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Flags at half-staff to honor Sen. Dole

Gov. Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout Kansas to be flown at half-staff to honor Sen. Bob Dole, who died on Sunday.

The flags will be at half-staff until sunset on Dec. 9.

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Dole this morning,” Gov. Laura Kelly said on Sunday. “Senator Dole was many things — a war hero, a father, a husband, a public servant; and to Kansans, a man who embodied everything good and decent about Kansas and about America.

“In public office, Senator Dole was always a voice for Kansas. However, his work in the Senate also had a profound impact on all Americans. Most notably, his efforts to protect Social Security in 1983 and to ensure passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, which transformed the lives of those living with a disability.

“Senator Dole’s legacy goes far beyond the walls of Congress. He was a larger-than-life presence in our nation’s politics and demonstrated a decency, a humility, and a civility that should serve as a model for those of us in public life.

“My thoughts are with his wife, Elizabeth, his family and all those who loved Bob Dole.”

Gov. Kelly also has ordered flags in Kansas to remain at half-staff on Tuesday, Dec. 7, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

“This year marks the 80th anniversary of an unforgettable tragedy – when Imperial Japan launched an attack on Pearl Harbor, killing thousands of U.S. personnel and civilians,” Gov. Kelly said. “I encourage all Kansans to join me in honoring those killed on December 7, 1941, and in recognizing all veterans and service members who have given their lives in the defense of our country.”

Flags will remain lowered until sunset on Dec. 9, 2021, in accordance with the proclamation signed by President Joe Biden honoring the passing of Senator Bob Dole.

Cold, windy weather in today’s forecast

Today’s high will be near 37 with northwest wind gusts as high as 24 mph, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Temperatures went from 64 on Sunday to freezing wind chills today. At 9 a.m. the temperature was 31 degrees with a wind chill of 22, according to the weather service.

Temperatures will begin to warm up Tuesday, with a high near 40, rising to 51 on Wednesday and 61 on Thursday. Friday’s high will be 66, while Saturday, it will be 46, the weather service said. There is an opportunity for a midlatitude cyclone that could affect the Plains region Friday and Saturday, according to the weather service.

Today, there will be increasing clouds, with a high near 37, the weather service said. A north northwest wind of 6 to 13 mph will gust as high as 24 mph.

Tonight, there will be increasing clouds, with a low of 26, according to the weather service. A light and variable wind will become southeast 5 to 9 mph after midnight, with winds gusting up to 20 mph.

Tuesday, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 40, the weather service said. A south wind of 7 to 14 mph will gust as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low of 28 and a light south wind, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 51, the weather service said. A calm wind will become south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 40, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 61, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 40, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 66, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 32, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 46, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 30, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 54, the weather service said.

Bonner Springs girls wrestling at Leavenworth Inaugural tourney

Bonner Springs sophomore Olivia Stean dragged Leavenworth’s Kennedie Miller to the mat in championship match of the 170-pound class at the Leavenworth Inaugural Girls Challenger tournament. Stean won the match by fall in the first round and went 4-0 in the tournament. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Bonner Springs girls’ wrestling team competed Saturday in the Leavenworth Inaugural Girls Challenger tournament. The team took 3rd place of 17 teams competing in the tournament.

Since KSHSAA voted in 2019 to sanction girls’ wrestling, Bonner Springs has rapidly built up its program.

Longtime youth club coach Dale Taylor is now the head coach of the Lady Braves team and has already recruited a roster with wrestlers in 10 of 12 weight classes. Taylor has a mix of successful club team veterans and rookies getting their first experience with competitive wrestling.

Nationally ranked sophomore Olivia Stean took 1st place in the 170-pound weight class in impressive style, winning all four of her matches by fall (that is, pinning her opponent) and averaging less than 36 seconds to do it.

Multi-sport athlete Jenna Knight placed 2nd in the 120-pound weight class. Kylie Enriquez placed 3rd in the 109-pound class. Sisters Haylie and Chloie Knapp took 3rd place in the 132- and 155-pound classes.

The Bonner Springs girls will face off in a dual meet against Manhattan on Thursday in Bonner Springs.

Turner High School also entered the meet, with a limited roster. Arianna Ortiz took 2nd place in the 101-pound class, and Daisy Chavez placed 7th in the 155-pound class. Turner placed 12th in the team competition.