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Month: May 2017

Report: Quarter of Kansas wheat in poor, very poor condition

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The latest government update shows a quarter of the winter wheat crop in Kansas is in poor to very poor condition.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service on Tuesday reported that 30 percent of the state’s wheat is rated in fair condition. About 38 percent is in good and 7 percent in excellent condition.

Wheat coloring is at 39 percent.

The agency says that hail in northwestern Kansas has damaged some wheat and recently planted spring crops. The southern half of the state was mostly dry this past week while areas in the north got up to two inches of rain.

About 82 percent of the state’s corn crop has now been planted statewide. Soybean planting is at the 41 percent mark. Sorghum seeding is 11 percent complete.

Mary M. Giebler

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Mary Margaret (Kroner) Giebler, 88, Catharine, died Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society of Hays.
She was born Nov. 13, 1928, in Ellsworth to Katherine Werner. She was adopted by her great aunt, Beata Kroner and her husband, Anton. He died when Mary was 3 years old and Beata later married Ferdinand Ubert and they raised her on the farm north west of Catharine. She attended Hopewell School, north of Hays.

She married Celestine “Celly” Giebler on Feb. 14, 1948, in Emmeram. He preceded her in death April 16, 2001 She was a farmer’s wife, homemaker and operated Mary’s Kountry Kitchen out of her home, making homemade noodles for area grocery stores for more than 20 years. She moved to the Good Samaritan Society of Hays in 2011.

She was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, Christian Mothers and St. Catherine Choir. She enjoyed embroidering, cooking, baking and her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include three sons, Larry Giebler, Victoria, David Giebler, Hiawatha, Iowa, and Rick Giebler and wife, Marilyn, Catharine; a daughter, Shirley Brungardt and husband, Earl, Hays; a daughter-in-law, Lois Giebler, Salina; a half-brother, Leo Behm, Canada; five half-sisters, Agnes Learmonth, Christina Burrows, Matilda Caruso, Clara Hollihan, Patricia Thorburn, all of Canada; nine grandchildren, Steve Brungardt, DeAnn Baldwin and husband, Robert, Kristi Lutters and husband, Dan, Lacy Bruggeman and husband, Doug, Anne Fleischer and husband, Bill, Scott Andrews and wife, Joy, Tessa Scheck and husband, Justin, Tyler Giebler and wife, Meagan, and Trevor Giebler and wife, Erin; 20 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother; her adopted parents; a daughter-in-law, Colleen Giebler; two half-brothers, George and Tommy Behm; two half-sisters, Leona Behm and Hilda Dyck; five stepbrothers, Ferdinand Jr., Elmer, Roderick, Paul and Herbert Ubert; and two stepsisters, Bernadette Dreher and Julia Voltz.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catharine; burial in St. Catherine Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays, KS 67601 and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.

A Christian Mothers rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a vigil at 7 p.m., both at the mortuary. Memorials are suggested to St. Catherine Catholic Church or Good Samaritan Society of Hays, in care of the mortuary.

Condolences can be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]

Eldon Leiker

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Eldon Leiker, 74, Hays, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Police investigate vandalism at Kansas park restroom

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BUTLER COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Butler County are offering a cash reward for information in a case of vandalism.

On Friday May 12, officers with the El Dorado Police Department were dispatched to the ball diamond restrooms at Central Park, 200 N. Griffith, for a report of criminal damage to property, according to a social media report.

Upon arrival, officers were informed that sometime over the past 24 hrs. someone entered and damaged the restrooms.

If anyone has information about this crime or information about other crimes, please contact Crime Stoppers at (316) 321-1080 or submit a tip via the Crime Stoppers email at [email protected]. Remember your information is anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.

Portion of Toulon Avenue closed Wednesday

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ELLIS CO. PUBLIC WORKS

The Ellis County Public Works Department is announcing that a guard rail repair project in the 1600 block of Toulon Avenue will take place on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

The 1600 block of Toulon Avenue will be closed beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017, and will reopen at 4:00 p.m. when the repairs are complete.

Motorists traveling in the affected closure area should use alternate routes of travel until the repairs are complete.

Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Department at (785)-628-9455. Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

Kan. GOP leader: Talks delaying debate on concealed guns bill

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas legislative leader says negotiations between the National Rifle Association and the University of Kansas Health System are delaying debate on a bill aimed at keeping concealed guns out of public hospitals.

Senate Majority Leader Jim Denning said Tuesday that GOP leaders are waiting to see whether the talks result in a compromise before the Senate considers the bill.

A 2013 law requires public health facilities to allow concealed guns into their buildings starting in July unless the buildings have security such as metal detectors or guards. The Senate’s measure would grant a permanent exemption to state hospitals, other public hospitals, mental health centers, some nursing homes, the KU health system and the university’s teaching hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.

Gun-rights advocates want to narrow the bill.

Sheriff: Rural Kansas ranch fire caused $150K damage

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SALINE COUNTY – A weekend fire in rural Saline County is being blamed on a faulty electrical wire.

Just after 5p.m. Friday, crews from Rural Fire District #3 responded to 901 South Hedville Road for a reported hay barn on fire, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

As the fire spread, officials called Rural Fire District #7 to assist.

When first responders found live electric wires on the ground, they contacted DS&O Electric Cooperative to turn off the power and prevent the fire from spreading further.

The barn that belonged to Rolling Hills Ranch contained hay, several all-terrain vehicles, a loader, along with fencing supplies and equipment.  The ranch is not affiliated with nearby Rolling Hills Zoo.

The total loss was estimated at $150,000. There were no reported injuries.

Finnup Foundation provides grant to Smoky Hills Public Television

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BUNKER HILL – The Finnup Foundation has awarded Smoky Hills Public Television with a grant for $20,000 to support the station’s educational television and outreach programs.

The grant will provide educational resources to children in southwest Kansas. Through these funds books will be distributed to kids in Finney, Hamilton, Hodgeman, Lane, Gray, Kearny and Scott Counties.

“We want to thank the Finnup Foundation for its generous support of Smoky Hills Public Television’s educational mission,” said Michael Quade, Smoky Hills Public Television General Manager.

The Finnup Foundation Trust was established in 1977 by siblings Frederick Finnup and Isabel Finnup, who carried on the legacy of generosity that was modeled by their father, George Finnup, and their grandfather, Frederick Finnup. The Finnup family’s interest in families, youth, education and conservation is expressed through the gifts to many organizations in the community.

Smoky Hills Public Television serves 71 counties in central and western Kansas.

Kansas lawmakers OK controversial new rules for abortion providers

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators have approved a new requirement that abortion providers give women information about their doctors’ histories and provide it in print in a specific type style on white paper.

The bill goes to Republican Gov. Sam Brownback after the Senate approved it on a 25-15 vote Tuesday. The House passed the measure last week. Brownback is a strong abortion opponent.

The bill would require that abortion providers give women information about the physician at least 24 hours beforehand. The information would include the doctor’s credentials, malpractice insurance, hospital privileges and disciplinary record. It would have to be printed in 12-point Times New Roman type.

Bill supporters say women need the information to make informed decisions.

Critics say the bill is meant to discourage women from having abortions.

Pfanenstiel files for seat on Victoria city council

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ELLIS CO. CLERK

Victoria resident, James L. Pfanenstiel, filled Tuesday morning to run for a Victoria city council seat.

There are three open council seats as well as that of Victoria mayor. There are also three seats open on the Victoria USD 432 school board.

Filing deadline is Thu., June 1, at 12 noon in the Ellis County Clerk’s office, 718 Main, Hays.

An updated list of candidate filings is available on the county’s website www.ellisco.net.

HPD Activity Log May 25-29

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The Hays Police Department responded to 11 animal calls and 27 traffic stops Thu., May 25, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 1:33 AM; 1:56 AM
Animal At Large–14th and Elm St, Hays; 8:20 AM
Aggravated Assault–700 block Vine St, Hays; 8:29 AM
Rape–2000 block Patio Dr, Hays; 9:25 AM
Animal At Large–4600 block Van Buren, Hays; 10:35 AM
Criminal Trespass–2500 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 10:45 AM; 10:50 AM
Found/Lost Property–3800 block Vine St, Hays; 12:54 PM
Animal At Large; 2500 block Gen Hancock Rd, Hays; 3:06 PM
Domestic Disturbance–1000 block E 17th St, Hays; 3:25 PM
Found/Lost Property–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 3:57 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 5:07 PM
Dead Animal Call–2200 block Farley Pl, Hays; 7:18 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 7:30 PM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 8:33; 8:48 PM
Dead Animal Call–100 block E 19th St, Hays; 8:44 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 18 animal calls and 27 traffic stops Fri., May 26, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Animal At Large–400 block E 17th St, Hays; 7:34 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–900 block Main St, Hays; 10:34 AM
Animal At Large–400 block W 23rd St, Hays; 11:26 AM
Animal At Large–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 12:38 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–600 block E 7th St, Hays; 2:28 PM
Animal At Large–1300 block Lawrence Dr, Hays; 2:38 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–200 block E 23rd St, Hays; 3:41 PM
Disturbance – Fight–2000 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 3:56 PM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 3:57 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 3:04 PM; 4:45 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–200 block E 12th St, Hays; 5:59 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–2700 block Colonial St, Hays; 6:23 PM
Dangerous Animal–200 block E 28th St, Hays; 8:31 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–500 block W 19th St, Hays; 8:55 PM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–3500 block Lincoln Dr, Hays; 8:56 PM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–3900 block Hall St, Hays; 10:04 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–2400 block Main St, Hays; 11:12 PM
Disturbance – Noise–500 block W 23rd St, Hays; 11:44 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and 47 traffic stops Sat., May 27, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity-500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:03 AM
Mental Health Call–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:08 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–2500 block Gen Hancock Rd, Hays; 9:40 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–37th and Vine, Hays; 12:15 PM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–US 183 Alt Hwy and Vine St, Hays; 1 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–500 block E 20th St, Hays; 1:08 PM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–13th and Allen St, Hays; 2:59 PM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–1000 block Vine St, Hays; 3:39 PM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 4:07 PM
Identity Theft–Hays; 4:30 PM
Driving Under the Influence–1100 block E 13th St, Hays; 5:14 PM; 5:17 AM
Found/Lost Property–13th and Main, Hays; 5:32 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 6:10 PM
Domestic Disturbance–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 6:15 PM
Found/Lost Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 6:59 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–400 block E 17th St, Hays; 4 PM; 4:24 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7:47 PM
Theft of Vehicle–500 block Vine St, Hays; 8:20 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and 12 traffic stops Sun., May 28, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Lost Animals ONLY–5th and Pine St, Hays; 12:24 AM
False/Altered ID–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 1:17 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:05 AM
Battery – simple–300 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:20 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–500 block E 20th St, Hays; 2:48 AM
Found/Lost Property–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 4:21 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9:45 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9:45 AM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9:46 AM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9:46 AM
Animal Call–1100 block Drum Ave, Hays; 10:26 AM
Missing Person–2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 10:30 AM; 11 AM
Accident-Private Property–3400 block Vine St, Hays; 5/27 11:30 PM; 5/28 11 AM
Unattended Death–2700 block Colonial St, Hays; 5/26 5 PM; 5/28 11:38 AM
Burglary/business–200 block E 4th St, Hays; 5/27 7 PM; 5/28 11 AM
Welfare Check–500 block E 17th St, Hays; 11:52 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 1:11 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–500 block E 6th St, Hays; 5/27 1 PM; 5/28 11 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 4:19 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–I-70 EB Off ramp 159, Hays; 5/28 5:25 PM
Disturbance – General–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 7:10 PM
Theft (general)–300 block W 7th St, Hays; 7:46 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–800 block Vine St, Hays; 8:36 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–200 block E 29th St, Hays; 9:09 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and 10 traffic stops Mon., May 29, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Civil Transport–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 2:05 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–200 block E 4th St, Hays; 5/28 11 AM; 5/29 8:25 AM
Welfare Check–1600 block E 28th St, Hays; 9:32 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–3200 block Vine Frontage St, Hays; 11:02 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–500 block E 6th St, Hays; 5/26 12 AM; 5/29 12:50 PM
Domestic Disturbance–2000 block Patio Dr, Hays; 12:53 PM
Burglary/residence–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 4:10 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–8th and Elm St, Hays; 5:27 PM
Civil Dispute–1100 block E 13th St, Hays; 6:28 PM

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Kansas man dies in ATV accident

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ATCHINSON COUNTY – A Kansas man died in a farming accident Monday in Atchison County.

Just after 2p.m., Michael Bodenhausen, 64, Muscotah, was operating a Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV spraying thistles on farm ground north of Muscotah, according to Sheriff Jack Laurie in a media release.

The ATV rolled and landed on top of Bodenhausen.

Family members found him and called 911, according to the sheriff.

Just after 9p.m.Bodenhausen was pronounced dead on the scene and transported to the coroner’s office in Kansas City for further investigation.

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