Month: June 2018
John ‘Jack’ August Karls
John “Jack” August Karls, 82, of Selden, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Oberlin Hospital. John was born to August and Josephina Karls on November 4, 1935 in Hays, Kansas. He attended Leoville Rural Grade and High Schools and graduated with the class of 1953. After graduation, John attended St. Benedicts College and Fort Hays State College and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Fort Hays in 1960.
On December 15, 1969, John Karls and Helen Halbert Boultinghouse were married in Denver, Colorado. Upon marrying Helen, John became the father of six children adopting them all in the fall of 1978 and was a good father to them all. John and Helen lived in Oberlin, Kansas prior to moving to Selden in 1981. John followed the Karl’s family tradition to become the owner and manager of Karls Cash Store, a business his father August J. Karls started on June 23, 1921. John and Jacque worked together in the family business. Jacque has worked with John in the store for over 30 years
In his spare time, he farmed and raised cattle. John was a very community minded person serving as Mayor of Selden, was a County Commissioner, and worked to promote the community of Selden. When he was not working, John loved watching the news and was up on current events. He was a “historian,” and one could ask him anything about the Leoville and Selden Area. John and Helen loved to watch baseball, and basketball. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Selden.
John is survived by his wife, Helen of Oberlin; three daughters, Barbara Nelson of McPherson, Kansas, Jacque Boultinghouse of Selden, Robyn Mendiola of Lawrence, Kansas, and three sons, Shane Boultinghouse and wife Jill of Great Bend, Kansas, Shawn Boultinghouse and wife Charlena of Lawrence, Kansas, Bart Karls of Hays, Kansas; sister, Helen Jo Ochs and husband Henry of Hoxie, Kansas; 13 Grandchildren; 24 Great-Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, August and Josephina Karls; brothers Winfrid Karls, Robert Karls, Joseph Karls; Sisters, Dolores Fleckenstein, Agnes Chvatal, Audrey Schroer; Sons-in-law, Ambrosia Mendiola and Ralph Nelson.
A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Monday, June 4, 2018, 1:30 P.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Selden. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Paul’s Funeral Home in Selden with a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. On Monday, June 4, 2018, from 9:00 A.M. until Noon there will be visitation at the funeral home in Selden. Memorials are suggested to the City of Selden and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Selden. Online condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com
John was a hardworking man who never wanted to “put anyone out”. He loved to visit with people and was always willing to do whatever he could to help others. He had a deep love for his Lord Jesus Christ and family. He leaves his family the memories of a man who was hardworking, laid back, cared for others and his love of the Lord.
Ashley Frances Wolf
Ashley Frances Wolf was born August 7, 1991 in Quinter Ks. She was the youngest child of Steve and Brenda Wolf of Grinnell. Ashley passed away Thursday, May 31 2018 in Hays, Ks, at the age of 26.
Ashley attended Grinnell Elementary and Jr. High and Oakley High School where she graduated in 2010. Ashley received services from many amazing educational professionals through the Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center.
Ashley was a member of the VFW Auxiliary # 1361 and was an Athlete of the Special Olympics of Northwest Kansas. She enjoyed working at Hometown Grocery and Checkers and His in Grinnell. She greatly enjoyed spending her free time down at the Senior Citizen Center in Grinnell where she would do exercises and play the WII game. Ashley was also an active member of the Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas.
Ashley was always smiling and could light up any room. She had an incredible impact on anyone who met her. Ashley never let her cerebral palsy define who she was or what she could accomplish.
Ashley was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandmother; Marlene Wolf, Maternal Grandparents; Lawrence ‘Lavern’ Coker and Frances Carlman; Uncle Timothy Coker, and Twin Infant Siblings.
Ashley is survived by her Parents, Steve and Brenda (Coker-Carlman) Wolf of Grinnell; a brother Brandon (Sarah) Wolf of Colby; a Niece Bailey Wolf and Nephew Axten Wolf; Paternal Grandfather Melvin Wolf of Grinnell; Paternal Aunts, Pat (Dave) Farris of Nixa MO and Melanie (James) Slayton of Tyler Tx; Paternal Uncles, Rick (Marcie) Wolf of Grinnell and Anthony (Judy) Wolf of Quinter; Maternal Aunts, Marie (Don) Taylor of Great Bend and Cynthia (Dave) Ortman of Mankato; and many other Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2018, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, Grinnell, KS with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Grinnell, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Grinnell Senior Center or the Ashley Wolf Memorial Fund, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
Maurice Anthony Ruder
Maurice Anthony Ruder passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
He was born on June 13, 1931, in Hays, Kansas. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Agnes Ruder, and his wife Frankie Ruder, he is survived by his son, Terry Ruder and his wife Cindi Ruder; and two daughters, Jolene Ruder and Susan Lee, all of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Angela Stanich and her husband Cliff Stanich of Houston, Texas, Sarah Mattler and her husband Mike Mattler of Mansfield, Texas, Joseph Ruder and his wife Lauren Ruder of Farmington Hills, Michigan, and Jasper Staab of Honolulu, Hawaii; eleven great-grandchildren, Adrienne, Alissa, and Jillian Ruder and Lonni, Charlyt, and Sydni Reich of Farmington Hills, Michigan, Abigail and Madelyn Eskew and James and Tate Mattler of Mansfield, Texas, and Olivia Stanich of Houston, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Maurice was an outpouring of God’s love. His marriage of 57 years to his wife, Frankie, was a joy to behold by all who witnessed their love for one another. He was an incredible father. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the apple of his eye. His home and heart was open to all; he knew no stranger. From the farm to the oilfield, to his own pump and supply business, to Tret-o-lite and Baker Hughes, and, as a retiree, a Wal-Mart greeter, Maurice loved to live and lived to love. He fished, metal detected, played golf, cards, bingo and dominos. He was a member of the OKC and Epiphany Woodcarvers’ Club.
His faith was his life; as a member of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church he worked with RCIA and taught religious education. He worked with Birth Choice of Oklahoma, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Hospice, and St. Ann’s Nursing Home. He will be missed beyond words. The family is eternally grateful for the compassionate care of St. Ann Retirement Center and the Oklahoma Heart Hospital.
Viewing will be Sunday, 11am-9pm at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service. A Vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, both to be held at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, 7336 W Britton Road, Oklahoma City. Burial will follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Maurice Ruder to Birth Choice of Oklahoma, P.O. Box 94533, Oklahoma City, OK 73143, St. Vincent De Paul Society, 7336 West Britton Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 or the Center of Family Love, 635 West Texas Ave, Okarche, OK 73762.
‘Let Your Voice Be Heard’ project earns Simpson Voth, Reimer, national presentation
FHSU University Relations and Marketing
Karrie Simpson Voth, chair of Fort Hays State University’s Department of Art and Design, and Libby Reimer, art and design graduate student, recently presented at the University and College Designers Association Design Education Summit, “Good Design Works,” in Youngstown, Ohio.
Their presentation, “Two bottles of Wine and a Heaping Dose of Viral Engagement: When Design and Politics Collided on Social Media at a Kansas University,” discussed the “Let Your Voice Be Heard” poster competition project done each year in FHSU’s history of graphic design class.
Students create posters promoting awareness of social and political issues. The competition, also sponsored by the American Democracy project, creates political engagement on Facebook as students and community members discuss posters.
The poster competition, which began in 2008, first went viral in 2015 when the winning posters sparked widespread debate and discussion after being published on Facebook.
“Good Design Works” spotlights all aspects of purpose-driven graphic and interactive design that has an influential and positive impact on the world.
To view featured posters, visit the following links:
2017 posters: https://bit.ly/2LcSC0l.
2016 posters: https://bit.ly/2Jl2Myo.
2015 posters: https://bit.ly/2JjLq51.
Healing After Loss June meetings
FHSU’s Cronin posts Ireland’s top 800 meter time at Music City Distance Carnival
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In the first race beyond his collegiate competition days at Fort Hays State, Decano Cronin hit a European Championships “A” Standard in the 800 meters at the Music City Distance Carnival on Saturday night. He ran a time of 1:46.67, going 0.7 seconds better than his quickest effort at Fort Hays State over the last two years.
Cronin’s best effort at Fort Hays State happened the previous week at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships, where he ran a time of 1:47.37 to set a new FHSU record. It was the final collegiate race of his career, finishing as a three-time All-American for the Tigers in the 800 meters. He was the 2017 national champion in the event for the outdoor season, and then finished as national runner-up in both the indoor and outdoor seasons this year.
The European Championships entry standard is 1:47.60 in the 800 meters. The “A” Standard in Ireland is 1:47.10 and the “B” standard is the standard for the European Championships. Currently, no other athlete from Ireland has reached the A or B standard. Cronin has to place in the top three at the Irish Championships to compete at the European Championships.
Cronin’s time ranks him 73rd on the world performance list and 18th on the European performance list. He now ranks first in Ireland by 1.19 seconds.
2018 budget work begins for city of Ellis
ELLIS – The city of Ellis is working on its 2018 budget.
During tonight’s council meeting, they’ll hear funding requests for next year from the library, Ellis Alliance, Ellis Community Foundation and the recreation commission.
In other business, a vote is scheduled for the approval of employee insurance policies, and the council will consider approving the Planning Commission’s Comprehensive Plan 2018.
The complete agenda follows.
AGENDA June 4, 2018
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELLIS
City Hall – Council Meeting Room
BILLS ORDINANCE REVIEW WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL AND MEETING CALL TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA (if needed)
1) CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes from Regular Meeting on May 21, 2018
b) Bills Ordinance #2046
(Council will review for approval under one motion under the consent agenda. By majority vote of the governing body, any item may be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. If several people from the group wish to speak on same subject, the group must appoint a spokesperson. ALL comments from public on agenda items must be during Public Comment. Once council begins their business meeting, no more comments from public will be allowed.)
2) PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)
a) 2018 Budget Request – Ellis Public Library
b) 2018 Budget Request – Ellis Alliance
c) 2018 Budget Request – Ellis Community Foundation
d) 2018 Budget Request – Ellis Recreation Commission
3) SPECIAL ORDER
4) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Consider Approval of Employee Health, Dental, Life, and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance Policies
b) Discuss Repairs to Roofs at Campground and Swimming Pool
5) NEW BUSINESS
a) Consider Approval of Fireworks Permit Applications – Ellis Baptist Youth and Ellis Softball/Baseball Association
b) Consider Approval of Application for Local Incentives – Jus Teazin Salon
c) Consider Ratification of Repairs to Public Works Truck
d) Consider Approval of Planning Commission’s Comprehensive Plan 2018 Goals and Objectives
6) REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
a) Administrative
1) Public Works
(1) Comparative Water Report
(2) Department Update
2) Police
(1) Monthly Activity Report for May
(2) June Staff Calendar
(3) Department Update
3) City Clerk
(1) Minutes from Committee Meeting
(2) Tourism Fund Summary
(3) Department Update
4) Attorney
(1) Update on Status of Code Violation Cases
5) Mayor Update and Announcements
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
7) ADJOURNMENT
Marvin John Speier
Marvin John Speier passed away on May 30, 2018 at the McCrite Plaza.
He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 11, 1928. He is the son of John and Monica (Dechant) Speier. He was married to Barbara Diehl Speier May 30, 1952. She preceded him in death January 18, 1993. He was married to Mary Darleen Urbaczka Shaver on April 16, 1994 who predeceased him on November 22, 2017. He is survived by five children, Gerald M. (Rose) Speier of Topeka, Kansas, Cynthia M. Speier (Rick) McIntyre of Newtown, Connecticut, James R. (Kathy) Speier of Berryton, Kansas, Steven A. (Sheryl) Speier of Topeka, Kansas, and Bruce T. Speier of Valley Falls, Kansas, and three grandchildren, Brandon McIntyre, Alyssa McIntyre, and Aaron Speier. He was also predeceased by his sister, Alvera A. Brown and his parents.
Mr. Speier attended school at St. Joseph Grade School in Hays, Kansas and then graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy (now known as Thomas More Prep) in 1946. He received an A.B. degree in History, graduating from Ft. Hays State University in 1958. This was followed by post graduate work at Kansas State University and Emporia State University.
Mr. Speier entered the field of education in 1948 at Pleasant Ridge School in Severin, Kansas. This was followed by a tour in the Army in 1950 to 1953. During his military career, he attended various Army schools concerning military science and tactics. He received a commission as an officer from Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia in May of 1952, having served in various military units and capacities in Fort Hood, Texas, Camp Roberts, California, and Fort Ord, California. In 1952, he served as Company Executive Officer 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in Hokkaido, Japan and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in October of 1953, and resumed his teaching career at Glasco, Kansas and Horton, Kansas finishing his 32 years teaching career at Topeka, having taught at Crane Jr. High, Capper Junior High, and Topeka West High School.
Over the years, Mr. Speier was involved in many businesses, The House of Clocks which he owned and operated for 23 years and he also owned Timberline Unfinished Furniture. He was also involved in farming, real estate, and other enterprises.
Mr. Speier enjoyed extensive travels abroad. He and Darleen spent over twenty years wintering in Sun City, Arizona.
He is a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka, Kansas and has a membership in the Knights of Columbus, being a Charter Member of Council No. 8411 at Christ the King Catholic Church, and the Fourth Degree Assembly of the K of C, lifetime member of the National Education Association, and the Lions and Moose Clubs. He was founder and Scout Master of Troop 111 in Hays, Kansas.
Marvin was a KU Jayhawk, KC Royals and KC Chiefs fan. He enjoyed golfing, remodeling, construction, and keeping up on military affairs.
Marvin will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Monday after 2:00 p.m. where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. followed by a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Chalice Ceremony. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow with full military honors at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas More Prep High School in Hays, Kansas or Christ the King Catholic Church and sent in the care of Brennan Mathena Funeral Home. 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, Kansas 66603. To leave online condolences or fond memories, please visit www.brennanmathenafh.com
Kansas governor candidate decries ‘snowflake meltdown’
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach says the outrage over his appearance in a parade atop a Jeep with a giant replica gun mounted on the back is “the left trying to attack guns” and the Second Amendment.
The outrage over the replica gun on the back of a patriotic jeep is the left trying to attack guns and your #2A rights. I will not back down in the face of a snowflake meltdown and outrage culture. https://t.co/FONJBWZWMM #ksleg pic.twitter.com/TEtyFtQ7rT
— Kris W. Kobach (@KrisKobach1787) June 4, 2018
The Republican gubernatorial candidate said in a tweetSunday that he will “not back down in the face of a snowflake meltdown and outrage culture.”
The Kansas City suburb of Shawnee apologized in a statement to those who felt unsafe after Kobach’s appearance at the Saturday morning parade.
The Kansas Division of Emergency Management says someone subsequently hacked its Twitter account and sent a message that read: “Hey Kris, I think you are a bad guy with a gun. Also, maybe worse, you a dumb guy with a gun.”
Justices side with baker on same-sex wedding cake
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled narrowly Monday for a Colorado baker who wouldn’t make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. But the court is not deciding the big issue in the case, whether a business can invoke religious objections to refuse service to gay and lesbian people.
The justices’ limited ruling turned on what the court described as anti-religious bias on the Colorado Civil Rights Commission when it ruled against baker Jack Phillips. The justices voted 7-2 that the commission violated Phillips’ rights under the First Amendment.
Justice Anthony Kennedy said in his majority opinion that the issue “must await further elaboration.” Appeals in similar cases are pending, including one at the Supreme Court from a florist who didn’t want to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding.
The same-sex couple at the heart of the case, Charlie Craig and Dave Mullins, complained to the Colorado commission in 2012 after they visited Phillips’ shop in suburban Denver and the baker quickly told them he would not create a cake for a same-sex wedding.
Colorado law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, and the commission concluded that Phillips’ refusal violated the law. Colorado state courts upheld the determination.
But when the justices heard arguments in December, Kennedy was plainly bothered by comments by a commission member. The commissioner seemed “neither tolerant nor respectful of Mr. Phillips’ religious beliefs,” Kennedy said in December.
That same sentiment suffused his opinion on Monday. “The commission’s hostility was inconsistent with the First Amendment’s guarantee that our laws be applied in a manner that is neutral toward religion,” he wrote.
Liberal justices Stephen Breyer and Elena Kagan joined the conservative justices in the outcome. Kagan wrote separately to emphasize the limited ruling.
Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor dissented.
Summer seal coating starts on some Hays streets
CITY OF HAYS
Beginning Monday, seal coating will begin on various streets throughout Hays. See the map below for street locations and anticipated dates.
Seal coat is a spray applied in two coats with a dry time of 2 to 3 hours per pass, so the streets being sealed will be temporarily closed during this time.
On the date scheduled for treatment, all cars need to be moved from the street by 8:00 am. Streets being sealed will be closed from approximately 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Access can be achieved in cases of emergency. Parking on adjacent streets is recommended during the daytime. Parking in driveways is OK if you DO NOT plan on moving the vehicle between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
The seal coat treatment should not be driven on until it has set up (dried). It will stain surfaces such as concrete, carpet, or flooring if tracked from construction areas.
Please have all lawn watering devices turned off the evening before the scheduled date.
Please help keep the streets clean and dry for a smooth and lasting project.
Traffic control will be set in areas of work being completed and picked up by the end of the work day. This project is scheduled to be completed within two weeks (pending weather conditions).
The city of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. If there are any questions, please call the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350 or the contractor, Circle C Paving, at 316-570-4652.
Two Ellis Co. Public Works departments will implement four-day work week
Beginning Monday, the Ellis County Road and Bridge and Noxious Weed departments will begin implementing a four days per week, 10 hours per day work schedule.
Public Works Department Administrative Manager Rick Rupp said, “During the duration of this summer schedule our work days will be from Monday through Thursday each week and our work day will commence at 7 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m.”
The one exception will be the work week of July 2 to July 6. The department will go back to a five-day work week because the Fourth of July holiday will be observed on Wednesday, July 4.
The changes will continue through Aug. 30.
For more information, call the Ellis County Public Works Department at (785)-628-9455.