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Month: October 2017

Kansas factory will close, eliminating 170 jobs

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SENECA, Kan. (AP) — SKF USA says it plans to close its plant in Seneca during the next 18 months, eliminating 170 jobs in the small town north of Topeka.

The plant is one of the main employers in Seneca, which has a population of about 2,000 people.

SKF USA is owned by Sweden-based SKF Group. The company said Tuesday it is consolidating its industrial seals manufacturing work. The work being done in Seneca will be transferred to a plant in Salt Lake City.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Mayor Joe Mitchell called the decision a “huge blow” to the city.

Mitchell said he’s hopeful the town will find another manufacturer to replace SKF.

Pauline Marie Zerr

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Pauline Marie Zerr, 89, of Oakley, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2017 in her home.

She was born November 24, 1927, in Ness County, KS, to Frank and Catherine (Dinkel) Pfeifer. On May 20, 1947 she married Clem A.J. Zerr at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Peter, KS. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage together until Clem’s passing in 2014.

Pauline was a busy farm wife and mother always singing or humming church hymns while she went about her day. With her children at her side learning from her, she grew a large garden, raised chickens, milked cows, cooked and baked lots of goodies as well as always ready to help Clem on their farm whether driving silage truck, wheat truck, changing irrigation pipe, feeding the pigs, or taking hot meals and lunches to the harvest fields.

Whatever needed done to help Clem or one of her children, she was there. She was our inspiration and our strength, as well as underneath it all she had the biggest, most generous, caring heart. She and Clem retired in April of 2009 when they moved to Oakley. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, lifetime member of VFW Auxiliary, Daughters of Isabella, and in her younger years, she was an active member of St. Mary’s Altar Society, Go-Getters EHU and Gove County Farmers Union.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sons, Duane (infant), David and Leroy Zerr; grandson, Marvin Miller and siblings, Albert (Jennie) Pfeifer, Alvin Pfeifer and Helen Zimmerman.

She is survived by seven children, Donald Zerr, of Grinnell, Geraldine Zerr, of Hays, Marietta (Tom) Plummer, of Oakley, Ruth (Donnie) Miller, of Dighton, Ella Dankenbring, of Kearney, NE, Duane Zerr, of Pittsburg and Elaine (Dale) Jones, of Council Grove; siblings, Clarence (Thelma) Pfeifer, Allen (Alfreida) Pfeifer, Lloyd (Linda) Pfeifer, Caroline Flax, Catherine (Felix) Heier, brother-in-law Jake Zimmerman and sister-in-law Anna Pfeifer and fourteen grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5 -7pm on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Vigil service will be at 7:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00am on Saturday, October 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley with burial following at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Grinnell. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic School, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Grinnell and Grinnell V.F.W. Auxiliary in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. Online Condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com

Halloween Comic Fest Saturday in Hays

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Red Wagon Comics, 1409 Vine, Hays, will be hosting Halloween Comic Fest Sat., October 28th.

Throughout the day we will be giving out a special free comic for trick-or-treaters. There will also be a costume contest with the grand prize being two free tickets to Kansas City Comic Con Nov. 10-12th.

Other prizes include posters, gift cards, and an original piece of art from local Marshal Star Webcomic artist Decorative Reality Studios.

For more information call 785-301-2265.

Send your favorite costume pictures to Hays Post’s first Halloween Photo Contest for a chance to win even more prizes!

 

Police: Suspicious man took pictures of woman, child at Kan. store

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged suspicious suspect taking photos at a department store.

Just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, police responded to report of a disturbance at the Target store in the 2700 Block of North Maize Road in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

A 35-year-old woman told police she was shopping with her 10-year-old daughter when she saw an unknown man taking pictures of them through the clothing racks.

The woman yelled for help and the suspect, described as a white male, fled the store on foot and drove away in a blue, 1980s Cadillac El Dorado.

Police potentially have a suspect identified and are working to determine if a crime was committed, according to Davidson.

HPD Activity Log Oct. 20-24

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The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and 11 traffic stops Fri., Oct. 20, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disturbance – General–400 block W 19th St, Hays; 3:11 AM
Found/Lost Property–13th and Hall, Hays; 9:14 AM
Drug Offenses–2500 block General Custer Rd, Hays; 2 AM; 10:19 AM
Criminal Trespass–100 block W 6th St, Hays; 9:49 AM
Theft (general)–2700 block Elm St, Hays; 9:53 AM
Unwanted Person–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 11:24 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–2100 block E 21st St, Hays; 10/17 1:20 PM; 10/20 12:06 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–500 block W 8th St, Hays; 10/18 12 PM; 10/20 2 AM
Suspicious Activity–400 block W 16th St, Hays; 12:36 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 2:09 PM
Disturbance – Fight–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 2:4 PM
Animal At Large–400 block E 12th St, Hays; 2:48 PM
Animal At Large–100 block W 35th St, Hays; 2:50 PM
Terroristic Threat–1700 block Vine St, Hays; 3:41 PM; 3:44 PM
Death by Natural Causes–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 4:41 PM
Burglary/vehicle–1400 block W 43rd St, Hays; 10/19 10:30 PM; 10/20 7 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 5:45 PM
Animal At Large–2100 block E 21st St, Hays; 6:24 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–1300 block Steven Dr, Hays; 6:53 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 8:46 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–600 block E 13th St, Hays; 9:40 PM; 9:47 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and 27 traffic stops Sat., Oct. 21, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Found/Lost Property–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 10/20 11:30 PM; 10/21 12:05 AM
Disorderly Conduct–1300 block Main St, Hays; 3:57 AM
Battery – simple–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 5:15 AM
Welfare Check–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 7:31 AM
Animal At Large–400 block E 13th St, Hays; 9:49 AM
Animal At Large–300 block W 40th St, Hays; 10:15 AM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–2700 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 9/20 8 AM; 10/21 9 AM
Found/Lost Property–13th and Walnut, Hays; 11:35 AM
Theft (general)–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 12:17 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–1200 block Hall St, Hays; 12:27 PM
Drug Offenses–100 block W 36th St, Hays; 1:34 PM
Suspicious Person–1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 1:54 PM
Suspicious Activity–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 2:37 PM
Found/Lost Property–2600 block Augusta Ln, Hays; 6:54 PM
Disturbance – Fight–200 block W 4th St, Hays; 9:40 PM; 9:47 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 11 animal calls and 30 traffic stops Sun., Oct. 22, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving While Suspended/Revoked–1100 block Elm St, Hays; 12:43 AM
Disorderly Conduct–700 block Fort St, Hays; 1:25 AM
Suicidal Subject–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 1:56 AM
Field Contact Report–7th and Park, Hays; 7:11 AM
Dead Animal Call–22nd and Wheatland Dr, Hays; 8:22 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 9:53 AM
Drug Offenses–300 block E 21st St, Hays; 10:02 AM
Animal At Large–2300 block E 13th St, Hays; 10:17 AM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:05 AM
Animal At Large–27th and Indian Trail, Hays; 12:11 PM
Animal At Large–13th and Walnut St, Hays; 2:09 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–1200 block E 33rd St, Hays; 3:04 PM
Animal At Large–1500 block Henry Dr, Hays; 4:10 PM
Burglary/vehicle–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 1:50 PM; 4:30 PM
Dangerous Animal–1300 block Donald Dr, Hays; 6:04 PM
Suspicious Person–1100 block Country Club Dr, Hays; 5:22 PM; 5:42 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block W 16th St, Hays; 7:50 PM; 8:10 PM
Animal At Large–1000 block Elm St, Hays; 8:32 PM
Theft (general)–1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 10/15 4 PM; 10/16 8 AM
Forgery–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 10/16 8 AM; 10/17 5 PM
Juvenile Complaint–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 10 PM; 10:20 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and 15 traffic stops Mon., Oct. 23, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 1:23 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–200 block E 14th St, Hays; 1:50 AM
Driving Under the Influence–200 block E 24th St, Hays; 3:51 AM
Mental Health Call–2800 block Grant Ave, Hays; 6:45 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–1100 block E 13th St, Hays; 8:09 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–2500 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 10:05 AM
Juvenile Complaint–300 block W 12th St, Hays; 12:40 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–2700 block Broadway Ave, Hays; 12:54 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–500 block Mission Mt, Hays; 1:47 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1300 block Western Plains Dr, Hays; 3:05 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1000 block Fort St, Hays; 5:37 PM
Animal At Large–5th and Allen St, Hays; 7:43 PM
Suspicious Activity–300 block W 7th St, Hays; 9:09 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and 11 traffic stops Tue., Oct. 24, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Drug Offenses–300 block W 9th St, Hays; 2:35 AM
Suspicious Person–1000 block Elm St, Hays; 7:24 AM
Animal At Large–3300 block Willow St, Hays; 8:18 AM
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run–1000 block E 27th St, Hays; 10/23 7:21 PM; 7:30 PM
Water Use Violation–1700 block Anthony Dr, Hays; 8:46 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–3000 block E 14th St, Hays; 9:22 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1100 block E 13th St, Hays; 9:20 AM
Burglary/vehicle–2700 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 9:35 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–400 block Walnut St, Hays; 10:50 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–500 block W 19th St, Hays; 11:03 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–1300 block Oak St, Hays; 10/21 3 PM; 10/22 12 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 10/23 7 PM; 7:05 PM
Animal At Large–1200 block Main St, Hays; 3:45 PM
Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 3:46 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–2300 block E 13th St, Hays; 4:02 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–1300 block Haney Dr, Hays; 4:20 PM
Fraud–2700 block Broadway Ave, Hays; 10/20 9 AM; 4 PM
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run–400 block W 11th St, Hays; 5:45 PM
Disturbance – General–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 10:17 PM
Suspicious Activity–2700 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 10/21 5 PM; 10/24 10:30 AM

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Hays USD 489 thanks community for donations

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Superintendent John Thissen thanked several groups for their donations to the district at the school board meeting Monday night.

Class of 1967 scholarship fund

The Hays High School class of 1967 recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

During their homecoming celebration, they had an auction to benefit a scholarship program that is solely funded by their class’ generosity.

In total the class was able to raise $5,489. These donations will be able to fund 10 $500 scholarships during the next five years, with two scholarships being awarded each year.

The class will continue the scholarship program with another fundraiser when it celebrates its 55th anniversary.

The scholarships will be released to the students through the USD 489 Foundation for Educational Excellence.

Astra Bank

Astra Bank in Hays donated $751 to the USD 489 Foundation for Education Excellence.

The money will be used to help students succeed in the classroom and various activities.

Cross Point Church

Members of the Cross Point Church in Hays recently held a supply drive to benefit the USD 489 Hope Pantry.

The donations received will help ensure the food and hygiene boxes prepared for students over the Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks will be a little fuller this year.

Dillons Community Rewards

Dillons in Hays recently released its contribution through the Dillons Community Rewards program. Several thousand dollars were distributed to the Hays Public Schools this week.

If you are not currently signed up with the Dillons Community Rewards Program, visit Dillons’ website and click on the community rewards tab to sign up your favorite school to receive a portion of your purchases today.

DOCTORS NOTE: Oct. 25

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Dr. Roger Marshall, R-Great Bend, is the First District Kansas Congressman.

Over the past weeks, I have been working on legislation to help our farmers and livestock markets and recently was happy to introduce it in Congress. It is the Securing All Livestock Equitably (SALE) Act. This bill will ensure that sale barns across the country are afforded the financial protections and security that they deserve in a very complicated industry.

Every weekend for two years growing up, I spent my Saturdays working at a sale barn in El Dorado, Kansas. While that was hard work, today’s world of cattle farming is a little more complicated than when I was sorting heifers and steers.

Unfortunately, our friends at those sale barns are at times left holding hot checks. My bill will help protect those businesses and the producers working with them by setting up a trust until the original seller has been paid, ensuring that producers and livestock auctions have a legal recourse in the event of a dealer default and/or bankruptcy.

As always, if you have any questions, concerns or know of ways my office can be of assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us.

In the House

Internship Opportunities In My Office

Have you ever wondered what it is really like to work for Congress? If so, I encourage you to apply to my internship program that runs year round! Internships provide an opportunity for students to work closely with me and my staff, and assist our efforts to represent Kansans on Capitol Hill. You can apply directly from my website. I am excited to have some of you join me in working for Kansas and the First District! Applications for the Spring semester internship are due by November 13th. (Seen left with Fall ’17 intern class)

 

Roundtable in Ellis County

While in the district last week, I took the time to sit it on a roundtable with Ellis County business and community leaders (shown right). I enjoy having the opportunity to meet with and hear from the people in my district. This was a valuable opportunity to discuss how the upcoming tax reform and the farm bill will directly impact those in Ellis County. This was yet another great reminder to me that decisions we make in Congress every day, impact the lives of Kansans.

 

Kansas Global Trade Services

Last week I had the honor of speaking at the US-EU SME Best Practices Workshop, hosted by Kansas Global Trade Services (shown right). As a member of both the House SmallBusiness and Agriculture committees, I understand the profound impact trade has on my district and continue to advocate for free and fair trade opportunities. I would like to thank everyone that attended, and participated. It is great to see so many others as passionate about trade as I am!

Bernie L. Vacura

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(May 6, 1950 – October 23, 2017)

Funeral Service: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Oberlin with Pastor Chris Nelson officiating

Burial: Big Timber Cemetery, rural Jennings

Memorial Fund: In his name

Visitation: Friday from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., and Saturday after 9:00 a.m.

Two HHS cross country runners at state meet Saturday

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Tana Herreman and Yesenia Maldonado, HHS cross country

Two Hays High girls cross country runners made it to state at the regional cross country meet in McPherson on October 21st.

Sophomore Yesenia Maldonado qualified in 6th place with a running time of 21:50 and senior Tana Herreman qualified in 10th place with a running time of 22:13. Only the top 10 runners at regionals qualify for state as individuals.

The top three teams qualify for state as well which were Buhler, Chapman and Hugoton.

Maldonado and Herreman are headed to Wamego this Saturday October 28th to run the girls 4A State Cross Country.

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Sheriff asks for help to locate Kan. suspect with 8 previous convictions

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BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for assistance in locating a wanted suspect.

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 34-year-old Bradley Allen Wicks. He is wanted on warrants from Barton and Reno counties.

He is described as a 6-foot-4 white male, 208 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent the Great Bend and Ellinwood area.

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Wicks has eight previous convictions for drugs, theft and burglary charges since 2004, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

If you have information about this person or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300 or 888-305-1300,  remember  we don’t want your name, just your information.

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