WASHINGTON (AP) — @realDonaldTrump, the Twitter feed that grew from the random musings of a reality TV star into the cudgel of an American president, has died. It was not quite 12 years old.

The provocative handle was given birth by a New York real estate tycoon who used it to help him become the 45th U.S. president. It began with a May 4, 2009, tweet promoting Donald Trump’s upcoming appearance on David Letterman’s show.

It died more than 57,000 tweets later, with Trump using some of his final postings on the powerful platform to commiserate with a pro-Trump mob that besieged the halls of Congress in a deadly assault as lawmakers were set to certify his defeat.

The account met its demise when Twitter announced Friday it was pulling the plug permanently on @realDonaldTrump, citing concern that Trump would use it for “further incitement of violence.” Trump retorted that he’d be “building out our own platform in the near future. We will not be SILENCED!”

Trump, a novice politician but seasoned salesman, realized the power of social media in ways that few other politicians did. And he wielded it with never-before-seen power to diminish his opponents, shape elections and mold reality — at least in the eyes of his supporters.

Early on, @realDonaldTrump seemed innocent enough. Its owner, who had prolific experience in marketing casinos, real estate and even Oreos, used the platform mostly to promote his books, media appearances and give friendly plugs to friends.

But as Trump began seriously toying with a White House run, it became a tool to scorch opponents and give shape to his nationalist, “America First” philosophy.

He deployed its venom equally, whether insulting celebrity enemies (Rosie O’Donnell was “crude, rude, obnoxious and dumb”) or or using xenophobia to malign a country (Britain is “trying hard to disguise their massive Muslim problem”).

Peter Costanzo, then an online marketing director for the publishing company putting out Trump’s book, “Think Like a Champion,” helped bring Trump to the platform.

Twitter was still in its infancy at the time. But Costanzo, who later came to work for The Associated Press, saw the then-140-character-per-message platform as a new tool that the real estate mogul could use to boost sales and reach a broader audience.

Costanzo was given seven minutes to make his pitch to Trump — “Not five minutes, not 10,” he recalled in a 2016 interview.

“I said, ‘Let’s call you @realDonaldTrump — you’re the real Donald Trump,’” recalled Costanzo. “He thought about it for a minute and said: ‘I like it. Let’s do it.’”

Other than Trump’s family, no one seemed off limits from his Twitter wrath. Trump attacked Senate Republicans, Senate Democrats, 2016 political rivals, current administration staffers, former administration staffers, the Republican Party and cable networks.

@realDonaldTrump was prolific: On days when its owner was particularly agitated, such as in the midst of impeachment proceedings, it pushed out more than 100 tweets.

In its most popular tweet, on Oct. 2, 2020, @realDonaldTrump announced that Trump and first lady Melania Trump had contracted the coronavirus. The post got 1.8 million likes and nearly 400,000 retweets, according to Factba.se., which tracks the president’s social media habits and commentary.

The account was used to announce firings. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson learned of his ouster in a tweet.

The account threatened adversaries in the most colorful terms. Before Trump “fell in love” with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un through secretly exchanged letters, Trump used Twitter to dub him “rocket man” and vowed to respond with “fire and fury” if the authoritarian dared attack the United States.

@realDonaldTrump frequently spread misleading, false and malicious assertions, such as the baseless ideas that protesters at Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings were paid by the liberal philanthropist George Soros and that November’s election was beset by voter fraud.

Trump often tweeted well past midnight and before dawn, a cathartic outlet for grievances (Witch hunt! Crooked Hillary, Russia, Russia, Russia, FAKE NEWS, and so on.) For the most part, @realDonaldTrump and its 280-character posts effectively allowed Trump to work around the Washington media establishment and amplify the message of allies.

Sometimes @realDonaldTrump stumbled. Trump deleted 1,166 tweets and, in his final months on the platform, had 471 tweets flagged by Twitter for misinformation, according to Factba.se.

In one of his most memorable Twitter stumbles, Trump in May 2017 sent (and later deleted) a cryptic post-midnight tweet that read “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.”

The gibberish set the Twitterverse afire with speculation. Theories included that the tweeter-in-chief had fallen asleep mid-message and that the man who once bragged of having “the best words” was adding a new word to the lexicon to properly describe collusion between Democrats and the press.

Sam Nunberg, a longtime — and now former — Trump adviser, said that in the summer of 2011, after Trump announced he wasn’t running in 2012 but wanted to remain relevant, his team decided to start using social media to boost his profile.

They chose to focus on Twitter, where he already had an account and several hundred thousand followers. Nunberg remembers sending Trump daily reports on his follower growth. Trump would sometimes hand it back with hand-written notes — “Why not more?” “Why so slow?”

They celebrated when they hit the million mark.

“Twitter definitely played a pivotal role in building Donald Trump as a political figure within Republican politics and he also greatly enjoyed it,” said Nunberg. “Remember he used to say: ‘I wanted to own a newspaper. This is great, it’s like a newspaper without the losses.’”

Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., took to Twitter shortly after the platform banned @realDonaldTrump to note that it continues to allow Iran’s supreme leader “and numerous other dictatorial regimes” to use the platform, but cannot abide his father.

“Mao would be proud,” Trump Jr. scoffed.

In the end, @realDonaldTrump offered an in-the-moment peek into Trump’s state of mind over more than a decade, a period in which the “Apprentice” TV star transformed into the 45th American president.

Down the road, when historians look for a glimpse into Trump thoughts on the issues of his time -- anything from actress Kristen Stewart’s treatment of co-star Robert Pattinson to the president’s views on Russian meddling in the 2016 election — the first stop may inevitably be one of the many digital archives that have preserved the tweets of @realDonaldTrump.

With Trump, whatever the topic, there’s always a tweet for that.

WASHINGTON (AP) — @realDonaldTrump, the Twitter feed that grew from the random musings of a reality TV star into the cudgel of an American president, has died. It was not quite 12 years old.The provocative handle was given birth by a New York real estate tycoon who used it to help him become the 45th U.S. president. It began with a May 4, 2009, tweet promoting Donald Trump’s upcoming appearance on David Letterman’s show.It died more than 57,000 tweets later, with Trump using some of his final postings on the powerful platform to commiserate with a pro-Trump mob that besieged the halls of Congress in a deadly assault as lawmakers were set to certify his defeat.The account met its demise when Twitter announced Friday it was pulling the plug permanently on @realDonaldTrump, citing concern that Trump would use it for “further incitement of violence.” Trump retorted that he’d be “building out our own platform in the near future. We will not be SILENCED!”Trump, a novice politician but seasoned salesman, realized the power of social media in ways that few other politicians did. And he wielded it with never-before-seen power to diminish his opponents, shape elections and mold reality — at least in the eyes of his supporters.Early on, @realDonaldTrump seemed innocent enough. Its owner, who had prolific experience in marketing casinos, real estate and even Oreos, used the platform mostly to promote his books, media appearances and give friendly plugs to friends.But as Trump began seriously toying with a White House run, it became a tool to scorch opponents and give shape to his nationalist, “America First” philosophy.He deployed its venom equally, whether insulting celebrity enemies (Rosie O’Donnell was “crude, rude, obnoxious and dumb”) or or using xenophobia to malign a country (Britain is “trying hard to disguise their massive Muslim problem”).Peter Costanzo, then an online marketing director for the publishing company putting out Trump’s book, “Think Like a Champion,” helped bring Trump to the platform.Twitter was still in its infancy at the time. But Costanzo, who later came to work for The Associated Press, saw the then-140-character-per-message platform as a new tool that the real estate mogul could use to boost sales and reach a broader audience.Costanzo was given seven minutes to make his pitch to Trump — “Not five minutes, not 10,” he recalled in a 2016 interview.Trump liked what he heard.“I said, ‘Let’s call you @realDonaldTrump — you’re the real Donald Trump,’” recalled Costanzo. “He thought about it for a minute and said: ‘I like it. Let’s do it.’”Other than Trump’s family, no one seemed off limits from his Twitter wrath. Trump attacked Senate Republicans, Senate Democrats, 2016 political rivals, current administration staffers, former administration staffers, the Republican Party and cable networks.@realDonaldTrump was prolific: On days when its owner was particularly agitated, such as in the midst of impeachment proceedings, it pushed out more than 100 tweets.In its most popular tweet, on Oct. 2, 2020, @realDonaldTrump announced that Trump and first lady Melania Trump had contracted the coronavirus. The post got 1.8 million likes and nearly 400,000 retweets, according to Factba.se., which tracks the president’s social media habits and commentary.The account was used to announce firings. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson learned of his ouster in a tweet.The account threatened adversaries in the most colorful terms. Before Trump “fell in love” with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un through secretly exchanged letters, Trump used Twitter to dub him “rocket man” and vowed to respond with “fire and fury” if the authoritarian dared attack the United States.@realDonaldTrump frequently spread misleading, false and malicious assertions, such as the baseless ideas that protesters at Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings were paid by the liberal philanthropist George Soros and that November’s election was beset by voter fraud.Trump often tweeted well past midnight and before dawn, a cathartic outlet for grievances (Witch hunt! Crooked Hillary, Russia, Russia, Russia, FAKE NEWS, and so on.) For the most part, @realDonaldTrump and its 280-character posts effectively allowed Trump to work around the Washington media establishment and amplify the message of allies.Sometimes @realDonaldTrump stumbled. Trump deleted 1,166 tweets and, in his final months on the platform, had 471 tweets flagged by Twitter for misinformation, according to Factba.se.In one of his most memorable Twitter stumbles, Trump in May 2017 sent (and later deleted) a cryptic post-midnight tweet that read “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.”The gibberish set the Twitterverse afire with speculation. Theories included that the tweeter-in-chief had fallen asleep mid-message and that the man who once bragged of having “the best words” was adding a new word to the lexicon to properly describe collusion between Democrats and the press.The mystery was never solved.Sam Nunberg, a longtime — and now former — Trump adviser, said that in the summer of 2011, after Trump announced he wasn’t running in 2012 but wanted to remain relevant, his team decided to start using social media to boost his profile.They chose to focus on Twitter, where he already had an account and several hundred thousand followers. Nunberg remembers sending Trump daily reports on his follower growth. Trump would sometimes hand it back with hand-written notes — “Why not more?” “Why so slow?”They celebrated when they hit the million mark.“Twitter definitely played a pivotal role in building Donald Trump as a political figure within Republican politics and he also greatly enjoyed it,” said Nunberg. “Remember he used to say: ‘I wanted to own a newspaper. This is great, it’s like a newspaper without the losses.’”Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., took to Twitter shortly after the platform banned @realDonaldTrump to note that it continues to allow Iran’s supreme leader “and numerous other dictatorial regimes” to use the platform, but cannot abide his father.“Mao would be proud,” Trump Jr. scoffed.In the end, @realDonaldTrump offered an in-the-moment peek into Trump’s state of mind over more than a decade, a period in which the “Apprentice” TV star transformed into the 45th American president.Down the road, when historians look for a glimpse into Trump thoughts on the issues of his time -- anything from actress Kristen Stewart’s treatment of co-star Robert Pattinson to the president’s views on Russian meddling in the 2016 election — the first stop may inevitably be one of the many digital archives that have preserved the tweets of @realDonaldTrump.With Trump, whatever the topic, there’s always a tweet for that.

A farewell to @realDonaldTrump, gone after 57,000 tweets

JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a burglary have made an arrest.

On December 7, a residence in near 110th and T Road in rural Jackson County reported&nbsp; a number of firearms and a gun safe were stolen, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

On Monday, detectives&nbsp;arrested John Michael Tyler, 40, Topeka in connection with the burglary.

He was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of burglary and theft. The stolen firearms were recovered by detectives, according to Morse.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610053870114.png" alt="Tyler photo Jackson County" />
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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities investigating a burglary have made an arrest.On December 7, a residence in near 110th and T Road in rural Jackson County reported&nbsp; a number of firearms and a gun safe were stolen, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.On Monday, detectives&nbsp;arrested John Michael Tyler, 40, Topeka in connection with the burglary.He was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of burglary and theft. The stolen firearms were recovered by detectives, according to Morse.

Detectives recover firearms stolen from Kansas home

Today is Friday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2021. There are 357 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 8, 1998, Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, was sentenced in New York to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 

In 1815, the last major engagement of the War of 1812 came to an end as U.S. forces defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans, not having gotten word of the signing of a peace treaty. 

In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson outlined his Fourteen Points for lasting peace after World War I. Mississippi became the first state to ratify the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which established Prohibition. 

In 1935, rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. 

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, declared an "unconditional war on poverty in America." 

In 1968, the Otis Redding single "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" was released on the Volt label almost a month after the singer's death in a plane crash. 

In 1973, the Paris peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam resumed. 

In 1982, American Telephone and Telegraph settled the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against it by agreeing to divest itself of the 22 Bell System companies. 

In 1994, Tonya Harding won the ladies' U.S. Figure Skating Championship in Detroit, a day after Nancy Kerrigan dropped out because of the clubbing attack that had injured her right knee. (The U.S. Figure Skating Association later stripped Harding of the title.)

In 1997, the state of Arkansas put three men to death in the second triple execution since capital punishment was reinstated in 1976. (The first also occurred in Arkansas, in 1994.)

In 2004, A U.S. Black Hawk medivac helicopter crashed near Fallujah, Iraq, killing all nine soldiers aboard. 

In 2006, the first funerals were held in West Virginia for the 12 miners who'd died in the Sago Mine disaster six days earlier. 

In 2008, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton powered to victory in New Hampshire's 2008 Democratic primary in a startling upset, defeating Sen. Barack Obama and resurrecting her bid for the White House; Sen. John McCain defeated his Republican rivals to move back into contention for the GOP nomination. 

Ten years ago: U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot and critically wounded when a gunman opened fire as the congresswoman met with constituents in Tucson; six people were killed, 12 others also injured. (Gunman Jared Lee Loughner was sentenced in November 2012 to seven consecutive life sentences, plus 140 years.)

Five years ago: Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the world's most-wanted drug lord, was captured for a third time in a daring raid by Mexican marines, six months after walking through a tunnel to freedom from a maximum security prison in a made-for-Hollywood escape that deeply embarrassed the government and strained ties with the United States.

One year ago: Iran struck back at the United States for killing Iran's top military commander, firing missiles at two Iraqi military bases housing American troops; more than 100 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the attack. As Iran braced for a counterattack, the country's Revolutionary Guard shot down a Ukrainian jetliner after apparently mistaking it for a missile; all 176 people on board were killed, including 82 Iranians and more than 50 Canadians. South Korea said it had put a Chinese woman under isolated treatment amid concerns that she had brought back the virus that had sickened dozens in mainland China and Hong Kong. Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, said they planned to "step back" as senior members of the royal family while balancing their time between the U.K. and North America. Screenwriter and actor Buck Henry, who co-wrote and appeared in "The Graduate," died in Los Angeles at the age of 89.

Today's Birthdays: Actor-comedian Larry Storch is 98. Former CBS newsman Charles Osgood is 88. Singer Shirley Bassey is 84. Game show host Bob Eubanks is 83. Country-gospel singer Cristy Lane is 81. Rhythm-and-blues singer Anthony Gourdine (Little Anthony and the Imperials) is 80. Actor Yvette Mimieux is 79. Singer Juanita Cowart Motley (The Marvelettes) is 77. Actor Kathleen Noone is 76. Rock musician Robby Krieger (The Doors) is 75. Movie director John McTiernan is 70. Actor Harriet Sansom Harris is 66. Actor Ron Cephas Jones is 64. Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is 63. Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith is 57. Actor Michelle Forbes is 56. Actor Maria Pitillo is 55. Singer R. Kelly is 54. Rock musician Jeff Abercrombie (Fuel) is 52. Actor Ami Dolenz is 52. Reggae singer Sean Paul is 48. Actor Donnell Turner is 48. Country singer Tift Merritt is 46. Actor-rock singer Jenny Lewis is 45. Actor Amber Benson is 44. Actor Scott Whyte is 43. Singer-songwriter Erin McCarley is 42. Actor Sarah Polley is 42. Actor Rachel Nichols is 41. Actor Gaby Hoffman is 39. Rock musician Disashi Lumumbo-Kasongo (Gym Class Heroes) is 38. Actor Cynthia Erivo is 34. Actor Freddie Stroma is 34.

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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 Friday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2021. There are 357 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 8, 1998, Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, was sentenced in New York to life in prison without the possibility of parole. On this date: In 1815, the last major engagement of the War of 1812 came to an end as U.S. forces defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans, not having gotten word of the signing of a peace treaty. In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson outlined his Fourteen Points for lasting peace after World War I. Mississippi became the first state to ratify the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which established Prohibition. In 1935, rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, in his State of the Union address, declared an "unconditional war on poverty in America." In 1968, the Otis Redding single "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" was released on the Volt label almost a month after the singer's death in a plane crash. In 1973, the Paris peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam resumed. In 1982, American Telephone and Telegraph settled the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against it by agreeing to divest itself of the 22 Bell System companies. In 1994, Tonya Harding won the ladies' U.S. Figure Skating Championship in Detroit, a day after Nancy Kerrigan dropped out because of the clubbing attack that had injured her right knee. (The U.S. Figure Skating Association later stripped Harding of the title.)In 1997, the state of Arkansas put three men to death in the second triple execution since capital punishment was reinstated in 1976. (The first also occurred in Arkansas, in 1994.)In 2004, A U.S. Black Hawk medivac helicopter crashed near Fallujah, Iraq, killing all nine soldiers aboard. In 2006, the first funerals were held in West Virginia for the 12 miners who'd died in the Sago Mine disaster six days earlier. In 2008, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton powered to victory in New Hampshire's 2008 Democratic primary in a startling upset, defeating Sen. Barack Obama and resurrecting her bid for the White House; Sen. John McCain defeated his Republican rivals to move back into contention for the GOP nomination. Ten years ago: U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot and critically wounded when a gunman opened fire as the congresswoman met with constituents in Tucson; six people were killed, 12 others also injured. (Gunman Jared Lee Loughner was sentenced in November 2012 to seven consecutive life sentences, plus 140 years.) Five years ago: Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, the world's most-wanted drug lord, was captured for a third time in a daring raid by Mexican marines, six months after walking through a tunnel to freedom from a maximum security prison in a made-for-Hollywood escape that deeply embarrassed the government and strained ties with the United States. One year ago: Iran struck back at the United States for killing Iran's top military commander, firing missiles at two Iraqi military bases housing American troops; more than 100 U.S. service members were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after the attack. As Iran braced for a counterattack, the country's Revolutionary Guard shot down a Ukrainian jetliner after apparently mistaking it for a missile; all 176 people on board were killed, including 82 Iranians and more than 50 Canadians. South Korea said it had put a Chinese woman under isolated treatment amid concerns that she had brought back the virus that had sickened dozens in mainland China and Hong Kong. Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, said they planned to "step back" as senior members of the royal family while balancing their time between the U.K. and North America. Screenwriter and actor Buck Henry, who co-wrote and appeared in "The Graduate," died in Los Angeles at the age of 89. Today's Birthdays: Actor-comedian Larry Storch is 98. Former CBS newsman Charles Osgood is 88. Singer Shirley Bassey is 84. Game show host Bob Eubanks is 83. Country-gospel singer Cristy Lane is 81. Rhythm-and-blues singer Anthony Gourdine (Little Anthony and the Imperials) is 80. Actor Yvette Mimieux is 79. Singer Juanita Cowart Motley (The Marvelettes) is 77. Actor Kathleen Noone is 76. Rock musician Robby Krieger (The Doors) is 75. Movie director John McTiernan is 70. Actor Harriet Sansom Harris is 66. Actor Ron Cephas Jones is 64. Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is 63. Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith is 57. Actor Michelle Forbes is 56. Actor Maria Pitillo is 55. Singer R. Kelly is 54. Rock musician Jeff Abercrombie (Fuel) is 52. Actor Ami Dolenz is 52. Reggae singer Sean Paul is 48. Actor Donnell Turner is 48. Country singer Tift Merritt is 46. Actor-rock singer Jenny Lewis is 45. Actor Amber Benson is 44. Actor Scott Whyte is 43. Singer-songwriter Erin McCarley is 42. Actor Sarah Polley is 42. Actor Rachel Nichols is 41. Actor Gaby Hoffman is 39. Rock musician Disashi Lumumbo-Kasongo (Gym Class Heroes) is 38. Actor Cynthia Erivo is 34. Actor Freddie Stroma is 34.

Today in History -- Jan. 8

COWLEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on drug charges following an investigation.

Just before 1a.m. Jan. 4, police officers and Cowley County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant at 326 N. Third Street in Arkansas City stemming from an extensive illegal drug investigation, according to a media release.

Officers arrested Aaron Nathaniel Parga-Varquez, 19, on requested charges of suspicion of two felony counts of no drug tax stamp; one felony count each of criminal use of a weapon, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school and possession with intent to distribute marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school; and one misdemeanor count each of consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of drug-sale and drug-use paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana.

Parga-Varquez was booked into the Cowley County Jail on a $50,000 bond.

They arrested Haiden Rain Tiger, 19, on requested charges of&nbsp; three felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, as well as one misdemeanor count each of consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of drug-use paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Tiger was booked into the county jail on a $12,000 bond and remained in custody.

In addition, Taylor Elliot Hobson, 27, was arrested on requested charges of two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, plus one misdemeanor count each of possession of drug-use paraphernalia and of marijuana. He also was arrested on two outstanding district court warrants for probation violation.

Hobson was booked into the county jail in lieu of $10,000 bond through Arkansas City district court on the new charges and no bond on the warrants. He remained in custody.

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 </figure>COWLEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on drug charges following an investigation.Just before 1a.m. Jan. 4, police officers and Cowley County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant at 326 N. Third Street in Arkansas City stemming from an extensive illegal drug investigation, according to a media release.Officers arrested Aaron Nathaniel Parga-Varquez, 19, on requested charges of suspicion of two felony counts of no drug tax stamp; one felony count each of criminal use of a weapon, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school and possession with intent to distribute marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school; and one misdemeanor count each of consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of drug-sale and drug-use paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1609881177335.png" alt="Parga-Varquez-photo Cowley Co." />
 <figcaption>Parga-Varquez-photo Cowley Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Parga-Varquez was booked into the Cowley County Jail on a $50,000 bond.They arrested Haiden Rain Tiger, 19, on requested charges of&nbsp; three felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, as well as one misdemeanor count each of consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of drug-use paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1609881217519.png" alt="Tiger photo Cowley County" />
 <figcaption>Tiger photo Cowley County</figcaption>
 </figure>Tiger was booked into the county jail on a $12,000 bond and remained in custody.In addition, Taylor Elliot Hobson, 27, was arrested on requested charges of two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, plus one misdemeanor count each of possession of drug-use paraphernalia and of marijuana. He also was arrested on two outstanding district court warrants for probation violation.Hobson was booked into the county jail in lieu of $10,000 bond through Arkansas City district court on the new charges and no bond on the warrants. He remained in custody.

3 Kan. men arrested after lengthy investigation 

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities  investigating a fatal shooting in the 3900 Block of West Fairhaven in Wichita on December 29 have made an arrest.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, deputies with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested 34-year-old Joshua Dean Halstead&nbsp; and 28-year-old Jacquellyn Michelle Arthur in the 4300 block of west St. Louis Street in Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.

Just after 8p.m. Dec. 29, officers responded to a shooting in the 3900 Block of W. Fairhaven in Wichita. They found&nbsp;43-year-old Bradley Michael Reece and 22-year-old Kayla Schmidt both of Wichita.

Reece died at the scene. EMS transported Schmidt to a local hospital. She died on New Year's Eve, according to Blick.

Both Halstead and Arthur have been booked at the Sedgwick County Detention Facility on requested charges of first degree murder and aggravated robbery.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a fatal shooting in the 3900 Block of West Fairhaven in Wichita on December 29 have identified the victims as 43-year-old Bradley Michael Reece and 22-year-old Kayla Schmidt both of Wichita, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.

Police continue to ask the&nbsp; the public for help to locate two suspects.

Deputies are looking for 34-year-old Joshua Dean Halstead and 28-year-old Jacquellyn Michelle Arthur in connection with the incident. If you&nbsp; know where they are or have any additional details on the suspects, call 911.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610023320599.png" alt="Halstead has a previous convictions for theft, burglary, aggravated weapons and for drug possession and distribution, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections He was reported as an absconder in August-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Halstead has a previous convictions for theft, burglary, aggravated weapons and for drug possession and distribution, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections He was reported as an absconder in August-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a fatal shooting in the 3900 Block of West Fairhaven in Wichita on December 29 have made an arrest.&nbsp;On Wednesday, deputies with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested 34-year-old Joshua Dean Halstead&nbsp; and 28-year-old Jacquellyn Michelle Arthur in the 4300 block of west St. Louis Street in Wichita, according to Sheriff's Lt. Benjamin Blick.<figure>
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 </figure>Just after 8p.m. Dec. 29, officers responded to a shooting in the 3900 Block of W. Fairhaven in Wichita. They found&nbsp;43-year-old Bradley Michael Reece and 22-year-old Kayla Schmidt both of Wichita.Reece died at the scene. EMS transported Schmidt to a local hospital. She died on New Year's Eve, according to Blick.Both Halstead and Arthur have been booked at the Sedgwick County Detention Facility on requested charges of first degree murder and aggravated robbery.------------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities&nbsp; investigating a fatal shooting in the 3900 Block of West Fairhaven in Wichita on December 29 have identified the victims as 43-year-old Bradley Michael Reece and 22-year-old Kayla Schmidt both of Wichita, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1609375270250.png" alt="Halstead has a previous convictions for theft, burglary, aggravated weapons and for drug possession and distribution, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections He was reported as an absconder in August-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Halstead has a previous convictions for theft, burglary, aggravated weapons and for drug possession and distribution, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections He was reported as an absconder in August-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Reece died at the scene. EMS transported Schmidt to a local hospital. She died on New Year's Eve, according to Blick.Police continue to ask the&nbsp; the public for help to locate two suspects.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1609375240647.png" alt="Arthur-photo Sedgwick Co." />
 <figcaption>Arthur-photo Sedgwick Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Deputies are looking for 34-year-old Joshua Dean Halstead and 28-year-old Jacquellyn Michelle Arthur in connection with the incident. If you&nbsp; know where they are or have any additional details on the suspects, call 911.---------

Deputies track down 2 Kansas murder suspects 

January is here, and we all have high hopes for this year—especially after 2020. But here’s the thing about a new year:&nbsp;It’s still the same you. When midnight came on New Year’s Eve, there was no magic wand that transformed you and took all your problems away. The only way anything is going to change for you this year is if you do it yourself!

The past couple years I’ve been researching what causes people to reach their financial goals. One of the things I discovered is that we all have the capacity to improve. We just need a little self-awareness to make it happen.

There are seven strengths and weaknesses everyone has when it comes to their money. I call them the 7 Money Tendencies. Knowing your personal tendencies will help you reach your goals faster because you know what to expect. You can see a potential pitfall from a mile away.

None of the tendencies are right or wrong, but they do have implications.&nbsp;I’ve identified these tendencies in my new book,&nbsp;Know Yourself, Know Your Money. They are:

You’ll lean toward one or the other of each tendency, but don’t overthink it. It’s a spectrum, so you might be somewhere in between.

For example, let’s look at nerds vs. free spirits.&nbsp;Nerds love spreadsheets and budgeting because it makes them feel empowered—but rigidity and rules&nbsp;all&nbsp;the time might lead to burnout. Free spirits spend their money more freely, living life to the fullest. But if they aren’t intentional with their money, they’ll look up in a few years and wonder where it went.&nbsp;

Or, take safety vs. status. If you tend toward safety, you value the security money brings, but you’ll never reach your big goals if you make money decisions based in fear. If you lean toward status, you’re more likely to justify a large purchase if it makes you feel successful—but you need to remember that money doesn’t define you.

The more you pay attention to why you spend (or don’t spend) money the way you do, the more you can course-correct when you need to. Having self-awareness around your money tendencies will help you to win with money faster.

If you’re ready to make changes with your money in 2021, you can dig into all of the 7 Money Tendencies&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/what-are-money-tendencies" target="_blank">here</a>.

Rachel Cruze&nbsp;is a two-time No. 1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of&nbsp;The Rachel Cruze Show.&nbsp;She has appeared on Good Morning America, TODAY Show and Live! With Kelly &amp; Ryan, among others. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. Follow Rachel on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/rachelcruze" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelcruze/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachelramseycruze" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/rachelcruze" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rachelcruze.com/" target="_blank">rachelcruze.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>By RACHEL CRUZEJanuary is here, and we all have high hopes for this year—especially after 2020. But here’s the thing about a new year:&nbsp;It’s still the same you. When midnight came on New Year’s Eve, there was no magic wand that transformed you and took all your problems away. The only way anything is going to change for you this year is if you do it yourself!The past couple years I’ve been researching what causes people to reach their financial goals. One of the things I discovered is that we all have the capacity to improve. We just need a little self-awareness to make it happen.There are seven strengths and weaknesses everyone has when it comes to their money. I call them the 7 Money Tendencies. Knowing your personal tendencies will help you reach your goals faster because you know what to expect. You can see a potential pitfall from a mile away.None of the tendencies are right or wrong, but they do have implications.&nbsp;I’ve identified these tendencies in my new book,&nbsp;Know Yourself, Know Your Money. They are:<ol>
 <li>Spender or Saver</li><li>Nerd or Free Spirit</li><li>Experiences or Things</li><li>Quality or Quantity</li><li>Safety or Status</li><li>Abundance or Scarcity</li><li>Spontaneous Giver or Planned Giver</li>
 </ol>You’ll lean toward one or the other of each tendency, but don’t overthink it. It’s a spectrum, so you might be somewhere in between.For example, let’s look at nerds vs. free spirits.&nbsp;Nerds love spreadsheets and budgeting because it makes them feel empowered—but rigidity and rules&nbsp;all&nbsp;the time might lead to burnout. Free spirits spend their money more freely, living life to the fullest. But if they aren’t intentional with their money, they’ll look up in a few years and wonder where it went.&nbsp;Or, take safety vs. status. If you tend toward safety, you value the security money brings, but you’ll never reach your big goals if you make money decisions based in fear. If you lean toward status, you’re more likely to justify a large purchase if it makes you feel successful—but you need to remember that money doesn’t define you.The more you pay attention to why you spend (or don’t spend) money the way you do, the more you can course-correct when you need to. Having self-awareness around your money tendencies will help you to win with money faster.If you’re ready to make changes with your money in 2021, you can dig into all of the 7 Money Tendencies&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/what-are-money-tendencies" target="_blank">here</a>.Rachel Cruze&nbsp;is a two-time No. 1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of&nbsp;The Rachel Cruze Show.&nbsp;She has appeared on Good Morning America, TODAY Show and Live! With Kelly &amp; Ryan, among others. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. Follow Rachel on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/rachelcruze" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelcruze/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/rachelramseycruze" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/rachelcruze" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rachelcruze.com/" target="_blank">rachelcruze.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

CRUZE: The real secret to reaching your financial goals in 2021

Today is Thursday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2021. There are 358 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 7, 1789, America held its first presidential election as voters chose electors who, a month later, selected George Washington to be the nation's first chief executive. 

In 1927, commercial transatlantic telephone service was inaugurated between New York and London. 

In 1942, Japanese forces began besieging American and Filipino troops in Bataan during World War II. (The fall of Bataan three months later was followed by the notorious Death March.)

In 1953, President Truman announced in his State of the Union message to Congress that the United States had developed a hydrogen bomb. 

In 1959, the United States recognized the new government of Cuba, six days after Fidel Castro led the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista. 

In 1972, Lewis F. Powell, Jr. and William H. Rehnquist were sworn in as the 99th and 100th members of the U.S. Supreme Court. 

In 1979, Vietnamese forces captured the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, overthrowing the Khmer Rouge government. 

In 1989, Emperor Hirohito of Japan died in Tokyo at age 87; he was succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Akihito. 

In 1999, for the second time in history, an impeached American president went on trial before the Senate. President Bill Clinton faced charges of perjury and obstruction of justice; he was acquitted. 

In 2004, President George W. Bush proposed legal status, at least temporarily, for millions of immigrants improperly working in the U.S. 

In 2006, U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, facing corruption charges, stepped down as House majority leader. (DeLay was found guilty in Nov. 2010 of illegally funneling corporate money to Texas candidates; his conviction was eventually overturned.)

In 2015, masked gunmen stormed the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, a French newspaper that had caricatured the Prophet Mohammad, methodically killing 12 people, including the editor, before escaping in a car. (Two suspects were killed two days later.)

In 2019, Amazon eclipsed Microsoft as the most valuable publicly-traded company in the U.S. For the first time in more than 25 years, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was absent from oral arguments as she recuperated from cancer surgery. 

Ten years ago: A package addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano ignited at a Washington postal facility, a day after fiery packages sent to Maryland's governor and state transportation secretary burned the fingers of workers who opened them.

Five years ago: President Barack Obama tore into the National Rifle Association during a televised town hall meeting in Fairfax, Virginia, as he dismissed what he called a "conspiracy" alleging that the federal government — and Obama in particular — wanted to seize all firearms as a precursor to imposing martial law.

One year ago: A magnitude 6.4 earthquake, the strongest to hit Puerto Rico in more than 100 years, killed one person, injured nine others and knocked out power across the U.S. territory. A stampede at the funeral of Gen. Qassem Soleimani in his Iranian hometown of Kerman killed 56 people and injured more than 200. Jury selection began in New York for the rape and sexual assault trial of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein; about a third of the first 120 prospective jurors were sent home after they said they could not be impartial. Neil Peart, the drummer for the influential rock trio Rush, died at the age of 67 at his California home; the band said he had been battling brain cancer.

Today's Birthdays: Magazine publisher Jann Wenner is 75. Singer Kenny Loggins is 73. Singer-songwriter Marshall Chapman is 72. Actor Erin Gray is 71. Actor Sammo Hung is 69. Actor Jodi Long is 67. Actor David Caruso is 65. Talk show host Katie Couric is 64. Country singer David Lee Murphy is 62. Rock musician Kathy Valentine is 62. Actor David Marciano is 61. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., is 60. Actor Hallie Todd is 59. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is 58. Actor Nicolas Cage is 57. Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting) is 56. Actor Rex Lee is 52. Actor Doug E. Doug is 51. Actor Kevin Rahm is 50. Actor Jeremy Renner is 50. Country singer-musician John Rich is 47. Actor Dustin Diamond is 44. Actor Reggie Austin is 42. Singer-rapper Aloe Blacc is 42. Actor Lauren Cohan is 39. Actor Brett Dalton is 38. Actor Robert Ri'chard is 38. Actor Lyndsy Fonseca is 34. Actor Liam Aiken is 31. Actor Camryn Grimes is 31. Actor Max Morrow is 30. Actor Marcus Scribner is 21.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2021. There are 358 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 7, 1789, America held its first presidential election as voters chose electors who, a month later, selected George Washington to be the nation's first chief executive. On this date: In 1927, commercial transatlantic telephone service was inaugurated between New York and London. In 1942, Japanese forces began besieging American and Filipino troops in Bataan during World War II. (The fall of Bataan three months later was followed by the notorious Death March.)In 1953, President Truman announced in his State of the Union message to Congress that the United States had developed a hydrogen bomb. In 1959, the United States recognized the new government of Cuba, six days after Fidel Castro led the overthrow of Fulgencio Batista. In 1972, Lewis F. Powell, Jr. and William H. Rehnquist were sworn in as the 99th and 100th members of the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1979, Vietnamese forces captured the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, overthrowing the Khmer Rouge government. In 1989, Emperor Hirohito of Japan died in Tokyo at age 87; he was succeeded by his son, Crown Prince Akihito. In 1999, for the second time in history, an impeached American president went on trial before the Senate. President Bill Clinton faced charges of perjury and obstruction of justice; he was acquitted. In 2004, President George W. Bush proposed legal status, at least temporarily, for millions of immigrants improperly working in the U.S. In 2006, U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, facing corruption charges, stepped down as House majority leader. (DeLay was found guilty in Nov. 2010 of illegally funneling corporate money to Texas candidates; his conviction was eventually overturned.)In 2015, masked gunmen stormed the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, a French newspaper that had caricatured the Prophet Mohammad, methodically killing 12 people, including the editor, before escaping in a car. (Two suspects were killed two days later.)In 2019, Amazon eclipsed Microsoft as the most valuable publicly-traded company in the U.S. For the first time in more than 25 years, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was absent from oral arguments as she recuperated from cancer surgery. Ten years ago: A package addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano ignited at a Washington postal facility, a day after fiery packages sent to Maryland's governor and state transportation secretary burned the fingers of workers who opened them.Five years ago: President Barack Obama tore into the National Rifle Association during a televised town hall meeting in Fairfax, Virginia, as he dismissed what he called a "conspiracy" alleging that the federal government — and Obama in particular — wanted to seize all firearms as a precursor to imposing martial law. One year ago: A magnitude 6.4 earthquake, the strongest to hit Puerto Rico in more than 100 years, killed one person, injured nine others and knocked out power across the U.S. territory. A stampede at the funeral of Gen. Qassem Soleimani in his Iranian hometown of Kerman killed 56 people and injured more than 200. Jury selection began in New York for the rape and sexual assault trial of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein; about a third of the first 120 prospective jurors were sent home after they said they could not be impartial. Neil Peart, the drummer for the influential rock trio Rush, died at the age of 67 at his California home; the band said he had been battling brain cancer.Today's Birthdays: Magazine publisher Jann Wenner is 75. Singer Kenny Loggins is 73. Singer-songwriter Marshall Chapman is 72. Actor Erin Gray is 71. Actor Sammo Hung is 69. Actor Jodi Long is 67. Actor David Caruso is 65. Talk show host Katie Couric is 64. Country singer David Lee Murphy is 62. Rock musician Kathy Valentine is 62. Actor David Marciano is 61. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., is 60. Actor Hallie Todd is 59. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., is 58. Actor Nicolas Cage is 57. Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting) is 56. Actor Rex Lee is 52. Actor Doug E. Doug is 51. Actor Kevin Rahm is 50. Actor Jeremy Renner is 50. Country singer-musician John Rich is 47. Actor Dustin Diamond is 44. Actor Reggie Austin is 42. Singer-rapper Aloe Blacc is 42. Actor Lauren Cohan is 39. Actor Brett Dalton is 38. Actor Robert Ri'chard is 38. Actor Lyndsy Fonseca is 34. Actor Liam Aiken is 31. Actor Camryn Grimes is 31. Actor Max Morrow is 30. Actor Marcus Scribner is 21.

Today in History -- Jan. 7

FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect on drug distribution allegations.

On Friday, the Garden City/Finney County Joint Drug Task Force (JDTF) completed an investigation and obtained a search warrant for 301 N. 12th Street in Garden City, according to Sgt. Lana Urteaga.

At 7a.m., the Garden City/Finney County S.W.A.T. team served the warrant and located Carlos Gonzalez-Rivera, 22, of Garden City, in the backyard and Victor Irigoyen, 23, of Garden City, hiding inside the residence and took both into custody without incident.

During a search of the residence, the JDTF seized approximately 567 grams of suspected methamphetamine, approximately 2 grams of suspected marijuana, scales, and several pieces of drug paraphernalia indicative of distribution of controlled substances

Gonzalez-Rivera was booked into the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of Paraphernalia.

Irigoyen was booked into jail on requested charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana.

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 </figure>FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect on drug distribution allegations.On Friday, the Garden City/Finney County Joint Drug Task Force (JDTF) completed an investigation and obtained a search warrant for 301 N. 12th Street in Garden City, according to Sgt. Lana Urteaga.At 7a.m., the Garden City/Finney County S.W.A.T. team served the warrant and located Carlos Gonzalez-Rivera, 22, of Garden City, in the backyard and Victor Irigoyen, 23, of Garden City, hiding inside the residence and took both into custody without incident.During a search of the residence, the JDTF seized approximately 567 grams of suspected methamphetamine, approximately 2 grams of suspected marijuana, scales, and several pieces of drug paraphernalia indicative of distribution of controlled substancesGonzalez-Rivera was booked into the Finney County Jail on requested charges of Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of Paraphernalia.Irigoyen was booked into jail on requested charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana.

Task force busts SW Kan. drug distribution ring

Margaret “Maggie” Brunner 83 of Abilene, formerly of Hope passed away January 5, 2021 at Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. She was born in Provo, Utah September 22, 1937, the daughter of Richard and Agnes (Mitchell) Patterson. 

Maggie grew up in the Provo area and graduated from Provo High School. 

On May 5, 1961 she was united in marriage to John Brunner. He preceded her in death February 19, 2019. 

Maggie worked at the Sears store in Abilene, Duck Walls in the accounts receivable department, the Hope grocery store and at Endzone in Hope. 

Maggie is survived by her daughter Chris Savery and husband Jeff of Abilene, son Russ Fowler of Salina, ten grandchildren: Travis Savery, Tyler Savery, Jeremy Parks, Josh Parks, Richard Fowler, Cody Brunner, Keely Brunner, Lacy Brunner, Holly Brunner and Dillon Brunner, and twelve great-grandchildren and a sister, Susan Roberts and husband Jim of Abilene. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband John four children: Debra Fowler-Parks, Richard Fowler, Roger Brunner and Bob Brunner, daughter-in-law, Sharon Fowler, granddaughter, Nikki Fowler, two brothers, Bob and Dick Patterson. 

Graveside Services for Maggie will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Hope City Cemetery. Friends may come by Martin-Becker-Carlson in Abilene anytime after 10:00 A.M., on Thursday to view and sign the register book. Family suggests memorials be given to Salina Rescue Mission. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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 </figure>Margaret “Maggie” Brunner 83 of Abilene, formerly of Hope passed away January 5, 2021 at Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. She was born in Provo, Utah September 22, 1937, the daughter of Richard and Agnes (Mitchell) Patterson. Maggie grew up in the Provo area and graduated from Provo High School. On May 5, 1961 she was united in marriage to John Brunner. He preceded her in death February 19, 2019. Maggie worked at the Sears store in Abilene, Duck Walls in the accounts receivable department, the Hope grocery store and at Endzone in Hope. Maggie is survived by her daughter Chris Savery and husband Jeff of Abilene, son Russ Fowler of Salina, ten grandchildren: Travis Savery, Tyler Savery, Jeremy Parks, Josh Parks, Richard Fowler, Cody Brunner, Keely Brunner, Lacy Brunner, Holly Brunner and Dillon Brunner, and twelve great-grandchildren and a sister, Susan Roberts and husband Jim of Abilene. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband John four children: Debra Fowler-Parks, Richard Fowler, Roger Brunner and Bob Brunner, daughter-in-law, Sharon Fowler, granddaughter, Nikki Fowler, two brothers, Bob and Dick Patterson. Graveside Services for Maggie will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Hope City Cemetery. Friends may come by Martin-Becker-Carlson in Abilene anytime after 10:00 A.M., on Thursday to view and sign the register book. Family suggests memorials be given to Salina Rescue Mission. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Margaret “Maggie” Brunner

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2021. There are 359 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 6, 2001, with Vice President Al Gore presiding in his capacity as president of the Senate, Congress formally certified George W. Bush the winner of the bitterly contested 2000 presidential election. 

In 1412, tradition holds that Joan of Arc was born this day in Domremy. 

In 1540, England's King Henry VIII married his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. (The marriage lasted about six months.)

In 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state. 

In 1919, the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, died in Oyster Bay, New York, at age 60. 

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his State of the Union address, outlined a goal of "Four Freedoms": Freedom of speech and expression; the freedom of people to worship God in their own way; freedom from want; freedom from fear. 

In 1968, a surgical team at Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California, led by Dr. Norman Shumway, performed the first U.S. adult heart transplant, placing the heart of a 43-year-old man in a 54-year-old patient (the recipient died 15 days later). 

In 1993, jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, 75, died in Englewood, N.J.; ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev died in suburban Paris at age 54.

In 1994, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the leg by an assailant at Detroit's Cobo Arena; four men, including the ex-husband of Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, went to prison for their roles in the attack. (Harding pleaded guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution, but denied any advance knowledge about the assault.) 

In 1998, in a new bid to expand health insurance, President Clinton unveiled a proposal to offer Medicare coverage to hundreds of thousands of uninsured Americans from ages 55 to 64. 

In 2003, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein accused U.N. inspectors of engaging in "intelligence work" instead of searching for suspected nuclear, chemical and biological weapons in his country. 

In 2005, former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen was arrested on murder charges 41 years after three civil rights workers were slain in Mississippi. (Killen was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 60 years in prison; he died in prison in 2018.) 

In 2017, Congress certified Donald Trump's presidential victory over the objections of a handful of House Democrats, with Vice President Joe Biden pronouncing, "It is over."

Ten years ago: U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced he would cut $78 billion from the Defense Department budget over the next five years, an effort to trim fat in light of the nation's ballooning deficit. Vang Pao, a revered former general in the Royal Army of Laos who'd led thousands of Hmong guerrillas in a CIA-backed secret army in the Vietnam War, died in Clovis, California, at age 81.

Five years ago: North Korea said that it had conducted a powerful hydrogen bomb test, a claim greeted with widespread skepticism. Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Actor-comedian Pat Harrington Jr., 86, died in Los Angeles.

One year ago: Throngs of Iranians attended the funeral of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who'd been killed in a U.S. airstrike in Iraq; Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wept while praying over the casket. Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said he was "prepared to testify" if subpoenaed by the Senate in its impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. (The Senate voted against calling witnesses.) Facebook said it would ban "deepfake" videos, the false but realistic clips created with artificial intelligence, as it stepped up efforts to fight online manipulation. As he recovered from surgery on his injured hip, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he would enter the NFL draft. (He would be the fifth player drafted, and was chosen by the Miami Dolphins.)

Today's Birthdays: Country musician Joey Miskulin (Riders in the Sky) is 72. Former FBI director Louis Freeh is 71. Rock singer-musician Kim Wilson (The Fabulous Thunderbirds) is 70. Singer Jett Williams is 68. Actor-comedian Rowan Atkinson is 66. World Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez is 64. Actor Scott Bryce is 63. Rhythm-and-blues singer Kathy Sledge is 62. TV chef Nigella Lawson is 61. Rhythm-and-blues singer Eric Williams (BLACKstreet) is 61. Actor Norman Reedus is 52. TV personality Julie Chen is 51. Actor Danny Pintauro (TV: "Who's the Boss?") is 45. Actor Cristela Alonzo is 42. Actor Rinko Kikuchi is 40. Actor Eddie Redmayne is 39. Retired NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is 39. Actor-comedian Kate McKinnon is 37. Actor Diona Reasonover is 37. Rock singer Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) is 35.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2021. There are 359 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 6, 2001, with Vice President Al Gore presiding in his capacity as president of the Senate, Congress formally certified George W. Bush the winner of the bitterly contested 2000 presidential election. On this date: In 1412, tradition holds that Joan of Arc was born this day in Domremy. In 1540, England's King Henry VIII married his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. (The marriage lasted about six months.)In 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state. In 1919, the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, died in Oyster Bay, New York, at age 60. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his State of the Union address, outlined a goal of "Four Freedoms": Freedom of speech and expression; the freedom of people to worship God in their own way; freedom from want; freedom from fear. In 1968, a surgical team at Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California, led by Dr. Norman Shumway, performed the first U.S. adult heart transplant, placing the heart of a 43-year-old man in a 54-year-old patient (the recipient died 15 days later). In 1993, jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, 75, died in Englewood, N.J.; ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev died in suburban Paris at age 54.In 1994, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the leg by an assailant at Detroit's Cobo Arena; four men, including the ex-husband of Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, went to prison for their roles in the attack. (Harding pleaded guilty to conspiracy to hinder prosecution, but denied any advance knowledge about the assault.) In 1998, in a new bid to expand health insurance, President Clinton unveiled a proposal to offer Medicare coverage to hundreds of thousands of uninsured Americans from ages 55 to 64. In 2003, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein accused U.N. inspectors of engaging in "intelligence work" instead of searching for suspected nuclear, chemical and biological weapons in his country. In 2005, former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen was arrested on murder charges 41 years after three civil rights workers were slain in Mississippi. (Killen was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 60 years in prison; he died in prison in 2018.) In 2017, Congress certified Donald Trump's presidential victory over the objections of a handful of House Democrats, with Vice President Joe Biden pronouncing, "It is over."Ten years ago: U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced he would cut $78 billion from the Defense Department budget over the next five years, an effort to trim fat in light of the nation's ballooning deficit. Vang Pao, a revered former general in the Royal Army of Laos who'd led thousands of Hmong guerrillas in a CIA-backed secret army in the Vietnam War, died in Clovis, California, at age 81.Five years ago: North Korea said that it had conducted a powerful hydrogen bomb test, a claim greeted with widespread skepticism. Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Actor-comedian Pat Harrington Jr., 86, died in Los Angeles.One year ago: Throngs of Iranians attended the funeral of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who'd been killed in a U.S. airstrike in Iraq; Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wept while praying over the casket. Former White House national security adviser John Bolton said he was "prepared to testify" if subpoenaed by the Senate in its impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. (The Senate voted against calling witnesses.) Facebook said it would ban "deepfake" videos, the false but realistic clips created with artificial intelligence, as it stepped up efforts to fight online manipulation. As he recovered from surgery on his injured hip, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said he would enter the NFL draft. (He would be the fifth player drafted, and was chosen by the Miami Dolphins.)Today's Birthdays: Country musician Joey Miskulin (Riders in the Sky) is 72. Former FBI director Louis Freeh is 71. Rock singer-musician Kim Wilson (The Fabulous Thunderbirds) is 70. Singer Jett Williams is 68. Actor-comedian Rowan Atkinson is 66. World Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez is 64. Actor Scott Bryce is 63. Rhythm-and-blues singer Kathy Sledge is 62. TV chef Nigella Lawson is 61. Rhythm-and-blues singer Eric Williams (BLACKstreet) is 61. Actor Norman Reedus is 52. TV personality Julie Chen is 51. Actor Danny Pintauro (TV: "Who's the Boss?") is 45. Actor Cristela Alonzo is 42. Actor Rinko Kikuchi is 40. Actor Eddie Redmayne is 39. Retired NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is 39. Actor-comedian Kate McKinnon is 37. Actor Diona Reasonover is 37. Rock singer Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys) is 35.

Today in History -- Jan. 6

Family-only memorial services will be at 2 PM Saturday, January 9 at St. John's Catholic Church &amp; will be livestreamed. 

Friends may sign the register book from 9 AM to 5 PM Friday, January 8 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. 

Memorials may be given to St. John's Schools.

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 </figure>Marlene MoritzNovember 05, 1933 - January 02, 2021Family-only memorial services will be at 2 PM Saturday, January 9 at St. John's Catholic Church &amp; will be livestreamed. Friends may sign the register book from 9 AM to 5 PM Friday, January 8 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to St. John's Schools.

Marlene Moritz

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2021. There are 360 days left in the year. 

On Jan. 5, 1925, Democrat Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took office as America's first female governor, succeeding her late husband, William, following a special election. 

In 1589, Catherine de Medici of France died at age 69. 

In 1781, a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold burned Richmond, Virginia.

In 1896, an Austrian newspaper, Wiener Presse, reported the discovery by German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen of a type of radiation that came to be known as X-rays. 

In 1914, auto industrialist Henry Ford announced he was going to pay workers $5 for an 8-hour day, as opposed to $2.34 for a 9-hour day. (Employees still worked six days a week; the 5-day work week was instituted in 1926.) 

In 1943, educator and scientist George Washington Carver, who was born into slavery, died in Tuskegee, Alabama, at about age 80. 

In 1949, in his State of the Union address, President Harry S. Truman labeled his administration the Fair Deal.

In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed assistance to countries to help them resist Communist aggression in what became known as the Eisenhower Doctrine. 

In 1972, President Richard Nixon announced that he had ordered development of the space shuttle.

In 1975, "The Wiz," a musical version of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" featuring an all-Black cast, opened on Broadway.

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan announced he was nominating Elizabeth Dole to succeed Drew Lewis as secretary of transportation; Dole became the first woman to head a Cabinet department in Reagan's administration, and the first to head the DOT. 

In 1998, Sonny Bono, the 1960s pop star-turned-politician, was killed when he struck a tree while skiing at the Heavenly Ski Resort on the Nevada-California state line; he was 62. 

In 2004, foreigners arriving at U.S. airports were photographed and had their fingerprints scanned in the start of a government effort to keep terrorists out of the country. 

Ten years ago: John Boehner was elected speaker as Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives on the first day of the new Congress. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced he was stepping down. Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Five years ago: With tears streaking his cheeks, President Barack Obama launched a final-year push to tighten sales of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of tougher gun restrictions that Congress refused to pass, coming out with plans for expanded background checks and other modest measures. French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, 90, died in Baden-Baden, Germany.

One year ago: President Donald Trump reiterated his view that cultural sites in Iran could be targeted if Iran were to retaliate for the drone strike that killed Iran's top general; there were concerns even within his administration that doing so could constitute a war crime under international law. Amid heightened tensions over the killing of an Iranian general, Iran said it would no longer abide by the limits contained in the 2015 nuclear deal. The World War I tale "1917" captured the Golden Globe for best dramatic film, while "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" won for best comedy or musical; in television categories, real-life stories captured top honors, including Olivia Colman's portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II and Michelle Williams' performance as Broadway star Gwen Verdon.

Today's Birthdays: Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale is 93. Actor Robert Duvall is 90. Juan Carlos, former King of Spain, is 83. Singer-musician Athol Guy (The Seekers) is 81. Former talk show host Charlie Rose is 79. Actor-director Diane Keaton is 75. Actor Ted Lange is 73. Rhythm-and-blues musician George "Funky" Brown (Kool and the Gang) is 72. Rock musician Chris Stein (Blondie) is 71. Former CIA Director George Tenet is 68. Actor Pamela Sue Martin is 68. Actor Clancy Brown is 62. Singer Iris Dement is 60. Actor Suzy Amis is 59. Actor Ricky Paull Goldin is 56. Actor Vinnie Jones is 56. Rock musician Kate Schellenbach (Luscious Jackson) is 55. Actor Joe Flanigan is 54. Talk show host/dancer-choreographer Carrie Ann Inaba is 53. Rock musician Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens of the Stone Age) is 53. Actor Heather Paige Kent is 52. Rock singer Marilyn Manson is 52. Actor Shea Whigham is 52. Actor Derek Cecil is 48. Actor-comedian Jessica Chaffin is 47. Actor Bradley Cooper is 46. Actor January Jones is 43. Actor Brooklyn Sudano is 40. Actor Franz Drameh is 28.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Tuesday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2021. There are 360 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 5, 1925, Democrat Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took office as America's first female governor, succeeding her late husband, William, following a special election. On this date: In 1589, Catherine de Medici of France died at age 69. In 1781, a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold burned Richmond, Virginia.In 1896, an Austrian newspaper, Wiener Presse, reported the discovery by German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen of a type of radiation that came to be known as X-rays. In 1914, auto industrialist Henry Ford announced he was going to pay workers $5 for an 8-hour day, as opposed to $2.34 for a 9-hour day. (Employees still worked six days a week; the 5-day work week was instituted in 1926.) In 1943, educator and scientist George Washington Carver, who was born into slavery, died in Tuskegee, Alabama, at about age 80. In 1949, in his State of the Union address, President Harry S. Truman labeled his administration the Fair Deal.In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed assistance to countries to help them resist Communist aggression in what became known as the Eisenhower Doctrine. In 1972, President Richard Nixon announced that he had ordered development of the space shuttle.In 1975, "The Wiz," a musical version of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" featuring an all-Black cast, opened on Broadway.In 1983, President Ronald Reagan announced he was nominating Elizabeth Dole to succeed Drew Lewis as secretary of transportation; Dole became the first woman to head a Cabinet department in Reagan's administration, and the first to head the DOT. In 1998, Sonny Bono, the 1960s pop star-turned-politician, was killed when he struck a tree while skiing at the Heavenly Ski Resort on the Nevada-California state line; he was 62. In 2004, foreigners arriving at U.S. airports were photographed and had their fingerprints scanned in the start of a government effort to keep terrorists out of the country. Ten years ago: John Boehner was elected speaker as Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives on the first day of the new Congress. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced he was stepping down. Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.Five years ago: With tears streaking his cheeks, President Barack Obama launched a final-year push to tighten sales of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of tougher gun restrictions that Congress refused to pass, coming out with plans for expanded background checks and other modest measures. French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, 90, died in Baden-Baden, Germany.One year ago: President Donald Trump reiterated his view that cultural sites in Iran could be targeted if Iran were to retaliate for the drone strike that killed Iran's top general; there were concerns even within his administration that doing so could constitute a war crime under international law. Amid heightened tensions over the killing of an Iranian general, Iran said it would no longer abide by the limits contained in the 2015 nuclear deal. The World War I tale "1917" captured the Golden Globe for best dramatic film, while "Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood" won for best comedy or musical; in television categories, real-life stories captured top honors, including Olivia Colman's portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II and Michelle Williams' performance as Broadway star Gwen Verdon. Today's Birthdays: Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale is 93. Actor Robert Duvall is 90. Juan Carlos, former King of Spain, is 83. Singer-musician Athol Guy (The Seekers) is 81. Former talk show host Charlie Rose is 79. Actor-director Diane Keaton is 75. Actor Ted Lange is 73. Rhythm-and-blues musician George "Funky" Brown (Kool and the Gang) is 72. Rock musician Chris Stein (Blondie) is 71. Former CIA Director George Tenet is 68. Actor Pamela Sue Martin is 68. Actor Clancy Brown is 62. Singer Iris Dement is 60. Actor Suzy Amis is 59. Actor Ricky Paull Goldin is 56. Actor Vinnie Jones is 56. Rock musician Kate Schellenbach (Luscious Jackson) is 55. Actor Joe Flanigan is 54. Talk show host/dancer-choreographer Carrie Ann Inaba is 53. Rock musician Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens of the Stone Age) is 53. Actor Heather Paige Kent is 52. Rock singer Marilyn Manson is 52. Actor Shea Whigham is 52. Actor Derek Cecil is 48. Actor-comedian Jessica Chaffin is 47. Actor Bradley Cooper is 46. Actor January Jones is 43. Actor Brooklyn Sudano is 40. Actor Franz Drameh is 28.

Today in History -- Jan. 5

Donna LaVerne (Sims) Brown, 89, of Winfield, KS, died January 3, 2021. Donna was born on January 5, 1931 to Carrie Leona Anderson Sims and Ward Peter Sims in Minneola, Kansas. Donna was a “girly” girl who loved wearing pretty dresses, many made from flour sacks that were designed with flowers or cute patterns. She loved music which included playing the piano and then the trombone later on, spending time with her best friends Nannette Pitman and Betty Lou Sandidge, listening to her mother read stories in the evening, and teasing her older brothers. During Easter break of her sophomore year at Southwestern College, Donna married her sweetheart, Clinton Brown, whom she had met at the “Toot N’ Tell’m” drive-in at Dodge City in the summer of 1949. Clinton was a basketball star at Pittsburg State Teacher’s College and after their marriage they remained inseparable for the next 64 years until his death in 2015, except for the year he spent serving his country in the Koren War. After Clinton returned home, they moved to Iowa City, Iowa, before returning to Donna’s hometown where he began a career in education and they started a family. Over the next 35 years, they lived in Lincoln and McPherson as well as Minneola where Donna worked for Lincoln School and then accepted a job with People Bank &amp; Trust in McPherson, KS, where she worked until 2001 as Loan Officer and the Board Secretary while he continued teaching and coaching. Donna and Clinton were both active members of the First Christian Church in McPherson, teaching the Young Thinkers Sunday School class, serving as Elders in the church, and working with the weekly church youth programs. Once they were both retired in 2001, they moved to Sublette to be near to three of their grandchildren and following them as they crossed the state with stops at Columbus, Yates Center, and Colby. In May, 2015, Donna and Clinton moved to Derby where he was admitted to Westview Senior Living Center and she rented an apartment at the Greens, right on the Derby Country Club golf course. When Clinton died on July 15, 2015, Donna continued living there until she moved in with her son, Kevin, and daughter-in-law, Pam, at Winfield in December of 2019. She enjoyed living in Winfield, but the effects of kidney failure and years of dialysis were hard on Donna and she passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning January 3, 2021. The most important things in Donna’s life were her family, friends, and faith in God. She stayed active with women’s group through the Woodlawn Methodist Church in Derby, two book clubs as well as reading many other books, eating out with friends, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and promoting Camp Hope, the camp for kids with cancer that she started with the American Red Cross in honor of her two children who died of cancer. “Ma Donna” was the director of Camp Hope for its first 18 years and has remained involved through the last 18 years as one of three Members Emeritus. Survivors include two children, Kevin Brown (Pam) of Winfield, KS; Lori Nelzen of Hesston, KS; grandchildren, John Nelzen (Elizabeth) of Tallahassee, FL; Melissa Brown (Jenny Smith), Wichita, KS; Kyle Brown, Joplin, MO, Cameron Brown, Joplin, MO; great-grandchildren, Soren Nelzen Tallahassee, FL; Bridget Nelzen, Tallahassee, FL; step-children Blake Zimmerman (Samantha) Burlington, KS; Ryan Walt (Blaine) Collyer, KS; and Shay Howell (Cody) Manhattan, KS; step-grandchildren Brock Zimmerman, Avery Zimmerman, Jordi Walt, Bowen Walt, and Kace Howell; numerous special nieces and nephews; and, Deanna Hodges, Tony Nelzen, Donald Brown, and Stephan Lane. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clinton; son, Kyle; daughter, Melani; and, brothers, Joe Sims and Ward Sims. A memorial and celebration of Donna’s life will be held at a later, safer date in conjunction with KyMel, Inc., the non-profit organization that operates Camp Hope. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made in Donna’s name to KyMel, Inc., PO Box 1529, Great Bend, KS 67530; or in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donna LaVerne (Sims) Brown, 89, of Winfield, KS, died January 3, 2021. Donna was born on January 5, 1931 to Carrie Leona Anderson Sims and Ward Peter Sims in Minneola, Kansas. Donna was a “girly” girl who loved wearing pretty dresses, many made from flour sacks that were designed with flowers or cute patterns. She loved music which included playing the piano and then the trombone later on, spending time with her best friends Nannette Pitman and Betty Lou Sandidge, listening to her mother read stories in the evening, and teasing her older brothers. During Easter break of her sophomore year at Southwestern College, Donna married her sweetheart, Clinton Brown, whom she had met at the “Toot N’ Tell’m” drive-in at Dodge City in the summer of 1949. Clinton was a basketball star at Pittsburg State Teacher’s College and after their marriage they remained inseparable for the next 64 years until his death in 2015, except for the year he spent serving his country in the Koren War. After Clinton returned home, they moved to Iowa City, Iowa, before returning to Donna’s hometown where he began a career in education and they started a family. Over the next 35 years, they lived in Lincoln and McPherson as well as Minneola where Donna worked for Lincoln School and then accepted a job with People Bank &amp; Trust in McPherson, KS, where she worked until 2001 as Loan Officer and the Board Secretary while he continued teaching and coaching. Donna and Clinton were both active members of the First Christian Church in McPherson, teaching the Young Thinkers Sunday School class, serving as Elders in the church, and working with the weekly church youth programs. Once they were both retired in 2001, they moved to Sublette to be near to three of their grandchildren and following them as they crossed the state with stops at Columbus, Yates Center, and Colby. In May, 2015, Donna and Clinton moved to Derby where he was admitted to Westview Senior Living Center and she rented an apartment at the Greens, right on the Derby Country Club golf course. When Clinton died on July 15, 2015, Donna continued living there until she moved in with her son, Kevin, and daughter-in-law, Pam, at Winfield in December of 2019. She enjoyed living in Winfield, but the effects of kidney failure and years of dialysis were hard on Donna and she passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning January 3, 2021. The most important things in Donna’s life were her family, friends, and faith in God. She stayed active with women’s group through the Woodlawn Methodist Church in Derby, two book clubs as well as reading many other books, eating out with friends, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and promoting Camp Hope, the camp for kids with cancer that she started with the American Red Cross in honor of her two children who died of cancer. “Ma Donna” was the director of Camp Hope for its first 18 years and has remained involved through the last 18 years as one of three Members Emeritus. Survivors include two children, Kevin Brown (Pam) of Winfield, KS; Lori Nelzen of Hesston, KS; grandchildren, John Nelzen (Elizabeth) of Tallahassee, FL; Melissa Brown (Jenny Smith), Wichita, KS; Kyle Brown, Joplin, MO, Cameron Brown, Joplin, MO; great-grandchildren, Soren Nelzen Tallahassee, FL; Bridget Nelzen, Tallahassee, FL; step-children Blake Zimmerman (Samantha) Burlington, KS; Ryan Walt (Blaine) Collyer, KS; and Shay Howell (Cody) Manhattan, KS; step-grandchildren Brock Zimmerman, Avery Zimmerman, Jordi Walt, Bowen Walt, and Kace Howell; numerous special nieces and nephews; and, Deanna Hodges, Tony Nelzen, Donald Brown, and Stephan Lane. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clinton; son, Kyle; daughter, Melani; and, brothers, Joe Sims and Ward Sims. A memorial and celebration of Donna’s life will be held at a later, safer date in conjunction with KyMel, Inc., the non-profit organization that operates Camp Hope. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made in Donna’s name to KyMel, Inc., PO Box 1529, Great Bend, KS 67530; or in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna LaVerne (Sims) Brown

April’s life began on April 30, 1986. She was welcomed by her parents, Larry and Kathy Wiebe, and her older brother, Aaron. She attended Awana and loved Bible memorization. At the age of four she asked Jesus into her heart. She graduated from Frederic Remington High, Class of 2004, and attended Butler Community College for 2 years. April was a member of the Federated Church and enjoyed crafting. She married Bryan Patrick Wheeler on July 4, 2013 in Whitewater.

Her loving family includes her husband, Bryan of Whitewater; mother, Kathy Wiebe of Whitewater; father, Larry Wiebe of Potwin; paternal grandmother, Delilah Wiebe of Newton; brother, Aaron Wiebe and his girlfriend, Krista Briar of Park City; parents-in-law, Wayne and Joan Steen of Florence, South Carolina; brother-in-law, Chris (Anna Marie) Wheeler of Kodiak, Alaska.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Abe and Wilma Wohlgemuth; paternal grandfather, Herbert Wiebe. April passed away of Covid pneumonia and into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 34 years old.

Her family will gather with friends on Thursday, January 7, 2021, from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. Her funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., both at Federated Church.

Memorial contributions in April’s name may be directed to Federated Church, 207 E. Central, Whitewater, Kansas 67154 or Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154, to help defray medical expenses. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of April at www.ymzfh.com.

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 </figure><h2>April Dawn (Wiebe) Wheeler</h2>April 30, 1986~December 31, 2020(age 34)April’s life began on April 30, 1986. She was welcomed by her parents, Larry and Kathy Wiebe, and her older brother, Aaron. She attended Awana and loved Bible memorization. At the age of four she asked Jesus into her heart. She graduated from Frederic Remington High, Class of 2004, and attended Butler Community College for 2 years. April was a member of the Federated Church and enjoyed crafting. She married Bryan Patrick Wheeler on July 4, 2013 in Whitewater.Her loving family includes her husband, Bryan of Whitewater; mother, Kathy Wiebe of Whitewater; father, Larry Wiebe of Potwin; paternal grandmother, Delilah Wiebe of Newton; brother, Aaron Wiebe and his girlfriend, Krista Briar of Park City; parents-in-law, Wayne and Joan Steen of Florence, South Carolina; brother-in-law, Chris (Anna Marie) Wheeler of Kodiak, Alaska.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Abe and Wilma Wohlgemuth; paternal grandfather, Herbert Wiebe. April passed away of Covid pneumonia and into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 34 years old.Her family will gather with friends on Thursday, January 7, 2021, from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. Her funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., both at Federated Church.Memorial contributions in April’s name may be directed to Federated Church, 207 E. Central, Whitewater, Kansas 67154 or Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154, to help defray medical expenses. Please sign her online guest book and leave a memory of April at www.ymzfh.com.

April Dawn (Wiebe) Wheeler

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two women on drug charges for the second time in just over a month.

Just after 11a.m. Sunday, Deputies stopped a vehicle for an alleged vehicle registration violation&nbsp; near the Prairie  Band Casino, according to sheriff Tim Morse.

The driver identified as Melissa Reser-Young, 49, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp. The passenger, Shakeita Tocara Young, 31, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp.

Deputies arrested both of them on similar charges Nov. 30.

JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two women in drug charges after a traffic stop.

Just after 4p.m. Nov 30, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a northbound 2007 Dodge Charge for a traffic violation near 262nd and U.S. Highway 75 north of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

&nbsp;During the investigation of the traffic stop, the deputy located illegal drugs and paraphernalia.  The driver and passenger of the vehicle were subsequently arrested.  A quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and U.S. currency was seized from the vehicle. 

 The driver, Shakeita Tocara Young, 31, of Topeka was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp and transporting an open container. 

The passenger, Melissa Reser Young, 49, of Topeka was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp and transporting an open container.

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 </figure>JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two women on drug charges for the second time in just over a month.Just after 11a.m. Sunday, Deputies stopped a vehicle for an alleged vehicle registration violation&nbsp; near the Prairie Band Casino, according to sheriff Tim Morse.<figure>
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 </figure>The driver identified as Melissa Reser-Young, 49, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp. The passenger, Shakeita Tocara Young, 31, of Topeka, was arrested on requested charges of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp.Deputies arrested both of them on similar charges Nov. 30.---------JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two women in drug charges after a traffic stop.Just after 4p.m. Nov 30, a sheriff’s deputy stopped a northbound 2007 Dodge Charge for a traffic violation near 262nd and U.S. Highway 75 north of Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.&nbsp;During the investigation of the traffic stop, the deputy located illegal drugs and paraphernalia. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were subsequently arrested. A quantity of methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and U.S. currency was seized from the vehicle. The driver, Shakeita Tocara Young, 31, of Topeka was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp and transporting an open container. The passenger, Melissa Reser Young, 49, of Topeka was booked into the Jackson County Jail on requested charges that include possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drug tax stamp and transporting an open container.

Sheriff: 2 Kan. women accused of drug distribution again 

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) —Inmates at the Sedgwick County Jail now have access to tablet computers they can use for education, entertainment and staying in touch with family.

The jail started using the tablets provided by jail communications firm Securus Technologies in November. The devices include a number of free options, such as books and educational materials. The company charges $5 a month for access to premium services like making calls and downloading songs or movies.

“It’s stuff we couldn’t even imagine to offer before. It’s very exciting for us to have,” jail administrator Col. Jared Schechter said.

Securus said the tablets are being used at more than two dozen Kansas jails that it works with. The devices are provided to detention facilities free, and the company makes money off the subscription fees and by selling media to inmates. The detention facilities receive a commission on the purchases.

Officials said the tablets operate on a secure wireless network that Securus installed at the jail that doesn’t offer inmates regular Internet access. The tablets can be checked out for a couple hours at a time.

Schechter said about 500 inmates — or about one-third of the jail’s population — subscribed to the $5 a month premium service within the first week the tablets were available.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) —Inmates at the Sedgwick County Jail now have access to tablet computers they can use for education, entertainment and staying in touch with family.The jail started using the tablets provided by jail communications firm Securus Technologies in November. The devices include a number of free options, such as books and educational materials. The company charges $5 a month for access to premium services like making calls and downloading songs or movies.“It’s stuff we couldn’t even imagine to offer before. It’s very exciting for us to have,” jail administrator Col. Jared Schechter said.Securus said the tablets are being used at more than two dozen Kansas jails that it works with. The devices are provided to detention facilities free, and the company makes money off the subscription fees and by selling media to inmates. The detention facilities receive a commission on the purchases.Officials said the tablets operate on a secure wireless network that Securus installed at the jail that doesn’t offer inmates regular Internet access. The tablets can be checked out for a couple hours at a time.Schechter said about 500 inmates — or about one-third of the jail’s population — subscribed to the $5 a month premium service within the first week the tablets were available.