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Month: August 2015
Kan. teens less likely to be vaccinated against HPV
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Immunize Kansas Coalition says teenagers in Kansas are among the least likely to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus.
Coalition chairman John Eplee says only 21 percent of teens in Kansas have received all three doses of the vaccine to protect against HPV, which was one of the lowest rates in the country in 2013. The Topeka Capital-Journal also reports that Kansas teens rank in the bottom quarter for meningococcal meningitis vaccination rates.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that boys and girls be vaccinated at age 11 or 12, before sexual activity begins. According to the CDC, most people who are sexually active at some point in their lives contract at least one form of HPV.
Larks have three named to All-Jayhawk League team
The Hays Larks had three players named to the All-Jayhawk League team. Outfielder Michael Burns was named to the First Team along with designated hitter Jacob Campbell. Starting pitcher Augie Gillardo was named to the Second Team.
Campbell led the Larks with a .407 average and tied for the team lead with four home runs and had 18 RBI’s. The University of Houston product only played in 18 games after seeing his season end early with a pulled oblique.
Burns, who was also a First Team pick last season, hit .376. He lead the Larks with 67 hits, 11 doubles, 39 runs scored and 22 stolen bases. He was tied for the team lead with four home runs.
Gillardo finished 3-1 in seven appearances (5 starts) with a team low 1.63 earned run average. He held opponents to a team-low .183 batting average in 32 innings.
Wellington first baseman Austin Krainak was named Jayhawk League Player of the Year.
League champ Haysville had six players named to the all league team including four on the First Team. Wellington also had six selections with two on the First Team. Dodge City, who finished last in the North Division, also had six all league selections with two on the First Team.
Complete All-Jayhawk League team below…
First Team
C: Brent Williams-Liberal
1B: Austin Krainek-Wellington
2B: Krsthian Leal-Wellington
SS: Robbie Glendinning-Dodge City
3B: Brady Cox-Liberal
OF: Clayton Dalrymple-El Dorado
OF: Michael Burns-Hays
OF: Dan Holst-Haysville
DH: Jacob Campbell-Hays
UT: Tyler Tokunaga-Haysville
SP: Andrew Moralez-El Dorado
SP: Vince Lujan-Wellington
SP: Mick Vorhof-Dodge City
RP: Sam Beattie-Haysville
RP: Pat Ledet-Haysville
RP: Jaren Drummond-Wellington
Second Team
C: Stephen Sauter-Dodge City
1B: Matt Holcombe-El Dorado
2B: Alex Aguire-Dodge City
SS: Ben Mauseth-Wellington
3B: Chase Rader-Wellington
OF: Madison Foster-Liberal
OF: Keven Connally-Dodge City
OF: Gavin Wehby-Liberal
DH: Trever Karbowski-Haysville
UT: Will Farmer-Dergy
SP: Brandon Hicks-El Dorado
SP: Justin Vincent-Derby
SP: Augie Gillardo-Hays
RP: Tristan Jones-Haysville
RP: Derek Fiege-El Dorado
RP: Kody Jones-Dodge City
FHSU’s Encore Series presents 35th season
FHSU University Relations and Marketing
One of the most popular Biblical stories turned into a musical, a reimagined classic and a legendary orchestra headline the 2015-2016 season of the Encore Performing Arts Series at Fort Hays State University.
“For the past 35 years, the Encore Series has been the cultural gem of the plains,” said Vincent Bowhay, chair of the Special Events Committee.
“This is going to be a season to remember,” he said. “Patrons can again expect New York City-caliber performances right here on the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center stage. Also, patrons should plan to purchase season tickets this year, as several individual shows will sell out.”
Bowhay said this year’s series has a show for all audiences. The season will open with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The musical, composed by Andrew Lloyd Weber, is based on the “coat of many colors” story of Joseph from the Bible’s book of Genesis. Additional shows include “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, and “Annie.”
All performances for the 2015-2016 season start at 7:30 p.m. and are in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center in Sheridan Hall on the FHSU campus.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Tuesday, Sept. 22.
This production is a family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including “Those Canaan Days,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” This performance is sponsored by Nex-Tech.
Aquila Theatre Company Presents: “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes takes the stage in this witty, fast-paced production by the Aquila Theatre. Holmes skillfully maneuvers the twisted web of London’s most intriguing cases with his split-second deductions revealing intimate and useful details of a person’s life. “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” is sponsored by ABC Seamless Siding.
Mark O’Connor & Friends: “An Appalachian Christmas,” Wednesday, Dec. 2.
Multiple Grammy Award-winning violinist Mark O’Connor is joined by his band for an unforgettable evening of music from his album “An Appalachian Christmas.” This event is sponsored by the FHSU Foundation.
Cirque Zuma Zuma, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016
Audiences and critics agree that Cirque Zuma Zuma is unlike anything they have ever seen before. Many describe it as African-style Cirque du Soleil. Cirque Zuma Zuma is packed with action and features that keep audiences on the edge of their seats, which is why they were recently featured on “America’s Got Talent.” This event is sponsored by Todd and Andrea Sandoval.
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra Directed by Scotty Barnhart, Monday, March 7, 2016
William Count Basie started the Count Basie Orchestra in 1935 in Kansas City, Mo. Within a year, America was listening in on popular radio shows throughout the country to hear what would become “the swingingest band in all the land.” The Count Basie Orchestra has won 17 Grammy Awards, more than any other big band in jazz. This appearance is sponsored by Auto World Used Cars – Dick and Kay Werth.
Robot Planet Rising: “An Intergalactic Nemesis Live Action Graphic Novel,” Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Last season, the Encore Series presented a whole new form of theatre, the Live-Action Graphic Novel, with “The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth.” This year will bring the sequel: “Robot Planet Rising.” Three actors voice the dozens of characters, a Foley artist creates all the sound effects and a pianist plays a cinematic score while more than 1,250 individual full-color, hi-resolution comic book panels tell a hilarious sci-fi adventure visually on an enormous movie screen. This event is sponsored by Chartwells.
“The River:” ETHEL with Robert Mirabal, Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Continuing a deeply successful six-year collaboration inspired by ceremonies dedicated to the sun, ETHEL and Robert Mirabal, Native American musician, instrument builder and three time Grammy Award winner, present their next evolution of this cross-cultural concert experience. The inspiration this time is water as the embodiment of spirit and its essential role in life on Earth. This performance is sponsored by High Plains Public Radio.
“Annie,” Wednesday, April 20, 2016
This beloved musical is directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro. This “Annie” is a brand new incarnation of the iconic original, including such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street” and “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism “Tomorrow.” “Annie” is sponsored by Cedar Lodge Dental Group.
Season tickets for the 2015-2016 Encore Performing Arts Series are now on sale. FHSU students, senior citizens and youth all receive discounts.
For more information call the Memorial Union Student Service Center at (785) 628-5306 or visit www.fhsu.edu/encore.
About the Special Events Committee and the University Activities Board:
Through the presentation of varied forms of performing arts, the Special Events Committee through its Encore Series and other presentations strives to educate, inspire, evoke thought and entertain. The goal is to promote artistic expression, cultural understanding and social awareness at Fort Hays State University and throughout western Kansas through the presentation of diverse, high-caliber performing arts programs.
Many special events, such as the Encore Series and the Sebelius Lecture Series, are large in scale and have associated costs. Information can be found at www.fhsu.edu/encore. For smaller university events designed almost exclusively for FHSU students, please visit the University Activities Board website at www.fhsu.edu/uab.
July survey suggests economic slowdown ahead
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A July survey suggests there will be slow to no economic growth over the next three to six months in nine Midwest and Plains states.
A survey report issued Monday says the overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index slumped to 50.6 in July from 53.0 in June.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he says businesses tied to agriculture and energy “continue to report pullbacks in economic activity, and this is spilling over into the broader regional economy.”
The survey results from supply managers are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests economic growth, while a score below that suggests decline.
The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
Hays-area basketball team makes it to tourney title game
WICHITA — This weekend, an area team, The Blend 2022 — comprised of seven boys from Hays, two from Great Bend and one from Ellinwood — were in the MAYB D2 National Championship tournament in Wichita.
This division had 24 teams from Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Nebraska and Wisconsin. The Blend 2022 team advanced to the championship game with wins over Bartlesville Bruins, Wichita Evolution, West Oklahoma Ravens, KC Blackout and Team Tulsa.
The championship game was a hard-fought game, going back and forth from beginning to end. The KCHD team from Missouri ended up with the win by a score of 47-42.
The Blend 2022 was coached by Seth Oakley.
Nick Adam Novak
Nick Adam Novak, age 28, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his home in Modoc, Kansas.
He was born in November of 1986 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of David Frank and Sherry Meier Novak. A lifetime resident of Scott County, Kansas, he graduated from Wichita County High School and Kansas State University with a BS in Agronomy. He was a farmer in Modoc, Kansas.
He was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, Kansas.
Survivors include his Parents – David & Sherry Novak of Modoc, Kansas, Two Brothers – Brian Novak of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Matt Novak of Modoc, Kansas, Grandmother – Arlene Cauthon of Scott City, Kansas, Grandfather – Arvin Meier of Lincoln, Kansas, Aunts & Uncles – Deana Novak of Hutchinson, Kansas, Robert Novak of Modoc, Kansas, William Novak of Modoc, Kansas, Doug & Marci Rogers of Concordia, Kansas, Randy & Mary Meier of Lincoln, Kansas and Cousins – Amber, Erin, Derek & Michelle.
He was preceded in death by One Grandfather – Glenn Novak and One Grandmother – Leana Meier.
Memorial Services will be held at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Scott City, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2015 with the Rev. Warren Prochnow presiding.
Memorials In Lieu In lieu of Flowers may be given to the Wichita County Amusement Association or KSU Insect Zoo.
There will be no calling times.
SCHLAGECK: Wear it well
Throughout the years, I’ve heard fellas talk about who ought to wear a cowboy hat and who shouldn’t. These conversations are littered with the necessary skills a cowboy must acquire to wear a western hat. Some even suggest issuing a license to wear such apparel.
Most livestock men and women tend to dislike things artificial – you know, things that really aren’t what they seem to be. They prefer the real deal, something genuine or steeped in the ranch or western tradition that came before them. They have a strong desire to keep things the way they are and pass them on to the next generation when they’re ready and able.
For starters any self-respecting cowpoke needs to know how to ride, rope and handle cattle. This skill set includes moving, doctoring, cutting and branding – you know if you can’t do most of these necessary cattle chores, maybe you shouldn’t wear the hat.
So who really should?
Anyone who wears a western hat must have spent time in the saddle. That’s a given.
So would a rancher who’s never set foot in a stirrup and only pitched hay be allowed to sport a cowboy hat?
Not really.
Anyone who’s worked cattle with only chutes sure ought to be out of this discussion. Give ‘em a permit for operating equipment instead. And of course they’d have to wear a gray or blue striped shirt for being a mechanic when the chutes fell apart.
Sheep herders and auctioneers would be in a real fix. Especially, if the sheep people claimed the derby before the auctioneer called, “sold.”
Of course all those race car fans, heck let them wear ball caps. And if they want something different – wear ‘em with the bill facing forward.
All the rodeo fans and western cinema screen dreamers, not to mention museum-quality aficionados – no cowboy hats for them.
What about the old guys who run more cattle than a whole pack of coyotes’ fleas?
You know the ones with their short-brimmed Stetsons – they’d sure be sent packin.’
Oil barons, bums and anyone who wants to express some fashion statement about who they’d like to be, rather than who they really are, couldn’t wear a cowboy hat either.
Would these true-blue cowboys license only a Mexican sombrero or would they accept a flat-crowned, flat brimmed cover with a little old snap in front tied on with a string?
Sure, go on and license who you think should wear a western hat. It’s all about tradition and remember there ain’t no room for tolerance and those less than proficient or true as judged by a few.
As for me, I’ll be content to watch my old buddies sporting their headwear of choice – ole Dennis wearing his Nevada. Tim with his red bandana wrapped around his head. Bob in his 50-year-old Cattleman synched tight against the wind. Bryan whose hat looks like a mule sat on it since it was new and Sam in that farming seed corn cap; all intent on the task at hand.
Not one of these hats was ever judged by the crease. None pretty or traditionally wrapped – except in the one their dad’s taught them, “Get the job done.”
John Schlageck, a Hoxie native, is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas.
Sen. Moran to be in Russell on Friday
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) will visit Russell Friday, August 7, as part of his Kansas Listening Tour. Moran will be at the Russell Regional Hospital, 200 S. Main St., from 11 a.m. until 12 noon. The meeting will be held in the classroom at RRH.
Area residents are encouraged to attend and share feedback with Sen. Moran on the critical issues facing Kansas and the nation. The issues Sen. Moran focuses on and the work he does in Washington, D.C., are largely based on the conversations he has with Kansans during these town hall meetings.
Since his election to the U.S. Senate, Sen. Moran has continued to hold town halls in each of Kansas’ 105 counties.
Sunny, hot with a chance for thunderstorms
A thunderstorm complex will move across the region beginning this afternoon and through the evening.
TodayMostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light southeast wind becoming south southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
TonightA 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph.
TuesdayA 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 7 to 13 mph.
Tuesday NightA 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday NightA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
ThursdayA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Police: Girlfriend stabs Kan. man, breaks his pelvic bone
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 37-year-old man is in stable condition after Wichita police say his girlfriend stabbed him and broke his pelvic bone.
The Wichita Eagle reports officers responded to a house around 11:50 p.m. Friday where police say a man told them his 24-year-old girlfriend stabbed him in the buttocks during an argument. Sgt. Brian Sigman said the man was stabbed with such force that his pelvic bone was broken.
The man was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery.
All eyes on $101 million man as Chiefs’ Houston gets to work
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – The massive linebacker with the sweat-drenched biceps insists he never took a day off this offseason, even if he never showed up for one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ workouts.
Early in training camp, it’s easy to believe him.
With his familiar No. 50 stretched across his broad shoulders, Justin Houston has wasted no time in terrorizing quarterbacks again – even if they happened to be his own teammates. While the Chiefs worked out in only shells during the first couple of days, and hitting the QB is always taboo this time of year, more than once Houston could have easily leveled the boom.
“I just made sure about being busy at all times,” said Houston, who often posted videos of his offseason workouts on social media while his representatives worked on a long-term contract.
The deal was consummated just over a week ago, a six-year, $101 million pact.
University of Kansas gets $2M to recruit migrant students
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas has announced that it received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help recruit and support migrant students.
The Lawrence Journal World reports the school made the announcement last week. The five-year grant is to be used to establish a Heartland College Assistance Migrant Program at the school.
The program aims to recruit and retain students who are migratory or seasonal farmworkers, or children of such workers, who are enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies. According to program director Stacy Mendez, the program pays for about half of students’ tuition for their freshman year. Students also receive a small stipend to defray living costs, a loaner laptop and personal coaching from university staff.
Mendez said only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for the program.