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Month: July 2016

Hunter education class to be held in Hays in September

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PRATT – A right of passage, an initiation, a crash-course, call it what you will, but for those who have taken a Kansas Hunter Education course, they know it’s definitely one thing: worth it.

Because classes are offered in one of two formats – traditional and Internet-assisted – new hunters can find a class to fit nearly any schedule. Traditional courses are 10 hours, typically in a classroom setting, and are usually held over the course of two to three days. Internet-assisted courses involve online classwork that can be done at home, followed by a required field day, which includes live-fire, trail-walk and safe gun handing exercises before final testing and certification. Students must register for an Internet-assisted course field day before completing the online work. To view a current list of all upcoming classes, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting,” then “Hunter Education.” Students must be 11 or older to participate.

A Hunter Education class will be held in Hays Sept. 8-10, 2016 at the Hays Recreation Commission.

Kansas Hunter Education classes cover a variety of topics including hunter responsibility, ethics, fair chase, history of firearms, firearms basics, ammunition, basic gun safety, field safety, bowhunting, conservation and wildlife management, wildlife of Kansas, outdoor emergencies, Kansas hunting regulations and boating safety for hunters.

Kansas law requires anyone born on or after July 1, 1957 be certified through an approved course in hunter education before hunting in Kansas, except that anyone 15 or younger may hunt without hunter education certification provided they are under the direct supervision of an adult 18 or older.

Sign up now, because classes fill up fast, and hunting season will be here before you know it. Invest time in a class now, so you, too, can enjoy opening day.

Woman sentenced for murder of woman found in Kansas creek bed

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HUTCHINSON— A Kansas woman was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison for her role in the strangulation death of a Hutchinson woman.

Jamie Hatfield, 27, was given the sentence Friday afternoon in Reno County District Court.

Hatfield entered a guilty plea to intentional second-degree murder in the strangulation death of 38­year­old Mary Ann Arnett in June of 2015.

Arnett’s body was found in a dry creek bed near Nickerson. She was strangled with a cell phone cord according to autopsy reports.

Arnett’s family members of were present, but did not speak during the hearing.

Prosecutors say both Hatfield and Jonathan Perser­Wilson were involved in Arnett’s death.

Perser-Wilson was shot and killed by police during a confrontation the day after Arnett’s body was found.

Arnett and Hatfield had previously dated, but when Arnett’s body was found, Hatfield was in a relationship with Wilson.

 

Western Kansas-based boutique Bling expands into the KC area

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By JAMES BELL
Hays Post

In a continued expansion program, western Kansas-based Bling Inc. has announced the opening of its newest location, bringing their unique apparel and accessories to the Kansas City area.

Opened last Thursday, the location in the Hawthorn Plaza, 4949 W. 119th, Overland Park, will be a part of the chain that began just seven years ago in Scott City, and has quickly become the largest privately owned boutique in Kansas.

“People had asked for it for so long. We kind of go off of what people are asking for,” said Nicole Campos, owner.

Campos was initially nervous about expanding in a location so far from the chain’s headquarters in Scott City, but with people driving from KC to shop in the Hays location and a district manager based in Hays, Campos said she decided to pull the trigger.

“She has done such a phenomenal job that I felt like we were at the point where we could take the leap and get farther away from us,” Campos said of Sammy Grollmes, district manager.

And the location, she said, is a perfect fit.

“It’s definitely a busy area,” Campos said. “Hawthorn Plaza just felt right. It’s kind of in the middle of a lot of different shopping centers.”

The center is both a retail center and has restaurants that complement the store, she continued.

And since last Thursday’s opening, the store has had a warm reception.

“It’s so cool because we’re having plenty of new customers,” but they have also seen customers from other locations coming in, Campos said.

While opening seven locations since its inception, Campos said getting to this point was full of ups and downs.

Just a year and a half ago, a warehouse fire destroyed inventory for the entire chain.

“We lost all the merchandise for all the stores going into fall,” Campos said.

But after the incident, they saw “tons and tons of support.”

“That was kind of a turning point, and we knew we were going to keep going,” she said.

Soon after recovering from that loss, the location in Hays was closed after a partial roof collapse in Big Creek Crossing destroyed that location’s inventory.

Again, with support from loyal customers, Campos said they kept moving forward.

“The community support in Hays, I always say it’s definitely one of my favorites, because the community supports us, the people support us like crazy,” she said, noting people would drive to other locations while the Hays location was closed.

“It’s just been wonderful,” she said of the support the chain has been given over the years and even as the newest location gets on its feet, future expansion is already being planned.

Merlyn D. ‘Bud’ Moeckel

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Bud Moeckel photo 001Merlyn D. “Bud” Moeckel, 82, Hays, died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at the Ellis Good Samaritan Society.

He was born July 23, 1933 in Stafford, Kansas the son of Benjamin H. and Lenora Fern (Mays) Moeckel. He graduated from Sylvia High School in 1951. On August 24, 1952, he married Joy Shepherd in Sylvia, Kansas.

Bud received his BS degree in Physical Education from Fort Hays State University in 1955 and his MS degree in Physical Education and Administration from FHSU in 1972. He was a teacher, coach, and farmer. He taught at Buhler High School for 15 years and at FHSU in the HHP and Intramural Dept. for 25 years until his retirement. He was a member of KAHPERD, the Kansas Coaches Association, and the Century Club at FHSU.

He enjoyed going to his children’s, grandchildren’s, and great grandchildren’s sporting events, hunting and fishing, gardening and yardwork, farming and agriculture, woodworking, and collecting farm toys.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, of the home in Hays, two sons; Doug Moeckel and wife Debbie of Topeka and Guy and wife Shelly of Hays, two daughters; Karen Hasenbank and husband Rod of Auburn, KS, and Luann Steffen and husband Dave of Hays, a brother Richard Moeckel and wife Linda of Minneapolis, KS, and a sister Helen Hurst and husband Glen of Topeka, two sisters-in-law; Lois Moeckel of Hutchinson, KS and Sharon Smith of St. John, KS, nine grandchildren; Stuart Moeckel and wife Summer of Victoria, KS, Ben Moeckel and wife Lindsey of Hays, Drew Steffen and wife Dani of Shawnee, Kristopher Diehl and wife Sarah of Topeka, Shelby Steffen and wife Hayley of Overland Park, KS, Jessie Steffen of Hays, and Alexa Moeckel, Logan Moeckel, and Braeden Moeckel, all of Hays, six great grandchildren; Brennan, Braxton, Brantley, Sophia, Logan, and Weston, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Barbara Ann, his parents and a brother, Don Moeckel.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, July 25, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall Street, Hays. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time at the church on Monday.

Memorials are suggested to the Bud and Joy Moeckel Scholarship Fund at FHSU, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com or via email at [email protected].

SCHLAGECK: Vote — make a difference

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John Schlageck writes for the Kansas Farm Bureau.
John Schlageck writes for the Kansas Farm Bureau.

A wise man once said, If you don’t vote, someone else is voting for you on issues that are important in your life. This is particularly true as we head into the final stretch of the election season.

There is plenty at stake for each one of us in the Kansas primary election Aug. 2. Elected officials responsible for helping determine our future, that of our children and our agricultural industry will be chosen that day.

No doubt about it, we’re living in historic times. The challenges and opportunities are plain for all to see.

We live in a country divided. Polarized at both extremes – on the left and right. Little work is being done on behalf of the electorate.

Instead, politicians of one party blame the other, obstruct the job of the legislative branch and gridlock prevails.

That said, farmers and ranchers across the Sunflower State must exercise the opportunity to further key ag policy priorities on their behalf during the upcoming primary.

Cast a vote for someone who will speak on your behalf in Topeka and Washington, D.C. Someone who will keep farm and ranch values in mind and reach across the aisle to forge consensus on issues of importance to agriculture.

Across the state ag producers believe there are renewed opportunities to pursue issues including: comprehensive immigration reform; improved market access opportunities for U.S. agricultural products; and less government oversight in their everyday lives.

Encourage friends, neighbors and family to vote so this 2016 primary election will be remembered as an example of American democracy at its finest. Turn out voters in record numbers to elect candidates who will do their part in the political process.

Cast your ballot for the candidates in our Kansas election vital to farming and ranching. Before you vote, evaluate each candidate individually to determine strengths and willingness to work on behalf of agriculture and rural Kansas.

Some farm organizations, including Kansas Farm Bureau recently finished its final and vital push to implement grassroots public policy positions that its members developed throughout the year. Our organization has also endorsed 133 candidates for individual seats in the U.S. Congress, Kansas Senate and the Kansas House. All are friends of our organization and understand the importance of agriculture in our state.

So many of the issues have been cussed and discussed. The machinery is in place. All that remains is the action of voting for the candidates who have an ear that will listen to those in agriculture and rural Kansas.

Exercise your privilege and vote this Aug. 2. Remember, if you don’t, someone else will vote on issues that impact your life and livelihood.

John Schlageck, a Hoxie native, is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas.

Police: Driver dead in 1-vehicle Kansas crash had been shot

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SHAWNEE COUNTY Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County are investigating a fatal shooting.

Just after 2 a.m. on Saturday first responders were dispatched to Southwest 34th and Gage in Topeka for a one-vehicle accident. Police found a Kia Optima had hit a building, according to a media release.

The driver, the only occupant of the vehicle, was unresponsive. Emergency medical staff determined he had suffered a gunshot wound. The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The name of the victim has not been released. The case is being investigated as a homicide, according to police.

Authorities asked that anyone with information on the incident to contact police.

HaysMed Receives Durable Medical Equipment reaccreditation

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From left, Sharon Bittel, Clinic Nurse Supervisor, Niki Smith, DME Coordinator, Lisa Dinkel, Director, Sonya Garrett, Ortho Clinic Manager.

The HaysMed Orthopedic Institute was recently reaccredited as Accredited Durable Medical Equipment facility from the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation.

Durable medical equipment is any medical equipment used in the home to aid in a better quality of living. The accreditation ensures the public that HaysMed has demonstrated its expertise and commitment to quality patient care by meeting or exceeding a wide set of stringent criteria and undergoing an onsite review by an Accreditation Field Specialist. It assures that a facility will maintain the highest quality of standards for patient healthcare.

HaysMed was initially accredited in July 2013.

This weekend’s Hays-area garage sales

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Scroll to the bottom for a map of garage sale locations. Hays Post offers FREE garage sale listings weekly. Having a sale next weekend? Click HERE for details.

Address: 2208 Marjorie, Hays
Friday, July 22 from 8 am-?

Items for sale: Couch,wicker lounge chair, household items, antiques, collector plates, clothes, desk, book shelves, lots of misc.

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Address: 1700 block Henry, Hays
Friday, July 22 – 8am – dark, Saturday, July 23 – 8am – ??

Items for sale: Come visit the 1700 Block of HENRY! 6 Garage Sales in 1 place! Get everything you need within walking distance!! No early birds please!

1704 Henry
Multi-Family sale! Baby/toddler boy and girl clothes, toys, variety of household items, tall bookshelf, porcelain dolls, children’s books

1706 Henry
Girls clothes and coats size 14-20, home decor, kitchen items, backpacks, Boys clothes and coats size 8-12, full size baseball themed comforter set, over the door double shot basketball, home interiors pictures, fishing poles/supplies

1708 Henry
Children’s books, puzzles, and toys. Adult and children clothing girls and boys clothing, twin bed headboard. Treadmill will be available on Saturday only.

1717 Henry
Craft items, material and sewing items, books, household goods

1715 Henry
Multi-Family Sale! Little Tikes Kitchen, Little Tikes Picnic Table, kids toy workbench with tools, Geotrax, train table, name brand girl clothing (sizes infant-size 14), name brand boy clothing (size infant-size 6), tons of infant and kids toys, Stereo Equipment, Fishing Equipment, RC cars and Plane, Games, Matchbook Collection, Tools, Hunting Equipment, NASCAR Tire, Fender Guitar and Amp, Hot Wheels, Graco Paint Sprayer, Air Compressor, Shop Vac, Twin Size headboard/footboards (4 sets!! All brand new!!), Couch, Glider Rocker, and much more!!

1718 Henry
Household goods, women and girl’s clothing, lots of misc!

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Address: 2013 Vine, Hays
Friday, July 22nd 8am-7pm and Saturday, July 23rd 7:30am-11:30am

Items for sale: Items for sale: Liquidation Sale! The sales are hot, but you can browse inside where the A/C will keep you cool! Lots and lots of ribbon, shelving, beautiful display pieces, furniture, mannequins in several styles and sizes, holiday decor, glassware and many other close-out items at rock bottom prices! Everything must go!

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Address: 4118 Covenant Drive, Hays
July 22 6-8PM July23 8-11AM

Items for sale: Riding lawnmower zero turn 42″ deck, Twin mattress set, oak coffee table, armoire, office chair, TV console, intex above ground pool, pool filters, pool ladder, girls drapes, kids sheet sets, kids suitcases, coolers, nebulizer, hockey gear, books, home decor, girls HFE and justice size12/14, women’s clothes, and much more! There will be a $1.00 table!

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Address: 2460 Spring Hill Rd, Victoria
07/22 5:00 PM, 7/23 7:00 AM

Items for sale: Patio furniture, bedroom set, miscellaneous household items, lawn and yard tools, saddles, bridles, miscellaneous tack, tread climber, 1967 Allis Chalmers tractor.

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Address: 1316 Marshall, Hays
07/23/2016 8-11 am

Items for sale: Large variety of times… too many to list!

Hot, breezy Saturday

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FileLHot conditions over the past few days will continue across the region to start the weekend, but some relief is expected as we get into Sunday and Monday. Looking at today, afternoon high temperatures will be near 104 degrees and a Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8:00pm. Thunderstorm chances remain in the forecast through tonight, as a cool front starts to work its way through the region.

The cool front will push south into central Kansas on Sunday, with a drop in high temperatures into the mid 90’s, and around 90 on Monday and Tuesday.

Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 105. South wind 7 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 7 to 17 mph.

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

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