This weekend, the Wild West Festival planning committee sought YOUR input on performers for the 2016 edition of the annual event. The 22nd annual Wild West Festival will be Independence Day weekend in Hays.
Below is a list of performers being considered by the committee, in both the rock and country categories. Check out the results below.
Want an act not on the list? Comment below to let Wild West Festival organizers hear your opinion!
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The Hays Police Department responded to 13 animal calls and 10 traffic stops Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Parking Complaint–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 12:14 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–700 block Elm St, Hays; 12:25 AM
Gunshots/Non-Injury Shooting–400 block Ash St, Hays; 1:23 AM
Disturbance – Fight–400 block Ash St, Hays; 3:48 AM
Intoxicated Subject–500 block E 19th St, Hays; 4:06 AM
Animal At Large–3300 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 7:50 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–500 block Elm St, Hays; 7:59 AM
Shoplifting–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 9:04 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–1300 block E 17th St, Hays; 8:40 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–400 block Santa Fe St, Hays; 12:39 PM
Drug Offenses–600 block E 7th St, Hays; 12:02 PM
Mental Health Call–2100 block Oak St, Hays; 2:01 PM
Animal At Large–1500 block Vine St, Hays; 2:52 PM
Animal At Large–1600 block E 27th St, Hays; 3:34 PM
Civil Dispute–400 block E 13th St, Hays; 5:15 PM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 5:51 PM
Accident-Private Property–1100 block Vine St, Hays; 6:36 PM
Animal At Large–1400 block Montgomery St, Hays; 6:47 PM
Animal Call–500 block W 21st St, Hays; 6:59 PM
Theft (general)–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 7:10 PM; 7:25 PM
Disturbance – Noise–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 10:46 PM
The Hays Police Department responded to 8 animal calls and 20 traffic stops Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Suspicious Activity–1000 block W 38th St, Hays; 12:07 AM
Animal Call–200 block W 35th, Hays; 12:10 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–1000 block Vine St, Hays; 1:21 AM
Disorderly Conduct–5th and Ash St, Hays; 2:10 AM; 2:25 AM
Suicidal Subject–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 2:26 AM
Harassment (All Other)–1900 block MacArthur Rd, Hays; 3:52 AM
Animal At Large–2900 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 8:49 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–37th and Vine Frontage, Hays; 1 PM
Suspicious Activity–3700 block Fairway Dr, Hays; 1:42 PM
Found/Lost Property–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 2:43 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 5:03 PM
Animal At Large–1300 block Felten Dr, Hays; 7:15 PM
Mental Health Call–1100 block Country Club Dr, Hays; 8 PM
Disturbance – Noise–400 block E 6th St, Hays; 10:23 PM
Aggravated Battery–600 block Elm St, Hays; 10:4 PM; 10:50 PM
Harassment (All Other)–3700 block Fairway Dr, Hays; 10:58 PM
The Hays Police Department responded to 7 animal calls and 10 traffic stops Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Disorderly Conduct–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 11:50 PM; 11:55 PM
Disturbance – Noise–2700 block Colonial St, Hays; 3:14 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–3000 block New Way, Hays; 6:46 AM
Animal Call–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 9:40 AM
Found/Lost Property–1400 block Main St, Hays; 9:43 AM
Suicidal Subject–600 block E 13th St, Hays; 11:44 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–1000 block Vine St, Hays; 12:46 PM
Found/Lost Property–1:43 PM
Rape–400 block W 11th St, Hays; 10/7 4 AM; 6 AM
Rape–2000 block E 13th St, Hays; 2/19 7 PM; 2/20 7 PM
Animal At Large–400 block E 13th St, Hays; 6:06 PM
Harassment (All Other)–1100 block E 17th St, Hays; 7:45 PM
Sex Offense; 400 block W 11th St, Hays; 6/27; 6/28
Sex Offense; 400 block W 11th St, Hays; 8/15 2 AM; 5 AM
Prequels are inherently kinda weird. From the get-go, you know where the story is supposed to end. Not only are you waiting for the right pieces to fall in place, you’re also looking for those, “heh, I see what they did there” moments.
“Pan” the prequel to the story we all know of Peter Pan is a kinda weird prequel. It’s a prequel that introduces a beloved character with a pointless opening 20 minutes, a confusing and misleading plot and the occasional breathtaking visual. 1/3 isn’t great, but it could be worse. By about a third if my math doesn’t fail me.
“Pan” has one of those “eye-roll” worthy scripts where the solution to all the film’s problems, would have worked almost exactly as well without the main character’s involvement. It’s full of confusing rules about how the world works, intentionally misleading gags that make the audience think they’re about to be given a puzzle piece they know should fit, only to have it snatched away. It’s a prequel in the vein of “Oz: The Great and Powerful,” it doesn’t make a ton of sense and ultimately will add nothing to the world it is clamoring so hard to be a part of.
As I alluded to, the visual effects and cinematography are the real saving grace of “Pan.” Where “Oz: The Great and Powerful” looked, felt and was clunky, at least Neverland is breathtakingly gorgeous. The wonder isn’t consistent throughout, but when it’s present, it’s tangible, it breaths life and direction into the film. All said, “Pan” isn’t what it could have been, and it’s barely passable at what it is. Despite the magic of Neverland, “Pan” is far from timeless.
4 of 6 stars
Phillipsburg resident Erma M. Harbers Soodsma passed away at her home Saturday, October 10, 2015, at the age of 84.
She was born March 7, 1931, the daughter of Charles & Mary Lucy (Hern) Swearingen.
She was united in marriage to Albert G. Harbers on May 23, 1948, in Phillipsburg, KS. He preceded her in death in 1988. She then married Jacob Bartel “Bart” Soodsma on May 25, 1991, in Prairie View, KS. He also preceded her in death in 2010.
Survivors include her son, William Harbers of Billing, Montan; 2 daughters, Lucy Snyder and Dora Hoover, both of Great Bend, KS; 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; a brother, Ray Swearingen of Georgia; and Rheva Wilson of Spokane, Washington.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in the Prairie View Reformed Church in Prairie View, KS with Pastor Aaron Rust officiating. Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery.
Mrs. Soodsma will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday with family receiving friends Tuesday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie View Reformed Church.
Online condolences to www.olliffboeve.com.
Sandra Kay (Peck) Rogg, 72, of rural Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas.
Sandra was born October 15, 1942 in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Hester (Milberger) Peck. She grew up in Bunker Hill and graduated from Bunker Hill High School. She then attended Wichita State University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.
Sandra was united in marriage to Verne Lee Rogg on October 8, 1961 in Russell. This union was blessed with three children; Eric, Pamela and Scott. They made their home in Russell. Verne preceded her in death in November of 2001.
Sandra was a crop agent for Farm Bureau Insurance in Russell for over 24 years. Earlier in life she worked at the Cattlemen’s Bank in Wichita. She also worked in the business office of the Smokey Hill Public Television Station in Bunker Hill. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years and a Board member of the Bunker Hill Museum. She enjoyed oil painting, art, sculptures, water skiing, spending time at the Lake, tending her flower garden, traveling and spending time with Merl and socializing with family and friends.
Surviving family include her daughter, Pamela Rogg of Austin, Texas; son, Scott Rogg of Russell, Kansas; beloved fiancé Merl Parde of Minneapolis, Kansas; brothers, Curtis Peck (Mary) of Wichita, Kansas and Dr. Roger Peck (Norma) of Manhattan, Kansas; sister, Lauree Johnson (Ron) of Ellis, Kansas; and grand dog Comet. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Eric Rogg, and brother Frank Peck.
Celebration of Sandra’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Trinity United Methodist Church. A private family burial of ashes will follow at a later date. No visitation will be held. A Memorial has been established with the Bunker Hill Cemetery Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
Kansas Department for Children and Families
TOPEKA — Hays resident Douglas Ptacek was honored at the Statehouse in Topeka last month for having served the State’s child and family services agency for 40 years.
Governor Sam Brownback awarded an official service pin celebrating the longevity of each honoree who completed either 40 or 50 years of service during the past fiscal year. Ptacek met Brownback and Department for Children and Families Secretary Phyllis Gilmore, who thanked him for his service to the State.
“Douglas has provided exemplary public service in Economic and Employment Services in the West Region during his career,” Gilmore said. “He has held a number of different positions over the years and has brought his technical expertise to each.”
Ptacek currently works in DCF’s West Region in the Hays Office. He began his career with the State serving as an Income Maintenance Worker in Fort Scott in 1974 when the agency was known as Social and Rehabilitation Services.
Ptacek served as an Economic and Employment worker in offices in Oberlin and Stockton. In 1992, he became a Supervisor in the Hays Office, responsible for the staff that processed Elderly and Medical cases in 21 counties in the West Region.
“I’ve enjoyed the 40 years I’ve spent with the State,” Ptacek said. “I believe in the mission of the agency and its dedication to helping people to be healthy and safe and able to get the assistance they need.”
Recently, Ptacek has been instrumental in developing and implementing an interactive database called the Kansas Eligibility and Enforcement System. He recalled the many changes that have occurred in his life and within the agency over the years.
“I started work at the Fort Scott office the same month, August of 1974, that I got married. And I’ve been with that same wonderful person all these 41 years that I’ve been with the agency. When I started we didn’t have calculators. We’ve gone from doing budgets by hand to developing new operating systems.”
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas City, Kansas, activist charged in the death of a pedestrian has filed motions challenging the charges and the legality of the Wyandotte County court proceedings.
The Kansas City Star reports Tamika Pledger is charged with involuntary manslaughter and aggravated battery. She’s accused of running into four teenagers Jan. 13. A 16-year-old girl died a week later from her injuries.
Pledger was running for a seat on the board of commissioners of the Unified Government in Wyandotte County at the time of the crash. She contends Wyandotte County officials don’t have jurisdiction to prosecute her and that a judge didn’t sign the affidavit to support the charges.
Wyandotte County District Attorney Jerry Gorman says he’ll comment on Pledger’s comments in the courtroom.
Her preliminary hearing is Oct. 29.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Reno County health officials say the number of suspected cases of whooping cough has risen lately, but the spread is slowing.
The Hutchinson News reports the whooping cough outbreak in Reno County began in early May. So far this year, 331 pertussis cases have been confirmed in 38 Kansas counties, with Reno County reporting the most.
There were 120 suspected cases at last count two weeks ago in Reno County. The number of laboratory confirmed pertussis cases in the county as of Oct. 3, was 92.
Reno County Health Department Director Nick Baldetti says the county has received a report of on another suspected case of whooping cough recently, but that the spread is slowing down and there have only been sporadic cases reported in schools.
Mike Cooper visits with Ken Loos of the High Plains Mental Health Center.
A new wheat variety named after retired wheat breeder, Joe Martin, is the topic of this week’s Community Connection with the Director of the Kansas State Agricultural Research Center, Dr. Bob Gillen.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Steven Tyler is asking Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to stop using the song “Dream On” at campaign events.
Tyler’s attorneys have sent a second cease-and-desist letter to Trump’s campaign.
Tyler is a registered Republican, but the letter says Trump’s use of the song gives the false impression that Tyler endorses Trump.
Tyler’s attorney, Dina LaPolt, says the letter is not a political or personal issue with Trump, but an issue of permission and copyright.
Trump’s representatives did not return calls for comment.
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City of Hays
The Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals will meet Wednesday, October 14, at 8:15 a.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.
Agenda items include a public hearing for a request from Midwest Energy for a special use permit for a self-supporting telecommunications tower and equipment shelter at 1330 Canterbury Drive.
The three-legged 150 foot high tower and equipment shelter would be placed just south of the Midwest Energy building.
According to Tim Flax, Vice President of Information Technology of Midwest Energy, the
tower will hold microwave dishes as a means of their communication gateway from their corporate office to all their offices and substations. It may be shared by another utility company or the state Department of Motor vehicles at some time.
The complete Oct. 14 agenda and minutes from the Sept. 9 meeting are available here.
Besides whether or not Donald Trump’s hair is real, I know of no other topic that provokes more discussion amongst outdoorsmen than the subject of how best to mask or remove human scent when deer hunting or predator trapping.
Research estimates the long canine nose of a coyote contains over 250 million olfactory receptors, and a deer’s nose is equipped with even more, compared to possibly 6 million for a human. It is also estimated that the part of a coyote’s brain dedicated to analyzing scent is 40 times larger than a humans, and once again, that portion of a deer’s brain is larger still.
In summary, the amazing sense of smell God gave to both deer and coyotes is possibly 1,000 times more acute than that of a human’s. What to do?
To control human odor when big game hunting, the first consideration should always be to use the wind in your favor no matter what else you do. Always hunt with the wind blowing away from you and blowing away from where you expect the deer to appear.
Many hunters have multiple hunting stands to take advantage of the wind no matter which direction it blows; I believe at last count my brother has 12, which combined possibly equals more square footage than his home. Products are also available to either remove human scent or simply to mask it.
Scent removal products are applied to a hunter’s outer clothing to remove odor; cover scents are placed in the stand or blind to cover our scent by providing natural odors like soil, acorns, apples and even skunk in an attempt to temporarily fill a deer’s nose with a smell that is natural to its surroundings. Hunting clothing can also be stored over the summer in bags containing cedar branches or other scents a deer will associate with your hunting area.
Removing or masking human odor is important when trapping coyotes, but the debate among trappers has always been just how important it is. In a nutshell, the goal is to keep traps completely free of human scent and other foreign odors, then to conceal the trap in front of an attractor that appeals to either the coyote’s sense of smell or vision. Human odor can be removed from traps by boiling them each season, then handling them only with gloves. Odors can be kept to a minimum at the trap site by wearing rubber boots and gloves while actually setting the trap.
Some trappers, me included, handle traps and equipment with one pair of gloves and bait and lure with a different pair so as not to get those odors on the traps. A few trappers even wear different boots to drive and change each time they step out of their truck. A good friend of mine, who routinely catches a couple hundred coyotes a year, represents the opposite school of thought when it comes to human scent control when trapping. He once told me “Every coyote in the area already knows I’ve been there the second I open the truck door, so why go to all that trouble.”
He only wore rubber boots if it was muddy, rarely boiled or cleaned his traps and only handled traps with gloves to keep the sand burrs off his hands. His take on it all, was to make his bait attractive enough that the coyote would disregard his scent to get to it.
Numerous hunting and trapping experts recommend learning to think like our quarry, but I don’t believe any of them recommend smelling like them too. So until that happens, our human odor will continue to be a factor in both big game hunting and coyote trapping, but every hunter and trapper must decide for themselves how they want to handle it, then use the way that gives them the most confidence.
Remember, the best you can hope to do is to confuse a deer or coyotes nose just long enough to harvest it. Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!
Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at [email protected].
