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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.

 

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

Sheriff investigating rollover crash that hospitalized Kan. woman

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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an injury accident that sent one to the hospital.

First responders on the scene of Monday’s accident –photo courtesy WIBW TV

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.

 

2 jailed on drug allegations after I-70 traffic stop

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GEARY COUNTY  — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug charges after an I-70 traffic stop in Geary County.

Hedman photo Geary Co.
Roberts -photo Geary Co.

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

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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.

President Trump and Prime Minister May during Tuesday’s joint press conference.-photo courtesy White House

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

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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

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SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attempted robbery and searching for suspects.

Police on the scene of Tuesday’s attempted robbery, shooting photo courtesy WIBW-TV

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

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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)

 

 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

 

 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)

 

 Dustin Schumacher

Erica Dinges
USD 388 School Board (4 Positions)

 

 Brian Shannon

Randy S Honas

John A Walz

Marty Hollern

Cindy Hertel

Jennifer Harmon
USD 432 School Board (4 Positions)

 

 Don R Pruitt

Jacque Schmidt

Tammy Lichter

Janea Dinkel

Sean Rodger

Kevin Huser
USD 489 School Board (4 Positions)

 

 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

 

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