By NATHAN KING Salina Post

GYPSUM - The Gypsum Valley Booster Club has a fun filled day planned for the 2022 Fall Festival on Saturday. This year's theme&nbsp; is Celebrate Kansas: Celebrating all the things that make Kansas a great state.&nbsp;

Activities include inflatables, vendor fair, parade, live music, and much more. Take a look at the schedule of events below, or check out the event Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/792363881779205/?active_tab=discussion">HERE.</a>&nbsp;

Registration Events:&nbsp; 7:30 a.m. FCCLA Fun Run (Frisbie Park) 8:15 a.m. Dance Clinic (Baptist Church) 9a.m.-3:30 p.m. Corn Hole (Info Tent) 10 a.m. Dice Run (Basketball Court) 3:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (6th St - W. of Maple)

Schedule of Events: 8 a.m. FCCLA Fun Run (Frisbie Park) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Library Book Sale (NE corner of Maple and 6th St) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vendor Fair (5th St - W. of Maple) 10:30 a.m. Dice Run (Basketball Court) 1 p.m. SES Madrigals performance (6th St - W. of Maple) 1:45 p.m. Parade Line up (Corner of King and 3rd St) 2:30 p.m. Parade (Maple St from 3rd to 7th) 3:30 p.m. Bingo (City Fire Station) 3:30 p.m. Corn Hole Tournament (5th - B. of Maple) 7-8 p.m. Cake Raffle (Auditorium) 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Street Dance (7th St - W. of Maple)

Kid Activities 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dance Clinic (Baptist Church) 10 a.m. Corn Pile Dive (6th St - W. of Maple) 10 a.m. - noon Face Painting (Citizens State Bank) 10 a.m. - noon Air Brush Tattoos (Citizens State Bank) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fish Pond (SE Corner of 6th St and Maple) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Inflatables (Citizens State Bank)

By NATHAN KING Salina PostGYPSUM - The Gypsum Valley Booster Club has a fun filled day planned for the 2022 Fall Festival on Saturday. This year's theme&nbsp; is Celebrate Kansas: Celebrating all the things that make Kansas a great state.&nbsp; Activities include inflatables, vendor fair, parade, live music, and much more. Take a look at the schedule of events below, or check out the event Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/792363881779205/?active_tab=discussion">HERE.</a>&nbsp;Registration Events:&nbsp; 7:30 a.m. FCCLA Fun Run (Frisbie Park) 8:15 a.m. Dance Clinic (Baptist Church) 9a.m.-3:30 p.m. Corn Hole (Info Tent) 10 a.m. Dice Run (Basketball Court) 3:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (6th St - W. of Maple)Schedule of Events: 8 a.m. FCCLA Fun Run (Frisbie Park) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Library Book Sale (NE corner of Maple and 6th St) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vendor Fair (5th St - W. of Maple) 10:30 a.m. Dice Run (Basketball Court) 1 p.m. SES Madrigals performance (6th St - W. of Maple) 1:45 p.m. Parade Line up (Corner of King and 3rd St) 2:30 p.m. Parade (Maple St from 3rd to 7th) 3:30 p.m. Bingo (City Fire Station) 3:30 p.m. Corn Hole Tournament (5th - B. of Maple) 7-8 p.m. Cake Raffle (Auditorium) 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Street Dance (7th St - W. of Maple)Kid Activities 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dance Clinic (Baptist Church) 10 a.m. Corn Pile Dive (6th St - W. of Maple) 10 a.m. - noon Face Painting (Citizens State Bank) 10 a.m. - noon Air Brush Tattoos (Citizens State Bank) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fish Pond (SE Corner of 6th St and Maple) 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Inflatables (Citizens State Bank)

Gypsum Fall Festival scheduled for Saturday

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nikolas-cruz">Nikolas Cruz</a>&nbsp;will be sentenced to life without parole for the 2018 murder of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/education-florida-gun-politics-school-boards-nikolas-cruz-44a0da3e406f0c487e5c0a6b0855ee2e">17 people</a>&nbsp;at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, after the jury said Thursday that it could not unanimously agree that he should be executed — a decision that left some parents in tears as they exited the courtroom.

The jury’s recommendation came after seven hours of deliberations over two days, ending a three-month trial that included graphic videos, photos and testimony from the massacre and its aftermath, heart-wrenching testimony from victims’ family members and a tour of the still blood-spattered building.

Under Florida law, a death sentence requires a unanimous vote on at least one count. Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer will formally issue the life sentences Nov. 1. Relatives, along with the students and teachers Cruz wounded, will be given the opportunity to speak at the sentencing hearing.

Cruz, his hair unkempt, largely sat hunched over and stared at the table as the jury’s recommendations were read. Rumblings grew from the family section — packed with about three dozen parents, spouses and other relatives of the victims — as life sentences were announced. Many shook their heads, looked angry or covered their eyes, as the judge spent 50 minutes reading the jury's decision for each victim. Some parents sobbed as they left court.

Cruz, 24,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/parkland-school-shooting-nikolas-cruz-guilty-plea-1bad323e22fe4517cf851395b252bd4b">pleaded guilty a year ago</a>&nbsp;to murdering 14 students and three staff members and wounding 17 others on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/school-shootings-shootings-florida-ap-top-news-fl-state-wire-49734418df1e477681cf36b29faca7da">Feb. 14, 2018.</a>&nbsp;Cruz said he chose&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-045455fc875b7a91800468995c18dcf5">Valentine’s Day</a>&nbsp;to make it impossible for Stoneman Douglas students to celebrate the holiday ever again.

The massacre is the deadliest mass shooting that has ever gone to trial in the U.S. Nine other people in the U.S. who fatally shot at least 17 people died during or immediately after their attacks by suicide or police gunfire. The suspect in the 2019 massacre of 23 at an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/el-paso-texas-mass-shooting-shootings-us-news-ap-top-news-tx-state-wire-3fd473325d17429784e91a3c8c7b3909">El Paso, Texas, Walmart</a>&nbsp;is awaiting trial.

Lead prosecutor Mike Satz kept&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-d6444cc4006d4c15a05ea8cea00d729a">his case simple</a>&nbsp;for the seven-man, five-woman jury. He focused on Cruz’s eight months of planning, the seven minutes he stalked the halls of a three-story classroom building, firing 140 shots with an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/education-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-60791bdf38785f494400c43b90a97c39">AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle,</a>&nbsp;and his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-c95f663e6262da40241fe354e4e363fd">escape</a>.

He played security videos of the shooting and showed gruesome crime scene and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/parkland-florida-school-shooting-15bb37e57ead25b9025bf033b4c679b8">autopsy photos.</a>&nbsp;Teachers and students testified about watching others die. He took the jury to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nikolas-cruz-trial-parkland-shooting-scene-cf04bb9cebd45e01cf92db39e8c1a423">the fenced-off building,</a>&nbsp;which remains blood-stained and bullet-pocked. v gave tearful and angry statements.

Cruz’s lead attorney Melisa McNeill and her team never questioned the horror he inflicted, but focused on their belief that his birth mother’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-2a89b5dde897d5cc47586ee5b3a70157">heavy drinking</a>&nbsp;during pregnancy left him with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Their experts said his bizarre, troubling and sometimes violent behavior starting at age 2 was misdiagnosed as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, meaning he never got the proper treatment. That left his widowed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-shootings-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-2cc9e1f433788bb16445249055715b1e">adoptive mother</a>&nbsp;overwhelmed, they said.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-418ced4a1484404aca34cdb728c0d167">The defense cut its case short,</a>&nbsp;calling only about 25 of the 80 witnesses they said would testify. They never brought up Cruz’s high school years or called his younger half-brother, Zachary, whom they accused of bullying.

In rebuttal, Satz and his team contended that Cruz did not suffer from fetal alcohol damage but has antisocial personality disorder — in lay terms, he’s a sociopath. Their witnesses said Cruz faked brain damage during testing and that he was capable of controlling his actions, but chose not to. For example, they pointed to his employment as a cashier at a discount store where he never had any disciplinary issues.

Prosecutors also played numerous video recordings of Cruz discussing the crime with their mental health experts where he talked about his planning and motivation.

The defense alleged on cross-examination that Cruz was sexually molested and raped by a 12-year-old neighbor when he was 9.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665673933980.png" alt="Cruz original booking photo Broward County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Cruz original booking photo Broward County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/nikolas-cruz">Nikolas Cruz</a>&nbsp;will be sentenced to life without parole for the 2018 murder of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/education-florida-gun-politics-school-boards-nikolas-cruz-44a0da3e406f0c487e5c0a6b0855ee2e">17 people</a>&nbsp;at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, after the jury said Thursday that it could not unanimously agree that he should be executed — a decision that left some parents in tears as they exited the courtroom.The jury’s recommendation came after seven hours of deliberations over two days, ending a three-month trial that included graphic videos, photos and testimony from the massacre and its aftermath, heart-wrenching testimony from victims’ family members and a tour of the still blood-spattered building.Under Florida law, a death sentence requires a unanimous vote on at least one count. Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer will formally issue the life sentences Nov. 1. Relatives, along with the students and teachers Cruz wounded, will be given the opportunity to speak at the sentencing hearing.Cruz, his hair unkempt, largely sat hunched over and stared at the table as the jury’s recommendations were read. Rumblings grew from the family section — packed with about three dozen parents, spouses and other relatives of the victims — as life sentences were announced. Many shook their heads, looked angry or covered their eyes, as the judge spent 50 minutes reading the jury's decision for each victim. Some parents sobbed as they left court.Cruz, 24,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/parkland-school-shooting-nikolas-cruz-guilty-plea-1bad323e22fe4517cf851395b252bd4b">pleaded guilty a year ago</a>&nbsp;to murdering 14 students and three staff members and wounding 17 others on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/school-shootings-shootings-florida-ap-top-news-fl-state-wire-49734418df1e477681cf36b29faca7da">Feb. 14, 2018.</a>&nbsp;Cruz said he chose&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-045455fc875b7a91800468995c18dcf5">Valentine’s Day</a>&nbsp;to make it impossible for Stoneman Douglas students to celebrate the holiday ever again.The massacre is the deadliest mass shooting that has ever gone to trial in the U.S. Nine other people in the U.S. who fatally shot at least 17 people died during or immediately after their attacks by suicide or police gunfire. The suspect in the 2019 massacre of 23 at an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/el-paso-texas-mass-shooting-shootings-us-news-ap-top-news-tx-state-wire-3fd473325d17429784e91a3c8c7b3909">El Paso, Texas, Walmart</a>&nbsp;is awaiting trial.Lead prosecutor Mike Satz kept&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-d6444cc4006d4c15a05ea8cea00d729a">his case simple</a>&nbsp;for the seven-man, five-woman jury. He focused on Cruz’s eight months of planning, the seven minutes he stalked the halls of a three-story classroom building, firing 140 shots with an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/education-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-60791bdf38785f494400c43b90a97c39">AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle,</a>&nbsp;and his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-c95f663e6262da40241fe354e4e363fd">escape</a>.He played security videos of the shooting and showed gruesome crime scene and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/parkland-florida-school-shooting-15bb37e57ead25b9025bf033b4c679b8">autopsy photos.</a>&nbsp;Teachers and students testified about watching others die. He took the jury to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nikolas-cruz-trial-parkland-shooting-scene-cf04bb9cebd45e01cf92db39e8c1a423">the fenced-off building,</a>&nbsp;which remains blood-stained and bullet-pocked. v gave tearful and angry statements.Cruz’s lead attorney Melisa McNeill and her team never questioned the horror he inflicted, but focused on their belief that his birth mother’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-2a89b5dde897d5cc47586ee5b3a70157">heavy drinking</a>&nbsp;during pregnancy left him with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Their experts said his bizarre, troubling and sometimes violent behavior starting at age 2 was misdiagnosed as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, meaning he never got the proper treatment. That left his widowed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/crime-shootings-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-2cc9e1f433788bb16445249055715b1e">adoptive mother</a>&nbsp;overwhelmed, they said.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/shootings-education-florida-fort-lauderdale-parkland-school-shooting-418ced4a1484404aca34cdb728c0d167">The defense cut its case short,</a>&nbsp;calling only about 25 of the 80 witnesses they said would testify. They never brought up Cruz’s high school years or called his younger half-brother, Zachary, whom they accused of bullying.In rebuttal, Satz and his team contended that Cruz did not suffer from fetal alcohol damage but has antisocial personality disorder — in lay terms, he’s a sociopath. Their witnesses said Cruz faked brain damage during testing and that he was capable of controlling his actions, but chose not to. For example, they pointed to his employment as a cashier at a discount store where he never had any disciplinary issues.Prosecutors also played numerous video recordings of Cruz discussing the crime with their mental health experts where he talked about his planning and motivation.The defense alleged on cross-examination that Cruz was sexually molested and raped by a 12-year-old neighbor when he was 9.

Florida school shooter avoids death penalty despite killing 17

By KATHY HAGEMAN Dickinson County public information coordinator

Property fraud or deed fraud is a fast-growing white-collar crime in the United States – especially in the urban areas, but Dickinson County Register of Deeds Rose Johns said she’s seen no indication it’s happening here.

However, that doesn’t mean rural areas are immune.

During a recent work session, Dickinson County Commissioners mentioned they are hearing about commercials warning people about property fraud urging landowners to purchase property fraud alert protection.

“They say it’s something that could happen to you. Someone could get your title, sell your property, put a lien on it and you wouldn’t know it,” said Commission Chairman Lynn Peterson. “Do you feel it’s a threat or a potential threat?”

“I know it’s happening. I don’t know how much of it’s happening in the state of Kansas -- maybe in the bigger cities,” Johns said. “It’s definitely a concern for the public. We get lots of questions about it.”

The commercials are advertising companies that offer property fraud protection alerts for so much money per month or year. The companies say they will watch the subscriber’s records and alert them if someone makes a filing in their name.

“They say they have access to our records. They do not,” Johns said.

What actually happens is the company makes a phone call to the register of deeds office, for instance, and asks if anything has been filed in the person’s name.

“So, they would call us and ask if anything has been filed in the last three months on Lynn Peterson – which is something you could do for free,” Johns told Peterson, adding that she had one phone call that she believes was from one of the property fraud alert companies asking about a particular person’s property.

“They asked if anything had been filed in the past six months. I said no and they hung up the phone,” Johns said. “That’s what you’re paying these people to do. But it’s something as a landowner you can do completely free anytime.”

Even though property fraud currently is not a big concern in rural areas, Johns did say a number of Kansas counties already have invested in a property fraud alert notification program which is then offered free to county residents and businesses.

She told commissioners about a software program being used by several registers of deeds in Kansas, including those in Saline and Riley counties.

“Once it’s installed we (register of deeds office) have nothing to do with it. People would click on the link and sign up. Then if anything changes on their property they get an email or a phone call from the company,” she said.

The program would cost Dickinson County approximately $9,500 to get installed and operable.

“Is there a need for this? Not right now, but I think it’s coming,” Johns said, explaining she feels it’s a bigger problem in big cities where more people walk away and abandon their properties.

While Johns said that she and her staff have received many questions about the property fraud commercials, she wants people to know that stealing someone’s property is not as simple as the commercials make it seem.

That’s because all documents require the owner’s signature, witnessed by a notary.

“That notary is the person protecting you. They’re supposed to look at your ID and they’re acknowledging -- with their signature -- that you are the person standing in front of them,” Johns said.

On the other hand, Johns said if someone has forged documents that appear to be signed properly, been notarized, and have all the necessary requirements, by law, she must record it.

“I’m not going to know that signature was not correct because that acknowledgement said it was you,” she explained.

Although the county is not considering purchasing property theft alert software right now, it is possible that could change.

But for now, Johns urges county landowners and taxpayers to check with the register of deeds office every so often to see if unusual activity is occurring.

“If you’re in town getting groceries, going to the bank, stop by and ask if there’s anything going on with your property and I can check it. Call or email. Anytime people have concerns they’re welcome to come in,” Johns said. “I’m happy to show them what we do.”

Rose also offers an invitation to anyone interested in seeing the old books which go back to the county’s earliest days to stop by.

“If we’re not busy with customers, myself or my staff will definitely walk you through things,” she said.

The Register of Deeds office is located in the courthouse at 109 E. First, Abilene, and can be reached by phone at 785-263-3073.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665629979599.png" alt="Dickinson County Register of Deeds Rose Johns said property fraud currently is not a problem locally, but that does not mean it could not happen. She invites landowners and taxpayers to contact her office anytime to find out if any activity is happening with their property.&nbsp;Photo by Kathy Hageman/Dickinson County Public Information coordinator" />
 <figcaption>Dickinson County Register of Deeds Rose Johns said property fraud currently is not a problem locally, but that does not mean it could not happen. She invites landowners and taxpayers to contact her office anytime to find out if any activity is happening with their property.&nbsp;Photo by Kathy Hageman/Dickinson County Public Information coordinator</figcaption>
 </figure>By KATHY HAGEMAN Dickinson County public information coordinatorProperty fraud or deed fraud is a fast-growing white-collar crime in the United States – especially in the urban areas, but Dickinson County Register of Deeds Rose Johns said she’s seen no indication it’s happening here.However, that doesn’t mean rural areas are immune.During a recent work session, Dickinson County Commissioners mentioned they are hearing about commercials warning people about property fraud urging landowners to purchase property fraud alert protection.“They say it’s something that could happen to you. Someone could get your title, sell your property, put a lien on it and you wouldn’t know it,” said Commission Chairman Lynn Peterson. “Do you feel it’s a threat or a potential threat?”“I know it’s happening. I don’t know how much of it’s happening in the state of Kansas -- maybe in the bigger cities,” Johns said. “It’s definitely a concern for the public. We get lots of questions about it.”The commercials are advertising companies that offer property fraud protection alerts for so much money per month or year. The companies say they will watch the subscriber’s records and alert them if someone makes a filing in their name.“They say they have access to our records. They do not,” Johns said.What actually happens is the company makes a phone call to the register of deeds office, for instance, and asks if anything has been filed in the person’s name.“So, they would call us and ask if anything has been filed in the last three months on Lynn Peterson – which is something you could do for free,” Johns told Peterson, adding that she had one phone call that she believes was from one of the property fraud alert companies asking about a particular person’s property.“They asked if anything had been filed in the past six months. I said no and they hung up the phone,” Johns said. “That’s what you’re paying these people to do. But it’s something as a landowner you can do completely free anytime.”Software available for countiesEven though property fraud currently is not a big concern in rural areas, Johns did say a number of Kansas counties already have invested in a property fraud alert notification program which is then offered free to county residents and businesses.She told commissioners about a software program being used by several registers of deeds in Kansas, including those in Saline and Riley counties.“Once it’s installed we (register of deeds office) have nothing to do with it. People would click on the link and sign up. Then if anything changes on their property they get an email or a phone call from the company,” she said.The program would cost Dickinson County approximately $9,500 to get installed and operable.“Is there a need for this? Not right now, but I think it’s coming,” Johns said, explaining she feels it’s a bigger problem in big cities where more people walk away and abandon their properties.While Johns said that she and her staff have received many questions about the property fraud commercials, she wants people to know that stealing someone’s property is not as simple as the commercials make it seem.That’s because all documents require the owner’s signature, witnessed by a notary.“That notary is the person protecting you. They’re supposed to look at your ID and they’re acknowledging -- with their signature -- that you are the person standing in front of them,” Johns said.On the other hand, Johns said if someone has forged documents that appear to be signed properly, been notarized, and have all the necessary requirements, by law, she must record it.“I’m not going to know that signature was not correct because that acknowledgement said it was you,” she explained.Be proactiveAlthough the county is not considering purchasing property theft alert software right now, it is possible that could change.But for now, Johns urges county landowners and taxpayers to check with the register of deeds office every so often to see if unusual activity is occurring.“If you’re in town getting groceries, going to the bank, stop by and ask if there’s anything going on with your property and I can check it. Call or email. Anytime people have concerns they’re welcome to come in,” Johns said. “I’m happy to show them what we do.”Rose also offers an invitation to anyone interested in seeing the old books which go back to the county’s earliest days to stop by.“If we’re not busy with customers, myself or my staff will definitely walk you through things,” she said.The Register of Deeds office is located in the courthouse at 109 E. First, Abilene, and can be reached by phone at 785-263-3073.

Property theft alert commercials create worry for residents

Today is Thursday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2022. There are 79 days left in the year.

On Oct. 13, 2010, rescuers in Chile using a missile-like escape capsule pulled 33 men one by one to fresh air and freedom 69 days after they were trapped in a collapsed mine a half-mile underground.

In 1775, the United States Navy had its origins as the Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet.

In 1792, the cornerstone of the executive mansion, later known as the White House, was laid by President George Washington during a ceremony in the District of Columbia.

In 1932, President Herbert Hoover and Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes laid the cornerstone for the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington.

In 1943, Italy declared war on Germany, its one-time Axis partner.

In 1960, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the World Series, defeating the New York Yankees in Game 7, 10-9, with a home run hit by Bill Mazeroski.

In 1972, a Uruguayan chartered flight carrying 45 people crashed in the Andes; survivors resorted to feeding off the remains of some of the dead in order to stay alive until they were rescued more than two months later.

In 1974, longtime television host Ed Sullivan died in New York City at age 73.

In 1999, in Boulder, Colorado, the JonBenet Ramsey grand jury was dismissed after 13 months of work with prosecutors saying there wasn't enough evidence to charge anyone in the 6-year-old beauty queen's slaying.

In 2003, the U.N. Security Council approved a resolution expanding the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Afghanistan.

In 2007, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, after meeting with human-rights activists in Moscow, told reporters the Russian government under Vladimir Putin had amassed so much central authority that the power-grab could undermine its commitment to democracy.

In 2011, Raj Rajaratnam, the hedge fund billionaire at the center of one of the biggest insider-trading cases in U.S. history, was sentenced by a federal judge in New York to 11 years behind bars.

In 2016, Bob Dylan was named winner of the Nobel prize in literature.

Ten years ago: Republicans Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan rallied college students in all corners of all-important Ohio and hammered at President Barack Obama for going easy on China over unfair trade practices; Obama took precious time off the campaign trail to practice for the next debate against his GOP rival. Actor and TV host Gary Collins, 74, died in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Five years ago: President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear accord, but did not pull the U.S. out of the deal or re-impose nuclear sanctions. (Trump would pull the U.S. out of the deal the following May and restore harsh sanctions.) Attorneys general in nearly 20 states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the decision to end a federal subsidy under the Affordable Care Act that lowered out-of-pocket medical costs for consumers with modest incomes.

One year ago: U.S. officials said they would reopen land borders to nonessential travel starting in November, ending a 19-month freeze. The government reported that another jump in consumer prices in September sent inflation up 5.4% from where it was a year earlier, as tangled global supply lines continue to create havoc. At the age of 90, actor William Shatner – best known as Captain Kirk on "Star Trek" – rode into space and back aboard a ship built by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin company, becoming the oldest person to travel in space.

Today's Birthdays: Gospel singer Shirley Caesar is 85. Actor Melinda Dillon is 83. Singer-musician Paul Simon is 81. Musician Robert Lamm (Chicago) is 78. Country singer Lacy J. Dalton is 76. Actor Demond Wilson is 76. Singer-musician Sammy Hagar is 75. Pop singer John Ford Coley is 74. Actor John Lone is 70. Model Beverly Johnson is 70. Producer-writer Chris Carter is 66. Actor and former NBA star Reggie Theus is 65. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., is 64. R&amp;B singer Cherrelle is 63. Singer/TV personality Marie Osmond is 63. Rock singer Joey Belladonna is 62. NBA coach Doc Rivers is 61. Actor T'Keyah Crystal Keymah is 60. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice is 60. Actor Christopher Judge is 58. Actor Matt Walsh is 58. Actor Reginald Ballard is 57. Actor Kate Walsh is 55. R&amp;B musician Jeff Allen (Mint Condition) is 54. Actor Tisha Campbell-Martin is 54. Olympic silver medal figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is 53. Country singer Rhett Akins is 53. Classical crossover singer Paul Potts is 52. TV personality Billy Bush is 51. Actor Sacha Baron Cohen is 51. R&amp;B singers Brandon and Brian Casey (Jagged Edge) are 47. Actor Kiele Sanchez is 46. Former NBA All-Star Paul Pierce is 45. DJ Vice is 44. Singer Ashanti is 42. R&amp;B singer Lumidee is 42. Christian rock singer Jon Micah Sumrall (Kutless) is 42. Olympic gold medal swimmer Ian Thorpe is 40. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is 33. Actor Caleb McLaughlin (TV: "Stranger Things") is 21.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Oct. 13, the 286th day of 2022. There are 79 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Oct. 13, 2010, rescuers in Chile using a missile-like escape capsule pulled 33 men one by one to fresh air and freedom 69 days after they were trapped in a collapsed mine a half-mile underground.On this date:In 1775, the United States Navy had its origins as the Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet.In 1792, the cornerstone of the executive mansion, later known as the White House, was laid by President George Washington during a ceremony in the District of Columbia.In 1932, President Herbert Hoover and Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes laid the cornerstone for the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington.In 1943, Italy declared war on Germany, its one-time Axis partner.In 1960, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the World Series, defeating the New York Yankees in Game 7, 10-9, with a home run hit by Bill Mazeroski.In 1972, a Uruguayan chartered flight carrying 45 people crashed in the Andes; survivors resorted to feeding off the remains of some of the dead in order to stay alive until they were rescued more than two months later.In 1974, longtime television host Ed Sullivan died in New York City at age 73.In 1999, in Boulder, Colorado, the JonBenet Ramsey grand jury was dismissed after 13 months of work with prosecutors saying there wasn't enough evidence to charge anyone in the 6-year-old beauty queen's slaying.In 2003, the U.N. Security Council approved a resolution expanding the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Afghanistan.In 2007, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, after meeting with human-rights activists in Moscow, told reporters the Russian government under Vladimir Putin had amassed so much central authority that the power-grab could undermine its commitment to democracy.In 2011, Raj Rajaratnam, the hedge fund billionaire at the center of one of the biggest insider-trading cases in U.S. history, was sentenced by a federal judge in New York to 11 years behind bars.In 2016, Bob Dylan was named winner of the Nobel prize in literature.Ten years ago: Republicans Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan rallied college students in all corners of all-important Ohio and hammered at President Barack Obama for going easy on China over unfair trade practices; Obama took precious time off the campaign trail to practice for the next debate against his GOP rival. Actor and TV host Gary Collins, 74, died in Biloxi, Mississippi.Five years ago: President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear accord, but did not pull the U.S. out of the deal or re-impose nuclear sanctions. (Trump would pull the U.S. out of the deal the following May and restore harsh sanctions.) Attorneys general in nearly 20 states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the decision to end a federal subsidy under the Affordable Care Act that lowered out-of-pocket medical costs for consumers with modest incomes.One year ago: U.S. officials said they would reopen land borders to nonessential travel starting in November, ending a 19-month freeze. The government reported that another jump in consumer prices in September sent inflation up 5.4% from where it was a year earlier, as tangled global supply lines continue to create havoc. At the age of 90, actor William Shatner – best known as Captain Kirk on "Star Trek" – rode into space and back aboard a ship built by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin company, becoming the oldest person to travel in space.Today's Birthdays: Gospel singer Shirley Caesar is 85. Actor Melinda Dillon is 83. Singer-musician Paul Simon is 81. Musician Robert Lamm (Chicago) is 78. Country singer Lacy J. Dalton is 76. Actor Demond Wilson is 76. Singer-musician Sammy Hagar is 75. Pop singer John Ford Coley is 74. Actor John Lone is 70. Model Beverly Johnson is 70. Producer-writer Chris Carter is 66. Actor and former NBA star Reggie Theus is 65. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., is 64. R&amp;B singer Cherrelle is 63. Singer/TV personality Marie Osmond is 63. Rock singer Joey Belladonna is 62. NBA coach Doc Rivers is 61. Actor T'Keyah Crystal Keymah is 60. College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice is 60. Actor Christopher Judge is 58. Actor Matt Walsh is 58. Actor Reginald Ballard is 57. Actor Kate Walsh is 55. R&amp;B musician Jeff Allen (Mint Condition) is 54. Actor Tisha Campbell-Martin is 54. Olympic silver medal figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is 53. Country singer Rhett Akins is 53. Classical crossover singer Paul Potts is 52. TV personality Billy Bush is 51. Actor Sacha Baron Cohen is 51. R&amp;B singers Brandon and Brian Casey (Jagged Edge) are 47. Actor Kiele Sanchez is 46. Former NBA All-Star Paul Pierce is 45. DJ Vice is 44. Singer Ashanti is 42. R&amp;B singer Lumidee is 42. Christian rock singer Jon Micah Sumrall (Kutless) is 42. Olympic gold medal swimmer Ian Thorpe is 40. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is 33. Actor Caleb McLaughlin (TV: "Stranger Things") is 21.

Today in History - October 13

By RON WILSON Kansas State University

“I cannot live without books,” said Thomas Jefferson.&nbsp;

Stephen King described books as “uniquely portable magic” and “the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent.”&nbsp;

And author Jhumpa Lahiri wrote: “That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.”&nbsp;

The benefits of books are now being discovered and shared in a new, independent bookstore in a&nbsp;rural&nbsp;community of Kansas. Jennifer Kassebaum is the owner of Flint Hills Books in Council Grove.&nbsp;

Kassebaum went to the University of Kansas and earned a law degree at the KU law school, where she met and married Bill Kassebaum. They now have a cow-calf operation on a ranch near the&nbsp;rural&nbsp;community of Burdick, population 62 people. Now, that’s&nbsp;rural.&nbsp;

Kassebaum practiced law, worked as assistant general counsel at K-State and later at Wichita State before taking early retirement. As she thought about what she would like to be involved with next, one topic kept surfacing: Books.&nbsp;

“I always enjoyed books,” Kassebaum said. She thought about opening an independent bookstore. After researching the idea, including talking to several independent booksellers, Kassebaum leased a space in a beautiful former bank building in the nearby town of Council Grove. &nbsp;

Other bookstore owners encouraged her to take the American Booksellers Association training, so she did. At one of the training sessions, the instructor stated that a successful bookstore should be at least 1,200 square feet in size and be located in a town of at least 10,000 population.&nbsp;

Uh oh. Kassebaum’s store met neither criterion.&nbsp;

After a lot of thought, she decided to proceed with her store in downtown Council Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;The grand opening of the store was in April 2021. &nbsp;

The bookstore’s website states: “Flint Hills Books&nbsp;is a general interest bookstore nestled in the breathtaking grandeur of the Flint Hills.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The store is “where a deep love for the majestic Flint Hills and a passion for books collide.”&nbsp;

Flint Hills Books offers a curated collection of books, puzzles, and other activities and gifts. Kassebaum has simple but high standards for selecting books:&nbsp;&nbsp;“I include books I’ve read, books I want to read, and books that I think a good bookstore should have.”&nbsp;

There are bestsellers, new books, fiction, non-fiction, young adult books and more. Her store offers book-signings and a children’s section as well as cards, puzzles and gifts. The bookstore website has a section for audio books and online shopping.&nbsp;

Julie Hower, president of the Farmers &amp; Drovers Bank in Council Grove, pointed out that there has been a resurgence of woman-owned businesses in that community’s downtown.&nbsp;

For example, an independent coffee house named Watts Coffee is right down the street from Kassebaum’s bookstore, and a new brewery named Riverbank Brewing Company is on the other side of the street. There are several more.&nbsp;

These independent businesses have found ways to work together. Kassebaum partnered with Watts Coffee to produce a co-branded espresso-flavored gourmet chocolate bar. The label of the chocolate bar, produced by Sweet Granada Chocolate Company in Emporia, bears both the Watts Coffee and Flint Hills Books logos with the saying, “Because nothing is better than a good book and a great cup of coffee.”&nbsp;

Kassebaum is also partnering with Riverbank Brewing for a monthly event called Books &amp; Brews. That includes an evening social hour at the brewery where Kassebaum speaks about upcoming book releases. “I do as much locally as I can,” she said.&nbsp;

“Cami San Romani, owner of Cami’s Cakes and The Wooden Spoon, is an amazing baker whose artful cookies make bookstore events so special,” Kassebaum said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Lindsey Patnode, owner of Flowers by Lindsey, has helped me with elegant flower arrangements for special events.”&nbsp;

For more information, see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.flinthillsbooks.com/" target="_blank">www.flinthillsbooks.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

We commend Jennifer Kassebaum for making a difference with her love of books and for sharing that with this&nbsp;rural&nbsp;community. As Garrison Keillor said, “A book is a gift you can open again and again.”&nbsp;

And there’s more. Remember the resurgence of woman-owned businesses in Council Grove? We’ll learn more about that next week.&nbsp;

Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.

For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665630474582.jpeg" alt="Jennifer Kassebaum, owner of Flint Hills Books in Council Grove. Photo courtesy KSRE" />
 <figcaption>Jennifer Kassebaum, owner of Flint Hills Books in Council Grove. Photo courtesy KSRE</figcaption>
 </figure>By RON WILSON Kansas State University“I cannot live without books,” said Thomas Jefferson.&nbsp;Stephen King described books as “uniquely portable magic” and “the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent.”&nbsp;And author Jhumpa Lahiri wrote: “That's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.”&nbsp;The benefits of books are now being discovered and shared in a new, independent bookstore in a&nbsp;rural&nbsp;community of Kansas. Jennifer Kassebaum is the owner of Flint Hills Books in Council Grove.&nbsp;Kassebaum went to the University of Kansas and earned a law degree at the KU law school, where she met and married Bill Kassebaum. They now have a cow-calf operation on a ranch near the&nbsp;rural&nbsp;community of Burdick, population 62 people. Now, that’s&nbsp;rural.&nbsp;Kassebaum practiced law, worked as assistant general counsel at K-State and later at Wichita State before taking early retirement. As she thought about what she would like to be involved with next, one topic kept surfacing: Books.&nbsp;“I always enjoyed books,” Kassebaum said. She thought about opening an independent bookstore. After researching the idea, including talking to several independent booksellers, Kassebaum leased a space in a beautiful former bank building in the nearby town of Council Grove. &nbsp;Other bookstore owners encouraged her to take the American Booksellers Association training, so she did. At one of the training sessions, the instructor stated that a successful bookstore should be at least 1,200 square feet in size and be located in a town of at least 10,000 population.&nbsp;Uh oh. Kassebaum’s store met neither criterion.&nbsp;After a lot of thought, she decided to proceed with her store in downtown Council Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;The grand opening of the store was in April 2021. &nbsp;The bookstore’s website states: “Flint Hills Books&nbsp;is a general interest bookstore nestled in the breathtaking grandeur of the Flint Hills.”&nbsp;&nbsp;The store is “where a deep love for the majestic Flint Hills and a passion for books collide.”&nbsp;Flint Hills Books offers a curated collection of books, puzzles, and other activities and gifts. Kassebaum has simple but high standards for selecting books:&nbsp;&nbsp;“I include books I’ve read, books I want to read, and books that I think a good bookstore should have.”&nbsp;There are bestsellers, new books, fiction, non-fiction, young adult books and more. Her store offers book-signings and a children’s section as well as cards, puzzles and gifts. The bookstore website has a section for audio books and online shopping.&nbsp;Julie Hower, president of the Farmers &amp; Drovers Bank in Council Grove, pointed out that there has been a resurgence of woman-owned businesses in that community’s downtown.&nbsp;For example, an independent coffee house named Watts Coffee is right down the street from Kassebaum’s bookstore, and a new brewery named Riverbank Brewing Company is on the other side of the street. There are several more.&nbsp;These independent businesses have found ways to work together. Kassebaum partnered with Watts Coffee to produce a co-branded espresso-flavored gourmet chocolate bar. The label of the chocolate bar, produced by Sweet Granada Chocolate Company in Emporia, bears both the Watts Coffee and Flint Hills Books logos with the saying, “Because nothing is better than a good book and a great cup of coffee.”&nbsp;Kassebaum is also partnering with Riverbank Brewing for a monthly event called Books &amp; Brews. That includes an evening social hour at the brewery where Kassebaum speaks about upcoming book releases. “I do as much locally as I can,” she said.&nbsp;“Cami San Romani, owner of Cami’s Cakes and The Wooden Spoon, is an amazing baker whose artful cookies make bookstore events so special,” Kassebaum said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Lindsey Patnode, owner of Flowers by Lindsey, has helped me with elegant flower arrangements for special events.”&nbsp;For more information, see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.flinthillsbooks.com/" target="_blank">www.flinthillsbooks.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We commend Jennifer Kassebaum for making a difference with her love of books and for sharing that with this&nbsp;rural&nbsp;community. As Garrison Keillor said, “A book is a gift you can open again and again.”&nbsp;And there’s more. Remember the resurgence of woman-owned businesses in Council Grove? We’ll learn more about that next week.&nbsp;Ron Wilson is director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University.For more information about the Huck Boyd Institute, interested persons can visit&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.huckboydinstitute.org/" target="_blank">http://www.huckboydinstitute.org</a>.

NOW THAT'S RURAL: Jennifer Kassebaum, Flint Hills Books

<a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/phyllis-crawford">Phyllis L. Crawford Obituary 2022 - Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home (tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com)</a>

Phyllis Lorraine (Spargur) Crawford, 89, of Belleville, Kansas, went to her heavenly home on Saturday morning, October 8, 2022, at the Belleville Health Care Center.

Phyllis was born on February 7, 1933 in Wellington, KS, but grew up in Belle Plaine, KS.

Her parents were Hazel (Sturgis) Spargur and Jack (Charles Howard) Spargur. She was the oldest of five children. 

Phyllis was active in sports, a cheerleader, a straight A student, working through high school at the local drug store, and an avid reader.&nbsp; As a child, she would crawl up in a tree with an apple and a book and read for hours. 

She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in May 1951. When she was an 8th grader she met her future husband, Curtis Crawford;&nbsp; she just didn't know it yet, but he did! She and Curtis didn't have their first date until she was out of school and she was working for Boeing.

Theirs was a true love story! They married on May 24, 1952 in Champagne-Urbanna, IL, while Curtis was serving in the Air Force. She worked while he served, everything from an elevator operator to a secretary for an Air Force officer. 

To their union they had four children. Their oldest, Pam, was born in Spokane, WA, while they were stationed there. In 1955 they moved back to Wichita, KS, and they added three more children, Jana, Julie, and John. 

She was a full-time homemaker, Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, and PTA officer. Her love of reading never died, but she no longer climbed a tree to do it!&nbsp; Sunday dinners were a tradition enjoyed by the whole family. Phyllis was a phenomenal cook, her meatloaf and roast beef dinners were favorites, along with her pies.&nbsp; She was a seamstress and like her mom before her, could whip up an outfit or alter a dress two hours before her daughter's Sweetheart Dance!&nbsp;

The family moved to Belleville in the summer of 1970 after a year in Manhattan, Kansas. 

Shortly after that she began working at Republic County Hospital in the medical records department. She took correspondence courses to earn her certificate in medical records and procedures, becoming the director of that department.&nbsp; She worked for the hospital for 29 years.&nbsp;

She was able to travel to many places with Curtis, even taking an African safari.

 After Curtis passed away in 2018, much of her enthusiasm went with him. But the grandchildren and great-grands and great-great-grands brought the sparkle back. She even sponsored many children over the years through Child Fund. Phyllis was the quiet strength behind her family, always loving, encouraging, and supporting them.

Phyllis was a 51-year member of the Central Christian Church of Belleville.

Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, her husband Curtis, Jr., her son John Curtis, a grandson, Jacob Weatherhead, two brothers, Jack and Eldon Spargur, and a sister, Carol Cushman.

She is survived by her three daughters, Pam (Brad) Chatfield, Jana (Ronnie) Blad, and Julie (Curt) Weatherhead; ten grandchildren, Matthew (Lisa) Blad, Sarah (John) Racine, Sam (Christy) Blad, John Ketchum, Katie Ketchum, Alexis (Kevin) Wheat, Sophia (Brian) Hardwick, Samantha (Tyler) Jensen, J.C. ( Naomi) Crawford, and Cesilee (Logan) Copple; 26 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Phyllis is also&nbsp;survived by one sister, Lillian (Bob) Ray, sister-in-law Pat Spargur, and brother -in-law Ronnie Cushman, and&nbsp;many nieces and nephews

Memorial services will be Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at the Central Christian Church in Belleville, with Pastor Jacob Rice officiating. Burial will follow at the Belleville City Cemetery.

Friend's may sign Phyllis's book on Friday, October 14th, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.

Memorials are requested to the Belleville Health Care Center or the Central Christian Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Crawford family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.

To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/trees/2e1fcbc0-5963-4dd6-90d2-749a26f6ceed" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Phyllis L. Crawford, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/2e1fcbc0-5963-4dd6-90d2-749a26f6ceed" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

<h2>Phyllis L. Crawford, Belleville</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665501989172.jpeg" alt="Phyllis L. Crawford" />
 <figcaption>Phyllis L. Crawford</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/phyllis-crawford">Phyllis L. Crawford Obituary 2022 - Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home (tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com)</a>February 7, 1933 - October 8, 2022Phyllis Lorraine (Spargur) Crawford, 89, of Belleville, Kansas, went to her heavenly home on Saturday morning, October 8, 2022, at the Belleville Health Care Center.Phyllis was born on February 7, 1933 in Wellington, KS, but grew up in Belle Plaine, KS.Her parents were Hazel (Sturgis) Spargur and Jack (Charles Howard) Spargur. She was the oldest of five children. Phyllis was active in sports, a cheerleader, a straight A student, working through high school at the local drug store, and an avid reader.&nbsp; As a child, she would crawl up in a tree with an apple and a book and read for hours. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in May 1951. When she was an 8th grader she met her future husband, Curtis Crawford;&nbsp; she just didn't know it yet, but he did! She and Curtis didn't have their first date until she was out of school and she was working for Boeing.Theirs was a true love story! They married on May 24, 1952 in Champagne-Urbanna, IL, while Curtis was serving in the Air Force. She worked while he served, everything from an elevator operator to a secretary for an Air Force officer. To their union they had four children. Their oldest, Pam, was born in Spokane, WA, while they were stationed there. In 1955 they moved back to Wichita, KS, and they added three more children, Jana, Julie, and John. She was a full-time homemaker, Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, and PTA officer. Her love of reading never died, but she no longer climbed a tree to do it!&nbsp; Sunday dinners were a tradition enjoyed by the whole family. Phyllis was a phenomenal cook, her meatloaf and roast beef dinners were favorites, along with her pies.&nbsp; She was a seamstress and like her mom before her, could whip up an outfit or alter a dress two hours before her daughter's Sweetheart Dance!&nbsp;The family moved to Belleville in the summer of 1970 after a year in Manhattan, Kansas. Shortly after that she began working at Republic County Hospital in the medical records department. She took correspondence courses to earn her certificate in medical records and procedures, becoming the director of that department.&nbsp; She worked for the hospital for 29 years.&nbsp;She was able to travel to many places with Curtis, even taking an African safari. After Curtis passed away in 2018, much of her enthusiasm went with him. But the grandchildren and great-grands and great-great-grands brought the sparkle back. She even sponsored many children over the years through Child Fund. Phyllis was the quiet strength behind her family, always loving, encouraging, and supporting them.Phyllis was a 51-year member of the Central Christian Church of Belleville.Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, her husband Curtis, Jr., her son John Curtis, a grandson, Jacob Weatherhead, two brothers, Jack and Eldon Spargur, and a sister, Carol Cushman.She is survived by her three daughters, Pam (Brad) Chatfield, Jana (Ronnie) Blad, and Julie (Curt) Weatherhead; ten grandchildren, Matthew (Lisa) Blad, Sarah (John) Racine, Sam (Christy) Blad, John Ketchum, Katie Ketchum, Alexis (Kevin) Wheat, Sophia (Brian) Hardwick, Samantha (Tyler) Jensen, J.C. ( Naomi) Crawford, and Cesilee (Logan) Copple; 26 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. Phyllis is also&nbsp;survived by one sister, Lillian (Bob) Ray, sister-in-law Pat Spargur, and brother -in-law Ronnie Cushman, and&nbsp;many nieces and nephewsMemorial services will be Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., at the Central Christian Church in Belleville, with Pastor Jacob Rice officiating. Burial will follow at the Belleville City Cemetery.Friend's may sign Phyllis's book on Friday, October 14th, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville.Memorials are requested to the Belleville Health Care Center or the Central Christian Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home is assisting the Crawford family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/trees/2e1fcbc0-5963-4dd6-90d2-749a26f6ceed" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Phyllis L. Crawford, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/2e1fcbc0-5963-4dd6-90d2-749a26f6ceed" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Phyllis L. Crawford

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new drug charges after an arrest,

Just after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, a patrol sergeant with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of Southwest 110 Avenue for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

The occupant of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture was identified as Corban Cale, age 30 of Pawnee Rock. 

The sergeant became suspicious of drug activity and the Sheriff’s Office K9 Maxx and handler were called to the scene. Maxx alerted to the presence of controlled substances in the vehicle.

Further investigation revealed Cale was in possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia as well as items used to distribute methamphetamine.

Cale was arrested without incident and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665593687386.png" alt="Cale has four previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Cale has four previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon on new drug charges after an arrest,Just after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, a patrol sergeant with the Barton County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 10 block of Southwest 110 Avenue for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.The occupant of the 1997 Chevrolet Venture was identified as Corban Cale, age 30 of Pawnee Rock. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665586181761.jpeg" alt="Photo Barton County" />
 <figcaption>Photo Barton County</figcaption>
 </figure>The sergeant became suspicious of drug activity and the Sheriff’s Office K9 Maxx and handler were called to the scene. Maxx alerted to the presence of controlled substances in the vehicle.Further investigation revealed Cale was in possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia as well as items used to distribute methamphetamine.Cale was arrested without incident and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond

Kan. felon held on $100,000 bond for allegedly selling meth

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A Salina man has been arrested in connection to burglary cases in both Saline County and Dickinson County.

In mid-September, a number of items were reported missing from a property in the 4100 block of E. North Street. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander said items missing included the following.

In all, the owners of the property estimated a total loss of approximately $70,000, Saline County Sheriff's Investigator Cody Trower, said. 

On Thursday, a vehicle stolen out of Dickinson County was found abandoned in Saline County. A conversation between Saline County Sheriff's personnel and Dickinson County Sheriff's personnel while dealing with the stolen car revealed that Dickinson County Sheriff's personnel also were investing a Solomon burglary that was similar in nature to the one on E. North Street in Saline County, Trower said.

The next day, sheriff's investigators from both counties met to discuss the matter.  

Trower said Dickinson County Sheriff's investigators had developed a suspect and were planning to request a search warrant for the Salina residence of Michael Kohman, 42. The residence is located in the 300 block of N. 11th Street.

On Tuesday, Saline County Sheriff's personnel assisted Dickinson County Sheriff's personnel with the execution of the search warrant for Kohman's residence.

Trower said that while they were clearing the residence to make sure Kohman was the only person inside, Saline County Sheriff's personnel saw a large amount of the items that were stolen from the E. North Street location. He said that 70-80 percent of the items stolen from the E. North Street location were found in Kohman's residence.

During the execution of the search warrant, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia allegedly were found in Kohman's residence, Melander said. Additionally, it was believed that Kohman used the victim's own vehicle that was on the property to transport the items to a truck before returing the vehicle to the original location. 

Kohman was booked into the Salina County Jail on the following requested charges.

Requested charges in Dickinson County are pending. Both investigations are continuing.

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA Salina man has been arrested in connection to burglary cases in both Saline County and Dickinson County.In mid-September, a number of items were reported missing from a property in the 4100 block of E. North Street. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander said items missing included the following.Glass bowlsPaintingsAntique clocksWrist watchesStatuesSaddles and bridalsDressersA BB rifleGlasswareIn all, the owners of the property estimated a total loss of approximately $70,000, Saline County Sheriff's Investigator Cody Trower, said. On Thursday, a vehicle stolen out of Dickinson County was found abandoned in Saline County. A conversation between Saline County Sheriff's personnel and Dickinson County Sheriff's personnel while dealing with the stolen car revealed that Dickinson County Sheriff's personnel also were investing a Solomon burglary that was similar in nature to the one on E. North Street in Saline County, Trower said.The next day, sheriff's investigators from both counties met to discuss the matter. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655820692291.png" alt="Michael Kohman. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>Michael Kohman. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>Trower said Dickinson County Sheriff's investigators had developed a suspect and were planning to request a search warrant for the Salina residence of Michael Kohman, 42. The residence is located in the 300 block of N. 11th Street.On Tuesday, Saline County Sheriff's personnel assisted Dickinson County Sheriff's personnel with the execution of the search warrant for Kohman's residence.Trower said that while they were clearing the residence to make sure Kohman was the only person inside, Saline County Sheriff's personnel saw a large amount of the items that were stolen from the E. North Street location. He said that 70-80 percent of the items stolen from the E. North Street location were found in Kohman's residence.During the execution of the search warrant, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia allegedly were found in Kohman's residence, Melander said. Additionally, it was believed that Kohman used the victim's own vehicle that was on the property to transport the items to a truck before returing the vehicle to the original location. Kohman was booked into the Salina County Jail on the following requested charges.●Burglary●Criminal depravation of property●Possession of methamphetamine●Possession of drug paraphernaliaRequested charges in Dickinson County are pending. Both investigations are continuing.

Similar burglaries in 2 counties lead to arrest of Salina man

UPDATE: 11 a.m. Wednesday: The Salina Police Department this morning released additional information about the discharge of a firearm outside Salina South High School. It is as follows.

On 10-11-2022, at school dismissal, a vehicle occupied by several individuals was leaving the west parking lot of Salina South High School, 730 E. Magnolia. Just before turning East onto East Magnolia, an occupant of the vehicle was seen firing a weapon from the passenger’s side of the car in the direction of the school building. No injuries or damage were reported.

A witness provided the police department with vehicle and suspect information. The driver of the vehicle, Tyler Kerr (age 17, South High Student), was located at his residence, and the suspect vehicle was located parked around the corner from Kerr’s home.

Through their investigation, police detectives established probable cause to believe that Elijah Schmidt (age 16, Salina Virtual Innovation Academy) was the person who fired the handgun from the passenger’s side of the vehicle and that Robert Wood (age 15, South High Student) was identified as having possessed the handgun in the vehicle while on school property.

The following charges are being requested:

· Tyler Kerr - Criminal Discharge of a Firearm and Obstructing Apprehension.

· Elijah Schmidt - Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, and Criminal Use of a Weapon.

· Robert Wood - Criminal Use of a Weapon.

Kerr, Schmidt and Wood have been booked into juvenile detention. At this time we have no information to indicate that the handgun used was ever in the school building.

The Salina Police Department takes these threats seriously and will work to identify suspect(s) and make an arrest as quickly as possible when probable cause exists. This is the second example where citizen information has led to the quick arrest of individuals involved in criminal acts committed at Salina South High School. As a reminder, citizen tips are often instrumental in helping clear criminal cases. Parents, please talk to your children about reporting suspicious activity or criminal acts they may be aware of to you, a school official and/or the police.

The police department believes we have identified and spoken to all of the occupants who were in the suspect vehicle. With that said, this investigation is still on going. If you have information relative to this case please call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210.

UPDATE 7:30 a.m. Wednesday: From the Salina Police Department Facebook page this morning:

The Salina Police Department has taken the alleged shooter from South High School into custody. We have identified and spoken to the other occupants of the vehicle as well. At this time, we do not suspect there are any other persons involved in this incident. We would like to thank the public for all of the information provided. More information will be released later today.

The Salina Police Department is investigating the discharge of a firearm in the parking lot of Salina South High School.  The incident occurred at school dismissal today.  No one was injured as a result of the gunfire.  Salina Police Detectives are actively following up on investigative leads.  Please know that the police department is in regular communication with USD305 administration.  More information will be released when it becomes available.  If you have information relative to this investigation, please call the police department at 785-826-7210 or you can call Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS.

Salina Police DepartmentUPDATE: 11 a.m. Wednesday: The Salina Police Department this morning released additional information about the discharge of a firearm outside Salina South High School. It is as follows.On 10-11-2022, at school dismissal, a vehicle occupied by several individuals was leaving the west parking lot of Salina South High School, 730 E. Magnolia. Just before turning East onto East Magnolia, an occupant of the vehicle was seen firing a weapon from the passenger’s side of the car in the direction of the school building. No injuries or damage were reported.A witness provided the police department with vehicle and suspect information. The driver of the vehicle, Tyler Kerr (age 17, South High Student), was located at his residence, and the suspect vehicle was located parked around the corner from Kerr’s home.Through their investigation, police detectives established probable cause to believe that Elijah Schmidt (age 16, Salina Virtual Innovation Academy) was the person who fired the handgun from the passenger’s side of the vehicle and that Robert Wood (age 15, South High Student) was identified as having possessed the handgun in the vehicle while on school property.The following charges are being requested:· Tyler Kerr - Criminal Discharge of a Firearm and Obstructing Apprehension.· Elijah Schmidt - Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, and Criminal Use of a Weapon.· Robert Wood - Criminal Use of a Weapon.Kerr, Schmidt and Wood have been booked into juvenile detention. At this time we have no information to indicate that the handgun used was ever in the school building.The Salina Police Department takes these threats seriously and will work to identify suspect(s) and make an arrest as quickly as possible when probable cause exists. This is the second example where citizen information has led to the quick arrest of individuals involved in criminal acts committed at Salina South High School. As a reminder, citizen tips are often instrumental in helping clear criminal cases. Parents, please talk to your children about reporting suspicious activity or criminal acts they may be aware of to you, a school official and/or the police.The police department believes we have identified and spoken to all of the occupants who were in the suspect vehicle. With that said, this investigation is still on going. If you have information relative to this case please call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS. You can also make an on—line tip at: <a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#">https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=950#</a>. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters may also contact the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210.UPDATE 7:30 a.m. Wednesday: From the Salina Police Department Facebook page this morning:The Salina Police Department has taken the alleged shooter from South High School into custody. We have identified and spoken to the other occupants of the vehicle as well. At this time, we do not suspect there are any other persons involved in this incident. We would like to thank the public for all of the information provided. More information will be released later today.Public Announcement:The Salina Police Department is investigating the discharge of a firearm in the parking lot of Salina South High School. The incident occurred at school dismissal today. No one was injured as a result of the gunfire. Salina Police Detectives are actively following up on investigative leads. Please know that the police department is in regular communication with USD305 administration. More information will be released when it becomes available. If you have information relative to this investigation, please call the police department at 785-826-7210 or you can call Crimestoppers at 785-825-TIPS.

UPDATE: Police provide additional information about shooting at Salina South

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2022. There are 80 days left in the year.

On Oct. 12, 1976, it was announced in China that Hua Guofeng had been named to succeed the late Mao Zedong as chairman of the Communist Party; it was also announced that Mao's widow and three others, known as the "Gang of Four," had been arrested.

In 1492 (according to the Old Style calendar), Christopher Columbus' expedition arrived in the present-day Bahamas.

In 1792, the first recorded U.S. celebration of Columbus Day was held to mark the tricentennial of Christopher Columbus' landing.

In 1870, General Robert E. Lee died in Lexington, Virginia, at age 63.

In 1933, bank robber John Dillinger escaped from a jail in Allen County, Ohio, with the help of his gang, who killed the sheriff, Jess Sarber.

In 1971, the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on Broadway.

In 1973, President Richard Nixon nominated House minority leader Gerald R. Ford of Michigan to succeed Spiro T. Agnew as vice president.

In 1984, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher escaped an attempt on her life when an Irish Republican Army bomb exploded at a hotel in Brighton, England, killing five people.

In 1986, the superpower meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, ended in stalemate, with President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev unable to agree on arms control or a date for a full-fledged summit in the United States.

In 2000, 17 sailors were killed in a suicide bomb attack on the destroyer USS Cole in Yemen.

In 2002, bombs blamed on al-Qaida-linked militants destroyed a nightclub on the Indonesian island of Bali, killing 202 people, including 88 Australians and seven Americans.

In 2007, former Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won the Nobel Peace Prize for sounding the alarm over global warming.

In 2011, a Nigerian al-Qaida operative pleaded guilty to trying to bring down a jetliner with a bomb in his underwear; Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab defiantly told a federal judge in Detroit that he had acted in retaliation for the killing of Muslims worldwide.

Ten years ago: Thousands of supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi clashed in Cairo's Tahrir Square in the first such violence since Morsi took office more than three months earlier. The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize for fostering peace on a continent long ravaged by war.

Five years ago: The Trump administration said it would "immediately" halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law. President Donald Trump lashed out at hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico, saying the federal government can't keep sending help "forever" and suggesting that the U.S. territory was to blame for its financial struggles.

One year ago: The New Jersey Nets said Kyrie Irving could not play or practice with them until he could be a full participant; New York City required professional athletes to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to play or practice in public venues. (Irving would be allowed to rejoin the team for out-of-town games in January 2022, and for home games two months later.) The head of the Chicago police officers union called on its members to defy the city's requirement to report their COVID-19 vaccination status or be placed on unpaid leave. The Boeing Co. told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired. Florida issued its first fine to a county that it said had violated a new state law banning coronavirus vaccine mandates; Leon County was fined $3.5 million.

Today's Birthdays: Former Sen. Jake Garn, R-Utah, is 90. Singer Sam Moore (formerly of Sam and Dave) is 87. Broadcast journalist Chris Wallace is 75. Actor-singer Susan Anton is 72. Pop/rock singer/songwriter Jane Siberry is 67. Actor Hiroyuki Sanada is 62. Actor Carlos Bernard is 60. Jazz musician Chris Botti is 60. R&amp;B singer Claude McKnight (Take 6) is 60. Rock singer Bob Schneider is 57. Actor Hugh Jackman is 54. Actor Adam Rich is 54. R&amp;B singer Garfield Bright (Shai) is 53. Country musician Martie Maguire (Courtyard Hounds, The Chicks) is 53. Actor Kirk Cameron is 52. Olympic gold medal skier Bode Miller is 45. Rock singer Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory) is 43. Actor Brian J. Smith is 41. Actor Tyler Blackburn is 36. Actor Marcus T. Paulk is 36. Actor Ito Aghayere is 35. Actor Josh Hutcherson is 30.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2022. There are 80 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Oct. 12, 1976, it was announced in China that Hua Guofeng had been named to succeed the late Mao Zedong as chairman of the Communist Party; it was also announced that Mao's widow and three others, known as the "Gang of Four," had been arrested.On this date:In 1492 (according to the Old Style calendar), Christopher Columbus' expedition arrived in the present-day Bahamas.In 1792, the first recorded U.S. celebration of Columbus Day was held to mark the tricentennial of Christopher Columbus' landing.In 1870, General Robert E. Lee died in Lexington, Virginia, at age 63.In 1933, bank robber John Dillinger escaped from a jail in Allen County, Ohio, with the help of his gang, who killed the sheriff, Jess Sarber.In 1971, the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre on Broadway.In 1973, President Richard Nixon nominated House minority leader Gerald R. Ford of Michigan to succeed Spiro T. Agnew as vice president.In 1984, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher escaped an attempt on her life when an Irish Republican Army bomb exploded at a hotel in Brighton, England, killing five people.In 1986, the superpower meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, ended in stalemate, with President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev unable to agree on arms control or a date for a full-fledged summit in the United States.In 2000, 17 sailors were killed in a suicide bomb attack on the destroyer USS Cole in Yemen.In 2002, bombs blamed on al-Qaida-linked militants destroyed a nightclub on the Indonesian island of Bali, killing 202 people, including 88 Australians and seven Americans.In 2007, former Vice President Al Gore and the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won the Nobel Peace Prize for sounding the alarm over global warming.In 2011, a Nigerian al-Qaida operative pleaded guilty to trying to bring down a jetliner with a bomb in his underwear; Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab defiantly told a federal judge in Detroit that he had acted in retaliation for the killing of Muslims worldwide.Ten years ago: Thousands of supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi clashed in Cairo's Tahrir Square in the first such violence since Morsi took office more than three months earlier. The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize for fostering peace on a continent long ravaged by war.Five years ago: The Trump administration said it would "immediately" halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law. President Donald Trump lashed out at hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico, saying the federal government can't keep sending help "forever" and suggesting that the U.S. territory was to blame for its financial struggles.One year ago: The New Jersey Nets said Kyrie Irving could not play or practice with them until he could be a full participant; New York City required professional athletes to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to play or practice in public venues. (Irving would be allowed to rejoin the team for out-of-town games in January 2022, and for home games two months later.) The head of the Chicago police officers union called on its members to defy the city's requirement to report their COVID-19 vaccination status or be placed on unpaid leave. The Boeing Co. told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired. Florida issued its first fine to a county that it said had violated a new state law banning coronavirus vaccine mandates; Leon County was fined $3.5 million.Today's Birthdays: Former Sen. Jake Garn, R-Utah, is 90. Singer Sam Moore (formerly of Sam and Dave) is 87. Broadcast journalist Chris Wallace is 75. Actor-singer Susan Anton is 72. Pop/rock singer/songwriter Jane Siberry is 67. Actor Hiroyuki Sanada is 62. Actor Carlos Bernard is 60. Jazz musician Chris Botti is 60. R&amp;B singer Claude McKnight (Take 6) is 60. Rock singer Bob Schneider is 57. Actor Hugh Jackman is 54. Actor Adam Rich is 54. R&amp;B singer Garfield Bright (Shai) is 53. Country musician Martie Maguire (Courtyard Hounds, The Chicks) is 53. Actor Kirk Cameron is 52. Olympic gold medal skier Bode Miller is 45. Rock singer Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory) is 43. Actor Brian J. Smith is 41. Actor Tyler Blackburn is 36. Actor Marcus T. Paulk is 36. Actor Ito Aghayere is 35. Actor Josh Hutcherson is 30.

Today in History - October 12

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, the landmark meetings that brought the 2,000-year-old Catholic Church into the modern era, amid continued disagreement about what the council taught that divides the faithful today.

Francis celebrated a Mass on Tuesday in honor of St. John XXIII, who convened the council and presided over its opening sessions. Tuesday’s commemoration opens with a reading of John’s inaugural speech and ends with a re-enactment of the candle-lit procession that lit up St. Peter’s Square on the night of Oct. 11, 1962.

On that night, the “good pope” came to the window of the Apostolic Palace and delivered his famous “moonlight speech” to the thousands of people who had gathered below. Whereas pre-Vatican II popes usually spoke in formal terms, John surprised the crowd with an impromptu, pastoral speech urging the faithful to go home to their children and give them a hug and tell them “this is the caress of the pope.”

The council would last for another three years and outlive John, who died in 1963 of stomach cancer. But when it was over, council fathers had agreed to major changes in the life of the church, such as allowing Mass to be celebrated in local languages rather than Latin and strengthening the role of laity in the everyday life of the church. The council also encouraged efforts to improve relations among Christians and revolutionized the church’s relations with Jews, including the step to remove the phrase “perfidious Jews” from the liturgy.

Francis, 85, is the first pope to have been ordained after the council, and his priorities are very much inspired by it.

“Above all peace, above all the poor church,” said Vatican II historian Alberto Melloni. In a telephone interview, Melloni also pointed to Francis' insistence on a “synodal” or decentralized church, with an emphasis on laity. The latter is clearly evident in his decision to allow laypeople, including women, to head Vatican offices and in the the two-year “synod” process in which ordinary Catholic faithful have contributed their thoughts on the life and mission of the church.

But Vatican II still very much divides the church, with progressives seeing it as a break from the past and conservatives seeing it as fully in line with church tradition and chafing at the “spirit of Vatican II” progressive read of it. Francis has in some ways exacerbated those divisions by re-imposing restrictions on the celebration of the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass.

“John XXIII did not convoke Vatican II to reinvent Catholicism,” writes church historian George Weigel in his new book “To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II.”

“As he put it in his opening address, the council’s ‘greatest concern’ must be the more effective presentation of Catholic truth in full” through a new language and vocabulary that could be understood in the modern world, Weigel wrote in excerpts recently published in the Wall Street Journal.

Vatican II coincided with the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the United States and Russia came as close as they ever had to nuclear war. Looking ahead to Tuesday’s anniversary of Vatican II, Francis noted over the weekend that Russia is threatening to use its nuclear arsenal in its war in Ukraine.

“Why can’t we learn from history?” Francis asked. “Even in those times, there was grave conflict and tensions, but they chose the path of peace.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603292366279.png" alt="Pope Francis celebrated a Mass on Tuesday in honor of St. John XXIII, who convened the council and presided over its opening sessions.-image courtesy CSPAN" />
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 </figure>ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council, the landmark meetings that brought the 2,000-year-old Catholic Church into the modern era, amid continued disagreement about what the council taught that divides the faithful today.Francis celebrated a Mass on Tuesday in honor of St. John XXIII, who convened the council and presided over its opening sessions. Tuesday’s commemoration opens with a reading of John’s inaugural speech and ends with a re-enactment of the candle-lit procession that lit up St. Peter’s Square on the night of Oct. 11, 1962.On that night, the “good pope” came to the window of the Apostolic Palace and delivered his famous “moonlight speech” to the thousands of people who had gathered below. Whereas pre-Vatican II popes usually spoke in formal terms, John surprised the crowd with an impromptu, pastoral speech urging the faithful to go home to their children and give them a hug and tell them “this is the caress of the pope.”The council would last for another three years and outlive John, who died in 1963 of stomach cancer. But when it was over, council fathers had agreed to major changes in the life of the church, such as allowing Mass to be celebrated in local languages rather than Latin and strengthening the role of laity in the everyday life of the church. The council also encouraged efforts to improve relations among Christians and revolutionized the church’s relations with Jews, including the step to remove the phrase “perfidious Jews” from the liturgy.Francis, 85, is the first pope to have been ordained after the council, and his priorities are very much inspired by it.“Above all peace, above all the poor church,” said Vatican II historian Alberto Melloni. In a telephone interview, Melloni also pointed to Francis' insistence on a “synodal” or decentralized church, with an emphasis on laity. The latter is clearly evident in his decision to allow laypeople, including women, to head Vatican offices and in the the two-year “synod” process in which ordinary Catholic faithful have contributed their thoughts on the life and mission of the church.But Vatican II still very much divides the church, with progressives seeing it as a break from the past and conservatives seeing it as fully in line with church tradition and chafing at the “spirit of Vatican II” progressive read of it. Francis has in some ways exacerbated those divisions by re-imposing restrictions on the celebration of the pre-Vatican II Latin Mass.“John XXIII did not convoke Vatican II to reinvent Catholicism,” writes church historian George Weigel in his new book “To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II.”“As he put it in his opening address, the council’s ‘greatest concern’ must be the more effective presentation of Catholic truth in full” through a new language and vocabulary that could be understood in the modern world, Weigel wrote in excerpts recently published in the Wall Street Journal.Vatican II coincided with the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the United States and Russia came as close as they ever had to nuclear war. Looking ahead to Tuesday’s anniversary of Vatican II, Francis noted over the weekend that Russia is threatening to use its nuclear arsenal in its war in Ukraine.“Why can’t we learn from history?” Francis asked. “Even in those times, there was grave conflict and tensions, but they chose the path of peace.”

Pope marks 60th anniversary of Second Vatican Council

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 11, the 284th day of 2022. There are 81 days left in the year.

On Oct. 11, 1986, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev opened two days of talks in Reykjavik, Iceland, concerning arms control and human rights.

In 1614, the New Netherland Co. was formed by a group of merchants from Amsterdam and Hoorn to set up fur trading in North America.

In 1809, just over three years after the famous Lewis and Clark expedition ended, Meriwether Lewis was found dead in a Tennessee inn, an apparent suicide; he was 35.

In 1884, American first lady Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City.

In 1906, the San Francisco Board of Education ordered the city's Asian students segregated in a purely "Oriental" school. (The order was later rescinded at the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt, who promised to curb future Japanese immigration to the United States.)

In 1968, Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission, was launched with astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn Fulton Eisele and R. Walter Cunningham aboard. The government of Panama was overthrown in a military coup.

In 1984, Challenger astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space as she and fellow Mission Specialist David C. Leestma spent 3 1/2 hours outside the shuttle.

In 1991, testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexually harassing her; Thomas re-appeared before the panel to denounce the proceedings as a "high-tech lynching."

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, Oct. 11, the 284th day of 2022. There are 81 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Oct. 11, 1986, President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev opened two days of talks in Reykjavik, Iceland, concerning arms control and human rights.On this date:In 1614, the New Netherland Co. was formed by a group of merchants from Amsterdam and Hoorn to set up fur trading in North America.In 1809, just over three years after the famous Lewis and Clark expedition ended, Meriwether Lewis was found dead in a Tennessee inn, an apparent suicide; he was 35.In 1884, American first lady Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City.In 1906, the San Francisco Board of Education ordered the city's Asian students segregated in a purely "Oriental" school. (The order was later rescinded at the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt, who promised to curb future Japanese immigration to the United States.)In 1968, Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission, was launched with astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn Fulton Eisele and R. Walter Cunningham aboard. The government of Panama was overthrown in a military coup.In 1984, Challenger astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space as she and fellow Mission Specialist David C. Leestma spent 3 1/2 hours outside the shuttle.In 1991, testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexually harassing her; Thomas re-appeared before the panel to denounce the proceedings as a "high-tech lynching."In 2002, former President Jimmy Carter was named the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.In 2005, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it had finished pumping out the New Orleans metropolitan area, which was flooded by Hurricane Katrina six weeks earlier and then was swamped again by Hurricane Rita.In 2006, the charge of treason was used for the first time in the U.S. war on terrorism, filed against Adam Yehiye Gadahn, also known as "Azzam the American," who'd appeared in propaganda videos for al-Qaida. (Gadahn was killed by a U.S. drone strike in Pakistan in Jan. 2015.)In 2014, customs and health officials began taking the temperatures of passengers arriving at New York's Kennedy International Airport from three West African countries in a stepped-up screening effort meant to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus.In 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 106-93 to win the NBA finals in six games; LeBron James scored 28 points as the NBA wrapped up a season that sent players to a "bubble" at Walt Disney World in Florida for three months because of the pandemic.Ten years ago: Vice President Joe Biden and Republican opponent Paul Ryan squared off in their only debate of the 2012 campaign; the two repeatedly interrupted each other as they sparred over topics including the economy, taxes and Medicare.Five years ago: The Boy Scouts of America announced that it would admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting in 2018 and establish a new program for older girls based on the Boy Scout curriculum, allowing them to aspire to the Eagle Scout rank. Strong winds fueled wildfires burning through California wine country; the confirmed death toll climbed to 23 as authorities ordered new evacuations. An American woman, Caitlan Coleman, her Canadian husband Joshua Boyle, and their children were freed, five years after they were seized by a terrorist network in the mountains of Afghanistan; officials said the couple and their three children - who'd been born in captivity - were rescued in a dramatic raid orchestrated by the U.S. and Pakistani governments.One year ago: Jon Gruden resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders following reports about messages he wrote years earlier that used offensive terms to refer to Blacks, gays and women. U.S.-based economist David Card won the Nobel Prize in economics for pioneering research demonstrating that an increase in the minimum wage doesn't hinder hiring, and immigrants don't lower pay for native-born workers. Benson Kipruto and Diana Kipyogei completed a Kenyan sweep in the Boston Marathon, which took place after a 30-month absence; the race was moved from its traditional spring date for the first time in its 125-year history because of the coronavirus outbreak.Today's Birthdays: Former U.S. Defense Secretary William Perry is 95. Actor Amitabh Bachchan is 80. Country singer Gene Watson is 79. Singer Daryl Hall (Hall and Oates) is 76. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., is 72. Actor-director Catlin Adams is 72. Country singer Paulette Carlson is 71. Original MTV VJ Mark Goodman is 70. Actor David Morse is 69. Actor Stephen Spinella is 66. Actor-writer-comedian Dawn French is 65. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Steve Young is 61. Actor Joan Cusack is 60. Rock musician Scott Johnson (Gin Blossoms) is 60. Comedy writer and TV host Michael J. Nelson is 58. Actor Sean Patrick Flanery is 57. Actor Lennie James is 57. College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL player Chris Spielman is 57. Country singer-songwriter Todd Snider is 56. Actor-comedian Artie Lange is 55. Actor Jane Krakowski is 54. Actor Andrea Navedo is 53. Actor Constance Zimmer is 52. Rapper MC Lyte is 52. Bluegrass musician Leigh Gibson (The Gibson Brothers) is 51. Figure skater Kyoko Ina is 50. Actor Darien Sills-Evans is 48. Actor/writer Nat Faxon is 47. Actor Emily Deschanel is 46. Actor Matt Bomer is 45. Actor Trevor Donovan is 44. Actor Robert Christopher Riley is 42. Actor Michelle Trachtenberg is 37. Actor Lucy Griffiths is 36. Golfer Michelle Wie is 33. Rapper Cardi B is 30.