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Month: October 2018

Habitat for Humanity Vine and Dine set for Sunday

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Hays Post

Habitat for Humanity will have its second annual Vine and Dine event from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Big Creek Crossing.

Tickets are $20 per adult; $20 for two children, aged 4-12; Children 3 and younger are free. No fees for online tickets. Click here for tickets.

All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County to help build homes for our neighbors in need.

Participating restaurants include:
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Gella’s Golden Griddle
Hickok’s Steakhouse
Jalisco Restaurant
JD’s Chicken
Jimmy John’s
Old Chicago
Pasta Jay’s Hays
Pizza Hut
Professor’s
Starbucks
Taco Shop
Thirsty’s Brew Pub and Grill
​Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grille

You can also enter to win raffles for dinners and merchandise from:
Cancun, Dillon’s, El Dos De Oros, G & L Tire and Automotive, GameStop, Gutierrez Mexican Restaurant, Osaki Japanese Restaurant, Pheasant Run, Popt!, Sake2Me and Vernie’s Hamburger House.

Halloween happenings, other weekend fun

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Halloween events

Sternberg Haunted Museum

7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Tickets are $5 per person. Recommended to ages 15 and older.

Sternberg Spooktacular

3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Sternberg Museum

Hays City Historic Haunted Tours
Friday, October 26 & Saturday October 27, 7–10 PM
Hays Community Theatre, 121 E. 8th

The Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat in Ellis

Sunday, Oct. 28.

Set your canned goods and non-perishables out on the porch by 4 p.m. for pickup by local youth. The food will go to the Ellis food pantry. For more information contact, Leonard Schoenberg at 785-726-1278 or follow the food bank on Facebook.

Haunted Maze
Friday, October 26 & Saturday October 27, 8:30–11 PM
Pa’s Pumpkin Patch
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Halloween Havoc Golf Tournament
Saturday, October 27, 8 AM
Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course
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.Mutts and Monsters 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, October 27, 9 AM–12 PM
Western Plains Animal Refuge
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Mall-O-Ween
Saturday, October 27, 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Big Creek Crossing

IHM CYO Haunted House

1300 E. 13th St., 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday

.Pumpkin Carving
Saturday, October 27, 2–3 PM
Hays Public Library
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A Dinner To Die For:
An Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner
Saturday, October 27, Social 6 PM, Dinner 7:30 PM
The Venue at Thirsty’s
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Moonlight Maze
Saturday, October 27, 7:30 PM
Cottage Lane Pumpkin Patch

Firebird: Hays Symphony Orchestra Children’s Halloween Concert
A FREE Children’s Halloween Concert
Sunday, October 28
Pre-Concert Family Fun Activities 2 PM
Concert 3 PM
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center

Halloween dance for Hays area middle schoolers

6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Hay Recreation Center, $5 entry fee

Halloween Parties this Saturday-

The Gamers Guild | 8:00pm-12am https://www.facebook.com/events/341180259785432/

The Brass Rail | 9:30pm-1:30am https://www.facebook.com/events/255211835162545/

Sip ‘N Spin Bar & Grill | 11:00pm https://www.facebook.com/…/a.1015074587…/10161126100050472/

Other

Habitat for Humanity Vine and Dine

noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Big Creek Crossing. Tickets: $20 per adult; $20 for 2 children, aged 4-12; Children 3 and under are free. No fees for online tickets.

Walk With A Doc
Saturday, October 27, 9–10 AM
Hays Medical Center Fitness Trail

FHSU vs Lindenwood Football
Saturday, October 27, 2 PM
Lewis Field Stadium
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Marine Corps Toys for Tots Chili Cook-Off!
Sunday, October 28, 1–4 PM
Downtown Pavilion
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Hays Accessible Recreation Complex Morning | Breathe Coffee House
October 27th | 10 a.m. to noon
https://www.facebook.com/events/478769545962053/

Paisley Pear Wine Bar, Bistro and Market presents- Live music Blake Ruder
October 27th | 8-10 p.m.

Marine Corps Toys for Tots Chili Cook-Off! | Downtown Pavilion | Northwest Kansas Toys for Tots, Mrs Kansas America
October 28th | 1 to 4 p.m.

Victoria VFW soup luncheon Sunday

Sunday, October 28 VFW Hall Post 1751, Victoria 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If your event is not on this listed, please email [email protected].

Police identify victim in fatal Kansas crash

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities have identified the victim in Wednesday’s fatal car accident.

Just before 8:30p.m. Wednesday, police responded to an injury accident at Southlake Village Apartments, 4141 S. Seneca in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Upon arrival, first responders found 57-year-old Phillip Luekenga of Wichita in the driver’s seat of a 2000 silver Lincoln Towncar.

The Towncar had collided with a tree next to the paved road leading to the apartments.

It is believed a medical issue contributed to the accident, according to Davidson.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 10/26/18

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khaz cheesy joke logo 20110802Halloween Treat

This past Halloween my brother had an unexpected guest, an old friend
from high school. Instead of being home to greet trick-or-treaters,
as he had planned to do, he went out with his old friend. He hated to
leave the house unattended and not give the neighborhood children any
treats. He had intended to hand out apples, so he set the bag of apples
on the porch with a sign that read, “Take some, Leave some.”

Later that night, when he got home… there were three sacks of apples.

 

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LETTER: Candidate response to forum offer disappointing

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We tried to hold a candidate forum. Half the candidates wouldn’t show up. Salina League of Women Voters, a non-partisan, nonprofit volunteer organization, invited candidates for Kansas Secretary of State, Attorney General and U.S. House 1st District to meet in Salina.

We decided that if any race had both a Democrat and a Republican willing to appear, we would hold the forum.

In not a single race would both parties attend. In two of the races, the absent candidate would not even reply to our invitation, despite repeated attempts.

It’s a grave concern when candidates for public office refuse to face the public. A political ad is highly edited and may not be accurate or complete. There are few better ways to research voting decisions than to meet a candidate in-person.

We urge you to seek candidate information from other reliable sources. LWV recommends www.vote411.org. Enter your address there to find the candidates who will be on your ballot and information about them. Some candidates have answered questionnaires at our website: lwvsalina.org (under “Elections & Voting”).
The local candidates, parties, offices for which they are running, and their responses to our forum invitations are as follows:

Kansas Secretary of State:
Brian McClendon, Democrat– willing to attend
Rob Hodgkinson, Libertarian – willing to attend
Scott Schwab, Republican – no response

Kansas Attorney General:
Sarah Swain, Democrat – willing to attend
Derek Schmidt, Republican – no response

U.S. House, District 1:
Alan LaPolice, Democrat – willing to attend
Roger Marshall, Republican – responded, unable to attend

LWV has a 98-year record of providing non-partisan information for informed voters. We regret that this year we are unable to hold a forum for you to meet statewide candidates.

Vote on or before Nov. 6.

Your voice – your vote – is crucial to our democracy.

Salina League of Women Voters
Lori Trow, President
Ann Zimmerman, Vice President
Carla Strand, Secretary
Margaret Wyatt, Treasurer

Editor’s Note: The deadline for submission of letters related to the November general election will be Nov. 1.

Kobach ties immigrant caravan to Kansas policies in SW Kan. debate

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican Kris Kobach raised a migrant caravan moving through Mexico as an issue in his campaign for Kansas governor, suggesting that lax state immigration policies are helping to lure them north.

Kobach and candidate Greg Orman during Thursday night’s debate in Garden City -photo Koback for governor

Kobach, the Kansas secretary of state, is a strong ally of President Donald Trump and has made enacting state policies against illegal immigration a cornerstone of his campaign for governor. He’s had a national profile on the issue for at least a decade and advised Trump’s campaign in 2016 and the White House since.

During a debate Thursday night in the southwest Kansas town of Garden City, Kobach repeated a disputed claim that Kansas provides $377 million a year in welfare benefits and other services to immigrants living in the state illegally.

“And policies like that are why we have a caravan marching north to come to the United States, because we give out the goodies as soon as you come across the border,” Kobach said.

Kobach’s statement drew a mix of loud boos and cheers from the crowd, and his closing statement also was interrupted. His comments about immigration came in a wide-ranging debate on familiar campaign themes that included taxes, public school funding and other state spending.

Southwest Kansas has seen an influx of immigrants in recent decades, lured by agricultural jobs, particularly in meatpacking. Nearly half of Garden City’s 27,000 residents are Hispanic, according to census figures.

Both Democratic nominee Laura Kelly, a veteran state senator from Topeka, and independent candidate Greg Orman, a Kansas City-area businessman, suggested that Kobach’s hardline approach on immigration would hurt the state’s economy.

“So much of our economy, whether you’re talking about here in the southwest or across the state, depends upon quality immigrant labor,” Kelly said, adding that she’d push Congress for comprehensive immigration reform to “let people live in peace.”

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Gorham trio sweeps KDOT poster contest

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Front (left to right): Conner Miller, Matthias Miller and Janessa Miller. Back: Trooper Tod Hileman

Siblings Matthias, Janessa and Conner Miller of Gorham have each been named northwest Kansas regional winners in the 2018 Put the Brakes on Fatalities poster contest.

Matthias received top honors in the 5-7 age division, and Janessa and Conner were selected as the winners of the 8-10 age division and 11-13 age division, respectively. Each received a bicycle and helmet donated by Safe Kids Kansas and the Kansas Turnpike Authority.

A total of 836 kids across Kansas ages 5 to 13 took the time to think about safety and participated in the contest. Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day is a nationwide effort to increase roadway safety and reduce all traffic fatalities and is recognized annually on Oct. 10.

For more information, visit www.ksdot.org/events/PutTheBrakesOnFatalitiesDay.

Luella Effie Purinton Kephart

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Luella Effie Purinton Kephart was born Dec 15, 1919 at Collyer Kansas to Ray and Leona Ward Purinton. She died at home October 23, 2018 in Buffalo, MO.

She was married to Hollie Lee Kephart October 23, 1938. To this union three children were born. Robert Lee Kephart, Ruby Carol Wallace and Cleo Mae Schneider.

Luella was a homemaker and nurse. She enjoyed making quilts on which she won several ribbons. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Buffalo, MO. She was also a lifetime member of the Eastern Star and also a member of the D.A.R. She was an active member of several quilt groups.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Leona Purinton; her husband, Hollie; a daughter, Cleo Mae; a son-in-law, George Wallace; a sister, Ruby and husband Elmer Cue; and a brother, Leonard and wife Irene Purinton.

She is survived by her son, Robert; daughter, Carol Wallace; granddaughter, Kim Routt and husband Melvin; two great-grandchildren, Benjamin Routt and wife Miranda, BJ Routt and wife Sharon; one great-great granddaughter, Bristol Routt; one sister, Hazel Mae and husband Sam Rocco. She is also survived by nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Graveside services and burial will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 26, 2018 at Union Cemetery (a.k.a. Collyer Cemetery), Collyer, KS.  Service will be officiated by Pastor Bob Clemence with honors by Eastern Star.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.  Donations to the organization may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS  67672.

There will be no visitation.

HPD Activity Log Oct. 24 & 25

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The Hays Police Department responded to 7 animal calls and conducted 18 traffic stops Wed., Oct. 24, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Drug Offenses–1400 block Walnut St, Hays; 12:21 AM
MV Accident /DUI–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 1:50 AM
Driving Under the Influence–13th and Vine, Hays; 2:09 AM; 2:10 AM
Driving Under the Influence–300 block W 13th St, Hays; 2:36 AM
Harassment (All Other)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9:26 AM
Burglary/business–2400 block Main St, Hays; 10/21 12 AM; 11:59 PM
Civil Dispute–200 block E 11th St, Hays; 10:59 AM
Animal Call–400 block E 17th St, Hays; 10:58 AM
Juvenile Complaint–300 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:08 AM
Drug Offenses–300 block W 13th St, Hays; 11:32 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 2:55 PM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–1100 block E 13th St, Hays; 3:21 PM
Civil Dispute–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 6:17 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 6/21 8 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 10:41 PM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 10:47 PM
Burglary/residence–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 10/25 11:18 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 11 traffic stops Thu., Oct. 25, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–200 block E 15th St, Hays; 12:07 AM
Domestic Disturbance–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 3:01 AM
Animal At Large–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 5:46 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–600 block Elm St, Hays; 8:25 AM
Wildlife Incident–1700 block Dechant Rd, Hays; 10 AM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–500 block W 31st St, Hays; 12:39 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–Hays; 12:38 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2600 block Vine St, Hays; 6:08 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1900 block E 22nd St, Hays; 6:46 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–1100 block E 43rd St, Hays; 6:48 PM
Animal Call–2000 block 40 Hwy, Ellis County; 7:16 PM
Juvenile Complaint–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7:54 PM
Aggravated Battery–2300 block E 13th St, Hays; 4:45 PM
Disturbance – Noise–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 10:16 PM

Thurday’s high school football scores

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Class 6A Playoffs
BV North 68, KC Wyandotte 12
SM East 45, KC Harmon 0

Class 3A Playoffs
Frontenac 33, Burlington 6
Galena 40, Anderson County 0
Parsons 6, Girard 0

Class 2A Playoffs
McLouth 48, Jayhawk Linn 26
Osage City 28, Southeast 6
Silver Lake 66, Riverton 0

Class 1A Playoffs
Inman 44, Stanton County 10
Pittsburg Colgan 68, Bluestem 8
Smith Center 35, Oakley 0
Valley Heights 30, Lyndon 22

8-Man Division I
Attica/Argonia 28, Sedan 8
Burden Central 32, Caldwell 12
Burlingame 70, Bennington 36
Canton-Galva 54, Lebo 6
Central Plains 50, South Gray 0
Clifton-Clyde 60, Trego 14
Hodgeman County 38, Moundridge 20
Hoxie 46, Hill City 36
Madison/Hamilton 46, Peabody-Burns 0
Ness City 44, Macksville 20
Solomon 52, Maranatha Academy 6
South Central 50, Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 0
Spearville 54, Little River 24
St. Francis 46, Stockton 0
Udall 62, Oswego 28
Victoria 34, Wichita County 28

8-Man Division II
Axtell 58, Pike Valley 12
Centre 32, Marmaton Valley 28
Dighton 48, Thunder Ridge 12
Frankfort 30, St. John’s Beloit-Tipton 8
Hanover 54, Southern Cloud 0
Hutchinson Central Christian 76, Ingalls 30
Northern Valley 74, Greeley County 44
Osborne 48, Triplains-Brewster 0
Otis-Bison 60, Pretty Prairie 12
Rock Hills 70, Doniphan West 20
South Barber 78, Satanta 14
Southern Coffey 60, Wakefield 14
St. Paul 62, Hartford 14
Stafford 54, South Haven 28
Sylvan-Lucas 44, Wallace County 0
Waverly 42, Altoona-Midway 0

6-Man Playoffs
Golden Plains 67, Moscow 33
Pawnee Heights 118, Cheylin 85

Non-Bracket Games
BV Randolph 14, Lakeside 6
Baxter Springs 12, Osawatomie 0
Bucklin 38, Norwich 8
Central Heights 40, Erie 28
Chase 56, Burrton 8
Chetopa 52, Rural Vista 30
Goessel 46, Chase County 42
Herington 56, Valley Falls 26
Iola 24, Columbus 22
Kiowa County 62, St. John 8
Logan/Palco 64, Quinter 24
Medicine Lodge 59, Flint Hills Christian 6
Minneapolis 58, Ellinwood 8
Northeast-Arma def. Oskaloosa, forfeit
Oberlin-Decatur 36, Washington County 20
Onaga 60, Linn 38
Oxford 86, West Elk 40
Pratt Skyline 58, Kinsley 14
Rawlins County 60, Lincoln 44
Remington 26, Cherryvale 0
Wellsville 54, Royal Valley 12
Wetmore 60, Tescott 14
Wilson 50, Wheatland-Grinnell 0

LETTER: Former lieutenant governors support Phelps

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In 2016, the voters of the 111th District elected Eber Phelps to return to the Kansas Legislature as their representative. The election of Eber was tremendously important for this district’s residents and all Kansans.

In the 2017 legislative session, Eber led other Democrats and moderate, responsible Republicans in the successful fight to end Sam Brownback’s failed tax experiment. This bipartisan action by the Legislature began to restore the state’s ability to meet its financial obligations including adequately funding education and investing in highways.

Informed legislators, like Eber, who put the people of Kansas first and reject extreme political ideology remain critically important to the state. He will again fight to fully fund education and focus on making health care available and affordable. By returning Eber to the Kansas House of Representatives, residents of the 111th District and all Kansans will benefit from good policy not bad politics.

We fully support the re-election of Eber Phelps this year just as we supported his election in 2016. He will continue to serve with wisdom and honor.

Gary Sherrer, former Republican Lieutenant Governor
John Moore, former Democratic Lieutenant Governor

Editor’s Note: The deadline for submission of letters related to the November general election will be Nov. 1.

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