November 2015 – Page 57 – Hays Post Archive

JanSport co-founder will be remembered at memorial

Posted on November 10, 2015November 9, 2015

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce

GREAT BEND — Great Bend High School Hall of Fame member Skip Yowell passed away in October, and a celebration of life will be held in his memory on Thursday, November 12th from 5-7 p.m. at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center.

Yowell, a Hays native, was the co-founder of JanSport and an inventor of outdoor mountain climbing products. His book, “The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder and Other Mountains,” has inspired people all over the world.

Skip was a great friend to his hometown of Great Bend, speaking at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet in 2008 and visiting frequently to speak to local students. We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Skip’s family, and recognize one last time the many contributions this Great Bend native made to our community and the world.

Date – Nov 12, 2015
Time – Between 05:00 PM and 07:00 AM
Location – Kansas Wetlands Education Center
Address – 592 NE 156 Hwy
Great Bend, KS
Contact – Jan Peters, 620-792-2401
Email – [email protected]

Appeals court rules against Obama’s immigration plan

Posted on November 10, 2015

KEVIN McGILL, Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled against President Barack Obama’s plan to protect an estimated 5 million people living in the United States illegally from deportation.

In a 2-1 decision Monday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Texas-based federal judge’s injunction blocking the administration’s immigration initiative.

Republicans had criticized the plan as an illegal executive overreach when Obama announced it last November. Twenty-six states challenged the plan in court.

The administration argued that the executive branch was within its rights in deciding to defer deportation of selected groups of immigrants, including children who were brought to the U.S. illegally.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott praised the ruling.

Disillusionment in America during ‘Fifth of July’ this weekend at FHSU

Posted on November 10, 2015November 9, 2015

FHSU University Relations and Marketing

Just six weeks after its sell-out musical “Footloose,” Fort Hays State University’s music and theatre department will premiere its second theatre production, “Fifth of July.” Performances take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12, Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. in Felten-Start Theatre in Malloy Hall.

” Fifth of July” was written by one of the most influential American playwrights of the 20th century, Pulitzer Prize-winner Landford Wilson. Wilson explores the disillusionment in America following the Vietnam War by focusing on Ken Talley, a paraplegic Vietnam veteran who lives with his boyfriend, Jed, in his childhood home in rural Missouri in 1977.

Admission is $15 for general public and $10 for seniors and FHSU students. To reserve tickets, visit https://webapps.fhsu.edu/theatreonlinereservations.

HPD Activity Log Nov. 6-8

Posted on November 10, 2015November 10, 2015

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and 23 traffic stops Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–100 block W 19th St, Hays; 10:52 PM
Civil Dispute–2800 block Indian Trl, Hays; 12 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–11th and Oak, Hays; 2:06 AM
Found/Lost Property–300 block W 27th St, Hays; 7:34 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1300 block E 32nd St, Hays; 8:41 AM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–3000 block New Way, Hays; 9/10 5 PM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–3000 block New Way, Hays; 9/10 5 PM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–3000 block New Way, Hays; 9/29 5 PM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–3000 block New Way, Hays; 10/2 5 PM
Animal At Large–500 block W 14th St, Hays; 9:11 AM
Burglary/vehicle–1400 block Fort St, Hays; 11/4 5 PM; 11/6 9:30 AM
Driving Under the Influence–13th and Allen St, Hays; 1:40 PM; 3:20: PM
Juvenile Complaint–300 block W 9th St, Hays; 1:43 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 3:43 PM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–1300 block Holmes Rd, Hays; 5:09 PM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–300 block E 8th St, Hays; 11:06 PM
Disorderly Conduct–4100 block Vine St, Hays; 11:21 PM
Animal At Large–100 block W 17th St, Hays; 11:22 PM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 6:49 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 7 animal calls and 17 traffic stops Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Domestic Disturbance–1300 block Douglas Dr, Hays; 1:15 AM; 1:20 AM
Animal Call–200 block W 36th St, Hays; 4:40 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1400 block Elm St, Hays; 7:49 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–200 block Pershing Ct, Hays; 8:29 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–200 block Pershing Ct, Hays; 11:06 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–200 block Pershing Ct, Hays; 11:06 AM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–1500 block US 183 Alt Hwy, Hays; 11:42 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–1000 block E 22nd St, Hays; 12 PM
Theft (general)–3000 block Indian Trl, Hays; 12 AM; 1 PM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–700 block Main St, Hays; 1:23 PM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 1:48 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–400 block W Elm St, Hays; 2:07 PM
Animal At Large–1400 block Main St, Hays; 3:24 PM
Civil Dispute–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 4:54 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–1900 block Elm St, Hays; 6:10 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 6:31 PM
Disturbance – Noise–500 block Milner St, Hays; 9:12 PM
Dead Animal Call–400 block E 14th St, Hays; 9:27 PM
Disturbance – Noise–600 block E 13th St, Hays; 11:52 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 8 animal calls and 13 traffic stops Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.

MV Accident-City Street/Alley–500 block W 17th St, Hays; 12 AM
Battery – Domestic–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 1:15 AM; 1:20 AM
Intoxicated Subject–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:39 AM
Theft of Vehicle–1600 block Elm St, Hays; 11/7 5:30 PM; 11/8 9:15 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–2500 block Gen Hancock Rd, Hays; 9:37 AM
Accident-Hit and Run–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 11/7 6 PM; 11/8 8:30 AM
Unattended Death–400 block E 12th St, Hays; 10:19 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–2900 block E 13th St, Hays; 12:13 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–300 block W 33rd St, Hays; 11/7 3 PM; 9 PM
Drug Offenses/DUI–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 1:48 PM
Drug Offenses–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 2:32 PM
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run–1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 1:31 PM
Civil Dispute–2800 block Grant Ave, Hays; 4:43 PM
Animal Call–200 block E 16th St, Hays; 4:52 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–43rd and Roth, Hays; 5:18 PM
Animal At Large–2700 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 5:37 PM
Animal At Large–500 block W 16th St, Hays; 5:56 PM
Animal Call–100 block E 15th St, Hays; 7:26 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–1700 block Elm St, Hays; 2:10 PM
Theft (general)–1800 block E 27th St, Hays; 8:40 PM; 8:45 PM

Partly sunny, mild Tuesday

Posted on November 10, 2015November 10, 2015

Mostly sunny today with highs in the upper 60s and the lower to mid 70s this afternoon.

Today Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 7 to 14 mph.

Veterans Day A slight chance of showers between 8am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Very windy, with a south wind 14 to 24 mph becoming northwest 31 to 41 mph. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 33. Very windy, with a west northwest wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight.

ThursdaySunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a northwest wind 11 to 21 mph.

Thursday NightMostly clear, with a low around 25.

FridaySunny, with a high near 55.

Friday NightClear, with a low around 34.

HHS lands four on the All Western Athletic Conference boys soccer team

Posted on November 10, 2015

Hays High has placed four players on the All-Western Athletic Conference boys soccer team. Sophomore Ethan Nunnery was named to the first team while senior Riley Zimmerman, junior Michael Reyes and sophomore Zach Wagner were all honorable mention picks.

The Indians finished the season 7-10-1.

HPD Activity Log Nov. 9

Posted on November 10, 2015November 10, 2015

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and 19 traffic stops Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Criminal Damage to Property–200 block Pershing Ct, Hays; 11/6 5 PM; 11/9 6:09 AM
Found/Lost Property–Main St, Hays; 8:30 AM
Found/Lost Property–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 9:28 AM
Disturbance – General–800 block E 8th St, Hays; 10:28 AM
Found/Lost Property–1000 block Cody Ave, Hays; 1:30 PM
Probation/Parole Violation–1000 block Fort St, Hays; 3:34 PM
Accident-Private Property–430 block Vine St, Hays; 3:48 PM
Probation/Parole Violation–1000 block Fort St, Hays; 4:15 PM
Found/Lost Property–Hays; 4:32 PM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 11/8; 11/8
Disturbance – Noise–1100 block E 17th St, Hays; 8:01 PM
Civil Dispute–1600 block Main St, Hays; 8:47 PM

Brownback: Kansas has ‘good shot’ at meeting revenue targets

Posted on November 10, 2015

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Sam Brownback says Kansas has “a good shot” at making its new revenue projections and avoiding a deficit in its current budget.

Brownback told reporters Monday that he’s hoping a new fiscal forecast will hold and, “We’ll be in fine shape.”

University economists, legislative researchers and officials in Brownback’s administration issued the new forecast Friday. It slashed $354 million from projections for state revenues from now through June 2017.

Brownback’s budget director immediately announced $124 million in adjustments to the current budget to prevent a deficit.

Legislative researchers now project cash reserves of less than $6 million at the end of June 2016.

When a reporter noted that it’s not much of a cushion, Brownback said, “I think we’ve got a good shot of being able to make that.”

Kansas man arrested for stabbing, burglary

Posted on November 10, 2015November 10, 2015

Scene of Monday's stabbing in Hutchinson — Scene of Monday’s stabbing in Hutchinson- photo Hutch Post

Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON – Law enforcement officials in Reno County are investigating a stabbing.

Police say Derrick Scaife, 34, Hutchinson, was arrested in McPherson after a stabbing incident at a home near 22nd and Harrison Street.

The victim, identified by Police Captain Troy Hoover as 35-year-old Amado Martinez was transported to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Scaife is jailed with a bond of $38,000 for aggravated burglary, domestic violence, aggravated battery, battery-domestic violence and criminal damage to property

He could make a first court appearance on the charges Tuesday morning.

White supremacist to learn if he will be sentenced to death

Posted on November 10, 2015

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A Missouri white supremacist who killed three people at two Kansas Jewish sites last year is about to find out if he will be sentenced to death.

Frazier Glenn Miller Jr. was convicted in August of capital murder, attempted murder and other charges. The same jury that convicted him after a weeklong trial recommended the death penalty.

Johnson County District Judge Thomas Kelly Ryan will announce his ruling at a sentencing hearing Tuesday.

Miller is an avowed anti-Semite who said his intent was to kill as many Jewish people as he could on April 13, 2014, when he went to Overland Park, Kansas, and opened fire at two Jewish centers.

The 74-year-old Aurora, Missouri, man has chronic emphysema and says he doesn’t think he has much longer to live.

Health officials: No source found for E. coli at Chipotle

Posted on November 9, 2015

E. coli- Center for Disease Control image

DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP, Associated Press

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state health officials say they have found no source for the E. coli outbreak related to Chipotle and the chain’s Pacific Northwest restaurants could reopen later this week.

Washington state epidemiologist Dr. Scott Lindquist says all the tests of food from Chipotle stores in Washington and Oregon came back negative for E. coli. Chipotle did its own testing, and those results came back negative as well.

Lindquist says the Chipotle restaurants in Washington and Oregon will be allowed to reopen after they have met some conditions. They must get rid of and replace all produce, do a deep cleaning of their stores, pass a local health inspection and start a new protocol for cleaning produce.

Lindquist said he expects Chipotle will reopen the 43 restaurants it closed in Washington and Oregon by Wednesday or Thursday.

About 40 people in the Northwest have gotten E. coli in the outbreak associated with Chipotle.

Judge: Collection of your phone records likely unconstitutional

Posted on November 9, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Washington says the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of telephone data on hundreds of millions of Americans is likely unconstitutional, even as the program is set to expire at the end of November.

U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon on Monday ordered the NSA to stop collecting metadata from any phone calls from a Verizon Business Network Services landline belonging to plaintiff J.J. Little and his law firm. But the judge’s prohibition does not extend to any other Verizon customers.

Conservative legal activist Larry Klayman first filed the challenge the USA Patriot Act in 2013. Leon previously said the bulk collection of phone records is likely unconstitutional. But the government successfully challenged whether Klayman could prove his cell phone had been monitored by the secret program.

Kan. man hospitalized after pickup rolls over KDOT fence

Posted on November 9, 2015

FRANKLIN COUNTY – A Kansas man was injured in an accident just after 3p.m. on Monday in Franklin County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1995 Ford F150 driven by Matthew Brian Manning, 31, Ottawa, was traveling northeast on East 23rd just west of Montana Road.

The pickup ran off the road and back on when the driver over corrected. Then the pickup slid into the ditch and rolled over a KDOT fence.

Manning was transported to Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.