Bach’s Lunch on the Bricks
Join us for a free one-hour concert and delicious $10 box lunch. All ages are welcome!
To RSVP call (785) 621-4171
Downtown Pavilion
10th & Main, Hays
Month: July 2018
35th Infantry Division Army Band with the KS Army National Guard is in Hays
The 35th Infantry Division Army Band with the KS Army National Guard is in Hays for their Summer Tour! The Hays Public Library events will also include a FREE lunch to the first 30 people each day. Don’t miss these FREE performances in Hays.
Jazz Combo
July 17, Noon
Hays Public Library–The Schmidt Gallery
*
Heartland Brass Quintet & Prairie Winds Quintet
July 18, 11 AM–1 PM
Historic Fort Hays
*
Hard to Handle–Military Rock Concert
July 19, Noon
Hays Public Library–The Schmidt Gallery
One of two men injured in Kan. home explosion has died
SUMNER COUNTY — One of the men critically injured in a July 9 home explosion and fire in rural Sumer County has died.
On Monday night, friends managing a GoFundMe page established for the victims wrote, “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we have to inform you that Robert Anglin passed away this evening. His injuries were too great a burden for his body to bear. He was surrounded by his family and friends during his last moments.”
The father and son-in-law team of Rick McPhail and Robert Anglin were working on a home renovation at 1200 Block of N. Geuda Springs Rd. in Sumner County when the whole home exploded, according to the GoFundMe page.
McPhail was thrown from the second floor and landed in the rubble, breaking his leg and both feet. He pulled himself to safety.
Anglin who had been in the basement was fully engulfed in flames. He managed to pull himself out of the active fire before he collapsed next to McPhail on the ground.
McPhail is expected to recover after surgeries on his leg and feet, according to the page.
Fire officials investigated and determined that propane caused the explosion.
FHSU’s Sadikov named conductor of Overland Park Orchestra
Much in demand as performer, conductor and teacher, Mr. Sadikov’s upcoming schedule includes engagements conducting the National Symphony Orchestra and Turkiston Chamber Orchestra in his native Uzbekistan, an invitation to conduct the Orquestra Sinfonica de Piracicaba in Brazil, and Shenyang Symphony in China, as well as an opera debut at Navoi National Opera Theater in Uzbekistan. He has studied and performed around the world, including holding a Conducting Fellowship at the Aspen Music Festival and School in the summer of 2017, and performing at festivals in Portsmouth, NH, Washington, ME, Sarasota, FL Killington, VT, and Moscow, Russia.
About his position with the Overland Park Orchestra Mr. Sadikov said, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead this wonderful orchestra with such enthusiastic musicians. I look forward to many years of fruitful work together while presenting amazing concerts to our audiences. “
The Overland Park Orchestra is a non-profit all-volunteer orchestra, sponsored in part by the City of Overland Park. Since its inception in 1973, it has performed free concerts of orchestral music for the public in a variety of settings and with a variety of programs, including an annual Halloween Concert featuring a children’s costume parade. In recent years, the orchestra has provided music for the American Youth Ballet’s annual production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet and has been a part of the Overland Park Fall Festival and events at the Overland Park Arboretum. For information on becoming a member, contact David Clark, 913-268-7376 and see the website, www.oporchestra.com.
James Funkhouser, who led the Overland Park Orchestra for 37 years, stepped down at the end of the 2017-1018 season, with a final concert in May.
— Submitted
George Hokanson
Osage City — George Hokanson, 67, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on February 6, 1951 in Osage City, Kansas, the son of Clarence and Freda Allison Hokanson.
George grew up in Osage City, had also lived in Dodge City and Hays before returning to Osage City several years ago. He worked most of his life as a Truck Driver and he was a member of the Free Tomorrow Motorcycle Club in Hays.
On October 31, 1980, George married Ivy Reed in Hays.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Freda; and his sister, Lorene Green.
George is survived by his wife Ivy of the home; his son, Dustin (Jennifer) Hokanson of Osage City; his daughter, Vicky Hokanson of Topeka; three nieces; three grandchildren; extended family, the Brothers Woodyard, Deane, Eldon and Boyd Woodyard and families.
Funeral services for George will be at 1:30pm on Wednesday, July 18 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service. Burial will be in the Osage City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the George Hokanson Memorial Fund, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS. 66451.
Ball joins FHSU Foundation as a director of development
FHSU University Relations
The Fort Hays State University Foundation has announced that Jason Ball will be joining the staff as a director of development.
As one of the Foundation’s directors of development, Ball will be responsible for raising endowment, capital, and other financial support to meet the funding needs of the university. Fort Hays State is in the midst of the largest fundraising campaign in school history – the Journey campaign – with a goal of raising $100 million in support of scholarships, academics, student life and athletics.
“Being a third generation Tiger, FHSU has had a great impact on my life. Through joining the Foundation team, I will be able to give back and enable future generations the same great opportunities I have had,” said Ball.
He earned both his undergraduate and MBA degrees from Fort Hays State, and he was a member of the Tiger men’s basketball team from 2010 to 2014. Since graduating, he has stayed active with the university by being a member of the Tiger Athletic Auction Committee. He also chaired the FHSU Foundation’s annual Community Campaign this year after serving as a volunteer for four years.
“I look forward to continuing the lasting relationships with those who have a passion for FHSU, while creating and developing future ones,” said Ball.
“Jason has a history of building authentic relationships, which combined with his accounting and financial knowledge, make him a great fit to help us achieve our mission,” said Jason Williby, president and CEO of the FHSU Foundation.
Established in 1945, the FHSU Foundation is committed to cultivating lasting relationships with alumni, friends, corporations and other organizations who have a passion for Fort Hays State and who want to continue its legacy of excellence. As an independent, non-profit organization, the Foundation’s donors have an impact on all facets of university life, and their support continues to translate into success for students and the FHSU learning environment.
To learn more about the FHSU Foundation and the Journey Campaign, visit https://foundation.fhsu.edu, call 785-628-5620 or email [email protected].
Tigers tabbed No. 4 in pair of preseason polls
Street and Smith’s College Football Yearbook and Lindy’s Sports College Football National Preview, released in the summer of 2018, have Fort Hays State football ranked No. 4 in their preseason polls for NCAA Division II. The Tigers are coming off their most successful season in program history, reaching the Super Region 3 Semifinals of the NCAA Playoffs in 2017 with an 11-1 overall record. The Tigers claimed their first MIAA Championship in the process, going undefeated in the regular season.
Fort Hays State went into the NCAA Playoffs last year ranked No. 4 in the nation, but finished at No. 8 in the final AFCA Division II Poll. The Tigers made the playoffs for the first time since the 1995. It was their third appearance in the Division II playoffs overall. Street and Smith’s and Lindy’s do not conduct polls for Division II throughout the year. The official preseason poll from the AFCA, along with the supplemental weekly poll from D2Football.com, will release at a later date, but Fort Hays State’s amazing run in 2017 definitely grabbed the attention of several national football information sources.
Ferris State, which knocked the Tigers out of the playoffs last year, sits at No. 3 in the Lindy’s Poll, but all the way down at No. 19 in the Street and Smith’s Poll. The first week of the season will feature a big match up in Hays when Central Missouri comes to town. The Mules are tabbed No. 10 in the Lindy’s Poll and No. 18 in the Street and Smith’s Poll. The Mules came to Hays last year in Week 2 of the season as the No. 13 ranked team in the nation by the AFCA. An unranked FHSU team at the time posted a convincing 35-6 win, grabbing the attention of the Division II football world. The Tigers jumped into the AFCA Top 25 Poll for the remainder of the year after that win, ascending all the way to No. 4 by regular season’s end. The run also included an MIAA Championship clinching win at defending national champion Northwest Missouri State by a score of 13-12 in Week 10. Northwest Missouri is among the top 10 in both magazine polls.
The Tigers return three of their eight 2017 All-America selections this year, which includes senior linebacker Jose Delgado, senior defensive back Doyin Jibowu, and junior punter Dante Brown. All three received All-America status from the Don Hansen Football Committee last year. Eleven of the 21 All-MIAA selections for FHSU from last year also return.
The Tigers play 6 times at home in 2018 starting with the season opener against Central Missouri on August 30.
Below are the preseason polls from both magazines.
Lindy’s Sports College Football Preview – Division II Preseason Poll
1. West Florida
2. Indiana (Pa.)
3. Ferris State
4. Fort Hays State
5. Northwest Missouri State
6. Minnesota State
7. Texas A&M-Commerce
8. Midwestern State
9. West Alabama
10. Central Missouri
11. Central Washington
12. Indianapolis
13. Colorado State-Pueblo
14. California (Pa.)
15. Ashland
16. Valdosta State
17. Colorado School of Mines
18. Edinboro
19. Assumption
20. Carson-Newman
21. Humboldt State
22. Bowie State
23. Southwest Baptist
24. Hillsdale
25. Adams State
Street & Smith’s College Football Yearbook – Division II Preseason Poll
1. West Florida
2. Indiana (Pa.)
3. Minnesota State
4. Fort Hays State
5. Grand Valley State
6. Texas A&M-Commerce
7. Indianapolis
8. Harding
9. Northwest Missouri State
10. Midwestern State
11. Central Washington
12. Shepherd
13. Ashland
14. Colorado State-Pueblo
15. Sioux Falls
16. West Georgia
17. Assumption
18. Central Missouri
19. Ferris State
20. West Alabama
21. Findlay
22. Carson-Newman
23. Virginia State
24. Edinboro
25. Colorado School of Mines
Police: Busy night for two Kansas robbery suspects
SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a pair of robberies. Just after 10p.m. two suspects wearing bandanas walked into a business in the 3300 Block of SW Gage in Topeka, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.
One of the suspects struck an employee with a firearm, pushed him to the ground and left with the bottom drawer of the cash register, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen
A couple of hours later, just before 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, two suspects with a similar description wearing bandanas walked into a business in the 700 Block of NE Wabash in Topeka. One suspect brandished a firearm and they left in a maroon vehicle with the bottom drawer of the cash register.
Police ask that anyone with information on these robberies is asked to contact Topeka Police.
🎥 Ellis County wet again after flooding on Monday
By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
Ellis County was hit again by rain a day after a storm caused flash flooding in the northeast part of the county.
The county was under a flood advisory until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Bill Ring, public works director, said some barricades in the county were still up from Modnay’s flooding.
County crews were out this morning checking routes for further flooding or damage.
No major damage was found from Monday’s flooding, although water was over roads in a number of places in the northeast part of the county.
Some shoulders had washed out, but Ring said they will be easy to repair.
Hays received 1.63 inches of rain this morning, as of this report. It received only a trace Monday.
The K-State Extension Ag Center reported 1.42 inches for the last 24 hours, 5.14 inches for the month of July.
2 flights make emergency landings at Kansas City airport
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Authorities say two planes carrying more than 250 passengers made emergency landings at Kansas City International Airport.
Kansas City Aviation Department spokesman Joe McBride says the first emergency landing happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday after crews on Delta Air Lines flight 923 reported a fuel leak. The plane was coming from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Kansas City with 117 people aboard.
McBride says about an hour later, Alaska Airlines flight 1097 was diverted to Kansas City because of pressurization issues. The Alaska Airlines flight had been headed from Dulles Airport in suburban Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles International Airport with 150 passengers.
No injuries were reported.
Mike Paul Kramer
Mike Paul Kramer, son of Wilfred & Virginia (Haddock) Kramer, was born October 7, 1967 in Cozad, Nebraska and passed away July 14, 2018 at his home in Phillipsburg, Kansas at the age of 50.
During his lifetime, Mike never let his disability stop him from enjoying life. In elementary school, he was a wrestler and enjoyed racing motorcycles. He graduated from Lexington High School in Lexington, NE then continued his education at Wayne State College, Hastings Community College, and then graduated from Kearney State College with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Mike had a long career working full-time for the Kansas Department for Children & Families (formerly SRS), and for about 25 years he drove to Kearney, NE every Saturday to work with his Dad at the gun shop.
In his spare time he loved fishing, hunting, cooking and traveling with his many close friends.
Survivors include his parents, Willie & Virginia Kramer of Kearney, NE; his brothers, Ted & wife, Jodene, of Ogallala, NE and Larry & wife, Tereasa, of Kearney, NE; four nephews: Justin, Dustin, Hunter and Waylon, and one niece, Hannah.
Cremation was planned. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661, with Pastor Dave Hutson officiating.
Friends may sign the book from noon until 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 17th, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Norma Lucille (Weber) Chittenden
Norma Lucille (Weber) Chittenden, 90, Hays, died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at her son’s home surrounded by family.
She was born February 12, 1928 in Hays the daughter of John and Mae (Kerns) Weber. She was a graduate of Hays High School and on December 22, 1955 she was united in marriage to John R. “Jack” Chittenden in Hays. She worked at Hays Ford and in the insurance business with Kansas Claims and was also a title clerk for nearly 30 years at Auto World in Hays, retiring at the age of 87. She was an avid bowler, participating in many local, state, and national tournaments, a member and officer of numerous bowling associations, and was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a past member of the Hays First United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed taking care of her chickens, needlepoint, crocheting, cross stitching, knitting, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was very hard working and independent and was truly loved by so many family and friends.
Survivors include a son; John R. Chittenden II and wife Michelle of Hays, grandchildren; John R. Chittenden III of Hays and Gabrielle Chittenden of Hays.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack, a brother David Weber, and an infant sibling.
Private family services will be at a later date and inurnment will take place at Mt. Allen Cemetery in Hays. Memorials are suggested to Ellis County 4-H, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays. Condolences and memories of Norma may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com
Garry W. Endsley
Garry W. Endsley passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018, at the Salina Regional Health Center at the age of 60. He was born in Kansas City, MO on April 12, 1958 to William Endsley and Karole Jean (Simmons) Hancock. On August 7, 1999 he married Tammy Whitmer at the Wilson United Methodist Church.
Garry attended school in Jewell, Kansas and graduated from Jewell High School with the class of 1976. He worked various jobs working as a lineman, was an excellent carpenter, and a computer technician. At the time of his death he was working as the head of the IT department as a Technology Support Consultant III for the Ellsworth Correctional Facility where he had been for the last 17 years. Garry was a former ECT SORT member where he was an observer sniper, chemical munitions member, and was on the honor guard. He is a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth.
Garry had a green thumb and always had a big garden. He loved camping, hunting, golfing, and playing ball with his kids. But mostly, he loved spending time with his family. His kids were everything to him. Many memories were made singing and dancing in the living room with his family.
Garry is survived by his wife Tammy Endsley of Wilson; sons Ancil and Max Endsley of Wilson, Michael Endsley and wife Jessica of Madison, WI, and Phillip Endsley and Brian of Colby; daughter Nisha Trevino and husband Shane of Stockton; mother and step-father Karole and Dave Hancock of Birch Tree, MO; brothers Ronnie Endsley and wife Deborah of Nebraska, Gene Hancock of Henderson, KY, Mark Hancock of Henderson, KY, Gary Hancock and wife Fannie of Henderson, KY; sisters Janita Mooney and husband Val of Mountain View, MO, Kelly Walton and husband Richard of Birch Tree, MO, Donna Crouch and husband Kenny of Henderson, KY, and Joda Southard and husband Tim of Cordon, KY; 3 grandchildren Zane, Zeke, and Josie; and 3 adopted grandchildren Mya, Quintin, and Aaliyah.
He is preceded in death by his beloved grandparents Ancil and Dorothy Endsley who played such a big role in his life; and his father.
Garry was greatly loved and will be missed because he was a man of value, character, and integrity who served with a giving heart and loved with an even greater heart. We celebrate the life that he lived and we mourn the years that we will be denied. He will live forever in the hearts of those who knew him best, for they were greatly loved.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth. Visitation will be Wednesday, 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with the family receiving friends 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Wilson. Memorials are suggested to Ancil & Max Endsley Educational Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490.