July 2014 – Page 83 – Hays Post Archive

Eagles advance to WWF tourney semifinals

Posted on July 6, 2014

The Hays Eagles score four runs in the fourth inning then add two more in the sixth and beat Longmont-Erie (Colo.) 8-3 to advance to Sunday afternoon’s semifinals of the Wild West Fest tournament. The Eagles improve to 4-0 in the tourney and are now 21-6 overall. A win Sunday at the HHS Field would advance the Eagles to the tournament finals at 5pm at Larks Park.

Kade Parker picks up the complete game victory, allowing three runs (one earned) on five hits while striking out seven and walking only one.

Trenton Henningson went 3-for-3 and scored two runs while Jake Sedbrook went 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBIs. His two-run double highlighted the Eagles four–run fourth inning.

Monarchs win streak comes to an end

Posted on July 6, 2014July 6, 2014

The Hays Monarchs drop a pair of games to the MW Bruins Saturday at the Wild West Fest tournament, snapping their 10-game win streak. Bruins win the first contest 12-1 then turn around and win 4-2 in the quarterfinals ending the Monarchs run at 2-2. They are now 14-5 on the season.

The Monarchs fell behind 6-0 after two innings in the first game. Hays was held to just two hits and scored their lone run on Grant Romme’s RBI single in the third inning. Cameron Brin takes the loss, allowing seven runs (4 earned) on four hits over 4 1/3 innings. Brin walked eight and struck out none.

In the tournament quarterfinals, the Bruins took advantage of four Monarchs errors in the second game, scoring single runs in the first, fourth, fifth and sixth. Only one of the runs was earned. Liam Stults takes the loss, allowing one unearned run on six hits over six innings, striking out three and walking six. Kameron Schmidt and Dick Hockett both had two hits.

The Monarchs are off until Thursday when they travel to Great Bend for a doubleheader.

House records 1st major-league win for Indians in victory over Royals

Posted on July 6, 2014July 6, 2014

CLEVELAND (AP) — T.J. House allowed three runs over 6 2/3 innings for his first major league win and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Saturday night.

House (1-2) scattered nine hits, struck out three and didn’t walk a batter. The rookie left-hander was making the eighth appearance, and seventh start, of his career.

Michael Bourn’s leadoff homer sparked a three-run third inning while Nick Swisher’s bases-loaded single scored two runs in the fifth and finished Jeremy Guthrie (5-7).

Michael Brantley had three hits, including an RBI single in the eighth, for Cleveland.

Former Marine Roberts rides with local Marines in WWF parade (VIDEO)

Posted on July 6, 2014

pat roberts with marine still — Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS, visits with Marines prior to Saturday’s Wild West Fest parade in Hays. Roberts also served in the Marines.

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts was very happy to be invited to ride on the Marines float in Saturday morning’s Wild West Fest parade in downtown Hays.

“It’s a real privilege to be here,” Roberts said prior to the start of the parade. He visited with several active and retired military members on the float.

This year’s WWF theme, “Home of the Free Because of the Brave,” had significant meaning to Roberts.

“My dad was in Okinawa in Iwo Jima during World War II. I was able to visit there, and I’m a Marine as well.”

The 78-year-old three-term Republican has been combating criticism from his primary opponent, Dr. Milton Wolfe, Overland Park, who contends Roberts shouldn’t represent a state where he no longer lives permanently. Roberts owns a property in Dodge City that he currently rents out.

However, the State Board of Objections unanimously dismissed a challenge in May about Roberts’ residency, clearing the way for the senator to stay on the ballot in the August primary.

Roberts said his re-election campaign is “going fine”:

Roberts’ wife, Franki, joined him on the parade float.

Open letter to the ‘Plant Thief’

Posted on July 6, 2014

Dear Plant Thief,

I hope you are enjoying your 12 beautiful “new-to-you” drought resistant stonecrop succulent plants. I’m certain that they are a lovely addition to your yard, and really look snazzy next to your other “borrowed” landscaping.

Trust me, they are easy to care for, not much maintenance, and environmentally friendly during the hot/dry summers in Hays, KS. This low growing succulent ground cover attracts beautiful butterflies, and looks stunning next to peonies or rose bushes. I too have impeccable taste when it comes to landscaping and choosing just the right plants for my yard, but I’m a stickler for ALWAYS buying my own plants!

I had 12 similar stonecrop succulent plants in my front yard that I planted with my two young sons over the last three years, but while I was on vacation last week they were stolen from my yard. Hmmm, weird!!

Just in case you are interested in PURCHASING YOUR OWN PLANTS, there is this fabulous place called the Hays Greenhouse:
1-70 & Toulon Road, Hays, KS 67601
https://haysgreenhouse.com/

They have gorgeous plants, helpful staff, and thousands of more plants to pick from then what you can find in my front yard. I know that you can’t beat the rock bottom prices in my front yard, but just in case you’d like to garden during daylight hours, lower your bad juju levels, and/or not be arrested I highly recommend a quick trip out to the Hays Greenhouse and BUY YOUR OWN PLANTS!

Hopefully your “new-to-you” landscaping doesn’t become infested with aphids and you don’t have gut wrenching guilt when you cast an eye over “your” new plants. When your neighbors walk by and comment on your beautiful landscaping (like people used to do when they walked past my front yard), be sure to let them know that they’re stolen and that the nice woman who lives on 23rd St. has exemplary taste in plants.

Libby Flores, Hays

P.S. Should you have a conscience, please feel free to leave replacements on my front porch, and then NEVER step foot on my property again! Thank you.

Blue Bird recalls school buses for steering issue

Posted on July 6, 2014July 5, 2014

The Associated Press

Blue Bird is recalling more than 2,500 All American school buses and some transit buses to fix a problem that could make steering more difficult.

The company also is recalling a smaller number of school buses that may be prone to a propane fuel leak.

It says it has received no injury or accident reports tied to any of these recalls.

Blue Bird Corp. says the steering problem can develop on some buses made between 2011 and last May if a steering shaft clamp comes into contact with a rubber close out boot on the floor. It also is recalling more than 400 transit buses to fix the same problem.

The company also is recalling 388 Vision school buses made in 2012 or 2013 to address the possible fuel leak.

Former Kansas high school champ earns a Wimbledon title

Posted on July 5, 2014July 5, 2014

LONDON (AP) — American Jack Sock a graduate of Blue Valley North High School in Overland Park and Canadian Vasek Pospisil made their first tournament together a championship-winning one.

The pair defeating Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in the all-North American Wimbledon doubles final on Saturday.

Sock and Pospisil broke the Bryan brothers’ service in the final game on their fifth match point.

The 21-year-old Sock was 80–0 in his Kansas 6A High School tennis career, winning four consecutive state championships.

On Saturday became the third-youngest player to win both a Grand Slam men’s doubles title and a Grand Slam mixed doubles championship in the Open era, adding to the mixed title he won with American Melanie Oudin at the U.S. Open in 2011.

Todd Woodbridge and John McEnroe, both 20, were the only men to win both titles at a younger age, with McEnroe being the youngest.

Fireworks blamed for $90,000 in damage to Kan. home

Posted on July 5, 2014

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Improper disposal of fireworks is being blamed for a Saturday morning house fire in Hutchinson.

Officials say the residence at 51 Random Road was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived.

The fire took 20-minutes to control, with units remaining on scene for two hours.

Five people were at home at the time of the fire. All of them escaped safely.

One fire fighter was transported by EMS to the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center with an injury. He was treated and released.

Damage from the fire was estimated at $60,000 to the structure and $30,000 to the contents.

The garage suffered heavy damage with heat and smoke damage throughout the residence.

Kansas woman accused of chasing people with lit fireworks

Posted on July 5, 2014

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 39-year-old Wichita woman was arrested after police say she chased three people with large fireworks in her hand.

Wichita Police Sgt. John Hoofer tells KSN-TV the fireworks were lit and she sprayed the three victims with sparks Friday night.

Hoofer says the woman knew the group of people and was intentionally trying to burn them.

The woman was booked into jail, and authorities say they’re unsure whether alcohol was a factor in the incident.

FHSU College of Business, Entrepreneurship Honor Scholars named

Posted on July 5, 2014July 2, 2014

FHSU University Relations

Spring 2014 4.0 Honor Scholars have been announced for Fort Hays State University’s College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Only full-time, undergraduate business majors who have a 4.0 grade-point average for the semester are on the list of COBE Honor Scholars.

The 66 Honor Scholars for Spring 2014 are listed by cities listed as their current permanent addresses. High schools, for students who listed them, are included if within the last five years. ZIP codes are given for the convenience of papers that use them to guide placement.

Students on the CoBE Honor Scholar list were also named in the recent Deans Honor Roll listing.

Alden: Lindsey Carter, a 2011 Sterling High School graduate, is a senior majoring in business education.

Birchwood, Wis.: Ryne Brown is a second-degree student majoring in business communication.

Brandon, S.D.: Melissa Bagheri is a sophomore majoring in marketing.

Buraidah, Saudi Arabia: Hamad Alsqabe is a second-degree student majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

Burlington, N.J.: Jamie Bittenbender is a junior majoring in management.

Caldwell: Justin Mayo is a junior majoring in management.

Cambridge, Neb.: Sierra Deterding, 2011 Southwest High School graduate, is a senior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

Candler, N.C.: Howard Frisbee is a junior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

Colby: Ashley Roehl is a senior majoring in management.

Concordia: Christina Fabarez, a 2011 Concordia High School graduate, is a senior majoring in tourism and hospitality.

Crossville, Tenn.: Jonathan Tyler is a junior majoring in management.

Derby: Kyle Snyder, a 2009 Derby High School graduate, is a second-degree student majoring in accounting (public accounting).

Elizabeth, Colo.: Tyler Grant, a 2013 Elizabeth High School graduate, is a sophomore majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

Ellinwood: Michelle Klepper, a 2010 Ellinwood High School graduate, is a senior majoring in management.

Ellis: Shelby Hollern, a 2012 Ellis High School graduate, is a junior majoring in accounting.

Fayetteville, N.C.: Sonya Culver is a senior majoring in business education.

Frederick, Md.: Somphaphone Kakhankham is a senior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

Galena: Doris Adams-Scott is a junior majoring in management.

Goddard: Zachary Hooper is a senior majoring in management.

Hays: Yasir Altayyar is a senior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.Michael Barker is a sophomore majoring in accounting.Matthew Binder is a junior majoring in finance.Zachary Binder, a 2012 Hays High School graduate, is a junior majoring in finance.John Booze is second-degree student majoring in accounting (public accounting).Aaron Breit is a senior majoring in management.Michael Fabin is a junior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.Kyle Fox, a 2010 Ellis High School graduate, is a senior majoring in business education.Talyn Froelich, a 2010 Russell High School graduate, is a senior majoring in management.Amanda Groff, a 2010 Hays High School graduate, is a senior majoring in finance (banking).Samantha Hardwick, a 2010 Hays High School graduate, is a second-degree student majoring in accounting (public accounting).Jason Mayers, a 2009 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, is a second-degree student majoring in finance (financial planning).Kennith Moreno is a senior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.Nathan, Musick, is a second-degree student majoring in accounting (public accounting).Quan Nguyen, a 2012 La Crosse High School graduate, is a sophomore majoring in accounting (public accounting).Alexis Pfannenstiel is a junior majoring in business education (corporate communication).Hannah, Schippers, a 2010 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, is a senior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.
Caitlin Wright, a 2010 Colby High School graduate, is a sophomore majoring in finance (financial planning).Corinne Ziegler, a 2013 Hays High School graduate, is a sophomore majoring in accounting.

Hugoton: Akela Miller, a 2010 Hugoton High School graduate, is a second-degree student majoring in marketing.

Hutchinson: Alicia Wilson is a senior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

Isabela, Puerto Rico: Rhendy Amador is a senior majoring in business administration.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Saeed Alrufaidi is a senior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

Junction City: Ray Turner is a senior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

Limon, Colo.: Ashley O’Dwyer, a 2013 Limon High School graduate, is a junior majoring in tourism and hospitality.

Lindsborg: Molly Rohr is a sophomore majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

McPherson: Nikolous Rempe, a 2011 McPherson High School graduate, is a senior majoring in accounting.

Mulvane: Robin Gensler is a junior majoring in business education (training and development).

Ness City: Matthew Frank, a 2013 Ness City High School graduate, is a sophomore majoring in accounting.

North Little Rock, Ark.: Jessica Poppy is a junior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

O’Fallon, Ill.: Shelley Atkinson is a sophomore majoring in management.

Oklahoma City: Jennifer Nichols is a second-degree student majoring in management.

Overland Park: Shannon Elliott is a senior majoring in management information.

Oviedo, Fla.: Lisa Belal is a senior majoring in marketing.

Park: Austin Zerr, a 2010 Quinter High School graduate, is a second-degree student majoring in finance (banking).

Plainfield, Ill.: Cynthia Trautz is a junior majoring in international business.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Ali Asire is a second-degree student majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

Russell: Jordan Kaufman, a 2011 Russell High School graduate, is a senior majoring in management.
Michael Vonfeldt, a 2011 Russell High School graduate, is a junior majoring in marketing.

St. John: Tanyatron Watson, a 2011 St. John High School graduate, is a junior majoring in information networking and telecommunications.

San Diego, Calif.: Jason Hardy is a junior majoring in management information.

Topeka: Scott Langer is a junior majoring in business education (training and development).

Victoria: Cody Scheck, a 2011 Victoria High School graduate, is a senior majoring in accounting (public accounting).

Westpoint, Ind.: Ethan Dale, a 2012 McCutcheon High School graduate, is a sophomore majoring in management.

Wichita: Sean Gaither, a 2010 Wichita Northwest High School graduate, is a senior majoring in finance (financial planning).

Winfield: Matthew McWithey, a 2012 Winfield High School graduate, is a senior majoring in finance (economics).

Yoder, Colo.: James Soltwedel is a senior majoring in business education (training and development).

Gov. Brownback rides in Wild West Fest parade (VIDEO)

Posted on July 5, 2014July 8, 2014

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer pose for pictures before the Hays Wild West Fest parade Saturday morning. Colyer is Hays native. — Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer pose for pictures before the Hays Wild West Fest parade Saturday morning. Colyer is a Hays native.

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Gov. Sam Brownback was one of several elected state officials participating in Saturday morning’s Wild West Fest parade in downtown Hays.

The governor arrived at his parade entry spot in plenty of time to visit with other parade participants before it started. Brownback’s convertible was parked next to the fire station where he walked up to a couple on-duty firefighters to shake their hands. Brownback then walked out to the crowd lining Main Street and shook a few more hands.

Back at the convertible being decorated by Ellis County Republican Party Chairwoman Elaine Adams and other volunteers, Brownback took a few minutes to talk about his re-election campaign.

“My strategy is pretty clear,” he said. “One, tell people what we’ve done. We’ve cut taxes, we’ve got private-sector job growth, we’ve got people moving into Kansas. And then tell people what my opponent has done. Paul Davis is an Obama Democrat; I’m mostly a Reagan Republican. And then let people choose.”

The presumed Democratic challenger in the governor’s race is Lawrence attorney and state House Minority Leader Paul Davis. Jill Docking, a Wichita financial planner, is Davis’ running mate. In the August primary, Brownback faces Wichita native Jennifer Winn.

Brownback said he’s hearing several common concerns from constituents as he campaigns across Kansas:

Brownback also talked about state’s Water Vision plan for the next 50 years. The first draft report was released Tuesday.

The Kansas Water Office plans a statewide tour starting July 7 to gather public input.

Although not yet on the itinerary, Brownback said a meeting will be scheduled in Hays.

SW Kansas residents say spring worst in memory

Posted on July 5, 2014

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ELKHART, Kan. (AP) — Some longtime southwest Kansas residents accustomed to long periods without rain say this spring was one of the worst they can remember.

The Hutchinson News reports Morton County, which sits closer to three state capitals than its own in Topeka, still has received only about 75 percent of normal precipitation, even after an unusually wet June.

Morton County farmer Scott Shrauner says the county hasn’t received normal rainfall in at least seven years. The July rains came too late to help the dryland wheat crop, which Shrauner says he doesn’t expect to cut much of this year.

The Kansas State University ag research center in Garden City says January through May was the driest start to the year on record with just 2.07 inches of precipitation.

Lobbyist: Camptown casino could be running in year

Posted on July 5, 2014

FRONTENAC, Kan. (AP) — Supporters of a bid to bring a casino to southeast Kansas say the long-shuttered Camptown Greyhound Park could be converted quickly into a gambling facility if state regulators approve.

The Joplin Globe reports the park has applied to the Kansas Lottery Commission for the lone remaining casino slot. That slot has gone unfilled since the state legalized casino gambling in 2007.

Legislation that went into effect on Tuesday lowers the investment required for a prospective casino developer from $225 million to $50 million. It also drops the fee the state charges to developers from $25 million to $5.5 million.

Camptown, just north of Pittsburg, opened in 1995 but ran live dog races for less than six months before its owners filed for bankruptcy in early 1996.