March 2013 – Page 7 – Hays Post Archive

Free Pizza Hangs In The Balance For Shockers Fans

Posted on March 28, 2013

Pizza Hut officials are promising a gift for Wichita State fans if the Shockers win the NCAA basketball tournament.

The company says it will reopen its original restaurant on the Wichita State campus the Thursday after the NCAA tournament championship and feed the campus – if the Shockers capture the title.

Wichita State plays La Salle Thursday night in the regional semifinals.

Pizza Hut spokesman Doug Terfehr says thinks a Wichita State championship is possible, saying, “The Cinderella, I think, is going to carry it all the way this year.”

The first Pizza Hut opened in 1958 in Wichita and was moved in 1986 to the Wichita State campus.

Because the Shockers are seeded ninth, the chain also would offer a $9 pizza deal for those who sign up online.

KHAZ Country Music News: Kimberly Perry Warns Luke Bryan to Keep His Camo Undies Away from Blake Shelton

Posted on March 28, 2013September 16, 2014

Luke Bryan is set to co-host the ACM Awards with Blake Shelton April 7, and this marks the first time Luke has co-hosted a major, live awards show. He co-hosted last summer’s CMA Music Festival special with Kimberly Perry though, and she thinks he has what it takes for that big job.

Kimberly tells ABC News Radio, “I mean, the guy’s never met a stranger, and Luke certainly has a huge personality.”

While Kimberly has no doubts about Luke’s hosting skills, she warns him that he needs to be a little tidier backstage at the show. While they were getting ready to do some interviews promoting the CMA Music Festival, Luke made quite a mess in the common area between his and Kimberly’s dressing rooms.

She says, “Luke’s clothes were kind of strewn all out in the middle space, including his camouflage underwear. I’m not sure why he wasn’t wearing them, but they were on the floor.”

Kimberly adds, “I just want to remind him to please put those away, because I don’t know that Blake Shelton will be as forgiving on stage about that as I was.”

The 48th Annual ACM Awards will be handed out live from Las Vegas Sunday, April 7 on CBS. Look for The Band Perry’s sophomore album, Pioneer, in stores next week.

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GOP Leaders Show Strong Support for Roberts

Posted on March 28, 2013

Topeka, KS – Senator Pat Roberts today unveiled his honorary statewide campaign committee led by co-chairs Governor Sam Brownback and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran.

“Kansas needs Pat Roberts, now more than ever,” said Governor Sam Brownback. “He is our champion, our senior statesman, our Senator. I am honored to be on Pat’s team.”

“No one fights for Kansas and Kansans harder or more effectively than Pat Roberts,” said U.S. Senator Jerry Moran. “I am honored to be on Pat’s team and look forward to continuing our work together to put Kansas first.”

Elected Republican leaders from across the state on the honorary committee are:

First District Representative Tim Huelskamp
Second District Representative Lynn Jenkins
Third District Representative Kevin Yoder
Fourth District Representative Mike Pompeo
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer
Secretary of State Kris Kobach
Attorney General Derek Schmidt
State Treasurer Ron Estes

“I am proud to endorse Senator Pat Roberts for re-election to the United States Senate,” said Congressman Tim Huelskamp. “Pat Roberts embodies Kansas with his determination to fight for our state at every turn. We need Pat’s toughness in the Senate to fight Barack Obama’s liberal agenda. I fully support my mentor and friend, Pat Roberts, for re-election to the United States Senate.”

“Senator Roberts continues to be a powerful and effective voice for Kansans in the U.S. Senate,” said Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins. “When he speaks for us, Washington listens.”

“Senator Roberts continues to fight for our Kansas values,” Congressman Yoder said. “Kansans need Senator Roberts’ leadership in the United States Senate now more than ever to stand strong against a liberal agenda that spends too much, raises taxes and never balances a budget. Senator Roberts has shown he can deliver for Kansas, and I’m honored to support his campaign for re-election.”

“I’m excited to serve as an honorary member of Senator Roberts’ campaign for re-election,” said Congressman Mike Pompeo. “Senator Roberts has been a strong advocate for Kansans, providing leadership and experience to a Congress that badly needs more of it. Here’s to another six years.”

“It is an honor to have the support of my colleagues all across the state and federal levels,” Roberts said. “We have a strong team for Kansas, and together we send a powerful message to liberal Democrat special interests that our united front is unbeatable.”

Pat Roberts, from Dodge City, is the Senior U.S. Senator from Kansas. Roberts’ successful 2008 campaign has been widely credited as the foundation for the increase in Republican registration in Kansas. That historic momentum was built upon with the leadership of Governor Sam Brownback during the 2010 Clean Sweep victories and continued in 2012 as Republicans across Kansas are enthused about a bright future for Kansas and America.

Ilene F. Coomes-Lebeda

Posted on March 28, 2013

Phillipsburg resident Ilene F. Coomes-Lebeda, age 73, died Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Colonial Villa in Alma, Nebraska.

She was born December 1, 1939 in Norton County, KS the daughter of Merle & Elsie (Douk) Shearer. She worked at Coomes Trucking in Phillipsburg, Kansas.

She married Lyman O. Coomes on September 4, 1960 in Phillipsburg, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1988. She then married Donald Lebeda on December 31, 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; son Rodney; daughter, Shayla & three grandchildren, Lindsay & Lucas Matal & Kelsey Altenbern.

Survivors include her husband, Don of the home; 4 sons, Rick of Kensington, Jeff of Phillipsburg, Steve of Mobile, Alabama and Kevin of Phillipsburg; daughter, Sharon Spresser of Phillipsburg; a brother, Ron Shearer of Almena; sister, Wanda Jackson of Hill City; step children, Philip Lebeda of Thorton, CO and Whitney Altenbern of Cheyenne, Wyoming; 32 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2013 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Plainview Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.

Ilene will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, with the family receiving friends Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Phillipsburg Little Kids Wrestling.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, Kansas 67661 is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may

SOUND OFF: Is the Economy on the Rebound?

Posted on March 28, 2013March 28, 2013

According to a new survey, Thirty-one percent (31%) of adult consumers say the U.S. economy is getting better these days, while 39% say it’s getting worse.

What do you think? Tell us in our comments section below.

The Rasmussen Consumer Index, which measures consumer confidence on a daily basis, dipped two points on Wednesday to 98.0. Consumer confidence is up two points from a week ago and three points from a month ago. The consumer index shows little change from three months ago.

Hays City Commission Agenda

Posted on March 28, 2013March 28, 2013

Click on the photos to take a closer look at tonight’s Hays City Commission Agenda

Lovewell Looks forward to Retirement

Posted on March 28, 2013March 28, 2013

After 32 years with the Hays Police Department, Investigator Bill Lovewell retires on Friday. Fellow officers are recognizing him during a noon luncheon today. All Hays Police Department retirees are invited. This afternoon from 2-4 p.m. there is reception in his honor in the EOC room of the Law Enforcement Center. He will tell more of his career story on the Eagle Community Television Forum next month. The program is broadcast on Eagle Community Television channel 14 or 614.

Get Election Night Coverage Here

Posted on March 28, 2013

Tuesday is election day. Hays Post will have up to the minute results as they come in on the City Commission and School board races across Ellis County and in other parts of the region. The election coverage is brought to you by Edward D. Jones – Darrelll, Jeff & Linda Seibel

2013 Emergency Worker/Volunteer of the Year

Posted on March 28, 2013

Retired Russell Fire Chief Sam Schmidt (middle) is named the 2013 Volunteer/Emergency Worker of the Year by the Russell County Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Russell 911 Communications Advisory Board. (Photo courtesy KRSL Radio)

There was something even more exciting than video of tornadoes during National Weather Service Spotter Training in Russell Tuesday night.

Recently retired Russell Fire Chief Sam Schmidt was honored as the 2013 Emergency Worker/Volunteer of the Year.

The annual award is made by the Russell/Ellsworth County Emergency Management and the Russell 911 Communications Advisory Board.

Schmidt started as a Russell volunteer firefighter in 1982 and retired as chief earlier this month.

He’s also served as Secretary of the District 2 Fire Chiefs Association since its inception and has been a committee chairperson for the Kansas State Firefighters Association.

KHAZ Country Music News: Kacey Musgraves Bows at #1 on “Billboard” Country Albums Chart with “Same Trailer Different Park”

Posted on March 28, 2013September 16, 2014

Kacey Musgraves takes the #1 spot on Billboard‘s Country Albums chart this week with her debut project, Same Trailer Different Park. According to Nielsen Soundscan, the set moved 43,496 copies to come in second on the overall Billboard 200 chart behind Justin Timberlake‘s The 20/20 Experience.

You can learn more about Kacey when she’s featured in a profile on CBS Sunday Morning on April 7. That night, Kacey will attend the 48th Annual ACM Awards, where she’s up for Female Vocalist of the Year as well as Video of the Year for “Merry Go Round.” The ACM Awards broadcast April 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS.

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Senate Approves New Caps To Unemployment Benefits

Posted on March 28, 2013

The Kansas Senate approved a bill that would change the length of time Kansans can receive unemployment compensation.

The bill approved Wednesday links the compensation to the state’s jobless rate, and raises the surcharge employers pay into the unemployment trust fund.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the bill would allow Kansans to claim unemployment for the current standard of 26 weeks only when the jobless rate is above 6 percent. That would drop to 20 weeks if the unemployment rate was 4.5 percent to 6 percent. Benefits would stop at 16 weeks when the rate was under 4.5 percent.

Supporters say the changes would motivate people who are out of work to find jobs. Opponents argued many unemployed people need the benefits to support their families.

Gun Rights Advocates Winning in Topeka

Posted on March 28, 2013

The Kansas Senate has approved a bill expanding the number
of public buildings where concealed weapons are allowed and letting public
school and college employees carry concealed firearms.

The 35-5 vote Wednesday sends the measure to the House.

The bill backed by gun-rights advocates comes as federal officials consider new
gun-control measures following a deadly mass shooting at a Newtown, Conn.,
elementary school in December.

The House already has approved its own version of the same measure, allowing
local school boards and state colleges to designate employees to carry concealed weapons.

Also, state and local governments couldn’t prohibit holders of state
concealed-carry permits from bringing their weapons into public buildings unless those places had security measures. Officials would have until 2018 to get those security measures in place.

Understanding School Finance and More

Posted on March 28, 2013

Want an update on the battle to fund area school districts? George Griffith, Superintendent of USD 208/ Trego-WaKeeney really understands the issues and visits with Gary Shorman on this week’s Eagle Community Television Forum. The program is broadcast at 6 and 10 p.m. following the Local News.