Members of the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians (KAFP) have elected officers and leaders for the 2020-21 governance year, many with local ties to Rooks County. Following are the officers elected and members of the 2020-21 Board of Directors: President—Chad Johanning, MD, FAAFP, Lawrence President-Elect—Jennifer Bacani McKenney, MD, FAAFP, Fredonia Vice President—Debra Doubek, MD, FAAFP, Manhattan Secretary—Jared Johnson, MD, FAAFP, Wichita Treasurer—Gretchen Irwin, MD, MBA, FAAFP, Andover Board Chair—Sheryl Beard, MD, FAAFP, Andover AAFP Delegate—Jen Brull, MD, FAAFP, Plainville AAFP Delegate—Doug Gruenbacher, MD, Quinter Alternate Delegate—Lynn Fisher, MD, FAAFP, Wichita Alternate Delegate—Diane Steere, MD, Wichita KAFP-Foundation President—Shelly Gruenbacher, MD, Quinter Board of Directors Jonathan Pike, MD, Great Bend Rex Keith, MD, FAAFP, Wichita Jill Linville, MD, Lakin Graig Nickel, MD, FAAFP, Lawrence Danelle Perry, MD, Manhattan Keith Ratzlaff, MD, Olathe Tessa Rohrberg MD, Winfield Dirk Smith, MD, FAAFP, Wichita Margaret Smith, MD, MPH, MHSA, FAAFP, Kansas City Dereck Totten MD, MPH, Colby Residents and Students Voting Student Representative Hannah Berland, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina Campus Student Representatives Katie Hrencher, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Campus Clayton Jackson, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Kansas City Campus Voting Resident Representative Gurpreet Dhanda, MD, Kansas University Family Medicine Residency, Kansas City Resident Representatives Haley Lowell, MD, Wesley Family Medicine Residency, Wichita Stephen Moll, MD, Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency, Salina Hannah Vogt, MD, Ascension Via Christi Family Medicine Residency, Wichita Resident Observers Mariah Miller, MD, Wesley Family Medicine Residency, Wichita Raz Naggar, MD, Kansas University Family Medicine Residency, Kansas City Jared Regehr, MD, Ascension Via Christi Family Medicine Residency, Wichita Committee Chairs Communications— Lynn Fisher, MD, FAAFP, Wichita Finance and Insurance—Gretchen Irwin, MD, MBA, FAAFP, Andover Governmental Advocacy—Daniel Dickerson, MD, PhD, FAAFP, Eudora Membership and Mem Membership and Member Swervices – Melissa Rosso, MD, Manhattan Practice Enhancement—Jeremy Presley, MD, FAAFP, Dodge City.

At the regular meeting of the Stockton City Commission held on Tuesday, July 7th, the commissioners discussed the health and safety concerns dealing with the solid waste department. Due to COVID-19 and general health concerns, as well as the physical aspect of picking up heavy trash cans, bags, etc., the commissioners talked about the option of all residents having a poly cart that would work with the mechanics of the trash truck so the employees would not have handle or come in contact with trash bags as much, or also have to continually lift and throw heavy objects into the truck.

At the regular Rooks County Commission meeting held on Tuesday, July 7th, commissioners John Ruder, Corky Hagan and Greg Balthazor signed Resolution 2020-7, which is the COVID-19 relief funds to be dispensed for the entities in Rooks County. Emergency management director Butch Post will set up a task force with the hospital, schools and city entities and work on a plan that will need to be in place by August 15th outlining the dispensing of the funds. Commissioner John Ruder said he had visited with Northwest Kansas Planning and Development about their organization facilitating the funds, but while they will offer guidance, they won’t be able to be the main facilitator. Clerk Ruthmary Muir will check to see who other counties are using as facilitators or lining up to help with the dispensing of their SPARK funds.

At the Stockton USD 271 Board of Education meeting held on Monday, July 6th, the board members voted to hire Ashley Clune as the 6-12 band teacher, Brooke Wiles as the 8-12 English teacher, and Leta Allen as the school’s business teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. They also hired Erin Dibble as the preschool aide, and Rick Bice as the head boys basketball coach. The motion was made after board members Jesse Stithem, Aftan Tso, Stephanie Niblock, Linda Conyac, LeeAnn Dix, Mark Billinger and Daphne Plumer, superintendent Bill Lowry, high school principal Gary McCown and grade school principal Stacey Green had held an executive session for the purpose of discussing noN-elected personnel relating to resignations, supplemental contracts and certified staff. There was no discussion after the session.

Stockton High School Seniors from Woodston area graduating Saturday evening, July 11, 2020, were: Trenton Howell, Quinn Coffey, Shaelyn Griffin, Christian Turnbull, and Laura King. Pastor Michelle’s sermon Sunday, July 12, at Woodston United Methodist Church was “Ancestor Abraham: Sibling Rivalry”—the rivalry between Esau and Jacob.

Royce Williams (bringing in a strawflower arrangement): “I thought I’d spruce up your office a little bit.”.

Aaron Hahn of Stockton, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; and Chase Cellmer of Plainville, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, are among more than 7,500 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas who have been named to the honor roll for the spring 2020 semester.

In preparation for the upcoming school year, a Rooks County Schools COVID-19 Advisory Group has been created with representatives from the medical community and all Rooks County schools (USD 269, USD 270, USD 271, and Sacred Heart School). The purpose of the advisory committee is to gather and discuss the most up-to-date information from Rooks County Public Health, CDC, KDHE, and KSDE, then to provide recommended policies and procedures to the schools in terms of how to safely start and continue the 2020-21 school year.

Former Rooks County students, Mindy M. Wiebke, Palco, and Brianna Casey, Plainville, are among more than 3,700 students who were on the Wichita State University’s dean's honor roll for spring 2020.

Cone in and check us out! New titles in the library for adults are: • “Death by Chocolate Frosted Doughnut” by Sarah Graves (Large Print) • “Matchmaking Can Be Murder” by Amanda Flower (Large Print) • “Legacy” by Helen Hardt • “Dance Away With Me” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips • “Mrs. Lincoln’s Sisters” by Jennifer Chiaverini • “The Lost and Found Bookshop” by Susan Wiggs • “The Summer House” by James Patterson • “Summer at Lake Haven” by RaeAnne Thayne “The Gathering of Secrets” by Linda Castillo “The Bad Boys of Redemption Ranch” by Maisey Yates • “The Guardians” by John Grisham • “Always The Last To Know” by Kristan Higgins • “Shamed” by Linda Castillo • “Daddy’s Girls” by Danielle Steel • “28 Summers” by Elin Hilderbrand • “The Journey of the Pharaohs” by Clive Cussler (Audio Book) given in memory of Duane Miller.