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Year: 2019

Suzanne R. Atchison

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Kensington resident Suzanne R. Atchison passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at the Smith Center Health & Rehab in Smith Center at the age of 72.

She was born January 21, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts the daughter of Thomas & Rose Mary (Collins) Field.

Sue was united in marriage to Curtis L. Atchison on June 9, 2007 in Tracy, California. He survives.

Other survivors include her son, Adam Basikowski of Modesto, CA; 2 daughters, Rose Marie Teel of Suisun City, California and Lori Avila of Pueblo, Colorado; a sister, Judy Ortega of Salt Lake City, Utah; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

The family will hold a celebration of life service at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2019 at the First Methodist Church, Alma, NE, with Pastor Jim Bendorf Officiating.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, January 18,, 2019 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or American Cancer Society.

Darwin Day at Sternberg Museum offers free admission

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“In the long history of humankind – and animal kind too – those who learned to collaborate and improvise move effectively have prevailed.” Charles Darwin

Help us celebrate Darwin Day at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History with a day of free admission.

This year features predator and prey interactions. Discover a shark food chain! See how animals stalk their prey and evade predators.

Activities will be available around the museum gallery from 1 to 4 p.m.

Join us for Darwin Day Sunday, Jan. 20, 1-5 p.m.

Megalodon: The largest shark that ever lived. This shark cruised the ocean for 15 million years. Now it is coming for YOU!

This blockbuster exhibit features real fossils and a life-sized model you can walk through. Could you survive an ocean with this giant predator? Test your Shark Smarts.

The exhibit opens wide February 2. Be consumed at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History with Megalodon: The Largest Shark that Ever Lived.

 

Police identify Kan. suspect in New Year’s Eve rape

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RILEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault.

image courtesy RCPD

On January 8, Riley County Police asked the public for help to identify a suspect.

They released a video of the male suspect they believed was involved in a rape that occurred in Aggieville in Manhattan just after midnight on New Years Eve.

On Monday, the RCPD reported on social media that the person in the video had been identified.

Police did not report an arrest or additional details.

Report: Flu season poised to be milder than last year

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NEW YORK (AP) — It’s early, but the current flu season is shaping up to be gentler than last winter’s unusually brutal one, U.S. health officials said.

Most recent CDC Flu map- click to expand

In most parts of the country, most illnesses right now are being caused by a flu strain that leads to fewer hospitalizations and deaths as the kind of flu that dominated a year ago, according to officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccines also work better against it, said the CDC’s Dr. Alicia Fry.

So is the U.S. in for a milder flu season?

“If (this strain) continues to be the predominant virus, that is what we’d expect,” Fry said.

Last season, an estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications — the disease’s highest death toll in at least four decades. In recent years, flu-related deaths have ranged from about 12,000 to 56,000, according to the CDC.

The CDC has no estimate of deaths so far this season, partly because it’s so early. Flu usually takes off after Christmas and peaks around February.

On Friday, the CDC released its regular weekly flu update, showing that it was reported to be widespread in 30 states last week, up from 24 the week before.

The health agency also released new estimates of how the flu season is playing out. It said:

—About 6 million to 7 million Americans have become ill since flu season kicked off in the fall.

—About half were sick enough to go to see a doctor.

—Roughly 70,000 to 80,000 have been hospitalized.

The CDC usually doesn’t make those estimates until a flu season is over, but researchers have been working on the model for nearly a decade and believe it is sound enough to use while the season is still going on, officials said.

Because the model is new, CDC researchers said they aren’t able to compare those estimates to previous flu seasons.

Last season, an estimated 49 million Americans got sick from the flu, 23 million went for medical care and 960,000 were hospitalized.

Some doctors and nurses were anxious going into this flu season, considering how bad last year was, said Dr. James Steinberg, chief medical officer at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta.

But so far it hasn’t been nearly as severe. “It seems more like a typical flu season,” he said.

Breathe Mission Day Jan. 19

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Come to Breathe Coffee House Saturday, January 19 to support Dealing Hope Missionaries as they leave for Haiti! This day will be sponsored by Breathe Coffee House and KPRD Praise Radio, 88.9 FM will be joining us!

Come and pay any price for your coffee, learn about the vision, and just have a good time! Our missionaries will be there all day long!

Also, there will be lots of baked goods and some t-shirts for sale as well!!

Walter Gray Casner Jr.

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Walter Gray Casner Jr. passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 83.

He was born on September 4, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Walter Gray Casner, Sr. and Mildred Pierce (Branhan) Casner. Walter grew up and attended school in Fort Worth, Texas, graduating from a high school in Fort Worth.

After graduation, he entered the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Hancock. Upon discharge he started working as an over-the-road truck driver traveling all over the country. Walter loved to eat and could tell you the best places to dine anywhere he had traveled.

On September 18, 1981, Walter was united in marriage to Kay E. Pekarek in a log cabin in Fraser, Colorado. Together they enjoyed traveling in their RV. During their time in Colorado, annual trips were taken to scenic Moab, Utah for weeks at a time in order to enjoy camping and 4-wheeling. After retirement, Rockport, Texas became a favorite hangout for 3 to 4 months each year, where they enjoyed watching the cargo ships coming in and out of the busy Port Aransas shipping lanes.

In his younger years, Walter loved to hunt and fish. He was a pilot and would fly his buddies to Wyoming for fishing trips. He was avid about old vehicles and campers and spent hours tinkering and working on them. He enjoyed buying and shooting guns. He could often be found at the LaSada Shooting Club in Russell, Kansas testing his skills at shooting sporting clays. Walter liked listening to music by the Beach Boys, Big Band and 50’s music, and old Country favorites as he traveled down the road.

Walter is survived by his best friends, Mike and Catherine Klein of Plainville; brothers-in-law, Rodney Pekarek of Summerville, Florida and John Pekarek and wife Ann of Atlanta, Georgia; sister-in-law, Paula Pollart and husband Jerry of Castle Rock, Colorado; and “adopted” grandchildren, M. J. Klein (Kristina) and family, Matt Klein (Brandi Keller) and family, Jameson Klein (Omelia Thomas), and Michelle Weiser (Nolan) and Jordy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Casner and his parents Walter, Sr. and Mildred Casner.

Walter was a genuine nice guy who loved people and enjoyed life. He never knew a stranger and enjoyed talking to and helping everyone. Walter had a heart full of love for everyone, and he loved his family and wife Kay dearly. His life, his love, and his legacy will live in our hearts forever.

A funeral service is planned for 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton, Kansas with burial to follow in Stockton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, January 14, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society-High Plains of Hays or Sacred Heart School-Plainville and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, Kansas 67669.

Newly elected Ellis officials to be sworn in tonight

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ELLIS – It’s a new year and the Ellis city council will begin it by administering the oath of office to newly elected officials during their meeting Monday night.

Other routine reorganization items for the calendar year will also be addressed.

A report about the railroad museum Eagle Scout project is also scheduled.

The complete agenda follows.

 

AGENDA

January 14, 2019

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELLIS

City Hall – Council Meeting Room

 

ROLL CALL AND MEETING CALL TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA (if needed)

ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS

  • CONSENT AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

(Each speaker will be limited to five minutes.  If several people from the group wish to speak on same subject, the group must appoint a spokesperson.  ALL comments from public on agenda items must be during Public Comment.  Once council begins their business meeting, no more comments from public will be allowed.)

  • PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)
  • SPECIAL ORDER
    1. Report on Railroad Museum Eagle Scout Project – Sam Pyle
  • UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  • NEW BUSINESS
    1. Election of Council President
    2. Designation of Official Newspapers and Depositories
    3. Consider Approval of 2019 Advertising Packages
    4. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Use of Credit Card
  • REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
    1. Administrative
      • Public Works
      • Police
      • City Clerk
        • Review Annual Council Information Forms
        • Discuss Dates for Council Orientation
      • Attorney
      • Mayor Update and Announcements

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

  • ADJOURNMENT

Sylvia E. Helus

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Monday, November 21st, 1932 – Saturday, January 12th, 2019

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click HERE for service details.

Hays Eagles Baseball raffling tickets to Chiefs playoff game

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Hays Eagles Baseball is raffling off tickets to the Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship game this weekend.

Tickets are $100. One winner will receive four tickets and a parking pass for the game.

The drawing will take place Thursday at 8 p.m., and the winner will be announced via Facebook Live on the group’s Facebook page.

For information on purchasing a chance to win, call (785) 656-1539 or email [email protected].

Cheryl K. Synoground

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Cheryl K. Synoground, 72, passed away at her home Friday, January 11, 2019.

Cheryl was born December 20, 1946 in Smith Center, KS, the daughter of Ivan “Swede” and Elsie Frieda (Wehe) Fiene. On August 1, 1970 she married Richard Synoground in Kensington, KS, to this union they were blessed with three children, Scott, Adam and Christy.

A celebration of Cheryl’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2019 at First Saint John Lutheran Church, Kensington, KS with Pastor Dave Hutson officiating. There will not be a public visitation as cremation was chosen.

John (Jack) E. Rabe

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Jetmore – John (Jack) E. Rabe, 82, died January 10, 2019. He was born April 26, 1936 to John H. and Bernice (Simmons) Rabe.

Jack and his family moved to Jetmore in 1943. He attended grade school and graduated from Jetmore High School in 1954. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church since 1943 and was a trustee for many years. Jack was also a member of the VFW and The American Legion. Jack joined the Air Force in 1956. Jack served 21 years and received several medals during this period he was the most proud of the Bronze Star and the Air Force Commendation.

After retiring from the Air Force, Jack worked at the VA Medical Center in Ft. Lyons, CO. He retired from there after 191/2 years. He worked at Nusser Chevy in Jetmore for several years. Jack really enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf.

On January 26, 1989, he married Myrna Jarvis, she passed away February 22, 2009. Survivors include, a sister, Janis Carder and late husband Royce of Thorton, CO. Nephew, Jody Carder, of Thorton, CO, a Nephew, Jeff Rabe and family of Texas. Don and Teri Stieben of Jetmore, KS, Lindsey (Stieben) Mong and husband Ean and two sons, Owen and Myles of Wakeeney, KS, and several cousins. John (Jack) was proceeded in death by his parents, a brother and wife.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be left at United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.

Donna Marie Nuttle

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Donna Marie Nuttle, 94, passed away on January 9, 2019 at the Trego-Lempke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. She was born on January 1, 1925 in McCracken, Kansas the daughter of Bud and Nellie (Stoskopf) Foster.

She worked as a school cook for 13 years, also in the License Bureau and was the assistant librarian, all in Mountain View, Missouri.

She married Wayne Nuttle on October 10, 1950 in Hays, Kansas. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1997.

Survivors include son, Bob Small and his wife, Debbie – Kansas City, Missouri; two daughters, Pat Nuttle – Lexington, Kentucky and Pam Colter and her husband, Gene – Mountain View, Missouri; one sister, Betty Richardson – Brownell; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Lyle Foster, and two sisters, Erma Halbleib-Kraft, and Verla Van Winkle

Graveside funeral service will be on Monday, January 14, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at the Arnold Cemetery, Arnold. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the family present to receive friends from 4-6 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Mountain View Pubic Library.

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