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Month: September 2012

Kansas Man Appeals 27-Year Sentence Over ‘Sexting’

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A Wichita man is appealing his nearly 27-year federal prison sentence for enticing a 14-year-old girl into texting him a nude photo of herself.

Twenty-six-year-old Shane McClelland filed a notice of appeal in the sexting case Monday with the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

A federal jury convicted McClelland in May of obtaining the picture via cellphone from the girl, who lives in upstate New York. He was acquitted of a similar count involving another teen.

U.S. District Judge Monti Belot sentenced him last month under enhanced penalties as a repeat sex offender.

Hays High Boys Soccer Defeats Great Bend

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The Hays High boy’s soccer team bounced back from their loss in the title game of the McPherson Invitational with a 3-1 victory over Great Bend Monday.

Jordan Windholz scored the Indians first goal in the 11th minute off an assist from Cody Brown. Riley Zimmerman made it 2-0 in the 55 th minute, tapping in Kellen Griffin’s corner kick. Lane Clark made it 3-0 on a header off a free kick from Cody Brown.

Great Bend scored their lone goal in the 68th minute.

Hays High improves to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in the Western Athletic Conference.

HHS Girls’ Golfers 3rd at Garden City Invitational

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The Hays High girls’ golf team shoots a 408 and finishes third, 59 strokes behind first-place Maize at the Garden City Invitational Monday. Garden City was second with a 365.

Nobody from Hays finishes in the top-15. The Indians were led by Taylor Herman and Lexie Schaben who both fired a 100 and tied for 16th.

Complete results below…

Team Finish:
1. Maize-349
2. Garden City-365
3. Hays High-408
4. Goodland-410
5. Syracuse-412
6. Ulysses-424
7. Goodard-440
8. Great Bend-448
9. Dodge City-455
10. Hugoton-477
11. Lakin-481
12. Liberal-492

Top 15 Medalists:
1. Abbi Shaddix, Garden City-78
2. Abbey Campbell, Garden City-80
3. Taelyn Entriken, Maize-81
4. Kelsey Kreutzer, Ulysses-86
5. Olivia Ortego, Holcomb-87
6. Lizzie Hurley, Maize-89
6. Maddie Scheer, Maize-89
8. Ashley Reiswig, Maize-90
9. Lauren Coop, Maize-91
10. Kiah Rash, Syracuse-93
11. Shelby Hoover, Goodard-94
11. Stephanie Geven, Syracuse-94
11. Maggie Koops, Ulysses-94
14. Taylor Schlyer, Goodard-95
15. Lindsay Bradstreet, Garden City-97

Hays High Results
Taylor Herman-100, tie 16th
Lexie Schaben-100, tie 16th
Courtney Hess-102
Elissa Jensen-106

 

 

 

Auction Guide, Sept. 1

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Auction Company: Hamit Land & Auction, Inc
Sept. 16, 2017
206 N Oak St, Damar, Ks. 67632

Seller/Item information: Saturday, September 16th, 2017, 10:00 A.M., 206 N Oak St, Damar, Ks. -Shop & Yard Equipment, Tools, Antiques and General Household for Gene Normandin

Auction Address: 206 N Oak St, Damar, Ks. 67632

Complete auction bill: https://hamitauction.com/Normandin%20Auction.htm

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Hamit Land & Auction, Inc.
Sept. 9, 2017
Graham County Fair Grounds, Hill City, Ks.

Seller/Item information: Saturday, September 9th, 2017, 10:00 A.M., Graham County Fair Grounds, Hill City, Ks. (1 Mi South of Stop Lights)- Selling Antiques Collectibles and Household for Alice Denk

Complete auction bill: https://hamitauction.com/Denk%20Auction.htm

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Hamit Land & Auction, Inc
Sept. 23, 2017
Southwest of Morland, Ks.

Seller/Item information: Auction Location: From Stoplights in Hill City, Ks – 12 Mi. West on Hwy 24 to 110 Ave, ½ Mi. South and ½ West
From Hoxie, Ks. Hwy Jct 23 & 24 – 15 Mi. East on Hwy 24 to 110 Ave, ½ Mi. South and ½ West

Complete auction bill: https://hamitauction.com/Helberg%20Auction.htm

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Former Child Soldier to Speak at FHSU Wednesday

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HAYS, Kan. — Michel Chikwanie, a 23-year-old motivational speaker and former child soldier from the Democratic Republic of Congo, will tell his story of endurance and unimaginable pain at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in the Black and Gold Room at Fort Hays State University’s Memorial Union.

Chikwanie, who was kidnapped by rebels and forced to kill at the age of 5, leaves audiences with a new perspective on life, a sense of hope through social responsibility and a desire for change.

Chikwanie’s presentation is on of several events sponsored by the university’s Center for Civic Leadership (CCL) in  September and October.

Public Input Wanted about Kansas T-WORKS

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(TOPEKA)–Hays is one of eight regional meeting sites where the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is scheduled to update Kansans on T-WORKS projects in their areas and gather input from the public on how state transportation dollars are being invested.

The Hays/Northwest KS meeting is September 25 in the Kansas Highway Patrol Headquarters at 1821 W. Frontier Road from 9a.m.-12p.m.

T-WORKS is a $7.8 billion 10-year transportation program passed by the Kansas Legislature in May 2010.  Leading up to the passage of T-WORKS, thousands of Kansans participated in local consultation meetings hosted by KDOT to identify regional priorities.

In addition to hearing updates on T-WORKS and KDOT, participants will have a chance to weigh in on transportation priorities in their areas, should funding become available.

The T-WORKS program is designed to create jobs, preserve highway infrastructure and provide multimodal economic development opportunities. It includes $4.2 billion in highway preservation projects and $1.8 billion in highway modernization and expansion projects, plus additional funds for transit, aviation, rail and local roads.

The program provides a minimum of $8 million in investment in each of Kansas’ 105 counties.

Ellis County United Way Opens at 31% of Goal

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Thanks to Pacesetter Companies, including Eagle Communications, the United Way of Ellis County campaign is at 31% percent of its fundraising goal for 2012.

Executive Direct Jason Rauch made the announcement as he showed the United Way thermometer Friday during a kickoff luncheon in Hays.  “We’re already at $147,906.44, and on the way to $475,000, ” said Rauch.

There are 14 Ellis County agencies that receive allocations.  Board of Directors Past President  John Scheck recognized their work while emphasizing this year’s theme, “Building Bridges.”   “Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health,” said Scheck.

According to Rauch, the Ellis County United Way will expand on the 2-1-1 Information Referral Service this and also hopes to increase the number of allocated agencies.

See more tonight on Street Beat Eagle Community TV Channel 14.

Saturday and Sunday’s Police Activity Log

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The Hays Police Department conducted 13 traffic stops and received 10 animal calls on Saturday and on Sunday the Hays PD conducted 20 traffic stops and received five animal calls, according to the Hays Police Activity log.

Saturday

Domestic Disturbance: The Hays Police Department investigated two domestic disturbance reports on Saturday. The first report was in the 1000 block of Reservation Road at 4:27PM Saturday. The second domestic disturbance was investigated in connection with a report of a disturbance and a fight in the 2200 block of Henry Drive Saturday evening just after 9:30.

Battery on Law Enforcement Officer: Officers responded to the 4100 block of Vine Street for the report of a disturbance and a fight Saturday afternoon. While officers were conducting an investigation into the alleged incident officers dealt with an alleged battery on a law enforcement officer.

Rape: The Hays Police Department began an investigation into a report of a rape in the 1800 block of North Sternberg Court Saturday afternoon just before 2:00PM.

DUI: The Hays PD conducted two driving under the influence stops in the early morning hours Saturday. The first stop was conducted in the 600 block of Park Street at 1:28AM. The second stop was conducted in the 1200 block of Vine Street just after 3:00AM.

Theft/Burglary: Hays PD received a report of a burglary in the 2800 block of Vine Street Saturday evening at 7:19. Officers also investigated a report of suspicious activity in connection with a report of theft in the 1400 block of East 29th Street Saturday night at10:41.

Motor Vehicle Accidents: Officers responded to six reports of motor vehicle accidents throughout the day Saturday. The first accident occurred at 11th and Elm Street just after 2:00AM. Officers also investigated a driving under the influence case in connection to the accident. The second accident was reported at 13th and Elm at 11:52AM. The Hays PD responded too two reports of personal injury accidents on Saturday. The first was reported in the 1800 block of Vine Street at 4:23 Saturday afternoon and the second personal injury accident involving private property in the 100 block of West 34th Street Saturday evening.

Sunday

Theft/Burglary: The Hays Police Department investigated two theft reports and three burglary reports on Sunday. The first theft report was in the 4000 block of General Hays Road. The alleged theft occurred between 12:30 and 1:45AM Sunday. Officers also investigated the theft of a vehicle in the 100 block of East 7th Street. The alleged theft happened between Saturday evening at 11:00PM and Sunday morning at 1:30AM. The three burglary reports were all vehicle burglaries. Two of the incidences occurred in the 500 block of Ash Street and the final burglary was reported in the 600 block of East 12th Street.

Disturbance: The Hays PD responded to two disturbance reports early Sunday morning. Both of the alleged incidents were fight related. The first was reported just after 2:00AM at 8th and Elm and the second was reported in the 400 block of West 8th Street.

DUI: Officers conducted one driving under the influence stop on Sunday. The alleged stop occurred in the 300 block of West 6th Street just before 3:30AM.

Vehicle Accident: Sunday afternoon the Hays PD responded to the 2900 block of Broadway Avenue to investigate a report of a motor vehicle accident with private property at 1:47PM.

Water Violation: There was one report of water use violation on Sunday. The alleged water use violation was reported in the 2600 block of Vine Street at 12:07AM Sunday.

 

“Tell A Police Officer ‘Thank You’ Day” is September 15

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Law enforcement can be a thankless job for low pay, bad hours, and in all kinds of conditions. Twenty-four hours a day, all days of the year, at hours when most everyone else is at home with their families. Most do not want to meet a LEO unless they need help, in which case LEOs are there, regardless of who you are and what the need might be. National “Tell a Police Officer Thank You” Day is September 15th, and the local LEO “halves” (spouses of LEOs) would like to ask the public to embrace our local police, sheriff, highway patrol, and campus officers, and thank them for the job they do and the sacrifices they make. We all as a community need to honor the commitment LEOs have made to ensure our safety, while selflessly risking their own.

LEOs one minute will be helping a person who is lost, then get called away to a fight in progress. They will respond to help a choking child then later conduct a traffic stop on a drunk driver. They will assist at a house where a loved one has passed away peacefully, then respond to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle and fighting for his life. They will then be told they are “worthless” and be told to “get a real job” by the woman speeding through a school zone whom they have pulled over. They will crawl into mangled wreckage to help the unconscious mother and her injured children after a car wreck. The LEOs will be told a ridiculous amount of times by people that they will “have your badge.” They’ll hear “I hate cops” and be called every name ever imagined in a flurry of hatred. LEOs will see the reality of child abuse, domestic abuse, drug abuse, alcohol abuse and the tragedy in the wake of all these abuses. This could be all in one shift, and then start again tomorrow.

The results of the day’s work? The lost person was found, the fight stopped before someone was seriously hurt. The child can breathe again, and the intoxicated driver was thankfully stopped before he killed someone or himself. The family was consoled by the sincerity of the officer assisting, and the pedestrian is healing after the officer provided first aid. School children were not hit by the speeding woman because the police officer stopped her instead. The LEO will know that he or she is not in fact “worthless” and that their job is very real, though the sting of the insult will remain. The injured mother and children may live because the LEO was there to help them. The bad guys do not ever in fact seem to “get the badge” nor withhold the wages they believe that they pay. The insults can fly but the LEOs remain professional, handling what most of us would not be capable of enduring, and then doing it all again during the next shift.

The realities of society and it’s flaws take a toll on a LEO, but they drive on. They sometimes see things no one should see, but they also have an important role in helping society for the better. Show law enforcement officers that we recognize the service and sacrifice they make every day, for us. The least we can do is say “Thank You.”

Have your kids make a sign for your yard. Teachers, have your class draw thank you cards. Thank the officer that perhaps gave you a warning for speeding instead of a ticket, then slow down and wear your seatbelt. Smile and wave to the officer you pass on the street. Remember that at all hours and in all conditions there are LEOs working. There are also spouses and family at home hoping the LEOs are safe. Pray for the LEOs and their safety, and thank them for their service.

Thank you for all you do, Ellis County Law Enforcement Officers. Your community appreciates it.

Teresa Greenwood, Hays

Supported by Ellis County LEO Halves and their families

Friday’s Police Activity Log

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The Hays Police Department conducted 13 traffic stops and received nine animal calls on Friday, according to the Hays Police Activity log.

Theft: The Hays Police Department investigated three theft reports on Friday. The first theft report was in the 900 block of Commerce Parkway. The alleged crime was committed between Friday August 31st and Friday September 7th at 7:00PM. Officers also invested a report of identity theft Friday afternoon in the 500 block of East 8th Street. The final theft report occurred Friday afternoon between 1:10 and 1:20 in the 2700 block of Vine Street.

Vehicle Accident: The Hays PD responded to two motor vehicle accidents on Friday and investigated another accident that occurred Thursday evening. The accident Thursday was a personal injury motor vehicle accident. The second accident was reported in the 200 block of West 8th Street Friday morning at11:00 and the final accident was a private property accident in the 3800 block of Vine Street at 10:15 Friday night.

Disturbance: There were four disturbance reports called into the Hays Police Department on Friday. Officers investigated a fight and a report of disorderly conduct in the 700 block of West 12th Street in connection with a disturbance call at 2:12 AM Friday. The Hays PD investigated drug related offenses in connection with a disturbance report in the 3600 block of Vine Street Friday evening between 5:23 and 5:27. The final disturbance call was in the 400 block of Walnut Street between 11:28 Thursday night and 12:18 Friday morning. Officers investigated a report of criminal damage to property related to the disturbance call.

DUI: Officers conducted one driving under the influence stop on Friday. The alleged DUI stop occurred in the 500 block of Vine Street just before midnight.

Ellis County Sheriff’s Department Blotter

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Ellis County Sheriff’s Blotter
September 3-9

Motor Vehicle Accidents X5, Driving while Under the Influence of alcohol, Animal Calls X4, Outside Agency Assists X2, Noise Disturbance, Theft investigations X2, Arrest Warrants served X20, Runaway Juvenile investigation, Sexual Offense investigation, Transports X9, Custody Disputes, Driving while license Suspended/revoked, Reckless Driver, Disorderly Conduct investigation, Mentally Ill Person X3, Suspicious Activity, Motor Vehicle Accident w/ Injury, and Currently housing 58 inmates.

Information is according to the Ellis County Sheriffs Department website.

 

Rape & Domestic Violence Investigations In Hays

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Hays Police responded to a slew of domestic violence related crimes over the weekend.  Police investigated a reported rape in the 1800 block of North Sternberg Court around 1:30 Saturday afternoon.  Police also responded Saturday  to a fight which occurred in the parking lot of Carlos O’Kelly’s on North Vine around noon and Saturday afternoon about 4:30, officers were called to another domestic disturbance in the 1000 block of Reservation Road at Country Side of Hays.   Around 9:30 Saturday night, police also responded to a another domestic disturbance call, a fight at Verizon Wireless in the 2200 block of Henry Drive.    Police investigated an aggravated battery in the 400 block of West 8th early Sunday around 4:18am.   No further information is available as of yet from the Hays Police Department.

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