October 2015 – Page 60

HHS girls golf qualifies for state

Posted on October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

The Hays High girls golf team will get a chance to defend their 4A state title from a year ago on their home course after qualifying for this year’s tournament with a second place finish at the Goodland Regional Monday at the Sugar Hill Golf Course.

The Indians shot a 406, 26 strokes behind first place Goodland and nine ahead of third place Holcomb.

Hays was once again led by Taylor DeBoer and Katie Brungardt. DeBoer won the individual title with a 12-over par 83. Brungardt shot an 87 and finished third.

The 4A state tournament will be held Monday, October 19th at 9 a.m. at the Smoky Hill Country Club.

HHS Results

Taylor DeBoer    40 – 43 = 83                  1st place medalist
Katie Brungardt 44 – 43 = 87                  3rd place medalist
Emily McGuire     59 – 54 = 113
Emily George       63 – 60 = 123
406    2nd Place

Team Results
1. Goodland – 380
2. HAYS HIGH – 406
3. Holcomb – 415
4. Colby – 424
5. Concordia – 445
6. Pratt – 447
7. Hugoton – 468

Top 10 Medalists
1. Taylor DeBoer – Hays High 83
2. Miranda Kern – Colby 85
3. Katie Brungardt – Hays High 87
4. Logan Perryman – Goodland 90
5. Katie Hays – Goodland 92
6. Gracen Becker – Holcomb 96
7. Dani Mangus – Goodland 99
Abbie Neal – Goodland 99
Elle McDaniel – Goodland 99
10. Sarah Swann – Ulysses 100

More than 10K donations made to CAC food drive; more to come

Posted on October 12, 2015

cac ws — Overflow of food donations are stacked above and below the CAC pantry shelves.

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

“Awesome.” That’s how co-director Theresa Hill described last week’s annual fall canned food drive for the Community Assistance Center.

“The top and bottom shelves are also filled (above and below the main shelving.) It hasn’t been that way for awhile,” Hill said with a smile as she pointed out the food items stacked up high and down low.

hhs deca students — HHS DECA students coordinated “Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat”–the fall food drive for the Community Assistance Center. (Photo courtesy Shaina Prough)

Hill herself was filled with praise for the Hays High DECA students who coordinated volunteers for the Oct. 6 “Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat” in Hays under the direction of club sponsor Shaina Prough.

“We have more than 10,000 new non-perishable food items and we’re shooting for 15,000,” Hill said.

Volunteers in Victoria will conduct their food drive next Saturday, Oct. 24.

cac food sorting — Volunteers mark and sort the donated foods. (Photo courtesy CAC)

“There were more DECA kids than ever here to help, along with 28 to 30 Hays Lions Club members. Our shelves were bare–it was horrible.” Hill hopes the spring food drive by mail carriers will do as well. “We need it.”

Ellis County residents may still donate non-perishable food items to the CAC, 208 E. 12th in Hays, to be included in the fall drive.

“We’ll keep track of it through the end of October,” Hill said.

The CAC is now open longer hours, from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Kan. man arrested for stalking, violating protection order

Posted on October 12, 2015

MANHATTAN- Law enforcement authorities in Riley County are investigating a Kansas man accused of stalking and violation of a protection order.

Riley County Police reported Jason Kahrs, 41, of Clay Center, was arrested while in the 1200 block of Clay Street in Clay Center just before 6p.m. on Friday.

Kahrs was arrested on two Riley County District Court warrants.

Kahrs remained in custody on a total bond of $13,000.00.

Jinx? Texas governor congratulates Astros before collapse vs Royals

Posted on October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Here’s a new “oops” moment for a Texas governor: prematurely celebrating a Houston Astros playoff victory.

Congrats to the #Royals! Not so fast, my friend, @GovAbbott. See you Wednesday. #TaketheCrown pic.twitter.com/SV1wb6Iadl

— Sam Brownback (@govsambrownback) October 12, 2015

Hey @Astros fans. Unfollow –> @GovAbbott. Follow the REAL Greg Abbott right here. No predictions. Just support. — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) October 12, 2015

With Houston up four runs and six outs away Monday from finishing off Kansas City, the office of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted congratulations to the Astros for advancing to the AL Championship Series. The Royals then rallied in the eighth inning and forced a decisive Game 5 with a 9-6 victory.

The tweet has since been deleted.

Abbott, who is an avid Twitter user, responded to the gaffe by telling Astros fans to unfollow his office and stick to his personal Twitter account. He tweeted: “No predictions. Just support.”

Abbott spokesman John Wittman said the deleted tweet was sent by a staffer and declined further comment.

Game 5 is Wednesday at Kansas City.

Chiefs RB Charles done for season with knee injury

Posted on October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee.

The star running back hurt his knee in the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to Chicago. An MRI on Monday confirmed the tear.

Earlier Monday, coach Andy Reid said “the worst case is the ACL is torn. That’s probably the direction it’s heading.”

Charles was making a cut deep in Bears territory on Sunday when his right knee buckled at a gruesome angle. The four-time Pro Bowl selection needed help from a trainer and linebacker Justin Houston to get off the field, never once putting any weight on the leg.

Charles tore the ACL in his other knee four years ago, missing most of the season.

Kansas teen hospitalized after car vaults drive, hits power pole

Posted on October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

HOLCOMB- A Kansas teen was injured in an accident just before 1p.m. on Monday in Finney County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1998 Chevy Malibu driven by Vanessa S. Herrera, 17, Garden City, was eastbound in the 10000 block of West River Road four miles west of Holcomb.

The vehicle left the roadway on the left side, vaulted over a driveway and struck a power pole head on.

Herrera was transported to St. Catherine’s Hospital.

She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

How cyber security-savvy are you?

Posted on October 12, 2015

Ken Selzer, Kansas Insurance Commissioner

Ken Selzer, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance

Consider this: You receive an email, tweet or post with a link that looks suspicious. Do you delete it or open it?

If you are following the guidelines promoted by the backers of October’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month, you won’t be tempted to open it.

October has been designated by the federal government as a time when Kansans and other United States citizens are asked to raise their awareness about how secure your electronic communications are, according to Ken Selzer, CPA, Kansas Commissioner of Insurance.

“Cyber security is something everyone needs to practice,” Commissioner Selzer said. “We need to be vigilant in making sure our personal information is kept secure. Kansas consumers should always be aware of activity on their financial accounts and insurance transactions and let their institutions know if something appears suspicious.”

The Department of Homeland Security and others have suggested the following guidelines:
• Set strong passwords and don’t share them with anyone. Set them with at least eight characters, including letters, numbers and symbols.
• Keep your operating system, browser, and other critical software optimized by installing updates.
• Maintain an open dialogue with your family, friends, and community about Internet safety.
• Limit the amount of personal information you post online, and use privacy settings to avoid sharing information widely.
• Be cautious about what you receive or read online—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Also, if a message sounds out of character for the sender, or includes nothing but a link in the body of the email, it may be suspicious. Check with the person who purportedly sent you the message to make sure it is legitimate.
• Limit the type of business you conduct on public Wi-Fi networks.

“While corporations throughout the country continue to combat data breaches and sophisticated hacks of their information—in many cases, potentially your information—it is important that cyber vigilance begins at home,” Commissioner Selzer said.

Ken Selzer is the Kansas Commissioner of Insurance.

Robert ‘Bob’ Ziegler

Posted on October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

Robert “Bob” Ziegler, age 85, of Hays passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Hays Medical Center. He was born July 26, 1930, in rural Colyer, Kansas, to Peter and Leocadia (Waldman) Ziegler. He graduated from Colyer High School in 1948 and from Fort Hays State University with a BS in 1952. He married Rosina “Rosie” Jacobs August 10, 1957, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pfeifer.

After graduating from FHSU he taught and coached at Schoenchen High School. He then entered the US Army serving in Korea until 1954. He was a retired rural mail carrier. Bob played basketball at FHSU 1948 – 1952 and was inducted into the FHSU Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. During the 51-52 season, he broke the single season scoring record. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hays VFW, Hays American Legion and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association. He was an avid golfer and sports fan, enjoyed traveling and visiting with family.

He is survived by his wife Rosie of Hays; daughters, Beverly DuBois (Craig) of Birmingham, AL, Karla Ezell (Don) of Shawnee, KS, Lori Hancock (Scott) Shawnee, KS, Janel Ruder (Russ) of Hays, and Roberta Ziegler (Phillip Padilla) of Indian Hills, CO; a sister, Ellie Heimerman of Wichita; nine grandchildren, Jack and Bryan Ezell, Clayton, Cooper and Cameron Hancock, Shauna, Heather, Ryan and Luke Ruder and in-laws, Ilona Ziegler, Ethel Ziegler, Flo Beilman, Erma Chrnalogar, Elsie Jacobs and Gene Jacobs.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Pius, Julius and Leo and five sisters, Albina Zerr, Anna Pfannenstiel, Fidelia Snider, Ida Snider and infant sister, Lorena Ziegler.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Interment with military honors compliments of the Hays VFW and the Hays American Legion Riders will be at 2:30 PM Wednesday at Holy Cross Cemetery in Pfeifer, KS.

Visitation will be Tuesday 4pm – 8 pm and Wednesday 9 am – 9:30 am all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A rosary service will be at 6:30 PM Tuesday followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to TMP-Marian or Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].

State capital deals with increasing number of unsafe homes

Posted on October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Topeka is expected to quadruple its annual budget to demolish unsafe homes.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Topeka demolishes about 11 homes a year after the structures are declared unsafe. But the city expects that total to rise next year to about 44 homes.

Richard Faulkner, the city’s division director of property code and development, says the city will quadruple its annual budget from $100,000 to $400,000 to demolish those homes.

He says a recent survey identified 700 vacant houses in Topeka, and residents have expressed concerns about those structures.

The city is also trying to address problems involving vacant homes. Next year’s budget also provides funding for the neighborhood services department to increase its number of code enforcement inspectors to 10 from eight.

Richard Louis Grecian

Posted on October 12, 2015

Richard Louis Grecian, 70, died October 10, 2015 at St. Francis Health Center in Topeka, Kansas. He was born May 12, 1945, the son of Russell and Arlene (Hillman) Grecian at Hays, Kansas.

In his younger days, Rick participated in track, basketball, football, and loved going to dances. Later, he loved spending time watching his children and grandchildren in school activities and attending family functions. He always managed to be the center of attention and the life of the party. He enjoyed family fishing tournaments, and especially looked forward to all of the family reunions. He also loved keeping in contact with family and friends on the phone. Rick had many stories to tell about his four sisters and his attempts to keep them in line, but he loved each and every one of them with all of his heart.

Rick married Shelley Lewis (Maupin) on April 23, 1987 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in Great Bend and Jewell, before finally residing in Topeka since February of 2000. Rick was employed by Harrahs Casino in Mayetta and completed his working career at the Golden Eagle Casino near Horton, Kansas, before retiring in 2007.

Survivors include his wife Shelley (Maupin) Grecian of the home, Lori Zook and husband Loren of Topeka; Rhonda Hockenbury and (Chris) of Arkansas City; Rick Grecian of Hutchinson; Jeff Lewis and fiancé Jaime Sanborn of Beloit; Fred Lewis and companion Lela Lewis of Topeka; Lynsey Grecian of Toledo, WA; mother Arlene (Hillman) Grecian of Wakeeney; four sisters Linda (Vic) Swatzell, Phillipsburg, KS; Velda Skolaut, Wakeeney; Charlotte (Fred) Goff, Wakeeney; Shirley Grecian, Hays and thirteen grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, a host of friends, and his beloved dogs Missy and Tinker.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 17, 2015, 11:00 a.m., at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wakeeney, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church or VFW in Wakeeney, Kansas.

To send condolences to the family, visit www.DoveCremation.com.

Kansas reviewing expensive legislative software contract

Posted on October 12, 2015

Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle, R-Wichita.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas officials are reviewing a contract with an Irish software company hired to build custom legislative software that some lawmakers say has been problematic.

The Wichita Eagle reports Kansas has paid Dublin-based Propylon $15.8 million since 2005 to build software and provide technical support for the Legislative Information Systems and Services.

Legislative leaders have held off renewing the contract until the firm addresses problems with the software. Senate President Susan Wagle has said glitches in the software often forced staff members to work late during the 2015 session and delayed votes.

Propylon CEO John Harrington says crews are putting plans in place to address the requests from state staff.

House Speaker Ray Merrick says he’s pleased with progress so far in the state’s discussions with Propylon about addressing issues.

Ellis Co. restaurant and lodging inspections for 10/5 – 10/11

Posted on October 12, 2015October 12, 2015

Last Week’s inspection results –

Kansas Department of Agriculture

Defiance Brewing Co., 2050 E. 40 Hwy., Hays – Oct. 8

Routine Inspection found four violations –

Located in the east equipment storage room are pallets of Pak Taps for finished cans stored next to the wall.
Hand towel dispenser was empty at the hand wash station.
No Hand wash sign at the hand wash station in the production room.
Using non-food grade 5-gallon plastic buckets, containing calcium chloride and gypsum that are used in the process of treating water that goes into the mash tun.

FHSU Lewis Field East, 600 E. Park St., Hays – Oct. 8

Routine Inspection found seven violations –

“Sterilite” containers used for popcorn storage are not food grade
In the Whirlpool refrigerator that has an ambient temperature of 51, packaged hot dogs are held at 51.
The Whirlpool refrigerator does not have a thermometer.
Both popcorn poppers have heavy accumulations of unpopped kernels, hulls and salt, and have not been cleaned since last used.
Plastic storage containers have a heavy grease residue on the outside.
The Northeast side fountain machine mixer does not have a vented back flow device.
Floors have and accumulation of debris.

FHSU Lewis Field West, 600 E. Park St., Hays – Oct. 8

Routine Inspection found seven violations –

“Sterilite”non food grade containers are used to store popcorn.
There is no thermometer in the Whirlpool refrigerator.
The exit door has a large gap in the bottom left corner.
There are multiple rodent dropping throughout the facilities. There was 1 roach crawling on the floor of the storeroom.
2 dead mice were observed in the Southwest room.
The floors have mouse dropping and debris.
Cold Hold Whirlpool – Hot Dogs 41

Wild Rose, 107 W. 7th St., Hays – Oct. 8

Routine Inspection found three violations –

Waste receptacle in women’s restroom is not covered.
The linoleum in the bar area is peeling and is provided harborage conditions.
3 dead roaches on floor in backroom.

Kan. man hospitalized after car hits a tree, catches fire

Posted on October 12, 2015

JEFFERSON COUNTY – A Kansas man was injured in an accident just before 5a.m. on Monday in Jefferson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Hyundai Accent driven by Kyle Christopher Inscho, 25, Topeka, was traveling southbound on U.S. 59 five miles south of Oskaloosa.

The vehicle traveled off the roadway into west ditch, hit a tree, rolled onto its side and caught tire.

Inscho was transported to KU Medical Center. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.