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Month: October 2018

Dolores Joan (Dee) Powell

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Larned – Dolores Joan (Dee) Powell, 87, passed away October 19, 2018 at Hilltop Manor, Cunningham, KS.

She was born April 24, 1931 in Wichita, the daughter of W.A. (Wid) and Mabelle Peterson Boyd.  Moving back to Kansas from Massachusetts in 2009, she was a reading teacher.

She married Dean Smith in 1950.  In 1958 she married Randy Powell from Cape Cod and they moved to the Cape in 1960.

She loved horses from an early age and was a tough competitor in racing events; held many State Championships in Barrel Racing, Flag Racing and other events.  In the mid 1950’s she was the Queen of the Dodge City Rodeo one year and got to ride around the arena with Tex Ritter.  She earned her degree from Fort Hays State College and became a teacher.  In Massachusetts she wasn’t satisfied with the reading textbooks that she was teaching from so she wrote one of her own.  American Book Company became aware of her book and published it.  Then they hired her to travel New England promoting the sale of her book to different school districts and helping reading teachers to improve their teaching skills.  She was lured away from American Book Company by McMillan Book Company where she continued doing the same thing.

Around 1980 she decided to ask a few friends if they would like to start a chorus and the Saints & Singers were born.  They became very successful and performed all over New England being booked at least a year in advance.  She has commendations from the Massachusetts Governor and Massachusetts State Legislator for her work with the Saints & Singers.  In 1990 they were invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.  They were noticed by Russian representatives and then invited to perform in Leningrad.  Performing in Russia was a highlight.  They were invited back to Carnegie Hall the next year, where they again performed and were again invited to perform in Leningrad but their funds had run out and they had to decline a return appearance.  The Saints & Singers are still performing and were a huge part of her life for many years.  She was their founder and Director, chose all of their music and managed the chorus until she moved back to Kansas.

In 2009 Dolores decided to return to Kansas to live close to her daughter, Deanne.  Here in Larned she volunteered at the Humane Society and enjoyed going to Music Club events, playing Bingo and spending time with her daughter and son-in-law.  She loved animals and always had pets.

Survivors include: daughter, Sheryl Deanne Pebley, Larned; two grandchildren, Sloan (Kraig) Clawson and Jake Pebley, both of Great Bend, her very dear friends, Jane Zook, Larned, Mike and Kathy Bonnet and Debbie Perry of Massachusetts and a multitude of much loved cousins and friends.

Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Garfield Lutheran Church, Garfield, Kansas.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.  Burial will be in Garfield Cemetery, Garfield.

Memorials may be given to the Grace Lutheran Church or Pawnee County Humane Society both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.  Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Employer application deadline approaches for Hansen interns from FHSU

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FHSU University Relations

Employers in northwest Kansas and Fort Hays State University students can apply for a spring 2019 internship through the FHSU/Dane G. Hansen Foundation Student Internship program.

A participating employer invests $500 toward the student intern’s wages, and the remaining funding is through the Hansen Foundation grant. Each internship is for one semester. The intern will work 15-20 hours per week, up to 240 total hours.

The priority deadline for applications is Nov. 2.

Eligible employers must be located in the Hansen Foundation’s 26-county service area: the block of counties stretching from the Cheyenne-Wallace County area east to include the Republic-Saline County area, including Ellsworth County.

The internship program is open to FHSU students in any major or academic area of study.

A grant from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation made possible 30 paid internships for the 2018-19 academic year (including the summer term). Ten internships were created this fall. The remaining internships will be awarded to employers and students through a competitive application process.

Interested employers should go the Career Services page on the FHSU website (fhsu.edu/career/employers/hansen-internship-program) to learn more about the program and complete the application. The employer must also provide a detailed job description for the internship.

Students may apply for an internship through their Handshake account at fhsu.joinhandshake.com. The internship is posted under the Jobs tab and can be found by searching the keywords “Hansen Internships.” Students also should apply by Nov. 2 to receive priority consideration for a spring internship.

For more information, contact Lisa Karlin, coordinator for internships, 785-628-4260, or by email to [email protected].

HPD Activity Log Oct. 19-23

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The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 14 traffic stops Fri., Oct. 19, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Battery – Domestic–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:15 AM; 1:25 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 4:49 AM
Burglary/business–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 2:50 A; 3:10 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 10:55 AM
Juvenile Complaint–300 block 323 W 12th St, Hays; 11:16 AM
Disturbance – Noise–1300 block E 19th St, Hays; 11:21 AM
Burglary/residence–2400 block Lincoln Dr, Hays; 11:15 AM; 11:25 AM
Dead Animal Call–1600 block E 27th St, Hays; 11:34 AM
Burglary/business–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 10/3 10:54 PM; 10:56 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–200 block Northridge Dr, Hays; 12:17 PM
Theft (general)–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 2:59 PM
Disorderly Conduct–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 3 PM; 3:30 PM
Theft (general)–1000 block W 27th St, Hays; 5:28 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–200 block W 11th St, Hays; 6:07 PM
Suicidal Subject–1300 block Douglas Dr, Hays; 6:17 PM
Burglary/residence–1700 block Sunset Trl, Hays; 10/18 9 AM; 10/19 8:30 AM
Burglary/residence–2400 block Main St Terr, Hays; 6:49 PM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 2:43 PM; 3 PM
Credit Card Violations–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 10/18 2:03 PM; 10/19 2:04 PM
Suspicious Person–1900 block E 25th St, Hays; 7:03 PM
Burglary/residence–2400 block Main St, Hays; 7:51 PM
Burglary/residence–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:51 PM
Burglary/residence–2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 10:52 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 20 traffic stops Sat., Oct. 20, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Battery – simple–800 block Ash St, Hays; 12 AM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 12:40 AM
Disturbance – General–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 1:02 AM
Drug Offenses–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:50 AM
Missing Person–300 block W 33rd St, Hays; 1:56 AM
Criminal Transport–400 block S Santa Fe, Salina; 4:19 AM
Suspicious Activity–2500 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 5:30 AM; 5:40 AM
Animal At Large–400 block E 21st St, Hays; 8:18 AM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 1:30 PM; 1:33 PM
Theft (general)–200 block W 9th St, Hays; 1:36 PM
Theft (general)–200 block W 8th St, Hays; 1:58:13 PM; 1:58 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2700 block Hall St, Hays; 8:10 PM
Driving Under the Influence–2700 block Hall St, Hays; 9:39 PM; 9 PM
Disturbance – Noise–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 9:43 PM
Drug Offenses–500 block W 17th St, Hays; 11:38 PM
Disturbance – Noise–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 11:48 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 10 traffic stops Sun., Oct. 21, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 12 AM
Drug Offenses–700 block Walnut St, Hays; 12:56 AM
Disturbance – General–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:01 AM
Disturbance – Noise–400 block E 21st St, Hays; 1:22 AM
44 – Traffic Stop–700 block Elm St, Hays; 2 AM
Driving Under the Influence–800 block Main St, Hays; 2:12 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 2:55 AM
Rape–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 3:20 AM; 3:29 AM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 9:03 AM
Domestic Disturbance–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 11:52 AM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 2 PM; 2:50 PM
Civil Dispute–400 block W 37th St, Hays; 2:54 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–1300 block E 32nd St, Hays; 10/20 8 PM; 10/21 3 PM
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run–1600 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 4:51 PM
Suspicious Activity–1300 block Lawrence Dr, Hays; 6:36 PM
Suspicious Activity–2900 block Ash St, Hays; 6:53 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–200 block E 15th St, Hays; 8:28 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 9 animal calls and conducted 25 traffic stops Mon., Oct. 22, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 5:40 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–1000 block E 26th St, Hays; 8 AM; 8:40 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1700 block Sunset Trl, Hays; 8:54 AM
Found/Lost Property–300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 10/19 8 PM; 9:15 PM
Suspicious Activity–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 11:50 AM; 11:57 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–9th and Fort St, Hays; 12:38 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 9/14 12 PM; 10/18 3 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 2:22 PM
Suspicious Activity–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 3:10 PM
Animal At Large–800 block Commerce Pkwy, Hays; 3:41 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 3:44 PM
Animal At Large–300 block W 15th St, Hays; 4:47 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 6 PM; 6:10 PM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–17th and Main St, Hays; 6:55 PM
Drug Offenses–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 8:30 PM
Welfare Check–4500 block Larned Cir, Hays; 8:40 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 7 animal calls and conducted 15 traffic stops Tue., Oct. 23, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Drug Offenses–1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 12:57 AM; 1:23 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1000 block Vine St, Hays; 1:13 AM
Animal At Large–1700 block Anthony Dr, Hays; 7:41 AM
Theft (general)–5th and Riley, Hays; 12:44 PM
Welfare Check–400 block Oak St, Hays; 2 PM; 2:18 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 4:20 PM; 4:40 PM
Suicidal Subject–2200 block E 22nd St, Hays; 4:40 PM

AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans see a sharply divided nation

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Political yard signs line the street this spring in Irvine, Texas. Shutterstock.com

By JUANA SUMMERS
Associated Press

WASHINGTON — With just two weeks to go until the critical midterm elections, an overwhelming majority of Americans say the United States is greatly divided, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll. Few Americans believe those stark divisions will get better anytime soon.

The newly released survey found that more than 8 in 10 Americans think the country is greatly divided about important values. Just 20 percent of Americans say they think the country will become less divided over the next few years, and 39 percent think things will get worse. A strong majority of Americans, 77 percent, say they are dissatisfied with the state of politics in the country.

The poll was conducted Oct. 11-14 in the final sprint to the midterm elections, in which President Donald Trump has been rallying his supporters to turn out to vote in November. Overall, 59 percent of Americans disapprove of how Trump, a Republican, is handling his job as president, while 40 percent of Americans approve.

How Americans view Trump divides along partisan lines, according to the poll. While 83 percent of Republicans approve of how Trump is handling his job, 92 percent of Democrats and 61 percent of independents say they do not approve.

According to the poll, nearly half of Americans say they aren’t hearing enough from campaigns about the issues that matter most to them. Fifty-four percent of Democrats and 44 percent of Republicans say they are hearing too little about key issues.

Overall, top issues for Americans include health care, education, economic growth, Social Security and crime, each of which was called very important by at least three-quarters of Americans.

Fifty-eight percent of Americans say they are dissatisfied with the way things are going in the country, compared with 25 percent who say they are satisfied. But Americans are slightly more likely to be satisfied with the way things are going in their state or in their local community.

Majorities of Americans also say that they are dissatisfied with the gap between the rich and the poor, race relations and environmental conditions. But there are partisan splits. Eighty-three percent of Democrats are dissatisfied with the gap between the wealthy and the poor, compared with 43 percent of Republicans. Of environmental conditions, 75 percent of Democrats and 32 percent of Republicans say they are dissatisfied. And while 77 percent of Democrats say they’re dissatisfied with race relations, about 50 percent of Republicans say the same.

Democrats and Republicans also are divided on how important they consider each of those issues to be. About 8 in 10 Democrats but no more than a third of Republicans call income inequality, environmental issues or racism very important.

The past year has seen the United States reckon with accusations of sexual misconduct that ranged from inappropriate comments to rape and with a slew of high-profile men forced to resign or be fired. Overall, about 6 in 10 Americans said the issue of misconduct was important to them. But 73 percent of women said the issue was very important, compared with 51 percent of men. Democrats were much more likely than Republicans to call sexual misconduct important, 79 percent to 39 percent.

According to the poll, 43 percent of Americans somewhat or strongly disapprove of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court after a bruising confirmation fight that included allegations of excessive drinking and an accusation of sexual assault dating back to Kavanaugh’s teenage years. Thirty-five percent of Americans said they strongly or somewhat strongly approved of Kavanaugh’s confirmation.

Overall, 59 percent of Americans said Supreme Court appointments are very important now, which is similar to the percentage who said that in 2016. But two years ago, Democrats and Republicans were more similar in how important they saw these nominations. Now, there is a 20 percentage point gap: 73 percent of Democrats and 53 percent of Republicans say Supreme Court appointments are very important to them.
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The AP-NORC poll of 1,152 adults was conducted Oct. 11-14 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 4 percentage points.
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AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research: https://www.apnorc.org

World War II soldier buried in Kansas 74 years after death

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FORT SCOTT, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas soldier who was killed in World War II has been laid to rest at Fort Scott National Cemetery, 74 years after his death.

Army Pfc. Leslie Shankles, of Arcadia, was buried with full military honors on Wednesday at the cemetery in Bourbon County. A graveside service took place in the cemetery’s committal shelter, with relatives, service members and veterans attending.

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Shankles was born in Vernon County, Missouri, and later lived in Crawford County, Kansas.

He was killed during a mission to demolish the enemy’s above-ground bunkers in a forest near Germeter, Germany.

Shankles was officially declared dead on Oct. 14, 1944. His remains were discovered in 1947. They were identified in July, using a DNA sample from one of his nephews.

🎥 Saturated soil means irrigation systems should be shut down

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By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Now that we’re well into autumn and Hays received several rainfalls earlier this month, it’s time to shut down automatic irrigation systems for the season.

Holly Dickman, water conservation specialist for the city of Hays, says it may be tempting to water lawns and landscapes during occasional warmer days, but doing so can actually be harmful to plants and turfgrass.

“We’ve been very fortunate to have abundant rainfall this year,” Dickman said. “The soil for the most part is saturated so additional irrigation is not necessary. It can actually do some damage to those root systems and cause problems down the road.

“We’re having cooler temperatures and the growing season has essentially come to an end.”

Soil that is kept constantly saturated deprives plant roots of needed oxygen which can lead to stressed and poorly functioning root systems.

“Unhealthy roots ultimately lead to unhealthy plants.”

Shredded leaves can loosen heavy clay soil allowing water to percolate down to plant roots rather than running off.

Dickman also noted the recent hard freeze caused many trees to quickly drop their leaves but there’s no need for raking.

Instead she recommends waiting until the soil is slightly dry and then using the leaves as organic matter for a more water efficient landscape.

“A simple way to give existing turfgrass some organic matter is to shred those fallen leaves with a mulching mower,” Dickman said, “and allow them to filter down into the turfgrass.”

Kansas man receives parole for 1993 murder

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man convicted in a 1993 carjacking and murder in Topeka has been granted parole, but he won’t get out of prison right away.

Kaiser -photo KDOC

The Kansas Department of Corrections says 43-year-old Joshua Kaiser was granted parole recently in the death of 33-year-old Tim Riley of Topeka.

Corrections spokesman Samir Arif says Kaiser will still serve a 32-month sentence for an aggravated battery committed in Reno County.

Kaiser’s sentence for that crime is expected to end January 2021.

Kaiser and 42-year-old Jason Schaeffer, an inmate at Ellsworth Correctional Facility, were convicted of crimes linked to Riley’s murder.

Authorities said Riley was robbed of his car outside his central Topeka home, forced at gunpoint into the trunk and driven to another area, where he was fatally shot.

WaKeeney man convicted of murder conspiracy requests new trial

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Scott Robert Bollig

By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

A motion has been filed for a new trial or an acquittal by a man convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in 2015 in Trego County.

The motion was made on behalf of Scott Bollig, who was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder of the unborn child carried by his girlfriend Naomi Abbott.

Bollig is currently serving almost 10 years in prison on the conviction.

The motion stems from a diversion agreement entered into by former WaKeeney Police Chief Terry Eberle. Eberle collected a cellphone and later testified about that acquisition at Bollig’s trial.

The cell phone contained text messages that indicated he had conspired with ex-girlfriend Angel Abbott to drug Naomi Abbott’s pancakes in attempts to kill her unborn fetus.

In a diversion agreement reached earlier this year, Eberle admitted he had perjured himself in an unrelated case.

Former WaKeeney Police Chief Terry Eberle appears in court May 8 with his attorney Paul Oller.

The defense argues Bollig’s cellphone was obtained under duress. His attorney said in his motion Eberle’s testimony Bolliq gave consent to law enforcement to access his phone is in question. He further argues if the phone was obtained under duress, that would have excluded the cellphone from the original trial and possibly changed the outcome of the jury’s verdict.

Eberle was originally investigated on an unrelated case and charged with blackmail, harassment, attempted interference with law enforcement, and intimidation of a witness or victim, tampering with a public record, and two counts of theft. The intimidation of a witness charges related to a call made to the Trego County Emergency management director to try to get her to lie in a statement concerning the prosecution of Eberle’s son, Joshua Eberle.

The tampering with a public record charge related to what the KBI said was changes Eberle made to overtime records.

After a further KBI investigation, Eberle was charged in December 2017 with perjury and eight counts of making a false writing.

Eberle entered an Alford plea on a charge of criminal misconduct, and entered into the diversion agreement on a perjury charge.

The response filed by Assistant Kansas Attorney General Jessica Domme argues Bollig should not be granted a new trial.

The motion said it is well-established law new trials are not granted on the basis of newly discovered evidence that tends merely to impeach or discredit the testimony of a witness.

Domme argued even if the defense had been able to impeach Eberle’s testimony through the diversion agreement, the jury would not have come to a different verdict. The motion said the court’s decision to allow the admission of the cellphone texts took into other points besides Eberle’s testimony that Bollig gave up his phone voluntarily.

The state further asserts only a conviction and not a diversion agreement is admissible to impeach a witness.

The defense in its motion also alleged a Brady violation. The prosecution has an obligation to disclose any information that might be positive to the defense’s case. However, Eberle’s diversion agreement could not be presented prior to Bollig’s 2015 trial, because it was not entered into until this year.

“Regardless of Eberle’s trial testimony, substantial evidence supports (Bollig’s) conviction for conspiracy to commit murder beyond a reasonable doubt,” Domme said in her motion.

 

Catherine M. Kutina

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Catherine M. Kutina, age 68, of Hays, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at HaysMed.

She was born on April 29, 1950 in Hays, KS to Otto and Philomine (Pfannenstiel) Berens. Catherine attended and graduated from Marian High School in 1968.

Catherine loved quilting, baking, cooking and spending time with her family. Her greatest loves were her children, grandchildren and extended family.

Survivors include her son, Shawn Kutina of Overland Park; daughter, Sharon Pfannenstiel and her husband Wade of Hays; two sisters, Arlene Erbert and her husband Joe of Ellis, Marian Ptaschek and her husband Jerry of Ellis; two grandchildren, Jaiden and Brant Pfannenstiel of Hays and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Antonino Rd & 210 Avenue, Antonino, KS with Fr. Earl Befort officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 26 from 5-8:00 P.M. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601 and from 9:30 A.M. until service time at the church on Saturday.

A combined rosary and vigil service will start at 6:45 P.M. on Friday at the funeral chapel.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected].

Fred Everett Slaughter

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Fred Everett Slaughter, age 87, of Ellis, KS, passed away, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 surrounded by his family on the family farm near Ellis.

He was born on January 2, 1931 in Ellis, KS to Fred and Flossie (Beach) Slaughter. On September 10, 1957, Fred married Audrey E. Slaughter in Alma, NE. Together, they shared 40 years of marriage until Audrey’s passing on May 2, 1998.

Fred served his country with pride in the United States Marines. He was a longtime member of the Ellis VFW Post #9139. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and loved to farm. He was a lifelong farmer in rural Ellis County and spent time as a custom harvester and in the oil fields.

Survivors include his son, Dean Slaughter and his wife Sandi of Ellis; three daughters, Brenda Slaughter of Ellis, Cara Slaughter of Hays, Alane Slaughter of Jamestown, KS; sister, Delores Gruen of Lenexa, KS; four grandchildren, Jeremy (Lynette Kuhn), John, Michael & Jasmine; six great-grandchildren, Lane, Audree, Sean, Kamryn, Savannah & Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Audrey; four sisters, Beulah, Betty, Bernice & Dorothy; two brothers, Raymond & Dale.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th St., Ellis, KS 67637. Burial will follow with Military Honors provide by the Ellis VFW Post #9139 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ellis.

Visitation will be Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6-8:00 P.M. and Saturday, from 2-3:00 P.M. all at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions can be made in Fred’s loving memory to the Ellis VFW Post #9139. Contributions can be mailed or left with the funeral home.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, St., Ellis, KS 67637.

Condolences may be sent by guest book to www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].

City to hear update on WWTP rebuild

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By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

An update on the progress of the Hays wastewater treatment plant rebuild will be presented to city commissioners at their meeting tonight.

Other agenda items include presentation of service awards to city employees by Mayor James Meier.

The commission will vote on three staff recommendations to renew the employee health contract for 2019 with Blue Cross Blue Shield, replacement of police uniforms, and to pay for half of a new playground unit at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.

Three items regarding the Hays Regional Airport will be considered – an airport master consultant agreement required by the Federal Aviation Administration, new snow removal equipment, and a design contract for rehabilitation of the airport apron.

Commissioners are also expected to sign a letter of support for the proposed historical mural on the Sternberg water tower.

The complete Oct. 25 agenda is available here.

The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

At least 13 reports of mold in a dorm at K-State

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State officials say every room in one dormitory on the Manhattan campus will be inspected after residents reported at least 13 cases of mold this semester.

Ford Hall photo courtesy KSU

School officials said Wednesday the mold found in Ford Hall during recent inspections was inactive and not growing. But starting Thursday, the university will inspect the air handling system in all of Ford Hall’s rooms.

Ford Hall is an all-female dormitory that houses more than 500 students.

School officials could then clean the affected areas, repair damaged pipe insulation or treat the areas with mold-resistant paint.

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