WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — An elderly Wichita woman has been sentenced to probation for stealing more than $57,000 from an 89-year-old acquaintance.
Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennet said Monday that 80-year-old Shirley Morgan was had durable power of attorney for the acquaintance, who he didn’t name.
Bennett says Morgan used the victim’s money and assets for gambling trips and other expenses, rather than paying nursing home bills.
Morgan was convicted of mistreatment of a dependent adult. She was sentenced to two years and 4 months in prison but given probation because of her age and lack of a criminal history.
Fort Hays State moved up a spot in the latest edition of the D2Football.com Poll, released on Tuesday (Oct. 17). The Tigers are No. 9 in the latest supplemental poll but remained No. 8 this week in the AFCA Poll, which serves as the official poll of Division II. The Tigers are among the Top 10 of both Division II polls for a second straight week and have been listed in the Top 25 of both for six consecutive weeks now.
Three teams with a loss remain in front of FHSU in the D2Football.com Poll. That list includes Grand Valley State (6-1), Ashland (6-1), and Ferris State (5-1) all from the GLIAC. Indianapolis, the team that defeated Grand Valley in the first game of the season, remains undefeated at 7-0, but ranks only 11th in the D2Football.com Poll. Ashland’s only loss is to the No. 2 team in the poll, Indiana (Pa.). Ferris State’s only loss is to No. 5 Ashland.
Below is the D2Football.com Poll for October 17, 2017.
Team Record Previous
1 Northwest Missouri State 7-0 1
2 Indiana (Pa.) 7-0 2
3 Minnesota State 7-0 3
4 Grand Valley State 6-1 4
5 Ashland 6-1 5
6 Shepherd 6-0 6
7 Midwestern State 5-0 8
8 Ferris State 5-1 9 9 Fort Hays State 7-0 10
10 Texas A&M-Commerce 5-1 11
11 Indianapolis 7-0 12
12 Winona State 7-0 14
13 West Alabama 6-1 15
14 Central Washington 7-0 16
15 Sioux Falls 6-1 18
16 Assumption 6-0 21
17 Delta State 6-1 20
18 Wingate 6-0 25
19 Slippery Rock 6-1 13
20 Central Missouri 5-2 24
21 Virginia State 6-0 NR
22 Colorado Mesa 6-1 NR
23 CSU-Pueblo 5-2 7
24 West Georgia 5-2 17
25 Humboldt State 5-1 NR
Thank you to everyone who has helped and voted for Rooks County in the Aftermath K9 Grant Contest! Voting continues until Nov. 7, and you can vote once a day. According to our Facebook page, the original post has reached approximately 25,000 people. The following link will take you to the website to vote and Rooks County Sheriff’s Office is now pre-selected within the link. All you have to do is fill out your name and email, then click submit.
This contest is giving grants of up to $5,000 to $1,000 for departments that receive the most votes. Please share this post and spread the word as well! You do not have to have Facebook to vote. If anyone would like, you can copy the link below and forward it to other people as well. Please share and forward this email to help with voting as well as spread the word!
Last year’s first place winner received approximately 150,000 votes. Please help out K9 Sergeant Nolan Weiser and K9 Koda on winning a prize in this contest that could asset the K9 program greatly!
Dr. Susan Mosier, secretary of the Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment
Approximately 3,500 infants die annually in the United States from sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome.
October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) remains committed to educating providers, parents, and caregivers about the risks associated with SIDS and how to keep infants safe during sleep.
While some sleep-related deaths are attributed to SIDS, many are complicated by factors related to unsafe sleep environments. KDHE reminds parents of the ABCs of Safe Sleep. Babies should always be placed to sleep Alone, on their Back, and in a safety-approved Crib that is free from blankets, bumpers, pillows and soft toys.
Sleep sacks are the safe way to keep babies warm while sleeping and help to avoid overheating. In addition, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room sharing without bed-sharing as an effort to decrease the risk of SIDS. Parents are encouraged to set up a crib or a portable crib in their room, so that they can hear their baby and get to their baby easily for feedings — but the baby is not in the same bed with them.
Babies who share a sleep surface have an increased risk of suffocation, strangulation, and asphyxia. Additional recommendations for SIDS reduction include the avoidance of exposure to smoke, alcohol, and illicit drugs; breastfeeding; routine immunization; and use of a pacifier.
Communication regarding infant care practices at home and away from home can reduce the risk of SIDS as well as unintentional suffocation and strangulation. It is important for parents and child care providers to communicate with each other about safe sleep. This important conversation needs to take place before the very first day the child is cared for and should be consistently reinforced. The Safe Kids Kansas Safe Sleep Tip Sheet has information and recommended safety guidelines for both parents and child care providers on safe sleep environments, and safe sleep positions.
By working together on innovative ways to address infant deaths and continuing to educate health care providers, parents, and caregivers about safe sleep, we can make significant progress in reducing the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.
More information about Safe Sleep and the efforts to reduce sleep-related deaths can be found on the KIDS Network website www.kidsks.org. Find out more about maternal and child health programming at www.kansasmch.org. Review more statistics at https://www.kdheks.gov/phi/index.htm.
Susan Mosier, MD, MBA, FACS, is the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary.
Albert A. “Al” Hamel Jr., of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born february 27, 1934 in Damar, Kansas to Albert and Rosa (Desaire) Hamel. He married Roseline Frances (Klaus) on August 25, 1956 in Hays. She preceded him in death March 3, 2015.
Al worked in the oilfield most of his life and later owned and operated a restaurant and antique store along with his wife Rose. He was a US Army veteran serving from 1954 – 1956 serving as a medic. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and the companionship of his faithful cat, Molly.
He is survived by five daughters, Charlene Taggart (Pat) of Towanda, KS, Melinda “Nin” Dreiling (Bob) of Hays, KS, Julie Craig (Mark) of Wichita, KS, Brenda Dreiling (Mike) of Derby, KS and Theresa Riisoe (Glenn) of Kinsley, KS; three brothers, Gene and Alvin Hamel both of Damar and Ron Hamel of Plainville; four sisters, Betty McNabb of Olathe and Tina Bobek, Dorothy Staab and Kayleen Hamel all of Plainville; 20 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays,KS 67601. Burial will follow at Ft. Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard.
Visitation will be Wednesday 5 PM – 8 PM and Thursday 9 AM until service time all at the funeral chapel.
Memorial contributions are suggested to be used according to the wishes of the family to be designated at a later date.
To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via email at [email protected]
Christine C. Evans, age 100 passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on January 24, 1917 in Labette County, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Walton & Minnie Christina Erika Englund Worley. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1966 moving from Augusta, Kansas, she was a Elementary School Teacher.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.
On August 2, 1939 she married Orson Evans in Wichita, Kansas. He passed away on November 28, 1990 in Denver, Colorado.
Survivors Include her One Son – Richard O. Evans of Littleton, Colorado, Daughter in Law – Esther Cho of Littleton, Colorado, Grandchildren – David Evans of Englewood, Colorado, Rebecca & Mel Nordquist of Fieldbrook, California, Great Grandchildren – Robert Nordquist of Fieldbrook, California, Anna Nordquist of Fieldbrook, California, Sean Nordquist of Fieldbrook, California, Michael Nordquist of Fieldbrook, California and One Brother – Ellwyn Worley of Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband and Two Sons – Donald Evans and Robert Evans.
Memorial Services will be Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Scott City Kansas with Rev. John Lewis presiding.
Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas at a later date.
Memorials are requested to the United Methodist Church or Park Lane Nursing Home through Price and Sons Funeral Home in Scott City.
There will be no calling times. Christine donated her body to science research through KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Adolph Billinger passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Rooks County Medical Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 92. He was born on February 21, 1925 in Graham County, Kansas, on the farm near St. Peter, to the late Michael and Barbara (Richmeier) Billinger. He grew up in St. Peter and attended St. Anthony Catholic School before going to Morland High School.
Adolph enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served during World War II where he received a purple heart for his service. After the war he was united in marriage to Margaret Spies on October 3, 1949 in St. Peter. They settled in the Plainville, Kansas area and were blessed with three girls, Diane, Linda, and Cindy. In 1957 the family moved to the farm near Zurich, Kansas.
Adolph was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tending his vegetable garden, and had a special passion and talent for carpentry work. But the greatest love of his life was his family, especially his grandchildren. He always took them on his outdoor excursions and made sure to butcher a couple of steers every year in order to cook for them and feed them.
Adolph is survived by his wife Margaret of 68 years; daughters Diane Gross and husband Paul of Gorham, Linda Brin and husband Arlen of Zurich, and Cindy Balthazor and husband Dennis of Palco; sisters Lucine Horak of Denver, CO, Caroline Wittman of Topeka, Maryann Rome and husband Neilus of Aurora, CO, Barbara Rome and husband Ron of Aurora, CO, Dorothy Fagan and husband Dennis of Florida, Agnes Rome of Denver, CO, and Shirley Kuppetz and husband John of Ellis; brother John Billinger and wife Sara of Hill City; grandchildren David and Jennifer Mongeau, Lisa and Jason Nyp, Marla and Ryan Verlinde, Mark and Kate Mongeau, Jason and Megan Brin, Jeff Brin, Justin and Cathy Brin, Jessica and Dallas Lehmann, Steve and Sarah Balthazor, Sara and Karim Touijer, Dana and Zurab Tsereteli and James and Heather Balthazor; and 26 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Barbara Billinger; sisters Bridget Mann, Elaine Knoll, and Clara Herman; brothers Pete Billinger, and Lewis Billinger; brothers-in-law Vic Wittman, Paul Rome, Ike Mann, and Stanley Horak; and sister-in-law Ablena Billinger.
The Psalmist said, “Unless the Lord builds the house they labor in vain who build it.” Adolph was a man who used his own hands to build things around his farm, but trusted the Lord to build his spiritual house, for himself and his family, eternal in the heavens. He leaves a legacy of faith, love, and devotion that will continue to grow and build for generations to come.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Zurich. Visitation will from 12:00-4:00pm on Wednesday at the funeral home and from 5:00-7:00pm at the church with a Parish Vigil and Rosary Service at 6:00pm.
Dr. Cole Engel, assistant professor of economics, finance and accounting at Fort Hays State University, was selected as an Outstanding Advising Award Winner in the Faculty Advising category as part of the 2017 NACADA Global Awards Program.
NACADA’s faculty academic advising category is for individuals whose primary responsibility is teaching but who spend a portion of their time providing academic advising services to students. Engel received his award at a ceremony and reception on October 11 at the NACADA Annual Conference in St. Louis.
“I am deeply honored by this award and incredibly humbled by the nomination letters submitted on my behalf,” said Engel. “Ultimately, this recognition is not about my success. Rather, it is about the success of my students. Without them, my work as a university professor and academic advisor is not needed. Each day, I am thankful for the opportunity to serve the next generation of talent.”
Engel has been recognized at FHSU with the 2012 Navigator Award, the 2016 W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship Faculty Advisor Award, and the 2016 FHSU Edmund Shearer Faculty Advisor Award.
One of Engel’s accounting advisees, Hays senior Adam Schibi, said Engel establishes lasting relationships with each advisee, works to maximize the potential in each individual, makes time for his advisees by coming in early and staying late, and monitors progress for each person.
“Dr. Engel has not only exemplified what an academic advisor should be, he has made a tremendous impact on my life,” said Schibi. “The impact he makes every day is one that is more than deserving of the NACADA Outstanding Faculty Academic Advising Award.”
“The nomination for Dr. Engel was easy to pull together,” said Dr. Patricia Griffin, director of the Center for Academic Advising and Career Exploration at FHSU. She compiles the nominations for FHSU’s Shearer advising award each year.
“There was more support from students, colleagues and administrators than could be submitted for the award,” she said. “I am pleased to see that he has been recognized for this global award and his academic advising of FHSU students.”
ABOUT NACADA
Since 1983, NACADA has honored individuals and institutions making significant contributions to the improvement of academic advising to enhance the educational development of students. NACADA’s membership has grown to over 13,000 faculty, professional advisors, administrators, counselors, and others in academic and student affairs concerned with the intellectual, personal, and vocational needs of students.
Every day consumers can read or hear about something new concerning diets. Diets are as plentiful as the assortment of foods we can now pick from the shelves of our supermarkets. No wonder consumer skepticism about dietary advice continues to increase along with this country’s collective waistline.
A few of today’s popular diets embrace protein and the red meat industry. Several times during the last couple of decades, beef led a list of meats that was considered off limits by some. Such meats were said to be one of the leading causes of poor health in this country.
Because of all the information at our fingertips today, some of it misleading, there is a risk of consumer confusion and uncertainty. When it comes right down to it, many of us have a difficult time knowing what to believe. Still, most of us continue to eat whatever we want.
Overwhelming scientific evidence points to a diet of moderation and variety. That includes: red meat, vegetables and yes, some carbohydrates. What causes trouble in many people’s diet is processed food – and there is a truckload of it out there.
You all know what I’m talking about too, rolls, chips, cookies, French fries, pie, cake, candy – all those foods that taste so good. The problem is we could probably get by with eating a few of these wonderful tasting foods but we can’t just eat one chip, a small candy bar or one donut.
Today, many Americans eat candy by the pound bag; they drink sodas with two and sometimes three servings in them. Some folks eat donuts by the half dozen.
Look at that small snack bag of chips. How many servings does it have? If you read the nutritional label, you’ll see it contains two or three.
What about that 20 or 24-ounce soda? How many servings are in it – two, three?
A decade ago, most sodas were 12 ounces. Heck, I can remember the small, glass bottles of my drink of choice and it contained eight ounces of Coke goodness sweetened with real cane sugar. Yum.
The trouble with Americans is we have little, if any, will power when it comes to eating and drinking. The bigger the bag of chips the better. That means more for me to eat. The same holds true for our soft drink industry and my goodness, the money Madison Avenue is spending to get us to belly up.
The food guidelines of today prescribe a balanced diet that includes red meat and one that is healthy for us, if we’d only follow these simple suggestions.
The key remains not to overdo any one of those nutrients. One reason so many Americans may be victims of cancer is not because of the red meat, it’s a lack of vegetables, fruits and whole grains in their diets. It is essential to include all of the food groups.
Individuals with specific health concerns which require dietary modifications should be diagnosed and have diets prescribed by a physician or dietician who has a history of the patients with these concerns.
America’s farmers and ranchers continually heed the call of consumers for lower-fat content in beef and pork by producing cattle and hogs with less trimmable fat. This has occurred through advances in genetics, feeding and management practices.
Many of the major farm organizations and commodity groups provide consumer with healthy and helpful eating guidelines. Research projects on their products are contracted with qualified academic institutions, private research or food industry laboratories. Accuracy and credibility of these studies are reviewed by scientific specialists.
Consumers remain hungry for new dietary products, but they also have a ravenous appetite for information supported by facts and science – not myths and misconception.
John Schlageck, a Hoxie native, is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas.
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas’ Employment Connections is planning a special Employer Appreciation event from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on October 26th at 660 Commerce Parkway in Hays.
Employment Connections would like to take this time to say thank you to all of those who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their employment. They would also like to invite the public to stop by and learn more about Employment Connections and the services that they offer.
Appetizers and drinks will be provided for the come and go event.
DSNWK is a 501c3 nonprofit serving 18 counties in northwest Kansas with a mission to advocate for persons with disabilities and those who care about them by planning and supporting a life of dignity, interdependence, and personal satisfaction in the community.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — An elderly Wichita woman has been sentenced to probation for stealing more than $57,000 from an 89-year-old acquaintance.
