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FIRESTONE: Hays Symphony envisions an exciting season

Posted on September 3, 2019

By RUTH FIRESTONE
Hays Music Lover

The orchestra is about to open the new season with a new name, new conductor and a new theme.

The Hays Symphony Orchestra is now the Hays Symphony, and the conductor will be Dr. Brian Buckstead.

Dr. Buckstead has a thriving career as a performing artist, conductor and educator; his knowledge of orchestral literature is impressive. He has performed as violin or viola soloist with ensembles throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia, and also has a number of recordings. He is well known as a conductor in the upper Midwest and Canada and comes to Fort Hays State University from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

This season’s theme, “Symphonic Visions,” promises to be as delightful and exciting as in years past.

Rossini’s “William Tell Overture,” with its thunderstorm and chase, will formally open the season in FHSU’s Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.

The Children’s Halloween Concert, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in Beach/Schmidt, will envision what it might be like to have Beethoven as one’s upstairs neighbor.

As ever, the Basilica of St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria will supply its own imagery for the annual Cathedral Concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The magical combination of the Basilica plus the glorious Christmas music of several ensembles never fails to enchant its audience.

Spring 2020 will bring three more events guaranteed to cast concertgoers young and old into a state of bliss – the annual Valentine’s concert, the Cottonwood Festival, and the Masterworks Symphony and Choir shared concert.

The Valentine’s Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in Beach/Schmidt, will feature both classical music and romantic themes from the movies.

The date is yet to be determined for the Cottonwood Festival, a three-day celebration of chamber music. Guest artists collaborate with Department of Music faculty and students in rehearsals, master classes and concerts.

The Masterworks symphony will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in Beach/Schmidt. The orchestral work will be “Symphonie Fantastique” by Berlioz. The choral work has not been announced.

All Hays Symphony performances are free. Tickets can be reserved online at www.hayssymphony.org. In addition, tickets may be picked up at the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Downtown Hays Development Corporation, 1200 Main, one week in advance of the concert or in the lobby 30 minutes before the concert starts.

Check the Hays Symphony Facebook page for additional concert details such as pre-concert talks and post-concert receptions.

Hays Symphony performances and post-concert receptions are made possible by generous support from Kay and Dick Werth (AutoWorld), Claire Matthews, Dr. Michael Meade, Sandra Gottschalk, the Downtown Hays Development Corporation, the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, Werth Wealth Management, Insurance Planning, Chartwells, and music lovers like you. Thank you.

Ellis Co. restaurant and lodging inspections, 8/26 – 9/1

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

Last week’s inspection results from the Kansas Department of Agriculture:

Burger King 1212 Vine, Hays – Aug 27

An inspection following a complaint found three violations

Walk-in cooler ambient temperature was 51.6 F. Items as follows had internal temperature from 50 F – 53 F. Five and one half cases of cut lettuce, eight fully cooked grilled chicken, 3/4 case of fully cooked pulled pork, two and one half cases of sliced cheeses, two cases of shredded cheese, one and one half case of fully cooked ham, 12 quarts of heavy cream, one a one half case of raw bacon, two and one half cases of cartons of eggs, eight cans of dairy whip topping, three and one half cases of dairy ice cream base.
The establishment has a walk-in cooler that is not working, a refrigerated line cooler and a small refrigerated prep table that is not working. Due to not having enough equipment for cooling or cold holding establishment choose to do a voluntary closure.
No paper towels or other hand drying provisions at the men’s restroom handwashing sink.

Burger King 1212 Vine, Hays – Aug 28

An inspection following reopening found no violations.

Chartwells – McMindes Hall FHSU McMindes Hall 600 Park, Hays – Aug 28

A routine inspection found 12 violations.

An employee was refilling containers for the buffet line. While filling she was using a spoon with her bare hands filling what containers with Nutella Spread. While she was trying to get the Nutella off the spoon into the white container she used her barehanded finger to removed it from the spoon.
In the True two-door refrigerator, on the noodle line, there was a uncovered metal container of raw shrimp that was being stored on a wire rack directly over a covered container of fully cooked rice. No evidence of leaking was observed.
In the grill area of the buffet line, there was a cook that was cooking raw hamburgers. During this time she had finished cooking a hamburger and placed it on the buffet line to be served. The temperature of the hamburger was 147 F.
In the cooked foods walk-in cooler there were three large plastic tubs that held fully cooked cavatappi pasta. These tubs had lids on each tub and were being stacked on top of each other. The center of the top tub of pasta was 48 F. The outer edges of the tub of pasta was 39 F. A second tub’s center temperature was 53 F. Outer edge of the tub of pasta was 42 F. A third tub’s center temperature was 45 F. The outer edge of tub of pasta was 39 F. These 3 containers of pasta did not reach required temperature within 6 hours.
Upon walking into the main kitchen there were three very large tubs of fully cooked pasta cooling down. These containers of pasta had very little ice present in with the pasta. The temperature of the pasta was 96 F and the person in charge said that it had been cooling for about an hour prior to the inspector taking the temperature.
In the hot holding box in between the noodle line and Italian line there was fully cooked chicken at 123 F and fully cooked pork 114 F. On the Italian buffet line there was cooked pasta at 109 F, tomato sauce at 121 F, and meatballs at 115 F. On the home-cooked buffet line there was cooked carrots at the temperature of 102 F. All other hot holding temperatures are in compliance.
On the salad buffet there was yogurt that had a temperature of 45 F, cut watermelon at 48 F, cooked eggs at 44 F, cut salad at 46 F, and pasta salad at 44 F. Items were in ice storage containers and no ambient temperature is available. Items were not fully submerged into the ice and that very well could contribute to the temperatures being on the warmer side. On the pizza refrigerated prep table, there were containers of cooked chicken that had a temperature of 52 F and sliced ham 48 F. Ambient Temperature of the unit was 38 F. There were two containers being stacked inside one another with the top container having the ham and chicken present.
On a speed rack in the cooked walk-in cooler, there was fully cooked chicken on sheet pans that was cooked on 8/28/19. The speed rack had a label on it of 8/29/19 to 9/5/19. In the cooked walk-in cooler there was a container of stew and two containers of fully cooked chicken with no labels of when it was cooked. In the cooked walk-in cooler there was a container of cooked bbq carrots with dates of 8/27/19 to 9/3/19. The products could have been held for over 7 days.
In the cooked walk-in cooler there was a container of roasted red bell peppers that had an opened date of 8/28/19 to 9/5/19. This product could be held for over 7 days.
In the cooked walk-in cooler there was a container of fully cooked pork sauce with garlic and oil that had a date of 9/11/19 and a container of cooked Greek eggs with a date of 9/21/19.
In the main kitchen on the knife storage area there were one of four knives that had dried food residue present along the blade. In the main kitchen, in the container storage area, there were one of three plastic food grade containers that were being stacked inside one another. One of the three containers had dried food residue present along the inside of the container. In the main kitchen, in the container storage area, there were one of three plastic food grade containers that were being stacked inside one another. One of the three containers had dried sticker residue present.
Paper towels or other hand drying provisions were at the noodle line handwashing sink, but they were in a dispenser that was not working.

Holy Family Elementary School 1800 Milner, Hays – Aug 27

A routine inspection found no violations.

Deli Express 1101 E 41st St., Hays – Aug. 26

A FDA Contract inspection found no violations.

HAWVER: Getting buy-in on criminal justice reform

Posted on September 3, 2019

It’s gotta be nice, to be appointed to a state commission to study Kansas criminal justice reform. Everyone wants lawbreakers in prison, that’s the simple part. It’s making sure that they don’t wind up there again after victimizing the rest of us again that is the less-than-sexy part of the issue.

The Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission, which organized last week, is packed with Kansans who have deep background on just how the correctional system works and how to make it work better.

But the real key to that organizational meeting in which Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett was elected to lead the troop is that the commission wants to identify the buy-in to their task from legislative leaders and the Gov. Laura Kelly administration.

It’s easy to hand a commission a nice name, pay the members mileage, have staff hovering around it and claim that the Legislature is “deeply involved” in deterring crime, approving reasonable sentences for criminals and giving them the support and training, mental health care, drug use counseling to succeed after release…and even having some of those who have been convicted of crimes helping others to learn job skills so they don’t break the law.

All of that noble work—which, by the way protects the rest of us and protects the future of those prisoners—is going to cost money that the state is going to have to come up with.

Nope, it’s not as politically attractive as a new off-ramp or bridge, or maybe a tax cut for corporations with foreign revenues or upper-wage income tax filers, but it’s part of the duty of state government. Just not much of a bullet point on those palm cards that lawmakers are going to be handing out next year as they seek re-election.

The goal of the commission, to tell the Legislature just how the state can more effectively deal with prisoners, is important to all of us. Nope, don’t see a bullet point saying, “if your car wasn’t stolen, you can thank me,” or “helped prevent your high school kid from buying marijuana.”

There are important issues that the commission is looking at. Like specialized drug courts where prosecutors and judges have experience with drug crimes and know what works to reduce the chance of a criminal going back into the drug business. There is diversion from jail sentences which requires more active supervision of offenders, which means more probation officers, more social services for them.

Or…the complicated process of assisting those who are being released from custody with just a few bucks and the clothes they wore when they went to prison. That re-entry into the general population is complicated, it requires counseling, it requires access to a job, social retraining and other skills. Not high-profile stuff, but important if we don’t want prisoners essentially “vacationing” among us until they commit another crime and are returned to prison.

Nothing cheap here, but then again there’s nothing cheap about just locking people up, building more prisons, or, at least this year, shipping prisoners off to a privately owned Arizona prison because we don’t have enough room for them and enough staffing to keep them safely in Kansas.

Last session’s bill that creates the Criminal Justice Reform Commission passed the Senate 39-0, the House 123-0, and was signed by the governor May 16.

Not surprisingly, that was the easy part, creating a panel to examine the correctional system in Kansas. The hard part? Diverting money from more politically popular programs to dealing with corrections.

Syndicated by Hawver News Company LLC of Topeka; Martin Hawver is publisher of Hawver’s Capitol Report—to learn more about this nonpartisan statewide political news service, visit the website at www.hawvernews.com

Valarie Sue Duff

Posted on September 3, 2019

Valarie Sue Duff, age 70, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her home in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on May 2, 1949 in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Betty Cloyd Harris. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1971 moving from Sharon Springs, Kansas, she worked at Beef Belt Feeders in the office and driving a feed truck.

She attended the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in Friend, Kansas.

On December 24, 1982 she married David Duff in Sharon Springs, Kansas. He survives.

Survivors include her Husband – David Duff of Scott City, Kansas, One Son – Darren & Kris Duff of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters – Gina & Michael Rodriguez of Dodge City, Kansas, Dina Craft of Scott City, Kansas, Eleven Nephews, One Niece and Numerous Great Nieces & Nephews, Ten Grandchildren and Four Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her Parents, One Son – Daryl Duff and One Sister – Janie Wade.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in Friend, Kansas with Pastor Jon Tuttle presiding.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials can be made out to the St. Catherine Hospice in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

There will be no calling times.

James Roy Sherman

Posted on September 3, 2019

James Roy Sherman, 75, passed away on August 31, 2019 at DiversiCare in Haysville, Kansas. He was born on December 19, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Edward and Anna (Gahm) Sherman.

He was the appliance and television repairman, salesman and manager for Fitzgerald Furniture for over 25 years and he worked as a clerk at Butterfields convenience store, both in Ness City, Kansas. Jim enjoyed traveling and he was a member of several bowling teams. After retirement, Jim and Donna wintered in Arizona for many years. While there Jim was elected president of Denali Park for two years. He also worked on the breakfast crew and played many games of Desert Golf, Ladder Golf and Shuffle Board. NASCAR was Jim’s greatest love. He watched the races every weekend on TV and attended several races. Jim was a US Navy Veteran, a former member of the First Baptist Church, Ness City, and a member of the United Methodist Church, Haysville.

He married Donna (Klein) on Saturday, October 20th, 2007, in Ness City, Kansas.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Sherman; daughters, Jamie Gallager and her husband, Cliff, Jennifer Kmet and her husband, Chuck, Dawn Thumser and her husband, Bryce and Beverly Wood; stepbrothers, Michael Hamilton, James Hamilton, and Eugene Hamilton; stepdaughter, Sondra Mayes; stepson, Brian Mercer; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; his cat, Patches; and the Darrin Glover family which he considered his adopted family. He was preceded in death by his mother Anna Sherman Hamilton; his father; half-sisters, Judith Heaton and Carol Stone and his half-brother, Milton Sapp Jr.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Burial in the Ness City Cemetery, Ness City. Friends may call on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness City First Baptist Church, Ness City Library, or Phoenix Hospice, Wichita, or the Haysville United Methodist Church.

Kirk L. Hahn

Posted on September 3, 2019

Kirk L. Hahn, 60, passed away on August 30, 2019 in Osborne, KS. Kirk was born June 9, 1959 to Clifford E. and Iris (Foster) Hahn in Osborne, KS. He was one of several children.

Kirk graduated from Osborne High School in 1977. He then went on to college earning his Bachelors degree. He later became a Mud Engineer working for Halliburton, and later for himself. Kirk has 3 children.

Kirk was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Hahn (2017) and a sister, Cynthia Nelson.

Kirk is survived by his mother, Iris Hahn of Osborne, KS; daughter: Andrea West of Shawnee, KS; sons: Kasey Hahn of Omaha, NE; Kody Hahn of McCook, NE; sister: Sheila Ruble of Osborne, KS; brother Kraig Hahn of Manhattan, KS.

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Carolyn E. (Meyer) Wright

Posted on September 3, 2019

Carolyn E. (Meyer) Wright passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Sheridan County Health Complex LTC in Hoxie, Kansas at the age of 80. Carolyn was born in Quinter, Kansas to Michael and Regina (Phlieger) Meyer. She attended country school through her elementary years and attended Oakley High School, graduating with the class of 1957. Carolyn married James L. Wright on June 1, 1959, in Oakley, Kansas. They lived in Oakley for a short while and then moved to Wichita, Kansas. They were blessed with two children, James and Bill. From Wichita, the family moved to Hoxie, Kansas where Carolyn and Jim raised their boys, worked and lived for the remainder of their lives.

Carolyn was a kind, gentle woman who loved her family dearly. Carolyn’s main focus was the care of her family and of her home. In her spare time, she filled in as a cook for USD 412. She enjoyed raising flowers, gardening, and loved volunteering at the Swap Shop. She helped wherever and whenever she could. She greatly enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She was a member of the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and the St. Frances Cabrini Sodality.

Carolyn is survived by her sons, James Wright and wife Celine of Great Bend, Kansas and their children Anastacia, Christopher, and Mackenzie; Bill Wright and wife Rachel of Rose Hill, Kansas and their children Kole and Gage; sister Ilene Schwarz of Hays, Kansas; brother Tony Meyer and wife Carolyn of Hoxie, Kansas and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Wright; parents, Michael and Regina Meyer; brother, Virgil Meyer, and brother-in-law, Dave Schwarz.

A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery following the service. Lunch will follow the service. Visitation will be held Monday, September 2, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Vigil Service and Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m. all at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. The family suggests memorials to the St. Frances Cabrini Church or the Hoxie Swap Shop and may be sent to Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Online condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Carolyn was a beautiful person inside and out. She had a gentle, kind soul. She loved others unconditionally. The loves of her life were her Lord Jesus Christ and her family. Carolyn was a very special person who gave warmth, kindness, and love to others.

James ‘Jim’ Lewis Hilmes

Posted on September 3, 2019

James “Jim” Lewis Hilmes, age 88 passed away on August 31, 2019 at Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas. He was born on October 30, 1930 in Ransom, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Mary (Kraus) Hilmes. He was raised on the family farm north of Ransom along with his two brothers and three sisters. He attended a one room elementary school near the family dwelling and graduated from Ransom High School in 1949.

James was extremely proud of his military service to his country. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1951, ultimately serving on the USS Nereus, a submarine tender ship, in the South Pacific during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954 with the rank of Engineman Second Class. Upon moving to Great Bend, Kansas in 1955, he began a 42-year career with Bell Engine Service as a diesel fuel injection service technician. He served most of those years as the Diesel Fuel Injection Service Manager. He gained recognition as one of the most respected specialists in his field in central and western Kansas.

On January 23, 1956 James entered into marriage with Mary Catherine Seib at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ness City, Kansas. James and Mary raised their five children in Great Bend and were parishioners of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. James was also a member of the Great Bend American Legion. In 2000, after retirement, James and Mary moved to Hays, Kansas to be closer to family. There they became parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. They lived comfortably in Hays and ultimately moved to Via Christi Village in 2016.

James introduced his children and grandchildren to, and supported and furthered their interests in automobiles, off road motorcycling, camping, hunting and fishing, sports and nature activities of all kinds. He and Mary made many exciting and educational trips with their grandchildren. He was especially drawn to the natural beauties and wonders of the world, most enjoying his time spent in Colorado and Alaska with his family and siblings. James was a proud supporter of the Great Bend High School and American Legion baseball programs. During the time his two younger sons played baseball in the 1980’s, he was personally responsible for building the batting cage used for many years at Veteran’s Memorial Park Baseball Fields. James was a master of trouble-shooting and repairing things of any size, shape or purpose. He was also a master of the local newspaper crossword puzzles.

In the eyes of his family and acquaintances James was a man of God, country, wisdom, courage and honor – a loving husband and dedicated father. As his health diminished in later years he met all challenges with no regrets.

James was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gerald Hilmes; two sisters, Joan Roths and Virginia Stoecklein; and a brother-in-law, Howard Roths.

James is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine, his five children, Terry Hilmes and his wife Kelly (Lawrence), Joyce Montelongo and her husband Joseph (Fort Collins, CO), Elaine Younger and her fiancé Brad Schaben (Bazine), Rodney Hilmes and his fiancé Kristie Chaney (Ardmore, OK), and Brian Hilmes and his wife Chelley (Edmond, OK); one brother, Ralph Hilmes and his wife Rita (Montrose, CO), one sister, Arlene Roths (Benton), a sister-in-law, Donna Hilmes-Hurn (Topeka), and two brothers-in-law, Jake Roths (Ransom) and Tom Stoecklein (Ness City); 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Justin Palmer officiating. Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:30 am until 10:15 on Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:00 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi Village or the Great Bend American Legion Baseball Program. Condolences and memories of James may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Rodney Lee ‘Rod’ Milke

Posted on September 3, 2019

Rodney Lee “Rod” Milke, 60, Hays, died peacefully and surrounded by people who loved him Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. He had fought a year long courageous battle with brain cancer.

He was born November 4, 1958 in Plainville, KS, the son of Clarence C. and Vera Rose (Jacobs) Milke. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Munjor Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #11492, and Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, twice receiving the honor of Knight of the Year. He graduated from Plainville High School and moved to Casper Wyoming to attend Trade School. On Nov 7, 1981 he was united to Lori Christianson at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Lusk, Wyoming. They celebrated nearly 38 years of marriage. They were blessed with three children and three grandchildren. He became one of the best welder/ fabricators in the business. For the past 14 years he was the shop foreman at Discovery Drilling in Hays.

For 15 years Rod and Lori were involved with Engaged Encounter. He enjoyed traveling, camping, riding motorcycles, his dogs, and bass fishing. He enjoyed cooking and was very good at it. He was Patriotic, organized and hard-working. He loved his family and was quietly proud of each of them.

Survivors include his wife; Lori of the home in Hays, two sons; Ben Milke and girlfriend Amy Bergstrom of Casper, WY, Matt Milke of Hays, a daughter; Emilie Eaton and husband Josh of Ellis, three grandchildren; Jordyn Eaton, Beau Eaton, and Presley Eaton, all of Ellis, two nephews; Zachary Milke and wife Laura of Durango, CO and Joseph Milke and wife Kelli of Greeley, CO, and a niece; Sarah Scott and husband Rory of Greensboro, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Clarence and Vera Milke and a brother; Joe Milke.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Justin Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A vigil service will be at 6:00 pm, followed by a combined third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:30, all on Wednesday at the funeral home. The fourth degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:00 pm until 6:00 on Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to The Wonder Woman League for “Matthew’s Gift” bags. Condolences and memories of Rod may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Loree M. Riggs

Posted on September 3, 2019

Loree M. Riggs, 97, Hays, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at HaysMed.

She was born December 26, 1921 on the family farm south of Stockton, the daughter of Lester and Lydia (Borin) Maddy. In 1939 she graduated from Stockton High School, and she attended Fort Hays State University. Loree was a sales associate for JCPenney, retiring after 38 years with the company. On June 30, 1940 she was united in marriage to Donald H. “Don” Riggs. They celebrated over 63 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on September 10, 2003. She was a member of North Oak Community Church, Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, and attended FHSU Encore performances. Loree was a beautiful pianist and often played for the Rotary Club. She enjoyed playing Pinochle, and Bridge and would play duplicate Bridge with Don.

Survivors include a daughter; Linda O’Connor of Hays, a daughter-in-law; Terri Riggs of Hays, a sister; Joan Balderston of Stockton, seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Lester and Lydia Maddy, a son; Richard “Dick” Riggs, a daughter; Donna Medina, and two sisters; Lillian Lawson and Naomi Green.

A celebration of Loree’s life will be at 9:30 am on Friday, September 6, 2019 at North Oak Community Church with Pastor Dave Buller officiating. Burial will follow at Stockton City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Thursday and from 8:30 am until service time on Friday, all at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Condolences and memories of Loree may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Mary Ann Jeroue

Posted on September 3, 2019

Mary Ann Jeroue, 85, passed away August 31, 2019, at Villa St. Francis, Olathe, Kansas. She was born February 24, 1934, to Arthur and Gladys (Welch, Morell) Mahaffy in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She married Charles H. Jeroue July 18, 1953, at Marlette, Michigan.

A former Great Bend/Hoisington resident, Mary worked for USD #428 as a crossing guard for Lincoln School, owned C & M Upholstery Sales with Charles, worked for Marlette Homes and BCCC. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Painting, Ceramics and Gardening were her passions, her Family was her life.

Survivors include, two sons, Kenneth (Barbara) Jeroue of Russell, KS, and Kelly (Kathi) Jeroue of Great Bend, KS; five daughters, Barbara Gordon of Priest River, Idaho, Jody (Steve) Klepper of Great Bend, KS, Cindy Maser of Clovis, NM, Jacqueline Jeroue of Fresno, CA, and Tammy (Todd) Alsup of Olathe, KS; three brothers, Charles (Marlene) Mahaffy of Peck, MI, Lawrence (Sharon) Mahaffy of Romeo, MI and Brian (Jill) Mahaffy of St Clair; one sister, Brenda (Gary) Carty of Royse City, TX; 14 Grandchildren, Kasey (Kayla), Kaleb, Kynzi, Nicole (Dave), Kendra (Jerry), Tina, Charlie (Mandy), Mark (Misty), Brandon (Michelle), Michelle, Brian, Dannielle (Bryce), Taylor, Spencer; 20 Great-Grandchildren, Carter, Parker, Peighton, Braylynn, Phoebe, Samuel, Aiden, Jordan, Travis, Trystan, Austin, Ethan, Logan, Macy, Hayden, Harper, Karter, Makenna, Makeila, Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Jeroue; a son, Tracy Jeroue; a granddaughter, Dionne Jeroue Reed and son-in-law Douglas Gordon.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to Crossroads Hospice or First Assembly of God Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Arlyn Edward Boxberger

Posted on September 3, 2019

Arlyn Edward Boxberger, 88, passed away Saturday August 31, 2019, at his home in Great Bend. He was born January 8, 1931 in Otis, the son of J. Edward and Pauline (Mai) Boxberger. He was united in marriage to Valeria “Vicki” Siedl on September 14, 1958, in Great Bend.

Arlyn had been a resident of Great Bend since 1958, coming from Ellis County. He was a construction superintendent with Clarke, Lindholm and Boxberger Construction Companies. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed being with his family, hunting and University of Kansas basketball.

Survivors include his wife, Vicki of the home; son, Randy Boxberger and wife Cherie of Houston, Texas; brothers, Dennis Boxberger of Otis and Kenneth Boxberger of Salina; two grandchildren, Megan Boxberger and Erin Boxberger. He was preceded in death by brother, Vernon; and four sisters, Doris Blank, Florence Ernest, Frances Huffman and Norma Schwein.

Visitation will be 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with family present 5 to 6 pm Tuesday September 3, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday September 4, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Barbara Jones presiding. Burial will follow at Galatia Cemetery.

Memorials have been designated to Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Court documents: Kan. man shot by police said he wanted to die

Posted on September 3, 2019September 3, 2019

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Recently released court documents say a Wichita police officer shot and wounded a man in July after he yelled “I wanna die” and pulled a pouch from his waistband that the officer believed was a gun.

Suspect Christian Joel Washington during the July incident image courtesy Wichita Police

Christian Joel Washington photo Sedgwick Co.

The affidavit says Christian Joel Washington’s mother told him he needed to leave after he showed up at his grandfather’s house despite having a no-contact order and then called police. His aunt said Washington talked about eating drugs and said he’d “rather be dead” if he can’t be with family.

The affidavit says Washington was shot in a nearby field when he drew his right hand out of his waistband. He’s jailed on $100,000 bond on charges of felony criminal threat and violating a protection order.