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Month: January 2018

Marietta Quint

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Marietta Quint, of Hays, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Hays Medical Center at the age of 89. Marietta was born on September 8, 1928 in Hays to Jacob and Victoria (Befort) Herklotz. She attended and graduated from Girls Catholic High School in Hays. She then attended Marymount College in Salina, KS where she studied teaching and earned her Bachelor’s degree.

Marietta married Virgil J. Quint on October 25, 1958 in Hays. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2007. While raising her family, Marietta taught English and Journalism at Victoria High School. With her students, she published the school yearbook and newspaper. She also was faculty advisor to the pep club and cheerleaders and directed the annual school play. She is fondly remembered by many of her students.

Marietta was involved in Daughters of Isabella for over 50 years. She held various leadership positions at both the local and state level. She served as Kansas State Regent twice and as State Secretary once.

In her later years, she volunteered at the Community Assistance Center in Hays. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery and quilting.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Quint of Nebraska and Bernard Quint of Texas; two daughters, Anita Kjellerson and her husband David of Denver, Colorado and Ruth Wheeler and her husband John of Emporia, Kansas; four grandchildren, Ann Wempe and her husband Sean, Daniel Kjellerson, Emma Wheeler and Jacob Wheeler; sister, Irene “Anita” Pahule of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a nephew, Edward Pahule. She is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband of almost 49 years, Virgil J. Quint; two sisters, Agnes and Joanna Herklotz and a brother, Edward Herklotz.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 201 W. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 6-8:00 PM and Friday from 9-9:45 AM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS.

A Daughters of Isabella rosary service will be Thursday at 6 PM followed by a parish vigil at 6:30 PM all at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to TMP. Donations can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit www.keitheyfuneralhomes.com.

Moran’s response to the State of the Union

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., today released the following statement regarding the president’s State of the Union address:

“Following every State of the Union address, I’ve always zeroed in on, ‘did the president talk about things that matter to rural America, things that matter to Kansans?’ I appreciated the president’s comments about issues that have an impact on the everyday lives of the American people, such as making much-needed updates to our infrastructure, good-paying jobs, caring for our veterans and putting our national security first.

“I was pleased to hear the president emphasize giving veterans real Choice in their health care decisions. We must continue working to make certain our heroes have greater access to the care they deserve and hold the VA accountable.

“I also remain committed to conveying to the administration that Kansas farmers, ranchers and manufacturers need certainty, rather than the threat of a NAFTA withdrawal. I will urge the president to renegotiate and modernize NAFTA to benefit our farmers, ranchers and manufacturers.

“Additionally, I was encouraged to hear the president speak about a number of important national security priorities and reiterate his commitment to keeping Americans safe from terrorists, including by keeping enemy combatants captured on the battlefield detained at GITMO.”‎

Hill City man sentenced to prison for child sex crimes in Ellis, Graham counties

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By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

A Hill City man will spend more than 21 years in prison for child sex crimes after entering into plea agreements in Ellis and Graham counties Tuesday.

Kevin Michael Cross, 25, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of aggravated criminal sodomy in Graham County and one count of aggravated criminal sodomy in Ellis County District Court.

Under the two plea agreements, the sentences will run concurrently, and Cross will serve 253 months or 21 years and one month in prison.

According to court documents, the Ellis County crimes were committed in Hays in July 2016. The Graham County crimes occurred between October and December 2016.

Sentencing for Cross in Graham County is scheduled for Feb. 27. Sentencing in Ellis County is scheduled for March 1.

Ellis County Attorney Tom Drees is handling the case in Ellis County, while Assistant Attorney General Lyndzie Carter office is prosecuting the case in Graham County.

Plans for Eisenhower statue at statehouse move forward

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Eisenhower was honored on the Kansas Walk of Honor Oct. 7, 2015-Photo courtesy Kansas State Historical Society

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Plans to erect a 7-foot-tall bronze statue of President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the grounds of the Kansas Statehouse are moving forward.

The Kansas Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to support installation of the privately financed statue, sending the measure to the House.

The $140,000 likeness of the Abilene native depicts the Supreme Allied Commander speaking to a group of U.S. soldiers preparing to parachute into Normandy in June 1944. Gov. Sam Brownback’s office took the lead in raising money for the memorial, and at least $100,000 has been secured.

Merrill Eisenhower Atwater says his great-grandfather is an example to “all in the county that come from an impoverished background” of “what hard work and true dedication can do to shape the world we live in.”

🎥 Public information meeting set in advance of Allen Street work

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By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Work will begin in early March on the reconstruction of a portion of Allen Street in Hays, from 8th Street to the intersection of 24th and Vine Streets.

A public information meeting and open house for the project will be held Mon., Feb. 12, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

Along with city staff, contractor Paul Wertenberger Construction, Hays, and design engineer Kirkham-Michael Engineers, Ellsworth, will be on hand to present the plan and schedule, and to answer questions.

“The project includes removing and replacing the pavement, curb and gutter, and much of the sidewalk and driveways along Allen Street,” said city Projects Manager John Braun.

“Water mains will also be replaced from 10th Street to 24th Street and along 23rd Street from Allen to Vine,” he added.

Allen Street will be closed in two-block segments as construction progresses through the summer and into the fall. The project is scheduled to be completed by mid-November.

Paul Wertenberger had the lowest bid for the project at $2,386,808.42, about $2 million under the budget estimate. The city will pay cash for the work.

This project has been in the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) since 2011.

Allen Street is functionally classified as a Major Collector road, which carries between 2,000 and 4,000 vehicles per day throughout the 5,100 foot section of the project. It’s a two-lane road with parking along the west side only.

Those unable to attend the meeting or who have questions should contact Braun at 785-628-7350 or email [email protected].

TECH SCOOP: How to mute specific browser tabs

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Have you ever been trying to read an article on your favorite news site and they start auto playing a video or playing the sound of one and you can’t find the source?
It can become absolutely infuriating to try and find the source of that annoying sound going off in the background. What if you could just mute that one tab so that you wouldn’t have to dig around in search of that source so you can read your article in peace?
I have the trick to allow you to do just that.
If you are using Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox or the ever-popular Google Chrome, the fix is just two clicks away. In Mozilla FireFox and Google Chrome, your tabs are displayed right above the address bar that shows the name of the site you are on. You simply need to right click on the desired tab and select the option “Mute Tab.”
The same steps for Apple Safari also apply, but the tabs are displayed just below the address bar that shows the name of the site you are on. Voila! All done. No more searching for that annoying sound source.
Microsoft Edge is just a bit trickier if you want to mute a tab. You may have noticed in your computing time there is a sound icon in the bottom right corner of your screen, right next to the date and time.
If you have Microsoft Edge open, you can right click on that sound icon and select “Open Volume Mixer.” Your Edge tabs will be displayed there, and you have the option to turn them down or mute them completely by dragging the arrow up or down or clicking the sound icon, respectively.
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Two northwest Kansas students honored in ‘If I Were Mayor’ contest

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Teacher Ed Mense and Anna Briggs, Quinter Junior/Senior High School, Northwest Kansas Regional Winner

On Jan. 24, the League of Kansas Municipalities held its annual Local Government Day event. At this event, six seventh graders received recognition for their participation in the League’s annual “If I Were Mayor” memo contest. The overall winner of the contest was Annicka Hernandez from Arkansas City Middle School in Arkansas City. Hernandez’s essay represented the southeast region of the state. The League presented awards to five regional winners from across the state along with the overall winner.

Anna Briggs from Quinter Junior High won in the northwest region, while Samantha Clark of Palco Junior/Senior High won in the north-central region.

The League oversees a statewide competition for all seventh-grade students in public or private school systems. The League, which represents Kansas’ cities, asked students what they would do if given the opportunity to serve as mayor of their town. This year, the students were asked to write a memo concerning a topic and think about policy considerations, resources needed, and barriers to success.

“Each year, we look forward to honoring youth across our state for their innovative and inspiring ideas,” said League Executive Director Erik Sartorius. “The regional winners offered their perspectives on a wide range of topics including affordable housing, community vitality, and public safety.”

Samantha Clark, Palco, north-central winner of “If I Were Mayor” contest with teacher, Ms. Stamper-Voss.

This year, over 375 students from across Kansas participated. Hernandez’s essay focused on creating constructing sidewalks to ensure the safety of citizens, particularly students walking to school on busy traffic ways. Her recommendation includes a .5% increase in the city’s franchise fee and engaging the school board for their community support. Hernandez emphasized the need for collaboration and funding, with a strategy to focus on the main roads first and continue the project as funds are collected. Hernandez read her memo at the event; view the video online.

Local Government Day is an opportunity for city officials from around the state to gather and discuss legislative issues. In the afternoon, Jeff Longwell, Mayor of Wichita and League of Kansas Municipalities President, presented the “If I Were Mayor” winners with their awards.

KDA approves training for Dicamba products

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KDA

MANHATTAN — The Kansas Department of Agriculture has received updated labels for three herbicide products which contain dicamba, and asks all consumers to learn about the changes and updates and to take the necessary steps to be in compliance with the label of their chosen product, including attending required training.

The Environmental Protection Agency has established these new requirements in conjunction with the producers of the new over-the-top formulations.

Updated labels now exist for the following products:

  • Engenia®
  • XtendiMax® with VaporGrip® Technology
  • FeXapan™ herbicide Plus VaporGrip® Technology

The changes and updates which have been made to the labels of these products in preparation for the 2018 growing and application season will apply to both commercial and private users. They include: making these products restricted use pesticides; additional product-specific training, including proof of training; new cleaning guidelines; various application restrictions; and record keeping requirements. For a complete list of new requirements, consult the labels or the company websites directly. Always follow the individual product labels available at the manufacturers’ websites.

KDA has approved dicamba training provided by BASF, Monsanto, DowDuPont and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE). The training provided by BASF, Monsanto and DowDuPont is being targeted toward retailers of their products and the associated custom applicators and farmer applicators.

The KSRE training is being made available to the public and is currently scheduled to take place in numerous locations throughout the state in February and March. Dates and locations can be found on the KSRE website; a link is provided on the KDA website as well. KDA will also accept training from other states so long as the host state’s department of agriculture has approved the training and documentation is provided. Additional training will be listed on the pesticide and fertilizer section of the KDA website as the agency becomes aware of the training.

If you have questions about herbicide use in Kansas, consult the KDA pesticide and fertilizer program at 785-564-6688 or at www.agriculture.ks.gov/dicamba. KDA is committed to serving Kansas farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses and the consumers they serve, and to protecting natural resources and promoting public health and safety.

Soda Shoppe undergoing remodel, set to reopen in March

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By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

The Soda Shoppe Cafe, 800 Main, is closed temporarily for remodeling, but will reopen soon with most of your same favorite food offerings.

Jim Keller, owner, said after 25 years of business, much of the equipment was wearing out and needed to be replaced.

The old soda fountain needed to be replaced, and he said it was impractical to try to keep the business open during the remodel. The old fountain was so large, when it was originally installed in the building, the front windows had to removed to place the counter.

During renovation, the fountain was removed through the front doors, but Keller said it still was a massive undertaking.

The renovation includes a new soda fountain, new equipment and new decor.

Keller said he was unsure when the business will reopen, but he was aiming for the beginning of March.

“It is going to be exciting,” he said. “We will be all brand new.”

The Soda Shoppe is known for its traditional hand-mixed soda drinks, including a variety of ice cream flavors, specialty sundaes, old-fashioned shakes, malts and floats, as well as handmade sandwiches, wraps, hearty soups, garden fresh salads and desserts.

Police: Kansas woman jailed for alleged attempted-murder

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Kester-Brown -photo Shawnee Co.

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged attempted murder.

Just before 11:30a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a disturbance in the area of 4919 SW 28the Street in Topeka where a woman was chasing a man yelling, according to Major Scott Gilchrist.

Officers located both parties involved in the disturbance and began a preliminary investigation.

The suspect was identified as 51-year-old Bonny Kester-Brown. She was transported for an interview and later booked at the Department of Corrections on requested charges of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder.

The man was transported to a local hospital for an unrelated medical condition and is being treated for non-life threating injuries.  Police did not release the name of the victim.

Partly sunny, mild Wednesday

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Today Partly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 7 to 13 mph.

Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.

FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Friday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

SaturdayPartly sunny, with a high near 47.

Saturday NightA 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

SundayA 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

New Kansas governor faces skeptical lawmakers, schools fight

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Jeff Colyer speaks at the Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth. Photo by BRYAN THOMPSON / KANSAS NEWS SERVICE

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican Jeff Colyer faces a skeptical GOP-controlled Legislature deeply divided over a court mandate to increase state spending on public schools as he prepares to take over as Kansas’ next governor.

Colyer, 57, the state’s longest-serving lieutenant governor, was scheduled to be sworn in as governor Wednesday afternoon. He is replacing GOP Gov. Sam Brownback, who is stepping down to become U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.

Colyer said before the event that his inaugural speech will focus on broad themes about “what is special about Kansas,” rather than policy.

“We’ll be short and to the point, which is the way Kansans are,” he said.

The biggest task facing Colyer and legislators is responding to a Kansas Supreme Court ruling in October that funding for public schools remains constitutionally inadequate, even with an increase approved last year.

Brownback proposed phasing in an additional $513 million increase over five years, relying only on the annual growth in state revenues to pay for it. The plan angered many Republicans, who viewed it as fiscally reckless.

Colyer promised a more open and approachable administration after Brownback was nominated by President Donald Trump last summer for the ambassador post. But lawmakers are waiting to see whether he breaks with Brownback’s policies or modifies the school funding plan.

He remained a loyal No. 2 during seven years as Brownback’s lieutenant governor, even as Kansas voters turned on Brownback because of the persistent budget problems that followed aggressive income tax cuts the governor championed in 2012 and 2013. Lawmakers last year rolled back most of the cuts.

Colyer is a Kansas City-area plastic surgeon who does both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He’s been associated with the International Medical Corps for three decades and has continued during regular medical relief missions as lieutenant governor.

He served two years in the Kansas House and another two years in the state Senate before being elected on Brownback’s ticket in 2010. They were re-elected in 2014.

Colyer made three $500,000 loans to Brownback’s and his re-election campaign in 2013 and 2014 that were highly unusual for their size and timing, with two paid back within days and the third over 16 months. Federal prosecutors ended a grand jury investigation in 2015 without plans for criminal charges.

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