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Month: September 2019

Not great bird numbers for hunters at Cheyenne Bottoms so far

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By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post

The weeks leading up to teal season is a busy time for the staff at Cheyenne Bottoms. Staff tries to prepare the wetlands to make the land as accessible as possible for the hunters. Cheyenne Bottoms Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner says it was even tougher this year because of the large amount of water the area received.

Poor weather and habitat did not lead to an overall great opening weekend to teal season at Cheyenne Bottoms.

“We had a lot of birds in August with a few cool snaps, but hardly no new birds came in since then,” said Wagner. “I think many of them left and found private land for better habitat.”

Wagner says the average bird kill per hunter for opening week at the Bottoms was around 2.8. A successful weekend for the year would be between 4 and 4.5 birds per hunter.

“I talk to several hunters that know the area really well, and some of them did not fire a shot but you talk to the next group and they shot their limit,” Wagner said. “It is really spotty.”

Last week, Wagner estimated there were less than 1,000 teal at Cheyenne Bottoms.

Victoria High School announces 2019 Homecoming candidates

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VICTORIA – Victoria High School has announced its 2019 Homecoming candidates.

Victoria’s Homecoming is Friday, with the football team taking on Lincoln at 7 p.m.

Front Row from Left to Right
Haylee Winter : Daughter of Ryan Winter and Bill and Jodi Briney
Kiara Sweat : Daughter of John Sweat and Valari Cappellucci
Lexi Truan : Daughter of Kevin and Amanda Truan

Back Row from Left to Right
Kirk Huser : Son of Kevin and Kathleen Huser
Nick Dreiling: Son of Jim Dreiling and Linda Dreiling
Kail Brungardt : Son of Nick Brungardt and Crystal Brungardt

— Submitted

Karla Kay (Brown) Kingsbury

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Karla Kay (Brown) Kingsbury, 64, of Dorrance, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at her home.

Karla was born September 16, 1954 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Bernard Franklin and Joyce Ann (Pfeifer) Brown. She grew up in Michigan until her family moved in 1968 to Boulder, Colorado. She graduated from Fairview High School in Boulder and then attended the University of Colorado where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.

Karla was united in marriage to Duane Edward Kingsbury on October 8, 1977 in Boulder. This union was blessed with three children; Jennifer, Ryan and Steven. They moved to the family farm south of Dorrance in 1978. Duane preceded her in death on June 21, 2010.

Karla was a U.S. Postal Mail Carrier for many years in Russell. Before that she worked at an Accountant and later a Foreman for King Of The Road. She also worked for the parent company, Chief Industries, in York, Nebraska. She also worked at McDonalds in Russell for several years. She enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Russell Ladies Golf Association, spending time with friends, cheering on her beloved Denver Broncos and the University of Colorado Buffalos. But her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

Karla’s surviving family include her daughter, Jennifer Kingsbury (Bill Gould) of Temecula, California; brother, Craig Brown of Long Beach, California; sister, Pamela (Brown) Blasich of Temecula, California; and three grandchildren, Apryl, James and Aspyn.

Karla was preceded in death by her parents; husband Duane; sons, Ryan Kingsbury and Steven Kingsbury.

Celebration of Karla’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 7, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell. A private family burial of ashes will follow at a later time. The family will be present to greet friends at 10:00 AM to Service Time at the mortuary. A Memorial has been established as the Grandchildren’s Education Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Senate Republicans give OK to $5B request for border wall

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s Republican allies controlling the Senate are awarding him with his full $5 billion request to build about 200 miles of fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Border wall construction image courtesy White House

That’s according to a Senate aide familiar with a $53 billion draft funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security.

It comes after Trump roiled Capitol Hill by transferring $6.1 billion from Pentagon accounts to get around lawmakers opposed to his border wall.

Trump won $1.4 billion earlier this year through the regular budget process. He almost immediately declared a national emergency that triggered his ability to conduct a recently announced $3.6 billion transfer from military base construction.

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has criticized Trump’s moves to fund the border fence.

The aide requested anonymity Tuesday because the legislation was not yet public.

Marvin Willie Wudtke

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Marvin Willie Wudtke, beloved son of Paul Emil and Agnes (Dicks) Wudtke, was born October 2, 1926 at the family farm 8.5 miles northwest of Norton, and passed away in Norton on September 22, 2019, at the age of 92.

Marvin was baptized on October 10, 1926, confirmed and remained a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church throughout his lifetime. Marvin attended Lutheran parochial school completing the 8th grade in 1940. He later earned his high school diploma from Colby Community College in 1971. On January 3, 1976, Marvin and Mary Slipke were united in marriage. They were devoted to each other and lived their entire married life in Norton until Mary’s passing on April 28, 2007. Marvin farmed northwest of Norton until he retired. He took pride in being a good farmer and supported the agriculture industry through local, state, and national organizations and was also an active member of the American Agriculture Movement in the 1970s.

Marvin enjoyed bowling for many years and competed in local and state tournaments. He was proud of his many trophies and awards. Marvin also collected toy tractors and was eager to talk about their history, and who in the neighborhood owned that specific model of tractor and when he operated them.

Survivors include: one sister, Norma Jean Davis, Colorado Springs, Co; one sister-in-law, Miriam Slipke, Hoxie, Ks; many loving nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers, Herman and Arthur Wudtke, three sisters, Leanora Braun, Ida Gowens, and Alma Schulze.

FUNERAL SERVICE – Friday, September 27, 2019 – 10:30 A.M.
PLACE – Immanuel Lutheran Church – Norton, Kansas
VISITATION – Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 5:00 P.M until 7:00 P.M. at Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.
INTERMENT – Norton Cemetery – Norton, Kansas
MEMORIALS – Immanuel Lutheran Church or Norton Senior Center

Janice Lynn Chase

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Janice Lynn Chase was born November 2, 1946 in Smith Center, KS to JR B. and Dorothy (Cochran) Chase. She passed away September 14, 2019 at the age of 72.

Janice grew up in Smith Center and graduated from Smith Center High School in 1964. She went on to attend college for four years. Janice married Galen W. Olson on March 5, 1977 in Arvada, CO. She loved antiques and had her own business selling them. Janice also enjoyed reading and classical music. She was a member of SAI (a women music sorority).

Janice was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Galen of the home; sisters-in-law, Arian and Steve Arnold of Herndon, KS and Nione and Mike Rhodin of Loveland, CO.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be held at a later date also. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church, Lupus Foundation or Dr. Donald Stout Scholarship Fund at Fort Hays State University. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

A portion of Smoky Hill River Road to be closed Thursday

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The Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge Division is announcing that the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Smoky Hill River Road (West of 240th Avenue to East of 220th Avenue), will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26.

The road will be closed all day for work to be done in the road right-of-way.

Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Road and Bridge Division at 785-628-9455. Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

SW Kansas fire chief arrested twice in 5 days

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FINNEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man after a second arrest in less than a week.

Knight photo Finney Co.

Police in Garden City arrested 59-year-old Bill Knight, chief of the Holcomb Community fire department, for stalking and violation of a protection order, according to online booking records.

Knight was initially arrested September 17 and again September 21 on a similar charge.
He remains in custody on a bond of $20,000.

Authorities have released no additional details.

KWO looking for new Water Technology Farms

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Water Technology Farm at the Northwest Kansas Technical College, Goodland

KWO

TOPEKA – Water Technology Farms are an action item of the Long-Term Vision for the Future of Water Supply in Kansas to help address Kansas water issues. The Kansas Water Office (KWO) program began four years ago with three farms and currently there are 15 farms, including the Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, on more than 40 fields throughout the state but concentrated overlying the High Plains Aquifer.

The KWO plans to add a limited number of new technology farms and is currently accepting initial notice of interest for the 2020 growing season. The deadline for initial interest is November 15.

These three-year pilot public-private partnerships demonstrate irrigation technology, research and management techniques. They have been valuable in expanding the conversation and education of producers and decision makers on water conservation in areas overlying the depleting Ogallala Aquifer and water quality protection in the Equus Beds Aquifer region.

Water Technology Farms are eligible statewide. Farms in a Water Conservation Area or a Local Enhanced Management Area as well as other documented conservation programs will be prioritized for consideration. Access to land as well as data records are required as part of this effort.

These Water Technology Farms wouldn’t be possible without key public-private partnerships with more than 100 sponsors. Visit www.kwo.ks.gov to learn about the existing farms and past results.

Those interested or wanting more information, contact Armando Zarco, KWO Water Resource Planner at (620) 765-7485.

 

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 9/24/19

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khaz cheesy joke logo 20110802Genie Joke

A man is walking down the beach and comes across an old bottle. He picks it up, pulls out the cork and out pops a genie!

The genie says, “Thank you for freeing me from the bottle. In return I will grant you three wishes.”

The man says “Great! I always dreamed of this and I know exactly what I want. First, I want one billion dollars in a Swiss bank account.”

Poof! There is a flash of light and a piece of paper with account numbers appears in his hand!

He continues, “Next, I want a brand new red Ferrari right here.”

Poof! There is a flash of light and a bright red, brand-new Ferrari appears right next to him!

He continues, “Finally, I want to be irresistible to women.”

Poof! There is a flash of light and he turns into a box of chocolates.

 

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Man pleads guilty in terrorist attack plot on train station in Kansas City

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A 28-year-old man charged with plotting a terrorist attack on buses, trains and a train station in Kansas City has pleaded guilty to one count.

Hester-photo Columbia Police

Robert Lorenzo Hester, of Columbia, Mo., entered his plea Monday to providing material support or resources to terrorists.

Federal prosecutors charged Hester in February 2017 after a monthslong FBI investigation.

An affidavit released at the time said undercover agents posing as Islamic State sympathizers met with Hester several times. At their request, he provided materials such as nails and duct tape that he believed would be used to create bombs.

An FBI employee told Hester the attacks were planned for Presidents Day in Kansas City.

Hester received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army in mid-2013 after serving for less than a year.

HHS girls’ golf wins Salina South Invitational

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SALINA – The Hays High girls’ golf shot a 342 and won the Salina South Invitational by six shots over the host Cougars Monday at the Salina Municipal Golf Course.

Sophia Garrison led the way for Hays with a 5-over-par 75 and finished second, two shots off the pace. Her round included an albatross on the par-5 seventh.

Taleia McCrae fired an 84 and finished eighth.

Team Results
1. Hays High 342
2. Salina South 348
3. Maize 348
4. Manhattan 350
5. Great Bend 366
6. Hutchinson 372
7. Derby 385
8. Newton 387
9. Dodge City 387
10. Goddard-Eisenhower 391
11. Salina Central 399
12. Haysville Campus 429

Top 10 Medalists
1. Abby Donovan Concordia Derby 73
2. Sophia Garrison Hays High 75
3. Lexie Ridder Maize 75
4. Nina Frees Salina South 77
5. Reaghan Martin Hutchinson 80
6. Andi Siebert Manhattan 81
7. Cailee McMullen Great Bend 82
8. Taleia McCrae Hays High 84
9. Zoe Norton Salina South 84
10. Mallory Seirer Newton 85

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