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Ellis Co. Commission gives go-ahead on fireworks in the county

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By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

Residents living in rural Ellis County will be allowed to light fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday after the Ellis County Commission on Monday relaxed the ban on the discharge of fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county.

Myers

Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management Darin Myers told the county commission several area counties are planning to allow fireworks in the county.

He added, however, that he always has his concerns.

“One accident, one fire, one property lost, one death, whatever it may be weighs hard on trying to say, ‘Yes let’s allow fireworks,’ ” Myers said. “But at the same time, I hate to put these restrictions on the public.

“But it’s very wet this year and it’s green out there, so it kind of eases your concern a little bit.”

As in the past, the times and dates that the discharge of fireworks is allowed in rural Ellis County are the same as the city of Hays — 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 2 to 4.

In other business, High Plains Mental Health Executive Director Walt Hill presented the commission with the organizations 2018 annual report and approved a use agreement between the city of Hays and the Ellis County Fire and Sheriff’s departments and the county EMS department for use of the new fire training facility.

The commission also approved a 2 percent salary increase for all employees and a step adjustment for employees with five or more years of service in their position. The changes are effective July 14.

Commissioners also approved changes to the county’s personnel policy that changes the number of hours required for a person to be considered full-time from 40 hours to 36 hours.

Lawsuit filed by Kansas man who fell through bridge gap

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First responders on the scene of the 2017 accident-photo courtesy WIBW TV

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man is suing the city of Topeka after he was seriously injured when he fell through a gap in a highway bridge in the same place where four people have plunged through since 2001, including a 14-year-old boy who died.

The lawsuit filed Monday seeks nearly $2.78 million for Trong Do Turner, who was injured in July 2017 when he fell through a gap between the northbound and southbound lanes of the Kansas Avenue Bridge where he mistakenly believed there was a sidewalk.

Signs at both ends of the bridge warn about no foot traffic access but the lawsuit says Turner entered the bridge from a sidewalk where no warning was posted.

City spokeswoman Molly Hadfield says the city doesn’t comment on pending litigation.

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a person who suffered critical injuries after falling 25 feet was likely trying to jump a gap between two bridges in Kansas.

The man was transported to a Topeka hospital Sunday evening with injuries that are considered life-threatening. He’s believed to be between 17 and 20 years old.

Topeka Police Lt. Aaron Jones says the victim likely thought he could land safely or that there was something to catch him.

Jones says investigators don’t believe the victim intentionally jumped off the bridge, but that he may have been trying to jump between northbound and southbound bridges along Kansas Avenue.

Police say witnesses reported calling 911 after watching the fall. Jones says witnesses described him as “happy go lucky.”

Leroy ‘Pete’ Scott Jr.

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Leroy “Pete” Scott Jr., 83, of Hill City, died June 3, 2019. He was the son of Leroy Winfield Scott Sr. and Mary Mildred Irwin Scott.

He was born Novembe 4, 1935 in Studley, Kansas. He is survived by sons: Kelly Scott of Hill City, and Jeffery and wife Leann Scott of Stockton, Kansas.

A complete obituary pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click HERE for service details.

Royals take another SS, pitching prospects in second day of draft

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McConnell / MLB

A day after drafting high school phenom Bobby Witt Jr., the Kansas City Royals selected another shortstop with their second round of the 2019 MLB Draft.

Brady McConnell is a 6’3″, 195-pound right-handed hitter from the University of Florida.

The Royals followed that selection by choosing pitchers in four of their next six picks.

Click HERE to follow round-by-round coverage of Royals draft picks from MLB.com.

Donna M. Kolste

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Donna M. Kolste, age 77, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Hays.

She was born November 7, 1941, in rural Graham County, Kansas, to Henry and Mable (Rolland) Kolste. She was a graduate of Palco High School.

Donna had worked in banking and she was an avid sportsman enjoying boating, water skiing, and bowling. She was a member of the Hays VFW Auxiliary and the Hays Eagles Auxiliary since 1986.

She is survived by a sister, Edna Frenzl of Hays; a brother-in-law, Willard Paul of Wisconsin; two nephews, Mike Frenzl of Hays and Ron Frenzl of Olathe; two nieces, Sue Miller of Hays and Betty Hrabe of Stockton as well as other nieces and nephews; a special friend, Pat Wooldridge of Hays and many other close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Donald Kolste and infant brother Robert Kolste and three sisters, Leona Keller, Betty Lang and Eva Paul as well as a special friend Carol Weber.

A celebration gathering will be 4 PM – 6 PM Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Hays VFW. Private family inurnment at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays VFW. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

Emerson Davy Ramahatantsoa

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Emerson Davy Ramahatantsoa, 78, passed away June 1, 2019, in Great Bend. He was born March 6, 1941 at Andilanatoby, Tamatave, Madagascar to Ranarivelo & Marie Rasoarimalala. He married Isabelle Ramasivelo, August 11, 1966, in Madagascar. She survives.

Coming to Great Bend from Madagascar in 2017, Emerson was a farmer until he was not able to any longer. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Great Bend.

Survivors include, his wife, Isabelle of the home; his children, Hanitra Razafindrabe and husband Dr. Bell Razafindrabe of Great Bend, Nicole Manase and husband Raza of Great Bend, Esther Rasoarimalala of Madagascar, Jedidia Ramahatantsoa and wife Mbolatiana, Liliane Raveloarisoa and husband Solomahefa of Madagascar, Fanomezena Ramahatantsoa and wife Dr. Harimahefa Ratsimbason of Great Bend, Lydia Ramasiarisoa and husband Ndretsa Harilala of Madagascar, Bearivelo Ramahatantsoa and wife Miapintsoa of Madagascar, and Samuel Ramahatantsoa and wife Anja of Gaithersburg, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Solomon Ramahatantsoa; and a son-in-law, Paulmont Randriamiarimanana.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home. Entombment will be in the Family Tomb Rainisoamahatana in Avaratra-Ambohitsoa, Antsahalalina, Antananrivo, Madagascar.

Memorials are suggested to the Emerson Ramahatantsoa Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

U.S. Immigration official looks to step up family deportations

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The new top immigration official signaled Tuesday his agency is looking to step up deportations of families who are in the United States illegally, actions that would likely run into logistical hurdles and face strong public opposition.

Mark Morgan, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement testified before the House Homeland Security Committee -image courtesy CSPAN

Mark Morgan, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, said the agency would continue to prioritize deportations of people who have criminal histories, but that no one should be exempt from enforcement.

“That will include families,” he said at a roundtable with ICE officials and reporters.

The comments by Morgan, who took over the position last week, show a willingness to embrace a part of President Donald Trump’s tough immigration agenda that past officials had balked at. Morgan is a former head of Border Patrol who was fired by Trump early in his presidency, but then returned to his good graces after regularly defending Trump’s immigration policies on Fox News.

ICE is the agency tasked with enforcing immigration law in the interior of the U.S. Part of its mission is to arrest immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

More than 200,000 migrant families have been released into the country since Dec. 1. A massive backlog of immigration cases means they will be in the country for years before their cases are decided. Morgan said generally people who have been ordered removed by a judge stop showing up for court dates, meaning ICE officers must search for them in order to deport them.

It’s a difficult effort. There is little room to detain families while they wait for travel papers to be deported — federal family detention centers can house up to about 2,500 people, but are already full. Children cannot be detained longer than 20 days, which means ICE officers would need to have much of the paperwork completed before they took a family into custody or risk having to release them and lose them into the interior again.

ICE resources, much like other border agencies, are strained. They are detaining about 52,000 single adults but are funded for only 45,000. Minors who cross the border alone are turned over to Health and Human Services, which manages their care.

And the treatment of children and families in government custody has been a continued political flashpoint , after the Trump administration separated children from parents at the southern border last year. The move prompted outrage and criticism that the U.S. was abandoning its humanitarian role and harming children.

Morgan on Tuesday called on Congress to OK the $4.5 billion in supplemental funding requested by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan to fund bed space and humanitarian aid for strapped border facilities. He said a lack of law change by Congress has exacerbated the border problems.

On Monday, Congress sent a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill to Trump for his signature, but lawmakers failed to agree on Trump’s $4 billion-plus request to care for thousands of mostly Central American migrants held at the border, so that money was not included.

“Congress has absolutely failed in this area,” Morgan said. “It’s unsustainable and nobody should want this.”

Immigration has deadlocked the Democrats and Republicans for decades, but Trump’s hardline efforts and border wall push have only exacerbated the divide, especially after the Trump administration separated more than 2,500 children from their parents at the border as part of its zero tolerance policy to prosecute anyone caught crossing the border illegally.

But in recent months, more than 100,000 people have been crossing the border, highs not seen for more than a decade, when the people coming were mostly men from Mexico who were easily returned over the border.

Sister Paul Ann Dinkel, CSA

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Sister Paul Ann, (Agnese) Dinkel, CSA died peacefully on June 1, 2019, at Nazareth Center, Fond du Lac, WI.  Agnese was born in Victoria, KS, on October 12, 1933, to Frank M. Dinkel and Rosa (Hertel) Dinkel.  Her family included 10 girls and 5 boys. 

In 1951, Agnese entered St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, WI. She made her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1954, with the religious name Sister Paul Ann.  One other sister and one brother also entered religious life: Sister Francis Rose, CSA, and Father Harvey, OFM Cap.

Sister received a license in dietary service from M.P.T.I. in Fond du Lac and a Baking Certificate from New York Restaurant School where she took classes in culinary arts.  Sister was a homemaker in CSA convents for 23 years in Kansas, Indiana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania  and New York.  She spent two years at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Hays, KS, and served at The Leo House in New York City, NY, from 1985 to 1996, working in dietary and food services at both institutions. Sister Paul Ann was on the staff of the Food Service Department at St. John’s New Horizons and St. John’s Assisted Living in Hays, KS, from 1996 to 2006.  In her last years in Hays, KS, she offered a ministry of presence to the staff and students at TMP-Marian High School.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents Frank M. Dinkel and Rosa (Hertel) Dinkel; her brothers Clarence, Ed and Hilarius; her sisters Julitta Dechant, Bertha Prewo, Melinda Griebel, Rita Rohr, Regina Dechant, Irene Scruggs, and Sister Francis Rose.

Sister Paul Ann is survived by her brothers, George Dinkel and wife, Mary Ann and Father Harvey Dinkel, both of Victoria, KS; her sisters, Viola Richmeier, Grinnell, Ks; Mary Younker and husband, Walter, Hays, KS; one brother-in-law, Delbert Rohr, Wichita, KS; and the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she lived, prayed and ministered.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 10:30 A.M. at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.  Father Harvey Dinkel O.F.M. Cap. will preside at the liturgy.  Burial will be held at St. Fidelis Cemetery,  Victoria, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 and from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Monday, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service and rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays

Memorials may be directed to the Sisters of St. Agnes Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.

The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center, and the staff of Hospice Hope, for their care of Sister Paul Ann Dinkel in her last years. 

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

 

Marshall orders Dems to bring Abortion Survivors Protection Act to a vote

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Marshall, M.D. ordered House Democrats to allow members to vote and move forward on the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Today, yet again, Democrats denied the request for a vote. This marks the 51st time that House Republicans have requested a vote on legislation that protects babies who survive failed abortions, according to a media release from Marshall’s office.

“House Democrats consistently look the other way when sound policy is put in front of them, but what I cannot understand is how they’re able to turn a blind eye to newborn infants, out of the womb, who are fighting for their lives and need medical care.” Dr. Marshall said. “I can’t believe that I’ve had to fight harder for the born and unborn in this Chamber than in my 30 years as a practicing obstetrician. What the Speaker is doing here is shameful.”

The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act:  Requires that health care practitioners who are present at the live birth exercise skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of the child—the same degree of care that would be offered to any other child born prematurely the same gestational age. After those efforts, the health care workers must transport and admit the child to a hospital. Requires health care practitioners and hospital employees to report violations to law enforcement authorities, reducing the number of born-alive abortions that go unreported. It also penalizes the intentional killing of a born-alive child through fines or up to 5 years imprisonment.

 

🎥 Kan. Gov. Kelly speaks with Hays-area residents at town hall Monday

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By JAMES BELL
Hays Post

Gov. Laura Kelly participated in a town hall early Monday evening at the Sternberg Museum, 3000 Sternberg, along with Rep. Ken Rahjes (R-110th Dist.), Sen. Rick Billinger (R-Goodland), and Rep. Barb Wasinger (R-111th Dist.)

The event was organized by the Fort Hays State University student government association and moderated by Brett Zollinger, FHSU professor and chair of the Department of Sociology.

The group spoke to attendees about a variety of topics including the Kansas retirement system known as KPERS, Kansas Department of Transportation funding, education funding, funding for the arts, Medicaid expansion and the impact of tariffs on the local agriculture economy.

Kelly, a Democrat, was also on the FHSU campus Tuesday morning at a Community Engagement session focusing on early childhood. Check Hays Post for more on the Community Engagement session.

Kelly, Rahjes, Billinger and Wasinger

HPD Activity Log May 24-29, 31 & June 1-3

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The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 28 traffic stops Fri., May 24, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Welfare Check–3300 block Lincoln Dr, Hays; 8:39 AM
Welfare Check–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 5/17
Animal At Large–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 9:17 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 9:40 AM
Domestic Disturbance–200 block W 14th St, Hays; 5/9 9 PM; 3 AM
Mental Health Call–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 10:33 AM
Drug Offenses–400 block W 8th St, Hays; 11 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1200 block Main St, Hays; 11:23 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–100 block E 5th St, Hays; 11:22 AM
Animal At Large–300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 12:17 PM
Theft (general)–400 block E 15th St, Hays; 5/23 12 PM; 5/24 8 AM
Trash Dumping–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 1:49 PM
Found/Lost Property–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 3:15 PM
Suspicious Person–100 block Main St, Hays; 5:29 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–500 block E 13th St, Hays; 7:52 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 9:02 PM
Disturbance – General–1500 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 9:07 PM
Suspicious Person–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 9:31 PM
Disturbance – Noise–500 block W 24th St, Hays; 10:11 PM
Animal Call–1700 block Haney Dr, Hays; 11 PM; 11:50 PM
Drug Offenses–3400 block Vine St, Hays; 11:53 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 32 traffic stops Sat., May 25, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suicidal Subject–1300 block E 41st St, Hays; 12:21 AM
Driving Under the Influence–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 2:05 AM
Driving Under the Influence–200 block E 12th St, Hays; 2:06 AM
Suspicious Activity–300 block E 8th St, Hays; 6:52 AM
Dead Animal Call–27th St and Donald Dr, Hays; 8:54 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–2700 block E Epworth St, Hays; 5/24 8 PM; 05/25 7 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–200 block W 14th St, Hays; 12:01 PM
Disturbance – General–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 12:10 PM
Found/Lost Property-1200 block Vine St, Hays; 2:30 PM
Animal At Large–2900 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 3:33 PM
Driving Under the Influence–500 block E 18th St, Hays; 4:38 PM
Runaway Juvenile–2500 block Henry Dr, Hays; 5:02 PM
Found/Lost Property–300 block E 13th St, Hays; 6:33 PM
Battery – simple–800 block Ash St, Hays; 10:49 PM
Obstruction of Legal Process–200 block E 5th St, Hays; 10:48 PM
Disturbance – Noise–500 block W 23rd St, Hays; 11:52 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 7 animal calls and conducted 19 traffic stops Sun., May 26, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–400 block Ash St, Hays; 12:09 AM
Reckless Driver–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 12:15 AM; 12:22 AM
Drug Offenses–400 block W 4th St, Hays; 12:40 AM; 4:42 AM
Driving Under the Influence–700 block Fort St, Hays; 2:14 AM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–500 block Halladay St, Hays; 4/17 8 AM
Disturbance – Noise–1600 block E 28th St, Hays; 10:27 AM
Disorderly Conduct–400 block E 17th St, Hays; 5/25 6 PM; 5/26 10 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block E 18th St, Hays; 5/20 5:30 PM; 5/21 6:30 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block E 18th St, Hays; 3:31 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 3:55 PM
Driving Under the Influence–2700 block Hall St, Hays; 4:43 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 6:51 PM
Drug Offenses–1700 block MacArthur Rd, Hays; 9:17 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1300 block W 27th St, Hay; 9:16 PM
Drug Offenses–500 block W 23rd St, Hays; 10:51 PM
Harassment (All Other)–200 block E 17th St, Hays; 10:57 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 11 traffic stops Mon., May 27, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–100 block W 6th St, Hays; 7:55 AM
Found/Lost Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 9:30 AM
Found/Lost Property–4100 block Vine St, Hays; 11:20 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–300 block W 18th St, Hays; 12:14 PM
Civil Dispute–400 block W 8th St, Hays; 1:47 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2900 block Trinity Dr, Hays; 2:10 PM
Driving Under the Influence–800 block Elm St, Hays; 4:35 PM
Found/Lost Property–300 block W 17th St, Hays; 6:19 PM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 6:34 PM
Driving Under the Influence–1200 block Fort St, Hays; 6:30 PM; 6:57 PM
Disturbance – General–600 block E 13th St, Hays; 9:03 PM
Open Door/Window–600 block E 15th St, Hays; 9:11 PM
Criminal Trespass–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 10:25 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 10 animal calls and conducted 22 traffic stops Tue., May 28, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Domestic Disturbance–1300 block W 27th St, Hays; 5/27 6 PM; 6:30 PM
Suicidal Subject–2100 block E 21st St, Hays; 2:43 AM
Welfare Check–3700 block Vine St, Hays; 7:39 AM
NCIC Hit–400 block E 17th St, Hays; 9:06 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–27th and Plaza Dr, Hays; 12:50 PM; 12:53 PM
Animal At Large–400 block E 8th St, Hays; 1:08 PM
Animal At Large–2000 block 40 Hwy, Ellis County; 1:12 PM
Animal At Large–1400 block Hall St, Hays; 1:15 PM
Suspicious Person–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:27 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–Hays; 3:06 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–Hays; 3:37 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–300 block Skyline Ct, Hays; 4:38 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1900 block E 24th St, Hays; 5:02 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 5:24 PM
Domestic Disturbance–1500 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 5 PM; 7:30 PM
Civil Dispute–3400 block Vine St, Hays; 8:35 PM
Battery – simple–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 10 PM; 10:10 PM
Battery – Domestic–1300 block Highway 40, Hays; 4:30 PM; 5 PM
Battery – Domestic–1400 block US 183 Alt Hwy, Hays; 5:30 PM; 6 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 11 animal calls and conducted 25 traffic stops Wed., May 29, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Domestic Disturbance–100 block W 4th St, Hays; 2:27 AM
Driving Under the Influence–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:50 AM; 3:14 AM
Animal At Large–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 6:53 AM
Animal At Large–3300 block Country Ln, Hays; 8:13 AM
Animal At Large–100 block Ash St, Hays; 9:01 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1300 block Western Plains Dr, Hays; 11:12 AM
Animal At Large–700 block E 8th St, Hays; 1:27 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 1:34 PM
Criminal Threat–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 2:02 PM
Criminal Threat–1800 block E 27th St, Hays; 12:03 AM; 12:20 AM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 4:13 PM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–7th and Main, Hays; 5:34 PM
MV Accident-Pedestrian–18th and Vine, Hays; 6:20 PM
Disturbance – Noise–400 block E 12th St, Hays; 7:33 PM
Animal Call–500 block Ash St, Hays; 7:55 PM
Animal Call–2200 E 15th St, Hays; 8:21 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 28 traffic stops Fri., May 31, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–800 block Ash St, Hays; 2:30 AM
Animal At Large–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 7:21 AM
Welfare Check–I 70 and Vine, Hays; 8:05 AM
Animal At Large–700 block E 8th St, Hays; 11:12 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 11:18 AM
Civil Dispute–1700 block Volga Dr, Hays; 3 PM; 3:18 PM
Harassment (All Other)–100 block W 34th St, Hays; 5:40 PM
Found/Lost Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:44 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–1500 block Oak St, Hays; 6:21 PM
Welfare Check–2200 block Gen Custer Rd, Hays; 7:47 PM
Domestic Disturbance–1300 block Anthony Dr, Hays; 9:25 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 29 traffic stops Sat., June 1, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disturbance – Noise–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 12:29 AM
Criminal Trespass–500 block E 10th St, Hays; 12:35 AM
Juvenile Complaint–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 1:44 AM
Criminal Trespass–3400 block Vine St, Hays; 3:50 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 7:55 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–1500 block Holmes Rd, Hays; 9:43 AM
MV Accident-Co Road/St Hwy–EB I-70 Exit 159 Ramp, Hays; 10 AM; 10:02 AM
Animal At Large–400 block E 8th St, Hays; 10:08 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1700 block Haney Dr, Hays; 11 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–400 block W 11th St, Hays; 11:03 AM
Water Use Violation–1400 block W 44th St, Hays; 1:04 PM
Theft of Services–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 2:10 PM; 2:28 PM
Suspicious Activity–2000 block Hall St, Hays; 2:57 PM
Welfare Check–3000 block E 14th St, Hays; 5:24 PM
Civil Dispute–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 5:36 PM
Civil Dispute–1800 block Walnut St, Hays; 5:47 PM
Theft (general)–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 3:27 PM; 3:28 PM
Juvenile Complaint–1600 block Milner St, Hays; 6/1 8:14 PM; 6/2 12:17 AM
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run–1300 block 40 Hwy, Hays; 7 PM; 8:45 PM
Mental Health Call–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 8:58 PM
Battery – simple–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 11:56 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 12 animal calls and conducted 12 traffic stops Sun., June 2, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Battery – simple–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:30 AM; 1:35 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block E 13th St, Hays; 2:42 AM
Disturbance – Fight–400 block Ash St, Hays; 3:42 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–2500 block Felten Dr, Hays; 7:21 AM
Burglary/vehicle–1200 block Motz Ave, Hays; 9 PM; 8:15 AM
Trash Dumping–1400 block Oak St, Hays;  8:31 AM
Animal Injured–1100 block Centennial Blvd, Hays; 9:37 AM
Animal At Large–2900 block Indian Trl, Hays; 11:47 AM
Water Use Violation–2700 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 12:30 PM; 12:32 PM
Dangerous Animal–500 block E 12th St, Hays; 12:45 PM
Animal At Large–2600 block Augusta Ln, Hays; 2:04 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–3700 block Vine St, Hays; 3:06 PM; 3:05 PM
Criminal Trespass–2700 block Hall St, Hays; 3:15 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–400 block W 8th St, Hays; 4:25 PM
Disturbance – Noise–1300 block Felten Dr, Hays; 4:40 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–600 block Park St, Hays; 4:38 PM
Found/Lost Property–1500 block US 183 Alt Hwy, Hays; 6:58 PM
Theft (general)–1000 block Ash St, Hays; 5/31 3 PM; 6/2 7:04 PM
Counterfeit currency/documents–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 8 PM
Suspicious Activity–1500 block Hall St, Hays; 8:12 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 14 animal calls and conducted 14 traffic stops Mon., June 3, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Animal Call–1300 block Schwaller Ave, Hays; 6/2 9 PM; 10 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–700 block E 7th St, Hays; 8:48 AM
Suspicious Person–4200 block Vine St, Hays; 10 AM
Burglary/vehicle–2200 block Drum Ave, Hays; 6/1 9 PM; 6/2 7:30 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–100 block W 24th St, Hays; 12:44 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–100 block E 14th St, Hays; 12:47 PM
Document Service–1000 block Vine St, Hays; 1:37 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:48 PM
Parking Complaint–3200 block Ash St, Hays;  1:59 PM
Suspicious Activity–3000 block Cherry Hill Dr, Hays; 1:50 PM; 2 PM
Animal Cruelty/Neglect–2100 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 2:21 PM
Suspicious Activity–3100 block Hall St, Hays; 2:29 PM
Counterfeit currency/documents–400 block E 16th St, Hays; 2:30 PM
Dead Animal Call–2500 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 3:29 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–2000 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 4:37 PM
Civil Dispute–100 block W 4th St, Hays; 6:13 PM
Animal At Large–200 block E 6th St, Hays; 6:50 PM
Theft of Vehicle–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 8:15 PM; 8:17 PM
Suspicious Person–100 block E 11th St, Hays; 10:49 PM

Romeo “JR” Guerra

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Romeo “JR” Guerra, 54, died Wednesday May 29, 2019 at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. He was born September 27, 1964 the son of Romeo and Mary (Terrones) Guerra in Tribune, Kansas.

Romeo was born in Tribune and grew up and attended schools in Leoti. He had worked as a Service Technician for Whitham Farms Feedyard for 35 years. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and was an avid rider. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents-Romeo and Mary Guerra; Uncle-Tom Terrones & Aunt Hope Terrones

Survivors include his siblings- Sylvia Guerra of Dodge City, KS, Nancy Guerra-Villa of Garden City, KS, Joe Guerra of Leoti, KS, Jackie Guerra of Denver, CO, Terri Guerra of Denver, CO & Rene Guerra of Leoti, KS, & nieces and nephews- Jack Thomas Guerra, Shawn Villa, Eliza Villa & Hannah Villa, in addition to numerous other extended family members.

A Rosary will be held at 10:30 am Saturday June 8, 2019 and 11:00 am Funeral Mass also Saturday June 8, 2019 both at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas. There will be no calling hours. Burial will follow at Wichita County Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas. Family suggests memorials to the Romeo Guerra Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City. Condolences may be posted to www.garnandfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements by: Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. 7th St., Garden City, Kansas 67846 620-276-3219

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