Month: July 2018
Wild West Festival: Hotel California, Mahan
Paul J. Flax
Paul J. Flax, age 84, of Hays, KS, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at HaysMed.
Funeral services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th St., Ellis, KS 67637.
Friday’s official rainfall less than reports from west side of Hays
By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
Friday morning’s rain deluge in Hays came in on the west side of town where there were several unofficial reports of more than four and up to five inches of rain. A Flash Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Dodge City was in effect from 9:40 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.
The official rainfall amount recorded at the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of town was 3.11 inches. The Eagle Media Center, 2300 Hall, received 3.60 inches.
Short-lived flooding occurred on west 27th Street and north to the Thunderbird Drive area. Streets in downtown Hays and near Fort Hays State University, located in the flood plain, were also flooded.
Several vehicles were disabled, basements in south Hays were flooded and some residents had to be rescued from their homes.
Adding Friday’s downpour to several small rainfalls earlier last week has brought the July rainfall total to 3.49 inches.
Hays has received 13.38 inches of moisture for the year-to-date.
Teen dies in swimming accident at Kansas lake
MIAMI COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities have identified a teenager who drowned in a swimming accident Friday at a northeast Kansas lake.
The Miami County Sheriff’s Office says in a media release that 17-year-old Om Kee, of Kansas City, Missouri, drowned at Hillsdale Lake.
Just after 3p.m. Friday, witnesses reported that Kee was swimming at the lake’s swim beach and appeared to be tired before he disappeared under the water.
Rescue teams recovered his body about two hours later. The lake is south of the Kansas City area.
Inauguration set for Sept. 14 for FHSU’s Dr. Tisa Mason
FHSU University Relations
Events across four days will celebrate the inauguration of the 10th president of Fort Hays State University, Dr. Tisa A. Mason, who will be installed in a ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, in the university’s Gross Memorial Coliseum.
The public is invited.
“Dr. Mason’s inauguration is a celebration of Fort Hays State University’s accomplishments as well as the anticipation of future opportunities for our students, faculty and staff,” said Janette Meis, chair of the Inauguration Committee and event planner for the Office of the President.
“We are very excited to have alumni, community members, donors and other supporters on campus to experience this significant event,” she said.
After the inaugural ceremony, a celebration on the Quad is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Specifics are tentative for other inaugural events that week, which include: a special exhibit of letters and certificates of congratulation opening in Forsyth Library; a dedicated worship service hosted by Celebration Community Church on Friday morning before the ceremony; and a community service event – Swipe Out Hunger, sponsored by the Global Leadership Project – for Saturday.
The football game Saturday night against the Washburn Ichabods will feature halftime music from the university’s marching band selected especially for President Mason: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
President Mason and her husband, Bill, will arrive by motorcycle to present the game ball.
A more detailed schedule of events will be announced later.
NAMI Hays meets July 18
2 wounded after shots fired into crowd in KC entertainment district
KANSAS CITY (AP) – Authorities say two people have been wounded in a shooting in Kansas City’s Westport bar and entertainment district as business owners in the area work to add new security measures.
Twenty-four-year-old Davontae McCutchen is charged with assault and other felonies for allegedly firing shots into a crowd early Sunday. A second man, 26-year-old Anthony Boykin, has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Prosecutors say Boykin was armed and standing near McCutchen when gunfire erupted. The victims were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening wounds.
The Kansas City Star reports that business owners are working to meet city mandated requirements so sidewalks in the area can be privatized on weekend nights. The goal of privatization is to allow new security measures for keeping weapons out.
Ellis Co. Commission continues budget work; to consider equipment purchases
By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post
The Ellis County Commission will look over the 2019 budget one more time before it is sent out for publication at Monday’s commission meeting.
According to information presented to the commission, the budget does not call for an increase in the countywide mill levy or the mill levy for Fire District #1. That sets the property taxes levied at $14,410,402 for the county’s general fund and $535,787 for the fire district.
General fund expenditures are budgeted at $22,376,201 for 2019. Fire District #1 expenditures for 2019 at budgeted at $633,346.
The commission will consider making any more changes at Monday’s meeting.
The commission will also receive the 2017 audit, discuss two purchases for the Ellis County Fire Department and consider a lease agreement with High Plains Mental Health.
Monday’s Public Building Commission meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. with the regular commission meeting to follow at the County Administrative Center at 718 Main.
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Robert ‘Bob’ LeRoy Hudson
Robert “Bob” LeRoy Hudson, 56, Hays, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Via Christi Village.
He was born June 1, 1962 in Camp Lejeune, NC to Dan and Norine (Olsen) Hudson.
Survivors include his mother, Norine Hudson of Hays, two sisters; Kathy Deines and husband John of Hays and Wendy Norman of North Port, FL, three daughters; Miranda Hudson of Perkins, OK, Malissa Hill of Oklahoma City, OK, and Lezlie Eckels of Wichita, four grandchildren and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Lincoln, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Bob’s memory to the Cancer Council of Ellis County, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences and memories of Bob may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com
Verlin F. Dreiling
Verlin F. Dreiling, age 90, former Hays, Kansas resident, died Sunday, July 8, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Wichita, Kansas. He was born January 1, 1928, in Victoria, Kansas, to Frank J.A. and Basilia (Billinger) Dreiling. He married Henrietta “Janie” (Brown) on July 12, 1948, at Hays, Kansas. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2010.
He was a Linotype Setter at The Hays Daily News for 42 years and retired in 1990. He was a 1946 graduate of Hays High School, a veteran of the US Army and served in Korea. He was member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9076 both of Hays, Kansas. Verlin moved to Wichita in 2009.
Survivors include one son, Kevin Dreiling and wife, Jan, Hutchinson, KS; three daughters, Linda Lesovsky and husband, Don, Lakewood, CO; Lois Smith and husband, Jerold, Marion, KS; Judith Purdy and husband, Jim, Wichita, KS; one brother, Marvin Dreiling and wife, Katie, Hays, KS; one sister, Edna Wagner, Wheatridge, CO; one sister-in-law, Norma Jean Dreiling, Denver, CO; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; four brothers, Gerald, Elmer, Linus and Norman Dreiling; and four sisters, Lorraine McCormick, Luella Munk, Vera Pfannenstiel and Susie Weisgerber.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas with military honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays
Memorials to American Cancer Society or Amedisys Hospice.
Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]
Lila K. (Blair) Jones
Lila K. (Blair) Jones, 64, born August 14, 1953 in Oakley, KS to Clyde J Blair and Naida L (Blevins) Blair. Lila joined family in Heaven on July 5, 2018 at Logan County Hospital.
Lila graduated Oakley High School in 1971. Lila married Kenneth L. Jones on November 2nd 1979. Lila worked for Golden Plains Motel during her school years, she then went to work for Andy’s Drive In. Lila started working for St. Joseph School in the kitchen and spent many many years there and loved all the children. Lila and Kenny started Three Jokers Trucking Company and then Buffalo Bills Bar and Grill. Lila was part of the VFW Auxiliary, Altar Society, and was one of the founding members of Tri-County Cruisers.
Above all Lila loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Lila loved reading, writing, singing, puzzles, Taco Tuesdays, genealogy, rocking her grandbabies, Facebook to stay in touch with family and friends, and treasure hunting at thrift stores and antique shops.
Lila is survived by her husband Kenny, two cats (Lucky and Grumpy), one dog (Maggie) all of the home, mother Naida Blair of Oakley, father in law Bill Jones of Oakley, two sisters, one brother, children JJ Margheim, Goodland KS, Amy (Kevin) Foster, Baldwin City KS, Jesse (Tessa) Jones, Oakley KS, Katie (Mike) Chrisler, Oakley KS, step children Klee Jones, Goodland KS, Lance Jones, Hays KS, Traci (Robert) Smith, Bolivar Mo, 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Lila was preceded in death by her grandparents, her dad Clyde J Blair, mothers in law Betty Jones and Joyce Hoeb, stepfather in law Charles Hoeb, brother in law Lynn Luetke and sister in law Carol Huffman.
Visitation will be Tuesday July 10th, 2018 at 2:15 with services following at 3pm at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.
Lila’s life motto’s
“If you don’t love me you didn’t know me”
“If you can’t remember me with a smile don’t remember me at all”