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Month: December 2018

Hazardous travel conditions reported in western Kansas

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With gusting winds up to 50 mph, blowing snow from last week and fresh snowfall, travel is being discouraged in Gove County.

The National Weather Service warned of hazardous travel conditions, and Trooper Tod Hileman of the Kansas Highway Patrol reported slideoffs and a vehicle vs. guardrail crash.

Sally Louise Bradstreet

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Sally Louise Bradstreet, age 73, passed away at her home in Scott City, Kansas, on Sunday, December 30, 2018, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 15, 1945, in Granada, Colorado, the daughter of Cecil & Deliah Morton Moulder. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since August of 1988 moving from Healy, Kansas, she was a retired office manager for Jack Schmidts of Overhead Door, Inc. in Garden City, Kansas, after 23 years of service.

She is a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, Kansas. On September 24, 1979, she married Max Bradstreet in Healy, Kansas. He passed away on June 17, 1988, in Dighton, Kansas.

Survivors include her One Son – Don Swisher and wife Michelle of Inman, Kansas, Two Daughters – Michelle Ann Ruth and husband Rick of Scott City, Kansas, Monica Medford and husband Don of Burleson, Texas, One Sister Cora Coffman of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, Ten Grandchildren – Jessica Kibel and husband Johnnie, Kassandra Swisher, Daniel Swisher, Jeffery Schwarz and wife Cortney, Ethan Schwarz, Steven Carney and wife Carrie, Ellen Martinez, Andrea Carney, Karen Carney, Mallorie Carney and Four Great Grandchildren, and also many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband and Six Brothers – DC Moulder, Weatherbee Moulder, Johnny Moulder, Willie Moulder, Kenny Moulder, Ernie Moulder and One Sister – Cathy McMichael.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Warren Prochnow presiding.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be made to the Sally Bradstreet Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

Wanted Salina man tries to flee on scooter; police on foot nab him

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Salina Post

SALINA — A 22-year-old Salina man wanted in connection to an earlier domestic dispute was apprehended by police on foot after he tried to flee on a scooter late Sunday night.

Dario Lopez was arrested on suspicion of aggravated domestic battery, criminal threat, damage to property, theft, aggravated burglary, criminal trespass, felony interference with law enforcement, and criminal carrying of a weapon, Salina Police Sergeant Jim Feldman said Monday.

The arrest was made in connection to incidents in the 600 block of Huehl that were reported by a 20-year-old female on December 11 and Sunday, Feldman said.

Kan. teen in custody for armed robbery that left another teen dead

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting during an armed robbery have a teenager in custody.

Police on the scene of the robbery investigation -photo courtesy KWCH

Just after 2:45 p.m, Friday, police responded to a shooting at the B & H Fast Trip, 2796 S. Seneca in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

Police located  a 16-year-old suspect with a gunshot wound. The investigation revealed three unknown male suspects including the 16-year-old suspect entered the store, pointed handguns at an employee and customers, demanding money.

The suspects took money and cigarettes. During the robbery, an armed 42-year-old male customer pulled out his firearm and fired multiple shots toward the suspects, striking the 16-year-old. The other three suspects fled the business. On Monday, police reported they have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the robbery. He was booked into the Juvenile Detention Center on three counts of aggravated robbery, according to Davidson. Police are looking for two other known suspects.

In addition to the incident on South Seneca, police believe the suspects were were involved in an armed robbery at 12:10 p.m. on Friday at the Family Dollar Store, 936 S. Woodlawn in Wichita.  A 59-year-old female employee reported three unknown suspects entered the store, pointed handguns at her and demanded property. The suspects who then fled the business took money and cigarettes.

Brenda Waynette Russett

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Brenda Waynette Russett, age 57, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Thursday, December 27, 2018, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. She was born September 30, 1961, in Ulysses, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne and Lucreta (Martin) Russett.

Brenda, with an exception of two years in Canton, Georgia, was a lifetime resident of Ulysses and graduated in 1979 from Ulysses High School. She was formerly a manager at Sonic, and worked at Grant County Bank for 13 years, a title company, and most recently at MRC. She enjoyed collecting, going to auctions, playing bingo, reading, listening to music, watching cooking shows, and spending time with her family.

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Larissa Brooke Talbert of Ulysses; father, Wayne Russett of Ulysses; siblings, Debbie Theye and husband Densel of Liberal, Kim Leiker of Hays, David Russett and wife Patty of San Antonio, Texas, and Kari Geerdes and husband Victor of Hays.

Brenda is preceded in death by her mother, Lucreta in 2012; Aunt Joyce Griffith in 2017; nephew, D. J. Theye in 2016; and great-nephew, Braiden Smith in 1998.

Funeral service will be Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 10:00 AM at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Ulysses with Pastor Richard Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at Ulysses Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 2, 2019, from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Ulysses. Memorial contributions may be given to Brenda Russett Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.

Jenna Marie Schafer

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Jenna Marie Schafer, 31, of Junction City, Kansas and formerly of Salina, Kansas, passed away December 25, 2018, in Junction City.

Jenna was born August 26, 1987, in Ellsworth, Kansas. She was the daughter of Jeff Cullen and Tonya Schafer. Her father was in the military so they moved around some during her childhood. They lived at Fort Riley, Fort Campbell and Salina, Kansas.

Jenna was a stay-home mom for her daughters. She enjoyed music, cruising, social media, and dolphins. She was known for her love of taking selfies and saying the phrase; Live, Life, Love.

Jenna’s surviving family include her two daughters, Nevaeh Schafer and Pyper Schafer both of the home; parents, Tonya and Jeffery Cullen of Gorham, Kansas; brothers, Matthew Schafer (Kimberly) of Oak Grove, Kentucky and Anthony Turner (Samantha) of Odgen, Kansas; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Judith Schafer and step grandparents, Henry Cullen and Dorothy Wallace.

Celebration of Jenna’s Life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell. The family will be present to greet friends from 10:00 A.M. to Service time at the mortuary. Cremation has been selected by the family and no visitation being held. A memorial has been established as the Jenna Schafer Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Ruth A. Mai

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Ruth A. Mai, 94, died on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Services are pending at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, Russell.

Healing After Loss sets Jan. meetings

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The Healing After Loss group will meet Tuesday, Jan. 8.

Diner will be at noon at JD’s Country Fried Chicken, 740 E. Eighth St.

The group will also meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at Thirsty’s Brew Bar & Grill, 2704 Vine St., Hays.

The group will gathering after dinner at 7 p.m. at the Center for Life Experiences, 205 E. Seventh, Room 257, (Hadley Center), Hays.

Supervised child care will be available

This program offers mutual support for those who are healing from an adult loss in their lives such as a spouse, parent, sibling or friend. This group gives emphasis to the particular needs and situation of each individual by sharing the strengths and knowledge that each person brings to the group.

Many resources are available to the group through the Center for Life Experience library.

For more information, call Ann Leiker at 785-259-6859 or email [email protected].

 

Healing Hearts to meet Jan. 10

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Healing Hearts provides support for immediate family members who are healing from the death of a child in their lives where parents, grandparents and siblings can connect with others who understand the journey toward healing after the loss of a child.

The group focuses on identifying each individual’s personal strengths in helping them chart their healing journey according to their own situation and needs.

When: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10

Where: Center for Life Experiences, 205 E. Seventh St. (Hadley Center), Hays

Supervised child care is available.

W. Kansans named to nominating committee for Appellate Court vacancy

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OFFICE OF GOV.-ELECT

TOPEKA – Reaffirming her commitment to transparency, Governor-elect Laura Kelly Friday announced the nominating committee and applicants for the Appellate Court vacancy. The Nominating Committee will review, interview, and recommend applicants to the governor after she is sworn in.

“This bipartisan committee brings a wide range of knowledge and experience that will be critical in selecting a highly-qualified person to fill this important judicial position,” said Kelly. “They share a dedication to making this process as open and transparent as possible. I look forward to seeing the candidates they select and sharing those with the people of Kansas.”

The names and short biographies of the nominating committee members are listed below:

David Rebein (Chair) is a trial lawyer from Dodge City, Kansas. Mr. Rebein is a past president of the Kansas Bar Association and has served two terms on the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission.

Tracee Adams is the President & CEO of Hawthorn Capital LLC. Investment & Wealth Management Firm. She is a resident of Wichita, Kansas.

Jennifer Cocking is Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Capitol Federal Savings Bank in Topeka. Previously, she was a research attorney for the Hon. Lawton R. Nuss, Chief Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court.

Lon Frahm is a 6th generation farmer in Colby, Kansas. He holds degrees in Agricultural Economics and Business from Kansas State University.

Eloy Gallegos is a native of Garden City, Kansas. He graduated from Washburn University School of Law in 2013 and is the owner of Gallegos Law, LLC.

Julie Menghini is a lifelong Kansan who served eight years in the Kansas House of Representatives. Menghini currently works for Pittsburg Community Schools.

Tom Niermann is an educator. He has taught in high schools and at the college level. He earned a PhD in American history from the University of Kansas and currently resides in Prairie Village, Kansas.

Tim Owens served in the Kansas Senate, the House of Representatives and the Overland Park City Council. Owens is a Vietnam veteran who now serves as a volunteer Attorney Emeritus at Kansas Legal Services and an adjunct Political Science Professor at Johnson County Community College.

Linda Parks has practiced law in Wichita for more than 35 years. She is the managing partner of Hite, Fanning & Honeyman LLP. She practices in banking, real estate and commercial transactions and is also a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee.

Judicial Applicants

The deadline to apply for the vacancy on the Court of Appeals was noon on Friday, December 28th. As of that deadline, the following Kansans had submitted their applications for consideration:

Joni S. Cole, Wichita
Jay D. Befort, Topeka
Christopher E. Biggs, Junction City
Sarah E. Warner, Lenexa
Jeffry L. Jack, Parsons
Steven M. Roth, Topeka
Marcia A. Wood, Wichita
Constance L. Shidler, Overland Park
Carrie E. Josserand, Shawnee
Aaron L. Kite, Dodge City
Teresa L. Watson, Topeka
Steven J. Obermeir, Olathe
Michael F. McCulloch, Olathe
Daniel Cahill, Kansas City
Angela D. Gupta, Lake Quivira
Carl A. Folsom, III, Lawrence
John P.D. Washburn, Tecumseh
Steven P. Smith, Wichita

For more information about the merit-based selection process, click here.

NW Kan. groundwater levels to be measured

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KU

LAWRENCE — A crew from the Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas, will be in western Kansas measuring groundwater levels the first week of January. Most of the measured wells are drilled into the High Plains aquifer, a vital source of irrigation, industrial and municipal water in the region.

“We get landowners’ permission to access the wells, which we measure annually to monitor the health of the aquifer,” said Brett Wedel, manager of the KGS’s water-level-data acquisition. “Most have been measured for years, even decades.”

The High Plains aquifer is a massive network of underground water-bearing rocks. The extensive Ogallala aquifer, which underlies parts of eight states, makes up a large portion of the High Plains aquifer. Two other units in the state are the Great Bend Prairie aquifer in west-central Kansas and the Equus Beds aquifer north and west of Wichita. About 10 percent of the measured wells tap deeper aquifers or shallower alluvial aquifers along creeks and rivers rather than the High Plains aquifer.

Weather permitting, the KGS crew will be working near Colby and Atwood on Jan. 2, Goodland and St. Francis on Jan. 3, Tribune, Syracuse and Ulysses on Jan. 4, Elkhart and Liberal on Jan. 5, and Meade and Dodge City on Jan. 6.

Groundwater levels in much of western Kansas have dropped as pumping increased over the past 70 years. Declines in some areas, particularly southwest Kansas, accelerated in the early 2000s when prolonged drought conditions led to increased pumping.

In 2018, precipitation over the Kansas portion of the High Plains aquifer was low in the early months, but by summer much of the region was receiving favorable rains.

“When we measure in January, we’re expecting to find decline rates in the aquifer that are, by and large, less than we’ve typically measured over the years,” said Brownie Wilson, KGS water-data manager. “There are a few counties in northwest Kansas where that may not hold true because they missed out on some of those summer precipitation events.”

The monitoring project is coordinated with the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Water Resources (DWR). Of the more than 1,400 wells monitored in 48 counties, the KGS will measure 581, and crews from DWR’s field offices in Garden City, Stafford and Stockton will measure 840. New wells are added to the program as older wells become inaccessible or to fill in spatial gaps in the monitoring network.

Most of the wells are within the boundaries of the state’s five Groundwater Management Districts, which are organized and governed by area landowners and water users to address local water-resource issues.

Groundwater levels are measured in December, January and February to avoid short-term declines caused by widespread pumping during the growing season.

Historical annual measurements for each well are available at the KGS’s website. Results of measurements made in January 2019 will be added in late February.

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