September 2014 – Page 58 – Hays Post Archive

FHSU’s Keanu Bradley named MIAA Volleyball Specialist of the Week

Posted on September 15, 2014

FHSU Athletics

Fort Hays State’s Keanu Bradley was named the MIAA Volleyball Specialist of the Week for her performance at the NSIC Challenge this weekend, announced by the conference office on Monday (Sept. 15).

Bradley, a sophomore libero from Rose Hill, Kan., had 75 digs in the Tigers’ four matches over the weekend, averaging 5.00 digs per set in addition to five service aces, leading the team in all three categories. Bradley had a weekend-best 26 digs in Fort Hays State’s win over Bemidji State, and had double-digit digs in three of the four matches.

For the season, Bradley has 151 digs and is averaging 5.03 digs per set with 10 service aces (0.33 per set) and 25 assists.

The Tigers open MIAA play on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Nebraska-Kearney before returning to Hays, Kan., for their home opener on Friday, Sept. 19 versus Missouri Southern.

KFIX Rock News: Bon Jovi Photo Book Documenting Tours From 200-’13 Now Available

Posted on September 15, 2014September 14, 2014

You may not be able to see Bon Jovi’s Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora together on the same stage anytime soon, but at least you can see them on your coffee table.

Bon Jovi: Work, a book that documents the band’s two world tours from 2010 to 2013, is now available for purchase online.

The 210-page hardcover book features both black-and-white and color images by from the New Jersey rockers’ official tour photographer, David Bergman.

You’ll see the band onstage, backstage, at home and even in the operating room, as Jon receives treatment for a knee injury.

A special section of the book features private photos personally taken by the singer.

“From the happy times to the harrowed, these images let you transcend the frame of the photograph to connect to specific moments whenever you open this book,” Jon writes in the foreword, saying that it captures “what it’s like to travel the world with our band, inviting you to be a part of the action.”

He adds, “They say every picture tells a story. David’s pictures tell our story.”

You can order the book, which costs $60, now at BonJovi.com/work.

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Salina police officer suspended after DUI arrest

Posted on September 15, 2014

Salina Post

SALINA — A Salina Police officer has been suspended after being arrested on requested charges of driving under the influence, refusing to submit to a breath test, leaving the scene of an accident and reckless driving.

Salina Police Capt. Mike Sweeney said Austin Hardin, 29, was northbound in the 2100 block of South Ninth at approximately 12:15 a.m. Sunday, when the 2006 Dodge Dakota pickup he was driving went into the median, struck a light pole, went into the southbound lane before going back into the northbound lane, and left the area.

A witness gave police a description of the pickup, and Hardin was stopped in the area of Ohio and Pacific.

Hardin has been an officer of the Salina Police Department for more than three years.

Sweeney said the case will go through both criminal court process and department administrative process.

Salina man accused of sex crimes against young girl

Posted on September 15, 2014

Salina Post

SALINA — A Salina man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of two counts of aggravated indecent liberties, and one count of aggravated criminal sodomy for his alleged sexual abuse of a grade school-aged girl at his home in April 2013.

Police Capt. Mike Sweeney said police were contacted by the Kansas Department of Children and Families in August after reports that Wilmo Haake, 44, allegedly had sexually abused a girl at his home when she had stayed the night.

Haake reportedly is an acquaintance of the girl’s family.

Kansas City airport officials promise better Wi-Fi

Posted on September 15, 2014

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Officials at Kansas City International Airport say they’ve heard the complaints from travelers about spotty Wi-Fi service and they’re working to make it better.

The Kansas City Star reports the city’s Aviation Department plans to spend $250,000 to completely upgrade Wi-Fi service and make other technological improvements.

The airport started offering Wi-Fi about a decade ago. Overland Park-based Sprint Co. agreed to pay for and install the necessary infrastructure. Customers paid $9.99 for up to eight hours.

When the agreement with Sprint expired, the Aviation Department took over the service and made it free.

Officials say that there have been upgrades since, but not enough to keep up with demand, which has increased dramatically as more people travel with computers and phones they want to use to access the Internet.

Agriculture hall of fame has budget struggles

Posted on September 15, 2014

BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (AP) — The leaders of the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs are trying — again — to figure out how to ensure its future.

The hall closed for the season in May because of financial troubles, the second time in five years that’s happened. Only two part-time employees and several volunteers work there but a dedicated board is determined to make the hall relevant again.

The 160-acre facility is the national hall of agriculture. It has separate museums and many exhibits that give an extensive history of farming and agriculture.

The Kansas City Star reports the hall’s board of directors is searching for ways to get younger people involved in the hall and to update its technology and exhibits — all without any government funding.

National American Legion Commander to be in Hays

Posted on September 15, 2014September 15, 2014

Mike Helm, National Commander of the American Legion

The newly elected National Commander of the American Legion, Mike Helm, will be in Hays on Tuesday morning as part of a statewide tour this week.

American Legion Department Commander Emery McKimmy will accompany Helm.

Helm, a native of Norcatur, will at the Hays American Legion Post No. 173 Sept. 16 for a breakfast meeting 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Helm also will be in Kensington, Atwood and Colby on Tuesday. Wednesday, he will make a stop in Great Bend.

A U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War, Helm served with the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, N.C., and earned his Ranger tab in 1972. He has been a member of Jack Helt American Legion Post 313 at Lebanon, Neb., since 1972.

Born in McCook, Neb., he grew up in Norcatur. He is a retired U.S. Postal Service rural mail carrier, with more than 33 years of service.

Helm served as commander of the Department of Nebraska from 1987 to 1988 and as a national vice commander from 2003 to 2004. He also served as the national commander’s representative to the National Legislative Commission, the chairman of the National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Commission and the chairman of the Foreign Relations Commission.

Click HERE for Helm’s biography.

Photographers invited to share and inspire at annual Photowalk

Posted on September 15, 2014

Photographers of every skill level are invited to take part will take part in a local version of a global event next month.

The annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk is scheduled for noon Oct. 11 at the Hays Public Library.

According to the Photowalk’s website, the event allows shooters of every skill level the chance to socialize, share and inspire one another.

While the event is free, participants are encouraged to donate to the Springs of Hope Orphanage in Kenya.

For more information on the Hays walk, contact Terry Bottorf at [email protected]. To sign up for the walk, click HERE.

Hays-based Cedar Ridge Supply teams with Pinnacle Ag

Posted on September 15, 2014September 15, 2014

Story courtesy Ag Professional

Pinnacle Agriculture Holdings, LLC has acquired Cedar Ridge Supply, LLC. Cedar Ridge Supply will operate as part of Pinnacle’s Performance Agriculture brand. Located in Hays, Cedar Ridge Supply is a family owned wholesale dealer of agricultural chemicals.

Cedar Ridge Supply was founded by Paul Taylor in July 2011. Since that time, Cedar Ridge Supply has been providing agricultural pesticides to retailers in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Nebraska. Taylor is a graduate of Kansas State University and is a certified crop adviser with over 25 years of experience in the agriculture industry.

Under the new ownership, Taylor will continue to manage the wholesale dealership located at 1121 Stonecrest. Taylor’s wife, Janis, will continue as office manager.

“Our union with Performance Agriculture will greatly strengthen our ability to provide our customers with the best possible service and pricing,” Taylor said. “Backed by Performance Agriculture’s foundation of trust, loyalty and integrity, we will continue our mission of combining exceptional personal service with quality products.”

“It is an honor for Cedar Ridge Supply to join Performance Agriculture as a partner in servicing this multi-state retailer community,” said Keith Karnes, Performance Agriculture’s regional business director. “We are excited about the Cedar Ridge Supply staff joining our team, and we look forward to seamlessly continuing the excellent service that they have always provided their customers.”

Source

Shala Mills – FHSU Food Pantry

Posted on September 15, 2014

Where is the food pantry on the campus of Fort Hays State University and who can use it? Mike Cooper visits with Shala Mills, Jamie Sproul and Sarah Bailey of FHSU during the Hunger Campaign Drive to get the answers.

FHSU employees honored by governor for service

Posted on September 15, 2014

TOPEKA — Gov. Sam Brownback joined with the Kansas Department of Administration on Friday in honoring more than 100 state employees who have served the state for more than 40 years.

Brownback and KDOA Secretary Jim Clark awarded an official service pin celebrating the longevity of each honoree who completed either 40 or 50 years of service during the 2015 fiscal year. The ceremony, held in the first floor rotunda of the Statehouse in Topeka, brought together employees from the three branches of government.

Among the honorees were Fort Hays State University’s Alvin W. Hearne of the Computing and Telecommunications Center and Zoran Stevanov of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Brownback shared a quote by Mother Teresa, in which she said we will most be remembered for the people we have loved, and the people who have loved us.

“You have loved a lot of people in your careers, and a lot of people have loved you,” Brownback said. “You have made a difference in your career and our state is better for it.”

Six employees, all from Kansas Regents institutions, were honored for having been employed by the state for 50 years.

FHSU professor sourced in NY Times piece on Kansas politics

Posted on September 15, 2014September 15, 2014

Chapman Rackaway is a Professor of Political Science at Fort Hays State University. — Chapman Rackaway is a professor of political science at Fort Hays State University.

Chapman Rackaway, professor of political science at Fort Hays State University, again has been used as a reference as the national media examines the politics of Kansas.

Rackaway was quotes in a New York Times story published Sunday titled “Conservative experiment faces revolt in reliably red Kansas.”

Click HERE for the story from the New York Times.

Click HERE to read Rackaway’s latest Insight Kansas column on Hays Post.

State representative defends residency, condo

Posted on September 15, 2014

SALINA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas state representative says the nearly half-million-dollar condominium he owns in Lawrence is just where he stays during legislative sessions, while his official residence is at his sister’s house in Salina.

Republican Rep. J.R. Claeys tells The Salina Journal he blames Democrat Gary Swartzendruber for raising questions about his residency because his opponent can’t win on the issues.

Claeys acknowledges owning the Lawrence condominium, but says it’s normal for lawmakers to rent an apartment or buy a place there to stay while the Legislature is in session.

The Douglas County appraiser lists Claeys’ condo as being valued for tax purposes at $433,400.

Still, Claeys insists he spends most of the year living with his sister, her husband and their three children in Salina, in the district he represents.