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Official newspaper of Leonardville, Randolph, Riley, and USD 378 & USD 384 Candidates share agriculture and other priorities Editor’s note: Leading is a former chairman session. In regards to in session 63 days and agricultural goals if up to the election, Ag of the Kansas Senate COVID-19, Vathauer they only passed 13 he is elected as a State Editor Melanie Mus- Agriculture committee pointed out that ag bills, six in the Sen- Senator. He believes and is the treasurer of selman profiles the- can producers have been ate and seven in the there is more work to didates for the 64th her campaign. severely hit econom- House. COVID-19 forced do to increase com- District House of Repre- ically. He said before Hawk’s areas of pri- the Kansas Legisla- the virus, cattle wereority have been agri- modity prices for the sentatives and ture to convene early selling for $1.26/lb. culture, water quality district’s farmers and By Melanie and Carlson estimated and just 10 days later,and quantity, wildfire ranchers. We have Musselman, there were probably they were down to 98protection, Exten- to improve access of Ag Editor 40 bills in the Kansas cents/lb. He recog- sion education fund- Kansas products to House of Representa- nizes that agriculture ing and rural broad- markets around the tives that will have to isn’t the only indus- band. In the last few Craig Bowser world, said Bows- be started over in the try which has suffered years, Hawk served (R-Manhattan) is 2021 Legislative ses- er. He also supports due to the pandemic, on the two year Foodrunning for the State sion. many small businesses and Farm Task Force meaningful healthcare Senate for District 22. Carlson has been en- continue to experience which provided pol- reforms for rural areas dorsed by the Kansas Bowser is a 24-year economic hardships. icy and funding - rec and the need for high Farm Bureau, Kansas Another issue that ommendations to in- military veteran and speed internet for ru- Livestock Association, Vathauer feels strongly crease locally grown has been a small busi- ral areas. He would Kansans for Life, the about is passing Med- food production. In ness owner since 2005. National Federation of like to serve on the icaid expansion in the response to the 2017Bowser is fifth gener- Independent Business, state. In fact, he em- wildfires in parts of Senate Agriculture ation Kansan and is and the National Rifle phasized, that would Kansas, he was able to committee to advance Association. Carlson is CEO of a non-profit be his top priority ifsecure a special budget his objectives. Susan Carlson a Pittsburg, Kan., na - elected. He supports allotment to increase organization which Besides agriculture, Susan Carlson tive and has lived in the compromise plan funding to the Statehelps train veterans (R-Clay Center) is run- his top priorities are Clay Center for more proposed by Demo- Forestry Service and and others to enter the ning for reelection to than 40 years. She and balancing the budget, cratic Governor Laura add more personnel to agribusiness work- represent the 64th Dis- husband, Randy, have Kelly and Republi- help combat them and funding education, trict. Carlson was first force. three grown children can Senate Majority in recovery efforts. and creating jobs and elected in 2018 and and two granddaugh- Leader Jim Denning Hawk said K-State Bowser has several • Cont. on page 5 is seeking her second ters. She served as a of Great Bend back Research and Exten- two-year term. Carl- municipal judge in in January. It failed tosion has experienced Countian Quicks son has served on the Clay Center for 21 pass due to a gridlock extensive budget cuts HARVESTERS AVAILABLE MONTHLY following committees, years as well as for the in the legislature over which in turn hurts IN TWO LOCATIONS Children and Seniors, smaller, surrounding the Value Them Both farmers and ranchers. Harvesters distribution of free perishable Social Services Budget, communities of Wake- Amendment to the He said we are still foods is available for pick up twice a month: Financial Institutions field, Green, Longford Kansas Constitution not up to the funding on the first Friday at Randolph U. - Method and Pensions and a and Miltonvale. In on whether or not it levels the state con- ist & on third Wednesday at Leonardville U. Special Committee on addition, Carlson has allows the right to an tributions were prior Methodist. Both times are 9:30-10:30 or until Foster Care Oversight. been a small business abortion. to 2008 but they are food is gone. There are no eligibility require- In her Financial owner and employ- He supports the gradually being re- ments. Institutions and Pen- er as a cosmetologist. need for adequatestored. Hawk said, “If sions Committee, a She has a Facebook funding for public ed- we can get broadband KEATS LIONS CLUB K9 CLASSIC significant issue this page and her website ucation and an over- throughout Kansas, Join the Keats Lions club for the Keats K9 past session involved is www.susancarlson- haul to the state’s fos- I’m excited to attract Classic (dog not required for participation) the Kansas Public Em- forhouse.com. ter care system. more and more busi- a virtual 5k run/walk during the month of ployees Retirement Endorsements for nesses to locate in the October. Registration is $25 for entry and a System (KPERS). Carl- Vathauer include the state.” T-Shirt and you can sign up at https://run- son said they rejected Kansas National Ed- Hawk was appoint- signup.com/Race/KS/Manhattan/KeatsK- Governor Laura Kel- ucation Association ed by Governor Kelly 9Classic any time! ly’s proposed budget (KNEA), the Kansas to serve on the SPARK which recommend- AFL-CIO, GameOn Steering Committee LEONARDVILLE AREA BUSINESS ed lowering the state for Kansas Schools, which allocates fed- ASSOCIATION TO HOLD HARVEST FEST contributions to the Women for Kansas, eral CARES money The Leonardville Area Business Association KPERS fund to pay and Equality Kansas. for COVID-19 relief is planning a Fall Festival on Oct. 24. See ad for her $7.8 billion Vathauer is originally and economic recov- on page 8 for full schedule of events. budget. According from Barnes and is aery. SPARK stands for Jim Vathauer to published reports, former owner of the Strengthening Peo- Jim Vathauer RANDOLPH CHURCH FALL SUPPER the proposal included sale barn in Clay Cen- ple and Revitalizing (D-Clay Center) is CANCELED lowering pension costs ter. He and his wife,Kansas. The state of a candidate for the The Fall Supper at Randolph Church sched- through a process Arlyss, also operate Kansas has received known as amortiza- Kansas State House uled for October 28th has been canceled. District 64. Vathauera catering business. approximately $13 bil- tion, a proposal float- They have three sonslion in COVID-19 relief is a fourth-genera- “DRIVE UP” MOVIE NIGHT IN ed by Kelly and -over and three grandchil- funneled through the tion farmer and small LEONARDVILLE whelmingly defeated dren. He has a Face- Department of Com- business owner as an October 30th, Leonardville UMC Parking a year ago. Carlson book group for his merce and the Depart- auctioneer. His family Lot. 6:30 Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips & Sodas said the entire House campaign and his ment of Labor for un- farming operation in- (love offering for meal). 7:00 (appx) for “Over- took their committee website is www.jim- employment benefits. recommendation and cludes raising feeder comer” Movie (no charge for movie). cattle, mostly corn andforks64.com He believes keeping did not approve the the economy moving soybeans, and a cow- TRUNK OR TREAT IN LEONARDVILLE measure. back up to pre-pan- calf enterprise. Leonardville will do Trunk and Treat on Oct Although Carlson demic levels and Vathauer said he 31 from 5-6 in the UMC parking lot. Hot dogs does not serve on the making sure we don’t Agriculture commit- decided to run for will not be served this year due to COVID-19. the office because he overrun our hospitals tee, she understands are both critical. The feels farmers’ voices MEN’S COFFEE CANCELED the importance of agri- SPARK Committee is are not being heard The Men’s Coffee at the Riley Presbyterian culture in the district. working on securing She routinely reaches right now in the Kan- Church has been canceled until further notice. sas Legislature. He the rapid COVID tests out to producers and for Kansas, child care has visited with Kan- RILEY SENIOR MEALS CANCELED agribusiness owners in assistance so parents sas legislators several The Riley Senior Meals have been canceled the area for their opin- can keep working, and ions on issues related times over the last few until further notice. years about his con- housing stability. He to agriculture and how Tom Hawk pointed out if the Kan- cerns including water LEONARDVILLE LIBRARY RESUMES these issues impact Seeking a third term sas economy doesn’t issues. Specifically, the NORMAL HOURS their business. She has to represent the con- recover and business- last two years of ma- The Leonardville Library has resumed nor- been involved in the stituents in the Kansas es don’t survive, law- jor flooding around mal hours of business. Come see the books House Committee on Senate District 22 is makers won’t have Rural Revitalization Tuttle Creek and Mil- Tom Hawk (D-Man- available to borrow. ford Lakes has result- the necessary money educational luncheons hattan). He was pre- in the state budget to ed in major erosion in LEONARDVILLE PRIDE BLESSING BOX to update legisla- viously in the Kansas fund schools and uni- area fields and -sedi Leonardville Pride invites you to stop by the tors. The Republican House for six years as versities, maintain our ment has deposited Leonardville Blessing Box in front of the City strongly supports - in the 67th District Rep- state’s highways and back in the lakes. He Library. They encourage you to take items creasing broadband resentative. Currently, other essential govern- expressed his frustra- that will help you and your family. Questions? in rural areas, and Hawk is the ranking ment services. CattleTrace, the - tion in that something minority member of Call 785-410-5200. needs to be done to Hawk is a native dustry-driven initia- the Senate Ways and of Colby and spent address this whether SONS OF THE AMERICAN tive for animal disease Means Committee 33 years in the Man- it be dikes built along LEGION traceability. While she which sets the Kansas hattan-Ogden school the banks or another The SAL meet on the 2nd Thursday of the opposes the estate tax. Legislative budget. district serving as a solution. month at 6:30 p.m. at 107 South Erpelding in Carlson worked with He also serves on the teacher, counselor, - as 52 farmers to extend If elected, Vathau- Transportation and Leonardville. er, said he would like sistant superintendent their legacy land leas- Utilities Committees and superintendent. to serve on the House RILEY PRIDE MEETING es concerning Milford and six subcommit- He and his wife Diane Agriculture Commit- Riley PRIDE meetings are held the third Lake with the Kansas tees. have four children and Department of Wild- tee and be at the table The 2020 Kansas Thursday of each month at Riley City Hall. to help decide the ag four grandchildren. life, Parks and Tour- Legislative session Find more informa- legislative budget. He LEONARDVILLE AMERICAN ism. She also consults was not a normal ses- tion, find his cam- acknowledges with LEGION former State Senator sion for lawmakers be- paign’s Facebook page COVID-19, funds will The Leonardville American Legion meet- and farmer Mark Tad- cause it was cut short and website, www. likely be short for the ings are the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 diken of Clifton about due to COVID-19. tomhawkforkansas. upcoming legislative p.m. at 107 South Erpelding in Leonardville. agriculture issues. He Hawk said they were com. Page 2 • The Riley Countian • October 21, 2020 Green News Bev Caley Pastor Sarah Gill’s Community News message at Green Methodist on - Octo RCHD reports on latest COVID-19 data ber 11th was - “Stand As of Monday, Oc- positive the week of call the Riley County ing in the Breach for a tober 19, 2020) Riley August 23. Screening Line at 785- Stiff Necked People.” County has 10 new Week 42 (October 323-6400. The Screen- While Moses was on positive cases and 45 11): 5.9% ing Line is staffed by the mountain with the additional recoveries 60 positive cases nurses and is available Lord, the people got since Friday’s report. 1,019 total tests Monday through Fri- impatient and made Riley County - Sta Week 41 (October day from 8:00 a.m. to a golden calf to wor- tistics for Monday, - Oc4): 6.9% 5:00 p.m. Last week, ship. God was so upset tober 19, 2020: 80 positive cases the Screening Line when He saw this that one went outside and of space but I do want He planned to bring Total positive cases 1,159 total tests received an average scooped grain out of to point out that elec- disaster on the peo- in Riley County - Resi Two Week Positive of 20 calls each day. the truck and brought tions have been close ple. Moses reminded dents: 2,045 Rate: 6.43% About 9 patients were it back in the office to in the past. For the -of God of all His prom- Total active: 72 140 positive cases seen at the Swabbing be tested. Today’s pho- fice of Mayor of Green, ises to His people and tograph is a picture of the results were H.A. Total recovered: 2,038 total tests Station each day lastthe Lord changed His 1,962 A total of 277 peo- week. those trucks lined up McArthur: 70 votes, mind. Because of one waiting to drive up W.E. Davies: 68 votes. Total deaths: 11 ple participated in the The Riley State Bankman’s faithfulness Ascension Via free testing events in in the City of Riley has on the scale and then For the office of Police all the people were dump their grain. In Judge, the results were Christi Hospital in Manhattan over the been declared a new saved, so don’t everthose lines, farmers W. M. Giffee: 79 votes, Manhattan is not- carweekend. Test results area of outbreak. Six think that you are onlyoften got out of the N. Young: 58 votes. ing for any COVID-19are being processed cases have been iden- one person and cannot trucks and visited Just a refresher patients at this time.quickly; 173 resultstified at that location, make a difference! with each other. Thereon Nimrod Young. I The percent positivehave been received so with the most recent Janice George re- was usually plenty wrote of about him in the rate fell to 5.9% forfar andthe 2 tests were positive tests taking ceived a letter from time to do that! Green News on May week of October positive. 11. Contact trac- place on October 14.Dorothy Dillinger I am excited - to22 of re this year, so if This rate comparesing staff will call all A public outbreak isBurkhart’s daughter port that progress is you have a way to go the number of positive participants to com- declared when fivethis week. She report- happening in the new back and look at that, tests to the total num- municate test results.or more cases can be ed that Dorothy is incity a hall! This week I would encourage ber of tests performed Test results are typi- linked to spread at a nursing home in Col- the old building was you to do so. He was for Riley County res- cally taking 24 to specific 48 location and orado, but her spirits cleaned out and all the a Civil War Veteran idents and is one in- hours in Riley County.time period. are good and she loves city documents and and would have been dication of how the Anyone who has RCHD staff talked hearing news from fixtures that can be 75 years old in 1908 virus is spreading in symptoms, is a closewith Bank President Green. Dorothy is used the in the new build- when he ran for Police the community. The contact of a positive Mike Hagenmaier. The daughter of Ross anding were removed. I Judge. percent positive rate patient, or would likebank’s lobby has been Lou Dillinger and wasmade sure that I was We are still accept- has been declining information about closed since last week raised in the home on hand to rescue any ing donations to build where Janice lives to- since Riley County howhit to get tested and will potentially historical documents the new Green City day. The Green com- a high point of 34.5%should contact their reopen next week. The that might be stored Hall. You may send munity sends a big health care provider or bank’s drive thru is there, and believe me yourI check for any Happy Birthday to open for normal busi- was not disappointed! amount to the City “DRIVE UP” Veryl Rundquist who Visit www. ness and night drop 8 I haven’t had a of Green, P.O. Box MOVIE NIGHT IN will celebrating his a.m.-6 p.m. chance to look through 93, Green, KS 67447. LEONARDVILLE rileycountian. 99th birthday on -Octovery much yet, but for Make a note of who There are currently ber 20th! 10 active updates in a little teaser, here is the memorial is for on October 30th com to Dry weather contin- just a sampling of the your check. A huge Leonardville UMC Riley County. The Al- ues and harvest along minutes describing the thank you to those of Parking Lot subscribe! pha Delta Pi outbreak with it. It amazes me meeting of the Board you that have already expired today. • 6:30 Burgers, when I drive past the of Canvassers on No- sent a check! Hot Dogs, Chips & V & V elevator in Green and vember 26, 1908. The Send your news of Sodas Electric Company, Inc. Bob there will be ten or (love offering for Caley meeting of canvass- today and yesterday to Residential & Commercial more semi trucks lined ers O.A. 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In borhood Club held its Noel Sylvester (Barb) at Aberdeen Village addition to enjoying in Olathe, Kansas on time with her fami- October meeting at of Wamego; Kelley Sunday, October 11, ly, she also worked the at Waterville home of Castanedea (Victor) 2020. Citizens State Bank Linda Copeland. Pres- and Lincoln; Dane Syl- She was born on and Union National ident Marilyn Johnson vester; Logan Sylves- July 13, 1922 in Ri- Bank in Manhattan. called the meeting to ter (Andrea). Norene ley, Kansas, the first In 2006, she and -Marorder. Linda gave the Vesta Klein (Tim) of Abilene; of twin girls born to vin moved from Man- Devotions focused on Tasha Rice (Brad) and Sargent Elgene Duane Syl- Edward and Goldie hattan to Aberdeen “salt,” and its signifi- Jax Rice; Oree Klein, Vesta Sargent, age vester, 88, of Wamego, (Mugler) Debus. She Village to be closer tocance in the Bible and Oren and Joyce. El- 69, of Manhattan, died passed away on Oc- attended grade school their son and his fam- in our lives. Salt has don Sylvester (Julie) Sunday October 11, tober 9, 2020. Words in Riley and gradu- ily. been a symbol of - in of Wamego; Joelle Syl- 2020 at the Ascension that come to mind ated with the class of Mariam is sur- corruptibility and per- vester, Ethan Sylvester Via Christi Hospital in remembering Elgene 1940 from Riley Rural vived by her son, Ran- manence. A “covenant and Jordan Sylvester. High School. dy (wife Cheryl) of Manhattan. include generous, - ad of salt” signified an Allen Sylvester (Deb- Following gradua- Overland Park, Kan- She was born on venturous, creative, everlasting covenant. bie) of Wamego. Roxie tion, Mariam worked sas, three grandchil- June 8, 1951 in Man- and wonderful. He In the Bible, salt also Sylvester (Jim Rush) of in various finance - of dren, Christy Buse- hattan, she was the was lovingly referred symbolized purity, Washington State. fice roles and moved man (husband Ethan daughter of Hugh to as the “think tank”. perfection, wisdom, Private family ser- to Manhattan with Baughman) of Thou- and Edna (Watson)He would go out of hospitality, durability, vices will be held at the her sisters. She mar- sand Oaks, California, Sargent. Vesta grewhis way, above and -be and fidelity, things to Wabaunsee Cemetery. ried Marvin Buseman Jenny Buseman (hus- up in the Riley yond area expectation, to which we should all and graduated with The family suggests on May 19, 1943 in band Dan Parente) of help someone in need. Ephrata, Washing- Overland Park, Kan- aspire. the class of 1969 from that the best memori- On July 4, 1932, ton, and traveled with sas and Becky Buse- Roll Call was an- Riley County High al of Elgene’s life is in Elgene was born to him to Oregon, Cal- man of Overland Park, swered to “Best Pet I School. the form of donations Edward and Lillian ifornia, Florida and Kansas, and four great Ever Had.” The Min- Vesta worked for of time and money to (Nauerth) Sylvester in Washington while grandchildren. utes of the September Wal-Mart for many your church or “Pay- Riley Kansas. He was he was in She military was preceded in 1 meeting were read ing it Forward” in the years. She traveledalways proud to have training. While- death Mar by her parents and approved, and memory of Elgene’s with Wal-Mart andfamily surround him vin was away Edward during and Goldie Linda gave the trea- giving heart. Memo- helped to open manyin special celebrations World War II, Debus,Mariam her husband sury report. rials may be left in new stores. Vestaon his birthday and worked at the Marvin,Finance and her sis- There was no Old care of Stewart Funer- loved the arts and would joke about so Office at Fortters Marguerite Riley Bell Business to discuss. worked behind the al Home of Wamego, many others sharing and they madeand Madeline their Rowley. Under New Business, scenes on many - the P.O. Box 48, Wamego, in celebrating with home in ManhattanA private family Marilyn will be the atre productions at KS 66547. July 4th events. - Grow graveside service was hostess for the Novem- The Purple Masque ing up in the Riley held at the Riley Cem- ber 2 meeting. Mem - and Manhattan Arts area, Elgene attended etery. bers will be emailed Center. When she was Magic School south The family has re- or called with the time younger, she loved to of Riley for elementa- quested donations be and location. Mem- do twirling during her made to Aberdeen Vil- ry school years until bers were reminded to school years. lage to celebrate the it burned down, then bring their cash dona- Everyone that Vesta lives of Mariam and Riley grade school and tions for the Food Pan- met was a friend. She her husband Marvin, graduated from Riley try to the November had a great personali- who passed away in High School in 1950. Down to Turnout meeting. Sources for ty and laugh that will By Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau 2011. Contributions He always had fun Club donations will be be remembered for- There’s an old cliché that’s become something of an inside may be left in care of stories telling about joke among people who follow politics a little too closely, me in- discussed; donations ever. In addition, for the Anderes-Pfeifley the years he attendedcluded. will be sent by Linda traveling for work she “It all comes down to turnout.” On the surface, it’s a meaning- Funeral Home. Magic school. in November. The De- also loved to travel on less tautology, similar to saying the winner of a football game will Condolences may On December 20,be the team with the most points. cember 7 Christmas vacations. She went to be left for the family at 1953 he married Nola Dig a little deeper and it captures something reporters know many places through- all too well. The number of people voting doesn’t determine win- www.apfunerals.com. • Cont. on page 8 N. Purvis in Riley out the country during ners, rather it’s the types of voters who cast their ballots. Just as Kansas. He was importantly, in it also includes those who don’t bother to show up. her life. Wendland Ag the US Armed ForcesSmall shifts in who goes to the polls and who stays home can On February 3, have lasting impacts. 2001, Vesta was united Stationed in Germa- We’re now less than two weeks away from the 2020 elec- Repair in marriage to Denis ny for 2 years. Whention, and turnout is projected to set records. Good campaigns For all your farm he returned home, hewill lose. Bad ones will win. Weak candidates will surprise strong E. Conley. He preced- ones. Ballot measures will succeed or fail. And just like every mechanic repairs, ed her in death on No- farmed in Riley - Kanelection you get to play a role in deciding the outcome. parts and supplies. vember 7, 2014. sas until the Fort- RiFor anyone engaged in agriculture, there’s a lot on the line in On your farm or ley reservation tookthis election. Issues in federal races range from trade and taxes She is survived by to the next Farm Bill and even Endangered Species Act reforms. at our shop her sister, Beverly over the farmland and Taxes, water issues and reapportionment will be big items on the Contact Josh at: Machin, of Louisville, homestead. Elgene docket in Topeka. 785-770-2304 (cell) & Nola moved their While these issues are near and dear to the hearts (and wal- KY, sister-in-law Es- lets) of farmers and ranchers, they’re probably not on the list 785-944-2312 (shop) ther Helfferich, of family to Wamego, of matters suburban and urban voters are using to make their Manhattan, and sev- KS where he contin- voting decisions. There’s nothing wrong with that. People living ued to farm and was in populated areas have their own issues, their own values. eral cousins, nieces, One need look no further than 2018 to see how a rural-urban EXPERIENCE nephews, and many actively involved in divide works when Laura Kelly won the gubernatorial race. She Based on a family tradition of friends. the United Methodist garnered a majority of votes in just six counties and a plurality Church. He had many in three others. understanding and serving Graveside services More than 40 percent of registered voters didn’t pull a lever were held October 17,innovative ideas that in that election. Boosting turnout just a percentage point or two Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home 2020 at the Riley - Cemhe pursued in farming in the 96 other counties would have easily changed the results as well as building, of the election. Small shifts would have made a big difference. etery in Riley. The same is going to be true on Nov. 4. It will be easy to look 303 S. Broadway Memorial contribu- fixing and remodel- back at who voted, and who didn’t, and identify races that could tions may be made ingin houses within the have gone differently. Riley, Kansas family. He farmed Voting is the first step, but there’s more farmers and ranchers memory of Vesta to the can do to amplify their voices, like boosting turnout. Make those T. Russell Reitz - Aniwith his middle son personal phone calls, have those in-person conversations and Phil Pfeifley & Jarred Anderes mal Shelter in Man- in the Wamego area post to social media. Talk with your friends and neighbors. Talk (785)485-2222 numerous years. - El with your cousins in Kansas City or landlord in Wichita. Talk with hattan. Contributions anyone else who shares your values and make sure they’ll cast may be left in caregene of was preceded in a ballot this year. the Yorgensen-Me- death by his parents, 2 Like every other election, this one will come down to turnout. sisters, Gladys Jahnke Be sure you’re included in the outcome. Your voice and your loan-Londeen Funeral values are on the ballot. Home, 1616 Poyntzand Marge Friederich “Insight” is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bu- Avenue, Manhattan, and 1 brother Lyle Syl- reau, the state’s largest farm organization whose mission is to vester. He was also strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advoca- Kansas 66502. cy, education and service. Online condolences proceeded in death by may be left for the fam- his beloved wife of 66 ily through the funeral year just 3 weeks prior home website at www. to his passing. ymlfuneralhome.com Elgene is survived by his three sons, two

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Photos by Karen Schroeder last week. 26:23.2; Drew Shirley, Cody Sharp placed 27th -26:30.9; Alyssa 5th for the high school Juracek, 29th-27:01.5. boys, turning in a time Seventh grader Mi- of 19:08.3. Anthony kaila Frese placed 2nd Senior Nic Allen runs the ball in the Falcons win Cervantes, 7th-19:11.4; with a time of 13:24.7. at Concordia. Allen ran for 247 yards on 34 car- Owen Meisner, 8th- Belle Hancock ran ries, and scored two touchdowns. 19:16.7; Ryan McClure, the course in 14:58.2 10th-20:02.3; Braxton for a 6th place finish Lady Rams in competition Schuh,13th-20:09.5; and Aubrey Reasoner Last week the Lady lost against Centralia Nic White, 21st- placed 7th at 15:21.6. Rams had another 11-25, 16-25. Breean- 21:12.9; Bryce Beck- For the middle busy week of volley- na had 5 kills. They man, 33rd-22:39.1; school boys Cyrus En- ball. On Tuesday they had four players that Ashton Fleener, gland placed 3rd with played Troy and Cen- served 100%: Clara, 43rd-24:03.9; Kristian a time of 13:29.2; Man- tralia. They won in Landry, Breeanna, and Weston, 46th-26:45.0. uel Ortiz-Castro, 5th- two against Troy 25-21, Abby with a team -av 25-18. As a team they erage of 92%. Breean- Senior Avery Holle catches a 7-yard pass in the For the high school 13:53.8; Trevor Allison, had 21 kills, 8 each na had 3 blocks. Thenendzone from his brother Connor Holle to score girls, Hailey Sharp led 21st-15:37.9; Mavrick the Falcons fourth touchdown of the game late from Breeanna Young, • Cont. on page 6 the way, placing 6th Winter, 26th-16:36.0. and Landry Zoeller. in the second quarter. with a time of 22:16.5; They had five play- USD 378 BOE holds regular October meeting ers that served 100%: Following are the BHS, and Levi Schnei- session in this room at Phone 485-2290 Clara Sedlacek, Cami unapproved minutes der, BHS. the end of that time. Sedlacek, Abby Cassel, of the USD 378 - OctoJason King and Levi Second by: Nathan to subscribe, Brooklyn Young, and ber 12 board of -educaSchneider gave an up- Mead. Passed: 6-0 or visit www.rileycountian.com Bailey Cox for team tion meeting. date on the bond proj - Time: 8:09 p.m. average of 96%. They Call to Order ect. After returning at At 7:00 p.m. Presi- Approval of Agen- 8:29 p.m. Samantha dent Brown called the da and Consent Agen- Brown moved to recess meeting to order in the da into closed session for RCHS Library with the Nathan Mead 10 minutes with the Pledge of Allegiance. moved to approve the superintendent to dis- Attendance: Board agenda and consent cuss personnel mat- Members; Samantha agenda with the addi- ters of nonelected per- Brown, Justin Rick- tions. Second by: Al- sonnel pursuant to the etts, Alison Hayward, ison Hayward. Pass- provisions of K.S.A. Chris White, Jeff Han- ing: 6-0 75-4319 and to return cock. Cliff Williams, Concerns of Riley to open session in this Superintendent, Brid- County U. S.D. 378 pa- room at the end of that get Colp, Board Clerk, trons: None time. Second by: Na- Harold Oliver, High Communications: than Mead. Passed: School Principal, Te- Card from Teresa 6-0 Time: 8:29 p.m. resa Grant, Grade Grant After returning at School Principal, Al- Administrative Re - 8:39 p.m. same motion len Brown, Jason King, port: same vote for 5 min- Monthly reports utes. Time: 8:39 p.m. were given by Teresa After returning at Grant, Grade School 8:44 p.m. no action Principal, Harold Oli - was taken. ver, High School Prin - Samantha Brown cipal and Cliff Wil- moved to recess into liams, Superintendent. closed session for 10 Board Member minutes to discuss Items: None personnel matters of Business Items and nonelected personnel Reports: pursuant to the provi- Board of Education sions of K.S.A. 75-4319 Topic. and to return to open Jeff Hancock re- session in this room at ported on the - Floodthe end of that time. plain Management Second by: Nathan that will be discussed Mead. Passed: 6-0 at the Manhattan City Time: 8:48 p.m. Commission Tuesday, After returning at October 13. It was de- 8:58 p.m. no action cided by the board to was taken. have Jeff write up a Nathan Mead and letter of concern and Justin Ricketts left the send to the city meet- session at 8:57 p.m. ing. and returned to the Chris White report- room at 8:59 p.m. ed on the PR commit- Samantha Brown tee’s last meeting. moved to renew Cliff Nathan Mead Williams’ contract moved that the board as superintendent of act on the PR commit- schools through 2024. tee’s recommendation Second by: Chris to produce 3 videos White. Passed: 6-0 by 785Productions. Samantha Brown Second by: Samantha moved to transfer Jar- Brown. Passed: 6-0 ed Larson to the head Alison Hayward re- GS principal position ported on the Policies for the 2021-22 school committee’s last meet- year. Second by: Chris ing. White. Passed: 6-0 Personnel Items. Contracts/Approv- (The following were als/Appointments. approved) (The following were The hiring of Kori approved) Hopson as the High On consent agenda: School Dance Coach Donation of $500.00 effective immediately. from the Lions Club for 1. Samantha PPE, donation of a Ge- Brown moved to - re meinhardt Flute from cess into closed ses- Sophie Bowman, and sion for 20 minutesa Percussion Kit from to include the super- Rhiannon Downes. intendent to discuss Debriefing: None. Sa- personnel matters of mantha Brown moved nonelected personnel for the meeting to ad- pursuant to the provi- journ. Second by: Jus- sions of K.S.A. 75-4319 tin Ricketts. Passing: and to return to open 6-0. Time: 9:14 p.m. The Riley Countian • October 21, 2020 • Page 5 • Candidates share priorities economic growth. He when it comes to the for Bowser is helping Agriculture Matters explained since the COVID-19 response. to facilitate the first state is experiencing He said he is always in free elections in Iraq in Updated state and county economic contribution of a tax revenue short- favor of local officials2005. Bowser has been agriculture data is now available through KDA; fall, reckless govern- making decisions for endorsed by the Kan- agriculture exports hold steady ment spending has to their own individual sas Farm Bureau and be controlled to fund areas. Kansans for Life. The Kansas Depart- tistics that feature 71export total remains key areas such as ed- Bowser was ap- Bowser is originally ment of Agriculture sectors of agriculture well above the five- ucation. He believes pointed to the state- from Holton and still has recently updated and agriculture relat- year average of $3.62 Kansas lacks a stra- wide Commission on maintains his family’s its interactive map of ed industries impact to billion. tegic plan for educa- Emergency Planning third generation farm Kansas, showing the the state’s economy. In In 2019, agriculture tion that aligns with and Response by Gov- with his wife, Erin and economic contribution addition to the direct commodities from of agriculture across output, the reports in- communities Kan- our state’s long-term ernor Jeff Colyer in a son. For more infor- the state. Located onclude the indirect and sas were exportedgoals. Bowser to said we2018 and completed mation, find his - cam the KDA website, thisinduced effects of agri- 96 countries aroundneed to coordinate our the Kansas Republican paign’s Facebook page interactive resource culture and ag-related the world, andstate’s the goals with our Leadership Training or log on to his web- can be used to sectors,find which the demon - top ten agricultural educational system. Series in 2019. Anoth- site, www.craigbows- agricultural econom- strate the total impact export markets forPublic education is er unique experience er.com. ic facts for each of the that agriculture has in Kansas were Mexico,our state’s backbone 105 counties in Kan- Kansas communities. Japan, Canada, Southand must be funded. sas, as well as a report This economic contri- Korea, Taiwan, HongAs District 22 is home for the entire state. bution of agriculture Kong, China, Nigeria,to Kansas State Uni- “Kansas farmers, totals over $70 billionSpain and the Neth- versity, Bowser said ranchers and agribusi- and supports more erlands. The top five Vote he will support high- nesses continue to in- than 250,000 jobs -statetrade partners make er education and op- novate and find ways wide. up nearly 75 percent pose dangerous cuts to meet domestic and The economic - reof Kansas’ agricultural November 3 to K-State and other global market needs. ports include lists of trade. Mexico contin- public universities. Our economic impact the top ten sectors byues to be Kansas’ top reports firmly support output and by em- export destination for Supporting education the fact that all aspects ployment. Once again all agricultural com- is vitally important to of the agriculture sup- the top sector in both modities. helping Kansas grow, ply chain are essential categories is beef cattle Updated county and Bowser said. He feels and relevant to the ranching and farming, state economic impact as a business leader, health and vitality ofwhich includes feed- data as well as export he has the experience communities across lots and dual-purpose data is available on the to set ideal conditions our state,” said Kansasranching and farming. KDA website at agri- for economic growth Secretary of Agricul- Other notable sectors culture.ks.gov/ksag. and job creation. ture Mike Beam. in“The these top ten lists For updated informa- In the wake of the past few years include have grain farming, tion, click on a county pandemic, families been challenging for dog and cat food man- and find the “2020 Full and businesses are still the Kansas agriculture ufacturing, and land- Report for County” struggling to survive industry, but the eco- scape and horticultur- after the county sec- the economic down- nomic contribution to al services. tor list. KDA utilizes Lippert town. Bowser believes our state continues to KDA not only cap- data compiled by the it’s not the role of the Grain, Inc. increase. KDA is com- tures domestic im- U.S. Department of state government to mitted to providing pact but also monitors Agriculture’s National Green, KS an environment that commodity move- Agricultural Statistics tell businesses when 785-944-3315 enhances and encour- ment into export mar- Service and by Euro- they can and can’t ages economic growth kets. In 2019, Kansas monitor International. be open. He recog- It isn’t the farm that makes the farmer, of the agriculture in- agricultural exports The economic contri- nizes that the eastern it’s the love, hard work and character. dustry and the Kansas totaled $3.83 billion. bution data is sourced and western parts of --Unknown economy.” While total 2019 agri- from the most recent the state are differ- Thank you to all farmers for your KDA annually up- cultural exports were IMPLAN data avail- ent and there isn’t hard work for the 2020 fall harvest! dates the state and down slightly from able (2018) and adjust- one blanket solution Thank you for your business. county economic sta- the previous year, this ed for 2020. Proudly serving the area’s grain Track 2021 wheat crop exports with U.S. Wheat Associates marketing needs for 69 years. Kansas farmers are from the five-year- sales av and a visual run- USDA’s Foreign Agri- just finishing plant- erage. Despite this- downde of the organiza- cultural Service (FAS). ing and watching cline, USDA expectstion’s analysis of the As the wheat indus- their 2021 wheat U.S. crop wheat exportsWASDE report. try’s export market emerge, but worldto reach 973.7 million“A crucial part of development organi- buyers are alreadybushels (26.5 MMT),building overseas de- zation, USW promotes highly anticipatingup slightly from mand last for U.S. wheat the reliability, quality next summer’s - haryear and the five-yearis providing informa- and value of all six vest. Each month, average. the tion about the global U.S. wheat classes to U.S. Department ofUSDA project- supply and demand wheat buyers, millers, Agriculture (USDA)ed hard red winter situation,” said Steve bakers, food proces- keeps producers and (HRW) production toMercer, USW vice sors and government end-users alike up- hit 657.7 million bush- president of com- officials in more than to-date on the latest els (17.9 MMT) thismunications. “Every100 countries around projections for U.S. year. HRW exportsmonth USW createsthe world. www.brunaimplementco.com and global wheat pro- were estimated at a graphic represen- Follow USW’s re- Clay Center duction, use, exports 411.5 million bushelstation of the WASDEporting on worldwide 785-632-5621 Washington and stocks in its World (11.2 MMT), with- comreport on wheat and supply and demand 785-325-2232 Agricultural Supply mercial sales of 197.9add information that at https://www. Marysville and Demand Situation million bushels (5.387the world’s wheat uswheat.org/mar- 785-562-5304 (WASDE) report. MMT) already bookedbuyers can reference ket-and-crop-informa- Seneca 785-336-2111 The WASDE report as of October 1.- quickly.Mexi This is a parttion/supply-and-de - Hiawatha provides a month- co remains the top cus- of the trade service mand/, and check out 785-742-2261 to-month overview tomer for U.S. HRW at we provide to increase a new interactive map Humboldt, NE of global agricultural 40.1 million bushels the value and com- of the U.S. wheat sup- 402-862-3251 Sales • Service • Parts • Equipment • Rental trade with updated (1.09 MMT), followed petitiveness of U.S. ply chain at https:// estimates as weath- by China, Nigeria and wheat.” bit.ly/USWheatEx- er events unfold and Japan. The Kansas Wheat portSupplyChain. crops in both the Unit- To follow along as Commission is a mem- ed States and abroad the marketing year ber of USW, which emerge, mature and continues, U.S. Wheat combines funding are harvested. The - re Associates (USW) pro- from 19 state wheat port provides valuable vides both a weekly commissions and cost- insights into the sup- report on commercial share grants from the ply and demand fac- tors that influence the price of wheat. In the latest report issued on Friday, Oct. 9, USDA projected U.S. wheat production in the 2020/2021 market- ing year will decrease five percent year-over- year to 49.7 million metric tons, equivalent to 1.83 billion bushels, due to lower average yields and decreased planting area. In com- parison, production in competing countries like Russia and - Cana October is da are expected to see substantial increases Co-op Month College News

Page 6 • The Riley Countian • October 21, 2020 Service will be held in are a lot of things that are or 785-706-1595 (San- the president and nation’s fried chicken, baked beans, Church the sanctuary on Oct. 25 happening in our country, dy). leaders. salads, Connie Needham’s at 11 a.m. All safety and and we wanted to be a part Please join us for Wor- The pastor’s prayer fol- “famous deviled eggs,” sanitary protocol will be of something as powerful as ship, Sunday School, and lowed. and plenty of desserts from St. Mark this, with all of these people Tithes and offerings were which to choose. followed. All are wel- coming out for God.” other events: collected during the picnic. come! A lady standing in front Swede Creek 20363 The hymn of praise was Lutheran The Men’s Coffee has Halls Ravine Rd. (2 • Lady Rams Waterville, KS of the Smithsonian stopped “Trust and Obey.” been canceled until fur- our chaplains and asked miles east of Tuttle The minister’s message on Thursday they 204 N. Nebraska St. ther notice. them to talk with her Creek Blvd on Swede was “Are Christians Sup- At the corner of Walnut Happy Birthday to Ky- daughter. Anna,* who Creek is Rd.): 8:00 worship posed to Have Fun?” She played some make- St. and Nebraska St. lie Tindal, Oct. 28; Doris 11, had traveled with with her children’s church; referenced Mark 11: 12-14, up games against 785-363-2182 (church) Fritz and Cord Wurtz, mother from Missouri to10:45. Ezekiel 3: 1-3, Proverbs 24: Frankfort and - Ona 785-747-8084 (office) Oct. 31. attend Prayer March 2020. Randolph 105 Garri- 13-14, Luke 6: 45, James 4: Pastor Susan Bantz Anna said she wanted to 102, Psalm 46: 1-2, I Peter 2: ga. They lost against Please all be safe and give her life to Jesus Christ,son (north of the park): 2 and 1: 4, I Timothy 5: 23, Sunday Adult Educa- respectful of others. God 9:30 worship with chil- Frankfort 25-23. 15- tion: 9:30 a.m. and the chaplains shared John 10: 28-30, Ecclesiastes bless you all! the Gospel using “Steps todren’s Sunday school. 5: 18-20, Isaiah 55: 12, and 25, 9-25. Breeann led Sunday Worship and Please come worship Peace With God” with her.10:45 Adult Sunday Exodus 32: 6. with 6 kills, Cami and Children’s Church: 10:45 with us. You are always The young girl prayed withSchool; Harvesters Mo- She said Jesus showed Landry 1 each. They a.m. welcome on Sunday them to receive Christ as bile Food Distribution He was human when he had five players with morning and at all of our her Savior and Lord. The 1st Friday: 9:30-10:30 was hangry (hungry and activities once we start chaplains told them to - ex a.m. Wednesday Wel- angry). 100% serving: Landry, Olsburg/ them again. pect to receive follow-up come free community When God gives us in- Cami, Breeanna, Abby, material in the mail. We structions, we need to have and Brooklyn with a Walsburg praise God for this changed meal; 3rd Wednesday: faith and do them no matter life! 5-7. how weird we think it is. team average of 98%. Lutheran Fairview I am grateful to those Fancy Creek Zion We need to digest God’s They had 6 blocks as Evangelical Lutheran who led us in prayer along 21181 Ober Rd. (corner Word to make us healthy, Presbyterian the route: Representative of Ober Rd & Boda- wealthy and wise in a spiri - a team with Kirsten Church in America Sunday, October 25 Keith Wiens, Interim Pastor Michele Bachmann, Bish- ville Rd.) 10:00 Sunday tual way. Allison and Breean- Office Phone: 785-293-5603 Pastor Gerry Sharp op Harry R. Jackson Jr., my School 11:00 worship. Christians should live na 2 each. Then they Pastor Keith’s cell: 785-341- Worship at 9:30 son Ret. Lt. Col. Edward Leonardville 110 N life heartily because their Breakfast at 8:15. Bring Graham, Ret. Lt. Col. Ol- most significant problem playedin Onaga which 1600. Colorado St (corner of they lost in 3, 20-25, Our Mission statements own cup if you choose, iver North, Myron Lizer, Barton & Colorado): life was taken care of at the Olsburg: Become dis- otherwise it will be Tony Perkins, Pastor Skip cross by Jesus. 25-23, 20-25. As a team ciples, Live as disciples, Heitzig, Dr. Jerry Prevo, 10:30 Sunday School; Flegle added that we all throw away. No matter 11:30 Worship; Corner- we had 20 kills, 9 from Make disciples in Christ Je- what, just come and- formeren Fire Chief Kelvin need to genuinely accept Silver Creek Beneficiary Club------sus. Cochran, Pastor Paula stone Kids (Bible stories, Jesus as our Lord and Sav- Landry, and 8 from joy! Food always good,White-Cain, Pastor Greg Fun, snacks): Wednes- ior. We have been set free Walsburg: More disci- too! Breeanna. They had ples living more faithfully Laurie, Darryl Strawber- day after school until to enjoy life through Jesus three players serve by the power of the Holy Our Church doors are ry, Dr. Alveda King, Pastor 5:30; Harvesters Mobile Christ. Spirit. always open for you to Jentezen Franklin, Pastor Food Distribution: 3rd What we are on the in- 100% Landry, Bree- Olsburg Lutheran come, member or visitor Robert Morris, Representa- Wednesday 9:30-10:30 side dictates what we do, anna, and Abby. As a Church And you will be Wel- tive Frank Wolf, my sister a.m. say, think, and more on the team they served 94%. 104 N. comed. 1st St., Olsburg,Anne Graham Lotz, and Dr. outside. Kansas Jack Graham. And it was We need to do work Abby had 2 Blocks. Sunday Worship at 9:00 such a blessing that long- for God, not for man. OurAbby had 60 sets with a.m. Countryside time friends of the minis- Keats/Riley home in Heaven is our re- 20 of them for kills. Sunday School for all try Michael W. Smith and ward. Work cheerfully to ages at 10:00 Biblea.m. Fellowship Ricky Skaggs were there UMC bring glory to God. Saturday the Lady Walsburg Lutheran Broughton Rd and Co. 859 and each performed a song Keats Worship 8:45 We should also help oth- Rams played in the Church Worship at 8:30 a.m. before the vice president Riley Worship 10:15 ers to avoid temptations. Silver part of Twin 12351 Union - Rd., Come join Leonour worship! shared. Never compromise your- ardville Sunday, October 18, 2020, The crowd was just a self or your beliefs. Valley League Tour- Sunday School was a forvery cool, allcloudy day portion of those who par- If we are supposed to nament. They played ages - 10:00 a.m.as we came to worship at ticipated in Prayer March Sedalia have fun in our faith, we Onaga and lost in two Sunday Worship Countryside. - 11:00 2020. More than 3.8 million need to know and avoid the a.m. Recorded music began watched online. Community Fun Killers: Fear, Discon- 23-25. 19-25. Next was Mission of ELCA the service which was In addition to the crowds 8:30/11:00 Morning Wor- tentment, and Anger. Frankfort lost in two Marked with the cross “Who Am I” and “Mightyon the National Mall, we ship Flegle offered prayer. 14-25. 18-25. The last of Christ forever, we are To Save”. know countless others 9:30 Sunday School “Everything is Beautiful” claimed, gathered and sent The Hymn that we joined sang us in prayer throughKevin Larson, Pastor was the scheduled closing game of the day they for the sake of the world. to was “O Worship their The own local events.Youth One Ministers-Austin and hymn, but due to the wind, won against Troy 25- This is the mission state- King”. 94-year-old couple, Bob Hannahand Thayer everyone was encouraged 15, 21-25, 25-16. At ment of the ELCA. As We than watched the vid- Betty, organized a prayer Prayers abound this week to read the words carefully members of the ELCA, we eo “Monumental” In Search walk in their assisted liv- for victims of Covid-19, on their own. the time of submission believe that we are freed of American’s National ing facility in Indiana. - Be which is seemingly ex- The minister gave the stats were not avail- in Christ to serve and love Treasures” fore the event, Bob shared, pressing itself quite freely benediction and the boun- able. The Lady Rams our neighbor. With our The Bible Study was from “For some of us, it will be ina our community. Prayers tiful picnic began. Well, af- hands, we do God’s work 1 Corinthians 14 and 1 Tim - prayer rock. Some of them are needed for our country ter everything but the grill do not play until Sub- of restoring and reconciling othy 2. The worship service will be sitting on rocking and our leaders from the was moved inside because state which will be at communities in Jesus’ name closed with Prayer. chairs and praying!” National to the local levels, of the wind. There were hot Axtell. throughout the world. Sunday evening was the Millions of people from prayers are for our schools dogs, brats, hamburgers, Upcoming events annual Hay rack ride and 57 countries viewed the and all involved with the October is Pastor Appreci- picnic following. We met at Prayer March during the schools, residents of nurs- ation Month. the home of Pat and Garla live stream, which was ing homes and care facili- The Story of the Bible Pierson. Luke Chaffee fur- hosted by Mike Huckabee ties with their enforced iso- – This school year we are nished the tractor, trailer and my daughter, Cissie lation, and for our men and seeking to get better ac- and hay bales with warm Graham Lynch. If you could women and their families quainted with the great,blankets. not attend or watch the serving in the Armed Ser- overarching story the Bible We went down to the riv- stream, it is still availablevice of our nation. tells. We started with theer and back to the Piersons on our site. Invite others In the church family and Book of Genesis and will gofor the bonfire. to watch it with you—andfriends, prayers are - re all the way through to the you can all pray together!quested for Nancy Halde- Book of Revelation. Con- Or share it on your socialman, Mark Ross, Niel Niel- nect with God each week- Crossroads media and encourage oth- sen, Tara Truitt, Sheridan end (either in person or on ers to pray. Johnson, Shirley Higgins, Facebook) as we trace the Baptist A few hours after the Steve Frazier, Martin-who Biblical story from begin- Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. march, I had the privilege is employed with Thurlow ning to end. Worship - 11:00 a.m. of being at the White House Farms, Jim Olson, Gary Walsburg is collecting “Call upon me in the day of when President Trump an- Ritter, Danny and Tere- for the Leonardville - Blesstrouble; I will deliver you, and nounced his pick for the sa Dodge, Pastor Kevin, ing Bin for the monthyou ofshall glorify me.” U.S. Supreme Court—Amy Wayne VanSickle, the fam- October. Donations may—Psalm 50:15, ESV Coney Barrett. She is aily of Vesta Sargent, the be left in the box at Dearchurch. Friend, woman of faith, a defend- family of Darlene Perkins Items to include are canned As I write you, I have er of the unborn, and fromKimble and the family of goods, boxed goods andjust returned from holding her record will interpret the Marian Buseman. personal hygiene items.Prayer March 2020 in Wash- Constitution as it is writ- In the interesting times For more information, - conington, D.C. It was amazing ten. Please pray for her, we need to know that God tact Vern Bulk. to see tens of thousands of her husband, and her fam- is still in control and as we Walsburg Hope Circle,Christians from all across ily during the confirmationseek His leadership and October 21. Quilting America – come together for hearings. direction, we will know a 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study one and purpose—to humble The election is only peace and a comfort as we Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Project:ourselves before the Lordweeks away, and it’s the cast all of our cares upon Cornerstone. Leader: Janetand pray for our nation. most critical one of our life- Him. May that peace be Neilson. It was glorious to -seetime. be Secular forces are at yours in the prayer coming Walsburg Church Clean- lievers flooding across workthe to completely change to all from the Sedalia Com- Up, October 24, 9:00 a.m. National Mall. We met this at country and remake munity Church family. Olsburg annual elections noon at the Lincoln Memo- it into a godless, lawless EVER WANTED TO WORK AND for church committees, Oc- rial, with people as far place. as We are on the verge Ebenezer UMC tober 25. you could see! We are - grateof losing our nation—un- Regular attendees of LIVE IN ASMALL,SAFE CITY? less the Lord intervenes. He Walsburg Women of ful that Vice President Mike Ebenezer United Method- OUR PPORTUNITY Extra copies of the ELCA, October 26, Pence 1:30 and second lady - Karis the only hope for Ameri- ist Church were joined by Y O p.m. Planning workshopen Pence joined us there ca.to many guests for their out- HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! Countian for 2021 activities. pray for this country and so Don’t forget to visit Deci- door service and old-fash- Walsburg Quilters,- that Oc we could pray for themsionMagazine.com to read ion picnic despite high are available at tober 30, All-Day Lutheranin person. the special October issue, winds. The City of Erie is looking for an energetic Grocery Store World Relief Quilting, 9:00 Vice President Mikewhich is our election guide. The Rev. Lillian FlegleManager in a small town where crime is low, schools are good It details the key Biblical- is a.m. Bring a snack Penceto share and second lady opened the service with the and you’ll know the first and last names of all your neighbors! Dollar General and Short and your brown bag Karenlunch. Pence encouraged sues at stake, the positionswelcome and announce- Sign up for Thanksgiv- the crowd to persevere in of the presidential can- ments, which included Must have a high school diploma or GED. Past work didates and their parties, ing holiday baskets prayer has for the nation. birthdays, anniversaries, experience in management or groceries strongly preferred! Stop in Riley and begun for the Riley Over Food the next two hours, we plus a classic article called and that New Hope -Minis Pantry. In addition walked to the and paused at six “America at the Cross- tries in Clay Center is- look This is an exempt position with benefits that include health usual foods, holiday needsmore locations, focusing on roads” by my father, Billy ing for a volunteer mainte- insurance, KPERS, sick and vacation time. include cranberry sauce,different prayer needs. Our Graham. Please share the nance person for the Hope The Store in Leonardville. canned pumpkin, evapo- stops included the World election guide with your House (if interested, call rated milk, yams, scallopedWar II Memorial, the Wash- family, friends, and neigh- 918-843-1768). Submit resume and or Au Gratin potato ingtonmixes, Monument, over- bors. “How Great Thou Art” cover letter to: chicken broth, chicken/tur- The Bible says, “Let us looking the White House, was sung by the congrega- Erie City Clerk key gravy, stuffing mix,the rice National Museum of then with confidence draw tion as the hymn of greet- mix, pie filling, cakeAfrican mixes, American History near to the throne of grace, ing. 101 N. Main, that we may receive mer- and frostings. Monetaryand Culture, the National The call to worship was Erie, KS 66733 or donations are welcome,Archives Building, and the cy and find grace to help read responsively, and was too. Thanks for - yourU.S. conCapitol. in time of need” (Hebrews followed by the prayer of [email protected] tinues support of this com- “Today at this Washington 4:16, ESV). That is why I confession, words of assur- EOE munity outreach! Prayer March you continue called this Prayer March— ance, and “Gloria Patri.” Keep the faith. Love a great American tradition. urging Christians all over The pastor gave the chil- God. Love others. Be the Since the founding of our our nation to call upon the dren’s message, in which people of God! nation, the American people Name of the Lord. she explained that as long and our leaders have gone to Though Prayer March as we have faith in Jesus, he prayer in challenging times. 2020 is over, we must not will be with us and protect Alert Covenant George Washington prayed for stop praying. I hope the us. She demonstrated hav- great focus on prayer we Got Drugs? Senior Pastor: Dwight the leaders and the people of ing faith by pushing pen- Diller, our states … that God would saw September 26 has only cils through a balloon filled Pastor of Children and hold them and our states in begun. Many times, in the with water and it didn’t Drop off your unused medications for safe disposal. Family Ministries: Stepha- His holy protection.” Bible and in history, God leak. nie Nelson —Vice President Mike Pence stirred His people with a Flegle thanked the con- Phone: 785-944-3416 Most people walked, burden to pray when He gregation for their gracious National Drug Take-Back Day Email: alert@alertcovenant. some pushed strollers, oth- was about to do mighty gift for Pastor Appreciation. church ers came with service dogs. things. I pray that He is Joys were voiced for the Website: www.alertcove- Some were in wheelchairs, moving in these days to families who joined us for Saturday, October 24 nant.church and others leaned on walk- turn hearts across Amer- the outdoor service and pic- Worship: 9:30 ers. ica to Himself, so that wenic. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Alert congregation Over 2,200 students from might glorify Him. Prayers are requested would like to invite you to our Liberty University, where Thank you for your for Lolita (Carroll and Jane service. We love God and wish I recently spoke, came to prayers and gifts to take Roth’s daughter-in-law’s Visit www.ag.ks.gov to express His love to you. We the march in a convoy of 44 the Gospel of Jesus Christ mother) for strength and pray that God’s love and pow- buses! The throngs of peo- around the world and to healing as she begins che- to find a location near you. er to be real to you wherever ple included a multitude of stand for Biblical values. motherapy for brain cancer; you are Sunday mornings and ethnicities and languages. May God richly blessGod’s comfort for Kathy throughout the week. My son Will Graham said it you, Parrick and family in the was like a taste of Heaven. Franklin Graham, President loss of her brother-in-law; Warren, Joyce, and their Pray for our great nation!Sheryl Gaines for van re- Riley daughter Tiffany, came all pairs, as well as healing of the way from Southern Cal- a sore on the back of her Presbyterian ifornia to pray. Tiffany said, Jerusalem thigh, and physical and - fi Kansas Attorney General 11 a.m. – Worship “We wanted to be at the nancial concerns; all school Sunday, October 25 Prayer March … to stand Road UMC students and personnel; Derek Schmidt Pastor Gerry Sharp up for Jesus because there Pastors Sandy & Bruce and all leaders including Ferguson 785-293-5358 Not paid for at taxpayers’ expense. The Riley Countian • October 21, 2020 • Page 7 Letters to the Editor Propane Classifieds & Legal Notices Letter to the Editor Service Directory ------Check Here First For the Services You Need! CONCERNED: The “Blessing Box” (Published in the Riley in Riley by the Presby- Home Oil Countian Wednesday, YOU ARE HEREBY Auctions October 21, 2020. Sub- NOTIFIED that a peti- terian Church is truly a Services, Inc. sequently published Oc- tion has been filed in theBlessing. The box was LP Service You Can Count On District Court of Riley tober 28 and November sponsored by The Ri- Phone 800-794-0945 4, 2020.) County, Kansas, by Lynn O. Whittlesey, the Exec- ley County Food and After Hours 785-363-7931 IN THE DISTRICT Farm Council, but it COURT OF RILEY utor named in the Will of COUNTY, KANSAS Gwendolyn B. Whittle- was actually made by Services In the Matter of the Es- sey, dated January 14, an 81-year-old man, tate of LAWRENCE D. 2014, which is filed withWarren Holmes. War- said petition, and asking Woodworth Enterprise PRAWL, Deceased ren lives in Pott. Coun- for appointment of Lynn Now carrying Airgas welding and Case No. RL-2020- ty and volunteers at PR-000123 O. Whittlesey, as execu- cutting supplies, custom-made NOTICE OF HEARING tor of said Will. Shepard’s Crossing in hydraulic hoses and Sunco race ON PETITION FOR YOU ARE HEREBY Manhattan—always fuels along with racing oils. NOTIFIED that you are 785-313-2235/ APPOINTMENT OF looking to help some- 785-556-0208 ADMINISTRATRIX AND required to file your -writ ten defenses thereto on one—a wonderful NOTICE TO CREDI- man indeed! TORS or before the 12th day Accountants Don’t T & H of November, 2020 at Glenna Harrison THE STATE OF KAN- SHARPENING SAS TO ALL PERSONS 9:00 o’clock a.m. of said Manhattan, KS borrow, day, in said court, in the Alan Klug, CPA CONCERNED: Payroll, Quickbooks, subscribe! SERVICE YOU ARE HEREBY City of Manhattan, in ALL TYPES OF SHARPENING Riley County, Kansas, To the editor, Taxes NOTIFIED that on the Tom Hawk has 785-564-1115 Bill Tittel, 212 E. Walnut 13th day of October at which time and place Golf Carts 2020, a petition was said cause will be heard. proven himself to be [email protected] Riley, KS 66531 Should you fail therein, Riley 785-293-2274 filed in said court- by Ky an admired public ser- lie Prawl, praying for the judgment and decree will vant as a Kansas State [email protected] appointment of an Ad- be entered in due course upon said petition. Senator. He knows Sharp Country Service Extra copies of the Silver Creek Beneficiary Club------ministratrix of the estate the rules and the tech- Taxes & Accounting of Lawrence D. Prawl, ALL CREDITORS are Countian are deceased. notified to exhibit their niques necessary to Farm, Commercial & Individual YOU ARE HEREBY demands against the get major bills passed Norma Sharp available at The Store said estate within Four for the betterment of in Leonardville and REQUIRED to file your(4) months from the date 785-485-2390 written defenses there- the state. Experience Short Stop and Dollar to on or before the 13th of the first publication of of this kind is critical. day of November 2020, this notice as provided General in Riley. by law, and if their de- We need this quality Beauty at 10:30 o’clock a.m., of mands are not thus ex- said day, in which time especially in the Sen- Painting Storage and place said cause will hibited, they shall be for- ate. Guys & be heard. Should you ever barred. LYNN O. WHITTLESEY, Please join me in Gals fail therein, judgment this endeavor. and decree will be en- Petitioner Styling Randolph tered in due course upon JAMES W. MORRISON Roger P. Reitz, MD said petition. #07313 Manhattan, KS Annette Marden Storage Units ALL CREDITORS ARE MORRISON, FROST, 485-2837 • Riley, KS NOTIFIED to exhibit OLSEN, 785-293-5813•785-313-1053 IRVINE & SCHARTZ, Editor, Various Sizes Available • Call for Information their demands against Tom Hawk Car Care the said estate within LLP four months from the 323 POYNTZ, SUITE I will be voting for Pfaff Service, LLC - 204 Tom Hawk for Sen- date of the first publicaMANHATTAN, KS folsompainting Storage Containers tion of this notice as pro- ator for the the 22nd 20’ and 40’ containers vided by law, and if their 66502-6387 @twinvalley.net [email protected] District of the State of available to demands are not thus Kansas Senate. rent or own. exhibited, they shall be (785) 776-9208; 776- Josh & Sarah 9212 (fax) forever barred. Tom has lived in Reasoner, Owners We can deliver! KYLIE PRAWL, Petition- Attorney for Petitioner this Senate District 22 Call 293-2113 or er ------since his first days as Full Automotive Plumbing JAMES W. MORRISON ------Service 944-4444 (Published in the Riley a KSU student. He has #07313 been a leader in edu- 411 N. Main, Riley, KS MORRISON, FROST, Countian Wednesday, OLSEN October 21, 2020.) cation from his time in Office: 785-485-2787 IRVINE & SCHARTZ, ORDINANCE NO. 2020- the classroom teach- Cell: 785-410-0605 LLP 06 SUMMARY er, many recall “Mr. On October 6, 2020, Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 323 Poyntz, Suite 204 Hawk” from their ear- Randall & Victor Steiner Manhattan, KS 66502 the City of Leonardville, Kansas, adopted Ordi- ly mathematics class- Plumbing Div. (785) 776-9208; 776- Fritz Oil Co. 5281 Tuttle Creek Blvd. nance No. 2020-06, an es. “Your Full Service Station” 9212 (fax) Manhattan, KS Attorney for Petitioner ordinance abolishing Tom has also been • Oil changes & Other Services Several sizes ------Chapter 10, Article 1, a leader at the Man- • Transmission Fluid Exchange 785-539-4155 Board of Health, Adding • Bulk Fuel Delivery Heating & AC Div. available ------hattan/Ogden School 1127 Hayes Dr. (Published in the Riley Chapter 10, Article 2. •Radiator Flushes Quality storage at Weeds, and Article 6, In- District. He was re- • Custom wheels Manhattan, KS Countian Wednesday, 785-776-5082 reasonable prices. October 21, 2020. Sub- surance Proceeds Liens sponsible for guiding • Firestone On-Farm Tire Service sequently published Oc- and amending and re- the growth of technol- • Tires- all sizes- most brands numbering Article 2. Nui- tober 28 and November ogy in the District’s available next business day Trucking & Backhoe 4, 2020.) sances all in compliance • Home of the Purple Power Gas with State Statutes. A administration and IN THE DISTRICT classrooms. Envision- 293-5385 COURT OF RILEY complete copy of this or- Leonardville Skid Loader • Tree Shearing COUNTY, KANSAS dinance may be obtained ing the need for addi- Your local full-service Bohnert Hay & or viewed free of charge tional learning tools, plumbing company. In the Matter of the Es- Chiropractor Livestock Equipment dealer tate of GWENDOLYN B. at the Office of the City coupled with Tom’s WHITTLESEY, Deceas Clerk at City Hall, 118 785-485-2431 North Erpelding Avenue, ability to systemical- Aaron Weller at ed ly incorporate those Chiropractic Family www.SmithPlumbing.org Case No. RL-2020- Leonardville, KS 66449- 785-485-2286 or 556-7142 PR-000119 0189or at https://sites. tools, allowed USD Health Center NOTICE OF HEARING google.com/site/leonard- 383 to move forward ON PETITION FOR ville66449/recent-city-or- with enhanced tech- Dr. Mark Hatesohl dinances . This summary PROBATE OF WILL nology connections Claflin & Hylton Dump Truck AND NOTICE TO is certified by Dustin W. with the world. Tom Heights CREDITORS Mullin, Leonardville, City & Trackloader/ Attorney, pursuant to understands the abil- Manhattan, KS Skidloader THE STATE OF KAN- 785.537.8305 TRENCHLESS DRAIN Service SAS TO ALL PERSONS K.S.A. 12-3001, et seq. ities of Schools Dis- Pond Clearing, ------& SEWER REPAIR Terrace Repair, tricts. Basements, Pasture Tom led in the Kan- 785-485-2431 Clearing, Driveways sas House during his Electricians www.smithplumbing.org Larry 785-556-4536 Extra copies of the tenure and didn’t lose Rodney 785-556-3775 Countian a step in leading the Excavating are available at Kansas Senate, sup- porting funding for Kansas State Universi- Dollar General and Short ty with his knowledge Track loader - Basements - and support of higher 776-0743 Lagoons education. Terrace Repair - Tree Clearing Stop in Riley and Residential & Commercial Building Pads - Driveways Tom has: 2708 Amherst Ave., Manhattan Ponds and Pond Cleaning — Tom served on 4510 w. 59th Ave., Manhattan The Store in Leonardville. the Kansas Board of Phone: 785-539-4090 Regents Future of Insurance Jay’s Cell: 785-313-1723 Higher Higher Educa- tion Council. C o u n t i a n C l a s s i fi e d s — Tom has worked Copeland Insurance Sewer Classified Ads...... 20¢/word (Minimum charge, $4.00) Wanted to restore funding to Agency, Inc. work Cards of Thanks....15¢/word KSU following major Jay & Lance Water In Memoriam...... 15¢/word Family farm is looking financial cuts in High- lines (Minimum Charge, $3.00) for the opportunity 485-2101 CHARGE RATE er Education. Building IF NOT PAID WITHIN ONE to acquire Farm and Both of these have Ranch lease 485-2103 fax sites WEEK OF PRINTING impacted this area Business purchased from Classified Ads...... 25¢/word opportunities. Box 347 Riley, KS Driveways (Minimum Charge, $5.00) Upfront cash with supporting and Buddy Brown Card of Thanks.....20¢/word bonus for multiple quality improvement. In Memoriam...... 20¢/word year contracts. To be effective in the Veterinarians (Minimum Charge, $4.00) Top Dollar Paid Kansas Legislature for This charge is for any word, References Available including your name, initial, upon request. 14 years, one must - unwww.littleapplevet. Noffsinger Veterinary phone number or abbreviations. derstand what Kansas BILLING CHARGE Contact us today for a com Hospital Billing charges will be assessed competitive bid. people need and how Dean Klentz, DVM 785-268-1050 785-539-0191 on a monthly basis if the ac- best it can be created Clay Center count is not paid by the 29th of and funded. This re- the month. All classifieds will WANTED: I buy 632-2110 • 485-2454 be added to the computer bill- beer/pop cans from quires coordination ing if not paid within a month 1930s-1960s in good- conwith both political after handwritten statement is dition found in attics,sides. Tom clearly has crawlspaces, outbuild- received. the ability to do that. The Countian cannot verifying, etc. Still buying- old Massage Trash Service the financial potentialer of electric guitars, bassKansas will profit advertisements in the clas- guitars, amps, effects, withetc. Tom Hawk - con sifieds. Readers are advisedAny condition, working to approach any such adsor not. Kevin, 785-564-tinuing to lead and co- 0422 in Leonardville or B & L Trash with reasonable caution. ordinate with others to 6216 Tuttle Creek All material published or [email protected] build Kansas. TFNd Blvd. Manhattan inserted in the Countian Bob Stamey is subject to final -accep Commercial & Residential tance by the publisher. The Don’t 608 Houston St. We service Riley and Countian retains the right Manhattan, KS Manhattan areas to cancel as well as refuse borrow, 66502 any ad at any time for any reason. subscribe 785-539-8698 Page 8 • The Riley Countian • October 21, 2020 Social Letters to the Editor------I strongly support tendent of Schools and Since then Gun Con- Tom Hawk for re-elec- 14 years in the Kansastrol Democrats, like Kan- Candidate Editorial------tion to the Kansas Sen- Legislature. sas State Senator Tom Editorial paid for by care and avoiding dupli- it to a meeting for health, ate. When my family In Topeka, Tom is Hawk, have continued to Fanny Fang for Riley cating existing services are scheduling, or family rea- was having difficulty one of a relatively smallfight the positive chang- County - Treasurer key goals. Some of our ru- sons, but that doesn’t mean with a government agen- group of Democratic es in the law that allow Gabe Kerr ral neighbors in Riley Coun- their voices shouldn’t be cy, he quickly responded and Republican Senators the ability of self-defense When I announced my ty lack access to primary heard. We need to change to a plea for help and known for their ability toto Kansas constituents. If assisted in resolving the find enough compromis- Tom Hawk had the sup- candidacy for Riley County care, requiring the use of the meeting time from 8:30 issue. I feel he is respon- es in bills to allow a suf- port and the votes, he Commission District 2, one 911 and EMS for health- AM on Monday and Thurs- sive and very helpful to ficient number of their would unravel each and of the first comments I - re care in non-emergency sit- day to evenings after most his constituents, and rep- colleagues to support every pro-gun amend- ceived on social media was uations. Community para- people are finished with resents the 22nd district important legislation. ment passed since the that I knew nothing about medics can provide public work or school. In the long well. For 52 years Tom initialhas Family Protec- Northern Riley County. Al- health and primary care to term, we also need to en- Tom Shields been our neighbor. Wetion – Act. According to though that statement was address these needs in a sure that there is equitable Manhattan, KS and the rest of the state justfacts.votesmart.org, untrue, I knew I had a lot more efficient and proactive representation on advisory – need to keep him in the Senator Hawk has vot- to learn. I am excited to not way. boards. The people clos- To the Editor: Kansas Senate. ed No on legislation only share with you what I 2) Access to affordable est to the problems are I am looking forward Kathleen and Mi- that lowered the age re- have learned but also what and quality housing: In the the people closest to the to voting for Tom Hawk chael Oldfather quirements to obtain a as our state senator in Manhattan, KS concealed carry license, I plan to do to ensure our short term, we need to be solutions. I want you, the the upcoming election. and No to Conceal Car- rural Riley County residents prepared to enact an evic- people, to be a part of de- A long-time resident of Dear Editor: ry on College Campuses. receive the respect and tion moratorium if and when veloping these solutions. our area, he’s a familiar It has been 13 years Both laws were created services they have always the federal order expires. In I don’t need a title to start face who listens to all since the Kansas Family to allow younger Kan- deserved. Since announc- the long term, we need to doing the work of a county his constituents. While Protection Act of 2006 sans to practice their ing my candidacy, my team support rental assistance commissioner, which is to I’ve personally known was passed, and the abil- 2nd Amendment rights, and I have identified three and rent cancellation pro- represent our community. him for about 25 years,ity for citizens to carry along with its fellow key issues that are deeply grams. We also need to For example, I’m already some of my husband’s a concealed firearm has amendments in the Bill felt by community mem- turn a portion of the hous- engaged in dialogue with brothers and sisters had not resulted in any of the of Rights, to include bers. ing market into a commu- representatives from the him as a teacher when prophesied mayhem that the 15th Amendment (a 1) Access to healthnity-controlled land trust, Office of Rural Prosperityhe to taught Advanced the anti-gun Democrat Right to Vote Not Denied math classes at Manhat- party and their special by Race), and the 26th care: In addition to an EMSwhere local folks get to identify resources for rural tan High School. They interest groups, Moms Amendment (Right to station in Northern Riley decide what kind of housing cities in Riley County. recall his great enthusi- Demand Action and Ev- Vote at Age 18). There is County, I will fight -tothey ex need as well as ame- As your commissioner, I asm and cheery disposi- ery Town for Gun Safety something wrong when pand the role of EMS nities so nearby—do we need will be present in Northern tion—these are the very (both funded by former a politician such as Tom that it can deliver commu- a community garden? A Riley County, I will advocate things I’ve recognized Democratic presiden- Hawk can determine nity paramedicine to those recreational center? Com- holding county commission and appreciate in him as tial candidate Michael which “Right,” that is who do not have access to mercial spaces so we can meetings in the community, he works diligently for Bloomberg) declared recognized and guaran- healthcare. have essential businesses and I will host regular office our area over in Topeka. would happen. The teed in the Constitution, Community paramed- nearby? When I say I want hours to be accessible and Please join my hus- ability of law-abiding a Kansan of adult age icine is a relatively new to build a better Riley Coun- accountable. band and me in support- Kansans to protect them- can practice. healthcare model that con- ty together, this is what I As this election season ing Tom Hawk. selves outside the home State Senator Hawk’s Sincerely, has increased steadily personal dislike of our tinues to evolve. In this mean. draws to a close, I am ask- Robin Edmunds, over the decade and has right of personal protec- model, paramedic and 3) Access and repre- ing for your vote. I truly care Manhattan, KS not caused “wild west tion is to a point that he EMT roles are expanded sentation in government: about Riley County and all shootouts or blood to would even support and to include providing public In the short term, we need of you who live here. I will To the Editor: run in the streets”, orvote for, if given a chance, health, primary healthcare, a mechanism for virtual work my hardest to make We are writing in sup- any of the other half- dozthe failed “Red Flag” law and preventive services to public comment at County changes that you have told port of Tom Hawk for a en hyperboles leveled at(SB 390) submitted this underserved rural popula- Commission meetings. Not me are important to you. third term as our repre- lawmakers throughout past legislative session tions. Improving access to everyone is able to make We all deserve access to sentative in the Kansas the process. As a matterby former Republican, healthcare, affordable and Senate. of fact, according to turned the Democrat, Bar- • Riley Neighborhood Club quality housing, and our After Tom graduated latest concealed carrybara Bollier. This law gathering also was shared readings for local government. Riley Co. from KSU in 1968, he annual report, compiledwould deny a Kansan began his career in here by the Kansas Attorneytheir protection from discussed, with somethe Program, and -a isbe ready for change—and as a high school math General, 123,284 armedunreasonable seizures, suggestions for the lated birthday gift wasnow is the time. Our Future teacher. He later served Kansans have not be- and their protection of luncheon site. given to Laura Gayleis Here. as the USD 383 Superin- come Wyatt Earps. life, liberty, and proper- Carol and MarilynCoon from her Secret ty, without due process Pal. of law. This law would Keep the local news deny our ability to face coming! The meeting was our accuser in the court Visit www. adjourned and - fol of law, and place upon rileycountian. lowed by Linda’s - de citizens a heavy person- com to licious cobbler served al and financial burden around her colorful to fight against such an subscribe or phone unconstitutional law. 485-2290 fall table setting. Anti-self protection poli- ticians like State Senator Hawk, and Barbara Bol- lier, would argue a law such as this is important to the safety of their con- stituents, while ignoring the fact that such tools are already available for Broker & Auctioneer Law Enforcement, the lack of need for it in our community, and most significantly - its uncon- stitutionality. We constituents of 425 Poyntz Avenue, Downtown Manhattan, District 22 need to ask ourselves, do we allow a 776-7821 politician like State - Sen ator Hawk (and Barbara Bollier) to support, and even create, laws that pick and choose what rights to deny because of a personal bias, or gun control special interests to bring their nation- al influence to push an agenda that goes against Your Friendly Hometown Jeweler Kansas values? Or do we vote in someone who Dirk Westerman sees all our inalienable rights guaranteed by the REALTOR Constitution as equal in NextHome Unlimited value, who will not - pri 304 E. Chestnut Street oritize them, based on a personal bias? We need Junction City, KS 66441 to vote for Craig Bowser 785-632-1333 Mobile for State Senator of Dis- 785-762-2451 Office trict 22 and send Tom Hawk home! [email protected] Charles Cherry NextHomeUnlimited.com 802 8th st. Wakefield, Each office independently owne and operated Ks Fun Fact: The online version of the Countian contains live links to websites that are in stories or ads. So if you click on one, it opens that website in another window. The online version is free to current print subscribers and just $20 per year for the online version only. Visit www. 1445 Anderson, Manhattan • 785-539-3338 rileycountian.com to subscribe!