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Month: May 2019

Marshall Samuel Maupin

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Marshall Samuel Maupin, 88, of Paradise, Kansas, died on Friday, May 03, 2019, at his home in Paradise.

He was born in rural Paradise KS on March 14, 1931, to Marshall T & Anna Bertha Marie (Eulert) Maupin. Due to a farm accident Anna passed away in December of 1932 and his dad later married Margaret Weller (Pooley) in 1952. Marshall Samuel was commonly known by (as) Sam and he attended grade school at the Paradise Dell Country School and later graduated from Paradise Rural High School in 1949. He had a love for music and was asked to fill in for a drummer at one of the many country dances he attended and that is where he met and fell in love with his wife of 68 years, Rita Mae Wallace. They were married on July 25, 1950. Their marriage was blessed with three boys, Marshall Thomas (Tom), Samuel Terry (Terry) and Timothy Douglas.

In Sam’s early years, he had a love for farming and ranching. His dad helped him start this venture while Sam also worked outside jobs in the oilfield and dirt construction to support his growing family. He eventually transitioned to a full time farmer rancher and also operated a dairy until the late 1980’s. He continued with his cow/calf operation and farming after the dairy was no longer something he and Rita wanted to continue. Sam was active in his farm operations until the Good Lord called him home. Spending time with family visiting, eating, and celebrating birthdays and holiday’s was of utmost importance to him. You could also find Sam over the years at local sporting events watching his grandchildren and then his great grandchildren!

Sam also enjoyed his volunteer work. He was a loyal member and promoter of the Waldo Lions Club, being a member for 50+ years and recently served at the last pancake feed. He enjoyed attending farm auctions and weekly sales at the local livestock barns. He also was a long time school board member, served on the Mount Hermon Cemetery Board and helped lobby for the formation of the Paradise Rural Fire Department. Sam also held in high regard the foundational views of the democrat party and would vote hands down for them whether right or wrong! As a result of this stubbornness, all of Sam’s family are now die hard conservative Republicans!

Survivors include his wife Rita of Paradise, KS, brother, Randall Weller and wife Phyllis of Hill City, KS, Sons Tom Maupin and wife Deborah of Paradise KS, Terry Maupin and companion Mary of Paradise KS and Tim Maupin and wife Rita of Urbana IL,11 Grandchildren Quentin (Audrey) Maupin, Erin Maupin , Holly (Weston) Kraus, Heather (Tanner) Lyle, Barry (Nicole) Maupin, Tessa Maupin, Korte (Levi) Warren, Shane (Jordan) Maupin, Shannon Maupin, Monica Wahquahboshkuk and Benjamin (Jessica) Crane and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Elois Irene Loskot Clark (Maupin) of Sutherlin, Oregon.

A memorial service to celebrate Sam’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24th, 2019, at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise, Kansas with Pastor Stacy Ellsworth officiating. A graveside service will follow at the Mount Hermon Cemetery near Paradise, Kansas. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be given to the Waldo Lions Club, Paradise United Methodist Church and Peace Lutheran Church of Natoma and can be sent to the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Rita Mae (Wallace) Maupin

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Rita Mae (Wallace) Maupin, 86, of Paradise, Kansas, died on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.

She was born on October 09, 1932 to Richard Theodore and Edria Mae (Gile) Wallace in Waldo, KS. Rita attended Waldo Public Schools. She had a love for the game of basketball and was the main rival of contention for the other teams. Her coach often said, pass Rita the ball, she can score! In 1950 she proudly graduated as a Waldo Warrior.Rita met Sam Maupin at a rural barn dance, fell in love and they were married on July 25th on 1950. This union was blessed with three sons, Marshall Thomas (Tom), Samuel Terry (Terry) and Timothy Douglas.

In Rita’s early years, she spent most of her time raising the 3 boys, milking in their dairy and setting a fine table for every meal. Rita was well known for her hospitality and could have a full table ready in a matter of minutes. She loved to serve guests and always had room at lunch for unexpected company. Rita had many hobbies she enjoyed. Her love of sports continued even after high school and she used her athletic ability to play competitive horseshoes and league bowling. In the mid-seventies her focus shifted to a full time housewife. Taking care of the family and others for meal times was her priority. She had a fixed hospitality schedule three times a day,morning coffee at 8, noon meal and a late afternoon snack. Rita insisted that the farm always shut down at noon for a full cooked meal, the only exceptions where harvest.

Rita didn’t leave the farm very often, but when she did, you could find her on a bus trip to the casinos. She sure had a knack for playing the slots that brought her winnings. In her later years the sporting activities ceased and serving her family was her number one focus. Up to the end her focus was on Sam and taking care of him. After he passed her only wish was to be with him. Her wish was granted soon after and they will be buried together on May 24th at Mount Hermon Cemetery. Survivors include her sister Donna (Don deceased) Wilson of Lucas and brother Steven and wife Jeanette Wallace of Victoria. Sons Tom Maupin and wife Deborah of Paradise KS, Terry Maupin and companion Mary of Paradise KS and Tim Maupin and wife Rita of Urbana IL,11 Grandchildren Quentin (Audrey) Maupin, Erin Maupin , Holly (Weston) Kraus, Heather (Tanner) Lyle, Barry (Nicole) Maupin, Tessa Maupin, Korte (Levi) Warren, Shane (Jordan) Maupin, Shannon Maupin, Monica Wahquahboshkuk and Benjamin (Jessica) Crane and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sister Norma Henderson and her husband Sam.

A joint memorial service will celebrate Rita & Sam’s life at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24th, 2019, at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise, Kansas with Pastor Stacy Ellsworth officiating. A graveside service will follow at the Mount Hermon Cemetery near Paradise, Kansas. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Kansas man admits cyberstalking woman with sexual content

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TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas man pleaded guilty Tuesday to cyberstalking and distributing child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

Austin photo Shawnee Co.

Blake Adam Austin, 35, Topeka, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of cyberstalking, one count of possessing child pornography and one count of distributing child pornography.

The investigation began when a middle school teacher in Topeka reported receiving emails from males who wanted to meet her. The males were responding to a Craigslist ad in which someone used the victim’s identity to post sexual content. The problem continued for years until an investigator identified an account Austin was using to post sexual content along with the victim’s contact information.

The victim recognized Austin as someone she had worked with at a coffee shop. He had attempted to initiate a relationship but she had not been interested.

Investigators learned Austin used images of an adult porn star and the victim’s contact information to post ads. He also used images of the victim and her contact information to place half a dozen ads on Craigslist.

On Austin’s laptop, investigators found images of him having sex with a 17-year-old girl. Investigators also learned that Austin uploaded sexually explicit photos of a girl under 15 years old on Skype.

Sentencing is set for Aug. 20. He faces a penalty of up to five years in federal prison on the cyberstalking charge, up to 10 years on the possession charge and not less than five years on the distribution charge. McAllister commended the Topeka Police Department, the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Kenney for their work on the case.

Kansas teen graduates from high school and Harvard

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ULYSSES, Kan. (AP) — A 17-year-old Kansas student will collect diplomas from high school and Harvard University this month.

Braxton Moral photo courtesy KCTV

Braxton Moral received his high school degree from Ulysses High School Sunday. He will graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Harvard on May 30.

Moral’s parents are likely to miss both graduations because his mom, Julie Moral, had kidney transplant surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center Wednesday after being on a wait list for nearly a year.

The teen majored in government and minored in English through Harvard’s extension program. He took classes online during the school year and on the Harvard campus during summers. Some Harvard classes substituted for high school class credits.

Moral now plans to attend law school but he hasn’t chosen a school.

Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Summer schedules

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By KIM BALDWIN
McPherson County farmer and rancher

We’re beginning to notice small changes in our wheat crop. The short green fields are growing tall. Before long, the wheat will begin turning from the vivid greens to the golden hues signaling the nearness of summer harvest.

While driving into town for school with my son recently, the topic of summer came up. For many kiddos, summer means sleeping in, swim lessons, drive-in movies or summer camps.

When I asked my boy what his plans were for this summer, his answer included swimming, fishing, riding his bike, playing baseball, visiting a museum and going on a trip.

“But we have to harvest the wheat first, Mom,” he concluded matter-of-factly.

My boy knows how we kick off summer on our farm.

For many families, once school is out, vacations, barbecues, a slower pace and freedom are all imminent.

Once classes are over for my family, our days consist of finishing up the planting of our corn, soybeans and sorghum, rushing to get ready for wheat harvest and then racing storms to get the crop out of the fields. It’s the busiest time of the year, and it’s a family affair that both of my children have always been a part of.

During harvest my son helps with delivering meals, riding in the combines next to his dad and grandpa, and helps deliver the grain to our local elevator. He takes his harvest jobs very seriously. The jobs require a lot of time, so we try not to schedule a lot during this period.

Swim lessons and afternoon fishing trips are often substituted by playing with a water hose in the front yard and practicing casting techniques off the front porch after coming in for the evening. Sleeping in generally doesn’t happen because we want to utilize the coolness of the mornings before the heat rolls in to accomplish other tasks on the farm. Drive-in movies just don’t work because we are either out harvesting late into the night or are too tired to stay awake for a show.

Simple pleasures like campouts in the living room, popsicles, taste testing freshly baked cookies for our harvest crew and running through the sprinklers when the opportunity presents itself are the norm for my children during the summer harvest. Although they are simple, they are thoroughly enjoyed and embraced by my kids. It’s all part of being a farm kid during the summer months.

My boy knows wheat harvest is what we do first before we can start checking off our other fun summer activities from our to-do list.

I always find it interesting how he accepts our crazy schedule. I suppose it is because it’s what he has always known. I’m still thankful he recognizes the importance of getting the wheat harvested while also finding ways to enjoy his summer.

“Insight” is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state’s largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.

Robert E. Hammersmith

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Robert E. Hammersmith, age 86, of Gorham, Kansas died Friday, May 17, 2019, at Wesley Medical Center Wichita, Kansas.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 8 , 2019 at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. A full obit will follow later.

Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]

Founder of Christian school in Kan. acquitted of child sex crimes

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OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — The co-founder of a suburban Kansas City school has been found not guilty of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.

Dennis Creason – photo Johnson County

49-year-old Dennis Creason was acquitted Tuesday on several counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child.

Creason and his wife, of Bonner Springs, co-founded founded Oaklawn Christian School in Shawnee. He was accused of lewd fondling or touching of children under the age of 14 between 2009 and early 2018.

Oaklawn Christian School closed following Creason’s arrest.

Creason testified during the trial that he never had sexual contact with the children. His attorneys argued the five girls who testified were coached about what to say.

But prosecutors argued the children were afraid of Creason and had no reason to lie.

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 5/22/19

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khaz cheesy joke logo 20110802A Long Climb

Bill, Jim and Scott were staying in a 75-story hotel. One afternoon they were told that the elevators were broken and they would have to climb 75 flights of stairs to get to their room on the top floor.

Bill said, “The climb will go faster if we distract ourselves. I’ll tell jokes for 25 flights, Jim can sing songs for the next 25 flights and Scott can tell sad stories for the rest of the way.”

Bill started telling jokes and didn’t stop until the 26th floor. Then Jim began to sing and kept going until the 51st floor. Then Jim stopped singing and told Scott to start telling sad stories.

“I will tell my saddest story first,” Scott said. “Once upon a time there was a man who left his hotel room key in the car…”

 

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Sheridan Co. K9 will receive body armor from Mass. nonprofit

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K9 Deputy Adam Babcock and K9 Dak

HOXIE — Dak, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office K9 officer will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.

K9 Dak’s vest is sponsored by Katrina Owens of Cockeysville, Md., and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Heidi Owens.”

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MASON: Knowing their subjects is only a starting point for great faculty

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Dr. Tisa Mason, FHSU president

What pure joy it is to shake the hand of every student who crosses that commencement stage! Did you know I preside over five ceremonies: the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science Completion Ceremony, two FHSU ceremonies in Hays, one at Sias International University in Xinzheng, China, and a final ceremony at Shenyang Normal University in Shenyang, China. That is several thousand handshakes!

These newly conferred academic degrees offer our most recent alumni opportunities for new beginnings. These new beginnings are so full of promise and hope. And it was with both pride and confidence that I conferred degrees.

The pride comes from valuing the hard work and the many accomplishments of our students. Confidence emanates from the knowledge that FHSU is truly a student-centered institution. Yet as hard as our students work, it is often the faculty and staff, who care so deeply about our students, who drive that effort. Our faculty and staff inspire the dreams of our students, help them discover their talents, and fuel their passion to complete this segment of their life’s journey.

According to research by Gallup Education, a deep ethic of care is correlated with long-term career and life success. Gallup’s research indicates that graduates who strongly agree they had the following six experiences as students performed better on every measure of long-term success compared with graduates who did not share these experiences:

1. A professor who made them excited about learning

2. Professors who cared about them as individuals

3. A mentor who encouraged them to pursue their goals and dreams

4. Worked on a long-term project

5. Had a job or internship where they applied what they were learning

6. Were extremely involved in cocurricular activities

Bingo! These “Big Six” serve at the center of who we are as a community. Here are just a few stories students have shared with me:

A professor who made you truly excited about learning:
Dr. Lexey Bartlett has been an incredibly inspiring and encouraging professor and mentor to me. She has challenged and pushed me to work harder in various classes I’ve had with her. As the director of the Writing Center, she has always been available and taken the time to listen to my worries and questions about interviews and class projects and my future and all sorts of things. She has truly inspired and encouraged me every day.

– Alexis-Athena Wyatt, Colorado Springs, Colorado, senior majoring in English

A professor who cared about them as persons:
The professors are amazing at FHSU and I am not saying this just to flatter. Their doors are always open for you to visit them in their office and if you can’t reach them physically, you can always send an email or call and they respond as soon as possible. They have made the academic life less overwhelming especially been an international student, coming from a different educational system.

– Precious Ohanson, Lagos, Nigeria, majoring in nursing

A mentor who encouraged them to pursue their goals and dreams:
Professor Angie Howard in the Psychology Department has been such a help to me this semester. On top of her feedback that helped me develop my thinking and plans for my future career as a high school counselor. She also looked over a job listing for me and gave me so many great tips, advice, things to research, and possible interview questions to prepare for.

– Courtney Morgan, Dallas, Texas, senior majoring in psychology

Worked on a long-term project:
Being a virtual student, I always longed for more interactions with my peers, and that desire was answered this year. As a scholar in the FHSU Leadership Department’s VALUE Program, I met weekly with six other students as we gained advanced leadership abilities through the completion of a project. My project saw me conducting research on undergraduate students working to complete group projects, and Dr. Brent Goertzen spent a great amount of time mentoring me on this project.

– Jonathan Jett, Prattville, Alabama, senior majoring in organizational leadership

Had a job or internship where they applied what they were learning:
Last summer, I had the opportunity to work as a grain merchandising intern for Bartlett Grain Co. I was able to apply my base understanding of the commodity markets, basis, market spreads, and critical thinking abilities to work within the agricultural industry. I gained valuable insights into this industry and was very grateful for the opportunity to apply what I was learning in the classroom to real world situations.

– Rachel Anliker Kropp, Garden City senior majoring in finance

Were extremely involved in co-curricular activities:
I was very involved in various work experience from Student Support Services to Admissions. I held various leadership roles including serving on a regional board of directors and president of the National Residence Hall Honorary. All of this experience lead me to find the field of student affairs and wanting to pursue it as a career.
– Jessica Conklin, Hays senior majoring in higher education student affairs

As I look out at the commencement audiences, it is more than symbolic for me to see the faculty and staff seated among the graduates, because it is through their direct efforts that our students experience the “Big Six.” And it is why FHSU delivers more than a degree – it provides a passport so that our students thrive, not only in college, but also in their careers and lives.

Two Kansas police officers recognized for service, bravery

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SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Wichita Police department has honored two officers with the bronze wreath of valor for their outstanding service and acts of bravery.

Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay with officer Dulohery

According to a social media report, Officer Dulohery responded to a domestic disturbance that led to a short vehicle and then a foot pursuit. When Officer Dulohery caught up to the suspect, he observed a gun in his hand. Officer Dulohery pinned the suspects arm against the side of a garage, allowing other officers to take the suspect into custody.

The suspect was booked into jail for 3 counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, aggravated interference with law enforcement and violation of a court order. No one was injured.

Officer Gerlach witnessed an armed robbery at the Jimmy Johns at 21st and Maize Rd. Officer Gerlach approached the business and arrested the suspect as he exited the rear door.

Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay and Officer Gerlach

The suspect was armed with a handgun when he was arrested and had a second handgun nearby. The suspect was booked into jail. Eventually the suspect was charged with 15 counts of aggravated robbery, 2 counts of robbery and 18 counts of kidnapping. No one was injured.

HHS places five on All-WAC girls’ soccer team

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Hays High has placed five players on the All-Western Athletic Conference girls’ soccer team. Senior Cori Isbell and junior Isabel Robben were named to the first team with senior Hannah McGuire, junior Judith Isabel and sophomore Allison Shubert honorable mention picks.

The Indians finished 11-2-5 on the year, losing in the regional finals to Valley Center who has since advanced to the state semifinals.

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