Jean LaVon Hunt passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Rooks
 County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 93. She was 
born on October 8, 1926 to William and Myrtle (Sines) Lafferty in Otis, 
Colorado. She grew up in Marion, Nebraska and attended Danbury High 
School where she graduated with the class of 1945.


On August 9, 1945 she married Jesse Hunt. The couple moved to Palco 
in 1970 where she was a homemaker and raised their children. For many 
years she was a member of the Redline Church of God in Palco.


Jean is preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle 
Lafferty; husband, Jesse Hunt; children, James Hunt, Dorothy Lawver, and
 2 infants; siblings, Virgil, Cecil, Kenneth, and Wayne Lafferty, and 
Lois Myers.


She is survived by her children, Jerry (Betty) Hunt of Wichita, KS, 
KayLynn (David) Rogers of Newton, KS, and Jane (Rod) Rudman of Halstead,
 KS; sister, Evelyn Stinnett of McCook; ten grandchildren, nineteen 
great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.


A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 
the Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon, Nebraska at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will 
be on Sunday from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home in Plainville. 


Memorials are suggested to the Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 
67663.

Jean LaVon Hunt passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Rooks
 County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 93. She was 
born on October 8, 1926 to William and Myrtle (Sines) Lafferty in Otis, 
Colorado. She grew up in Marion, Nebraska and attended Danbury High 
School where she graduated with the class of 1945.
On August 9, 1945 she married Jesse Hunt. The couple moved to Palco 
in 1970 where she was a homemaker and raised their children. For many 
years she was a member of the Redline Church of God in Palco.
Jean is preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle 
Lafferty; husband, Jesse Hunt; children, James Hunt, Dorothy Lawver, and
 2 infants; siblings, Virgil, Cecil, Kenneth, and Wayne Lafferty, and 
Lois Myers.
She is survived by her children, Jerry (Betty) Hunt of Wichita, KS, 
KayLynn (David) Rogers of Newton, KS, and Jane (Rod) Rudman of Halstead,
 KS; sister, Evelyn Stinnett of McCook; ten grandchildren, nineteen 
great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 
the Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon, Nebraska at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will 
be on Sunday from 2 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home in Plainville. 
Memorials are suggested to the Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 
67663.

Jean LaVon Hunt

PAWNEE COUNTY–A Kansas man waived his right to a preliminary hearing and entered a No Contest plea Thursday afternoon in the Pawnee County District Court to one count of Attempted Rape, according to Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett.

Had the matter proceeded to trial, the State would have presented testimony that on the night of October 25, 2019, Michael Patrick Stacey, 20, Larned, entered the bedroom of a female roommate at his Larned home and attempted have sexual intercourse without her consent, according to McNett.

Defense counsel indicated his client had no objection to the proffer as the defendant was intoxicated at the time of the incident and has limited memory.

After hearing the proffer of evidence and reviewing the defendant’s understanding of the consequences of his plea, District Judge Bruce Gatterman accepted the plea and found Stacey guilty of the amended charge.

 Sentencing is scheduled for October 21, 2020. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant agreed to waive his right to appeal the conviction and will be subject to lifetime Sex Offender Registration.

The defendant was originally charged with: (1) Rape of a victim overcome by force or fear; and (2) Battery. The crimes involve a single incident alleged to have occurred in Pawnee County on or about October 25, 2019. The Larned Police Department handled the investigation.

Stacey has been in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff since his arrest on November 12, 2019.

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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY–A Kansas man waived his right to a preliminary hearing and entered a No Contest plea Thursday afternoon in the Pawnee County District Court to one count of Attempted Rape, according to Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett.Had the matter proceeded to trial, the State would have presented testimony that on the night of October 25, 2019, Michael Patrick Stacey, 20, Larned, entered the bedroom of a female roommate at his Larned home and attempted have sexual intercourse without her consent, according to McNett.Defense counsel indicated his client had no objection to the proffer as the defendant was intoxicated at the time of the incident and has limited memory.After hearing the proffer of evidence and reviewing the defendant’s understanding of the consequences of his plea, District Judge Bruce Gatterman accepted the plea and found Stacey guilty of the amended charge. Sentencing is scheduled for October 21, 2020. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant agreed to waive his right to appeal the conviction and will be subject to lifetime Sex Offender Registration.The defendant was originally charged with: (1) Rape of a victim overcome by force or fear; and (2) Battery. The crimes involve a single incident alleged to have occurred in Pawnee County on or about October 25, 2019. The Larned Police Department handled the investigation.Stacey has been in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff since his arrest on November 12, 2019.

Kan. man must register as sex offender as part of plea deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has deployed additional troops and armored vehicles into eastern Syria after a number of clashes with Russian forces, including a recent vehicle collision that injured four American service members.

Navy Capt. Bill Urban, spokesman for U.S. Central Command, said the U.S. has also sent in radar systems and increased fighter jet patrols over the region to better protect American and coalition forces.

"The United States does not seek conflict with any other nation in Syria, but will defend Coalition forces if necessary,” said Urban.

A senior U.S. official said a half-dozen Bradley fighting vehicles and fewer than 100 additional troops were sent in to eastern Syria. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details of the military move, said the reinforcements are meant to be a clear signal to Russia to avoid any more unsafe and provocative actions against the U.S. and its allies there.

There have been a number of escalating incidents this year between U.S. and Russian forces who patrol in eastern Syria. The most serious was last month, when officials said Russian vehicles sideswiped an light-armored U.S. military vehicle, injuring four Americans. A U.S. official said at the time that two Russian helicopters also flew above the Americans, and one of the aircraft was within about 70 feet (20 meters) of the vehicle.

The deployment of the armored vehicles was first reported by NBC News.

Russia, which backs the Syrian government, has long opposed American presence in the country. The Russian Defense Ministry blamed the U.S. for the vehicle collision. The ministry said Russia had notified the U.S.-led coalition about the Russian military police convoy's route and said the U.S tried to block the Russian patrol.

The four American service members injured in the crash received concussions. U.S. troops are usually accompanied by members of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces on the patrols, and they have stayed in the region to root out remaining Islamic State insurgents.

The crash last month took place near Dayrick, in northeast Syria, where Russian troops should generally not be present. National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot said the U.S. patrol left the area “to deescalate the situation.”

While there have been several other recent incidents between the American and Russian troops in eastern Syria, officials have described the August crash as the most concerning.

This is the second time that Bradleys have been sent into Syria. They were used last October in operations with U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in missions to defeat the remnants of the Islamic State group and protect oil fields in that area.

The Bradley units are from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, based at Fort Bliss, Texas.

“The mechanized infantry assets will help ensure the force protection of coalition forces in an increasingly complex operating environment in northeast Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition. “The Coalition forces remain steadfast in our commitment of ensuring the enduring defeat of Daesh.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has deployed additional troops and armored vehicles into eastern Syria after a number of clashes with Russian forces, including a recent vehicle collision that injured four American service members.Navy Capt. Bill Urban, spokesman for U.S. Central Command, said the U.S. has also sent in radar systems and increased fighter jet patrols over the region to better protect American and coalition forces."The United States does not seek conflict with any other nation in Syria, but will defend Coalition forces if necessary,” said Urban.A senior U.S. official said a half-dozen Bradley fighting vehicles and fewer than 100 additional troops were sent in to eastern Syria. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details of the military move, said the reinforcements are meant to be a clear signal to Russia to avoid any more unsafe and provocative actions against the U.S. and its allies there.There have been a number of escalating incidents this year between U.S. and Russian forces who patrol in eastern Syria. The most serious was last month, when officials said Russian vehicles sideswiped an light-armored U.S. military vehicle, injuring four Americans. A U.S. official said at the time that two Russian helicopters also flew above the Americans, and one of the aircraft was within about 70 feet (20 meters) of the vehicle.The deployment of the armored vehicles was first reported by NBC News.Russia, which backs the Syrian government, has long opposed American presence in the country. The Russian Defense Ministry blamed the U.S. for the vehicle collision. The ministry said Russia had notified the U.S.-led coalition about the Russian military police convoy's route and said the U.S tried to block the Russian patrol.The four American service members injured in the crash received concussions. U.S. troops are usually accompanied by members of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces on the patrols, and they have stayed in the region to root out remaining Islamic State insurgents.The crash last month took place near Dayrick, in northeast Syria, where Russian troops should generally not be present. National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot said the U.S. patrol left the area “to deescalate the situation.”While there have been several other recent incidents between the American and Russian troops in eastern Syria, officials have described the August crash as the most concerning.This is the second time that Bradleys have been sent into Syria. They were used last October in operations with U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces in missions to defeat the remnants of the Islamic State group and protect oil fields in that area.The Bradley units are from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, based at Fort Bliss, Texas.“The mechanized infantry assets will help ensure the force protection of coalition forces in an increasingly complex operating environment in northeast Syria,” said Col. Wayne Marotto, spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition. “The Coalition forces remain steadfast in our commitment of ensuring the enduring defeat of Daesh.”

Pentagon deploys troops to Syria after clashes with Russian military

Warren Allen White was born on a small farm in Graham County, Kansas, on April 1, 1926, and died September 15, 2020, in Manhattan, Kansas, at the age of 94. 

 Warren was born to Warren Scott White and Anna Hess White.  He attended schools at Spring Creek Rural School and Hill City High School and was the first in his family to graduate from high school.  He was drafted into service for WWII and left for the Navy immediately after graduating.  He spent 1944 to 1946, in the South Pacific and witnessed the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima.  He was also at Okinawa.  He was very proud of his service. 

 When he returned home, he used the GI Bill to attend Kansas State University graduating in Civil Engineering.  In June 1949, he married Marjorie "Jean" Moore," also of Hill City, and they remained happily married until her death in October 2016.  He worked for the Kansas Highway Department (now called Department of Transportation) building roads across Kansas for 35 years.  He oversaw the last stretch of I-70 to the Colorado state line which was finished in 1970.  

Even though he had the mind of an engineer, his family considered him a modern renaissance man because of his creativity and many fields of interest and expertise.  His hobbies included gardening, stained glass, wood working, genealogy, wine making and hunting.  

Warren had lived in Norton since 1970, and was active in the Norton United Methodist Church and in the community.  He was a Boy Scout leader and a Hunter Safety instructor.  He served many organizations including Rotary, the Norton County Hospital, Thomas D. Morgan Trust, and Masonic Lodge.  He was well known in several counties as a farming and conservation expert.  He and his wife were generous philanthropists including Johnson Cancer Research Center, Norton United Methodist Church and various scholarships.  

Warren was preceded in death by his wife Jean, his sister Virginia Quinn and his brother Emanuel White.  He is survived by two sisters, Norma Brown, of Walton, Indiana, and Annabel Tate, of Kettering, Ohio; his children Eileen Jesse, and husband, Robert, of Overland Park, Kansas; Warren J. White, and wife, Candace, of Manhattan, Kansas; Beverly Funke, and husband, Mark, of Edmond, Oklahoma; Paul White, and wife, Barbara, of Byers, Colorado; his grandchildren, Tracy Flynn, and husband, Tom; William Funke, and wife, Lauren; Anne Funke; Daniel White, and wife, Susann; Elise Bennett, and husband, JJ; and Melanie Wolf, and husband, Ryan; and great grandchildren, Brianna Walker; Hailey, Caylin and Alena Rageth, Finley and Ethan White; Tripp and Jillian Bennett; Avery and Teddy Funke; and Eloise Wolf.  

Due to Covid-19 concerns, services and burial will be private.  A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Johnson Cancer Research Center at the KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, KS. 66502, directed to Fund NO. F94693, The White Cancer Research Fund, or to the Norton United Methodist Church, 805 W. Wilberforce St., Norton, KS. 67654

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 </figure>Warren Allen White was born on a small farm in Graham County, Kansas, on April 1, 1926, and died September 15, 2020, in Manhattan, Kansas, at the age of 94. Warren was born to Warren Scott White and Anna Hess White. He attended schools at Spring Creek Rural School and Hill City High School and was the first in his family to graduate from high school. He was drafted into service for WWII and left for the Navy immediately after graduating. He spent 1944 to 1946, in the South Pacific and witnessed the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima. He was also at Okinawa. He was very proud of his service. When he returned home, he used the GI Bill to attend Kansas State University graduating in Civil Engineering. In June 1949, he married Marjorie "Jean" Moore," also of Hill City, and they remained happily married until her death in October 2016. He worked for the Kansas Highway Department (now called Department of Transportation) building roads across Kansas for 35 years. He oversaw the last stretch of I-70 to the Colorado state line which was finished in 1970. Even though he had the mind of an engineer, his family considered him a modern renaissance man because of his creativity and many fields of interest and expertise. His hobbies included gardening, stained glass, wood working, genealogy, wine making and hunting. Warren had lived in Norton since 1970, and was active in the Norton United Methodist Church and in the community. He was a Boy Scout leader and a Hunter Safety instructor. He served many organizations including Rotary, the Norton County Hospital, Thomas D. Morgan Trust, and Masonic Lodge. He was well known in several counties as a farming and conservation expert. He and his wife were generous philanthropists including Johnson Cancer Research Center, Norton United Methodist Church and various scholarships. Warren was preceded in death by his wife Jean, his sister Virginia Quinn and his brother Emanuel White. He is survived by two sisters, Norma Brown, of Walton, Indiana, and Annabel Tate, of Kettering, Ohio; his children Eileen Jesse, and husband, Robert, of Overland Park, Kansas; Warren J. White, and wife, Candace, of Manhattan, Kansas; Beverly Funke, and husband, Mark, of Edmond, Oklahoma; Paul White, and wife, Barbara, of Byers, Colorado; his grandchildren, Tracy Flynn, and husband, Tom; William Funke, and wife, Lauren; Anne Funke; Daniel White, and wife, Susann; Elise Bennett, and husband, JJ; and Melanie Wolf, and husband, Ryan; and great grandchildren, Brianna Walker; Hailey, Caylin and Alena Rageth, Finley and Ethan White; Tripp and Jillian Bennett; Avery and Teddy Funke; and Eloise Wolf. Due to Covid-19 concerns, services and burial will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Johnson Cancer Research Center at the KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, KS. 66502, directed to Fund NO. F94693, The White Cancer Research Fund, or to the Norton United Methodist Church, 805 W. Wilberforce St., Norton, KS. 67654

Warren Allen White



KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The MIAA Athletics Administrators Committee (AAC) has approved 2021 conference schedules for the fall sports of football, volleyball and women's soccer, released Friday (Sept. 18) by the league office. All three schedules are duplicates of the original 2020 slates that were approved prior to the NCAA's reduction in maximum number of contests for the 2020-21 academic year. Complete schedules for all three sports can be found by clicking on the attached links.

The Tiger football team will host six games during its 11-game all-conference schedule, including a season-opening home game against Northwest Missouri State and other home games against rivals Nebraska-Kearney, Emporia State and Pittsburg State. Game times will be announced at a later date.

Tiger volleyball will gear up for another&nbsp;double-round robin conference schedule, playing each of the other 10 conference schools twice, once at home and once on the road. The Tigers open the conference schedule at home against Washburn and wrap up their home schedule against Central Missouri. Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.

The women's soccer team will play five of its 11 official conference contests at home in addition to opening the season against Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney in non-conference, in-region contests. After back-to-back weeks of home league matches to open the month of October, the Tigers will hit the road for five-straight contests before returning to FHSU Soccer Stadium for Senior Day against Washburn.&nbsp;Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.



2021 Fort Hays
State Football Schedule
 Sept. 2/4 - Northwest Missouri&nbsp; Sept. 9/11 - at Missouri Western&nbsp; Sept. 18 – Lincoln &nbsp; Sept. 25 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; State Oct. 2 - Nebraska Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 9 - at Washburn&nbsp; Oct. 16 - Central &nbsp;&nbsp;Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 23 - at Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 30 - Emporia State
 Nov. 6 - at Northeastern State&nbsp; Nov. 13 - Pittsburg State&nbsp; *Dates for first two contests and all game times TBA*

2021 Fort Hays State Volleyball Conference Schedule
 Sept. 17 – Washburn &nbsp; Sept. 18 - at Emporia State&nbsp; Sept. 24 - at Central Oklahoma&nbsp; Sept. 25 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Newman&nbsp;
 Oct. 1 - Missouri Western&nbsp; Oct.
2 - Northwest Missouri State&nbsp; Oct.
5 - Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 9 - at
Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 12 -
Emporia State&nbsp; Oct. 15 - Missouri
Southern&nbsp; Oct. 16 - Pittsburg &nbsp;&nbsp;State&nbsp;
 Oct. 19 - at Washburn&nbsp; Oct.
22 – Newman &nbsp; Oct. 23 - Central
Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 29 - at Northwest &nbsp;&nbsp;Missouri State&nbsp; Oct. 30 - at Missouri Western&nbsp; Nov. 2 - at Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Nov. 4 - Central Missouri&nbsp; Nov. 12 - at Pittsburg State&nbsp; Nov. 13 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; *Dates subject to change, game times and
non-conference opponents TBA*

2021 Fort Hays State Women's Soccer Conference
Schedule
 Sept. 17 - Emporia State^&nbsp; Sept. 19 - Nebraska-Kearney^&nbsp; Sept. 24 - at Washburn^&nbsp; Sept. 26 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Emporia State&nbsp; Oct. 1 - Central Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 3 – Newman &nbsp; Oct. 8 - Missouri Western&nbsp; Oct. 10 - &nbsp;&nbsp;Northwest Missouri State&nbsp; Oct. 15 - at Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 17 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; Oct. 22 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Rogers State&nbsp; Oct. 24 - at Northeastern State&nbsp; Oct. 29 - at Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 31 – Washburn &nbsp; ^ indicates non-conference, in-region match
 *Game times and non-conference opponents TBA*

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The MIAA Athletics Administrators Committee (AAC) has approved 2021 conference schedules for the fall sports of football, volleyball and women's soccer, released Friday (Sept. 18) by the league office. All three schedules are duplicates of the original 2020 slates that were approved prior to the NCAA's reduction in maximum number of contests for the 2020-21 academic year. Complete schedules for all three sports can be found by clicking on the attached links.The Tiger football team will host six games during its 11-game all-conference schedule, including a season-opening home game against Northwest Missouri State and other home games against rivals Nebraska-Kearney, Emporia State and Pittsburg State. Game times will be announced at a later date.Tiger volleyball will gear up for another&nbsp;double-round robin conference schedule, playing each of the other 10 conference schools twice, once at home and once on the road. The Tigers open the conference schedule at home against Washburn and wrap up their home schedule against Central Missouri. Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.The women's soccer team will play five of its 11 official conference contests at home in addition to opening the season against Emporia State and Nebraska-Kearney in non-conference, in-region contests. After back-to-back weeks of home league matches to open the month of October, the Tigers will hit the road for five-straight contests before returning to FHSU Soccer Stadium for Senior Day against Washburn.&nbsp;Game times and non-conference opponents are to be determined.

2021 Fort Hays
State Football Schedule
 Sept. 2/4 - Northwest Missouri&nbsp; Sept. 9/11 - at Missouri Western&nbsp; Sept. 18 – Lincoln &nbsp; Sept. 25 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; State Oct. 2 - Nebraska Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 9 - at Washburn&nbsp; Oct. 16 - Central &nbsp;&nbsp;Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 23 - at Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 30 - Emporia State
 Nov. 6 - at Northeastern State&nbsp; Nov. 13 - Pittsburg State&nbsp; *Dates for first two contests and all game times TBA*
2021 Fort Hays State Volleyball Conference Schedule
 Sept. 17 – Washburn &nbsp; Sept. 18 - at Emporia State&nbsp; Sept. 24 - at Central Oklahoma&nbsp; Sept. 25 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Newman&nbsp;
 Oct. 1 - Missouri Western&nbsp; Oct.
2 - Northwest Missouri State&nbsp; Oct.
5 - Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 9 - at
Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 12 -
Emporia State&nbsp; Oct. 15 - Missouri
Southern&nbsp; Oct. 16 - Pittsburg &nbsp;&nbsp;State&nbsp;
 Oct. 19 - at Washburn&nbsp; Oct.
22 – Newman &nbsp; Oct. 23 - Central
Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 29 - at Northwest &nbsp;&nbsp;Missouri State&nbsp; Oct. 30 - at Missouri Western&nbsp; Nov. 2 - at Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Nov. 4 - Central Missouri&nbsp; Nov. 12 - at Pittsburg State&nbsp; Nov. 13 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; *Dates subject to change, game times and
non-conference opponents TBA*

2021 Fort Hays State Women's Soccer Conference
Schedule
 Sept. 17 - Emporia State^&nbsp; Sept. 19 - Nebraska-Kearney^&nbsp; Sept. 24 - at Washburn^&nbsp; Sept. 26 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Emporia State&nbsp; Oct. 1 - Central Oklahoma&nbsp; Oct. 3 – Newman &nbsp; Oct. 8 - Missouri Western&nbsp; Oct. 10 - &nbsp;&nbsp;Northwest Missouri State&nbsp; Oct. 15 - at Central Missouri&nbsp; Oct. 17 - at Missouri Southern&nbsp; Oct. 22 - at &nbsp;&nbsp;Rogers State&nbsp; Oct. 24 - at Northeastern State&nbsp; Oct. 29 - at Nebraska-Kearney&nbsp; Oct. 31 – Washburn &nbsp; ^ indicates non-conference, in-region match
 *Game times and non-conference opponents TBA*FHSU Athletics

MIAA unveils 2021 schedules for fall sports

George Laverne Noll, 93, passed away on September 16, 2020, at the 
Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, KS.&nbsp; George was born at 
the Noll ranch 6 miles southwest of Ransom on December 22, 1926, to Leonard 
and Eva (Daniels) Noll and continued to live there until his death.&nbsp; He 
loved the farm and cattle.

George entered the Navy in 1943 at the age of 17 and served four 
years.&nbsp; He returned home and enrolled at Colorado State College in Fort 
Collins for 2 years of Forestry.&nbsp; Then he transferred to the University 
of Kansas where he received his degree in Geology.&nbsp; He worked for 
different oil companies in Oklahoma where he met his wife, Mary Anna 
Leone in Coalgate.&nbsp; They were married on October 13, 1951. &nbsp;

George enjoyed reading and playing cards with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Anna of Ransom; 4 sons, George Eric 
and his wife, Pam, of Greensburg, Byron Eugene and his wife, Janet, of 
Carmel, Indiana, Kevin Wayne and his wife, Gena, of Jetmore, and Jon Kip
 and his wife, Dara, of Ness City; 8 grandchildren; 10 
great-grandchildren and his best friend and companion, Wrangler, his 
dog.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Kathryn 
Blocksome and Wilma Sims.

A private family graveside service led by Achile Bourquin will be on 
Monday, September 21, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ransom Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
on Sunday, September 20, 2020.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Angel Fund at Heartland Veterinary Clinic.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>George Laverne Noll, 93, passed away on September 16, 2020, at the 
Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, KS.&nbsp; George was born at 
the Noll ranch 6 miles southwest of Ransom on December 22, 1926, to Leonard 
and Eva (Daniels) Noll and continued to live there until his death.&nbsp; He 
loved the farm and cattle.George entered the Navy in 1943 at the age of 17 and served four 
years.&nbsp; He returned home and enrolled at Colorado State College in Fort 
Collins for 2 years of Forestry.&nbsp; Then he transferred to the University 
of Kansas where he received his degree in Geology.&nbsp; He worked for 
different oil companies in Oklahoma where he met his wife, Mary Anna 
Leone in Coalgate.&nbsp; They were married on October 13, 1951. &nbsp;George enjoyed reading and playing cards with his grandchildren.Survivors include his wife, Mary Anna of Ransom; 4 sons, George Eric 
and his wife, Pam, of Greensburg, Byron Eugene and his wife, Janet, of 
Carmel, Indiana, Kevin Wayne and his wife, Gena, of Jetmore, and Jon Kip
 and his wife, Dara, of Ness City; 8 grandchildren; 10 
great-grandchildren and his best friend and companion, Wrangler, his 
dog.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Kathryn 
Blocksome and Wilma Sims.A private family graveside service led by Achile Bourquin will be on 
Monday, September 21, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Ransom Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
on Sunday, September 20, 2020.Memorial contributions may be given to the Angel Fund at Heartland Veterinary Clinic.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

George Laverne Noll

Althea M. (Colton) Pellant, 87, of Russell Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, September 17, 2020 at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas.

Althea was born October 1, 1932, to Victor and Florence (Bellows) Colton, in Delphos, Kansas. Althea was united in marriage to John E. Pellant, of Aurora Kansas on December 29, 1951. This union was blessed with five children; Mike, Doug, Sonia, Denise and Mark.

Althea’s early years were spent in Delphos. In 1945 the family moved to a farm in the Lamar neighborhood. Althea went to 7th and 8th grade at the Fairview rural school. She graduated from Miltonvale Rural High School in May of 1951.&nbsp; After her marriage in December, she and John lived in Concordia. Later they moved to Hays where John went to college. After his graduation, he had teaching jobs in Morrowville and Miltonvale, and then in 1961 he accepted a teaching position in Russell. Althea was a devoted wife and homemaker while her children were growing up. After her children were in school, Althea went to work at the Travenol Pharmaceutical Company in Hays, Kansas. Althea was a long time member of the Otterbein Methodist Church in Russell. She enjoyed visiting the residents in the nursing homes and in their own homes and helped them out. She loved taking pictures of family and friends and we always received homemade cards for all occasions. She was always excited to see her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and take pictures. Althea and her four sisters were able to get together often, after their children were grown up. They enjoyed being together to travel, take pictures, and enjoy this great state and others.

Surviving family include: her husband, John, sons, Mike Pellant (Sue) of Eagle, Idaho, Doug Pellant (Michele) of Russell, and Mark Pellant, of Russell, her daughter’s, Sonia Mendenhall (Randy), of Liberal, Kansas and Denise Schultz (Scott), of Russell. 8 grand children, Angela (Pellant) Latham (Rick), Josh Pellant (Jessie), Jake Pellant, Dustin Ehrlich (Katie), Tyler Ehrlich (Jessica), Colton Pellant, Bekki (Mendenhall) Fowler and Scott Mendenhall (Jessie) and 13 great grandchildren and one sister Doris (Colton) Turner (Doyle) and many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Victor and Florence Colton, brothers, Carroll, Jim, Lawrence, Max, Ivan, Byron Colton and three sisters, Audrey Scott, Bernita Lippe and Margaret Louthan.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with Otterbein United Methodist Church or Wheatland Nursing Center.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Althea M. (Colton) Pellant, 87, of Russell Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, September 17, 2020 at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas.Althea was born October 1, 1932, to Victor and Florence (Bellows) Colton, in Delphos, Kansas. Althea was united in marriage to John E. Pellant, of Aurora Kansas on December 29, 1951. This union was blessed with five children; Mike, Doug, Sonia, Denise and Mark.Althea’s early years were spent in Delphos. In 1945 the family moved to a farm in the Lamar neighborhood. Althea went to 7th and 8th grade at the Fairview rural school. She graduated from Miltonvale Rural High School in May of 1951.&nbsp; After her marriage in December, she and John lived in Concordia. Later they moved to Hays where John went to college. After his graduation, he had teaching jobs in Morrowville and Miltonvale, and then in 1961 he accepted a teaching position in Russell. Althea was a devoted wife and homemaker while her children were growing up. After her children were in school, Althea went to work at the Travenol Pharmaceutical Company in Hays, Kansas. Althea was a long time member of the Otterbein Methodist Church in Russell. She enjoyed visiting the residents in the nursing homes and in their own homes and helped them out. She loved taking pictures of family and friends and we always received homemade cards for all occasions. She was always excited to see her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and take pictures. Althea and her four sisters were able to get together often, after their children were grown up. They enjoyed being together to travel, take pictures, and enjoy this great state and others.Surviving family include: her husband, John, sons, Mike Pellant (Sue) of Eagle, Idaho, Doug Pellant (Michele) of Russell, and Mark Pellant, of Russell, her daughter’s, Sonia Mendenhall (Randy), of Liberal, Kansas and Denise Schultz (Scott), of Russell. 8 grand children, Angela (Pellant) Latham (Rick), Josh Pellant (Jessie), Jake Pellant, Dustin Ehrlich (Katie), Tyler Ehrlich (Jessica), Colton Pellant, Bekki (Mendenhall) Fowler and Scott Mendenhall (Jessie) and 13 great grandchildren and one sister Doris (Colton) Turner (Doyle) and many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Victor and Florence Colton, brothers, Carroll, Jim, Lawrence, Max, Ivan, Byron Colton and three sisters, Audrey Scott, Bernita Lippe and Margaret Louthan.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with Otterbein United Methodist Church or Wheatland Nursing Center.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Althea M. (Colton) Pellant

TOPEKA, Kan.&nbsp;- Following a regular scheduled
KSHSAA Executive Board and Board of Directors meeting, Sept. 15 and 16,
multiple adjustments have been made to the fall postseason for KSHSAA
activities.

A brief synopsis by activity is
provided below. Further detail will be in the official publication of the
minutes to be posted at kshsaa.org next week.

Cross Country: The number of teams qualifying for
the state meet will remain the same with 12 in each classification.&nbsp;
Schools will be limited to only seven runners, one manager and two coaches at
the regional site on race day.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/CrossCountry/Main.cfm">Click here for full details of the
modifications</a>.
(Cross Country State Sites <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/public/crosscountry/pdf/2020xcsitesrelease.pdf">Full Release</a>)

Volleyball: All classes will be seeded into
geographical substates. The winner of each substate will play a&nbsp;
neighboring substate champion in a best of five match on the following Tuesday
to determine who goes to the state semifinals. The semifinals for each class
will travel to the state site for a one day tournament.

Soccer: Removed/suspended the seeding
criteria that states, "Teams must play 10 games or seeding percentage will
be halved" for the boys season. Teams for all classes will be seeded into
geographical pods instead of seeding east/west. Full details of the changes can
be found here: <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/public/soccer/pdf/soccerpostseasonfall2020.pdf">Soccer Postseason</a>

Golf: All classes will enter a maximum of
five individuals into regionals and state rather than six. The top three teams
in each regional will qualify for state instead of four. No changes to day two
qualifier.

Scholars Bowl: Competition is now available in a
virtual format if in person competition cannot be held.

Tennis: Modifications to the state tennis
tournament which include qualifying a reduced number of singles and doubles
participants.&nbsp;

Football: Seeding criteria adjusted:

6A, 5A, 4A - 1. Win/Loss percentage of all games
played.&nbsp;2. Head-to Head if all teams tied played each other.&nbsp;3.
Marginal points – An average will be used vs a total because of the potential
loss of games, due to COVID-19.&nbsp;4. Drawn by lot (the KSHSAA will
draw).&nbsp;5. Voluntarily forfeiting a game eliminates a school from playoff
contention.&nbsp;6. Cancellations due to COVID-19: Evidence must be provided to
the KSHSAA if a game needs to be cancelled due to COVID-19.&nbsp; The KSHSAA
will review before approving.&nbsp; If approved, the game will be called a no
contest.&nbsp; The opponent would then be given an option to play another
opponent if an opponent is available.&nbsp;

3A, 2A, 1A, 8 DI, 8 DII&nbsp;- 1. Win/Loss percentage of all
district games.&nbsp;2. Head-to Head if all teams tied played each
other.&nbsp;3. Marginal points – An average will be used vs a total because of
the potential loss of games, due to COVID-19.&nbsp;4. Drawn by lot (the KSHSAA
will draw).&nbsp;5. Voluntarily forfeiting a district game eliminates a school
from playoff contention.&nbsp;&nbsp;6. District Cancellations due to COVID-19:
Evidence must be provided to the KSHSAA if a game needs to be cancelled due to
COVID-19.&nbsp; The KSHSAA will review before approving.&nbsp; If approved, the
game will be called a no contest.&nbsp; The opponent would then be given an
option to play another opponent if an opponent is available.&nbsp;

Cheer and Dance Spirit Gameday
Showcase: Competition
will be held virtually.

Gymnastics: The state meet will be held November
7, instead of October 24. Many of the gymnastics schools got a late start to
the season so the board felt it necessary to extend the season.

Items related to spectator attendance
will be finalized at a later date.

TOPEKA, Kan.&nbsp;- Following a regular scheduled
KSHSAA Executive Board and Board of Directors meeting, Sept. 15 and 16,
multiple adjustments have been made to the fall postseason for KSHSAA
activities.A brief synopsis by activity is
provided below. Further detail will be in the official publication of the
minutes to be posted at kshsaa.org next week.Cross Country: The number of teams qualifying for
the state meet will remain the same with 12 in each classification.&nbsp;
Schools will be limited to only seven runners, one manager and two coaches at
the regional site on race day.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/CrossCountry/Main.cfm">Click here for full details of the
modifications</a>.
(Cross Country State Sites <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/public/crosscountry/pdf/2020xcsitesrelease.pdf">Full Release</a>)Volleyball: All classes will be seeded into
geographical substates. The winner of each substate will play a&nbsp;
neighboring substate champion in a best of five match on the following Tuesday
to determine who goes to the state semifinals. The semifinals for each class
will travel to the state site for a one day tournament.Soccer: Removed/suspended the seeding
criteria that states, "Teams must play 10 games or seeding percentage will
be halved" for the boys season. Teams for all classes will be seeded into
geographical pods instead of seeding east/west. Full details of the changes can
be found here: <a href="http://www.kshsaa.org/public/soccer/pdf/soccerpostseasonfall2020.pdf">Soccer Postseason</a>Golf: All classes will enter a maximum of
five individuals into regionals and state rather than six. The top three teams
in each regional will qualify for state instead of four. No changes to day two
qualifier.Scholars Bowl: Competition is now available in a
virtual format if in person competition cannot be held.Tennis: Modifications to the state tennis
tournament which include qualifying a reduced number of singles and doubles
participants.&nbsp; Football: Seeding criteria adjusted: 6A, 5A, 4A - 1. Win/Loss percentage of all games
played.&nbsp;2. Head-to Head if all teams tied played each other.&nbsp;3.
Marginal points – An average will be used vs a total because of the potential
loss of games, due to COVID-19.&nbsp;4. Drawn by lot (the KSHSAA will
draw).&nbsp;5. Voluntarily forfeiting a game eliminates a school from playoff
contention.&nbsp;6. Cancellations due to COVID-19: Evidence must be provided to
the KSHSAA if a game needs to be cancelled due to COVID-19.&nbsp; The KSHSAA
will review before approving.&nbsp; If approved, the game will be called a no
contest.&nbsp; The opponent would then be given an option to play another
opponent if an opponent is available.&nbsp;3A, 2A, 1A, 8 DI, 8 DII&nbsp;- 1. Win/Loss percentage of all
district games.&nbsp;2. Head-to Head if all teams tied played each
other.&nbsp;3. Marginal points – An average will be used vs a total because of
the potential loss of games, due to COVID-19.&nbsp;4. Drawn by lot (the KSHSAA
will draw).&nbsp;5. Voluntarily forfeiting a district game eliminates a school
from playoff contention.&nbsp;&nbsp;6. District Cancellations due to COVID-19:
Evidence must be provided to the KSHSAA if a game needs to be cancelled due to
COVID-19.&nbsp; The KSHSAA will review before approving.&nbsp; If approved, the
game will be called a no contest.&nbsp; The opponent would then be given an
option to play another opponent if an opponent is available.&nbsp;Cheer and Dance Spirit Gameday
Showcase: Competition
will be held virtually.Gymnastics: The state meet will be held November
7, instead of October 24. Many of the gymnastics schools got a late start to
the season so the board felt it necessary to extend the season.Items related to spectator attendance
will be finalized at a later date.KSHSAA Release

Multiple adjustments approved for KSHSAA fall postseason

ATV safety course coming in October

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today reminds taxpayers who filed an extension that the October 15 due date to file 2019 tax returns is approaching. Taxpayers should complete their tax returns and file on or before the October 15 deadline.

Convenient&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/e-file-options">electronic filing options</a>, including IRS&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free">Free File</a>, are still available. Taxpayers and tax professionals should continue to use electronic options to support social distancing and speed the processing of tax returns, refunds and payments.

Although October 15 is the last day for most people to file, some taxpayers may have more time. They include:

Taxpayers who did not request an extension and have yet to file a 2019 tax return can generally avoid additional penalties and interest by filing the return as soon as possible and paying any taxes owed.

The safest and fastest way for taxpayers to get their refund is to have it electronically deposited into their bank or other financial account. Taxpayers can use&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds/get-your-refund-faster-tell-irs-to-direct-deposit-your-refund-to-one-two-or-three-accounts">direct deposit</a>&nbsp;to deposit their refund into one, two or even three accounts. Direct deposit is much faster than waiting for a paper check to arrive in the mail.

After filing, use the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds">Where's My Refund?</a>&nbsp;tool on IRS.gov or download the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs2goapp">IRS2Go</a>&nbsp;mobile app to track the status of a refund.

Schedule federal tax payments electronically

Taxpayers who filed an extension can file now and schedule their federal tax payments up to the Oct. 15 due date. They can pay online, by phone or with their mobile device and the IRS2Go app. When paying federal taxes electronically taxpayers should remember:

Economic Impact Payments-Non-Filers can still get one; must act by October 15

Though most Americans − more than 160 million in all − have already received their Economic Impact Payments, the IRS reminds anyone with little or no income who is not required to file a tax return that they may be eligible to receive an Economic Impact Payment.

Available in both English and Spanish, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here">Non-Filers tool</a>&nbsp;on IRS.gov is designed for people with incomes typically below $24,400 for married couples, and $12,200 for singles. This includes couples and individuals who are experiencing homelessness. People must enter their information by October 15 to get a payment this year.

People can qualify for a payment, even if they don't work or have no earned income. But low- and moderate-income workers and working families eligible to receive special tax benefits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit, cannot use this tool. They will need to file a regular return as soon as possible. The IRS will use their tax return information to determine and issue any EIP for which they are eligible.

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 </figure>IRSWASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today reminds taxpayers who filed an extension that the October 15 due date to file 2019 tax returns is approaching. Taxpayers should complete their tax returns and file on or before the October 15 deadline.Convenient&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/e-file-options">electronic filing options</a>, including IRS&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free">Free File</a>, are still available. Taxpayers and tax professionals should continue to use electronic options to support social distancing and speed the processing of tax returns, refunds and payments.Although October 15 is the last day for most people to file, some taxpayers may have more time. They include:<ol>
 <li>Members of the military and others serving in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/combat-zones">combat zone</a>. They typically have 180 days after they leave the combat zone to file returns and pay any taxes due.</li><li>Taxpayers in federally declared disaster areas who already had valid extensions. For details, see the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-relief-in-disaster-situations">disaster relief</a>&nbsp;page on IRS.gov.</li>
 </ol>Taxpayers who did not request an extension and have yet to file a 2019 tax return can generally avoid additional penalties and interest by filing the return as soon as possible and paying any taxes owed.<h2>Choose direct deposit for refunds</h2>The safest and fastest way for taxpayers to get their refund is to have it electronically deposited into their bank or other financial account. Taxpayers can use&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds/get-your-refund-faster-tell-irs-to-direct-deposit-your-refund-to-one-two-or-three-accounts">direct deposit</a>&nbsp;to deposit their refund into one, two or even three accounts. Direct deposit is much faster than waiting for a paper check to arrive in the mail.After filing, use the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds">Where's My Refund?</a>&nbsp;tool on IRS.gov or download the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs2goapp">IRS2Go</a>&nbsp;mobile app to track the status of a refund.<h2>Schedule federal tax payments electronically</h2>Taxpayers who filed an extension can file now and schedule their federal tax payments up to the Oct. 15 due date. They can pay online, by phone or with their mobile device and the IRS2Go app. When paying federal taxes electronically taxpayers should remember:<ol>
 <li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments">Electronic payment options</a>&nbsp;are the optimal way to make a tax payment.</li><li>They can pay when they file electronically using tax software online. If using a tax preparer, taxpayers should ask the preparer to make the tax payment through an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-taxes-by-electronic-funds-withdrawal">electronic funds withdrawal</a>&nbsp;from a bank account.</li><li><a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay">IRS Direct Pay</a>&nbsp;allows taxpayers to pay online directly from a checking or savings account for free, and to schedule payments up to 365 days in advance.</li><li>Taxpayers can choose to pay with a credit card, debit card or digital wallet option through a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-your-taxes-by-debit-or-credit-card">payment processor</a>. No fees go to the IRS.</li><li>The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs2goapp">IRS2Go</a>&nbsp;app provides the mobile-friendly payment options, including Direct Pay and Payment Provider payments on mobile devices.</li><li>Taxpayers may also enroll in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/eftps-the-electronic-federal-tax-payment-system">Electronic Federal Tax Payment System</a>&nbsp;and have a choice of paying online or by phone by using the EFTPS Voice Response System.</li><li>Taxpayers can go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/view-your-tax-account">IRS.gov/account</a>&nbsp;to securely access information about their federal tax account. They can view the amount they owe, access their tax records online, review their payment history and view key tax return information for the most recent tax return as originally filed.</li>
 </ol><h2>Economic Impact Payments-Non-Filers can still get one; must act by October 15</h2>Though most Americans − more than 160 million in all − have already received their Economic Impact Payments, the IRS reminds anyone with little or no income who is not required to file a tax return that they may be eligible to receive an Economic Impact Payment.Available in both English and Spanish, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here">Non-Filers tool</a>&nbsp;on IRS.gov is designed for people with incomes typically below $24,400 for married couples, and $12,200 for singles. This includes couples and individuals who are experiencing homelessness. People must enter their information by October 15 to get a payment this year.People can qualify for a payment, even if they don't work or have no earned income. But low- and moderate-income workers and working families eligible to receive special tax benefits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit, cannot use this tool. They will need to file a regular return as soon as possible. The IRS will use their tax return information to determine and issue any EIP for which they are eligible.

IRS reminds taxpayers who filed extension that due date approaches

LeRoy L. Herrman, “Herrman the German," age 87, joined the Lord Tuesday, September 15, 2020, surrounded by his family at Via Christi in Hays, KS.&nbsp; LeRoy started his life on February 21, 1933, where he was born and raised in Liebenthal, KS. His parents were Reinhold and Emma (Wolf) Herrman.

LeRoy graduated from LaCrosse High School, where his love of music excelled. His second, but most important love, was Bernice (Basgall) whom he married on October 15, 1952, in Hays, KS. They were coming up on their 68th wedding anniversary.

After graduation, LeRoy joined the Marine Corp, where he played in the Marine Corp Band.&nbsp; After that, he came back to Hays in 1956, to start Herrman Electric with his favorite helper, “Bernice the Boss”.&nbsp; Around 1967, they started Shady Rest Campground, which eventually began the Camper &amp; RV Center in 1972. They were now selling RVs, doing electrical work, trucking, and harvesting.&nbsp; In 1981, Herrman the German and Bernice the Boss moved north of Interstate and started Great Plains Chrysler Ply-Dodge, along with the Camper and RV Center. LeRoy and Bernice eventually sold the dealership and moved the Camper and RV Center to its current location south of Hays on Old 40 Highway.

While building their business and raising a family, Brenda and Roger, LeRoy was also busy gathering his band, “The Herrmanettes”. The Herrmanettes consisted of LeRoy, his brothers, Artie, Ron and Vernon, son, Roger, nephew, Randy, and many other players over the years. The band played polka, rock, and country music all over Midwest Kansas, venturing into Colorado, for over 40 years. LeRoy met a lot of people during that time and helped them enjoy life to the fullest.

LeRoy and Bernice were very involved with Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where LeRoy was a member of the 4th Degree Bishop Cunningham Assembly of Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of American Legion Post #173 and V.F.W. Post 9076.&nbsp; LeRoy was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corp and helped establish the local Marine Corp League. He was also a previous Pay Master and Commandant for the local Edwin Schumacher League #740, all of Hays, KS.

When he did not have a ‘gig’ for the weekend, it was camping, boating, and fishing with his family and friends. We will miss you tremendously!

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Herrman of the home; daughter, Brenda Marie Herrman-Morrissey, Hays, KS; son, Roger L. Herrman, Hays, KS; two grandchildren, Jacine Marie Morrissey and Spencer L. (Megan) Herrman; five great-grandchildren, Lindsey (Dominique) Rodriguez, Brayden Grizzle, Jaide Herrman, Scarlett Herrman, and Adaline Herrman; brother, Ron (Theresa) Herrman, Austin, TX; sisters, Velma Carver, Liebenthal, KS, Marilyn (Harold) Randa, Manhattan, KS, and Karen Herrman-Jarmer, Bay City, MI; sister-in-law, Lillian Basgall, Hays, KS; brothers-in-law, Alfred Basgall, Denver, CO, Tom Basgall, Salina, KS, Ted Basgall, Hays, KS, and Darrell (Caroline) Basgall, Dallas, TX; cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Vernon and Artie Herrman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September19, 2020, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th &amp; Vine Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas with military honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076.&nbsp;

A vigil service and Knights of Columbus/Daughters of Isabell rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard form 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. Friday.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.

The family suggests memorials to the Edwin A. Schumacher Marine Corps League Detachment #740 in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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;

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 </figure>LeRoy L. Herrman, “Herrman the German," age 87, joined the Lord Tuesday, September 15, 2020, surrounded by his family at Via Christi in Hays, KS.&nbsp; LeRoy started his life on February 21, 1933, where he was born and raised in Liebenthal, KS. His parents were Reinhold and Emma (Wolf) Herrman.LeRoy graduated from LaCrosse High School, where his love of music excelled. His second, but most important love, was Bernice (Basgall) whom he married on October 15, 1952, in Hays, KS. They were coming up on their 68th wedding anniversary.After graduation, LeRoy joined the Marine Corp, where he played in the Marine Corp Band.&nbsp; After that, he came back to Hays in 1956, to start Herrman Electric with his favorite helper, “Bernice the Boss”.&nbsp; Around 1967, they started Shady Rest Campground, which eventually began the Camper &amp; RV Center in 1972. They were now selling RVs, doing electrical work, trucking, and harvesting.&nbsp; In 1981, Herrman the German and Bernice the Boss moved north of Interstate and started Great Plains Chrysler Ply-Dodge, along with the Camper and RV Center. LeRoy and Bernice eventually sold the dealership and moved the Camper and RV Center to its current location south of Hays on Old 40 Highway.While building their business and raising a family, Brenda and Roger, LeRoy was also busy gathering his band, “The Herrmanettes”. The Herrmanettes consisted of LeRoy, his brothers, Artie, Ron and Vernon, son, Roger, nephew, Randy, and many other players over the years. The band played polka, rock, and country music all over Midwest Kansas, venturing into Colorado, for over 40 years. LeRoy met a lot of people during that time and helped them enjoy life to the fullest.LeRoy and Bernice were very involved with Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where LeRoy was a member of the 4th Degree Bishop Cunningham Assembly of Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of American Legion Post #173 and V.F.W. Post 9076.&nbsp; LeRoy was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corp and helped establish the local Marine Corp League. He was also a previous Pay Master and Commandant for the local Edwin Schumacher League #740, all of Hays, KS.When he did not have a ‘gig’ for the weekend, it was camping, boating, and fishing with his family and friends. We will miss you tremendously!Survivors include his wife, Bernice Herrman of the home; daughter, Brenda Marie Herrman-Morrissey, Hays, KS; son, Roger L. Herrman, Hays, KS; two grandchildren, Jacine Marie Morrissey and Spencer L. (Megan) Herrman; five great-grandchildren, Lindsey (Dominique) Rodriguez, Brayden Grizzle, Jaide Herrman, Scarlett Herrman, and Adaline Herrman; brother, Ron (Theresa) Herrman, Austin, TX; sisters, Velma Carver, Liebenthal, KS, Marilyn (Harold) Randa, Manhattan, KS, and Karen Herrman-Jarmer, Bay City, MI; sister-in-law, Lillian Basgall, Hays, KS; brothers-in-law, Alfred Basgall, Denver, CO, Tom Basgall, Salina, KS, Ted Basgall, Hays, KS, and Darrell (Caroline) Basgall, Dallas, TX; cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Vernon and Artie Herrman.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September19, 2020, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th &amp; Vine Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas with military honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076.&nbsp;A vigil service and Knights of Columbus/Daughters of Isabell rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard form 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. Friday.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.The family suggests memorials to the Edwin A. Schumacher Marine Corps League Detachment #740 in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;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;

Leroy L. Herrman

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican Roger Marshall is using out-of-context clips from Democrat Barbara Bollier’s ads in a television spot in which his campaign argues that she’s trying to hide liberal views from voters, suggesting the GOP doesn’t have the race for an open U.S. Senate seat locked down yet in normally safe Kansas.

Bollier’s campaign and two Kansas political scientists argued Wednesday that&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1302977421986103296" target="_blank">Marshall’s ad</a>&nbsp;is misleading because it uses video snippets of Bollier in attacking her for opposing abortion restrictions and for supporting gun control measures when she was speaking about other topics. Marshall has been running the ad online and statewide since Labor Day weekend.

Marshall campaign manager Eric Pahls said the ad is not deceptive because it opens with a narrator asking, “How would it sound if Barbara Bollier’s ads actually matched her liberal record?” Pahls said viewers are “smart enough to understand what they’re watching.”

But Bob Beatty, a Washburn University of Topeka political scientist, said his review of about 1,200 state political ads dating back more than 50 years indicates that Marshall’s move is a new tactic for Kansas.

“Of course it’s manipulative,” he said. Later, he added about viewers, “The vast majority aren’t really going to tune in to a narrator at the beginning.”

Marshall is a two-term congressman for western and central Kansas and his ad is part of a broader effort by Republicans to undercut attempts by Bollier, a Kansas City-area state senator, to attract moderate GOP and independent voters after switching to the Democratic Party at the end of 2018.

Republicans already face tough races in other states in trying to keep their 53-47 Senate majority, and a competitive race in Kansas would complicate their efforts. The GOP hasn’t lost a Senate race in Kansas since 1932, but Bollier has proven to be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/244be255c21df39bb3a67d1b363ac5cf">an unusually strong fundraiser.</a>

University of Kansas political scientist Patrick Miller called the Marshall ad “arguably slimy.”

“This says that you’re in a close race and that you’re really desperate to get out of it,” he said.

Republicans are attacking Bollier for her strong support of abortion rights, which led her to vote against new abortion restrictions during her decade-plus in the Legislature. One recent GOP political action committee mailer calling her a “liberal extremist” on the issue.

The Marshall ad criticizes Bollier for voting against 2015 legislation to ban a common second-trimester procedure designated in the measure as “dismemberment” abortion, with a clip of Bollier saying, “That’s what I believe in my heart.” The clip comes from Bollier’s October 2019&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X8P0s_4_lo&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">announcement video</a>&nbsp;and followed her call for bipartisanship in Washington.

The Marshall ad also cites a 2014 statement from Bollier to a local newspaper about gun issues to suggest she supports a ban on guns, with a clip of her saying, “I’ll work to ban them nationwide.”

Bollier spokeswoman Alexandra De Luca called that section of the ad “particularly egregious.” Bollier’s statement expressed support for background checks for all gun purchases and allowing cities and counties to enact their own gun restrictions. Bollier backed limits on the types of guns available to the public “specifically” when it comes to large-capacity ammunition magazines. The video snippet of Bollier is from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_jh5U9W-aQ&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">a July ad</a>&nbsp;in which she promises to work to ban surprise medical bills.

“His campaign doesn’t want to engage with Barbara directly on the issues in an honest manner and so they put words in her mouth and create a fictional Barbara, quite literally, that they run ads on,” De Luca said.

Pahls said if the Marshall campaign wanted to be “sneaky” it would have omitted the narrator’s introduction and the ad is “not hiding anything.”

“They’re unable to refute any of the substance of the ad, so they’re attacking style,” he said in a text to The Associated Press.

By JOHN HANNATOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican Roger Marshall is using out-of-context clips from Democrat Barbara Bollier’s ads in a television spot in which his campaign argues that she’s trying to hide liberal views from voters, suggesting the GOP doesn’t have the race for an open U.S. Senate seat locked down yet in normally safe Kansas.Bollier’s campaign and two Kansas political scientists argued Wednesday that&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1302977421986103296" target="_blank">Marshall’s ad</a>&nbsp;is misleading because it uses video snippets of Bollier in attacking her for opposing abortion restrictions and for supporting gun control measures when she was speaking about other topics. Marshall has been running the ad online and statewide since Labor Day weekend.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨BRAND NEW: How would it sound if Barbara Bollier&#39;s ads actually matched her liberal record? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kssen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kssen</a> <a href="https://t.co/KffwRifuen">pic.twitter.com/KffwRifuen</a>&mdash; Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1302977421986103296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Marshall campaign manager Eric Pahls said the ad is not deceptive because it opens with a narrator asking, “How would it sound if Barbara Bollier’s ads actually matched her liberal record?” Pahls said viewers are “smart enough to understand what they’re watching.”But Bob Beatty, a Washburn University of Topeka political scientist, said his review of about 1,200 state political ads dating back more than 50 years indicates that Marshall’s move is a new tactic for Kansas.“Of course it’s manipulative,” he said. Later, he added about viewers, “The vast majority aren’t really going to tune in to a narrator at the beginning.”Marshall is a two-term congressman for western and central Kansas and his ad is part of a broader effort by Republicans to undercut attempts by Bollier, a Kansas City-area state senator, to attract moderate GOP and independent voters after switching to the Democratic Party at the end of 2018.Republicans already face tough races in other states in trying to keep their 53-47 Senate majority, and a competitive race in Kansas would complicate their efforts. The GOP hasn’t lost a Senate race in Kansas since 1932, but Bollier has proven to be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/244be255c21df39bb3a67d1b363ac5cf">an unusually strong fundraiser.</a>University of Kansas political scientist Patrick Miller called the Marshall ad “arguably slimy.”“This says that you’re in a close race and that you’re really desperate to get out of it,” he said.Republicans are attacking Bollier for her strong support of abortion rights, which led her to vote against new abortion restrictions during her decade-plus in the Legislature. One recent GOP political action committee mailer calling her a “liberal extremist” on the issue.The Marshall ad criticizes Bollier for voting against 2015 legislation to ban a common second-trimester procedure designated in the measure as “dismemberment” abortion, with a clip of Bollier saying, “That’s what I believe in my heart.” The clip comes from Bollier’s October 2019&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X8P0s_4_lo&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">announcement video</a>&nbsp;and followed her call for bipartisanship in Washington.The Marshall ad also cites a 2014 statement from Bollier to a local newspaper about gun issues to suggest she supports a ban on guns, with a clip of her saying, “I’ll work to ban them nationwide.”Bollier spokeswoman Alexandra De Luca called that section of the ad “particularly egregious.” Bollier’s statement expressed support for background checks for all gun purchases and allowing cities and counties to enact their own gun restrictions. Bollier backed limits on the types of guns available to the public “specifically” when it comes to large-capacity ammunition magazines. The video snippet of Bollier is from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_jh5U9W-aQ&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">a July ad</a>&nbsp;in which she promises to work to ban surprise medical bills.“His campaign doesn’t want to engage with Barbara directly on the issues in an honest manner and so they put words in her mouth and create a fictional Barbara, quite literally, that they run ads on,” De Luca said.Pahls said if the Marshall campaign wanted to be “sneaky” it would have omitted the narrator’s introduction and the ad is “not hiding anything.”“They’re unable to refute any of the substance of the ad, so they’re attacking style,” he said in a text to The Associated Press.___

🎥 Kan. Republican's Senate ad relies on out-of-context clips

BY STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension District

The latest USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Progress and Condition report for Kansas on August 6th classified 53% of the corn crop as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ condition. Overall, 31% of Kansas’ corn is mature with 4% harvested.

The weather conditions experienced from late July to end of August are critical for corn as related to the grain-filling rate and determining final grain weight. In the month of August temperature and precipitation have split across the state, with cooler-than-normal conditions in the south central and southeast, while warmer conditions have dominated in the west. Most of the state had below-normal precipitation, despite isolated pockets of heaver precipitation.

In recent years, a common question from producers around the state, relates to the dry down rate for corn when approaching the end of the season. Based on previous information, the average dry down rate depends on the weather, primarily temperature and moisture conditions – but it might range from 1% in late August to less than 0.5% per day in October.

The weather outlook in early September calls for an increased chance of cooler-than-normal temperatures with chances for below-normal precipitation for all but the southeastern corner of the state.

Grain water loss occurs at different rates but with two distinct phases: 1) before “black layer” or maturity, and 2) after black layer.&nbsp;

To properly address questions from many producers on the rate of dry down, a study by K-State Research &amp; Extension agronomy is underway to investigate the grain dry down rate from the moment of “black layer” until commercial harvest grain moisture was reached. For the conditions experienced in 2017 and 2018 seasons (from late August until mid-September), the overall dry down rate was around 1% per day (from 36-35% to 15-17% grain moisture) – taking an overall period between 18-to-21 days.

&nbsp;*Note: It is desired to reach harvest with 15.5% grain moisture to maximize the final grain volume to be sold, thus the importance of timing harvest with the right grain moisture content.

It is expected that the dry down rate will decrease to &lt;0.5% per day for late-planted corn entering reproductive stages later in the growing season. Expect a similar decrease for corn that was exposed to late-season stress conditions (e.g., drought, heat). Under these conditions, maturity may be reached with high grain water content and the last stages after black layer formation could face lower temperatures and higher humidity. These main factors should be considered when the time comes to schedule corn harvest. You can track temperature and humidity levels on the Kansas Mesonet web site at <a href="http://mesonet.k-state.edu/weather/historical/">http://mesonet.k-state.edu/weather/historical/</a> by selecting the station and time period of interest.

Stacy Campbell is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or calling 785-628-9430.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600113157064.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>BY STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension DistrictThe latest USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service Crop Progress and Condition report for Kansas on August 6th classified 53% of the corn crop as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ condition. Overall, 31% of Kansas’ corn is mature with 4% harvested.The weather conditions experienced from late July to end of August are critical for corn as related to the grain-filling rate and determining final grain weight. In the month of August temperature and precipitation have split across the state, with cooler-than-normal conditions in the south central and southeast, while warmer conditions have dominated in the west. Most of the state had below-normal precipitation, despite isolated pockets of heaver precipitation.In recent years, a common question from producers around the state, relates to the dry down rate for corn when approaching the end of the season. Based on previous information, the average dry down rate depends on the weather, primarily temperature and moisture conditions – but it might range from 1% in late August to less than 0.5% per day in October.The weather outlook in early September calls for an increased chance of cooler-than-normal temperatures with chances for below-normal precipitation for all but the southeastern corner of the state.Grain water loss occurs at different rates but with two distinct phases: 1) before “black layer” or maturity, and 2) after black layer.&nbsp;To properly address questions from many producers on the rate of dry down, a study by K-State Research &amp; Extension agronomy is underway to investigate the grain dry down rate from the moment of “black layer” until commercial harvest grain moisture was reached. For the conditions experienced in 2017 and 2018 seasons (from late August until mid-September), the overall dry down rate was around 1% per day (from 36-35% to 15-17% grain moisture) – taking an overall period between 18-to-21 days.&nbsp;*Note: It is desired to reach harvest with 15.5% grain moisture to maximize the final grain volume to be sold, thus the importance of timing harvest with the right grain moisture content.The dry down process can be delayed by:<ol>
 <li>Low temperatures</li><li>High humidity</li><li>High grain moisture content at black layer (38-40%)</li>
 </ol>It is expected that the dry down rate will decrease to &lt;0.5% per day for late-planted corn entering reproductive stages later in the growing season. Expect a similar decrease for corn that was exposed to late-season stress conditions (e.g., drought, heat). Under these conditions, maturity may be reached with high grain water content and the last stages after black layer formation could face lower temperatures and higher humidity. These main factors should be considered when the time comes to schedule corn harvest. You can track temperature and humidity levels on the Kansas Mesonet web site at <a href="http://mesonet.k-state.edu/weather/historical/">http://mesonet.k-state.edu/weather/historical/</a> by selecting the station and time period of interest.Stacy Campbell is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or calling 785-628-9430.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574181994278.png" alt="Stacy Campbell" />
 <figcaption>Stacy Campbell</figcaption>
 </figure>

CAMPBELL: Rate of dry down in corn before harvest

Eileen Jesse Roehl was born October 16, 1922, in Salina, Kansas, to Jesse
 R. and Irene (Morgan) Anderson. She transitioned from this life 
September 10, 2020, in Ness City, Kansas. Eileen married Sol Roehl May 
17, 1943, in Clovis, New Mexico. Three children were born to this union: 
 Sol L., Carol, and Jeannie. Eileen spent much of her married life as a 
homemaker. She had many jobs as she stayed home with her children. She 
took in ironing, made potato salad to sell at the local grocery, and 
babysat.


After Sol died in 1973, she took college classes and became a 
computer operator. When she retired from her computer job she began 
babysitting again. She dearly loved each child she cared for and thought
 of each of them as her own grandchild. As Eileen’s health began to 
fail, she moved to an assisted living home in Hutchinson and then to a 
long-term care facility in Ness City where she passed away.


Eileen was preceded in death by her parents: Jesse R. Anderson and 
Irene Marlin; husband; her daughter Carol and Carol’s husband Billy Gunn
 ; her two brothers Duane Anderson and Billy Marlin; She is survived by 
her son Sol “Butch” Roehl and his wife Joyce of Ness City; her daughter 
Jean Gisel of Clinton, Iowa;  eight grandchildren:  Sherry (Fred) 
Humbree, Larry (Tammy) Roehl, Terry Roehl, Shanda (Scott) Studt, Skye 
(Alan) Christiansen, Corie Novak, Ashley (Timothy) Woodward and Justin 
Gisel; fourteen great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. 
Also left to mourn her death and cherish her memory are the children she
 babysat and many friends.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Eileen-Jesse-Roehl?obId=18315964#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600090980330.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Eileen Jesse Roehl was born October 16, 1922, in Salina, Kansas, to Jesse
 R. and Irene (Morgan) Anderson. She transitioned from this life 
September 10, 2020, in Ness City, Kansas. Eileen married Sol Roehl May 
17, 1943, in Clovis, New Mexico. Three children were born to this union: 
 Sol L., Carol, and Jeannie. Eileen spent much of her married life as a 
homemaker. She had many jobs as she stayed home with her children. She 
took in ironing, made potato salad to sell at the local grocery, and 
babysat.
After Sol died in 1973, she took college classes and became a 
computer operator. When she retired from her computer job she began 
babysitting again. She dearly loved each child she cared for and thought
 of each of them as her own grandchild. As Eileen’s health began to 
fail, she moved to an assisted living home in Hutchinson and then to a 
long-term care facility in Ness City where she passed away.
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents: Jesse R. Anderson and 
Irene Marlin; husband; her daughter Carol and Carol’s husband Billy Gunn
 ; her two brothers Duane Anderson and Billy Marlin; She is survived by 
her son Sol “Butch” Roehl and his wife Joyce of Ness City; her daughter 
Jean Gisel of Clinton, Iowa; eight grandchildren: Sherry (Fred) 
Humbree, Larry (Tammy) Roehl, Terry Roehl, Shanda (Scott) Studt, Skye 
(Alan) Christiansen, Corie Novak, Ashley (Timothy) Woodward and Justin 
Gisel; fourteen great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. 
Also left to mourn her death and cherish her memory are the children she
 babysat and many friends.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Eileen-Jesse-Roehl?obId=18315964#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Eileen Jesse Roehl

TOPEKA, Kan - The KSHSAA will utilize three sites for state
cross country meets to be held on Saturday, October 31, includ­ing two new
championship venues.&nbsp; Consistent with
risk mitigation efforts, a third site was added to reduce the number of runners
at each venue and allow for more time between races. 

The Class 6A and 5A state meet will be held at 4 Mile Creek
Resort in Augusta.&nbsp; Andover High School
will be the host with Wichita State University supporting the effort with
course preparation.&nbsp; WSU is very familiar
with this course, as the 4 Mile Creek Resort (formerly known as RAFT) is the
home course for the Shockers. 

Once again, Wamego will welcome championship racing.&nbsp; The Class 4A and 3A state meet will be held
at Wamego Country Club and be hosted by Wamego High School.

&nbsp;The Class 2A and 1A
state meet will be held at Sand Plum Nature Trail in Victoria.&nbsp; Victoria High School will serve as the member
school host and will be supported by the athletic department of Fort Hays State
Uni­versity for this championship event.

For the first time since 1992, Rim Rock Farm is not
available as one of our championship sites as the University of Kansas has
notified the KSHSAA that the venue is not open for high school events this
fall.&nbsp; 

Regionals will be held on Saturday, October 24 at sites that
will soon be finalized.&nbsp; Class 4A, 5A, 6A
will have four regional sites of eight or nine assigned schools.&nbsp; Class 2A and 3A will have 6 regional sites of
10 or 11 schools assigned.&nbsp; Class 1A will
have three regional sites.

“The health and safety of our students continues to be the
most important factor in the changes we have im­plemented with postseason
competitions and we are pleased to expand to another venue for these
champion­ship meets” said Bill Faflick, KSHSAA Executive Director.&nbsp; “Certainly, we are fortunate to have quality
courses and dedicated hosts to provide the best experience possible for our
student-athletes.”

KSHSAATOPEKA, Kan - The KSHSAA will utilize three sites for state
cross country meets to be held on Saturday, October 31, includ­ing two new
championship venues.&nbsp; Consistent with
risk mitigation efforts, a third site was added to reduce the number of runners
at each venue and allow for more time between races. The Class 6A and 5A state meet will be held at 4 Mile Creek
Resort in Augusta.&nbsp; Andover High School
will be the host with Wichita State University supporting the effort with
course preparation.&nbsp; WSU is very familiar
with this course, as the 4 Mile Creek Resort (formerly known as RAFT) is the
home course for the Shockers. Once again, Wamego will welcome championship racing.&nbsp; The Class 4A and 3A state meet will be held
at Wamego Country Club and be hosted by Wamego High School.&nbsp;The Class 2A and 1A
state meet will be held at Sand Plum Nature Trail in Victoria.&nbsp; Victoria High School will serve as the member
school host and will be supported by the athletic department of Fort Hays State
Uni­versity for this championship event.For the first time since 1992, Rim Rock Farm is not
available as one of our championship sites as the University of Kansas has
notified the KSHSAA that the venue is not open for high school events this
fall.&nbsp; Regionals will be held on Saturday, October 24 at sites that
will soon be finalized.&nbsp; Class 4A, 5A, 6A
will have four regional sites of eight or nine assigned schools.&nbsp; Class 2A and 3A will have 6 regional sites of
10 or 11 schools assigned.&nbsp; Class 1A will
have three regional sites.“The health and safety of our students continues to be the
most important factor in the changes we have im­plemented with postseason
competitions and we are pleased to expand to another venue for these
champion­ship meets” said Bill Faflick, KSHSAA Executive Director.&nbsp; “Certainly, we are fortunate to have quality
courses and dedicated hosts to provide the best experience possible for our
student-athletes.”

🏃Sand Plum Nature Trail to host state cross country meet

By GREG DOERING Kansas Farm Bureau

September is the bridge between summer and fall. The sun’s angle is still high enough to provide plenty of warmth, but its light fades faster in the evening. Cottonwoods are already dropping golden leaves. Football seasons are underway even if tailgating is on hiatus for the year. And across Kansas, September is when fall harvest starts in earnest.

For those of us not working in the fields, the most visible sign of harvest will be combines, tractors, grain carts and other slow-moving implements on the road. Remember to be on the lookout for these vehicles. Take your time and pass only when it’s safe. Like you, farmers are anxious to be off the road and at their destination.

But for the next few weeks, the roads will be busy because unlike the mad dash to bring in wheat in early summer, fall harvest is a marathon.

Harvest started for Haskell County farmer Paige Clawson in August when corn silage was chopped. Clawson says they wrapped up their dryland corn harvest about a week before cold, wet weather brought everything to a halt.

“We’re hoping to get back in the field (this) week,” she says of the wait for irrigated corn to ripen. “The past few years we’ve had pretty phenomenal dryland corn, and I think this dryland corn would be an average to below average western Kansas dryland corn crop. Nothing to write home about.”

Clawson says she hasn’t seen the numbers on the final yields. “It was lower than I’d like to see but isn’t that always the answer.”

In south central Kansas, Stafford County farmer Justin Vosburgh took advantage of the rain to prep his machinery to be in the fields in a week or so.

“I’m actually excited for this fall harvest,” Vosburgh says. “I think it’s one of the best dryland crops we will cut in Stafford, Edwards, Pawnee and Pratt counties in a long time. Irrigated looks good, too.”

Weather permitting, Vosburgh says he hopes to start harvest by mid-September and will spend the next six to eight weeks hauling in corn, milo and soybeans and planting next year’s wheat crop.

“Mother Nature plays a huge role,” he says. “Basically, from the 15th of September to the 31st of October, we’ll either be in the harvest field or we’ll be drilling wheat. It’s probably the busiest time of the year for us. A lot will happen.”

While the recent rains didn’t come in time to boost Clawson’s dryland corn, it did perk up the milo.

“You can tell where you rotated milo and had summer fallow and where you didn’t,” she says. “I think a couple recent rains have saved the crop that was going backward faster than we’d like to see.”

Both Vosburgh and Clawson say they haven’t really felt the effects of the pandemic on their farms.

“Probably my biggest fear right now is will COVID-19 cause us a problem,” Vosburgh says. “Will it cause us a problem at an elevator? Will they have employees get sick? Will we get shorthanded? Those are issues you think about.”

Clawson says the only difference she’s noticed is curbside pickup for parts and a few items on backorder.

“We’re just trying to stay on the farm and not go to town as often as we normally would,” she says.

The pandemic is just another in a long line of uncertainties in farming. Yet farmers and ranchers somehow always find a silver lining. With harvest delayed by rain, Clawson was already looking toward the future.

“It will be nice to put wheat into moisture after not putting it into moisture last year,” she says.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574694551876.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By GREG DOERING Kansas Farm BureauSeptember is the bridge between summer and fall. The sun’s angle is still high enough to provide plenty of warmth, but its light fades faster in the evening. Cottonwoods are already dropping golden leaves. Football seasons are underway even if tailgating is on hiatus for the year. And across Kansas, September is when fall harvest starts in earnest.For those of us not working in the fields, the most visible sign of harvest will be combines, tractors, grain carts and other slow-moving implements on the road. Remember to be on the lookout for these vehicles. Take your time and pass only when it’s safe. Like you, farmers are anxious to be off the road and at their destination.But for the next few weeks, the roads will be busy because unlike the mad dash to bring in wheat in early summer, fall harvest is a marathon.Harvest started for Haskell County farmer Paige Clawson in August when corn silage was chopped. Clawson says they wrapped up their dryland corn harvest about a week before cold, wet weather brought everything to a halt.“We’re hoping to get back in the field (this) week,” she says of the wait for irrigated corn to ripen. “The past few years we’ve had pretty phenomenal dryland corn, and I think this dryland corn would be an average to below average western Kansas dryland corn crop. Nothing to write home about.”Clawson says she hasn’t seen the numbers on the final yields. “It was lower than I’d like to see but isn’t that always the answer.”In south central Kansas, Stafford County farmer Justin Vosburgh took advantage of the rain to prep his machinery to be in the fields in a week or so.“I’m actually excited for this fall harvest,” Vosburgh says. “I think it’s one of the best dryland crops we will cut in Stafford, Edwards, Pawnee and Pratt counties in a long time. Irrigated looks good, too.”Weather permitting, Vosburgh says he hopes to start harvest by mid-September and will spend the next six to eight weeks hauling in corn, milo and soybeans and planting next year’s wheat crop.“Mother Nature plays a huge role,” he says. “Basically, from the 15th of September to the 31st of October, we’ll either be in the harvest field or we’ll be drilling wheat. It’s probably the busiest time of the year for us. A lot will happen.”While the recent rains didn’t come in time to boost Clawson’s dryland corn, it did perk up the milo.“You can tell where you rotated milo and had summer fallow and where you didn’t,” she says. “I think a couple recent rains have saved the crop that was going backward faster than we’d like to see.”Both Vosburgh and Clawson say they haven’t really felt the effects of the pandemic on their farms.“Probably my biggest fear right now is will COVID-19 cause us a problem,” Vosburgh says. “Will it cause us a problem at an elevator? Will they have employees get sick? Will we get shorthanded? Those are issues you think about.”Clawson says the only difference she’s noticed is curbside pickup for parts and a few items on backorder.“We’re just trying to stay on the farm and not go to town as often as we normally would,” she says.The pandemic is just another in a long line of uncertainties in farming. Yet farmers and ranchers somehow always find a silver lining. With harvest delayed by rain, Clawson was already looking toward the future.“It will be nice to put wheat into moisture after not putting it into moisture last year,” she says."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.

Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: The start of fall harvest

Gary R. Grandy, 77, passed away September 14, 2020 at his home in Rozel.

He was born October 2, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert Preston and Grace Olive Pfenninger Grandy.

A lifetime area resident, he was a member of the Rozel United 
Methodist Church, where he served on many boards and as a youth leader. 
He was a member of the Rozel Lions Club and the Garfield American 
Legion. He served in the United States Navy, two terms on the 
conservation board, and the Pawnee County Fair Board. Gary was a farmer 
and had many hobbies: he liked making and collecting walking sticks, 
traveling, going to the lake, fishing trips, golfing, and spending time 
with his family and friends.&nbsp;

On November 6, 1966 he married Faye Hagewood at Trousdale, Kansas; she survives.

Survivors include: wife, Faye, Rozel; daughter, Tina (Todd) Hyburg, 
Lebanon, Connecticut; son, Crieg Grandy, Larned; six grandchildren, 
Kacey Grandy, Rachelle Hyburg, Jacob Hyburg, Kendra Grandy, Cody Hyburg,
 Jerimiah Hyburg; and two great grandchildren, Grayson Grandy, and 
Karcyn Grandy.

He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Grandy; his parents, and a brother, Darrell Grandy.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Berniece Ludlum and Pastor
 Linda Doyle presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 with 
family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the mortuary. Cremation will 
follow the service and a private family inurnment will be at a later 
date in the Garfield Cemetery. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to Rozel United Methodist Church, Golden Belt 
Home Health and Hospice or Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Center, in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600205842958.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gary R. Grandy, 77, passed away September 14, 2020 at his home in Rozel.He was born October 2, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert Preston and Grace Olive Pfenninger Grandy.A lifetime area resident, he was a member of the Rozel United 
Methodist Church, where he served on many boards and as a youth leader. 
He was a member of the Rozel Lions Club and the Garfield American 
Legion. He served in the United States Navy, two terms on the 
conservation board, and the Pawnee County Fair Board. Gary was a farmer 
and had many hobbies: he liked making and collecting walking sticks, 
traveling, going to the lake, fishing trips, golfing, and spending time 
with his family and friends.&nbsp;On November 6, 1966 he married Faye Hagewood at Trousdale, Kansas; she survives.Survivors include: wife, Faye, Rozel; daughter, Tina (Todd) Hyburg, 
Lebanon, Connecticut; son, Crieg Grandy, Larned; six grandchildren, 
Kacey Grandy, Rachelle Hyburg, Jacob Hyburg, Kendra Grandy, Cody Hyburg,
 Jerimiah Hyburg; and two great grandchildren, Grayson Grandy, and 
Karcyn Grandy.He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Grandy; his parents, and a brother, Darrell Grandy.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Berniece Ludlum and Pastor
 Linda Doyle presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 with 
family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the mortuary. Cremation will 
follow the service and a private family inurnment will be at a later 
date in the Garfield Cemetery. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to Rozel United Methodist Church, Golden Belt 
Home Health and Hospice or Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Center, in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gary R. Grandy

Geraldine Marie “Gerri” (Brungardt) Enslinger, 83, passed away on September 11, 2020, in Lenexa, Kansas.

Gerri was born on November 7, 1936, in Victoria, Kansas, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Wellbrock) Brungardt.&nbsp; She was a 1954 graduate of Hays High School.&nbsp; On September 13, 1958, she was united in marriage to Cornelius “Corny” Enslinger in Hays, Kansas, and they were married for 62 years.

Survivors include her husband Cornelius Enslinger of Lenexa, Kansas; a daughter, Gloria Rohr and husband Neil of Morgan Hill, California;&nbsp; three sons, Darrell Enslinger of Olathe, Kansas; Dennis Enslinger and husband Tom Lore of Washington, D.C.; and Dean Enslinger and wife Chelsea of Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp;

She has 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by five sisters: Doreen Wildeman of Grainfield, Kansas; Mae Suppes of Great Bend, Kansas; Helen Van Quaethem of Kansas City, Missouri; Mary Brungardt and Rose Brungardt, both of Overland Park, Kansas; and her brother Dale Brungardt and wife Thuong of Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Balthasar and Rosa (Frank) Brungardt, and John and Anna (Broekelman) Wellbrock; her parents Joseph and Elizabeth Brungardt; and brother-in-laws John Van Quaethem, Edward Suppes, and Francis Wildeman.

Gerri was a shipping clerk for A.P.S. Warehouse in Great Bend, Kansas. She was a member of Daughters of Isabella for 61 years, St. Patrick Altar Society, and the Central Kansas Thread Benders Quilt Club.

Funeral services arranged by Porter Funeral Home of Lenexa (<a href="http://porterfuneralhome.com/">porterfuneralhome.com</a>). A funeral mass will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish of Overland Park, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2. Inurnment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery of Lenexa.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts be sent to Porter Funeral Home. Memorial gifts will be sent to Interim Hospice Care and Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.&nbsp;

The family would like to thank the nurses and caretakers of Interim Hospice Care for their loving care of Gerri.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Condolences may be expressed at:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.porterfuneralhome.com/">www.porterfuneralhome.com</a>&nbsp; Arr:&nbsp; Porter Funeral Homes (913) 438-6444)

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 </figure>Geraldine Marie “Gerri” (Brungardt) Enslinger, 83, passed away on September 11, 2020, in Lenexa, Kansas.Gerri was born on November 7, 1936, in Victoria, Kansas, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Wellbrock) Brungardt.&nbsp; She was a 1954 graduate of Hays High School.&nbsp; On September 13, 1958, she was united in marriage to Cornelius “Corny” Enslinger in Hays, Kansas, and they were married for 62 years.Survivors include her husband Cornelius Enslinger of Lenexa, Kansas; a daughter, Gloria Rohr and husband Neil of Morgan Hill, California;&nbsp; three sons, Darrell Enslinger of Olathe, Kansas; Dennis Enslinger and husband Tom Lore of Washington, D.C.; and Dean Enslinger and wife Chelsea of Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp;She has 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.She is also survived by five sisters: Doreen Wildeman of Grainfield, Kansas; Mae Suppes of Great Bend, Kansas; Helen Van Quaethem of Kansas City, Missouri; Mary Brungardt and Rose Brungardt, both of Overland Park, Kansas; and her brother Dale Brungardt and wife Thuong of Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her grandparents Balthasar and Rosa (Frank) Brungardt, and John and Anna (Broekelman) Wellbrock; her parents Joseph and Elizabeth Brungardt; and brother-in-laws John Van Quaethem, Edward Suppes, and Francis Wildeman.Gerri was a shipping clerk for A.P.S. Warehouse in Great Bend, Kansas. She was a member of Daughters of Isabella for 61 years, St. Patrick Altar Society, and the Central Kansas Thread Benders Quilt Club.Funeral services arranged by Porter Funeral Home of Lenexa (<a href="http://porterfuneralhome.com/">porterfuneralhome.com</a>). A funeral mass will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish of Overland Park, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2. Inurnment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery of Lenexa.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts be sent to Porter Funeral Home. Memorial gifts will be sent to Interim Hospice Care and Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.&nbsp;The family would like to thank the nurses and caretakers of Interim Hospice Care for their loving care of Gerri.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Condolences may be expressed at:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.porterfuneralhome.com/">www.porterfuneralhome.com</a>&nbsp; Arr:&nbsp; Porter Funeral Homes (913) 438-6444)