Longtime Sharon Springs, Kansas, resident Karl Douglas Benisch, 67, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune, Kansas.
Karl Benisch
Karl was born on Feb. 28, 1951 in Wakeeney, Kansas, to Clarence R. and Edith (Mangold) Benisch.He was one of three children.Karl attended school at Harrison Flats and graduated from Wallace County High School in 1969.He worked for 38 years as a parts salesman for the local Case IH dealer in Sharon Springs.
Karl had a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, shooting and tinkering with odds and ends.
Preceding Karl in death were his parents, Clarence and Edith Benisch, and his brother Francis Benisch.
He is survived by his sister, Barb Stockhaus of McCook, Nebraska; and four children Trent (Ambareen) Benisch of Falls Church, Virginia, Jevon (Wendy) Benisch of Sharon Springs, Danele (Josh) Wendland of Greenleaf, Kansas, and Kamee (Ben) Meyer of Washington, Kansas.He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Ela, Joss, Jersi, Kemper, Gracen, Gaige, Grainger, and Gaines.
Memorial services for Karl will be at 9:30 a.m. MT Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church in Sharon Springs with Reverend Paul McNall officiating.Inurnment will follow in the Sharon Springs Cemetery.
Memorials are designated to the Karl Benisch Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.
EDMONTON, Alberta – Former Fort Hays State standout running back Shaquille Cooper signed a free agent contract with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League in March of 2018. After a solid showing in minicamp and preseason action to solidify a spot on the team, Cooper looks to be a dynamic piece for Edmonton when it opens the season this week – Thursday night (June 14) on ESPN2 against the Winnipeg Jets at 7:30 pm CT.
Cooper earned All-America honors as a running back at Fort Hays State, rushing for 2,768 yards in his three-year career that included the 2012, 2015, and 2016 seasons. He tied the school record for career yards per carry, matching the 6.1 yards per attempt rate posted by Terry Blassingame, who played in 1997 and 1998. Cooper rushed for at least 100 yards in a game 12 times at FHSU, only topped by Clint Bedore’s 13 from 1992-95. He had two games in which he ran for over 200 yards with his single-game best a 263-yard effort against Northeastern State in 2015. Cooper became the 13th player in FHSU history to reach the 1,000-yard rushing plateau in a season, rushing for 1,441 yards in 2015 – the third most in a single season at FHSU.
Cooper shined in the team’s first preseason game on May 27 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, finishing with 118 all-purpose yards. He rushed for 36 yards, averaging nine yards per carry, which included an 11-yard touchdown run. He also caught three passes for 34 yards and returned four kicks/punts for 48 yards.
Cooper is one of the top two running backs listed on the depth chart for the Eskimos entering the season, joining CFL veteran C.J. Gable, a former standout running back at the University of Southern California from 2006-10.
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“Branding Iron” Steak*
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Ranch Tender*
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Chopped Steak*
Covered in our Burgundy Mushrooms. 10 oz.
Top Sirloin*
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Jim Beam® Sirloin*
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3203 N. Vine
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 621-2662
Store Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 11:00 am 10:00 pm
Friday-Saturday: 11:00 am 11:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am 10:00 pm
Wichita police Officer Charley Davidson says two of the three robbers broke the bingo hall’s glass front doors and then tied a tow-rope around an ATM in the front of the business. The truck then backed into the store and pulled the ATM outside. The men then loaded the ATM onto the truck and drove off.
During the March 2018 meeting of the Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development’s Board of Directors, the group unanimously voted to change its name to Grow Hays. The change in name to Grow Hays is but one of many outcomes associated with the organization’s ongoing evolution and rebranding effort.
Long known for its efforts to promote a robust local economy through business creation, retention/expansion and recruitment, Grow Hays has offered instrumental support toward numerous community successes. A few of those many successes include the arrival of Hobby Lobby, a soon to be constructed convention center, development of innovative job training initiatives, and BriefSpace, a co-working space.
Grow Hays manages and will relocate to BriefSpace in early July. BriefSpace, located at 219 West 10th Street in Downtown Hays, is a shared working environment for work at home professionals, start-up entrepreneurs and traveling business owners/employees and consultants.
As another part of its evolution, Grow Hays reduced the size of its governing board from 23 to 13 members, with the stipulation that the communities of Ellis, Hays and Victoria shall each be represented by having at least one of its residents included on the board. 2018 board members include Ron Fields, Joannah Applequist, Lance Bickle, Joseph Boeckner, Les Brown, Karen Dreiling, Eddie Herrman, Mary Martin, Bob Muirhead, Deron O’Connor, Doug Williams and Mike Downing (Ellis representative). The Victoria representative seat is currently vacant and the group continues to seek applications for the remaining position.
“Grow Hays is dedicated to promoting economic growth in Ellis County. The re-branding, new board of directors and BriefSpace co-working project are examples of how we are working towards our mission of business creation, retention/expansion and recruitment,” said Doug Williams, Interim Director.
For more information, contact Doug Williams, Interim Director, at 785-650-7901 or Ernee Sly, Office Manager, at 785-628-3102.
WICHITA — As part of an international movement, the American Red Cross is launching the Missing Types campaign to recruit new blood donors – and those who have not given recently – to ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients.
During the Missing Types campaign, the letters A, B and O – the main blood groups – will disappear from brands, social media pages, signs and websites to illustrate the critical role every blood donor plays. When the letters A, B and O vanish from everyday life, the gaps are striking. And when A, B and O blood types are missing from hospital shelves, patient care could be impacted.
“Unfortunately, blood shortages still happen and the number of new Red Cross blood donors is shrinking each year,” said Cliff Numark, senior vice president, Red Cross Blood Services. “That’s why the Red Cross is asking those who have never donated blood and those who haven’t given in a while to make a lifesaving donation. You are the missing type patients need.”
Survey reveals public misconceptions about blood needs and donation
A recent survey, conducted on behalf of the Red Cross, revealed a troubling disconnect between the public’s perception of blood donations and the realities of patient transfusion needs.
Three-quarters (74 percent) of the public underestimate how frequently blood transfusions occur.* Most people perceive blood is needed in the U.S. every 15 minutes or even every hour or two hours when in fact, every two seconds, someone in this country needs blood.
Nearly half of the public (45 percent) know someone who has been helped by a blood transfusion.* Yet only three percent of the U.S. population donates each year.
More than one-third (35 percent) of the public has never considered that blood may not be available when they or a loved one need it.* Blood shortages are not uncommon in the United States and can only be prevented when more people roll up a sleeve to give.
More than half (53 percent) of the public believe they need to know their blood type to donate.* Good news – Potential blood donors do not need to know their blood type before giving blood. After individuals give blood, the Red Cross provides each donor their blood type. By joining the #MissingType movement, donors can find out their blood type this summer.
New donors needed
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. The Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 blood donations every day for patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals across the country. But for the past four years, new Red Cross donors have declined by about 80,000 each year. This is not just a Red Cross trend, but a challenge blood collection organizations face across the country and around the world.
Donating blood is a simple process and only takes about an hour from start to finish.
Registration: Sign in, show ID and read required information.
Health check: Answer questions and receive a mini-physical.
Donation: Giving a pint of blood only takes about eight to 10 minutes.
Refreshments: Donors enjoy snacks and relax before resuming their day.
Local upcoming blood donation opportunities June 12-July 3:
Hays Blood Donation Center
208 E. 8th
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Hays
6/22/2018: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Big Creek Crossing Mall, 2938 Vine St.
6/28/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., High Plains Mental Health Center, 208 E. 7th St.
Hill City
6/19/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Catholic Parish Center, 110 N. 10th Ave
Oakley
6/26/2018: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., The Cave, 326 Center Street
Norton
6/22/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Norton County Hospital, 102 E. Holme St.
Logan
6/13/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Logan Community City Building, 109 N. Mill
Atwood
6/13/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Lake Road
Plainville
7/2/2018: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 204 N. Irving
Stockton
6/18/2018: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rooks County Health Building, 426 Main St
Luray
6/21/2018: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Luray Community Center, 115 S. Main
Russell
6/22/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Fossil Creek Inn & Suites, 1430 S. Fossil
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass are encouraged to help speed up the donation process. RapidPass lets donors complete the pre-donation reading and answer the health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass from the convenience of a mobile device or computer, or through the Blood Donor App.
Supplemental Information about Survey Methodology
*These are the findings from an Ipsos poll conducted April 16-18, 2018, on behalf of the Red Cross. For the survey, a sample of 503 adults ages 18 and over from the continental U.S., Alaska and Hawaii was interviewed online, in English. The precision of Ipsos online polls is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, the poll has a credibility interval of ±5.0 percentage points for all respondents surveyed.
KANSAS CITY (AP) — Authorities say a suburban Kansas City man opened fire during a weekend family gathering, killing his newlywed mother, her husband and the gunman’s ex-wife, before turning the gun on himself.
First responders on the scene of the shooting late Sunday-photo courtesy KCTV
Platte County Sheriff Mark Owen has identified the man who opened fire Sunday at the home in Parkville, Missouri, as 50-year-old Douglas Pauling.
Pauling’s 14-year-old daughter escaped the shooting unhurt and called 911.
Killed in the shooting was: Pauling’s mother, 73-year-old Sharmalee Pauling; her new husband, 66-year-old Carl Deruyscher; and the teen’s mother, 49-year-old Margaret “Maggie” Girard.
Pauling and Deruyscher’s page on the wedding planning website The Knot says they married last month in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Parkville lies about 10 (16 kilometers) miles northwest of Kansas City.
The Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 8:15 a.m. Wed., June 13, in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.
Agenda items include a request by MAO Investments/Mark Ottley for a variance to reduce the west side yard building setback to
construct a new building on an existing slab at 1306 E. 8th St., and a request by Kirk and Deb Chapin for a variance in fence height for the front property line at the corner lot of 417 E. 14th Street.
The Janousek Funeral Home of La Crosse, Kansas, has announced Funeral Services for Ida A. Pfeifer, 96, Liebenthal, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.
EMPORIA — Drew Keller of Ellis is part of the cast and crew presenting “A Dog’s Life” by Sean Grennan and Leah Okimoto.
When Joel adopts a pound dog named Jack, both quickly realize that life will never be the same. Directed by Jim and Lindy Bartruff, with musical direction by Alexis Lowder, the show was first produced at the American Heartland Theatre in Kansas City. “A Dog’s Life” is a warmhearted new musical that chronicles the joys and challenges of dog ownership. Suitable for dog and cat lovers alike, the show is a celebration of the inseparable bond between man and mutt. But just who owns whom?
Keller, a freshman theatre major, works in the scene shop.
The production team is led by scenographer Rick Rasmussen who designs the set and costumes for the show. He celebrates his 25th (and final) season with ESU Summer Theatre as a guest artist. Rasmussen is assisted by Costume Shop Manager Amanda Dura. Chris Lohkamp is the technical director.
“A Dog’s Life” runs June 13-16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre in King Hall at Emporia State University. For tickets, visit the Memorial Union Ticket Office or call 620-341-6378. Tickets are also available online at tickets.emporia.edu.
Martin Hawver[What’s better than a job that is indoor work for the upcoming two winters, safe and warm and with inside reserved parking and hundreds of lobbyists wanting the chance to buy you lunch or dinner? And, where even if you’re not invited to dinner, if a lobbyist sees you alone at a watering hole, a sharp lobbyist will probably offer to pay for your drinks from across the room.
Does it get much better than that? We didn’t think so.
Well, of the 125 House seats to be filled in the upcoming election cycle, 27 Republicans and 21 Democrats can start planning for that job…without a major-party opponent for re-election.
That’s no need for wearying door-to-door campaigning, probably not a lot of money being spent on signs and letters to voters. It’s just one short of a free ride into office.
Who gets those free rides?
Here’s the list:
Republicans
Michael Houser, Columbus, Richard Proehl, Parsons, Kent L. Thompson, Iola, Mark Schreiber, Emporia, Francis Awerkamp, St. Marys, John Eplee, Atchison, Lonnie Clark, Junction City, Dave Baker, Council Grove, Diana Dierks, Salina, Les Mason, McPherson, Eric L. Smith, Burlington, Kristey Williams, Augusta, Steve Huebert, Valley Center, Emil Bergquist, Park City (has a Libertarian opponent for general election), Joe Seiwert, Pretty Prairie, Brenda Landwehr, Wichita, Bill Pannbacker, Washington, Steven Johnson, Assaria, Troy Waymaster, Bunker Hill, Tory Marie Arnberger, Great Bend, Boyd Orr, Fowler, Kyle Hoffman, Coldwater, Leonard Mastroni, La Crosse, Don Hineman, Dighton, Bradley Ralph, Dodge City, Russ Jennings, Lakin, and Shannon Francis, Liberal.
Democrats
Eileen Horn, Lawrence, Jerry Stogsdill, Prairie Village, Jarrod Ousley, Merriam, Louis Ruiz, Kansas City, Pam Curtis, Kansas City, Tom Burroughs, Kansas City (has a Libertarian opponent for general election), Valdenia Winn, Kansas City, Broderick Henderson, Kansas City, Stan Frownfelter, Kansas City, Barbara Ballard, Lawrence, Jim Gartner, Topeka, John Alcala, Topeka, Vic “T-Bone” Miller, Topeka, Sydney Carlin, Manhattan (has a Libertarian opponent for general election), Gail Finney, Wichita, Elizabeth Bishop, Wichita, John Carmichael, Wichita, Tom Sawyer, Wichita, Brandon Whipple, Wichita, Jason Probst, Hutchinson, and Ponka-We Victors, Wichita.
Yes, there are a few races with Libertarian legislative candidates, which were selected at the party’s convention this spring. The Libertarians approved a total of six candidates, who will appear just on the November general election ballot, but those Libertarians, for all the hands-off government that they campaign about (oh, and generally legalization of marijuana), they usually wind up with less than 10 percent of the vote, which still leaves the Free Ride 48 in pretty comfortable shape.
Now, while those Free Ride candidates don’t have much in the way of opposition, the smart ones campaign as though they had an opponent, so their voters feel that their votes are valuable and cherished by the unopposed.
Yes, there will be some door-to-dooring, and it probably doesn’t hurt to have a sign or two up in prominent locations, so their constituents feel that their votes are important.
And in recent House campaigns some candidates have spent tens of thousands of dollars on campaigns, just so their constituents feel valued. They attend the parades, and without an opponent breathing down their neck, tend to toss a little better-than-expected candy to voters’ children and grandchildren.
Never hurts to be a little extra-nice…might mean that two years from now, they’ll be unopposed again. There are some House members who haven’t had a political opponent in several election cycles.
But that means they must fairly represent their district and do their duties well enough that nobody else is going to pony up the $120 in fees to get on the ballot to challenge them.
The Free Ride 48? Most of them earned the title by good work for their constituents…
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The City of Hays is looking for career-minded individuals who want to serve their community by protecting its citizens as a Full Time Police Officer. Typical work schedule includes seven 12-hour shifts every two weeks which provides, on average, 3.5 days off each week. Weekends and Holidays required.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen & at least 21 years of age within 6 months of application. No felony or domestic violence convictions required. Valid driver’s license & High School Diploma or GED required. KLETC Certification or College Degree preferred but not required.
Paid on-the-job training for the right candidate. All Police Officers are required to live within a 40-mile radius of the City of Hays within 180 days of employment. Job offers contingent on pre-employment tests.
***Tattoos allowed with approval of the Chief of Police.***
COMPENSATIONS & BENEFITS
2018 Base pay range: $39,106 – $61,098. Additional wages for overtime and holidays. Placement in the pay range depends on experience & certification. Lateral transfers accepted. The City of Hays offers great benefits. Visit www.haysusa.com for a full list of the benefits provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted online at www.haysusa.com. Questions about the position may be sent to Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 785-628-7320.
Aptitude and Physical Test Date
The test date is set for June 23. Interested applicants must attend this test date after completing their online application in order to continue on in the hiring process. Applicants will receive more information about the testing process after the application is received.
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