Month: September 2016
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Hot in Hays Tuesday but not a record
By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
It was unseasonably hot in Hays and much of Kansas Tuesday. Several record highs were broken, including in Russell, but not for Hays.
According to official statistics from the K-State Agricultural Research Center, yesterday’s temperature in Hays reached to 97 degrees. The record high for Sept. 20 remains 103 degrees, set just 11 years ago in 2005. One year ago on Sept. 20 the daytime high was a more seasonable 87 degrees.
Today, Sept. 21, is the last official day of summer with the weather forecast is calling for another hot and windy day.
2 hospitalized after Kansas apartment fire
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say two people are hospitalized after a Topeka apartment fire.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that heavy smoke was coming from the east side of the 12-unit building when crews responded around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Firefighters conducted a search and removed two adults from the building. Fire officials said they were taken to a Topeka hospital and later transferred to The University of Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Their injuries aren’t believed to be life-threatening.
The fire was classified as accidental and blamed on improperly discarded smoking materials. Damages to the three-story building and its contents are estimated at $150,000.
Wild West Festival 2017 — the poll results are in!
With more than 12,000 votes cast, the results are in for the annual Hays Post Wild West Festival performer poll.
The 23rd annual Wild West Festival will be Independence Day weekend 2017 in Hays. Click “View Results” to see how each poll turned out.
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For more information on the Wild West Festival, click HERE.
HPD Activity Log Sept. 20
The Hays Police Department responded to 23 traffic stops and 10 animal calls Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 1:33 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2700 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 8:32 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2700 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 8:53 AM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 9:34 AM
Animal At Large–500 block W 17th St, Hays; 10:17 AM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–1600 block Montgomery St, Hays; 9/19 3:30 PM; 9/20 11 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–100 block W 6th St, Hays; 11 PM
Civil Dispute–4600 block Jefferson Dr, Hays; 12:37 PM
Juvenile Complaint–300 block W 12th St, Hays; 1:16 PM
Battery – Domestic–1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 1:18 PM; 1:25 PM
Animal At Large–3300 block Willow St, Hays; 1:34 PM
Disturbance – Noise– 1300 block W 43rd St, Hays; 1:36 PM
Suspicious Person–200 block W 5th St, Hays; 2:05 PM
Civil Dispute–1000 block Vine St, Hays; 2:09 PM
Drug Offenses–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 2:36 PM
Animal At Large–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 3:26 PM
Animal At Large–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 4:08 PM
Animal At Large–400 block Agnew Ln, Hays; 4:52 PM
Water Use Violation–1700 block Hall St, Hays; 5:50 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 1:53 PM; 7:30 PM
Disturbance – General–1300 block W 27th St, Hays; 7:50 PM
Civil Dispute–2000 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 9/19; 9/20
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 8/30 9:12 PM; 9/16 8:49 PM
Drug Offenses–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 9:44 PM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–100 block W 17th St, Hays; 10:05 PM
Kathryn Mae (Garvert) Creevan
Kathryn Mae (Garvert) Creevan passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas at the age of 86. She was born August 2, 1930 on the family farm in Ellis County, Kansas, near the Saline River, to the late George and Lenora (Meyers) Garvert. While growing up in Rooks County, she worked to clean houses, and moved to Plainville, Kansas while still in her teens. There she continued her cleaning business eventually adding the church rectory to her regular schedule. She met Lloyd Creevan in 1954 down in Texas. On November 22, 1955 they were united in marriage at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. They later moved to Stockton, Kansas where they were blessed with three daughters, Denise, Donna, and Diane.
Kathryn was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She was multi-talented; from being a fabulous cook and baker, she loved having fresh cookies waiting for the girls when they came home from school; to gardening and growing flowers, to sewing and embroidery, she was always the first one up in the morning and the last one to go to bed at night, making sure that her family had everything they needed. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton where she served with the Altar Society, Christian Mothers Fellowship, and taught CCD Classes. Always full of love and joy, she liked collecting dolls and knick-knacks, she laughed all the time, and she was the best mother and friend her girls and grandchildren could ever have.
Kathryn is survived by her daughters, Denise Sasse and husband Ivan of Gaylord, Donna Eck and husband Jay of Beloit, and Diane Voss and husband Jon of Stockton; sisters, Irene Fellhoelter and husband Herman, Jr. of Plainville, and Loretta Hinca and husband Robert of Plainville; brother-in-law, Richard Werner and wife Judy of Plainville; and grandchildren, Matthew Eck, Brittany Eck, Michaela Sasse, Tristan Sasse, Scott Voss, and Shawn Voss.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lenora Garvert; husband, Lloyd; brother, Robert Garvert; and sister, Rosella Werner.
For Kathryn, giving us life, striving to make things better for us than she had, and always blessing us, motivating us, steering us down the right path, and forgiving us when we made mistakes, was not a sacrifice by her measure. To us, it seemed like she sacrificed everything; but for her, it could be no other way. She did these things simply because she loved us, and we are eternally blessed and grateful.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will from 2:00-8:00pm on Thursday at the funeral home in Stockton. Prayer Vigil and Rosary will be at 6:00pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Family will receive friends following the vigil.
Live entertainment to be featured at Saturday’s Downtown Hays Market
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Enjoy live music from local talent, Blake Ruder, at the Downtown Hays Market this weekend.
Blake has opened for some great acts over the years such as The Marshall Tucker Band, Foghat, CCR, Little River Band,
and The Ataris.
With his guitar, he offers beautiful acoustic tunes and a great way for people to enjoy live music while exploring varieties of local merchandise at the market.
Downtown Hays Market hours are 7:30-11:0 a.m. Saturday, September 24, at 10th and Main. The market will be open for six more weeks.
Recall issued for child booster seats; children can loosen harness
DETROIT (AP) — Evenflo is recalling nearly 30,000 combination booster seats because children can loosen the harness without an adult’s knowledge. See additional details from the manufacturer here.
The recall covers certain Evolve 3-in-1 seats. Government documents say that if the harness is loose, it could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Evenflo says there have been no reports of injuries, but the company has received 27 complaints that children have been able to loosen the harnesses.
The Miamisburg, Ohio, company will notify registered owners and provide a remedy kit with a replacement harness adjustment button at no cost.
The recall is expected to start on Sept. 26.
Victoria announces 2016 Homecoming court
Victoria High School has announced its 2016 Homecoming king and queen candidates. The Knights will face off against Otis-Bison at 7 p.m. Friday.
Pictured, from left, are king and queen candidates Hollie Reinhardt, daughter of Dilene Reinhardt; Bryant Karlin, son of Tom and Saundra Karlin; Julia Nowak, daughter of P.J. and Kim Nowak; Tanner Rome, son of Mike and Desiree Rome; Karly Oberle, daughter of Doug and Gina Oberle; and Isaac Housley, son of James and Shandra Housley.
Lillie Miller Corpier
(June 23, 1926 – September 19, 2016)
Funeral Service: Friday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home in Oberlin with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating
Burial: Arlington Cemetery in Homer, LA
Memorial Fund: Good Samaritan Society-Decatur County
Visitation: Thursday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. until service time
Gary Lee Anthony
Gary Lee Anthony was born April 23, 1940, at home on the family farm the youngest son of George Edgar and Ruth Louise (Brunk) Anthony. He passed away September 19, 2016, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas, at the age of 76.
Gary and his three brothers were reared on the family farm near Lyle, Kansas, in Decatur County. His family were members of the Lyle Methodist Church. Gary attended Spring Branch country school through the 8th grade, Decatur Community High School his freshman year, and graduated from Norcatur High School in 1959. From 1960-1962, Gary served in the U. S. Army. He spent a good part of his time in Germany, after basic training at Fort Hood, Texas, and earned a Good Conduct medal.
After returning home, Gary worked construction for Dick Lake for several years before taking over the family farm operation because of his father’s health. He later worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation from 1985 until retiring in 2002.
Gary was a charter member of the Lebanon Lions Club. He also belonged to the American Legion Post #313 in Lebanon, Nebraska, for over 40 years and served as Post Commander in 1980-81. Gary had been a volunteer for the Norcatur Fire Department and served on the Norcatur City Council. One of his favorite activities was being able to play Santa Claus during the holidays. He appeared at the Norcatur Christmas Drawing for many years and later for the City of Oberlin. The Cedar Living residents and staff always enjoyed their Christmas party when Santa Claus arrived. Gary also enjoyed visiting with family and friends and was someone who never knew a stranger.
On September 23, 2000, Gary married Cathy (Bass) Lang in Norcatur, where they made their home. Neither Gary nor Cathy were blessed with biological children, but they brought into the marriage the “steps” that they loved: Fredrick Farr (Shelli), Minnie Dawn Purdy (Jim), and Windy Kuhlman, children of Gary’s former wife, Janet (Farr) Wade; and Kim, Diana, Christopher, Lisa and Lori and their families. Other survivors include a brother, Keith Anthony of Atwood; four step grandchildren, Jack, Tony, Dillon and Daxton ; other family members and many friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; stepson-in-law, Chris Kuhlman; and two brothers and their wives, Gerald and Jan Anthony and Dale and Faye Anthony.
Funeral Service: Thursday, September 22nd at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Oberlin with Mr. Dwayne Jackson officiating
Burial: Norcatur Cemetery
Memorial Funds: Norcatur Cemetery Fund and Norcatur Citizens Alliance
James J. Kronewitter
James J. Kronewitter, age 78, of Hays, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Hays Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday 4 PM – 8 PM and Friday 9 AM – 9:30 AM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
There will be a Schoenchen council Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:30 PM Thursday followed by a parish vigil at 7 PM.
A complete obituary is pending.