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Month: October 2018

TMP-M senior named to 2018 All-National Honor Ensembles

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550 students from 49 states and territories to showcase talents in Orlando

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During the 2017-18 school year, along with other talented music students across the United States and overseas in military base schools, Paul Brull from Thomas More Prep-Marian practiced with dedication to gain a chair in his district and state music honor ensembles.

And now Paul Brull will join the “best of the best” for the National Association for Music Education’s (NAfME) 2018 All-National Honor Ensembles November 25-28, 2018, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. The Jazz Ensemble and Mixed Choir concerts take place 7:00-8:30pm, November 27, and the Guitar Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band concerts begin at 10:00am, November 28, in the ballroom at Disney Coronado Springs Resort. The cost of admission is $10 per person. Tickets will be available for purchase onsite.

Paul Brull is a senior at Thomas More Prep-Marian.  He is a member of the Cross Country team, the debate team, the scholars bowl team, forensics, science Olympiad, musical, play and the select singers group.

The All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) performers represent collaboration and creativity in its highest musical form. The All-National Honor Ensembles consist of a jazz ensemble, mixed choir, guitar ensemble (new this year), symphony orchestra, and concert band. Students were chosen through an audition process. The jazz ensemble will have 20 instrumentalists, the mixed choir 240 vocalists, the guitar ensemble 47 guitarists, the symphony orchestra 122 instrumentalists and the concert band 121 instrumentalists. Eligible students have qualified for their state-level honor ensemble program (not applicable to guitar students) and competed against top students for a spot in these national honor ensembles.

Carmenlee Hull

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Carmenlee Hull, age 93, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her home in Scott City, Kansas surrounded by her family. She was born on January 21, 1925 on the family farm in Texas County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert Allen and Leona Estelle Fenton Parker. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1943 moving from Guymon, Oklahoma, she was a teacher.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On January 27, 1946 she married Kenneth Wayne Hull in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on April 7, 1979 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Three Sons – Lawrence L. Hull of Aurora, Colorado, Robert & Charlene Hull of Scott City, Kansas, Brad & Susan Hull of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters – Betty & Loyd Farr of Nickerson, Kansas, Dee & Syed Ali of Riverside, California, Special Friends – Susan & Merwin Johnson of Lyons, Kansas, Grandchildren – Mark & Deb Farr, Shaunda & Sheldon Stewart, Shannon & Barbara Farr, Marlin & Tricia Farr, Troy & Kaley Hull, Jennifer & Ryan Thomas, Jason Hull, Angie & Kris Radke, Sara Ali, Atiya Ali, Ayesha Ali, Andrea & Roque Rodriguez, Stephanie & Josh Bailey, Brittany & Tylan Eitel, Stevie & Kendra Fyler, Great Grandchildren – Marissa Stewart, Travis Hull, Matthew Hull, Braden Stewart, Katarina Hull, Blair Whaley, Hailey Farr, Ariel Hull, Abby Farr, Zander Thomas, Owen Hull, Avery Radke, Aaren Radke, Stella Hull, Gavin Hull, Preston Hull, Shalyn Radke, Hudson Hull, Zach Head, Sebastian Thomas, Lana Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez, Lawson Bailey, Bryndan Bailey, Brooks Bailey, Hadley Bailey, Treyton Eitel, Titus Eitel, Bristol Eitel, Brianna Eitel, Avelyn Bailey, Hunter Radke, Great Great Grandchildren – Jack & Isaiah and Numerous Nieces & Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers – Harold Parker & Darrell Parker, Two Sisters – Darlene Kemper & Maxine Hansen and One Great Granddaughter – Ireland Hull.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. John Lewis presiding.

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Carmenlee Hull Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m Monday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Medal of Honor winner to speak at chamber meeting in Kansas

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The first living person to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War will speak at this year’s Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Medal of Honor ceremony in November 2010 -image courtesy White House

President Barack Obama awarded Salvatore Giunta the nation’s highest military honor for valor in November 2010. Giunta was honored for risking his life in 2007 to save two soldiers during an insurgent ambush in Afghanistan.

(Watch the Medal of Honor Ceremony here)

Giunta, then an Army specialist, was a rifle team leader with a company from the Italy-based 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team at the time of the ambush. He was on his second combat deployment to Afghanistan.

Giunta later gave his medal to his brigade. He retired from active duty in 2011.

The Chamber meeting and dinner is scheduled for Nov. 29.

Firebird stars in orchestra Halloween party

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By Ruth Firestone

A gala treat is in store for all who love to celebrate Halloween with music, theater, parades, costumes and fun.

And it’s all free and open to the public. The third-annual Hays Symphony Orchestra Halloween party and concert for children will be Sunday, Oct. 28, in and around the FHSU Beach/Schmidt Center for the Performing Arts.

The main attraction, which will begin at 3 p.m., is “The Firebird,” a ballet and orchestral composition by Igor Stravinsky, conducted by Shah Sadikov. Nationally-recognized playwright Catherine Trieschmann has provided a children’s adaptation of the Russian folktales on which the ballet is based. Erin Renard directs the production and Alyssa Dechant serves as choreographer, with costumes by Sasha Hildebrand.

Hays Arts Council director Brenda Meder narrates the story, which is set in the dark forests of Russia. Prince Ivan fights the evil sorcerer Koschei (played by Everett Robert) with the help of the magical Firebird (danced by Brooke Raacke) to free the enchanted animals and princesses (played by area youth and adult actors and dancers).   

Festivities will begin at 2 p.m. with family fun activities including an instrument petting zoo, a Russian folktale story time, drumming circle, a Firebird mask craft, and a Halloween costume parade for all ages. Come early wearing your Halloween costume.

Many sponsors have made this gala possible through their generosity, including grants and support from the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, Heartland Community Foundation, Hays Symphony Guild, Hays Arts Council, Smoky Hills Public TV and FHSU Student Chapter of the National Association for Music Education, Redeem Designs and McDonald’s of Hays. Special thanks to Keith and Sandra Gottschalk for providing the free trick-or-treat bags for the first 300 children.

You can reserve free tickets online through the new HSO website — hayssymphony.org, or pick them up around the middle of October at the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau or the Downtown Hays Development Corporation offices. The Symphony is also selling Firebird T-shirts, available for advance order at their website.

For additional information about the event, contact Cathy Drabkin, Hays Symphony marketing chairperson: 785-623-4187 or email [email protected].

Unemployment rate dives to 2 percent in Ellis County

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The unemployment rate in September dropped to 2.0 percent — down from 2.4 percent in August, according to Kansas Department of Labor statistics.

The majority of northwest Kansas posted jobless rates below 3.0 percent, with Graham County’s 3.2 percent the highest in the region.

Gove, Rawlins, Logan and Norton counties all had unemployment rates below 2.0 percent.

Statewide, preliminary estimates reported by the Kansas Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.3 percent in September. This was unchanged from August and down from 3.6 percent in September 2017.

“For the fifth consecutive month, the number of unemployed Kansans remains below 50,000,” said Secretary Lana Gordon. “This is the smallest number of unemployed workers in the state since January 2000.”

Seasonally adjusted job estimates indicate total Kansas nonfarm jobs decreased by 6,900 from August. Private sector jobs, a subset of total nonfarm jobs, decreased by 3,800 from the previous month.

“Employers reported fewer jobs in September compared to August. The losses were spread across government and private businesses,” said Senior Labor Economist, Tyler Tenbrink. “However, employers did increase the number of weekly hours for existing employees. Hourly earnings for workers went up as well. This resulted in robust growth in weekly earnings, 6.3 percent over the last 12 months.”

Since September 2017, Kansas gained 19,600 seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs and 14,600 private sector jobs.

Police search for suspect after fatal fight at Kansas motel

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police are searching for a suspect after a fight at a motel left one man dead.

Crime scene tape outside the motel rooms where police are conducting Monday’s investigation -image courtesy KWCH

Police say the victim was in a fight at a west Wichita motel early Monday before the shooting.

The victim, a man in his 40s, died at a hospital.

Police have not issued a description of the suspect and other details were not immediately released.

Norma E. Holmes

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Norma E. Holmes, 92, of Alton, KS died on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Parkview Care Center Osborne, KS. Norma was born on January 2, 1926 to John & Theresa (Holtslander) Stroup in Osborne County, KS on the family farm.

Norma was a 1944 graduate of Alton High School. She attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson, KS before returning to Osborne County.

Norma met and later married Jackson Holmes on October 19, 1949. To this union, one son was born. She worked as a bookkeeper for Midway Coop & Boettcher Enterprises of Beloit, KS.

Norma Holmes is preceded in death by her husband, Jackson, in 2004; sister: Helen; brothers: Paul, Raymond, Ralph & Duane. She is survived by her son, Richard (Beckie) of Hays, KS; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

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Blake Mckinley Sullivan

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Blake Mckinley Sullivan, 21, passed away October 18, 2018, in Manhattan, KS. He was born in Parsons, KS, on February 7, 1997, to John L., Jr. and Annie M. (Goscha) Sullivan.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Blake graduated from Great Bend High School in 2015, where he played basketball and golf. A senior, he attended Kansas State University as a full-time student studying management information systems with a minor in statistics. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Fraternity and cherished fellowship with family and friends, touching the lives of many people he knew.

Survivors include, his parents, John Jr. and Annie Sullivan of the home; sister, Erin Sullivan of Lincoln, NE; grandfathers, John L. Sullivan, Sr. of Logan, KS, and Donald Goscha of Norton, KS; aunts and uncles, Mary Sparks of Logan, KS, Allen and Teresa Hudson of Abilene, KS, Pat Goscha of Atwood, KS, Teresa and Alan Flores of St. Joseph, MO, and Craig and Mona Goscha of Lawrence, KS, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Ellen J. (Rundle) Sullivan, Alice (Peterson) Goscha, and Anne (Losey) Sullivan; and an uncle, Thomas Mckinley Sullivan.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Ted Stoecklein presiding. Graveside Interment will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 25, 2018, in Pleasant View Cemetery in Logan, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Blake Mckinley Sullivan Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lynn Stockman

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Kirwin resident Lynn Stockman passed away October 18, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 81. He was born November 27, 1936 in Phillips County, KS, the son of James P. “Jim” Stockman and Dorothy “Velma” (Kennedy) Stockman.

Lynn was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who delighted in every accomplishment of kids, grandkids and great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Carol of the home in Kirwin, KS; 2 daughters, Melanie Elliott (Terry) of Kensington, KS, Barbara Brumbaugh (Craig) of Logan, KS; 2 sons, Brien Stockman (Lynette) of Logan, KS and Shawn Stockman (Dana) of Camden, ME; 3 brothers, Bruce Stockman (Judy) of Kirwin, Kenneth Stockman (Diane) of Kirwin, and Keith Stockman (June) of Colorado Springs, CO; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren (with another one on the way).

Lynn was a man of many talents, who worked a variety of jobs over the course of his career. As a young man starting out, he helped with the construction of the Kirwin Dam. He worked for Goodyear Tire for several years in a number of towns in Texas, before returning to Kirwin to work for McDowell Tire Company. Lynn started his own company, Stockman Tire Company, in Kirwin, which he ran for a number of years before joining Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (“IMT”). Lynn worked for IMT for 35 years, becoming a member of the coveted Diamond Club (25 years of service). He won many awards and honors, demonstrating exceptional skills at selling tire service trucks and related equipment all over the United States. Revered by his colleagues, he was known for his quick wit, and his many jokes and stories. He made friends quickly, and cared for people passionately, especially the underdogs or anyone down on their luck. He understood first-hand the value of second chances.

One of his proudest moments was being honored for his 60-year membership in the Masonic Fraternity. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Belleville Lodge #129, of Belleville, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Rachel Ellis officiating. A private burial will be held in the Kirwin Cemetery.

The casket will be closed. Friends may sign the book from 5:00 to 9:00 Sunday and 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Belleville Masonic Lodge #129.

Venda Marie Poore

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Venda Marie Poore passed away October 19, 2018 at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton at the age of 99. She was born on September 9, 1919 in Osborne County, south of Alton near the river, to Bert and Essie (Deering) Dugan. On January 12, 1938 Venda married Alvin Poore in Long Island, Kansas. They were married almost 74 years and were blessed with four children: Mervin, Mary Ann, Larry, and Janet.

Venda grew up along the river attending the valley schools where she played basketball and softball. She graduated from Alton High School with the Class of 1937. She was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of Valley Club – Alton, KS, Woodston United Methodist Church, and was a 4-H cooking leader. Venda enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, playing cards, and dancing at the Bohemian Dance Hall north of Alton.

Venda is survived by her sons Mervin Poore and wife Jeanne of Scott City and Larry Poore of Woodston; daughters Mary Ann Holmes and husband Garry of Fenton, MO and Janet O’Toole and husband Steve Zaragoza of Kansas City, MO; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Alvin; sister Marvel Shaw; brothers Jake Dugan and Cleo Dugan; daughter-in-law Barbara “BJ” Poore; and great-grandson Jacob Thomas Foose.

Venda was a woman of great love and character. She will be truly missed by all her children and friends, but will live on in our hearts and minds as a woman who was truly the Fairest Among Thousands, Altogether Lovely.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 10:30 A.M. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-8:00 P.M. with the family receiving friends. Burial will follow in the Woodston Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor Activity Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Hays 24/7 Travel Store to donate with ‘Food Bank Fill-Up’

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The 24/7 Travel Stores in Hays is partnering with the St. Joseph Food Pantry between Monday, October 22 and Wednesday, Oct. 31.

For 10 days this October the Kansas owned 24/7 Travel Stores will donate 5 cents for every gallon of gasoline sold at its stores to their local food banks.

The 24/7 Travel Stores have 10 locations across nine cities, spanning the state of Kansas: Goodland, Colby, WaKeeney, Hays, Russell, Salina, McPherson, Abilene and Maple Hill. President of the company, Mark Augustine, is excited to work with local organizations to make an impact.

Participating food banks include: Genesis Food Bank of Sherman County, Genesis Food Bank of Thomas County, Trego County Food Bank, St. Joseph Food Bank of Hays, Russell County Food Bank, McPherson County Food Bank, Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, Abilene Area Food & Clothing Bank, and Community Health Ministry of Alma/Maple Hill.

Each food bank will benefit from the gasoline gallons pumped at their local 24/7 Travel Store.

The food banks can use the funds raised during this event in their own way — whether for operating costs, perishable groceries or other needs.

“It is my wish that through this event our staff and our customers will be inspired to get involved — whether through this event, or in another — and appreciate the importance of community support. After all, our team works and lives right here in the community,” Augustine said.

 

Exploring Outdoors Kansas: Dear Poacher

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As all the various hunting seasons unfold here in Kansas, so do incidents involving illegal hunters, AKA poachers. As I began working on this week’s column, I stumbled across a heartfelt letter sent to me several years ago by a reader whose family are all avid hunters and conservationists, but over the years have had inumerable problems with poachers on their land. Bear in mind, this letter was penned a few years ago after an especially hot, dry summer. I felt the letter worth sharing, so here is this week’s column entitled “Dear Poacher.”

Steve Gilliland

Dear Poacher,

The time is soon approaching to fill your pickup gas tank, load up your “partner in crime”, and set out to fill your freezer with venison, turkey, and pheasant. Although you may argue that all roads and right of ways belong to the public and the wildlife only belongs to the creator, let me argue a different point of view.

As a landowner and a hunter, your style of hunting violates the work we have done to keep the wildlife healthy and available for our family and friends. Let me explain.

This summer/fall particularly has been tough on the wildlife. Ponds have dried up and water sources have become scarce. Grain crops have failed to produce the usually yields. Habitat for wildlife has been destroyed by grazing and haying, leaving the animals looking for new cover and feed.

This landowner has responded to this situation by establishing fresh water resources. We hauled water twice or more a week. Salt and mineral blocks were set out and food plots were planted and replanted several times. Windmills were left pumping in vacant pastures. Cattle were fenced out of future food sources. We shared our growing crops (mostly involuntarily). We maintained current orchards and planted additional orchards for wildlife.

These things were not done to enhance your chances of success. They were done to ensure that deer, turkey, pheasant, and quail would continue to flourish and be available for our hunters, not only now, but for future generations.

Therefore, we want to make the following promises:
• When you choose to road hunt, we will identify your vehicle and report it to law enforcement. Road hunting dishonors you, your family, and the traditions of ethical hunting, and tarnishes the names of hunters in general.
• When you choose to spotlight and kill deer, law enforcement will be notified. By spotlighting, you are not only violating the law, you are putting a farmer’s property and livestock in jeopardy.
• When you choose to hunt without permission, we will press charges of criminal trespass and encourage prosecution. You are providing inappropriate role models for those who are hunting with you and those who hear about it. Is a pheasant really worth a tarnished reputation? We promise to clearly mark our land with purple markers and post sufficient signs.

All of the above are illegal. If caught, you risk losing your vehicle, your guns, your hunting privileges, and sometimes your job. A hefty fine is usually part of the package deal.

We have worked very hard to help sustain and improve the quality and quantity of the wildlife in our area. As hunting seasons continue to open, do both of us a favor; hunt legally or stay at home.

Sincerely,
Reno County Landowners

Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!

Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at [email protected].

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