September 2013 – Page 49 – Hays Post Archive

Road Reconstruction Discussions (VIDEO)

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

A decision made by TMP Marian just before school started allows USD 489 to utilize Victory Road on the north side of O’Loughlin Elementary School for drop-off and pick-up of student.

The road was previously closed because of deterioration.

For now, drivers of O’Loughlin students are turning around in the TMP baseball/softball parking complex, which will be an issue when spring sports starts.

Hays school board vice-president Darren Schumacher and TMP representatives are in talks about sharing costs for repair and/or reconfiguration of Victory Road:

O'Loughlin Elementary School — O’Loughlin Elementary School

Architect Terry Ault will have preliminary drawings in a couple of weeks of an option to build a new road connecting 12^th Street to 13^th Street on the south side of the O’Loughlin property.

Two Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

Posted on September 11, 2013

Two Hays students are semifinalists in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced Wednesday TMP-Marian High School seniors Jacob Brull and Ryan Hammerschmidt are semifinalists.

TMP Senior Ryan Hammerschmidt — TMP-Marian senior Ryan Hammerschmidt

tmp jacob brull — TMP-Marian senior Jacob Brull

Jacob is the son and Chris and Jen Brull of Plainville, who are both 1989 TMP graduates. Ryan is the son of Robert and Patricia Hammerschmidt of Hays.

The two TMP-Marian seniors, who have already tested in the top one-half of one per cent of all high school seniors, have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,000 National Merit Scholarships worth about $35 million that will be offered next spring.

NCK Tech Instructor Earns Certification

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

Brian Dechant, NCK Tech Pharmacy Technician Instructor and Pharmacy Technician student, Samantha Carrasco

Brian Dechant, a NCK Tech Pharmacy Technician Instructor is now certified as a Sterile Compound and Aseptic Technique instructor.

Dechant recently completed the Instructor’s Course: Teaching Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique to Pharmacy Technicians. According to a release from NCK Tech, the coursework was one in a series of Continuing Pharmacy Education activities, designed to meet current and emerging trends in pharmacy practice.

This new certification will allow NCK Tech to deliver continuing education credits in Sterile Compounding; Dechant is currently the only Pharmacy Technician Instructor in the state to earn this certification.

The NCK Tech Pharmacy Technician program is one of only two nationally accredited programs in the state of Kansas and is recognized by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy as a Research/Teaching site.

Pharmacy Technician students may earn either a one year certificate or a two year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

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Posted on September 11, 2013

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Interim Superintendent Attends First Session (VIDEO)

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

USD 489 Interim Superintendent Dean Katt

Interim USD 489 Superintendent Dean Katt attended his first school board work session Monday night.

Although Katt moved to Hays from Ottawa, he spent a portion of his youth in Ellis, graduated from Fort Hays State University, and has been a teacher and administrator in several western Kansas schools, including Esbon, Deerfield, Holcomb and Scott City.

His 13-month contract began September 1:

You can find out more about how Katt views his temporary job on an upcoming edition of “The Forum” with host Gary Shorman on Eagle Community TV Channel 14.

Supreme Court to hear case of Kansas Serial Burglar

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

A 36-year-old Hutchinson man convicted of 16 counts for aggravated burglary and misdemeanor theft and ordered to serve 176-months in prison has his case heard by the Kansas Supreme Court Wednesday.

Calvin Charles was convicted in June of 2009 for burglaries of residences where he allegedly entered through open garage doors and stealing purses and billfolds, all them occurring in the Hutchinson area.

He was photographed trying to use some of the stolen credit cards and debit cards at an ATM at the First National Bank Branch at 3rd & Elm in Hutchinson and also in a local business.

He would allegedly ride a bike around town until he found a home with an attached garage with an open door.

Judge Tim Chambers at the time of sentencing stated that Charles violated the victims right to feel safe, and says he has an obligation to protect the community and denied a request for corrections. Charles admitted that he was involved in the burglaries, but denies he entered any homes.

(AUDIO) Weekly FHSU Football Press Conference

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

Fort Hays State football coach Chris Brown held his weekly press conference Tuesday night. The Tigers are coming off a 43-13 season opening loss at home to Emporia State. They travel to Topeka to face Washburn this Saturday at 6pm.

Chris Brown Part 1

Chris Brown Part 2

FHSU Men’s Golf Finished 3rd in Season Opening Tourney

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

The Fort Hays State men’s golf team finished third in their season opening tournament. The Tigers shot a three-round 885 and were 30 shots behind first place Nebraska-Kearney and 16 back of second place Lindenwood at the UNK Fall Classic in Axtell, Nebraska.

Trey Herman closed with a 3-under-par 69 and tied for second at 4-under, two shots off the pace.

Team Standings (Conference points in parenthesis)
1. Nebraska-Kearney (12) – 290-291-274=855
2. Lindenwood (11) – 289-296-284=869
3. Fort Hays State (10) – 295-299-291=885
4. Central Missouri (9) – 292-304-291=887
5. Central Oklahoma (8) – 290-305-298=893
6. Northeastern State (7) – 307-299-294=900
7. Missouri Western (6) – 305-308-291=904
8. Missouri Southern (5) – 317-308-291=916
9. Washburn (4) – 304-314-305=923
10. Pittsburg State (3) – 315-313-305=923
11. Lincoln (2) – 308-325-305=938
12. Southwest Baptist (1) – 317-334-314=965

Individual Standings (Conference points in parenthesis)
1. Lance Lawson, Nebraska-Kearney (15) – 72-71-67=210
T2. Jake Smock, Lindenwood (13.5) – 69-73-70=212
T2. Trey Herman, Fort Hays State (13.5) – 70-73-69=212
4. Alec Anania, Nebraska-Kearney* – 73-72-69=214
5. Michael Colgate, Nebraska-Kearney (12) – 71-77-67=215
6. Renen Sahr, Midland* – 70-74-72=216
T7. Dan Bonnell, Nebraska-Kearney (10.0) – 78-72-68=218
T7. Ryan Dyck, Lindenwood (10.0) – 76-71-71=218
T7. Travis Mays, Central Missouri (10.0) – 72-72-74=218
T10. Konnor Oltman, Nebraska-Kearney (7.5) – 74-72-73=219
T10. Teddy Jones, Central Missouri (7.5) – 75-73-71=219
T10. Joby Gray, Central Oklahoma* – 72-71-76=219
T13. Garrett Blair, Lindenwood (5.5) – 70-77-73=220
T13. Tate Williamson, Northeastern State (5.5) 72-74-74=220
T13. Brad Holmes, Nebraska-Kearney* – 77-72-71=220
T16. Max Rudder, Nebraska-Kearney (3.5) – 73-76-72=221
T16. Brian Lillevold, Lincoln (3.5) – 73-73-75=221
T18. Eric Kline, Central Oklahoma (1.5) – 71-75-76=222
T18. Russ Purser, Central Oklahoma (1.5) – 69-77-76=222
T18. Robby Hughey, Central Missouri* – 71-79-72=222

2013-14 Team Standings (through one event)
1. Nebraska-Kearney -12
2. Lindenwood -11
3. Fort Hays State – 10
4. Central Missouri – 9
5. Central Oklahoma – 8
6. Northeastern State – 7
7. Missouri Western – 6
8. Missouri Southern – 5
9. Washburn – 4
10. Pittsburg State – 3
11. Lincoln – 2
12. Southwest Baptist – 1

Women’s Soccer Rolls to Win at Northwestern Oklahoma State

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

Fort Hays State pushed its overall record to 2-1 by cruising to a 5-1 win at Northwestern Oklahoma State on Tuesday (Sept. 10) in Alva, Okla. The Tigers built a 2-0 lead at halftime, then blew the match open with three more in the second half before NWOSU tallied the final goal.

Five different players scored goals for the Tigers. Hailey Davey opened the scoring in the 12th minute on an assist from Hannah Jurgens. Nearly four minutes later in the 16th minute, Dani Harris tallied a goal with help from Jordan Shaw.

Jordan Hester and Sabrina Van Horn each tallied their second goals of the season to make it 4-0, also only about four minutes apart in the 58th and 62nd minutes. Davey added a helper to give her three points in the match (goal and assist) and Jurgens recorded her second assist of the day on the Van Horn goal. Kylee Loneker capped the scoring for FHSU in the 77th minute on a pass from Ember Albertson.

A goal by Kaitlyn O’Toole of NWOSU broke up the shutout bid for FHSU goalkeeper Nicole Barnaba, but she still finished with four saves to move to 1-1 on the season. The Tigers outshot the Rangers 26-12 in the match.

Fort Hays State continues a five-match road stretch this weekend in Colorado with matches at UC-Colorado Springs on Friday and CSU-Pueblo on Sunday.

— FHSU Sports Information —

HHS Volleyall Goes 2-1, TMP 0-3 at Goodland Quad

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

The Hays High volleyball team goes 2-1 and TMP-Marian 0-3 at Tuesday’s Goodland Quad. The Indians beat Burlington, Colo. in three (25-17, 15-25, 25-21), lost to Goodland in two (22-25, 17-25) then beat TMP-Marian in three (25-15, 13-25, 25-21) and are now 3-2 on the season. Albany Schaffer led the Indians with 57 digs, Madison Prough had 17 assists and Ashlyn Parish 13 kills.

The Monarchs lost to the host Cowgirls in two (18-25, 10-25) then fell to Burlington, Colo. in two (22-25, 22-25). They are now 2-7 on the season.

In other high school volleyball action from Tuesday… Victoria moved to 4-0 with a win at Otis-Bison. The Knights beat the Cougars in three (25-10, 25-21, 25-20) and were led by Kristin Huser who scored 17 service points including 13 aces and also led the team with 10 assists. Audra Novak had a team-high 10 kills.

HHS Girls Golf Second in Salina

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

The Hays High girls golfers finish second at the Salina Central Invitational held at the Salina Municipal Golf Course.

The Indians shot a 185 and were seven back of first place Manhattan. Lexie Schaben fired a 7-over 42 to lead Hays with a fourth place finish. Ellisa Jensen shot a 44 and finished seventh.

Team Finish
Place:   School:             Score:
1.         Manhattan                    178
2.         Hays High                  185
3.         Salina Central               196
4.         Concordia                    199
5.         Great Bend                   205
6.         Hutchinson                   208
7.         Newton                        215
8.         ClayCenter                  219
9.         Salina South                 223

Top 10 Medalists
Place:   Name:                          School:             Score:
1.        Kylie McCarthy            Manhattan                    40
2.         Alissa Kim                    Salina Central               40
3.         Hannah Devane            Manhattan                    40
4.         Lexie Schaben            Hays High                  42
5.         Emily Ewing                  Salina Central               44
6.         Alex Ptacek                  Russell                          44
7.         Elissa Jensen             Hays High                  44
8.         Kelsey McCarthy         Manhattan                    46
9.         Megan Boxberer          Russell                          46
10.       Lexi Pauls                     Newton                        47

HHS Varsity Results
Lexie Schaben-42-4th place
Elissa Jensen-44-7th place
Taylor Deboer-47-tie 10th place
Katie Brungardt-52-25th place

PAR 3 TOURNAMENT: (6 holes)
Bailey Jordan-25-1st place
Macey Pfeifer-33-16th place

Libya: 9/11 Blast hits Foreign Ministry in Benghazi

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

(AP) — Security officials say a powerful explosion has caused serious damage to Libya’s Foreign Ministry building in the heart of the coastal city of Benghazi.

The early Wednesday morning blast also damaged the building next door housing the Benghazi branch of the Libyan Central Bank.

The officials said several passers-by were slightly injured by the blast, which blew out windows in nearby buildings. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.

The blast came exactly one year after al-Qaida-linked militants stormed the U.S. Consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi, killing the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans. Both Wednesday’s bombing and last year’s attack on the American consulate took place on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

One Vehicle rollover accident injures 2

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013

A one vehicle accident early Tuesday evening sent two to the hospital. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, “at 5:18 pm 69-year-old Mohammad Ali of Larned was driving a 2005 Toyota passenger car Westbound on K-19 .5 miles west of the Seward turnoff and for unknown reasons left the roadway, rolling the vehicle.

Ali and his passenger, 60-year-old Rashida Begum of Larned were taken to Pawnee Valley Hospital with injuries. Both passengers were wearing seatbelts.