Gen Z voters can make a difference in a tight presidential election.

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://stateline.org/author/mvasilogambros/">MATT VASILOGAMBROS</a> <a href="https://stateline.org/">Stateline</a>

In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, each side is scouring swing states to get as many voters as possible, including on college campuses. But in some of those crucial states, students face new barriers to casting their ballots.

North Carolina election officials are for the first time enforcing a 2018 voter ID law in a general election this November, following court entanglements that had put the law on hold. Universities throughout the state have already been working to ensure students who want to vote have identification, but students in recent weeks&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-university-digital-id-voting-39648168278fe7d5f3439b56c9abfc9b" target="_blank">found out</a>&nbsp;they can’t use the ubiquitous digital college IDs stored on their cellphones.

In states such as&nbsp;<a href="https://tucson.com/news/local/education/college/university-arizona-voting-polling-places-student-associations/article_c3a4947e-7f4b-11ef-8184-fbdb2a449781.html" target="_blank">Arizona</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/politics-elections/2024/10/03/purdue-loses-long-standing-campus-polling-place" target="_blank">Indiana</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keranews.org/government/2024-09-09/tarrant-county-early-voting-at-colleges" target="_blank">Texas</a>, students have expressed concern over a lack of polling places on college campuses.

And in Georgia, officials at Emory University in Atlanta mistakenly gave students&nbsp;<a href="https://georgiarecorder.com/2024/10/03/told-its-voter-initiatives-georgia-registration-info-was-wrong-emory-to-alert-students-via-email/" target="_blank">incorrect guidance</a>&nbsp;on which campus address to provide on voter registration forms, opening the students up to having their registrations challenged when voting.

Nearly 41 million Generation Z Americans are eligible to vote in November’s election,&nbsp;<a href="https://circle.tufts.edu/index.php/latest-research/41-million-members-gen-z-will-be-eligible-vote-2024" target="_blank">according to</a>&nbsp;the Center for Information &amp; Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, a research organization known as CIRCLE that focuses on young people. That large voting bloc could make the difference in an election that will likely be determined by small margins.

But voting laws differ by state, and access varies from campus to campus for the&nbsp;<a href="https://educationdata.org/college-enrollment-statistics" target="_blank">roughly 18 million students</a>&nbsp;in undergraduate and graduate programs. Add the complexity of last-minute changes to election laws, including an increasing number of states implementing voter ID, and that confusion can hurt participation, said Alberto Medina, a spokesperson for CIRCLE, which is housed at Tufts University.

“It’s not a matter of apathy when youth turnout is low,” he said. “There’s this perception that voting is easy and it’s straightforward and everyone should be able to figure out how to do it. And that’s not the case.”

Participation skyrocketed to 50% in the 2020 presidential election among voters who are between 18 and 29, up 11 percentage points from the 2016 presidential election, according to a CIRCLE&nbsp;<a href="https://circle.tufts.edu/2020-election-center" target="_blank">analysis</a>.

But the center’s polling&nbsp;<a href="https://circle.tufts.edu/understanding-youth-civic-engagement/dispelling-myths-about-youth-voting#myth:-young-people-just-choose-not-to-vote" target="_blank">shows</a>&nbsp;that young people still face “formidable structural barriers” to participating in the democratic process, including a lack of civic education, neglect by political parties and candidates, and complicated logistics such as not knowing how to register, missing deadlines or even finding transportation to a polling place.

Complications over voter ID in North Carolina showcases some of these barriers, Medina said.

Last month, the North Carolina Court of Appeals&nbsp;<a href="https://www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-27-Order.pdf" target="_blank">ruled</a>&nbsp;that the digital photo ID produced by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, “or any other ‘image of a photo ID, either as a photocopy or a photo on a mobile device,’” was not an acceptable form of ID&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-university-digital-id-voting-39648168278fe7d5f3439b56c9abfc9b" target="_blank">to vote</a>.

A ruling so late in the election season sent a wave of confusion throughout the state, as colleges that only use digital IDs had to quickly notify students of the rules change and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2024/09/duke-university-dukecard-dukevotes-2027-voter-registration-requirement-north-carolina-state-board-of-elections-reject-mobile-id-bryan-center-plaza" target="_blank">offer</a>&nbsp;physical ID cards.

To comply with the 2018 voter ID law, which went into effect in the past year after a prolonged legal battle, campuses already were trying to spread the word and offering free physical IDs. The court ruling increased the urgency.

At Elon University, a private college 30 minutes east of Greensboro, student leaders have put up yard signs and posters, and talked to classes, sororities and fraternities about how to secure a free physical student ID that complies with the state’s election law.

Bo Dalrymple, a student coordinator for the nonpartisan civic engagement campus group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elon.edu/u/elon-votes/" target="_blank">Elon Votes!</a>, said the messaging campaign was needed since many students are from out of state and don’t have North Carolina driver’s licenses. In most states, students&nbsp;<a href="https://vote.gov/guide-to-voting/college-student" target="_blank">can usually</a>&nbsp;choose whether to vote in their hometown or at their universities, depending on residency requirements.

“There’s a lot of confusion, there’s a lot of speculation or things that you hear,” said Dalrymple, a senior political science and international and global studies double major, who is from North Carolina. “One of our biggest jobs is just cutting through the noise and make sure that these students are informed with the correct policies and the correct rules.”

Enthusiasm is palpable at Arizona State University, said Katie Ritchie, a sophomore public policy and economics double major.

“Presidential campaign messaging toward young people on college campuses like ASU that are so large has been pretty strong,” she said, adding that down-ballot initiatives and races, such as an Arizona ballot question that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, have also added to enthusiasm.

Ritchie and Dalrymple, at Elon University, are student ambassadors for the Andrew Goodman Foundation, a nonpartisan group that promotes civic engagement efforts on their college campuses. The foundation has ambassadors on 66 campuses across 20 states and the District of Columbia.

Arizona State University is one of 150 universities in battleground states that the Harris campaign&nbsp;<a href="https://azmirror.com/2024/08/28/harris-campaign-focuses-on-arizona-in-its-push-to-drive-gen-z-voters-to-the-polls/" target="_blank">has targeted</a>&nbsp;to mobilize Gen Z voters. Recently, cast members from “Grey’s Anatomy” spoke on the Harris campaign’s behalf on campus. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake and conservative media personality Charlie Kirk also have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.statepress.com/article/2024/09/kirk-lake-greeks-for-trump" target="_blank">held events</a>&nbsp;for Trump at fraternities.

At the University of Arizona in Tucson, students&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kvoa.com/news/ua-will-not-have-vote-center-on-campus-on-election-day/article_7927a3b0-77e8-11ef-893e-d74a45d039d2.html" target="_blank">have complained</a>&nbsp;there won’t be a vote center on campus on Election Day. Though the nearest vote center will be just off campus — only 800 feet from the campus’s Old Main building — some students worried it could dampen turnout.

While the University of Arizona won’t have a vote center on campus for Election Day, Arizona State University will have one at the fitness center on the Tempe campus,&nbsp;<a href="https://news.asu.edu/20241009-sun-devil-community-voting-made-easy-campus-polling-locations-asu-students" target="_blank">along with ones on the school’s</a>&nbsp;three other campuses. Big signs are already posted outside the fitness center, encouraging students to vote early.

There also have been disputes over putting polling places on college campuses in other states, including Texas, which has a tight U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred.

Last month, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/12/tarrant-county-college-voting-location/" target="_blank">rejected</a>&nbsp;a GOP proposal to eliminate college early voting sites, including one at the University of Texas at Arlington.

“They are trying to silence the voice of those most marginalized communities, like young people,” said Claudia Yoli Ferla, executive director of MOVE Texas, a San Antonio-based advocacy group that fought to keep the polling place open on the campus of more than 27,000 undergraduates.

Barriers for college students are not new, said Rashawn Davis, executive director of the Andrew Goodman Foundation. Every state has work to do to make voting more inclusive for young people, he added. But he’s optimistic.

“Right now, we’re at a pivotal point where we see the voices of young people really taking root,” he said, “and some of these issues start to turn the corner.”

<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Gen Z voters can make a difference in a tight presidential election.</h2>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://stateline.org/author/mvasilogambros/">MATT VASILOGAMBROS</a> <a href="https://stateline.org/">Stateline</a>In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, each side is scouring swing states to get as many voters as possible, including on college campuses. But in some of those crucial states, students face new barriers to casting their ballots.North Carolina election officials are for the first time enforcing a 2018 voter ID law in a general election this November, following court entanglements that had put the law on hold. Universities throughout the state have already been working to ensure students who want to vote have identification, but students in recent weeks&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-university-digital-id-voting-39648168278fe7d5f3439b56c9abfc9b" target="_blank">found out</a>&nbsp;they can’t use the ubiquitous digital college IDs stored on their cellphones.In states such as&nbsp;<a href="https://tucson.com/news/local/education/college/university-arizona-voting-polling-places-student-associations/article_c3a4947e-7f4b-11ef-8184-fbdb2a449781.html" target="_blank">Arizona</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/politics-elections/2024/10/03/purdue-loses-long-standing-campus-polling-place" target="_blank">Indiana</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keranews.org/government/2024-09-09/tarrant-county-early-voting-at-colleges" target="_blank">Texas</a>, students have expressed concern over a lack of polling places on college campuses.And in Georgia, officials at Emory University in Atlanta mistakenly gave students&nbsp;<a href="https://georgiarecorder.com/2024/10/03/told-its-voter-initiatives-georgia-registration-info-was-wrong-emory-to-alert-students-via-email/" target="_blank">incorrect guidance</a>&nbsp;on which campus address to provide on voter registration forms, opening the students up to having their registrations challenged when voting.Nearly 41 million Generation Z Americans are eligible to vote in November’s election,&nbsp;<a href="https://circle.tufts.edu/index.php/latest-research/41-million-members-gen-z-will-be-eligible-vote-2024" target="_blank">according to</a>&nbsp;the Center for Information &amp; Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, a research organization known as CIRCLE that focuses on young people. That large voting bloc could make the difference in an election that will likely be determined by small margins.But voting laws differ by state, and access varies from campus to campus for the&nbsp;<a href="https://educationdata.org/college-enrollment-statistics" target="_blank">roughly 18 million students</a>&nbsp;in undergraduate and graduate programs. Add the complexity of last-minute changes to election laws, including an increasing number of states implementing voter ID, and that confusion can hurt participation, said Alberto Medina, a spokesperson for CIRCLE, which is housed at Tufts University.“It’s not a matter of apathy when youth turnout is low,” he said. “There’s this perception that voting is easy and it’s straightforward and everyone should be able to figure out how to do it. And that’s not the case.”Participation skyrocketed to 50% in the 2020 presidential election among voters who are between 18 and 29, up 11 percentage points from the 2016 presidential election, according to a CIRCLE&nbsp;<a href="https://circle.tufts.edu/2020-election-center" target="_blank">analysis</a>.But the center’s polling&nbsp;<a href="https://circle.tufts.edu/understanding-youth-civic-engagement/dispelling-myths-about-youth-voting#myth:-young-people-just-choose-not-to-vote" target="_blank">shows</a>&nbsp;that young people still face “formidable structural barriers” to participating in the democratic process, including a lack of civic education, neglect by political parties and candidates, and complicated logistics such as not knowing how to register, missing deadlines or even finding transportation to a polling place.Complications over voter ID in North Carolina showcases some of these barriers, Medina said.<h2>North Carolina confusion</h2>Last month, the North Carolina Court of Appeals&nbsp;<a href="https://www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-09-27-Order.pdf" target="_blank">ruled</a>&nbsp;that the digital photo ID produced by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, “or any other ‘image of a photo ID, either as a photocopy or a photo on a mobile device,’” was not an acceptable form of ID&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-university-digital-id-voting-39648168278fe7d5f3439b56c9abfc9b" target="_blank">to vote</a>.A ruling so late in the election season sent a wave of confusion throughout the state, as colleges that only use digital IDs had to quickly notify students of the rules change and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2024/09/duke-university-dukecard-dukevotes-2027-voter-registration-requirement-north-carolina-state-board-of-elections-reject-mobile-id-bryan-center-plaza" target="_blank">offer</a>&nbsp;physical ID cards.To comply with the 2018 voter ID law, which went into effect in the past year after a prolonged legal battle, campuses already were trying to spread the word and offering free physical IDs. The court ruling increased the urgency.At Elon University, a private college 30 minutes east of Greensboro, student leaders have put up yard signs and posters, and talked to classes, sororities and fraternities about how to secure a free physical student ID that complies with the state’s election law.Bo Dalrymple, a student coordinator for the nonpartisan civic engagement campus group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elon.edu/u/elon-votes/" target="_blank">Elon Votes!</a>, said the messaging campaign was needed since many students are from out of state and don’t have North Carolina driver’s licenses. In most states, students&nbsp;<a href="https://vote.gov/guide-to-voting/college-student" target="_blank">can usually</a>&nbsp;choose whether to vote in their hometown or at their universities, depending on residency requirements.“There’s a lot of confusion, there’s a lot of speculation or things that you hear,” said Dalrymple, a senior political science and international and global studies double major, who is from North Carolina. “One of our biggest jobs is just cutting through the noise and make sure that these students are informed with the correct policies and the correct rules.”A ruling so late in the election season sent a wave of confusion throughout the state, as colleges that only use digital IDs had to quickly notify students of the rules change and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2024/09/duke-university-dukecard-dukevotes-2027-voter-registration-requirement-north-carolina-state-board-of-elections-reject-mobile-id-bryan-center-plaza" target="_blank">offer</a>&nbsp;physical ID cards.To comply with the 2018 voter ID law, which went into effect in the past year after a prolonged legal battle, campuses already were trying to spread the word and offering free physical IDs. The court ruling increased the urgency.At Elon University, a private college 30 minutes east of Greensboro, student leaders have put up yard signs and posters, and talked to classes, sororities and fraternities about how to secure a free physical student ID that complies with the state’s election law.Bo Dalrymple, a student coordinator for the nonpartisan civic engagement campus group&nbsp;<a href="https://www.elon.edu/u/elon-votes/" target="_blank">Elon Votes!</a>, said the messaging campaign was needed since many students are from out of state and don’t have North Carolina driver’s licenses. In most states, students&nbsp;<a href="https://vote.gov/guide-to-voting/college-student" target="_blank">can usually</a>&nbsp;choose whether to vote in their hometown or at their universities, depending on residency requirements.“There’s a lot of confusion, there’s a lot of speculation or things that you hear,” said Dalrymple, a senior political science and international and global studies double major, who is from North Carolina. “One of our biggest jobs is just cutting through the noise and make sure that these students are informed with the correct policies and the correct rules.”Enthusiasm is palpable at Arizona State University, said Katie Ritchie, a sophomore public policy and economics double major.“Presidential campaign messaging toward young people on college campuses like ASU that are so large has been pretty strong,” she said, adding that down-ballot initiatives and races, such as an Arizona ballot question that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, have also added to enthusiasm.Ritchie and Dalrymple, at Elon University, are student ambassadors for the Andrew Goodman Foundation, a nonpartisan group that promotes civic engagement efforts on their college campuses. The foundation has ambassadors on 66 campuses across 20 states and the District of Columbia.Arizona State University is one of 150 universities in battleground states that the Harris campaign&nbsp;<a href="https://azmirror.com/2024/08/28/harris-campaign-focuses-on-arizona-in-its-push-to-drive-gen-z-voters-to-the-polls/" target="_blank">has targeted</a>&nbsp;to mobilize Gen Z voters. Recently, cast members from “Grey’s Anatomy” spoke on the Harris campaign’s behalf on campus. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake and conservative media personality Charlie Kirk also have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.statepress.com/article/2024/09/kirk-lake-greeks-for-trump" target="_blank">held events</a>&nbsp;for Trump at fraternities.At the University of Arizona in Tucson, students&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kvoa.com/news/ua-will-not-have-vote-center-on-campus-on-election-day/article_7927a3b0-77e8-11ef-893e-d74a45d039d2.html" target="_blank">have complained</a>&nbsp;there won’t be a vote center on campus on Election Day. Though the nearest vote center will be just off campus — only 800 feet from the campus’s Old Main building — some students worried it could dampen turnout.While the University of Arizona won’t have a vote center on campus for Election Day, Arizona State University will have one at the fitness center on the Tempe campus,&nbsp;<a href="https://news.asu.edu/20241009-sun-devil-community-voting-made-easy-campus-polling-locations-asu-students" target="_blank">along with ones on the school’s</a>&nbsp;three other campuses. Big signs are already posted outside the fitness center, encouraging students to vote early.There also have been disputes over putting polling places on college campuses in other states, including Texas, which has a tight U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred.Last month, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/12/tarrant-county-college-voting-location/" target="_blank">rejected</a>&nbsp;a GOP proposal to eliminate college early voting sites, including one at the University of Texas at Arlington.“They are trying to silence the voice of those most marginalized communities, like young people,” said Claudia Yoli Ferla, executive director of MOVE Texas, a San Antonio-based advocacy group that fought to keep the polling place open on the campus of more than 27,000 undergraduates.Barriers for college students are not new, said Rashawn Davis, executive director of the Andrew Goodman Foundation. Every state has work to do to make voting more inclusive for young people, he added. But he’s optimistic.“Right now, we’re at a pivotal point where we see the voices of young people really taking root,” he said, “and some of these issues start to turn the corner.”

College students fight barriers to casting ballots as early voting begins

Democratic and Republican nominees in 3rd District hit voters with new ads

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA —Third District congressional candidates Prasanth Reddy and Sharice Davids escalated their policy dispute on abortion rights by presenting voters with clashing campaign ads.

Davids, a Democrat seeking reelection to a fourth term in Congress, positioned her campaign to appeal to voters who rejected an amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 2022 that would have allowed more restrictive state laws on abortion. She’s worked in Congress to codify into federal law provisions of Roe v. Wade, the landmark precedent struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Davids aired an attack ad that opened with a Kansas physician saying she swore an oath to put her patients first, the same oath Reddy pledged to uphold. But, the doctor said, Reddy betrayed that vow by supporting demise of Roe v. Wade and encouraging state politicians to deny women lifesaving medical care.

It closed with the doctor declaring Reddy’s affiliation with conservative organizations and politicians seeking to ban all abortions was “wrong and dangerous.”

Zac Donley, spokesman for the Davis campaign, said the point was to highlight Reddy claimed to respect Kansas voters who defeated the constitutional amendment on abortion rights while simultaneously taking on the political cause of donors eager for Kansas to curtail access to reproductive health care.

“When Prasanth Reddy calls abortion a ‘states’ rights issue,’ he’s endorsing state politicians interfering in Kansans’ most personal health care decisions,” Donley said. “While Reddy tries to mask his extremism and cozy up to Washington politicians advocating for a national abortion ban, Sharice Davids is working to ensure health care decisions remain between a woman and her doctor — not politicians.”

Reddy, the Republican challenger, is a Johnson County physician backed by Kansans For Life’s PAC, the state’s leading anti-abortion organization. KFL helped write the failed constitutional amendment, which didn’t include exceptions for rape, incest or to save the life of a mother.

He entered the home stretch of the campaign ending Nov. 5 with a commercial, “Real Truth,” that accused Davids of misleading voters.

“You’ve seen the negative ads, but what you haven’t seen is the real truth,” Reddy said in the commercial. “Let me be clear. Sharice Davids is lying about me as a cancer physician. My patients’ wishes come first and I respect the decision Kansas made on abortion over two years ago.”

“I’m running for Congress to secure the border, stop inflation and keep fentanyl out of our communities — not ban abortion. And that’s the real truth,” he said.

During the congressional campaign, Reddy said the issue of abortion was “deeply personal and sensitive,” but no federal tax dollars should be used to finance the procedure. He promised to vote against a national ban on abortion. He welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade, because it granted states an opportunity to craft their own provisions on abortion.

Reddy said abortion legislation should include exceptions for rape, incest, to protect the health of the mother and in instances with “fetal abnormalities inconsistent with life.”

He said he didn’t cast a vote on the state constitutional amendment two years ago, because he wasn’t certain of implications of the measure passing.

The issue of abortion is complicated for Republican candidates in the five-county 3rd District, which is dominated by voter-rich Johnson County. More than two-thirds of the county’s voters opposed the 2022 abortion amendment. Amanda Adkins, a pro-life candidate who ran against Davids in 2022, lost by more than 35,000 votes after Davids linked Adkins to an effort to further limit abortion. Davids deployed the same strategy to undermine Reddy.

In September, the Johnson County Republican Party added complexity to Reddy’s campaign by posted to Facebook a statement that said the idea that abortions were medically necessary was false because “the trauma of abortion delivering a dead baby is not less than delivering a live baby.”

The Kansas Democratic Party also urged Reddy to respond to the Johnson County GOP’s claim: “As for rape and incest, how do two wrongs make a right? A woman or girl is raped, so now a murder must also occur?”

“Sharice Davids will continue fighting for the rights of all Kansans, ensuring that personal health care decisions stay between individuals and their doctors, free from political interference,” said Andriy Bilyk, executive director of the state Democratic Party.

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 </figure><h2>Democratic and Republican nominees in 3rd District hit voters with new ads</h2>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/tim-carpenter/">TIM CARPENTER</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA —Third District congressional candidates Prasanth Reddy and Sharice Davids escalated their policy dispute on abortion rights by presenting voters with clashing campaign ads.Davids, a Democrat seeking reelection to a fourth term in Congress, positioned her campaign to appeal to voters who rejected an amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 2022 that would have allowed more restrictive state laws on abortion. She’s worked in Congress to codify into federal law provisions of Roe v. Wade, the landmark precedent struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.Davids aired an attack ad that opened with a Kansas physician saying she swore an oath to put her patients first, the same oath Reddy pledged to uphold. But, the doctor said, Reddy betrayed that vow by supporting demise of Roe v. Wade and encouraging state politicians to deny women lifesaving medical care.It closed with the doctor declaring Reddy’s affiliation with conservative organizations and politicians seeking to ban all abortions was “wrong and dangerous.”Zac Donley, spokesman for the Davis campaign, said the point was to highlight Reddy claimed to respect Kansas voters who defeated the constitutional amendment on abortion rights while simultaneously taking on the political cause of donors eager for Kansas to curtail access to reproductive health care.“When Prasanth Reddy calls abortion a ‘states’ rights issue,’ he’s endorsing state politicians interfering in Kansans’ most personal health care decisions,” Donley said. “While Reddy tries to mask his extremism and cozy up to Washington politicians advocating for a national abortion ban, Sharice Davids is working to ensure health care decisions remain between a woman and her doctor — not politicians.”Reddy, the Republican challenger, is a Johnson County physician backed by Kansans For Life’s PAC, the state’s leading anti-abortion organization. KFL helped write the failed constitutional amendment, which didn’t include exceptions for rape, incest or to save the life of a mother.He entered the home stretch of the campaign ending Nov. 5 with a commercial, “Real Truth,” that accused Davids of misleading voters.“You’ve seen the negative ads, but what you haven’t seen is the real truth,” Reddy said in the commercial. “Let me be clear. Sharice Davids is lying about me as a cancer physician. My patients’ wishes come first and I respect the decision Kansas made on abortion over two years ago.”“I’m running for Congress to secure the border, stop inflation and keep fentanyl out of our communities — not ban abortion. And that’s the real truth,” he said.During the congressional campaign, Reddy said the issue of abortion was “deeply personal and sensitive,” but no federal tax dollars should be used to finance the procedure. He promised to vote against a national ban on abortion. He welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade, because it granted states an opportunity to craft their own provisions on abortion.Reddy said abortion legislation should include exceptions for rape, incest, to protect the health of the mother and in instances with “fetal abnormalities inconsistent with life.”He said he didn’t cast a vote on the state constitutional amendment two years ago, because he wasn’t certain of implications of the measure passing.The issue of abortion is complicated for Republican candidates in the five-county 3rd District, which is dominated by voter-rich Johnson County. More than two-thirds of the county’s voters opposed the 2022 abortion amendment. Amanda Adkins, a pro-life candidate who ran against Davids in 2022, lost by more than 35,000 votes after Davids linked Adkins to an effort to further limit abortion. Davids deployed the same strategy to undermine Reddy.In September, the Johnson County Republican Party added complexity to Reddy’s campaign by posted to Facebook a statement that said the idea that abortions were medically necessary was false because “the trauma of abortion delivering a dead baby is not less than delivering a live baby.”The Kansas Democratic Party also urged Reddy to respond to the Johnson County GOP’s claim: “As for rape and incest, how do two wrongs make a right? A woman or girl is raped, so now a murder must also occur?”“Sharice Davids will continue fighting for the rights of all Kansans, ensuring that personal health care decisions stay between individuals and their doctors, free from political interference,” said Andriy Bilyk, executive director of the state Democratic Party.

Kansas congressional rivals Sharice Davids, Prasanth Reddy elevate feud on abortion rights

TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas Director Christy Davis announced on Friday that USDA is awarding more than $650,000 in grants to help rural Kansans in seven communities build renewable energy generation systems or improve their existing energy efficiency.

“With this program Kansas farmers and rural business owners can expand their operations while lowering energy costs,” Davis said. “These grants will support rural communities with clean energy production and improved efficiency.”

A $65,201 grant will help purchase and install a 31.9 kW solar array for Advance Termite and Pest Control Inc. of Hutchinson. The project is estimated to replace 44,098 kWh per year, enough energy to power four homes.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas Director Christy Davis announced on Friday that USDA is awarding more than $650,000 in grants to help rural Kansans in seven communities build renewable energy generation systems or improve their existing energy efficiency.“With this program Kansas farmers and rural business owners can expand their operations while lowering energy costs,” Davis said. “These grants will support rural communities with clean energy production and improved efficiency.”The Hutch Post area project is below.A $65,201 grant will help purchase and install a 31.9 kW solar array for Advance Termite and Pest Control Inc. of Hutchinson. The project is estimated to replace 44,098 kWh per year, enough energy to power four homes.

Solar project grant approved for Hutchinson business

From waffles to snickerdoodles to pet treats, the 2024 recipe book from the Kansas Wheat Commission has something for everyone to try and enjoy. This year’s edition holds extra significance as each recipe celebrates the legacies of two home baking industry leaders - Sharon Davis and Charlene Patton - who dedicated their careers to bringing the joy of baking into countless homes and classrooms.&nbsp;

“This year’s recipe book recognizes the years of service of Sharon and Charlene as they move on to their next set of adventures,” said Cindy Falk, Kansas Wheat nutrition educator and co-director of the National Festival of Breads. “Join us in thanking these wheat industry leaders for their tireless efforts to educate all ages about wheat foods and home baking by ordering a recipe book and trying one of their favorite recipes.”

The two women retired earlier this year from their roles as leaders in the Home Baking Association. Their contributions to the world of baking are immense, from educating families and classrooms to inspiring a love for wheat foods across generations. The recipes included in the 2024 recipe book provide a glimpse into their careers and baking traditions. From Sharon's&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIaIonVI6AfoJmgNaSRA8BSMBuiwtP6dpzfpsO5iPOBax_KkQ0t5q3xYqf1Ym_JBb6gEFmyiEFP_dDwWqpZtXeuoU0gbar2h8fAquQF2ODTdA=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Oatmeal Yeast Bread</a>&nbsp;– the first bread she baked by herself and a family favorite since college – to Charlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIOG1SDsTrLDrceSKGH-qwAO3AsXdbOO--hQ6HFjemK4yxOhZ_sszVvt5r4ZZTOnT417fUvRIwoYvNqr-Xe1cPvuffou-vF2_0hDY1wxig2jZpxvzbSwyftw==&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Czech Kolaches</a>&nbsp;– passed down from her grandmother, who brought the recipe with her when she arrived in America in 1890, each recipe carries a story.&nbsp;

“Working with, and for, Kansans, food and nutrition educators, the Wheat Foods Council and the Home Baking Association to teach grain food, milling and baking consumer facts and skills has made life rich,” Sharon said. “It allowed me to ‘get the flour in the bowl’ in 48 states with thousands of food service professionals, teachers, parents, and child educators. Now, I’m thankful to share some of my personal recipes from those years.”

Charlene noted that her love for baking was instilled by her mother and grandmothers and has been passed down to her daughters and grandchildren. Those cherished family traditions are reflected in recipes like Sharon's the grandkid-approved&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIvhGhlAra3n3YLWPjV-hE64xk4U6voHTnsEaA-Q5nw4DlTxw3_0g0ojY_pYVr3GVNDAaaXrcYIW4ZfIJ3SuwWlz_g_0g8pmyxSR2c-_pKfudKjTcINUOVg-8FnCU9XCYx&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Overnight Whole Grain Yeast Waffles</a>&nbsp;and Charlene's fan-favorite&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BI7ShxPjYzk8pNjYgweRCvnmE2Qi5KHRWKfJeRNCtqvl6Q_GRjvJYijUEzKQ5flm2cSYtArCGa97-Yu33CBisDBQ4HZpMA9HV-ppD-knvR-nk=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Snickerdoodle Cookies</a>. The same is true for Sharon, who adapted her grandmother’s recipe to make&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIOwTwcfMo-X7G7tTgEDzx3hoQP38ngUMZl2txtLRJ9ofWPpNGnl9vRep7gO1BF6LGZWcoU5cX-LfqAJ-TcJJ5g-cqV4ALuGdCVsT-q5DOgsRGDXMJA7yg-w==&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Trella’s Raised Nut Bread</a>&nbsp;and paid tribute to her family’s Scottish and Irish heritage with&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIUCsaBD_ongMOTXrDuERC9wy6seOmEqFpcEfLvojq6tFgvsiniC880Sgf-YiqVfhzdvTqzNgeXD_qnnlP0LDLtt6ySMPaSQZ5ErMW9oxt20g=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Top o’ the Morning Scones</a>.&nbsp;

In addition to personal family favorites, the 2024 recipe book includes some of the women’s go-to selections for television demonstrations, classroom activities and baking workshops.&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIxyBEZKZE8LSAWrX9ITs0dtGFpxUZxkolZgk1WrhAHR0mV2nRB1mg5_fRp4S1F0ikaLzQprstRy3eOeMgb3nK_DR7iY-_oXevLD4kVxWXMxI=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Quilt Patch Cake</a>&nbsp;was a favorite for Charlene to demonstrate live and Sharon developed the accompanying lesson plan and tutorial. Charlene developed the&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIFXxhzZ0RHpse-GHfAV0Dm7TQXHbZY8nB6h3O_tThdc6Xp3B31PauCsK8JFbrivg8ugNFMPaT0zaHBHed3oVseLDjiCAH3ZjPdJk40Wpu794olu5D-ZDgSQ==&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">90-Minute Basic Yeast Dough</a>&nbsp;for workshops at the 2013 National 4-H Congress, while Sharon developed the&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIdYQ_V6Hr3Bu7Djpi_2PyWiw00NFPhgGOWx2zh89w2kU7QwAzGY4Kr-7Zxj4WuGCVS5Epmo8W_84QLggFWN3ypudqEajzltGqxPA0HiepamTZc4URnzIFsA==&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Designer Oatmeal Cookies</a>&nbsp;specifically for little bakers just learning how to measure ingredients.&nbsp;

The Home Baking Association also encourages home bakers to share their creations with others during long-time promotional events like Bake and Take Month and Bake for Family Fun Month. Recipes like&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIDamN-W9sSd4IYc8FwcUdKQor1xwuxPa8CtU0Qr6gHJJTb1yR2wjbVlY7At3jsXK_kyWgVzBxnIYWHkkcfc9EYufy06JhnJhb&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Pilgrim Bread</a>&nbsp;make perfect loaves for community service efforts while&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BInHii9380TNlq3_0_yaGkBccB_rxY2xPXR-NoExEgGcvDd36Pfi8O1LlIgJhb639POPLFmf6B2EQQLfXLnoHsTxwWKhevEfnREGOYZ3LJQXU=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Blueberry-Oat Muffins</a>&nbsp;pack in nutrients for an easy, healthy recipe for fundraising bake sales. A recipe for&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIiaMBCYvtzRP4-v8vkJhlHqqJ8Oy2GFAc_hyF6JXXNpWepDsZ_RRsFhyLR27ak20T-kLBDVR3DDEtIrXyRQzxwZ5-HFb5DGio&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Pet Treats</a>&nbsp;is perfect for donating to local animal shelters or rescues.&nbsp;

This year’s collection is a trove of treasured recipes tested and honed over time, reflecting two legacies of inspiring a love for wheat foods across generations. Request your recipe book or check out each of this year’s recipes at&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BId3l4iCdw899aV0eMuk9jwSzVW4zPFcPpuGomfW92Djm6vHES8H1SPlSPZz4XCda1x67Z4c2BY6wXfLiwX0iVJjJhgsX5wavq&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">kswheat.com/recipebook</a>.&nbsp;

Feeling inspired? The 2025 National Festival of Breads will be opening for entries soon, so there’s no better time to break out the mixer and put your own spin on a family classic for your entry in the country’s premier quick bread and yeast bread baking contest for adult amateur bakers. Sign up for updates and check out the rules at&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIw8oiEJ0fqJot-qUxK---3LkDXABv-vlKQO9oHGZiS92YdwDHbSpE9FWmYAX4Lilpqqb68xBxcR3e75U5CA5pz29QOkYfVkKP6bssDaXEG_4=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">nationalfestivalofbreads.com</a>

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 </figure>JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatFrom waffles to snickerdoodles to pet treats, the 2024 recipe book from the Kansas Wheat Commission has something for everyone to try and enjoy. This year’s edition holds extra significance as each recipe celebrates the legacies of two home baking industry leaders - Sharon Davis and Charlene Patton - who dedicated their careers to bringing the joy of baking into countless homes and classrooms.&nbsp;“This year’s recipe book recognizes the years of service of Sharon and Charlene as they move on to their next set of adventures,” said Cindy Falk, Kansas Wheat nutrition educator and co-director of the National Festival of Breads. “Join us in thanking these wheat industry leaders for their tireless efforts to educate all ages about wheat foods and home baking by ordering a recipe book and trying one of their favorite recipes.”The two women retired earlier this year from their roles as leaders in the Home Baking Association. Their contributions to the world of baking are immense, from educating families and classrooms to inspiring a love for wheat foods across generations. The recipes included in the 2024 recipe book provide a glimpse into their careers and baking traditions. From Sharon's&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIaIonVI6AfoJmgNaSRA8BSMBuiwtP6dpzfpsO5iPOBax_KkQ0t5q3xYqf1Ym_JBb6gEFmyiEFP_dDwWqpZtXeuoU0gbar2h8fAquQF2ODTdA=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Oatmeal Yeast Bread</a>&nbsp;– the first bread she baked by herself and a family favorite since college – to Charlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIOG1SDsTrLDrceSKGH-qwAO3AsXdbOO--hQ6HFjemK4yxOhZ_sszVvt5r4ZZTOnT417fUvRIwoYvNqr-Xe1cPvuffou-vF2_0hDY1wxig2jZpxvzbSwyftw==&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Czech Kolaches</a>&nbsp;– passed down from her grandmother, who brought the recipe with her when she arrived in America in 1890, each recipe carries a story.&nbsp;“Working with, and for, Kansans, food and nutrition educators, the Wheat Foods Council and the Home Baking Association to teach grain food, milling and baking consumer facts and skills has made life rich,” Sharon said. “It allowed me to ‘get the flour in the bowl’ in 48 states with thousands of food service professionals, teachers, parents, and child educators. Now, I’m thankful to share some of my personal recipes from those years.”Charlene noted that her love for baking was instilled by her mother and grandmothers and has been passed down to her daughters and grandchildren. Those cherished family traditions are reflected in recipes like Sharon's the grandkid-approved&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIvhGhlAra3n3YLWPjV-hE64xk4U6voHTnsEaA-Q5nw4DlTxw3_0g0ojY_pYVr3GVNDAaaXrcYIW4ZfIJ3SuwWlz_g_0g8pmyxSR2c-_pKfudKjTcINUOVg-8FnCU9XCYx&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Overnight Whole Grain Yeast Waffles</a>&nbsp;and Charlene's fan-favorite&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BI7ShxPjYzk8pNjYgweRCvnmE2Qi5KHRWKfJeRNCtqvl6Q_GRjvJYijUEzKQ5flm2cSYtArCGa97-Yu33CBisDBQ4HZpMA9HV-ppD-knvR-nk=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Snickerdoodle Cookies</a>. The same is true for Sharon, who adapted her grandmother’s recipe to make&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIOwTwcfMo-X7G7tTgEDzx3hoQP38ngUMZl2txtLRJ9ofWPpNGnl9vRep7gO1BF6LGZWcoU5cX-LfqAJ-TcJJ5g-cqV4ALuGdCVsT-q5DOgsRGDXMJA7yg-w==&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Trella’s Raised Nut Bread</a>&nbsp;and paid tribute to her family’s Scottish and Irish heritage with&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIUCsaBD_ongMOTXrDuERC9wy6seOmEqFpcEfLvojq6tFgvsiniC880Sgf-YiqVfhzdvTqzNgeXD_qnnlP0LDLtt6ySMPaSQZ5ErMW9oxt20g=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Top o’ the Morning Scones</a>.&nbsp;In addition to personal family favorites, the 2024 recipe book includes some of the women’s go-to selections for television demonstrations, classroom activities and baking workshops.&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIxyBEZKZE8LSAWrX9ITs0dtGFpxUZxkolZgk1WrhAHR0mV2nRB1mg5_fRp4S1F0ikaLzQprstRy3eOeMgb3nK_DR7iY-_oXevLD4kVxWXMxI=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Quilt Patch Cake</a>&nbsp;was a favorite for Charlene to demonstrate live and Sharon developed the accompanying lesson plan and tutorial. Charlene developed the&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIFXxhzZ0RHpse-GHfAV0Dm7TQXHbZY8nB6h3O_tThdc6Xp3B31PauCsK8JFbrivg8ugNFMPaT0zaHBHed3oVseLDjiCAH3ZjPdJk40Wpu794olu5D-ZDgSQ==&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">90-Minute Basic Yeast Dough</a>&nbsp;for workshops at the 2013 National 4-H Congress, while Sharon developed the&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIdYQ_V6Hr3Bu7Djpi_2PyWiw00NFPhgGOWx2zh89w2kU7QwAzGY4Kr-7Zxj4WuGCVS5Epmo8W_84QLggFWN3ypudqEajzltGqxPA0HiepamTZc4URnzIFsA==&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Designer Oatmeal Cookies</a>&nbsp;specifically for little bakers just learning how to measure ingredients.&nbsp;The Home Baking Association also encourages home bakers to share their creations with others during long-time promotional events like Bake and Take Month and Bake for Family Fun Month. Recipes like&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIDamN-W9sSd4IYc8FwcUdKQor1xwuxPa8CtU0Qr6gHJJTb1yR2wjbVlY7At3jsXK_kyWgVzBxnIYWHkkcfc9EYufy06JhnJhb&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Pilgrim Bread</a>&nbsp;make perfect loaves for community service efforts while&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BInHii9380TNlq3_0_yaGkBccB_rxY2xPXR-NoExEgGcvDd36Pfi8O1LlIgJhb639POPLFmf6B2EQQLfXLnoHsTxwWKhevEfnREGOYZ3LJQXU=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Blueberry-Oat Muffins</a>&nbsp;pack in nutrients for an easy, healthy recipe for fundraising bake sales. A recipe for&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIiaMBCYvtzRP4-v8vkJhlHqqJ8Oy2GFAc_hyF6JXXNpWepDsZ_RRsFhyLR27ak20T-kLBDVR3DDEtIrXyRQzxwZ5-HFb5DGio&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">Pet Treats</a>&nbsp;is perfect for donating to local animal shelters or rescues.&nbsp;This year’s collection is a trove of treasured recipes tested and honed over time, reflecting two legacies of inspiring a love for wheat foods across generations. Request your recipe book or check out each of this year’s recipes at&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BId3l4iCdw899aV0eMuk9jwSzVW4zPFcPpuGomfW92Djm6vHES8H1SPlSPZz4XCda1x67Z4c2BY6wXfLiwX0iVJjJhgsX5wavq&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">kswheat.com/recipebook</a>.&nbsp;Feeling inspired? The 2025 National Festival of Breads will be opening for entries soon, so there’s no better time to break out the mixer and put your own spin on a family classic for your entry in the country’s premier quick bread and yeast bread baking contest for adult amateur bakers. Sign up for updates and check out the rules at&nbsp;<a href="https://sfdzp7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SVH9QBYRIV8lRymXUpN8jpfOF0tOARRp3RrHaqWZ3vk289z8MAui7j2QO7BQF8BIw8oiEJ0fqJot-qUxK---3LkDXABv-vlKQO9oHGZiS92YdwDHbSpE9FWmYAX4Lilpqqb68xBxcR3e75U5CA5pz29QOkYfVkKP6bssDaXEG_4=&amp;c=GgeRIvOXKnJul5g27nf0PEery07eL8xMKxPGCr3eOT5HK3Ed42omCQ==&amp;ch=SZnLMBwhkWyIPi_WJkiF_EKIvgK-FHl4NFUZxgOmJK2PSjqN8GJxnw==" target="_blank">nationalfestivalofbreads.com</a>

Wheat Scoop: Recipe book celebrates legacy of Davis and Patton

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Outdoor conditioning while a heat advisory was in effect during the humid summer left 15-year-old football player Ovet Gomez Regalado pale and asking for water.

After a 15-minute exercise, he collapsed as he walked to a building at his suburban Kansas City high school and died two days later of heatstroke, the medical examiner's office wrote this month in a report that followed a weekslong investigation.

That makes Regalado the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/high-school-football-heat-deaths-climate-change-2455ba5852d83f548754e44240abf99b">latest in a series</a>&nbsp;of teen football players to succumb to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/deadly-heat-wave-body-climate-change-b70e6ff98a81e80d9b99ed088e6de3d6">heat-related illnesses</a>&nbsp;during searing temperatures and high humidity.

The Johnson County, Kansas, medical examiner’s report said the temperature on the fateful Aug. 14 afternoon was 92 F. National Weather Service data shows temperatures rising over the the two-hour period that Regalado collapsed, from the mid-80s to around 90.

The high humidity made it feel much hotter, though.

Obesity also contributed to his death; Regalado weighed 384 pounds&nbsp; and had sickle cell trait. People with the trait are more likely to have problems when their body needs extra oxygen, as happens in extreme heat and after intense exercise.

Jeremy Holaday, assistant executive director of the Kansas State High School Activities Association, said only weights and conditioning activities had been permitted since it was still preseason.

“To our knowledge that is what was taking place,” Holaday said.

He said the association recommends using a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/high-school-football-heat-deaths-climate-change-072241ef3a0783f49da4bb40af39e520">wet-bulb globe thermometer</a>&nbsp;to monitor heat, and a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/pdf/HeatPolicy-Current.pdf">chart</a>&nbsp;on the association’s website recommends when outdoor activities should be altered or halted altogether based on the readings. The metric is considered the best way to measure heat stress since it includes ambient air temperature, humidity, direct sunlight and wind.

The heat and humidity figures listed in the medical examiner report, when plotted on the association's chart, suggest it was too hot for outdoor workouts. But the slightly lower temps the National Weather Service reported were on the cusp.

The situation was complicated by the fact that temperatures were rising.

Because Regalado’s death followed an offseason workout, the district oversaw the investigation, rather than the activities association. The district said in a statement that staff acted in accordance with association rules and school emergency action protocols.

After Regalado collapsed, ice bags were used to cool him down, the medical examiner's report said. But his body temperature was 104.6 F (40.3 C) when emergency medical services arrived. They used several rounds of ice buckets and managed to lower his temperature to 102 F (38.9 C) before rushing him to a hospital. He went into multisystem organ failure and died two days later, according to the report.

“For all those who knew and loved Ovet, this report reopens the painful wounds that came as a result of his premature death,” the district said in a statement. “His absence is deeply felt in the Northwest community, and nowhere more profoundly than by his family, including his brother, who continues to attend Northwest.”

David Smith, the district spokesperson, declined to say Thursday whether Regalado had completed a student physical. Smith said the physicals were due when regular season practice started Aug. 19, five days after he collapsed. Smith said he wasn't able to comment further out of respect to the family's privacy.

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-ovet-support-his-family">Click here to visit</a>&nbsp;the GoFundMe page

The Shawnee police department also conducted its own investigation, which was closed with no further action taken, said Emily Rittman, the city's public safety information officer.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729212738073.png" alt="Ovet Gomez Regalado-photo GoFundme" />
 <figcaption>Ovet Gomez Regalado-photo GoFundme</figcaption>
 </figure>MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Outdoor conditioning while a heat advisory was in effect during the humid summer left 15-year-old football player Ovet Gomez Regalado pale and asking for water.After a 15-minute exercise, he collapsed as he walked to a building at his suburban Kansas City high school and died two days later of heatstroke, the medical examiner's office wrote this month in a report that followed a weekslong investigation.That makes Regalado the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/high-school-football-heat-deaths-climate-change-2455ba5852d83f548754e44240abf99b">latest in a series</a>&nbsp;of teen football players to succumb to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/deadly-heat-wave-body-climate-change-b70e6ff98a81e80d9b99ed088e6de3d6">heat-related illnesses</a>&nbsp;during searing temperatures and high humidity.The Johnson County, Kansas, medical examiner’s report said the temperature on the fateful Aug. 14 afternoon was 92 F. National Weather Service data shows temperatures rising over the the two-hour period that Regalado collapsed, from the mid-80s to around 90.The high humidity made it feel much hotter, though.Obesity also contributed to his death; Regalado weighed 384 pounds&nbsp; and had sickle cell trait. People with the trait are more likely to have problems when their body needs extra oxygen, as happens in extreme heat and after intense exercise.Jeremy Holaday, assistant executive director of the Kansas State High School Activities Association, said only weights and conditioning activities had been permitted since it was still preseason.“To our knowledge that is what was taking place,” Holaday said.He said the association recommends using a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/high-school-football-heat-deaths-climate-change-072241ef3a0783f49da4bb40af39e520">wet-bulb globe thermometer</a>&nbsp;to monitor heat, and a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/pdf/HeatPolicy-Current.pdf">chart</a>&nbsp;on the association’s website recommends when outdoor activities should be altered or halted altogether based on the readings. The metric is considered the best way to measure heat stress since it includes ambient air temperature, humidity, direct sunlight and wind.The heat and humidity figures listed in the medical examiner report, when plotted on the association's chart, suggest it was too hot for outdoor workouts. But the slightly lower temps the National Weather Service reported were on the cusp.The situation was complicated by the fact that temperatures were rising.Because Regalado’s death followed an offseason workout, the district oversaw the investigation, rather than the activities association. The district said in a statement that staff acted in accordance with association rules and school emergency action protocols.After Regalado collapsed, ice bags were used to cool him down, the medical examiner's report said. But his body temperature was 104.6 F (40.3 C) when emergency medical services arrived. They used several rounds of ice buckets and managed to lower his temperature to 102 F (38.9 C) before rushing him to a hospital. He went into multisystem organ failure and died two days later, according to the report.“For all those who knew and loved Ovet, this report reopens the painful wounds that came as a result of his premature death,” the district said in a statement. “His absence is deeply felt in the Northwest community, and nowhere more profoundly than by his family, including his brother, who continues to attend Northwest.”David Smith, the district spokesperson, declined to say Thursday whether Regalado had completed a student physical. Smith said the physicals were due when regular season practice started Aug. 19, five days after he collapsed. Smith said he wasn't able to comment further out of respect to the family's privacy.<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-ovet-support-his-family">Click here to visit</a>&nbsp;the GoFundMe pageThe Shawnee police department also conducted its own investigation, which was closed with no further action taken, said Emily Rittman, the city's public safety information officer.

Kan. high school football player's death is blamed on heat

Mildred L. Suderman-Leeper, 91, of Buhler, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. She was born on December 2, 1932 in Newton, Kansas, to Mildor and Frieda (Schwartz) Frey.

She graduated from Newton High School and later attended Hutchinson Community College.

Mildred was united in marriage to Richard E. Suderman on May 23, 1952. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2008. She later married Erwin E. Leeper on April 18, 2015. He passed away February 10, 2024.

She was a devoted homemaker and dairy farmer with her husband, Richard. After Richard and Mildred sold the farm, she worked as a manager of boys wear at Sears.

She worked for Colladay Hardware as a bookkeeper and later worked in Estee Lauder in Dillards.

Mildred was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church in Inman, where she was choir director and accompanist. She also did some Sunday School teaching.

She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Raymond) Friesen of Inman, Debra (Stephen) Carty of Inman, and Deann Wiggers of Nashville, TN; three grandchildren, Brett (Jill) Wiens, Tara (Nate) Oswald, Brandon Wiggers (fiancé, Amber DeLaCruz); grandson-in-law, Justin Osborn; six great-grandchildren, Cade, Cole, Corynn, and Cambry Osborn, and Tryn and Bree Oswald; and sister, Darlene Goering of Moundridge.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Richard Suderman and Erwin Leeper; granddaughter, Danae Osborn; and brother, Kenneth Frey.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman. The services will be livestreamed at <a href="http://www.bethelinman.org">www.bethelinman.org</a>.

Family will greet friends from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 22 at the church.

Private burial will take place at North Inman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Mennonite Church or South Hutchinson UMC Helping Hands Fund, in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729193815254.jpeg" alt="Mildred Suderman" />
 <figcaption>Mildred Suderman</figcaption>
 </figure>Mildred L. Suderman-Leeper, 91, of Buhler, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community. She was born on December 2, 1932 in Newton, Kansas, to Mildor and Frieda (Schwartz) Frey.She graduated from Newton High School and later attended Hutchinson Community College.Mildred was united in marriage to Richard E. Suderman on May 23, 1952. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2008. She later married Erwin E. Leeper on April 18, 2015. He passed away February 10, 2024.She was a devoted homemaker and dairy farmer with her husband, Richard. After Richard and Mildred sold the farm, she worked as a manager of boys wear at Sears.She worked for Colladay Hardware as a bookkeeper and later worked in Estee Lauder in Dillards.Mildred was a member of the Bethel Mennonite Church in Inman, where she was choir director and accompanist. She also did some Sunday School teaching.She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Raymond) Friesen of Inman, Debra (Stephen) Carty of Inman, and Deann Wiggers of Nashville, TN; three grandchildren, Brett (Jill) Wiens, Tara (Nate) Oswald, Brandon Wiggers (fiancé, Amber DeLaCruz); grandson-in-law, Justin Osborn; six great-grandchildren, Cade, Cole, Corynn, and Cambry Osborn, and Tryn and Bree Oswald; and sister, Darlene Goering of Moundridge.Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Richard Suderman and Erwin Leeper; granddaughter, Danae Osborn; and brother, Kenneth Frey.Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Bethel Mennonite Church, Inman. The services will be livestreamed at <a href="http://www.bethelinman.org">www.bethelinman.org</a>.Family will greet friends from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 22 at the church.Private burial will take place at North Inman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Mennonite Church or South Hutchinson UMC Helping Hands Fund, in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

Mildred L. Suderman-Leeper |1932-2024|

McPHERSON, KANSAS –&nbsp;The center of Bulldog athletic activity has a new name – Holman Fieldhouse. The renaming marks the completion of a major renovation and addition to the former Sport Center and honors the family that supported the expansion project.

In 2022, McPherson College announced the first-ever seven-figure gift made to Bulldog Athletics by Craig and Karen Holman of McPherson. The gift totaled more than $1 million for the expansion and remodeling of the Sport Center as part of the&nbsp;Building Community&nbsp;comprehensive fundraising campaign.

The athletic expansion and renovation project added over 5,200 square feet to the former Sport Center facility and remodeled another 5,000 square of existing space. The expansion included an all-new athletic training room with treatment tables, taping stations, four whirlpools, an exam room, and three offices. It also more than doubled the size of the existing weight room and includes brand-new state-of-the-art weight training machines and equipment. The renovation added lockers to the football locker room, increased storage space, and updated the weight room. The project was completed in February.

“It’s exciting to have this state-of-the-art athletic facility available for our students when we are competing to win in every sport,” said McPherson College President Michael Schneider. “I am grateful to the Holmans for their long-time support of Bulldog athletics and their significant support for future student-athletes.”

Craig and the couple’s children are McPherson College graduates. While at McPherson College, Craig was an outstanding tennis player. He won conference singles, was District 10 singles championships three times, and was selected for the all-conference team all four years. He serves the McPherson community as a financial advisor, owning an Ameriprise Financial practice. Craig is a McPherson College Board of Trustees member and serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Bulldog tennis teams. Karen has served the community as a registered nurse and helped instruct those seeking to become licensed practical nurses. She is a volunteer at Lincoln Elementary and plays the violin.

The Holman family has been loyal supporters of McPherson area tennis, particularly the Bulldog tennis program funding the Holman Family Tennis Courts on campus.

“The expansion and renovation of our athletic facilities has already paid great dividends in recruiting and is a tremendous asset to our current student-athletes and coaches,” said Josh Daume, McPherson College athletic director. “This has greatly enhanced the student-athlete experience at McPherson College, and we are truly thankful for the generosity of the Holman family in making this project a reality.”&nbsp;

As part of the Homecoming Campus Tour on Saturday, October 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the Holmans will be in the main lobby of Holman Fieldhouse to visit with alumni and community members. Visitors can also view the renovations to Holman Fieldhouse at that time.

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 </figure>TINA GOODWIN McPherson CollegeMcPHERSON, KANSAS –&nbsp;The center of Bulldog athletic activity has a new name – Holman Fieldhouse. The renaming marks the completion of a major renovation and addition to the former Sport Center and honors the family that supported the expansion project.In 2022, McPherson College announced the first-ever seven-figure gift made to Bulldog Athletics by Craig and Karen Holman of McPherson. The gift totaled more than $1 million for the expansion and remodeling of the Sport Center as part of the&nbsp;Building Community&nbsp;comprehensive fundraising campaign.The athletic expansion and renovation project added over 5,200 square feet to the former Sport Center facility and remodeled another 5,000 square of existing space. The expansion included an all-new athletic training room with treatment tables, taping stations, four whirlpools, an exam room, and three offices. It also more than doubled the size of the existing weight room and includes brand-new state-of-the-art weight training machines and equipment. The renovation added lockers to the football locker room, increased storage space, and updated the weight room. The project was completed in February.“It’s exciting to have this state-of-the-art athletic facility available for our students when we are competing to win in every sport,” said McPherson College President Michael Schneider. “I am grateful to the Holmans for their long-time support of Bulldog athletics and their significant support for future student-athletes.”Craig and the couple’s children are McPherson College graduates. While at McPherson College, Craig was an outstanding tennis player. He won conference singles, was District 10 singles championships three times, and was selected for the all-conference team all four years. He serves the McPherson community as a financial advisor, owning an Ameriprise Financial practice. Craig is a McPherson College Board of Trustees member and serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Bulldog tennis teams. Karen has served the community as a registered nurse and helped instruct those seeking to become licensed practical nurses. She is a volunteer at Lincoln Elementary and plays the violin.The Holman family has been loyal supporters of McPherson area tennis, particularly the Bulldog tennis program funding the Holman Family Tennis Courts on campus.“The expansion and renovation of our athletic facilities has already paid great dividends in recruiting and is a tremendous asset to our current student-athletes and coaches,” said Josh Daume, McPherson College athletic director. “This has greatly enhanced the student-athlete experience at McPherson College, and we are truly thankful for the generosity of the Holman family in making this project a reality.”&nbsp;As part of the Homecoming Campus Tour on Saturday, October 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the Holmans will be in the main lobby of Holman Fieldhouse to visit with alumni and community members. Visitors can also view the renovations to Holman Fieldhouse at that time.

McPherson College athletic facility gets new name

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor who starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film of "South Pacific" and appeared in other musicals with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, has died. She was 93.

Gaynor, among the last survivors of the so-called golden age of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/movies">Hollywood musical,</a>&nbsp;died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Thursday morning, her long-time managers Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press.

“As we celebrate her legacy, we offer our thanks to her friends and fans and the countless audiences she entertained throughout her long life,” Reyes and Rosamonda said in a joint statement. “Your love, support and appreciation meant so very much to her and was a sustaining gift in her life.”

Her entertainment career spanned eight decades across film, television and the stage, and appeared in several notable films including “We’re Not Married!” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” but she is best remembered for her turn in “South Pacific.”

The screen version of “South Pacific” received three Academy Award nominations and won for best sound, while Gaynor was a best actress nominee for a Golden Globe.

The role of the love-sick nurse Nellie, created on Broadway by Mary Martin, had been eagerly sought by Hollywood stars. Sinatra helped Gaynor land it.

She was starring with him in “The Joker Is Wild,” when she had a one-day opportunity to audition for lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. It was the same day she was scheduled for her biggest scene with Sinatra. When she explained her plight, he told her, “Don’t worry, I’ll change the schedule.”

Hammerstein was impressed with Gaynor, who had already won the approval of director Josh Logan and composer Richard Rodgers. She was cast opposite Rossano Brazzi, about whom she sang “I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy.”

“South Pacific” was not the turning point in her career that Gaynor had hoped it would be, and she shifted her focus from film to television, making early appearances on Donald O’Connor’s variety series “Here Comes Donald,” and on CBS’ “The Jack Benny Hour.” In October of 1959, she was the only women to guest star alongside Sinatra, Crosby, Dean Martin and Jimmy Durante on ABC’s “The Frank Sinatra Timex Show” special.

Later in her career, Gaynor reinvented herself as a performing entertainer. Working with her husband and manager Jack Bean, she starred in her own musical revue that was a big draw in theaters throughout the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia.

She became the highest paid female entertainer in Las Vegas and was the first woman to be awarded the Las Vegas governor’s trophy for “Star Entertainer of the Year" in 1970.

When touring with a full orchestra, a corps of dancers and backstage personnel became too unwieldy and expensive, Gaynor slimmed down the production, eventually making it a one-woman show. They continued touring every year until 2002 when Bean’s illness required a hiatus.

“I love touring; I’ve been doing it much of my life,” Gaynor said in a 2003 interview. “We go back to the same places; it’s like visiting friends. After the show, people come backstage to the dressing room, and we renew friendships. We send out almost 3,000 Christmas cards every year.”

Born Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber (Mitzi is diminutive for Marlene) in Chicago on Sept. 4, 1931, she was a part of a musically inclined family and started singing and dancing at a young age.

In a 2003 AP interview, Gaynor said she has a clear memory of her stage debut. She had been taking ballet and tap lessons and at age 7 she was scheduled for a tap routine at the dance school recital. She had neglected to use the bathroom, and when she faced the audience, a puddle formed on the stage.

“I ran kicking and screaming off the stage,” she recalls. “But I got huge applause. So I dried off and put some lipstick on. After the next girl did a hula with batons and slipped on the wet floor, I went out and said, ‘I’m OK now. Can I do it?’ And I got cheers!”

Gaynor and Bean married in 1954 and in 1960 bought a spacious house in Beverly Hills that became their home until his death in 2006. They rarely appeared at Hollywood events, preferring to entertain a few close friends. The couple had no children.

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 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mitzi Gaynor, the effervescent dancer and actor who starred as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film of "South Pacific" and appeared in other musicals with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, has died. She was 93.Gaynor, among the last survivors of the so-called golden age of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/movies">Hollywood musical,</a>&nbsp;died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Thursday morning, her long-time managers Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press.“As we celebrate her legacy, we offer our thanks to her friends and fans and the countless audiences she entertained throughout her long life,” Reyes and Rosamonda said in a joint statement. “Your love, support and appreciation meant so very much to her and was a sustaining gift in her life.”Her entertainment career spanned eight decades across film, television and the stage, and appeared in several notable films including “We’re Not Married!” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” but she is best remembered for her turn in “South Pacific.”The screen version of “South Pacific” received three Academy Award nominations and won for best sound, while Gaynor was a best actress nominee for a Golden Globe.The role of the love-sick nurse Nellie, created on Broadway by Mary Martin, had been eagerly sought by Hollywood stars. Sinatra helped Gaynor land it.She was starring with him in “The Joker Is Wild,” when she had a one-day opportunity to audition for lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II. It was the same day she was scheduled for her biggest scene with Sinatra. When she explained her plight, he told her, “Don’t worry, I’ll change the schedule.”Hammerstein was impressed with Gaynor, who had already won the approval of director Josh Logan and composer Richard Rodgers. She was cast opposite Rossano Brazzi, about whom she sang “I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy.”“South Pacific” was not the turning point in her career that Gaynor had hoped it would be, and she shifted her focus from film to television, making early appearances on Donald O’Connor’s variety series “Here Comes Donald,” and on CBS’ “The Jack Benny Hour.” In October of 1959, she was the only women to guest star alongside Sinatra, Crosby, Dean Martin and Jimmy Durante on ABC’s “The Frank Sinatra Timex Show” special.Later in her career, Gaynor reinvented herself as a performing entertainer. Working with her husband and manager Jack Bean, she starred in her own musical revue that was a big draw in theaters throughout the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia.She became the highest paid female entertainer in Las Vegas and was the first woman to be awarded the Las Vegas governor’s trophy for “Star Entertainer of the Year" in 1970.When touring with a full orchestra, a corps of dancers and backstage personnel became too unwieldy and expensive, Gaynor slimmed down the production, eventually making it a one-woman show. They continued touring every year until 2002 when Bean’s illness required a hiatus.“I love touring; I’ve been doing it much of my life,” Gaynor said in a 2003 interview. “We go back to the same places; it’s like visiting friends. After the show, people come backstage to the dressing room, and we renew friendships. We send out almost 3,000 Christmas cards every year.”Born Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber (Mitzi is diminutive for Marlene) in Chicago on Sept. 4, 1931, she was a part of a musically inclined family and started singing and dancing at a young age.In a 2003 AP interview, Gaynor said she has a clear memory of her stage debut. She had been taking ballet and tap lessons and at age 7 she was scheduled for a tap routine at the dance school recital. She had neglected to use the bathroom, and when she faced the audience, a puddle formed on the stage.“I ran kicking and screaming off the stage,” she recalls. “But I got huge applause. So I dried off and put some lipstick on. After the next girl did a hula with batons and slipped on the wet floor, I went out and said, ‘I’m OK now. Can I do it?’ And I got cheers!”Gaynor and Bean married in 1954 and in 1960 bought a spacious house in Beverly Hills that became their home until his death in 2006. They rarely appeared at Hollywood events, preferring to entertain a few close friends. The couple had no children.

Mitzi Gaynor, legendary actress and star of 'South Pacific,' dies at 93

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The snow removal plan for the coming winter for the city of Hutchinson will include side streets for the first time this year.

"We have broken the category to storms of five categories," said interim public works director Cecil Weible. "They range from anything from a light mist on a freezing day where we might get slip spots on bridges or something higher up in the air, all the way to a category, condition five, which would basically be for this area where there's a whiteout, you can't see it."

In the lighter events, an on-call operator will come in and drive the roads to see how fast conditions are getting worse.

"At the moment that they start seeing any issues, they'll start calling in a crew as needed," Weible said. "That crew can range from just two more operators to run some bridges while that other operator maintains contact with the dispatch if anything else comes in, all the way up to our full blown, we'll run a full crew of 15 people, 12-hour shifts around the clock,so we'll have two shifts running 24 hours a day, and we'll run that as long as it takes to get the streets back to normal."

There are eight primary routes, according to Weible.

"All of our routes are designed so one truck should be able to leave the shop, be able to go out, and if it's just salting, they should be able to salt that whole route and be back at the shop before they're in. That's at 250 to 300 pounds per one mile. The routes are designed around that distance. We're being as efficient as we can. We don't have to go half the way out to the shop and come back and get more salt. Our eighth route is what we call our school route. If we know schools are gonna be in session the next day, then we make sure we hit those schools with plows in the afternoon and salt them as well. If we already know schools are canceling, we can use that as a truck to help on some of these other routes. Then as we're moving forward, we're gonna be throwing residentials into this."

Because of the size of the residential streets, they intend to use four one-ton trucks to do the residential neighborhoods.

"On a normal Kansas storm, two inches to four inches, we're planning on being able to go into those residential areas and plowing basically in and out. So we'll plow that street twice, giving everybody about a 16-foot pass to get to a street to drive," Weible said. "Now they may have to jump over a little bit of a windrow to get to that street, but right now, until we can get all the residents to understand, we don't know if we can safely get curb-to-curb on residential streets that are too tight."

The city does have GPS on its plows so that they can send the closest one if needed in case of a fire or other emergency.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The snow removal plan for the coming winter for the city of Hutchinson will include side streets for the first time this year."We have broken the category to storms of five categories," said interim public works director Cecil Weible. "They range from anything from a light mist on a freezing day where we might get slip spots on bridges or something higher up in the air, all the way to a category, condition five, which would basically be for this area where there's a whiteout, you can't see it."In the lighter events, an on-call operator will come in and drive the roads to see how fast conditions are getting worse."At the moment that they start seeing any issues, they'll start calling in a crew as needed," Weible said. "That crew can range from just two more operators to run some bridges while that other operator maintains contact with the dispatch if anything else comes in, all the way up to our full blown, we'll run a full crew of 15 people, 12-hour shifts around the clock,so we'll have two shifts running 24 hours a day, and we'll run that as long as it takes to get the streets back to normal."There are eight primary routes, according to Weible."All of our routes are designed so one truck should be able to leave the shop, be able to go out, and if it's just salting, they should be able to salt that whole route and be back at the shop before they're in. That's at 250 to 300 pounds per one mile. The routes are designed around that distance. We're being as efficient as we can. We don't have to go half the way out to the shop and come back and get more salt. Our eighth route is what we call our school route. If we know schools are gonna be in session the next day, then we make sure we hit those schools with plows in the afternoon and salt them as well. If we already know schools are canceling, we can use that as a truck to help on some of these other routes. Then as we're moving forward, we're gonna be throwing residentials into this."Because of the size of the residential streets, they intend to use four one-ton trucks to do the residential neighborhoods."On a normal Kansas storm, two inches to four inches, we're planning on being able to go into those residential areas and plowing basically in and out. So we'll plow that street twice, giving everybody about a 16-foot pass to get to a street to drive," Weible said. "Now they may have to jump over a little bit of a windrow to get to that street, but right now, until we can get all the residents to understand, we don't know if we can safely get curb-to-curb on residential streets that are too tight."The city does have GPS on its plows so that they can send the closest one if needed in case of a fire or other emergency.

Snow removal plan released

EMMIE BOESE Pretty Prairie USD 311

PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Several Pretty Prairie Middle School students have been nominated and selected for the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) District Honor Choir.

The students selected are Hallie Deel, Olivia Goering, Kendra Reese, Allison Tipton, Micheal Chance, Ronan Loyd, CJ Krebbs and Zac England.

Choir Director Michelle Gumble said each year the school nominates students to participate in an all district choir in Goddard on Saturday, Nov. 9.

"We will take them over by transport that morning and they will join more than 100 other middle school choir members to rehearse that morning and perform a concert that afternoon for the public," Gumble said. "I am honored to have the following students represent our school."

According to their website, KMEA is an organization of educators whose goal is to help foster the study of music and its positive influence on society.

More information about the middle school honor choir is available at <a href="http://ksmea.org">ksmea.org</a>.

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 </figure>EMMIE BOESE Pretty Prairie USD 311PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Several Pretty Prairie Middle School students have been nominated and selected for the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) District Honor Choir.The students selected are Hallie Deel, Olivia Goering, Kendra Reese, Allison Tipton, Micheal Chance, Ronan Loyd, CJ Krebbs and Zac England.Choir Director Michelle Gumble said each year the school nominates students to participate in an all district choir in Goddard on Saturday, Nov. 9."We will take them over by transport that morning and they will join more than 100 other middle school choir members to rehearse that morning and perform a concert that afternoon for the public," Gumble said. "I am honored to have the following students represent our school."According to their website, KMEA is an organization of educators whose goal is to help foster the study of music and its positive influence on society.More information about the middle school honor choir is available at <a href="http://ksmea.org">ksmea.org</a>.SopranosHallie DeelOlivia GoeringAltosKendra ReeseAllison TiptonTenorsMicheal ChanceRonan LoydBassesCJ KrebbsZac England

Pretty Prairie students make district honor choir

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former One Direction singer&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/liam-payne">Liam Payne,</a>&nbsp;31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.

Buenos Aires police said in a statement that Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy Palermo neighborhood of Argentina's capital, resulting in “extremely serious injuries.” Medics confirmed his death on the spot, the statement said.

Pablo Policicchio, the communications director for the Buenos Aires Security Ministry, said in a statement to The Associated Press that Payne “had jumped from the balcony of his room.” Police rushed to the hotel in response to an emergency call just after 5 p.m. local time, he said, warning of an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”

The hotel manager can be heard on a 911 call obtained by the AP saying they had "a guest who is overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol ... He’s destroying the entire room and, well, we need you to send someone, please.” The manager's voice became more anxious as the call went on, noting the room had a balcony.

Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, told Argentina’s Todo Noticias TV channel that authorities were investigating the circumstances of his death and conducting an autopsy.

Payne had been vocal about struggling with alcoholism, posting a&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/yIsk5qqE0qc?feature=shared">video</a>&nbsp;in July 2023 to his YouTube channel where he said he had been sober for six months after receiving treatment. Representatives for Payne did not immediately return emails and calls.

Dozens of One Direction fans flocked from across Buenos Aires to the Casa Sur Hotel after the news broke, forming lines that spilled into the cordoned-off street outside the hotel where police stood sentinel. Forensic investigators were seen exiting the hotel, from where Payne’s body was removed around three hours after the fall. Young women filming with their cellphones expressed shock and heartbreak as a makeshift memorial with rows of candles and bouquets quickly grew outside the hotel.

“I didn’t think he was going to die so young,” 21-year-old Isabella Milesi told the AP.

Payne was one of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/ddb64a872b944032b7624fefc950bfd2">five members of One Direction,</a>&nbsp;which formed when they each auditioned for the British singing competition series “The X Factor” in 2010, two years after Payne's first attempt to get on the show. At 16 the second time around, Payne sang Michael Bublé’s version of “Cry Me a River,” appearing nervous at the start but warming up with the audience’s cheers and applause.

After each singer failed to make it through the competition as solo acts, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges combined Payne, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson into what would become one of the most successful boy bands — even though they lost the competition.

Each member had their own persona, with Payne — who hailed from Wolverhampton, a city in the West Midlands region of England — being known as the responsible one. The band became known for their pop sound and romantic hits like “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Night Changes” and “Story of My Life.” Payne had prominent solos on songs including “Stole My Heart” and “Change Your Ticket,” co-writing several of the band's hits. They had six Top 10 hits on the Billboard charts by the time they disbanded in 2016 and a highly loyal fan base, known as “Directioners,” many of whom were teen girls.

“I’ve always loved One Direction since I was little,” said 18-year-old Juana Relh, another fan outside Payne’s hotel. “To see that he died and that there will never be another reunion of the boys is unbelievable, it kills me.”

With his meteoric rise to fame, Payne had said that it took some time to adjust to the public eye.

“I don’t think you can ever deal with that, it’s all a bit crazy for us to see that people get in that sort of state of mind about us and what we do,” he said in a 2013 interview with the AP after recounting an experience where a fan was in a state of shock upon meeting him.

After the group's dissolution, Payne — like each of his erstwhile bandmates — pursued a solo career, shifting toward EDM and hip-hop. His 2017 single “Strip That Down,” featuring Quavo, reached the Billboard Top 10, and stayed on the charts for several months. He put out&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/liam-payne-arts-and-entertainment-d11ea85505dd1df4ffe4031e41f0e177">an album “LP1”</a>&nbsp;in 2019, and his last release — a single called “Teardrops” — was released in March.

Payne had a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/187b930a37ab4647b6ef0a2ce0d3d5af">7-year-old son, Bear Grey Payne,</a>&nbsp;with his former girlfriend, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/u-k-x-factor-coming-to-us-on-axs-tv-channel-78b4cfb393c747559a165a9b439c53a7">musician Cheryl</a>&nbsp;who was known as Cheryl Cole when she performed with Girls Aloud. She was an “X Factor” judge during One Direction's season, although their relationship began years later. Payne was previously engaged to Maya Henry, from August 2020 to early 2022. Henry released a novel earlier this year that she said was based on their relationship.

In addition to his son, he is survived by his parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, and his two older sisters, Ruth and Nicola.

Huamani reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press journalists Natacha Pisarenko and Debora Rey contributed reporting from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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 </figure>BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former One Direction singer&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/liam-payne">Liam Payne,</a>&nbsp;31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.Buenos Aires police said in a statement that Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy Palermo neighborhood of Argentina's capital, resulting in “extremely serious injuries.” Medics confirmed his death on the spot, the statement said.Pablo Policicchio, the communications director for the Buenos Aires Security Ministry, said in a statement to The Associated Press that Payne “had jumped from the balcony of his room.” Police rushed to the hotel in response to an emergency call just after 5 p.m. local time, he said, warning of an “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”The hotel manager can be heard on a 911 call obtained by the AP saying they had "a guest who is overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol ... He’s destroying the entire room and, well, we need you to send someone, please.” The manager's voice became more anxious as the call went on, noting the room had a balcony.Alberto Crescenti, head of the state emergency medical system, told Argentina’s Todo Noticias TV channel that authorities were investigating the circumstances of his death and conducting an autopsy.Payne had been vocal about struggling with alcoholism, posting a&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/yIsk5qqE0qc?feature=shared">video</a>&nbsp;in July 2023 to his YouTube channel where he said he had been sober for six months after receiving treatment. Representatives for Payne did not immediately return emails and calls.Dozens of One Direction fans flocked from across Buenos Aires to the Casa Sur Hotel after the news broke, forming lines that spilled into the cordoned-off street outside the hotel where police stood sentinel. Forensic investigators were seen exiting the hotel, from where Payne’s body was removed around three hours after the fall. Young women filming with their cellphones expressed shock and heartbreak as a makeshift memorial with rows of candles and bouquets quickly grew outside the hotel.“I didn’t think he was going to die so young,” 21-year-old Isabella Milesi told the AP.Payne was one of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/ddb64a872b944032b7624fefc950bfd2">five members of One Direction,</a>&nbsp;which formed when they each auditioned for the British singing competition series “The X Factor” in 2010, two years after Payne's first attempt to get on the show. At 16 the second time around, Payne sang Michael Bublé’s version of “Cry Me a River,” appearing nervous at the start but warming up with the audience’s cheers and applause.After each singer failed to make it through the competition as solo acts, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges combined Payne, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson into what would become one of the most successful boy bands — even though they lost the competition.Each member had their own persona, with Payne — who hailed from Wolverhampton, a city in the West Midlands region of England — being known as the responsible one. The band became known for their pop sound and romantic hits like “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Night Changes” and “Story of My Life.” Payne had prominent solos on songs including “Stole My Heart” and “Change Your Ticket,” co-writing several of the band's hits. They had six Top 10 hits on the Billboard charts by the time they disbanded in 2016 and a highly loyal fan base, known as “Directioners,” many of whom were teen girls.“I’ve always loved One Direction since I was little,” said 18-year-old Juana Relh, another fan outside Payne’s hotel. “To see that he died and that there will never be another reunion of the boys is unbelievable, it kills me.”With his meteoric rise to fame, Payne had said that it took some time to adjust to the public eye.“I don’t think you can ever deal with that, it’s all a bit crazy for us to see that people get in that sort of state of mind about us and what we do,” he said in a 2013 interview with the AP after recounting an experience where a fan was in a state of shock upon meeting him.After the group's dissolution, Payne — like each of his erstwhile bandmates — pursued a solo career, shifting toward EDM and hip-hop. His 2017 single “Strip That Down,” featuring Quavo, reached the Billboard Top 10, and stayed on the charts for several months. He put out&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/liam-payne-arts-and-entertainment-d11ea85505dd1df4ffe4031e41f0e177">an album “LP1”</a>&nbsp;in 2019, and his last release — a single called “Teardrops” — was released in March.Payne had a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/187b930a37ab4647b6ef0a2ce0d3d5af">7-year-old son, Bear Grey Payne,</a>&nbsp;with his former girlfriend, the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/u-k-x-factor-coming-to-us-on-axs-tv-channel-78b4cfb393c747559a165a9b439c53a7">musician Cheryl</a>&nbsp;who was known as Cheryl Cole when she performed with Girls Aloud. She was an “X Factor” judge during One Direction's season, although their relationship began years later. Payne was previously engaged to Maya Henry, from August 2020 to early 2022. Henry released a novel earlier this year that she said was based on their relationship.In addition to his son, he is survived by his parents, Geoff and Karen Payne, and his two older sisters, Ruth and Nicola.___Huamani reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press journalists Natacha Pisarenko and Debora Rey contributed reporting from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies in fall from hotel balcony

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WICHITA, Kan. &ndash;&nbsp;Kellyn Johnson Taylor (Women's Cross Country/Track and Field), Jim Schaus (Athletic Director), Karma Wagner Mason (Women's Bowling) and Mackenzie Wright (Softball) have been selected as the 2025 Class of the Wichita State Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame. &nbsp; A dinner is set for 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the Aetna Multipurpose Center at Charles Koch Arena, while the induction ceremony is scheduled for halftime of Wichita State's Jan. 18 (6 p.m.) men's basketball game against ECU. &nbsp; Cost for the dinner is $50 per person, and paid reservations can be made online at goshockers.com or by calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 316/978-FANS or in person at the WSU Ticket Office located on the south side of Charles Koch Arena. &nbsp; The addition of this year's class brings the total of former coaches and student-athletes in the Hall of Fame to 163, while there are 14 at-large selections. &nbsp; Here's a look at each 2025 inductee's success at Wichita State: &nbsp; Kellyn Johnson Taylor, Women's Cross Country/Track and Field (2007-09) &nbsp; Distance runner for the Wichita State cross country and track and field programs from 2007-09&hellip;Was an All-American in the 2009 indoor mile when she finished third at the NCAA Championships&hellip;Was an All-American in the 2009 outdoor 5,000m when she finished 10th&nbsp;at the NCAA Championships&hellip;In 2009, was the MVC champion in the indoor mile, indoor 5,000m, indoor 3000m, outdoor 1500m, outdoor 5,000m and 3,000m steeplechase&hellip;In 2008, was the MVC champion in the indoor 5,000m&hellip;In 2007, was the MVC champion in the outdoor 1500m and outdoor 5,000m&hellip;In 2008, finished 59th&nbsp;at the NCAA Cross Country Championships and in 2007 won the MVC individual championship&hellip;Named to the all-Midwest Region team in 2007 by finishing 10th&nbsp;and in 2008 by finishing fifth&hellip;Member of team that won 2007 and 2008 MVC cross country championships and 2007 MVC indoor championship and 2007 outdoor championship&hellip;Earned all-conference honors in indoor in 2008 and 2009 and in outdoor in 2007 and 2009 and in cross country in 2007 and 2008&hellip;Finished her Wichita State career first in the indoor mile, indoor 5,000m, outdoor 800m, and outdoor 1500m, second in the indoor 3,000m and outdoor 5,000m and third in the 3K steeplechase&hellip;Has competed in four Olympic Trials including 2012, 2016, 2020/21 and 2024 in multiple events including 5K, 10K, and marathon with her highest finish being fourth in the 2016 10K. &nbsp; Jim Schaus, Athletic Director (1999-2008) &nbsp; Athletic Director at Wichita State from 1999-2008&hellip;Played a significant role in upgrading the athletic department and ranks among the most influential figures in the department's history&hellip;Schaus, working with President Don Beggs, put the University in position for an unprecedented run of success for 20-plus years in a variety of sports&hellip;Revived a struggling men's basketball program by hiring Mark Turgeon and later Gregg Marshall&hellip;The men's basketball program would go on to the 2006 Sweet 16&hellip;Brought Wichita State's facilities into the modern era by leading the effort to renovate and expand Levitt Arena into Charles Koch Arena&hellip;Women's basketball, volleyball and women's golf won their first MVC titles and earned their first NCAA appearances with coaches hired by Schaus&hellip;His hirings included volleyball coach Chris Lamb, track and field coach&nbsp;<dfn><a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/track-and-field/roster/coaches/steve-rainbolt/1261" rel="smarttag" rev="1261" data-airgap-id="57">Steve Rainbolt</a></dfn>, former women's basketball coach Jody Adams, former tennis coach Chris Young, former cross country coach Randy Hasenbank, former cross country coach Marc Burns and former softball coach Tim Walton&hellip;In 2003-04, Wichita State won the MVC All-Sports Trophy for the first time since 1988&hellip;Under Schaus, WSU won four straight and, with many of his coaching hirings in place, won seven more from 2008-17 before leaving the MVC after the 2016-17 season.&nbsp; &nbsp; Karma Wagner Mason, Women's Bowling (1975-78) &nbsp; Member of the Wichita State women's bowling program from 1975-78&hellip;Team went on to win the first-ever national collegiate team championship held in 1975&hellip;Member of three team national championships in 1975, 1977 and 1978&hellip;Member of 1976 team that finished as national runner-up&hellip;Only woman in college bowling history to win three national team championships&hellip;Had a high tournament average of 196&hellip;Had a high tournament series of 638&hellip;Had a high tournament game of 279&hellip;Had a high season average of 188&hellip;Finished in fourth place at the 1976 National Collegiate Individual Championship&hellip;Team captain and anchor bowler in 1976, 1977 and 1978. &nbsp; Mackenzie Wright, Softball (2015-18) &nbsp; Utility player for the Wichita State softball program from 2015-18&hellip;One of the most decorated softball players in school history&hellip;Played in 217 games and hit .343 with 141 runs, 230 hits, 35 doubles, 3 triples, 14 home runs, 110 RBI and 53 stolen bases&hellip;Led Wichita State to its first-ever NCAA Regional final appearance at the 2018 NCAA Fayetteville Regional&hellip;Helped program to first NCAA Regional win in 2016&hellip;Appeared in two NCAA Regionals&hellip;Was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 2018&hellip;Four-time First Team All-Conference selection (three MVC, one AAC)&hellip;2018 NFCA Central Region Second Team selection&hellip;Started all 55 games as a senior and hit .360 with 2 triples, 4 home runs, 10 doubles, 16 RBI and 39 runs&hellip;Had her best season offensively as a junior, hitting .360 with 5 home runs, 12 doubles, 35 RBI and 36 runs&hellip;Finished her Wichita State career third in hits, on base percentage and stolen bases, fourth in batting average, runs scored and walks, fifth in assists, sixth in at bats and eighth in doubles.</div>

WSU announces Shocker Sports HOF class of 2025

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The local portion of the sales tax rate actually dropped as of October 1, because the Hutchinson Sports Arena renovations were paid off.

"We let the state of Kansas know," said City of Hutchinson Finance Director Angela Richard. "We received confirmation back that they received that. They put out a quarterly guide of tax rate changes. Businesses are responsible for checking that."&nbsp;

The sales tax rate was reduced from 1.1 to 0.75 for the city portion of the sales tax.&nbsp;

The graphic below shows what the current rate should be in different parts of Hutchinson based on the Department of Revenue's Oct. 1 update.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The local portion of the sales tax rate actually dropped as of October 1, because the Hutchinson Sports Arena renovations were paid off."We let the state of Kansas know," said City of Hutchinson Finance Director Angela Richard. "We received confirmation back that they received that. They put out a quarterly guide of tax rate changes. Businesses are responsible for checking that."&nbsp;The sales tax rate was reduced from 1.1 to 0.75 for the city portion of the sales tax.&nbsp;The graphic below shows what the current rate should be in different parts of Hutchinson based on the Department of Revenue's Oct. 1 update.<figure>
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Hutchinson sales tax went down as of Oct. 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The nationwide shortage of IV fluids has had a minimal impact thus far on operations at Hutchinson Regional&nbsp; Medical Center.

"There's basically three main manufacturers of IV fluids," said Nicole Brand, director of pharmacy at Hutchinson Regional. "One of them is Baxter, and Baxter's plant that produced like 60% of the nation's IV fluids was hit by the hurricane in North Carolina."

Hutch Regional uses a different supplier as its main supplier for IV fluids. 

"We had allocation with ICU medical, and so far we're able to maintain that allocation," Brand said. "It technically hasn't affected us at all yet."

The system is looking ahead, though, if the shortage continues for a lengthy period.

"We have implemented some mitigation strategies on our end to just reduce the usage of IV fluids to kind of help prolong our inventory just in case it does go longer than the end of the year," Brand said. "We are still doing some things internally that will just kind of help us reserve our IV fluids just in case."

Some medicines have IV as an option, but not the only option.

"People who are able to tolerate oral products, we'll have them take more fluids instead of infusing IV fluids. There are also, the main thing that we can impact is antibiotics. There's a lot of IV antibiotics that are available and equivalent in the oral form. So if the patient is able to take and tolerate oral, then we would give them oral instead of IV."

Baxter is telling pharmacists the plan is to be back at capacity by the end of the year.

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 </figure>NICK GOSNELL Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The nationwide shortage of IV fluids has had a minimal impact thus far on operations at Hutchinson Regional&nbsp; Medical Center."There's basically three main manufacturers of IV fluids," said Nicole Brand, director of pharmacy at Hutchinson Regional. "One of them is Baxter, and Baxter's plant that produced like 60% of the nation's IV fluids was hit by the hurricane in North Carolina."Hutch Regional uses a different supplier as its main supplier for IV fluids. "We had allocation with ICU medical, and so far we're able to maintain that allocation," Brand said. "It technically hasn't affected us at all yet."The system is looking ahead, though, if the shortage continues for a lengthy period."We have implemented some mitigation strategies on our end to just reduce the usage of IV fluids to kind of help prolong our inventory just in case it does go longer than the end of the year," Brand said. "We are still doing some things internally that will just kind of help us reserve our IV fluids just in case."Some medicines have IV as an option, but not the only option."People who are able to tolerate oral products, we'll have them take more fluids instead of infusing IV fluids. There are also, the main thing that we can impact is antibiotics. There's a lot of IV antibiotics that are available and equivalent in the oral form. So if the patient is able to take and tolerate oral, then we would give them oral instead of IV."Baxter is telling pharmacists the plan is to be back at capacity by the end of the year.

IV fluid shortage not a problem at HRMC

<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22TOM%20MURPHY%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest">By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer</a>

Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience.

Drugstores that once snapped up prime retail space in towns and cities across the country are in retreat. They’ve been battered by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/walgreens-guidance-cut-store-closings-0c3b1b823cc18447cc6c35cd87157929">shrinking prescription reimbursement</a>, persistent theft, rising costs and consumers who have strayed to online retailers or competitors with better prices.

The boost they received from taking the lead on vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic has long since faded.

Walgreens’ announcement Tuesday morning comes as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cvs-health-second-quarter-forecast-f33d2efd085550ea64db30c7aca578db">rival CVS Health</a>&nbsp;wraps up a three-year plan to close 900 stores and Rite Aid&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rite-pharmacy-bankruptcy-f80c3d231946d675b03e4e797f627fa6">emerges from bankruptcy</a>, whittled down to about 1,300 locations.

As the companies retract, they raise concerns in many communities about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pharmacy-closure-drugstore-cvs-walgreens-rite-aid-91967f18c0c059415b98fcf67ad0f84e">access to health care and prescriptions</a>.

Drugstore leaders and analysts who follow the industry say smaller versions of these chains have a future in U.S. retail, but they're still trying to understand how that will play out.

“They’ve really got to rethink how they do business and, most importantly, what they mean and what value they bring to the customer,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of consulting and data analysis firm GlobalData.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., which runs about 8,500 stores in the U.S., said in late June that it was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/walgreens-guidance-cut-store-closings-0c3b1b823cc18447cc6c35cd87157929">finalizing a turnaround plan</a>&nbsp;in the U.S. that might lead to hundreds of store closings.

The company said Tuesday that it will start by closing about 500 stores in its current fiscal year, which started last month.

Walgreens didn’t say where the store closings would take place. It will prioritize poor-performing stores where the property is owned by the company, or where leases are expiring.

CEO Tim Wentworth told analysts Tuesday that the majority of its stores, or about 6,000, are profitable and provide the company with a foundation to build on.

“This solid base supports our conviction in a retail pharmacy led model that is relevant to our consumers, and we intend to invest in these stores over the next several years,” said Wentworth, who became CEO nearly a year ago.

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 </figure><a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22TOM%20MURPHY%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest">By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer</a>Walgreens is planning to close around 1,200 locations, as the drugstore chain and its rivals struggle to define their role for U.S. shoppers who no longer look to them first for convenience.Drugstores that once snapped up prime retail space in towns and cities across the country are in retreat. They’ve been battered by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/walgreens-guidance-cut-store-closings-0c3b1b823cc18447cc6c35cd87157929">shrinking prescription reimbursement</a>, persistent theft, rising costs and consumers who have strayed to online retailers or competitors with better prices.The boost they received from taking the lead on vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic has long since faded.Walgreens’ announcement Tuesday morning comes as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cvs-health-second-quarter-forecast-f33d2efd085550ea64db30c7aca578db">rival CVS Health</a>&nbsp;wraps up a three-year plan to close 900 stores and Rite Aid&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rite-pharmacy-bankruptcy-f80c3d231946d675b03e4e797f627fa6">emerges from bankruptcy</a>, whittled down to about 1,300 locations.As the companies retract, they raise concerns in many communities about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pharmacy-closure-drugstore-cvs-walgreens-rite-aid-91967f18c0c059415b98fcf67ad0f84e">access to health care and prescriptions</a>.Drugstore leaders and analysts who follow the industry say smaller versions of these chains have a future in U.S. retail, but they're still trying to understand how that will play out.“They’ve really got to rethink how they do business and, most importantly, what they mean and what value they bring to the customer,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of consulting and data analysis firm GlobalData.Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., which runs about 8,500 stores in the U.S., said in late June that it was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/walgreens-guidance-cut-store-closings-0c3b1b823cc18447cc6c35cd87157929">finalizing a turnaround plan</a>&nbsp;in the U.S. that might lead to hundreds of store closings.The company said Tuesday that it will start by closing about 500 stores in its current fiscal year, which started last month.Walgreens didn’t say where the store closings would take place. It will prioritize poor-performing stores where the property is owned by the company, or where leases are expiring.CEO Tim Wentworth told analysts Tuesday that the majority of its stores, or about 6,000, are profitable and provide the company with a foundation to build on.“This solid base supports our conviction in a retail pharmacy led model that is relevant to our consumers, and we intend to invest in these stores over the next several years,” said Wentworth, who became CEO nearly a year ago.Wentworth said the remaining Walgreens stores will help the company respond more quickly to shifting consumer behavior and buying patterns. The company also is taking another look at what it sells in its stores and planning to offer more Walgreens-branded products.Walgreens also is experimenting with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/cvs-walgreens-mini-drugstores-clinics-a62ee2422fb8178975b514e5b618ebe1">some smaller stores</a>&nbsp;that would be less expensive to operate.Drugstores also have been pushing to offer more care, with pharmacists diagnosing and treating the flu, strep throat and COVID-19 in many states. Pharmacists say they can play a key role in keeping their customers healthy since they often see people more frequently than family doctors.Pharmacists can help patients monitor their blood pressure, manage diabetes and quit smoking, among other things.CVS also is squeezing primary care clinics with doctors into some of its stores. But Walgreens is&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/walgreens-villagemd-clinics-0d03184cfa3934705d615e8bd1e8bb51">backing away</a>&nbsp;from a similar push.The Deerfield, Illinois, company said in August that it was reviewing its U.S. health care operation, and it might sell all or part of its VillageMD clinic business. That announcement came less than two years after the company said it&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/technology-health-business-5dbb6b23a4e7e8b83d251feaf8806f9f">would spend billions</a>&nbsp;to expand it.Saunders, the analyst, said Walgreens has neglected its stores in recent years as it built its business through acquisitions. He said the appearance of the chain’s locations has suffered, and a lack of staffing hurts customer service.He noted that store visits are slumping, and the company has lost market share.“And that has unraveled some of the economics of these stores,” he said.Saunders said drugstores “have really shot themselves in the foot” because they no longer have a clear way to differentiate themselves from other retailers.“When you want to get the big bucks from consumers, you have to be a destination for something,” he said. “And unfortunately, drugstores have increasingly become destinations for nothing.”