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Month: July 2012
Fort Hays State Banks $1.5 Million Yearly From China
Fort Hays State has been collecting about $1.5 million a year from the tuition that students in China pay to attend Fort Hays’ classes at universities in China.
The Kansas City Star reports Fort Hays State has sent faculty members to two Chinese universities where about 3,500 Chinese students are taking courses leading to U.S. bachelor’s degrees. Students in the People’s Republic of China pay to take courses for their Chinese degree while enrolled in a separate track for their Fort Hays coursework.
Fort Hays charges those Chinese students more for classes than Kansas students pay, but less than non-Kansas residents who attend the Hays campus in western Kansas. The China students also pay an international fee of about $30 per credit hour.
Library Activities This Week
Activities @ HPL for the week of 7-1
Photo display in the gallery
Ray Johnson, a retired Fort Hays State University Professor Emeritus, has been a novice photographer since his youth. His life as a teenager was filled with outdoor activities, which created his love for nature and the outdoors. This love comes alive in his photography. Starting tomorrow, many of his amazing photographs will be on display in your Hays Public Library gallery.
Ray and his wife, LaNelma, had the opportunity to live and work in India and Canada with International Bahá’í Schools. These International experiences provided a wealth of amazing photography opportunities.
Since retirement, in 2006, the Johnsons have enjoyed extensive travel in Brazil, India, the South Pacific, New England and Canada where their children and seven grandsons reside. Many photographs were taken during these travels and programs have been shared with the various social organizations in Hays.
The Johnsons spent the recent winter months of February through April 2012 in Oro Valley, Arizona. While there, they fell in love with the Sonoran desert, which is an arid region covering 120,000 square miles in southwestern Arizona and southeastern California. While in the desert, Ray took pictures. We know you will enjoy seeing Ray’s exhibit. Come cool off this month in our gallery. For more information, please go to our web site www.hayspublib.org
The library is closed on Wednesday for the Independence Day holiday.
Library Adult Department Director Marleah Augustine blogs regularly athttps://hayspubliclibrary.wordpress.com – and you can also learn more about library activities at our web site www.hayspublib.org
Friends of the Hays Public Library
Cool Reads at our July inch book sale to benefit the Friends of the Hays Public Library. Sale is in the gallery of the library
Friday, July 20, 10 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. (Friends members only/memberships available ) and 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. (Open to the public)
Saturday, July 21, 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Sunday, July 22, 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Monday, July 23, 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
For more information call (785) 625-9014
Children’s Department
Story Hours
- Monday @ 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday @ 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.
- Wednesday @ 9: 30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.
- Thursday @ 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Kids in the kitchen
On Monday @ 2 p.m. 4th of July surprise.
Board games
On Monday @ 2 p.m.
Girl Scouts
On Tuesday @ 10 a.m.
In-Be-Tweens
On Tuesday @ 12 noon 4th of July celebration!
Jamming with Randy
On Tuesday @ 2 p.m. music fun with Randy Sauer.
Craft time
On Thursday @ 2 p.m. we’ll make elephant banks.
On Thursday @ 2 p.m. we’ll try wire writing.
Mini Might Craft time
On Thursday @ 4 p.m. we’ll make scuba diver photo frames.
Cre-8-tive Corner
On Friday @ 10 a.m. Music Sparks with JoAnn Jordan.
Chess Lessons
On Friday @ 1 p.m.
Movie time
On Friday @ 3 p.m.
Adult Department
Job Hunting 101
On Monday @ 6 :30 p.m. Session 4 of 4 will discuss Kansas Works
Meets in the library gallery
English, Grammar and Writing
On Monday @ 6:30 p.m. and we will help you with English basics.
Herb Study group
On Tuesday @ 5 p.m. in the library gallery.
Free Adult computer classes
Please join us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 am.
YA Department
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
- Monday -@ 2 p.m. Stage Drama club & 3 p.m. Board Games
- Tuesday @ 2 p.m. Video Games
- Wednesday @ 10 a.m. Library closed
- Thursday – @ 2 p.m. Duct tape crafts
- Friday – @ 2 p.m. Movie & Snacks @7p.m. CAKE lock-in.
Traffic Stops Keep Hays Police Busy Over Weekend
Another busy weekend for Hays Police, who made a total of 52 traffic stops from Friday through Sunday. Police made a D.U.I. stop friday night in the 700 block of East 6th. A D.U.I. stop was also made Sunday in the 800 block of Fort Street with additional Drug Offenses included. Police also made a D.U.I. stop Sunday at 13th and Vine Street. Police also responded to a total of 20 animal calls during the same 3 day period and issued at least one Fireworks Violation in the 500 block of Vine Street.
City Of Hays To Distribute Information Direct To Residents Through Nixle
According to information presented in the Hays Chamber Of Commerce monthly newsletter, the City of Hays announced it implemented Nixle, a web based notification system, to send timely information to residents. Nixle Connect allows the City to communicate with the public via text/SMS and e-mail. Nixle will be used as the primary resource for distributing information from this point forward.
Communications from the City of Hays will range from time sensitive alerts (such as alterations in refuse pickup to routine day-to-day information including traffic advisories), press releases, the posting of City Commission agenda packets, and other relevant information. Citizens who wish to “opt in” for this service may do so by visiting www.haysusa.com and clicking on the “Notify me” button on the homepage. This page will allow users to opt in to either email, text, or both methods of communication. This page will also show a list of items that have been recently released by the City of Hays.
Text only users can also opt in by texting keyword Hays to 888777. Please keep in mind that any text and data rates for your particular cellular plan do apply. Information via text will be conveyed in the subject line; however there is also the opportunity to browse the internet to view the message in further detail, similar to what an email would display.
Obituary – July 2, 2012
Robert L. “Bob” Winslow
Robert L. “Bob” Winslow, 73, of Long Island, KS died Wednesday, June 27 at the Harlan County Health System in Alma, NE
He was born February 4, 1939 in Burlington, CO to Ulysses and Lydia (Zahn) Winslow. He grew up in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School.
On June 5, 1960 he married Phyllis J. Leichliter in Goodland, KS.
He lived in Goodland, KS and worked for the Rock Island Railroad until it closed in 1980 then he worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for 2 years. He moved to Norton, KS and worked for the Norton State Hospital for 6 months then worked for Kyle Railroad until retiring in 1996. He supplemented his income by working various jobs, including helping in many of the area sale barns.
He was a member of Norton, KS Eagle’s Lodge, enjoyed tending to his gardens, watching pro wrestling and he “tolerated” BINGO.
Surviving relatives:
Wife —————————-Phyllis Winslow of Long Island, KS
Daughters ——————–Roberta Hawley of Ellsworth, KS
Retina Jacobs of Wichita, KS
Redeara Godfrey of Anthony, KS
Sister ————————–Mabel Kohne of Burlington, CO
Brothers ———————-Richard Winslow of Burlington, CO
Donald Winslow of Burlington, CO
8 Grandchildren, Jessica, Robin, Cora, Larry, Rusty, Todd, & John
2 Step-Grandchildren, Crystal & Robert
3 Great Grandchildren, Lydia, Charlie, & Enrique
7 Step-Great Grandchildren, Caleb, Ethan, Genie, Lisa, Noah, Zoie & Savahanne
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
He was preceded in death by 1 sister, 1 granddaughter & a step-great grandchild.
Cremation was planned. Memorial services will be Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, KS with Pastor Dave Pugh officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later time in the Goodland, KS Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert Winslow Memorial Fund.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.olliffboeve.com.
Barton County Fair – Scarecrow Challenge
One of the Theme Classes at this years fair is building and displaying a scarecrow. The Fair Association Challeges all businesses and individuals to create a Scarecrow and bring to the fair. The winner will represent Barton Co. at the Kansas State Fair in September. Here are the rules: Entry may be made by an individual, or a group, youth or adult. Use your imagination! Be Creative! Scarecrows must be under six feet tall, from floor to top of scarecrow. Hands must be sewn on or well attached. Scarecrow must be secured to or combined with a stake, and in a 5 gallon bucket of sand for standing the scarecrow, or risk disqualification. Good Luck!
Fireworks Blamed In Wichita Fire That Injured Woman, Young Child
Fireworks are getting the blame for a Wichita fire that seriously injured a woman and her young child.
The Wichita Eagle reported that the blaze started early Sunday in a plastic trash can near the house where people had dumped fireworks remnants.
The trash smoldered for hours before sparking a fire that spread to the house.
Fire Lt. Kelly Zane says a 37-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son were the only ones in the home at the time of the fire. They were able to escape.
The mother and son have been taken to the burn unit at a Wichita hospital, where they are both in serious condition. Zane says neither the mother nor her son set off any of the fireworks.
Midwest Business Conditions Fall Again In June
A nine-state Midwest and Plains economic survey index fell for the second straight month in June.
A survey report released Monday for the Mid-America Business Conditions Index says it dropped to 57.2 last month, compared with 57.6 in May. The index was 60 in April.
In the survey any score above 50 suggests growth. A score below 50 suggests decline.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the businesses that were surveyed are still benefiting from healthy farm income and exports, but the activity is slowing. Global economic problems are pushing export orders into negative territory.
A quarter of the managers surveyed say the biggest hurdle in the next year is implementation of health care reform.
The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
Toxic Algae Blooms Still Keeping Some Kansas Lakes Closed
High levels of toxic algae are closing several Kansas lakes heading into the Fourth of July holiday.
The Kansas City Star reported that lake management officials have posted warning signs prohibiting recreational activities at four lakes. They are the Marion Reservoir in Marion County, Old Herington City Lake in Dickinson County, Logan City Lake in Phillips County and Memorial Veterans Lake in Barton County.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment also has also issued health advisories for South Lake in Overland Park and Lowell Reservoir in Jewell County. Under an advisory, fishing and boating may be safe. But the department still strongly discourages swimming or any other direct contact with the water.
A health advisory at Cedar Bluff Reservoir in Trego County was lifted this week.
Plouffe homers twice, Twins beat Royals 10-8
With one run already across in the sixth, Willingham hit a three-run homer to tie the game at 5. Two batters later, Plouffe hit a solo shot for his second of the day.
Plouffe also hit a solo homer in the second inning. Butera added a three-run shot in the eighth.
Bruce Chen (7-7), who had allowed just one earned run in each of his last two starts, gave up six earned runs and six hits in 5 2-3 innings. Irving Falu drove in four runs for the Royals..
Reliever Jeff Gray (4-0) got the last two outs of the sixth and the first of the seventh for Minnesota.
Hays Senior Eagles Finish 3-0 in Leavenworth
The Hays Eagles Senior American Legion ran their record to 28-4 on the summer after picking up three shutout wins in Leavenworth over the weekend. In the first game on Sunday the Eagles took on Tonganoxie and picked up an 11-0 win. Hays plated seven runs in the second inning and starter Austin Unrein allowed just two hits in five shutout innings while striking out 11. Unrein also did turned in a strong performance at the plate. Unrein finished two-of-three with a home run and three RBIs.
In the second game of the day the Eagles scored in all five innings and Josh Heifner pitched five scoreless innings as the Eagles earned the 10-4 win over Tonganoxie in five innings. Heifner allowed just one hit and struck out three to earn his sixth win of the season. Hayden Hutchinson hit a two-run home run in the first inning and Riley Kaus and Taylor Renz also drove in two runs in the game. The Eagles improved to 28-4 on the summer and they will play a doubleheader with Hays Monarchs Tuesday night at Larks Park.
Flags To Be Lowered For Kansas Soldier
Flags will be lowered throughout Kansas on Tuesday as a soldier from Johnson County is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Army Sgt. Michael J. Knapp, of Overland Park, was killed May 18 during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan. The 28-year-old graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School had become a father last year when his wife, Abby, gave birth to a girl.
Knapp was a member of the 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington.
Gov. Sam Brownback ordered that flags be flown Tuesday at half-staff from sun-up to sundown.