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Thrive salutes change makers By TIM STAUFFER The Iola Register

In the midst of busy lives, we can forget how much local do-gooders improve our community. Doctors heal the sick, teachers help children learn to read, the trails stay cleared of brush; what’s the big deal? It’s always been like this. Thrive Allen County’s banquet Friday night, their 16th in the non-profit’s history, sought to recognize the change makers, those who perform the ordinary miracles that seek to make Allen County a better place to live and work. Around 350 guests See AWARDS | Page A3

Thrive Allen County recognized the board of Iola Industries with the Donna Talkington Award for Community Excellence at Friday’s banquet. From left, John McRae, Jerry Skidmore, Mary Kay Heard, Susan Lynn, Jim Gilpin, Job Springer and Georgia Masterson, last year’s winner who presented the award. REGISTER/TIM STAUFFER

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Rosalynn Carter, 96, has died ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center said she died Sun- Rosalynn day after Carter living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health. The statement said she “died peacefully, with family by her side” at 2:10 p.m. at her rural Georgia home of Plains. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” the former president said in the statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” President Joe Biden See CARTER | Page A2

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Lee Rocker, founding member of the Stray Cats, cradles his double bass during a concert at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center on Saturday. REGISTER/VICKIE MOSS

Rockin’ on Lee Rocker hits the Bowlus stage By VICKIE MOSS The Iola Register

“Stray Cat Strut” starts with a hum, then a thrum, then a throb. Lee Rocker, founding member of the iconic 1980s rockabilly band Stray Cats, launched onto the stage at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center with one of his most recognizable numbers. Immediately, the vibration from his double bass grabbed hold somewhere

deep inside my soul. My Apple watch buzzed with a warning. Caution, this is a loud environment. Indeed, it was. But it was the kind of loud that you feel as well as hear. The kind that starts your toes a’tappin’ and your hips a’swayin’. Rocker calls rockabilly “true American music,” dating back to the mid-1950s. Rocker and two of his high school friends got their start See SHOW | Page A6

Lee Rocker and friends rocked the Bowlus. At right is drummer Larry Mitchell.

TOPEKA — Officials at R.V. Haderlein Elementary in Girard forced an 8-yearold Native American boy to cut his hair, despite objections that he grew it out to connect with his cultural heritage. The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas warned the district in a letter Friday that the school policy is both a violation of religious freedom and one that promotes “rigid gender norms.” “The present-day harms of school policies that restrict Native American boys from wearing long hair must be understood in the historical context of multifaceted efforts to separate Native American children from their families and tribes and to deny them their rights of cultural and religious expression,” the ACLU letter reads. “Haderlein’s policy impacts Native American students disproportionately and perpetuates a legacy of cultural, psychological, and spiritual trauma and discrimination.” R.V. Haderlein Elementary has a dress code polSee HAIR| Page A4

Grocery Grab benefits non-profits By TIM STAUFFER The Iola Register

Iola Rotarians sold 901 tickets for this year’s Grocery Grab, which took place Saturday morning at G&W Foods of Iola. Jessica Thompson bought just four of them, and was selected as the winner for the Grocery Grab, securing five minutes of virtually unlimited shopping in the store. Not quite like the odds of winning a golden ticket to meet Wonka, but just about as special. Especially since

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Thompson turned around and gave her ticket to April Jackson, director of the SEK Recovery House. Half of the tab, which totaled $879.43 in free groceries, will stay with the house; the other half will be given to Hope Unlimited, an organization that serves survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Jackson had done her homework before the big day, too, planning a route. “I knew I wanted to go to canned goods and then head to the meats,” said Jackson

after raiding the store. She ended up with three grocery carts, stuffed full of eggs, milk, roasts, whole chickens, cuts of beef and pork, canned goods and more. “I’m just so excited,” said Jackson. “I couldn’t believe it. Things like this make me feel like we have karma on our side.” This is the sixth edition of the Rotary fundraiser, and it gets bigger and better every year, according to Iola store manager Dan Giles. “We love the energy, love the enthuSee GRAB | Page A4

From left, April Jackson, Rotarians Ellis Potter and Iola president Jonathan Adams and Jessica Thompson after Jackson hauled in about $879 in free groceries at Saturday’s Grocery Grab at G&W Foods. REGISTER/TIM STAUFFER

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Obituaries Deloris Marie Hummel Deloris “Dee” Marie Wells Hummel, age 90, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at Medicalodges of Iola. She was born to Henry and Edna (Creviston) Wells on May 5, 1933, in Basset. She married Chris Christenson in 1963; he preceded her in death. She married Delbert “Satch” Hummel on Feb. 18, 1977. He preceded her in death. Survivors include children Mike Ledbetter of Pittsburg, Kimberly Jeffery of McCune, and Kindith Holman of Iola. A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel. Family will greet friends prior to the service from 9 to 10. Inurnment will take place at Pioneer Cemetery, Cheney at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Harvest Baptist Church and can be left in the care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Hwy. 54, Iola, Kansas, 66749.

Bonnie Rook Bonnie J. Rook, age 82, of Welda, passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 at the Residential Living Center, Garnett. Bonnie Jean Culler was born on Nov. 9, 1941 at Ottawa. She was the fourth of four children born to Robert and Clara (Murray) Culler. Bonnie and her twin sister, Bettie, were Bonnie Rook fortunate to have the care of their two older siblings when they were young as their mother was ill. Their bond lasted throughout their lives and included countless family dinners. She grew up in Colony, graduating from Colony High School with the class of 1959. Bonnie married Larry Decker on June 26, 1959 at Colony. They were blessed with two children, Connie and Garry. They later divorced. Bonnie worked at a few jobs throughout her life, including Gates Rubber Company, H.L. Miller and Son in Iola, and Colony Food and Sundries. The job she loved the most combined two of her favorite things, cooking and kids, as she worked as a lunch lady at the Crest school for many years. Aside from her work at the school, she also loved working on the farm, she could often be found in the grain truck or driving the hay truck. On September 2, 1983, Bonnie married John E. Rook in Welda and they enjoyed 23 years together before John passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2006. Bonnie had many great traits, however her cooking would stand the tallest for those who were fortunate enough to know. Many years of preparing items for the fair also included a side contest between Bonnie and her sister, Bettie, as they were always trying to best each other. Going to Grandma Bon’s for a Sunday dinner was as reliable as the calendar. Bonnie had a wonderful sense of humor and she would use Halloween as an excuse to get to act like a kid and terrorize the community all while embarrassing her kids. Fortunately for Bonnie, people were more relaxed in those days – or she may possibly be locked up for some of her shenanigans. Bonnie would take care to make sure that those around her were taken care of before considering herself, and she will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved her. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John E. Rook; twin sister, Bettie Caudell; brother, Arden “Bob” Culler; two nephews, Terry Caudell and Bob Roush; and a niece, Jana Hoggatt Burke. She is survived by her children Connie Thompson and husband, Rick, of Kincaid, Garry Decker and Paula of Welda; five grandchildren, Blake Thompson and Hannah, Erin Zook and Justin, Nick Thompson and Kate Christian, Jenna Pretz and Jon, and Luke Decker and Lauren; fourteen great grandchildren plus one on the way; sister Arlene Roush of Emporia; and many nieces, nephews and countless friends. Funeral services for Bonnie will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Hi Point Cowboy Church, Colony. Burial will follow in the Colony Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Colony Fire and Rescue and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com. 302 S. Washington Ave. Iola, KS 66749 620-365-2111 | iolaregister.com Published Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, except New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Prairie Rose 4-H club members collected canned goods for the Moran Food Pantry. COURTESY PHOTO

Prairie Rose 4-H members learn about cattle byproducts at meeting The monthly meeting of the Prairie Rose 4-H club was called to order by President Sophia Heim on Nov. 12 at the Moran United Methodist Church. The Cloverbuds led the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge. Roll call was: What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? There were 15 members, five clover buds

and two leaders present. Kason Botts read the minutes of the October meeting and minutes were approved. During leader reports, Kelci let everyone know to sign up for bell ringing on Dec. 9. The club also decided to do Wreaths Across America in Fort Scott.

The club also voted to pay back the Dix family for buying parade float candy. A motion was passed to do a club skit at district 4-H days. Song leaders Kylee Resco and Easton Resco led the club in singing Happy Birthday to the November birthday members. The recreation leaders, Lucas Owens and

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called the Carters “an incredible family because they brought so much grace to the office.” “He had this great integrity, still does. And she did too,” Biden told reporters as he was boarding Air Force One on Sunday night after an event in Norfolk, Virginia. “God bless them.” Biden said he spoke to the family and was told that Jimmy Carter was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Later, the White House released a joint statement from the president and first lady Jill Biden saying that Carter inspired the nation. “She was a champion for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls; an advocate for mental health and wellness for every person; and a supporter of the often unseen and uncompensated caregivers of our children, aging loved ones, and people with disabilities,” the statement added. Reaction from world leaders poured in throughout the day. The Carters were married for more than 77 years, forging what they both described as a “full partnership.” Unlike many previous first ladies, Rosalynn sat in on Cabinet meetings, spoke out on controversial issues and represented her husband on foreign trips. Aides to President Carter sometimes referred to her — privately — as “co-president.” “Rosalynn is my best friend ... the perfect extension of me, probably the most influential person in my life,” Jimmy Carter told aides during their White House years, which spanned from 1977-1981. The former president, now 99, remains at the couple’s home in Plains after entering hospice care himself in February. Fiercely loyal and compassionate as

well as politically astute, Rosalynn Carter prided herself on being an activist first lady, and no one doubted her behind-the-scenes influence. When her role in a highly publicized Cabinet shakeup became known, she was forced to declare publicly, “I am not running the government.” Many presidential aides insisted that her political instincts were better than her husband’s — they often enlisted her support for a project before they discussed it with the president. Her iron will, contrasted with her outwardly shy demeanor and a soft Southern accent, inspired Washington reporters to call her “the Steel Magnolia.” Both Carters said in their later years that Rosalynn had always been the more political of the two. After Jimmy Carter’s landslide defeat in 1980, it was she, not the former president, who contemplated an implausible comeback, and years later she confessed to missing their life in Washington. Jimmy Carter trusted her so much that in 1977, only months into his term, he sent her

on a mission to Latin America to tell dictators he meant what he said about denying military aid and other support to violators of human rights. She also had strong feelings about the style of the Carter White House. The Carters did not serve hard liquor at public functions, though Rosalynn did permit U.S. wine. There were fewer evenings of ballroom dancing and more square dancing and picnics. Throughout her husband’s political career, she chose mental health and problems of the elderly as her signature policy emphasis.

When the news media didn’t cover those efforts as much as she believed was warranted, she criticized reporters for writing only about “sexy subjects.” As honorary chairwoman of the President’s Commission on Mental Health, she once testified before a Senate subcommittee, becoming the first first lady since Eleanor Roosevelt to address a congressional panel. She was back in Washington in 2007 to push Congress for improved mental health coverage, saying, “We’ve been working on this for so long, it finally seems to be in reach.”

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packed into the Allen Com munity College gymnasium to join in on the fun. But the host also deserves some recognition. A decade ago, Thrive had 4.5 positions and celebrated the completion of the Southwind Rail Trail at its annual banquet. Thrive now employs 32 people, has a budget of $4.8 million and was critical to the creation of Lehigh Portland State Park. Over the past five years, noted CEO Lisse Regehr, Thrive has “assisted 25 entities, bringing in an additional $5.2 million to Allen County.” That’s a solid return on investment. In the same spirit as those it honored Friday, Thrive also provides services many of us think little about. Take its transportation program, Allen Regional Transit. Regehr noted that “so far this year, we have provided more than 4,450 rides and covered more than 85,000 miles.” The public safety-net service offers rides in an 115-mile radius and will soon become its own non-profit. Or how about Thrive Kansas, a state-wide network of rural communities that, among other tasks, helps residents enroll in health insurance plans. And don’t forget Zero to Thrive, another coalition that, as Regehr described, addresses childcare and early childhood development. Locally, its Allen County Task Force has played a significant role in helping both Marmaton Valley School District and USD 257 as they apply for multi-million dollar grants from the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund. And the Southeast Kansas Recovery Resources has operated a recovery house here in Iola for a year and a half now. Community conversations across the county engage residents and allow them a chance to share hopes and dreams. ALL THE more impressive, then, when an organization that does so much takes time to celebrate the work of others. The night’s top recognition went to Iola Industries, which received the Donna Talkington Award for Community Excellence. Georgia Masterson, last year’s recipient, presented members

Above, Tarra Lampe, Savannah Flory and Levi Flory of TLC Garden Center, won Thrive’s Award for Excellence in Economic Development; at right, Humboldt’s The Growing Place is recognized for Health and Wellness.

Above left, Jessa and Josh Works of A Bolder Humboldt accept Thrive’s award for Excellence in Recreation. Above right, Shelby Peters, a Thrive intern, presents USD 257 staff and board members the award for Excellence in Education. REGISTER/TIM STAUFFER

of the Iola Industries board an award that, she explained, is “given by Thrive to groups or individuals whose service to Allen County exemplifies the standard of commitment and dedication that Donna showed throughout her decades of public service.” Iola Industries, said Masterson, is “a group that always has the community’s interests before its own, who gives with the understanding their dividends come back in the form of positive changes and growth in our community.” The group’s recent donation of 360 acres allowed for Lehigh Portland State Park to be created. It was Iola Industries’ most valuable asset, valued at over $2 million. THE EVENING also featured awards for Excellence in Education, Health and Wellness, Recreation, and Economic Development. USD 257 won top honors for education, given in recognition for its “work to improve, adapt, and face the challenges of fostering an education system that serves its students, as well as the community.” Other nominees were Allen Community Col-

lege and the Humboldt Public Library. In Health and Wellness, Humboldt’s The Growing Place was recognized for “cultivating the seeds of our future by instilling a love for learning, a feeling of wellbeing, and a model for healthy community relationships through their dedication and love.” The childcare center was recently awarded a $1.16 million grant to add 39 new spots, helping meet a desperate need for child care in the region. Other nominees were Iola Pharmacy, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and the Elsmore Ruritan Food Pantry. Humboldt’s The Water Wars, USD 257’s after school program SAFE BASE, and the LaHarpe Days Planning Committee were the finalists for Thrive’s Award of Excellence in Recreation. Water Wars, an annual event managed by A Bolder Humboldt, was the winner. The day of fun continues to draw hundreds from near and far. In economic development, LaHarpe’s TLC Garden Center was recognized for its “welcoming atmosphere that attracts business

to Allen County from across the state.” Other finalists were Sigg Tire and Repair of Iola and Humboldt’s H&H TJ’s Family Diner. SEVERAL individuals were honored Friday evening as well. Dave Fontaine was awarded Thrive’s Volunteer of the Year award for his tireless efforts to keep Allen County’s trails some of the most impressive in the region. He joins his wife, Lisa, who won the award last year. Together, the two have spent thousands of hours cutting limbs, clearing brush, removing dead trees, and more. Their efforts were critical in helping state officials see Lehigh’s trail systems as state park material. Allie Utley, who last Thursday organized a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a billboard south of Humboldt on U.S. 169 celebrating Walter Johnson, was recognized as Thrive’s Change-Maker of the Year. The award is new this year and seeks to recognize youth who play active roles in community development. Three “Unsung Heroes” were honored as well for their volunteer efforts behind the scenes. Members from

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Preparing your finances for the holidays With the holiday season fast approaching and inflation rates remaining high, spending can get out of control quickly. Large family meals, decorations, and gifts are common costs throughout the months of November and December. These things can be expensive and spending can snowball out of hand if you aren’t careful. There are some things you can do to reduce overspending while still enjoying

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those beloved holiday traditions. Establishing and following a budget is essential to achieving personal financial goals. Before you begin buying gifts, make a list of all your essential holiday-related expens-

es. Be very specific and include extra expenses like stamps and wrapping paper. These small things might seem insignificant, but can quickly add up. Decide how much money you are willing to spend on travel. Setting a budget in advance will help you figure out how much money you can devote to each type of expense. Use credit cards only if you can manage the extra debt. It’s easy to overspend when physical cash is not leaving

your wallet. Don’t get carried away and max out your available credit. Take note of all current debt before you go shopping. Set a hard limit on the amount of credit you will use throughout the season and stick to it. Spending more than you can realistically pay back is a dangerous financial decision that can leave you paying extra for months to follow. Set aside small, affordable amounts now to prepare for extra hol-

Rotarian Ellis Potter explains the rules of the sixth-annual Grocery Grab Saturday morning to hopeful winners and Rotarians. Held at G&W Foods of Iola, the event raised around $3,000 for the Iola club.

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siasm,” he said. “We had an amazing crowd this morning.” Five other finalists for the Grocery Grab won gift certificates ranging from $25 to $125, and an-

other gift certificate for $50 was awarded after the race for the closest guess of the total amount. With the funds, Iola Rotary turned around and purchased 35 Thanksgiving baskets from G&W Foods, which were distributed

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mandating that boys wear their hair short, with “hair not to touch the collar of a crew neck t-shirt … or extend below the earlobes.” Female students aren’t subjected to the same mandate. The 8-year-old boy, a member of the Wyandotte Nation, started growing his hair out after he attended the Nation’s annual gathering and saw the cultural tradition of men wearing their hair long. A common Wyandotte Nation spiritual and religious practice is for men to grow their hair out, only cutting it when in mourning. In August, school officials warned the 8-year-old’s family that his hair needed to be cut to comply with the dress code, according to the ACLU letter. For his protection, the family has chosen not to be identified publicly. In early September, his mother asked for an exemption to the policy because of his heritage and religious practices but was told this wasn’t allowed. On Friday, Sept. 22, Joni Benso, assistant principal at the school, sent an email to his mother. Benso said she had noted “concerns about the policy,” but told the mother she needed to cut his hair over the weekend or he would be sent home, according to the ACLU’s letter.

After several attempts to contact the district’s superintendent, the child’s mother cut his hair that weekend under the belief he would be sent home from school every day and potentially suspended, according to the ACLU’s account of events. The superintendent, Todd Ferguson, said he could not comment on the case. Ferguson said the district would review the dress code policy during a December board meeting. “Nothing matters more than creating a safe, respectful and caring school for every student,” Ferguson said. “I am unable to comment on individual students, families or employees, due to confidentiality laws. I can share that the USD 248 Board of Education is planning to review and consider updates to the dress code policy when they meet.” The ACLU is now urging the school to accommodate the child and allow for an exemption to the policy, arguing the policy violates the Kansas Preservation of Religious Freedom Act, the U.S. Constitution, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Officials also advise the school to rescind the policy altogether and allow all boys to grow their hair out.

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We have turned back our clocks, now we are looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas! While the youngsters are excited about gifts under the tree, many adults are excited about the meals that accompany the holidays. With so much food to prepare, we almost always have a few leftovers, right? And why wouldn’t we share them with our four-legged friends? Let me give you a few reasons. First, many people are unlikely to have a “carpet cleaner” on their wish list, but I can tell you that forking over a few leftovers may create that situation. Even when pets (dogs and cats) are used to getting a bite from the table occasionally, they will decide that it is no longer a good idea. Their bodies are not capable of digesting meals or treats that are high in fat, and will consequently deposit them on your floor, couch, or bed in the form of vomit or diarrhea. Another reason to avoid offering table scraps and leftovers to your pets is that they may be dangerous and sometimes deadly. If you are attempting to reduce your calorie intake and opt for the sugar-free version of pie, cookies, cake, chocolate, etc. be sure to keep them out of your pet’s reach. A sugar substitute, xylitol, is particularly deadly to dogs. Even when the symptoms are caught very early, little can be done, and the outcome will likely be tragic. There is no treatment for xylitol toxicity. Plan another way to skip the calories and pass on anything that says “sugar-free” on the label unless you have dietary needs that require you to watch your sugar intake. Although it has been said repeatedly in our clinic, it is a good reminder - never give your pets any bones. Not only can they cause an obstruction, like choking or becoming lodged in the intestines, but the sharpened edges can cause tears anywhere between the nose and the tail. While some will dispute that they never give “sharp” bones to their pets, they will chew up the bones and create sharp edges before swallowing. It is a good idea to place all the bones in a plastic bag after the meal and take the trash out immediately. Secure the lid to the trash can so that pets and other animals will not knock over the trash can and find the bones. Few things are worse compared to picking up your trash when it has been scattered all over your yard and trails down the street. Finally, spend your money on your family, travel plans, or cute toys or outfits for your pets. If you plan to share your table food or scraps with your pets, you can also plan on spending some money on a pet emergency. Vomiting and diarrhea often cause dehydration that is treated with intravenous (IV) fluids. Xylitol consumption is almost always fatal, and obstructions or perforations usually require surgery. Each of these will require a full exam, bloodwork, radiographs, and hospitalization, and it is necessary to decide on a treatment plan that is best for your pet. We all look forward to spending time with our families, but we also understand that emergencies happen, and they are never planned. Do yourself and your pet a favor and follow these tips to a happier holiday season and a safer new year!

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An out of service missile stands as a sculpture at the main gate of Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Mont., where hundreds of nuclear missiles are siloed over thousands of square miles and ready to launch from remote underground rooms on the base. (ROBERT GAUTHIER/ LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS)

A new nuclear arms race must be tempered The world is entering a dangerous nuclear arms race unlike anything since the first atomic bomb, but it does not have to end in catastrophe. Treaties controlling nuclear arms — verifiable and binding, to limit or reduce stockpiles and prevent miscalculation or error — can lead to more stability. They require political will from leaders of the United States, Russia and China that does not exist today. The new factor is China, which aspires to roughly match the nuclear arsenals of the United States and Russia over the next decade or so. If the first arms race led to two-way bargaining — often with the strategic maneuvering of chess — the new one will be threeway and excruciatingly difficult. The concept of cocked-pistols deterrence — maintaining a credible nuclear threat to keep others from attacking — will be even more unpredictable and scary than during the Cold War. WHY DOES IT matter? Nuclear weapons can destroy societies; as we’ve noted before, nuclear fire is more powerful by a factor of 10 million to 100 million than chemical fire in conventional explosives. While a nuclear weapon has not been used in combat since World War II, there have been significant risks: At least eight nuclear-armed nations have carried out 2,056 nuclear weapons tests underground and in the air, as well as dozens of false alarms and close calls. The danger of misunderstanding or miscalculation grows when nuclear weapons are kept on launch-ready alert, as they are by the United States and Russia today. Moreover, Russia has repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons during its war against Ukraine, showing how, even when nuclear weapons are not used, they can play an outsize role in coercion and conflict. The new arms race is already underway. The congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States recently concluded, “China is pursuing a nuclear force build-up on a scale and pace unseen since the U.S.-Soviet nuclear arms race that ended in the late 1980s.” China, which a few years ago had about 200 nuclear warheads, now is believed to have more than 500 and to be aiming for more than 1,000 by 2030, compared to the 1,550 deployed warheads of the United States and Russia. China has also created a nascent land-sea-air triad of strategic weapons-delivery vehicles, like the United States and Russia have done; is expected to keep land-based missiles on a higher state of readiness; and is investing in antisatellite weapons, hypersonic glide vehicles and orbital bombing. China’s efforts “dwarf previous attempts in both scale and complexity,” the Pentagon said in its latest annual survey of China’s military power. Russia, while straining under the weight of its war in Ukraine, is ex-

Nuclear weapons can destroy societies. Nuclear fire is more powerful by a factor of 10 million to 100 million than chemical fire in conventional explosives. With China quickly becoming a nuclear powerhouse equal to Russia and the U.S., the political dynamics become all the more fraught with hazard.

perimenting with a nuclear-powered cruise missile that could fly thousands of miles. The United States, too, is well into a strategic-weapons modernization cycle, with new bombers, missiles and submarines on the horizon. The posture commission noted that the United States now extends its nuclear deterrence umbrella over more than 30 formal allies, which represent onethird of the world’s economy — and maintaining these alliances, and credible deterrence, will be key in an era of confrontation with authoritarian Russia and China. There’s not much to slow down a new arms race. Previous arms control treaties have lapsed or been weakened, except for New START, and it is questionable whether a successor can be negotiated when it expires in 2026. As the State Department’s International Security Advisory Board recently pointed out, the deep uncertainty about China’s intentions and timeline scrambles any attempt to reach numerical agreement with Russia. This is just a glimpse of the three-way headaches. After long refusing to even discuss nuclear arms limits, China sent an arms control official to Washington for talks on Nov. 6. This is a crack in the door, and the United States ought to make a concerted effort to enlarge it. The path to progress may be baby steps, at first, emphasizing risk reduction and transparency. Rose Gottemoeller, who was chief U.S. negotiator with Russia for New START, has suggested the United States could begin by seeking talks with both China and Russia on limiting intermediate-range missiles, since the Chinese have equality of capability with both the United States and Russia and thus might be interested in mutual restraint. DIPLOMACY halted a nuclear arms race in the 1980s, largely because two political leaders, Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, had the vision to do so. Right now, such willpower is in short supply. But it would be wise to look for modest opportunities to prepare for treaties later on. An unbridled arms race will be costly, risky and even more mind-bending than three-way negotiations to stop it. — The Washington Post

Even in Texas, there must be a limit to how much we’ll invest in sports. Surely one of our flagship universities paying someone nearly $78 million not to coach football is it. Texas A&M University no longer desires head coach Jimbo Fisher’s services. The problem is, his contract runs until 2031 at more than $9 million a year. Riding to the rescue are donors, in the great Texas tradition, whose wealth exceeds their patience or ability to let A&M athletics officials do their jobs. So, Fisher is gone, with huge checks to come. Plenty of people will shrug. It’s not university or taxpayer money, after all. The final total, they assure, will be negotiated down. And while A&M is shattering the record for paying a coach to stay home, this is what it takes to compete at the pinnacle of college football (not that the Aggies, under Fisher or anyone else, have done that in a long time). But those are weak excuses. This payout is obscene. It’s bad judgment. It’s unbecoming of one our state’s most important institutions. The Legislature — which, let’s remember, governs state universities on our behalf — should ask difficult questions and try to ensure this doesn’t happen again. The fact that private money will foot the bill may cause plenty of people to simply say “Oh, well” and then quickly move on. But even top donors max out; money paid to Fisher can’t fund scholarships, equipment and facilities elsewhere in A&M athletics or — crazy as it sounds — academics. And once again, the arrangement empowers big donors who help universities get into these messes like clockwork when the savior coach from just two years ago can’t do better than 7-5 and a trip to the Chicken Soup Bowl. Just two years ago, A&M and its boosters thought enough of Fisher to give him a fresh 10-year, $95 million extension. Everyone involved, from Chancellor John Sharp to A&M’s athletics officials, should review their consideration of the matter and whether they should have insisted on a lower buyout amount or some other protection. Either then or now, someone showed flawed judgment, and sloshing around money just papers over it.

Perhaps the only good thing that can be said is that, thanks to recent changes in the sport, players hooked by Fisher’s recruiting promises can change schools easier than in the past. And many can finally make real money of their own through“name/ image/likeness” deals. Yes, top-tier college football is awash in money. In many ways, it’s preferable to the old days of boosters sneaking around to give athletes cars and cash, only to see highly selective enforcement of NCAA rules. But stories like Fisher’s buyout make the entire enterprise look gross, and that’s well before considering what any of this has to do with higher education or important research done at vital state institutions. There’s a trickle-down effect, too. Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth area have long drawn unwelcome national attention for overindulging in high school sports, particularly expensive stadiums. Even Arlington ISD is spending $34 million on a new multi-sport facility to serve two high schools. It’s hardly lavish or indulgent, but that’s still a lot of money for a district where enrollment is at best steady and two stadiums already stand. Better coordination and cooperation among local school districts could allow for sharing or renting of stadiums to make the most of what the area already has. Some teams would have to play on Thursdays and Saturdays in such arrangements. Surely the memories will be just as warm without the Friday Night Lights. Perhaps the fever is breaking. Voters in Prosper, the rapidly growing Collin County community, recently rejected one bond proposal that would have borrowed $94 million for a new stadium. Other proposals to renovate or construct schools and a performing arts center and to invest in new technology passed easily. Voters, it seems, are exercising judgment when their leaders fail to do so. Perhaps the day will come when we look back on Jimbo Fisher’s payday as the time a similar reckoning came to college sports. Heck, he might even earn a statue on campus — as a monument to the return of common sense, if not winning Aggie football. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram

A look back in t me. 60 years ago November 1963

DALLAS (AP) — President John F. Kennedy, thirty-sixth president of the United States, was shot to death Nov. 22, by a hidden assassin armed with a high-powered rifle. Kennedy, 46, lived about 30 minutes after a sniper cut him down as his limousine left downtown Dallas. Newsmen said the shot that hit him was fired about 12:30 p.m. A hospital announcement said he died at about 1 p.m. of a bullet wound in the head. Automatically, the mantle of the presidency fell to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, a native Texan, who had been riding two cars behind

the chief executive. Lying wounded at the same hospital was Gov. John Connally of Texas, who was shot by the same fusillade that ended the life of the youngest man ever elected to the presidency. Connally and his wife had been riding with the President and Mrs. Kennedy. The First Lady cradled her dying husband’s head in her arms as the presidential limousine raced to the hospital. ***** Lyndon Johnson takes over as president and a few hours after the slaying of President Kennedy. Dallas police charged 24-year-old Lee Harvey Oswald, who professed a love for Russia, with the murder.

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in the late 1970s, using his dad’s garage for practice. They released their first album in 1981. The 1982 release of the compilation album “Built For Speed” spent 26 weeks at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, right behind a little ditty called “Thriller.” AT Saturday’s performance, Rocker took time at various points to discuss the influences on his music, highlighted with video clips from across the years. Photos of the teenager with the jet-black poodle pompadour contrasted with shots of a modern-day Rocker, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the Stray Cats. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it felt natural for Rocker to tour the country with his wife in an Airstream trailer. He wrote several songs during that time, including an endearing tribute to his wife, “The Last Offline Lovers.” He also performed a groovy throwback song written a few years ago for a Stray Cats reunion record, “When Nothing’s Going Right (Go Left),” as well as classics from his time as both a member of the Stray Cats and as a solo performer, along with a couple of covers. The Stray Cats’ inspiring rendition of Arlo Guthrie’s “The City of New Orleans” brought roars from the crowd as the familiar first few bars played. A video screen behind the band showcased black-andwhite images of times gone by: traveling down the railroad tracks, checking in on those whose labor built America, visiting vehicle assembly lines and, as the screen slowly shifted into color, lifting into space on a rocket ship. Rocker’s energetic performance and the talented crew that accompanied him — Buzz Campell with a glitter-pink guitar and banjo, Larry Mitchell on drums and Phil Parlapiano on piano, accordion and acoustic guitar — captivated the crowd. At one point, Rocker lifted his double bass to his waist and swayed with the tender care of a lover. And yet, somehow at the end of the night he still had enough energy to lift the gigantic instrument above his head as if it were just another appendage. At various points he would spin it like a dancing partner or slap it ’til it’s dizzy. The finale, of course, really rocked the joint. The screen filled with images of the band and Rocker over the years as they delighted the crowd with “Rock This Town,” a song designated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of “500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll.” The crowd jumped to its feet in approval and demanded an encore. Rocker and cohorts complied with “Rockabilly Boogie.” The original Stray Cats run ended after just a few short years, but the band has reunited several times. They released a 40th anniversary record titled “40” in 2018 and will launch another tour this summer.

area musicians perform where they could eat, drink and dance. Jamie Han gushed about how much he enjoyed the show and the venue. Then he said, “I’m disappointed it wasn’t full.” Me too. Funny how it doesn’t bother you until you see it. What happens if we don’t make the effort? What kind of message does that send to visitors like the Han family? What does it say to world-class performers like Lee Rocker? I know what you’re probably thinking: “Don’t threaten me with a good time.”

Lee Rocker, center, and his band perform Arlo Guthrie’s “The City of New Orleans” as a nostalgic video plays on the screen behind them. tween $17 and $27. for the type of music I “THAT was amazing,” WHAT WILL it take to As the Han fami- like, so I had to go ‘cause Jamie Han of McCune get you to see a show at ly proves, the center’s “I got cat class and I got said after the show. the Bowlus? marketing efforts are cat style.” (My underHe and his brother, It’s a serious ques- effective at getting the standing of the lyrics Jeffrey, traveled from tion. word out and attracting hits a little different as McCune to Las Vegas This is the first time fans from around the an adult.) in 2018 to see the Stray the Register has re- region. Others drove The Han family drove Cats reunion concert. viewed a Bowlus show, from Topeka and even an hour to see the show. Jamie’s vinyl collection though it’s something as far away as Texas. I live within walking includes original press- we do for high school So what will it take for distance, and I usualI PLAN to attend next ings of 1980s Stray Cats and college plays. It’s you to come to a show? ly choose to spend my week’s rescheduled records. a way to support local I get it. evenings on my couch, When they heard a ra- youth, education and Rocker’s show is only binge-watching a true Speaker Series show with author Erik Lardio advertisement that the arts (and they’re fun the third I’ve chosen to crime show on Netflix. Lee Rocker would be in to write). attend for my own perI invited several son on Nov. 28. I’ve read Iola, just an hour’s drive Dan Kays, director sonal entertainment friends to see Rock- some of his books and away, they loaded up the of the Bowlus, asked (yes, I covered it for work er with me. Everyone they are riveting. Then on Dec. 16, don’t family to see the show. us to review this show but I was already going). declined. Some had miss rising star Michelle The crew consisted of in hopes that if peo- I was 8 when “Stray Cat to work. Some sought Foster with her six-piece Jamie, Jeffrey, brother ple know what they’re Strut” hit the charts; it their weekend enterJared and his wife Jen- missing, maybe they was my first-ever favor- tainment in Kansas band in “What Christnifer, mother Janice won’t miss the next one. ite song and set the tone City. Some went to see mas Means to Me.” and Jamie’s girlfriend, Attendance for the Abby Churning of Par- Bowlus’ seasonal shows sons. They ate dinner has remained low since Join SEK Recovery at Sam & Louie’s before the pandemic. Resources for a finding their seats at the Saturday’s show sold Bowlus. just under 300 tickets, vital Community “I’m impressed at which was better than Conversation on the how much more inti- any of last year’s muimpact of substance abuse mate it was” compared sic series performances disorder & how it affects to the show in Vegas, Ja- but less than half of the our community. mie said. Bowlus’ capacity. Kays “You get to be part of noted the show competEngage with guest speaker Molly Wirick from Rural Communities Opioid Response Program the music more. And ed against a K-State/KU at the Silas Bass North Community Center on they took a little bit of football game. November 29, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. liberties with some of “Then with inflation Let's build a healthier community together. the songs. They got to and the economy and For questions, contact stretch their legs a little the holidays coming up, April Jackson at 620-380-6008. more.” having a few extra dolIt was the first time lars is not as easy as it the Han family attended was before COVID. But a show at the Bowlus. we’re still a great value,” “I’m still surprised Kays said, noting oththey got a bigger name er area venues charge like Lee Rocker. The around $45 for a similar Stray Cats have a world- show. Tickets for Saturwide following.” day’s show ranged be-

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Making hay in Humboldt Cubs rack up league, district recognition HUMBOLDT — A loaded Humboldt High lineup ran roughshod over its opponents in 2023, with the Cubs advancing to the state quarterfinals for the fourth time in the past six years. As expected, the Humboldt squad racked up plenty of individual honors along the way, with a whopping 12 players earning some form of Tri-Valley League or Class 2A district recognition — 33 different positions in all. Among the standouts was senior wide receiver and defensive end Sam Hull, who earned first-team All-Tri-Valley League and unanimous first-team all-district honors as both receiver and lineman. Hull compiled 814 yards receiving and nine touchdowns through the air, averaging more than 15 yards a catch. He also rushed for 128 yards and two more touchdowns. He also was dynamic on the defensive side, racking up 58 tackles, four sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Oh, and he also earned honorable mention All-League and second-team all-district recognition as a kicker, while throwing a 29-yard touchdown pass on offense. FELLOW senior

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Despite stumbles, F1 hits jackpot in Vegas LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen hated everything about the Las Vegas Grand Prix from the moment he arrived in Sin City. Formula One’s three-time reigning world champion found the excess and opulence over-the-top and prioritized over the actual racing. He changed his tune — literally — following his 18th win of the season. “Viva Las Vegas! Viva Las Vegas!” sang Verstappen as he crossed under the checkered flag waved by Justin Bieber. Verstappen had slammed Saturday night’s spectacle at every chance, yet raced in an Elvis-inspired firesuit and took the victory on the famed Las Vegas Strip. “I hope everyone enjoyed it, we definitely did. Excited to come back here next year and try to do something similar,” said Verstappen, who had markedly reversed his weeklong position on the Las Vegas spectacle. “It was a fun race. I enjoyed it,” he conceded. Verstappen passed Charles Leclerc at the start then overcame a penalty to pass Leclerc once more with 13 laps remaining to continue his season-long dominance. Verstappen, Leclerc and Sergio Perez were driven in a limousine to a stage located near the Bellagio — “we go straight to the nightclub,” Verstappen told his fellow podium finishers — but they were instead treated to the casino’s famed fountain show. The Bellagio fountains were a big part of the victory celebration. None of the participants seemed remotely interested as they stood chatting. After receiving their trophies, they were treated to a New Year’s Eve-style fireworks show over the Strip. Martin Garrix then launched into a throbbing DJ set to entertain those who opened their wallets for the most expensive spectator race of the season. Celebrities danced along on

Haas F1 Team’s German driver Nico Hulkenberg races during the second practice session for the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix Friday. AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES/ANGELA WEISS/TNS the grid and everyone seemed thrilled with the show. The stars in attendance included Brad Pitt, Rihanna, Usain Bolt and Shaquille O’Neal as F1 said it drew more than 315,000 spectators over the weekend and estimated an economic impact of $1.2 billion to Las Vegas. “I really enjoyed it and I am especially happy that we finished the weekend on a high note because it was hurting me to see the sport that I love so much starting so wrong on Thursday,” said Leclerc. “The fact that we had an amazing race makes it all better.” The race was the third stop this season in the United States, more than any other country, and was promoted by F1 and owner Liberty Media. But the event has been lambasted — especially by Verstappen — for its emphasis on becoming a neon extravaganza. Tickets were expensive, hotels along the famed Strip hiked their prices, and the sporting element of the 21st race of the season was overshadowed by everything from celebrities, musical acts and a myriad of Elvis impersonators roaming the paddock that included a wedding chapel where former F1 champion Jacques Ville-

store to any ticket holders who had only purchased Thursday access. A class-action lawsuit was filed Friday against the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands won his 18th F1 race of the season Saturday night at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. GETTY IMAGES/MARK THOMPSON/TNS

neuve was married earlier in the week. Liberty expected to spend $500 million on the first grand prix it self-promoted, but paddock speculation before Saturday night’s race was that Liberty had gone well over budget. The entire event nearly imploded nine minutes into the first practice session on Thursday night when Carlos Sainz Jr. ran over a water drain valve cover on the track that badly damaged his Ferrari and F1 had to close the 3.85-mile (6.2-kilometer) circuit for inspection.

Fans were forced to leave at 1:30 a.m. Friday morning after witnessing just nine minutes of track activity. The second practice started at 2:30 a.m. and ran until 4 a.m., and instead of an apology, F1 simply offered $200 credits to the LVGP merchandise

IT MADE it critical for F1 to deliver a good race Saturday night and, even though it was Verstappen’s sixth consecutive victory, it was one of the most spirited events of the season. Additionally, a track that had been likened to a “flying pig” because of its layout was praised for its raciness. Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, who finished seventh for Mercedes, said the circuit “provided a better race than most of the tracks we go to.” “I don’t think the music stopped this entire weekend in the paddock,” said Logan Sargeant of Williams, the only American driver in F1. Leclerc and teammate Sainz had qualified 1-2 on Friday but Sainz

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Pressure builds on Chargers coach GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The most inspired defense the Los Angeles Chargers offered Sunday came during coach Brandon Staley’s postgame news conference. After the Chargers’ defense let them down once again in a 23-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Staley was asked — not for the first time — whether he’d consider giving up play-calling responsibilities on that side of the ball. The former Rams defensive coordinator gave an impassioned argument on his own behalf. “I have full confidence in our way of playing,” Staley said. “Full confidence in myself as the play-caller and the way that we teach and the way that we scheme. Full confidence in that. We’ve got to bring this group together and do it consistently and that’s where it’s at. You can

stop asking that question.” Plenty of other questions remain about a defense that was allowing the second-most yards per game of any NFL team even before the Chargers couldn’t protect a fourth-quarter lead at Lambeau Field. And now the Chargers might have to try to fix their problems without Joey Bosa. He was carted off the field after injuring a foot on the game’s opening series, and Staley didn’t have a postgame update on the five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher. This latest defensive breakdown came against a pedestrian offense. Los Angeles allowed Jordan Love to throw for 322 yards, the first time any Packers quarterback had reached the 300-yard mark since Aaron Rodgers’ 341-yard performance in a victory over the Chicago Bears

on Dec. 12, 2021. The Packers also snapped a string of seven consecutive games in which they failed to exceed 20 points. Once again, the Chargers couldn’t protect a lead. Justin Herbert’s 10yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen put Los Angeles ahead 2016 with 5:24 remaining. But Asante Samuel Jr. was flagged for pass interference on thirdand-20, ruining a potential three-and-out. That sparked a 75-yard drive by the Packers for the decisive touchdown. “We haven’t found that rhythm consistently in the secondary right now,” Staley said. “I thought we did a really good job against the run in this game. I thought we rushed well enough to win. We weren’t able to turn them over, and there’s these plays that really hijack our rhythm in the passing game.

was handed a 10-place penalty on the starting grid because Ferrari was forced to change his car due to the damage from hitting the drain cover. That pushed Verstappen up to second for the start and he immediately pounced. The Dutchman forced Leclerc off track to take the lead, and although Leclerc demanded that Verstappen be forced to give the position back, Verstappen was only handed a five-second penalty. He served it during a later pit stop, but his Red Bull is so strong, he remained in contention the entire race. Leclerc passed Perez for the lead with 17 laps remaining, and then three laps later Verstappen passed his teammate to take second. He and Perez then worked to create a tow that allowed Verstappen to catch Leclerc for the win with 13 laps remaining. Perez had worked his way past Leclerc for second but Leclerc grabbed it back at the finish to deny Red Bull its seventh 1-2 finish of the season. “I wanted that win so bad,” Leclerc said. “I enjoyed it so much. Second place with a lot of fights. There is no better race for the first race in Vegas.” With Hamilton finishing seventh, Perez locked up second to Verstappen in the season driver standings. The Leclerc finish helped Ferrari cut its deficit to Mercedes to four points for second in the constructor championship heading into next week’s finale at Abu Dhabi. Lando Norris of McLaren was involved in an early accident and taken to a local hospital for precautionary reasons. He was released shortly after the fireworks show.

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and defensive lines. He was a unanimous all-district offensive lineman and earned honorable mention for his work on the defensive line at the district level. Goodner had 38 tackles on defense. He also rushed for a pair of touchdowns and three for another on offense. KYLER ISBELL, junior, received first-team AllLeague and all-district honors at both offensive line and linebacker. His all-district linebacking honor came via unanimous vote. His 93 tackles led the Cubs with an interception. Offensively, he registered eight pancake blocks on the season.

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Logan Page-Jr. HM All TVL Offensive Lineman Unanimous 1T All-District Utility 2T All-District DL 8 rec., 91 yards 21 carries, 128 yards, 2 TDs 7 pancake blocks 47 tackles, 12 TFL, 1 int., 1 FR

JUNIOR running back Cole Mathes earned first-team All-League and all-district honors, rushing for nine touchdowns and 784 yards. He also had 12 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown. Mathes racked up 49 tackles with an interception and two fumble recoveries defensively, good enough to earn him second-team all-district recognition at linebacker.

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Sam Jennings-Sr. HM All TVL Offensive Lineman

Asher Hart-Jr. 1T All-District Defensive Back 21 tackles, 4 int., 1 FR

JUNIOR quarterback Blake Ellis earned firstteam All-League recognition and second-team all-district honors at quarterback. He threw for 1,558 yards, while rushing for 1,212 with a combined 33 touchdowns rushing or passing. JUNIOR Logan Page showed his versatility at both the line and skill positions. He earned unanimous first-team all-district honors as a utility player, second-team all-district honors at defensive line and honorable mention All-League recognition at the offensive line. He rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns and had eight receptions for 91 yards, none more clutch than a highlight-reel catch to secure the 2A regional win over Riverton in the postseason playoffs.

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HM All TVL Wide Receiver HM All TVL LB HM All-District WR HM All-District LB 11 rec., 275 yards, 6 TDs 56 tackles, 9 TFL, 1 int., 1 FR

Mateo Miller-Sr. HM All TVL Corner Back 2T All-District DB 18 tackles, 2 ints.

sive back, courtesy of his team-high four interceptions. Jacob Harrington, junior, earned honorable mention on both sides of the ball, at wide receiver and linebacker for both the Tri-Valley League and district competitions. He had six receiving touchdowns and 275 yards. He also had 56 tackles, nine for losses, with an interception and a fumble recovery. Mason Sterling, sophomore, earned second-team all-district and honorable mention All-League honors as a

ASHER Hart, another member of the decorated junior class, earned first-team all-district recognition at defen-

free safety. He had 50 tackles and two picks. Fellow sophomore Brody Gunderman earned all-district honorable mention at defensive back. He had 34 tackles with an interception and fumble recovery. Mateo Miller, senior, earned honorable mention all-league honors at cornerback and second-team all-district honors at defensive back. he had 18 tackles and two interceptions. Senior lineman Sam Jennings also raked in an honorable mention for the all-district team.

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Scoff at third weddings, and you might find yourself uninvited Dear Carolyn: My brother, “Tim,” got married for the third time last month. When he and “Abby” were discussing their wedding, I advised them to do what my husband and I did: Go to the courthouse and then throw a party to celebrate. My husband even joked that he’d already been Tim’s best man twice and that was enough. And even though Abby was a firsttime bride, she’s 45 and past the pretty-prettyprincess stage. Later they announced that Abby’s uncle, who’s a judge, would be marrying them when they visited Abby’s family, and Abby’s sister was throwing a small party for them. Our family could celebrate at Thanksgiving. That sounded like a great plan. This week, we saw pictures of the wedding and it was a much bigger deal than Tim had let on. There were at least 30 or 40 guests, all from Abby’s side, I guess; Abby wore a wedding dress; there was a big cake and dozens of roses; yet no one from our side of the family was invited. I’m really hurt we were excluded, I guess as punishment for speaking our minds. Tim and Abby could have admitted they wanted to do the wedding their way instead of sneaking around behind our backs. Can I ask Tim why he hid their wedding from us, or do I just need to let this go? — Anonymous Anonymous: You weren’t “speaking our minds.” You were, by your own description, talking more than you listened, ridiculing your brother in front of his fiancée, diminishing her by extension,

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and making judgy, sexist and ageist assumptions about what constitutes an appropriate amount of wedding fuss for a middle-aged bride — and all this when the number and type of weddings either of them has is neither your business nor of significant consequence to you. I’m not sure if the smugness was worse or the buzzkill, but the proportions of both might make the cut for “epic.” So, no, you do not ask Tim to spell out what you already know. Instead, you congratulate Tim and Abby for what looks to have been a beautiful wedding, and apologize for getting so caught up in having opinions at their expense that you forgot your only job was to shut up and be happy for them. And buy them a serious gift. One that’s princess as [all get-out]. Dear Carolyn: I started a gift tradition that now causes everyone stress, and I don’t know what to do. When my kids were little and the only grandchildren, I started making a calendar for my motherin-law. As the extended family grew, I would ask for pics to include all the grandchildren. “C” and her husband would require multiple reminders, and finally submit pictures late or in the wrong format to make more work for me. Finally, I had had enough and asked “E” to take it on. He is only willing to engage so far

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lieve are thoughtful and fair — whatever the behavior, not just calendars — then you will have the raw material for enough confidence to ride out any resulting emotional punishment. Whether the backlash is from C or from the mom who appears to have taught her how to use the threat of negative emotions to get her way. Ahem. But I digress — once you have the raw material (of behaving with decency), shape it into this: “I know it’s not perfect for everyone, but I did what I thought was best.” No guilt for acts of good faith.

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Peck’s 28 leads Miami past Wildcats, 91-83 NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tournament MVP Nijel Pack scored 20 of his 28 points in the first half against his former school, and No. 12 Miami topped Kansas State 91-83 on Sunday to win the Baha Mar Hoops Bahamas championship. Norchad Omier scored 23 for the Hurricanes (5-0), who are essentially assured of tying a school record by being in the AP Top 25 for the 17th consecutive week when the new poll comes out Monday. Miami also had a run of 17 consecutive appearances in the 2015-16 season. Wooga Poplar and Matthew Cleveland each scored 15 for Miami. “It was so much fun for me,” Pack said. “We

all came out ready to play. It was a really good game for us.” Cam Carter scored 28 points — 24 in the second half — and Arthur Kaluma had 18 points and 12 rebounds for Kansas State (3-2), which fell to 0-2 against ranked opponents this season. The Wildcats started the year with a loss to then-No. 21 USC in Las Vegas. Tylor Perry and David N’Guessan had 10 apiece for Kansas State, which trailed by as many as 24 early in the second half but outscored Miami 30-16 over the final 6 1/2 minutes. “That’s the character of our team,” Kansas State coach Jerome Tang said. “I’m very, very proud of them for the second half.”

The difference was 3-point shooting — Miami was 12 of 24 from beyond the arc, Kansas State just 4 of 28. Pack’s seven 3’s tied his best in a Miami uniform; he had eight on two occasions while playing for the Wildcats. “I think everybody knows that Nijel was probably extremely well motivated because he had been a player for the Kansas State Wildcats,” Miami coach Jim Larrañaga said. Pack spent his first two college seasons at Kansas State, averaging 15.3 points and 2.9 assists in 53 games there. He transferred before last season, helped the Hurricanes reach the Final Four and is now three makes shy of 100 3-pointers at Miami.

“He was always a really good player. ... I thought we did a better job on him in the second half, but first half, he was pretty special,” Tang said. Pack’s seventh 3-pointer on Sunday gave Miami a 73-51 lead with 7:17 left. That cushion got cut down considerably in the next few minutes. Kansas State outscored Miami 19-4 over a 4-minute stretch of the second half, getting within 79-70 on a jumper by Carter with 2:48 remaining. Carter had 11 of Kansas State’s points during that spurt. But Miami would hang on. Cleveland had a putback tip-in to give Miami an 11-point lead with 2:26 left and Omier had the next eight

points for the Hurricanes — who matched their best start since the 2018-19 season. It’s the fifth time in Larrañaga’s 13-year tenure at Miami that the Hurricanes have opened a season 5-0 or better. “I’m most pleased that we’re 5-0,” Larrañaga said. “The teams we’ve played are good.” BIG PICTURE Kansas State: The Wildcats had won eight consecutive games against Division I teams from the state of Florida until last March, when they lost to Florida Atlantic in the Elite Eight — and now, they’ve lost to Miami as well. Their next game against a team from the Sunshine State is Jan. 6, when they open Big 12 play against UCF.

WSU wins CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Colby Rogers’ 28 points helped Wichita State defeat Saint Louis 8869 on Sunday night at the Myrtle Beach Invitational. Rogers shot 11 for 19, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Shockers (5-1). Kenny Pohto scored 23 points while shooting 8 of 13 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line, and added 12 rebounds. Xavier Bell went 6 of 13 from the field to finish with 14 points. The Billikens (4-2) were led in scoring by Terrence Hargrove Jr., who finished with 21 points and seven rebounds. Gibson Jimerson added 11 points, six rebounds and two blocks for Saint Louis. In addition, Tim Dalger had 11 points.

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back down the field, led by former walk-on Cole Ballard at quarterback. But the Jayhawks’ drive stalled at the Kansas State 11, and Ballard was picked off in the end zone by Marques Sigle on fourth down to turn the ball over with just more than five minutes left. Howard and Giddens picked up first downs from there to keep the clock running, and Howard hit Phillip Brooks on third-and-7 with about two minutes to go — the catch near the sideline stood after a review — to wrap up the victory. “This means a lot being from Kansas,” Giddens said long afterward. Ballard had 162 yards passing with a touchdown and two interceptions for the Jayhawks. Devin Neal, who took plenty of direct snaps to take pressure off the freshman QB, finished with 138 yards rushing and three touchdowns. “Proud of our guys for battling,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said. “We had some opportunities that we left out there: turned the ball over, had a chance to get a bigger lead and didn’t make it happen. Can’t do that against ranked football teams.” The latest edition of the fourth-longest played series in the FBS started like many of the previous 14: Kansas State hit on a couple of deep throws, then Howard found Ben Sinnott in the back of the end zone just over a minute into the game. But that all-too-familiar blowout script quickly went in another direction. Ballard, starting in place of the injured Jalon Daniels and Jason Bean, led three long touchdown drives that soaked up the first-half clock and kept the Wildcats off the field. Neal finished the first when he slipped out of VJ Payne’s tackle and ran 36 yards, then the second with a nine-yard run, before Ballard hit Lawrence Arnold just before halftime for a 20-16 lead.

The lead should have been larger, but the Jayhawks had an extra point blocked by Nate Matlack. The deflection was caught by receiver-turned-cornerback Keenan Garber, who returned it 91 yards for the 2-point conversion. “That really changed the game,” Klieman said. Kansas opened the second half with Ballard hitting Mason Fairchild for 59 yards and Neal adding his third TD run two plays later. But the Wildcats answered with a long drive of their own, twice converting on third down, opening a lane for Giddens to get into the end zone, and converting the 2-point try to get within 27-24 heading to the fourth quarter. That’s when the Jayhawks’ Trevor Wilson fumbled a punt that he was trying to catch on a dead run. The Wildcats took over near midfield, converted a crucial third down and then opened a lane for Howard for the go-ahead score. Sigle’s interception in the end zone and some tough running by Giddens and Howard put

the game away. “There’s no words to describe this,” said Kansas State offensive lineman Cooper Beebe, a likely first-round pick in next year’s NFL draft. “That’s a really good team and to finish it off the way we did is just a spectacular feeling.” THE TAKEAWAY Kansas State simply found a way to win, and that’s all that matters with a spot in the Big 12 title game up for grabs. Texas leads at 7-1 in conference play heading into the final weekend with the Wildcats, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State one game back. Leipold has said repeatedly that his team needs to play the Wildcats tough to turn the Sunflower Showdown into a rivalry again. The Jayhawks did that Saturday night despite playing a former walk-on at quarterback. UP NEXT Kansas State wraps its regular season next Saturday against Iowa State. Kansas visits Cincinnati next Saturday to finish the regular season.

Running back Daniel Hishaw Jr. (20) of the Kansas Jayhawks carries the ball during the 1st half of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats Saturday. GETTY IMAGES/JAMIE SQUIRE/TNS

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