HUTCHINSON- Law enforcement authorities in Reno County are asking for help to locate a piece of missing artwork.
Hutchinson Police reported a bronze sculpture, Butterfly Girl, was stolen from Orchard Park on 43rd Avenue in Hutchinson sometime on August 9th or 10th.
This sculpture was generously donated to the City of Hutchinson by Bob and Ann Bush and is valued at around $9000.
If you have any information please notify Detective Schoenhoff at 694-2830, Crime Stoppers at 620-694-2666 or 800-222-8477.
Move in Day at McMindes (Photo by Ricky Kerr, Hays Post)
By DIANE GASPER O’BRIEN FHSU University Relations and Marketing
What’s the best way to move your child to college when you have to cross two state lines?
Rent a U-Haul trailer — that way, you can move two students at once.
That’s what Dean and Rebecca Dickson, Wray, Colo., did when their daughter Nicole picked Fort Hays State University as her destination of choice.
The Dicksons, moving a child to college for the first time, learned firsthand just how challenging that can be, whether it be searching for their resident assistant to pick up their room keys or waiting in line for an elevator.
They were among the hubbub on campus Thursday as students emptied their vehicles and were greeted by volunteers who helped carry their belongings into residence halls.
Nicole, a nursing major, brought along her friend and roommate, Morgan Buck, and the two freshmen-to-be were giddy as they started to arrange their room on the fourth floor of McMindes Hall.
The girls became friends their senior year in high school and visited FHSU together. Both applied at other colleges but chose FHSU.
“We were kind of set on this last October,” Nicole said. “So here we are.”
They won’t have much chance to get homesick. Several more of their classmates also live in McMindes and a couple more in Wiest Hall. In fact, more than a dozen students from the last two graduating classes in Wray are now FHSU Tigers.
Ryan Glogau, Lawrence, is already considering Fort Hays State to pursue his education when he graduates from Lawrence Free State High School in 2017. That’s because he liked what he saw when his older brother, Eric, visited FHSU.
Ryan and his dad, Lee, were on hand Thursday to help Eric move into McMindes. Eric, who will be a freshman, wants to become a park ranger or game warden someday, and he plans to major in agriculture. Ryan is “into computer science.”
“He got to take a peek at that department when Eric came to visit, and he was impressed,” the Glogaus’ dad said. “Ryan also does marching band, so we’ll see.”
Like Nicole Dickson, Ky Smith from Dodge City knows several current Fort Hays State students.
She is a transfer from Dodge City Community College, and she and her mom, Amy Smith, were busy getting her settled into her room Thursday.
“I have a lot of friends who go here, and I visited and liked it,” said Ky, an education major. “I heard good things about the education department. I’m excited.”
While Ky appeared to be totally comfortable with the transition, Amy wasn’t so sure. An only child, Ky lived at home while attending DCCC.
“She’ll probably love it, and I’ll probably hate it,” Amy said. “I’m glad we’re not very far away.”
After the busy morning, new students were to begin participating that evening in Tiger Impact Fall Orientation Weekend, which features a variety of get-to-know-each-other activities.
“I’m excited,” Nicole Dickson said. “Hays has a small-town feel, but there’s still a lot to do.”
CRETE, Neb. — Bryan Health is pleased to announce that Rebekah Mussman has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Crete Area Medical Center, effective Aug. 3.
“Rebekah’s experience, passion and enthusiasm for rural health care are evident in all her past achievements and will be ever-present in her role as president and chief executive officer of Crete Area Medical Center,” said Carol Friesen, vice president of health system services for Bryan Health.
Mussman has spent her career in Nebraska critical access hospitals and rural communities. She began in information management at Harlan County Health System, where she advanced to chief financial officer and interim CEO.
Recently, Mussman has spent the last six years as chief financial officer of Kearney County Health Services in Minden, Neb. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and earned her master’s degree from Fort Hays State University.
Bryan Medical Center includes two acute care facilities (Bryan East Campus and Bryan West Campus) and many outpatient clinics. The system includes Bryan Medical Center, Crete Area Medical Center, Bryan Physician Network, Bryan Heart, Bryan College of Health Sciences, Bryan LifePointe and Bryan Foundation.
We’re locked in the Dog Days of summer and the humidity is rolling through the roof. If the first few days of August are any indication, this summer may continue well into September. And while some don’t venture outdoors much except on weekends, for many outdoor work continues as usual.
Working outside in 95 to 100-degree heat can result in dehydration. Farmers, ranchers, construction workers and other folks who toil in the sun can forget to drink enough fluids.
Every year, emergency rooms and health-care facilities across Kansas treat cases of heat exhaustion. Often it takes two to three days to recover from severe heat exhaustion.
Anyone working outdoors during the summer months should always have plenty of fluid within easy reach. Drink small amounts, up to a pint, and drink often.
While experts don’t always agree, water still seems to be one of the best fluid replacements for those who work in the summer sun.
Sports drinks are also recommended, especially those that contain no more than 8 percent carbohydrates.
Pure fruit juice mixed with an equal amount of water is another excellent drink to replace lost fluids.
Avoid beer and other alcoholic beverages that only lead to greater dehydration. Carbonated beverages and drinks high in caffeine should also be avoided.
Don’t rely on how thirsty you are to gauge when to replenish your liquids while working or playing in the sun. Your thirst mechanism isn’t always reliable.
In classic cases of dehydration people feel unusually tired. The victim may have a headache and is usually nauseous. In severe cases, people perspire profusely, are extremely weak and their skin is usually pale and clammy.
If these symptoms occur, move the victim into the shade immediately and loosen any tight fitting clothing. Offer the person cool fluids, but applying ice to the body or drinking extremely cold liquids can make the symptoms worse.
In extreme conditions, such as heat stroke where the person has hot, dry skin, take the victim to a medical facility immediately to receive necessary evaluation and care.
Remember, the key to avoiding heat exhaustion is drinking plenty of cool water throughout the day. Anything that heats the body, such as exercise or strenuous work, puts an extra load on the system. Fortunately, these conditions can almost always be prevented with sensible hot-weather care.
Make mine water – nature’s natural coolant.
John Schlageck, a Hoxie native, is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas.
ABILENE–The 70th anniversary of V-J Day will be observed on the Eisenhower Presidential Library campus Saturday, August 15. On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies effectively ending World War II. Since then, both August 14 and August 15 have been known as “Victory over Japan Day,” or simply “V-J Day.”
A Big Band Concert and Dance by the 1st Infantry Division Army Band, Ft. Riley, will be presented at 7 p.m. on the steps of the Library building. Bring your dancing shoes and dress in your best 1940s attire as the band encourages dancing to their “Big Band” selections from the 1940s. The concert will include a “Big Band” arrangement of the Star Spangled Banner and a vocalist for some of the numbers.
The movie,”Unbroken,” will be shown at 3 p.m. in the Visitors Center auditorium. The movie tells the true story of Olympian and WWII Veteran Louis Zampernini. After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Zampernini spent a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he was caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. The movie is free and open to the public.
Attendees are invited to come early and visit the “WWII Remembered” exhibit in the museum. Regular admission fees and museum hours will be in effect, with the museum closing at 4:45 p.m. Rob Wasinger, Hays, World War II Cavalry re-enactor, will be on the grounds with his horse during the day.
Food vendors will open at 4 p.m., serving meals, snacks and beverages. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets and picnic on the grounds.
A photo station will be set up for couples to recreate their own version of the famous “kiss” between an unknown sailor and a nurse celebrating the end of World War II in New York’s Times Square in 1945.
Jeremy Guthrie allowed one run while walking three and striking out two over six innings Thursday night vs. the Angels. (Jason Hanna)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – C.J. Cron and Kole Calhoun each drove in a pair of runs in the ninth inning Thursday night, rallying the Los Angeles Angels past Kansas City and its stout bullpen for a 7-6 victory and an end to their seven-game skid against the Royals.
Kansas City had built a 5-1 advantage heading to the eighth, but All-Star reliever Wade Davis coughed up two runs in his first appearance since Aug. 6, when a stiff back put him on the shelf. RELATED: Gordon will begin rehab assignment soon.
Greg Holland (3-1) entered in the ninth and gave up a leadoff single, a walk and threw a wild pitch. Cron followed with a pinch-hit double to tie the game, and after Johnny Giavotella singled, Calhoun added his go-ahead double into the right-field corner.
The weather over the weekend should be fairly tranquil and warm, with temperatures around the seasonal average of highs in the lower 90s. Precipitation chances will be fairly low through the weekend until late Sunday, when we will see an increase in chances as a cold front approaches western Kansas.
Today A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 8 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man accused of shooting a woman inside a Derby AT&T store has made his first court appearance.
The Wichita Eagle reports James Michael Phillips appeared in a Sedgwick County courtroom Thursday. He is charged on several counts including attempted capital murder.
According to authorities, Phillips tried to rob the store Tuesday morning. Court documents say he ordered two employees to the back of the store at gunpoint and shot a 60-year-old woman multiple times. She was the only customer in the store at the time and was in critical condition at Wesley Medical Center as of Thursday evening.
Police say Phillips then led officers on a brief chase to south Wichita, during which he fired at a Derby police officer.
He is being held on $500,000 bond. It was not immediately clear if Philips has an attorney.
First Care Clinic is celebrating National Health Center Week by partnering with the Lions Club to provide free health screenings on Saturday, Aug. 15. The screenings will be held in the Ashley Furniture parking lot, 2702 Vine from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
This event is to help raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers, the largest and most successful system of primary healthcare. Health centers serve more than 23 million people nationwide and are increasingly becoming the trusted provider of choice for many families, whether they are insured or not. Evidence shows patients choose health centers because they are convenient, affordable, and offer a range of services from a team of caring professionals.
The free health screenings include diabetes/blood glucose, blood pressure, field of vision, vision acuity, and hearing. There is also a special eye screening available for infants and young children.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita officials are set to start a project to examine the city’s sewage and water infrastructure.
City Council member Janet Miller said in a news conference Thursday that the project, which will look at ways to optimize the infrastructure, will begin this fall. The Wichita Eagle reports the city requested proposals in May to identify risks and strengths in the city’s utility system, and seven companies responded.
City officials say they expect to select a firm later this month and negotiate a contract in September or October.
Miller said the first phase of the project will take one year.
Fort Hays State Softball coach Adrian Mohr announced the addition of six newcomers for the 2016 season. The Tigers add four transfers and two freshmen to a roster that returns 10 players in 2016. Joining the team are Chermayne Yago, Claudia Vazquez, Ashley Beavers, Carrie Clarke, Hannah Hearld, and Madeline LaPolla.
Yago transfers to FHSU from Otero (Colo.) Junior College, where she played two seasons. She was a big threat on the basepaths with 83 stolen bases over two seasons. She set a new single-season record for stolen bases at Otero as a freshman in 2014 with 54. The outfielder tallied one more run scored than her stolen base total in two years with 84 and had a big freshman year at the plate that saw her hit .383. Yago is a native of Kapolei, Hawaii, which is located on the island of Oahu.
Vazquez transfers to FHSU from Phoenix (Ariz.) College, where she played two seasons. As a sophomore in 2015 she batted .319 with 30 runs scored, 12 RBI, and 16 stolen bases as an outfielder, helping her team to a record of 53-12 and a conference championship. Vazquez is a native of Gilbert, Ariz.
Beavers transfers to FHSU from Dodge City (Kan.) Community College, where she played two seasons. As an outfielder, she batted .308 with 20 runs scored, 12 RBI, and six stolen bases in 2015 as a sophomore. She had a tremendous year at the plate as a freshman in 2014, hitting .394 with 20 RBI and 16 runs scored. Beavers is a native of Longmont, Colo.
Clarke is transferring to FHSU from Black Hills State University in South Dakota. She saw time in the pitching circle last year, logging 39 innings with 18 strikeouts, and had limited appearances as a hitter at the plate.The Erie, Colo., native adds depth to the roster as a utility player and pitcher.
Hearld is a hometown product from Hays High School. She was one of the top players in Kansas Class 5A, but was only able to compete during her freshman and junior seasons due to injuries sustained as a sophomore and senior. She was the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year as a junior and earned all-state honors in her prep career. She finished with a career batting average of .570 and posted a record of 29-4 with a 1.97 ERA and 255 strikeouts in her career as a pitcher.
LaPolla, a native of Parker, Colo., attended Chaparral High School. As a senior she earned all-state honorable mention honors and an all-league first team selection, while batting .490 with 26 runs scored and 17 RBI. She finished with a career batting average of .410 in high school and has the ability to play the infield, outfield, and catch.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The operator of a concession stand inside the Kansas Statehouse says he plans to keep his business open through October rather than shutting it down at the end of this month.
Don Wistuba announced earlier this week that he planned to close the snack-and-sandwich shop he operates on the third floor of the Capitol on Aug. 31. But The Kansas City Star reports (https://bit.ly/1IOYjcB ) that he postponed the date for two months after hearing from friends who want to help.
He declined to name the friends.
The 59-year-old Wistuba has been blind since birth and has operated the Statehouse concession stand since 1976.
He’s said his business has declined because offices once housed in the Capitol have moved to other buildings and because lobbyists provide free food to legislators.
