July 2016 – Page 78 – Hays Post Archive

Police: 4 burglaries reported at Kan. school district construction sites

Posted on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

SALINA- Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating four reports of business burglaries and damage to property at three USD 305 school construction sites, according to a media release.

Between June 20 and 28, a lock was cut on a trailer at Sunset Elementary School, 1510 W Republic, and a Stihl concrete saw was taken.

A window on a construction trailer was broken at Salina Central High School, 650 E Crawford. Two Dell laptops and a computer monitor were taken.

A second, unsecured, construction trailer was entered and two iPads, an external hard drive and an HP laptop were taken.

A window was shattered and two doors were damaged on a construction trailer at Grace E. Stewart Elementary School, 2123 Roach, however, entry was not made.

Total loss and damage is estimated at $3,500.

If you have any information concerning who committed the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 785-825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit www.pd.salina.org and follow the

Crime Stoppers link to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 and you are not required to give your name.

REMINDER: All Hastings gift cards expire in July

Posted on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

Hastings, whose parent company last month entered into voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy, will honor gift cards until July 13.

Read the complete notice from Hastings President and COO Jim Litwak below:

June 13, 2016

To Our Valued Customers,

At Hastings, our mission is to bring you the array of entertainment products, collectibles and basics that have made us a fixture in our local communities while also creating experiences that delight you and grow with you over the years. We have been working diligently to transform our stores with these objectives in mind and already have completed 20 refreshed stores with overwhelmingly positive reviews.

We believe we are on the right path, but we need additional financial support to fully execute our plan for the future. That is why we have initiated a comprehensive process to evaluate potential buyers for our business and, as part of that sale process, have filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code along with our corporate parent (Draw Another Circle) and sister brands (Movie Stop and SPImages). The Chapter 11 process will help to prepare our business for the intended sale while also providing additional protections and financing to allow us to serve you as usual.

Please be assured that Hastings stores and e-commerce business remain open and continue to bring you the superior selection of multimedia and entertainment products you have come to expect from us. In addition, our Passport program is continuing with all your accumulated benefits intact, and we continue to launch exciting new promotions on an ongoing basis.

At this time, we will be changing a few other programs, as outlined below:

* Hastings will no longer accept nor honor customer deposits for future movie purchases. Instead, existing deposits may be applied towards additional purchases in the store.

* Game rentals will no longer be available.

* Gift cards will expire on July 13, 30 days from today’s announcement.

* Hastings’ buyback program has been suspended.

We apologize for any inconvenience this news may cause. We have addressed more Frequently Asked Questions below and will continue to keep you updated as we work to identify a buyer. Whether its toys for the kids, on-trend merchandise for teens, electronics, comics, supplies for adults’ favorite hobbies or the opportunity to sip coffee while reading a new book, Hastings seeks to be a place where our communities come together and where everyone belongs.

We sincerely appreciate your business and hope to have the opportunity to serve you for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Jim Litwak

President & COO
Hastings Entertainment Inc.

Kansas man, ‘Crazy Eyes,’ sentenced for $1M meth conspiracy

Posted on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a large-scale conspiracy that distributed more than 15 kilograms of methamphetamine in St. Joseph, Mo., and across a four-state region, according to Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri.

Anselmo Salazar, also known as “Crazy Eyes,” 49, of Kansas City, Kan., was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Greg Kays to 25 years in federal prison without parole.

On Dec. 2, 2015, Salazar was found guilty of participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine from Jan. 1, 2009, to Nov. 12, 2013. Salazar was also found guilty of participating in a money-laundering conspiracy that involved financial transactions of the proceeds of illegal drug-trafficking.

In 2010, the Buchanan County Drug Strike Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration initiated an investigation into a drug-trafficking organization distributing methamphetamine in northwest Missouri, northeast Kansas, southern Iowa and Nebraska.

Salazar is among 24 defendants charged in a Nov. 15, 2013, federal indictment. Salazar, along with co-defendants Carlos Alberto Yanez, 33, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Marvin Carl Rogers, 54, of Gladstone, Mo. were the primary sources of supply for methamphetamine for the entire organization. Yanez has been sentenced to four years and seven months in federal prison without parole. Rogers has been sentenced to 16 years and 10 months in federal prison without parole.

Yanez and Salazar obtained methamphetamine in up to pound quantities and then delivered the methamphetamine to co-defendant Shannon Martinez (also known as “Big Homie”), 38, of St. Joseph, and another man charged in a separate case. Martinez, in turn, sold the methamphetamine to others to distribute. Martinez has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole.

On Oct. 11, 2011, Salazar was arrested after a traffic stop in Platte County, Mo. Salazar, who was was driving Yanez’s vehicle, was in possession of 42 one-pound bundles of marijuana, 25 grams of cocaine and 80 grams of methamphetamine. Salazar was on his way to deliver the methamphetamine to St. Joseph for Yanez, and to pick up cash payment for the delivered methamphetamine.

Salazar was ordered to forfeit to the government a money judgment of $680,800, which was received in exchange for the unlawful distribution of methamphetamine, based on a conservative purchase price of $1,850 an ounce (for 50 percent pure methamphetamine) and the distribution of 23 pounds of methamphetamine by Salazar and others.

Winners: Lunches for Harvest Crews in KZ Country!

Posted on July 1, 2016August 1, 2016

Winner 7/1/16: John and Vae Nilhas Family
Winner 6/30/16: Cody Howland
Winner 6/29/16: Brungardt Farms
Winner 6/28/16: Steve Zeigler
Winner 6/27/16: Trego Center Dairy
Winner 6/24/16: Windholz Farms
Winner 6/23/16: L&R Farm
Winner 6/22/16: FHSU Farm
Winner 6/21/16: Duane and Brad Dorzweiler
Winner 6/20/16: Dale Pfeifer

As wheat harvest rolls through KZ Country, we’ll be delivering lunches to hard working harvest crews courtesy of Cargill of WaKeeney. See them for all of your grain marketing and grain handling this harvest season. Your marketing specialists, Cargill of WaKeeney.

Lunches will be from Applebee’s, your neighborhood grill and bar just north of I-70 in Hays.

Listen to call in and register farmers with wheat in Trego or Ellis County. The number you’ll need is 785-628-2995.

Have a safe harvest.

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Another summer shower for Ellis Co. — with possible T-storms on the way

Posted on July 1, 2016

June came to an end with an overnight shower, which left about a tenth to a quarter-inch of rain in gauges Friday morning.

In Ellis County, there was a report of 0.24 inches southwest of Hays, while a report south of Ellis showed 0.16 inches.

In Hays, reports varied from 0.08 to 0.22 inches. The final rain of June resulted in a monthly rain total of just less than 3.5 inches, according to measurements at the K-State Ag Research Center.

Farther south, in Rush County, there was a report of 1.15 inches in the eastern part of the county, while La Crosse had a report of 0.7 inches.

The heaviest rain fell in the southernmost tier of counties in western Kansas, with about 2.5 inches reported.

Friday brings a new threat of thunderstorms this afternoon, with the possibility of strong storms developing in northwest Kansas.

Click HERE for the complete extended forecast.

Eagle Communications acquires SICOIR Computer Technologies

Posted on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

Eagle Communications continues its track record of growth with the acquisition of Hays-based SICOIR, a residential and business technology support company.

The move will create a new service team within Eagle’s growing broadband footprint — Eagle Managed Services.

Eagle Broadband General Manager Travis Kohlrus said, “The goal of the acquisition is to strengthen the Eagle Communications residential and business support offerings. By adding nine IT experts and a host of new technology tools and solutions, Eagle now will be able to better manage and support home and business needs with one call.”

The new employees will include expertise in network configuration, security, cloud services, web design, support and troubleshooting and repair of business hardware and software. Eagle’s residential support offerings will also be expanding to include computer repair, remote desktop support, email support, data recovery and spyware and virus removal.

Kohlrus continued, “This addition to our company is an important piece to better serve our customers and to exceed their needs when it comes to technology support. It allows Eagle to be a single stop for all of their home and business needs. One call, with customizable solutions that be can scaled up or down based on need or budget, with the same great service that customers expect. Throughout the years, Eagle has an excellent history of partnering with SICOIR on different projects. It is a local company built from the same values as Eagle, and it is exciting to welcome nine new Employee-Owners to the team.”

“Just like the SICOIR name implies, ‘Simple Ideas Can Often Initiate Revolutions,’ Eagle’s merger with SICOIR will continue to revolutionize the customer experience into the future and allow us to offer more products and services and reach customers in more locations,” said Dallas Haselhorst, SICOIR co-owner. Eagle’s new Managed Services team will remain located at SICOIR’s current location, 1503 E. 27th, Hays. Eagle Managed Services will continue to support its current businesses and home users in Hays, the surrounding communities, and everywhere Eagle provides service.

“At Eagle, we are proud to be one of the fastest growing employee-owned companies and we are excited to keep our communities connected with innovative technology.” said Gary Shorman, President and CEO of Eagle Communications. “The addition of new residential and business support products is just one more way we continue to serve our customers better — with local support, and people that are part of your community.”

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas-based Broadband Services and Media Company with more than 285 Employee-Owners. The company operates 28 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, as well as cable TV systems in 59 Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado communities. The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, telephone service, high-speed internet, and wireless internet in most service areas.

For more information, visit www.eaglecom.net.

Disclosure: Eagle Communications is the parent company of Hays Post.

Hays Striders qualify for Junior Olympics in Houston

Posted on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

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Starting in April with a team of 130 athletes, the Striders competed in smaller developmental meets throughout April and May, culminating with qualifying events in June.

“This spring, we sent 64 athletes to Quinter for the Gove County Meet, and 47 athletes to Russell for their meet,” Dave Haberman, head coach of the Striders, said. “When our qualifying meets begin, we usually have 30-40 athletes striving to reach the Junior Olympics.”

The reason for the reduction in numbers is that summer sports have started, with baseball and softball taking some athletes.

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“In addition to other sports, some do not feel they are ready for that level of competition,” Haberman added. “These kids work so hard. Track is not an easy sport, a sport you can practice only sometimes. They are at practice and at meets rain, shine, cold, and heat. We are so proud of them, those just starting out and our qualifying athletes. And we have some great coaching with FHSU record-holder Tim McElroy coaching the throwers, FHSU athlete Keshawn Sewell assisting with the jumpers, and HHS standout and FHSU signee Maddux Winter helping with hurdles.

“Of course, my wife Elaine is the heartbeat of our Club, keeping us all in line,” Haberman added.

The Hays Striders were in competition on June 25-26 at the AAU Region 16 National Qualifier in Lawrence. Region 16 consists of AAU athletes from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. 11 Strider athletes qualified to compete in the AAU Junior Olympic Games, July 30 through August 7 in Houston, TX. The top 6 individual and top 5 field event placers qualified to advance to the Junior Olympic Games in Houston.

Girls qualifying include TMP Middle School’s Abby Rueschhoff who qualified in the Triple Jump with a leap of 30’00.50” good for 4th place. Beth Bowles qualified in the Turbo Javelin (2nd, 68’10”) and the 80 m Hurdles (4th, 20.27 sec.). Lacy Droegemeier also qualified in the 80 m Hurdles (2nd, 16.85 sec.). Lyndi Zimmerman was also a double qualifier in the Long Jump (4th, 9’4.25”) and the 1500 (5th, 6:38.63).
On the Boys side, Victoria track stand-out Chase Schmidt qualified in the high jump (5th, 4’8”). Dahlon Fischer earned a qualifying spot in the Long Jump (2nd, 12’7”). Eli Dopita pole vaulted his way to a 2nd place finish with a vault of 10’. Lance Lang was a double qualifier, earning the Striders only gold medal in the 80 m Hurdles (1st, 14.44), and also qualified in the 400 (6th, 1:02.73). Matthew Vahling threw the Turbo Javelin for his qualifying spot (5th, 66’11”). Levi Armon, of Ness City, the KSHSAA 2A Shot Put State Champion, qualified in the Shot (4th, 50’3”) and the Discus (5th, 143’11”). Hunter Molthan ran a great race to qualify in the 1500 (3rd, 5:46.61).

Also competing in the AAU Qualifier in Lawrence and just missing qualifying placing were Grace Molthan, Grace Pope, Landon Viegra, Zane Viegra, and Willie Wilkerson.

In addition to qualifying 11 athletes to the AAU Junior Olympics, to Striders continue to strive to qualify for the USATF Junior Olympics, to be held in Sacramento in late July. Olivia Rankin recently qualified in the High Jump and Katie Rankin in the 200 m Dash and Long Jump. Their meet was held in Kansas City on June 18.

Results of the AAU District Qualifier in El Dorado, June 4, 2016 (Top 16 qualify for Lawrence meet)

Girls:
Abby Rueschhoff – 100, 19th, 14.41; Long Jump, 7th, 13-2.25; Triple Jump, 3rd, 28-02.50
Beth Bowles – 80 m Hurdles, 4th, 19.90; Discus, 3rd, 39-07; Tur Jav, 1st, 59-04
Grace Molthan – 200, 20th, 42.74; 800, 16th, 4:40; 1500, 8th, 9:13.30
Grace Pope – 800, 2nd, 2:51.75; 1500, 2nd, 5:47.25
Lacy Droegemeier – 100, 14th, 15.25; 80 m Hurdles, 3rd, 17.37; Long Jump, 4th, 11-07.75 Lyndi Zimmerman – 800, 4th, 3:27.51; 1500, 3rd, 7:12.69; Long Jump, 2nd, 9-01.50 Mallory Henderson – 80 m Hurdles, 4th, 18.53; 800, 11th, 3:24.19
Raegan Brewer – 100, 9th, 17.23; 200, 13th, 37.13, Tur Jav, 6th, 28-07
Rylee Brewer – Discus, 4th, 46-04; Tur Jav, 3rd, 52-11; Shot Put, 4th, 19-05

Boys:
Chase Brewer – 100, 18th, 18.95; 200, 12th, 39.55; Tur Jav, 5th, 46-09
Chase Schmidt – 800, 14th, 2:45.95; Long Jump, 12th, 14-11; High Jump, 3rd, 4-08 Dahlon Fischer – 100, 7th, 15.03; 200, 6th, 33.60; Long Jump, 1st, 11-10.75
Gavin Jacobs – Tur Jav, 12th, 3-06; Shot Put, 5th, 16-10.50
Hunter Molthan – 200, 12th, 36.71; 800, 5th, 2:57.06; 1500, 1st, 5:53.96
Lance Lang – 200, 4th, 28.01; 200, 2nd, 1:03.03; 80 m Hurdles, 2nd, 13.97
Landon Viegra – 800, 12th, 2:53.84; 1500, 7th, 5:51.02; 3000, 6th, 12;21.83
Levi Armon – Discus, 1st, 136-07; Shot Put, 1st, 49-05
Lynkon Vahling – Tur Jav, 10th, 35-01; Shot Put, 12th, 12-11
Matthew Davidson – 200, 16th, 30.95; Long Jump, 16th, 12-3; Shot Put, 8th, 23-06.25 Matthew Vahling – Discus, 4th, 53-05; Tur Jav, 6th, 48-03; Shot Put, 5th, 20-01.75 Tyler Davidson – 100, 19th, 19.18; Long Jump, 9th, 8-03; Shot Put, 5th, 13-02
Willie Wilkerson – Discus, 5th, 104-08; Shot Put, 4th,39-10
Zane Viegra – 100, 14th, 15.91; 400, 19th, 1:28.72; 800, 11th, 3:10.86

Violet Louise Jamison Riffe

Posted on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

Violet Louise Jamison Riffe passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Wellington Health and Rehab in Wellington, Kansas at the age of 92.

She was born on July 7, 1923 in Los Angeles, California to the late Ruth (Betts) Ellis. Violet graduated from Webster High School with the Class of 1941 and went on to receive her teaching certificate at Fort Hays State College. She taught in rural schools in Rooks County, Kansas all the while continuing her education and receiving her BA. After that, she taught third grade for many years at Stockton Grade School in Stockton, Kansas.

On September 12, 1979 Violet was united in marriage to Elton Riffe in Golden, Colorado. They enjoyed many bus trips together before Elton passed away in 1997. Having a heart for serving others, she not only spent a lot of time volunteering, she even helped her mother milk cows on the farm after her step-father passed away. She worked many years at the Methodist Thrift Shop and Museum, and made sandwiches for the blood drives. She was a member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary, Red Hat Society, Eastern Star, Odd Fellows, Century Club, and Business Professional Women. In her younger years, she was very active in 4-H.

Violet is survived by her brother Richard Ellis and wife Carolyn of Mayfield; step-son Kenneth Riffe of Stockton; step-daughter Georgia Larson of Winfield; brother-in-law, Darrel Buss and wife Pat of Littleton, CO; nephews Travis Ellis and wife Desty of Springdale, AR, Bradley Buss of Lakewood, CO, and Jason Ellis and wife Carrie of Manhattan; and great-nieces and nephews, Kailyn Ellis, MaKensie Ellis, Rylie Ellis, Will Addair, and Andrew Kent.

She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Ruth Ellis; husband Elton Riffe; and sister Barbara Buss.

A funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton with Pastor Nick Talbott officiating. Burial will follow in the Stockton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00-8:00pm on Friday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00pm.

Memorials are suggested to the Stockton United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

Violet was a hardworking woman who showed her love by taking care of the people she loved the most, her family, friends, and neighbors, especially children. Never knowing a stranger, if you were blessed to know her, she considered it a blessing to know you. The world is a better place, and countless lives are better off, because she loved us, and will be loved and remembered by us forever.

Monty Joe Fross

Posted on July 1, 2016

Monty Joe Fross, 52 years of age, passed away due to an unexpected massive attack in his home, in Lake City, South Carolina on Sunday, June 12, 2016. He was accompanied at the time of his death by his companion, Wendy Clement. He was born and baptized in the Catholic Faith in Hays, Kansas on April 9th., 1964 in Saint Anthony’s Hospital. He graduated from Thomas More Prep High School in 1982.

On June 25, 1988 Monty married Nancy Book and they had 2 children, TYLER JOE FROSS and HAYLEY ELAINE FROSS. After 8 years of marriage, they separated and started new paths in their lives apart. The children stayed with their mother and with outside help from their father they were raised to be wonderful adults.

Monty is survived by his parents, John and Beverly Fross, his 2 children Tyler Joe and his wife Justine and Hayley Elaine Gottschalk and her husband Derek and 3 Great Grand Children, Skylar John, Leigha Elaine and Lily Elaine, his Maternal grandmother, Mildred Hance and Monty’s companion Wendy Clement.

He also had his best friend, Chummy, a large Blue & Gold MaCaw Parrot. They went everywhere together.
Monty spent many years traveling the USA selling golf clubs and golf equipment. He had a great passion for playing Golf and Bowling. Before he had to quit Bowling because of an elbow injury, he rolled six (6), 300 perfect games and he also carried a PBA card.

He was a car salesman at several different car dealerships in Kansas and also in Texas. He attained many awards as top salesman in all the dealerships that he worked at. At one point, he went on the road chasing hail storms and working with a partner doing Paintless Dent Removal. Monty worked at finding storm damaged locations and then set-up retail stores in the towns with hail damage. He did all the adjusting on the vehicles for hail damage on the vehicles. In January 2016, he had an offer from a friend in Lake City, South Carolina to come to work for him and be an apprentice to learn the Body Shop Business. The name of the Body Shop was Lee’s Body Shop, Lake City, South Carolina. It was owned by Mr. Richard Lee and his two (2) sons, Rod Lee and Mitch Lee.

Monty had many friends and was always making more. He was very easy to talk to. It had been said that “HE COULD SELL A FREEZER TO AN ESKIMO”. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone that needed help if he was able to help them in anyway.

Memorial services will be 1 PM Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Joseph Church Rectory Remodeling Project.

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

Howard L. Sumner

Posted on July 1, 2016

Howard L. Sumner, age 91 of Norcatur, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at his home.

A complete obituary is pending with Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

James L. Goldsberry

Posted on July 1, 2016

James L. Goldsberry, age 70, of Larned passed away June 29, 2016 at Hays Medical Center. He was born November 17, 1945 Larned, KS to James H. and Muriel V. (Hall) Goldsberry. He married Roberta (Fisher) in 1985.

James retired from the Larned State Hospital where he was a security officer and he was an avid outdoor sportsman.

He is survived by his wife, Roberta of the home, his daughter, Cristina Bartow (Rick), Evans Mills, NY, his son, David Goldsberry, Hays, a stepdaughter, Ann Hands, Larned, brothers, Robert Goldsberry, Ladson SC, John Goldsberry, Springfield Mo, Duane Goldsberry. and sisters Cathy Thornton (Alan), Statesboro GA, Carol Bavuso (David), Springfield MO., nine grandchildren, Chyanne, McDonald (Brian), Rozel KS, Jacob Cochran (Kali), Larned, KS,Ciara Guiterrez, Wichita, KS, Parker Goldsberry, Hays, KS, Danielle Demoret, Ellis, KS, James Goldsberry, Larned, KS, Caitlin Bartow, Brooklyn, NY, Maeghan Bartow, Evans Mills, NY, Jack Bartow, Plattsburgh, NY as well as nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Muriel Virginia Goldsberry (Hall) and James H. Goldsberry and his stepson, Andrew Wiley.

The family will celebrate his life on his favorite holiday, Independence day and a private family burial will be held on Tuesday, July 5th.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601

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

Clarence Schafer

Posted on July 1, 2016

Clarence Schafer, age 84, of Ellis passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 in Ellis.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis with burial to follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery with Military Honors.

Visitation will be 2 pm – 4pm Monday, July 4, 2016 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th in Ellis and Tuesday 10 am until service time at the church.

A complete obituary is pending.

Patricia Mai

Posted on July 1, 2016

Patricia Mai, of WaKeeney, passed away, Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.