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Judge considers blocking Kan. ban on telemedicine abortion
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A state court judge is considering whether to block Kansas from enforcing a ban on telemedicine abortions that are to start in January.
With telemedicine abortions, women in rural areas are allowed to get abortion pills without an in-office consultation in a city clinic.
On Friday, Judge Franklin Theis will hear an abortion rights group’s request to stop the law.
The Center for Reproductive Rights contends the ban violates the state constitution by treating women seeking abortions differently from other telemedicine patients. The group says the law places an undue burden on women seeking abortions.
The center sued on behalf of Trust Women Wichita, which operates a clinic that this year began to offer abortions through telemedicine so that women in rural areas would not have to come to Wichita.
Heartland Community Foundation welcomes new board chair
HCF
The Heartland Community Foundation, which serves Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties introduced new board officers for 2019.
The following individuals will serve in the following roles: Nikki Pfannenstiel, Sunflower Electric, president; Hardy Howard, WaKeeney city administrator, vice president; Chris Sook, Jeter Law Firm, secretary; and Dave Herl, Adams, Brown, Beran and Ball, treasurer.
“Heartland benefits from a dedicated and hardworking board of directors,” said Pfannenstiel. “I am honored to serve among this excellent group of volunteers for betterment of the foundation and the community.”
Additionally, the board welcomes new member Gina Riedel from Ellis County. As a coach, speaker, and trainer with Bandura Plus, Riedel brings a wide range of skills to the foundation.
“I’m excited to be involved with Heartland Community Foundation once again, as I was involved in its conception through the Hays Area Chamber Commerce and Kansas Health Foundation,” said Riedel. “It is our responsibility to preserve and grow our communities. The community foundation is a significant resource in helping western Kansas thrive.”
Executive director Sandy Jacobs is also enthusiastic about the foundation’s new board leadership.
“I am excited at the new and continuing leadership of our very dynamic board of directors,” she said. “Committed, dedicated officers are vital in moving our organization forward. We are thrilled to have a new board member from eastern Ellis County in Gina Riedel. I have known Gina for 20-plus years and have a great deal of respect for her both professionally and personally.”
Robert Wayne Miller
Robert Wayne Miller, age 84, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on March 19, 1934 in Stamford, Texas, the son of Lewis Oliver and Ila Lynn Corley Miller. A resident of Scott City, Kansas, since February of 2018 moving from Oberlin, Kansas, he was retired from the motion picture industry.
After High School, Robert was recruited by Washington State to play football. From there, he went on to play two years for the Los Angeles Rams. Following an injury he worked as a Key Grip in the movie studios, working on many westerns and movies such as “Deliverance” and “El Dorado” as well as the “Star Trek” TV series and many, many, commercials. He also had a great love for the outdoors and spent many hours hunting and fishing, was a collector of antiques and loved watching college football, especially his Washington State Cougars. He was known for his story telling and will be greatly missed by his family.
Survivors include his wife Elaine of Scott City, two sons, Robert Jr.(Bo) and wife Carla of Northridge, California, Tom and wife Carol of Ennis, Montana, two daughters, Debra Tuttle and husband Jon of Scott City and Tara O’Dell and husband Mike of McCook, Nebraska; thirteen grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, a half-brother Dean Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Lee and a brother Louis. Robert graduated from Canoga Park High School, Canoga Park, California in 1952. Robert married Elaine A. Sager on July 18, 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They celebrated 65 years of marriage.
Funeral Services will be held at a later date and time.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Robert Miller Memorial fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.
There will be no calling times.
Arlene E. Hanzlicek
Arlene E. Hanzlicek, 94, of Salina, passed away, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. She was born Sept. 25, 1924, in Claflin, to Charles and Ella Lingo. Arlene married Ernie Hanzlicek in 1947, in Wilson. After moving to Salina, she worked for USD 305 food service for over 30 years.
She is survived by: her husband of 71 years, Ernie; son, Dale Hanzlicek (Edna) of Newton; grandchildren, Kyle Hanzlicek (Katie) of Hesston, and Kristen Hajek (Darrin) of Lost Springs; great-grandchildren, Greyson Hanzlicek, and Dayton and Karston Hajek; sister, Pauline Branda (Don) of Hays; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Ronnie Hanzlicek; and brothers, Eldon and Lee.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with burial following in Roselawn Cemetery.
Memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.
Pajama Party at Russell Public Library
Young adults in grades 6-12 are invited to the Russell Public Library, 126 E. Wisconsin St., on Saturday, December 22 from 8:00 p.m. to 12 a.m. for a pajama party!
We’ll play games, make crafts, watch movies, eat snacks, and have fun! Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes!
Holiday Jazz Concert in Wilson
Denver-based jazz musicians Matt Fuller (guitar), Greg Harris (vibraphone), and Grant Larson (saxophone) will be performing a festive concert of jazz-influenced holiday classics, ranging from selections from Duke Ellington’s “Harlem Nutcracker” to “Deck the Halls.”
This concert will be an intimate evening of music-making with plenty of cheer to go around. Come out to enjoy lively holiday classics, and support live music in Wilson, KS!
Saturday, Dec. 15, 7-9 p.m. at the Midland Mercantile And Art Gallery, 423 27th St., Wilson.
Hosted by Midland Railroad Hotel and The Midland Mercantile And Art Gallery. Tickets available at Midland Railroad Hotel.
Christmas Movie Night at HFE
Saturday, December 15th in the Holy Family Elementary Little Theater, 1800 Milner.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
PJ contest at 7:20 p.m.
Movie begins at 7:30 p.m.
“Cookies, Cocoa and Cinema!”
Dress cozy and enjoy the Christmas movie “The Star” and featuring a buffet of cookies and hot chocolate bar!
Pajama contest for all ages! You/your child will “walk the red carpet” before the show – gift cards awarded to 3 winners!
Man indicted for child porn lived in KC storage unit across from police
KANSAS CITY– A Kansas City man who was arrested after an hours-long standoff with police officers was indicted by a federal grand jury for attempted distribution and possession of child pornography, according to the United State’s Attorney.
Eric C. Hacker, 36, was charged in a 10-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City this week. That indictment was unsealed and made public following his arrest.
The federal indictment alleges that Hacker attempted to distribute child pornography over the internet on eight separate occasions between March 27, 2017, and June 2, 2017. The indictment also charged Hacker with one count of receiving child pornography over the internet and one count of possessing child pornography.
Hacker was arrested on Wednesday after he fled from police officers and barricaded himself for several hours inside of a storage container he had been using as a residence.
The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
Teen dead, 1 hurt in crash with dump truck in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a collision with a parked dump truck has left one teen dead and another injured in Kansas City, Kansas.
Police say the teens were riding in a speeding sport utility vehicle that skidded into the city work truck Thursday. It appears that the SUV then struck a guardrail and rolled over. A team of workers who were around the corner didn’t see the crash but came running after they heard the impact.
The teen who died was ejected. A girl in the SUV was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. Two other teens in the SUV weren’t hurt.
Police say the teens weren’t wearing seat belts.
Sheriff asks for help to locate armed, dangerous Kan. felon
BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help locate a wanted Kansas felon.
Karie Lane McBride, 29, is wanted on a Rush County warrant for felony theft, according to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir.
McBride is described as white male 5-foot-6, 130 pounds, brown hair and blue eyes.
The sheriff’s office has reason to believe he has access to firearms and has made threats against law enforcement, according to Bellendir.
McBride should be considered armed and dangerous.
He has previous convictions for burglary and drugs, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
If you have information about this crime or any other crime, call crime stoppers at 620-792-1300 or 888-305-1300.
Holiday party at FHSU recognizes outstanding faculty and staff
FHSU University Relations
Fall winners of Fort Hays State University’s faculty awards for service, scholarly activity and research, and teaching were announced this month at surprise visits in their classrooms and recognized at the recent Holiday Party and Awards Ceremony in the university’s Memorial Union.
Dr. C.D. Clark, associate professor of physics, received the teaching award. The award for research and scholarly activity was presented to Dr. Laura Wilson, associate professor of geosciences, and Dr. Kim Chappell, assistant professor of advanced education programs, received the award for service.
All three recipients received a $500 check for their accomplishments, an increase from last year thanks to Commerce Bank, which contributed $500 each. The deans of FHSU’s academic colleges contributed an additional $250 to the winners’ academic departments. Shane Smith, senior vice president of Commerce Bank, was at the party to help present the awards.
Three other faculty members will be recognized for teaching, research and scholarly activity, and service in the spring 2019 semester. Together with this semester’s winners, these six faculty members will constitute the pool from which the Faculty Member of the Year will be chosen.
Each of the five colleges of the university nominates outstanding faculty members to receive the awards. Recipients are selected by a committee appointed by the respective college deans.
Two employees, one University Support Staff member, Christine Hunziker, and an Unclassified Professional Staff member, Douglas Storer, were recognized with Distinguished Service Awards. Hunziker is the administrative assistant in the Office of Academic Advising and Career Exploration. Storer is a senior applications developer in the Office of Technology Services.
Four Griffin Family Outstanding Service Awards were announced.
Kenneth Kippes, custodian in Hammond Hall was the Operations-Regular Staff recipient. Tish Mickelson, in Chartwell’s catering division, was named the Food Service-Regular Staff recipient.
Two student employees were also given Griffin Outstanding Service Awards, Ryli Soukup, Holcomb junior, a student custodian in McMindes Hall, was named the Operations-Student Employee recipient, and Luxin Zhao, a Xinxiang, China, graduate student, was the Food Service-Student Employee recipient.
Another 66 employees of the university – faculty and staff – were recognized for time in service to the state or university, representing a total of 1,180 years. Included in the total were four employees recognized by the FHSU Alumni Association for 25 years of service.
The honorees:
40-Year Employees
Leo Herrman, Department of Psychology
Kathleen Meier, Department of Communication Studies
Eileen Roberts, Human Resource Office
30-Year Employees
Cynthia Cline, Office of the Provost
Mark Griffin, Office of Technology Services
Lee Gross, Office of Technology Services
Diane Henderson, Department of Physics
Joseph Linn, Division of Student Affairs
Steven Meier, Gross Memorial Coliseum/Cunningham Hall Complex Operations
Allen Rohr, Grounds and Building Operations
Douglas Storer, Office of Technology Services
25-Year Employees
Paul Adams, College of Education
Michael Bartell, Building Services
Theodore Basgall, Building Services
Simone Werth, Office of Financial Aid
20-Year Employees
Rhonda Baker, Department of Modern Languages
Kurt Beyers, Office of University Relations and Marketing
Joseph Chretien, Department of Applied Technology
Margaret Denning, Kelly Center
Rachel Depenbusch, Office of the Controller
Michael Drees, Office of the Controller
Cynthia Elliott, Office of Strategic Partnerships
Patricia Griffin, Office of Academic Advising and Career Exploration
Brittany Howell, Department of Agriculture
Eldon Jerauld, Building Maintenance
Daniel Kulmala, Department of English
Nancy Lynn Maska, Department of Health and Human Performance
Shane Parr, Printing Services
Kevin Shaffer, Department of Informatics
Karen Pfeifer, Forsyth Library
William Stark, Department of Biological Sciences
Thomas Schafer, Department of Geosciences
Karrie Simpson Voth, Department of Art and Design
Howard Schmidt, Building Services
Jennifer Wagner, Department of Allied Health
Brett Zollinger, Department of Sociology
10-Year Employees
Krisztina Bencze, Department of Chemistry
David Bollig, Residential Life
Gary Brinker, Department of Sociology
Nikki Brown, Office of Academic Advising and Career Exploration
James Cech, Office of Technology Services
Teresa Clounch, Division of Student Affairs
Betsy Crawford, Department of Advanced Education Programs
Angela Delzeit, Office of Financial Aid
John Doerschlag, Building Services
Dawn Dreher, Department of Sociology
Connie Eigenmann, Department of Communication Studies
Nanette Fitzhugh, Department of Management
Bradley Haynes, Office of Athletics
Anthony Hobson, Office of Athletics
Christine Hunziker, Office of Academic Advising and Career Exploration
Stephanie Johnson, Department of Psychology
Jennifer Kuner, Kansas Small Business Development Center
Nathaniel Lang, University Police Department
Luke LeCount, Office of Technology Services
Dane Lonnon, Office of Student Fiscal Services
Tamara Lynn, Department of Criminal Justice
Linda McHenry, Department of English
Ann Noble, Office of Early College Programs
Irena Ravitskaya, Department of Music and Theatre
Timothy Rolls, Department of Music and Theatre
Charles Rumford, Department of Agriculture and the University Farm
Ross Russell, Department of Agriculture and the University Farm
Stacey Smith, Department of Applied Business Studies
Charles Thompson, Office of Athletics
Brett Whitaker, Department of Leadership Studies
Smoky Hills Public TV hires FHSU grad as marketing director
Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Fort Hays State University and brings with her nearly 10 years of experience in advertising, marketing and graphic design.
“We’re very excited to have Amanda join our team here at Smoky Hills Public Television,” said Larry Calvery, SHPTV general manager. “We have no doubt that she will bring creative ideas and skills to the table to help our team to continue providing educational resources and entertainment to Kansas.”
Smoky Hills Public Television serves 71 counties in central and western Kansas and has been named the Kansas Association of Broadcasters Non-Metro Station of the Year, broadcasting 64 commercial-free hours per week of educational programming.