2016 – Page 805 – Hays Post Archive

FHSU women drop four spots in WBCA/USA Today poll

Posted on March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

The Fort Hays State women’s basketball team will take a No. 16 national ranking into the NCAA II Central Regional in Pittsburg after dropping four spots in the latest WBCA/USA Today Top-25 poll. The Tigers, who are the No. 5 seed for the regional, are one of four MIAA teams in this week poll. Missouri Western dropped three spots to No. 10, Emporia State moved up two to No. 18 and Pittsburg State falls three to No. 19.

The Tigers first round opponent, Winona State (Minn.) is the highest ranked team in the regional at No. 7. They Northern Sun Conference regular season champ moved up a spot despite losing in their conference tournament semifinal.

March 8, 2016 WBCA/USA Today Top-25 poll…

Rank	Institution – First Place Votes	Previous Rank	Record	Total Points
1	Lubbock Christian University (Texas) – 19	1	29-0	595
2	Limestone College (S.C.) – 5	2	30-0	564
3	Ashland University (Ohio)	5	30-1	535
4	University of Alaska – Anchorage	6	33-2	510
5	California Baptist University	3	28-2	462
6	Lewis University (Ill.)	4	28-2	446
7	Winona State University (Minn.)	8	29-3	435
8	Virginia Union University	13	25-2	378
9	Union University (Tenn.)	9	28-3	363
10	Missouri Western State	7	27-3	362
11	Benedict College (S.C.)	14	27-2	337
12	Arkansas Tech University	15	26-3	308
13	Azusa Pacific University (Calif.)	18	27-3	291
14	Drury University (Mo.)	10	24-4	274
15	West Texas A&M University	11	26-4	258
16	Fort Hays State University (Kan.)	12	25-5	236
17	West Liberty University (W.Va.)	17	27-3	225
18	Emporia State University (Kan.)	20	26-5	223
19	Pittsburg State University (Kan.)	16	26-5	207
20	Bellarmine University (Ky.)	24	24-3	161
21	University of California – San Diego	19	24-4	120
22	Quincy University (Ill.)	22	25-5	73
23	Nova Southeastern University (Fla.)	21	23-6	60
24	Columbus State University (Ga.)	23	24-5	54
25	Bentley University (Mass.)	NR	25-5	53

Dropped Out: Anderson University (S.C.).

Others receiving votes: California State University – East Bay 43; Ursuline College (Ohio) 43; University Of Sioux Falls (S.D.) 38; Lander University (S.C.) 28; Kentucky State University 22; Anderson University (S.C.) 14; Colorado State University – Pueblo 14; American International College (Mass.) 7; Clayton State University (Ga.) 6; Florida Southern College 6; Shaw University (N.C.) 6; Wheeling Jesuit University (W.Va.) 6; California University of Pennsylvania (Pa.) 2; Northern State University (S.D.) 2.

Investigation underway after officer shoots, kills Kan. fugitive

Posted on March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

TOPEKA- Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County are investigating an officer involved shooting, according to a media release from Topeka police.

Just before 4 p.m. on Monday, officers with the Topeka Police Department responded to the 500 Block of Taylor where an officer with the United States Marshal’s Service assigned to the Fugitive Task Force shot 45-year-old Randall J. Selsor, who is white, according to the release. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Marshals Service was attempting to serve arrest warrants for an attempted violation of an act that requires criminal offenders to register with law enforcement and for misdemeanor domestic battery.

At the time of the shooting, two members of the U.S. Marshals Service, two Shawnee County sheriff’s deputies and one Topeka police officer were searching for Selsor.

The Topeka Police Department is leading the investigation.

The Shawnee County Attorney’s office was notified of the incident and will receive the case when the investigation is complete.

Lack of medical services at new jail leaves Ellis Co. looking for temporary help

Posted on March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

As Ellis County prepares to begin returning inmates to the newly remodeled prison, one key issue remaining is prison medical care.

With inmates set to begin returning next week, the county is still without medical service at the jail.

At Monday night’s commission meeting, Butch Schlyer, Ellis County Health Administrator, presented the commission with bids from First Care Clinic of Hays and Advanced Correctional Care based in Peoria, Ill.

Schlyer, Jail Sergeant Randy Newton and Undersheriff Bruce Hertel went before the commission to discuss the proposals.

Hertel said one of the issues that he has is the jailers having an increased role in providing medical services.

“They’ve got plenty to do up there right now,” Hertel said “We should be very cautious in trying to have the jailers learn the protocols and all this stuff without a nurse of something available to help give the medications.”

Under the plan from Advanced Correctional Care, jail staff would be trained in “medical protocols for on-call prevention.” A physician is available to help staff work through medical issues and, if they were unable to give the person the needed attention, staff would have to take the inmate to the Emergency Room.

If there was not a physician or nurse on site, First Care would have the jailer take the inmate in need of care to the ER or wait until the next day for treatment.

Schlyer said jail staff has helped give medication in the past but, if the situation gets too involved, it would be above what the jailers can do medically.

Currently, in most cases, staff takes inmates to the hospital and ER for health care.

Wilmer Dinkel, jailer, told the commission his concern is the extra workload put onto the jailers. He said he was under the assumption that hiring an outside contractor would take some of the extra work load off the jailers — especially with the jail population set to double.

With a number of questions remaining, the county will ask a spokesperson from Advanced Correctional to come give the commission a presentation on the services. The commission had county counselor Bill Jeter look over the proposed contract with Advanced Correctional.

But with the county plans to begin housing inmates in the jail March 15, the county will have to temporarily hire medical staff to bridge the gap.

Advanced Correctional estimated it would take between 60 and 90 days to complete the training and take over the services at the jail.

Commissioner Barb Wasinger said the county is going to “have to hire someone,” and Schlyer said it is not going to be easy and “it takes a certain type of person” to provide medical services in the jail.

County EMS Director Kerry McCue said his staff does not have to the medical authority to operate in the jail environment.

In other business, the commission:

• Told Interim Public Works Director Curt Hoffman to go ahead and seek bids to repair the bridge on Yocemento Road that crosses the Saline River. The bridge deck has a hole in it.

• Heard an update from Guy Windholz from the Courthouse Preservation Committee. Windholz said they are just beginning to raise funds for the $139,000 project.

• Held a 15-minute executive session as the public building commission for attorney-client privilege.

Kansas Senator defends bill against teachers union criticism

Posted on March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Johnson County lawmaker has defended a proposal to require annual votes on the status of local teachers unions, an idea criticized by Kansas’ main union as a distraction from more important matters.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the bill would require yearly votes to be held on whether teachers want their local union to continue representing them.

Republican state Sen. Jeff Melcher says the goal is to give each year’s new incoming teachers a voice so that the unions will better understand what their members want.

Most local teachers unions in Kansas are affiliated with the Kansas National Education Association and the National Education Association.

The Kansas National Education Association describes the bill as the latest in a long line of attempts to cripple unions.

Source: Chiefs, LB Tamba Hali agree to 3-year contract

Posted on March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press that the Chiefs and Tamba Hali have agreed to a three-year contract to keep the veteran linebacker in Kansas City.

The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday because the deal had not been announced.

The 32-year-old Hali is coming off his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl, despite practicing on a limited basis much of the season because of a troublesome knee. He also had a broken thumb late in the year.

Still, the Chiefs’ former first-round pick finished with 6 1-2 sacks while starting 14 of the 15 games he played. That gave him 86 for his career, matching Neil Smith for second-most in franchise history.

Donna L. Leterle

Posted on March 8, 2016

Donna L. Leterle, age 80, passed away at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, Kansas on Monday, March 7, 2016, 1 day before her 47th wedding anniversary. Donna was born in rural Harrison County, Indiana on her grandparents farm on January 23, 1936. She was the only child to the union of Amos Blunk and Bessie Boston Blunk.

Donna often talked about her one room school house and walking about 1 mile to the Troncin home to often change shoes or to have a bowl of warm cereal to be able to continue her trek to the bus stop.

Donna grew up in Harrison County, Indiana and lived there until the summer of 1970 when she moved to Ness City, KS. Donna worked hard all of her working years, from waiting tables to support her family as well as working at the Ammunition Plant in Indiana, school cook in Ness City, store clerk, bus driver and car rental agent in Garden City, KS.

Within the last year, Donna discovered Facebook where she treasured every share, like or comment she could make, even one post that she was truly embarrassed by! Her family so loved her being on there as well, reconnecting and learning about each other daily.

Donna married Albert Shewmaker and to this union there was 4 daughters. Karen (Darrell) Lowe, Palmyra, IN, Deborah (Jim) McInnis, Ness City, KS, Sherri Weippert, Garden City, KS, and Anita (Keith) Burditt, Ness City, KS.

Donna then married Donald Amy and to this union there was a daughter and a son. Johnni Kay (Bob) Ramsey, Concordia, KS, and Charles Amy who pampered her and her needs for the past 4 years.

On March 8, 1969 Donna married Donald Leterle in a quaint ceremony in Tennessee. Don and Donna enjoyed traveling with their friends and family and going to auctions together. They also enjoyed private times getting away and practicing target shooting together.

Donna is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by the Love of her life, Donald Leterle, her parents, Amos and Bessie (Boston) Blunk, her sister, Wilma Jantzen and her brother, William Leffler. 3 sons-in-law, Eldon Leighty, Gerald Brock and James McInnis, 3 nieces, 5 nephews and 5 special great grandbabies.

Graveside Service for Donna will be on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the Ness City Cemetery, Ness City, KS. Graveside service as cremation has taken place.

Memorials to USD 303 attn. Special Education Department.

Hesston’s heroic Police Chief proud, thankful for Excel employees

Posted on March 8, 2016

Police Chief Doug Schroeder -courtesy photo

HESSTON- Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback was among the first to call Hesston Police Chief Doug Schroeder a hero for his role in stopping the shooter at Excel Industries on February 25.

Without his aggressive response the governor said more people would have been at risk.

On Tuesday, Schroeder’s who has been chief of police in Hesston since 1998 issued his first statement on the incident.

“The events of this past week have devastated our small community — a community with which I have a strong personal connection. I offer my sincere condolences to the families of the victims.

No one should have to go through the pain they have experienced. I pray God’s comfort surrounds them as they begin to heal. There is a difficult road ahead for so many people, but it is one they won’t be walking alone.

I feel God has prepared me throughout my life and career for these events. I am not a hero. I know hundreds of law enforcement officers, each one of them with a different skill set, personality and abilities.

I can’t think of one officer who wouldn’t have done the same thing I did. I am so proud of my brothers and sisters in Harvey County Communications, law enforcement, and EMS. As it is written in Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.”

I am also proud and thankful of the Excel employees. I was provided valuable information as I was trying to locate the shooter inside the facilities. Some helped direct me toward the shooter. I have also heard stories about employees helping each other to safety and rendering aid to the injured.

Although I have over a hundred first responders and crisis management personnel to thank individually, I would like to mention a few key individuals who played extremely valuable roles during the crisis and shortly thereafter. I would like to thank Hesston Mayor David Kauffman; City Administrator Gary Emry; Newton Police Department Deputy Chief Craig Dunlavy; Newton Police Department Cpl. Brian Rousseau; Harvey County Emergency Management Director Gary Denny; Hesston Police Sergeant Chris Carter; and Harvey County Sheriff T. Walton.

The leadership, composure and compassion of these individuals during a very stressful time minimized the negative outcome of this situation.

The citizens of Hesston, Newton and Harvey County are resilient. No one had to ask for an extra measure of patience with each other; they just gave it. Thank you for the support and caring you have shown me and my family. I look forward to returning to a leadership role in the community as we all begin to heal.”

KFIX Rock News: Former Rolling Stones Bassist Bill Wyman Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Posted on March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 79-year-old musician’s condition was revealed in a brief statement posted Tuesday morning on his official Facebook page.

The note adds that Wyman “is undergoing treatment and is expected to make a full recovery as it was caught in the early stages.”

Wyman joined the Rolling Stones in December 1962, replacing Dick Taylor, who went on to be lead guitarist of the U.K. band The Pretty Things. Wyman played on all of The Stones’ albums through 1989’s Steel Wheels, and announced his departure from the group in 1993.

Since leaving The Rolling Stones, Wyman’s main musical project has been The Rhythm Kings, a blues-rock group that mainly tours in the U.K. and Europe. Bill briefly reunited with the Stones to play at the band’s two late-2012 50th anniversary shows in London, but he chose not to join the group for any further performances.

Last June, Wyman released his first solo album in 33 years, Back to Basics.

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New record high set Monday in Hays

Posted on March 8, 2016

It WAS warm Monday in Hays.

According to official statistics from the K-State Agriculture Research Center just south of town, the high in Hays on March 7 hit 82 degrees, replacing the 2006 record of 78 degrees.

Tuesday’s forecast is calling for a high of 62 degrees, 20 degrees cooler than yesterday.

HPD Activity Log March 7

Posted on March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

The Hays Police Department responded to 8 animal calls and 19 traffic stops Monday, March 7, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

MV Accident-City Street/Alley–500 block W 33rd St, Hays; 10:40 PM
Found/Lost Property–2700 block Colonial St, Hays; 6:39 AM
Welfare Check–700 block E 8th St, Hays; 7:08 AM
Dead Animal Call–27th St and Sternberg Dr, Hays; 8:05 AM
Animal At Large–400 block W 13th St, Hays; 8:06 AM
Found/Lost Property–2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 9:20 AM
Mental Health Call–3700 block Hall St, Hays; 9:23 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:30 AM
Disturbance – General–2000 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 11:44 AM
Civil Dispute–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 12:26 PM; 1 PM
Found/Lost Property–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 12:59 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–400 block W 12th St, Hays; 1:58 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–27th and Oak, Hays; 2:55 PM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–1000 block E 13th St, Hays; 3:07 PM
Animal At Large–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 3:34 PM
Theft (general)–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 4:19 PM
Disturbance – General–1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 4:58 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–22nd and Vine, Hays; 5:05 PM
Juvenile Complaint–1300 block MacArthur Rd, Hays; 5:15 PM; 5:20 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–500 block W 17th St, Hays; 5:37 PM
Animal At Large–4400 block Larned Cir, Hays; 5:55 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1700 block Vine St, Hays; 6:19 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–400 block E 22nd St, Hays; 7:25 PM
Domestic Disturbance–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 10:55 PM

Over 30 Kansas agencies, 4 counties work to stop huge grass fire

Posted on March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

Weekend fire as seen from KHP aircraft on Sunday

SHAWNEE COUNTY – Fire crews continue to monitor areas of a large, weekend grass fire in Shawnee County, just east of Topeka.

The blaze started just before noon on Sunday and jumped Interstate 70 near Carlson Road and moved north rapidly threatening multiple structures, according to a social media report from Shawnee County Fire.

The fire stretched an estimated 4,000 acres and required resources from approximately 30 agencies and four counties to extinguish.

No injuries were reported and no buildings damaged. The fire was largely declared extinguished just before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Over 30 fire companies and 4 counties helped fight the fire- photo Shawnee Co. Fire

The fire is believed to have started as the result of a flare-up of another grass fire on Saturday, according to Shawnee County officials.

Barton County man dies after ejected in rollover accident

Posted on March 8, 2016March 8, 2016

HOISINGTON- A Kansas man died in an accident just after 5 p.m. on Monday in Barton County.

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office reported 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser driven by Cameron Burd, 25, Hoisington,was northbound in the 400 Block of Northwest 20 Avenue.

The driver lost control of the vehicle. It traveled into a field and rolled.

Burd was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Excessive speed may have played a role in the accident, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

The accident remains under investigation.

Arthur Hachmeister

Posted on March 8, 2016

Arthur Hachmeister, 96, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Sunday, March 06, 2016, at the Rooks County Hospital in Plainville, Kansas.

A celebration of Arthur’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at St. John Lutheran Church in Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating. Burial will follow at the Natoma Lutheran Cemetery in Natoma, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Friday March 11, 2016, at the mortuary in Russell.

Memorials may be given to the St. John Lutheran Church, Russell V.F.W., American Legion Auxilary Post 109 in Natoma or Natoma Lions Club and sent in care of the mortuary.

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.