Month: October 2016
Hot, windy Monday
Today Sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind 7 to 14 mph.
TuesdaySunny, with a high near 71. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph.
WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 13 mph.
Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 39.
ThursdaySunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday NightMostly clear, with a low around 39.
FridaySunny, with a high near 73.
Sewer cleaning to move east of Vine, south of 33rd Street
City of Hays
The City of Hays Utilities Department has contracted ProPipe to conduct sewer line cleaning and inspections at the locations described below and shown on the attached maps. Cleaning began Thursday, October 13, 2016 and will continue through November 22, 2016. The date may change due to breakdowns, weather, or other problems.
On Monday, October 17, 2016, crews will continue working in the area east of Vine from 37th St. to 33rd St. moving south of I-70 down to Highway 40. Crews will also be cleaning the area of 7th St. between Main and Oak and also 2nd & Elm St.
Door hanger notices will be placed on homes affected before the cleaning.
The city of Hays apologizes for any inconvenience this may impose. Performing this preventative maintenance by cleaning the sanitary sewer will improve the sewer’s performance and significantly reduce the chance for future sewer backups and related problems.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at the Utilities Office at (785) 628-7380, or via email [email protected].
During this process, residents may experience a rumbling sound, in addition to the possibility of water entering your sink, bathtub and/or toilet. Sewer lines can develop air pressure or a partial vacuum from the cleaning process. Usually any excess air pressure or vacuum will dissipate through the plumbing vents, but occasionally there are facilities with inadequate plumbing vents (i.e.: no vents, undersized vents or obstructed vents). In the case of inadequate venting, air pressure could escape through the toilet, floor, sink, tub or shower drains, causing water to splash out or, a vacuum could draw the water out of the fixture traps allowing unpleasant odors.
If you will not be home or on vacation during the time of the sewer line cleaning , please protect your home by keeping your toilet lids down. Other ideas on how to protect your home while away are as follows.
Do I need to do anything before you clean/inspect the sewers on my street?
Yes. Occasionally during cleaning and inspection, air pressure in the sewer can cause water to splash out through toilets, sinks and drains. Take the following precautions to prevent water damage in your home:
- Close the lids on all toilet bowls when not in use.
- Insert drain plugs in all sinks and bathtubs when not in use.
- Remove all floor mats in bathrooms.
- Place an old towel around the base of toilets, or cover all toilets with plastic or old towel and close the lid on the plastic or towel.
- If you have a float plug in your floor drain or a backwater valve installed in your house, ensure that it is free of debris and operating properly.
- Wrap the cover of your basement and other floor drains with thick plastic (i.e., a freezer bag or a car floor mat). Place something heavy over the floor drains to keep the plastic-covered floor drain covers in place.
The precautions are recommended only during our working times as provided. You may put things back as they were when the equipment has moved off your block.
Why are you cleaning and inspecting the sewers?
The cleaning and inspection program keeps the sewer system operating efficiently by:
- Preventative maintenance significantly reduce the chance for damaging sewer blockages and backups
- Removing built-up debris, such as tree roots, grease, grit and sand
- Determining the condition of the sewer for repairs or replacement of sewers as necessary
How do you clean the sewers?
The sewers are cleaned using a high-pressure nozzle to flush water down the sewer. The dirt and debris are sucked up through a manhole by a large vacuum truck and taken to the landfill.
How do you inspect the sewers?
They are inspected by inserting a remotely operated video camera into the sewer to record its condition. The video shows us if repairs or replacement of the sanitary sewer is needed.
Will I notice anything after you have cleaned/inspected the sewers on my street?
Sometimes the sewer cleaning and inspection leaves an odor in the home. If so, run some water down the sink and bathtub drains, flush the toilets, pour a pail of water into each basement floor drain, and open the windows. After a short time, the odor should disappear.
Can I use the toilets and my water while you are cleaning and inspecting the sewer on my block?
Yes. However, be careful as air pressure in the sewer during the cleaning and inspection can sometimes cause water to splash out through toilets, sinks and drains. Remember to close the lids on all toilet bowls when not in use, and insert drain plugs in all sinks and bathtubs when not in use.
Ware, Smith help lead Chiefs to win over Raiders
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Spencer Ware ran for a career-high 131 yards and a touchdown and Alex Smith picked apart Oakland’s struggling defense in the Kansas City Chiefs’ 26-10 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
In their first game since getting blown out by 29 points in Pittsburgh two weeks ago, the Chiefs (3-2) efficiently handled a Raiders team that had overcome defensive shortcomings with a big-play offense to lead the AFC West.
Smith completed 19 of 22 passes for 224 yards, Jamaal Charles and big defensive lineman Dontari Poe each ran for scores and the Chiefs forced two turnovers by Derek Carr to dampen a fast start to the season by the Raiders (4-2), who are trying to end a 13-year playoff drought.
Marcus Peters set up Ware’s TD run with an early interceptions of Carr and Dee Ford forced a fumble from Carr in the fourth quarter to end any hopes of a late comeback.
After allowing a touchdown on the opening drive, the Chiefs held the Raiders to one field goal the rest of the way in a thorough victory that improved coach Andy Reid to 16-2 following a bye.
BIG MAN TD: The 346-pound Poe showed off some versatility. With the Chiefs facing 3rd-and-goal from the 1 in the third quarter, Poe came in as an eligible receiver. He initially lined up in the backfield before shifting out wide right. He then took a lateral from Smith and bulled with way into the end zone for the TD. It was the first TD run by a defensive player since Poe had won last year against San Diego.
WELCOME BACK: After getting only two carries in his first game back from a torn ACL in Week 5 last year, Charles played a slightly bigger role this week. He came in on Kansas City’s second drive and scored his first TD since Sept. 28, 2015, with a 4-yard run midway through the second quarter. Charles finished with nine carries for 33 yards and two catches for 14 yards.
QUICK TURNAROUND: Just when it looked like the Chiefs would add on to a 13-7 lead late in the first half, there was a major momentum shift. Spencer Ware was stopped for a 2-yard loss on third-and-1 by Stacy McGee and Cairo Santos missed a 38-yard field goal. The Raiders took over with 25 seconds left and one timeout. But Carr quickly completed three passes for 44 yards and then spiked the ball with 1 second left, setting up a 46-yard field goal by Sebastian Janikowski that cut Kansas City’s lead to 13-10 at the half.
FAST START: The Raiders jumped out early, thanks to a 50-yard return of the opening kick by Jalen Richard. Carr completed four of five passes on the ensuing drive, including a 3-yarder to Andre Holmes that made it 7-0 with Oakland’s second first-drive TD of the season. That was about it for highlights for the Raiders as Carr struggled in the rain and wasn’t helped by dropped third-down passes from Seth Roberts and Richard.
Kansas fugitive wanted on child sex charge arrested in Utah
ELLSWORTH COUNTY — A man being sought for more than a year was apprehended in Utah and has been returned to Kansas to face charges accusing him of abusing a child.
Allen Eugene Lemley, 54, was camping in a Utah Canyon in an RV when deputies found him, according to the Cache County Sheriff’s Department.
He was booked into the Ellsworth County Jail on Friday to face a 17-month-old charge of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.
Ellsworth County Sheriff Tracy Ploutz said a warrant was filed for Lemley’s arrest in Ellsworth County in May 2015.
Comparing his photo in the wanted poster, it is obvious Lemley was coloring his hair to hide his identity.
He is expected to make a first court appearance this week.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Maxine L. Mills Strickler
Maxine L. Mills Strickler, age 95, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. Maxine was born July 17, 1921 on the Ford family homestead in rural Wichita County, Kansas, the daughter of Harley Oliver & Ella ( Eichenberger ) Ford. She was a retired secretary had been a Canon City, Colorado resident, returning to Leoti in 2005.
She was a member of Parks Presbyterian Church in Wichita County and several Retired Military Officers Organizations.
In 1940 she married Joseph Zitnik in Scammon, Kansas. He died in Belgium during World War Two. In 1945 she married Govan Mills in Syracuse, Kansas. Govan passed away on June 22, 1982 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.. In May of 1990 she married Lt. Col. Philip Strickler, Ret. at Canon City, Colorado. He passed away in October of 1990 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Maxine’s surviving family includes-
Four Children-
Charles & Carolyn Mills- Aurora, Colorado
Sheila & Gary Mills Campas- Leoti, Kansas
Rita & Milton Mills Beydler- Wiggins, Colorado
Dana Mills Lieurance – Denver, Colorado
Ten grandchildren and Eleven Great Grandchildren
Her parents, husbands and two sons, Harley (Tuck) Mills & Joe Zitnik precede her in death.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am (CST) Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas with the Reverend Paul McNall officiating.
Burial and graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm (CST) Saturday at Hamilton County Cemetery in Syracuse, Kansas.
Friends may call until 8:00 pm Friday and 9:00 am until service time Saturday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.
Memorials may be given to the Leoti EMS in care of the funeral home.
Ryan Duane Thacker
Ryan Duane Thacker, 46, of Russell, Kansas, and formerly of Luray and Hays, Kansas, died on October 14, 2016, at his home.
Services are pending at this time. Cremation has preceded the service and the family will have a funeral ceremoney at a later day. Please check back soon for funeral service date and time. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.
Julian R. Huser
Vincent, Kansas – Julian R. Huser, age 81, died Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas.
He was born October 25, 1934, at Vincent, Kansas to Henry M. and Catherine (Dechant) Huser.
He married Norma (Gabel) on August 25, 1956, at Munjor, Kansas.
He was a farmer, carpenter and retired from S & W Supply. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church Vincent, 3rd degree and 4th degree Assembly Knights of Columbus. He was a graduate of Victoria High School and served in the Kansas National Guard. He enjoyed his motorcycle and car races in his early years, was an avid Chiefs fan and loved traveling.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Huser, of the home; one son, Bryan Huser and wife Cindy, Hays, KS; four daughters, Rebecca Kahler and husband JR, Kansas City, MO; Beverly Brungardt and husband Keith ,Vincent, KS; Bonita Philip and husband Robert, Munjor, KS; Bernadette Fischer and husband Jim, Overland Park, KS; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; one brother Leon Huser, Vincent, KS; four sisters, Armella Riedel-Schmidt, Hays, KS; Stella Braun, Hays, KS; Henrietta Herl, Salina, KS; Arlene Wittman and husband Warren, Victoria, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Earl Huser, Gregory Huser and infant brother, Julian Huser; two sisters, Lenora Rajewski-Thomas, Maxiline Kisner and infant sister, Mary Huser; one step-sister, Katherine Mermis; one granddaughter, Jessica Staab.
Services are 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas. Burial in St. Boniface Cemetery Vincent, Kansas.
A Victoria Daughters of Isabella rosary is at 6:30 P.M. Monday, a vigil service is at 7:00 P.M.
Monday, a Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th degree rosary at 7:30 P.M. Monday all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. Monday at the mortuary.
Visitation is from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Monday, at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.
Memorials to St. Boniface Catholic Church or Capuchin Province of Mid-America.
Brownback critics push Kansas toward debate on big tax hike
JOHN HANNA, AP Political Writer
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democrats and moderate Republicans have boosted their campaigns for the Kansas Legislature by attacking GOP Gov. Sam Brownback’s fiscal policies.
And they’re setting up a debate over a big tax increase next year.
The goals they’re presenting to voters include increasing aid to public schools, undoing cuts in higher education and protecting highway funding.
Following through would force lawmakers to consider undoing key parts of Brownback’s tax-cutting legacy and raising taxes by hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
Ongoing budget problems have fueled a backlash against Brownback’s allies ahead of the Nov. 8 general election. Democrats hope to shrink GOP supermajorities in both chambers so they can form governing coalitions with moderate Republicans.
The scenario is plausible because 14 conservatives lost legislative seats in the August primary.
Daughter of former Barton Co., Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay fatally shot
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A father and son are the latest arrests in the investigation into the fatal shooting of the 15-year-old daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay.
Trinity Gay died at a Lexington, Kentucky, hospital Sunday after police say she was fatally shot in the neck around 4 a.m. during a shootout between people in two parked vehicles in the parking lot of a nearby restaurant.
In a statement, Lexington police say 38-year-old Chazerae Taylor and his 19-year-old son D’Markeo are charged with wanton endangerment in the early Sunday shooting. Police charged another man, 21-year-old Dvonta Middlebrooks, with the same count and a weapons charge. Investigators say Middlebrooks was in the lot and fired multiple shots. Police say they’ve also found two vehicles involved.
Trinity Gay was a star track athlete at Lexington’s Lafayette High.
Tyson Gay, who ran for Barton County Community College from 2001-2003, has competed in the last three Summer Olympics. He was part of a team that won a silver medal in the 4×100-meter relay at the 2012 London Games though that medal was ultimately stripped after Gay tested positive for steroids in 2013.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Authorities say the 15-year-old daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay has been fatally shot in Kentucky.
The Fayette County coroner’s office says in a statement that Trinity Gay died at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
The sprinter’s agent, Mark Wetmore, confirmed in a text message to The Associated Press that Gay’s daughter was killed.
Lexington police said in a statement officers went to the parking lot of a restaurant after witnesses reported gunfire exchanged between two vehicles. Officers located one of the vehicles and stopped two people for questioning.
Tyson Gay, who ran for Barton County Community College from 2001-2003, has competed in the last three Summer Olympics. He was part of a team that won a silver medal in the 4×100-meter relay at the 2012 London Games though that medal was ultimately stripped after Gay tested positive for steroids in 2013.
CBS host Charlie Rose named KU journalism award winner
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Television journalist Charlie Rose has been named winner of a University of Kansas journalism award.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the University of Kansas School of Journalism has named Rose winner of its 2017 William Allen White Foundation National Citation. Rose is scheduled to visit campus to accept the award on April 20.
Rose is anchor and executive editor of “Charlie Rose,” a nightly one-hour program, and “Charlie Rose: The Week,” which highlights top stories and interviews. He also co-hosts “CBS This Morning” and is a contributing correspondent to “60 Minutes.”
Luminaries available for upcoming Ellis Co. Relay For Life
FHSU University Relations and Marketing
The American Cancer Society will host Ellis County’s Relay For Life from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at Fort Hays State University’s Gross Memorial Coliseum.
Relay For Life celebrates cancer survivors and raises funds for research. It also supports a number of patient service programs such as Hope Lodge, Insurance Assistance, Look Good Feel Better and Patient Navigator.
Events will include viewings of a fire truck from the Hays Fire Department, a raffle and an auction. Raffle tickets are $1 for one or $5 for 6. Participants do not need to be present to win. Taco Shop will provide free tacos starting at noon.
Vendors at the event will include Wild Feather Crafting, Avon, Premier Jewelry, It Works, Lularoe, Nex-Tech, K&L Kreations, Pampered Chef, Usborne Books, Young Living Essential Oils, Scentsy, Ulrich’s Crafts, Younique, Thirty-One Gifts, Robert Alvarez Wood Works, Sassy Sam’s and the FHSU Department of Nursing.
Participants do not need to pre-register or be on a relay team. Luminaries can be purchased and donations made any time.
The tentative schedule is as follows:
11:30 to 1 p.m.
Fire truck viewings
12 to 1 p.m.
Taco Shop Survivor registration
Visit vendors/teams
1 p.m.
Opening prayer by Deacon Dave Kisner
Flag presentation by Rural Company #5
National Anthem sung by Carson Klaus
Pledge of Allegiance led by local Marines
1:15 p.m.
Opening remarks by FHSU President Mirta M. Martin
1:30 p.m.
Survivor and caregiver laps
1:45 p.m.
Team lap
3 p.m.
Speech
3:15 p.m.
Games and entertainment
3:30 p.m.
Auction and raffle
4 p.m.
Luminary ceremony
6 p.m.
Closing ceremony
For more information, contact Kim Peach, community manager for Ellis County Relay For Life, at (512) 490-8711, extension 3780.
Judge orders 3 to trial in beating death of Kansas man
SIKESTON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has ruled there’s enough evidence to try three people in the death of a 66-year-old Kansas man.
KFVS reports that Larenzle Coleman, of Oakfield, Tennessee; and Elsie Hamilton and Ronnie Robinson, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, are charged in the June death of Larry Weaver of Pittsburg, Kansas.
Weaver’s body was found in a field in southeast Missouri on July 1. An autopsy shows he’d been tied up and beaten.
After a recent preliminary hearing, New Madrid County Associate Judge Joshua Underwood ruled there is sufficient evidence for the three defendants to be bound over for trial.
The judge set Nov. 8 as the arraignment date for Coleman. Robinson and Hamilton will be arraigned Nov. 22.