January 2017 – Page 49 – Hays Post Archive

Operation Veterans Suicide Outreach

Posted on January 14, 2017January 13, 2017

By SAMANTHA KENNER
Eisenhower Presidential Library

ABILENE – The Eisenhower Presidential Library is collaborating with the Kansas Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Chapter 21-1 to raise awareness around the staggering number of veterans who commit suicide everyday. The allies are joining forces on “Operation Veterans Suicide Outreach” as part of their War on Suicide. Outreach events are scheduled on Jan. 22, April 22, July 22, Sept. 22, Oct. 22, and Dec. 22 at varying locations.

The first event will kick off at the Eisenhower Presidential Library at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, in the Library building courtyard. Each event will feature guest speakers, and the CVMA will lead the group of participants in conducting 23 pushups. The 23 pushups are done to signify the number of veterans lost each day to suicide plus one for America. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome, but not required, to participate in the pushups.

Local CVMA Chapter 21-1 Commander Patrick Lynch will announce the adopting of Eisenhower as the local chapter name in honor of General and President Dwight Eisenhower. “It seems only fitting we name our chapter after the most influential leader from this great state of Kansas. We could not be more honored,” said Lynch.

“The well-being of his troops was always of the utmost concern for General Eisenhower. He would be proud of this effort in trying to improve the welfare of our nation’s veterans,” staid Tim Rives, Eisenhower Presidential Library Acting Director.

Additional allies supporting this outreach include the Chapman American Legion Riders Post 240 and Abilene Ike’s Place Bar and Grill. The event details for the remainder of the year can be found on the Operation Veterans Suicide Outreach Facebook page @23pushups.

Area High School Scoreboard for 1/13/17

Posted on January 13, 2017

Girls

Western Athletic Conference
Garden City 35 Hays High 50
Liberal 41 Dodge City 32
*Great Bend 48 Buhler 39

Mid-Continent League
Smith Center 31 TMP 85
Oakley 35 Stockton 54
Ellis 24 Hill City 65
Phillipsburg 41 Norton 51
*Ness City 47 Trego 52

Central Prairie League
Central Plains 87 Victoria 9
Ellinwood 33 Macksville 54
Otis-Bison 44 La Crosse 37
*Kinsley 34 Kiowa Co. 46

Northern Plains League Tournament
Natoma 34 Pike Valley 32
Rock Hills 15 Lakeside 45
Tescott 45 Wilson 63
Lincoln 54 Chase 33
Sylvan Lucas 17 Osborne 44

Northwest Kansas League
St. Francis 35 Dighton 53

Central Kansas League
Pratt 37 Larned 46

Great Western Activities Conference
Goodland 37 Ulysses 46
Hugoton 69 Scott City 37

Western Kansas Liberty League
Western Plains/Healy 11 Golden Plains 44

Boys

Western Athletic Conference
Garden City 49 Hays High 58
Liberal 67 Dodge City 47
*Great Bend 46 Buhler 68

Mid-Continent League
Smith Center 34 TMP 63
Oakley 53 Stockton 71
Ellis 48 Hill City 43
Phillipsburg 53 Norton 58
*Ness City 59 Trego 41

Central Prairie League
Central Plains 74 Victoria 17
Ellinwood 41 Macksville 76
*Kinsley 26 Kiowa Co. 68

Northern Plains League Tournament

Lakeside 56 Natoma 19
Wilson 56 Thunder Ridge 34
Osborne 59 South Cloud 20
Chase 42 Lincoln 37
Rock Hills 46 Tescott 37

Northwest Kansas League
St. Francis 53 Dighton 56

Central Kansas League
Pratt 61 Larned 36

Great Western Activities Conference
Goodland 56 Ulysses 46
Hugoton 41 Scott City 39

Western Kansas Liberty League
Triplains/Brewster 52 Logan 49

*Non-league

AP-KS–Kansas Prep Scores, 6th Ld-Writethru,1589
Friday’s Scores
By The Associated Press
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Andale 53, McPherson 43
Augusta 71, Wellington 39
Belle Plaine 56, Cheney 53
Beloit 70, Minneapolis 62
Bennington 68, Marion 37
Berean Academy 49, Ell-Saline 43
Buhler 68, Great Bend 46
Burrton 49, Attica 48
Central Plains 74, Victoria 17
Centre 47, Rural Vista 41
Chaparral 49, Garden Plain 39
Cimarron 40, Syracuse 24
Dighton 56, St. Francis 53
Douglass 56, Medicine Lodge 46
El Dorado 53, Mulvane 45
Ellis 48, Hill City 43
Elyria Christian 57, Goessel 28
Goddard-Eisenhower 74, Andover Central 69
Hays 58, Garden City 49
Hays-TMP-Marian 63, Smith Center 34
Hesston 44, Halstead 32
Holcomb 58, Colby 29
Holton 43, Hiawatha 42
Hugoton 41, Scott City 39
Hutchinson Central Christian 71, Stafford 38
Ingalls 55, South Central 53
Inman 40, Hutchinson Trinity 34
Jackson Heights 41, Horton 27
Kiowa County 68, Kinsley 26
Liberal 67, Dodge City 47
Little River 31, Herington 19
Macksville 76, Ellinwood 41
Meade 61, Lakin 53
Moundridge 51, Sedgwick 48
Ness City 59, Trego 41
Nickerson 54, Lyons 31
Norton 58, Phillipsburg 53
Pratt 61, Larned 36
Pratt Skyline 81, Fairfield 46
Rock Creek 46, Wabaunsee 38
Sabetha 39, Royal Valley 31
Salina Central 68, Maize 46
Salina Sacred Heart 75, Ellsworth 57
Satanta 72, Pawnee Heights 48
Shawnee Heights 57, Washburn Rural 52
South Gray 61, Ashland 53
Southeast Saline 52, Republic County 34
Southwestern Hts. 52, Sublette 33
Sterling 78, Remington 60
Stockton 71, Oakley 53
Triplains-Brewster 52, Logan 49
Valley Center 75, Goddard 74
Wamego 63, Marysville 46
Wichita Trinity 61, Wichita Independent 47
Northern Plains League Tournament
Play-In
Chase 42, Lincoln 37
Lakeside 56, Natoma 19
Osborne 59, Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud 20
Rock Hills 46, Tescott 37
Wilson 56, Thunder Ridge 34
St. John Military Tournament
St. John’s Military 65, Flint Hills Job Corps 41
St. Xavier 78, Wichita Northfield 64
Wichita State University Tournament
Salina South 60, Wichita West 46
Wichita Bishop Carroll 57, Andover 56
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Anderson County vs. Santa Fe Trail, ppd.
Atchison County vs. Riverside, ppd.
Atchison vs. KC Schlagle, ppd.
Basehor-Linwood vs. KC Turner, ppd.
Bishop Miege vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, ppd.
Bishop Seabury Academy vs. KC Christian, ppd.
Blue Valley Southwest vs. St. James Academy, ppd.
Blue Valley vs. Gardner-Edgerton, ppd.
Bonner Springs vs. KC Piper, ppd.
BV North vs. BV Northwest, ppd.
Cassville, Mo. vs. Riverton, ccd.
Cherryvale vs. Humboldt, ccd.
Concordia vs. Chapman, ppd.
Council Grove vs. West Franklin, ppd. to Feb 16.
DeSoto vs. Louisburg, ppd.
Emporia vs. Junction City, ppd. to Feb 4.
Erie vs. Eureka, ppd.
Eudora vs. Ottawa, ppd.
Fredonia vs. Caney Valley, ccd.
Galena vs. Southeast, ppd. to Feb 13.
Highland Park vs. Topeka, ppd.
Independence vs. Fort Scott, ppd.
Jayhawk Linn vs. Yates Center, ppd.
Jefferson North vs. Oskaloosa, ppd.
Jefferson West vs. Perry-Lecompton, ppd.
KC Sumner vs. KC Harmon, ppd.
KC Wyandotte vs. KC Washington, ppd.
Labette County vs. Coffeyville, ppd.
Lansing vs. Tonganoxie, ppd.
Lawrence vs. Olathe East, ppd.
Madison/Hamilton vs. Southern Coffey, ppd. to Jan 19.
Manhattan vs. Topeka West, ppd. to Jan 31.
Marais des Cygnes Valley vs. Lebo, ppd. to Jan 17.
Mill Valley vs. BV West, ppd.
Neodesha vs. Baxter Springs, ccd.
Olathe North vs. Olathe South, ppd.
Olathe Northwest vs. Lawrence Free State, ppd.
Olpe vs. Burlingame, ppd. to Jan 19.
Osage City vs. Lyndon, ppd. to Jan 24.
Osawatomie vs. Prairie View, ppd.
Parsons vs. Chanute, ppd.
Pittsburg Colgan vs. Lamar, Mo., ppd.
Pleasant Ridge vs. Immaculata, ppd.
Pleasanton vs. Marmaton Valley, ppd.
Pretty Prairie vs. Norwich, ppd.
Riley County vs. Silver Lake, ppd. to Feb 21.
Rolla vs. Deerfield, ppd.
Sedan vs. Oswego, ccd.
SM North vs. Leavenworth, ppd.
SM Northwest vs. SM South, ppd.
SM West vs. SM East, ppd.
Smoky Valley vs. Kingman, ppd.
South Barber vs. Cunningham, ppd.
Spring Hill vs. Baldwin, ppd.
Topeka Heritage Christian vs. Grandview, Mo., ppd.
Udall vs. Flinthills, ppd. to Jan 24.
Valley Falls vs. McLouth, ppd.
Wakefield vs. Peabody-Burns, ppd. to Feb 13.
Waverly vs. Hartford, ppd. to Jan 17.
Wellsville vs. Iola, ppd.
West Elk vs. South Haven, ccd.
Wichita Sunrise vs. Veritas Christian, ppd.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Andover Central 65, Goddard-Eisenhower 52
Attica 38, Burrton 36
Beloit 62, Minneapolis 21
Berean Academy 49, Ell-Saline 25
Central Plains 87, Victoria 9
Cheney 73, Belle Plaine 14
Clay Center 51, Abilene 44
Dighton 53, St. Francis 35
Ellsworth 44, Salina Sacred Heart 36
Fairfield 38, Pratt Skyline 24
Garden Plain 67, Chaparral 29
Goddard 45, Valley Center 39
Goessel 39, Elyria Christian 16
Golden Plains 44, Western Plains-Healy 11
Great Bend 48, Buhler 39
Haven 37, Hillsboro 22
Hays 50, Garden City 35
Hays-TMP-Marian 85, Smith Center 30
Hesston 46, Halstead 29
Hill City 65, Ellis 24
Hodgeman County 44, Minneola 37, OT
Holcomb 62, Colby 50
Holton 58, Hiawatha 47
Hoxie 53, Oberlin-Decatur 26
Hugoton 69, Scott City 37
Hutchinson Central Christian 54, Stafford 21
Hutchinson Trinity 46, Inman 40
Kiowa County 46, Kinsley 34
Larned 46, Pratt 37
Liberal 44, Dodge City 32
Little River 34, Herington 29
Logan 49, Triplains-Brewster 44
Lyons 48, Nickerson 41
Macksville 54, Ellinwood 33
Maize 50, Salina Central 33
Marion 34, Bennington 26
McPherson 70, Andale 27
Meade 53, Lakin 35
Medicine Lodge 39, Douglass 30
Moundridge 54, Sedgwick 41
Mulvane 49, El Dorado 33
Norton 51, Phillipsburg 41
Otis-Bison 44, LaCrosse 37
Pawnee Heights 45, Satanta 38
Republic County 39, Southeast Saline 18
Royal Valley 56, Sabetha 24
Rural Vista 51, Centre 35
Solomon 47, Canton-Galva 45
South Central 65, Ingalls 39
Sterling 61, Remington 58
Stockton 54, Oakley 35
Topeka Seaman 51, Topeka Hayden 40
Trego 52, Ness City 47
Ulysses 46, Goodland 37
Wabaunsee 50, Rock Creek 29
Wamego 63, Marysville 46
Washburn Rural 73, Shawnee Heights 43
Wellington 59, Augusta 45
Wichita Independent 50, Wichita Trinity 39
Northern Plains League Tournament
Play-In
Lakeside 45, Rock Hills 15
Lincoln 54, Chase 33
Natoma 34, Pike Valley 32, 2OT
Osborne 44, Sylvan-Lucas 17
Wilson 63, Tescott 45
Wichita State University Tournament
Andover 52, Wichita Southeast 42
Maize South 60, Wichita West 39
Salina South 36, Wichita Northwest 35
POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Anderson County vs. Santa Fe Trail, ppd.
Atchison County vs. Riverside, ppd.
Basehor-Linwood vs. KC Turner, ppd.
Bishop Miege vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, ppd.
Blue Valley vs. Gardner-Edgerton, ppd.
Bonner Springs vs. KC Piper, ppd.
BV North vs. BV Northwest, ppd.
BV West vs. Mill Valley, ppd.
Cherryvale vs. Humboldt, ccd.
Concordia vs. Chapman, ppd.
Council Grove vs. West Franklin, ppd. to Feb 16.
DeSoto vs. Louisburg, ppd.
Emporia vs. Junction City, ppd. to Feb 4.
Erie vs. Eureka, ppd.
Eudora vs. Ottawa, ppd.
Fredonia vs. Caney Valley, ccd.
Galena vs. Southeast, ppd. to Feb 13.
Highland Park vs. Topeka, ppd.
Horton vs. Jackson Heights, ppd.
Independence vs. Fort Scott, ppd.
Jayhawk Linn vs. Yates Center, ppd.
Jefferson North vs. Oskaloosa, ppd.
Jefferson West vs. Perry-Lecompton, ppd.
KC Christian vs. Bishop Seabury Academy, ppd.
KC Wyandotte vs. KC Washington, ppd.
Labette County vs. Coffeyville, ppd.
Lansing vs. Tonganoxie, ppd.
Lawrence vs. Olathe East, ppd.
Madison/Hamilton vs. Southern Coffey, ppd. to Jan 19.
Manhattan vs. Topeka West, ppd. to Jan 31.
Marais des Cygnes Valley vs. Lebo, ppd. to Jan 17.
Neodesha vs. Baxter Springs, ccd.
Olathe North vs. Olathe South, ppd.
Olathe Northwest vs. Lawrence Free State, ppd.
Olpe vs. Burlingame, ppd.
Osage City vs. Lyndon, ppd. to Jan 24.
Osawatomie vs. Prairie View, ppd.
Parsons vs. Chanute, ppd.
Pittsburg Colgan vs. Lamar, Mo., ppd.
Pleasant Ridge vs. Immaculata, ppd.
Pleasanton vs. Marmaton Valley, ppd.
Pretty Prairie vs. Norwich, ppd.
Riley County vs. Silver Lake, ppd. to Feb 21.
Rolla vs. Deerfield, ppd.
Sedan vs. Oswego, ccd.
SM North vs. Leavenworth, ppd.
SM Northwest vs. SM South, ppd.
SM West vs. SM East, ppd.
Smoky Valley vs. Kingman, ppd.
South Barber vs. Cunningham, ppd.
Spring Hill vs. Baldwin, ppd.
Topeka Heritage Christian vs. Grandview, Mo., ppd.
Udall vs. Flinthills, ppd. to Jan 24.
Valley Falls vs. McLouth, ppd.
Wakefield vs. Peabody-Burns, ppd. to Feb 13.
Waverly vs. Hartford, ppd. to Jan 17.
Wellsville vs. Iola, ppd.
West Elk vs. South Haven, ccd.
Wichita Sunrise vs. Veritas Christian, ppd.

Brothers of boy killed on Kansas waterslide receive lifetime payments

Posted on January 13, 2017

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A settlement reached with the family of a 10-year-old Kansas boy killed last year on a water slide will provide lifetime payments to the boy’s three brothers.

The family of Caleb Schwab reached a settlement Wednesday with the owners of Schlitterbahn Waterparks, and Zebec, the manufacturer of the raft the boy was on when he died Aug. 7 aboard the “Verruckt” slide at the water park in Kansas City, Kansas.

The amount of the settlement has not been released. The Kansas City Star, (https://bit.ly/2itZSsY ) quoting a court transcript, reports that Caleb’s father, Kansas state Rep. Scott Schwab of Olathe, testified at a Wednesday hearing about the settlement negotiations. Caleb’s mother, Michelle, provided written testimony.

Schwab’s attorney said earlier this week additional claims will be sought against other parties.

Hays sweeps Garden City for a second time

Posted on January 13, 2017

Dustin Armbruster

The Hays High Indians continued their way through the Western Athletic Conference on Friday night hosting Garden City. The two teams played to open the season at the Hays City Shootout with the Indians winning both games.

Girls
Hays 50 – Garden City 35

Hays never trailed in the first half, using runs of 14-3 and 12-3 to build their lead as high as 14 points before half time. Garden City scored seven straight to end the first quarter to make the score 19-14, but that was as close as the Buffaloes would get for the rest of the half. The Indians held Garden City without a point until the 2:50 mark of the second quarter. Hays went to the locker room with a 33-22 lead at halftime.

Highlights

Garden City cut the Hays lead down to eight at 37-29 before Hays responded with a 9-2 run to push their lead up to 15 at the end of the third quarter 46-31. Each team scored four points in the fourth quarter with Hays High playing keep away for much of the eight minutes to walk away with a 50-35 victory. It was a similar score the first time the two teams met up with Hays winning 52-34.

Coach Kirk Maska

Hays was led by Savannah Schneider who scored 22 and was the only Indian in double figures. Hays improves to 5-3 and snaps a two game skid. The Indians are 1-2 in the Western Athletic Conference. Garden City falls to 3-7 and 0-3. The Buffaloes were led by the 12 points of Kyra Bellows.

Hays will be at home on Tuesday to play Dodge City. The games will feature only the girls teams as the Hays boys head to the Orange and Black Classic in Colby later in the week.

Boys
Hays 58 – Garden City 49

Hays raced out to a 11-2 lead over the first five minutes of the game before going cold and not scoring for the remainder of the first quarter. Garden City scored the final five points to tighten the game to 11-7 after one quarter. Garden City turned those final five points into a 13-2 run that gave the Buffaloes their first lead of the game at 15-13. The lead was short lived as Cole Murphy buried a three pointer five second later. Hays would trail again at 17-16 but end the first half on a 14-5 run building a 30-22 half time lead.

Highlights

Hays started the third quarter on a 11-0 run to grab control of the ball game. Garden City was held scoreless for the first 5:34 of the third quarter and didn’t hit a field goal until their was 3:55 left in the third. Hays took advantage to build their lead up to a game high 20 at 45-25. Like in the first half, Garden City wasn’t going away with out a fight. The Buffaloes went on a 13-3 run to get back into the game with less than four minutes remaining. Garden City twice cut the lead down to six, missing a three pointer on the second opportunity. Hays hit just enough free throws to keep Garden City at arms length, winning 58-49.

Coach Rick Keltner

Tyrese Hill was the only Indian in double figures scoring 18 points and pulling down 11 rebounds, both career highs. Overall the nine different Indians scored. Hays improves to 7-1 on the season and 2-1 in conference play. Garden City loses for the first time in 2017 and falls to 3-7 and 2-1 in conference play.

The Hays High boys are off until Thursday when they travel to Colby for the Orange and Black Classic to play Falcon, Colorado at 3:00 in Colby High School.

TMP rolls in Smith Center

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017

By JEREMY McGUIRE
Hays Post

Girls: TMP 85, Smith Center 31
Boys: TMP 63, Smith Center 34

SMITH CENTER, Kan-TMP continued their impressive run in Smith Center on Friday night, blowing out the Lady Red 85-31. The Lady Monarchs started the game on a 8-0 run and the route was on. TMP held a 20-4 lead after the first quarter and 45-12 at halftime. TMP shot lights out in the first half shooting 67%, led by 11 points from Kayla Vitztum.

The second half looked very similar to the first half as TMP extended their lead to as many as 56 points on their way to 54 point win. Vitztum led four Lady Monarchs in double figures with 18 points. Megan Koenigsman added 17, Aubrey Koenigsman with 12 and Katelyn Zimmerman chipped in with 10.

Smith Center drops to 3-5 on the season and 1-3 in the Mid Continent League. TMP extends their winning streak to 7 games and their record to 9-1 and 5-0 in the MCL.

ROSE MCFARLAND INTERVIEW

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

A first quarter stalemate ended quickly as the TMP Monarchs used a 14-2 run from the first to the second quarter to take control of the game. TMP held Smith Center to 4 second quarter points and led 25-14 at the break. David McFarland led the way with 6 first half points on two three pointers.

The Monarch defense continued to pour it on in the second half keeping Smith Center at bay in the second half. TMP used two more McFarland three pointers to help them to a 45-25 after the third quarter. The Monarchs built their lead to as many as 29 points in the fourth quarter and settled for the 63-34 win.

McFarland finished with 12 to lead TMP. Michael Lager and Chase Werth weren’t far behind with 11 points apiece. Smith Center drops to 3-5 on the year and 1-3 in the MCL. TMP improves to 6-4 and 4-1 in the MCL.

JOE HERTEL INTERVIEW

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Police ask for help to identify Kansas burglary suspect

Posted on January 13, 2017

SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County are investigating a burglary and asking for help to identify a suspect.

Between 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and 6:45 a.m. Thursday, a suspect entered the property of Valley Self storage 4101 SW Twilight Drive, Topeka and broke into several storage units stealing property from the units, according to a social media report.

Any information on this suspect please Email the TPD Criminal Intelligence Unit ([email protected]

Kansas man injured during attempt to shoot a buffalo

Posted on January 13, 2017

RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities and emergency crews in Reno County worked an accidental shooting.

Just before 12:30pm Friday Deputies with the Reno County Sheriff’s Office and Haven EMS were dispatched to Yoder Meats in Yoder for an accidental gun shot victim, according to a social media report.

When they arrived they found Duane Helms, Moundridge with a gunshot wound to his right calf.

Helms was assisting Justin Roddy, Hutchinson, in trying to shoot a Buffalo so it could be butchered.

Roddy, who is employed by Yoder Meats, was on top of a ladder trying to shoot the buffalo that was confined inside of a trailer.

The Buffalo kept turning away so Helms walked up to tail end of the trailer to try to get the Buffalo to turn.

When the Buffalo did turn he hit the side of the trailer, which jarred the ladder, knocking Roddy off balance and causing the rifle to discharge.

The shot struck Helms in the leg.  By law you are only allowed to shoot an animal one time, anymore is classified as cruelty to an animal. Weapon was a single shot 223, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

No additional details were released.

Kan. AG suing business for disposing confidential documents in dumpsters

Posted on January 13, 2017

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Attorney General’s Office is suing a Topeka business, accusing it of violating state law by disposing more than 34,000 documents in public dumpsters.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the lawsuit was filed Tuesday. According to the lawsuit, two employees at SearchTec Inc. repeatedly disposed of records containing personal information by leaving them in dumpsters or trash cans in the city without making sure the personal information couldn’t be read.

SearchTec conducts public record searches and legal research for businesses.

Regional vice president Mechelle Pagan says the company has received the lawsuit, and is interested in seeing the evidence on which the lawsuit is based.

The attorney general’s office is seeking restitution for SearchTec customers, as well as $10,000 for two violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act.

Friday’s Weather and Gas Report

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017

Kansas National Guard mobilized to assist local authorities with ice storm response

Posted on January 13, 2017

KSNG

TOPEKA–In response to the winter ice storms affecting the state, the Kansas National Guard has mobilized a number of Kansas soldiers to provide assistance to local authorities, as needed, with their emergency response operations.

Approximately 200 Guardsmen will operate Stranded Motorist Assistance and Recovery Teams to patrol key roads and render assistance to motorists stranded by icy road conditions. The teams will also provide emergency transportation for law enforcement, medical and other critical response personnel.

These teams will operate in three shifts of two vehicles with two soldiers each from 12 locations across the state. The soldiers and vehicles will be provided by 69th Troop Command, headquartered in Topeka; the 130th Field Artillery Brigade, headquartered in Manhattan; the 235th Regiment, headquartered in Salina; and the 635th Regional Support Group, headquartered in Topeka.

Participating units will also be prepared to provide warming stations at local armories, as necessary.

The inclement weather will be arriving at different times across the state this weekend. Please stay aware of the weather in your area by monitoring local media, www.weather.gov and/or a NOAA All Hazards Radio.

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management advises Kansans to avoid travel during the storms, if possible. If you must travel, get the latest road information from the Kansas Department of Transportation by calling 5-1-1 or visiting the Kandrive website at kandrive.org.

To find information on road conditions when not in the state, call 1-866-511-5368.

Federal bureau to review Kansas Guard at adjutant’s request

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The federal National Guard Bureau plans to investigate the Kansas National Guard at the request of the state’s adjutant general after an internal investigation found leadership problems.

The Kansas Guard on Friday released a memo from Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli requesting the review. The Guard also said it would not comment further until the review is completed.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reported this week that the internal investigation disclosed problems including instances of racism and enlistment document forgery. The two officers leading the internal probe concluded that the Kansas Guard suffered from “toxic” leadership.

Republican Gov. Sam Brownback is standing by Tafanelli.

The request for a federal review was dated Wednesday but was released after Kansas Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley of Topeka said lawmakers should investigate if Brownback does not.

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas Democratic leader says the state needs to investigate its National Guard after an internal investigation uncovered leadership problems that include instances of enlistment document forgery and racism.

Senate Democratic Leader Anthony Hensley of Topeka said Friday that if Republican Gov. Sam Brownback doesn’t look into the Guard, the Legislature should.

His comments came after The Topeka Capital-Journal reported the findings of the investigation. The Air Guard one-star general and Army Guard lieutenant colonel who led the probe separately concluded “toxic” leadership was damaging the Guard.

Brownback said Sunday he would “maintain full support” for Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, whom he appointed in 2011 to lead the Guard. Tafanelli responded in an opinion page column submitted to the newspaper that the Guard works to “thoroughly and impartially investigate” wrongdoing.

Preparation checklist for looming ice storm

Posted on January 13, 2017

TREGO CO. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

WAKEENEY–Below is a Preparation Checklist for the coming ice storm.

• Fuel up cars and generators
• Charge cell phones
• Get food for up to 72 hours
• Fill water containers for up to 72 hours
• Don’t forget water and food for pets
• Check batteries in flashlights
• Make sure you have enough medications, if needed
• Once the storm begins, STAY HOME
• Be careful of using alternate heating sources
• Stay away from downed power lines

WAYMASTER: From the Dome to Home

Posted on January 13, 2017

Rep. Troy Waymaster, (R-Bunker Hill), 109th Dist.

January 13, 2017

State of the State
Tuesday, January 10, 2017, Governor Sam Brownback was invited to a joint session of the Kansas House and Senate to deliver his annual State of the State Speech. The speech by the governor outlines his initiatives and focus for the upcoming years.

It is of no surprise to many Kansans that the current budget year is currently experiencing a deficit of approximately $350 million. The governor addressed the shortfall and presented his plan to balance the budget.

He is focusing on a one-time fix for the current fiscal year by using the Pooled Money Investment Board, a value of $317 million, as collateral on a 7-year note that will begin repayment in fiscal year 2018. The amount of this loan would almost provide enough of cash infusion to balance our current year’s books. Although I contend we could evaluate the use of these funds for a quick solution to our budgetary needs; I would also prefer to look at other options, as well. The State Budget Director, Shawn Sullivan, addressed the governor’s budget and revenue plans for fiscal years 2017 through 2019 on Wednesday, January, 11, 2017.

Citizenship in Action
My office announced on Wednesday that I will be providing one scholarship to a 4-Her between the ages of 13-18, to participate in the Kansas 4-H program, Citizenship in Action, which will take place in Topeka February 19-20, 2017. The Citizenship in Action program allows 4-Hers to travel to Topeka and participate in mock legislative sessions, meet elected officials, and tour the statehouse. The deadline for submissions is January 30, 2017. For more information, email me at [email protected], or call my office at (785) 296-7672.

Tax Bills Early
In a rare event, on the first day of the 2017 Legislative Session, the House Tax Committee discussed the specifics of certain pieces of tax legislation. The discussion mainly focused on the portion of the 2012 Tax Plan, commonly referred to as the LLC Loophole. After much discussion during the committee meeting, a bill was introduced that would eliminate the income tax exemption from LLCs and other business types, and place them back on the income tax rolls.

On Tuesday of this past week, an additional bill was introduced that would provide a flat tax for personal income tax. For individuals making $20,000 or more annually, there would be only one tax rate of 5%.

Contact Information
As always, if you have any concerns, feel free to contact me (785) 296-7672, visit www.troywaymaster.com or email me at [email protected]. Also, if you happen to visit the statehouse, please let my office know.

It is a distinct honor to serve as your representative for the 109th Kansas House District and the state of Kansas. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your thoughts, concerns, and questions. I always appreciate hearing from the residents of the 109th House District and others from the state of Kansas, as well.

Troy L. Waymaster, (R-Bunker Hill) is the 109th Dist. State Representative and chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.