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HPD Activity Log Aug. 9-12

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The Hays Police Department responded to 10 animal calls and conducted 31 traffic stops Fri., Aug. 9, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–300 block E 6th St, Hays; 12:13 AM
Suspicious Activity–1700 block Agnes Dr, Hays; 2:19 AM
Driving Under the Influence–500 block E 5th St, Hays; 2:50 AM; 3:01 AM
Suspicious Activity–300 block E 17th St, Hays; 2:30 AM; 2:35 AM
Found/Lost Property–Hays; 8:46 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–200 block W 14th St, Hays; 10:07 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:15 AM; 10:19 AM
Animal At Large–1800 block E 26th St, Hays; 10:25 AM
Animal At Large–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 10:29 AM
Credit Card Violations–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:54 AM
Theft (general)–1300 block Vine St, Hays; 11 AM; 12:54 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–100 block E 16th St, Hays; 12:58 PM
Credit Card Violations–1600 block E 28th St Terr, Hays; 6 PM; 4:05 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–4100 block Kings Ct, Hays; 4:16 PM
Animal Call–400 block Fort St, Hays; 5:03 PM
Found/Lost Property–1300 block  Ash St, Hays; 2 PM
Animal At Large–6th and Oak, Hays; 5:10 PM
Harassment (All Other)–600 block  Main St, Hays; 4:12 PM; 6:12 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)-1000 block Elm St, Hays; 6:14 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 7:27 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–100 block W 18th St, Hays; 7:29 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 24 traffic stops Sat., Aug. 10, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 12:04 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:06 AM
Curfew Violation–1500 block US 183 Alt Hwy, Hays; 2:26 AM
Pursuit/Chase–200 block E 25th St, Hays; 3:23 AM
Mental Health Call–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 4:15 AM; 4:31 AM
Rape–400 block Ash St, Hays–5:17 AM
Found/Lost Property–700 block Allen St, Hays; 8:35 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–500 block W 16th St, Hays; 10:28 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–200 block W 43rd St, Hays; 10:58 AM
Welfare Check–800 block Walnut St, Hays; 8/7 1:22 PM; 8/10 1:22 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 3:09 PM
Mental Health Call–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 4:28 PM
Shoplifting–1000 block  Main St, Hays; 2:45 PM; 3 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–500 block E 6th St, Hays; 7:18 PM
Criminal Trespass–100 block E 7th St, Hays; 7:45 PM; 7:57 PM
Civil Dispute–1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 8:54 PM
Drug Offenses–250th and Norfolk, Ellis County; 11:28 PM
Drug Offenses–800 block Walnut St, Hays; 11:30 PM; 11:53 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 13 traffic stops Sun., Aug. 11, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disturbance – General–100 block W 20th St, Hays; 12:15 AM
Driving Under the Influence–600 block Elm St, Hays; 1:42 AM
Driving Under the Influence–300 block E 15th St, Hays; 5:14 AM

The Hays Police Department responded to 8 animal calls and conducted 24 traffic stops Mon., Aug. 12, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Animal At Large–300 block W 11th St, Hays; 8:53 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–600 block E 5th St, Hays; 8:56 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2700 block Hickory St, Hays; 9:10 AM
Animal At Large–2200 block Henry Dr, Hays; 9:47 AM
Suspicious Person–1000 block Country Club Dr, Hays; 10:16 AM
Welfare Check–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 10:41 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1300 block Douglas Dr, Hays; 11:39 AM
Animal At Large–300 block W 19th St, Hays; 12:01 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–200 block W 5th St, Hays; 8/9 10 PM; 8/10 8 AM
Animal At Large–2500 block Indian Trl, Hays; 1:59 PM
Animal Cruelty/Neglect–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 2:26 PM
Animal Call–300 block E 7th St, Hays; 2:47 PM
Welfare Check–2700 block Augusta Ln, Hays; 4:28 PM
Suspicious Activity–500 block E 20th St, Hays; 5:13 PM
Juvenile Complaint–600 block Main St, Hays; 8:08 PM
Drug Offenses–100 block W 48th St, Hays; 10:05 PM; 10:10 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–27th and Walnut, Hays; 10:30 PM; 10:40 PM
Unwanted Person–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 11:41 PM

Teen sentenced for fatal shooting at KC-area mall

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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A 19-year-old  man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a shooting death at a shopping mall last year.

Gates photo Independence PD

Tyler Gates, Independence, was sentenced Wednesday for second-degree murder and armed criminal action in death 17-year-old Matthew Haylock at the Independence Center.

Haylock’s body was found on the pavement near a vehicle in the mall’s parking lot in January 2018.

The Independence Examiner reports Gates’ co-defendant, 18-year-old Luis Ramirez, was sentenced to concurrent terms of eight years for attempted robbery and three years for armed criminal action in the same case.

The shooting occurred after Gates and Ramirez decided to rob Haylock of a gun. Prosecutors say Gates fired the shot that killed Haylock.

SW Kan. woman talks about her Democratic campaign for Big First

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Kali Barnett

Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON — A southwest Kansas woman who announced earlier this month that she will seek the Democratic nomination for the 1st Congressional District seat in Kansas talked with HutchPost.com about her campaign. Kali Barnett is a political newcomer and is running for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall.

What made her decide to run? “I found myself saying we need more teachers at the federal level who know how hard it is for our teachers and build in support and incentives for them to continue their careers in that field,” Barnett said. “I also know, growing up as a third generation farmer’s daughter, there are real world problems that are happening to our farmers across the country with the tariffs and we have current electives who I feel are not voting for Kansas farmers.” Barnett says she wants to advocate for them and other Kansans.

She talked about her decision to run as a Democrat in a pretty conservative state. Barnett thinks of herself as someone outside the box and doesn’t want to be cast in any particular category.

“I know I can still be conservative with my values. I know I can be progressive if that’s what you want to call it,” Barnett said. “If we’re talking about getting green renewable energy to take care of our planet, if that means I’m progressive in that sense of the word, then absolutely you can put me there, but I don’t feel I fit into most of those categories.”

Barnett says she’s seen firsthand the struggles and heartbreak of trying to keep a farm afloat in southwest Kansas. She also noted that, in America, it shouldn’t be so hard to make an honest living, care for a family and get healthcare when you need it.

She will face Dr. Marshall in the election unless he decides to run for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Pat Roberts, who announced he will retire at the end of his term.

For more information, visit Barnett’s website at www.kaliforkansas.com. She is also on social media.

Veronica E. Oberle

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Veronica E. Oberle, 84, died August 13, 2019, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born August 19, 1934, in Plainville, Kansas, the daughter of Oscar Paul and Euphemia (Senecal) Adams. Veronica graduated from Plainville High School in 1953.

A resident of Claflin since the late 70’s, Veronica was a homemaker and private caregiver.

She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Altar Society, and the Daughters of Isabella. She was a former member of the Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary in New Jersey. Veronica loved to travel, embroidery, crochet, and quilt.

On March 5, 1982, she married Oscar Oberle in St. John, Kansas. He preceded her in death on February 13, 1997.

She is survived by two sisters, Pauline Kaiser of Salina and Rita Hall of Las Vegas, Nevada; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, John and Francis Adams, and three sisters, Margaret Treadwell, Theresa Meis, and Ramona Abra.

Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the funeral home. Per her wishes there will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday with Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. Friday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. A graveside service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday August 17, 2019, at the Claflin Cemetery, with Father Terrance Klein presiding.

Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Woodhaven Care Center in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Storm damage forces cancellation of Youth Outdoor Festival

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The 22nd annual Youth Outdoor Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled.

According to a news release, Tuesday night’s storm caused damage to the Hays City Sportsman’s Club facilities, and the site is without power due to a private electrical line being down.

Repairs will not be completed in time for Saturday’s event.

— Cover photo courtesy KDWPT

Man sentenced in fatal shooting during pot party at Kan. motel

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A 20-year-old  Missouri, man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for his role in a motel shootout in Lawrence that killed one man and injured two others.

Smith photo Douglas Co.

Shawn Smith was sentenced Wednesday to 32 months for robbery.

Smith was originally charged with first-degree felony murder and several other counts in the September 2017 shooting death of 23-year-old Cameron Hooks, of Lenexa, and the wounding of two other men. The shooting happened while two groups of friends were drinking and smoking marijuana at a Motel 6. Each group accused the other of trying to rob them, sparking the shooting.

Two other co-defendants from Kansas City, Kansas, previously were convicted of voluntary manslaughter and other charges in the case.

Works from Omer and Mary Knoll featured at Hays Public Library exhibit

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Omer Knoll and “Grandpa” / courtesy photo

For 57 years, Omer Knoll has been creating art. From charcoal drawings to bronze sculptures, Knoll has amassed quite a collection, some of which is now on display at the Hays Public Library Schmidt Gallery.

The exhibit will be part of the Hays Arts Council Fall Gallery Walk on Friday, Aug. 23, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Knoll will be on hand that night to discuss individual pieces and his creative process.

Knoll was born in Hays and has lived much of his life in Ellis and Rooks counties. The 84-year-old said the display calls attention to his and the area’s Volga German heritage.

“I want to show the work, and I’m proud of the work,” Knoll said. “If they see this stuff, it lets them know that it didn’t happen by itself. It took a great deal of hard work.”

One of the pieces on display is titled “Johnny.” It was created in 1962, and Knoll said it was his first completed sculpture created the way he wanted.

Omer called the show “a little bit of a love story” because a few of his late wife Mary’s paintings also are on display. One, of Grant Villa, is a collaboration of both Omer and Mary. The couple, who were married for 42 years, met as art students at Fort Hays State University.

Knoll has a few projects that he wants to complete and is hoping to raise the funds needed to finish them.

The exhibit will be on display at the library through late September.

— HPL

SPONSORED: Quilting classes in session at Rosewood Gallery

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Quilting Time – Corey Triplett sews a quilt at Rosewood Gallery with the guidance of Rosewood Gallery Lead Sherri Nickelson. Triplett is one of six Rosewood clients who have participated weekly in the sewing classes instructed by Nickelson. Another student is preparing to join the class for the next quilting project, said Nickelson.

GREAT BEND — Rosewood Gallery in downtown Great Bend is a place known for heirloom quality, solid-wood furniture. But it is quietly becoming a place known for quality quilting, too.

That’s because Rosewood Gallery Lead Sherri Nickelson, an expert quilter, has been teaching her love of quilting, crocheting and sewing to some of Rosewood’s clients, who have shown a desire to learn the skilled process. For more than a year, a handful of Rosewood clients have participated weekly in sewing projects that involve quilting or crocheting.

“It started with a few of them and as others got interested, it has grown,” explained Nickelson.

About an hour is about all that they can handle each session, so we move slow, but we are consistent with working on the projects every week. We stagger the sessions throughout the week, so that we can work with them individually.”

Nickelson teaches each client one or two days a week. The net result is a collection of baby quilts that will be donated this fall to a local organization in need of the blankets. She also has one client, Debbie Wasinger, who prefers to crochet, so Nickelson works with her to create dish cloths.

“She’s been learning to count stiches and that takes extra patience, but she’s been able to complete several dish cloths,” said Nickelson. “That’s a big accomplishment for anyone learning to crochet.”

On the other hand, quilt making is a team project, explained Nickelson. Each client does work on the same quilt until that quilt is completed.

“For instance, Jesse (Kerns) just completed the work on the top part of the quilt we are working on; now he knows next week when he comes in to sew, he’ll work on a different quilt,” explained Nickelson. “They see the end product and know that they had an important hand in a group effort. It’s just another concept to keep clients engaged and involved who show an interest in something and want diversification in the workplace.”

Next project up for the sewing group is a patch-work quilt. Nickelson said she creates the designs each time, making them a bit different to keep the interest of her students. She is also preparing to introduce embroidery into their sewing projects.

“We are thankful to have Sherri working with our clients,” said Tammy Hammond, Rosewood Services Executive Director. “Her ability to share her talents by patiently teaching each individual is remarkable. I enjoy seeing their progress!”

— Sponsored Content —

50 old TVs mysteriously appear on neighborhood’s porches

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Police in Virginia say more than 50 television sets have been mysteriously placed on front porches in a neighborhood outside Richmond.

Henrico County police Lt. Matt Pecka said residents found older model televisions outside their front doors Sunday morning. He told the Richmond Times-Dispatch that video from one doorbell camera showed a person wearing TV-shaped headgear while dropping off a TV set.

Police believe that more than one person is responsible. A similar incident occurred in a nearby neighborhood last year.

It’s unclear if the incident is a crime. Pecka said that dropping off the televisions on front porches is “at most” illegal dumping.

Most of the TVs will be recycled. But a couple residents indicated they would keep their televisions for now.
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Information from: Richmond Times-Dispatch, https://www.richmond.com

Robert T. Barlow

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Robert T. Barlow, 87, La Crosse, Kansas, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

Mr. Barlow was born February 15, 1932, in Carter, Arkansas, the son of Leonard Vaughn and Mary Cora (Barbie) Barlow. He was a nine year resident of Rush County, Kansas, moving from Salina, Kansas. He was a truck driver/mechanic in the oil industry before his retirement.

He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Great Bend, Kansas.

On March 17, 1970, he married Judy Ann Clawson at Great Bend, Kansas. She preceded him in death September 28, 2010.

Survivors include: four sons, Robert E. Barlow (Debbie), Alexander, Kansas, Richard Barlow (Roberta), Great Bend, Kansas, Wesley Barlow (Linda) Great Bend, Kansas, and Adelbert Barlow (Cindy), Hutchinson, Kansas; one daughter, Mary Garner, Great Bend, Kansas; 16 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, Jeffrey Lynn Barlow; and one brother, Adelbert Barlow.

Cremation has been chosen.

Memorial service will be Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. at the First Lutheran Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Phyllis Burdge officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

City commission to consider bids for golf course cart path improvements

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CITY OF HAYS

The Hays city commission will meet in a work session at 6:30 p.m. tonight.

Agenda items include consideration of the following:

    • Bid awards for back 9 cart paths at the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course
    • Adoption of the Kansas Uniform Public Office Code and Stand Traffic Ordinance
    • Bid awards for a new air compressor system to fill the fire department’s air bottles

The Aug. 15 agenda is available here.

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

Tyson officials: Welding spark likely caused fire at SW Kan. plant

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GARDEN CITY, Kan. (AP) — Tyson officials say a spark from welding during maintenance is the likely cause of a fire that damaged the company’s plant in Holcomb.

Smoke rising from the Tyson plant fire early Sunday photo courtesy Shrimplin Photography

Tyson representatives met Wednesday with state and other government officials to discuss Friday night’s fire, which caused extensive damage. No one was injured.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to rebuild the plant and reopen it as quickly as possible. Company officials said the fire damaged a small area but affected critical operating systems.

The company’s president and CEO, Noel White, and Steve Stouffer, president of Tyson Fresh Meats, told officials work will begin immediately on structural damage. Other repairs, particularly electrical, will likely take more time. The company is currently completing a full assessment of the plant with electrical and structural engineers.

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