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SELZER: Should you strengthen your cybersecurity?

Posted on October 20, 2018October 19, 2018

Ken Selzer, Kansas Insurance Commissioner

The amount of information reportedly stolen from computer and technology users across the United States points out the need for Kansans to strengthen their technology security skills.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. What better time to increase your online vigilance to make sure your personal information is kept secure.

National cybersecurity experts suggest the following guidelines for computer and smart device consumers as they work to strengthen their privacy with connected technologies..

· Set strong passwords and do not share them with anyone. Set them with at least eight characters, including letters, numbers and symbols.

· When using unfamiliar websites, be sure the URL begins with “https.” The “s” at the end indicates it is a secure site.

· Keep your operating system, browser, and other critical software optimized by installing updates, including antivirus and anti-spyware updates.

· Limit the amount of personal information you post online, and use privacy settings to avoid sharing information widely.

· Be cautious about what you receive or read online—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Also, if a message sounds out of character for the sender, or includes nothing but a link in the body of an email, it may be suspicious. Check with the person who purportedly sent you the message to make sure it is legitimate.

· Limit the type of business you conduct on public Wi-Fi networks. Avoid doing your online shopping from an Internet café. Do business with credible companies, and devote one credit card with a small credit line to online purchases.

· Finally, and maybe most importantly, check your homeowners or identity theft insurance policies for the level of coverage you have in case of a cyberattack on your devices.

Even with protection and enforcement activities from the federal government, cyber vigilance needs to begin at home. Knowing some common-sense precautions can keep you and your personal information safer.

For more about National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and other tips for protecting your information, go to www.staysafeonline.org .

Ken Selzer is the Insurance Commissioner of Kansas

Mistakes cost Monarchs in loss to Ellsworth

Posted on October 20, 2018October 20, 2018

TMP committed four turnovers and Morgan Kelley accounted for four total touchdowns Friday as Ellsworth picked up a 48-0 win over the Monarchs.

The Monarchs opened the game with the ball and went three and out. The Bearcats took their first possession of the game and put together an 11-play 53-yard drive that was capped off by a six-yard Kelley touchdown run.

Kelley added a second touchdown, this one from 59 yards out to give Ellsworth a 14-0 lead midway through the second quarter.

The Monarchs lone offensive bright spot came at the end of the first half when they manufactured a 14-play 72-yard drive to the Ellsworth two yard-line but a fumbled ended the drive and gave the Bearcats a 14-0 halftime lead.

Ellsworth’s Kash Travnichek opened the second-half with a kickoff return for a touchdown that put the Bearcasts up 20-0.

On the Monarchs next offensive possession, they fumbled on the very first play setting up the Bearcats with great field position. Luke Sharpe scored the first of his two second-half touchdowns four plays later to make it 27-0 Ellsworth.

The Bearcats added a pair of Kelley to Bransen Schulte touchdown passes down the stretch on their way to the 48-0 win.

Ellsworth amassed 404 yards of total offense in the win. Kelley finished 12-of-17 for 211 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 77 yards and a pair of scores.

The Monarchs Carson Jacobs completed 6-of-12 passes for 102 yards.

TMP drops to 2-6 and finished 1-4 in the district. Ellsworth also moves to 2-6 and 1-4 in the district. Because Ellsworth hold the tie-breaker with the Monarchs they earned the fourth and final playoff spot in 2A district 8.

TMP finished sixth in the district and will travel to Ellinwood for week nine next week.

Football scores week 8-Oct. 19th

Posted on October 19, 2018October 20, 2018

Western Athletic Conference

Salina Central (5-2) 43 Hays (3-4) 21

Dodge City (4-3) 31 Liberal (1-6) 6

Garden City (2-5) 6 Great Bend (5-2) 49

2A District 8

Minneapolis (3-4) (1-3) 6 Phillipsburg (7-0) (4-0) 61

Norton (4-3) (3-1) 27 Hoisington (5-2) (3-1) 49

TMP (2-5) (1-3) 0 Ellsworth (1-6) (0-4) 48

2A District 7

Cimarron (6-1) (4-0) 56 Ellinwood (3-4) (1-3) 0

Lakin (6-1) (3-1) 46 Lyons (0-7) (0-4) 7

Southwestern Heights (2-5) (2-2) 34 Sterling (2-5) (2-2) 42

1A District 5

Ell-Saline (6-1) (2-0) 8 Smith Center (6-1) (2-0) 15

1A District 6

Oakley (3-4) (0-2) 13 Plainville (5-2) (2-0) 56

LaCrosse (3-4) (1-1) 6 Ellis (2-5) (1-1) 48

3A District 8

Beloit (4-3) (2-2) 48 Russell (2-5) (0-4) 21

Scott City (7-0) (4-0) 43 Concordia (3-4) (2-2) 20

Goodland (1-6) (1-3) 10 Colby (6-1) (3-1) 61

3A District 7

Kingman (2-5) (1-3) 40 Larned (0-7) (0-4) 10

8Man 1 – District 8

Rawlins Co. (1-6) (0-4) 8 St. Francis (7-0) (4-0) 58

Trego (4-3) (2-2) 28 Hoxie (6-1) (3-1) 74

Decatur Community (3-4) (1-3) 22 Wichita Co. (5-2) (2-2) 64

8Man 1 – District 7

Clifton-Clyde (5-2) (2-2) 46 Lincoln (5-2) (2-2) 0

Stockton (5-2) (2-2) 18 Victoria (5-2) (3-1) 40

Hill City (5-2) (2-2) 46 Washington Co. (5-2) (2-2) 20

8Man 1 – District 6

Hodgeman Co. (7-0) (4-0) 26 Ness City (5-2) (3-1) 28

South Gray (3-4) (2-2) 22 Spearville (5-2) (3-1) 68

Kiowa Co. (3-4) (0-4) 36 Kinsley (1-6) (0-4) 42

8Man 1 – District 5

Central Plains (7-0) (4-0) 46 Macksville (4-3) (3-1) 0

Little River (6-1) (3-1) 48 Moundridge (3-4) (2-2) 46

8Man 2 – District 8

Otis-Bison (5-1-1) (5-0) 56 Ingalls (3-4) (3-2) 6

Minneola (3-4) (2-3) 28 Bucklin (2-4) (1-3) 12

8Man 2 – District 6

Wheatland-Grinnell (1-6) (0-4) 8 Dighton (5-2) (4-0) 67

Quinter (1-6) (1-3) 16 Greeley Co. (3-4) (2-2) 62

Wallace Co. (2-5) (2-2) 20 Triplains-Brewster (4-3) (3-1) 8

8Man 2 – District 5

Thunder Ridge (5-2) (3-1) 12 Osborne (6-1) (4-0) 58

6-Man

North

Cheylin (4-1) 46 Weskan (3-2) 92

South

Ashland (6-0) 47 Deerfield (0-6) 0

Pawnee Heights (5-1) 47 Rolla (1-6) 0

Fowler (3-4) 34 Moscow (3-4) 61

Other games of note

Derby (7-0) 35 Maize (7-0) 21

De Soto (6-1) 35 Pittsburg (6-1) 49

Louisburg (7-0) 25 Paola (7-0) 7

Galena (7-0) 52 Parsons (6-1) 14

Chaparral (6-1) 22 Hutchinson Trinity (6-1) 26

Abilene 26, Ulysses 21

Altoona-Midway 36, Crest 20

Andale 35, Cheney 13

Andover Central 20, Arkansas City 17

Ashland 47, Deerfield 0

Atchison County 50, Horton 20

Augusta 28, El Dorado 20

Axtell 76, Doniphan West 28

BV North 61, St. James Academy 28

BV Randolph 52, Lakeside 6

Basehor-Linwood 37, KC Schlagle 18

Beloit 48, Russell 21

Bennington 58, Goessel 30

Bishop Miege 55, BV Northwest 14

Blue Valley 42, BV West 14

Buhler 28, Winfield 21

Burden Central 32, Cedar Vale/Dexter 20

Burlingame 54, Lebo 26

Burlington 36, Anderson County 20

Caldwell 38, Medicine Lodge 20

Caney Valley 24, Baxter Springs 0

Canton-Galva 56, Herington 0

Central Plains 46, Macksville 0

Centralia 49, Valley Heights 22

Centre 68, Marais des Cygnes Valley 12

Chase 56, Burrton 6

Cimarron 56, Ellinwood 0

Clifton-Clyde 46, Lincoln 0

Colby 61, Goodland 10

Conway Springs 28, Garden Plain 7

Derby 35, Maize 21

Dighton 67, Wheatland-Grinnell 8

Dodge City 31, Liberal 6

Douglass 65, Belle Plaine 14

Ellis 48, La Crosse 14

Ellsworth 48, Hays-TMP-Marian 0

Emporia 23, Junction City 20

Erie 20, Northeast-Arma 6

Eureka 27, Cherryvale 12

Fort Scott 21, Eudora 14, OT

Frontenac 35, Columbus 14

Galena 52, Parsons 14

Gardner-Edgerton 35, SM West 14

Girard 43, Osawatomie 0

Goddard 36, Andover 3

Goddard-Eisenhower 34, Valley Center 20

Golden Plains def. Western Plains-Healy, forfeit

Great Bend 49, Garden City 6

Greeley County 62, Quinter 16

Halstead 30, Chapman 22

Hanover 46, Frankfort 0

Hesston 54, Clay Center 0

Hill City 46, Washington County 20

Hoisington 49, Norton 27

Hoxie 74, Trego 28

Hugoton 14, Holcomb 7

Humboldt 54, Southeast 12

Hutchinson Central Christian 64, South Haven 12

Hutchinson Trinity 26, Anthony-Harper-Chaparral 22

Jackson Heights 47, Lyndon 8

Jayhawk Linn 26, Riverton 21

KC Piper 69, Bonner Springs 20

KC Washington 48, KC Turner 26

Kapaun Mount Carmel 33, Wichita Heights 7

Kingman 40, Larned 10

Kinsley 42, Kiowa County 36

Labette County 52, Chanute 15

Lakin 46, Lyons 7

Lansing 27, Shawnee Heights 19

Lawrence Free State 28, Lawrence 13

Little River 48, Moundridge 46

Louisburg 25, Paola 7

Madison/Hamilton 56, Chase County 8

Maize South 59, Wichita North 22

Manhattan 58, Highland Park 0

Marion 68, Bluestem 14

Marmaton Valley 58, Chetopa 12

Marysville 69, Hiawatha 0

Maur Hill – Mount Academy 27, Nemaha Central 25

McPherson 56, Circle 12

Meade 49, Sublette 14

Mill Valley 56, BV Southwest 7

Moscow 61, Fowler 34

Mulvane 14, Wellington 13

Neodesha 35, Fredonia 20

Ness City 28, Hodgeman County 26

Olathe East 40, Olathe South 25

Olathe North 63, Olathe Northwest 42

Olpe 28, Hillsboro 6

Onaga 36, Wetmore 18

Osage City 38, McLouth 18

Osborne 58, Thunder Ridge 12

Oswego 38, Flinthills 18

Otis-Bison 56, Ingalls 6

Pawnee Heights 47, Rolla 0

Perry-Lecompton 77, KC Bishop Ward 0

Phillipsburg 61, Minneapolis 6

Pike Valley 58, Linn 8

Pittsburg 49, DeSoto 35

Pittsburg Colgan 48, Uniontown 8

Plainville 56, Oakley 13

Pleasant Ridge 24, Riverside 18

Pleasanton 44, Yates Center 13

Prairie View 42, Iola 14

Pratt 49, Nickerson 14

Remington 43, Wichita Independent 14

Riley County 48, St. Mary’s 0

Rock Hills 34, St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 12

Rose Hill 42, Independence 7

Rossville 34, Mission Valley 6

SM North 56, Leavenworth 13

SM South 49, SM Northwest 41

Sabetha 48, Royal Valley 0

Salina Central 43, Hays 21

Salina Sacred Heart 37, Republic County 6

Santa Fe Trail 33, Jefferson West 29

Scott City 43, Concordia 20

Sedan 62, West Elk 8

Sedgwick 49, Inman 14

Silver Lake def. Oskaloosa, forfeit

Smith Center 15, Ell-Saline 8

Smoky Valley 32, Rock Creek 0

Solomon 48, Peabody-Burns 0

South Barber 58, Pretty Prairie 0

South Central 38, Attica/Argonia 22

Southeast Saline 21, Council Grove 16

Spearville 68, South Gray 22

Spring Hill 35, Baldwin 7

St. Francis 58, Rawlins County 8

St. Paul 46, Southern Coffey 36

Sterling 42, Southwestern Hts. 34, OT

Sylvan-Lucas 46, Wilson 0

Syracuse 38, Stanton County 8

Tonganoxie 31, Ottawa 13

Topeka 56, Topeka West 20

Topeka Hayden 36, Wellsville 0

Udall 48, Oxford 0

Victoria 40, Stockton 18

Wabaunsee 16, Northern Heights 7

Wallace County 20, Triplains-Brewster 8

Wamego 41, Holton 34

Washburn Rural 20, Topeka Seaman 7

Waverly 40, Wakefield 8

Weskan 92, Cheylin 46

West Franklin 63, Central Heights 0

Wichita Bishop Carroll 52, Wichita South 6

Wichita Campus 49, Hutchinson 14

Wichita Collegiate 35, Clearwater 28

Wichita Northwest 61, Wichita Southeast 12

Wichita Trinity 27, Haven 8

Wichita West 28, Wichita East 7

Toxicology tests: Kan. man was drunk before deadly boat crash

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

CAMDEN, Mo. (AP) – Toxicology tests show that a boater was drunk when he slammed into a bluff at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks in a crash in which the Kansas man and two others died.

First responders working the fatal accident -photo courtesy Missouri State Highway Patrol

The Kansas City Star reports that 24-year-old Daniel Lewis, of Overland Park, Kansas, had a blood alcohol level of 0.088, which is just above the legal limit of .08.

Lewis died in the May 19 crash, along with 23-year-old Joseph LeMark, also of Overland Park, and 21-year-old Hailey Hochanadel, of Olathe, Kansas.

Two others including Ashley Lamb, 22, a senior at Kansas State University survived with injuries.

One of those who died initially was identified as the driver of the boat. But the patrol later said that person wasn’t driving. The autopsy result described Lewis as the “boat operator recovered the boat following collision with bluff.”

Kan. man enters plea to molesting 14-year-old with disability

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man has pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl with a mental disability.

Capps – from a previous arrest in Kearney Co.

Steven Capps, 39, Lawrence, entered the plea Thursday, and was convicted of two felony counts of aggravated indecent liberties. He initially was charged with two counts of rape and one count of aggravated criminal sodomy.

Charging documents say another adult caught Capps in a room with the girl and called police. The affidavit says the girl used anatomical diagrams to explain what happened and “indicated she was not a willing participant.” The affidavit says Capps admitted to police that he removed the girl’s clothing and touched her inappropriately but denied raping her.

Sentencing is set for Nov. 15.

Kansas jail deputy hospitalized after assault by inmate

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attack on two Sedgwick County Detention Deputies in the Detention Facility.

Just before 9p.m. Thursday, two detention deputies were preparing an inmate for movement from booking to housing, according to Sedgwick County Sergeant Lanon Thompson.

Part of the procedure includes having the inmate showered, searched and then issued clothing. During this procedure, the inmate became non-compliant and combative and assaulted the deputies.

The altercation resulted in minor injuries to one deputy and potentially serious injuries to the second deputy. One deputy was admitted to the hospital for treatment. The deputy’s injuries were evaluated and should return to work in a couple of weeks, according to Thompson.

The inmate 34-year-old Stephanie Dawn Beltz had previously been booked into the facility on a misdemeanor charge of Criminal Trespass by the Wichita Police Department. She has now been booked for Aggravated Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer.

The case will be presented to the District Attorney for review, according to Thompson.

EshipConnect 2018 in Phillipsburg

Posted on October 19, 2018

EshipConnect 2018 – Rural Entrepreneurship Resource Event

· Hosted by Phillips County Economic Development

Huck Boyd Center, 860 Park St. Phillipsburg, KS 67661

Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 6 PM – 9 PM

Huck Boyd Community Center
860 Park St, Phillipsburg, Kansas 67661

NO COST TO ATTEND:
Registration is required –
https://www.phillipscountykansas.com/eshipconnect

REFRESHMENTS / HORS D’OEUVRES: will be provided throughout the evening.

Entrepreneurship comes with both its challenges and its rewards. As an entrepreneur, you might sometimes feel as if you’re flying solo and dream of having a co-pilot to help steer you around the many obstacles that you face during the course of your everyday business.

EshipConnect brings you an opportunity to talk to some of the leading business professionals in western Kansas; allowing you to ask the questions that matter most to you and your business. Whether you are an established entrepreneur or you’re thinking of taking that leap of faith to start your own business, our panel of resource professionals will provide you with the assistance you need. So get ready to build your network and make some connections to help develop upon your existing hard work and talents.

Carmenlee Hull

Posted on October 19, 2018

Carmenlee Hull, age 93, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her home in Scott City, Kansas surrounded by her family. She was born on January 21, 1925 on the family farm in Texas County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Allen and Leona Estelle Fenton Parker. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1943 moving from Guymon, Oklahoma, she was a teacher.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On January 27, 1946 she married Kenneth Wayne Hull in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on April 7, 1979 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Three Sons – Lawrence L. Hull of Aurora, Colorado, Robert & Charlene Hull of Scott City, Kansas, Brad & Susan Hull of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters – Betty & Loyd Farr of Nickerson, Kansas, Dee & Syed Ali of Riverside, California, Special Friends – Susan & Merwin Johnson of Lyons, Kansas, Grandchildren – Mark & Deb Farr, Shaunda & Sheldon Stewart, Shannon & Barbara Farr, Marlin & Tricia Farr, Troy & Kaley Hull, Jennifer & Ryan Thomas, Jason Hull, Angie & Kris Radke, Sara Ali, Atiya Ali, Ayesha Ali, Andrea & Roque Rodriguez, Stephanie & Josh Bailey, Brittany & Tylan Eitel, Stevie & Kendra Fyler, Great Grandchildren – Marissa Stewart, Travis Hull, Matthew Hull, Braden Stewart, Katarina Hull, Blair Whaley, Hailey Farr, Ariel Hull, Abby Farr, Zander Thomas, Owen Hull, Avery Radke, Aaren Radke, Stella Hull, Gavin Hull, Preston Hull, Shalyn Radke, Hudson Hull, Zach Head, Sebastian Thomas, Lana Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez, Lawson Bailey, Bryndan Bailey, Brooks Bailey, Hadley Bailey, Treyton Eitel, Titus Eitel, Bristol Eitel, Brianna Eitel, Avelyn Bailey, Hunter Radke, Great Great Grandchildren – Jack & Isaiah and Numerous Nieces & Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers – Harold Parker & Darrell Parker, Two Sisters – Darlene Kemper & Maxine Hansen and One Great Granddaughter – Ireland Hull.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. John Lewis presiding.

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Carmenlee Hull Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

UPDATE Aggravated burglary suspect captured after high-speed pursuit

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

UPDATE: 6:20 p.m. Friday.

According to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler, the aggravated battery suspect who was the subject of a Friday manhunt in Hays has been apprehended.

Scheibler told Hays Post the suspect — Larry Wayne Shifflet, 42 — was involved in an accident in Ellsworth County after a pursuit. He was unsure if Shifflet had been hospitalized, but said he was in custody.

Scheibler also said police believe the couple in question had been involved in burglaries “all across the country.”

Check Hays Post for more as details become available.

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Original story

HPD

The Hays Police Department is looking for an aggravated burglary suspect.

Earlier Friday, two people were at a house that was burglarized. The female that was involved has been arrested and their vehicle has been impounded. Police are looking for the male suspect, who has been identified as Larry Wayne Shifflett, according to the HPD.

Larry Wayne Shifflet, 42 years old, 150 – 180 lbs

Shifflet is not from Kansas, and the HPD believes he is still at large in Hays on foot. Shifflett could be armed, so do not approach him. Please lock your home and vehicle doors.

If you have information regarding the whereabouts of Shifflett, contact the Hays Police Department Dispatch at (785) 625-1011.

Check Hays Post for more as details become available.

Take from Walgreens parking lot Friday afternoon. Submitted photo

Kansas deputy in SUV collides with 3 horses

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A Reno County sheriff’s deputy driving a sports utility vehicle has suffered minor injuries after colliding with three horses.

Deputy John Hendricks was traveling Thursday evening in the department’s 2017 Ford Explorer when he ran into three horses headed the same direction on the road.

Two of the horses rolled onto the SUV’s windshield during the wreck and the third hit the front passenger side.

The police report lists one horse in critical condition and another with multiple injuries.

Capt. Steve Lutz says he doesn’t know if any of the horses were put down or died.

He says the deputy was traveling within the 55 mph speed limit at the time of the wreck.

Velda L. Spencer

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

Velda L. Spencer, age 86, lifetime resident of Scott City passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. She was born September 25, 1932, in Gove, Kansas, to William and Idella Margaret (Russell) Wright. Velda worked at Park Lane Nursing Home for 17 years.

She also enjoyed waitressing at various restaurants. Velda was a member of the Scott City Pink Ladies Auxiliary 50 plus and enjoyed greeting people. She enjoyed dancing, listening to music, playing cards, BINGO, Dominoes, and spending time with her grandchildren and family.

She married Jack Swedenborg in Norman, Oklahoma in 1957. Jack passed away in 1968. She later married Alan G. Spencer with whom they divorced a few years later.

Survivors include her children – one son, Broc Swedenborg, Lakin, Ks, three daughters-LuAnne (Kirk) Barnett, Udall, Ks, Kelley (Adam) Benero, Park City, Ks, and Cathy Savolt, Andover, Ks, Nine brothers-Dan, Dewey, Wilbur, Marvin, Marion, Harold, Roy, Gary (all of Scott City, and Galen of Sublette, Ks. Three sisters-Della Morgan, Healy, Ks, Sue (Pat) West, and Carolyn (Walter) Hundertmark of Scott City. Grandchildren-Ginger Hopper, Brad Barnett, Candice Swedenborg, Lexus and Lauren Savolt. Great grandchildren-Jayden Hopper and HaLee Barnett. Great, Great grandchild-Gabrielle Bunch. She also had many nieces and nephews whom she will greatly miss.

Preceding her in death were her parents and four brothers-Cleve, Harlan, Milton, and Elvin.

Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church, Scott City, Ks at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2018 with the Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.

Interment will be at the Scott County Cemetery.

Memorials are to Velda Spencer Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Giant inflatable colon stolen from Kansas hospital

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Someone has snatched a giant, inflatable colon used to teach about the dangers of colon cancer.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center said Friday in a news release that it was stolen from a pickup bed in Brookside.

Surgical oncologist John Ashcraft says colon cancer is a tough subject for many to talk about and the giant inflatable colon is a great conversation starter.

It is 10 feet-long, weighs 150 pound and is valued at $4,000.

It is owned by the Cancer Coalition, which hosts walking and running events under a campaign called “Get Your Rear In Gear.”

The Cancer Coalition ships the inflatable colon across the country to help see in a unique way the progression of colon cancer.

One in 20 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Lynn Stockman

Posted on October 19, 2018

Kirwin resident Lynn Stockman passed away October 18, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 81. He was born November 27, 2018 in Phillips County, KS, the son of James and Dorothy (Kennedy) Stockman.

Survivors include his wife Carol of the home in Kirwin; 2 daughters, Melanie Elliott of Kensington and Barbara Brumbaugh of Logan; 2 sons, Brien of Logan and Shawn of Camden, ME; 3 brothers, Bruce and Kenneth of Kirwin and Keith of Colorado Springs; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Rachel Ellis officiating. A private burial will be held in the Kirwin Cemetery.

The casket will be closed. Friends may sign the book from 5:00 to 9:00 Sunday and 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belleville Masonic Lodge #129.