Month: August 2018
Cosmosphere adds to impressive VIP list for December event
HUTCHINSON — The Cosmosphere has landed four more VIP’s for a December event that will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 moon mission.
Mimi Meredith of the Cosmosphere confirmed to Hutchpost.com that Apollo 7 astronaut Walt Cunningham, Apollo 16 moon walker Charlie Duke, and Apollo 17 moon walker Harrison Schmidt, will all be in attendance for Earth Rising. Meredith also announced that flight controller Glynn Lunney, will also attend. The impressive guest list also includes Jim Lovell of Apollo 8 and Apollo 13; Fred Hase of Apollo 13; and flight controllers Jerry Bostick and Jerry Griffin. Meredith comments on the dedication their guests have to the museum and science center:
The Earth Rising event is a major fund raiser for the Cosmosphere and will be held December 1 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The Apollo 8 mission continues the run of 50th anniversaries for the Apollo moon program that will culminate with the 50th anniversary celebration of Apollo 17 in 2023.
The Apollo 8 mission was key in the race with the Soviet Union to the moon, as the plan was originally to make the mission a test run. When spy satellites detected a large Russian moon rocket on a launch pad, the United States decided to go for broke and take Apollo 8 along with astronauts Jim Lovell, Frank Borman and William Anders to the moon. The crew arrived to the moon in late December and took the famous photo of the earth rising over the lunar surface on Christmas Eve.
Tickets to Earth Rising go on sale for Cosmosphere members October 15, and the general public October 29.
Youth Outdoor Festival in Hays Saturday
Grainfield Opera House concert fundraiser Sunday
Trump recognizes Kobach’s win in Kan. GOP primary
WASHINGTON — President Trump continues to tighten his grip on the Republican Party as the turbulent 2018 primary season lurched toward its finale.
On Wednesday morning, Trump used his Twitter account and recognized Kris Kobach’s victory in the GOP primary for Kansas governor.
My friend and very early supporter Kris Kobach won the Republican Nomination for Governor of Kansas last night in a tough race against a very fine opponent. Kris will win in November and be a great Governor. He has my complete and total Endorsement!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 15, 2018
Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer will endorse Kobach after he conceded in a surprise Tuesday night announcement a week after their neck-and-neck finish threatened to send the race to a recount.
Red Cross urgently needs blood donations before summer ends
As summer winds down, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give blood now and help end an emergency summer blood shortage that began last month.
A critical need remains as many regular donors delay giving to take final summer vacations and prepare for school to start. To ensure lifesaving treatments remain available for patients in the coming weeks, donations are needed now, especially type O.
In thanks for helping at this urgent time, all those who come to donate blood or platelets July 30 through Aug. 30, 2018, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.)
Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Those who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to give again. Blood can be safely given every 56 days, and Power Red donations can be given every 16 weeks.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 16-31
Cheyenne
Saint Francis
8/21/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 202 N College
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Ellis
Hays
Hays Blood Donation Center
208 E. 8th
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
8/31/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., USD 432 District Office, 323 W 12th
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Logan
Oakley
8/23/2018: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Gateway Fellowship Church, 806 E 2nd
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Phillips
Logan
8/16/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Logan Community City Building, 109 N. Mill
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Rawlins
Atwood
8/22/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Lake Road
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Russell
Lucas
8/31/2018: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., United Methodist Church, 332 N. Main St.
Luray
8/22/2018: 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Luray Community Center, 115 S. Main
Russell
8/20/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Fossil Creek Inn & Suites, 1430 S. Fossil
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Sherman
Goodland
8/16/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Methodist Church, 1116 Sherman Ave
8/18/2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Methodist Church, 1116 Sherman Ave
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How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. 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.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
🎥 WATCH LIVE: Fort Hays State’s annual Fall Convocation
The new academic year at Fort Hays State University officially begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday with the annual Fall Convocation in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center in Sheridan Hall on the FHSU campus. Watch the live stream of the event below.
Indictment: Kan. veteran faked blindness to get benefits
SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects for fraud.
Addison Lewis, 39, a U.S. Army veteran, and Brandi Lewis, 25, both of Hutchinson, are charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the government and two counts of theft of government funds, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.
The indictment alleges Addison Lewis pretended to be blind in order to receive benefits from the Veterans Administration and Social Security. While receiving benefits, he maintained a Kansas driver’s license and was seen operating motor vehicles, a tractor and a lawn mower. It is alleged Brandi Lewis accompanied him to a vision exam and pretended to be guiding him.
If convicted, they face up to five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on the conspiracy charge and up to 10 years and a fine up to $250,000 on the theft charges. The Veterans Administration – Office of Inspector General and the Social Security Administration – Office of Inspector General investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mona Furst is prosecuting.
Tickets on sale Friday for Lindsey Buckingham concert
Tickets go on sale Friday morning at the Stiefel Theatre box office for the Lindsey Buckingham concert!
Buckingham is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. November 10 in the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets for the concert will be available in the Stiefel Theatre box office beginning at 10 a.m. Friday.
According to information on the Stiefel Theatre website, Buckingham is widely considered one of the greatest guitarists and songwriters and musical expressionists of our time. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and three-time Grammy winner, Buckingham is best known as the producer, guitarist, vocalist, and chief songwriter for Fleetwood Mac and as a widely celebrated solo artist.
His forthcoming Solo Anthology: The Best of Lindsey Buckingham is a comprehensive record of this illustrious career. Out October 5 on Rhino Records, Buckingham’s solo anthology will be released as a three-disc set on CD and digitally and will also be available as a single disc abridged release.
This fall, Buckingham will head out on a North American Tour in support of his solo anthology. Every ticket purchased online for the Buckingham tour includes a CD or digital copy of the single-disc version of the new Anthology. Fans will receive instructions via email on how to redeem the album after ticket purchase. Please visit www.lindseybuckingham.com for further information.
Zoee Lynn Sproul
Our Little Angel, Zoee Lynn Sproul, entered this world wearing her angel wings on August 8, 2018 at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska.
Zoee is survived by her parents, Brian & Hannah (Hawks) Sproul and her two sisters, Cambrie Rose and Ivey Marie, all of Almena; her maternal grandparents, Michael & Deanna Hawks, also of Almena; paternal grandparents, Greg Sproul of Edmond and Tracey & Shawn Gosselin of Norton; great grandparents, Merle Hawks of Almena, Janice Vahle of Phillipsburg, Joe & Kandi Sproul of Edmond, John Legler of Chariton, Iowa and Georgene Graydon of Wild Rose, Wisconsin.
Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.
Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and gifts, a memorial may be made in her name, Zoee Lynn Sproul Memorial Fund, and sent in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661,
Marianne Anderson
Marianne Anderson, age 93, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Via Christi Village of Hays. She was born March 14, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles and Barbara (Fehrenbach) Dorizzi. She married Frank B. Anderson Jr. in Kansas City on January 14, 1950. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, her parents and infant sister.
Marianne had a Biology degree from UMKC. She decided to go back to school after raising her three children and get a degree in elementary education. Teaching was her passion. She taught in Overland Park and Hays, Kansas. After retiring from Wilson Elementary school in Hays, she continued to give back to the community. She worked as a tutor at Wilson school. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays and worked at the food pantry for the church.
She is survived by her children, Judy Daugherty and husband John of Flagstaff, AZ, Bruce Anderson and wife Susie of Scottsdale, AZ and Barbara Gottschalk and husband Rick Pfannenstiel of Hays; seven grandchildren, Kelly Daugherty of Flagstaff, Sarah (Chad) Beiser of Wichita, Emily Gottschalk (fiance, Leland Smith) of Hays, Jenna (Joe) Princ of Osborne, Jason (Ashlee) Pfannenstiel of Wellington, FL, Jeff Anderson of Tempe and Emily Anderson of Scottsdale as well as five great grandchildren, Billie Daugherty Thompson, Jaxton Princ, Jaymes Princ, Laurel Beiser and Gunnar Pfannenstiel.
Visitation will be 5 PM – 8 PM with a combined rosary and vigil service at 7 PM on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Private family services will be held at the Chapel at Via Christi Village, Hays with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or Hospice at Hays Medical Center.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]
Steven Leroy Unruh
Steven Leroy Unruh, age 76, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2018 at the St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born on October 11, 1941 in Montezuma, Kansas, the son of Cornelius P & Alma L. Knoll Unruh. A lifetime resident of Pence, Kansas, he was a farmer.
He was a member of the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence, Kansas.
On July 16, 1971 he married Phebe Friesen in Crooked Creek, Alberta, Canada. She survives.
Survivors include his Wife – Phebe Unruh of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons – Cameron & Eva Unruh of Scott City, Kansas, Arden & Michalle Unruh of Iroquois, South Dakota, One Daughter – Denise Unruh of Scott City, Kansas, Three Grandsons – Alaric Unruh & Brycen Unruh of Scott City, Kansas, J’den Unruh of Iroquois, South Dakota, Two Brothers – Douglas Unruh of Versailles, Missouri, Glen Unruh of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters – Jeraldine Reimer of Lakin, Kansas, Edith Koehn of Dukedom, Tennessee, Four Brother-in-Laws – Herman Friesen of Peace River, Alberta, Canada, Stephen Friesen of Crooked Creek, Alberta, Canada, Luke Friesen of Crooked Creek, Alberta, Canada, Jonathan Friesen of Clairmont, Alberta, Canada, Two Sister-in-Laws – Christine Zeiset of Verden, Oklahoma, Lydia Toews of Wanham, Alberta, Canada, and One Sister In Law – Marj Friesen of Crooked Creek, Alberta, Canada.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Parents In Law, One Daughter In Law – Marcie Unruh, and One Brother In Law.
Funeral Services will be held at the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2018 with Richard Koehn, Charles Nightengale, Franklin Koehn and Daniel Koehn presiding.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may made to the Steven Unruh Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.
Interment will be in the Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery in Pence, Kansas
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City.
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