From a Kansas Water Office press release: The Kansas Water Authority (KWA) continues to highlight the importance of Kansas reservoirs which serve as a vital source of water supply to the state. Chairman Gary Harshberger recently appointed a Reservoir Advisory Committee (RAC), comprised of municipal, industrial, agricultural, recreational and financial stakeholders as well as members of the KWA and current water supply program users to assist in this effort. The RAC will be a key component in developing plans for the Authority.
The first meeting of the RAC will be held Wednesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Learning Center, located on the Wolf Creek Generating Station property just north of Burlington, Kan.
“It is vital we work to secure, protect and restore our state reservoir water supply. Reservoirs provide water in some manner to approximately two-thirds of Kansas’ citizens,” said Kansas Water Authority Chairman Gary Harshberger. “The stakeholder committee structure worked well with the Ogallala Aquifer Advisory Committee I appointed in 2011and I envision this will also be an effective committee to help work on our state’s reservoir issues.”
The Committee will be tasked with four responsibilities:
Review current reservoir storage, usage, need for action and current approach
Identify and recommend funding plan for the dredging of John Redmond Reservoir
Determine appropriate level of sustained funding and revenue options
Identify policy, programmatic and operational changes to improve reservoir sustainability
“The persistent drought that continues to affect our state has really heightened issues with Kansas’ water supply, both surface and ground water,” said Kansas Water Office Director, Tracy Streeter. “An unprecedented level of local, state and federal cooperation is needed to sustain and manage Kansas reservoirs. Our future may depend on our ability to protect stream systems, decrease demand, recover lost storage and develop new supplies for our state.”
For more information regarding Kansas reservoirs, the committee and meeting, visit www.kwo.org.
Reservoir Advisory Committee (RAC)
Stan Ahlerich: Winfield, KS
Mike Armstrong: Lenexa, KS
John Bailey: El Dorado, KS *
Gary Beachner, Parsons, KS
Carl Brewer: Wichita, KS
Dewayne Burgess: Meriden, KS
Ed Condon: Leawood, KS
David Corliss: Lawrence, KS
Brett Deam: Junction City, KS
Pat George: Topeka, KS **
Gary Harshberger: Dodge City, KS *
Megan Hiebert: Lawrence, KS
Steve Hieger: Wichita, KS
Robin Jennison: Topeka, KS **
Les Lampe: Overland Park, KS
Paul Ling: Olathe, KS
Brad Loveless: Lyndon, KS *
Joe Ludlum: Uniontown, KS
Karma Mason: Wichita, KS *
Dave Murfin: Wichita, KS
Dale Rodman: Topeka, KS **
Pack St. Clair: Neodesha, KS
Dennis Schwartz: Tecumseh, KS *
Tom Toll: Lindsborg, KS
*Kansas Water Authority Member
**Ex-Officio
As the state’s water office, KWO conducts water planning, policy coordination and water marketing as well as facilitates public input throughout the state.
The agency prepares the KANSAS WATER PLAN, a plan for water resources development, management and conservation. KWO also reviews all water laws and makes recommendations to the Governor and Legislature for needed legislation.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is in Hays. He was the featured noon speaker on Tuesday for Eagle Communications Professional Development Series, as part of the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce, Hays Area Young Professional program. They met at the Robbins Center on
Attorney General Derek Schmidt at the FHSU Robbins center this afternoon.The Attorney General spoke to the HAYP group this afternoon.
the FHSU campus. Schmidt told those in attendance about setting goals but not missing opportunities in pursuit of those goals. He also shared about his life growing up in Southeast Kansas. Schmidt is a graduate of Independence High School and studied at Independence Community College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas, his master’s degree in international politics from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom, and his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
Toby Keith only agreed to appear on the cover of Forbes magazine as “Country’s $500 Million Man” and talk about his finances because his publicist convinced him to do it. In an interview with The Oklahoman, Toby admitted he’s totally uncomfortable talking about his income, which totaled about $65 million last year alone. In fact, he hasn’t even read the Forbes article yet.
“I’m just a boy from Oklahoma that still drives a pickup truck,” Toby says. “I got some hot rod cars in my barn and in garage ’cause I can — cars I grew up loving — but I’m a pickup guy.”
A big chunk of Toby’s fortune comes from his live shows. He’ll rake in some more cash for his show in Minot, ND Friday night.
Spotty rain showers across much of Kansas this past week were too little to improve drought conditions in western Kansas.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that dryland farm crops and pastures continue to suffer. The agency says it has received reports of failed corn and sorghum crops in areas missed by the rain, as well as fields damaged by hail or wind.
The corn crop’s condition has declined with 30 percent considered in poor to very poor shape. About 39 percent is rated fair, 28 percent is good and 3 percent is in excellent condition.
Sorghum crops also are hurting, with 21 percent reported in poor to very poor condition. About 43 percent is rated as fair, 34 percent as good and 2 percent as excellent.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today announced that more than 4,000 Kansas consumers who filed claims against Skechers USA Inc.-brand toning shoes will receive refund checks totaling more than $295,000 as the result of a legal settlement. The settlement resolved allegations that Skechers made unsupported health claims in advertising its Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups and Resistance Runner athletic shoes.
The multi-state settlement required Skechers to refund almost $40 million nationally to 509,175 consumers. Kansas consumers are receiving $295,827 for 4,169 claims. Kansas joined 42 other states and the Federal Trade Commission in the settlement.
“Fraudulent marketing practices and questionable advertising claims prevent consumers from making informed decisions,” Schmidt said. “Kansas consumers deserve an honest accounting from sellers.”
Skechers claimed their rocker-bottom shoe products caused consumers to lose weight, burn calories, improve circulation, fight cellulite, and firm, tone or strengthen thigh, buttocks, and back muscles without having adequate support for its claims.
Under the settlement, Skechers is prohibited from making these claims unless it has adequate substantiation to do so. Skechers agreed to provide partial refunds but did not admit any wrongdoing and denies the factual allegations asserted in the complaint.
Consumers with concerns about questionable sales or marketing practices can contact the Kansas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-432-2310 or visit www.ag.ks.gov for more information.
EE- Small Pets
Champion Small Pet- Emily Quinn
Reserve Champion Small Pet- Elizabeth Smith-Moore
HH- Rabbits
Champion Rabbit- Jacob Meis
Reserve Champion Rabbit- Jill Pokorny
Senior Champion Showman- Elizabeth Smith-Moore
Junior Champion Showman- Brittani Park Open Class
EE Small Pets
Champion Cat- Elizabeth SmithMoore
Reserve Champion Cat- Colton Lane
Champion Hand Pet- Emily Quinn
Reserve Champion Hand Pet- Elizabeth SmithMoore
FF- Dogs
Beginner Champion Dog Showman- Callie Lane
Beginner Reserve Champion Showman- Cadence Dickey
OC 09- Garden
Champion- Stan Maskus
Reserve Champion- Mark Maskus
01 Apples: 1st- Jim Stramel
05 Potatoes: White Variety: 1st- Mark Maskus, 2nd- Stan Maskus, 3rd- Gerard Stephens
06 Potatoes: Red Variety: 1st- Gerard Stephens
10 Onion: Yellow Variety: 1st- Mark Maskus, 2nd- Gerard Stephens, 3rd- Stan Maskus
11 Onion: Red Variety: 1st- Stan Maskus, 2nd- Gerard Stephens
16 Summer Squash: 1st- Stan Maskus, 2nd- Jay Hoffman, 3rd- Jim Stramel
17 Zucchini: Slicer: 1st- Doug Beech, 2nd- Jim Stramel, 3rd- Randy Edwards
18 Zucchini: Baking: 1st- Jim Stramel, 2nd- Alyssa Hund, 3rd- Justin Hund
21 Table Beets: 1st- Stan Maskus
23 Carrots: 1st- Jude Tippy, 2nd- John Felible, 3rd- David Hoffman
29 Tomatoes: Standard Garden Variety: 1st- Nicholas Hund, 2nd- Justin Hund, 3rd- Stephanie Demuth
31 Tomatoes: Cherry: 1st- Justin Hund, 2nd- Stephanie Demuth, 3rd- Nicholas Hund
35 Rhubarb: 1st- Gerard Stephens, 2nd- Nicholas Hund
41 Garden Display Exhibit: 1st- Stan Maskus
42 Longest Cucumber: 1st- Stan Maskus
43 Garlic- Any Type: 1st- Gerard Stephens
45 Best Dressed Vegetable: 1st- Donna Maskus
OC 12- Horse
03 Yearlings: Champion- Jacqueline Gallentine
05 3 Year Old: Champion- Joseph Kimzey
06 Aged Mares: Champion- Cameron Killian, Reserve Champion- JoAnn Killian
09 Horse All Breeds Mares- 3 yr old: Champion- Taylor Weidenhaft
17 Miniature Senior Mare: Champion- Cadence Dickey, Reserve Champion- Taylor Weidenhaft
18 Miniature Senior Gelding: Champion- Taylor Weidenhaft, Reserve Champion- Keeli Kimzey
19 Disabled Rider: Champion- Cole Weiser
20 Lead Line Age 5 & Under: 1st- Shea Augustine, Cidnee Werth, Keeli Kimzey, Charlie Pope, Tate Miller
24 Western Pleasure Age 9 & Under: Champion- Tacoma Augustine
25 Western Pleasure Age 10 to 13: Champion- Taylor Weidenhaft
26 Western Pleasure Age 14 to 17: Champion- Jill Pokorny
27 Western Pleasure Age 18 & Older: 1st- Sheryl Bemis, 2nd- Tatum Kimzey, 3rd- April Pfeifer
28 Western Horsemanship Age 9 & Under: 1st- Kate Pope, Grace Pope, Tacoma Augustine, Sheryl Bemis
29 Western Horsemanship Age 10 to 13: Champion- Taylor Weidenhaft
30 Western Horsemanship Age 14 to 17: Champion- Cameron Killian
31 Western Horsemanship Age 18 & Older: 1st- April Pfeifer, 2nd- Noalee McDonald-Augustine, 3rd- Tatum Kimzey
33 Reining Age 10 to 13: Champion- Kelli Buxton
34 Reining Age 14 to 17: Champion- Jill Pokorny
35 Reining Age 18 & Older: 1st- Tatum Kimzey, 2nd- Velma Landis
36 Barrel Age 9 & Under: 1st- Tacoma Augustine, 2nd- Grace Pope, 3rd- Keeli Kimzey
37 Barrel Age 10 to 13: 1st- Jaylinn Pfeifer, 2nd- Kaylee Anglin, 3rd- Kelli Buxton
38 Barrel Age 14 to 17: 1st- Mesa Eckroat, 2nd- Jill Pokorny, 3rd- Lakin Eckroat
39 Barrel Age 18 & Older: Champion- Joseph Kimzey
40 Pole Bending Age 9 & Under: 1st- Grace Pope, 2nd- Keeli Kimzey, 3rd- Kate Pope
41 Pole Bending Age 10 to 13: 1st- Jaylinn Pfeifer, 2nd- Kaylee Anglin, 3rd- Taylor Weidenhaft
42 Pole Bending Age 14 to 17: 1st- Lakin Eckroat, 2nd- Mesa Eckroat, 3rd- Jill Pokorny
43 Pole Bending Age 18 & Older: 1st- Joseph Kimzey, 2nd- Ron McDonald, 3rd- Malea Stefan
44 Flag Race Age 9 & Under: 1st- Tacoma Augustine, 2nd- Grace Pope, 3rd- Keeli Kimzey
45 Flag Race Age 10-13: 1st- Kaylee Anglin, 2nd- Jaylinn Pfeifer, 3rd- Daylee Willey
46 Flag Race Age 14 to 17: 1st- Mesa Eckroat, 2nd- Lakin Eckroat, 3rd- Jill Pokorny
47 Flag Race Age 18 & Older: 1st- Joseph Kimzey, 2nd- Ron McDonald, 3rd- Noalee McDonald-Augustine
48 Key Hole Race Age 9 & Under: 1st- Tacoma Augustine, 2nd- Grace Pope, 3rd- Keeli Kimzey
49 Key Hole Race Age 10 t0 13: 1st- Jaylinn Pfeifer, 2nd- Kaylee Anglin, 3rd- Taylor Weidenhaft
50 Key Hole Race Age 14 to 17: 1st- Lakin Eckroat, 2nd- Mesa Eckroat, 3rd- Jill Pokorny
51 Key Hole Race Age 18 & Older: 1st- Joseph Kimzey, 2nd- Ron McDonald, 3rd- Malea Stefan
53 Hunt Seat Age 10 to 13: 1st- Taylor Weidenhaft, 2nd- Daylee Willey, 3rd- Jaylinn Pfeifer
54 Hunt Seat Age 14 to 17: 1st- Jill Pokorny
55 Hunt Seat Age 18 & Older: 1st- Tatum Kimzey, 2nd- Malea Stefan, 3rd- April Pfeifer
57 English Equitation Age 10 to 13: 1st- Taylor Weidenhaft, 2nd- Daylee Willey, 3rd- Jaylinn Pfeifer
59 English Equitation Age 18 & Older: 1st- April Pfeifer, 2nd- Tatum Kimzey, 3rd- Malea Stefan
OC 14- Photography
Champion Adult- Gary Good
Champion Child- Maraia Werth
Reserve Champion Adult- Gary Schmeidler
Reserve Champion Child- Dylan Warner
OC 15- Poultry
01 Standard Breeds, Large Fowl: 1 Young Bird Either Sex: 1st- Jill Pokorny, Breanne Kruse, 2nd- Breanne Kruse, Amanda Montgomery, 3rd- Breanne Kruse, Luke Montgomery
02 Standard Breeds, Large Fowl: 1 Old Bird Either Sex: 2nd- Gerald Klaus, 2nd- Katie Klaus, 3rd- Luke Montgomery
03 Standard Breeds, Bantams: 1 Young Bird Either Sex: 1st- Jill Pokorny
04 Standard Breeds, Bantams: 1 Old Bird Either Sex: 1st- Gerald Klaus, 2nd- Katie Klaus, 3rd- Judy Klaus
05 Production Pullet: 1st- Laura Montgomery
07 Meat-Type Chicken: 1st- Luke Montgomery, 2nd- Colton Lane, 3rd- Hayden Schnuerle
OC 16- Quilts
Champion- Janet Klaus
Reserve Champion- Germaine Taggart
OC 18- Rocketry
Champion Adult- Kurt Martin
Champion Child- William Martin
Reserve Champion Adult- Steve Arthur
Reserve Champion Child- Samantha Crawford
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O’Loughlin Elementary School preliminary concept for student pick up and drop off with the elimination of Victory Drive
O’Loughlin Elementary School preliminary concept for student pick up and drop off with the elimination of Victory Drive
Monday night’s USD 489 Special Board meeting was completed in 90 minutes including two executive sessions to discuss employer and employee negotiations.
The board approved the multi-peril insurance premium from Insurance Planning.
On the closing of Victory Drive for drop-off and pick-up of students at O’Loughlin Elementary School, the board approved plans to run an outlet road to 12th Street, exiting out to 13th street. The board will also discuss asking TMP-Marian for permission to use Victory Drive until the new road is in place. (see the concept drawing)
The board decided to secure a portable chiller for Roosevelt elementary school until a decision can be made to get the air conditioner compressor repaired or the district can get bids to have it replaced.
The board also approved the Financing Agreement with Astra Bank for No-Fund Warrants and Authorized BOE President to sign the agreement as approved by the Board on July 1, 2013.
Due to a school district hardware issue, the special meeting was not broadcast live Monday night. Instead it was recorded and will be broadcast on Hays High Eagle Channel 13.
Senator Jerry Moran shared this video on Monday. “Wheat harvest is a special time of year in Kansas communities. Marjorie Maydew Bell of Smith County, Kansas captures the long days and hard work in her poem “Wheat Harvest.”
Thank you to all the farmers, farm families and everyone who help make it a safe and productive wheat harvest. A special thanks to the Kejr, McHenry, Omli, and Lund families for allowing us to visit your harvest fields. And thank you to Helen Lund for narrating the poem.”
The Hays Area Chamber of Commerce is a finalist for the national Chamber of the Year Award.
This morning, HACC Executive Director Tammy Wellbrock and current chamber board chair Travis Kohlrus completed an in-depth interview at the National American Chamber of Commerce Executives conference in Oklahoma City.
The interview lasted 30 minutes before a panel of 5 judges. The team from Hays reports the interview went well.
The contingent from Hays will attend various classes and workshops today and hear from Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin on Wednesday.
Stay tuned to Eagle Radio and check Hays Post for the latest on the Chamber’s quest for this national award. An official announcement is expected on Wednesday evening.
Alabama teamed up with some of country’s biggest stars — including Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney and Florida Georgia Line — for their new Alabama & Friends album. The project, which hits stores August 27, also features two brand-new songs from the group.
As for the superstar guests on the album, Alabama guitarist Jeff Cook says, “It’s very much an honor that they’d take part in an Alabama tribute. We had a lot of fun working with them, and I think the finished product testifies to both the fun and the quality that went into it.”
Eli Young Band, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts and Trisha Yearwood are among the other stars performing with Alabama on the album. Jamey Johnson closes the album with the Alabama classic, “My Home’s in Alabama.”
Alabama is currently selling out shows on their Back to the Bowery tour. They’ve just added a date at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Sunday, November 3.
Alabama & Friends track listing:
“Tennessee River,” Jason Aldean
“Love in the First Degree,” Luke Bryan
“Old Flame,” Rascal Flatts
“Lady Down on Love,” Kenny Chesney
“The Closer You Get,” Eli Young Band
“Forever’s as Far as I’ll Go,” Trisha Yearwood
“She & I,” Toby Keith
“I’m in a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why),” Florida Georgia Line
“That’s How I Was Raised,” Alabama
“All American,” Alabama
“My Home’s in Alabama,” Jamey Johnson
Sam Brownback announced Tuesday former U.S. Senator Bob Dole and Humanitarian Mary Jean Eisenhower will serve as the National Co-Chairs of his 2014 re-election campaign for governor of Kansas.
Bob Dole
In a letter, Dole and Eisenhower said they didn’t hesitate to serve as Brownback’s National Co-Chairs.
“From years of association, we know Sam Brownback to be a good man with the right ideas and experience continue leading our great state forward,” Dole and Eisenhower wrote. “Seeing Kansas grow and prosper is one of the great joys of our lives, and we are honored to stand with Sam Brownback. We cherish our Kansas traditions and we are excited about its future. We urge all Kansans to join this campaign.”
Bob Dole served Kansas in the U.S. Senate from 1969 to 1996 and in the House of Representatives from 1961 to 1969.
Mary Jean Eisenhower is the president of the Board of Directors for the People to People International, a humanitarian organization founded by her grandfather, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Mary Eisenhower
Kansans elected Brownback and Jeff Colyer, M.D. as Governor and Lt. Governor in November 2010.
Kansas reservoirs which serve as a vital source of water supply to the state. Chairman Gary Harshberger recently appointed a Reservoir Advisory Committee (RAC), comprised of municipal, industrial, agricultural, recreational and financial stakeholders as well as members of the KWA and current water supply program users to assist in this effort. The RAC will be a key component in developing plans for the Authority.
