Local Defiance Brewing Company is proud to announce the Grand Reopening of the newly expanded Tap Room Friday April 21st. The doors will open at 4pm, and Smokin’ Co BBQ will be on site.
Month: April 2017
Feds determine cause of Kan. chemical spill that sent 140 to hospital
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Federal investigators say mistakes by a delivery driver and an employee of a northeast Kansas distilling plant led to the mixing of incompatible chemicals, causing a noxious cloud to spread over Atchison last year.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board said in a preliminary report issued Wednesday that design and labeling deficiencies at the loading station at MGP Ingredients also contributed to the toxic chemical release of a huge cloud of chlorine gas in October 2016.
The release sent about 140 people to hospitals and caused residents in the area to stay indoors or evacuate for several hours.
The agency said the release occurred when a delivery driver mistakenly unloaded sulfuric acid into a tank that contained sodium hypochlorite, releasing thousands of gallons of the gas across the region.
Large Kansas crowd participates in Big Brother casting call
MANHATTAN – A large crowd showed up at Tuesday’s casting call for the popular CBS reality show Big Brother at Kite’s Bar & Grill in Manhattan.
“The restaurant started to get busy by noon and some contestants actually arrived Monday night,” according to Kite’s Marketing Manager Josie Murray,
“One drove from Denver and another from Connecticut, but we were ready. There’s only 16 casting locations in the country and we’re one of them,” she said.
Contestants who wanted to apply were asked to enter the dance floor side of Kite’s for registration, fill out application for a number, and then wait to be called for audition. Those auditions were held on the back patio.
“Apparently, the Manhattan area has done really well casting for reality shows,” she said. “There’s something about the area that they really like about casting from here. We’re just excited because this event is bringing people from all over the state and different states to Manhattan.
So, we’re proud to show them what this wonderful town has to offer.”
Another casting call will be held in Pittsburg on Saturday, April 22nd from 2PM-5PM at Pittsburg State University Plaster Center.
You may also apply online at https://bigbrothercasting.tv/web/apply. The deadline for the online applications will be May 5.
After delays, demolition work set to continue at former Ambassador in Hays
By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post
Crews are scheduled to resume demolition of the former Ambassador and Conference Center, 3603 Vine, this week.
Carl Britz, co-owner of American Wrecking Services, Kansas City, Mo., said crews were shut down for the second time earlier this year because they found asbestos. He said they are scheduled to begin work again Wednesday.
As a demolition contractor, Britz said he works closely with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Whenever his crews come across environmental concerns, they stop demolition.
“I don’t care what the job looks like. Where it’s at, I’ll stop.” Britz said. “I will generally pull equipment off until environment issues are cleaned up and taken care of and that’s exactly what we did there.”
Britz said the hazardous material was found in sheet rock in a few rooms crews were stripping before demolition. He said it was not a result of something they did and that it was “nothing major.”
Britz said crews come across asbestos during almost every job and an environmental company was brought in to clean up the hazardous material, approximately 10 trash bags full. They had the company complete a sweep of the building to make sure there is no asbestos left in the building and do not expect any more issues with asbestos.
People can expect to see crews working in that area again this week, according to Britz, and he said people will see, “more demo, more cleanup and more of a mess.
“It gets worse before it gets better,” he added.
When they began working, they had a timeline of five weeks, but the two delays pushed that timeline back. Britz said he now wants to be done with the demolition and cleanup by the middle of May.
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Sheriff looking for convicted Kan. drug offender who skipped court
BARTON COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Barton County are investigating the case of a missing convicted drug dealer on parole violation charges.
Chet Whetham, 29, also missed a court appearance, according to a media release from the Barton County Sheriff’s Department.
Whetham is described as a white male 29 years of age, 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds. He also has numerous tattoos.
If you have information about this person or any other crime, please call crime stoppers at 620-792-1300 or 888-305-1300.
Whetham has numerous drug and alcohol convictions dating back to 2007 in Rice and Barton County. In 2014, he was convicted of identity theft, fraud in Jackson County.
Leon F. Fabrizius
Leon F. Fabrizius passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 in his home south of Ogallah, Kansas at the age of 82. He was born on August 28, 1934 in WaKeeney, Kansas to the late Solomon and Pauline (Deines) Fabrizius. He grew up in Trego County, Kansas and graduated from Trego Community High School with the Class of 1952. He served in the United States Army from 1954-1956, and on October 19, 1957 he was united in marriage to Virginia “Ginger” Nelson at Zion Lutheran Church in Trego Center.
Leon was a man of many talents, hobbies, and interests. The quintessential collector of everything, he had a special affinity for bullet pencils, miniature tractors or cars, and anything else that might tickle his fancy. He enjoyed farming, working on antique tractors, and harvesting wheat; but the job he loved the most was being an auctioneer, some of his most well-known venues being livestock sales and of course many years with Stithem and Fabrizius Auction Service and Real Estate Brokers.
Never knowing a stranger, Leon was always a creative jokester and storyteller, or as some might say, “He was an over enthusiastic promoter of facts and a colorful hyperbolist!” He sold the shoe at many a wedding, helped with the FFA and 4-H clubs, and was always willing to step up and help friends and neighbors in need. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church of Ogallah, a past member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of WaKeeney, and as only Leon could do, was both a Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos fan.
Leon is survived by his wife Ginger Fabrizius of the home near Ogallah; sons Kevin Fabrizius with Donna Brown of Kerrville, TX, Mark Fabrizius and wife Kathleen of Ogallah, and Danny Fabrizius of Memphis, TN; daughter Kelli Morrill and husband James of Pleasant Hill, MO; brother Melvin Fabrizius and wife Marian of WaKeeney; sister Florence Flinn and husband Wesley of Manhattan; grandchildren Erik Fabrizius with Ellen McNerney, Savannah Butler and husband Gordon, Sierra Fabrizius with Cory Lampe, Jackson Morrill, Nelson Fabrizius, Easton Morrill, and Drew Fabrizius; and great-grandchildren Eli, Nora, and Ella Butler.
He was preceded in death his parents Solomon and Pauline Fabrizius, brother LeRoy Fabrizius, daughter Paula Fabrizius, and infant son Scott Fabrizius.
It is said that the bidding of the Lord cannot be ignored; and so it is, that Leon has been given the final nod of the Master Auctioneer. As the angel voices sound, “Going…Going…Gone!” the hammer has fallen only on this side of heaven. Although we are sad because he has left us for a while, we look forward to the time when we too shall hear the final bid caller, and be reunited in that blessed ring, eternal in the heavens.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Friday, April 14, 2017 at the United Methodist Church in WaKeeney. Burial will follow in Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery south of Ogallah. Visitation will be from 4:30-7:00pm on Thursday at the church, and from 9:00am until service time on Friday. Memorials are suggested to Emanuel Lutheran Church, the Ashland Wildfire Relief Fund, or the Trego County Fair and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st Street, Stockton, KS 67669.
Kan. woman hospitalized after semi lands on top of van
SHAWNEE COUNTY – A Kansas woman was injured in an accident just after 8a.m. on Wednesday in Shawnee County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Mazda van driven by Joanne Gaudette, 57, Topeka, was southbound on Topeka Boulevard.
The driver turned eastbound on University Boulevard in front of a northbound Freightliner semi.
The semi ended up on top of the Mazda.
Gaudette was transported to St. Francis Medical Center.
The semi driver from Missouri was not injured.
Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
Gary Eugene Adams
Gary Eugene Adams, 62, of Bridgeport, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017, at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was a truck driver for Doug Bradley Trucking Company.
Gary was born on April 15, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Eugene and Eileen (Wintjen) Adams.
Survivors include: daughter, Jeanette Adams (Matthew Koehn) of Galva, KS; son, Tony Taylor Adams of Hays, KS; grandson, Levi Koehn of Galva, KS; sisters, Nancy Brake (David) of Wichita, KS and Vicki Pennington (Brad) of Strasburg, CO; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and a special friend, Juanita Howerton.
A service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be given to McPherson Animal Shelter in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
Sheriff: Small plane makes emergency Kansas landing
EMPORIA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say no one was hurt when a small plane made an emergency landing in a pasture near Emporia because of engine problems.
The Emporia Gazette reports that the plane landed Tuesday night about three miles west and one mile north of the Emporia Municipal Airport.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says the pilot was unharmed, and there were no injuries to people on the ground.
The sheriff’s office didn’t say if that is where the plane was headed or from where it had taken off.
Ellis baseball sweeps TMP
The Ellis Railroaders swept the TMP baseball team in a doubleheader Tuesday in Hays.
In the first game the Monarchs led 3-1 after three but the Railers scored two in their half of the fourth tying the game at three. The two teams would remain tied until the top of the eighth inning when Ellis scored three runs. TMP got one in the bottom of the inning as the Railers earn the 6-4 win.
In game two Ellis scored one run in the sixth and two more in the seventh to earn the 8-7 come from behind win.
Ellis took a 5-0 lead through two and a half innings scoring two in the first and three in the third inning but the Monarchs got two runs back in the third and them took the lead with five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.
With TMP leading 7-5 through five innings the Railers scored one in the sixth and two in the seventh to get the win.
Gavin Schmarcher was 1-for-3 with a triple and three RBIs.
Tate Garcia allowed five runs, four earned in three innings and struck out three in the loss.
TMP is 1-5 on the season and will travel to Great Bend on Tuesday to take on the Panthers.
Old Highway 40 to temporarily close in Ellis County for bridge repair
KDOT
Starting Monday through Friday, April 21, Old Highway 40 from Victoria to Walker in Ellis County will be closed to through traffic.
The closure is necessary for the removal of the eastbound bridge deck on I-70 that carries traffic over the highway. Traffic on I-70 will remain head-to-head in the westbound lanes.
St. Mary’s CYO Pan Fried Chicken Dinner
Come join us for St. Mary’s CYO Pan Fried Chicken Dinner on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Dinner includes Pan Fried Chicken, Homemade mashed potatoes & Gravy, corn, green beans, coleslaw, dinner rolls and dessert. Will be serving from 10:00 until 1:00 or until food runs out but have ordered extra supplies. Price is $5.00 for kids 5 to 9 and 10 and above $10.00. Everyone Welcome!!!!! We also have 10, 16 & 24 piece buckets of chicken with sides or no sides to go. Call 785-259-3992 to place your order. Call ahead or allow at least 15 minutes to make them.
Frank Paul Sr.
Frank Paul Sr. 73, Passed away Friday March 7th at St Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City Kansas. Frank was Born November 5th 1942 in Shallow Water Kansas, to Philip and Bertha Erskin Paul. He was a lifetime resident of Scott County. He worked for Bruce’s Carpet and Tile for 32 years then for Scott County Public Works/ Road and Bridge until his retirement in 2014.
Frank attended Scott Community High School, he never finished High School. However in 1972 He attended night classes from Colby Community College and obtained his GED, which allowed him to be part of a HBO Documentary On the GED program. While in High School he meet Peggy Whalers. They were wed on January 6,1962. Peggy passed away April 23, 2015.
To this Union three Children were born, Denice & Brian Allender of Brazil, Indiana, Frank & Sonja Paul of Marienthal, Kansas, and Chris Paul of Oberlin, Kansas. Frank had eight grandchildren: Mitzi, Dalton, Kolton, Jonathan, Dallas, Crista, Zackary, Kimberly and one Great Granddaughter, Zoey. Other survivors include one Brother Phillip Paul Wichita Kansas , and one sister Carol Ohmart Lawrence Kansas.
He was preceded in Death by his wife, his parents and one sister Delories Thon.
For many years Frank was a very active member of the the Boy Scouts Troop 149, and just in January was presented the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding volunteer work in scouting. On March 2nd the Scott County Record wrote a page and half article of his accomplishments in Scouting. Many would remember him working at the concessions stand or his favorite spot at the Scott County Free Fair at the Kiddie cars.
Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Garee Geist-Smith presiding. Frank requested that all who attend the graveside service to be casually dressed. Following the service, a reception will be held at the Youth Inc. Building at 608 Myrtle in Scott City.
Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be given to the Youth Inc. Building Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.
There will be no calling times.