November 2013 – Page 21 – Hays Post Archive

Singer is in demand

Posted on November 20, 2013

Rylee Werth at Saturday night's Governor's Classic pheasant hunt. Photo courtesy of Rep. Travis Couture-Lovelady — Rylee Werth at Saturday night’s Governor’s Classic pheasant hunt. Photo courtesy of Rep. Travis Couture-Lovelady

Rylee Werth of Ellis is in demand. She sang before last Saturday night’s banquet at the 3rd Kansas Governor’s Classic pheasant hunt hosted by Norton and Graham counties.

Rylee, a student at St. Mary’s school, is busy preparing for her trip to Las Vegas next month.

As the winner of an Internet singing competition, she will perform the National Anthem on the first Saturday of the National Finals Rodeo. She beat competitors from Wyoming, Montana, and Arizona.The NFR coordinated travel plans with Rylee’s mother Cristi. The two will do a little shopping in Vegas to determine what Rylee will wear at the NFR. “Something more glitzy than normal,” according to mom.

Thanks for voting and helping Rylee earn this exciting trip. Check Hays Post the week of Dec. 7 for more from Rylee’s trip to the NFR.

Black Friday shopping at the Humane Society

Posted on November 20, 2013November 14, 2013

The Humane Society of the High Plains is joining in the Black Friday after-Thanksgiving shopping celebration this year.

On Friday, November 28, adoption fees will be waived on all black animals at the shelter. Spay/neuter deposits will still be required, but they will be refunded after the animal is altered. The selection of animals can be viewed at www.HSHPonline.org, click on Petfinder. Shelter hours are from one to five p.m.

Kansas dog owner seeks justice after dog strangled

Posted on November 20, 2013November 20, 2013

(AP) — A dog owner in western Kansas is seeking justice after his dog was apparently strangled.

Justin Underwood says that his 9-year-old Border Collie named Mac ran away last week. He says that two days later he got a call from a woman claiming she shot the dog because it was harassing her goats.

Underwood says he went to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office after finding no evidence of gunshots or metal fragments in the X-ray.

The sheriff’s office sent the dog’s body to a research lab at Kansas State University, which found that the dog had been strangled.

Underwood says Mac was trained to herd cattle and would not have hurt other animals. He says he does not understand why the woman killed him.

USDA awards Kansas $100K for school programs

Posted on November 20, 2013November 20, 2013

(AP) — Kansas is receiving a $100,000 federal grant to promote the use of locally grown food in schools and agriculture education programs.

The grants were announced Tuesday to 42 states and 71 programs nationwide by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Kansas Agriculture Secretary Dale Rodman says eight school districts that have agriculture education programs will be selected to receive $12,500 each to develop the means for getting local food products served in school meal programs.

The goal will be to get a minimum of two locally produced food items served in school cafeterias each month. Other agriculture education materials and workshops will be required as part of receiving the grant.

Kansas districts with significant percentages of participation in free and reduced-priced lunches will be given preference in the state’s selection.

Kansas native to receive Alger Award

Posted on November 20, 2013November 20, 2013

(AP) — A Kansas native who owned Safelite Auto Glass in Wichita and other companies is a 2014 recipient of the Horatio Alger Award.

Randall Dee Hubbard, a native of Smith Center, will receive the honor in April.

The award recognizes business leaders who overcome challenges to achieve success and who demonstrate a commitment to philanthropy and higher education. About 200 people have received the award, which is presented by the nonprofit Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.

Hubbard has donated heavily to Butler Community College, which he attended, and to Wichita State University.

He studied at Butler Community College before becoming general manager and president at Safelite. He later created and ran glass company AFG and bought and revived several horse racing tracks.

No. 25 Tigers Hold off Newman

Posted on November 19, 2013November 20, 2013

The 25th-ranked Fort Hays State Tigers shot 61-percent in the first half including 8-of-11 from beyond the arc, building a 16-point lead then had to hold on in the second half to defeat the Newman Jets 96-87 Tuesday at Gross Coliseum. The victory improves FHSU to 4-0 while the Jets fall to 2-2.

Mark Johnson Postgame Interview

Craig Nicholson Postgame Interview

(To play audio clips, move cursor to left of media player and left click)

The Tigers used runs of 15-4 and 15-5 in the first 20 minutes and led by as many as 20. They led by 20 early in the second half but a 20-6 run by the Jets cut the lead to six midway through the second half. Up seven, Carson Konrade hit a three-pointer to push the lead back to 10 and the Jets wouldn’t get any closer than eight the rest of the way.

Game Highlights

The Tigers shoot 53-percent for the game including 11-of-22 from three-point range but hit just 3-of-11 from beyond the arc in the second half.

Dwayne Brunson led the Tigers with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Tomislav Gabric added 18 points and 10 boards. Carson Konrade was 4-for-8 from beyond the arc and scored 20 while Craig Nicholson added 11 points and a career-high 15 assists.

Teen charged in fatal Sunday shooting

Posted on November 19, 2013November 20, 2013

(AP) — A 19-year-old Kansas man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a customer at a south Wichita convenience store.

Jackson Bryant also was charged Tuesday with aggravated robbery, attempted aggravated robbery, criminal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and two misdemeanor counts of criminal damage to property.

He is accused of killing 29-year-old Jeffrey Michael Jones while robbing the BD Convenience Store shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Police say Bryant entered the store and pointed a gun at the clerk, demanded money, then shot Jones in the head after a short conversation.

It was not immediately clear whether Bryant had obtained an attorney. He was being held on $1 million bond.

Ellis, Embiid Lead No. 2 Kansas Past Iona

Posted on November 19, 2013November 20, 2013

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Perry Ellis scored 21 points, freshman Joel Embiid had 16 points and 13 rebounds in a breakout performance, and No. 2 Kansas used a big late run to bury Iona 86-66 on Tuesday night.

Andrew Wiggins added 13 points and Naadir Tharpe had 10 assists for the Jayhawks (3-0), who got off to a sluggish start after their high-profile triumph over Duke last week.

The Gaels (1-2), using a maddening 2-2-1 zone and pouring in 3-pointers, managed to hang within single digits until midway through the second half. That’s when Kansas went on a 19-4 surge fueled by its freshmen to finally put the game away.

A.J. English scored 21 points and David Laury added 13 points and nine rebounds before fouling out for Iona.

Airport commercial service bids due Dec. 2 (VIDEO)

Posted on November 19, 2013November 19, 2013

The Hays Regional Airport’s commercial service is subsidized under the U-S Department of Transportation Essential Air Service (EAS) program.

Currently, Great Lakes Airlines is the passenger service provider.

The next round of EAS bids are due to the Federal Aviation Administration December 2.

Assistant City Manager Paul Briseno says the city anticipates bids may involve turbojet aircraft which would trigger the need for an environmental assessment:

Great Lakes Airlines provides of 32 flights per week to and from Denver utilizing 19-passenger Beach 1900 Turboprop aircraft.

EAS contracts are for a two year period

First Half Run Carries Lady Tigers to 3-0 Start

Posted on November 19, 2013November 19, 2013

The Fort Hays State Lady Tigers closed the first half on a 15-0 run, building a 29-point halftime lead then opened the second half on a 9-2 run and defeat the Bethel Threshers 78-38 Tuesday night at Gross Coliseum. FHSU improves to 3-0 with the win. The Threshers fall to 2-3.

Tony Hobson Interview

Game Highlights

Kate Edwards led three Tigers in double-figures with 16 points and 12 rebounds, her second double-double of the season. Taylor Chandler and Tera Inglesbee both added 12 points.

Fort Hays State struggled from perimeter, hitting just 3-of-22 from beyond the arc (1-11 in the second half), and held a slight three rebound advantage.

Weekend Police Activity Log

Posted on November 19, 2013

The Hays Police Department conducted 32 traffic stops and received 21 animal calls Friday November 15th through Sunday November 17th according to the Police Activity Log.

Animal Calls
11/15

9:50 AM – Animal At Large reported in the 2300 block of Gen Custer Rd
7:27 PM – Animal At Large reported in the 1700 block of Ash St

11/16

12:13 AM – Lost Animals reported in the 2100 block of E 21st St
9:21 AM – Animal At Large reported in the 2700 block of Barclay Dr
10:27 AM – Animal Injured reported in the 400 block of E 5th St
1:48 PM – Animal At Large reported in the 2700 block of Hillcrest Dr
2:30 PM – Animal At Large reported in the 2700 block of Barclay Dr
7:00 PM – Animal Call reported in the 1100 block of Drum Ave
8:45 PM – Animal Injured reported in the 100 block of E 7th St

11/17

8:22 PM – Dangerous Animal reported in the 300 block of E 12th St

Disturbance / Dispute
11/15

12:47 AM – Disturbance – General reported in the 2700 block of Colonial St
12:39 PM – Domestic Disturbance reported in the 500 block of Mission Mount

11/16

5:28 PM – Disturbance – General reported in the 1200 block of Canterbury Dr
10:50 PM > 10:57 PM – Domestic Disturbance reported in the 1300 block of Anthony Dr

11/17

1:51 AM – Disturbance – General reported in the 200 block of W 10th St

MV Accident
11/15

7:55 AM – MV Accident-Hit and Run reported in the 300 block of E 24th St

11/16

2:54 PM – MV Accident-City Street/Alley reported in the 2600 block of Vine St
3:00 PM – MV Accident-Hit and Run reported in the 100 block of Elm St

Counterfeit Currency/Documents
11/15

10:19 AM – Counterfeit currency/documents reported in the 4300 block of Vine St
10:48 AM – Counterfeit currency/documents reported in the 3300 block of Vine St
4:22 PM – Counterfeit currency/documents reported in the 3300 block of Vine St

11/16

11/14/2013 10:20 PM > 10:25 PM – Counterfeit currency/documents reported in the 4300 block of Vine St
11/14/2013 11:16 AM > 11:23 AM – Counterfeit currency/documents reported in the 2900 block of Vine St

Burglary / Theft / Found/Lost property
11/15

12:10 PM – Found/Lost Property reported in the 200 block of W 7th St
3:18 PM – Found/Lost Property reported in Hays no address block listed

11/16

3:29 PM – Shoplifting reported in the 4300 block of Vine St
4:45 PM – Found/Lost Property reported in the 200 block of W 5th St

11/17

01:45 AM > 04:00 AM – Burglary/business reported in the 700 block of W 12th St
8:40 PM – Found/Lost Property reported in the 500 block of W 27th St

Damage to Property
11/15

11/14/2013 07:00 PM > 11/15/2013 09:10 AM – Criminal Damage to Property reported in the 300 block of W 20th St
11/14/2013 09:45 PM > 11/15/2013 02:45 PM – Criminal Damage to Property reported in the 500 block of W 6th St

Welfare Check
11/15

12:24 AM – Welfare Check reported in the 4300 block of Vine St

Drug Offenses
11/15

1:42 AM – Drug Offenses/DUI reported in the 300 block of W 6th St

Transport / Assist
11/15

10:46 PM – Assist – Other (not MV) reported in the 100 block of W 12th St

11/16

1:38 AM – Assist – Other (not MV) reported in the 100 block of W 12th St
2:33 AM – Civil Transport reported in the 2200 block of Canterbury Dr
7:36 PM – Criminal Transport reported in the El Dorado block of no address block listed

11/17

1:40 AM – Assist – Other (not MV) reported in the 200 block of W 10th St

Abandoned Vehicle
11/15

12:46 PM – Abandoned Vehicle reported in the 100 block of E 15th St

Parole Violation
11/15

12:42 PM – Probation/Parole Violation reported in the 1000 block of Fort St

Warrant Service
11/15

9:35 AM – Warrant Service (Fail to Appear) reported in the 100 block of W 12th St

11/17

1:33 AM – Warrant Service (Fail to Appear) reported in the 100 block of W 12th St

Harassment
11/15

8:19 PM – Harassment, Telephone/FAX reported in the 300 block of E 18th St
9:02 PM – Harassment, Telephone/FAX reported in the 100 block of W 12th St

Violation of Restraining Order
11/15

9:44 PM – Violation of Restraining Order/PFA reported in the 100 block of W 12th St

Mental Health Call
11/15

9:48 PM – Mental Health Call reported in the 2800 block of Augusta Ln

Driving Under the Influence
11/16

12:27 AM – Driving Under the Influence reported in the 500 block of W 8th St
1:59 AM – Driving Under the Influence reported in the 600 block of Park St
10:16 PM – Driving Under the Influence reported in the 100 block of W 8th St

Assault / Battery
11/16

02:45 AM > 02:51 AM – Aggravated Assault reported in the 800 block of E 8th St
11:00 PM – Battery – simple reported in the 400 block of W 8th St

Traffic Complaint
11/16

8:29 PM – Traffic/Driving Complaint reported in the 300 block of E 8th St

Intoxicated Subject
11/17

11:36 AM – Intoxicated Subject reported in the 200 block of W 7th St

Suicidal Subject
11/17

2:28 PM – Suicidal Subject reported in the 1400 block of E 29th St

FHSU Men’s Basketball Jumps Into National Rankings at No. 25

Posted on November 19, 2013November 20, 2013

After a one-year absence from the NABC Division II National Poll, Fort Hays State men’s basketball returns to the rankings with a 3-0 start to the 2013-14 season. The Tigers are ranked No. 25 in the first NABC regular season poll. FHSU received votes in the preseason poll.

Fort Hays State opened up the season with a pair of quality wins in Minnesota against Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference teams Southwest Minnesota State and Upper Iowa. Upper Iowa made the NCAA Tournament last year. FHSU then went on the road this past Saturday and defeated Northwestern Oklahoma State, a team that tied for the Great American Conference regular season championship last year.

This is the first appearance for the Tigers in the poll since January 24, 2012, when it was ranked No. 23 before dipping out of the poll for the remainder of the 2011-12 season.

The Tigers have a pair of home games against Division II competition this week in Newman on Tuesday and Oklahoma-Panhandle State on Saturday.

FHSU and Northeastern State (No. 10) are the only two schools from the MIAA currently referenced in the poll.

Below are the rankings for Tuesday, November 19.

	Team	Record	Points
1.	Metropolitan State (Colo.)	2-0	398	(14 first place votes)
2.	West Liberty (W.Va.)	2-0	383	(2 first place votes)
3.	Bellarmine (Ky.)	1-0	371
4.	Drury (Mo.)	2-0	335
5.	Florida Southern	3-0	314
6.	Midwestern State (Texas)	4-0	288
7.	Western Washington	1-0	280
8.	Findlay (Ohio)	2-0	265
9.	Seattle Pacific (Wash.)	4-1	256
10.	Northeastern State (Okla.)	3-0	254
11.	Indiana (Pa.)	2-0	240
12.	Minnesota State	4-1	187
13.	Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.)	2-0	177
14.	North Alabama	3-0	175
15.	Dixie State (Utah)	3-0	174
16.	Carson-Newman (Tenn.)	2-0	150
17.	Southern Indiana	0-0	128
18.	South Carolina Aiken	4-1	114
19.	Livingstone (N.C.)	3-0	111
20.	Fort Lewis (Colo.)	2-0	84
21.	Alaska-Anchorage	5-1	75
22.	Montevallo (Ala.)	2-0	61
23.	Franklin Pierce (N.H.)	5-0	52
24.	Tarleton State (Texas)	3-0	51
25.	Fort Hays State (Kan.)	3-0	45

BCBS of Kansas health plan update

Posted on November 19, 2013

(AP) — The largest health insurance company in Kansas says it will offer another year of coverage under plans that it had expected to cancel because of the federal health care overhaul.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas announced Tuesday that it would notify about 10,000 policy holders that they can continue with their old, individual coverage. The company had sent the policyholders cancellation notices, leaving them to find new health plans.

The change came after President Barack Obama announced he would allow companies to continue existing plans for at least another year even if the coverage didn’t meet mandates in the 2010 health care law.

Blue Cross spokeswoman Mary Beth Chambers said the company believes its policyholders would prefer to keep their old plans.