July 2016 – Page 56 – Hays Post Archive

Karen M. Piper

Posted on July 11, 2016

Karen M. Piper, age 54, passed away at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas on Friday, July 8, 2016.

She was born on December 7, 1961 in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Francis and Violet Schenck Graham. She was a lifetime resident of Horace, Kansas and was the City Clerk of Horace in Horace, Kansas and worked for the Greeley County Republican in Tribune, Kansas for over 30 years as a printer.

She was a member of the Assembly of God Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary both in Tribune, Kansas.

Survivors Include her Significant Other – Jeff Slattery of Tribune, Kansas, One Son – Keith Slattery of Tribune, Kansas, Father – Francis Graham of Tribune, Kansas, Three Brothers – Lonnie Graham of Hays, Kansas, Larry Graham of Topeka, Kansas, Jerry Graham of Hays, Kansas, One Sister – Lesa Klozenbucher of LaCrosse, Kansas, Numerous Nieces & Nephews and Numerous Great Nieces & Great Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Mother – Violet Graham, Three Brothers – Kenny Graham, Billy Graham, Terry Graham, and One Nephew – Marc Graham.

Funeral Services will be held at the Assembly Of God Church in Tribune, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016 with Pastor Justin Scherer presiding.

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be given to the Karen Piper Memorial Fund % Price & Sons Funeral Home.

There will be no calling times.

Former WSU basketball star Ron Baker also an author

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016

WICHITA- Former Wichita State University basketball star Ron Baker is also an author.

“You’re too big to dream small” is published by Kraken Books

The Scott City native is playing summer league basketball with the NBA’s New York Knick’s and will be attending book signing events in Kansas starting in August.

8/3/16, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM, El Dorado High School,
El Dorado, KS

8/3/16, 4 PM – 7:30 PM, Cosmosphere, Hutchinson, KS

8/4/16, 1 PM, Scott Community High School,
Scott City, KS

8/5/16, 10 AM – 4:30 PM, Exploration Place, Wichita, KS

*No outside merchandise will be autographed*

After Ron’s book signing dates are over, shipping books is an option according to the publisher.

Mary Elizabeth (Boone) Schwindt

Posted on July 11, 2016

Mary Elizabeth (Boone) Schwindt, 76, Timken, died Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Locust Grove Village in LaCrosse after a long battle with liver disease.

She was born January 10, 1940 in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Wayne G. and Marie (Harris) Boone, the first of two daughters. A 1957 graduate of Wilburton High School, Mary graduated from Eastern A&M Junior College in Wilburton, from Southeastern State College in Durant, OK, and from Fort Hays State University.

Mary and Gail Schwindt were married November 28, 1963, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in LaCrosse, KS. Following two years of teaching English at Dodge City Senior High School and completing an MA degree in English at Fort Hays, Mary and Gail moved to northeastern Arizona for a three year stint in teaching English to Navajo children in the public schools in the heart of the Navajo Reservation at Chinle, AZ where their son Jeffrey Boone Schwindt was born. Her life-long love of American and English history and literature led her to love and join the Episcopal Church.

In 1970, Mary and Gail moved to Rush County. They lived first in a rental home east of Rush Center, during which time their daughter Elizabeth Ann Schwindt was born. Nine years later, they built a farm home north of Timken, on what was known as the Kraisinger-Dirks place.

Mary, an accomplished English and journalism teacher for most of her adult life, taught one year in southwest Oklahoma, two years in Dodge City, two years in Chinle, and part time for three years at Barton County Community College. From 1985 until 1987, she taught at Fort Hays State as part of a federal grant preparing migrant students of numerous backgrounds to take the GED to allow them to qualify for further education and better employment. In 1987, Mary began a sixteen year teaching career at Pawnee Heights High School in Rozel. At various times, she taught grades 9 through 12 English, journalism, speech and college level English Composition I and II via interactive television for BCCC. In doing so, she had the wonderful chance to meet students from LaCrosse, Lewis, Hanston, and Otis-Bison. During those years of teaching, Mary touched countless lives in and out of the classroom.

Following Mary’s retirement in 2003, she discovered an interest in the genealogy of the Boone and Harris families and found time to read, to redecorate their home, to travel in the US and Europe and, most importantly, to be Nana to her three grandchildren. Although she retired from her teaching profession, she continued to teach at church, preparing young Christians and adults for baptism and children in the faith of the church.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and several half-siblings: James T. Bynum, Dorothy M. Hooper, Juanita M. Williams, Wayne G. Boone, Jr., Billy T. Boone, John T. Boone, and their spouses; two nephews: Richard Hooper and Marc A. Boone; and a great niece, Gina D. Houtz.

She is survived by her husband Gail, of the home, her son Jeff and his wife Shelly (Adams) Schwindt of Olathe, her daughter Beth and her husband Ray Cole of Emporia, one sister, Linda S. Boone of Hays, and her three grandchildren, Mallory Hope, Emily Noelle, and Cody Boone Schwindt of Olathe. She is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Patricia Schwindt of Jarrell, TX, Diane Hays of Folsom, CA, and Pamela Pierce of Albany, GA.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Monday, July 11, 2016 at the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 2900 Canal Blvd., Hays. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time on Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, Mary requested memorials to either St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Hays, Saints Mary & Martha Episcopal Church in Larned, or to the Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama, at www.splcenter.org, or in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Yo-yo spinmaster will perform Monday at Hays library

Posted on July 11, 2016

Brent Dellinger, a yo-yo “spinmaster,” will perform Monday at 6 p.m. at the Hays Public Library.

Dellinger was the 2002 National YoYo 1A Champion. The performance is a summer reading program, but all ages are welcome to attend this unique event. Dellinger will end his performance with a black light finale.

For more information on this and other programs, visit the library’s website at hayspublib.org.

KFIX Rock News: Joe Perry Collapses During Hollywood Vampires Concert

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016

Joe Perry collapsed during a concert with his supergroup the Hollywood Vampires Sunday night in Brooklyn, New York.

The New York Police Department confirms to ABC News that theAerosmith guitarist was listed in stable condition at Coney Island Hospital. He was later transferred to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital for an unspecified reason.

A statement from the Hollywood Vampires reads, “Joe Perry is stable and resting. His brother Vampires and fans wish him a speedy recovery.”

Perry was performing with his band, which also features Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp, at the Coney Island Amphitheater. Witnesses told ABC station WABC-TV in New York that he walked offstage shortly into the performance and then collapsed.

One fan at the show posted on social media video of Perry, 65, appearing to walk off the stage.

Cooper tweeted Sunday night, “Thanks to everyone asking about our brother @JoePerry. He is stable right now, with family & is under the best care.”

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HaysMed earns breast MRI accreditation

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016

HaysMed

HaysMed has earned a three-year term of accreditation in Breast MRI as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Breast MRI offers valuable information about many conditions and compliments other imaging methods such as mammography or ultrasound.

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of patient safety and imaging quality.

Members of the team are: Christy Gillogly, Riana Bates, Amy Feldt, Tania Deets and Chad Heslet. — Members of the team are: Christy Gillogly, Riana Bates,
Amy Feldt, Tania Deets and Chad Heslet.

It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards, following a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement.

The Breast Care Center at HaysMed is also a designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.

Larks drop series finale to Aviators

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016

By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS – The Hays Larks outhit Haysville 12-8 but went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and lost their series finale with Haysville 5-2 Sunday night at Larks Park. The Larks (23-7, 19-7 JL) hit into four double plays and stranded 13 base runners as they fall to 3-3 in the second half of Jayhawk League play.

Frank Leo Postgame

Game Highlights

Hays loaded the bases three times including twice in the fifth but could muster just one run as they leave at least one base runner in each inning

Shane Browning (2-1) allowed three runs on five hits over four innings in his first start and suffered the loss.

The Larks, who came into the series averaging over six runs per game which was second best in the Jayhawk League, were held to a total of four in the three games and are averaging only two per game in July.

They’re are off tonight but continue the nine-game homestand with the first of three against Liberal on Tuesday. The Bee Jays lost 3-2 to Wellington but lead the second half at 5-1.

Exploring Kan. Outdoors: What to do when the dogs of summer howl

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016

The only reason I put up with summer in Kansas is… well, because I have to! My only alternatives are to move or die. The first takes too much energy, and the second, well, let’s just say I’ll put up with summer! (Although as I get older door number 2 looks less ominous all the time) I just spent my week totally immersed in tearing all the floor boards off my deck in 105 degree heat and humidity to make repairs underneath after water got into my basement during the most recent rain deluge, so I present to you a little trivia about the “dog days of summer.”

The term “Dog Days of Summer” has always intrigued me. This term was long ago given to the hottest and muggiest part of the summer, which someone has determined to be between July 3 and August 11.

Stars and constellations played a big part in the lives of the ancients. Two such constellations, Canis Major and Canis Minor, were said to resemble dogs. The brightest star in Canis Major is named Sirius, “the dog star,” and also happens to be the brightest star in the night sky. It is in fact so bright, that ancient Romans believed the earth received heat from it. During our summer, there is a period when Sirius rises and sets with the sun, and it was believed that during this period, the Dog Star actually added its heat to the sun, creating a period of extra hot and muggy weather now known as “the dog days.”

So what can we “dog days haters,” who think it’s even too hot to fish, do to scratch our “outdoor sportsman’s itch” during this time? Frog season started here in KS July 1st and is a great nighttime sport. We hunted frogs a lot when I was a kid and thought nothing of walking a couple hundred yards across someone’s pasture in the middle of the night just to get to a pond full of frogs. Now days it’s not quite so much fun sloggin’ around a pond in pitch black darkness in soaking wet jeans and old sneakers, but the sweet taste of fried frog legs is still the same!

Now’s also a fine time to browse the Cabela’s, Bass Pro, and in my case, trapping supply catalogs to get a jump on your fall hunting and trapping wish list. This begins by going over your equipment and clothing, looking for equipment needing repaired or replaced. You know how clothing seems to “shrink” a little each season! Also order that new equipment you want to experiment with this year. Mail ordered merchandise can take considerable time to receive, and ordering early also gives you time to make returns and exchanges if needed. The large trapping supply dealers are busy with conventions in late summer and when trapping seasons start in the fall, so now is a prime time to get trapping supplies mail-ordered. This is very pertinent for me this year as I will miss our state trapper’s convention because I’ll be antelope hunting in western KS. Also, fall merchandise can often be found on sale during these dog days. So carry the catalogs from the bathroom to the easy chair and get started!

I guess when it’s 105 degrees in the shade, it’s hard to think about deer hunting, but the dog days are also a good time to begin garnering hunting and trapping permission. Unless you already have a standing agreement in place with landlords, hunting and trapping permission is often first come-first served. This can be done over the phone, but I prefer a more personal touch and like to drive to the owner’s home and talk to them in person. Remember, the early bird gets the worm (or the pheasant, the deer or the coyote.) Also this time of year my dad and I pick up unwanted apples from under people’s trees and feed them to the deer by dumping them on the ground in front of our corn feeders.

Now is a great time to brush up on your hunting and trapping skills or learn new ones by reading “how to” books and magazine articles. Think back about the things that didn’t go as planned last season and search out the resources to correct them, be that books, magazine articles, tapes & DVD’s or fellow sportsmen. The local beavers I used to trap every year moved out during the drought and haven’t returned, so I’ll probably bust out the beaver trapping DVD’s and take a refresher course in anticipation of having some to trap this fall since we’ve gotten some rain.

So pour a glass of iced tea, settle into your recliner, surround yourself with all your wish books, magazines, DVD’s and the TV remote, and for these next few “dog-day” weeks, continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors, even if it’s from your living room!

Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at [email protected].

Hot, windy Monday with a chance for storms

Posted on July 11, 2016

Isolated strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across central and eastern portions of southwest Kansas tonight.

Today A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

TuesdaySunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

Tuesday NightA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

WednesdayA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

Wednesday NightA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

ThursdayA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Kansas man dies, woman hospitalized after head-on crash

Posted on July 11, 2016

ATCHISON COUNTY – A Kansas man died in an accident just before 6:30p.m. on Sunday in Atchison County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1994 Chevy Camaro driven by Clarence A Nott, Jr., 63, Wetmore, was northwest on U.S. 73 ten miles northwest of Atchison.

The Camaro went left of center and struck a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Jennifer A. Borgstadt, 32, Mission, head-on.

Nott was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Arensberg Pruett Funeral Home.

Borgstadt was transported to KU Medical Center.

Nott was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Amber Alert cancelled for 2-day old child from Nebraska

Posted on July 11, 2016July 11, 2016

#AMBERAlert cancelled for Norfolk infant- child located safely. https://t.co/DMBTNHRj9K

— NEStatePatrol (@NEStatePatrol) July 11, 2016

No additional details were available.

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An Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-day-old child in Nebraska.

The suspects may be traveling in a Green 1997 Pontiac Transport van, with Nebraska plate number: 40 F703, according to the Nebraska Patrol.

The infant was last seen at Faith Regional Medical Center in Norfolk, NE. He’s believed to be in danger.

The child’s name is Bentley Tuttle. He has short, dark hair and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, Winnie the Pooh diaper and a blue checkered fleece blanket.

Lacee Tuttle/Chad Raff suspects #AmberAlert of male Norfolk infant. Driving 1997 green Pontiac transport van 40-F703 pic.twitter.com/au1KxV1SRD

— NEStatePatrol (@NEStatePatrol) July 11, 2016

The child may be in the company of 35-year-old Lacee Tuttle.

She’s described as a 5’5, 195 lbs with brown hair, blue jean capris and a blue shirt.

Police also believe the child may be with 29-year-old Chad Raff who is a white male, 5’10, 150lbs with blonde hair, blue jeans, a brown shirt and a black hat.

The van was last seen leaving the hospital parking lot.

USD 489 issues 2016-2017 enrollment schedule

Posted on July 10, 2016July 11, 2016

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

You may not want to think about it yet, but it’s inevitable.

Hays USD 489 has issued its enrollment schedule for the 2016-2017 school year.

Online enrollment begins Mon., Aug. 1, for Hays High School, Hays Middle School and the elementary schools. Parents and guardians of students new to the district or kindergartners are urged to contact their respective school offices as soon as possible.

On location enrollment will be held Wed. and Thu., Aug. 3 and 4. HHS Freshmen Orientation is scheduled for Fri., Aug. 5. USD 489 classes start Wed. Aug. 17, with a half-day session.

Enrollment for The Learning Center is always available online. Early Childhood Connection is now enrolling students Monday through Friday by calling (785) 623-2430.

If there are conflicts families cannot avoid on the enrollment dates, they should contact the HHS office at (785) 623-2600 in late July to make other arrangements.

Odella C. “Della” Bedard

Posted on July 10, 2016

HAYS–Odella C. “Della” Bedard, age 92, of Hays passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Via Christi Village of Hays. She was born March 27, 1924 in Damar, Kansas to Arthur and Alice (Thibault) Newell. She married Levi Bedard on November 27, 1941 in Damar, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2005.

She was a homemaker and worked for 13 years at Woolworth and 12 years at Travenol. After retiring Della was very active with volunteer efforts at St. Anthony Hospital, St. John’s Auxiliary, Eucharist Ministry, Senior Companion, Christian Mothers, Altar Society and Perpetual Adoration. She enjoyed square dancing with Levi for many years and loved to play cards especially bridge. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Hays.

She is survived by a son, Dick Bedard (Janelle) of Wichita, KS; four daughters, Carol Bedard of Leavenworth, KS, Michelle Beyer (Greg) of Hays, KS, Jeanette Howerton (Bob) of Aurora, CO and Judy Koerner (Dave) of Lee’s Summit, MO; a brother, E.J. Newell of Hays, KS; two sisters, Priscilla Emigh of Hays, KS and Pat Belisle of Damar, KS; twelve grandchildren, Debbie Bedard, Diane Figge, Scott Bedard, Renee Befort, Jennifer VonFeldt, Melissa Schoepf, Joshua Howerton, Matthew Howerton, Kimberly Howerton, Lindsay Stutzman, Brad Koerner, Brooke Koerner; 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Levi; two sons, Dale and Raymond Bedard; a granddaughter, Stephanie Beyer; two brothers, Mitchell and Robert Newell and a sister, Eleanor Bellerive.

Funeral services were at 10 AM on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. Burial was at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Damar, Kansas.

Visitation was Friday 4 PM – 8 PM with an Associates of the Sisters of St. Agnes Prayer Service at 4:30 PM, a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM and on Saturday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church, Hospice of Hays Medical Center or Masses.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].