February 2013 – Page 35 – Hays Post Archive

KHAZ Country Music News: Brad Paisley Puts Los Angeles Home on the Market for Just Under $3 Million

Posted on February 8, 2013September 16, 2014

Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley have put their Los Angeles home on the market for $2.9995 million. According to the Los Angeles Times the 3,394-square-foot home is located in Pacific Palisades and was built in 1925. It features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a detached garage with a bonus room.

Brad reportedly paid $1.644 million dollars when he purchased the house in 2004. The couple also owns a farm near Nashville.

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Hays High Indian Call Candidates

Posted on February 8, 2013February 8, 2013

Hays High School’s annual Indian Call dance is this weekend. The king and queen candidates, chosen by the senior class, include Dan Bittel, son of Rod and Pat Bittel; Arin Straub, daughter of Marty and Mary Straub; Spencer Greathouse, son of John and Brenda Greathouse; Shea Briggs, daughter of Jeff and Joleen Briggs; Derek Erbert, son of Greg and Lisa Erbert; Mikayla Linn, daughter of Joey and Lori Linn; Blake Mathews, son of Brennan and Cammy Uehling; Courtney Hess, daughter of Steve and Leslie Hess; Connor Hess, son of Steve and Leslie Hess; Maddie Peters, daughter of Jessica Heronemus; Derek Drees, son of Mike and Sonya Drees; and Taylor Herman, daughter of Tim Herman and Darlene Herman. The dance is Saturday night.

HACC Annual Banquet Honors Business Members

Posted on February 7, 2013February 8, 2013

Six Hays business people were honored for their contributions to the community during the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet Thursday night at Fort Hays State University.

Emcee Jerry Haley introduced the winners, listing their many accomplishments. Awards were presented by HACC Executive Director Tammy Wellbrock, with the help of HACC Chairman Travis Kohlrus and past chairman Eric Norris.

The 2013 award winners are:

Eagle Communications Rising Star: Brian Weimer, IPI Financial Services

James Motor Company Small Business Achievement: Summer Melvin and Danielle Markley, Hays Academy of Hair Design

Citizen of the Year: Nikki Pfannenstiel, Sunflower Electric

Golden Belt Bank Hall of Fame: Jean Ross, former Thomas More Prep-Marian High School president

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Business Woman: Deanna Doerfler, Doerfler’s Harley Davidson

Westboro Founder’s Granddaughters Leave Anti-Gay Church

Posted on February 7, 2013

Two granddaughters of the founder of a Topeka anti-gay church have left the group and apologized for any hurt they caused others.

Megan Phelps-Roper and her sister, Grace Phelps-Roper, are the granddaughters of Fred Phelps, whose Westboro Baptist Church is known for protesting at funerals for service members and gay people and at other events. They are the daughters of Shirley Phelps-Roper, a prominent spokeswoman for the group.

The Kansas City Star reports the two left the church last November but posted a statement on social media Wednesday explaining their decision. They say they still love their family and have not decided what to do next.

Steve Drain, a spokesman for the church, says the sisters have rejected the Lord and are headed for hell.

Pittsburg State Students Oppose Concealed Carry on Campus

Posted on February 7, 2013

The student government association at another public university in Kansas has gone on record opposing concealed carry of firearms on campus.

The Student Senate at Pittsburg State University adopted that position on a vote of 22-16 Wednesday night. The university’s administration had already stated its opposition to concealed carry.

The Pittsburg Morning Sun reports the vote followed an informal survey that showed 53 percent of students at the southeastern Kansas university in favor of allowing concealed carry, with 44 percent opposed.

All other student government organizations at Kansas regents institutions, including Fort Hays State University, have approved resolutions opposing concealed weapons on their campuses.

JanSport Founder Says “Find Your Passion”

Posted on February 7, 2013

“We could have retired anywhere in the world. We chose to come back to northwest Kansas.”

That statement from Skip Yowell, co-founder of JanSport and the featured speaker at Thursday night’s Hays Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, brought a big round of applause from the crowd.

The Grainfield native went to Seattle, Washington, and turned a his passion for climbing and hiking into the top-selling daypack in the world.

He and his wife retired two years ago to Saint Peter and also have a home in Hays.

Yowell helped build one of the most recognized brand names, JanSport, sponsoring climbing expeditions, outdoor programs and recreating in Bhutan, Kenya, Mount Everest and other far-flung places.

He will also speak Friday morning at 9 during the HACC Chamber Chat at the Hays Welcome Center, 2700 Vine. Yowell will discuss his book, “The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Other Mountains.”

Great Bend Man Killed in Rollover Accident

Posted on February 7, 2013

A 32-year-old Great Bend man was killed in a single vehicle accident Thursday afternoon in Kingman County.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Brian G. Mott was southbound on K-14 and for an unknown reason, drove off the west side of the roadway. He then over-corrected back to east. The vehicle overturned several times, ejecting Mott from the vehicle. He was not wearing a seat belt.

Mott was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday about five miles south of Kingman.

Drug Testing for Unemployment Benefits?

Posted on February 7, 2013February 7, 2013

Should Kansas residents receiving cash assistance from the state or those accepting unemployment benefits have to undergo drug testing?

Legislation in the Kansas Senate is now under consideration and would require drug testing for adults who are applicants or are participating in the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF) The program provided $42 million in cash benefits to 32,000 Kansans last year.

In addition, with this legislation (Senate Bill 149), your former boss would be forced to tell the Kansas Department of Labor if you are receiving jobless benefits and refused a drug test or failed the test. Either would force you to be cut off from assistance and be required to complete a substance abuse treatment and job skills training program.

Members of the Kansas House have discussed similar legislation in the past but it did not receive enough support. It might be different this session.

New Report on the Flu in Kansas

Posted on February 7, 2013

State health officials have issued a new report on the severity of the current flu season. According to Miranda Steele, spokesperson for the Kansas Department of Health, from September 1 through Monday of this week, the state recorded nearly 700 deaths in which flu or pneumonia was a factor. A significant increase over the past two flu seasons. Hospitals in the area, including HaysMed, continue to post restrictions on those with flu-like symptoms or who are 12 years or age or younger from visiting the hospital.

KHAZ Country Music News: Tim McGraw: Still Sober and Proud of It

Posted on February 7, 2013September 16, 2014

Tim McGraw discussed his decision to quit drinking during an appearance Wednesday on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno that also included a performance of “One of Those Nights” from his new album Two Lanes of Freedom.

Tim said this May will mark his fifth anniversary of being sober.

He told Jay he decided to quit drinking because it got to a point where he thought “it was disruptive” to his life.

Tim admitted that he still feels like he misses the drinking sometimes, but he believes he’s much better now without it.

As for how he manages to stay on the wagon, Tim told Jay, “You just have to stay focused and routines are good for me. I like routines, but I think ultimately, you have to make the decision that you want to get more out of life.”

Tim says there wasn’t one incident in particular that made him stop, “there was probably twenty-something years of incidents” and he finally got to the breaking point.

Tim told Jay he decided to learn how to text because his wife, Faith Hill, could tell when he was drinking when he called her on the phone. Tim joked that when he “started slurring my text it was time to quit drinking.”

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Wednesday’s Police Activity Log

Posted on February 7, 2013

The Hays Police Department conducted 21 traffic stops and received seven animal calls on Wednesday, according to the Police Activity Log.

Theft: The Hays Police Department investigated a theft report at 17th and Judith Drive Wednesday afternoon. The alleged theft occurred at 4:04 p.m. Wednesday.

Robbery: The Hays PD began an investigation into the report of a robbery in the 2000 block of Walnut Street Wednesday night. The alleged robbery occurred between 11:40 and 11:51 Wednesday night.

Civil Dispute: Hays Police Officers responded to the report of a civil dispute in the 2700 block of Epworth Street Wednesday night at 9:23.

Disturbance: Officers responded to three disturbance reports on Wednesday. The first disturbance was reported as a fight in the 3600 block of Vine Street at 12:35 Wednesday morning. The other two disturbances were for noise.

Motor Vehicle Accidents: The Hays Police Department investigated two hit and run accidents on Wednesday. The first hit and run accident was reported in the 500 block of West 27th Street Wednesday afternoon between 3:15 and 3:30. The second hit and run accident was reported Wednesday evening at 5:55 in the 500 block of West 15th Street.

School Mill Levy Renewal Under Consideration

Posted on February 7, 2013February 7, 2013

Kansas lawmakers have begun the process of renewing a statewide property tax that helps fund elementary and secondary schools.

The 20-mill tax raises about $575 million a year for public schools and must be renewed every two years. A mill equals $1 per $1,000 in assessed property value.

The Senate Education Committee heard testimony on the renewal Wednesday. Support came from the Kansas Association of School Boards and the Kansas National Education Association. There was no opposition, and the committee took no action on it.

Revenue from the tax is considered to be part of each school district’s contribution to overall education spending.

KHAZ Country Music News: George Strait to Receive Career Achievement Award at Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction

Posted on February 7, 2013September 16, 2014

George Strait will receive the Career Achievement Award at the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony February 26 in Nashville. The honor recognizes musical acts that have made significant contributions to country music and country radio, and Strait certainly meets that requirement. He has scored 85 top 10 hits on Billboard‘s Country Songs chart since his 1981 debut single, “Unwound.” That number puts him second only to Eddy Arnold, who has 92 top 10 hits on the same chart.

Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and Reba are among the acts who have received this honor in the past.

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