TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A state university president in Kansas whose decision this year to cancel a virtual speech by Ivanka Trump angered donors has resigned after less than a year in the job. The board overseeing the Kansas higher education system did not say why Wichita State University President Jay Golden stepped down in announcing the move Friday. 

The university in June received national attention and plenty of criticism for dropping a virtual speech by President Donald Trump's elder daughter for its technical school graduation. Regent and Wichita restauranteur Jon Rolph said that Golden’s resignation was not related to the Ivanka Trump controversy.

WICHITA — Wichita State University President Jay Golden has&nbsp; submitted his resignation to the Kansas Board of Regents, according to a statement Friday afternoon from Regents Chair Bill Feuerborn.

"The Board is thankful for his service. We are appreciative of his hard work and dedication to the university and are grateful for his commitment to serving students. We wish him well in all his future endeavors.

Wichita State Provost Rick Muma will serve as acting president while the Board considers options for an interim president. We are thankful that Rick is willing to step into this role."

The Board of Regents released no additional details Friday afternoon.&nbsp;

In June donors pushed the Kansas’ higher education board to fire Golden after he canceled a virtual speech by Ivanka Trump for its technical school’s graduation.

The Regents held a special Zoom meeting two days after a former board member from Wichita said the regents should ask for Golden’s resignation. Golden was present for at least part of the four-hour closed meeting.

Afterward, the board issued&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansasregents.org/about/news-releases/2020-news-releases/757-kansas-board-of-regents-statement">a short statement</a>&nbsp;that didn’t mention Golden or Wichita State, expressing its commitment to “support and promote freedom of speech and diversity and inclusion.”

Golden became the<a href="https://www.wichita.edu/administration/president/golden_bio.php"> University's 14th President</a> in October of 2019.&nbsp;He previously served as vice chancellor and professor of engineering at East Carolina University and as a faculty member and associate vice provost of research and executive director of corporate relations at Duke University.

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 <figcaption> WSU President Jay Golden photo by Stephan Bisaha&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A state university president in Kansas whose decision this year to cancel a virtual speech by Ivanka Trump angered donors has resigned after less than a year in the job. The board overseeing the Kansas higher education system did not say why Wichita State University President Jay Golden stepped down in announcing the move Friday. The university in June received national attention and plenty of criticism for dropping a virtual speech by President Donald Trump's elder daughter for its technical school graduation. Regent and Wichita restauranteur Jon Rolph said that Golden’s resignation was not related to the Ivanka Trump controversy.-------------WICHITA — Wichita State University President Jay Golden has&nbsp; submitted his resignation to the Kansas Board of Regents, according to a statement Friday afternoon from Regents Chair Bill Feuerborn."The Board is thankful for his service. We are appreciative of his hard work and dedication to the university and are grateful for his commitment to serving students. We wish him well in all his future endeavors.Wichita State Provost Rick Muma will serve as acting president while the Board considers options for an interim president. We are thankful that Rick is willing to step into this role."The Board of Regents released no additional details Friday afternoon.&nbsp;In June donors pushed the Kansas’ higher education board to fire Golden after he canceled a virtual speech by Ivanka Trump for its technical school’s graduation.The Regents held a special Zoom meeting two days after a former board member from Wichita said the regents should ask for Golden’s resignation. Golden was present for at least part of the four-hour closed meeting.Afterward, the board issued&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansasregents.org/about/news-releases/2020-news-releases/757-kansas-board-of-regents-statement">a short statement</a>&nbsp;that didn’t mention Golden or Wichita State, expressing its commitment to “support and promote freedom of speech and diversity and inclusion.”<div> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I stand with the Kansas Board of Regents in its support for freedom of speech and for diversity and inclusion. I look forward to continuing our efforts in advancing the mission and vision of <a href="https://twitter.com/WichitaState?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WichitaState</a> for all of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShockerNation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShockerNation</a>. Full statement: <a href="https://t.co/5YjzzXTsHk">https://t.co/5YjzzXTsHk</a> <a href="https://t.co/cgWkLdLlqG">pic.twitter.com/cgWkLdLlqG</a>&mdash; Dr. Jay Golden (@PresidentWSU) <a href="https://twitter.com/PresidentWSU/status/1270912273612181504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Golden became the<a href="https://www.wichita.edu/administration/president/golden_bio.php"> University's 14th President</a> in October of 2019.&nbsp;He previously served as vice chancellor and professor of engineering at East Carolina University and as a faculty member and associate vice provost of research and executive director of corporate relations at Duke University.

Update: WSU president who canceled Ivanka speech resigns

Betty Jean Shelton Austin, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2020, at her home in Scott City, Kansas.  She was born on January 3, 1929, in Glade, Kansas, the daughter of John Allen and Vernie McLaughlin Baker.  A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1979 moving from Guymon, Oklahoma, she was a retired secretary from HRC Feedyard and was the owner and operator of Kringle’s Kreations where she sent her Santa’s all over the world.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On November 8, 1946, she married Charles Shelton in Ness City, Kansas.  He passed away in March of 1979 in Guymon, Oklahoma.  On January 29, 1983, she married Robert Austin in Scott City, Kansas.  He passed away in November of 2002 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include Her Six Children - Sherry &amp; Robert Brooks of Broomfield, Colorado, Nikki &amp; Alan Geier of Garden City, Kansas, Allen &amp; Patrice Shelton of Garden City, Kansas, Steve &amp; Lou Shelton of Scott City, Kansas, Craig &amp; Patty Shelton of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Elizabeth &amp; Gil Lewis of Scott City, Kansas, One Step Son - Mike &amp; Lynn Austin of Graham, Washington, Twenty-One Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, and Four Great Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Husbands, One Brother - Cecil Baker, and One Sister - Viola Benedict.

Memorial Services will be Friday, October 2, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials In Lieu of Flower may be written to the Scott County Health Department.

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 </figure>Betty Jean Shelton Austin, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2020, at her home in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on January 3, 1929, in Glade, Kansas, the daughter of John Allen and Vernie McLaughlin Baker. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1979 moving from Guymon, Oklahoma, she was a retired secretary from HRC Feedyard and was the owner and operator of Kringle’s Kreations where she sent her Santa’s all over the world.She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.On November 8, 1946, she married Charles Shelton in Ness City, Kansas. He passed away in March of 1979 in Guymon, Oklahoma. On January 29, 1983, she married Robert Austin in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away in November of 2002 in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include Her Six Children - Sherry &amp; Robert Brooks of Broomfield, Colorado, Nikki &amp; Alan Geier of Garden City, Kansas, Allen &amp; Patrice Shelton of Garden City, Kansas, Steve &amp; Lou Shelton of Scott City, Kansas, Craig &amp; Patty Shelton of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Elizabeth &amp; Gil Lewis of Scott City, Kansas, One Step Son - Mike &amp; Lynn Austin of Graham, Washington, Twenty-One Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, and Four Great Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Husbands, One Brother - Cecil Baker, and One Sister - Viola Benedict.Memorial Services will be Friday, October 2, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials In Lieu of Flower may be written to the Scott County Health Department.There will be no visitation times.

Betty Jean Shelton Austin

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators in Kansas have started pushing to give more of their colleagues a say in how the state manages protracted emergencies such as the coronavirus pandemic after months of conflict between them and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.

A Republican-led legislative committee studying the state’s emergency management laws agreed Thursday that the GOP-controlled Legislature should consider creating a new panel with permanent oversight of how the governor handles monthslong emergencies. The study committee also said lawmakers should look into making it easier for them to reconvene later in the year after their annual spring session has concluded.

Top Republicans previously concluded that the Legislature needs to revise laws that give the governor sweeping powers during a state of emergency, arguing that they were designed for short-term emergencies such as floods and tornadoes. Kelly and GOP lawmakers compromised in June on a special law that set separate rules for the coronavirus pandemic, but key parts of it expire in late January 2021.

The law gave eight top legislative leaders, six of them Republicans, some oversight of Kelly’s actions and the ability to prevent her from extending the state’s existing state of emergency past mid-October. Six of the lawmakers are from the state’s two most populous counties, where support for restrictions is greater and mask-wearing is more common, and only one is from western Kansas, where skepticism of such measures is stronger. That’s created dissatisfaction among rank-and-file lawmakers, particularly conservatives from rural areas.

“It’s too limited, and you’re not guaranteed to have diversity,” said Rep. Fred Patton, a Topeka Republican and the study committee’s chairman.

Kelly frustrated many Republicans by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/8e5672095558ab92d7505f2a06f9a9b9">closing all K-12 schools</a>&nbsp;in March for the rest of the spring semester, keeping&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/425a488fcf8f16dfb0d7e06a9293b1ff">a statewide stay-at-home order</a>&nbsp;in place for five weeks this spring and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abd6bb1cfc4f6349d94f853f04b12bcb">imposing statewide restrictions</a>&nbsp;this spring on businesses and public gatherings. They’ve argued for giving local officials control over such decisions and forced Kelly to largely accept that approach since Memorial Day.

Kansas has reported more than 55,000 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases, or 19 for every 1,000 residents, with 621 reported COVID-19-related deaths as of Wednesday.

The seven-day rolling average of daily new cases in Kansas has risen over the past two weeks, from 496 new cases per day on Sept. 9 to 622 per day on Wednesday. That last figure represented&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-health-kansas-clinical-trials-archive-c87451b4cf129afb6d02d4c8cd0a0fb2">the biggest spike</a>&nbsp;in new Kansas cases since the pandemic began.

“Laura Kelly, I felt like, was managing this public health crisis very well until the Republicans stepped in and started restricting her power,” said Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, a Topeka Democrat.

The Legislature delegated decisions to its top leaders because lawmakers meet regularly only during the first part of each year in annual sessions scheduled for 90 days ending in May. Governors can call special sessions, as Kelly did to get the pandemic law enacted in early June, but the state’s tradition is not to have them frequently. Legislators can call themselves back only if two-thirds of them want to do it.

Rep. Stephen Owens, a Hesston Republican, said his constituents want him to be active in the state’s pandemic response, asking him, “Why aren’t you in Topeka fixing this?”

“I just think more legislative oversight is the way to go,” he said.

Meanwhile, a report from the state health department said nursing homes made up nearly half of the places in Kansas linked to active coronavirus clusters with five or more new cases in the past 14 days. The report released Wednesday listed 29 clusters, including 14 that are tied to nursing homes in 11 counties.

And Scott Brunner, a deputy secretary at the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, told a legislative budget committee Wednesday that some nursing homes were struggling to meet federal testing bench marks because of lags in the supply chain,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cjonline.com/news/20200923/coronavirus-testing-in-nursing-homes-remains-rsquomixed-bagrsquo-state-says" target="_blank">The Topeka Capital Journal reported.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595279892769.png" alt="Governor Laura Kelly during a press conference in June" />
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 </figure>By JOHN HANNATOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators in Kansas have started pushing to give more of their colleagues a say in how the state manages protracted emergencies such as the coronavirus pandemic after months of conflict between them and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.A Republican-led legislative committee studying the state’s emergency management laws agreed Thursday that the GOP-controlled Legislature should consider creating a new panel with permanent oversight of how the governor handles monthslong emergencies. The study committee also said lawmakers should look into making it easier for them to reconvene later in the year after their annual spring session has concluded.Top Republicans previously concluded that the Legislature needs to revise laws that give the governor sweeping powers during a state of emergency, arguing that they were designed for short-term emergencies such as floods and tornadoes. Kelly and GOP lawmakers compromised in June on a special law that set separate rules for the coronavirus pandemic, but key parts of it expire in late January 2021.The law gave eight top legislative leaders, six of them Republicans, some oversight of Kelly’s actions and the ability to prevent her from extending the state’s existing state of emergency past mid-October. Six of the lawmakers are from the state’s two most populous counties, where support for restrictions is greater and mask-wearing is more common, and only one is from western Kansas, where skepticism of such measures is stronger. That’s created dissatisfaction among rank-and-file lawmakers, particularly conservatives from rural areas.“It’s too limited, and you’re not guaranteed to have diversity,” said Rep. Fred Patton, a Topeka Republican and the study committee’s chairman.Kelly frustrated many Republicans by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/8e5672095558ab92d7505f2a06f9a9b9">closing all K-12 schools</a>&nbsp;in March for the rest of the spring semester, keeping&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/425a488fcf8f16dfb0d7e06a9293b1ff">a statewide stay-at-home order</a>&nbsp;in place for five weeks this spring and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abd6bb1cfc4f6349d94f853f04b12bcb">imposing statewide restrictions</a>&nbsp;this spring on businesses and public gatherings. They’ve argued for giving local officials control over such decisions and forced Kelly to largely accept that approach since Memorial Day.Kansas has reported more than 55,000 confirmed and probable coronavirus cases, or 19 for every 1,000 residents, with 621 reported COVID-19-related deaths as of Wednesday.The seven-day rolling average of daily new cases in Kansas has risen over the past two weeks, from 496 new cases per day on Sept. 9 to 622 per day on Wednesday. That last figure represented&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-health-kansas-clinical-trials-archive-c87451b4cf129afb6d02d4c8cd0a0fb2">the biggest spike</a>&nbsp;in new Kansas cases since the pandemic began.“Laura Kelly, I felt like, was managing this public health crisis very well until the Republicans stepped in and started restricting her power,” said Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley, a Topeka Democrat.The Legislature delegated decisions to its top leaders because lawmakers meet regularly only during the first part of each year in annual sessions scheduled for 90 days ending in May. Governors can call special sessions, as Kelly did to get the pandemic law enacted in early June, but the state’s tradition is not to have them frequently. Legislators can call themselves back only if two-thirds of them want to do it.Rep. Stephen Owens, a Hesston Republican, said his constituents want him to be active in the state’s pandemic response, asking him, “Why aren’t you in Topeka fixing this?”“I just think more legislative oversight is the way to go,” he said.Meanwhile, a report from the state health department said nursing homes made up nearly half of the places in Kansas linked to active coronavirus clusters with five or more new cases in the past 14 days. The report released Wednesday listed 29 clusters, including 14 that are tied to nursing homes in 11 counties.And Scott Brunner, a deputy secretary at the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, told a legislative budget committee Wednesday that some nursing homes were struggling to meet federal testing bench marks because of lags in the supply chain,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cjonline.com/news/20200923/coronavirus-testing-in-nursing-homes-remains-rsquomixed-bagrsquo-state-says" target="_blank">The Topeka Capital Journal reported.</a>___

COVID-19 has Kansas lawmakers pondering broader oversight

If you have a concern that your child may have a developmental delay or is in need of special education services, call for a free developmental screening. 

Children from ages birth to school age that live in Ellis or Rush counties are eligible to be screened.

 Speech, language, vision, hearing, thinking, self-help, behavior and motor development will be checked.

The screenings will be held on Friday, October 9.

 Call Hays Area Children’s Center at 785-625-3257 to set up a free developmental screening appointment for your child. 

These developmental screenings are offered monthly and sponsored by the Hays Interagency Coordination Council and USD 489.

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 </figure>If you have a concern that your child may have a developmental delay or is in need of special education services, call for a free developmental screening. Children from ages birth to school age that live in Ellis or Rush counties are eligible to be screened. Speech, language, vision, hearing, thinking, self-help, behavior and motor development will be checked.The screenings will be held on Friday, October 9. Call Hays Area Children’s Center at 785-625-3257 to set up a free developmental screening appointment for your child. These developmental screenings are offered monthly and sponsored by the Hays Interagency Coordination Council and USD 489.

Free developmental screenings for children in Ellis, Rush counties

Karen Keller Becker, 79, passed away September 23, 2020, at Almost 
Home, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born September 11, 1941, in Great Bend, to 
Marion Eustace “M.E.” and Ulanda (Schartz) Marmie.&nbsp; Karen was a 1959 
graduate of Great Bend High School and continued her education at 
Emporia State Teacher’s College.&nbsp; Karen married Norman C. Keller October
 21, 1961, in Great Bend.&nbsp; Norman passed away January 5, 1999.&nbsp; She then
 married Wayne A. Becker May 4, 2001, in Great Bend.&nbsp; Wayne passed away 
November 5, 2008.

Karen was a life time resident of the Great Bend area.&nbsp; Following her
 schooling she was employed as an administrative assistant for Central 
Kansas Electric Co-op.&nbsp; After she and Norman began their family, Karen 
was a homemaker, avid volunteer and active supporter in Norman's 
business, Keller Real Estate and Insurance. Karen was a member of Prince
 of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church.&nbsp; She was a founding 
member and served as President and board member for the Holy Family 
School Endowment.&nbsp; She spent countless hours volunteering for the church
 and school including being a member of Altar Society, Parish Pastoral 
committee and attending Adoration Chapel.&nbsp; Karen served her community as
 a board member for Golden Belt Community Concert and a member of the 
Great Bend Progress Club and Great Bend Area Panhellenic.&nbsp; Karen was 
incredibly social and loved gathering with friends and family.&nbsp; She had 
lifelong friendships from several bridge clubs and coffee and dinner 
groups.&nbsp; Above all she cherished her time with family, enjoying every 
event and special occasion.&nbsp; She will always be remembered for her 
bright smile, true kindness and incredible generosity.

Survivors include, two sons, Kevin Keller and wife Lori, and Jeff 
Keller and wife Kathie, all of Great Bend; a daughter, Kim Meeds and 
husband Blaine of Anchorage, Alaska; seven grandchildren, Grant Keller, 
Alyssa Keller, Sarah Keller, Neal Keller, Katie Meeds, Maggie Meeds and 
Claire Meeds; Two brothers, Dave Marmie and wife Sherri, and Jerry 
Marmie and wife Linda, and their respective families; Norman's sister 
Janice Becker and husband Jerry, and sister-in-law, Jerene Keller, and 
their respective families; Wayne's children Ricky Becker, Tammy Hayden, 
Teri Stephenson, and their respective families; Wayne's sisters, Linda 
Sisson, Jean Radke and Ann Engel, and their respective families.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Norman and Wayne, 
Norman's brothers Marvin Keller and James Keller, and Wayne's son Rock 
Becker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 
2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore
 presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation 
will be from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil at 
7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Prince of Peace Parish or Holy 
Family School Endowment or Almost Home, Inc., in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>Karen Keller Becker, 79, passed away September 23, 2020, at Almost 
Home, Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born September 11, 1941, in Great Bend, to 
Marion Eustace “M.E.” and Ulanda (Schartz) Marmie.&nbsp; Karen was a 1959 
graduate of Great Bend High School and continued her education at 
Emporia State Teacher’s College.&nbsp; Karen married Norman C. Keller October
 21, 1961, in Great Bend.&nbsp; Norman passed away January 5, 1999.&nbsp; She then
 married Wayne A. Becker May 4, 2001, in Great Bend.&nbsp; Wayne passed away 
November 5, 2008.Karen was a life time resident of the Great Bend area.&nbsp; Following her
 schooling she was employed as an administrative assistant for Central 
Kansas Electric Co-op.&nbsp; After she and Norman began their family, Karen 
was a homemaker, avid volunteer and active supporter in Norman's 
business, Keller Real Estate and Insurance. Karen was a member of Prince
 of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church.&nbsp; She was a founding 
member and served as President and board member for the Holy Family 
School Endowment.&nbsp; She spent countless hours volunteering for the church
 and school including being a member of Altar Society, Parish Pastoral 
committee and attending Adoration Chapel.&nbsp; Karen served her community as
 a board member for Golden Belt Community Concert and a member of the 
Great Bend Progress Club and Great Bend Area Panhellenic.&nbsp; Karen was 
incredibly social and loved gathering with friends and family.&nbsp; She had 
lifelong friendships from several bridge clubs and coffee and dinner 
groups.&nbsp; Above all she cherished her time with family, enjoying every 
event and special occasion.&nbsp; She will always be remembered for her 
bright smile, true kindness and incredible generosity.Survivors include, two sons, Kevin Keller and wife Lori, and Jeff 
Keller and wife Kathie, all of Great Bend; a daughter, Kim Meeds and 
husband Blaine of Anchorage, Alaska; seven grandchildren, Grant Keller, 
Alyssa Keller, Sarah Keller, Neal Keller, Katie Meeds, Maggie Meeds and 
Claire Meeds; Two brothers, Dave Marmie and wife Sherri, and Jerry 
Marmie and wife Linda, and their respective families; Norman's sister 
Janice Becker and husband Jerry, and sister-in-law, Jerene Keller, and 
their respective families; Wayne's children Ricky Becker, Tammy Hayden, 
Teri Stephenson, and their respective families; Wayne's sisters, Linda 
Sisson, Jean Radke and Ann Engel, and their respective families.She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Norman and Wayne, 
Norman's brothers Marvin Keller and James Keller, and Wayne's son Rock 
Becker.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 
2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore
 presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation 
will be from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil at 
7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Prince of Peace Parish or Holy 
Family School Endowment or Almost Home, Inc., in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Karen Keller Becker

The Ellis County Health Department and Fort Hays State University announced today they are making flu shots available to the people of Ellis County and the FHSU university communities they serve.&nbsp;

“The COVID-19 pandemic remains a tremendous threat to our community, so it is absolutely essential that everyone in our community take a proactive step to ensure that Influenza doesn’t add to the burden on our local health resource,” said Ellis County Health Director Jason Kennedy.&nbsp;

According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>,&nbsp;

“Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands to tens of thousands of people die from flu-related causes every year. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu. Vaccination has been shown to have many&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm#benefits">benefits</a>&nbsp;including reducing the risk of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and even the risk of flu-related death in children.”

Flu Shots for Residents of Ellis County&nbsp;

The Ellis County Health Department will offer flu shots beginning on October 1. Residents are asked to call 785.628.9440 and make an appointment for their flu shot. The Ellis County Health Department is open Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The office is closed each day between Noon and 1:00 p.m.

HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will host the annual&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmed.com/drive-thru-flu-shots-available-september-27-at-haysmed/">HaysMed Drive-Thru Flu Shot clinic</a>&nbsp;on Sunday, September 27. The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer free flu shots for all residents older than 6 months.&nbsp;

People age 10 and up can receive their free flu shot without leaving their vehicles and HaysMed volunteers will direct traffic during the event.

Children 6 months through 9 years of age will be vaccinated on the west side of the Center for Health Improvement. Adults attending with children can also receive their shots in the same location.

More than 100 volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. HaysMed partners with Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Technical College as both facilities provide students to help with the shots. The event is sponsored by the Hays Medical Center Foundation. While there is no cost for flu shots, participants are asked to bring a canned food item to benefit the Community Assistance Center.

The flu vaccine also is available at HaysMed clinics for patients who are unable to attend the drive-thru flu shot event. Charges will apply at regular clinic visits, though the vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans.&nbsp;

Flu Shots on the campus of Fort Hays State&nbsp;University&nbsp;

Fort Hays State University’s flu shot program will begin on September 24.&nbsp;Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to get vaccinated for the 2020-2021 flu season at one of seven upcoming Flu Clinic Events.&nbsp;&nbsp;

These events have been organized as part of a joint initiative between the Human Resources Department and the Department of Nursing and the Student Health Center.&nbsp;

The dates, times and locations of the events are:

For members of the campus community who are unable to attend one of the seven Flu Clinic events, flu shots will be available at certain times in the Student Health Center.

Because Student Health Center staff are currently dealing with COVID-19 testing and patient care, appointments for a flu shot must be scheduled.&nbsp;Members of the FHSU campus community are asked to make an appointment online using&nbsp;<a href="https://tigertracks.fhsu.edu/TigerTracks/">Tiger Tracks</a>. The flu vaccine is offered at no cost to all FHSU students. However, most insurance plans pay for the vaccine and the Student Health Center may seek reimbursement for the vaccine from insurance plans to offset the significant &nbsp;cost of the vaccines.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.html">Vaccine Information Statement</a>&nbsp;with important information that should be reviewed prior to receiving a flu vaccine.

For more information on Flu Clinics at Fort Hays State University, contact the Student Health Center at&nbsp;(785) 628-4293&nbsp;or at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:healthcenter@fhsu.edu">healthcenter@fhsu.edu</a>.

Ellis County and FHSU releaseThe Ellis County Health Department and Fort Hays State University announced today they are making flu shots available to the people of Ellis County and the FHSU university communities they serve.&nbsp;“The COVID-19 pandemic remains a tremendous threat to our community, so it is absolutely essential that everyone in our community take a proactive step to ensure that Influenza doesn’t add to the burden on our local health resource,” said Ellis County Health Director Jason Kennedy.&nbsp;According to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>,&nbsp;“Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands to tens of thousands of people die from flu-related causes every year. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect against flu. Vaccination has been shown to have many&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm#benefits">benefits</a>&nbsp;including reducing the risk of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and even the risk of flu-related death in children.”Flu Shots for Residents of Ellis County&nbsp;The Ellis County Health Department will offer flu shots beginning on October 1. Residents are asked to call 785.628.9440 and make an appointment for their flu shot. The Ellis County Health Department is open Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The office is closed each day between Noon and 1:00 p.m.HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will host the annual&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysmed.com/drive-thru-flu-shots-available-september-27-at-haysmed/">HaysMed Drive-Thru Flu Shot clinic</a>&nbsp;on Sunday, September 27. The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer free flu shots for all residents older than 6 months.&nbsp;People age 10 and up can receive their free flu shot without leaving their vehicles and HaysMed volunteers will direct traffic during the event.Children 6 months through 9 years of age will be vaccinated on the west side of the Center for Health Improvement. Adults attending with children can also receive their shots in the same location.More than 100 volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. HaysMed partners with Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Technical College as both facilities provide students to help with the shots. The event is sponsored by the Hays Medical Center Foundation. While there is no cost for flu shots, participants are asked to bring a canned food item to benefit the Community Assistance Center.The flu vaccine also is available at HaysMed clinics for patients who are unable to attend the drive-thru flu shot event. Charges will apply at regular clinic visits, though the vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans.&nbsp;Flu Shots on the campus of Fort Hays State&nbsp;University&nbsp;Fort Hays State University’s flu shot program will begin on September 24.&nbsp;Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to get vaccinated for the 2020-2021 flu season at one of seven upcoming Flu Clinic Events.&nbsp;&nbsp;These events have been organized as part of a joint initiative between the Human Resources Department and the Department of Nursing and the Student Health Center.&nbsp;The dates, times and locations of the events are:<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600956241155.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>For members of the campus community who are unable to attend one of the seven Flu Clinic events, flu shots will be available at certain times in the Student Health Center.Because Student Health Center staff are currently dealing with COVID-19 testing and patient care, appointments for a flu shot must be scheduled.&nbsp;Members of the FHSU campus community are asked to make an appointment online using&nbsp;<a href="https://tigertracks.fhsu.edu/TigerTracks/">Tiger Tracks</a>. The flu vaccine is offered at no cost to all FHSU students. However, most insurance plans pay for the vaccine and the Student Health Center may seek reimbursement for the vaccine from insurance plans to offset the significant &nbsp;cost of the vaccines.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.html">Vaccine Information Statement</a>&nbsp;with important information that should be reviewed prior to receiving a flu vaccine.For more information on Flu Clinics at Fort Hays State University, contact the Student Health Center at&nbsp;(785) 628-4293&nbsp;or at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:healthcenter@fhsu.edu">healthcenter@fhsu.edu</a>.

Ellis Co. Health Department, FHSU will offer flu shots for community

&nbsp;TOPEKA - Voting for the Kansas Manufacturing Council's (KMC)&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kP3InPo-FchRISFJza4VpcYHnfMWDC_MQidJpN1A4tsuTkXNo7YSE_nQSl0C3tdCtd_FUEq8RT6S3JPMyTGMy-Ac4yBtIFfZg7Bynn5TP0Rfhybji04-_8VFHaX-rMCqsHiOkzNqKIKlEzbw64-ieE9zO0W2AYkqLEG4gLwmspAexuFFZpMY-Q==&amp;c=Y1cjgNFet4NhWi-x8goJoXVTpDeOYjLJPBi3dgaVE_MYzYhEhh-QiA==&amp;ch=vfNoNZiB_hDAtvM8-xFSnYFd3IyUljg-DefmKdrrg4PQ9uyj2w1NMQ==" target="_blank">Coolest Thing Made In Kansas</a>&nbsp;is now open.

Among the nominees is Osborne Industries, Osborne, and its Stanfield Heating Pad for animals.

<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kP3InPo-FchRISFJza4VpcYHnfMWDC_MQidJpN1A4tsuTkXNo7YSE20yQqRtf62fNo2sHpEVZFQ4PC4aghbOeGKsAz6ZT6v9xFejxY5RO0G14JDoQ_4R6Nd6dqv619_guQM898p5hw6evNxVr9GiBZZXEPrM_6TRY7jH9JdAFjg=&amp;c=Y1cjgNFet4NhWi-x8goJoXVTpDeOYjLJPBi3dgaVE_MYzYhEhh-QiA==&amp;ch=vfNoNZiB_hDAtvM8-xFSnYFd3IyUljg-DefmKdrrg4PQ9uyj2w1NMQ==" target="_blank">Click here</a>&nbsp;to vote or go to&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kP3InPo-FchRISFJza4VpcYHnfMWDC_MQidJpN1A4tsuTkXNo7YSE20yQqRtf62fNo2sHpEVZFQ4PC4aghbOeGKsAz6ZT6v9xFejxY5RO0G14JDoQ_4R6Nd6dqv619_guQM898p5hw6evNxVr9GiBZZXEPrM_6TRY7jH9JdAFjg=&amp;c=Y1cjgNFet4NhWi-x8goJoXVTpDeOYjLJPBi3dgaVE_MYzYhEhh-QiA==&amp;ch=vfNoNZiB_hDAtvM8-xFSnYFd3IyUljg-DefmKdrrg4PQ9uyj2w1NMQ==" target="_blank">https://www.kansaschamber.org/ctmk_voting/</a>.

The top 16 nominated products will compete in head-to-head match ups. The products that receive the highest votes in each match up will advance to the next round, moving one step closer to winning the ultimate prize – being named the&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kP3InPo-FchRISFJza4VpcYHnfMWDC_MQidJpN1A4tsuTkXNo7YSE_nQSl0C3tdCtd_FUEq8RT6S3JPMyTGMy-Ac4yBtIFfZg7Bynn5TP0Rfhybji04-_8VFHaX-rMCqsHiOkzNqKIKlEzbw64-ieE9zO0W2AYkqLEG4gLwmspAexuFFZpMY-Q==&amp;c=Y1cjgNFet4NhWi-x8goJoXVTpDeOYjLJPBi3dgaVE_MYzYhEhh-QiA==&amp;ch=vfNoNZiB_hDAtvM8-xFSnYFd3IyUljg-DefmKdrrg4PQ9uyj2w1NMQ==" target="_blank">Coolest Thing Made in Kansas</a>.

The winner will be announced during the&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kP3InPo-FchRISFJza4VpcYHnfMWDC_MQidJpN1A4tsuTkXNo7YSEzbAQGlCp9fwTTESMT9qmU3WuB2YhWlJnUlObg9OBmbppTPDeJYWT4jZ_kRrbBvfxYxI-INyqcFvMw3tJJGRa7MABlbdeej_itaMYwQ4rA6O&amp;c=Y1cjgNFet4NhWi-x8goJoXVTpDeOYjLJPBi3dgaVE_MYzYhEhh-QiA==&amp;ch=vfNoNZiB_hDAtvM8-xFSnYFd3IyUljg-DefmKdrrg4PQ9uyj2w1NMQ==" target="_blank">Kansas Manufacturing Summit&nbsp;</a>on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Kansas Star Casino. The top four companies will be invited to display at the summit.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600706295893.jpeg" alt="Stanfield® Heating Pad manufactured by Osborne Industries, Osborne" />
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 </figure>KMC&nbsp;TOPEKA - Voting for the Kansas Manufacturing Council's (KMC)&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kP3InPo-FchRISFJza4VpcYHnfMWDC_MQidJpN1A4tsuTkXNo7YSE_nQSl0C3tdCtd_FUEq8RT6S3JPMyTGMy-Ac4yBtIFfZg7Bynn5TP0Rfhybji04-_8VFHaX-rMCqsHiOkzNqKIKlEzbw64-ieE9zO0W2AYkqLEG4gLwmspAexuFFZpMY-Q==&amp;c=Y1cjgNFet4NhWi-x8goJoXVTpDeOYjLJPBi3dgaVE_MYzYhEhh-QiA==&amp;ch=vfNoNZiB_hDAtvM8-xFSnYFd3IyUljg-DefmKdrrg4PQ9uyj2w1NMQ==" target="_blank">Coolest Thing Made In Kansas</a>&nbsp;is now open.Among the nominees is Osborne Industries, Osborne, and its Stanfield Heating Pad for animals.<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kP3InPo-FchRISFJza4VpcYHnfMWDC_MQidJpN1A4tsuTkXNo7YSE20yQqRtf62fNo2sHpEVZFQ4PC4aghbOeGKsAz6ZT6v9xFejxY5RO0G14JDoQ_4R6Nd6dqv619_guQM898p5hw6evNxVr9GiBZZXEPrM_6TRY7jH9JdAFjg=&amp;c=Y1cjgNFet4NhWi-x8goJoXVTpDeOYjLJPBi3dgaVE_MYzYhEhh-QiA==&amp;ch=vfNoNZiB_hDAtvM8-xFSnYFd3IyUljg-DefmKdrrg4PQ9uyj2w1NMQ==" target="_blank">Click here</a>&nbsp;to vote or go to&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kP3InPo-FchRISFJza4VpcYHnfMWDC_MQidJpN1A4tsuTkXNo7YSE20yQqRtf62fNo2sHpEVZFQ4PC4aghbOeGKsAz6ZT6v9xFejxY5RO0G14JDoQ_4R6Nd6dqv619_guQM898p5hw6evNxVr9GiBZZXEPrM_6TRY7jH9JdAFjg=&amp;c=Y1cjgNFet4NhWi-x8goJoXVTpDeOYjLJPBi3dgaVE_MYzYhEhh-QiA==&amp;ch=vfNoNZiB_hDAtvM8-xFSnYFd3IyUljg-DefmKdrrg4PQ9uyj2w1NMQ==" target="_blank">https://www.kansaschamber.org/ctmk_voting/</a>.The top 16 nominated products will compete in head-to-head match ups. The products that receive the highest votes in each match up will advance to the next round, moving one step closer to winning the ultimate prize – being named the&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kP3InPo-FchRISFJza4VpcYHnfMWDC_MQidJpN1A4tsuTkXNo7YSE_nQSl0C3tdCtd_FUEq8RT6S3JPMyTGMy-Ac4yBtIFfZg7Bynn5TP0Rfhybji04-_8VFHaX-rMCqsHiOkzNqKIKlEzbw64-ieE9zO0W2AYkqLEG4gLwmspAexuFFZpMY-Q==&amp;c=Y1cjgNFet4NhWi-x8goJoXVTpDeOYjLJPBi3dgaVE_MYzYhEhh-QiA==&amp;ch=vfNoNZiB_hDAtvM8-xFSnYFd3IyUljg-DefmKdrrg4PQ9uyj2w1NMQ==" target="_blank">Coolest Thing Made in Kansas</a>.The top 16 nominated products:<ol>
 <li>Autoland, Garmin International, Inc., Olathe</li><li>EMP Shield, EMP Shields, LLC, Burlington</li><li>SawHaul carrier, GearHaul, Chanute</li><li>Custom Built Dredge, Custom Dredge Works, Inc., Topeka</li><li>Al Davis Memorial Torch, Dimensional Innovations, Overland Park</li><li>James Webb Space Telescope Struts, Aerospace Corporation, Newton</li><li>Rawhide Portable Corral, Rawhide Portable Corral, Abilene</li><li>BG Rev-It tool, BG Products, Wichita</li><li>Custom Limestone Rock Signs, Fisher Rocks, Belleville</li><li>Microlite!, KMDI, Inc., Kansas City, KS</li><li><a href="https://www.osbornepetsupply.com/products/pet-heating-pads/">Stanfield Heating Pad, Osborne Industries</a>, Inc. Osborne</li><li>Pies, Tippin's Gourmet Pies, LLC, Kansas City, KS</li><li>Kalmar Ottawa Terminal Tractor, Kalmar, Ottawa</li><li>T-Blocks, Ronawk, LLC, Olathe</li><li>CLX Ra Gaming PC Special Edition, CLX Gaming, Wichita</li><li>Coleman-Mach, MACH 15 A/C, RV Products (a division of Airxcel), Wichita</li>
 </ol><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600707201123.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>The winner will be announced during the&nbsp;<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kP3InPo-FchRISFJza4VpcYHnfMWDC_MQidJpN1A4tsuTkXNo7YSEzbAQGlCp9fwTTESMT9qmU3WuB2YhWlJnUlObg9OBmbppTPDeJYWT4jZ_kRrbBvfxYxI-INyqcFvMw3tJJGRa7MABlbdeej_itaMYwQ4rA6O&amp;c=Y1cjgNFet4NhWi-x8goJoXVTpDeOYjLJPBi3dgaVE_MYzYhEhh-QiA==&amp;ch=vfNoNZiB_hDAtvM8-xFSnYFd3IyUljg-DefmKdrrg4PQ9uyj2w1NMQ==" target="_blank">Kansas Manufacturing Summit&nbsp;</a>on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Kansas Star Casino. The top four companies will be invited to display at the summit.Voting Rules<ol>
 <li>Voting during the tournament is open to the public. A voter may vote once per match-up per round.</li><li>Nominated products will advance through a series of voting rounds.</li><li>Products receiving the highest number of votes during each voting period will advance rounds to top eight, four, and two.</li><li>The winner will be announced October 6th at the 2020 Kansas Manufacturing Summit.</li><li>The number of votes received will be reset at the beginning of each round.</li>
 </ol>2020 Contest Calendar<ol>
 <li>Sept. 14th: Nominations close</li><li>Sept. 15th: Announce Top 16</li><li>Sept. 16th – 21st: Voting for Top 16</li><li>Sept. 22nd: Announce Top 8</li><li>Sept. 23rd – 27th: Voting for Top 8</li><li>Sept. 28th: Announce Top 4</li><li>Sept. 28th – Oct. 1st: Voting for Top 4</li><li>Oct. 2nd: Announce Top 2</li><li>Oct. 2nd - Oct. 5th: Voting for Top 2</li><li>Oct. 6th: 2020 Winner Announced</li>
 </ol>

Osborne company running for Top Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Fall is in the air and that is exciting. For many families it means the start of a new school year with a schedule of extra-curricular activities that could make your head spin. For others it is a time of slowing down, and preparing your home and garden for cooler weather. For the Cottonwood Extension District, fall is a time when educational programs abound.&nbsp;

Are you a life-long learner? Moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas are never too old to learn something new. I don’t mean you have to enroll in a formal class, complete with a syllabus and a final exam. I am talking about the many educational programs offered by the Cottonwood Extension District. Whether you are a farmer interested in controlling honey locust trees in your pastures, or you have youngsters who are ready to join the 4-H and youth program, Extension has something for everyone. One program I am excited to share in the month ahead is about fermented foods. (Next weeks’ column will provide all of the details) &nbsp;

The year 2020 has created challenges for many. In Extension, our Administrative team has encouraged us to turn these challenges into opportunities. When our face-to-face meetings were restricted for a few months, our use of technology kicked into high gear. While Zoom meetings and webinars became the norm, our Cottonwood Extension Educators found ways to stay connected.

And just a reminder that our offices in both Great Bend and Hays are open and ready to serve you. We do ask that you wear a mask when entering our offices. If your questions can be answered through an e-mail or phone call we encourage that.

I would also like to encourage you to check out our Cottonwood website and like our Facebook page. Then you will see first hand the many learning opportunities that are highlighted. We are currently working on our fall quarterly on-line newsletter which will be posted to the web site in early October. I hope you will make time in your schedule to learn something new!&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Fall is in the air and that is exciting. For many families it means the start of a new school year with a schedule of extra-curricular activities that could make your head spin. For others it is a time of slowing down, and preparing your home and garden for cooler weather. For the Cottonwood Extension District, fall is a time when educational programs abound.&nbsp;Are you a life-long learner? Moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas are never too old to learn something new. I don’t mean you have to enroll in a formal class, complete with a syllabus and a final exam. I am talking about the many educational programs offered by the Cottonwood Extension District. Whether you are a farmer interested in controlling honey locust trees in your pastures, or you have youngsters who are ready to join the 4-H and youth program, Extension has something for everyone. One program I am excited to share in the month ahead is about fermented foods. (Next weeks’ column will provide all of the details) &nbsp;The year 2020 has created challenges for many. In Extension, our Administrative team has encouraged us to turn these challenges into opportunities. When our face-to-face meetings were restricted for a few months, our use of technology kicked into high gear. While Zoom meetings and webinars became the norm, our Cottonwood Extension Educators found ways to stay connected.And just a reminder that our offices in both Great Bend and Hays are open and ready to serve you. We do ask that you wear a mask when entering our offices. If your questions can be answered through an e-mail or phone call we encourage that.I would also like to encourage you to check out our Cottonwood website and like our Facebook page. Then you will see first hand the many learning opportunities that are highlighted. We are currently working on our fall quarterly on-line newsletter which will be posted to the web site in early October. I hope you will make time in your schedule to learn something new!&nbsp;Donna Krug is the District Director and Family &amp; Consumer Science Agent in the Cottonwood Extension District. You may reach her at: (620)793-1910 or <a href="mailto:dkrug@ksu.edu">dkrug@ksu.edu</a>&nbsp; K-State Research &amp; Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.&nbsp;

KRUG: Be a lifelong learner

CORRECTION: The headline of the article was initially incorrect and has been corrected. Hays Post apologizes for the error.

Hays Catholic Schools, TMP-Marian and Holy Family Elementary will be in Onsite Learning for the week of 9/28 - 10/2.

HFE has two confirmed cases of COVID-19, 8 students quarantined and 4 students absent due to COVID-19 like symptoms.  Holy Family has made the decision that 6B will go to remote learning through Thursday, October 8, 2020 due to potential exposure. The rest of the school will remain in Onsite Learning.

Holy Family’s decision was made after conferring with the Ellis County Health Department and school leaders. Affected students/parents have been communicated with regarding their children’s remote learning as necessary. 

TMP-Marian is not currently addressing any positive cases, and 5 students are in quarantine due to potential exposure. 

While decisions regarding the method of learning (onsite, hybrid, or remote) are made based on our established plan and collaboration with others, we do however have the discretion to change the mode of instruction in the event of clusters of infection or loss of staffing. 

Mrs. Wentling, Mr. Meitner and Mr. Andrews continue to be in regular communication with Ellis County health officials, local educational leaders and medical professionals to determine the phase of education for our students. This collaborative group daily monitors local COVID positive numbers to continue to safely educate our students according to data which consists of medical statistics and community/parent feedback.

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 </figure><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftmpmarian%2Fposts%2F1607421362762478&show_text=true&width=552&height=277&appId" width="552" height="277" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>CORRECTION: The headline of the article was initially incorrect and has been corrected. Hays Post apologizes for the error.HFEHays Catholic Schools, TMP-Marian and Holy Family Elementary will be in Onsite Learning for the week of 9/28 - 10/2.HFE has two confirmed cases of COVID-19, 8 students quarantined and 4 students absent due to COVID-19 like symptoms. Holy Family has made the decision that 6B will go to remote learning through Thursday, October 8, 2020 due to potential exposure. The rest of the school will remain in Onsite Learning.Holy Family’s decision was made after conferring with the Ellis County Health Department and school leaders. Affected students/parents have been communicated with regarding their children’s remote learning as necessary. TMP-Marian is not currently addressing any positive cases, and 5 students are in quarantine due to potential exposure. While decisions regarding the method of learning (onsite, hybrid, or remote) are made based on our established plan and collaboration with others, we do however have the discretion to change the mode of instruction in the event of clusters of infection or loss of staffing. Mrs. Wentling, Mr. Meitner and Mr. Andrews continue to be in regular communication with Ellis County health officials, local educational leaders and medical professionals to determine the phase of education for our students. This collaborative group daily monitors local COVID positive numbers to continue to safely educate our students according to data which consists of medical statistics and community/parent feedback.--Holy Family Elementary release

One HFE class goes to remote learning; others and TMP-M to go onsite learning next week

SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon arrested in connection with two cases of sex assault has made his first court appearance in the case this week.

 Patrick Newborn, 33, Wichita, was charged with 2 counts of aggravated burglary, 3 counts of aggravated robbery, rape, attempted rape, 2 counts of aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement, 3 counts of criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and battery.&nbsp; The last charge is a misdemeanor while the previous counts are felonies, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

On August 29, Wichita police began a sexual assault and robbery investigation following an incident reported in the 6100 Block of East Boston, according to Captain Jason Stephens.

Two victims reported an attempted robbery at gunpoint. The female victims reported the suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Patrick Newborn of Wichita, had committed a sexual assault against her one to two weeks earlier, according to Stephens.

On Sept. 13, police investigated another sexual assault involving a different victim at a residence in the 700 Block of South Pershing in Wichita. Investigators determined the cases were likely connected and later confirmed that.

Special Weapons and Tactics team on the scene of the 7-hour standoff and arrest late Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCH

On Sept. 15, police learned that Newborn was wanted on a felony warrant for being a parole absconder, according to Stephens. Officers located him Tuesday in 9100 Block of East Harry in Wichita. Upon confronting him, Newborn pulled a handgun and threatened the officers.

The officers retreated from the residence and called in the SWAT team. The SWAT team established a perimeter around the location and spent 7 hours communicating with Newborn.

Just after 1a.m. Sept. 16, he gave himself up and was taken into custody without further incident, according to Stephens.

He has a previous conviction for Aggravated Indecent Liberties, Sex Intercourse with a victim under the age of 16, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.

Newborn is being held on a bond of $250,000.&nbsp; Attorneys in the case are scheduled to discuss it with Judge Jeff Syrios on October 1, according to the district attorney's office.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two cases of sexual assault and after a 7-hour standoff have a suspect in custody.

On Tuesday police learned that Newborn was wanted on a felony warrant for being a parole absconder, according to Stephens. Officers located him Tuesday in 9100 Block of East Harry in Wichita. Upon confronting him, Newborn pulled a handgun and threatened the officers.

Just after 1a.m. Wednesday, he gave himself up and was taken into custody without further incident, according to Stephens.

Newborn is being held on requested charges that include rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, criminal threat, aggravated residential robbery,&nbsp; aggravated residential burglary, aggravated kidnapping, criminal possession of a firearm and a state parole violation,&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18820474">according to online booking records.</a>

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY — A Kansas felon arrested in connection with two cases of sex assault has made his first court appearance in the case this week. Patrick Newborn, 33, Wichita, was charged with 2 counts of aggravated burglary, 3 counts of aggravated robbery, rape, attempted rape, 2 counts of aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement, 3 counts of criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and battery.&nbsp; The last charge is a misdemeanor while the previous counts are felonies, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.On August 29, Wichita police began a sexual assault and robbery investigation following an incident reported in the 6100 Block of East Boston, according to Captain Jason Stephens.Two victims reported an attempted robbery at gunpoint. The female victims reported the suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Patrick Newborn of Wichita, had committed a sexual assault against her one to two weeks earlier, according to Stephens.On Sept. 13, police investigated another sexual assault involving a different victim at a residence in the 700 Block of South Pershing in Wichita. Investigators determined the cases were likely connected and later confirmed that.Special Weapons and Tactics team on the scene of the 7-hour standoff and arrest late Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCHOn Sept. 15, police learned that Newborn was wanted on a felony warrant for being a parole absconder, according to Stephens. Officers located him Tuesday in 9100 Block of East Harry in Wichita. Upon confronting him, Newborn pulled a handgun and threatened the officers.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600271410562.png" alt="Special Weapons and Tactics team on the scene of the 7-hour standoff and arrest late Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Special Weapons and Tactics team on the scene of the 7-hour standoff and arrest late Tuesday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>The officers retreated from the residence and called in the SWAT team. The SWAT team established a perimeter around the location and spent 7 hours communicating with Newborn.Just after 1a.m. Sept. 16, he gave himself up and was taken into custody without further incident, according to Stephens.He has a previous conviction for Aggravated Indecent Liberties, Sex Intercourse with a victim under the age of 16, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.Newborn is being held on a bond of $250,000.&nbsp; Attorneys in the case are scheduled to discuss it with Judge Jeff Syrios on October 1, according to the district attorney's office.----SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two cases of sexual assault and after a 7-hour standoff have a suspect in custody.On August 29, Wichita police began a sexual assault and robbery investigation following an incident reported in the 6100 Block of East Boston, according to Captain Jason Stephens.Two victims reported an attempted robbery at gunpoint. The female victims reported the suspect, later identified as 33-year-old Patrick Newborn of Wichita, had committed a sexual assault against her one to two weeks earlier, according to Stephens.On Sept. 13, police investigated another sexual assault involving a different victim at a residence in the 700 Block of South Pershing in Wichita. Investigators determined the cases were likely connected and later confirmed that.On Tuesday police learned that Newborn was wanted on a felony warrant for being a parole absconder, according to Stephens. Officers located him Tuesday in 9100 Block of East Harry in Wichita. Upon confronting him, Newborn pulled a handgun and threatened the officers.The officers retreated from the residence and called in the SWAT team. The SWAT team established a perimeter around the location and spent 7 hours communicating with Newborn.Just after 1a.m. Wednesday, he gave himself up and was taken into custody without further incident, according to Stephens.Newborn is being held on requested charges that include rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, criminal threat, aggravated residential robbery,&nbsp; aggravated residential burglary, aggravated kidnapping, criminal possession of a firearm and a state parole violation,&nbsp;<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18820474">according to online booking records.</a>He has a previous conviction for Aggravated Indecent Liberties, Sex Intercourse with a victim under the age of 16, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections.--------

Kan. felon arrested by SWAT team charged with rape

Barbara Kay (VonFeldt) Kisner, age 74, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.&nbsp; She was born September 22, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to William B. and Clara (Windholz) VonFeldt. &nbsp; She married Jon F. Kisner on September 4, 1970, in Victoria, Kansas, and have now celebrated 50 years of marriage.

She was a homemaker, a price coordinator at Foods Bonanza for 12 years until they closed, cooked at TMP-Marian High School, and worked at the HMC Cancer Center.

She grew up in Victoria, Kansas, and was a 1963 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; While living in Victoria, she was the children’s choir director at St. Fidelis Catholic Church for many years.&nbsp; Barbara and Jon lived to Hays since 1985 then moved to Texas for four years and again back to Hays in 2016. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas, and St. Fidelis Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; Singing was an important part of Barbara’s life.&nbsp; She, along with Jon, sang for all occasions in Victoria for many years.&nbsp; Barbara enjoyed cooking and entertaining in her home, and had a special touch for decorating for all the holidays.

Survivors include her husband, Jon F. Kisner, of the home; one son, Curtis Kisner and wife, Michelle, Keller, TX; two daughters, Tonya Kisner, Leavenworth, KS; Simone Anderson and husband, Christian, Keller, TX; three granddaughters, Aubrianna Kisner, Cadence Anderson, Carmyn Anderson; one sister-in-law, Janell Newton and husband, Gary, Wichita, KS; and one brother-in-law, Jerry Karlin, Hays, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp;

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 3, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas and inurnment will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A Victoria Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 9:45 A.M. Saturday, at the church. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks is suggested at the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <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;

<figure>
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 </figure>Barbara Kay (VonFeldt) Kisner, age 74, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.&nbsp; She was born September 22, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to William B. and Clara (Windholz) VonFeldt. &nbsp; She married Jon F. Kisner on September 4, 1970, in Victoria, Kansas, and have now celebrated 50 years of marriage.She was a homemaker, a price coordinator at Foods Bonanza for 12 years until they closed, cooked at TMP-Marian High School, and worked at the HMC Cancer Center.She grew up in Victoria, Kansas, and was a 1963 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; While living in Victoria, she was the children’s choir director at St. Fidelis Catholic Church for many years.&nbsp; Barbara and Jon lived to Hays since 1985 then moved to Texas for four years and again back to Hays in 2016. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas, and St. Fidelis Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; Singing was an important part of Barbara’s life.&nbsp; She, along with Jon, sang for all occasions in Victoria for many years.&nbsp; Barbara enjoyed cooking and entertaining in her home, and had a special touch for decorating for all the holidays.Survivors include her husband, Jon F. Kisner, of the home; one son, Curtis Kisner and wife, Michelle, Keller, TX; two daughters, Tonya Kisner, Leavenworth, KS; Simone Anderson and husband, Christian, Keller, TX; three granddaughters, Aubrianna Kisner, Cadence Anderson, Carmyn Anderson; one sister-in-law, Janell Newton and husband, Gary, Wichita, KS; and one brother-in-law, Jerry Karlin, Hays, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 3, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas and inurnment will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.A Victoria Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 9:45 A.M. Saturday, at the church. &nbsp; &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks is suggested at the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp; &nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <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;

Barbara Kay (VonFeldt) Kisner

HAYS - More than a month after the MIAA announced
the suspension of fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, three of the
conference’s schools have announced they are moving forward with a partial 2020
football schedule beginning in late October.

Despite the move by Pittsburg State, Missouri
Western State and Nebraska-Kearney to play games this fall, Fort Hays State
has no such plans.

“We felt like that was going against what we
had originally voted on.” said FHSU athletic director Curtis Hammeke. “We made
our plans and our practice structures with the idea of not playing any games
this fall, so we’re going to stick to that.”

The move by the three schools to play comes
after last Thursday’s 10-2 vote by the MIAA athletic directors to move forward with
a four-game fall schedule. The motion did not gain approval from the conference’s
presidents who had a 5-5 split on the vote with two of the league’s presidents
abstaining.

Pittsburg State, Missouri Western State and
Nebraska-Kearney will each play two games against one another while filling out
the remainder of the schedules with other NCAA II and NCAA I FCS institutions.

And while there’s technically nothing wrong
with conference schools scheduling games, Hammeke senses some frustration amongst
the other MIAA members.

“I do believe the intent of that action was
for no one to participate against outside competition this fall for a number of
reasons in terms of safety with their student athletes.” Hammeke said. “Fort
Hays has chosen not to go against that, feeling like it’s the ethical thing to
do, but I do think there is a sense of frustration.” 

“I think we’ll probably see some others maybe
try to put themselves in a position to play games this fall, we just aren’t going
to follow along in that path. I don’t think it makes sense.” Hammeke added. “We’re
going to hold to our plans that we had in place and hopefully have a sense of
gratitude for how much we are able to do right now rather than focus on what we’re
not getting to do.”

FHSU head football coach Chris Brown agrees
with Hammeke’s decision to no play this fall.

“When we heard that the season was canceled
and there would be no fall competition, we set a plan for our kids to make sure
they were healthy and safe and ready to actually play a true football game and
I just don’t think we’re there yet.” Brown said. “We moved things a little bit
slower than we normally do during the fall, but that’s because we didn’t really
do much through the spring and through the summer. We’ve had a plan set since
this all happened and we’re going to stay to that plan and make sure our kids are
ready to play when that time comes.” 

Discussions are ongoing for MIAA spring
volleyball and soccer schedules. Brown said football will likely have three or four
playing dates in the spring that will be either games or scrimmages against
outside competition.

HAYS - More than a month after the MIAA announced
the suspension of fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, three of the
conference’s schools have announced they are moving forward with a partial 2020
football schedule beginning in late October.Despite the move by Pittsburg State, Missouri
Western State and Nebraska-Kearney to play games this fall, Fort Hays State
has no such plans.“We felt like that was going against what we
had originally voted on.” said FHSU athletic director Curtis Hammeke. “We made
our plans and our practice structures with the idea of not playing any games
this fall, so we’re going to stick to that.”<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/898239805&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/curtis-hammeke-092320" title="Curtis Hammeke 092320" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Curtis Hammeke 092320</a></div></div>The move by the three schools to play comes
after last Thursday’s 10-2 vote by the MIAA athletic directors to move forward with
a four-game fall schedule. The motion did not gain approval from the conference’s
presidents who had a 5-5 split on the vote with two of the league’s presidents
abstaining.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/898252615&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/chris-brown-92321" title="Chris Brown 092320" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Chris Brown 092320</a></div></div>Pittsburg State, Missouri Western State and
Nebraska-Kearney will each play two games against one another while filling out
the remainder of the schedules with other NCAA II and NCAA I FCS institutions.And while there’s technically nothing wrong
with conference schools scheduling games, Hammeke senses some frustration amongst
the other MIAA members.“I do believe the intent of that action was
for no one to participate against outside competition this fall for a number of
reasons in terms of safety with their student athletes.” Hammeke said. “Fort
Hays has chosen not to go against that, feeling like it’s the ethical thing to
do, but I do think there is a sense of frustration.” “I think we’ll probably see some others maybe
try to put themselves in a position to play games this fall, we just aren’t going
to follow along in that path. I don’t think it makes sense.” Hammeke added. “We’re
going to hold to our plans that we had in place and hopefully have a sense of
gratitude for how much we are able to do right now rather than focus on what we’re
not getting to do.”FHSU head football coach Chris Brown agrees
with Hammeke’s decision to no play this fall.“When we heard that the season was canceled
and there would be no fall competition, we set a plan for our kids to make sure
they were healthy and safe and ready to actually play a true football game and
I just don’t think we’re there yet.” Brown said. “We moved things a little bit
slower than we normally do during the fall, but that’s because we didn’t really
do much through the spring and through the summer. We’ve had a plan set since
this all happened and we’re going to stay to that plan and make sure our kids are
ready to play when that time comes.” Discussions are ongoing for MIAA spring
volleyball and soccer schedules. Brown said football will likely have three or four
playing dates in the spring that will be either games or scrimmages against
outside competition.

🏈 FHSU sticks with plan for no football this fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects at the Supreme Court to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the women’s rights champion, leader of the court’s liberal bloc and feminist icon&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/684a0e1a2ae195ec32aa64684143e2f3">who died last week</a>.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?476137-1/supreme-court-memorial-service-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg">Click here </a>to watch memorial services that began at 8:30a.m. CDT

Even with the court closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic and Washington already consumed with talk of Ginsburg’s replacement, the justice’s former colleagues, family, close friends and the public will have the chance Wednesday and Thursday to pass by the casket of the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

The sad occasion is expected to bring together the remaining eight justices for the first time since the building was closed in March and they resorted to meetings by telephone.

Ginsburg will lie in repose for two days at the court where she served for 27 years and, before that, argued six cases for gender equality in the 1970s.

Following a private ceremony Wednesday in the court’s Great Hall, her casket will be moved outside the building to the top of the court’s front steps so that public mourners can pay their respects in line with public health guidance for the pandemic.

Since her death Friday evening, people have been leaving flowers, notes, placards and all manner of Ginsburg paraphernalia outside the court in tribute to the woman who became known in her final years as the “Notorious RBG.” Court workers cleared away the items and cleaned the court plaza and sidewalk in advance of Wednesday’s ceremony.

Following past practice at the tradition-laden court, Ginsburg’s casket is expected to arrive just before 8:30 a.m. CDT Wednesday, the court said. Supreme Court police will carry it up the court steps, which will be lined by former Ginsburg law clerks serving as honorary pallbearers.

Chief Justice John Roberts and the other justices will be in the Great Hall when the casket arrives and is placed on the Lincoln Catafalque, the platform on which President Abraham Lincoln’s coffin rested in the Capitol rotunda in 1865. A 2016 portrait of Ginsburg by artist Constance P. Beaty will be displayed nearby.

It’s unclear whether President Donald Trump would visit the court before he leaves town Wednesday afternoon, though he did pay respects when Justice John Paul Stevens died last year and President Barack Obama visited the court after Justice Antonin Scalia’s death in 2016.

The entrance to the courtroom, along with Ginsburg’s chair and place on the bench next to Roberts, have been draped in black, a longstanding court custom. These visual signs of mourning, which in years past have reinforced the sense of loss, will largely go unseen this year. The court begins its new term Oct. 5, but the justices will not be in the courtroom and instead will hear arguments by phone.

After the private ceremony inside the court, Ginsburg’s casket will be on public view from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday.

On Friday, Ginsburg will lie in state at the Capitol, the first woman to do so and only the second Supreme Court justice after William Howard Taft. Taft had also been president. Rosa Parks, a private citizen as opposed to a government official, is the only woman who has lain in honor at the Capitol.

Ginsburg will be buried beside her husband, Martin, in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery next week. Martin Ginsburg died in 2010. She is survived by a son and a daughter, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Ginsburg’s death from cancer at age 87 has added another layer of tumult to an already chaotic election year. Trump and Senate Republicans are plowing ahead with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/be4aa94786c66bd13763ea8ee30e08a6">plans to have a new justice on the bench</a>, perhaps before the Nov. 3 election.

Only Chief Justice Roger Taney, who died in October 1864, died closer to a presidential election. Lincoln waited until December to nominate his replacement, Salmon Chase, who was confirmed the same day.

When Scalia, Ginsburg’s closest friend on the court, died unexpectedly in 2016, Republicans refused to act on President Barack Obama’s high-court nomination of Judge Merrick Garland.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600868269289.png" alt="Members of the Supreme Court police carry the casket of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg-photo courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Members of the Supreme Court police carry the casket of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg-photo courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects at the Supreme Court to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the women’s rights champion, leader of the court’s liberal bloc and feminist icon&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/684a0e1a2ae195ec32aa64684143e2f3">who died last week</a>.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?476137-1/supreme-court-memorial-service-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg">Click here </a>to watch memorial services that began at 8:30a.m. CDTEven with the court closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic and Washington already consumed with talk of Ginsburg’s replacement, the justice’s former colleagues, family, close friends and the public will have the chance Wednesday and Thursday to pass by the casket of the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court.The sad occasion is expected to bring together the remaining eight justices for the first time since the building was closed in March and they resorted to meetings by telephone.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600862723391.png" alt="Signs and flowers left at the Supreme Court honoring Ginsberg-photo courtesy Deb Whitman" />
 <figcaption>Signs and flowers left at the Supreme Court honoring Ginsberg-photo courtesy Deb Whitman</figcaption>
 </figure>Ginsburg will lie in repose for two days at the court where she served for 27 years and, before that, argued six cases for gender equality in the 1970s.Following a private ceremony Wednesday in the court’s Great Hall, her casket will be moved outside the building to the top of the court’s front steps so that public mourners can pay their respects in line with public health guidance for the pandemic.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600476593364.png" alt="Justice Ginsberg spoke at the National Book Festival in August 2019-photo courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Justice Ginsberg spoke at the National Book Festival in August 2019-photo courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>Since her death Friday evening, people have been leaving flowers, notes, placards and all manner of Ginsburg paraphernalia outside the court in tribute to the woman who became known in her final years as the “Notorious RBG.” Court workers cleared away the items and cleaned the court plaza and sidewalk in advance of Wednesday’s ceremony.Following past practice at the tradition-laden court, Ginsburg’s casket is expected to arrive just before 8:30 a.m. CDT Wednesday, the court said. Supreme Court police will carry it up the court steps, which will be lined by former Ginsburg law clerks serving as honorary pallbearers.Chief Justice John Roberts and the other justices will be in the Great Hall when the casket arrives and is placed on the Lincoln Catafalque, the platform on which President Abraham Lincoln’s coffin rested in the Capitol rotunda in 1865. A 2016 portrait of Ginsburg by artist Constance P. Beaty will be displayed nearby.It’s unclear whether President Donald Trump would visit the court before he leaves town Wednesday afternoon, though he did pay respects when Justice John Paul Stevens died last year and President Barack Obama visited the court after Justice Antonin Scalia’s death in 2016.The entrance to the courtroom, along with Ginsburg’s chair and place on the bench next to Roberts, have been draped in black, a longstanding court custom. These visual signs of mourning, which in years past have reinforced the sense of loss, will largely go unseen this year. The court begins its new term Oct. 5, but the justices will not be in the courtroom and instead will hear arguments by phone.After the private ceremony inside the court, Ginsburg’s casket will be on public view from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday.On Friday, Ginsburg will lie in state at the Capitol, the first woman to do so and only the second Supreme Court justice after William Howard Taft. Taft had also been president. Rosa Parks, a private citizen as opposed to a government official, is the only woman who has lain in honor at the Capitol.Ginsburg will be buried beside her husband, Martin, in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery next week. Martin Ginsburg died in 2010. She is survived by a son and a daughter, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and a great-grandchild.Ginsburg’s death from cancer at age 87 has added another layer of tumult to an already chaotic election year. Trump and Senate Republicans are plowing ahead with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/be4aa94786c66bd13763ea8ee30e08a6">plans to have a new justice on the bench</a>, perhaps before the Nov. 3 election.Only Chief Justice Roger Taney, who died in October 1864, died closer to a presidential election. Lincoln waited until December to nominate his replacement, Salmon Chase, who was confirmed the same day.When Scalia, Ginsburg’s closest friend on the court, died unexpectedly in 2016, Republicans refused to act on President Barack Obama’s high-court nomination of Judge Merrick Garland.

🎥 Thousands to honor Ginsburg at Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.

The stopgap measure will keep federal agencies fully up and running into December, giving lame-duck lawmakers time to digest the election and decide whether to pass the annual government funding bills by then or kick them to the next administration. The budget year ends Sept. 30.

The 359-57 vote came after considerable behind-the-scenes battling over proposed add-ons. The final agreement gives the administration continued immediate authority to dole out Agriculture Department subsidies in the run-up to Election Day. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., retreated from an initial draft that sparked a furor with Republicans and farm-state Democrats, who said she was interfering with the routine implementation of the rural safety net as low crop prices and Trump’s own tariffs slam farm country.

“It’s a big deal. This is cash flow to mom and pop businesses all over rural America,” said Texas Rep. Michael Conaway, top Republican on the House Agriculture Committee. “They get them every year in October. They come like clockwork.”

In talks Tuesday, Pelosi restored a farm aid funding patch sought by the administration, which has sparked the ire of Democrats who said it plays political favorites as it gives out bailout money to farmers and ranchers.

In return, Pelosi won COVID-related food aid for the poor, including an extension of a higher food benefit for families whose children are unable to receive free or reduced lunches because schools are closed over the coronavirus. Another add-on would permit states to remove hurdles to food stamps and nutrition aid to low-income mothers that are more difficult to clear during the pandemic.

The deal permitted the measure to speed through the House after a swift debate that should ensure smooth sailing in the GOP-held Senate before next Wednesday’s deadline. There’s no appetite on either side for a government shutdown.

On Monday, Democrats released a version of the stopgap measure that did not contain the farm bailout provision, enraging Republicans and putting passage of the measure in doubt. It became apparent that Pelosi did not have the votes to pass it — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., dismissed it as a “rough draft” — and negotiations continued.

Democrats complain that the Trump administration has favored southern states such as Georgia — a key swing state and home of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue — and larger producers in distributing bailout funds. Farmers are suffering from low commodity prices and the effects of higher tariffs imposed by Trump. Trump announced a new $13 billion allotment of bailout funding at a political rally in Wisconsin last week.

The administration’s handling of farm subsidies had angered Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, the powerful top Democrat on the Agriculture Committee. She said that the Agriculture Department didn’t need the special financing provision that sparked the furor and that the money would come in November at the latest anyway. But the financial fix had been passed before, and other Democrats, including endangered House incumbents in states like Iowa and Minnesota, pressed for it.

“Now is not the time to be playing politics with aid to farmers or the assistance needed to save our families and local economies from economic disaster,” said freshman Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa.

The measure is the bare minimum accomplishment for Capitol Hill’s powerful Appropriations committees, who pride themselves on their deal-making abilities despite gridlock in other corners of Congress. It came after bipartisan negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief package imploded and appear unlikely to be rekindled — especially since the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has upended U.S. politics.

“We need to keep the government open but we also need additional COVID relief for the American people,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla.

The legislation — called a continuing resolution, or CR, in Washington-speak — would keep every federal agency running at current funding levels through Dec. 11, which will keep the government afloat past an election that could reshuffle Washington’s balance of power.

The measure also extends many programs whose funding or authorizations lapse on Sept. 30, including the federal flood insurance program, highway and transit programs, and a long set of extensions of various health programs, such as a provision to prevent Medicaid cuts to hospitals that serve many poor people.

It also finances the possible transition to a new administration if Joe Biden wins the White House and would stave off an unwelcome COVID-caused increase in Medicare Part B premiums for outpatient doctor visits.

The underlying stopgap measure deals with the 30% of the federal government’s day-to-day budget that goes to Cabinet agency operations funded by Congress each year. The annual appropriations process broke down in the Senate this year and it’s unclear but probably unlikely that the $1.3 trillion in agency spending bills will be enacted this year, even in a post-election lame duck session, especially if Biden is elected to replace Trump.

In the past, both Democrats and Republicans have sought to use government funding deadlines and must-past temporary funding bills as leverage to try to win concessions elsewhere on Washington’s agenda. Such efforts invariably fail.

Republicans in 2013 used it in a failed attempt to prevent implementation of the so-called Obamacare health law, and Senate Democrats returned the favor in 2018 in a futile effort to force debate on permitting immigrants brought into the country illegally as children to remain in the U.S.

Pelosi studiously avoided such a confrontation this time.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sweeping bipartisan vote that takes a government shutdown off the table, the House passed a temporary government-wide funding bill Tuesday night, shortly after President Donald Trump prevailed in a behind-the-scenes fight over his farm bailout.The stopgap measure will keep federal agencies fully up and running into December, giving lame-duck lawmakers time to digest the election and decide whether to pass the annual government funding bills by then or kick them to the next administration. The budget year ends Sept. 30.The 359-57 vote came after considerable behind-the-scenes battling over proposed add-ons. The final agreement gives the administration continued immediate authority to dole out Agriculture Department subsidies in the run-up to Election Day. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., retreated from an initial draft that sparked a furor with Republicans and farm-state Democrats, who said she was interfering with the routine implementation of the rural safety net as low crop prices and Trump’s own tariffs slam farm country.“It’s a big deal. This is cash flow to mom and pop businesses all over rural America,” said Texas Rep. Michael Conaway, top Republican on the House Agriculture Committee. “They get them every year in October. They come like clockwork.”In talks Tuesday, Pelosi restored a farm aid funding patch sought by the administration, which has sparked the ire of Democrats who said it plays political favorites as it gives out bailout money to farmers and ranchers.In return, Pelosi won COVID-related food aid for the poor, including an extension of a higher food benefit for families whose children are unable to receive free or reduced lunches because schools are closed over the coronavirus. Another add-on would permit states to remove hurdles to food stamps and nutrition aid to low-income mothers that are more difficult to clear during the pandemic.The deal permitted the measure to speed through the House after a swift debate that should ensure smooth sailing in the GOP-held Senate before next Wednesday’s deadline. There’s no appetite on either side for a government shutdown.On Monday, Democrats released a version of the stopgap measure that did not contain the farm bailout provision, enraging Republicans and putting passage of the measure in doubt. It became apparent that Pelosi did not have the votes to pass it — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., dismissed it as a “rough draft” — and negotiations continued.Democrats complain that the Trump administration has favored southern states such as Georgia — a key swing state and home of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue — and larger producers in distributing bailout funds. Farmers are suffering from low commodity prices and the effects of higher tariffs imposed by Trump. Trump announced a new $13 billion allotment of bailout funding at a political rally in Wisconsin last week.The administration’s handling of farm subsidies had angered Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, the powerful top Democrat on the Agriculture Committee. She said that the Agriculture Department didn’t need the special financing provision that sparked the furor and that the money would come in November at the latest anyway. But the financial fix had been passed before, and other Democrats, including endangered House incumbents in states like Iowa and Minnesota, pressed for it.“Now is not the time to be playing politics with aid to farmers or the assistance needed to save our families and local economies from economic disaster,” said freshman Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa.The measure is the bare minimum accomplishment for Capitol Hill’s powerful Appropriations committees, who pride themselves on their deal-making abilities despite gridlock in other corners of Congress. It came after bipartisan negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief package imploded and appear unlikely to be rekindled — especially since the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has upended U.S. politics.“We need to keep the government open but we also need additional COVID relief for the American people,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla.The legislation — called a continuing resolution, or CR, in Washington-speak — would keep every federal agency running at current funding levels through Dec. 11, which will keep the government afloat past an election that could reshuffle Washington’s balance of power.The measure also extends many programs whose funding or authorizations lapse on Sept. 30, including the federal flood insurance program, highway and transit programs, and a long set of extensions of various health programs, such as a provision to prevent Medicaid cuts to hospitals that serve many poor people.It also finances the possible transition to a new administration if Joe Biden wins the White House and would stave off an unwelcome COVID-caused increase in Medicare Part B premiums for outpatient doctor visits.The underlying stopgap measure deals with the 30% of the federal government’s day-to-day budget that goes to Cabinet agency operations funded by Congress each year. The annual appropriations process broke down in the Senate this year and it’s unclear but probably unlikely that the $1.3 trillion in agency spending bills will be enacted this year, even in a post-election lame duck session, especially if Biden is elected to replace Trump.In the past, both Democrats and Republicans have sought to use government funding deadlines and must-past temporary funding bills as leverage to try to win concessions elsewhere on Washington’s agenda. Such efforts invariably fail.Republicans in 2013 used it in a failed attempt to prevent implementation of the so-called Obamacare health law, and Senate Democrats returned the favor in 2018 in a futile effort to force debate on permitting immigrants brought into the country illegally as children to remain in the U.S.Pelosi studiously avoided such a confrontation this time.

House approved funding bill provides money for farmers, ranchers

As of now, Hays&nbsp; High has no opponent for their homecoming game on Oct. 2.

The Indians were to host Abilene but their district has moved to remote learning due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and has suspended all extracurricular activities until at least Oct 5.

In a notice to parents/guardians, USD 435 Superintendent Greg Brown wrote, "Please understand this is absolutely the last thing we want to do. We understand how important it is to have our students in school, receiving a first-rate educational experience, but COVID-19 has struck our teachers and support staff significantly. We have four (4) adults who have already tested positive and (4) more not feeling well, who are being tested as I speak. The combination of adults who have tested positive and the related quarantine orders have made it necessary to take this measure. We hope to be back in school on Monday, October 5th. During the next two weeks, we will be looking at other measures to provide the face to face instruction we know our community desires in spite of the increased COVID-19 testing results."

Additionally, all extracurricular activities, including practices and competitions, have been suspended until at least Oct. 5, according to a notice to parents/guardians from Abilene High School Athletic Director Will Burton and Abilene Middle School Athletic Director Derek Berns.

As of now, Hays&nbsp; High has no opponent for their homecoming game on Oct. 2.The Indians were to host Abilene but their district has moved to remote learning due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and has suspended all extracurricular activities until at least Oct 5.In a notice to parents/guardians, USD 435 Superintendent Greg Brown wrote, "Please understand this is absolutely the last thing we want to do. We understand how important it is to have our students in school, receiving a first-rate educational experience, but COVID-19 has struck our teachers and support staff significantly. We have four (4) adults who have already tested positive and (4) more not feeling well, who are being tested as I speak. The combination of adults who have tested positive and the related quarantine orders have made it necessary to take this measure. We hope to be back in school on Monday, October 5th. During the next two weeks, we will be looking at other measures to provide the face to face instruction we know our community desires in spite of the increased COVID-19 testing results."Additionally, all extracurricular activities, including practices and competitions, have been suspended until at least Oct. 5, according to a notice to parents/guardians from Abilene High School Athletic Director Will Burton and Abilene Middle School Athletic Director Derek Berns.<figure>
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🏈 Hays High looking for new homecoming opponent

Johnny Joe Leal, age 49, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.  He was born on February 12, 1971, in Karnes City, Texas, the son of Frank M. &amp; Maria Martinez Leal.  A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1995 moving from Karnes City, Texas, he worked for B&amp;H Paving in Scott City, Kansas.

Johnny was a real man with a heart of gold.  He loved his Texano music, spending time with family and friends, and loved to make people laugh and smile.  Johnny was very passionate and spending time with his grandchildren and was very close to his little sister Maria who he looked up to and was a diehard fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Survivors include his longtime companion - Laurie Hill of Scott City, Kansas, Five Children - Patricia Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Chaunna Hill of Orville, California, David Ruiz of Chico, California, Angel Derstine of Scott City, Kansas, Nathaniel Derstine of Scott City, Kansas, Three Grandchildren - Mya Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Alex Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Jordan Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Four Brothers - Frank M. &amp; Eva Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Billy M. Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Tony M. Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Jimmy Leal of San Angelo, Texas, Three Sisters - Olga &amp; Raul Rojas of San Angelo, Texas, Aurora &amp; Rene Reyna of Scott City, Kansas, Maria Leal &amp; Joe Zapata of Scott City, Kansas, and Numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Kyle Evans presiding.

Burial will be in the Karnes County Cemetery in Karnes City, Texas.

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Johnny Leal Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Johnny Joe Leal, age 49, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born on February 12, 1971, in Karnes City, Texas, the son of Frank M. &amp; Maria Martinez Leal. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1995 moving from Karnes City, Texas, he worked for B&amp;H Paving in Scott City, Kansas.Johnny was a real man with a heart of gold. He loved his Texano music, spending time with family and friends, and loved to make people laugh and smile. Johnny was very passionate and spending time with his grandchildren and was very close to his little sister Maria who he looked up to and was a diehard fan of the Dallas Cowboys.Survivors include his longtime companion - Laurie Hill of Scott City, Kansas, Five Children - Patricia Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Chaunna Hill of Orville, California, David Ruiz of Chico, California, Angel Derstine of Scott City, Kansas, Nathaniel Derstine of Scott City, Kansas, Three Grandchildren - Mya Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Alex Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Jordan Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Four Brothers - Frank M. &amp; Eva Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Billy M. Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Tony M. Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Jimmy Leal of San Angelo, Texas, Three Sisters - Olga &amp; Raul Rojas of San Angelo, Texas, Aurora &amp; Rene Reyna of Scott City, Kansas, Maria Leal &amp; Joe Zapata of Scott City, Kansas, and Numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Kyle Evans presiding.Burial will be in the Karnes County Cemetery in Karnes City, Texas.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Johnny Leal Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.There will be no visitation times.

Johnny Joe Leal

Seven&nbsp;alumni and friends of Fort Hays State University will be honored at the Alumni Awards and Recognition&nbsp;Celebration&nbsp;on&nbsp;Oct. 1&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;week of&nbsp;Homecoming 2020.&nbsp;For details on how you can celebrate&nbsp;these award winners during FHSU Homecoming@Home week, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.goforthaysstate.com/homecoming2020%20">www.goforthaysstate.com/homecoming2020</a>.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Alumni Achievement Award, the association's highest honor, was established in 1959 to recognize graduates who have made outstanding contributions in service to their community, state,&nbsp;or nation as public citizens, professionals,&nbsp;or through philanthropic work.&nbsp;

This year's&nbsp;five&nbsp;Alumni Achievement Award recipients are&nbsp;Lynda “Lyn” (Beck) Fenwick '66, Macksville;&nbsp;Dr. R Douglas Hurt '69, '71, West Lafayette, Ind.;&nbsp;Charlie Riedel&nbsp;'83, Overland Park;&nbsp;Marla (Schmidt)&nbsp;Staab&nbsp;'73, Hays; and&nbsp;Dan&nbsp;Weller ’93, Lenexa.

The&nbsp;Young Alumni Award&nbsp;is presented to graduates in 10-&nbsp;to 15-year reunion classes. The award recognizes&nbsp;alumni,&nbsp;early in their careers after college,&nbsp;who&nbsp;have made an impact&nbsp;in their professions and in their&nbsp;communities&nbsp;through&nbsp;outstanding professional and educational achievements, community&nbsp;service,&nbsp;and by earning significant&nbsp;honors and awards.&nbsp;Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from FHSU&nbsp;and be under age 40 as of Jan. 1 of the year the awards are presented.

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsSeven&nbsp;alumni and friends of Fort Hays State University will be honored at the Alumni Awards and Recognition&nbsp;Celebration&nbsp;on&nbsp;Oct. 1&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;week of&nbsp;Homecoming 2020.&nbsp;For details on how you can celebrate&nbsp;these award winners during FHSU Homecoming@Home week, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.goforthaysstate.com/homecoming2020%20">www.goforthaysstate.com/homecoming2020</a>.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Alumni Achievement Award, the association's highest honor, was established in 1959 to recognize graduates who have made outstanding contributions in service to their community, state,&nbsp;or nation as public citizens, professionals,&nbsp;or through philanthropic work.&nbsp;This year's&nbsp;five&nbsp;Alumni Achievement Award recipients are&nbsp;Lynda “Lyn” (Beck) Fenwick '66, Macksville;&nbsp;Dr. R Douglas Hurt '69, '71, West Lafayette, Ind.;&nbsp;Charlie Riedel&nbsp;'83, Overland Park;&nbsp;Marla (Schmidt)&nbsp;Staab&nbsp;'73, Hays; and&nbsp;Dan&nbsp;Weller ’93, Lenexa.The&nbsp;Young Alumni Award&nbsp;is presented to graduates in 10-&nbsp;to 15-year reunion classes. The award recognizes&nbsp;alumni,&nbsp;early in their careers after college,&nbsp;who&nbsp;have made an impact&nbsp;in their professions and in their&nbsp;communities&nbsp;through&nbsp;outstanding professional and educational achievements, community&nbsp;service,&nbsp;and by earning significant&nbsp;honors and awards.&nbsp;Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from FHSU&nbsp;and be under age 40 as of Jan. 1 of the year the awards are presented.The&nbsp;Young Alumni Award&nbsp;recipient&nbsp;for 2020 is&nbsp;Aaron&nbsp;Bernasconi&nbsp;‘10, Washington, D.C.The&nbsp;Nita M. Landrum Award&nbsp;recognizes a graduate or friend of the university who has demonstrated a continuing&nbsp;commitment to advancing&nbsp;humanity on a universal, national, state,&nbsp;or community level. Honorees also&nbsp;support spiritual, cultural,&nbsp;and educational&nbsp;initiatives&nbsp;and exemplify&nbsp;the highest standards of character and personal&nbsp;excellence.&nbsp;This&nbsp;award&nbsp;is reserved for alumni or friends of the university.This year's&nbsp;Nita M. Landrum&nbsp;Award goes&nbsp;to&nbsp;Ashley&nbsp;Adorante&nbsp;'01, Overland Park.You can join a question-and-answer session&nbsp;for each award winner by registering&nbsp;on the&nbsp;Homecoming@Home&nbsp;link listed above. Registration deadline is listed below each recipient’s profile.&nbsp;Or, to view the session without registration, visit the FHSU Alumni Association Facebook page for a live broadcast of the session at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FHSUAlumni%20">https://www.facebook.com/FHSUAlumni</a>.&nbsp;The online celebration for the recipients&nbsp;is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 1 on the FHSU Alumni&nbsp;Association Facebook page.Profiles of the 2020&nbsp;Honorees:ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSLynda “Lyn” (Beck) FenwickSince graduating in 1966 with her&nbsp;B.S.&nbsp;in&nbsp;education, Lyn Fenwick’s career has been diverse.&nbsp;She first taught sixth-grade, and while her husband served as an Air Force officer, she taught high school English in New York and Massachusetts. They regard their opportunities to live and travel throughout America, meeting people from across our nation, as a continuation of their FHSU educations. When they moved to Texas, Lyn received her law degree from Baylor University. She was a partner in law firms in Waco and Dallas, an adjunct professor at Baylor, and she appeared before the United States Supreme Court. Like many professional couples, they adapted their careers for one another. When Larry’s career took them to Georgia and North Carolina, Lyn was licensed but chose to begin writing and pursuing her art, starting with art classes at FHSU.Baylor University Press published “Should the Children Pray?” for which she was selected as Georgia Nonfiction Author of the Year, and Dutton published “Private Choices, Public Consequences.” In Atlanta, she served on the boards of the Pastel Society and the Portrait Society.&nbsp; Wherever they have lived, Lyn has served her community by volunteering in various ways.She and her husband, Larry, have chosen to retire in Kansas, living in her fourth-generation family home. Her most recent book, published by the University Press of Kansas, is “Prairie Bachelor,” about a Kansas homesteader and the Populist Movement. Returning to Kansas has given them the opportunity to reconnect with FHSU.Larry and Lyn believe in the importance of giving back to their community. Because of Lyn’s love of books, they contributed to the planned renovation of Forsyth Library, gifted their Oz Collection to FHSU, and supported the biennial College of Education’s Fall Young Readers’ Conference by sponsoring a respected children’s book illustrator.They also established the community supported Lori Lamb Legacy Grant scholarship program at Macksville High School. When Lyn was asked to deliver the graduation address there, she began by reminding students to thank those who help them throughout their lives. You can read her blog sharing that graduation address at&nbsp;<a href="https://lynfenwick.blogspot.com/2014/05/school-community-then-now.html">https://lynfenwick.blogspot.com/2014/05/school-community-then-now.html</a>.Register for Zoom call&nbsp;by&nbsp;Wednesday, Sept.&nbsp;30.&nbsp;Lyn’s&nbsp;session is scheduled for noon Thursday, Oct. 1.Dr. R Douglas HurtThe author of 22 books and 21 book chapters,&nbsp;three&nbsp;digital publications, and more than 100 articles related to U.S. History, American Agriculture, Rural, West, Midwest,&nbsp;and South, Dr. R. Douglas Hart drew on&nbsp;his B.A. and M.A. in&nbsp;history&nbsp;from Fort Hays State&nbsp;and&nbsp;his Ph.D. in American&nbsp;history&nbsp;at Kansas State University to&nbsp;record a lifetime of&nbsp;achievements.&nbsp;Dr. Hurt began his career as a Post-doctoral Fellow in the History of Science and Technology at the National Museum of Science and Technology at the Smithsonian Institution, now known as the Museum of American History. His career then&nbsp;took him to several destinations including Texas Tech University,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Ohio Historical Society, the State Historical Society of Missouri, Iowa State University, and currently the Department of History at Purdue University.Dr. Hurt served as the head of the Department of History at Purdue University for 15 years. During that time, he worked to increase the department from 27 to 37 faculty. Proudly, he has increased the number of women faculty to more than 50 percent and increased the number of minority faculty&nbsp;in the department.Besides his career as a professor and writer, Dr. Hurt has&nbsp;served in&nbsp;several&nbsp;other roles, including member of&nbsp;several&nbsp;advisory boards, consultant&nbsp;and&nbsp;advisor,&nbsp;and&nbsp;as&nbsp;the United Way campaign&nbsp;chair in 2005, 2006, and 2012.&nbsp;In 1979, Dr. Hurt received the Young Alumni Award from Fort Hays State University and has continued to show his support to the University by presenting lectures to the agricultural history class taught by Professor Brittany Howell and public presentations sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and Department of History.&nbsp;Register for Zoom call&nbsp;by&nbsp;Tuesday, Sept. 29.&nbsp;Dr. Hurt’s&nbsp;session is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.&nbsp;30.Charlie RiedelCharlie&nbsp;Riedel celebrates&nbsp;his 20th anniversary as a staff photographer for The Associated Press in Kansas City&nbsp;this&nbsp;October. While in this&nbsp;position,&nbsp;he has covered primarily&nbsp;news and sporting events in&nbsp;Kansas and Missouri,&nbsp;but&nbsp;he&nbsp;has also been involved in numerous national stories including Hurricane Katrina recovery&nbsp;efforts, the 2004 Presidential election, wildfires in the western United States, and post 9/11 activities at the World Trade Center in New York.&nbsp;In addition to notable news events, Riedel has also frequently covered major sporting events including: The Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, golf tournaments, MLB playoffs, World Series and six Olympics.Prior to his current career, Riedel used his B.S. in Communications (journalism) as a photo editor for&nbsp;The Hays Daily News,&nbsp;where he documented life in small-town Kansas&nbsp;for 17 years. While at&nbsp;the&nbsp;Hays Daily,&nbsp;he was named&nbsp;the&nbsp;National Press Photographers Association Region 7 Photographer of the year three times&nbsp;and won&nbsp;numerous state and regional photojournalism awards.&nbsp;Riedel’s photos have&nbsp;appeared in prominent news media across the nation,&nbsp;including&nbsp;Time Magazine for his photo coverage of the Deepwater Horizon spill. His photos have also appeared in&nbsp;multiple “Top Photos of the Year” compilations.He&nbsp;gives&nbsp;back to the community&nbsp;through speaking engagements&nbsp;on several&nbsp;university campuses and high schools&nbsp;and by serving as a judge at&nbsp;the Five State Photo Competition,&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;regional photo competitions, and&nbsp;a&nbsp;national Photo of the Year Competition. Riedel also&nbsp;donated his collection of the Fort Hays State University photographs to the university archive.Register for Zoom call&nbsp;by Sunday, Sept. 27.&nbsp;Charlie’s session is scheduled for noon Monday, Sept. 28.Marla (Schmidt)&nbsp;StaabA lifelong&nbsp;faculty member and friend&nbsp;of&nbsp;FHSU, Marla&nbsp;Staab&nbsp;earned her B.A. in 1973 and her M.S. in 1974 in&nbsp;speech-language pathology. She&nbsp;began her professional career in 1977 as a part-time&nbsp;clinical&nbsp;instructor in the FHSU Speech-Language Pathology program.&nbsp;Staab’s&nbsp;goal as an instructor was to help students develop their clinical skills as they worked with children with speech and other language difficulties. This&nbsp;led her to spend hours in Forsyth Library using the research tools available&nbsp;at the time&nbsp;to study&nbsp;a wide variety&nbsp;of syndromes&nbsp;and&nbsp;developmental disorders.In 1994, Staab was chosen as the first full-time&nbsp;clinical&nbsp;coordinator for the Herndon Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic on campus. She was responsible for administration, clinical teaching, and supporting the clinical instructors in developing&nbsp;supervisory&nbsp;skills. Along with these duties,&nbsp;and in conjunction&nbsp;with other clinical instructors, she designed and&nbsp;compiled&nbsp;supervisor and student clinic handbooks that&nbsp;included resources for clinic instructions, expectations/guidelines for students, as well as performance standards and competencies for both instructors and students. The resources she created are&nbsp;still used today in an online format.&nbsp;Staab and her peers developed a plan to increase public awareness of communication disorders as well as the services provided at the Herndon Clinic through brochures, presentations to medical communities, and contributions to building a website. In addition,&nbsp;she worked closely with&nbsp;a colleague&nbsp;to complete&nbsp;a literature review and design the Clinical Competency Rating Scale (CCRS), which was presented as a poster session at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) National Conference in 2006. This&nbsp;presentation helped bring attention to the need for stating student learning outcomes for both academic and clinical skills to a national audience&nbsp;and&nbsp;are now part of the national accreditation standards.Her&nbsp;professional and personal&nbsp;contributions did not stop at the university level. Staab collaborated with various agencies to support and improve services available to children and families in Ellis and Rush Counties. A few of her community contributions include&nbsp;service as a&nbsp;charter&nbsp;member of the Hays Area Interagency Coordinating Council representing the Herndon Clinic, the State of Kansas Early Intervention Task Force on Newborn Hearing Screening,&nbsp;and the Kansas Early Head Start Outcomes Committee.&nbsp;Staab has&nbsp;earned&nbsp;many achievements throughout her years of service to Fort Hays State and the community, but the highlight of her career came in 2006 when she was designated as a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, which is one of the highest honors the Association bestows.&nbsp;Register for Zoom call&nbsp;by Sunday, Sept. 27.&nbsp;Marla’s&nbsp;session is scheduled for&nbsp;3 p.m.&nbsp;Monday, Sept. 28.Dan&nbsp;WellerA multi-instrumentalist,&nbsp;Dan Weller&nbsp;earned his B.A. in&nbsp;music&nbsp;at Fort Hays State&nbsp;and&nbsp;went&nbsp;on to work as&nbsp;a&nbsp;professional studio and touring&nbsp;musician. Weller lives&nbsp;in Kansas City and Nashville&nbsp;and has&nbsp;shared the stage&nbsp;with&nbsp;some of the top touring artists in America, including&nbsp;Florida Georgia Line, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Kid Rock, ZZ Top, Back Street Boys, Nelly,&nbsp;and many more.&nbsp;Weller&nbsp;has&nbsp;toured extensively in&nbsp;North America,&nbsp;Europe,&nbsp;and Australia,&nbsp;appearing in venues that range from small&nbsp;local&nbsp;clubs to sold-out&nbsp;shows in&nbsp;Madison Square Garden,&nbsp;Major League Baseball parks,&nbsp;and NFL stadiums. One Fourth of July show on the National Mall in D.C. was performed in front of an audience&nbsp;of nearly&nbsp;500,000,&nbsp;the largest&nbsp;he has appeared before to date.&nbsp;He&nbsp;has also been featured on talk shows, television shows, news channels,&nbsp;and special TV events&nbsp;including&nbsp;Ellen, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Voice,&nbsp;and Good Morning America.&nbsp;Weller continues to mentor musicians and artists in both Kansas City and Nashville. He also works to pair producers, musicians, and artists to help bright upcoming talent connect with professional opportunities. His betterment extends beyond the music world, as he has partnered with TOMS Shoes and ‘Save The Children.’ He is an active volunteer leader with Troop 181 of the Boy Scouts of America.&nbsp;Register for Zoom call&nbsp;by&nbsp;Monday, Sept. 28.&nbsp;Dan’s&nbsp;session is scheduled for noon&nbsp;Tuesday, Sept. 29.YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD &nbsp;Aaron&nbsp;BernasconiBernasconi’s&nbsp;service as the&nbsp;Senior Advisor to Deputy United States Trade Representative, Ambassador C.J. Mahoney, for the past two years is&nbsp;but&nbsp;one of the many accomplishments that have&nbsp;made&nbsp;this young alum deserving of this honor. The pinnacle achievement of his career is the successful renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement, now known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). On Jan. 29 of this year, Bernasconi had the&nbsp;honor&nbsp;of joining the President as he signed the USMCA into law, securing economic benefits and solidifying the future of America’s farmers, ranchers, workers, and entrepreneurs.In addition to his career endeavors, Bernasconi – who earned his B.A. in political science – has volunteered as a&nbsp;youth leader&nbsp;at Sync Student Ministries and served as a leader, mentor, and counselor to a group of students, helping them&nbsp;navigate the ups and downs of teenage life in a safe and shame-free environment. Bernasconi&nbsp;takes&nbsp;pride&nbsp;in his efforts to&nbsp;help hundreds of students find their passions, realize their&nbsp;potential, repair damaged relationships, overcome immense hardships, and unlock their potential.&nbsp;Also, serving as a Youth Education Volunteer at Nashville International Center for Empowerment (NICE), Bernasconi had the opportunity to empower high school refugees&nbsp;and immigrant students,&nbsp;connecting them to&nbsp;services&nbsp;that help&nbsp;mitigate the effects of interrupted education, and overcoming cultural and language barriers to learning. Bernasconi assisted in academic tutoring on all subjects, worked to strengthen students’ literacy proficiency, and aided students&nbsp;in&nbsp;the transition&nbsp;to a&nbsp;new life in America.&nbsp;One of&nbsp;the other notable honors he has received came from the senior leadership at&nbsp;<a></a>RAM Tool Inc., where he was recognized&nbsp;as one of the company’s top personal trainers. He also rose to become&nbsp;one of the top sales representatives&nbsp;when he worked for&nbsp;Techtronic Industries North America Inc. He was&nbsp;even recognized by&nbsp;U.S. Senator&nbsp;Jerry Moran at a national level for outstanding service as a Doorkeeper&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;U.S.&nbsp;Senate’s&nbsp;Sergeant at Arms, accompanying&nbsp;the senator&nbsp;as his personal guest to a Joint Session of&nbsp;Congress attended by&nbsp;French President, Emmanuel Macron.&nbsp;Register for Zoom call&nbsp;by&nbsp;Monday, Sept. 28.&nbsp;Aaron’s&nbsp;session is scheduled for&nbsp;3 p.m.&nbsp;Tuesday, Sept. 29.NITA M. LANDRUM&nbsp;AWARDAshley&nbsp;AdoranteThis&nbsp;Sigma&nbsp;Sigma&nbsp;Sigma&nbsp;(Alpha Gamma) alumna&nbsp;is an active volunteer&nbsp;with FHSU,&nbsp;the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Kan.,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, and several other community groups and organizations. Her extensive record of&nbsp;leadership and service in so many areas&nbsp;make&nbsp;Ashley Adorante&nbsp;an obvious choice as this year’s&nbsp;Nita M. Landrum Award winner.&nbsp;Adorante serves&nbsp;on&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;boards, steering committees, and planning committees all around the Kansas City area. She stands out in so many settings because she is routinely the first to identify ways to pursue better, faster, more economical ways of conducting business. She&nbsp;has amassed a tremendous record of achievement as a planner, a leader,&nbsp;and an organizer of diverse events, large and small.&nbsp;She&nbsp;works tirelessly as&nbsp;an advocate&nbsp;with&nbsp;volunteer groups, inspiring&nbsp;others to attend and participate as well.Adorante&nbsp;received a B.S.&nbsp;in 2001 in physical education (health and wellness) and often returns to FHSU&nbsp;to&nbsp;volunteer&nbsp;at alumni events and Tri Sigma activities. She eagerly supports and attends FHSU sporting events and other alumni events around the Kansas City&nbsp;area wearing her Tiger&nbsp;Gold&nbsp;and, at times, suiting&nbsp;up&nbsp;as&nbsp;Victor&nbsp;E. Tiger at local&nbsp;events in Kansas City.&nbsp;When she is not volunteering, she is working as the Outreach Coordinator for the Masonic Cancer Alliance at&nbsp;The University of Kansas Cancer Center, an organization that brings together patient care, research, and support professionals throughout Kansas and western Missouri. Adorante is specifically responsible for helping to develop and implement&nbsp;statewide cancer outreach and education programs with a focus on promoting community awareness of cancer prevention and early detection, sun safety,&nbsp;and she does it all with a focus on&nbsp;assuring the inclusion of&nbsp;people in&nbsp;underserved communities.&nbsp;Register for Zoom call&nbsp;by&nbsp;Tuesday, Sept. 29.&nbsp;Ashley’s&nbsp;session is scheduled for noon Wednesday, Sept.&nbsp;30.