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Month: May 2017

Western Kansas Girl Scouts receive scholarships

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The Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland announced seven 2017 scholarship award winners, including five from western Kansas this week totaling $23,500.

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland announced Thursday Rachelle Lumpkins of Hays, Autumn Cox and Jaden Hopkins from Hill City, Emily Lowe of Kirwin and Amelia Culver from Colby were all recipients of the George and Jayne Smith Scholarship worth $3,000 each.

Kaitlin Adams of Great Bend was also awarded the George and Jayne Smith Scholarship.

The George W. and Jayne S. Smith Scholarship Fund recognize the leadership and service exhibited by Girl Scouts, according to the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland.

Jayne Smith served as executive director of the Wichita Area Girl Scout Council for 28 years before retiring in 1979, and both George and Jayne Smith volunteered thousands of hours in support of Girl Scouts.

Emily Lowe was also awarded a Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s $2,500 Gold Award Scholarship. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, according to Girl Scouts, Lowe built a flag deposit box to make it easier for members of her community to properly dispose of flags.

The Gold Award Scholarship is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn.

“I did this to benefit the soldiers in my community and show them there are still kids out there who care,” Lowe said of her Gold Award project.

 

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Education details

  

Scholarship
 

Kaitlin Adams

  

Great Bend

 – Great Bend High School, Class of 2017

– Plans to attend Barton Community College

  

George and Jayne Smith Scholarship – $3,000
 

Autumn Cox

  

Hill City

 – Hill City Jr./Sr. High School, Class of 2017; college plans pending  

George and Jayne Smith Scholarship – $3,000
 

Amelia Culver

  

Colby

 – Colby High School, Class of 2017

– Plans to attend the University of Kansas

  

George and Jayne Smith Scholarship – $3,000
 

Emily Falke

  

Parsons

 – Parsons High School, Class of 2017

– Plans to attend the University of Kansas

  

George and Jayne Smith Scholarship – $3,000
 

Jaden Hopkins

  

Hill City

 – Hill City Jr./Sr. High School, Class of 2017

– Plans to attend Colby Community College

  

George and Jayne Smith Scholarship – $3,000
 

Emily Lowe

  

Kirwin

 – Thunder Ridge High School, Class of 2017

– Plans to attend Kansas State University

 George and Jayne Smith Scholarship – $3,000

Gold Award Scholarship – $2,500
 

Rachelle Lumpkins

  

Hays

 – Hays High School, Class of 2017

– Plans to attend Fort Hays State University

  

George and Jayne Smith Scholarship – $3,000

Police arrest 3rd teen for alleged threat against Kan. high school

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FINNEY COUNTY- Law enforcement authorities and officials at USD 457 continue to investigate threats toward students and staff.

Just after 11a.m. Wednesday, police learned through a teacher report to principals of a threat of violence at Garden City High School, according to a media release.

Police arrested 15-year-old Eudy Gonzalez for Criminal Threat in relation to allegedly making verbal threats towards students and staff that he had a gun and was going to commit violence to students and staff at the school.

Gonzalez is being held in the Southwest Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center and could face the possible charges of Criminal Threat.

Further investigation revealed Gonzalez allegedly made these statements in a facetious manner and did not have a gun or plan to carry out these acts. The case has been forwarded to the Finney County Attorney’s Office.

On Tuesday, police reported the arrest of Jaquelin Rico, 16, for criminal threat and identity theft in relation to a May 6, Snapchat message threatening violence towards students of the school

They also arrested 16-year-old Jonathan Gonzalez of Garden City. Police say he allegedly creating fake Snapchat accounts to send defamatory messages to other students at the school.

Police: Arrest made in fatal Kansas hit and run accident

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SEDGWICK COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal hit and run crash and have made an arrest.

Just after 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, a 61-year-old man reported driving south in the 1400 Block of North Perry in Wichita, according to Sgt. Nikki Woodrow during Thursday’s police briefing.

The driver told police he came upon a woman in the street, unresponsive.

She has been identified as 39-year-old Elena Martinez. She was transported to a local hospital where she died.

During an investigation of the accident, police learned that a Chevy pickup driven by a 27-year-old man was southbound on Perry and hit Martinez.

Police contacted the driver and booked him into jail. Adrian Wright is facing hit and run and other charges, according to the Sedgwick County daily booking report.

Downtown Pavilion groundbreaking set for May 19

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Downtown Hays Development Corporation will celebrate the groundbreaking of the Downtown Pavilion during a ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19 at the pavilion site, 10th and Main streets in Hays.

There will be speakers, and refreshments will be served.

Many local organizations, government leaders and contractors played a role in developing this project.  Partners in the project include: Robert and Patricia Schmidt Foundation, Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Fort Hays State University, City of Hays and Commercial Builders Inc.

 “A pavilion and public restroom has been a long-sought-after addition to Downtown Hays, and we are excited to finally see the vision become a reality,” Sara Bloom, DHDC executive director, said. “It’s taken a lot of persistence and the right partnerships to bring it to fruition and now it’s time to celebrate!”

For more information on the pavilion project, click here.

For additional information, contact Bloom at 785-621-4171.

FHSU shuttle service ending for school year

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The Fort Hays Shuttle Bus Service will end at 1 p.m. on Friday and will resume next fall.  An exact date will be sent in an email closer to the start of the semester.

 The motor pool will have three 12-passenger vans and both shuttle busses available during FHSU Commencement exercises on at 4:30 p.m. Friday and  8 a.m. Saturday to transport guests to the coliseum.

Another Kan. school district approves random student drug testing

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WAMEGO, Kan. (AP) — Another Kansas school district has announced plans to randomly drug test students who participate in athletics and activities such as debate.

The policy takes effect this fall at Wamego Public Schools. The school board voted 6-1 Monday to approve an amended random drug testing policy.

The policy will affect students involved in Kansas State High School Activities Association events.

The amended policy lowered penalties for first-time violations from a 90-day suspension for KSHSAA participants to 45 days, second- time violation penalties from a 180-day suspension to a 90-day suspension, and a third-time violation from a 365-day ban to a 180-day ban.

Suspended students can still practice, but they aren’t allowed to participate in games or competitions. Banned students won’t be allowed to practice.

JD’s Country Style Chicken – Thursday Special – Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with Free Drink

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Children’s summer reading underway at Hays Public Library

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The annual children’s summer reading program at the Hays Public Library began on May 1, 2017, but don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to register and participate! Children from birth to 5th grade are eligible to participate in the library’s summer reading program, which lasts until July 28.

You can register your child online at hayspublib.org by clicking on the “Summer Reading 2017” link under the Children’s tab on the library’s homepage. Children from birth to 5 years old participate in the “Early Childhood” program and children from Kindergarten to 5th grade participate in the “Elementary” program. All children must be registered before turning in any reading logs, which are available on the library’s website or at the children’s desk on the second floor of the library.

Childcare centers have a new way of getting involved with summer reading. “This year we are offering a way for children to participate in summer reading through childcare providers” says Cathleen Kroeger, children’s librarian at the Hays Public Library. “Childcare centers that participate can work toward receiving a free set of new books and children can count reading that goes on both at home and at daycare. This will make it easier for kids to achieve their reading goals.”

Children who participate receive prizes throughout the summer for reaching reading benchmarks. All children who participate in reading for at least 45 days or 24 hours of reading throughout the summer (depending on age level) are eligible for a free pool party at the Hays Aquatic Center on July 30 at 6:15 PM. Please visit the library’s website for more information.

You can find out more about this and other library programs by visiting the library’s online calendar at hayspublib.org or by calling (785) 625-9014.

Redington, Hughes Earn All-MIAA Honors for FHSU

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two seniors on the Fort Hays State baseball team earned All-MIAA honors, released Thursday (May 11) by the league office. Ty Redington and Trevor Hughes both picked up the honor for the first time.

fh-bsb-miaa-2017Redington was listed as a second team All-MIAA performer as a utility player. The senior was one of two Tigers to start all 49 games, playing four different positions in the field. Redington led the team in steals, ranking second in the conference and 12th in the country with 30 stolen bases. He finished his collegiate career with 109 steals (52 at FHSU, 57 at Butler CC). The Derby, Kan. native also led the team in batting average (.316), runs (37), hits (61), walks (25) and sacrifice bunts (5). He made just seven errors on 133 chances in the field.
Hughes earned honorable mention accolades as a catcher. The Wichita, Kan. native led the team with 34 RBI, while tying for the team lead with eight home runs. He ranked second on the squad with 11 doubles, a .503 slugging percentage and 152 putouts. Hughes gunned down nine would-be base stealers this season, tied for sixth-most in the MIAA.

The 2017 All-MIAA Team can be found below.
Player of the Year: Max Hogan, Sr., 3B, Missouri Southern
Pitcher of the Year: Anthony Caeneppel, Sr., SP, Northwest Missouri
Co-Freshman of the Year: Dusty Stroup, SS, Missouri Western & Andrew Meier, P/OF, Southwest Baptist
Coach of the Year: Bob Fornelli, Emporia State

First Team All-MIAA
Pitcher: Anthony Caenepeel, Sr., Northwest Missouri
Pitcher: Richard Peoples, Sr., Missouri Western
Pitcher: Zach Girrens, Jr., Central Missouri
Relief Pitcher: Connor Law, Sr., Lindenwood
Catcher: Hunter Hisky, So., Southwest Baptist
First Base: Collin Nevil, Jr., Central Missouri
Second Base: Ryan McBroom, Sr., Emporia State
Shortstop: Levi Ashmore, Sr., Emporia State
Third Base: Max Hogan, Sr., Missouri Southern
Outfield: Justin Graff-Rowe, Jr., Central Missouri^
Outfield: Tyler Sutherland, Sr., Missouri Southern^
Outfield: Wes Degener, Jr., Lindenwood^$
Outfield: Nick Gawley, Sr., Missouri Western^
Designated Hitter: Dallas Schramm, Jr., Nebraska-Kearney
Utility: Travis Stroup, Sr., Central Missouri
^=Four outfielders due to tie in the voting
$=Repeat first team selection

Second Team All-MIAA
Pitcher: Seth Holman, Jr., Emporia State
Pitcher: Steven D’Amico, Sr., Central Missouri
Pitcher: Brendan Feldmann, Sr., Lindenwood
Relief Pitcher: Gibson Russ, Sr., Central Oklahoma
Catcher: Mason Brown, Jr., Emporia State
First Base: Kaden Shaffer, Jr., Emporia State
Second Base: David Glaude, Sr., Missouri Western
Shortstop: Jackson Schnurbusch, Sr., Central Missouri
Third Base: Alex White, Sr., Emporia State
Outfield: Andrew Vogelbaugh, Jr., Pittsburg State
Outfield: Mack Gowing, Jr., Emporia State
Outfield: Andrew Meier, Fr., Southwest Baptist
Designated Hitter: Erik Webb, Fr., Central Missouri
Utility: Ty Redington, Sr., Fort Hays State

Third Team All-MIAA
Pitcher: Tanner Cairns, So., Emporia State
Pitcher: Holden Capps, Sr., Central Oklahoma
Pitcher: Nate Hunter, Jr., Missouri Western
Relief Pitcher: Nikko Pablo, Sr., Northwest Missouri
Catcher: Dave Prost, Jr., Missouri Southern
First Base: Joe Paulino, Sr., Missouri Southern
Second Base: Dallas Reed, Jr., Pittsburg State
Shortstop: Riley Krane, Sr., Washburn
Third Base: Caleb Sneed, Jr., Southwest Baptist
Outfield: Travis Able, Jr., Central Missouri*
Outfield: Hunter Clanin, Jr., Pittsburg State*
Outfield: Jake Dyer, Jr., Central Oklahoma*
Outfield: Jordan Payne, Jr., Northeastern State*
Designated Hitter: Chance Wolfe, Sr., Southwest Baptist
Utility: Drew Quinones, Jr., Lindenwood
*= Four outfielders due to tie in the voting

Gold Glove Team
Catcher: Hunter Hisky, So., Southwest Baptist#
Catcher: Mason Brown, Jr., Emporia State#
First Base: Kaden Shaffer, Jr., Emporia State
Second Base: David Glaude, Sr., Missouri Western
Shortstop: Jackson Schnurbusch, Sr., Central Missouri
Third Base: Alex White, Sr., Emporia State
Outfield: Travis Able, Jr., Central Missouri
Outfield: Tyler Sutherland, Sr., Missouri Southern
Outfield: Korey Floyd, Sr., Central Oklahoma
*= Two catchers due to tie in the voting

Honorable Mention
Pitcher: Andrew Eilers, Lindenwood; Kyle Hentis, Lindenwood; Blake Beckmann, Lindenwood; Dustin Agnew, Missouri Western; Zach Parish, Northeastern State; Hunter Neal, Northeastern State; Nolan Sturgeon, Northeastern State; Cody Whiting, Pittsburg State; Brian Womack, Southwest Baptist; Lance Barkley, Washburn.
Relief Pitcher: Tayler Ross, Central Missouri; Nathan Whitcomb, Emporia State; Jared Lloyd, Missouri Western; Ty Rowe, Pittsburg State; Cooper Gardner, Pittsburg State.
Catcher: John Fairchild, Central Missouri; Trevor Hughes, Fort Hays State; Logan Marston, Missouri Western; Chad Reibenspies, Northeastern State; T.J. Martin, Pittsburg State.
First Base: Bailey Zimmer, Missouri Western.
Second Base: Kyle Miskovsky, Central Oklahoma; Tyler Meuhling, Lindenwood; Alec Alvarez, Missouri Southern; Ozzie Adams, Northwest Missouri; Nelson Muniz, Southwest Baptist.
Shortstop: Justin Brown, Central Oklahoma; Richie Gorski, Missouri Southern; Dusty Stroup, Missouri Western; Butch Rea, Northeastern State; Colton Pogue, Pittsburg State; Sean Murley, Southwest Baptist.
Third Base: Dakota Morse, Northeastern State; Landon Figg, Northwest Missouri.
Outfield: BJ Dean, Emporia State; Wade Hanna, Emporia State; Kyle Teter, Lindenwood; Danny Biggs, Missouri Southern; Levi Schreiner, Missouri Western; Andrew Curry, Missouri Western; Garrett Fort, Northwest Missouri; Jovany Urbieta, Southweest Baptist; Clint Jack, Southwest Baptist; Darian Abram, Washburn.
Designated Hitter: Brett Graham, Missouri Southern; Ethan Schlesener, Pittsburg State.
Utility: Jeremy Alvarado, Missouri Western; Dakota Woods, Northeastern State; Luke Hassman, Northwest Missouri.

FHSU Sports Information

TMP names prom king and queen

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Patrick Mugisha was crowned TMP prom king and Gabrielle Chittenden was crowned prom queen Saturday.

Thomas More Prep-Marian’s prom was Saturday in the Cody Commons room of Fort Hays State University’s Memorial Union. The theme this year was Paris.

A dance followed the promenade, and Patrick Mugisha was crowned king and Gabrielle Chittenden was crowned queen. Patrick is the son of Nkurikiye Thomas and Muiza Antoinette and Gabrielle is the daughter of John and Michelle Chittenden.

Melissa Schoepf was the prom sponsor.

FHSU basketball adds Nebraska junior college transfer

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HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State men’s basketball has signed their second player for the upcoming season. The program tweeting out Wednesday that Calvin Harrington out of Northeast Community College in Nebraska is the newest member of the program.

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Harrington who is a 6-6, 190 pound guard/forward averaged 11.1 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 40.5 percent from beyond the arc this past season for the Hawks.

The Park Forrest, Ill. native played in all 27 games with 14 starts as a true freshman at Bemidji State (MN) where he averaged 8.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game while shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc.

🎥 Ellis Co. courthouse rededication set for Friday morning

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Hays Post

A group spearheading the restoration effort of the Ellis County Courthouse will host a celebration and rededication of the courthouse on Friday, May 12 at 10 a.m.

The Ellis County Courthouse Preservation Committee will host a 75th Anniversary Celebration on the west steps of the courthouse, 1204 Fort Street, Hays, which was completed in the 1940s as part of the Depression-era Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Former Ellis County Clerk and member of the Preservation Committee Alberta Klaus said after working in the courthouse for more than 40 years she is happy they are celebrating the courthouse on its 75th anniversary and hopes they can raise the funds to complete the restoration.

“We would be celebrating the fact that this building has been sitting there since 1942,” Klaus said “When it was first built they anticipated enough room in that courthouse for 50 years, that’s how far ahead they looked at that time.” The courthouse walls were built entirely of limestone mined from quarries in the county.

Friday’s celebration will pay homage to the original dedication with speakers, music and a ribbon cutting similar to those from the May 12, 1942 event. Ellis County Counselor Bill Jeter will be the master of ceremonies. At the 1942 dedication Bill’s father Norman Jeter, then the Ellis County Attorney, served as the master of ceremonies. There will also be a drawing for prizes.

Other Preservation Committee members are Phil Martin, Ellis, former Ellis City Clerk and former Ellis City council member; Kay Lynn Philip, Ellis County, daughter and granddaughter of two former Ellis County commissioners; Allen C. Schmidt, Ellis County, former 40th Dist. state senator; Donald J. Waldschmidt, Hays; and Kent Steward, Hays, former city commissioner and Hays mayor.

“A lot of locals helped build that courthouse and maybe they aren’t alive anymore but their children probably are and we invite everyone to come out that wants to be a part of this celebration,” said Klaus.

Committee member Guy Windholz, a former Ellis County Commissioner, said they are about at the halfway point of the fundraising efforts and anyone wishing to donate can do so through the Ellis County Historical Society.

The group is raising money to repair the exterior of the west side of the building including the granite deck and limestone.

In the mid-1970s, with an eye towards energy conservation, an air barrier aluminum vestibule was added to the west main entry of the courthouse. It was removed in June 2015 during renovation of the courthouse and Ellis County Law Enforcement Center. The courthouse main entrance was changed to the east side of the building.

All limestone needed for replacement has been donated, according to Windholz. Check the group’s Facebook page for more history and donation information.


(Video courtesy Guy Windholz)

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