March District Court

On March 13th, 2019 Charlene Valdez appeared in Wallace County District Court with court appointed attorney Leslie Beims, Goodland in the matter of case number 2017 CR 42. Valdez had been charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, within 1,000’ of a school, a severity level 2, nonperson, drug felony, which carries a presumptive prison sentence up to 104 months. Valdez had plead guilty to the charge and was found guilty on December 19, 2018. Valdez appeared in court on March 13th for sentencing in the matter. Valdez was offered a downward departure of her sentence in exchange for pleading guilty. The Hon. Judge Showalter agreed to the terms of the plea agreement and granted probation to Valdez, who was ordered to pay $1332.20 in restitution, $193 in court costs, and $420 in related fees.

Stephanie Eby appeared in Wallace County District Court on March 13th with court appointed attorney Leslie Beims, Goodland for sentencing in the matter of case number 2018 TR 283. Eby had been charged with Permitting an Unauthorized Person to Drive in December of 2018. In exchange for pleading guilty, the Wallace County Attorney’s Office offered to recommend 6 months of supervised probation with a 30-day underlying sentence. Judge Showalter agreed to the terms of the agreement and placed Eby on supervised probation with court services. Eby was ordered to pay $100 in fines, $108 in court costs and $410 in related fees.

Karmen Mueller appeared in Wallace County District Court on March 13th with Leslie Beims, Goodland in the matter of case number 18 CR 25. Mueller plead guilty to Count 1 Domestic Battery. In exchange for pleading guilty, the Wallace County Attorney’s Office offered a diversion on Count 2, moved to dismiss Count 3, and offered to recommend 12 months of supervised probation with a 6-month underlying sentence. Judge Showalter agreed to the terms of the agreement and placed Mueller on supervised probation with court services. Mueller was ordered to pay a $100 fine and $158 in court costs.

On March 11, 2018, Matthew Hohmann appeared in Wallace County District Court by submission of a journal entry by the signature of his attorney Christopher Rohr, Colby, in the matter of case number 2018 CR 17. Hohmann had been charged with Count 1 Possession of a Hallucinogenic Drug a Class B misdemeanor, First Offense, and Count 2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The State agreed to dismiss Count 2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in exchange for Hohmann’s pleading guilty to an amended Count 1 Possession of a Marijuana, Class B misdemeanor, First Offense, which occurred June 17, 2018. The Hon. Steve Unruh assessed court costs in the amount of $158 and a $100 fine. Hohmann was further ordered to make a donation of $200 to the Wallace County Foundation, a $200 donation to the Wallace County Amusement Center, and a $200 donation to the Wallace County Senior Center. Hohmann was placed on 12 months of unsupervised probation with an underlying 6-month sentence.

On March 11, 2018, Drew Stillman appeared in Wallace County District Court by submission of a journal entry by the signature of his attorney Christopher Rohr, Colby in the matter of case number 2018 CR 18. Hohmann had been charged with Count 1 Possession of a Hallucinogenic Drug a Class B misdemeanor, First Offense, and Count 2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The State agreed to dismiss Count 2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in exchange for Stillman’s pleading guilty to an amended Count 1 Possession of a Marijuana, Class B misdemeanor, First Offense, which occurred June 17, 2018. The Hon. Steve Unruh assessed court costs in the amount of

Court (continued from page 1)$158 and a $100 fine. Stillman was further ordered to make a donation of $200 to the Wallace County Foundation, a $200 donation to the Wallace County Amusement Center, and a $200 donation to the Wallace County Senior Center. Stillman was placed on 12 months of unsupervised probation with an underlying 6-month sentence.


TIMES

Times Gone Past 3/12/24

25 Years Ago (1999) The Strand Theater was showing Payback starring Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, and Maria Bello. The following movie was Blast from the Past starring Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken, and Sissy Spacek.  The Social Hour Club met at... [More]

Times Gone Past 3/5/24

30 Years Ago (1994) The Strand Theater was showing Iron Will starring Mackenzie Astin, Kevin Spacey, and Brian Cox. The following movie was Grumpy Old Men starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. A lesson on personal safety for women while walking, dining, and driving was... [More]

Times Gone Past 2/27/24

15 Years Ago (2009) The Strand Theater was showing Gran Torino starring Clint Eastwood, and Bee Vang. In the movie, Eastwood plays a disgruntled Korean War veteran who seeks to redeem himself and the boy who tries to steal his prized 1972 Gran Torino. The Broadside Senior... [More]

Times Gone Past 2/20/24

20 Years Ago (2004) The Strand Theater was showing Peter Pan starring Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood and Jason Isaacs. The following movie was 50 First Dates starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. The public was invited to the upcoming bridal shower for Tara Cikanek,... [More]

Times Gone Past 2/13/24

25 Years Ago (1999) The Strand Theater was showing Step Mom starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, and Ed Harris. The following movie was Patch Adams starring Robin Williams, Monica Potter, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. The U. S. Postal Service issued its newest commemorative... [More]

Times Gone Past 2/6/24

30 Years Ago (1994) The Strand Theater was showing A Perfect World starring Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, and Laura Dern. The following movie was The Pelican Brief starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington. Weskan 6th grader painted a mural of a drawing by Tina Johnson... [More]

Times Gone Past 1/30/24

7 Years Ago (2017) The Strand Theater was showing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, starring Felicity Jones and Diego Luna. The following movie was Hidden Figures starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe. The Kansas Bankers Soil Conservation Award... [More]

Times Gone Past 1/23/24

15 Years Ago (2009) The Strand Theater was showing Marley & Me starring Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, and Kathleen Turner. The Weskan Youth Group Tupperware and Bake Sale was held on Saturday from 9-12 at the Weskan Firehouse. Proceeds would go to LIFE 2010. WCHS... [More]

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NEWS

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Oklahoma defeats Kansas in the 72nd annual Pitch Tournament

The top 8 teams from the Wallace County Pitch League hosted the top 8 teams from Mountain View / Gotebo, Oklahoma on March 8-9 for the 72nd annual pitch championship. Kansas had won the annual battle 14 years in a row. The Oklahoma teams arrived throughout the afternoon hours... [More]

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Lady Cats Return from State with 3rd Place Win

The Lady Wildcats traveled to Great Bend on Thursday, March 7th, for the first round of State Basketball—their first game against the Blujays of Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton had fans on the edge of their seats. Trailing behind most of the game, the ladies amped up their... [More]

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Brittani Bennet Joins Greeley County Health Services Providers

Greeley County Health Services (GCHS) is proud to announce the addition of Brittani Bennett, Nurse Practitioner, as the newest provider to the Medical Staff team. Brittani joins the team of experienced practitioners at GCHS with over 10 years of nursing and emergency medical... [More]

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Wildcats Defeat Coyotes in Thrilling Sub-State Game

Cade Funk sinks a 3-pointer during the Wildcat-Coyote match up at the sub-state game in Tribune on Thursday, February 29th. The Wildcats bested the Weskan Coyotes 70 - 63.  They will return to face the Dighton Hornets on Saturday. The Lady Cats had a bye for the first round... [More]

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Rhea wins County Spelling Bee

Congratulations to Braxton Rhea for winning the Wallace County Spelling Bee!  As county winner, Braxton has the honor of representing Wallace County in the Sunflower State  Spelling Bee, which is sponsored by the Kansas Press Association, on Saturday, March 23, 2024,... [More]

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Visiting van Gogh

Our last day in Amsterdam was a bit more laid back. We had already ‘shopped ‘til we dropped’, learned about WWII with our visit to the Anne Frank House, wound our way through the narrow, cobblestone streets of the city, walked by the Royal Palace, escaped from... [More]

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QOV Honors Martinek

On Sunday, January 28th, the High Plains Quilts of Valor Group honored 3 area veterans, James McGuire, Dennis Staehnke, and Wallace resident, Joseph Martinek, where each was given a unique quilt. Joseph Martinek enlisted in the Air Force in 1997 and completed his basic training... [More]

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Wildcats Advance to Second Round

Thursday, February 22nd, the Wildcats faced off against the Jackrabbits of Greeley County. The Wildcats dominated the Jackrabbits throughout the game and won by a score of 60 to 40.  This was the 3rd win against the Jackrabbits this season. This win improved their record... [More]

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BUGLE NOTES

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Fort Wallace Museum to Host Symposium/Banquet

The Guardians of the Fort Wallace Museum will host their annual symposium and banquet on Saturday, March 16, at the museum, with symposium beginning at 8:30 am MDT and Capt. Keogh’s Emerald Banquet at 5 pm MDT. The theme of this year’s events is “The Moccasin... [More]

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Bugle Notes 11/28/23

The Christmas Season approaches! Our annual Candlelight Christmas Service will be held on Sunday, December 3rd at 5:00 MT, starting at the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church located on the west side of our Museum grounds. The traditional Swedish Lutheran service in the historic atmosphere... [More]

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Bugle Notes 10/31/23

On Thursday evening, Nov. 2nd, come on over at 6 pm to hear a most talented musician, mandolinist and singer/songwriter John DePew! We will be hosting John inside the 1888 Bethany Lutheran Church. John Depew is a Kansas-based musician, songwriter, and traveler with a knack for... [More]

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Bugle Notes 10/24/23

The fall travel season has featured strong attendance at the Fort Wallace Museum, with many retired couples and international travelers coming through. Our RV Park has also been busy, with many people staying to experience the local flavor of Wallace County. Our summer hours... [More]

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Ft Wallace Museum Holds 4th Annual Education Day

This past Friday and Saturday, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds once again sprang to life -this time with the sights and sounds of a Native American village. 10 traditional tipis glowed in the sun, as well as military tents and a complete 1800s chuckwagon set-up. During Friday’s... [More]

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Bugle Notes - Native Tribes of the High Plains

On Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds will come alive with the stories of the Native Tribes of the High Plains during the History Exposition and Outdoor Education Days. There will be demonstrations and talks on topics including home life, tools... [More]

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Bugle Notes 8/22/23

We are very excited about our upcoming History Exposition and Outdoor History Days “Native Tribes of the High Plains!” Please plan to join us on Sept. 8-9 on the grounds of the Fort Wallace Museum.  Our grounds will be open for demonstrations on Friday, Sept.... [More]

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Bugle Notes 8/15/23

On, Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9, the Fort Wallace Museum grounds will come alive with the Native American story, with demonstrations and talks on home life, tools and weapons, flint-knapping, games, ledger art, pony painting, beading, languages, trading and stories.... [More]

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