FHSU Herndon Speech Language Hearing Clinic Run/Walk 2016
FHSU University Relations and Marketing
The fourth annual Run/Walk to Help Children Talk event raised $3,250 for children in need of scholarships at Fort Hays State University’s Herndon Speech Language Hearing Clinic.
The fundraiser, with 159 participants and more than 35 volunteers, was hosted by the clinic and the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association.
Participants ran or walked a 5 kilometer or 1 mile. The post-race celebration featured lunch and raffle items donated by local sponsors. The Delta Zeta sorority provided games for children.
The races started and ended on the northeast corner of the FHSU campus.
A picture of the storm damage to Flemming Grain near K-15 and US77 photo Cowley Co. Emergency Mgmt
COWLEY COUNTY -Severe weather rolled across central and eastern Kansas on Friday bringing high winds, heavy rain and large hail.
Power lines were reported down across the highway at the intersection of U.S. 77 and Kansas 15 east of Udall, according to Cowley County Emergency Management.
The storm near Winfield brought 60mph winds and half dollar size hail and caused damage to rural properties.
Douglas County reported the most substantial rainfall on Friday with .88 on an inch of moisture.
By Randy Gonzales FHSU University Relations and Marketing
Even at 92, Bob Dole can still work a room.
Robert J. “Bob” Dole mixed wit with words of wisdom in delivering the keynote address at Fort Hays State University’s Commencement Friday night at Gross Memorial Coliseum.
“I have an old body but my mind is still pretty sharp,” Dole said, drawing a big laugh from those assembled.
Dole, who received the university’s first-ever honorary doctorate, was scheduled to speak again at Saturday’s FHSU commencement ceremony. His 30-minute address Friday covered everything from the World War II Memorial to the accomplishments of another Kansas native son, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Dole pondered what to say on this occasion.
FHSU University Relations and Marketing
“I’ve been trying to figure out for months what a 92-year-old man can tell a 22-year-old graduate,” Dole said, drawing more laughter.
Later, Dole tuned serious and told the graduates to expect adversity. Maybe not on the level Dole experienced, where he returned home to Russell after being seriously wounded while serving in the Army. The wounds he suffered in Italy in 1945 hindered him physically, but he made up for it mentally.
“Keep an eye on the road,” Dole said. “You’re going to have some bumps.”
Dole said those who came out of World War II were known as “The Greatest Generation.” Now, it’s another generation protecting America.
“Now we pass the torch to another generation, for people trying to protect us from murderers called ISIS,” Dole said.
In this election season, Dole managed to get in a political point or two. Dole praised FHSU and President Mirta M. Martin. He joked he didn’t know whether to call her President Martin or Dr. Martin.
“I like the term, ‘president,’ ” said Dole, who was the Republican nominee for president in 1996. “It’s too late for me now.
“This would be the year to run,” Dole added, drawing laughter and applause.
Dole apologized for being late to the ceremony. He kiddingly blamed it on former president Bill Clinton, who was notorious for running late while in the White House.
“We’re here; I apologize,” Dole said. “We’re on Bill Clinton time.”
FHSU University Relations and Marketing
Dole won a Congressional seat in 1960 then served in the Senate from 1968 to 1996. He became Senate majority leader in 1984 — the longest serving Republican leader. The gridlock in Washington today was not the norm in Dole’s day.
“ ‘Compromise’ is not a bad word,” Dole said, who received loud and long applause.
Dole concluded by congratulated the graduating class of 2016.
“Don’t forget what you have learned here. Some days I wish I were 22 again,” Dole said. “If I could leave you with one word: There’s no place like America.”
TOPEKA–Second grader Morgan Nabus of Junction City was so inspired by farming he watched in his community, he captured a photograph of a farmer working on an implement. Morgan’s photo received first place in its category last year in the Happy Birthday, Kansas! photo contest. He won an iPad for his work. Morgan’s was one of approximately 250 contest entries and he was one of 24 students to receive awards.
For the third year, students will have the opportunity to photograph activities that inspire them and enter that work in the Happy Birthday, Kansas! photo contest. This year’s theme is Making a Difference in Your Kansas Community.
L. W. Halbe, Dorrance (Photos by Halbe courtesy KS Historical Society)
L. W. Halbe was an early 20th century student who made a similar impact in his community.
With a small box camera, the 15-year-old captured photos of Dorrance and left a remarkable pictorial history, which is preserved at the Kansas Historical Society. Today’s young photographers are encouraged to make similar contributions to provide a permanent record of the activities they find important.
The contest, for first through 12th grade students, will be held August 1 through November 1, 2016. Winners will be announced as part of the state’s 156th birthday commemoration at the Kansas State Capitol on January 27, 2017. Twelve first place and 12 second place prizes will be awarded. First place prizes are iPads; second place prizes are Kindles. For more information and a complete list of contest rules, visit happybirthdayks.org.
The contest is sponsored by the Kansas legislative spouses in conjunction with the Kansas Historical Society.
Big time BBQ fun returns to Hays June 10-11. The 8th Annual Fire on the Frontier BBQ Classic, formerly Blues, BBQ & Bargains, will feature BBQ, bands, and family fun all at the Municipal Park, 1st and Main.
Friday night bring your appetite–starting at 5 p.m., spectators and fans are invited to exchange BBQ Bucks for great BBQ cuisine exquisitely prepared by the participating teams. BBQ Bucks work just like cash and will be the only form of payment accepted by participants.
“What makes this event special is that it’s not just a contest for the teams that are competing,” Sara Bloom, DHDC Executive Director said. “If this event is one thing, it’s an eating event. It’s the perfect opportunity to try some of the best barbecue around.”
Friday night also boasts a beer garden, live music, children’s play area, and piglets from the Fort Hays State University farm.
BBQ Bucks are available in advance at the DHDC office, 109 East 11th; the Hays Welcome Center, 2700 Vine; or at the park Friday night while supplies last.
Saturday is when the event really fires up. The park is closed to the public so the teams can focus on finishing their entries into four food categories: chicken, pork ribs, pork butt, and brisket.
The BBQ contest awards ceremony will take place Saturday, June 11, at 3:30 p.m.
This Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) sanctioned competition has one of the lowest entry fees on the BBQ competition circuit with only $150 per team and a great payout with $8,500 in guaranteed prize money.
The Downtown Hays Development Corporation has organized this event each year with the help of hundreds of volunteers and sponsors and takes pride in running a top-quality competition year after year.
“This is a great event and the perfect competition for BBQ teams of all levels,” Bloom said. “Whether you’re an old pro with lots of awards under your belt or a novice griller wanting to test your skills you should be at this competition.”
Come out and join the fun at the 2016 Fire on the Frontier BBQ Classic June 10-11 at Municipal Park in beautiful downtown Hays. To register a team or for more information visit www.DowntownHays.com or call (785) 621-4171.
BATON ROUGE, La. — The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Alissa Donnelly of Hays initiated at Fort Hays State University
Maureen Duffy of Hays initiated at Fort Hays State University
Nicole Feyerherm of Hays initiated at Fort Hays State University
Joseph Glassman of Hays initiated at Fort Hays State University
Graham Glynn of Ellis initiated at Fort Hays State University
Kelsey Hale of Hays initiated at Fort Hays State University
Joy Hatch of Hays initiated at Fort Hays State University
Kenton Olliff of Hays initiated at Fort Hays State University
Joseph Perniciaro of Hays initiated at Fort Hays State University
Will Pingsterhaus of Cimarron initiated at Fort Hays State University
Jensen Scheele of Ellis initiated at Fort Hays State University
Aislinn Walters of Hays initiated at Fort Hays State University
Corinne Ziegler of Hays initiated at Fort Hays State University
Olivia Zody of Ellis initiated at Fort Hays State University
These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
It will become cloudy and cool over the weekend. Highs both days will be between 15 and 20 degrees below the seasonal averages. Temperatures this afternoon will warm to around 60 degrees. Sunday will also reach highs around 60 degrees, with a chance for showers.
Looking ahead to the work week, cool temperatures and chances for showers and some thunderstorms are expected.
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 7 to 13 mph.
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 7 mph.
Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas will specifically prohibit nurse-midwives from performing abortions or administering abortion-inducing drugs, starting next year.
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback signed a bill Friday that includes the prohibition while rewriting laws regulating multiple health care professions.
The changes will allow nurse-midwives to practice independently within a limited scope of care starting next year instead of requiring an agreement with a licensed physician. The changes also establish new rules for acupuncture.
The anti-abortion group Kansans for Life pushed for the language prohibiting midwives from terminating pregnancies.
Some legislators noted that the scope of care allowed independent midwives already was limited to services associated with normal, uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries.
But Kansans for Life said the language still was broad enough that abortion providers could argue that it covered ending pregnancies.
Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University, recently earned his United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate.
Bannister presented via conference call on FHSU’s efforts to develop an entrepreneurship ecosystem. The presentation impressed judges, who were from Oklahoma State and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
In addition to the presentation, Bannister also participated in a year-long program designed to expand the knowledge of how to teach technology and entrepreneurship. This includes how to help students and alumni launch technology-based businesses. The certificate illustrates the depth and knowledge of the FHSU faculty in the field.
The USASBE is the largest independent, professional, academic organization in the world dedicated to advancing the discipline of entrepreneurship. Charlie Wolfe, instructor of management, suggested that FHSU become involved with USASBE to use as a resource for both teaching and scholarly development.
PULASKI COUNTY – A Kansas woman was injured in an accident just after 2a.m. on Saturday in Pulaski County, Missouri.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1997 Acura CL driven by Joyce M. Lively, 56, Gardner, was traveling on Highway 17 four miles south of Crocker.
The vehicle crossed the centerline traveled off the left side of the road and hit several trees.
Gardner was transported to Ozark Regional Hospital in Osage Beach.
She was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
MANHATTAN–Kansas organic producers or farmers interested in receiving organic certification are encouraged to apply to receive cost share funds. The National Organic Certification Cost Share Program is funded by the 2014 Farm Bill and can assist Kansas farmers in paying for organic certification or recertification.
Funds from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will be distributed among Kansas organic producers. Under the state’s agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), farms and businesses that produce, process or package certified organic agricultural products are eligible to be reimbursed for up to 75 percent of their certification costs, or up to $750 per certification category, for certification between Oct. 1, 2015, and Sept. 30, 2016, as long as funds remain.
The application for the cost share funding, as well as other information about the program, is available on the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) website, agriculture.ks.gov/organiccostshare. Reimbursements will be on a first-come, first-served basis, based on receipt of the completed application packet, until available funding is exhausted.
KDA strives to serve all Kansas farmers and is committed to encouraging economic growth of the agriculture industry, which is the state’s largest economic driver.
Questions regarding cost share funds for organic certification may be directed to Julie Roller at (785) 564-6755 or [email protected].
KHS
provide a permanent record of the activities they find important.
DHDC
It will become cloudy and cool over the weekend. Highs both days will be between 15 and 20 degrees below the seasonal averages. Temperatures this afternoon will warm to around 60 degrees. Sunday will also reach highs around 60 degrees, with a chance for showers.
KDA