October 2016 – Page 76 – Hays Post Archive

2 more earthquakes shake northwest Oklahoma, rattle Kansas

Posted on October 5, 2016October 5, 2016

FAIRVIEW, Okla. (AP) — A 3.5 magnitude earthquake has rattled parts of northwestern Oklahoma.

No damage or injuries have been reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake was recorded at 10:02 a.m. Wednesday near Fairview which is 170 miles southeast of Dodge City.

The earthquake was recorded at a depth of about three miles.

Geologists say a magnitude 3 temblor was recorded earlier Wednesday near Mooreland, about 50 miles northwest of Fairview. That quake occurred at 8:46 a.m. and was recorded at a depth of about three miles.

An increase in magnitude 3.0 or greater earthquakes in Oklahoma has been linked to underground disposal of wastewater from oil and natural gas production. State regulators have ordered some wells to close.

🎥 October events in Hays

Posted on October 5, 2016

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

October is filled with family-fun events in Hays as well as plenty of local sports.

Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau Destination Marketing Manager Zach Woolf has a few highlights.

For an updated list of activities in Hays, check the CVB website.

Tall Tale Contest preliminaries will be Saturday in Downs

Posted on October 5, 2016

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DOWNS — If you think the grasshoppers in your yard this summer were big this year – tell us about them! This vintagepostcards.org photo has a story to go along with it for sure. Check out the Tall Tales preliminary contest for tellers to be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Fellowship Hall, 1019 Blunt St., Downs.

All the stories told at the Oct. 8 Tall Tale Contest in Downs will be true — except for the parts that aren’t. Participants in the contest will not only invite you to listen and be entertained, they’ll draw you into their tall tales as they compete to appear on stage at the Kansas Storytelling Festival.

Come help us sort it out. Winners of the Tall Tale preliminaries are chosen by audience vote and a panel of judges. Like Wikipedia says, “A tall tale is a story with unbelievable elements, related as if it were true and factual. Some stories such as these are exaggerations of actual events …”

The Tall Tale preliminaries are held on the second Saturday of October. Amateur storytellers come together with their best tall tale story prepared to try to outdo each other to get into the Kansas Storytelling Festival in April.

For more information, call (785) 454-6648 or email [email protected].

The public is welcome to attend.

FHSU part of state initiative for Insurance Certificate

Posted on October 5, 2016October 5, 2016

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TOPEKA –A new educational initiative coordinated through several Kansas schools of higher education, including Fort Hays State University,seeks to provide insurance companies in the state with a continual supply of educated, certified employees.

Beginning with the fall 2016 semester, students at four schools are taking core courses for an Insurance Certificate, which involves 12 college credit hours of insurance-related coursework. The courses required for the certificate program are seamless and transferable throughout the participating schools—Washburn University, Fort Hays State University, Johnson County Community College, and the University of Kansas-Edwards Campus.

Fall enrollment shows nearly 80 students potentially working toward the certificate at the four current participating schools.

Other universities establishing the certificate program on their campuses are Pittsburg State University and Kansas State University.

Championing the collaborative effort between the universities and insurance companies operating in Kansas are Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance; the Kansas Board of Regents; and the Kansas Insurance Education Foundation (KIEF).

“The developed initiative will provide the Kansas insurance industry with the possibility of a steady stream of college-educated employees,” Commissioner Selzer said. The program allows the participating schools to offer the focus-area courses online or through traditional classroom instruction. Students can take the courses they are most interested in, even if they originate at another school within the program.

Commissioner Selzer and KIEF have been active in recruiting funds for use in program development and scholarships for students seeking the certificate. KIEF, the trustee of the funds, is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt charitable foundation administered by the Kansas Association of Insurance Agents, headquartered in Topeka.

More than $260,000 has been contributed to the program by insurance companies and financial institutions doing business in Kansas. Contributors so far:
· Health and Life pledges—Security Benefit and SE2; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City; AFLAC; Midwest Health, Inc.; Delta Dental of Kansas; Shelter Life Insurance; and American Home Life.
· Property and Casualty pledges—State Farm Insurance; Alliance Companies; Upland Mutual Insurance; KaMMCO; Kansas Mutual Insurance; American Family Insurance; Bremen Farmers Mutual Insurance; Marysville Mutual Insurance; Farmers Insurance; Nationwide Mutual Insurance; and FBL Financial.
· Financial Services pledges—Advisors Excel and Capitol Federal Foundation.

“We are excited about the possibilities of expanding this program,” Commissioner Selzer said. “The Kansas insurance industry is an $18 billion-a-year industry in the state. However, Kansas, as well as many other states, will soon be faced with a shortage of insurance industry employees. We think this initiative will help curtail the shortage and provide Kansans with good-paying, secure employment.”

Fugitive charged in former KSU football player’s slaying arrested

Posted on October 5, 2016

CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities say a man charged with murder in the slaying of a former Kansas State University football player outside a Cleveland hookah bar has been arrested.

U.S. Marshal Pete Elliott says officers arrested 27-year-old Jean Blevins during a traffic stop Tuesday in Cleveland. Court records don’t show an attorney for Blevins, who also is charged with manslaughter and assault.

Cleveland.com reports court records indicate Blevins is accused of disposing of a gun his brother used to fatally shoot 26-year-old David Garrett in October 2014. Authorities say Jean Blevins’ brother fired into a crowd after a fight, striking Garrett.

Barry Blevins pleaded guilty in August to involuntary manslaughter.

Kansas State’s website shows defensive back Garrett played at T.W. Harvey High School in Painesville before joining Kansas State’s team in 2009.

Man sentenced for slaying of Kansas bride on her wedding day

Posted on October 5, 2016

Brown Jr.- photo Kansas Dept. of Corrections

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison in the shooting death of a Kansas bride as she left her reception in her wedding gown.

Thirty-nine-year-old Thomas Earl Brown Jr. of Topeka was sentenced Tuesday for premeditated first-degree murder in the May 2014 death of 42-year-old Tiffany Davenport-Ray and the attempted murder of her husband, Melvin Ray. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that under the sentence, he must serve at least 71 years and five months.

Prosecutors say shots were fired at the Topeka newlyweds from a sport utility vehicle in which Brown and two others were riding. Prosecutors say Melvin Ray returned fire but wasn’t wounded.

Co-defendant Awnterio Dwan Lowery has also been sentenced to life in prison. The third SUV occupant was later killed.

FHSU’s theater season casts off on ‘Show Boat’

Posted on October 5, 2016

FHSU University Relations

The theatrical season at Fort Hays State University begins with the music of “Show Boat” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6, Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.

A matinee performance will be at 2:30 on Sunday, Oct. 9. All performances are in Felten-Start Theatre in Malloy Hall.

“Show Boat,” which premiered on Broadway in 1927, is based on a best-selling novel by Edna Ferber.

Tomme Williams, instructor of music and theatre, is the director, and Dr. Terry Crull, associate professor of music and theatre, is the musical director for the cast of 25 students.

The story follows the lives of three generations of show people on a Mississippi River boat and features songs that have been regularly performed throughout the decades since: “Ol’ Man River,” “Make Believe” and “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man.”

The tickets are affordable at $15 for the public and $10 for seniors and students. Season tickets cost $50 for the public, $30 for FHSU students and $25 for senior citizens, saving ticket holders an average of $10 per show and allowing them to reserve their seats. Season tickets went on sale Sept. 1 and will remain on sale through Sunday, Oct. 9.

Patrons can also purchase all-event passes for $125, which gives admission to more than 30 Music and Theatre Department events.

For more information, call 785-628-4533 or email [email protected].

Tickets can be purchased online at https://webapps.fhsu.edu/theatreonlinereservations.

HPD Activity Log Oct. 4

Posted on October 5, 2016October 5, 2016

The Hays Police Department responded to 17 traffic stops and 11 animal calls Mon., Oct. 4, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Lost Animals ONLY–300 block E 20th St, Hays; 6:22 AM
Animal At Large–400 block E 18th St, Hays; 6:45 AM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–1800 block Pine St, Hays; 7:23 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1000 block of E 22nd St, Hays; 7:45 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 9:16 AM
Drug Offenses–300 block E 14th St, Hays; 9:58 AM
Animal At Large–1900 block Allen St, Hays; 11:06 AM
Theft (general)–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 9/20 12 AM; 10/4 12:32 PM
Animal At Large–100 block E 28th St, Hays; 12:4 PM
Civil Dispute–1100 block E 43rd St, Hays; 8/22
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–27th and Oak Street, Hays; 3:15 PM
Animal Cruelty/Neglect–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 5:26 PM
Animal Call–2900 block Broadway Ave, Hays; 5:58 PM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–1400 block of Milner St, Hays; 6:03 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–1400 v Main St, Hays; 6:27 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–200 block E 20th St, Hays; 7 PM; 7:05 PM
Animal Call–1300 block Donald Dr, Hays; 7:29 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 7:39 PM
Drug Offenses–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 7:57 PM; 8 PM

Norman H. Mills

Posted on October 5, 2016

Norman H. Mills passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care in Hoxie, Kansas at the age of 86. He was born on March 16, 1930 in the Bowcreek Township of rural Sheridan County to the late Paul N. and Ruth (Mowry) Mills. He grew up attending Bowcreek Elementary School before graduating from Sheridan Community High School with the class of 1947.

Upon graduation, Norman took over the family farm that his grandparents established, and is now recognized as a “Century Farm.” Over his lifetime he developed an excellent cattle program, served as a board member for Ness City Federal Land Bank and the Sheridan County Soil Conservation District, received an award for the highest yielding corn crop in Kansas, and together with Albert Mills created and developed the Tri-Flex flexible sweep tool which is still used in farming operations today. He continued farming and ranching until his retirement and move to Hoxie.

Norman enjoyed fishing. He was a lifelong faithful member of the Church of Christ having been baptized into the family of God in 1943. He was a wonderful Bible and Sunday School teacher with many of his students commenting how much they learned from him. He loved his family, and although he had no children of his own, his nieces and nephews were always very special to him.

Norman is survived by his brother Lloyd Mills and wife Veryl of Enid, OK; sister Lorraine Coulter of Hoxie; sister-in-law Nadine Mills of Hoxie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Ruth Mills, brother Albert Mills, niece Vicki Mills, and brother-in-law Edwin Coulter.

A funeral service was held at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home in Hoxie. Burial will follow at Lucerne Cemetery. Visitation was from 1:00-8:00pm on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the funeral home. Family received friends from 5:30-7:00 pm on Sunday and from 9:30am until service time on Monday.

Memorials are suggested to the Hoxie Church of Christ, Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care Unit, or the Phillipsburg Hospice and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740. Online condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Norman spent his life being a good steward of the land, raising his cattle and loving God, family, friends, and neighbors. He was loved and will be missed, but we rejoice as he has reached that heavenly home on high, where he hears the Great Rancher say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” At last he has received eternal rest with God in happiness, peace, and love.

Al Orrison

Posted on October 5, 2016

DODGE CITY – Al Orrison, 96, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City.

He was born October 6, 1919 at Coffeyville, Kansas, the son Alfred O. and Adeline (Sipe) Orrison. He served in the United States Army during WWII with the 195th Field Artillery. He landed on Omaha Beach on D+10 and participated in 5 major campaigns. He was awarded the Victory Medal and Bronze Star.

He was a manager for Ideal Foods in Liberal and in 1948 moved to Dodge City to manage that store. He later owned and operated the Drive In Market for 15 years and the owner and operator of the Holiday Motel for 8 years, retiring in 1973.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Life Member of VFW Post 1714, American Legion and Masonic Lodge all in Dodge City as well as former Treasurer of both the Ford County Sportsman Club and of the Kansas Wildlife Federation. He loved hunting, fishing and traveling.

On December 1, 1946 he married Virginia Lawson at Coffeyville.

Survivors include: his wife, Dodge City; 2 sons, Craig and wife Linda, Ocean Springs, Mississippi and Ted and wife Connie, Dodge City; 3 daughters, Pam Moore and husband Dennis, Hugoton, Jan Bieker and husband Mark, Hays and Jill O’Brien and husband Greg, Collierville, Tennessee; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert, a grandson, Sean Moore and a grandson-in-law, Mike Honeman.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City, with Rev. Jerre Nolte officiating. Burial will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Dodge with full military rites by Howard Gotschall VFW Post 1714 and Military Honors for the State of Kansas. Visitation will be from noon to 8:00 pm Tuesday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to VFW Post 1714 or the Ford County Humane Society both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.