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Wasinger, Billinger & Rahjes on ‘The Kansas Legislature’ Friday

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BUNKER HILL – Smoky Hills Public Television’s local program, The Kansas Legislature, will be hosted by Michael Walker, director of the Docking Institute at Fort Hays State University.

Our guests will be State Representatives Barb Wasinger of the 111th District, Ken Rahjes of the 110th District, and Senator Rick Billinger of the 40th District.  Tune in May 17th at 7 p.m., and call in with your legislative questions.

You can now watch The Kansas Legislature LIVE on ANY DEVICE by subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmokyHillsPBS.

The show airs during the legislative session, which gives the legislators and viewers the opportunity to discuss up-to-date issues.  During the program, viewers can call 800.337.4788 with their legislative questions.

Charlotte Becker

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Charlotte Faye (Blattner) Becker,  104, Hays, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society, Hays.

She was born Jan. 20, 1915, in Rozel to Charles and Elizabeth (Haun) Blattner. She was a 1933 graduate of Rozel High School. She married Walter W. Becker in 1934. He preceded her in death in 2012.

She was a homemaker. During the 1930’s, she sold angel food cakes whipped by hand and egg noodles while he worked on a local farm and co-op grain elevator. In 1945, the couple moved to the Becker homestead with a few hundred dollars and several head of cattle.

Through the next couple of decades, the farm flourished under their care.  She was bookkeeper, helpmate, wheat hauler, vegetable and flower gardener, seamstress and acclaimed cook. In 1983, they moved to Hays to be near family. She enjoyed playing a variety of games with friends and family.

She was a member of the First Baptist Churches in Rozel and later in Hays. Her other affiliations and memberships were Lincoln Banner EHU, Golden Rule Quilting Club and American Baptist Women. While traveling with her husband to national conferences, during his time on the Golden Belt Telephone Associate and Mid-West Energy boards.

Survivors include two daughters, Faye Louise Klein and husband,  Lyn and Joyce Diane Becker and John Wade; two granddaughters, Dian Elizabeth Organ and husband, Daren and Tami Lyn Norris and husband, Eric; and  three great-grandchildren, Dalaan Miles Organ, Hannah Grace Norris, and Isis Elizabeth Norris.

Services will be at 11 a.m.  Saturday at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601; burial will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Fairmont Cemetery, Jetmore.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral chapel.

Memorials  are suggested to the Good Samaritan Society, Hays or Hospice at HaysMed in care of the funeral chapel.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

Kirk Duane Wineinger

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Kirk Duane Wineinger, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Citizen’s Medical Center in Colby, Kansas. Kirk was born July 16, 1944 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Arlys Duane & Thelma (Foote) Wineinger. A lifetime resident of Greeley County, Kansas, he was a farmer. Kirk was a veteran, serving in the United States Army.

Kirk was a member of the First Baptist Church and a lifetime member of VFW Post # 7521 of Tribune, Kansas. He also was a lifetime member of the Kansas Trap-shooters Assn and NRA.

On April 24, 1964 he married Linda Doty in Goodland, Kansas. Linda passed away on June 6, 1966 in Tribune, Kansas. He later married Bonnie Wilson on January 12, 1968 at Wichita, Kansas. Bonnie passed away on August 14, 1993 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Kirk’s surviving family includes-

Three daughters-
Angela Fisher- Holcomb, Kansas
Lisa & Jamie Bastin- Holcomb, Kansas
Sally Kay & Bryan Jackson- Denver, Colorado

His Mother-
Thelma Wineinger- Garden City, Kansas

Seven Grandchildren-
Taylor Schiltz, Devin Fisher, Braydon Bastin, Kaiden Fisher, Melyssa Jackson, Kayla Jackson & Jasmyn Jackson

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am (MST) Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas with full military honors.

Memorials may be given to VFW post #7521 in care of

Price & Sons Funeral Home
PO 301
Tribune, Kansas 67879

Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com

Elmer E. Rall

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May 9, 1935 – May 15, 2019

AN obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click HERE for service details.

Elaine Schwendener

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Lifelong Goodland, Kansas resident Elaine Schwendener, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society-Sherman County in Goodland, KS.

She was born on November 19, 1925 in Goodland to Franklin J. and Margaret (Hopper) Rhoads. She was one of four children. She attended school in a country school in Sherman County through the 8th grade and graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1943.

On October 1, 1944, Elaine married Donald Schwendener in Goodland. To this union, two daughters Janice and Donna were born.

Elaine was a member of the Goodland United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Redwood EHU, Sunshine Social Club, PET Club and United Methodist Women Circle 3. She was a homemaker and enjoyed helping her husband around the farm and taking care of their children and grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, two sisters Juanita Shahan and Opal Wahrenbrock and one brother Earl Rhoads.

She is survived by her husband Don of the home, her two daughters Janice Nemechek and Donna Hall both of Goodland, a sister-in-law Verda Simms of Easton, PA, three grandchildren Curtis (Julie) Nemechek of Holcomb, KS, Rhonda (Dean) McIntosh of Amarillo, TX, and Janet (Dustin) Downie of Manhattan, KS. She is also survived by six great grandchildren, Dane (Miriam) McIntosh, Dayton McIntosh, Aubrey Downie, Nash Downie, Christopher Nemechek and Courtney Nemechek.

Susan Velasquez

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Longtime Goodland, KS resident Susan Velasquez, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Susan was born on August 30, 1928 in Eaton, Colorado to Joseph and Porfiria Salazar. She was one of 9 children.

In 1958, Susan married Herman Velasquez in Colorado. To this union, one daughter Lisa was born. In 1980, she earned her GED. Susan worked for many years in Materials Management as well as a CNA at the Goodland Regional Medical Center until her retirement. She also worked as a cashier for Walmart until her retirement there.

Susan was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, and in her spare time she enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting and tending to her rose gardens.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

She is survived by her daughter Lisa Velasquez of Goodland, one sister Virginia Salazar of San Jose, CA, and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dale Carnegie leadership course offered by HACC

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Business, industry and organizational leaders in the Ellis County area will have the opportunity to participate in an eight-week Dale Carnegie Course thanks to a partnership the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) has established with the global training organization.

According to Chamber CEO/President Tammy Wellbrock, this summer’s event marks the first time in several years since the course has been made available in north central Kansas.

“We are excited for this opportunity because it aligns with the Chamber’s vision and will provide a world-class professional development opportunity for area business leaders and their staff members,” Wellbrock said.

The Dale Carnegie Course is based on five drivers of success: communications, relationships, attitudes, confidence and leadership. Participants will learn how to strengthen interpersonal relationships, improve communications with others, manage stress and elevate their self-confidence and leadership to handle fast-changing workplace conditions.

The leadership course begins June 4 and runs eight consecutive Tuesday afternoons through July 23.  The sessions will run from 1 – 4:30 p.m. and will be held at the Welcome Center Conference Room, 2700 Vine St.

Topics covered during the eight-week course include recalling names and facts, communicating more effectively, building trust and persuading people to take action, projecting an enthusiastic attitude, energizing and engaging listeners, managing stress and worry, strengthening relationships and giving constructive feedback that empowers others.

While the program is open to the public, members of the Hays Area Chamber can receive a 15% discount when they enroll.  For more information on how to join the chamber or to access the member benefit, please contact the Chamber office by calling 785.628.8201 or emailing [email protected].

KRUG: Bicycle safety program left an impression

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Donna Krug

During my 30+ year Extension career my goal has always been to provide educational programs that help improve a persons’ quality of life and lead by example.

Last week I found out that the bicycle safety program my husband and I presented to all of the elementary schools in Great Bend left an impression. You see, we had ridden our tandem bike to Hoisington and stopped in at the Town and Country Supermarket to use the rest room. As we were checking out, with our hi-vis jackets and bike helmets, the young man at the cash register asked if we rode a two seated bike. When I said “Yes” he shared that when he was in 5th grade at Park School in Great Bend he remembered we came to his school and talked about bicycle safety. Wow! That was 7 years ago! It was rewarding to see that our visits about this important topic made an impression.

Over 15 million links to biking activities when I googled, “May is bike month” is a pretty good indication that there is a growing number of avid cyclists. There are reminders to make sure riders know and follow the rules of the road. Bicyclists need to ride with traffic, and acknowledge traffic signals. Some dangers to watch for include motorists backing from a parking stall or someone opening their car door in your traffic lane. While I feel wearing an approved bicycle helmet is a must, I see a lot of cyclists going without that protection. Statistics show that the number of head injuries is reduced drastically when a properly fitted helmet is worn. Make sure all riders are fitted with a bike helmet and that you review the rules with young riders.

Our eleven-year-old granddaughter, Calyn, was visiting last week and asked if she could ride one of our bikes and come with us when John took me to work on our tandem. We adjusted the bike to fit her and found a helmet that worked. Just a few short years ago, she thought the 3 mile round trip to work was too far. But she actually rode 7 miles the other morning and was pretty proud of her accomplishment.

Make bicycling a family affair at your house for the rest of May and the months to come!

Donna Krug is a family and consumer science agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. She may be reached at (620) 793-1910 or [email protected] K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Son admits to elder mistreatment, agrees to pay restitution

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Matthew Hayes -photo Ellis Co.
A Hays man has been found guilty of mistreatment of an elder person, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Matthew A. Hayes, 43, yesterday pleaded no contest in Ellis County District Court to one felony count of mistreatment of an elder person.

The case stemmed from an investigation by the attorney general’s Fraud and Abuse Litigation Division and the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department, which discovered that between December 2016 and September 2018, Hayes served as his mother’s power of attorney and used her funds for his personal benefit rather than for her benefit.

As part of the plea, Hayes agreed to pay $39,396.17 in restitution to the victim’s estate.

Chief Judge Glenn Braun took the plea, and sentencing will be scheduled at a later date by the court.

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