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Month: February 2013

Tuesday’s High School Sub-State Results

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Class 1A-Division I
Burrton Sub-State
Goessel vs. Burrton, ppd. to Feb 27
Centralia Sub-State
Clifton-Clyde vs. Linn, ppd. to Feb 28
BV Randolph vs. Valley Heights, ppd. to Feb 28
Coldwater-South Central Sub-State
Satanta vs. Spearville, ppd. to Feb 28
Deerfield vs. Bucklin, ppd. to Feb 28
Olpe Sub-State
Lebo vs. Marmaton Valley, ppd. to Feb 28
Heritage Christian vs. Hartford, ppd. to Feb 28
Osborne Sub-State
Lakeside 47, Southern Cloud 40
Osborne 67, Thunder Ridge 52
St. John-Hudson Sub-State
LaCrosse vs. Kinsley, ppd. to Feb 27
Udall Sub-State
Caldwell vs. Cedar Vale, ppd. to Feb 28
St. Paul vs. Rosalia-Flint Hills, ppd. to Feb 28
WaKeeney Sub-State
Quinter 70, Logan 43
Rawlins County 60, Trego 57, 2OT

Class 1A-Division II
Allen County CC Sub-State
Elk Valley vs. Altoona Midway, ppd. to Feb 27
Ingalls Sub-State
Ashland 62, Ingalls 48
Moscow 58, Greeley County 32
Kiowa-South Barber Sub-State
Stafford vs. Norwich, ppd. to Feb 28
Kiowa-South Barber vs. Argonia, ppd. to Feb 28
Palco Sub-State
Northern Valley 66, Natoma 58
Western Plains 62, Healy 33
Sylvan Grove Sub-State
Chase vs. Otis-Bison, ppd. to Feb 28
Elyria Christian vs. Sylvan-Lucas, ppd. to Feb 28
Tescott Sub-State
Tescott vs. St. Xavier, ppd. to Feb 28
Winona Sub-State (in Colby)
Triplains-Brewster 44, Wheatland-Grinnell 39
Weskan 70, Golden Plains 34

Class 2A
Elkhart Sub-State
Elkhart 59, Sublette 55
Meade 77, Syracuse 26
South Gray 68, Hodgeman County 58

Class 3A
Conway Springs Sub-State
Wichita Independent 77, Belle Plaine 59
Douglass 59, Conway Springs 47
Whitewater-Remington vs. Leon-Bluestem, ppd. to Feb 27
Sedgwick vs. Garden Plain, ppd. to Feb 27
Hiawatha Sub-State
Pleasant Ridge vs. Atchison County, ppd. to Feb 27.
Riverside vs. Sabetha, ppd. to Feb 27.
Hiawatha vs. Nemaha Valley, ppd. to Feb 27.
Horton vs. Maur Hill – Mount Academy, ppd. to Feb 27.
Hillsboro Sub-State
Marion vs. Hutchinson-Trinity, ppd. to Feb 27
Salina Sacred Heart 57, Southeast Saline 41
Haven vs. Halstead, ppd. to Feb 27
Hillsboro vs. Lyons, ppd. to Feb 27
Humboldt Sub-State
Jayhawk-Linn vs. Humboldt, ppd. to Feb 28
Burlington vs. West Franklin, ppd. to Feb 27
Eureka 57, Fredonia 45
Wellsville vs. Central Heights, ppd. to Feb 28
Kismet-Southwestern Heights Sub-State
Scott City 64, Lakin 35
Southwestern Heights 64, Cimarron 61
Chaparral vs. Cheney, ppd. to Feb 27.
Kingman vs. Holcomb, ppd. to Feb 27.
Norton Sub-State
Phillipsburg 88, Russell 41
Minneapolis 47, TMP-Marian 41
Beloit 60, Ellsworth 43
Hoisington 72, Norton 30
Pittsburg-St. Mary’s Colgan Sub-State
Riverton vs. Erie, ppd. to Feb 28
Cherryvale vs. Caney Valley, ppd. to Feb 28
Neodesha vs. St. Mary’s Colgan, ppd. to Feb 28
Galena vs. Cherokee-Southeast, ppd. to Feb 28
Riley County Sub-State
Silver Lake vs. St. Marys, ppd. to Feb 27
Marysville 69, Riley County 57
Osage City vs. Rossville, ppd. to Feb 27
Council Grove vs. Mission Valley, ppd. to Feb 27

Class 4A
Abilene Sub-State
Hesston 71, Clay Center 45
Concordia vs. Chapman, ppd. to Feb 27
McPherson 73, Smoky Valley 36
Abilene 67, Buhler 41
Fort Scott Sub-State
Anderson County vs. Baxter Springs, ppd. to Feb 27
Girard vs. LaCygne-Prairie View, ppd. to Feb 27
Frontenac vs. Fort Scott, ppd. to Feb 27
Pittsburg vs. Columbus, ppd. to Feb 27
Independence Sub-State
Coffeyville 76, Circle 39
El Dorado 50, Chanute 39
Altamont-Labette County vs. Iola, ppd. to Feb 27
Mulvane Sub-State
Wichita Trinity 62, Wellington 31
Winfield 64, Mulvane 60
Clearwater 53, Rose Hill 43
Wichita Collegiate 53, Augusta 44
Pratt Sub-State
Andale 76, Hugoton 28
Pratt 52, Larned 46

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Class 2A
Belleville Sub-State
Lincoln 67, Solomon 50
Republic County 56, Wakefield 27
Ell-Saline 44, Bennington 39
Elkhart Sub-State
Elkhart 60, Syracuse 29
Johnson-Stanton County 55, South Gray 36
Meade 55, Wichita County 45
Hodgeman County 49, Sublette 37
Plainville Sub-State
Ness City 65, Plainville 56
Ellis 79, Oberlin-Decatur 32
Smith Center 70, Rock Hills 23
Oakley 63, Hill City 48

Class 3A
Conway Springs Sub-State
Garden Plain 63, Belle Plaine 33
Conway Springs 67, Bluestem 20
Kismet-Southwestern Heights Sub-State
Cimarron 70, Scott City 52
Norton Sub-State
Hoisington 57, Phillipsburg 38

Class 4A
Abilene Sub-State
Hesston 60, Smoky Valley 20
Abilene 54, Buhler 48
Clay Center 49, Concordia 37
McPherson 69, Chapman 14
Independence Sub-State
Towanda-Circle 55, El Dorado 47
Mulvane Sub-State
Augusta 45, Wichita Trinity 31
Wellington 48, Winfield 36
Mulvane 57, Wichita Collegiate 33
Clearwater 50, Rose Hill 23
Pratt Sub-State
Andale 56, Nickerson 22
Pratt 64, Ulysses 31
Colby 54, Larned 11
Hugoton 62, Goodland 31

 

Beer Lovers: Bud Cheats

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Beer lovers across the U.S. have accused Anheuser-Busch of watering down its Budweiser, Michelob and other brands, in class-action suits seeking millions in damages.

1276305_beerThe suits, filed across the country claim consumers have been cheated out of the alcohol content stated on labels. Budweiser and Michelob each boast of being 5 percent alcohol, while some “light” versions are said to be just over 4 percent.

The lawsuits are based on information from former employees at the company’s 13 U.S. breweries, some in high-level plant positions, according to lead lawyer Josh Boxer of San Rafael, Calif.

“Our information comes from former employees at Anheuser-Busch, who have informed us that as a matter of corporate practice, all of their products mentioned (in the lawsuit) are watered down,” Boxer said. “It’s a simple cost-saving measure, and it’s very significant.”

The excess water is added just before bottling and cuts the stated alcohol content by 3 percent to 8 percent, he said.

Anheuser-Busch InBev called the claims “groundless” and said its beers fully comply with labeling laws.

“Our beers are in full compliance with all alcohol labeling laws. We proudly adhere to the highest standards in brewing our beers, which have made them the best-selling in the U.S. and the world,” Peter Kraemer, vice president of brewing and supply, said in a statement.

Read more here: https://www.kansas.com/2013/02/26/2692582/suits-more-water-less-buzz-in.html#storylink=cpy

 

Volunteers Needed for Big Brothers Big Sisters Basketball

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The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis County continues to make an impact on the lives of many young people. Their annual Basketball Tournament is March 5 and 6, and they need volunteers.

 

The tournament is held at Hays High School and the Hays Recreational Center.

Big Brother Big Sister logoThey can use your help in the concession stands at either location. At Hays High volunteers are needed to work 2hour shifts starting at 9:30a.m. on Saturday and ending at 5:30pm.  For more information, please call (785) 625-6672

Kansas Reading Initiative Rejected

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A Kansas Senate committee has narrowly rejected a proposal by Gov. Sam Brownback to hold back third-grade pupils who aren’t able to meet the state standard for reading.

The 6-5 vote Tuesday means the bill remains in the Senate Education Committee, where its prospects for the remainder of the session are uncertain.

Brownback’s plan would have barred promotion to fourth grade for third-graders who fail to read at a proficient level on state tests. The bill also included a grant system for early education programs aimed at boosting reading skills.

Opponents of the bill questioned its impact on students and the lack of parental involvement in the decision to hold students back a grade. Others say school districts already have the authority to retain students.in/post-new.phpBooks

February Restaurant Inspection Report

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Food safety and lodging inspections are unannounced, and inspection results represent only those conditions found in the establishment at the time of the inspection.

The Shady Lady Saloon, 105 W 9TH ELLIS, KS 67637

Inspected on February 9, 2013

Hand Drying Provision.
[no single use hand drying provisions provided at the bar hand sink    Dinner Plate fork knife

5 partial bottles of liquor contain insects

employees were unaware of the insects in the liquor

the inside bottoms of the keg cooler contain liquid spillage

Casey’s General Store, 213 WASHINGTON ST, ELLIS, KS 6763

Inspected February 7, 2013

P – Chemical Sanitization-Quat concentration (200ppm or manufacturers’ spec)

P – Separation for Retail Sale-not above food, etc.

[in the back storage area, backup for retail, is bottles of liquid charcoal lighter stored above case of individual straws, lucky charms and cinnamon toast crunch snacks. Liquid downy stored above packages of donuts, cheez-it snack and candy.

use utensil storage-on cleaned/sanitized surface

[the ice scoop is stored on top of the ice machine.

Physical facilities clean

[the floor inside of the customer reach in cooler/walk in cooler has

accumulation of spilled liquids and papers/debris]

Ellis High School, 1706 Monroe, Ellis, KS  67673

Inspected February 7, 2013

No Violations

Long John Silvers, 3380 Vine, Hays, Kansas 67601

Inspected on February 18, 2013

No Violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue, in the cabinet under the cobbette warmer is spilled liquid

Fiesta Mexican Food, 501B VINE ST,  HAYS, KS 67601

Inspected February 13, 2013

No food temperature measuring device on hand.

Pf – Sanitizer test kit, owner electing to use bleach water as a sanitizer but has no test strips

on hand.

Fiesta Mexican Food, 501B VINE ST,  HAYS, KS 67601

Inspected February 23, 2013

No Violations

Lincoln Elementary, 1906 Ash, Hays, KS  67601

Inspection on February 6, 2013

No Violations

Augustine’s Bakery, 1305 MAIN HAYS, KS 67601

Inspected February 19, 2013

P – Food from approved source
[packaged noodles not from inspected source (homemade) COS

taking home for personal use and if using noodles in future will start making in this establishment for use.

P – RTE PHF, Disposition-discard if dated >7 days at 41°F or less

[container of cooked bean soup,dated 2/1, one container of homemade chicken salad dated 2/8 and one container of commerical made potato salad dated 2-12 with a use by on container of 2-5, all held greater than 7 days, located in the two- door

Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment clean
[dried on dough splatter under motor arm above mixing bowl on dough mixer.

Roosevelt Elementary, 2000 Macarthur, Hays, KS  67601

Inspected on February 15, 2013

No Violations

Hays Middle School, 29th & Fort, Hays, KS  67601

Inspection on February 8, 2013

No Violations

TMP High School, 1701 Hall Street, Hays, KS  67601

Inspected on February 18, 2013

No Violations

Fail Notes 6-501.12(A) Physical facilities clean
[the inside upper south wall of the dining room walk in cooler has

accumulation of debris]

Washington Elementary, 305 Main Street. Hays, KS 67601

Inspected on February 6, 2013

No Violations
the double sink one of which is used for handwashing, both leak gray water. maintenance called and assessed.

Holy Family Elementary, 1800 Milner, Hays, Kansas 67601

Inspection February 18, 2013

No Violations

Wilson Elementary, 101 East 28th, Hays, KS  67601

No Violations

Plumbing system maintained in good repair
yesterday replaced the heater, today the backflow valve leaks.

Delta Zeta Sorority, 410 W SIXTH HAYS, KS 67601

Inspection on February 19, 2013

NoViolations

Food storage containers identified with common name of food, one container, identified by cook/housemother, as sugar with no label name of food

Brownback the Most Unpopular Governor?

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A new survey by  Public Policy Polling suggests that Sam Brownback is one of the most unpopular Governors in the country. Only 37% of Kansas voters approve of him to 52% who disapprove. He meets with near universal disapproval from independents (22/66) and Democrats (14/81), but what really drives his numbers down is that even among Republicans just 55% approve of him to 30% who disapprove. Brownback’s signature proposal for phasing out the income tax may be part of what’s bringing him down. Just 37% of voters support it with 48% in opposition.

Generally a Governor with Brownback’s approval numbers would be trailing for reelection. But Republicans have a more than 20 point party identification advantage in the state, and Democrats don’t have a particularly long bench. The one Kansas Democrat who is universally well known- former Governor Kathleen Sebelius- has seen her popularity decline as a result of serving in the Obama administration. 44% of voters in the state see her favorably to 47% with a negative opinion.

The surveybrownback looked at 5 other Democrats besides Sebelius but none of them has more than 32% name recognition- Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and former Governor Mark Parkinson are both at 32%, Kansas City Mayor Joe Reardon is at 28%, 2010 nominee Tom Holland is at 27%, and Shawnee County DA Chad Taylor is at 20%.

So despite his unpopularity, the Republican lean of the state and the low profile of the Democrats we tested still allows Brownback to lead every potential match up we looked at. He’s up 4 points on Brewer at 44/40, 5 on Sebelius at 48/43, 6 on Parkinson at 45/39, 7 on Holland at 45/38, 9 on Reardon at 45/36, and 10 on Taylor at 44/34.

The Democrat leads by at least 17 points with independents in all six of these match ups, but that’s still not enough to overcome the strong Republican lean of the state’s electorate. Nevertheless Brownback is stuck at the 44-45 mark in all of these match ups except the one against Sebelius so if Democrats nominate a strong candidate and they build up their name recognition they should at least have a shot in this race next year.

 

 

Thousands Gather for Pope’s Final General Audience

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Pope 3VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Benedict made several rounds of St. Peter’s Square in a triumphant farewell as crowds cheered wildly for the retiring pontiff.

Tens of thousands of people toting banners saying “Grazie!” – “thank you” in Italian – jammed the piazza for the pope’s final general audience – the appointment he has kept each week to teach the world about the Catholic faith.

Benedict is the first pope in 600 years to resign.

 

 

Fly Hays: Great Lakes Airlines Tries to Answer Concerns

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Passengers with tickets to fly out of Hays on Saturday afternoon were disappointed. They were ready to travel and were told the flights were cancelled. Some passengers were reportedly told of “mechanical problems.” Were these mechanical problems with airplanes or snow removal equipment?

Chuck Howell, a spokesperson for Great Lakes Corporate Office in Cheyenne, Wyoming, told Hays Post, ”The reason the flights were cancelled was due to a 4’ snow bank adjacent to taxi ways” Howell said their airplanes had difficulty with the snow banks at Hays Regional Airport in the past and had been notified early Saturday of large piles of snow. He did not know why local Great Lakes staff were not informed.  Tyler, who answers the phone for Great Lakes at Hays Regional Airport told Hays Post on Saturday that the flights were cancelled because runways were not clean. Great Lakes reservation agents on Saturday were still booking flights out of Hays. They had not been informed that flights were cancelled.

There were other flights in and out of Hays Regional Airport this weekend. “Randall Buchanan with Hays Aircraft told Hays Post that those flights were private aircraft, late in the day on Saturday. The smaller private aircraft have the right to use runways if they believe it is clean enough to use and the airport is not officially closed,” he said.Great Lakes Airlines

Commercial aircraft are required to follow different rules and flight regulations than smaller aircraft. Hays Public Works Director ID Creech told Hays Post in an email that Public Works Crews were scheduled to do work at the airport on Saturday.  Stay tuned to Eagle Radio and check back to Hays Post for more information as it becomes available.

TMP Boys Fall to Minneapolis, End Season

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TMPFOYS: Minneapolis 47, TMP-Marian 41
TMP-Marian fell behind early on Monday night and could never fully recover, losing to Minneapolis 47-41 in the first round of Class 3A Sub-State play.  The Monarchs trailed by 6 at the end of the 1st Quarter and battled back to take a 17-16 lead midway through the 2nd Quarter.  That would be the first and only time TMP led the entire game as they trailed by 6 at the half.

The Monarchs were able to get the game back to a 1 point contest going into the 4th Quarter but TMP could never crawl over the hump.  A couple of Sophomores led the way for their respective teams, Kameron Schmidt with 12 for TMP and Josh  Macy with 25 for Minneapolis.  TMP finishes their season at 8-12.

Joe Hertel Postgame 2-26-13

AG’s Office Hosts Document Shredding in Hays, Great Bend

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derek2-150x150Free document destruction will be offered next week to commemorate National Consumer Protection Week.

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has announced that his office will sponsor the service at 11 communities across the state as a way to fight identity theft.

The document destruction will be available Wednesday March 6, at the Farmers Bank & Trust in Great Bend from 10-11:30 a.m., and in Hays at the Vine Street Dillons parking lot from 1-2:30 p.m.

Consumers are asked to limit their documents to three small bags or boxes.

 

Charges Filed In Colby Woman’s Death

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house fireA Garden City man was charged Monday with the murder of a Colby woman earlier this month.

William Andrew Shank, 24, Garden City, was formally charged in Thomas County District Court, in connection with the Feb. 10 death of 27-year-old Teri L. Morris of Colby.

Charges of first-degree murder, aggravated arson and aggravated burglary were filed by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Shank was arrested by the KBI Feb. 10 in Logan, the same day authorities were called to a fire at a Colby residence where they found Morris near the front door.  She later died at the hospital.

Shank is being held in the Thomas County Jail on a $1 million bond.  His first court appearance was scheduled for today.

KHAZ Country Music News: Kenny Chesney Is Top Country Music Money Maker According to “Billboard”

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khaz kenny chesney 20130226Billboard magazine has released their list of Music’s Top 40 Money Makers of 2013, and quite a few country artists made the cut. Kenny Chesney ranked highest among country stars at #5 thanks to an estimated $19 million payday thanks in large part to his Brothers of the Sun tour with Tim McGraw, who ranked 7th with an estimated $18 million coming in.

Jason Alden also made the top 10, coming in at #8 with $17.6 million from touring and music sales. Lady Antebellum‘s Own the Night World Tour helped them pocket an estimated $13 million for the 12th spot, while Brad Paisley took in $12.85 million for a #14 ranking. Taylor Swift was 15th with $12.7 million, but that number will be much higher next year once revenue from her upcoming Red tour is factored in.

Carrie Underwood ranked 16th with just under $12 million. Eric Church was 18th with $11 million coming in, and Rascal Flatts came in at #19 with a $10.8 million payday. Toby Keith took 23rd with $9.8 million, and Miranda Lambert‘s $8.8 million haul put her at #27. Zac Brown Band earned an estimated $6.7 million, and Blake Shelton was 40th with more than $5.9 million.

There are a few factors to note with these numbers. Billboard‘s rankings are calculated using estimated artist earnings based on touring stats, album and single sales and streaming data. The rankings don’t include money from sponsorship or merchandise deals due to lack of substantial data.

Madonna topped the list with $34.6 million from her blockbuster MDNA tour.

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