Jackson Hinkle,
 Colt Hinkle, Lakyn Anders, Braylon Daniels, Dannyka Touchet, and Eric 
Vermillion and 7 great-great-grandchildren: Kayden, Miles, and Maci 
Mayberry, Karson Turner, Mason and Kennedy Metcalfe, Sophia Jimenez, and
 Liam and Holly Touchet. 
 Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Herndon Covenant Church. Condolences may be
 left at www.paulsfh.com.

Mildred E. Holmdahl

Betty Fern (Woodall) Howard died October 13, 2020, at Oakley, KS at age 
99. Her husband Frank Wilson Howard Jr. preceded her in death on Nov. 
4, 2010. They married in Colby, KS on September 20, 1942. 
Betty and her husband lived on a wheat and cattle farm seven miles north
 of Oakley, where they raised five children. Betty served as Logan 
County Hospital director of nursing for 30 years. She was an active 
member of the United Methodist Church, enjoyed the Homemakers, Sunshine 
Club, Red Hat Ladies and Logan County Hospital retired personnel 
lunches. She volunteered at the Second Time Around Shop and for church 
events and activities. 
A calm, friendly, kind and loving wife, mother, friend, grandmother, and
 great-grandmother, Betty was cherished by many. She had a deep-seated 
faith, tremendous energy and a steel backbone that helped her cope with 
difficult challenges including a son’s death, caring for her 
parents-in-law for years as they aged and then her husband during his 
declining years. She also gave a helping hand to the farm operations. 
Born on September 14, 1921, in Bent County, Colorado, to Ruth Mae Beach 
and Ammy W. Woodall, Betty grew up in Hutchinson and Colby, KS. She 
graduated from Colby High School and then from Grace Hospital School of 
Nursing, in Hutchinson, where she was first place in her class 
academically. However, the graduation honor was awarded by 
administrators to the second highest student, as they knew Betty planned
 to marry after her graduation. They determined the honor should go to 
someone who planned to start working as a nurse. When questioned about 
the incident Betty in her typical gracious way said, “She was a very 
deserving student too.” The nursing school classmates kept in close 
contact throughout their lives. 
Betty’s father also opposed her marriage. He feared Frank, who had been 
drafted into the army, would be sent to Europe during WWII and never 
return. Betty, who had faith he would return, was able to join Frank 
when he was stationed in California and Texas and was expecting their 
first child when his orders for Europe came. After a number of 
assignments, and landing on D-Day plus 13, Frank arrived back home when 
their son was almost two years old. 
Married for 68 years, Betty and Frank raised five children, Frank 
(Normi), Peoria, IL; Carolyn (Robert Rice), Carmel, CA; Linda (Tom 
West), Durango, CO; Elaine (Alan Adams) Salida, CO. David, of Oakley, 
predeceased his parents in 2004, as did two siblings, James Woodall, of 
Colby, and Zella Mae Crane, of Kerman, CA. Betty is survived by a 
sister, Donna (Bob Purdum), of Simi Valley, CA, and two nephews, Jim and
 Chris Woodall, who reside at the Howard farm. Their presence enabled 
Frank and Betty to continue living on the farm though their upper 80s. 
Betty enjoyed fishing trips to Kansas lakes with her husband and many 
trips throughout the United States including Hawaii and Alaska and 
foreign travel to Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, Italy 
and India. She traveled to India at age 91 for a granddaughter’s wedding
 and a three-week tour of the country. The couple had snowbird winters 
in Texas for several years in their fifth-wheeler. 
Her grandchildren are Michael, Scott, Pam, Jim, Diane, Chuck, Mariah, 
Amy and Mark. Betty has 16-great-grandchildren, a number of beloved 
nieces and nephews and several step grandsons and granddaughters. 
Betty died following a COVID illness. Her family appreciates the care 
given her by the staff of the Logan County Senior Living Center where 
she resided the past four years. 
Services are pending.

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 </figure>Betty Fern (Woodall) Howard died October 13, 2020, at Oakley, KS at age 
99. Her husband Frank Wilson Howard Jr. preceded her in death on Nov. 
4, 2010. They married in Colby, KS on September 20, 1942. 
Betty and her husband lived on a wheat and cattle farm seven miles north
 of Oakley, where they raised five children. Betty served as Logan 
County Hospital director of nursing for 30 years. She was an active 
member of the United Methodist Church, enjoyed the Homemakers, Sunshine 
Club, Red Hat Ladies and Logan County Hospital retired personnel 
lunches. She volunteered at the Second Time Around Shop and for church 
events and activities. 
A calm, friendly, kind and loving wife, mother, friend, grandmother, and
 great-grandmother, Betty was cherished by many. She had a deep-seated 
faith, tremendous energy and a steel backbone that helped her cope with 
difficult challenges including a son’s death, caring for her 
parents-in-law for years as they aged and then her husband during his 
declining years. She also gave a helping hand to the farm operations. 
Born on September 14, 1921, in Bent County, Colorado, to Ruth Mae Beach 
and Ammy W. Woodall, Betty grew up in Hutchinson and Colby, KS. She 
graduated from Colby High School and then from Grace Hospital School of 
Nursing, in Hutchinson, where she was first place in her class 
academically. However, the graduation honor was awarded by 
administrators to the second highest student, as they knew Betty planned
 to marry after her graduation. They determined the honor should go to 
someone who planned to start working as a nurse. When questioned about 
the incident Betty in her typical gracious way said, “She was a very 
deserving student too.” The nursing school classmates kept in close 
contact throughout their lives. 
Betty’s father also opposed her marriage. He feared Frank, who had been 
drafted into the army, would be sent to Europe during WWII and never 
return. Betty, who had faith he would return, was able to join Frank 
when he was stationed in California and Texas and was expecting their 
first child when his orders for Europe came. After a number of 
assignments, and landing on D-Day plus 13, Frank arrived back home when 
their son was almost two years old. 
Married for 68 years, Betty and Frank raised five children, Frank 
(Normi), Peoria, IL; Carolyn (Robert Rice), Carmel, CA; Linda (Tom 
West), Durango, CO; Elaine (Alan Adams) Salida, CO. David, of Oakley, 
predeceased his parents in 2004, as did two siblings, James Woodall, of 
Colby, and Zella Mae Crane, of Kerman, CA. Betty is survived by a 
sister, Donna (Bob Purdum), of Simi Valley, CA, and two nephews, Jim and
 Chris Woodall, who reside at the Howard farm. Their presence enabled 
Frank and Betty to continue living on the farm though their upper 80s. 
Betty enjoyed fishing trips to Kansas lakes with her husband and many 
trips throughout the United States including Hawaii and Alaska and 
foreign travel to Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, Italy 
and India. She traveled to India at age 91 for a granddaughter’s wedding
 and a three-week tour of the country. The couple had snowbird winters 
in Texas for several years in their fifth-wheeler. 
Her grandchildren are Michael, Scott, Pam, Jim, Diane, Chuck, Mariah, 
Amy and Mark. Betty has 16-great-grandchildren, a number of beloved 
nieces and nephews and several step grandsons and granddaughters. 
Betty died following a COVID illness. Her family appreciates the care 
given her by the staff of the Logan County Senior Living Center where 
she resided the past four years. 
Services are pending.

Betty Fern (Woodall) Howard

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on drug charges after a traffic stop.

Shortly before midnight on October 10, a deputy sheriff stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction near 150th&nbsp;and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp;

Following an investigation, deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle later identified as Hunter Clayton Williams, 22, of Manhattan on requested charges possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp. He was also accused of trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, according to Morse. 

Deputies also arrested a passenger, Dakota Dawn Wood, 29, of Manhattan, on requested charges for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp. 

A second passenger, Nickolas LaPlant, 42, of Manhattan was arrested on a Shawnee County felony warrant for narcotics.

All three remain in custody, according to online jail records.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on drug charges after a traffic stop.Shortly before midnight on October 10, a deputy sheriff stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction near 150th&nbsp;and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp;Following an investigation, deputies arrested the driver of the vehicle later identified as Hunter Clayton Williams, 22, of Manhattan on requested charges possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp. He was also accused of trafficking contraband into a correctional facility, according to Morse. <figure>
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 </figure>Deputies also arrested a passenger, Dakota Dawn Wood, 29, of Manhattan, on requested charges for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp. A second passenger, Nickolas LaPlant, 42, of Manhattan was arrested on a Shawnee County felony warrant for narcotics.All three remain in custody, according to online jail records.

Sheriff: 2 from Manhattan jailed on drug allegations

Gerald P. “Jerry” Laprade, age 83, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; 

He was born September 9, 1937, in Easthampton, Massachusetts, to George and Amanda (LaPointe) Laprade.&nbsp; He married Doraleen (Kuhn) on August 8, 1962, at Victoria, Kansas.

He was a French and American History teacher at St. Francis Seminary in Victoria, and at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School in Hays.&nbsp; He also taught French at St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and part time at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He grew up in Easthampton, MA, and was a graduate of Holy Oke High School.&nbsp; He went to broadcasting school in Massachusetts, and worked in Iola, Concordia, and here in Hays at KAYS.&nbsp; He attended Cloud County Community College in Concordia.&nbsp; He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Science, and his Master’s Degree in French, at Fort Hays State College.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, and was stationed in Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Hawaii.&nbsp; After teaching, he enjoyed huck weaving, was an avid gardener, and a marathon runner. He participated in 42 marathons, and many 10K runs, 5K runs, and half marathons.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Adoration Chapel.

Survivors include his wife, Doraleen Laprade, of the home; one brother Donald Laprade, Tuners Falls, MA; two sisters, Edna Laliberte, Easthampton, MA; Irene Labrie&nbsp; and husband, Armand, Southampton, MA.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Ernest Laprade, Father George L Laprade, Roland Laprade, Wilfred Laprade, Edmond Laprade; and one sister, Eleanor Perras.&nbsp;

A private funeral mass will be a The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; A private burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post # 1751.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers&nbsp; the family suggests contributions to Masses in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail t<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Gerald P. “Jerry” Laprade, age 83, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born September 9, 1937, in Easthampton, Massachusetts, to George and Amanda (LaPointe) Laprade.&nbsp; He married Doraleen (Kuhn) on August 8, 1962, at Victoria, Kansas.He was a French and American History teacher at St. Francis Seminary in Victoria, and at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School in Hays.&nbsp; He also taught French at St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and part time at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He grew up in Easthampton, MA, and was a graduate of Holy Oke High School.&nbsp; He went to broadcasting school in Massachusetts, and worked in Iola, Concordia, and here in Hays at KAYS.&nbsp; He attended Cloud County Community College in Concordia.&nbsp; He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Science, and his Master’s Degree in French, at Fort Hays State College.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, and was stationed in Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Hawaii.&nbsp; After teaching, he enjoyed huck weaving, was an avid gardener, and a marathon runner. He participated in 42 marathons, and many 10K runs, 5K runs, and half marathons.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Adoration Chapel.Survivors include his wife, Doraleen Laprade, of the home; one brother Donald Laprade, Tuners Falls, MA; two sisters, Edna Laliberte, Easthampton, MA; Irene Labrie&nbsp; and husband, Armand, Southampton, MA.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Ernest Laprade, Father George L Laprade, Roland Laprade, Wilfred Laprade, Edmond Laprade; and one sister, Eleanor Perras.&nbsp;A private funeral mass will be a The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; A private burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post # 1751.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers&nbsp; the family suggests contributions to Masses in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail t<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gerald P. 'Jerry' Laprade

Robert Buerkle, age 94, died at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas on October 12, 2020.  He was born on May 16, 1926 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Beulah Armentrout Buerkle.

Robert was a farmer and an active member of the Church of the Brethren of Friend, Kansas.  He was also a 33rd degree Mason, Shriner, Scout Master, Finney County Commissioner, and a past member of the Finney County Historical Society.

On August 12, 1945 he married Donita Hagler at the Deerfield United Methodist Church.  She survives.

Three Children Anita (Dennis) Miller of Wilson, Kansas Christine (Gregg) Joy of Garden City, Kansas Gail (Karen) Buerkle of Azel, Texas.

Eight Grandchildren Tammy Miller of Russell, Kansas Pam Funk of Alabama Kenton Pollman of Wichita, Kansas Rachel Schmit of Brandon, Florida Brett Pollman of Wichita, Kansas Terry Miller of Beaver, Kansas Lisa Pollman-Scott of Holcomb, Kansas Garry Lee Miller of Ellsworth, Kansas

One sister Pauline Weddle of Garden City, Kansas

and 14 great grandchildren, 16 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Alan Buerkle and Gary Lee Buerkle; one brother, Dean Buerkle.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Friend, Kansas.  

Memorials are suggested to the Church of the Brethren or the Masonic Lodge in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602681620149.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Robert Buerkle, age 94, died at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas on October 12, 2020. He was born on May 16, 1926 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Beulah Armentrout Buerkle.Robert was a farmer and an active member of the Church of the Brethren of Friend, Kansas. He was also a 33rd degree Mason, Shriner, Scout Master, Finney County Commissioner, and a past member of the Finney County Historical Society.On August 12, 1945 he married Donita Hagler at the Deerfield United Methodist Church. She survives.Other survivors include: Three Children Anita (Dennis) Miller of Wilson, Kansas Christine (Gregg) Joy of Garden City, Kansas Gail (Karen) Buerkle of Azel, Texas. Eight Grandchildren Tammy Miller of Russell, Kansas Pam Funk of Alabama Kenton Pollman of Wichita, Kansas Rachel Schmit of Brandon, Florida Brett Pollman of Wichita, Kansas Terry Miller of Beaver, Kansas Lisa Pollman-Scott of Holcomb, Kansas Garry Lee Miller of Ellsworth, Kansas One sister Pauline Weddle of Garden City, Kansasand 14 great grandchildren, 16 great great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Alan Buerkle and Gary Lee Buerkle; one brother, Dean Buerkle.There will be no public calling hours.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Friend, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Church of the Brethren or the Masonic Lodge in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Robert Buerkle

Joan G. (Klein) Rinehart, age 92, of 
Liberal, KS, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at HaysMed, Hays.&nbsp; 

Joan was born in Fairbury, NE on August 8, 1928. Outside of her 
family and friends, she was happiest when she was roller skating.&nbsp; 

She 
is survived by her sons:&nbsp; Kenneth "Ken" and wife Debbie Rinehart of 
Salina; Steve and Serena Rinehart&nbsp;of Hays; Mark Rinehart of Liberal, and
 Paul Rinehart of Medford, OR, together with seven grandchildren and 
many extended family members.&nbsp; 

Cremation is under the direction of 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, 
KS 67601.&nbsp; Graveside inurnment services will be announced at a later 
date&nbsp;in the Rinehart family plot in the Liberal Cemetery.

Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602681463445.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joan G. (Klein) Rinehart, age 92, of 
Liberal, KS, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at HaysMed, Hays.&nbsp; Joan was born in Fairbury, NE on August 8, 1928. Outside of her 
family and friends, she was happiest when she was roller skating.&nbsp; She 
is survived by her sons:&nbsp; Kenneth "Ken" and wife Debbie Rinehart of 
Salina; Steve and Serena Rinehart&nbsp;of Hays; Mark Rinehart of Liberal, and
 Paul Rinehart of Medford, OR, together with seven grandchildren and 
many extended family members.&nbsp; Cremation is under the direction of 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, 
KS 67601.&nbsp; Graveside inurnment services will be announced at a later 
date&nbsp;in the Rinehart family plot in the Liberal Cemetery.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

Joan G. (Klein) Rinehart

Kansas GOP denounces Davids’ attack ad linking Adkins to Brownback

By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2020/10/13/democrat-de-la-isla-pounces-on-laturner-ad-as-what-people-hate-about-dc-politics/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — Republican 
congressional candidate Jake LaTurner’s campaign put a commercial into 
wide circulation that contains murky video of Topeka Mayor Michelle De 
La Isla participating in a street protest with the voiceover falsely 
telling potential voters she worked to defund the capital city’s police 
department.

De Le Isla, the Democratic
 candidate in the 2nd District and the Topeka mayor since 2018, did take
 part in a peaceful march with Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran and 
supporters of Black Lives Matter following the May 25 death of George 
Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.

She did take to the 
streets carrying a cardboard sign decorated with a single word: JUSTICE.
 While pausing in downtown Topeka, she did kneel with the police chief 
and others.

Topeka has not, despite 
claims underlying LaTurner’s campaign commercial, defunded the police 
department at the behest of De La Isla or anyone else. In fact, the 
Topeka City Council with backing from De La Isla as a council member and
 mayor elevated the department’s budget since 2017 by $5 million to 
surpass the $40 million mark.

Political distortions 
contained in LaTurner’s commercial are accentuated by selective editing 
of remarks by De La Isla during an August 18 news conference in which 
she pleaded with the public to avoid toxic rhetoric and asked the 
diverse community to work together to rebuild trust, said Stephanie 
Houghton, campaign manager for De La Isla.

“False attack ads like 
this are exactly what people hate about Washington-style politics,” 
Houghton said. “Kansans are looking for someone who will focus on work 
across the aisle to bridge the partisan divide and get to work on our 
toughest challenges.”

The LaTurner campaign 
declined to comment Monday on the commercial released this month into 
four media markets serving the 25-county district extending from 
Nebraska to Oklahoma. In August, LaTurner campaign spokeswoman Kara 
Zeyer told the Kansas Reflector that De La Isla had marched in support 
of the controversial movement to “defund the police.”

The attack ad from 
LaTurner, who is the Kansas state treasurer, opened with a statement by 
LaTurner that he officially approved the message. The voiceover then 
claimed De La Isla “doesn’t just talk about defunding the police, she 
does it.”

LaTurner’s commercial 
described De La Isla as a “radical” and showed her walking in a crowded 
street with protesters. The ad pivoted to a one of De La Isla’s news 
conferences in Topeka in which she spoke about the harm of racial 
discrimination and erosion of public trust as well as her appreciation 
for law enforcement’s effort to keep people safe.

The part of the ad drawing
 upon the words of De La Isla but spliced together to make a misleading 
connection between Topeka and police budget cuts, says: “Defunding the 
police … what it means is what the city of Topeka has already been 
doing.”

Condensing of her remarks 
and the splicing of video became more evident after repeated watching of
 the commercial. De La Isla’s campaign provided audio and video of the 
24-minute news conference, which was attended by Topeka’s police chief 
and city manager.

At this gathering with 
reporters, her campaign said, the mayor never indicated she endorsed a 
plan to defund Topeka law enforcement. Her remarks about what Topeka had
 been doing was related to the city’s participation since June 2018 in a
 U.S. Department of Justice program called Strengthening Police and 
Community Partnerships. It engages local law enforcement professionals 
and community leaders in dialogue to identify issues and solve problems 
collectively.

De La Isla also referenced
 at the news conference a July article in the Topeka Capital-Journal 
that fueled confusion about whether the city might limit funding to the 
police.

“It’s often way too easy 
to choose a side,” De La Isla told reporters. “I ask all of you not to 
feed into the division and please do not continue sharing 
misinformation. We do this by coming together. There is no one saying we
 will shut down our police department.”

The Kansas Republican 
Party remains disturbed by a commercial authorized by U.S. Rep. Sharice 
Davids, a Democrat in the 3rd District, that made use of an ad released 
by GOP congressional nominee Amanda Adkins. It makes the point that 
Adkins spent years as advisor, campaign manager and appointee to Sam 
Brownback while he served in the U.S. Senate and as Kansas governor.

Shannon Golden, executive 
director of the Kansas GOP, said Davids declined to debate Adkins and 
preferred to hide behind misleading television ads. Golden also linked 
Davids to California U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic speaker of 
the U.S. House.

“Sharice Davids and Nancy Pelosi know they can’t beat Amanda&nbsp;Adkins
 on her own merits, so they’ve resorted to distorting her words and 
trying to make this campaign about past politicians no longer on the 
ballot,” Golden said.

The 30-second ad from the 
Davids campaign opened with tape from the commercial put out by Adkins. 
In that spot, Adkins introduced herself as a wife, businesswoman and 
conservative.

“Stop there,” the 
voiceover said. “Amanda Adkins forgot one thing. Her 20 years as top 
adviser to Sam Brownback. In Washington and Topeka, helping pass tax 
cuts for corporations, paid for with cuts to Kansas schools and the 
childrens’ trust fund.”

The commercial flips back 
to Adkin’s ad, but her comment was reduced to the fragment “our children
 deserve better.” The problem was that Adkins, when referencing 
children, wasn’t referring to Brownback. The core of Adkins’ ad 
portrayed Washington politics as a disaster and border security as a 
disgrace. It accused Democrats, journalists and the COVID-19 pandemic, 
in that order, of destroying the economy. In relation to those 
non-Brownback points, Adkins did say Kansas children deserved better 
political representation.

“Adkins is right,” the voiceover concluded. “Better than her and Brownback.”

The Davids campaign ran the Adkins-Brownback commercial until the beginning of October.

“Amanda Adkins can try to 
downplay her decades-long career as a top advisor to Sam Brownback all 
she wants, but unfortunately for her their disastrous record of gutting 
funding for public schools and decimating the state’s budget speaks for 
itself,” said Johanna Warshaw, a campaign spokeswoman for Davids.

Tim Carpenter has reported on Kansas for 35 years. He covered the Capitol for 16 years at the Topeka Capital-Journal and previously worked for the Lawrence Journal-World and United Press International.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602625647347.png" alt="Second District Democratic congressional candidate Michelle De La Isla's participation in a Topeka march has been used by GOP nominee Jake LaTurner in a commercial that falsely depicts her as an advocate for defunding the Topeka Police Department. To De La Isla's left in the front row is Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran. (Submitted)" />
 <figcaption>Second District Democratic congressional candidate Michelle De La Isla's participation in a Topeka march has been used by GOP nominee Jake LaTurner in a commercial that falsely depicts her as an advocate for defunding the Topeka Police Department. To De La Isla's left in the front row is Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran. (Submitted)</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Kansas GOP denounces Davids’ attack ad linking Adkins to Brownback</h2>By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2020/10/13/democrat-de-la-isla-pounces-on-laturner-ad-as-what-people-hate-about-dc-politics/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — Republican 
congressional candidate Jake LaTurner’s campaign put a commercial into 
wide circulation that contains murky video of Topeka Mayor Michelle De 
La Isla participating in a street protest with the voiceover falsely 
telling potential voters she worked to defund the capital city’s police 
department.De Le Isla, the Democratic
 candidate in the 2nd District and the Topeka mayor since 2018, did take
 part in a peaceful march with Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran and 
supporters of Black Lives Matter following the May 25 death of George 
Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.She did take to the 
streets carrying a cardboard sign decorated with a single word: JUSTICE.
 While pausing in downtown Topeka, she did kneel with the police chief 
and others.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602625712822.jpeg" alt="Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner, the Republican nominee for U.S. House in the 2nd District, is running an ad that incorrectly claims Democrat Michelle De La Isla had worked to defund the Topeka Police Department. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner, the Republican nominee for U.S. House in the 2nd District, is running an ad that incorrectly claims Democrat Michelle De La Isla had worked to defund the Topeka Police Department. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>Topeka has not, despite 
claims underlying LaTurner’s campaign commercial, defunded the police 
department at the behest of De La Isla or anyone else. In fact, the 
Topeka City Council with backing from De La Isla as a council member and
 mayor elevated the department’s budget since 2017 by $5 million to 
surpass the $40 million mark.Political distortions 
contained in LaTurner’s commercial are accentuated by selective editing 
of remarks by De La Isla during an August 18 news conference in which 
she pleaded with the public to avoid toxic rhetoric and asked the 
diverse community to work together to rebuild trust, said Stephanie 
Houghton, campaign manager for De La Isla.“False attack ads like 
this are exactly what people hate about Washington-style politics,” 
Houghton said. “Kansans are looking for someone who will focus on work 
across the aisle to bridge the partisan divide and get to work on our 
toughest challenges.”<h2>LaTurner’s no comment</h2>The LaTurner campaign 
declined to comment Monday on the commercial released this month into 
four media markets serving the 25-county district extending from 
Nebraska to Oklahoma. In August, LaTurner campaign spokeswoman Kara 
Zeyer told the Kansas Reflector that De La Isla had marched in support 
of the controversial movement to “defund the police.”The attack ad from 
LaTurner, who is the Kansas state treasurer, opened with a statement by 
LaTurner that he officially approved the message. The voiceover then 
claimed De La Isla “doesn’t just talk about defunding the police, she 
does it.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602625745415.jpeg" alt="Michelle De La Isla, the mayor of Topeka and the Democratic nominee in the 2nd District race for U.S. House, takes a knee during with Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran. Her opponent, GOP nominee Jake LaTurner, says in an ad De La Isla has worked to defund the police department. (Submitted)" />
 <figcaption>Michelle De La Isla, the mayor of Topeka and the Democratic nominee in the 2nd District race for U.S. House, takes a knee during with Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran. Her opponent, GOP nominee Jake LaTurner, says in an ad De La Isla has worked to defund the police department. (Submitted)</figcaption>
 </figure>LaTurner’s commercial 
described De La Isla as a “radical” and showed her walking in a crowded 
street with protesters. The ad pivoted to a one of De La Isla’s news 
conferences in Topeka in which she spoke about the harm of racial 
discrimination and erosion of public trust as well as her appreciation 
for law enforcement’s effort to keep people safe.The part of the ad drawing
 upon the words of De La Isla but spliced together to make a misleading 
connection between Topeka and police budget cuts, says: “Defunding the 
police … what it means is what the city of Topeka has already been 
doing.”Condensing of her remarks 
and the splicing of video became more evident after repeated watching of
 the commercial. De La Isla’s campaign provided audio and video of the 
24-minute news conference, which was attended by Topeka’s police chief 
and city manager.At this gathering with 
reporters, her campaign said, the mayor never indicated she endorsed a 
plan to defund Topeka law enforcement. Her remarks about what Topeka had
 been doing was related to the city’s participation since June 2018 in a
 U.S. Department of Justice program called Strengthening Police and 
Community Partnerships. It engages local law enforcement professionals 
and community leaders in dialogue to identify issues and solve problems 
collectively.De La Isla also referenced
 at the news conference a July article in the Topeka Capital-Journal 
that fueled confusion about whether the city might limit funding to the 
police.“It’s often way too easy 
to choose a side,” De La Isla told reporters. “I ask all of you not to 
feed into the division and please do not continue sharing 
misinformation. We do this by coming together. There is no one saying we
 will shut down our police department.”<h2>Davids’ attack on Adkins</h2>The Kansas Republican 
Party remains disturbed by a commercial authorized by U.S. Rep. Sharice 
Davids, a Democrat in the 3rd District, that made use of an ad released 
by GOP congressional nominee Amanda Adkins. It makes the point that 
Adkins spent years as advisor, campaign manager and appointee to Sam 
Brownback while he served in the U.S. Senate and as Kansas governor.Shannon Golden, executive 
director of the Kansas GOP, said Davids declined to debate Adkins and 
preferred to hide behind misleading television ads. Golden also linked 
Davids to California U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic speaker of 
the U.S. House.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602625785091.jpeg" alt="The Kansas Republican Party says Amanda Adkins, who is trying to oust Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids in the 3rd District, is unfairly treated in a Davids ad linking Adkins to former Gov. Sam Brownback. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>The Kansas Republican Party says Amanda Adkins, who is trying to oust Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids in the 3rd District, is unfairly treated in a Davids ad linking Adkins to former Gov. Sam Brownback. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>“Sharice Davids and Nancy Pelosi know they can’t beat Amanda&nbsp;Adkins
 on her own merits, so they’ve resorted to distorting her words and 
trying to make this campaign about past politicians no longer on the 
ballot,” Golden said.The 30-second ad from the 
Davids campaign opened with tape from the commercial put out by Adkins. 
In that spot, Adkins introduced herself as a wife, businesswoman and 
conservative.Then, Davids’ voiceover interrupts.“Stop there,” the 
voiceover said. “Amanda Adkins forgot one thing. Her 20 years as top 
adviser to Sam Brownback. In Washington and Topeka, helping pass tax 
cuts for corporations, paid for with cuts to Kansas schools and the 
childrens’ trust fund.”The commercial flips back 
to Adkin’s ad, but her comment was reduced to the fragment “our children
 deserve better.” The problem was that Adkins, when referencing 
children, wasn’t referring to Brownback. The core of Adkins’ ad 
portrayed Washington politics as a disaster and border security as a 
disgrace. It accused Democrats, journalists and the COVID-19 pandemic, 
in that order, of destroying the economy. In relation to those 
non-Brownback points, Adkins did say Kansas children deserved better 
political representation.“Adkins is right,” the voiceover concluded. “Better than her and Brownback.”The Davids campaign ran the Adkins-Brownback commercial until the beginning of October.“Amanda Adkins can try to 
downplay her decades-long career as a top advisor to Sam Brownback all 
she wants, but unfortunately for her their disastrous record of gutting 
funding for public schools and decimating the state’s budget speaks for 
itself,” said Johanna Warshaw, a campaign spokeswoman for Davids.Tim Carpenter has reported on Kansas for 35 years. He covered the Capitol for 16 years at the Topeka Capital-Journal and previously worked for the Lawrence Journal-World and United Press International.

Kan. candidate: LaTurner ad as ‘what people hate’ about DC politics

WASHINGTON (AP)—The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.

President Donald Trump’s administration had asked the nation’s high court to suspend a district court’s order permitting the 2020 census to continue through the end of the month. The Trump administration argued that the head count needed to end immediately so the U.S. Census Bureau had enough time to crunch the numbers before a congressionally mandated year-end deadline for turning in figures used for deciding how many congressional seats each state gets.

A coalition of local governments and civil rights groups had sued the Trump administration, arguing that minorities and others in hard-to-count communities would be missed if the count ended early. They said the census schedule was cut short to accommodate a July order from Trump that would exclude people in the country illegally from the numbers used to decide how many congressional seats each state gets.

Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented.

“Moreover, meeting the deadline at the expense of the accuracy of the census is not a cost worth paying, especially when the Government has failed to show why it could not bear the lesser cost of expending more resources to meet the deadline or continuing its prior efforts to seek an extension from Congress,” Sotomayor wrote.

Last month, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, California sided with the plaintiffs and issued an injunction which suspended a Sept. 30 deadline for finishing the 2020 census and a Dec. 31 deadline for submitting numbers used to determine how many congressional seats each state gets — a process known as apportionment. That caused the deadlines to revert back to a previous Census Bureau plan that had field operations ending Oct. 31 and the reporting of apportionment figures at the end of April 2021.

When the Census Bureau, and the Commerce Department, which oversees the statistical agency, picked an Oct. 5 end date, Koh struck that down too, accusing officials of “lurching from one hasty, unexplained plan to the next ... and undermining the credibility of the Census Bureau and the 2020 Census.”

An appellate court panel upheld Koh’s order allowing the census to continue through October but struck down the part that suspended the Dec. 31 deadline for turning in apportionment numbers. The panel of three appellate judges said that just because the year-end deadline is impossible to meet doesn’t mean the court should require the Census Bureau to miss it.

With plans for the count hampered by the pandemic, the Census Bureau in April had proposed extending the deadline for finishing the count from the end of July to the end of October and pushing the apportionment deadline from Dec. 31 to next April. The proposal to extend the apportionment deadline passed the Democratic-controlled House, but the Republican-controlled Senate didn’t take up the request. Then, in late July and early August, bureau officials shortened the count schedule by a month so that it would finish at the end of September.

The Republicans’ inaction coincided with a July order from Trump directing the Census Bureau to have the apportionment count exclude people who are in the country illegally. The order was later ruled unlawful by a panel of three district judges in New York, but the Trump administration is appealing that case to the Supreme Court.

By sticking to the Dec. 31 deadline, control of the apportionment count would remain in the hands of the Trump administration no matter who wins the presidential election next month.

WASHINGTON (AP)—The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October.President Donald Trump’s administration had asked the nation’s high court to suspend a district court’s order permitting the 2020 census to continue through the end of the month. The Trump administration argued that the head count needed to end immediately so the U.S. Census Bureau had enough time to crunch the numbers before a congressionally mandated year-end deadline for turning in figures used for deciding how many congressional seats each state gets.A coalition of local governments and civil rights groups had sued the Trump administration, arguing that minorities and others in hard-to-count communities would be missed if the count ended early. They said the census schedule was cut short to accommodate a July order from Trump that would exclude people in the country illegally from the numbers used to decide how many congressional seats each state gets.Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented.“Moreover, meeting the deadline at the expense of the accuracy of the census is not a cost worth paying, especially when the Government has failed to show why it could not bear the lesser cost of expending more resources to meet the deadline or continuing its prior efforts to seek an extension from Congress,” Sotomayor wrote.Last month, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in San Jose, California sided with the plaintiffs and issued an injunction which suspended a Sept. 30 deadline for finishing the 2020 census and a Dec. 31 deadline for submitting numbers used to determine how many congressional seats each state gets — a process known as apportionment. That caused the deadlines to revert back to a previous Census Bureau plan that had field operations ending Oct. 31 and the reporting of apportionment figures at the end of April 2021.When the Census Bureau, and the Commerce Department, which oversees the statistical agency, picked an Oct. 5 end date, Koh struck that down too, accusing officials of “lurching from one hasty, unexplained plan to the next ... and undermining the credibility of the Census Bureau and the 2020 Census.”An appellate court panel upheld Koh’s order allowing the census to continue through October but struck down the part that suspended the Dec. 31 deadline for turning in apportionment numbers. The panel of three appellate judges said that just because the year-end deadline is impossible to meet doesn’t mean the court should require the Census Bureau to miss it.ADVERTISEMENTWith plans for the count hampered by the pandemic, the Census Bureau in April had proposed extending the deadline for finishing the count from the end of July to the end of October and pushing the apportionment deadline from Dec. 31 to next April. The proposal to extend the apportionment deadline passed the Democratic-controlled House, but the Republican-controlled Senate didn’t take up the request. Then, in late July and early August, bureau officials shortened the count schedule by a month so that it would finish at the end of September.The Republicans’ inaction coincided with a July order from Trump directing the Census Bureau to have the apportionment count exclude people who are in the country illegally. The order was later ruled unlawful by a panel of three district judges in New York, but the Trump administration is appealing that case to the Supreme Court.By sticking to the Dec. 31 deadline, control of the apportionment count would remain in the hands of the Trump administration no matter who wins the presidential election next month.

Supreme Court halts census in latest twist of 2020 count

HUTCHINSON— Interim Health Officer Karen Hammersmith announced Tuesday that she would be putting through a health order to limit mass gatherings to 100 people, with an exception for businesses that employ more than 100 people and outdoor events where social distancing can be maintained.

Reno County commission chair Ron Sellers implored the community again to wear masks, wash hands and practice social distancing, as did Commissioner Ron Hirst.

"We're not going to arrest you for not masking," Sellers said. "Don't you just do some things for the good of others? Don't I have a community obligation to do the right thing to help others? That's what we heard from the superintendents is, help the kids stay in school. How hard is it to help to control the spread? I just think that we can do a little bit more and help this percentage that we've got reverse itself."

[Pursuant to K.S.A. 65-119 and K.S.A. 65-202]

This Emergency Public Health Order is effective the 14th day of October, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus disease COVID 19 pandemic in Reno County, Kansas pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 65-119 and K.S.A. 65-202 and other applicable laws and regulations.

WHEREAS, the local Health Officer is authorized and required, pursuant to K.S.A. 65-119 and K.S.A. 65-202 to immediately exercise and maintain supervision over known or suspected cases of any infectious or contagious disease during its continuance, and to issue orders seeing that all such cases are properly handled and that the provisions of the Kansas public health laws as to isolation, quarantine and disinfection are duly enforced; and

WHEREAS, the local Health Officer is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and is authorized to prohibit public gatherings when necessary for the control of any and all infectious diseases, pursuant to K.S.A 65-119; and

WHEREAS, on May 26, 2020, the Governor of the State of Kansas declared a STATE OF DISASTER PROCLAMATION in order “to protect Kansas from the economic consequences of COVID-19 and the imminent threat of future outbreaks” and issued Executive Order 20-52 on

July 2, 2020, a statewide Order pertaining to the wearing of masks or other face coverings, which Proclamation and Order have been extended and remain in effect; and

WHEREAS, as of October 12, 2020 there have occurred in Reno County seven (7) confirmed deaths from COVID-19, 1446 positive cases, 321 current active positive cases, 58 total COVID-19 admissions to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and 29 total admissions to its Intensive Care Unit; and

WHEREAS, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Reno County Local Health Officer, all recommend implementation of community mitigation strategies to increase containment of the virus, including restricting large gatherings and social distancing in smaller gatherings; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Interim Local Health Officer, pursuant to the above authorities, that:

1. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 2020 all public or private mass gatherings as defined below, are prohibited within the border of Reno County.

a. The phrase “mass gathering” as used in this order means any planned or spontaneous, indoor and outdoor, public or private event or convening that will bring together or is likely to bring together 100 or more people in a confined or enclosed space at the same time.

b. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, mass gatherings at auditoriums, theaters, movie theaters, museums, arenas, conference rooms, meeting halls, exhibition centers, taverns, health and fitness centers, recreation centers, and licensed pools.

2. The following activities or facilities are exempt from the prohibition of this order:

a. Operations of the United States Government;

i. Military and National Guard facilities

b. Religious gatherings, as long as attendees engage in appropriate social distancing;

c. Public, private, or charter schools for instructional purposes;

d. Any facility being used as part of a government or community response to a natural disaster;

e. Public buildings where large numbers of people are present but are generally not within 6 ft. of one another for more than 10 minutes;

f. Public and private businesses that employ more than 100 people; provided, reasonable efforts must be made to social distance by 6 feet in work and break areas.

h. Shopping malls and other retail establishments where large numbers of people are present but are generally not within 6 ft. of one another for more than 10 minutes;

i. Arenas where large numbers of people are present but are generally not within 6 ft. of one another for more than 10 minutes, and are able to maintain social distancing when seated by more than 6 ft. when not seated with their family units;

HUTCHINSON— Interim Health Officer Karen Hammersmith announced Tuesday that she would be putting through a health order to limit mass gatherings to 100 people, with an exception for businesses that employ more than 100 people and outdoor events where social distancing can be maintained.Reno County commission chair Ron Sellers implored the community again to wear masks, wash hands and practice social distancing, as did Commissioner Ron Hirst."We're not going to arrest you for not masking," Sellers said. "Don't you just do some things for the good of others? Don't I have a community obligation to do the right thing to help others? That's what we heard from the superintendents is, help the kids stay in school. How hard is it to help to control the spread? I just think that we can do a little bit more and help this percentage that we've got reverse itself."Below is the text of the Order...HEALTH ORDER #20-03[Pursuant to K.S.A. 65-119 and K.S.A. 65-202]This Emergency Public Health Order is effective the 14th day of October, 2020, at 12:01 A.M. to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus disease COVID 19 pandemic in Reno County, Kansas pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 65-119 and K.S.A. 65-202 and other applicable laws and regulations.WHEREAS, the local Health Officer is authorized and required, pursuant to K.S.A. 65-119 and K.S.A. 65-202 to immediately exercise and maintain supervision over known or suspected cases of any infectious or contagious disease during its continuance, and to issue orders seeing that all such cases are properly handled and that the provisions of the Kansas public health laws as to isolation, quarantine and disinfection are duly enforced; andWHEREAS, the local Health Officer is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and is authorized to prohibit public gatherings when necessary for the control of any and all infectious diseases, pursuant to K.S.A 65-119; andWHEREAS, on May 26, 2020, the Governor of the State of Kansas declared a STATE OF DISASTER PROCLAMATION in order “to protect Kansas from the economic consequences of COVID-19 and the imminent threat of future outbreaks” and issued Executive Order 20-52 onJuly 2, 2020, a statewide Order pertaining to the wearing of masks or other face coverings, which Proclamation and Order have been extended and remain in effect; andWHEREAS, as of October 12, 2020 there have occurred in Reno County seven (7) confirmed deaths from COVID-19, 1446 positive cases, 321 current active positive cases, 58 total COVID-19 admissions to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and 29 total admissions to its Intensive Care Unit; andWHEREAS, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Reno County Local Health Officer, all recommend implementation of community mitigation strategies to increase containment of the virus, including restricting large gatherings and social distancing in smaller gatherings; andNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Interim Local Health Officer, pursuant to the above authorities, that:1. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 2020 all public or private mass gatherings as defined below, are prohibited within the border of Reno County.a. The phrase “mass gathering” as used in this order means any planned or spontaneous, indoor and outdoor, public or private event or convening that will bring together or is likely to bring together 100 or more people in a confined or enclosed space at the same time.b. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, mass gatherings at auditoriums, theaters, movie theaters, museums, arenas, conference rooms, meeting halls, exhibition centers, taverns, health and fitness centers, recreation centers, and licensed pools.2. The following activities or facilities are exempt from the prohibition of this order:a. Operations of the United States Government;i. Military and National Guard facilitiesii. Department of Correctionsiti. Law Enforcementiv. Polling Placesb. Religious gatherings, as long as attendees engage in appropriate social distancing;c. Public, private, or charter schools for instructional purposes;d. Any facility being used as part of a government or community response to a natural disaster;e. Public buildings where large numbers of people are present but are generally not within 6 ft. of one another for more than 10 minutes;f. Public and private businesses that employ more than 100 people; provided, reasonable efforts must be made to social distance by 6 feet in work and break areas.g. Hospitals and medical facilities;i. Long Term Care facilitiesii. Assisted Livingh. Shopping malls and other retail establishments where large numbers of people are present but are generally not within 6 ft. of one another for more than 10 minutes;i. Arenas where large numbers of people are present but are generally not within 6 ft. of one another for more than 10 minutes, and are able to maintain social distancing when seated by more than 6 ft. when not seated with their family units;j. Outdoor stadiums where large numbers of people are present but are generally not within 6 feet of one another for more than 10 minutes and are able to social distance when seated by more than 6 ft. when not seated with their family units.3. Businesses are encouraged to comply with the Governor’s mask and face covering mandate.This Order shall become effective as of 12:01 A.M. on October 14, 2020 and shall remain in effect until amended or rescinded. This Order may be modified as circumstances dictate.