Month: July 2017
Joshua Laverne Brassfield
Joshua Laverne Brassfield, 34, passed way July 15, 2017, at his home. Joshua was born September 6, 1982 in Hill City to Irl Laverne and Ruth Mary (Bane) Brassfield.
Josh worked at what he loved! He loved farming and working with cattle. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a career that is also their passion. His favorite activity was bailing hay, the next best thing to working and feeding cattle.
Joshua was great at fishing, hunting, trapping and coon hunting with his dogs! He especially loved to bow fish, which required a great deal of talent!
His children were the love of his life. Playing with his kids was the highlight of his life!
If you were ever looking for good barbeque Josh was your man. He loved cooking up a feast for family and friends.
Joshua was preceded in death by one brother James Christopher Brassfield. Left to mourn his passing are his parents: Irl and Ruth Brassfield of Bogue; wife: Amber Campbell of Woodston; Daughters: Olivia Elizabeth and Kathleen Anne Brassfield of Woodston; a son: Kirk Charles Brassfield of Woodston; brothers: Irl Troy (Cayleigh) Brassfield, Bogue; Blake William (Heather) Brassfield of Camp Pendleton, California.
He will be greatly missed!
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Gubernatorial candidate Barnett to talk ag issues in Great Bend Thu.
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TOPEKA–Jim Barnett, a recently declared candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, has announced a statewide tour that starts in central and western Kansas focusing on agriculture, feedlots, seed, grain and value-added products.
The tour will start on July 20 and 21 and include a variety of businesses, farms, feed yards, as well as a chamber of commerce. Over the course of two days, Barnett will be in Great Bend, Kinsley, Dodge City, Garden City and Scott City.
He will be in Great Bend Thu., July 20, at 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office, 1125 William Street.
“Food and nutrition are the foundation of our state’s economy,” Barnett said. “It is important that this foundation be strong. That’s why I am starting my campaign by meeting with the people who work in these areas every day. “
“Growing up on a farm at the edge of the Flint Hills, a handshake meant as much as any contract,” Barnett stated. “For me, this tour is my handshake to the people who supply our food and food products. I want their ideas for our #OneKansas agenda. And as governor, my door will always be open to them so I can hear how best we can help.”
Ellis Co. court administrator reappointed to Kan. Access to Justice Committee
One new member named, five reappointed to Access to Justice Committee
TOPEKA — Vivien Olsen, an attorney in Mayetta, was appointed to a three-year term on the Access to Justice Committee, and five other members were reappointed to serve another three years.
Chief Justice Lawton R. Nuss of the Kansas Supreme Court appointed the six people to terms that began July 1 and end June 30, 2020.
Reappointed were:
Stephine Bowman, Topeka, of the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
Jennifer Foster, McPherson, administrator of the McPherson County District Court
Patricia Scalia, Topeka, of the Board of Indigents’ Defense Services
District Judge Erica Schoenig, Olathe, Johnson County District Court
Amanda Truan, Hays, administrator of the Ellis County District Court.
The Access to Justice Committee makes recommendations to the Supreme Court about issues such as increasing the resources available for legal services for low-income litigants in civil cases; improving planning and coordination of legal services delivery; and reducing potential barriers to equal access to justice.
Olsen succeeds Tom Weishaar, Leavenworth, chief court services officer of the Leavenworth County District Court, whose term expired.
Other members of the committee are:
Melanie Branham, Overland Park, attorney
Chief Judge Joe Dickinson, Newton, Harvey County District Court
Chief Judge Van Hampton, Dodge City, Ford County District Court
Marilyn Harp, Topeka, Kansas Legal Services
District Magistrate Judge James R. Kepple, Ness City, Ness County District Court
District Judge Bill L. Klapper, Kansas City, Kan., Wyandotte County District Court
Cindy MacDonald, Abilene, clerk of the Dickinson County District Court
District Magistrate Judge Starla Borg Nelson, Belleville, Republic County District Court
Eric Rosenblad, Pittsburg, Kansas Legal Services
Chief Judge Nicholas St. Peter, Winfield, Cowley County District Court
John Steelman, Ottawa, administrator of the Franklin County District Court
Chief Judge A.J. Wachter, Pittsburg, Crawford County District Court.
Woman suspected of Kan. car theft with child inside surrenders
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a woman suspected of stealing a car from a Kansas City, Kansas, gas station as a 3-year-old girl slept in the back seat has surrendered.
The Wyandotte County prosecutor’s office said 29-year-old Karri Reich turned herself in Tuesday. She and an alleged accomplice, 28-year-old Tyler Letzig, are charged with kidnapping, aggravated child endangerment and theft.
KSHB-TV station crew aboard a helicopter spotted the abandoned vehicle in nearby Tonganoxie about an hour after last week’s theft. Video showed the girl as she ran to an officer. Police say the girl wasn’t hurt but was taken to a hospital as a precaution.
Reich’s attorney, Josh Allen said in a written statement that his client “very much looks forward to addressing this situation and concluding the same in the near future.”
Kara L. Muir
Phillipsburg resident Kara L. Muir passed away July 15, 2017 at her home at the age of 43.
She was born July 4, 1974 in Mountain View, CA the daughter of John Adams Bailey & Judith Ann Woelffel.
Survivors include her mother, Judith Sorenson; fiancé, Shaun Leddy; sons, Benjamin McKibbin, Elijah & Jehricho McKibbin-Leddy; daughters, Priscilla McKibbin, Bethany, Ketura & Lydia McKibbin-Leddy all of Phillipsburg; sisters, Kristina Recla of Las Gatos, CA & Melissa Steil of White City, OR.
Cremation was planned. The Wesleyan Church of Phillipsburg will conduct a memorial service for Kara at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 22 2017 at the church with Pastor Randy Garner officiating.
A gofund me account has been established at https://www.gofundme.com/kara-muir.
Marie Catherine Baker
Marie Catherine Baker, age 94, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. Marie was born July 23, 1922 near Marienthal, Kansas on the family homestead, the daughter of Frank & Elizabeth (Berning) Kohl. Marie was a faithful farm wife and homemaker and a lifetime resident of Marienthal, Kansas.
Marie was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and St. Mary Altar Society all of Marienthal, Kansas. Marie was also active in 4-H, was a prolific gardener and enjoyed ceramics and quilting and most of all her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
On May 25, 1943 she married Sylvester Louis Baker in Marienthal, Kansas. Sylvester passed away on December 16, 2006 in Leoti, Kansas.
Marie’s surviving family includes Seven Children – Victor Baker of Marienthal, Kansas, Delbert Baker of Marienthal, Kansas, Gerald & Salinda Baker of Marienthal, Kansas, Edith & Gary Ludowese of Scott City, Kansas, Lorraine Ramos of Lakin, Kansas, Loretta & Steve Fyler of Scott City, Kansas, Gertrude & George Estes of Marienthal, Kansas, Daughter-in-law – Cindy Baker of Marienthal, Kansas, Sister Tillie Hill of Lyman, Nebraska, 20 Grandchildren and 24 Great grandchildren.
Her parents, husband, 3 sons, Richard Baker, Melvin Baker & August Baker, a brother, John Kohl and a sister Elizabeth Huffman and three infant sisters – Johanna, Joanna and Anna precede her in death.
Vigil Services will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, July 20, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas with Father Benjamin Martin officiating.
Burial will be in St Mary Cemetery in Marienthal, Kansas.
Friends may call from noon until 8:00 pm Wednesday and from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.
Memorials may be given to the Wichita County Long Term Care or St. Mary Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.
KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 7/19/17
What She Likes Best
The other day a man asked his wife what she liked best about him.
“Is it my firm, trim, athletic, body? Or, rather, is it my astounding intellect?”
She replied, “Oh, it’s your sense of humor, dear.”
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Larks hold off El Dorado
HAYS, Kan. – Chandler Coates pitched seven solid innings, Colin Simpson and Trevor Boone both homered as the Hays Larks avoid their first three-game losing streak of the summer with a 5-3 win over El Dorado Tuesday night at Larks Park.
Simpson had three hits and drove in two runs. His single in teh fifth gave the Larks (28-13, 28-12 Jayhawk League) a 3-1 lead. Boone’s solo shot to lead off the eighth capped the scoring.
Coates (6-1) allowed two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Tyler Starks pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings for his Jayhawk League leading seventh save.
The two play the middle game of the three-game series Wednesday night. It’s host family night with all of the host families honored before the game. Admission is free courtesy of Phaze 2, Commercial Builders, Big D Rental and Whiskey Creek.
What affects you most? Take the Ellis Co. United Way Community Needs survey
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The United Way of Ellis County is creating a Community Needs Assessment and we need to hear from you!
After holding several town hall meetings and listening to the public, we have narrowed down the issues effecting Ellis County citizens the most.
This survey will assist us in developing a strategic plan and determining our Community Impact Initiative.
Please fill out this 5 minute survey and help us make Ellis County healthier and stronger. Please share this survey with your friends, family and coworkers.
Victor E. Tiger soon to appear above main entrances of Walmart
FHSU University Relations and Marketing
Walmart will dive into Tiger spirit with Victor E. logos that will go up in August, just in time to welcome new and returning students to Fort Hays.
The idea was brought by Mike Konz, Walmart store manager in Hays, after visiting a Walmart in Manhattan and noticing that they had a K-State logo at theirs. Konz “thought we should do something similar to show our appreciation and support for FHSU.”
Konz said “FHSU has been great to work with and very supportive.”
Osborne pool fundraisers set for this weekend
OSBORNE — A group raising money to build a new city pool in Osborne will have two fundraisers Saturday, July 22 — a kickball tournament and softball tournament.
The kickball tournament will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m.
Cost is $60. Games will be 30 minutes with double elimination.
Teams must have at least nine players, consisting of three members from each age group — kindergarten-4th, 5th-12th and adult. At least one team member has to be an adult.
Contact Marci Lantz at 785-346-6401 to sign up.
The co-ed softball tournament will be 2 p.m. to midnight July 22 with check-in at 1:30 p.m.
Cost is $150 per team. Games will be five innings or 45 minutes with double elimination. Team members must be 16 years old or older. Teams must have at least nine members with even numbers of men and women or at least four women.
First place wins $100 in Oz Cash.
Contact Lacey Holloway at 785-346-6603 to sign up.
For those who wish to make a monetary donation to the project, you may mail a check to the Osborne Community Foundation in care of Osborne City Hall at 128 N. First St., Osborne, KS 67473.
Note Osborne City Pool in the memo line.
KNOLL: ‘I’ve got news for you’
These are my own thoughts by simply putting two and two together.
Democrats keep losing elections. They lost a big one in Georgia recently even after spending a fortune of outside money.
What’s their message besides destroying Trump? Unfortunately for Dems, that’s pretty much it and, obviously, that’s not working.
There are two parts to ousting our president by Dems. Rake him over the coals incessantly with the help of media. Secondly, say “no” to everything or anything Trump wants to do to make America great again no matter what it is. In other words, impeachment and obstructionism.
We keep reading and hearing the party needs to do more. Call it a message to voters of what Dems stand for otherwise.
I have always been amused when hearing top Dems talk about the party’s values. Their mantra is “we will oppose Trump if he is against our values.” But the top dogs never say what those values are.
That being said, we can pretty much surmise what Dems stand for and I have news for them, as I see it. Average everyday grassroots Americans aren’t going to vote for their agenda even if it is something other than obstructionism or impeachment.
No, America’s voters are not going to vote for open borders, welfare mostly rather than jobs, climate change mandates that add extensively to our debt, unfettered Muslim refugee immigration, abortion on demand, transgender bathrooms, a downsized military, globalism, redistribution of wealth socialism, continuation of Obamacare, greater taxation, etc.
Nor are grassroots Americans going to put up with the old playbook of calling the opposition racist, bigot, homophobe, etc., instead of honest to goodness debate about the real issues. Character assassinations of Trump and having meltdowns about his tweets are getting boring and old, as is the false narrative of Russia collusion.
In spite of what you hear or read, the Donald Trump Jr. Russia collusion story will bite the dust just like all the others – no evidence that any kind of crime was committed.
If Dems are for minorities how will they explain more blacks in jobs today under Trump than when Obama was president? Dems rail about the rich but why did the top 1% get richer under Obama – and the poor poorer?
Fake news coming from partisan media is the kiss of death for Dems. Liberal media does more harm than good. That will certainly be the case if agendas are thrown at voters liberals don’t actually believe in. Voters will see through the lies.
Many liberals want to go even further left of Obama’s eight years. Why in the world would voters want to be even more extreme than during Obama’s eight years? How does that make any sense in winning elections?
Another point I wish to make is that liberals don’t operate in the realm of reality. Average day Americans do and will vote based on facts when they go to the polls.
Sorry Dems, your message, no matter what, will not carry the day. The divide between your ideology and what average Americans stand for is like my state’s Grand Canyon.
Les Knoll lives in Victoria and Gilbert, Ariz.