February 1, 1929 – June 3, 2019
An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.
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Year: 2019
Hays High student attending Boys State Leadership Academy
MANHATTAN — Approximately 420 young men from across the State of Kansas, all of whom will be entering their senior year of high school this fall, are anticipated to participate in the 2019 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy. The event, in its 82nd year, is underway through Friday, June 7, at Kansas State University in Manhattan.
One of the attendees is Levi Hickert, a student at Hays High School.
The ALBSKLA is for young men who will enter their senior year of high school in the fall of 2019. It provides a relevant, interactive, problem-solving experience in leadership and teamwork that develops self-identity, promotes mutual respect and instills civic responsibility. Boys State is a “learning by doing” political exercise that simulates elections, political parties and government at the state, county and local levels, providing opportunities to lead under pressure, showcasing character and working effectively within a team. It’s also an opportunity to gain pride and respect for government and the price paid by members of the military to preserve democracy.
- Sunday, June 2
o Opening Ceremonies, 2:45 p.m., McCain Auditorium
- Keynote speaker: Alejandro Rangel-Lopez, 2018 Kansas Boys State delegate from Dodge City High School and 2019 graduate of DCHS. Rangel-Lopez, who will serve as a KBS departments counselor for this year’s session, was a plaintiff in a voting rights lawsuit in October 2018 against the Ford County (Kan.) when it was announced the only voting site in Dodge City the following month would be at a location outside the city limits.
- Monday, June 3
o Swearing in of KBS mayors, 7 p.m., Assembly Area (Marlatt Hall parking lot [northeast of building on Claflin Road])
o Party Caucuses, 7:45 to 10:15 p.m., Cardwell Hall, Room 101 (Federalist Party [considered to be the more conservative party]), and Umberger Hall, Room 105 (Nationalist Party [considered to be the more liberal party]) — Each party will select their candidates for the six state offices and formulate their party platforms. This is not open to the public.
- Tuesday, June 4
o KBS National Guard training at Fort Riley, Kan., 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. This is not open to the public.
o KBS Governor candidates’ debate, 1 to 2 p.m., Wefald Hall
o Announcement of KBS general election winners for state offices and swearing in ceremony, 7 p.m., Assembly Area
- Wednesday, June 5
o KBS Governor’s Inaugural Address, Talent Show and keynote speaker, Adrion Roberson, 7:15 p.m., McCain Auditorium
- Roberson is on the core teaching team at the Kansas Leadership Center based in Wichita as a facilitator of adaptive thinking competencies for the purpose of helping individuals make progress in/on daunting challenges. He also serves as co-pastor of Berean Fellowship Church in Kansas City, Kan.
- Thursday, June 6
o Flag Retirement Ceremony, 7:15 p.m., World War II Memorial in front of McCain Auditorium
o KBS Band and Chorus Concerts, followed by Boys Nation candidates’ speeches, 7:45 p.m., McCain Auditorium
- Friday, June 7
o Closing Ceremonies, noon to 2 p.m., McCain Auditorium
- Announcement of Boys Nation senators
- Announcement of Outstanding Citizens from each KBS city
The American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy is an interactive simulation that teaches high school seniors-to-be the value of democracy and civic duty. Participants form mock governments and campaign for positions at the city, county and state levels. After the elections, participants find out firsthand the difficult decisions made daily by those in government through a series of challenging simulations. Delegates, nominated to attend by their high school counselors and other influential people in their lives, are sponsored by American Legion posts and various civic organizations from across the state. All delegates demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities in student government, athletics and/or other activities.
The Boys State program was founded by Legionnaires Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card in Illinois in 1935, and was first held in Kansas two years later in Wichita. The Kansas program moved to the University of Kansas in Lawrence in 1963 and remained there until 1991. The following year, it moved to its current location at Kansas State University in Manhattan. For more information about the American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy, visit https://kansasboysstate.com/ or https://ksbstate.org/.
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Sheriff investigating rollover crash that hospitalized Kan. woman
SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an injury accident that sent one to the hospital.
Just before 10p.m. Monday, first responders were dispatched to an injury accident in the 11800 block U.S. 24 Highway in rural Shawnee County, according to Sergeant Robert Child.
Crews had to extricate the driver identified as Catherine E. Hefner, 50, Topeka. She was transported to local area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, according to Lt. Todd Stallbaumer.
The sheriff’s department released no additional details late Tuesday morning.
DHDC announces Downtown Hays Market is now online
Downtown Hays Development Corporation announced today the launch of an online store featuring products from the beloved Downtown Hays Market. The new store is just one more added feature to their recently updated website, www.DowntownHays.com.
“This was an idea that was born during the redesign of our website almost one year ago,” said Executive Director Sara Bloom. “During that process, we looked at a variety of other sites to discover features we liked and didn’t like. One site offered an online shopping experience that still supported local vendors and generated local sales tax. We knew right away; we wanted to do the same with our unique market products.”
While still in its early stages, the store already features a wide variety of options from t-shirts and potholders to jewelry, ornaments and even jams. Customers can also purchase a gift box for their items for an added touch.
“This really puts the Downtown Market at your fingertips,” Bloom said. “No matter where you are, you can now send unique, heartfelt gifts, made in Kansas, to anywhere in the country. We have something so special in Hays with the Downtown Hays Market. A truly wonderful gathering place. This is not meant to replace that, but instead, give those who can’t make it to Hays every weekend the chance to still be a part of it.”
The new store will be regularly updated with products. There is a small shipping fee, but free pickup is also available. Each vendor of the DHM is allowed just one item on the site so the best place to shop the market is still every Saturday morning from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Downtown Pavilion.
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2 jailed on drug allegations after I-70 traffic stop
GEARY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after an I-70 traffic stop in Geary County.
Just before 11:30p.m.Monday, deputies arrested 27-year-old Alyssa Hedman, Manhattan, on suspicion of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possesson of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstruction, according to a media release.
They also arrested 62-year-old John Roberts, Hutchinson, on suspicion of Possession of Methamphetamine With the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, No Drug Tax Stamp, a Pottawatomie County District Court warrant alleging worthless checks and a Riley County District Court warrant alleging worthless checks.
Trump says Mexico tariffs ‘likely,’ Mexico predicts a deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he expects to begin hitting Mexico with tariffs next week in a long-running dispute over illegal immigration, while Mexican officials predicted an agreement to avoid the penalties would be reached during upcoming negotiations.
Trump said Tuesday that the parties would try to work something out, but continued to dangle the threat of tariffs to force Mexico’s hand.
“We’re going to see if we can do something. But I think it’s more likely that the tariffs go on,” he said from London, where Trump is on the second day of a state visit to Britain. The president commented during a news conference with outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May.
But Mexico said earlier Tuesday that an agreement was likely to avoid the threatened 5% tariff on Mexican imports , effective Monday.
“By what we have seen so far, we will be able to reach an agreement,” Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said during a news conference at Mexico’s Embassy in Washington. “That is why I think the imposition of tariffs can be avoided.”
Ebrard said his team will be prepared for a non-agreement scenario despite his optimism that a deal will be reached.
Ebrard arrived in Washington over the weekend to meet Wednesday with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Mexico calls the potential tariff hurtful to the economies of both countries and useless to slow the northbound flow of Central American migrants.
Trump claimed that “millions of people” are entering the U.S. through Mexico and criticized congressional Democrats for not passing new laws.
“But even beyond the laws, Mexico should not allow millions of people to try and enter our country. They could stop it very quickly. And I think they will. And if they won’t, we’re going to put tariffs on,” Trump said.
He added that “I think that Mexico will step up and do what should have been done.”
It is unclear what more Mexico can do — and what will be enough — to satisfy Trump because the United States has not presented concrete benchmarks to assess whether the U.S. ally is sufficiently stemming the migrant flow from Central America.
“As a sign of good faith, Mexico should immediately stop the flow of people and drugs through their country and to our Southern Border. They can do it if they want!” Trump tweeted Monday from London.
Trump’s Republican allies also warn that tariffs on Mexican imports will hit U.S. consumers, harm the economy and jeopardize the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement trade pact that the White House wants Congress to approve this year.
“We need to put our heads together and try to come up with a solution,” Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn warned Monday.
A diplomatic counteroffensive launched by Mexico this week includes a Tuesday meeting of trade negotiator Jesus Seade with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.
The tariff threat comes just as the administration has been pushing for passage of the USMCA, which would update the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Mexico and Canada already started the process of ratifying the deal through their own legislatures.
On Monday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross met with Mexican Economy Minister Graciela Marquez and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue hosted his Mexican counterpart Victor Villalobos.
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Dorothy Mann
Dorothy Mann passed away on May 13, 2019, at the age of 90.
She was born to Dave and Geneva (Ulrich) Bollinger on April 26, 1929. She along with her younger sister, Norma, lived on the family farm near the Smoky Hill River, 20 miles south of Quinter. Mostly via horseback, she attended a one-room schoolhouse that was “over the river and up the hill”.
She lived in town with her Uncle Manford Ulrich and wife, Vera, during high school and graduated from Quinter High School in 1946. She graduated from Cosmetology School in Topeka, KS after which she returned to Quinter to marry her high school sweetheart, Austin Mann on April 17, 1947.
Her first employment was keeping books at the Quinter Sale Barn one night a week. She was employed at Quinter Elementary School as a secretary where she enjoyed many colorful years working with the principal, Willis Neal. Later she was a teller at the First National Bank of Quinter. She was skilled in record keeping and balance sheets leading her to volunteer to be the secretary for most every organization she ever joined.
An avid reader and life-long learner, she was an enthusiastic supporter of the Jay Johnson Public Library in Quinter, along with active participation in the Gove County Medical Center Auxiliary. Dorothy spent countless hours gardening, playing bridge, watching KSU football games on her computer and making countless sack lunches for harvests.
She was a long-time member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Quinter as well as their Sylvia Society.
She leaves behind family and friends from throughout the region who celebrated her 90th birthday with her two weeks prior to her passing.
She leaves behind her sister, Norma (Bollinger) Chestnut and husband, Sam of Quinter, KS; children Deanna (Mann) Schwab and husband, Steve of Chico, CA, and Dave Mann and wife, Roetta of Quinter, KS.
Grandchildren include Shane Mann, wife Mary Jo, children Barrett and Carson, of Quinter, KS; Tracey Mann, wife Audrey, children Quincy, Austin, Whitney and Elise of Salina, KS; and Tara Jo Mann of Grapevine, TX.
He husband, Austin, and infant daughter, Diana Sue, preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Quinter United Methodist Church, 218 W 4th Street, Quinter, Kansas 67752
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Reformed Presbyterian Church and Gove County Medical Center Auxiliary. Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.
Police: 36-year-old Kansas man shot during attempted robbery
SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted robbery and searching for suspects.
Just before 4a.m. Tuesday, police were called to the 1300 Block of SW Caledon in Topeka for a report of an attempted robbery, according to Lt. Aaron Jones. Officers discovered a 36-year-old man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The man was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau is following up on leads.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Topeka Police.
Series of last-minute filings finalizes November ballot
By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post
The deadline to file for the November election was noon Monday. While several candidates entered the race, it still wasn’t enough to force a primary election in August.
Ellis County Clerk and Election Officer Donna Maskus said a primary election is only required if there are three times, plus one, as many candidates for the number of open seats.
The three school board races – USD 489 Hays, USD 432 Victoria and USD 388 Ellis – will all be hotly contested races.
In all, nine candidates are vying for four spots on the USD 489 Hays school board, including incumbents Paul Adams and Luke Oborny.
There are six candidates up for election in the race for four seats on both the USD 388 Ellis and USD 432 Victoria school boards.
The general election in Nov. 6.
You can find a list of candidates below, and check Hays Post for more on Ellis County candidates.
| 2019 CITY/SCHOOL OFFICE CANDIDATE FILINGS | |
| Ellis City Mayor (1 Position) | David R McDaniel |
| Ellis City Treasurer (1 Position) | Faith Ann Scheck |
| Ellis City Council Member (3 Positions)
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Samuel Nicholas Polifka
John A Walz Kellie Crnkovich Nancy Lee Wright Tricia Pritchett |
| Hays City Commissioner ( 3 Positions)
Top 2 candidates 4-year term Top 1 candidates 2-year term
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Mason R. Ruder
Michael K Berges Ron Mellick Henry Schwaller Ryan Rymer |
| Schoenchen City Mayor | |
| Schoenchen City Council Member (5 Positions) | |
| Victoria City Mayor (1 Position) | John Schulte |
| Victoria City Council Member (2 Positions)
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Dustin Schumacher
Erica Dinges |
| USD 388 School Board (4 Positions)
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Brian Shannon
Randy S Honas John A Walz Marty Hollern Cindy Hertel Jennifer Harmon |
| USD 432 School Board (4 Positions)
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Don R Pruitt
Jacque Schmidt Tammy Lichter Janea Dinkel Sean Rodger Kevin Huser |
| USD 489 School Board (4 Positions)
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Luke Oborny
Tammy Wellbrock Lori Ann Hertel Alex Herman Jessica Ann Berg Moffitt Cole J Engel Craig Pallister Paul E Adams Allen Park |
| Big Creek Improvement District (3 Positions) | Duane F Kuhn
Joe Deckman Deborah Allen Larry D Leiker |
| Munjor Improvement District (3 Positions) | |
| Prairie Acres Improvement District (3 Positions) | Shane Gregg |
| Suburban Estates Improvement District (3 Positions) | |
| Extension Council (2 Positions) | Allen P Roth
Tatum Sprague-Kimsey |
Rozella Bowman
Former Phillipsburg resident Rozella Bowman passed away March 30, 2019 in Edmond, OK at the age of 101. She was born Sept. 18, 1917 in Hillsboro, KS, the daughter of George and Emma (Unruh) Loewen.
Survivors include her sons, Rod of Eugene, OR & Russ of Phillipsburg; her daughter, Rebecca Jacks of Edmond, OK; 8 grandchildren & 16 great grandchildren.
Cremation was chosen. A graveside service will be held Sat. June 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Dan Klinger officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 7 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church or Hospice Services
KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 6/4/19
Exact Time
Every weekday morning for years, at about 11:30 am, the telephone
operator in a small town received a call from a man asking for the exact time.
One day the operator got up the nerve to ask him why he called so often.
“I’m foreman of the local sawmill,” the man explained. “Every day I have
to blow the whistle exactly at noon, so I call you to get the correct
time.”
“That’s funny,” the operator giggled. “All these years, we’ve been
setting our clock by your whistle.”
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Man accused of hitting Mo. officer with car is jailed in Kan. without bond
CAMERON, Mo. (AP) — A 33-year-old man is facing charges after he led Missouri officers on a chase that began when he allegedly hit a Cameron police officer with a vehicle while trying to get away.
DeKalb County prosecutors on Monday charged Michael Clyde-David Moses, of Kansas City, with felony first-degree assault, felony armed criminal action, and felony resisting arrest.
Police say officers called to a burglary in progress in Cameron on Saturday saw a suspect run out of the store and into a vehicle.
Investigators say Moses hit two parked cars and Cameron police Sgt. Eric Belshe, who fired at the suspect before Moses fled.
Officers from several agencies pursued the suspect across Highway 36 through St. Joseph before the chase ended in Wathena, Kansas. Moses is being held in the Doniphan County jail without bond.
Larks beat A’s in rain-shortened game
DODGE CITY, Kan. The Hays Larks scored two in the fourth then five in the fifth to take a 7-0 lead and beat the Dodge City A’s 7-1 in a game called after seven innings because of weather Monday night at Cavalier Field.
Justin Lee led off the fourth with a double, moved to third on an error and scored on a wild pitch. Mikey Gangwish, who reached on an error, scored on George Sutherland’s sacrifice fly to center.
The Larks (3-1, 2-0 KCLB) sent 11 to the plate in the fourth. Drake Angeron hit a two-run homer, Justin Lee doubled home a run, Wyatt Divis had an RBI single and Hernam Yanez drew a bases loaded walk.
Lee had three of the Larks 10 hits.
Wyatt Divis allowed one run on three hits over five innings for the win. Divis struck out five and walked three
The Larks are back at home tonight at 7 p.m. to face the A’s. Free admission courtesy of EyeSmile, Adams Brown Beran and Ball and Astra Bank.