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Wheat Scoop: KAWG takes to the Hill to convey Farm Bill needs of Kansas wheat farmers

Now is the time for wheat farmers to make their priorities known as negotiations for the next Farm Bill kick into high gear. That was a clear message from lawmakers and association staff alike during the 2023 Kansas Commodity Classic. As the calendar turns to a new month, Kansas Wheat is carrying forward that call to action as staff and board members join counterparts from across the country for the joint meetings of U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers.

Interview with a HAIRBALLER

Dave Moody has been doing all things rockn- roll for longer than this reporter has been alive and will return to the United Wireless Arena stage, along with Joe Dandy and Kris Vox, for HAIRBALL Feb. 10 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

DODGE CITY GLOBE

Volume 113 | No. 15 To subscribe: 620-471-8001 $1.75 Visit us on Facebook at @DodgeCityGlobe Retraction The Globe regrets inadvertently publishing copywritten material from the book “A Place in Time: Dodge City’s Mexican Village,” by Tim Wenzl in the “Historically Speaking” column submitted by Kathie Bell.

A woman questions sexual consent

Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency Dear Amy: I am a woman in a long-term relationship with a man. We have a good relationship, talking through issues and agreeing on most things.

DCCC: Women’s basketball wins 13th straight with route of Northwest Kansas Tech

Dodge City women’s basketball rolled on the road as they downed Northwest Kansas Tech 72-52 to make it 13-straight wins on the season marking the longest win streak since 2004-05 season. The win moves the Conquistadors to 20-2 on the season and 15-1 in the KJCCC, while winning their sixth straight over the Northwest Kansas Tech Mavericks and tenth in the last 11 meetings in the series.

CHARLES FAGEN

SPEARVILLE, KANSAS - Charles (Butch) Fagen, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. He was born December 15, 1943, in Dodge City, Kansas, son of Clyde and Zola (Wright) Fagen. He was a 1961 graduate of Spearville High School and a long-time Spearville resident. He was a lifelong farmer and dairyman. After retiring from the dairy business, he worked at Walco for 16 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hodgeman County until the closing. Then became a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Spearville. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1539 in Spearville. He was a board member for 10 years of county service with the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. He was a member of the United States Department of Agriculture Hodgeman County ASC Committee for 3 years. He was an honorary Chapter Farmer with Vocational FFA Agriculture. He enjoyed participating in local chili cookoffs and providing BBQ food service for family and friends and large events with his “Full of Bull” cooker. On August 1, 1964, he married Judy Gunkel of Spearville. She survives. Other survivors: Daughter, Kristy Perea and husband Evan, Strasburg, Colorado; Son, Kreg Fagen and wife Tasha, Spearville; 5-Grandchildren: Matthew Waller and wife Nicole, Madison Lyall, Mackenzie Lyall, Thomas Lyall and Teryn Fagen; 5-Great Grandchildren: Havyn, Oakleigh, Lincoln, Sterling and Adalee; and 2 Sisters: Sonja Wasko, Spearville and Glorinda Shearer, Dodge City. He is preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Zola and son Kelly. Rosary will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Spearville. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am Tuesday at the church with Fr. Ben Green presiding. The family request casual dress. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date in St. Mary Cemetery in Hodgeman County. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place. The family sugg

Flame-resistant FedEx heroes help driver in distress

John Fulton and Scott Stinemetz, drivers for Mavrick Enterprises Inc saw a truck in lames last year and pulled over to help the motorist inside. Entering the smoke and lames they assisted the driver in attempting to put out the ire When it was evident the ire extinguisher from their truck wouldnt put out the ire they called the ire department to ensure they were en route Thanks to Scotts and Johns actions the vehicles driver escaped the blaze safely FedEx Ground is pleased to present Mavrick Enterprises, Inc., with a Humanitarian Award for the efforts of Scott Stinemetz and John Fulton for their action.