The Wichita County This space intentionally left blank for mailing labels. NativNativee VVol.ol. 136 NoNo.. 22 00 TThursdayhursday • fformerlyormerly the LeotiLeoti StandardStandard • Sun $1 SServingerving Wichita CountyCounty Since 1885 June 3, 2021 Your Fast Whalen Men's Five! 300-Meter 1. The City of Leoti Summer Cinema is back! The first movie is The Croods 2: A Hurdles 2A State New Age, sponsored by Elder Alliance Ag Inc. Come to the Wichita County Champion Swimming Pool Friday, June 4, 2021, movie starts at 9:30 WCHS Athletes Keep pm. Popcorn donated by Seaboard Foods. Podium Busy 2. The Grow & Learn Childcare Center will finally Story by Coach Shad Mehl Earlier in the day break ground on Monday, Whalen had qualified as June 7, 2021, at 12:30 pm. Whalen Lowers Record the second seed for the 110 Their future location, 302 enior Sheldon finals, .03 behind eventual North Indian Road, is just Whalen responded champion Coulton Chan of south of the VoAg shop at to a disappointing KC Christian. In the finals the high school. They will outcome in the 110 Whalen was leading the field host a hotdog lunch at 12:10 Shigh hurdles by defending of eight runners through pm. Bring the kids for the his state title in the 300 the first six flights, hit the fun activities. See their ad meter low hurdles at the seventh hurdle and stumbled on page A7 for more details. into the eighth, placing his Kansas State Championships 3. A.I.M. Coalition hands on the hurdle, an i s on Saturday, May 29th in recruiting new volunteer Wichita. automatic disqualification. Sheldon began his day members. Their mission is Whalen’s school record of inspiring Wichita Countians 39.78 was the seventh fastest with an 11th place finish in the long jump, recording a to healthy, active lifestyles. time in all classes in Kansas Come to the next meeting for 2021. Whalen’s previous 19-02.75 on his second jump of preliminaries. June 9th 4 pm at the record of 39.80 was set in Business C.A.R.E. Center. winning the event in 2019. Whalen also competed in the 4x400 relay with the 4. Leoti received more team placing 9th in 3:36.52. rain over the weekend. Left: Sheldon Whalen competes It was reported on May in the 300-Meter High Hurdles Porter Vaults to Second 31, 2021, at 8:00 am 1.08 on his way to repeating as 2A Junior Tristen Porter inches of precipitation. The State Champion in that event. reported precipitation for Photo courtesy Kelsie T story continues, TRACK, A6 the month of May was a total Photography for photos, see TRACK, A5 of 6.65 inches. According to usclimatedata.com, our average rainfall in May is 2.57 inches. Heart Strings to Purse Strings Awards 2021 5. The 10th Annual K-96 June Jaunt Festival starts Friday, June 4th, with the Grant to Wichita County Senior Center Summer Cinema at the Pool. Saturday, June 5th, at the By Dorene Reimer County Park from 10 am to 4 pm. There are all kinds of he Wichita activities for all ages. While County Community the activities may be free, Foundation’s folks are advised to bring Women’s Giving money along for drinks, TCircle, Heart Strings to food, and other incidentals. Purse Strings (HSPS), See the ad on page A2 for presented their 2021 Grant a schedule of events! Your at an Awards Luncheon on editor is hoping to make it Thursday, May 20, at the through this event without Business Care Center. face-planting like he did in This year’s $1,700 grant 2019. was presented to the Wichita 6. Just weeks after a County Senior Center. The ransomware attack shut funds will be used to help down the Colonial Pipeline purchase new counter tops in in the American Southeast, the kitchen of the Center. The meatpacking giant JBS, new remodel will assist in the headquartered in Greeley, inspections of the kitchen as Colorado, is the latest target well as beautify the space. of the cyber warfare. The The vision of a women’s company, the US division of giving circle is to establish which employs more than an effective and powerful 78,000 people, has been channel of giving for women forced to shut its facilities, of any means at any level. but as of press time, they HSPS intention is to make expected to re-open most philanthropy rewarding of them by Wednesday, June for all and have fun in the 2. Experts are unsure of the effect on the nation's food process. Collaboration, Above (L-R): supply chain. At this point, empowerment, and learning Dorene Reimer, however, there is no need to set the tone for the women’s HSPS Executive Committee hoard meat. Or toilet paper. giving circles. It allows Chair; Julie Eddy, Senior Center Board; Julie Riley, Senior Center University of Kansas and Or tissue. Or anything else. dedicated and engaged Board; Marilyn Legg, Senior women to make a difference Center Board; Barbie Wilbur, in the lives of many without a Kansas Geological Survey HSPS Executive Committee; significant time commitment. Carlotta Brack, HSPS Executive A Wichita County non-profit Committee. organization receives the to begin Study on role of Words of the Week Photo courtesy Dorene Reimer grant funds each year. "A puck is a hard rubber HSPS was founded in Children in Wichita County. Western Kansas playas on disc that hockey players 2012 and began granting Anyone who would like strike when they can’t hit one in 2013. As of this year, to use HSPS as an avenue farming, aquifer another." $15,050 has been granted to through which visions and ― Jimmy Cannon Two-year research crops on these patches and — called playas — have been Wichita County non-profit passions for the future of (sports journalist) project examines some influence of that activity on cropped. organizations in nine grant Wichita County can be cycles. The recipients have of 22,000 playas the underground High Plains The Kansas Geological addressed, may participate aquifer. included Wichita County in this Women’s Giving By Tim Carpenter Survey and Kansas Biological Long Term Care, Wichita Circle. Further details may be Kansas Reflector During wet periods these Survey at the University of County Arts Alliance, revealed by contacting any of ew research on low spots in fields can hold Kansas in conjunction with water for weeks or months, the University of Minnesota at Wichita County Library, the following HSPS Executive shallow depressions host a variety of plants and Mankato and the University of Wichita County High School, Committee members: Dorene transformed into attract eagles, swans, geese Waterloo in Canada secured Ogallala Commons “Playa Reimer, Sharla Krenzel, mini-wetlands Festival” for WC Elementary Nby rainfall and runoff in and pelicans. About four a $270,000 federal grant for Barbie Wilbur, or Carlotta of every five of the 22,000 School, Wichita County AIM Brack. western Kansas will examine 6 64918 75948 3 Coalition, and Daycare for consequences of planting lagoon-like features in Kansas See PLAYA, A6 A2 Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Native Sun www.wcns.news Essay and Artwork Winners Honored

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5-29-2021 Call about vehicle blocking a driveway Traffic stop, citation for no seatbelt Domestic violence call www.wcns.news The Native Sun Thursday, June 3, 2021 A3 Crouch Receives Kansas State Brown Receives University Alumni Club Scholarship Scholarship MANHATTAN, Kan. – Four Alumni Association board area students were awarded of directors is committed to scholarships to Kansas helping prospective students State University totaling attend K-State, and the alumni $3,500 from the Scott City club scholarship program is a Catbackers. The scholarships vital component in assisting were awarded by the Scott those efforts. We greatly City Catbackers and the appreciate local alumni and K-State Alumni Association. friends who have helped The recipients are Tyler make these awards possible Schmalzried, Dighton, Kansas; through their loyal support.” Cade Crouch, Leoti, Kansas; The scholarships are Landon Trout and Judy for the 2021-22 academic Wiebe, Scott City, Kansas. year. The Alumni “We are so pleased Association annually awards to congratulate these approximately $500,000 in outstanding students,” said student scholarships with Amy Button Renz, president funding provided by local and CEO of the K-State K-State alumni and friends Alumni Association. “The and Alumni Association programming. Grain Market June 1, 2021 Whalen Awarded Wheat (R) 6.23 Wheat (W) 6.18 RALPH & BESSIE Western Kansas. Ralph & Bessie Gropp felt fortunate Milo 7.19 Corn 7.39 GROPP MEMORIAL FCE Scholarship SCHOLARSHIP FUND to have received excellent Soybeans⇧ 15.19 ⇧ educational and medical ⇧ ⇧ — Courtesy ADM Through the Scott Community services for themselves and ⇧ Foundation their families in Wichita Almanac County. It was their wish This $1000 scholarship is to assist qualified students Last Week Forecast made available by the family in the pursuit of careers in Education or Medicine. H L P% of Ralph & Bessie Gropp in H L P 2021 Recipient: MAGGIE Mon 78 56 .56 Fri 85 58 6 honor and response to their BROWN Tues 79 56 – Sat 86 60 5 commitment to the needs of Wed 84 59 – Sun 84 59 5 Thurs 76 54 – Mon 82 61 7 Fri 73 39R – Tues 84 61 6 Sat 72 49 – Wed 88 63 11 Kansas Highway Sun 61 54 .54 Thurs 87 62 19 — Courtesy The National Weather — Courtesy The Weather Channel Patrol Reports Service, Goodland Memorial Day

The Wichita County FCE with Wichita County Rec. Senior Ctr Menu Council awarded a $500 Sports teams. Weekend Holiday scholarship to senior WCHS Sheldon loves being Meals are served Monday through Friday at Noon and are student, Sheldon Whalen, available to all. Guests of any age welcome. Meals for those 60 physically active outdoors: Activity years of age or older are $3.50 and under 60 are $5.50. Lunches son of Brandon and Angela fishing, hiking, backpacking, need to be ordered one day in advance. Delivery is available for Whalen. Sheldon has been camping, winter skiing, and Enforcement Data 2019 2020 2021 home bound residents. Call the center at 620-375-4649. Come active in many activities eat with us. working. He likes farm work, at WCHS as well as in the DUI Arrests 21 15 20 Please join us for cards every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. especially harvest and taking 8 oz milk (1%) & 1 tsp margarine are served with each meal. Community. In the sports care of cattle. Speed Citations 776 1,031 781 arena, he was in Football, Fri, June 4 – Chef salad w/diced chicken; Cool corn Basketball, Powerlifting Sheldon will attend the Speed Warnings 626 708 474 salad; Yogurt; Bread stick and Track. He was on the A University of Kansas, studying Safety Belt - Adult Citations 276 151 76 Honor Roll all four years and Biology & Pre-med. Mon, June 7 – Taco salad; Tortilla chips; Refried beans; Safety Belt - Adult Warnings 18 16 9 was elected to the National The Wichita County FCE Rosy pears Honor Society, leading as Vice Scholarship is awarded to a Safety Belt - Teen Citations 11 6 1 President and then President. Tues, June 8 – Turkey w/cornbread dressing; Green WCHS graduate planning to Safety Belt - Teen Warnings 2 3 1 beans; Cranberry sauce; Dinner roll A four year member of Stucco, attend or presently attending he led in the office of Class any two year or four year Child Restraint - Citations 39 29 20 Wed, June 9 – Goulash; Peas; Chocolate ice cream; President. In the community, institution and majoring Motorist Assists 1,002 1,026 748 Dinner roll Sheldon has volunteered in in Family and Consumer Catholic Church Activities, Sciences and/or Allied Health Thurs, June 10 – Pork chops w/gravy; Scalloped potatoes; fair grounds clean up before Fields. Crash Data 2019 2020 2021 Cooked carrots; Fruit gelatin; Dinner roll and after fair, and assisting Fatal DUI Related Crashes 0 0 0 DUI Related Fatalities 0 0 0 Kansas State University Non-DUI Related Fatal Crashes 0 1 3 Check It Out! Non-DUI Related Fatalities 0 1 5 students earn spring KHP personnel assisted Monday, May 31, 2021. » Dessert and Ice Cream Social at WC Senior Center, Sunday, semester honors 748 motorists over the The Kansas Highway June 6, at 3PM. Come on down and socialize. Did we mention holiday reporting period Patrol worked three fatal ice cream? MANHATTAN — More graded credit hours receive non-DUI related crashes than 4,700 Kansas State semester honors along with » Please call the WC Health Department (620-375-2289) to get The Kansas Highway with five non-DUI related University students have commendations from their on the list to receive the FREE COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine Patrol is releasing its fatalities during the earned semester honors for deans. The honors also are is available to all over 18. Remember to go to the Health Memorial Day Weekend holiday reporting period. their academic performance recorded on their permanent Department, 104 S Indian Rd, not the clinic to receive the Holiday Activity Report. in the spring 2021 semester. academic records. Information in the table shots. The reporting period for Students earning a grade From Leoti: Morgen Budde, the holiday weekend ran is compared to data from » The deadline for advertisement or article submission to The point average for the semester Tucker Graff, Aaron Ridder, from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 2019 and 2020 for the Native Sun is NOON on the Friday prior to print. If you have of 3.75 or above on at least 12 Summer Smades 28 through 11:59 p.m. on same reporting period. any questions, contact us at 620-375-2631. » SUBMIT YOUR UPCOMING EVENT to Check It Out! Email Melodie at [email protected] or call the number above. BANKING ON Monthly tips from your Regular Meetings community banking partner HELOCs & Refinancing: Know Your Options Monday By Gertrude Estes, Mortgage Loan Officer, Western State Bank of Leoti • County Commissioners, 1st & 3rd, monthly @ 8:30am, Wichita County Courthouse With today’s unusually low interest rates, now is an ideal time to consider the benefits of refinancing your home or taking out • City Council, 1st & 3rd, monthly @ 6:30pm, City Hall Meeting a Home Equity Line of Credit. You may already know that refinancing could result in a lower interest rate, or could help you Room pay off your mortgage faster. But did you know that refinancing or taking out a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) • Board of Education, 2nd, monthly @ 7pm, School Board Office could also help you obtain extra cash for home renovations? Both options allow you to use the equity you have built • WCHC Volunteers, 2nd in March, June, Sept, Dec @ 5:30pm, WCHC into your home to borrow money. Below are a few other differences. Give me a call or stop by to learn more today! • Red Hat Purple Dress gang, 3rd, monthly, @ 6:30pm, Charlie’s • Wichita Co. Amusement Assoc, 4th, February thru November @ Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Refinance 7pm, Fairgrounds  Similar to a credit card, you have a maximum limit and  Approved funds received all at once as a lump sum Tuesday access funds as needed, making regular payments • Historical Society, last, monthly @ 7pm, Museum  Monthly payment is fixed  Monthly payment varies depending on how much you Wednesday borrow  Some closing costs apply, which may be included in • Tribe Booster Club, 2nd, monthly @ 6pm, WCJSHS lobby the refinanced amount (not necessarily out of pocket) • VFW Auxiliary, 2nd, monthly @ 7pm, Route 96 Cafe  No closing costs  Can be moved over from the bank or lender who • WC Park & Rec Board, 2nd, monthly @ 5:30pm  Funds are accessible through bank provided HELOC originally financed the mortgage • Hospital Board, 4th, monthly @ 6pm checks or advancements to your checking account Thursday Preapproval, saving money or obtaining cash through refinancing and HELOCs are not guaranteed. • Senior Center Board, 2nd, monthly @ 12:45pm Western State Bank does not offer credit cards. Visit with our Mortgage Loan Officers for more details on each of these options. • Patchwork Guild, 2nd, monthly @ 6:30pm, Senior Center Random 102 S. 2nd St. | Leoti, KS 67861 | 620-375-2229 | www.wsbks.com | • Wichita County Library Board, contact Library for dates & times A4 Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Native Sun www.wcns.news Kansas Ranchers Struggle To Find How ‘bout them Veterinarians And It’s Hurting The apples: Non-citrus $9 Billion Cattle Industry fruit helps lessen can come up with what’s the effects of reflux best treatment plan.” Some veterinary programs disease at K-State already focus specifically on food animals. White said fixing the shortage likely isn’t as simple as growing those programs. “Is it education? Is it on the supply side? Is it on the demand side? Where is the discrepancy?” he said. The people taking part in the effort believe it won’t be an easy task to sort all that out. “I don’t think there’s a quick fix,” said Matt Teagarden, CEO of the Kansas Livestock, including cattle, are a critical industry for the Kansas economy. Chris Neal/Kansas News Service Livestock Association. Teagarden said scholarship A task force is asking calf — and lost revenue. In addition, Olson said it’s programs that target rural students might help. But first, Kansas ranchers to “If you don’t have a a challenging job. A rural members of the task force take an online survey veterinarian that you can vet might be on call every need to know where there’s to find out where the contact to provide the various weekend. Working in a larger sufficient demand to sustain shortage is most severe. vet services, it can have practice in a city can seem Apples and other non-citrus fruit can help lessen the effects of a veterinary practice. devastating impacts to your more appealing. More staff reflux disease. By Stephen Koranda business,” Deputy Kansas can share the demands with It isn’t a long-term solution Kansas News Service Agriculture Secretary Kelsey rotating weekend shifts. to recruit or train a new vet K-State food scientist In addition to apples, Olson said. Still, Kansas is doing better then send them to an area says food choices can other fruits that are TOPEKA, Kansas — Kansas, where there isn’t enough help in managing GERD less meddlesome in the State officials, the livestock at training large animal vets a state that relies heavily on demand to sustain their esophagus include grapes, industry and universities than many other states. By Pat Melgares, KSRE the cattle industry to power business. cranberries, bananas are looking for ways to Brad White, a Kansas State its economy, faces a shortage MANHATTAN, Kan. – It’s a and pears. Blakeslee said ease the shortage. The University professor and “There might be a reason,” of the veterinarians that tend well-known saying that an consumers can also steam, Rural Veterinary Workforce director of the Beef Cattle Teagarden said, “there isn’t a to the livestock. apple a day, keeps the doctor roast or stir fry vegetables Development Task Force Institute, said about 25% vet clinic there already.” So it’s launched a task force away, but do we really know instead of frying them in fat is starting with a survey to of the school’s graduates why? to find how to draw more determine where livestock work in mixed or large Stephen Koranda is the or adding a cream sauce. people who can doctor the producers have the greatest animal practices. He said the Statehouse reporter and news Truth is, there’s probably “Making good food choices livestock driving billions of editor for the Kansas News Service. need for veterinarians. nationwide average is only a lot of reasons why apples to reduce GERD includes dollars in economic activity. You can follow him on Twitter @ and other non-acidic fruits, Olson said one factor is around 14%. Stephen_Koranda or email him at reading the Nutrition Facts in particular, are good for Cattle ranching and related that many students entering He’s urging livestock stephenkoranda (at) kcur (dot) org. labels to look at the fat human bodies. But Kansas businesses employ nearly veterinary school are producers to take the survey content of food,” Blakeslee State University food 39,000 people and contribute interested in tending to cats to help the group find out The Kansas News Service is a said. “High fat foods can an estimated $8.7 billion to and dogs, rather than heifers where veterinary shortages collaboration of KCUR, Kansas scientist Karen Blakeslee aggravate GERD. Read the Public Radio, KMUW and High the Kansas economy. and hogs. are the most severe. He thinks says one especially strong ingredient statements to look Plains Public Radio focused on The veterinarian shortage about it the same way he reason is to reduce the effects for types of fat, caffeine and “We see that taking off,” health, the social determinants of Gastroesophageal reflux poses more than just an would treat an animal disease. of health and their connection alcohol. she said. “Many of the disease, or GERD, a condition inconvenience for people who students are coming in with “I want to be able to get to public policy. Kansas News “It’s also helpful to know ranch cattle or run cow-calf Service stories and photos may be thought to affect up to that experience and wanting a diagnosis. I want to know, how a restaurant prepares operations. If a cow needs republished by news media at no 27% of consumers in North to specifically focus on small exactly what are we dealing certain foods. For example, a C-section and a vet isn’t cost with proper attribution and a America, with an estimated animals.” with?,” White said. “Then I choose steamed or roasted available, that can mean a lost link to ksnewsservice.org. 3 million new cases per year in the United States. vegetables instead of fried. Choose smaller portions of “Over time, research has food to avoid overeating and found that for some people, to help with weight control.” State partnership to monitor for changes in diet are beneficial to reduce the symptoms Blakeslee noted that of GERD,” Blakeslee said. GERD can affect people of Emerald Ash Borer on public lands Common symptoms include all ages, including infants, children and pregnant of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism to continue across the state.” purchased, don’t bring it heartburn – usually after eating and sometimes worse women. Food and lifestyles and the Kansas Department of Later this year, the trap home with you. The next choices can help to manage Agriculture to establish trap trees will be cut down and campers will appreciate at night – as well as chest the condition without the trees at 19 recreation sites in have the bark removed to see your leftovers and you pain, difficulty swallowing, help of medication. “Discuss Kansas. if EAB has infested the tree. won’t run the risk of regurgitation of food or a symptoms with your health “Trap trees are trees that While the outlook for ash transporting a potential sensation of a lump in your care provider to determine have been intentionally trees in Kansas is bleak, there insect or disease home to throat. wounded through girdling are a few simple steps you can your own trees. the best treatment options,” “Apples are not as acidic she said. to stress the tree and attract take to prevent the spread of • Follow campsite rules for as citrus fruits like grapefruit any emerald ash borers that insects and diseases: gathering firewood and and oranges,” Blakeslee Blakeslee, who is also may be in the area,” said do not cut any trees down. said. “Apples allow the coordinator of K-State’s Ryan Armbrust, forest health • Only move lumber that is • Support planting a muscles at the bottom of the Rapid Response Center for coordinator with KFS. squared up, bark-off, and diversity of species in esophagus to relax so that food science, publishes a Buy local firewood to EAB is an invasive insect kiln-dried. your community, rural food digests more easily. But monthly newsletter, called protect Kansas trees currently known to be in 10 • Buy firewood from as close landscapes, and public You Asked It!, that addresses counties in northeast Kansas to your intended burning lands to increase resilience citrus fruit, fatty and fried foods, caffeinated beverages, many issues related to food MANHATTAN, Kan. (May that causes dieback and location as possible. against insect and diseases. science and safety. 27, 2021)—Memorial Day eventual death in ash trees by Don’t bring it with you, alcohol and spices cause weekend marks the return of boring tunnels under the bark. especially if you are Armbrust urges Kansans the stomach to create more More information on food camping for many outdoor The devasting effect of EAB camping far from home. to do their part this summer acid, which can wash up safety also is available online lovers. No camp out— is already apparent in several • If you can’t burn all and only burn locally sourced the esophagus and cause from K-State Research and whether it’s in your back yard communities where ash was the local firewood you firewood. heartburn.” Extension. or in one of the Kansas state planted as the dominant parks—is complete without a species. AIM stands for Add fruits & vegetables, Increase activity, campfire. “By monitoring for EAB and Minimize screen time. It was created as a task However, Kansas Forest in public-use areas, we A.I.M. Coalition Service officials caution that hope to better understand force in 2007 as part of the Kansas Health Foundation’s invasive pests and diseases and limit the spread if we Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative. Over its 14 may be lurking in firewood, can,” Armbrust said. “Park JOIN TODAY years, AIM has evolved from focusing only on health including the devastating managers will also be able behaviors, to include that in a broader sense of health Mission: Inspiring Wichita Countians to live healthy, active lifestyles. emerald ash borer. to plan and prepare for the as length and quality of life. Many factors impact how To monitor the potential potential need for removal Goal: To make the healthy choices the easy choices long and how well we live from access to affordable spread of EAB, KFS partnered and replacement of ash trees housing or well-paying jobs to opportunities for a good with the Kansas Department as we anticipate EAB spread Now Recruiting New Volunteer Members! education for our kids. One thing that remains the same, however, is that we all love events and celebrations, and Do you? want to continue those with help and input from you! Shop 620-872-7024 -Want to improve the health of yourself, your family, or your Cody 620-874-5087 community? -Want to help create and host fun events that help people be more active? -Love cooking, baking, or creating healthy foods and share those skills with others? -Have experience with marketing or communications? -Wish to improve the access to healthcare services in our community? -Have an interest in helping in the areas of farmers market or hunger relief? -Want to help improve housing or access to recreational facilities? Heating & Air Conditioning Come to the next AIM meeting at 4 p.m. on June 9, 2021, at the Business C.A.R.E. Center. Serving or Dighton, Leoti, For more information, contact Shannon Kreutzer, AIM Chairperson Scott City, & Tribune 620-290-2611, or [email protected] for more info. 22-3 www.wcns.news The Native Sun Thursday, June 3, 2021 A5

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Jesse Gardner runs his portion of the 4x400 Gardner hands off the baton to Tristen Porter for the next leg of the 4x400 meter relay. Porter makes running the 4x400 look easy. relay. Kelsie T Photography Kelsie T Photography Kelsie T Photography

Myles Conard guts it to a 3rd Ciera Hernandez finishes strong. Manuel Chavez throws the javelin. The determination on his face displays the drive that sent him to the podium three times at the State place finish. Kelsie T Photography Coach Shad Mehl Championships. Photo courtesy Coach Shad Mehl A6 Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Native Sun www.wcns.news

Pastor’s Corner by Fr. Timothy S. Hickey of Western Kansas Catholic Srvcs.

episodes thus far, and are to this production that are about the show’s content. they were, even though very Some Thoughts committing to creating seven commendable. It is being Additionally, since they are little of what is being depicted About ‘The Chosen’ seasons total. If you haven’t funded chiefly by those who offering it for free online The is authenticated in Scripture. seen it, visit https://watch. are watching it. Supporters Chosen has the potential of Obviously, The Chosen is Perhaps many of you angelstudios.com/thechosen have pledged millions of reaching a global audience trying to tell the bigger story have been watching or have to view the first episode of dollars to see the project and its message can’t be of Jesus Christ as Savior already watched the The Season 1 and learn how to through to its completion. censored by the major online within the smaller stories Chosen, the online series download the app so that That means the producers streaming platforms such of the people he met, the about Jesus Christ and the you can watch the remaining can stay true to Scripture, and as Amazon and Netflix, for Abundant Life miracles he performed, and Fellowship beginnings of Christianity. episodes of Seasons 1 and 2, to their artistic and spiritual example, which are not the lives he touched. It is The producers have filmed along with forthcoming ones, vision, without running afoul friendly to Christian beliefs, Pr. Dustin Fritzmeier trying to engage with 21st 211 West L two seasons’ worth of for free. of what major corporations practices and morals, or century audiences, especially episodes, approximately 16 and advertisers might say Christians in general for that Sunday School 9:30 AM There are many aspects those who may never pick up Coffee & Refreshments 10:30 AM matter. In short, no one is a Bible. Worship 10:45 AM going to “cancel” the Gospel Wed. Prayer Service 7 PM continued from A1 of Jesus Christ. For many people, both Christians and non-Christians, Cell 620-874-4284 I have my own quibbles seekers and non-seekers, the Carwood Community and criticisms of some aspects Bible can be intimidating. TRACK: Worship Service 10:30 Indians Succeed of The Chosen. I don’t like It’s a big, thick book. It’s Sunday School 9:30 AM the length of the tunics that old. It can seem strange and the some of the disciples, unfamiliar with its stories Christ Covenant at State Championships including Jesus, wear…too about people and cultures that short and disrespectful. I don’t Pr. Stephen Morefield are not like ours. The Chosen 205 North Wyoming battled junior Nate Hein recorded a 52.30 in the first Hernandez made the most like that Jesus refers to the is trying — and succeeding, Worship 9:30 AM of Hillsboro for the pole heat to nudge Conard for of her first trip to the Kansas Apostles as “boys,” since they to a degree — to get people Sunday School 11 AM vault title with both that spot, leaving Myles with State Championships held were men his age. I don’t like athletes clearing 13’6” on the 4th place position on the in Wichita on Saturday, to move beyond the stories 620-375-4228 the portrayal of the Evangelist they are seeing on screen to ccleoti.com their second attempt at the podium. May 29th. Running in Matthew as a Nervous Nellie Kansas State Championships Conard also competed in the first heat Hernandez the text — the Word, Jesus type. While the producers First Baptist on Saturday, May 29th, in the 4x400 relay with the ran a 1:03.05 placing 3rd Christ, himself. attempt to give a sympathetic Pr. Gary Salmans Wichita. Moving to 14’0” team placing 9th in 3:36.52. in the heat. Waiting out portrait of Mary Magdalene The Bible is a priceless 101 South Carter neither vaulter could clear Chavez Claims Fourth, the second heat, where 4 and the other women who gift from God. It’s his word Sunday School 9 AM the bar. Fifth and Eighth runners bettered her time, follow Jesus, it tries to in written form. The stories Worship Service 10 AM The tie breaker went Senior Manuel Chavez’s Ciera would place 7th on the make them into first-century in it were written by men 620-375-2625 back to 13’0” where Porter day at the Kansas State podium, 2 places ahead of feminists who want to be (and women, perhaps), about had cleared on his second Championships held on May her 9th place seeding. like “the boys” and study real men and women, and all First Presbyterian attempt and Hein on his first 29th in Wichita, ended with Gardner Competes Torah because they had been inspired by God. He wanted 504 West Broadway Worship Service 9:30 AM attempt to claim the title. three trips to the medals in 4x400 prevented from doing so by these stories and only these Sunday School 11 AM Tristen also competed in the podium. Senior Jesse Gardner the Jewish culture of their stories to be included in the triple jump, finishing in 13th His day began with a 4th competed in the Kansas State day. Like I said, quibbles… Bible to teach us who he is with a jump of 38-02.00. and what we can receive Leoti United Methodist place finish in the javelin Championships on Saturday, In the episodes I have Pr. Tod Anthony Porter also competed in the with a throw of 165-05 on May 29th in Wichita, as from him, through his Son, 4x400 relay with the team watched, The Chosen has Jesus Christ. We don’t need 111 Wyoming St his sixth attempt. the second runner on the Sunday School 9:15 AM placing 9th in 3:36.52. done a very interesting, an Internet streaming series or Next, he would find the 4x400 meter relay. The team Worship Service 10:45 AM although not Scripturally any depictions, really, for that Conard Finds 8th place spot in the discus finished eighth in their heat, 620-375-4554 accurate weaving together of matter. We have each been Podium in 400 on his fifth throw of 138-05. while placing 9th in the leotiumc.net Old Testament persons and chosen. “Before I formed you Senior Myles Conard’s Chavez ended his day in event with a time of 3:36.52. events with New Testament in the womb I knew you,” the 52.32 placed him third in the shot ring, heaving the Lydia United Methodist ones. The series producers Lord God said to the Prophet the fast heat of the 400 meter put 45-11.25 on his fifth and writers have made up Pr. Heureuse Kaj Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:5). Hwy 25, Lydia dash at the Kansas State attempt that would place stories as background for Tune in to The Chosen, then Worship Service 9 AM Championships on Saturday, him fifth in the event. the Apostles, Nicodemus and pick up the Bible in order to Sunday School 10 AM May 29th in Wichita. A Hernandez Seventh in 400 Mary Magdalene, so we have get to know better the One Wichita Independent runner Freshman Ciera a more complete sense of who who has chosen us. West Bethany Free Methodist Rev. Bruce Leisy continued from pg 1 Sunday School 9:30 AM Fellowship 10:10 AM PLAYA: Mini-wetlands' effects to be studied Worship Service 10:30 AM Wednesday, 6:30PM: CLC, FMY, Adult Discussion, w/supper

Catholic Services Fr. Timothy S Hickey Mass times: Saturday Vigil 6:30 pm Sunday 9 am (alternating monthly between St. Mary - Marienthal & St. Anthony - Leoti) St. Anthony - Leoti Sunday 5:30 pm Mass in Spanish St. Joseph - Tribune Sunday 10:30 am (MT)

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School districts and & Repair 375-2313 businesses can get as much Shop 375-2225 412 E Broadway as $500,000 to be paid back BBQ Every Thursday within three years. “These loans are going to be paid back, the state is not going to be at risk,” Rogers said. “But it is an issue that we don’t have a lot of resources Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm to keep doing this each and Sat 11am-3pm every year.” First insurance Aerofarm Enterprises Even with the loan oF Leoti www.aerofarm.com programs, the spike in Home • Farm • 620-874-1414 natural gas prices will have Life • Health • long-lasting impacts. The Auto Quotes Wabaunsee school district FREE upon said even with spreading out request anytime the extra cost over several “We’re working hard to deserve Snow falls on a school crossing sign in Kansas City on Oct. 26, 2020. years, it has to pay $1,000 your business” Carlos Moreno more a month than usual. P.O. Drawer J • Leoti, KS 67861 (located in Western State Bank) That’s real money for a small 375-2226 • 375-1614 By Brian Grimmett, KNS Austin Harris, the director of about $2.50 per unit to more district of about 450 students. member engagement at the than $650 per unit. Larger school districts Winter Family In a typical February, the Kansas Association of School “No one anywhere could aren’t immune, either. The small Wabaunsee school Boards. Dentistry have anticipated that kind Lawrence School District district just west of Topeka During those eight days, of an increase,” Kansas State saw its bill go from $54,000 pays a natural gas utility bill Adam R. Winter D.D.S. temperatures across much Treasurer Lynn Rogers said. to $498,000. A district 130 E. Road 140 of about $4,300. This year, its of the state and central part spokeswoman said it is Scott City, KS 67871 bill was more than $53,000. 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...Yesteryears (Compiled by Melodie Breitkreutz)

than hen eggs. The garden and Vol. 86, No. 36 The following student Monday, May 27, 1991. 100 Years Local Mention—Thursday crops were pounded into the received Associate in Matthew and the former Bryant Holmes, Publisher June 2, 1921 afternoon Gwendolyn Simon ground. Arts or Associate in Kathryn Gittinger were Vol. 36, No. 31 entertained a number of her Pvt. Leo Geyer arrived Technical Education married at Sharon Springs, O. V. Havens, Publisher little friends and neighbors Ten Men Receive Draft Call home Saturday from Ft. Lewis, degrees, from Hutchinson Kansas. with a lawn party at the home for June 4th—Ten men in Washington, to spend the Community College during Their children and families Telephone Exchange of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. the Wichita, Scott, and Lane weekend with his parents, Commencement Exercises May are Tony and Darlene Sold—W. T. Wisecup has H. Simon, of this city. Guests Count draft area are scheduled Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Geyer, 21 in Convention Hall. Harkness, Bryan and Heather, sold the telephone exchange were Alison Sayler, June to leave for induction at Jr., other relatives and friends. Graduating from Marienthal Leoti, Dean and Marlene at this place to M. W. Starling Rogers, Patsy Greenlee, Dorsey Kansas City, June 4, Guy H. was Warren D. Rickford. Ribbing and Chad Armstrong, of Colony, Kansas, who took Sommers, Doris Ford, Lois Patton, draft board member, Leotian Nabs First Place Leoti; Randall and Tonya Ford, possession the first of the Mickel, Paula Talbott, Viola announces this week. They are In Olympic Trials—Gary Minor anniversary—Eva and Randa, Stacey, Michelle, and month. Mr. Wisecup came Gillen, and Bliss Baker. The Robert L. Gruver, Manning; Campas, 16, son of Mr. Ernst Minor will have their Matthew, Leoti; Kenny and here about four years ago occasion was enjoyed by all. Marvin R. Kreutzer, Marvin L. and Mrs. Charlie Campas, 65th wedding anniversary on Kristine Bollinger, Eric and from Haven, Kansas, and with Rouse, Donald E. Scheidegger, participated in the Jr. Olympic June 11 but will celebrate it on Tia, Scott City; Roger and L. M. Wilson has built up an and Donald E. Cotter, Leoti; track meet which was held in June 13 with a family reunion. Kathleen Long and Meghan, excellent telephone system. John L. Blau, Marienthal; Garden City Saturday. All of their 13 children are Leoti; and Michael Ford, Mr. Wisecup will hold a 75 Years Charles E. Drake, Modoc; Gary placed 1st in the 880 planning on being in Leoti to Dallas, Texas. public sale of his household June 6, 1946 Kenneth L. Farmer and Richard yd. run. He is now eligible to celebrate with them. Eva is 85 goods Saturday. He states they Vol. 61, No. 32 H. Nickel, Scott City. participate in the State Junior and Ernst is 90 and just retired haven’t definitely decided just Bryant Holmes, Publisher Olympics which will be held at 90 years of age after 68 years where they will locate. Their Bess Holmes, Assistant in Lawrence Saturday. of serving the public as county 20 Years many friends here regret to see Publisher and Editor registrar of deeds. Due to their June 6, 2001 them leave. Mr. Wilson says Ernst Minor for Reelection 60 Years Silver Wedding recent illness in the hospital, Vol. 116, No. 42 that he will remain here for a for Register of Deeds—Ernst F. June 1, 1961 Anniversary—Mr. and no reception is being planned. Jerry Anderson, short time. Minor, Republican incumbent Vol. 76, No. 34 Mrs. Lawrence Wieser will They would appreciate being Owner/Publisher in office as Register of Deeds Bryant Holmes, Publisher observe their 25th wedding remembered with cards from Linda Geyer, Editor/Adv. Mgr. Beulah—A good crowd Vicki Bremer, Office mgr. of Wichita County where he Bess Holmes, Business Manager anniversary with an open friends. attended the Memorial has served the public very house to be held Sunday, June Reh Receives Scholarship Services at the Beulah Rest There was a fine attendance efficiently for the past two 6, 1971, in the basement of St. From Washington State— Saturday afternoon. Brother at the opening of the Wichita terms, this week announces Anthony Church in Leoti. Ryan D. Reh of Leoti, Keller preached a fine sermon County swimming pool for the 30 Years that he will be a candidate for third season. The big day was Hosts for the occasion will Kansas, received $5,500 in and we listened to a nice May 29, 1991 reelection. Sunday, May 28, for 1961. The be their children, Diana of scholarships from Washington program. Vol. 106, No. 39 attendants finished filling the Inglewood, Calif., Steve, Pam, State University for the 2001- Sgt. Eugene Barr, son of Mr. Michele, Judy, and Peggy, Jerry Anderson, 2002 academic year. St. Theresa News—Mrs. pool on opening day. and Mrs. J. E. Barr has arrived all of the home, and other Owner/Publisher Reh received a $1,000 George Blackburn and home from the ETO where relatives. Linda Geyer, Editor/Adv. Mgr. Frank and Jerry Meyer daughter Mildred came out for Family Picnic—A family Vicki Bremer, Office mgr. he has been for a number Scholarship, a $500 Arnold a short stay with B. Blackburn. picnic honoring Sr. M. Jeanne of months. He phoned his and Sr. M. Fidelis of Wichita, Project Graduation Brings and Julia Greenwell Memorial parents upon his arrival in the was held at the city park in 40 Years Close to Seniors High School Scholarship, and a $4,000 States and has now received Years—Project Graduation Cougar Transfer Academic Leoti Sunday. June 3, 1981 80 Years honorable discharge from the proved to be a huge success Award. Those who came with well Vol. 96, No. 38 June 5, 1941 services. He will assist at the filled baskets were Marie once again this year and many Reh, a 1999 graduate of Vol. 56, No. 31 Barr farms during harvest and Gerstberger, Hilda Galster, Dave and Karen Williams, gift items were donated for Wichita County High School, is co-publishers some lucky winner to receive. a junior studying agribusiness. Bryant Holmes, Publisher his further plans have not been Mr. and Mrs. Joe Berning Marie Fletcher, type setter Winners of the twenty-five He also attended Garden City announced. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Karen Finley, receptionist Announcement Comes Kreutzer and family, Mr. and pounds of hamburger were Community College from Students in the news—Two True—The last time Gov. Mrs. R. J. Gerstberger, Mrs. J. Jerry Harkness and Henry 1999-2000. Reh is a member Baker University students from Payne Ratner visited Leoti F. Gerstberger, Mr. and Mrs. Guerra. of Phi Theta Kappa and the 70 Years the Leoti area were among the he made the statement that Elmer Gerstberger and family, Winners of the afghans National Honor Society. May 31, 1951 120 students who received plans were going forward for Mrs. Donald Lee and children, made by Pam Tinnin were Reh is the son of Deana and Vol. 66, No. 32 degrees at Baker’s Annual work on No. 25, and also, later Jim Lobmeyer and children, Aimee Wilbur and Marvin Marion Reh of Leoti, Kansas. Commencement Sunday, May he wrote that 25 would be Bryant Holmes, Publisher Mr. and Mrs. Nick Lobmeyer, Bloedorn. Pam Hahn’s donated 24, in Liston Stadium. re-routed around the school Bess Holmes, Assistant Jr., and family of Tribune, afghan was won by Aaron Melissa Casper of Leoti, Publisher and Editor Graduates included Shane building in the west end of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lobmeyer Winter and the afghan made Kansas, was named to the M. Greer, son of Mr. and Leoti, going north through Hailstorms Rip Across of Vona, Colorado, Mr. and by Helen Ridder was won by President’s Honor Roll list at Mrs. John Greer Sr., Selkirk, main street. County—Described as the Mrs. Larry Lobmeyer and son Marti Lewis. Kansas Wesleyan University BS-Physical Education, and The announcement is taking most destructive hailstorm in of Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Nick A hand embroidered for the spring 2001 semester. Michael R. Lane, son of Mr. and material form this week with 45 years on his farm, a Wichita Lobmeyer of Kinsley, Mr. and tablecloth made and donated To be named to this list, Mrs. Ross Lane, Baldwin, BS- the legal advertising published County farmer, P. E. Metheney, Mrs. Ed Sanko, Ron and Jane of by the Sam Bocanegra family students must achieve a grade Physical Education. The Lanes for bids on the highway work said yesterday that one of their Spearville, and Kathy Bradford was won by Claude Tankersley. point average of 3.75 to 4.0 are former residents of Leoti. from the main intersection biggest problems at the home of Okarche, Oklahoma. and be enrolled full time (12 in Leoti to Lakin. The bids 6 miles east and three north Baker University located Couple Observes Fortieth or more hours). will be read in Dighton June of Leoti was to keep a swirling in Baldwin City, is a United Wedding Anniversary—Mr. Melissa is the daughter of 24, for the 19 miles in this 3-inch rain from pouring Methodist-related liberal arts and Mrs. Matthew Ford, Glen and Wanda Casper of county combined with the 22 through the north windows 50 Years university. It is the oldest four- Leoti, Kansas, observed their Leoti, Kansas. in Kearny County. blasted out by stones larger June 3, 1971 year college in the state. 40th Wedding Anniversary, Down the Road a Piece snippets from our friends and neighbors (compiled by Melodie Breitkreutz)

The Dighton Rain Hit the County—This family, nine and a half miles with torn ligaments in his wrist about a week to complete. 29 at 7:00 pm MT and Sunday, cloud was spotted hanging north of Kendall, received 5.50 which will require surgery to Public works superintendent May 30 at 6:00 pm MT the Herald west of Deerfield Monday inches and had four foot of repair. Terence Appel informed the rodeo grounds in Wallace, Wed., May 26, 2021 evening. The Dodge City water in their basement and Despite sustaining serious council that being without Kansas will be filled with National Weather Service major flooding around their injuries, Bret and his family water pressure for that length contestants from Colorado, State Champs!! By: Tatum of time would be a major issued a tornado warning farm. The Fairchilds, who are feel he is a very lucky guy! Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Vogel (KidWind Coach)—A problem this time of the year Wyoming, South Dakota, and team of 5th and 6th grade after a confirmed tornado was 11 miles north of Kendall, when demand is higher, so the students won the Kansas located nine miles northeast of received six inches. Scott County city will postpone the interior Kansas. KidWind Challenge in the 4th- Kendall, moving east. Sirens Record painting until 2022 when the Cowboys and cowgirls will 8th grade division. Student were blown and shelters were Ness County News new tower is scheduled to be be competing for a purse teams design, construct and opened in Lakin and Deerfield. Thurs., May 27, 2021 completed. of over $5,000, along with test small scale wind turbines. By late afternoon Monday, Thurs., May 27, 2021 A tall order—[Photo shows] buckles, gear bags, spurs, and The goal is to create a storm chasers from all over Ness City rancher injured Workers are hoisted on a The Western Times halters. Our county cowboys wind turbine that is efficient, the country was gathering in in accident—On May 3, the platform to the top of the and girls will be showcasing creative and highly functional. northern Kearny County to day began as any other day Scott City water tower so Thurs., May 27, 2021 their talents in the County Student teams design and for Dave and son Bret Reinert. the exterior could be painted 67th Ft. Wallace Rodeo set construct their turbine that watch the clouds. At 1:34 p.m. Team Roping, Jr. Barrels, As they have done for a last week. There were also must fit in a 4ft x 4 ft x 4 ft a tornado watch was issued for for this Weekend—It’s here, ad Jr. Steer riding. The Jr. our area. At 6:24 p.m. the first number of years, the father plans to paint the interior, the 67th Annual Ft. Wallace events are for 14 and under by wind tunnel. They perform but that process would take research, collect data, think sirens in Lakin were blown to and son were moving their Rodeo. This weekend, on May January 1 of the 2021. creatively about solutions, and take shelter. bull herd out to pasture for work collaboratively. As of print time Tuesday the Spring. The top two teams from each morning, no major structural Unfortunately, the last bull state are invited to compete in damage reports had been didn’t want to get loaded into the national competition. The heard of. Farmers were out the trailer. Bret got into the National KidWind Challenge assessing the damage to their corral to shut the gate and the will be June 7th-June 10th. crops. Some reported that bull spun around and attacked wheat fields had taken a good him. The bull threw him into Greeley County beating from the hail which the air, not once but twice. In Republican was pea size to ping pong ball the end, the bull pinned Bret size. Many fields and pastures up against the barn. Dave then Wed., May 26, 2021 had water standing in them. managed to get the bull to All-School Reunion Quickly Maddux Draw north of Lakin move, and Bret was able, with Approaching—Greeley was running full as well. the help of his dad, to get into County Alums – reserve your the pickup and was rushed to spot at the Greeley County All- Reports from Deerfield were the Ness County Hospital. School Reunion today! golf ball to tennis size hail. A After having to postpone last sheriff’s car lost a windshield. Once there, he was stabilized year’s event, we are so excited Randy Combs reported 2.65 and airlifted to Wesley Medical to welcome home Greeley inches with a total of 8.05 for Center in Wichita. County alumni and friends for the month of May. Bret spent five days there as the 2021 All-School Reunion, The official weather he underwent neck surgery on scheduled for Saturday, August statistics for Lakin reported his C6/C7 vertebra. 7, 2021 in Tribune. 2.55 inches. He was also fitted for a C Judy Kleeman reported little collar neck brace that he will The Lakin hail and .65 of moisture eleven be wearing for at least three Independent miles north of Lakin. months. Anna Graber reported 3.59 He also received a large Wed., May 26, 2021 inches north of Kendall. She cut on his head, a cracked New Windows were installed in the new home of Win Hill Insurance, Rees Wedel, Agent; James V Storm Clouds, Hail, and also reported the John Horton sternum, lots of bruises along Myers, CPA; and county attorney Laura Lewis. Staff Photo www.wcns.news The Native Sun Thursday, June 3, 2021 B3 New Kansas license plate will help raise money for childhood cancer research Cancer, the Kansas City area Children’s Mercy Hospital I’ve been right in your shoes organization sponsoring and would raise approximately when we talk about this,” leading the charge on the $12,500 each year toward Bowers said to the mothers license plate, and several therapies for these children. with children fighting cancer. legislators at the statehouse to “We have children from all “I think the motto here is to unveil the license plate design. over the state and all over the never give up fighting these Drivers who purchase a country that have childhood diseases or on the legislative license plate will have to cancer,” Hofen said. “So that’s process.” pay an annual fee, and those something that’s going to be House Speaker Ron proceeds will go to research awesome is that no matter Ryckman was also on hand organizations working with what corner of the world to present Braden’s Hope Braden’s Hope. you’re from, people are going for Childhood Cancer with “We’re not only going to to hear about children with a certificate honoring the have targeted treatments for cancer.” passage of House Bill 2166. our kids because we’re going Sen. Elaine Bowers, a Braden’s Hope works to raise to raise funding, but we’re also Concordia Republican awareness and funds for raising awareness,” Gray said. who serves on the Senate research of targeted therapies that “shut down the activators” The National Cancer Transportation Committee, of childhood cancers. Institute estimated more than shared a personal story as 15,000 children in the United a parent of a 10-year-old “Thank you for letting us States and adolescents ages 0 boy diagnosed with cancer. be a part of it. We’re so proud Luckily, they had adequate of what you do, and we know Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer and Kansas legislators unveiled the design for a distinctive license to 19 will be diagnosed with funds and a good medical team your hearts are bigger than this plate authorized in House Bill 2166. The fees collected for the plates will go toward childhood cancer cancer each year and 1,780 to treat him, she said. building behind us,” Ryckman research. (Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector) will die of these diseases. All childhood cancer research “That was 17 years ago, so said. By Noah Taborda myelopathy, kyphosis and childhood cancer deserve combined receives less than Kansas Reflector restrictive lung disease. She better,” Gray said Wednesday 4% of the total cancer research said a severe lack of funding on the south steps of the budget, according to the NCI. TOPEKA — In 2009, at just for childhood cancer research Capitol building. “Chase’s only Globally, more than 300,000 four weeks old, Amanda Gray’s was the primary reason this treatment option shouldn’t children are diagnosed with son Chase was diagnosed with was the only option to save have been so barbaric. Kansans cancer each year, according rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer his life. can do better.” to the American Childhood of the soft tissue muscles. His So, from her son’s bedside House Bill 2166, a Cancer Organization. Over treatment plan consisted of at Children’s Mercy Hospital, package of distinctive license the past 40 years, the number eight different chemotherapy where Chase was undergoing plates, officially cleared the of children diagnosed with drugs. preparation for his final spinal Legislature after a vote to leukemia has increased by Ultimately, none of the eight surgery — his 36th surgery override a veto by Gov. Laura 35%. drugs provided Chase with a in total — Gray wrote to the Kelly. The governor had vetoed Deliece Hofen founded cure, Gray said. A 16-hour legislature along with other it in response to a particular Braden’s Hope after her son, surgery that removed not only parents children fighting license plate bearing the Braden, battled two forms of the tumor growing along his cancer. Her testimony was in Gadsden Flag, which has ties cancer — one diagnosed when spine but also eight ribs and support of a bill authorizing to a slave owner. he was 3 years old and the six vertebrae turned out to be the creation of a distinctive The license plate package second caused by the treatment his cure. license plate to raise money also includes plates to support for his first type of cancer. The surgery ultimately saved for childhood cancer research. educators and veterans. She said having this license her son’s life, but Gray said it “Chase deserved better. Gray was joined by members plate to support ongoing left him with severe scoliosis, Actually, all children with of Braden’s Hope for Childhood research with the University of Kansas Cancer Center and Dive into dairy with cheesy dinner creation

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