October 7, 1934 – March 15, 2019
An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.
Author: Hays Post
Police ask for help to identify Kansas armed robbery suspects
SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and asking for help to identify two suspects.
Just after 9:15 p.m. Thursday, police responded to an armed robbery call at Dollar Tree in the 4800 block of east Lincoln in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
A 56-year-old female employee told police two unknown suspects entered the business. One of the suspects pulled out a handgun and demanded money. The suspects took cash and fled the business on foot.
The first suspect is described as an unknown black male in his 40’s, 6-foot tall, average build, wearing a black puffy coat and blue jeans, and armed with black handgun.
The second suspect is described as an unknown black male in his 40’s, 6-foot tall, average build, wearing a dark blue hoodie and light colored pants.
There were no injuries in this case.
If you recognize these individuals or have any additional information on this case please call Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111 or WPD Detectives at 316-268-4407.
Trump issues first veto to protect emergency declaration for border wall funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump issued the first veto of his presidency on Friday, overruling Congress to protect his emergency declaration for border wall funding.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 15, 2019
Flanked by law enforcement officials as well as the parents of children killed by people in the country illegally, Trump maintained that he is not through fighting for his signature campaign promise, which stands largely unfulfilled 18 months before voters decide whether to grant him another term.
VETO!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 14, 2019
Trump said: “It is a tremendous national emergency,” adding, “our immigration system is stretched beyond the breaking point.”
A dozen defecting Republicans joined Senate Democrats in approving the joint resolution on Thursday, which capped a week of confrontation with the White House as both parties in Congress strained to exert their power in new ways. It is unlikely that Congress will have the two-thirds majority required to override Trump’s veto, though House Democrats have suggested they would try nonetheless.
Trump wants to use the emergency order to divert billions of federal dollars earmarked for defense spending toward the southern border wall. It still faces several legal challenges in federal court.
Trump is expected to issue his second veto in the coming weeks over a congressional resolution seeking to end U.S. backing for the Saudi Arabian-led coalition fighting in Yemen. The resolution was approved in the aftermath of the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
Margaret M. Bennett
Margaret M. Bennett, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Wilson. She was born April 16, 1925 in Clinchco, VA to Steven and Elizabeth Ramsey.
Margaret married Ralph Bennett on October 29, 1944 in Clintwood, VA. She was a longtime resident of Holyrood where she was a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and the ladies’ auxiliary. She was a homemaker and a retired supervisor at Elkan in Ellsworth.
Margaret is survived by her sons, Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Bennett (Isabel) of Ocoee, FL and Jack Bennett (Denise) of Salina; grandchildren, Sean Bennett (Jasmine), Samantha Burrerll (Josh), and Annabelle Levin; and great granddaughter, Nora Burrell. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph; three sisters and two brothers.
Private family services will be planned at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
KBI investigating death of 39-year-old southwest Kansas man
STANTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities including the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are working together on a death investigation in the rural southwest Kansas community of Johnson City in Stanton County.
Just before 2 p.m. Thursday, the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call requesting an ambulance for a man who was suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a media release from the KBI.
When deputies arrived at 505 S. Stanton, Lot 20, in Johnson City they found 39-year-old Joaquin Bautista, of Johnson City, deceased.
The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance to investigate the death, and special agents responded.
An autopsy will be conducted to help determine the cause of death. There is no threat to the public, according to the KBI.
Bardo funeral procession will drive through WSU campus
WICHITA, Kan. — On March 7, President John Bardo was in an ambulance to his family’s home, following a visit to the Wesley Medical Center emergency room. The ambulance driver asked if there was anything he could do for him.
Bardo said yes, he hadn’t been to campus in three months, so please drive around WSU. The driver said Bardo wouldn’t be able to see anything from the back of the vehicle.
Undeterred, Bardo said it would be satisfaction enough for him to know he’d been to campus.
In that spirit, the president’s procession will drive through campus early Monday afternoon, on the way from his private funeral services to his burial. The procession, expected between 12:30-1:30 p.m., will include University Police vehicles and a vehicle carrying First Lady Deborah Bardo and members of the family. The motorcade will pause at least five times while passing through campus. The stops are noted on this interactive map.
Provost and Acting President Rick Muma said it is at the discretion of faculty if they want to dismiss classes to view the funeral procession.
The motorcade will enter and exit campus from 17th Street as a salute to Bardo’s interest in the Fairmount neighborhood south of 17th, and his joy in the realization of the Experiential Engineering Building, which opened in January 2017, launching a wave of construction.
The procession will move north through Innovation Campus and then circle around and through the traditional campus, pausing briefly near Marcus Welcome Center, Wiedemann Hall, the 1970 Memorial, NIAR and the Rhatigan Student Center. The stop along Yale Walkway will be between the RSC and Neff Hall. The Bardos met in Neff Hall in 1974 and married in 1975.
A celebration of Bardo’s life will be announced later this spring.
Ora Novelyn King
Ora Novelyn King passed away March 14, 2019 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.
She was born April 6, 1929 in Brown County, Texas to Harvey Lee and Gladys Anne Hibler Fisher.
Moving to Hanston from Early, Texas, she was a homemaker.
Novelyn was of the Baptist faith and a member of First Baptist Church, Hanston; the senior centers in Hanston and Early, Texas; and spent her time volunteering with the good Samaritan Center and Meals on Wheels, both in Brownwood, Texas.
On February 20, 1949 she married Walter Thomas King in Brown County, Texas; he preceded her in death on February 6, 1995.
She is survived by a daughter, Debbie (Ronnie) Ruff, Hanston; a son, Tommy Lee (Frances) King, Rosebud, Texas; two sisters, Una May (G.W.) Eoff, Early, Texas; Ladelia Ann Edger, Early, Texas; five grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother, Harvey Alvis Fisher.
Funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2019 at First Baptist Church, Hanston, with Pastor Rod McMillan presiding. Interment will be at a later date in Brownwood, Texas.
Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church, Hanston, in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 663, Jetmore, Kansas 67854.
Police: Woman was hiding in Salina Public Library after hours
SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on burglary charges after an arrest inside the Salina Public Library.
Just after 9:30p.m. Thursday, police were notified by a monitoring company that a motion alarm had been set off in the library, 301 W. Elm Street, according to Salina Police Captain Gary Hanus.
Officers searched the building and located Elissa R. Quijas, 29, of Salina, inside the building and in possession of library property. A library employee who was called to the scene confirmed that the items belonged to the library including an Amazon Kindle, a DVD, four books, Salina Public Library book bags.
Quijas had concealed herself inside the library as staff were shutting the library down at 9 p.m., according to Hanus. After her arrest, Quijas gave multiple names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers as officers attempted to identify her.
She is being held on requested charges of burglary, felony interference with a law enforcement officer, and attempted theft, according to Hanus.
Isaac Nixon
Isaac Nixon, age 94, formerly of Ogallah, passed away March 8, 2019 in Overland Park.
Private burial has taken place to honor Isaac’s wishes.
Ronald K. Butler
Ronald K. Butler, 59, of Salina, passed away peacefully in his home Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He was born in Belleville, Jan. 17, 1960, to Robert and Linda (Richardson) Butler.
Ron worked his early life on grain elevators and did construction. In later years, he was a maintenance supervisor. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, a proud patriot, and a handyman who loved fixing all the toys his grandchildren broke. He loved the Lord, spending time with his family, fishing and hunting, Kansas City Chiefs, Jeopardy, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and listening to talk radio.
Survivors include: his wife of 29 years, Aurdra, of the home; children, Autumn Robbins (Jonathan), Brittani Allison (Korey), and Matthew Butler (Dayana), all of Hays, and Austin Butler and Aaron Butler, of Salina; brothers, Jeff Butler (Anita) of McCracken, Bob Butler (Debbie), of Oskaloosa; cousin, Mike Meadows (Raylene) of Tremball, Neb.; grandchildren, Jack, Barron, Brielle, Mason, Kingston, Carter and Matteo.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; and brother, Tod Butler.
Services will be at 1 p.m Monday, March 18, at Gypsum Methodist Church, Gypsum, with refreshments to follow. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Belleville City Cemetery at 4 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Gypsum Methodist Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401.
HPD Activity Log March 11-13
The Hays Police Department responded to 9 animal calls and conducted 13 traffic stops Mon., March 11, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Unwanted Person–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 12:40 AM
Burglary/vehicle–2200 block Gen Custer Rd, Hays; 3/10 11 PM; 3/11 6:45 PM
Parking Complaint–1900 block Main St, Hays; 9:13 AM
Civil Dispute–400 block E 21st St, Hays; 9:20 AM
Drug Offenses–200 block W 5th St, Hays; 3/8 2:25 PM; 2:30 PM
Criminal Trespass–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 10 AM
Welfare Check–200 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:32 AM
Animal At Large–22nd St and Felten Dr, Hays; 11:18 AM
Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 11:29 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 11:37 AM
Forgery–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:26:05 PM
Forgery–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:26:45 PM
Forgery–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:27:05 PM
Forgery–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:27:21 PM
Forgery–2600 block Vine St, Hays; 1/15 12 AM; 11:59 PM
Battery – simple–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 12:52 PM; 12:57 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–2200 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 1:54 PM
Suspicious Activity–1500 block Ash St, Hays; 6:17 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 7:02 PM; 7:30 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block E 21st St, Hays; 9:20 AM; 5 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:45 PM; 9 PM
Theft (general)–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 3/10 5:30 AM; 5:45 AM
Animal Call–200 block E 8th St, Hays; 9:10 PM
The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 13 traffic stops Tue., March 12, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–7th and Riley St, Hays; 12:52 AM
Disturbance – General–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 12:50 AM; 1 AM
Burglary/vehicle–1100 block Ash St, Hays; 1:25 AM; 1:32 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 3:30 AM
Theft (general)–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 6:57 AM
Found/Lost Property–Hays; 8:11 AM
Animal At Large–2900 block Walnut St, Hays; 8:21 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 9:01 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–1800 block E 26th St, Hays; 9:59 AM
Welfare Check–100 block W 4th St, Hays; 10:45 AM
Suspicious Person–29th and Vine Frontage, Hays; 11:12 AM
Unwanted Person–4000 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 11:27 AM
Welfare Check–200 block Circle Dr, Hays; 3/1; 3/4
Suspicious Activity–45th and Smoky Hill, Hays; 1:20 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–1000 block Country Club Dr, Hays; 1:52 PM
Shoplifting–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 2:31 PM
Shoplifting–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 3/5 3:30 PM; 7 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–500 block E 19th St, Hays; 3:24 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 4:15 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–600 block Walnut St, Hays; 5:12 PM
Burglary/vehicle–5200 block Vine St, Hays; 2 PM; 4:30 PM
Credit Card Violations–2600 block Vine St, Hays; 4:40 PM; 4:45 PM
Credit Card Violations–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 4:30 PM; 4:35 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2100 block Wheatland Ave, Hays; 7:35 PM
Suicidal Subject–2100 block Wheatland, Hays; 8:55 PM
Rape–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 11:33 PM
The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 24 traffic stops Wed., March 13, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Theft (general)–300 block E 5th St, Hays; 2/18 12 PM; 3/11 12 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–300 block E 5th St, Hays; 3:04 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–500 block E 7th St, Hays; 8:54 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–1700 block Holmes Rd, Hays; 9:08 AM
Animal Call–1700 block Felten Dr, Hays; 10:02 AM
Welfare Check–400 block W 37th St, Hays; 12:10 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:43 PM
Unwanted Person–4000 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 1 PM
Animal At Large–27th and Hall St, Hays; 2:20 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–22nd and Vine St, Hays; 2:22 PM
Juvenile Complaint–2100 block Commerce Pkwy, Hays; 2:40 PM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 3:47 PM
Intoxicated Subject–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 6:10 PM
Suspicious Person–1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 6:40 PM
Intoxicated Subject–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 6:45 PM
Freshman making a difference from the Tiger sideline
By DIANE GASPER-O’BRIEN
FHSU University Relations and Marketing
The Fort Hays State University cheer squad doesn’t travel to most Tiger road games.
But the FHSU women’s basketball team has a spirited cheerleader of its own, and she is a welcome sight at the end of the Tiger bench.
Freshman Kinly Grubb can be seen clapping and yelling at Fort Hays State games, cheering on her teammates from start to finish.
It’s a stark contrast to the role Grubb has played for sports teams since she was 5 years old. But the 5-foot-10 guard from Odessa, Mo., is patient enough to wait her turn. After all, she is still a major part of one of the best women’s teams in the nation.
The Tigers, ranked third in NCAA Division II, are the top seed for this weekend’s Central Region Championships at Gross Memorial Coliseum. They open play at 5 p.m. today vs. No. 8 seed Pittsburg State University. A complete schedule and other tournament information can be found at fhsuathletics.com.
Fort Hays State is 30-1 this season, and teammates and coaches credit Grubb’s enthusiasm as a boost to their morale when the going gets tough.
It’s a job that Grubb has come to thoroughly enjoy, but one she had to get used to after starting all four years for her high school team.
Following a preseason practice last fall, Tiger assistant coach Talia Kahrs had a talk with newcomers to the team.
“We freshmen didn’t get in a preseason game, and in the locker room afterwards, Coach told us we could make the choice to be a really good teammate and support everyone or be unhappy,” Grubb said. “I think I really took that to heart.”
Grubb, of course, was disappointed when she called home to Odessa, Mo., and talked to her parents.
“They told me to accept my role and to give it my all, no matter what I was doing,” she said. “My mom told me I could change the whole energy of the building, that I could make a difference. Not being on the court has been an adjustment for sure, but I want to make a difference in whatever I do.”
Grubb has seen limited action in 13 games this season but embraces her new role.
She can be seen raising her arms high in the air when a 3-pointer goes through the net or jumping around on the sideline after a good play by a teammate.
“I even get up on the chairs to cheer sometimes,” she said with a big smile. “I usually lose my voice during games.”
The strawberry blonde bundle of energy was a common sight for those watching Grubb play just about every sport imaginable while growing up. Throughout high school, she competed in cross country, basketball, tennis, soccer and track and field.
But her favorite sport was basketball. By her junior year, Grubb was getting some looks from Division I schools, and she had some experience with that level of competition.
Her older sister played soccer for Creighton University in Omaha, and her younger sister has committed to the University of Missouri soccer program next year.
But middle sister was intrigued by the stories her parents told of playing ball in a strong D-II conference.
Joe and Tami Grubb could attest to the strong competition at the D-II level as both played in the MIAA (her dad played football at the University of Central Missouri, and her mom, volleyball at Pittsburg State.)
“My parents told me all about the MIAA. I didn’t want to just be a number at a D-I school,” Grubb said. “I wanted to go somewhere where I could make a difference.”
Coaches and fellow players say Grubb has definitely made a difference this year.
“I think it holds everyone else accountable to have a good attitude, even the people next to her on the bench,” Tiger Assistant Coach Talia Kahrs said. “If they see that someone who isn’t even playing is having that positive of an attitude, it carries over to everyone else.”
Senior starting point guard Carly Heim was aware of Grubb’s presence at the end of the bench this season. But after suffering a season-ending knee injury during a road game at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, Heim now has a whole new appreciation for Grubb, saying her enthusiasm is contagious.
“Now that I’m on the bench by her, I see that she says a whole lot of things like ‘nice screen, work hard, nice shot,’ that I’m thinking but not saying,” Heim said. “Her energy helps keep our energy up, and it flows down the bench.”
The Tigers came back from a 20-point deficit in that Kearney game to beat the Lopers by 10 points in overtime. Kahrs attributed part of that successful run to Grubb’s enthusiasm.
“When we were down at Kearney, we looked down the bench and saw her energy,” Kahrs said. “It made us realize we were capable of coming back. It carries over to everyone else.”
Head Coach Tony Hobson said he might have to recruit “another ball of energy” as Grubb works her way up the bench and into more playing time.
“We’ve had kids who are real enthusiastic before, but Kinly has taken to it to a different level,” Hobson said. “That’s just who she is, and we hope she can use that energy to eventually get into the rotation.”
Grubb is not afraid of hard work.
“I know I have my work cut out for me,” she said, “but I’m not shy about putting in the work. My parents told me the MIAA is the toughest conference out there, so to be ready for a fight.”
Each of the players’ photos are posted on a bulletin board outside the Tiger women’s locker room in GMC, with answers to a few questions about their experience at FHSU.
Asked to list her favorite part of being a Tiger, Grubb answered: “I haven’t been here long, but so far my favorite part has been the impromptu dance battles we have in the weight room.”
That was early in the season. That answer continues to change as Grubb cheers her team on to victory after victory.
Grainfield American Legion Stag is March 27
Grainfield American Legion Stag will be held March 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. serving Lamb Fries, chicken fried steak, chicken strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, port & beans, cole slaw, fruit jello salad, chocolate pudding and a variety of desserts made by the volunteer ladies. All this for $12.50. Come join friends for a night out to eat with us. Everyone Welcome.
— Submitted