April 2013 – Page 46 – Hays Post Archive

Kansas Woman Charged With Selling Fake Designer Merchandise

Posted on April 11, 2013April 11, 2013

(AP) — A Wichita store owner has been charged with trafficking in counterfeit goods.

A criminal complaint in federal court accuses Glenda Sue Morgan of trafficking in fraudulent merchandise at her business, The Fabulous Store.

Prosecutors allege Morgan was selling handbags, wallets, sunglasses and jewelry bearing trademark designs and names but which were not manufactured by the company whose trademark the items bore.

Morgan is in custody pending a court appearance Friday. A phone message left Thursday for her husband was not immediately returned.

An affidavit shows Morgan met with federal agents in January 2011 after the seizure of more than 2,590 items that would have been valued at $1.5 million if authentic. Agents launched an undercover operation in March after receiving a tip Morgan had resumed selling counterfeit merchandise.

Kansas Pastor Accused Of Stalking Faces Hearing

Posted on April 11, 2013

(AP) — A pastor accused of stalking the woman who opened an abortion clinic in Wichita is expected to be in court.

The allegations against Mark Holick stem from a move by an abortion-rights group, Trust Women Foundation, to open a clinic offering abortions and other medical services. It opened earlier this month in the shuttered building that housed the clinic of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot to death by an abortion opponent in May 2009.

Trust Women’s executive director, Julie Burkhart, has obtained a temporary protection-from-stalking order against Holick. Thursday’s hearing is over whether to make the order permanent.

Holick is accused of picketing Burkhart’s home and handing out “wanted-style” fliers. A court filing says he pointed a sign at her house that read, “WHERE’S YOUR CHURCH.”

Teen Arrested After Class Stabbing

Posted on April 11, 2013April 11, 2013

(AP) — A Salina middle school student has been arrested after authorities say he stabbed another boy with an awl during a class.

Lt. Scott Siemsen of the Salina Police Department says the 13-year-old boy is accused of causing a puncture wound when he stabbed the other boy’s shoulder with the awl during a technology class at South Middle School. The boy’s wound was bandaged by the school nurse. An awl is a pointed spike that can be used for such things as poking holes into leather.

The incident was not preceded by any argument or confrontation between the boys.

Siemsen says the boy accused of stabbing the other student is being held at the Saline County Juvenile Detention Center.

Six Executive Sessions Highlight School Board Meeting

Posted on April 11, 2013

UNOFFICIAL MINUTES until approved by the Board of Education.

MINUTES

Regular Meeting
of Unified School Board No. 208
WaKeeney, Kansas

April 8, 2013

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Renae Denning at 5:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL

On order of the President, the Clerk recorded attendance as follows:

Members Renae Denning, President
Tammy Riedel, Vice President
Linda Crossland
Doug Minson
Kenny Nowlin
John Reeder
Lee Sells

Superintendent: George Griffith

Clerk: Kathy Eberle

Guests: Tavis Desormiers, Myron Flax, Lance Ziegler, Dawn Howard, Jason Dinkel, Lisa Kuhn, Rusty Long, Carrie Fritts, Darien Fritts, Dean Papes, Sherry Papes, Blake Huxman, Clayton Riedel, Colton Parker, Devon Ghumm, Sam Graham, Cade Papes, Rose Lewis, Jerris Reeder

Renae Denning declared that a quorum was present.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Action 13885)

It was moved by Doug Minson, seconded by John Reeder to approve the consent calendar, including the agenda as amended, the minutes of March 11 & 25, 2013, treasurer’s report and manifest of bills, including the following warrants: First Federal Savings & Loan: 39406 thru 39476 $279,640.25. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS (Action 13886)

Thank you notes were received from the families of Leonard Wegele and Roger Sells.
It was moved by John Reeder, seconded by Tammy Riedel to accept the donation from WW Drilling to use for the 5th grade Shrine Circus trip and AR trip for the junior high students. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS

Mr. Desormiers:
• Junior High students have finished assessment testing and elementary are finishing this week.
• Mr. Flax and Mr. Desormiers will be attending McRel walk through training on the new evaluation tool.
• Our track meet ran very smooth last week with the new timing system.

Mr. Flax:
• Math assessment testing went well, 96% of our students passed the KCA.
• The Joe White assembly sponsored by the Trego County Health Department went well.
• The yearbook group of 18 students returned from their trip to Washington, DC.
• It was the consensus of the board to allow the Academic Awards Night to be moved to Wednesday, May 8th.

Dr. Griffith:
• Cracks on the track have been repaired. After the track season we will be having someone drill around the track to see how the base of the track is.
• Attended the Career Fair in Hays today.
• A legislative update was given

Kenny Nowlin NKESC:
• NKESC has approved the E4E as their new evaluation tool.
• A new building for storage will be placed south of the current building.

PERMIT PARKING AT HIGH SCHOOL

The application for the reserved, permit parking on the east end of the high school will be advertised in the fall before school and before the winter sports begin.

WELDING VENTILATION AG SHOP

Bids will be presented for the ventilation units for the Ag shop by the June board meeting.

WIRLESS INTERNET

Request for proposals for the wireless update have been put out. The deadline for the sealed bids is May 6. Action will be taken at the May board meeting.

COLLEGE DUAL CREDIT COURSES

Recently spoke to Colby Community College representatives about outreach courses that will be available for our high school students as juniors and seniors.

STAFFING OF SPECIAL EDUCATION THROUGH NKESC (Action 13887)

It was moved by Lee Sells, seconded by Kenny Nowlin to contract all of our fulltime special education teachers and paraprofessional staff through the NKESC for the 2013-14 school year. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

STAFFING EDUCATION PLAN

A draft copy of the Staffing Education Plan was presented for review.

TEACHER CONTRACT (Action 13888)

It was moved by Doug Minson, seconded by John Reeder to approve the contract for Rita Weber for the 2013-14 school year with an increase of $446.00. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

CLASSIFIED AND SUBSTITUTE PAY (Action 13889)

It was moved by Lee Sells, seconded by Doug Minson to approve the classified salary schedules with placement and the substitute pay increase as recommended. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS TO HAND OUT DIPLOMAS (Action 13890)

It was moved by John Reeder, seconded by Kenny Nowlin to appoint John Reeder, Doug Minson and Tammy Riedel to hand out diplomas at high school graduation on May 12, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

PERSONNEL (Action 13891)

It was moved by Doug Minson, seconded John Reeder to accept the resignations of Rachel Griffith, TCHS Asst. Track; Brenda Brock, TGS Co-Cheer; Nicole Mattheyer, TGS Co-Cheer; Lance Ziegler, TCHS Head Boys Basketball; and Beverly Legg, Elementary Special Education Teacher. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Action 13892)

It was moved by Linda Crossland, seconded by Kenny Nowlin, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for nonelected personnel with the superintendent present; and that the board return to the open meeting at 6:20 p.m. in this room. The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes. Tammy Riedel left the executive session at 6:18 because of conflict of interest.

MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting was reconvened at 6:20 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Action 13893)

It was moved by Kenny Nowlin, seconded by John Reeder, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for nonelected personnel with the superintendent present; and that the board return to the open meeting at 6:31 p.m. in this room. The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion carried with six affirmative votes. Tammy Riedel was not present in the executive session.

MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting was reconvened at 6:31 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Action 13894)

It was moved by Doug Minson, seconded by Kenny Nowlin, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for nonelected personnel with the superintendent present; and that the board return to the open meeting at 6:47 p.m. in this room. The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting was reconvened at 6:47 p.m.

PERSONNEL (Action 13895)

It was moved by John Reeder, seconded by Kenny Nowlin to approve the nominations of Doug Malay, TJH Asst. Wrestling; Michael Malay, TJH Head and TCHS Asst. Wrestling; Jeremy Samson, TCHS Head Wrestling. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Action 13896)

It was moved by Doug Minson, seconded by Linda Crossland, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for nonelected personnel; and that the board return to the open meeting at 7:00 p.m. in this room. The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Action 13897)

It was moved by Lee Sells, seconded by Tammy Riedel, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for nonelected personnel; and that the board return to the open meeting at 7:06 p.m. in this room. The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting was reconvened at 7:06 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Action 13898)

It was moved by Kenny Nowlin, seconded by John Reeder, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for nonelected personnel; and that the board return to the open meeting at 7:13 p.m. in this room. The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

MEETING RECONVENED

The meeting was reconvened at 7:13 p.m.

SUPERINTENDENT’S COMPENSATION (Action 13899)

It was moved by John Reeder, seconded by Kenny Nowlin to increase the superintendent’s salary in the amount of $6,000 which will be frozen through the 2014-15 school year and the following year pending board approval of an additional year. Motion carried with six affirmative votes.

BOARD MEMBER REPORT

ITEMS TO CONSIDER FOR THE MAY AGENDA

Staffing, Summer School, Dual Credit Courses, Wireless Internet

MEETING ADJOURNED (Action 13900)

It was moved by John Reeder, seconded by Tammy Riedel that the meeting be adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Motion carried with seven affirmative votes.

_________________________
Renae Denning, President

_________________________
Kathy Eberle, Clerk

The minutes of the April 8, 2013, meeting approved in regular session, May 13, 2013.

_________________________
Renae Denning, President

_________________________
Kathy Eberle, Clerk

Kansas Man, 95, Who Works At Car Dealership Honored

Posted on April 11, 2013

(AP) — A 95-year-old man who works at a Dodge City car dealership is among several older workers honored this week by the Kansas Department of Commerce.

Glenn Mauch, who was honored as the oldest worker, has worked for Dodge City’s Lopp Motors for more than 70 years. The Dodge City Globe reports that Mauch transports cars from dealership to dealership and prepares them for sale.

The 16th annual Older Worker and Employers Awards were presented Tuesday by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Six people, a business and seven organizations were recognized at the event. Honorees were selected from nominees that included workers age 55 and older, as well as businesses and companies that regularly employ older workers.

Kapaun Family Receives Medal of Honor

Posted on April 11, 2013April 11, 2013

President Obama presents the medal of honor to a member of the Kapaun family today at the White House

The Congressional Medal of Honor was awarded to Fr. Emil Kapaun’s family today in recognition of the heroism he displayed during his service in the Korean War. The ceremony was broadcast live from the White House on Hays Post. Members of the Kansas Congressional delegation attended.

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KHAZ Country Music News: The Band Perry’s Sophmore Album

Posted on April 11, 2013September 16, 2014

The Band Perry‘s sophomore album, Pioneer, bows at #1 on Billboard‘s Country Albums chart and #1 on the overall Billboard 200 albums chart. Featuring the #1 hit, “Better Dig Two,” and the new single, “DONE.,” Pioneer sold 129,000 copies in its first week according to Nielsen Soundscan. The big sales numbers are due in part to The Band Perry’s performance of “DONE.” Sunday night on the ACM Awards.

Of note, Pioneer, is the first Band Perry album to hit #1 on the Country Albums chart. Their first, self-titled album, has sold 1.5 million copies.

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HHS Albers’ Award Lauded by Senator Roberts

Posted on April 11, 2013

ALBERS WITH ROBERTS — Hays High School’s Tom Albers, named “Assistant Principal of the Year” by the Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals, and his wife Tina, meet with U.S. Senator Pat Roberts in Washington, D.C.

Hays High School Assistant Principal Tom Albers met with U.S. Senator Pat Roberts in Washington, D.C. today.

The longtime Kansas senator commended Albers for being named “Assistant Principal of the Year” by the Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals.

Albers will be the sole HHS assistant principal in the fall.

The other assistant principal, Marty Straub, will become the HHS principal. Mike Hester, HHS principal for the past 13 years, is retiring.

Leave ’em Alone

Posted on April 11, 2013

FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, PARKS AND TOURISM

A lone fawn curled up amid tall grass in early spring can be an endearing sight, but it also can make an attractive target for more than just predators.

Every year well-intentioned people attempt to “rescue” these presumably-abandoned young, often with deadly consequences. In almost all cases of young fawns found alone in the wild, the mother is typically feeding nearby, keeping a distant eye on her offspring. When concerned individuals decide to retrieve these young animals, they are unintentionally giving the fawn a death sentence.

The notion that a young animal found in the wild will die if not given care is wrong. Not only are most young found in the wild not abandoned, picking them up is against the law.

Both the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment have regulations against such activity that can result in a fine up to $1,000 or more. In addition to legal repercussions, wild animals can pose a number of health risks, including diseases such as distemper, rabies, lyme disease, roundworms, tapeworms, mites, tularemia and more.

Additionally, if a “rescued” animal were to bite someone, it must be put to death and tested for diseases. Even if they don’t bite, the young usually fail to survive in captivity because most people are not equipped to handle wild animals, especially as the they mature. On the off chance the animal does survive in captivity, it typically loses instincts that allow it to survive in the wild.

It is important to remember that although young wildlife may be cute, they belong in the wild. Wild animals cannot legally be inoculated by veterinarians, and few people really know how to care for them.

If you should see a young animal in the wild this spring or summer, observe at a distance and consider yourself lucky. But remember, just because they are temporarily alone, that doesn’t mean they are abandoned.

If you really want to help, leave young in the wild where they were born and belong.

If you find an injured animal, a list of licensed rehabilitators can be found on the KDWPT website, ksoutdoors.com, by clicking “Services/Rehabilitation.”

Policinski: How not to protect religious liberty

Posted on April 11, 2013

By Gene Policinski
Inside the First Amendment
Here’s a quick primer on a recent proposal by two North Carolina legislators to permit the state to designate a official religion:
First, the North Carolina Speaker of the House effectively killed the proposal one day after it was filed, saying it “will not advance” to a committee hearing.
Second, even if enacted, it would not survive constitutional scrutiny under existing Supreme Court decisions.
And third, if it did overcome both legislative and legal barriers, it would have challenged the very underpinnings of the kind of religious liberty we have professed to the world since 1791, when the First Amendment was ratified, as part of the Bill of Rights.
The argument by those who favor the proposed North Carolina designation combines “state nullification” with a constitutional concept expressed in recent years by some in Tea Party gatherings and by other conservative groups: that the First Amendment’s prohibition of “establishment” of an official faith and providing protection for “free exercise” in religious choice only applies at the federal level.
The outcome of the Civil War would seem to have settled the whole nullification issue, through it arose again, without gaining traction in the courts, as Southern states attempted to fight desegregation orders and voting laws in the 1950s. The concept also went by the name “interposition.”
The second idea — that the 45 words of the First Amendment only apply to federal laws and the federal government — actually was the practice until a series of U.S. Supreme Court decisions beginning in the 1890s, in which an action called “incorporation” applied to parts of the Bill of Rights to states.
The “establishment” clause contained in the first 16 words of the First Amendment that protect freedom of religion was a late bloomer in this incorporation process. That clause was first applied to the states by the Supreme Court until 1947 — in a case having to do with use of public funds in support of private religious schools in New Jersey.
Protection of the other clause of those first 16 words, “free exercise of religion” against contrary state laws came a just a bit earlier, in 1940 — generally impacting state laws requiring a declaration of some religious faith in order to run for public office.
These kinds of proposals crop up periodically, often combined under the label of “states rights, citing the 10th Amendment, or in attacks on the reach of the “due process” provision provided by the 14th Amendment.
While this latest legislative proposal did not specify what faith might be declared “official,” it was titled “Rowan County, North Carolina, Defense of Religion Act of 2013,” referring to a legal battle in that county over the use of only Christian prayers at public meetings.
For much of the nation’s history, the use of Christian was matter-of-course in many places where other faiths were barely represented, if at all, or were subject to openly expressed bigotry.
But freedom of religion – as with the other four freedoms in the First Amendment – is not defined, supported or validated by majority vote. Just the opposite: First Amendment freedoms protect our individual rights from being overridden by the “majority” of citizens working through the hand of government.
The establishment and free exercise clauses are not present to restrain religion, privately practiced or expressed in the public square. They exist to shield religious faiths of all kinds from intrusion by the heavy hand of government – even if that hand purports to act benevolently.
We alone are empowered, each of us – not elected officials, states, judges or Congress – to designate our own, personal “official” religion.
Gene Policinski is senior vice president and executive director of the First Amendment Center. Email him at [email protected].

Fraternity Bans Alcohol

Posted on April 11, 2013April 11, 2013

AP – Alcohol is no longer allowed at the University of Kansas fraternity house where a 19-year-old freshman pledge died of alcohol poisoning four years ago.

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter went dry this semester, becoming only the second on campus to ban alcohol.

The new policy has been in the works since Jason Wren died March 8, 2009, after a night of binge drinking that resulted in him passing out in his bed at the fraternity house.

Investigators determined SAE had done nothing criminal to lead to Wren’s death, but the fraternity was sued by Wren’s parents and settled out of court.

House adviser John Stacy says pledge class numbers jumped this semester, and he hopes other fraternities on campus will consider making the change.

KHAZ Country Music News: Trisha Yearwood Reveals the Secret to Her Slimmer ACM Appearance

Posted on April 11, 2013September 16, 2014

If you noticed a slimmer, more svelte Trisha Yearwood at Sunday’s ACM Awards, there’s a reason. Trisha tells People she’s been dieting and exercising and has lost about 20 pounds.

However, she admits she didn’t completely give up all her favorite foods to fit in the stunning orange and red Stella McCartney dress she wore. “I’m doing very little sugar,” she says. “And occasionally I have the mac and cheese.”

The host of Food Network’s Trisha’s Southern Kitchen isn’t afraid to admit to she struggles with her size.

“Real people battle their weight,” she says. “We all struggle between eating healthy and falling off the wagon. That’s how I live.”

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ELLIS ST MARY CYO COMMUNITY DINNER

Posted on April 11, 2013

ELLIS CYO COMMUNITY DINNNER

PAN FRIED CHICKEN DINNER INCLUDES
MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY, CORN, COLESLAW, DINNER ROLLS & CAKE

ADULTS: $10.00
KIDS 10 AND UNDER $5.00

April 21, 2013
10 am until 1:00 PM or until food is gone.

Knights of Columbus Hall
Ellis, KS

Come visit with friends and neighbors over a good home cooked meal.
Sponsored by Ellis St. Mary’s CYO