Nam Pham, 39, of Hays, KS passed away on July 14, 2019.
He was born June 20, 1980 in Wichita, KS to Tino Pham and Lily (Phan) Pham.
Private family services were held under the direction of Brock’s Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory.
Year: 2019
Woman recovering from injuries after Kansas boating accident
GREENWOOD COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a weekend boating accident in Greenwood County.
On Saturday evening, Kansas Game Wardens and a Park Ranger responded to a report of a boat striking a submerged bridge on Fall River Reservoir, according to a social media report from game wardens.
The boat was traveling at a high-rate of speed at the time of the crash, according to the Greenwood County Sheriff.
After using a drone to locate the accident scene, a warden rushed a paramedic and a COE Ranger by boat to the crash site. They provided aid to the operator and two other passengers and retrieved a female victim from the water. She sustained hip, ankle and possibly a head injury, according to the sheriff’s department. The boat driver suffered a head laceration.
The woman was shuttled back across the reservoir for an airlift to the hospital and is recovering, according to wardens. Two others were ejected from the boat and uninjured, according to the Sheriff’s department. Authorities did not release names of those involved in the accident.
Kansas Game Wardens reminded everyone to be vigilant while using the still flooded but receding waters in Kansas.
O’Loughlin PTO donating new playground equipment
By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
The O’Loughlin Elementary School PTO is donating more than $62,000 for new playground equipment at the school.
The Hays USD 489 school board will hear a report on the donation and the new equipment at its meeting at 6:30 Monday at the Rockwell Administration Center.
The board will also hear a report on capital improvement projects that are ongoing throughout the district, including progress on the Oak Park Complex.
The complex is to be the new home of the Early Childhood Connections program. The renovated space is set to open this fall.
The board will take up whether to purchase a new metal building for Hays High School at a cost of $57,250.
It will also vote on whether to enter into an agreement with Russell USD 407 to provide gifted services to its students.
Washington school
The district also has on its agenda the continue discussion of the sale of Washington school.
The board at its last meeting opted to reopen bids for the building, which is being vacated by ECC. Developer Overland Park Group offered to buy the building, but notified the school board it will not be able to meet its contract obligations because it did not receive the tax credits needed this year to support the project.
Overland Park offered an addendum to the contract that would extend its option to buy the property until it could reapply for tax credits to turn the school into low-income apartments next year.
The school district has not acted on that addendum yet, preferring to rebid the property first.
The board will also consider board appointments tonight.
2 Kansas officers hurt in hit-and-run crash
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say two police officers have been hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Kansas City, Kansas.
THe wreck happened shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday near the Kansas Speedway. Police say the driver of a truck struck the officers’ police cruiser as they sat inside completing reports from a previous crash. The driver didn’t stop.
Police described the officers’ injuries as minor.
Lloyd Howard Ellis
Lloyd Howard Ellis, age 92, passed away on July 21, 2019, at his home in Bixby, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born June 4, 1927, in Elkhart, Kansas, the son of Lloyd and Louise ( Davis ) Ellis. Howard farmed with his father prior to joining the United States Navy in World War II. Upon his return, he continued farming, and later worked as telephone line technician, journeyman electrician, agricultural irrigation sprinkler installer, and numerous entrepreneurial endeavors.
His greatest lifetime accomplishment was his legacy. On August 14, 1946, he married Eunice Mae Burch in Tribune, Kansas. Howard and Eunice’s family includes seven children: Larry Howard Ellis (deceased), Diana and Larry Davis, Bob and Deb Ellis, Donna Storeim and Robert Ferem, Debbie Holt, Dixie Ireland, and Dana and Leo Graves; 13 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren. Howard is survived by four siblings: June Burch, Ruby Stein, Duanita Garvis and David Ellis.
Howard is preceded in death by his wife, Eunice (January 29, 2012), and son, Larry (February 17, 1950).
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 27th, at 2:00pm in the Leoti Cemetery, Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Gary Salmans officiating and Military Honors provided by the United States Navy.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be sent to:
Silent Angels
931 West County Road “J”
Leoti, Kansas 67861
Immediately following the graveside services, the family invites you to join them at the Baptist Church in Leoti for coffee, dessert and appetizers.
Police: Kan. restaurant owner’s killing motivated by robbery
SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and robbery and asking the public for help with information.
Just before 10:30p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 2100 Block of West Columbine in Wichita, according to Captain Brent Allred. At the residence, police found 55-year-old Charles Giles of Wichita, with multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene, according to Allred.
Investigators determined Mr. Giles left his place of business, Neighbors Bar and Grill, arrived at the residence when the suspect or suspects approached him, fired several rounds from a handgun and took money from him, according to Allred.
Police do not believe the shooting was random. They believe that robbery was the motive, according to Allred.
Anyone with information on the crime that could help investigators is asked to contact police.
R.H. ‘Dick’ Taggart
R.H. “Dick” Taggart, age 95, formerly of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, KS.
Dick was born on a farm near Olpe, Kansas to Logan Coyd and Dessie Almira (Oakley) Taggart on April 7, 1924. The family moved to Wichita, KS in 1935 where he attended public schools. He served three years in WWII as a Radar Technician with the 310th Bomb Group 57th Wing 12th Air Force of the United States Army Air Corps in Europe.
He obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering after attending WSU and K-State and moved to Hays, KS in 1950 to work for the Central Kansas Power Company until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Hays Masonic Lodge #195 A.F. and A.M., the United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Hays Optimist Club. He was active in community programs for the Boy Scouts of America, youth baseball, and softball. His hobbies were golfing, fishing, hunting and woodworking.
He married Margaret Louise Parham on December 27, 1946. They later divorced. Together, they had four children. He later married Esther Jane Owen on November 22, 1967, with four children.
Dick is survived by four sons: Thomas (Janet) Taggart, Bunker Hill, KS; R. Bruce (Germaine) Taggart, Hays, KS; Lonnie R. (Annie) Hill, Kipp, KS; William P. Hill, Tallahassee, FL; four daughters: Connie S. Taggart, Shawnee Mission, KS; Phyllis L. (Steve) Shipley, Gladstone, MO; Tamara K. (Joseph) Vega, Pueblo, CO; and Theresa F. Hill (Ty Rupp), Ellis, KS. Fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Esther, and brothers: D. Coyd, Dale L. and William A. Taggart.
Memorial services will be 10 AM on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment with Military Honors provided by Hays VFW Post No.: 9076 will follow the services in the Fort Hays Memorial Gardens, Hays, KS.
Memorials are suggested to the Hays Community Assistance Center.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]
David Franklin Shearrer
David Franklin Shearrer, 89, passed away July 20, 2019 at his home in Pawnee Rock.
He was born September 29, 1929 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to David L. and Edna Wiley Shearrer. A longtime area resident he was a baker and a painter.
He was of the Christian faith. He was a member of the V.F.W., Larned and served in the United States Army.
He is survived by; two sons, Amos (Donna) Shearrer, Larned, Steve (Jessica) Shearrer, Pawnee Rock; five grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by; his parents; five sisters, Osie Mulinaeux, Wholline Ganner, Lottie Mae Leach, Audrey Bridges, Sue Greathouse; two brothers, Charles Leon Shearrer, and Wincle O. Shearrer.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Tonya Andrews Ledesma presiding. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Burial in Larned Cemetery, Larned with military graveside rites.
Memorials may be given to the V.F.W. in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.
Alvin Roy Colbert
September 26, 1934 – July 18, 2019
An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.
Click HERE for service details.
Kansas zoo: 2 of 4 red panda cubs have died
GARDEN CITY, Kan. (AP) — The zoo in Garden City says two of four red panda cubs born last week have died.
Officials with the Lee Richardson Zoo say one of the male cubs died of injuries “of an unknown origin” shortly after he was born. Another female cub died while being cared for by her mother.
The two cubs were among quadruplets born last Wednesday to Ember, a 9-year-old red panda.
The zoo said only 1% of red panda litters are quadruplets.
Ember and the cubs are expected to be on public display in late September or early October. Until then, footage of mom and cubs will be available on the zoo’s social media accounts.
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Ellis Co. restaurant and lodging inspections, 7/15 – 7/21
Last week’s inspection results from the Kansas Department of Agriculture:
Walmart 4301 Vine., Hays – July 15
A follow-up inspection found six violations.
- In the back storage area near the bakeshop, there were five three-gallon containers that were being stacked inside one another. Sticker residue was present along every bucket.
- At the three-compartment sink next to the bakeshop the spray nozzle was hanging below the floor rim of the sink. There is no backflow prevention device present.
- At the mop sink in the shipping/receiving area, there was a hose that was connected to the Y shut off valve hanging below the flood rim. The AVB is leaking.
- In the chemical storage area in the back near the electronics section, there was a bottle that contained a white powder substance. This container had no labeling of what it was.
- In the back chemical storage area next to the deli prep area there was fry cleaner and foaming drain cleaner that was being stored on a solid wooden shelf directly next to a box of single-use gloves and 10 food-grade containers. No evidence of leaking was observed.
- In the chemical storage area next to the deli department there was a case of quat sanitizing solution that was being stored directly above a case of deli paper. Both of these items were being stored on a speed rack with sheet pans under both. No evidence of leaking was observed.
1 juvenile slain, 2 wounded in Kansas shooting
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one juvenile dead and two others wounded in Kansas City, Kansas.
Police Officer Jonathon Westbrook says two of the victims were found at the scene of the shooting early Sunday, including the one who died. The Kansas City Star reports that the third victim was dropped off at a hospital.
The injuries of the two surviving victims aren’t believed to be life-threatening.