The United Way of Ellis County will be having a Golf Tournament on Sunday, September 30th at the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course. The tournament is a 4 Person Scramble and Registration is $60 per player. To register a team contact the Fort Hays ProShop at 785-625-9949.
United Way of Ellis County
205 E 7th St. Suite 111
Hays, KS 67601
785-628-8281
By JOHN P. TRETBAR
The weekly U.S. rotary rig count from Baker Hughes was unchanged Friday at 1,057 active rigs. Texas added three rigs while three fell off the list in New Mexico. Independent Oil & Gas Service reported 14 active oil and gas drilling rigs in eastern Kansas, an increase of two rigs. The count west of Wichita was unchanged at 30. Drilling is underway at two leases in Barton County and one in Stafford County. Operators are about to spud one well in Barton County and one in Stafford County. They’re moving in completion tools to two wells in Barton County, six in Ellis County and one in Stafford County.
Kansas operators filed 60 permits for drilling at new locations last week, 41 in eastern Kansas, 19 west of Wichita including one new drilling permit in Ellis County and one in Stafford County. The total so far this year is 1,103 new drilling permits across the state.
Independent Oil & Gas Service reported just eight well completions for the week, all of them west of Wichita, six of them dry holes, including one dry hole completed in Russell County. Operators have completed 950 wells so far this year. Of the 518 completions west of Wichita so far this year, 159, more than 30%, were dry holes.
TransCanada still has work to do before it can break ground on the embattled final leg of the Keystone oil pipeline system. The Rapid City Journal reports the company filed petitions last month for eminent domain property rights in South Dakota. Petitions for condemnation were filed against separate parcels of land owned by two families, at least one of which promises a court fight. The company says it has not yet secured easements on state land in South Dakota, but has 94% ownership of the easements on private property.
Dwindling pipeline take-away capacity is bolstering oil-by-rail traffic (OBR) in the U.S. and Canada. According to the Association of American Railroads, OBR traffic was up more than 15% over the same week a year earlier. The cumulative total is up 10% year-on-year, to an average 10,532 car loads per week. Canada’s total oil-by-rail traffic has jumped nearly 15% compared to a year earlier.
This week’s auction of US Gulf Coast energy leases generated $178 million in winning bids, with Exxon Mobil, BP, Hess Corp and four others bidding on 144 parcels. That’s about one percent of the more than 14,000 parcels offered up for bid.
Voters in Oklahoma will decide is the state should set aside five percent of its oil and gas tax revenue for tough times. State Question 800 would create the “Oklahoma Vision Fund,” a trust fund designed to provide long-term stability in a state where spending has been anything but stable. It’s supporters say it’s also designed to keep future lawmakers from using it for special projects. The Governor issued a proclamation last week placing the matter on the ballot November 6.
For the third consecutive Wednesday, announcements from the government sent prices tumbling last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a 6.8 million barrel increase in domestic crude oil inventories over the previous week. EIA said domestic production gained 100-thousand barrels to a rounded figure of 10.9 million barrels per day. Crude oil imports increased another million barrels per day last week. We’re importing about one percent above the average from last year at this time.
North Dakota has a record number of oil wells in production, but actual production has dipped slightly from the state’s record-high May totals. Preliminary numbers from the Department of Mineral Resources show the state pumped nearly 1.25 million barrels per day in June from 14,778 wells. Regulators say the state’s operators are still burning off 17% of the natural gas produced at oil wells. That again falls short of the statewide goal of 88% capture starting in November.
A new report from the research firm DrillingInfo shows oil producers in the state of Texas are burning off record amounts of natural gas at the well head. The report suggests drillers don’t have adequate pipeline capacity to move the associated gas to market, a problem which could slow down the state’s all-time-high oil production.
A report in the Texas Tribune asserts that energy regulators, industry groups and other experts are playing down the potential impact if Mexico follows through on the new president’s promise to end fuel imports. That would be a big hit to the Texas economy, but the report suggests Mexico “…has a long way to go to wean itself off fuel imports.” Sources also said they don’t see Mexico severing ties with a top trading partner.
Iran’s state-run oil company reduced official prices for September sales to Asia across all grades. Bloomberg reports the light crude pumped by OPEC’s third-largest producer will be sold at its steepest discount to rival Saudi Arabia in 14 years. The Saudis are also cutting their prices to the prized Asian market to lure more customers as they increase supply.
The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 32 traffic stops Thu., Aug. 16, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Parking Complaint–2100 block Milner St, Hays; 8/14
Assist – Other (not MV)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9:01 AM
Driving Under the Influence–2800 block Hall St, Hays; 10:14 AM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:16 AM
Criminal Threat–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 11:59 AM; 12:03 PM
Suspicious Activity–1300 block Tallgrass Dr, Hays; 12:27 PM
Parking Complaint–2700 block Ash St, Hays; 12:45 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2600 block Vine St, Hays; 1:02 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–2000 block Gen Custer Rd, Hays; 1:33 PM
Drug Offenses–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:53 PM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–500 block Ash St, Hays; 5:26 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1000 block 33rd St, Hays; 6:01 PM
(HPD)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 6:20 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:41 PM
Suspicious Activity–1600 block Main St, Hays; 9:52 PM
Suspicious Person–2600 block Vine St, Hays; 10:53 PM
The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 42 traffic stops Fri., Aug. 17, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Minor in Possession of CMB/LIQ–1500 block Vine St, Hays; 2:25 AM
Suspicious Person–2800 block Vine St, Hays; 5:58 AM
Suspicious Person–2800 block Vine St, Hays; 7:20 AM
Animal At Large–1000 block W 28th St, Hays; 7:23 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1300 block Lawrence Dr, Hays; 10 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–3300 block Fort St, Hays; 10:06 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 10:30 AM
Drug Offenses–2700 block Colonial St, Hays; 10:35 AM; 12:01 PM
Theft (general)–Hays; 10:42 AM
Suspicious Person–100 block W 13th St, Hays; 10:59 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 11:26 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–2300 block Oak St, Hays; 11:35 AM
Credit Card Violations–100 block W 37th St, Hays; 11:56 AM
Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 12:42 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 2:15 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1000 block Fort St, Hays; 2:51 PM
Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 2:54 PM
Criminal Trespass–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 3:13 PM
Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 3:36 PM
Civil Dispute–2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 5:22 PM
Suspicious Activity–1700 block Hall St, Hays; 9:32 PM
Fireworks Violation–400 block W 10th St, Hays; 10:10 PM
Harassment (All Other)–500 block Ash St, Hays; 7 PM; 11:10 PM
The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 32 traffic stops Sat., Aug. 18, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Found/Lost Property–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:18 AM
Driving Under the Influence–200 block Main St, Hays; 1:54 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:17 AM
Intoxicated Subject–4th St and Elm St, Hays; 2:18 AM
Driving Under the Influence–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 2:35 AM; 2:37 AM
Disorderly Conduct–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:35 AM; 2:40 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block E 19th St, Hays; 7:31 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–1300 block Felten Dr, Hays; 8:44 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:56 AM
Domestic Disturbance–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 11:42 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–800 block Walnut St, Hays; 2:10 PM
Driving Under the Influence–400 block W 8th St, Hays; 3:19 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–300 block W 25th St, Hays; 8/17 5:30 PM; 8/18 1:30 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 4:53 PM
Domestic Disturbance–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 6:50 PM; 7:01 PM
Drug Offenses–1800 block Vine St, Hays; 7:07 PM; 7:24 PM
Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 7:15 PM
Disturbance – Noise–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 8:06 PM
Disorderly Conduct–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 10:56 PM
Civil Dispute–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 11:15 PM
Disturbance – Noise–600 block W 13th St, Hays; 11:13 PM
The Hays Police Department responded to 13 animal calls and conducted 16 traffic stops Sun., Aug. 19, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Battery – Domestic–2200 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 1:15 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block W 8th St, Hays; 1:57 AM
Driving Under the Influence–700 block Riley St, Hays; 2:08 AM
Disorderly Conduct–800 block Ash St, Hays; 2:08 AM
Intoxicated Subject–3500 block Vine St, Hays; 2:28 AM
Disturbance – General–2900 block Barclay Dr, Hays; 2:36 AM
Criminal Trespass–1800 block Milner St, Hays; 2:58 AM
Animal At Large–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 8:03 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–200 block W 5th St, Hays; 8:18 AM
Drug Offenses–100 block E 23rd St, Hays; 9:55 AM
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 10:17 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–300 block W 9th St, Hays; 1:48 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–800 block Ash St, Hays; 1:01 PM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–2700 block Augusta Ln, Hays; 10:10 AM; 10:20 AM
Civil Dispute–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 12:40 PM
Animal At Large–500 block E 5th St, Hays; 2:41 PM
Domestic Disturbance–1300 block Steven Dr, Hays; 2:59 PM
Animal At Large–11th and Allen St, Hays; 3:01 PM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 3:03 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 3:23 PM
Animal Injured–500 block W 24th St, Hays; 3:33 PM
Welfare Check–200 block Northridge Dr, Hays; 4:14 PM
Theft (general)–3900 block E 8th St, Hays; 5:29 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–1300 block E 41st St, Hays; 5:49 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–2900 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 6:07 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 7:27 PM
Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 8:59 PM
Disturbance – General–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 9 PM; 9:07 PM
SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a hit and run accident and have made an arrest.
Just after 2:15p.m. Sunday, police responded to an injury accident in the 3300 Block of South Clifton in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
When officers arrived, they located a 6-year-old girl and her 37-year-old mother who had been struck by a 2007 Chrysler SUV. Both were transported to a local hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to Davidson.
Investigators learned that the woman was involved in a verbal disturbance with her 18-year-old former boyfriend at a nearby residence. As the woman and her daughter walked from the residence, the vehicle hit them. The suspect then fled from the SUV on foot and it was believed he was in a residence nearby, according to Davidson.
The Wichita Police SWAT team responded to the residence. Police in Kechi later located the suspect during a traffic stop in the 6500 Block of North Hillside. The suspect identified as Carlos Flores, according to the Sedgwick County Booking report, was taken into custody without incident and booked for attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping and outstanding warrants, according to Davidson.
Flores has a previous conviction for criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
COWLEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal weekend crash and have identified the victims.
Early Sunday morning a driver lost control of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Summit Street in Arkansas City, according to police.
The vehicle hit utility poles and the driver and a passenger were both ejected. Kenneth Dale Wall, Jr., 49, Arkansas City died in the crash, according to Public Information Officer Andrew Lawson. Wall’s son Jacob Ryan Wall, 19, of Arkansas city was transported for treatment and is expected to make a full recovery, according to Lawson.
Police have not determined who was driving at the time of the accident.
Arthur R. Mai, son of William Sr. & Martha (Deines) Mai, was born December 25, 1924, at the home of his paternal grandparents in the Trego Center community south of WaKeeney, Kansas. His older twin sister, Katherine Elizabeth, did not survive. He was baptized on February 25, 1925, at Zion Lutheran Church at Trego Center, Kansas. He attended rural schools in Trego, Greeley, and Wallace Counties and graduated from Wallace County Community High School in 1942. Following graduation, he joined his father in farming until he was drafted into the Army in January 1945. He completed his training at Fort Robinson north of Little Rock, Arkansas, and shipped out of San Francisco for Manila in the Philippines on 11 July 1945. His troop was part of the Japanese Occupation Force following the end of the War. He arrived back in Sharon Springs October 8, 1946, and returned to farming with his father.
In November 1951, he began work at the ASCS office of the USDA in Sharon Springs and continued farming. He married Eunice Lundberg at the Sharon Lutheran Church on December 27, 1956, and they began a 57-year journey together, building their own farming business in 1957 with-in Wallace and Greeley Counties. Son Brent joined the family in 1964 followed by daughter Celia in 1966. The family enjoyed traveling together, especially by car, whether on six-week road trips or just little rides around the county. Over the years, Art & Eunice visited all 50 states and most Canadian Provinces. They also visited Mexico, Panama, Switzerland, France, Austria, Norway, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and Denmark.
Art retired as Wallace County USDA Executive Director in 1981, but continued to be actively engaged in farming until 2012. Through most of his professional and retired life, Art was an active member of the local Rotary Club serving for decades as the newsletter editor. He was Governor of District 5670 in 1984-1985, a Paul Harris Fellow and member of Rotary International’s Arch Klump Society.
Art was confirmed on August 20, 1939 at the Sharon Lutheran Church in Sharon Springs and was a member there for the rest of his life. He was very active with the Lutheran Quad Parish of Western Kansas, serving as the treasurer from its inception until its dissolution. He was an active member of the American Legion, and served as leader of the local unit a number of times.
A self-educated man, Art was always a champion for higher education and the arts. In honor of his parents, he established the endowed William and Martha Deines Mai Chair in Education at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. He was a long-time member of the Western Plains Arts Association, enjoying the concerts, plays, lectures, and other cultural events that it brought to Northwestern Kansas. For more than 30 years, Art was involved with Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, and its boardroom is named in his honor.
Art passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his home in Sharon Springs, Kansas. He is survived by son his Brent of Fairfield, Connecticut, daughter Celia of Sharon Springs, Kansas, and grandchildren Torrey Elder of Sharon Springs, Kansas; Caitlin Elder (Alan Williams) of Hays, Kansas; Maria Mai of Beaverton, Oregon; Tatum Elder of Oakley, Kansas, and her fiancée Jonathan Corbett; Anna Mai of La Jolla, California; and John Mai of Decorah, Iowa. He is also survived by two great grandsons: Dai’lyn Lee Elder and Brae’syn Patrick Williams both of Hays, Kansas. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, he is survived by four brothers and one sister: Raymond of Lindsborg, Kansas; Vernon of Linn, Kansas; Bill (Wilma) of Sharon Springs, Kansas; Marilyn (Patrick Pickett) of Slater, Iowa; and David (Linda) of Sharon Springs, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his wife Eunice on February 15, 2014, his parents, twin sister, brother Carl (in 1939), and three sisters-in-law: Ruth, Sylvia, and Ardyce.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10:30 AM MT at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church in Sharon Springs with Pastor Galen Crippen officiating. Burial will follow in the Sharon Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs.
Memorials for Prairie Village Retirement Community, Developmental Services of North West Kansas (DSNWK) and the Arthur R. Mai Memorial Rotary Scholarship Fund can be made in care of Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 Main St., Goodland, KS 67735.
Funeral services are entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State women’s soccer team is ready to get back into action for the 2018 season as they have been picked fourth in the MIAA Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The rankings, released Monday (August 16), tabbed the Tigers in their position after capturing 88 points.
With the 2017 season now in the rearview mirror, Fort Hays State looks to build off a year in which they accomplished a 10-6-4 overall record, alongside a 7-3-1 MIAA tally. Last season, the Tigers made it into the MIAA conference semifinals where they fell to eventual national champions in Central Missouri, 3-0. This loss came after a thrilling 14-round shootout at home against Missouri Southern, winning 11-10 in penalty kicks.
Focusing on this season, the Tigers will see a mix of old and new on the pitch, with both returning and incoming players looking to make contributions. Coach Blake Reynolds, now in just his second season at the helm of Fort Hays State, brings in a strong recruiting class to pair up alongside his returners. The Tigers bring back 12 athletes who saw time last season, with two red-shirts coming back as well. Additionally, 12 incoming freshmen will wear the FHSU jersey for the first time. For another year, Australia will be represented on the roster as junior Nikita Woods heads to Hays from Larimer County Community College. Woods continues to expand her soccer journey after calling Corrimal, Australia her home prior to her collegiate career. Woods comes off two years with the Golden Eagles, amounting 25 goals and 10 assists in her time. Another junior transfer being welcomed to the Tigers roster is Chloe Montano from Calabasas, Calif. Montaño brings in two years of experience from Santa Barbara City College where she contributed 12 goals alongside 11 assists. The freshman class is represents four states, with players coming to Hays from Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and California.
The Tigers are coming off a season which they out-scored their opponents 23-17, while also outshooting the same opponents 247-211. Fort Hays State will look to fill the void of former leading scorer Eden Stoddard who led the team with eight goals during the 2017 season. This year, junior forward Darby Hirsch is the returning leading scorer for the Tigers with three contributed last season. Only Olympia Katsouridis and Catalina Hernandez, along with Hirsch, have a goal to their name on this season’s roster.
Other notable returners for the Tigers are Paige Utterback, Taryn Schnell and Shayla Podlena. Both Utterback and Schnell participated in all 20 games last season, while Podlena started 13 matches. Megan Kneefel will be the anchor in goal for the Tigers as she is back for her junior season after starting six games and recording 40 saves with a 4-2-2 sophomore season record.
Preseason for the Tigers is just around the corner as they play host to Kansas Wesleyan in their lone exhibition game on August 24 at 6 p.m. The regular season gets started with a trip to Fayette, Iowa where the Tigers will face-off against home team Upper Iowa on August 30, followed by a tilt September 1 against Southwest Minnesota State. Fort Hays State will make its first regular-season home appearance On September 14 against Emporia State slated for 7 p.m.
Below is the 2018 MIAA Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
2018 MIAA Women’s Preseason Coaches’ Poll
1. Central Missouri (11) – 121
2. Missouri Western (1) – 108
3. Northeastern State – 98
4. Fort Hays State – 88
5. Central Oklahoma – 85
6. Missouri Southern – 66
7. Washburn – 62
8. Emporia State – 45
9. Lindenwood – 43
10. Northwest Missouri – 40
11. Nebraska Kearney – 23
12. Southwest Baptist – 14
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have two suspects in custody.
Just before 5:30p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to the 400 Block of SW Taylor in Topeka in the west alley in reference to several gunshots being heard and a man down in the alley, according to Lt. Robert Simmons.
Officers located the man identified as 20-year-old Gianni Sabastian Noriega of Topeka, with several apparent gunshot wounds and he was transported to a local hospital where he died.
On Sunday, officers were on the lookout for a maroon Pontiac with a known license plate. They located that vehicle near the 100 block of SW 29th Street. Officers took into custody the first of two suspects related to the shooting death, according to Lt. Aaron Jones.
Officers then used a search warrant at an apartment in the 2100 block of SW Mac Vicar in an attempt to locate a second suspect Brandon L. Gayer 18, of Topeka/Shawnee County.
Police didn’t find him at the apartment but later located Gayer and took him into custody near SE 45th Street and SE Paulen Road, according to Lt. Jones.
Late Monday morning, police reported a second suspect, 21-year-old John F. Alston, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections in relation as part of the investigation.
By RALPH D. RUSSO
AP College Football Writer
Alabama will begin its quest for a second consecutive national championship with a rare three-peat.
The Crimson Tide is just the second team to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll for three straight seasons. Alabama received 42 out of 61 first-place votes.
No. 2 Clemson received 18 first-place votes. Georgia is No. 3 and Wisconsin is fourth. The Badgers received one first-place vote. Ohio State was ranked No. 5.
The preseason AP poll started in 1950 and since then only Oklahoma from 1985-87 had started No. 1 in three straight years until now.
Ring up another milestone for coach Nick Saban’s Tide dynasty. Alabama has won five national championships since 2009 and now has been No. 1 to start the season five times under Saban. Last season was the first time Saban’s team started and finished the season No. 1.
The Tide enter this season with a question at quarterback, but there appears to be two good answers from which Saban has to choose: Tua Tagovailoa won the College Football Playoff championship game for Alabama with a second-half comeback and overtime touchdown pass. Jalen Hurts has led the Tide to the national title game in each of his two seasons as a starter.
Whoever is quarterback, Alabama’s offense should be potent with running back Damien Harris working behind a powerful line anchored by tackle Jonah Williams.
The Tide’s always tough defense will have all new starters in the secondary, but defensive end Raekwon Davis and linebackers Mack Wilson and Dylan Moses are primed to be Alabama’s next All-Americans.
The machine never stops in Tuscaloosa. One again, everybody is chasing Alabama.
DICKINSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating after two men died in an accident just after 9:30p.m. Saturday in Dickinson County.
A 2009 Yamaha golf cart driven by Lucas Hicks, 28, Herrington, was southbound in the 500 Block of Rain Road, three miles southeast of Hope in rural southern Dickinson County, according to Undersheriff James Swisher.
The golf cart made an abrupt turn on the gravel road in front of a northbound Chevy Silverado driven by Craig Banman, 27, Hillsboro, according to Swisher.
The pickup hit the front quarter panel of the golf cart.
Hicks and a passenger Casey Schardein, 26, Hope, were pronounced dead at the scene. They were transported to Kansas City pending autopsy. Banman was not injured and released after questioning.
All three had been attending a bachelor party and knew each other, according to Swisher. The initial investigating indicated alcohol may have played a part in the accident.
WHAT: 2018 SBA CONTRACTING PROGRAMS TRAINING DAY in HAYS
WHEN: Wednesday, September 5, 2018
WHERE: Grow Hays, 219 West 19th Street, Hays, KS 67601
RSVP Online to one or more of the presentations:
Presenters: Teri L. Taylor, SBA Business Development Specialist; and a representative from the Kansas SBDC at Fort Hays State University
Thelma C. King, 97, Hillsboro, formerly of Hays, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Hillsboro Community Hospital, Hillsboro, KS. She moved to Parkside Assisted Living in Hillsboro in 2013 to be closer to family.
She was born in Hays to Howard “Casey” and Matilda (Leiker) Houser on July 15, 1921. She married Billy Frank King on Dec. 10, 1938. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1989. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Artman; her parents; sisters, Charlotte Weltz and Rosalind Desmarteau; and a brother, Harry “Buck” Houser.
She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Although she never worked outside the home, while Billy King was Sheriff of Ellis County, she provided delicious homemade meals for the prisoners. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed watching K-State, the Kansas City Royals, and the Kansas City Chiefs.
She is survived by her daughter, Billie (David) Strunk; grandson, Troy Strunk and great grandson, Tanner Strunk all of Valley Center, Kansas, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, followed by a rosary at 3:30 p.m. Burial will follow in the Mount Allen Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Parkside Homes, Inc. House 5 in care of the funeral home. Condolences and memories of Thelma may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com
ELLIS – Last chance to place your order for Krispy Kreme donuts! St. Mary’s CYO in Ellis is selling Krispy Kreme donuts to help St. Mary’s School and church pay for repairs from the storm in July. Donuts will be in this Saturday, August 25.
We’re taking orders until Wednesday, August 21.
Regular glazed $9.00
Chocolate Iced $10.00
Raspberry Filled $10.00
Kreme Filled $10. 00
Lemon Filled.$10.00
To order contact Karla Schuster at [email protected] or 785-259-3992.
