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TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court says state courts will stay open and rely on paper filings while the Office of Judicial Administration works with experts to find the reason for and the extent of a security incident that disrupted the information systems on which state courts operate.

Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving each October. While October may not be home to Thanksgiving in the United States, Americans, much like their Canadian counterparts, have much to be thankful for in the tenth month of the calendar year. Fall temperatures tend to be at their most accommodating in October, which also happens to be home to Halloween. Those are not the only interesting and fun facts about this popular month.

Lady Tornado golfer Annaliese Casper competed at 3-1A State in Hesston, earlier this week.

Bullying continues to be a major problem across the country. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that one out of every five students reports being bullied, although many people do not admit to it occurring, so bullying might be even more prevalent than statistics indicate. The primary reasons for being bullied include physical appearance, race/ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

One senior, two juniors and one sophomore from Eureka Junior/Senior High School traveled to Kansas City, Mo., over the weekend to compete in the American Royal Livestock judging contest. The Eureka FFA members, comprised of senior Lyle Perrier, juniors Corinne Nelson and TJ Mills and sophomore Hannah Perrier not only represented the local chapter, but represented the State of Kansas.

Council Chairman Kevin Lawrence discussed previous structures tore down by the city, noting that all others had been demolished as they caused concern for public safety. The city will continue through the code enforcement process and will look to schedule a public hearing date during their next meeting.

Former West Elk wrestling coach Kevin Weber was presented with the inaugural Doug Vander Linden “Character in Coaching” award, during the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association banquet earlier this month.

In just a little over three weeks, the annual Greenwood County Cattlemen’s Day event will be held. Organizers are once again looking to host events throughout the day, with the banquet concluding the festivities at Memorial Hall.