LOS ANGELES (AP) – The last time The Who performed on a nighttime talk show in America, Pete Townshend’s hair was singed and Keith Moon ended up with shrapnel in his arm.
The Who will perform on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” tomorrow, their first such appearance since their notorious performance on “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” in 1967.
During that show, Moon packed explosives in his drum kit, but he put several times the amount he usually did.
It went off as Townshend was destroying his guitar during the finale of “My Generation.”
SELDEN — The Kansas Department of Transportation will host a follow-up meeting regarding the upcoming closure of an 11-mile stretch of U.S. 83 in Sheridan County from the Thomas County Line to the K-23 junction. The meeting is scheduled for Monday at noon at the Selden Community Building, located at 110 N Kansas Ave. in Selden.
KDOT engineers will review the construction phasing, provide details on the official state detour and answer questions regarding access to county roads. Construction is slated to begin this spring and be completed by May 2017. Traffic will be detoured using K-23 and U.S. 24.
The meeting location is ADA accessible. Persons in need of a sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, large print or Braille material, or other accommodations to participate in this meeting should notify Lisa Mussman at (785) 877-3315 or [email protected].
The U.S.83 project is funded under T-WORKS, the statewide transportation program approved by the Kansas Legislature in 2010. For more information about T-WORKS projects and funding, visit https://kdotapp.ksdot.org/tworks.
By KIRK SCHULTZ and JOHN FLOROS Kansas State University
As they go about helping farmers maintain a consistent, reasonably priced food supply, America’s agricultural scientists may soon receive a sign of our country’s confidence in their work.
For the first time since Congress created the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, or AFRI, in the 2008 Farm Bill, President Barack Obama has recommended that the program be given full funding of $700 million. AFRI is administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Kirk Schultz
In last year’s budget, AFRI was funded for $350 million, the highest it has been in its eight years of existence.
The time is right to increase funding to the full $700 million. Population estimates for 2050 indicate that the world’s population will approach 10 billion people, about 3 billion more than we have today.
Fully funding AFRI is crucial in order to address growing global food demands, support a workforce that will identify solutions to complex agricultural challenges, and strengthen economies locally and nationally.
The big picture is to produce food that is safe and affordable. That’s it. American farmers are feeding the U.S. population, but our country is a heavy exporter of agricultural products, so we’re feeding portions of the world, as well.
To feed 10 billion people, experts predict that the world’s farmers will have to produce as much food over the next 35 years as we have produced in the entire history of mankind, and we will have to do it in a way that protects natural resources. We simply can’t wait any longer to meet this challenge.
Our world is in need of new scientific breakthroughs in food safety, nutrition, crop and livestock production and more to offset issues such as emerging animal and plant diseases, foodborne pathogens, children’s health risks, climate change and many others.
In 2012, Kansas State University received a grant for $25 million through AFRI to focus on preventing the incidence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, or STEC, in beef, a group of bacteria that causes more than 265,000 infections in the U.S. each year.
The project includes more than 50 collaborators at 18 universities and government agencies, and testing in real-life settings with industry partners. Scientists are conducting epidemiological tests, with as many as 3,000 samples studied at numerous sites across the country.
John Floros
Because of our aggressive approach toward beef products, STEC is now a relatively minor contributor to illness. We can look at sources that infect other products, such as raw milk, fresh produce and those sorts of things.
And STEC is just one bacteria that threatens our food. We still have 2 million cases of salmonella in the food industry each year. If we put that bright light on salmonella as we did STEC, and we’re starting to do that now, we will see that level of risk go down. It just takes a lot of time, a lot of money and a lot of people lending their expertise to the problem.
We also know through research that pasture burning leads to improved grazing for livestock and as much as $70 million in additional farm profits. We know that, in Kansas, our wheat breeding efforts return as much as $18.50 for every dollar invested. And we’ve made tremendous breakthroughs in sequencing the wheat genome, learned ways to improve production of sorghum (an important food staple worldwide), and improved feed diets in swine — a science so exact that even a 1 percent improvement can result in $100 million in added profits for that industry.
America’s agricultural scientists have a track record of turning public investments into positive impacts for local economies. And yet, the National Institute of Agriculture reports that 9 in 10 proposals it receives for AFRI are not funded each year.
The issue is not a lack of good ideas; the issue is a lack of funds. A lot of good research is left on the table because of a lack of funding.
As we look to the future and feeding 3 billion more people, we can choose to farm harder, or we can farm smarter. Together, let’s choose smarter. Let’s make sure that our best scientists have the resources they need to maintain American agriculture’s status as the most efficient, safe and productive food system in the world.
Kirk Schulz is the president of Kansas State University and John Floros is the dean of the university’s College of Agriculture.
The City of Hays Municipal Court and the administrative offices of the City of Hays Police Department will be closed at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3, and all day Friday, March 4.
After more than a year, offices will be moved from the NEW building south of town and reopen at the downtown location, 105 W. 12th on Monday, March 7, during normal business hours.
Starting Monday, March 7, Municipal Court will be held on the second floor of the newly remodeled Ellis County Courthouse.107 The only public entrance to the courthouse is located on the 12th Street side of the building.
Cellphones are prohibited in the courthouse and the newly installed security system could cause a delay in entering the building.
“The City of Hays Municipal Court and Police Department are grateful for the community’s cooperation and patience throughout the remodeling project,” officials said in a news release. “We apologize for any inconvenience.”
The photo of the “Sportsmen” band at SJMA was taken in 1970, Doug’s senior year. Members: Cliff Ruder ’70, Clem Karlin ’70, Gerald Schippers ’70, Doug Stroemel ’70, Larry Brown ’73, Al Comeau ’70, Tim Marcotte ’71, Matt Whiting Sp’72, Frank Cabasier Sp’71, Tom Staab ’70, John Breit ’70, Jim Buchheister ’70, Randy Von Feldt ’70, Tim Schumacher ’72, Dennis Bowers ’72, Martin Briggs-Hall ’71, and Doug Miller ’70.
TMP
An alum of Thomas More Prep school will be in Hays Monday night, March 7, as part of the Fort Hays State University Encore Series. Doug Miller graduated from the Catholic high school in 1970 and is a musician with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra.
An informal get-together with Miller will be held Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at Thirsty’s Brew and Pub, 2704 Vine Street. All of the school’s alumni of TMP-Marian, TMP, Marian, SJMA, SFS, and GCHS are invited to attend.
Miller will then speak with the current TMP band students Monday afternoon at 1:20 p.m. before that night’s performance at Beach Schmidt Performing Arts Center.
Doug Miller
Miller plays tenor saxophone, is a music arranger and serves as Road Manager for the Count Basie Orchestra. He also conducts music clinics and performs as a guest artist internationally.
Kathy Hunt looks at a photo of her son while on a travel stop in Albuquerque-photo courtesy KRQE-TV
ALBQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Kansas couple who recently lost a son to a California hiking accident says their son’s ashes were stolen from an Albuquerque motel parking lot.
KRQE-TV reports that Steven and Kathy Hunt reported the theft on Monday.
They had stopped to rest at a Hampton Inn in Albuquerque after picking up their son’s remains in California. That’s when they say someone broke into their son’s car and stole the ashes.
The car was attached to a moving truck.
Authorities say the couple’s 32-year-old son, Kyle, was killed in a hiking accident two weeks ago.
The couple was on a 1,500 mile trip back to their home in Wamego.
GOVE COUNTY – A tornado was reported just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday in Gove County.
The National Weather Service Office in Goodland confirmed they did issue a weather statement at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday for a tornado reported 4 miles south of Grinnell.
The sheriff’s office in Gove reported it happened quickly and nobody on the staff saw it.
Mike Haase, Emergency Management Director for Gove County, said he didn’t see it.
“By the time I got out and drove several miles south on Castle Rock, it was gone,” he said. “The sky was dark in that area, but the wind was not blowing hard.”
It may have been two fronts that mixed, according to Haase.
No damage was reported. The storm spotter training session for Gove County is March 9 at 6:30 p.m., reminded Haase.
“The way this season is starting, I hope we have a good turnout,” he said.
First Call For Help will have “The Amazing Race: First Call Community Challenge” event in Hays on Saturday.
Inspired by the CBS hit, “The Amazing Race” contestants will solve clues to 16 different business locations in Hays, and then compete in various timed challenges. Contestants have raised $300 or more to take part in this unique fundraiser.
All funds will support First Call For Help and the emergency crisis services they provide to Ellis County people in need.
For more information about the race or to make a donation to First Call For Help, stop in Big Creek Crossing between 9 a.m. to noon at the former Rue 21 store.
HaysMed will host a Women’s Health Symposium on Wednesday, March 30. The program will be held at the Hadley Rooms with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the program running from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Presenters for the program include: Elizabeth Ashworth, MD, Brandon Cunningham, MD, Rebeka Weber, MD, Carmen Winter, MS RCEP CWC and Jessica Albers, RN, BSN, MFS, SANE-A, SANE-P all from HaysMed.
The topics to be covered are women and heart disease, breast health, obesity in pregnancy, menopause, women and exercise and domestic violence.
This program is designed for Physicians, PAs, ARNPs, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, PTs, OTs and other interested healthcare professionals. Six hours of continuing education credit are available for CNE, CME and Respiratory Therapy credit. Approval is pending for ASRT Category A credit. Paperwork will be provided to submit for KOTA and KPTA for credit.
Fee for the symposium is $60 for non HaysMed associates and $30 for Critical Access Hospital employees. A $25 registration is required for students. Seating is limited to 150 people.
To register, go to https://www.haysmed.com/education, call (800) 248-0073 Ext 5500 or email [email protected].
Aaron Thomas “A.P.” Pfannenstiel, 44, Hays, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Hays.
He was born November 10, 1971 in Hays, Kansas the son of Stephen K. and Jeanette (Wagner) Pfannenstiel.
On November 12, 2011 he married Stacey Dreiling in Hays. He was the owner and operator of J Corp Construction Company in Hays. He was a 1990 graduate of Hays High School and a member of the Munjor Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree Council #11492. He enjoyed fishing, hunting for fossils, baseball with his kids, making BBQ Ribs, and he cherished time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, of the home in Hays, his mother Jeanette Pfannenstiel of Munjor, his in-laws Norman and JoAnn Dreiling of Victoria, three sons; Clayton, Garrett, and Kale Pfannenstiel, all of Hays, three daughters; Ashtynn Pfannenstiel, Lexi Pfannenstiel and Jordan Burgess, and Hannah Pfannenstiel, all of Hays, two brothers; Eric “Whitey” Pfannenstiel and wife Cherie of Hays and Tyler “Moose” Pfannenstiel of Hays, three sisters; Amy Pfannenstiel of Munjor, Tina Waddell and husband Joshua of Hays, and Sara Pfannenstiel of Hays, brothers and sisters in law; Geralynn Kerbaugh and husband Ken of Tonganoxie, John Dreiling and wife Carol of Hays, Joe Dreiling and wife Brenda of Victoria, Jim Dreiling of Victoria, and Kristy Windholz and husband Chris of Victoria, two granddaughters; Aveyah Danner and Cambri Burgess, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father on July 18, 2007.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 E. 13th. Burial will be in the St. Francis Cemetery, Munjor. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday and from 9:00 to service time on Saturday, all at the church. A parish vigil will be at 6:30 followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00, both on Friday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the children’s education fund, to the church, or to the American Red Cross, in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The last time The Who performed on a nighttime talk show in America, Pete Townshend’s hair was singed and Keith Moon ended up with shrapnel in his arm.
