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Chad R. Sharpe

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Chad R. Sharpe, 54, of Oakley, died Monday, April 8, 2019. He was born June 6, 1964, in Scott City, KS, to Harley and Ora Sharpe. Chad married Rebecca Buffington on January 31, 1998. He was good at building things and worked in construction. Chad enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards. His favorite thing was playing with his grandchildren.

Chad was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clive and Nellie Sharpe and Ed and Lottie Smith; father-in-law Ken Buffington and granddaughter Evelynn.

He is survived by his parents, Harley and Ora Sharpe; wife Becky; children, Collin, Curtis, Chase, Corbin and Ryley Sharpe; brothers, Calvin and Dale Sharpe; sister Susan Smith; mother in-law Vera Buffington and 3 grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen and no services are scheduled at this time. For more information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Helen Joan Albers

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Helen Joan Albers, known as Joan, left family and friends to meet her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 7th, 2019 at Benton House of Staley Hills, a caring and loving independent living community in Kansas City, Missouri. She was 87 years old and died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Joan was born in Quinter, Kansas, on February 1,1932, the fifth of nine children born to Philip and Katherine (Leiker) Depperschmidt. She married George F. Albers on August 9, 1955 and enjoyed 44 wonderful years with him before he passed in 2000. Her oldest son, Gregory Joe, passed away in 1957, and her fourth oldest son, James died in January of this year.

Joan was also pre-deceased by her parents and siblings: Edwin (Ed) Depperschmidt, Bernadine (Bunny) Pomarico, Lillian (Lil) Walker, Alvera (Vera) Jackson, Ronald (Ron) Depperschmidt, Aileen Flipse, and Leroy (Lee) Depperschmidt and sister-in-law Barbara Depperschmidt, and brothers-in-law Pat Jackson, Dave Flipse, Leonard Nelke and Roxie Pomarico, and her great-granddaughter Brylee Albers.

She is survived by her children: Mike (Patti) Albers, Fred (Susan) Albers, Bart (Mary K) Albers, Mary (Rod) Jordan, and Tom (Tina) Albers; daughter-in-law Loraine (Jim) Albers; grandchildren: David (Melissa) Albers; Candace (Derek) McDonough; Holly Albers and Jordan Albers; Sarah Albers, Amanda Albers, Troy (Braylynn) Albers, and Christine Albers; Colt Albers; MacKenzie (Kris) Neuhauser, Kord Albers, Adyson Albers, Brenlynn Albers and Brogan Albers; great-grandchildren: Riley Trouster, Dillon Schmidt, Reagan Albers, and Maddison Ruppert; her only living sister: Judy Nelke; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

Joan had a love of music, graduating from Saint Mary College, Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1954 with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree; she instilled this love in her children and many students she taught during her tenure as an elementary music teacher in Grinnell, Oakley, and Colby, Kansas. She organized “Young at Heart”, a musical group of women who performed at various locations around Colby. She was also very active in the Western Plains Arts Association.

Joan was devoted to her family, her faith, and to her church, where she was active in Daughters of Isabella, Altar Society, served as Eucharistic Minister and choir director, and played the piano and organ until the age of 85. She had a unique way of drawing people in and endearing herself to them by making them believe in themselves and feel special. She had a wide circle of friends and enjoyed morning coffee after Mass with her “Coffee Gals.” Joan had a remarkable sense of humor with her witty one-liners bringing laughter to family and friends right up to the end.

The family would like to thank the staff at Benton House of Staley Hills in Kansas City for their attentiveness, loving care, and ability to bring Joan peace and make her feel like she was at home. During her last days Joan received a constant stream of visits, hugs, kisses, and tears from Benton House staff whose lives she had touched deeply in a short amount of time.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, Kansas, on Friday, April 12th at 10:30 a.m. The Rosary will be at Baalmann Mortuary on Thursday, April 11th, at 7:00 p.m. with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made for Masses and/or to Sacred Heart Church in Joan’s name, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Marlene Marie Cook

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Marlene Marie Cook, 81, of Littleton, passed away April 7, 2019.

She was born November 29, 1937 in Oberlin, Kansas, the daughter of Clem and Alice (Kompus) Hutfles.

Marlene was loved by everyone. She never met someone she didn’t give something of herself to. She was active in her church including serving as a Martha. Her faith in her God was unwavering. Sewing, gardening, music, dancing and cooking were passions of hers and she excelled at all of them. Always giving, she chose a career in nursing where she selflessly served those in need for many years. Married for over 50 years, she left behind a legacy of her love for her husband, Tom, in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss her dearly. God rest her soul in Heaven. She’s with the angels now…

Marlene is survived by Three Daughters, Deanna K. Cook, Jeanette M. Barrett, Marie E. Allen; Two Sons, Thomas L. Cook, Robert J. Cook. Also survived by Grandchildren; Hannah Confer, Chandler Cook, Cassidy Cook, Lawson Cook, Matthew Cook, Sarah Allen, Savannah Allen, Joshua Adams, Angela Adams, Nick DeBernardi, Chris DeBernardi; and Great Grandchildren; Mckenzie Confer, Tehya Miller, Arianny Miller, Isla Miller, Noa Miller. She is preceded in death by Husband, Thomas Gordon Cook, Father, Clem Hutfles, Mother, Alice Hutfles.

Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Assumption of Mary Catholic Church, Herndon, KS, with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Thomas J. ‘Tom’ Schulte

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Thomas J. “Tom” Schulte, age 66, of Victoria, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Rose joins staff of FHSU Alumni Association as communications coordinator

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FHSU University Relations

The Fort Hays State University Alumni Association has welcomed Trent Rose to its staff as the communications coordinator.

“I’m excited to be a part of the FHSU Alumni Association,” said Rose. “I look forward to continuing to serve the university in this new role and providing service to many alumni and friends of FHSU.”

Rose is a two-time graduate of FHSU, receiving a bachelor’s degree in communication in 2002 and a master’s degree in communication studies in 2016.

Prior to joining the Alumni Association staff, Rose worked as an administrative specialist in the Provost Office at FHSU, and from 2005-2011 was an instructor and sports information director for Colby Community College.

“I am delighted to welcome Trent aboard,” said DeBra Prideaux, executive alumni and governmental relations director. “His expertise in the communication arena, including content management and social media and background in higher education, equip him to make a significant contribution to the growth of the association. He will be a tremendous asset to our team.”

Rose will be responsible for maintaining the Alumni Web presence, social media, publication of news releases, the bi-monthly e-Newsletter FHSU TigerTalk and the association’s pages in the university’s magazine, ROAR.

Established in 1916, the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association serves FHSU graduates by identifying needs and providing solutions. More than 69,000 graduates live throughout the United States and in 80 countries. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 785-628-4430, toll free at 1-888-351-3591 or by email at [email protected].

Downtown Hays fire hydrants inspected today

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The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Wed., April 10, 2019 in the area of Ash St. to Allen St. between 1st St. and 10th St. This is part of a coordinated effort by the City of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

Former Starbucks CEO stops in Kansas, says he’d win with GOP votes

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By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz launched a heartland tour in reliably GOP Kansas on Tuesday, saying he can win the presidential race as an independent candidate by drawing much of his support from disaffected Republicans.

Schultz spent part of a town hall meeting on the University of Kansas campus pushing back against Democrats’ arguments that his running as an independent would help President Donald Trump win re-election in 2020 by splitting the anti-Trump vote. He said a campaign would have to get people who haven’t been voting to the polls and tap support from independents, but added that he’d likely take many of his votes from Trump.

The Brooklyn-born billionaire has not formally declared his candidacy and said after the town hall that he expects to decide in early summer. He said if he runs, he expects more than 40 states to be in play in the presidential race, including red bastions like Texas and Kansas, where the GOP nominee has carried the state every presidential election after 1964.

“I think my potential candidacy will resonate,” Schultz said after the town hall. “I’m very optimistic about and have great confidence in the American people’s understanding of both how bad the political system is and the need for renewal.”

Trump carried Kansas by nearly 21 percentage points in 2016, but during last year’s mid-terms, Democrats won the governor’s race and unseated Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder in a Kansas City-area district where Trump proved to be unpopular. Schultz sees Kansas as in play partly because of Trump’s trade policies, which he criticized strongly.

Schultz’s audience of about two dozen people included students, local business representatives and people interested in independent or third-party politics. Among the latter was Scott Morgan, an ex-local school board member and former moderate Republican who left the GOP to lead an unsuccessful attempt to form a new “Party of the Center” in Kansas ahead of the 2018 elections.

Morgan said Schultz would be a plausible candidate partly because “it’s such a bizarre time” and believes he would appeal to moderate Republicans who would not vote for a liberal Democratic candidate like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

“If he really catches on and he’s got the resources to do it, the impossible can happen,” Morgan said. “But at a minimum, he’s got the resources to disrupt.”

Kansas Republicans remain confident that Trump will carry the state again no matter how the presidential race shapes up. In 1992, independent candidate Ross Perot received nearly 27 percent of the vote, among his best showings in the nation, but then-President George H.W. Bush still won Kansas.

“We will deliver to our nominee — I mean President Trump and in the future, the Republican nominee — for years to come,” said Kelly Arnold, a former Kansas Republican Party chairman.

NW Kan. students among VIP Student Ambassadors at Fort Hays State

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FHSU University Relations

Local students are among the 25 who will serve as VIP Student Ambassadors for the 2019-2020 academic school year at Fort Hays State University.

Three returning ambassadors will be joined by 22 new ambassadors.

Ambassadors serve as official representatives for FHSU at a variety of special events, including Homecoming, athletic activities, presidential dinners and other gatherings. Students must be full-time undergraduate students with a minimum 2.5 grade point average and be able to assist with nine to 10 events per year.

Ambassadors, with classifications, majors and high schools, are listed by hometown.

COLWICH: Cole Murray, a junior majoring in health and human performance (sport and exercise therapy), is an Andale High School graduate.

COZAD, Neb.: Graham Applegate, a senior majoring in management, is a Cozad High School graduate.

DODGE CITY: Crystal Rojas, a sophomore majoring in political science, is a Dodge City High School graduate.
Ryan Schultz, a senior majoring in psychology, is a Dodge City High School graduate.

ELLIS: Haley Reiter, a sophomore majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is an Ellis High School graduate.

GREAT BEND: Allison Muth, a junior majoring in organizational leadership, is a Great Bend High School graduate.

HALSTEAD: Layke Heimerman, a junior majoring in communication, is a Halstead High School graduate.

HAYS: Morgan Choitz, a junior majoring in art, is a Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate.

LITTLE RIVER: Brady Stephenson, a KAMS student, will graduate from Little River High School.

MCCOOK, Neb.: Brenna Erdman, a junior majoring in psychology, is a McCook High School graduate. She is a returning VIP.

OMAHA, Neb.: Caden Frank, a junior majoring in organizational leadership, is a Millard West High School graduate.

OLATHE: Natalie Miller, a sophomore majoring in political science, is an Olathe High School graduate.

OSBORNE: Olivia Engler, a junior majoring in finance, is an Osborne High School graduate.

OSCEOLA, Neb.: Bradley DeMers, a junior majoring in history, is an Osceola High School graduate.

OTTAWA: Brandon Pfizenmaier, a sophomore majoring in accounting, is an Ottawa High School graduate.

PARK HILLS, Mo.: McKenzie Cunningham, a senior majoring in communication, is a Lesterville High School graduate.

PRATT: Jorja Elliott, a KAMS student, will graduate from Pratt High School.

RIVERTON, Neb.: Bailey Lewis, a senior majoring in accounting, is a Red Cloud High School graduate. She is a returning VIP.

SMITH CENTER: Galen Allen, a senior majoring in management, is a Smith Center High School graduate.

STILWELL: Kimberly Stone, a sophomore majoring in political science, is a Stanford Online High School graduate.

TOPEKA: Avary Huff, a junior majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is a Seaman High School graduate.

ULYSSES: Tyra Jo Hayden, a senior majoring in elementary education, is a Ulysses High School graduate.

WICHITA: William Barfield, a sophomore majoring in communication, is a Wichita East High School graduate.
Jackilyn Dougherty, a senior majoring in organizational leadership, is an Independent School graduate. She is a returning VIP.
Kaytee Wisley, a senior majoring in political science, is a Wichita Southeast High School graduate.

O’Loughlin student among winners of KDOT aviation art contest

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By Liam McLoughlin, O’Loughlin Elementary

KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation announces the Kansas winners of the 2019 International Aviation Art Contest. The theme for this year’s contest was “My Dream to Fly.” The art contest is designed to challenge young people to illustrate the importance of aviation through art. Artists ages 6 to 17 were eligible to submit art that celebrates the adventure and excitement of aviation.

The first-place winner in each age group receives a prize package from the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education (KCAE), which includes a drone and a tablet among other prizes.

“This is an opportunity to demonstrate the impact of aviation in a fun and interactive way and to foster a new generation of aviators,” said Lindsey Dreiling, Deputy Director of KDOT Aviation and President of KCAE.

2019 Kansas winners are:

1st Place:
Abilene Zhang, Christ Lutheran School, Overland Park
Brittney Gillespie, Mulvane Middle School, Mulvane
LeeAnn Skinner, Lawrence Virtual School, Topeka

2nd Place:
Kaylen Foss, Derby Middle School, Derby
Trinity Bayliff, Mulvane Middle School, Mulvane
Isaiah Doherty, Haven Grade School, Haven

3rd Place:
Ashlee Taylor, Burrton High School, Burrton
Abraham Zhang, Christ Lutheran School, Overland Park
Liam McLoughlin, O’Loughlin Elementary, Hays

To see all the artwork, go to the KDOT Aviation page.

Area entities are recipients of waste tire recycling grants

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Bureau of Waste Management has announced the recipients of waste tire recycling grants. These annual solid waste grants are awarded to municipalities and school districts across the state. The grants total nearly $379,000 for 2019.

The waste tire recycling grants go toward funding safe surfacing at playgrounds, running tracks, picnic tables and benches made from waste tires.

This year’s 46 individual waste tire recycling grants range from $349 to $75,000. The grants are funded through a 25-cent tax paid on the purchase of new tires. The list of grantees can be found at https://www.kdheks.gov/waste/grants/SFY19WTGSpreadsheetFinal.pdf.

For more information on KDHE’s waste reduction grant opportunities and application procedures, visit www.kdheks.gov/waste.

Sunny, mild Wednesday with a chance for storms

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Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 22 mph.

WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 22 mph.

Wednesday Night A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy, with an east wind 17 to 26 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

ThursdayA chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Very windy, with a northwest wind 31 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Very windy, with a northwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.

FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.

Friday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 27.

 

Kan. Army National Guard helicopters deployed for potential wild fire assistance

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TOPEKA —Due to a high threat index for wildland fires over the next several days, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management has asked the Kansas Army National Guard to deploy six UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to several locations within the state to assist local fire departments, as needed.

Photo courtesy Kansas Army National Guard

The helicopters are equipped with collapsible 660-gallon buckets used to draw water from local sources to drop on areas that are difficult for ground crews to reach. These aircraft are being prepositioned in key locations to expedite assistance, should they be needed. The helicopter and crews left Tuesday and are currently tasked to remain operational through Thursday, April 11, according to a media release from the Adjutant General’s office.

Gov. Laura Kelly has issued a State of Disaster Emergency declaration to allow state resources to respond more quickly to local requests for assistance.

“Our past experiences have taught us that wildland fires can crop up suddenly and spread rapidly,” said Kelly. “This declaration allows us to position our state emergency response assets so they can act quickly when a request for assistance is made.”

KDEM will activate the State Emergency Operations Center in Topeka to monitor weather conditions and respond to requests for assistance from local authorities.

Boys State of Kansas registration open for 2019 session

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MANHATTAN — The deadline to register for the 2019 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy is just around the corner — Monday, April 15. However, if those interested in the program miss the deadline, the program will continue to take registrations through Monday, May 26, as space allows. The event, which will be in its 82nd year, will be held Sunday, June 2, through Friday, June 7, at Kansas State University in Manhattan.

The ALBSKLA is for young men who will enter their senior year of high school in the fall of 2019. It provides a relevant, interactive, problem-solving experience in leadership and teamwork that develops self-identity, promotes mutual respect and instills civic responsibility. Boys State is a “learning by doing” political exercise that simulates elections, political parties and government at the state, county and local levels, providing opportunities to lead under pressure, showcasing character and working effectively within a team. It’s also an opportunity to gain pride and respect for government and the price paid by members of the military to preserve democracy.

The cost to attend the Boys State of Kansas program is $325; however, in most instances, sponsors pay for the majority of the fees, with the delegate or his family paying a $50 applicant fee. Those wishing to attend the program should visit https://kansasboysstate.com/ to register.

Potential sponsors, such as American Legion posts, civic organizations, businesses, clubs and interested individuals, or those with questions, should contact Troy Fowler, ALBSKLA director of operations, at [email protected].

The American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy is an interactive simulation that teaches high school seniors-to-be the value of democracy and civic duty. Participants form mock governments and campaign for positions at the city, county and state levels. After the elections, participants find out firsthand the difficult decisions made daily by those in government through a series of challenging simulations. Delegates, nominated to attend by their high school counselors and other influential people in their lives, are sponsored by American Legion posts and various civic organizations from across the state. All delegates demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities in student government, athletics and/or other activities.

The Boys State program was founded by Legionnaires Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card in Illinois in 1935, and was first held in Kansas two years later in Wichita. The Kansas program moved to the University of Kansas in Lawrence in 1963 and remained there until 1991. The following year, it moved to its current location at Kansas State University in Manhattan. For more information about the American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy, visit https://kansasboysstate.com/ or https://ksbstate.org/.

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