Alfred L. Hall, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, April 09, 2019, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas.
Services are pending at this time. Please check back later for funeral a full obituary, service date and time. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.
Cheryl A. Voos, 73 of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, April 09, 2019, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas.
Services are pending at this time. Please check back later for funeral a full obituary, service date and time.
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.
Former Norcatur resident Rodney C. New passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Decatur Health Systems in Oberlin, KS, at the age of 83.
He was born August 20, 1935 in Norton, KS the son of Ralph W. and Ruth Ann (Cleland) New.
Survivors include his two sons, Jeff of Goddard, KS and Steve of Big Spring, TX; his daughter, Rhonda Mertz of Arlington, NE; two brothers, Roger of Lincoln, NE and Mark of Reston, Virginia; multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Cremation was planned. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the Norcatur Cemetery, Norcatur, KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rodney C. New Memorial Fund c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.
Chad R. Sharpe, 54, of Oakley, died Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born June 6, 1964, in Scott City, KS, to Harley and Ora Sharpe. Chad married Rebecca Buffington on January 31, 1998. He was good at building things and worked in construction. Chad enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards. His favorite thing was playing with his grandchildren.
Chad was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clive and Nellie Sharpe and Ed and Lottie Smith; father-in-law Ken Buffington and granddaughter Evelynn.
He is survived by his parents, Harley and Ora Sharpe; wife Becky; children, Collin, Curtis, Chase, Corbin and Ryley Sharpe; brothers, Calvin and Dale Sharpe; sister Susan Smith; mother in-law Vera Buffington and 3 grandchildren.
Cremation was chosen and no services are scheduled at this time. For more information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
Helen Joan Albers, known as Joan, left family and friends to meet her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 7th, 2019 at Benton House of Staley Hills, a caring and loving independent living community in Kansas City, Missouri. She was 87 years old and died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
Joan was born in Quinter, Kansas, on February 1,1932, the fifth of nine children born to Philip and Katherine (Leiker) Depperschmidt. She married George F. Albers on August 9, 1955 and enjoyed 44 wonderful years with him before he passed in 2000. Her oldest son, Gregory Joe, passed away in 1957, and her fourth oldest son, James died in January of this year.
Joan was also pre-deceased by her parents and siblings: Edwin (Ed) Depperschmidt, Bernadine (Bunny) Pomarico, Lillian (Lil) Walker, Alvera (Vera) Jackson, Ronald (Ron) Depperschmidt, Aileen Flipse, and Leroy (Lee) Depperschmidt and sister-in-law Barbara Depperschmidt, and brothers-in-law Pat Jackson, Dave Flipse, Leonard Nelke and Roxie Pomarico, and her great-granddaughter Brylee Albers.
She is survived by her children: Mike (Patti) Albers, Fred (Susan) Albers, Bart (Mary K) Albers, Mary (Rod) Jordan, and Tom (Tina) Albers; daughter-in-law Loraine (Jim) Albers; grandchildren: David (Melissa) Albers; Candace (Derek) McDonough; Holly Albers and Jordan Albers; Sarah Albers, Amanda Albers, Troy (Braylynn) Albers, and Christine Albers; Colt Albers; MacKenzie (Kris) Neuhauser, Kord Albers, Adyson Albers, Brenlynn Albers and Brogan Albers; great-grandchildren: Riley Trouster, Dillon Schmidt, Reagan Albers, and Maddison Ruppert; her only living sister: Judy Nelke; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Joan had a love of music, graduating from Saint Mary College, Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1954 with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree; she instilled this love in her children and many students she taught during her tenure as an elementary music teacher in Grinnell, Oakley, and Colby, Kansas. She organized “Young at Heart”, a musical group of women who performed at various locations around Colby. She was also very active in the Western Plains Arts Association.
Joan was devoted to her family, her faith, and to her church, where she was active in Daughters of Isabella, Altar Society, served as Eucharistic Minister and choir director, and played the piano and organ until the age of 85. She had a unique way of drawing people in and endearing herself to them by making them believe in themselves and feel special. She had a wide circle of friends and enjoyed morning coffee after Mass with her “Coffee Gals.” Joan had a remarkable sense of humor with her witty one-liners bringing laughter to family and friends right up to the end.
The family would like to thank the staff at Benton House of Staley Hills in Kansas City for their attentiveness, loving care, and ability to bring Joan peace and make her feel like she was at home. During her last days Joan received a constant stream of visits, hugs, kisses, and tears from Benton House staff whose lives she had touched deeply in a short amount of time.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, Kansas, on Friday, April 12th at 10:30 a.m. The Rosary will be at Baalmann Mortuary on Thursday, April 11th, at 7:00 p.m. with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made for Masses and/or to Sacred Heart Church in Joan’s name, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
Marlene Marie Cook, 81, of Littleton, passed away April 7, 2019.
She was born November 29, 1937 in Oberlin, Kansas, the daughter of Clem and Alice (Kompus) Hutfles.
Marlene was loved by everyone. She never met someone she didn’t give something of herself to. She was active in her church including serving as a Martha. Her faith in her God was unwavering. Sewing, gardening, music, dancing and cooking were passions of hers and she excelled at all of them. Always giving, she chose a career in nursing where she selflessly served those in need for many years. Married for over 50 years, she left behind a legacy of her love for her husband, Tom, in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss her dearly. God rest her soul in Heaven. She’s with the angels now…
Marlene is survived by Three Daughters, Deanna K. Cook, Jeanette M. Barrett, Marie E. Allen; Two Sons, Thomas L. Cook, Robert J. Cook. Also survived by Grandchildren; Hannah Confer, Chandler Cook, Cassidy Cook, Lawson Cook, Matthew Cook, Sarah Allen, Savannah Allen, Joshua Adams, Angela Adams, Nick DeBernardi, Chris DeBernardi; and Great Grandchildren; Mckenzie Confer, Tehya Miller, Arianny Miller, Isla Miller, Noa Miller. She is preceded in death by Husband, Thomas Gordon Cook, Father, Clem Hutfles, Mother, Alice Hutfles.
Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Assumption of Mary Catholic Church, Herndon, KS, with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
Thomas J. “Tom” Schulte, age 66, of Victoria, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.
Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.
The Fort Hays State University Alumni Association has welcomed Trent Rose to its staff as the communications coordinator.
“I’m excited to be a part of the FHSU Alumni Association,” said Rose. “I look forward to continuing to serve the university in this new role and providing service to many alumni and friends of FHSU.”
Rose is a two-time graduate of FHSU, receiving a bachelor’s degree in communication in 2002 and a master’s degree in communication studies in 2016.
Prior to joining the Alumni Association staff, Rose worked as an administrative specialist in the Provost Office at FHSU, and from 2005-2011 was an instructor and sports information director for Colby Community College.
“I am delighted to welcome Trent aboard,” said DeBra Prideaux, executive alumni and governmental relations director. “His expertise in the communication arena, including content management and social media and background in higher education, equip him to make a significant contribution to the growth of the association. He will be a tremendous asset to our team.”
Rose will be responsible for maintaining the Alumni Web presence, social media, publication of news releases, the bi-monthly e-Newsletter FHSU TigerTalk and the association’s pages in the university’s magazine, ROAR.
Established in 1916, the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association serves FHSU graduates by identifying needs and providing solutions. More than 69,000 graduates live throughout the United States and in 80 countries. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 785-628-4430, toll free at 1-888-351-3591 or by email at [email protected].
HFD
The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Wed., April 10, 2019 in the area of Ash St. to Allen St. between 1st St. and 10th St. This is part of a coordinated effort by the City of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.
Scary Scale
Two kids went into their parents bathroom and noticed the weigh scale in
the corner. “Whatever you do,” cautioned one youngster to the other,
“don’t step on it!”
“Why not?” asked the sibling.
“Because every time Mom does, she lets out an awful scream!”
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By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz launched a heartland tour in reliably GOP Kansas on Tuesday, saying he can win the presidential race as an independent candidate by drawing much of his support from disaffected Republicans.
As we travel, I hear more and more that affordable healthcare and leadership outside of the two parties are what our country is yearning for. Thank you to the people of Overland Park, Kansas for your time and your honesty today. pic.twitter.com/Km7qvwD7qM
— Howard Schultz (@HowardSchultz) April 9, 2019
Schultz spent part of a town hall meeting on the University of Kansas campus pushing back against Democrats’ arguments that his running as an independent would help President Donald Trump win re-election in 2020 by splitting the anti-Trump vote. He said a campaign would have to get people who haven’t been voting to the polls and tap support from independents, but added that he’d likely take many of his votes from Trump.
The Brooklyn-born billionaire has not formally declared his candidacy and said after the town hall that he expects to decide in early summer. He said if he runs, he expects more than 40 states to be in play in the presidential race, including red bastions like Texas and Kansas, where the GOP nominee has carried the state every presidential election after 1964.
Just visited the Allen Fieldhouse at the University of Kansas. Getting the tour from Jack Rodgers, member of the 1952 National Championship team, was an amazing experience. #RockChalk pic.twitter.com/v7yBezJl4N
— Howard Schultz (@HowardSchultz) April 9, 2019
“I think my potential candidacy will resonate,” Schultz said after the town hall. “I’m very optimistic about and have great confidence in the American people’s understanding of both how bad the political system is and the need for renewal.”
Trump carried Kansas by nearly 21 percentage points in 2016, but during last year’s mid-terms, Democrats won the governor’s race and unseated Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder in a Kansas City-area district where Trump proved to be unpopular. Schultz sees Kansas as in play partly because of Trump’s trade policies, which he criticized strongly.
Schultz’s audience of about two dozen people included students, local business representatives and people interested in independent or third-party politics. Among the latter was Scott Morgan, an ex-local school board member and former moderate Republican who left the GOP to lead an unsuccessful attempt to form a new “Party of the Center” in Kansas ahead of the 2018 elections.
Morgan said Schultz would be a plausible candidate partly because “it’s such a bizarre time” and believes he would appeal to moderate Republicans who would not vote for a liberal Democratic candidate like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
“If he really catches on and he’s got the resources to do it, the impossible can happen,” Morgan said. “But at a minimum, he’s got the resources to disrupt.”
Kansas Republicans remain confident that Trump will carry the state again no matter how the presidential race shapes up. In 1992, independent candidate Ross Perot received nearly 27 percent of the vote, among his best showings in the nation, but then-President George H.W. Bush still won Kansas.
“We will deliver to our nominee — I mean President Trump and in the future, the Republican nominee — for years to come,” said Kelly Arnold, a former Kansas Republican Party chairman.
FHSU University Relations
Local students are among the 25 who will serve as VIP Student Ambassadors for the 2019-2020 academic school year at Fort Hays State University.
Three returning ambassadors will be joined by 22 new ambassadors.
Ambassadors serve as official representatives for FHSU at a variety of special events, including Homecoming, athletic activities, presidential dinners and other gatherings. Students must be full-time undergraduate students with a minimum 2.5 grade point average and be able to assist with nine to 10 events per year.
Ambassadors, with classifications, majors and high schools, are listed by hometown.
COLWICH: Cole Murray, a junior majoring in health and human performance (sport and exercise therapy), is an Andale High School graduate.
COZAD, Neb.: Graham Applegate, a senior majoring in management, is a Cozad High School graduate.
DODGE CITY: Crystal Rojas, a sophomore majoring in political science, is a Dodge City High School graduate.
Ryan Schultz, a senior majoring in psychology, is a Dodge City High School graduate.
ELLIS: Haley Reiter, a sophomore majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is an Ellis High School graduate.
GREAT BEND: Allison Muth, a junior majoring in organizational leadership, is a Great Bend High School graduate.
HALSTEAD: Layke Heimerman, a junior majoring in communication, is a Halstead High School graduate.
HAYS: Morgan Choitz, a junior majoring in art, is a Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate.
LITTLE RIVER: Brady Stephenson, a KAMS student, will graduate from Little River High School.
MCCOOK, Neb.: Brenna Erdman, a junior majoring in psychology, is a McCook High School graduate. She is a returning VIP.
OMAHA, Neb.: Caden Frank, a junior majoring in organizational leadership, is a Millard West High School graduate.
OLATHE: Natalie Miller, a sophomore majoring in political science, is an Olathe High School graduate.
OSBORNE: Olivia Engler, a junior majoring in finance, is an Osborne High School graduate.
OSCEOLA, Neb.: Bradley DeMers, a junior majoring in history, is an Osceola High School graduate.
OTTAWA: Brandon Pfizenmaier, a sophomore majoring in accounting, is an Ottawa High School graduate.
PARK HILLS, Mo.: McKenzie Cunningham, a senior majoring in communication, is a Lesterville High School graduate.
PRATT: Jorja Elliott, a KAMS student, will graduate from Pratt High School.
RIVERTON, Neb.: Bailey Lewis, a senior majoring in accounting, is a Red Cloud High School graduate. She is a returning VIP.
SMITH CENTER: Galen Allen, a senior majoring in management, is a Smith Center High School graduate.
STILWELL: Kimberly Stone, a sophomore majoring in political science, is a Stanford Online High School graduate.
TOPEKA: Avary Huff, a junior majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is a Seaman High School graduate.
ULYSSES: Tyra Jo Hayden, a senior majoring in elementary education, is a Ulysses High School graduate.
WICHITA: William Barfield, a sophomore majoring in communication, is a Wichita East High School graduate.
Jackilyn Dougherty, a senior majoring in organizational leadership, is an Independent School graduate. She is a returning VIP.
Kaytee Wisley, a senior majoring in political science, is a Wichita Southeast High School graduate.
KDOT
The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation announces the Kansas winners of the 2019 International Aviation Art Contest. The theme for this year’s contest was “My Dream to Fly.” The art contest is designed to challenge young people to illustrate the importance of aviation through art. Artists ages 6 to 17 were eligible to submit art that celebrates the adventure and excitement of aviation.
The first-place winner in each age group receives a prize package from the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education (KCAE), which includes a drone and a tablet among other prizes.
“This is an opportunity to demonstrate the impact of aviation in a fun and interactive way and to foster a new generation of aviators,” said Lindsey Dreiling, Deputy Director of KDOT Aviation and President of KCAE.
2019 Kansas winners are:
1st Place:
Abilene Zhang, Christ Lutheran School, Overland Park
Brittney Gillespie, Mulvane Middle School, Mulvane
LeeAnn Skinner, Lawrence Virtual School, Topeka
2nd Place:
Kaylen Foss, Derby Middle School, Derby
Trinity Bayliff, Mulvane Middle School, Mulvane
Isaiah Doherty, Haven Grade School, Haven
3rd Place:
Ashlee Taylor, Burrton High School, Burrton
Abraham Zhang, Christ Lutheran School, Overland Park
Liam McLoughlin, O’Loughlin Elementary, Hays
To see all the artwork, go to the KDOT Aviation page.
