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Meteorologists: Too early to predict next storm system’s impact

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There has been speculation that we’re in for a great deal of snow and ice later in the week, but the fact is that it is too early to tell.

According to the National Weather Service office in Wichita, there’s a great deal of uncertainty regarding the next storm system that has the potential to impact parts of Kansas during the weekend.

“It is important not to focus on the snow, rain, or ice forecast from one model. Some forecast models show no precipitation at all, while others show a significant amount of snow and/or ice,” NWS noted. “The main takeaway at this point is to know that another winter storm may impact portions of the region by the end of the week, but what, if any, impact is felt here in Kansas remains to be seen.”

What NWS is more sure of, however, is that temperatures will be below normal this week.

According to NWS, “Temperatures will be below normal to start the week with Wednesday likely to be the warmest day this week. Unfortunately, temperatures will take a tumble again and will end the week with well below normal temperatures for this time of year.”

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HPD Activity Log Nov. 21-29

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The Hays Police Department responded to 10 animal calls and conducted 43 traffic stops Wed., Nov. 21, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Abandoned Vehicle–700 block block Milner St, Hays; 1:08 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–1300 block Vine St, Hays; 7:38 AM
Animal At Large–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 7:52 AM
Welfare Check–400 block Allen St, Hays; 11:17 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2200 block General Custer Rd, Hays; 12:34 PM
Suspicious Activity–400 block E 5th St, Hays; 2:17 PM
Dead Animal Call–600 block Vine St, Hays; 2:47 PM
Animal At Large–2100 block Oak St, Hays; 3:27 PM
Theft (general)–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 6:50 AM; 7:05 AM
Theft (general)–200 block Castillian Blvd, Hays; 5:05 PM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:25 PM
Animal At Large–2700 block Hall St, Hays; 6:57 PM
Animal Injured–27th and Thunderbird Circle, Hays; 7:10 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 8 PM
Criminal Trespass–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 9:07 PM
Civil Dispute–2500 block E 21st St, Hays; 10:53 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 11:27 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 8 traffic stops Thu., Nov. 22, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Criminal Trespass–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 9:30 AM; 9:41 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–300 block W 24th St, Hays; 10:25 AM
Animal Bite Investigation–32nd and Hall St, Hays; 2:26 PM; 3:26 PM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 8:11 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–3700 block Summer Ln, Hays; 10:31 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 27 traffic stops Fri., Nov. 23, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11/20 8 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–300 block W 21st St, Hays; 8:37 AM
Mental Health Call–300 block W 33rd St, Hays; 10:47 AM
Custody Dispute–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:14 AM
Animal At Large–2200 block Centennial Blvd, Hays; 12:59 PM
Lewd/Lascivious Behavior–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 1:54 PM
Criminal Trespass–300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 2:51 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–200 block E 13th St, Hays; 3:44 PM
Open Door/Window–2900 block Cottonwood Ln, Hays; 3:59 PM
Parking Complaint–2200 block Drum Ave, Hays; 5:13 PM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–2200 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 5:21 PM
Trash Dumping–1000 block E 37th St, Hays; 6:15 PM
Drug Offenses–2700 block Willow St, Hays; 9:17 PM
Suicidal Subject–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 11:18 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 46 traffic stops Sat., Nov. 24, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Battery – simple–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:58 AM; 1:59 AM
Driving Under the Influence–200 block W 9th St, Hays; 2 AM
Drug Offenses–3400 block Vine St, Hays; 4:41 AM
Unwanted Person–200 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:28 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 34th St, Hays; 9 AM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 4/25 9:24 AM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5/30 12 AM; 5/30 12 PM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 4/30 1:34 PM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5/11 11:07 AM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5/25 11:44 AM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 7/11 10:02 AM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 7/18 1:49 PM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 7/21 11:18 AM
Mental Health Call–300 block W 33rd St, Hays; 10:42 AM
Sex Offense–400 block Milner St, Hays; 11/22 7 AM; 11/24 11:04 AM
Theft (general)–500 block E 6th St, Hays; 11/19 3 PM; 11/24 12 PM
Disturbance – General–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 1:03 PM
44 – Traffic Stop–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 1:16 PM
Custody Dispute–Hays; 1:29 PM
MV Accident-Property Damage–500 block E 6th St, Hays; 1:40 PM; 1:45 PM
Suicidal Subject–2900 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 1:50 PM
Theft (general)–3300 block Country Ln, Hays; 11/22 8 AM; 11/24 6 PM
Mental Health Call–200 block Circle Dr, Hays; 2:29 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–2500 block Henry Dr, Hays; 2:56 PM
Animal At Large–1700 block Anthony Dr, Hays; 5:25 PM
Civil Dispute–2200 block Centennial Blvd, Hays; 11:38 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 15 traffic stops Sun., Nov. 25, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 12:52 AM
Liquor Offense, sell, furnish, transport–6th and Elm, Hays; 1:55 AM
Suspicious Activity–500 block Ash St, Hays; 3:02 AM
Welfare Check–300 block E 19th St, Hays; 9:26 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–41st and Summer Ln, Hays; 12:24 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–300 block Dwight Dr, Hays; 1:10 PM
Animal At Large–400 block E 11th St, Hays; 2:06 PM
Theft (general)–400 block W 32nd St, Hays; 11/21 6 AM; 11/23 10 AM
Animal At Large–13th and Hall St, Hays; 4:55 PM
Burglary/business–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 6:02 PM
Driving Under the Influence–1300 block Lawrence Dr, Hays; 6:12 PM
Drug Offenses–600 block E 6th St, Hays; 6:54 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 16 traffic stops Mon., Nov. 26, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suicidal Subject–3500 block Vine St, Hays; 2:04 AM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 8:02 AM
Suspicious Activity–300 block W 15th St, Hays; 11/19 2:45 PM; 11/21 3:15 PM
Civil Dispute–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 9:15 AM
Welfare Check–1000 block E 17th St, Hays; 9:45 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–300 block W 23rd St, Hays; 10:17 AM
Search Warrant–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:40 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2200 block Downing Ave, Hays; 11/24 11:28 AM; 11/26 11:28 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–300 block W 17th St, Hays; 11:35 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–29th and Vine St, Hays; 12:10 PM; 12:13 PM
Burglary/vehicle–400 block E 7th St, Hays; 11/25 12 PM; 11/26 12 PM
Dangerous Animal–1700 block Haney Dr, Hays; 1:24 PM
Found/Lost Property–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 1:54 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1000 block E 17th St, Hays; 1:59 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–300 block W 10th St; 2:30 PM
Animal At Large–500 block W 24th St, Hays; 4:39 PM
Animal At Large–1300 block Donald Dr, Hays; 6:05 PM
Battery – simple–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 7:39 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 22 traffic stops Tue., Nov. 27, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Open Door/Window–2900 block Broadway Ave, Hays; 12:44 AM
Battery – Domestic–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 5:30 AM; 7:10 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2300 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 8:21 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2000 block Walnut St, Hays; 9:06 AM
Found/Lost Property–4000 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 11/26 9:39 AM; 11/27 9:39 AM
Theft (general)–1300 block Lawrence Dr, Hays; 11/19
Mental Health Call–1200 block Main St, Hays; 11:07 AM
Animal At Large–17th and Allen, Hays; 11:59 AM
Juvenile Complaint–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 1:31 PM
Battery – simple–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 3:25 PM
Animal At Large–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 4:53 PM
MV Accident-Co Road/St Hwy–400 block W 27th, Hays; 5:33 PM
Disturbance – Noise–500 block E 20th St, Hays; 8:28 PM
Suicidal Subject–1000 block E 17th St, Hays; 9 PM
Welfare Check–3700 block Willow St, Hays; 9:36 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1500 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 10:51 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 19 traffic stops Wed., Nov. 28, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Welfare Check–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 2:31 AM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–27th and Vine, Hays; 7:59 AM
Animal At Large–700 block Park St, Hays; 9:48 AM
Theft (general)–300 block W 32nd St, Hays; 5/1/17; 6/30/17
Drug Offenses–Hays; 12:16 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–1500 block Main St, Hays; 2:01 PM
Identity Theft–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 2:49 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–900 block Commerce Pkwy, Hays; 11/26 4 PM; 11/28 3:53 PM
Battery – Domestic–300 block W 17th St, Hays; 4:10 PM
Suicidal Subject–2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 4:57 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–300 block W 17th St, Hays; 5:29 PM
Dead Animal Call–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 9:24 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 23 traffic stops Thu., Nov. 29, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Counterfeit currency/documents–4000 block General Hays Rd, Hays;  10:05 AM; 10:15 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:38 AM
Stolen/Recovered Property–300 block W 27th St, Hays; 12:27 PM
Theft (general)–Hays; 2:15 PM
Theft (general)–Hays; 11/24 8 PM; 11/25 12 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–3200 block Fort St, Hays; 2:27 PM
Animal At Large–1700 block Pine St, Hays; 2:47 PM
Suspicious Activity–1400 block US 183 Alt Hwy, Hays; 4:38 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1000 block Fort St, Hays; 4:53 PM
Credit Card Violations–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 11:58 AM; 6:12 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 6:43 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–400 block E 8th St, Hays; 7:25 PM
Credit Card Violations–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 12:08 PM
Credit Card Violations–2900 block Broadway Ave, Hays; 11/28 12:29 PM
Credit Card Violations–700 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 1:01 PM; 1:08 PM
Credit Card Violations–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 1:18 PM
Credit Card Violations–700 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 1:22 PM
Credit Card Violations–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 2:07 PM
Credit Card Violations–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28; 1:56 PM
Credit Card Violations–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 2:38 PM
Credit Card Violations–1700 block Vine St, Hays; 7:41:06 PM
Credit Card Violations–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 7:41:03 PM
Credit Card Violations–700 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 4:10 PM; 4:15 PM
Credit Card Violations–700 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 4:10 PM; 4:18 PM
Civil Dispute–400 block W 37th St, Hays; 9:10 PM
Suspicious Activity–6th and Ash, Hays; 11:56 PM

Kan. woman jailed after dog’s fatal beating with tire iron

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SEDGWICK COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigation a case of alleged animal cruelty.

McPherson -photo Sedgwick County

Just after 4:30p.m. Friday November 16, police responded to a suspicious character with a weapons call at a residence in the 1000 Block of North Poplar in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

A suspect later identified as 30-year-old Carlett McPherson was reported beating a dog with a tire iron and releasing other dogs to attack a victim dog.

At the scene, officers did find several dogs involved in a physical disturbance in the front yard of the residence.  Officers worked to separate the animals and with the assistance of animal control officers, the aggressive dogs were captured without incident. The victim dog was transported to a local animal hospital where it died from the injuries.

On December 1, as a result of the investigation, McPherson was arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on requested charges of animal cruelty, according to Davidson.  She is being held on a 25,000 Bond, according to the jail booking report.

Police will present the case to the district attorney this week.

 

Ellis to continue discussion of proposed sales tax rebate program

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ELLIS –  A proposed sales tax rebate program will be reviewed by the Ellis City Council during their meeting Monday night.

CORRECTED to reflect actual day of the meeting.

Other agenda items include an update on water exploration contracts.

The complete Dec. 3 agenda follows.

 

AGENDA

December 3, 2018

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELLIS

City Hall – Council Meeting Room

 

BILLS ORDINANCE REVIEW WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL AND MEETING CALL TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA (if needed)

  • CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Minutes from Regular Meeting on November 19, 2018
    2. Bills Ordinance #2058

(Council will review for approval under one motion under the consent agenda.  By majority vote of the governing body, any item may be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately)

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

(Each speaker will be limited to five minutes.  If several people from the group wish to speak on same subject, the group must appoint a spokesperson.  ALL comments from public on agenda items must be during Public Comment.  Once council begins their business meeting, no more comments from public will be allowed.)

  • PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)
  • SPECIAL ORDER
  • UNFINISHED BUSINESS
    1. Discuss and Review Bids on South Park Bathroom
    2. Review Proposed Sales Tax Rebate Program
    3. Discuss Cameraing of Sewer Lines
  • NEW BUSINESS
    1. Consider Approval of Cereal Malt Beverage Applications
    2. Consider Purchase of Chemical for Sewer Plant
  • REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
    1. Administrative
      • Public Works
        • Department Update
      • Police
        • Monthly Activity Report for November
        • December Staff Calendar
        • Review Email from Darin Myers on CAD/RMS System
        • Department Update
      • City Clerk
        • October Health Insurance Savings Report
        • Department Update
      • Attorney
        • Update on Status of Code Violation Cases
        • Update on Water Exploration Contracts
      • Mayor Update and Announcements

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

  • ADJOURNMENT

Alvin ‘A.J.’ Doty

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Garden City – Alvin “A.J.” Doty, 81, died on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

He was born on November 29, 1937 at Horrace the son of Arthur Alvin & Hattie Maragertha (Ruhs) Doty. He married Christine Ellen Mayo on December 6, 1980 at Garden City. She died on July 19, 2018

Alvin grew up in Greeley County. He moved to Garden City to work on grain elevators and then became the owner operator of Al’s Barber Shop for many years.

There will be a private graveside service in Greeley County Cemetery at Tribune. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

US Senate bill would designate Route 66 as historic trail

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photo courtesy Kansas Historic Route 66 Assn.

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — Missouri and Kansas supporters are optimistic that the iconic Route 66 is on the road to becoming part of a National Historic Trail.

U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Jim Inhofe announced this week that a bipartisan bill would include Route 66 in the National Trails System Act.

The route connected Chicago to Los Angeles and was an economic boon for small towns — including in Missouri and Kansas — before the interstate system was built. The House of Representatives passed a similar bill in June.

Supporters say the designation would revitalize towns along the historic corridor. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a similar bill in June.

The proposal would allow the National Park Service to administer Route 66. The agency would award federal funds for preservation, development and promotion.

Patricia D. Bartels

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Patricia D. Bartels, 91, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Thursday, November 29th, 2018 while in the company of family members, at Santa Marta Retirement Center, Olathe, Kansas.

Patricia was born in Topeka, KS on June 6, 1927, the daughter of Earl S. and Frances E. (Essex) Rice. She graduated from Seaman High School in1945 and attended Huff Business College in Kansas City. She worked for the Kansas Bankers Association for five years and then Kansas Corporation Commission as a court reporter. Pat went on to work along side her husband Jim as the Personnel Director at Farmers State Bank and Trust Co. in Hays, KS.

Pat is survived by her children Jeannie Slack (Tom), of Leawood, KS, Janet Euston (Doug), of Leawood, KS and Jenny Bartels of Olathe, KS. She is also survived by her grandchildren Ryan and Kelsey Slack, David, Jimmy and Brian Euston.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Lloyd Rice and the love of her life James Bartels. She and Jim were married in Topeka on December 14, 1952. In their 63 years together they treasured most of all spending time with family and friends. They traveled frequently to golf courses around the country but mostly enjoyed playing at Blue Hills Country Club in Kansas City and Smoky Hill Country Club in Hays, KS. She also enjoyed her bridge clubs and bible study and she was a wonderful cook and hostess. We will remember her for perfectly planned holidays and many memorable celebrations. We loved her dearly and will miss her.

The family visitation and service will be held Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Glidden-Ediger Chapel in McPherson, KS. Followed by burial at the North Inman Cemetery, Inman, KS. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation: donate.themmrf.org or 203-229-0464 or they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 W. Euclid St.; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

Little Free Libraries located at seven parks in Hays

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Little Free Libraries are now located in seven parks around Hays. The libraries are small structures that contain books to be enjoyed by members of the community. The only request is that when someone takes a book, that person also leaves a book for someone else to enjoy.

Little Free Libraries have been in place at Hays Aquatic Park and Seven Hills Park for several years. To reach out to more neighborhoods, libraries have recently been installed at Frontier Park, Aubel Bickle Park, Ekey Park, Kiwanis Park and the Hays Dog Park.

“The library is excited to spread literacy by providing Hays residents with some of our resources in their own neighborhoods,” said Samantha Gill, adult librarian. “We also want to thank Jeff Boyle and the Hays Parks Department for installing the libraries. This project would not have been possible without their support.”

A main component of the Little Free Libraries are the sponsors who volunteer for a year to keep the libraries stocked with books donated through the Hays Public Library.

“Their contribution to this fun project is greatly appreciated,” Gill said.

A map of the library locations is available at hayslibrary.org/services. Find out more about this and other library programs by calling 785-625-9014.

— HPL

FHSU sweeps state in NASPA Rising Star awards

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Brittney Squire
FHSU University Relations

Fort Hays State University received awards for all of the Rising Star categories for the state of Kansas at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Region IV West Conference.

Brittney Squire, coordinator for student involvement, received the New Professional Award, given to an employee who has made significant contributions to their campus in a division of student affairs.

Jenna Radtke, graduate student at FHSU, received the Graduate Student Award, given to graduate students who are actively involved and plan to pursue a career in student
affairs.

Dane Murzyn, Brighton, Colo., junior, received the Undergraduate Student Award, given to undergraduate students who are actively involved and plan to pursue a career in student affairs.

Recipients received their awards at the recent NASPA IV West Regional Conference in Wichita.

Lola Nadine Wiley

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Lola Nadine Wiley, age 84, of Goodland passed away Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Goodland.

Lola was born October 28, 1934 to Harry and Vera (Bennett) Moore in Goodland. She grew up and went to high school in Goodland. In 1952, she married Harold Riley, and in 1970, she married Robert Wiley.

Lola worked for Model Laundry for many years. She enjoyed bingo, country music, movies, playing the lottery and spending time with her family and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husbands; son, Curtis Wiley; sisters, Norma Ringer, Margaret Wolfrum, Shirley Childers; and her brother, Ellis Moore.

She is survived by her son, Michael (Victoria) Riley of Brewster, KS; son, Harold “Max” Riley of Goodland, KS; brother, Dean Moore of Las Animas, CO; nine grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street, Goodland. Interment will follow the service at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 4 to 6 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street in Goodland.

Memorials will be designated by the family later and may be left at the services or mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com

Donald Emery William

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Donald Emery William passed peacefully at the Sheridan County Health Complex on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the age of 90. Born on October 9, 1928 in rural Sheridan County as the fourth of five children to Lorenzo Lewis and Ada Rena (Selbe) William, he lived nearly his entire life in the community of Hoxie.

Before graduating high school Don worked numerous jobs, including Vic’s Grocery Store, where he learned the value of hard work and the importance of customer service.

Don married Helen Eileen Mowry on December 6, 1948, and they were blessed with four children.

An entrepreneur at heart and gifted with a personality that prevented him from ever meeting a stranger, Don joined his father as co-owner of William Tire Shop in 1948. In 1964, he purchased the remainder of the company and operated the business from the building he constructed at the SE corner of Royal and Main Streets until selling the business in 1982.

Along the way, Don owned and invested in numerous other small businesses including the bowling alley and Don’s Auto Sales. He also invested in feeding cattle for several years. While he was driven to provide a viable financial future for his family, a love of his community and desire to see Hoxie prosper also drove many of his investment decisions.

He was active on the city commission, with the Chamber of Commerce, the volunteer fire department and in the community’s economic development efforts. Perhaps a few of his most notable activities included being an original investor in the Hoxie Feeders, co-founder of the real estate company that developed the Wheatridge subdivision and being a founding principal of the Door Factory. Don served on the Board of Directors for First National Bank of Hoxie for approximately twenty years. He recognized the importance of a vibrant business environment and impact it had on the entire community’s small business owners. While not all of these activities produced favorable results, it certainly demonstrated the love he possessed for his community and garnered the respect of his peers.

Don made a point to know everyone on a first name basis and was frequently relied upon when a community historian was needed. Don’s grandchildren held a special place in his heart and afforded his smiles on a daily basis.

Don is survived by his wife, Helen of the home; a sister, Myrtle Prussner of Clifton, Illinois; children, Janice Brown (Dale) of Hoxie, Kansas, Jerry William (Lisa) of Cleveland, Ohio, Dan William (Mary) of Hoxie, Kansas, and Marisa Fleenor (Rick) of Mission Hills, Kansas; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ranz and Ada William; sisters, Ina Taylor and Norma Ackerman; a brother, Ronald William; and a grandson, Timothy Brown.

The funeral service will be held at the Hoxie United Methodist Church, Hoxie, Kansas on Tuesday , December 4 ,2018 at 10:30 A.M. Don will be laid to rest at the Hoxie City Cemetery following the service. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Amusement Company or Mickey Museum and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Online condolences may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Ruth E. (Unrein) Slater

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Ruth E. (Unrein) Slater, 81, passed away November 29, 2018, at her home in Great Bend. She was born January 22, 1937, at the Baker Hospital in LaCrosse. She was the daughter of Jacob and Apollonia (Kreutzer) Unrein. She married Walter L. Slater March 27, 1956 at Raton, New Mexico.

Coming from California in 1976, Ruth was formerly of Bison, LaCrosse, Ellinwood and currently Great Bend. Ruth worked diligently as a medical transcriptionist for 25 years for both CKMC and Dr. Jeffrey Brozek, being very committed to her profession. In her early employment years, she worked as a waitress, soda jerk and nurse aide. While residing in California she was employed as a secretary for various companies, including the City of Hope, Los Angeles, and as a temp for Kelly Girls. Ruth enjoyed music, reading, playing cards, auctions, gardening, cooking, antiques, traveling and family reunions. She was a member of the World Wide Church of God and United Church of God, both in Hays, and involved in many different Bible study groups. She loved spending time with her family and being a grandmother, but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include, one daughter, Elizabeth “Elle” Slater and fiancé Ryler Bass of Great Bend; three sons, James A. Slater and wife Blanca of Orlando, Florida, Timothy J. Slater and wife Deb of Jacksonville, Florida, and Matthew Slater and wife Kimberly of Great Bend; 5 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 7 step great-grandchildren; one brother, Gary Unrein and wife Janet of Lincoln, Nebraska; one sister-in-law, Cindy Unrein; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Apollonia Unrein; four brothers, Edwin Unrein, Marvin Unrein, James Unrein, and Kenneth Unrein; and seven sisters, Martina Flax, Mary Weber, Mildred Kirmer, Hedwig Bucl, Rosa Unrein, Catherine Unrein, and Elizabeth Unrein.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 7, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Curly Leiker presiding. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Schoenchen. Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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