Mike Cooper takes a “sneak peek” of the new training facility on the campus of Fort Hays State University with FHSU Athletic Director, Cutis Hammeke.
Month: June 2013
Elaine Rupp
Sound OFF: Teacher Facing Charge for Carrying a Gun at School. Your Thoughts?
A Kansas teacher is facing a misdemeanor charge for carrying a concealed handgun on school premises. His Attorney says he has a state-issued concealed-carry 
permit. Do you want a teacher carrying a gun at school? Tell us in the comment section below.
Current state law prevents anyone other than law enforcement officers from carrying a gun into a school if a sign banning guns is conspicuously posted.
The state Legislature passed a law this year that allows school districts to designate an employee to carry a gun.
Thirty one-year-old Daniel C. Nagel was arrested May 20 at White Elementary in Wichita on suspicion of carrying a concealed gun on school property. District officials say Nagel is on paid administrative leave. His first appearance in Municipal Court is July 8.
Governor Brownback is at the Paris Air Show Watch LIVE
Watch Live from the Paris Air Show.
Starting today, Gov. Sam Brownback is leading a Kansas delegation to an international air show in Paris to promote the state’s aircraft industry. The governor’s office says Brownback and state Commerce Secretary Pat George expect to spend a week in Paris.
Larks Pull Away Late for Series Sweep in Wellington
The Hays Larks overcame five errors, scoring six runs in the eighth and three more in the ninth to blow open a two-run game and defeat the Wellington Heat 13-2 for the three-game series sweep at Hibbs-Hotten Field in Wellington. The Larks have now won 10-straight and improve to 13-1 overall and 9-1 in the Jayhawk League. Wellington drops to 9-5 and 5-5 in league play.
Zair Koeiman led the Larks season-high 18-hit attack, going 4-for-4 with five RBIs. His two-run single gave Hays a 2-0 lead in the first. They were up 4-2 before blowing the game open in the eighth. Koieman hit another two-run single and Cody Daily added a three-run homer. Daily finished with two hits and drove in four.
Colin Hightower wins his Larks pitching debut. The sophomore from Eastern Oklahoma State College allowed two runs, one earned, on three hits, striking out two and walking three over six innings. Ian Bentley and David Owens combined for three scoreless innings of relief.
The Larks are off Monday before opening a two-game series at Larks Park with Liberal who was swept in El Dorado.
Other results from the Jayhawk League…
Derby 8, Dodge City 1, called in 8th due to ran
El Dorado 9, Liberal 8
This week at HRC
DEADLINES FOR JUNE 19TH
If a class is full PLEASE put your name on the waiting list. We always do our best to accommodate everyone so if you are not on the waiting list and we add an additional class you will miss out!
TWEEN TAS (5 & OLDER)
BEADED SUNCATCHERS – NEW
You choose the cookie cutter shape, add beads and glue. We will make some sun catchers to hang in the windows of your house. What a cool way to add your own creative design. After you finish your project enjoy some gym time.
Entry Deadline: June 19
Entry Fee: $5.00
Held on: Tuesday, June 25th
Times: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 6 & older
Location: Recreation Center
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 20
SCHOOL’S OUT
Come on out for a day of fun. Each day we have a full schedule of games, trips, crafts, cooking and trips to Centennial Lanes, Mini golf, Area Parks and Hays Aquatic Park. Space is limited so stop by the Hays Recreation to reserve your spot.
Entry Deadline: Wed. before each session
Entry Fee: $10.00 per session
Held on: Session 3: June 19 Wet/Wild
Session 4: June 26 Stars /Stripes
Session5: July 10 Sticky Fingers
Session 6: July 17 Upside down/ inside out
Session 7: July 24 It’s game time
Session 8: July 31 Master the Art
Session 9: August 7 Beat the Heat
Times: 1:00 – 5:00pm
Ages: 6 – 12
Location: Recreation Center
Limitation: Min. 5 Max.24
ADULT LEISURE
RUSTIC FRUIT TARTS – NEW
Strawberry-rhubarb, Ginger-Plum, Apricot Blueberry…the variations are endless! Take advantage of the summer’s in-season fruit for creating quick and easy one-crust rustic fruit tarts. In this hands-on class we’ll explore different pie crust methods, make our own dough, taste-test various filling options, and assemble your own tart ready to bake at home. Yum! Bring a medium mixing bowl, a rolling pin if you have one, and a cookie sheet.
Entry Deadline: June 19
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: Saturday, June 29
Times: 10:00 – 12:00pm
Ages: 18 & older
Location: Recreation Center
Limitations: Min. 3 Max. 10
Instructor: Cathy Drabkin
ACTIVELY 55 CLUB
BREAKFAST BINGO
Enjoy a delicious breakfast while trying your luck with a few games of bingo. Win a prize!
Entry Deadline: Session 1: June 19
Session 2: August 14
Entry Fee: $5.00
Held on: Session 1: Monday, June 24
Session 2: Monday, August 19
Times: 9:00 – 10:00am
Ages: 55 & older
Location: Recreation Center
Limitation: Min. 5 Max. 15
SPECIAL POPS
To participate in these activities, a person must:
-be diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
-have a significant learning or vocational problem
Special Pops – PUTT-PUTT
Meet us down at Precision Valley for some fun team putt-putt, darts, and pool! You can choose your teammate or we’ll find you one when you get there. There are snacks and drinks available for purchase at the venue as well.
Entry Deadline: June 19
Entry Fee: $2.00
Held on: Thursday, June 20
Times: 6:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Precision Valley – 1500 West 27th
Limitations: Min. 5 Max. 40
WELLNESS
ULTRATHLON
Ever wanted to participate in an Iron Man Triathlon? Well, now you can with our new 6 week challenge. The goal of the challenge is to complete the distance of an Iron Man Triathlon by the end of 6 weeks. Each participant will complete 26.2 mile run/walk, 112 mile bike ride, and 2.4 mile swim (38 laps at the Hays Aquatic Park). All participants will be allowed to use the HRC Fitness Center and the Aquatic Park to complete this challenge. All participants are required to log their miles completed on the logs provided at the front desk of the Fitness Center and Aquatic Park. All completed miles must be recorded by July 27 to be counted towards totals. T-shirts will be awarded to participants who complete the challenge, and participants will be awarded free admission to our Summer Slam Triathlon, Saturday August 3. For Rules and Regulations please pick up a copy at the HRC Fitness Center.
Entry Deadline: June 19
Entry Fee: $25.00
Held on: June 22 – July 27
Location: HRC Fitness Center & Hays Aquatic Park
BICKLE-SCHMIDT SPORTS COMPLEX
ASA SUMMER SIZZLER FAST PITCH TOURNAMENT
ASA girls fast pitch 9-18U open class tournament. 4 Game Guarantee.
Entry Deadline: June 21
Entry Fee: $200.00
Held on: June 29 – 30
Location: Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex
UPCOMING DEADLINES
June 26
HRC Swim Lessons Session 2
4th of July T-Shirt
Dash 4 Disabilities Fun Run
Feel the Spark
Head Over Heels Tumbling
Hell Creek on Heels Trail Race Off-Road Duathlon
Introduction to Massage Therapy
Painted Sneakers
Poker Walk
Rock Out Wellness
Roly Poly Tumbling
Shakers
Special Pops Game Night
Travel Lunch to Russell
Volleyball Camp
Busy June in the Kansas Room
From the Kansas Room, By: Lucia Flaim, Kansas Room Librarian, Hays Public Library
This article is not only coming out earlier than usual, it is also a bit shorter. By the time you read this, I’ll be back in Missouri, hanging twinkle lights or filling 
balloons with helium.
I mentioned last month that I’ll be out of the library from May 28 to June 13 for my wedding and honeymoon and that the Kansas Room would remain open. I stand corrected. The Kansas Room will remain locked during the day unless a patron requests that the room be opened. If you happen to need the Kansas Room opened, just ask someone at the front desk to unlock the room for you, then, let them know when you leave.
In spite of my absence, the Kansas Room does have a couple of events scheduled for June. The first is a musical performance on Sunday, June 2 at 2 PM. Local siblings Tanner, Trinity and Tristan Callis, otherwise known as Tx3, will be giving an hour-long performance in the Schmidt Gallery for all to enjoy. This trio plays a variety of instruments and musical styles from classical and folk to modern pop. If you know the Callis family or if you are looking for a great way to spend an afternoon, be sure to stop by the library on the afternoon of June 2. This will be a great event for the whole family to attend.
The other Kansas Room program for June is the third installment of my Kansas Cooks! series. Since much of Kansas will start harvesting wheat in June, I thought it would be a good month to schedule a bread-themed food/recipe swap. On Thursday, June 27 at 6PM, all are invited to “Kansas Cooks! Bread Recipes” in the Kansas Room. For those of you who don’t know, the idea is to bring a loaf of your favorite tasty homemade bread and your recipe for sharing. We’ll swap samples of bread and recipes for you to take home. These events have turned out well in the past and the more the merrier!
Need more information? Call me at 625-9014 or email me [email protected].
Kansas mother to face trial in baby’s death
(AP) — A judge has ruled a southeast Kansas woman will be tried for involuntary manslaughter, rather than murder, in the death of her 4-month-old son.
District Judge A.J. Wachter ordered 25-year-old Heather L. Buckalew bound over for trial last week. Buckalew was originally charged with second-degree murder in the August 2012 death of Memphis Cash Harvey.
The Joplin Globe reports that testimony at a preliminary hearing in May indicated that Buckalew fell asleep after drinking beer with her boyfriend. When he got up to go to work, he found the baby face down on a pillow near his sleeping mother. The boy could not be resuscitated.
A forensic pathologist ruled the child likely was smothered by his mother while they were sleeping.
County to Discuss Hiring New Staff at Special Meeting
Monday, June 17, 2013 1:30 PM 601 Main Street Meeting Room
Special Meeting Order of Business
A. Call to Order
B. Clerk Calls the Roll
C. Approval of Agenda
II. Budget Session
A. Discussion of Scanning Project
B. Discussion of Relocation of GIS Office within County
C. Discussion of Personnel Requests and Pay Issues
1. New Positions
a. Attorney was authorized to hire another attorney and legal assistant effective July 1, 2013. This is in the draft, but is not in the 2013 budget.
b. Sheriff is requesting four new jailers. This is in the draft budget distributed.
c. Dick Klaus and Bill Ring are each requesting a 1⁄2 time administrative assistant. This is in the draft budget also.
d. County Administrator – Administrative Assistant
D. Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan
E. Discussion of Departmental Budgets
1. Commission
2. Administration
3. Clerk/Election
4. Treasurer
5. Appraisal
6. Coroner
7. Buildings & Grounds
8. Information Technology
9. Register of Deeds
10. Communications Center
11. Sheriff
12. Jail
13. EMS
14. Emergency Management
15. Attorney
16. District Court
17. Road & Bridge/Weed Control/Environment/P&Z
18. Health
19. Fair
20. Rural Fire
21. Parks and Recreation Fund
21. SB50-911
F. Discussion of Projects/Debt Service
1. GO Bond Debt Service – Paid out of Transfer from General Fund
2. PBC Bond Debt Service – Paid out of Transfer from General Fund
3. PBC Sales Tax Bond Debt Service – Paid out of Sales Tax Revenues
G. Discussion of Transfers/Subsidies
Overnight Storm: High Winds and Hail
Thunderstorms moved across Kansas late Sunday night and left damage in some areas. High winds and hail did most of the minor damage. Wind gusts of 60 to 70 
miles an hour were reported in Russell County also in Southwest Kansas near Deerfield and more high winds were reported early Monday morning near Hutchinson and Kingman.
High Wind gusts reported in Kismet (73 mph) Russell (72 mph), Garden City ( 71mph), Dodge City (69 mph), North of Atwood (68 mph) Smith Center (66 mph) and Hutchinson (61 mph)
There were numerous reports of hail including golf ball size hail north east of Winfield. Areas of Ellis County received small hail and high winds and much needed rain. Over 2 inches of rain was reported near Yocemento and the KAYS studio received 2.22 inches of rain. 1.25 inches was reported in the city of Ellis.
Six miles west of Hays reported 2.15 inches of rain, FHSU University Farm 2.30, Prairie Acres 1.82, Two and a half miles west of Schoenchen .95, Four miles north of LaCrosse .40, and Ransom .50
The official rainfall total from the K-State Ag Research Center over the past 24 hours was 1.74 inches. That makes 2.37 for the month of June and 8.31 inches in 2013.
Homeland Security Investigating Kansas Restaurant
AP) — A restaurant in northeast Kansas is the focus of an investigation by federal immigration officials.
The El Mezcal Mexican restaurant in Ottawa was closed Friday amid an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Shawn Neudauer, a spokesman for Homeland Security Investigations, confirmed that special agents from Homeland Security conducted an operation at the restaurant Friday, with help from local law enforcement agencies.
He says the agency could not provide details about Friday’s events because it was part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
Linda Beech
Linda Beech discusses different options available to each of us to conserve water this Summer.
Woman Dies in Sunday I-70 Car vs Deer Accident
A car vs deer accident late Sunday night killed a young Kansas woman. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, “Kayla M Lowrey, age 22, of Silver Lake was driving a 
2007 Pontiac G6 Eastbound on I-70 at mile post 338.7, three miles west of Maple Hill in the left lane.
A deer ran in front of the vehicle from the south. Lowrey hit the brakes to avoid the deer and the vehicle began skidding sideways and entered the center median. The car impacted a washout, rolled several times across the eastbound lanes and came to rest facing southwest partially in the right lane of eastbound I-70. Lowrey died at the scene. A passenger, 22-year-old Grace E. Holmes of Topeka was transported to Stormont Vail Hospital.