The Hays school board honored the inaugural Golden Apple Award winners at its meeting Monday.
Karla Bieber, special education instructor at Victoria High School, was the recipient of the quarterly Golden Apple Award. Bieber was nominated by Connie Braun for going above and beyond for her students.
Donna Hansen, special education paraeducator at Hays Middle School, earned the first quarterly Golden Apple Award for paras. Hansen was nominated by Judy Koerner for being a dedicated employee.
Bieber and Hansen received their awards during the coop superintendent’s meeting on Aug. 28. The Hays West Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative will continue to honor one coop teacher and one coop para ever three months. Nominations can be submitted via an online form on www.usd489.com.
Superintendent John Thissen said the district is very proud of both of the coop staff members for championing the area’s students.
Liz goes to her first show at an art gallery and is looking at the
paintings. One is a huge canvas that has black with yellow blobs of
paint splattered all over it. The next painting is a murky gray color
that has drips of purple paint streaked across it.
Liz walks over to the artist and says, “I don’t understand your
paintings.”
“I paint what I feel inside me,” explains the artist.
The United Way of Ellis County board of directors decided at their last board meeting to open the application process for United Way funding.
Any 501 (c) (3) in Ellis County which wants to apply for United Way funding through any of the three criteria of education, health, and financial stability, may do so.
There will be an open community meeting for those interested in applying for funding on Wed., September 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the first floor conference room at the Hadley Center, 205 E. 7th, Hays, to learn about the online application process.
The CARE Council will still process applications as it has in the past.
For questions, please contact Sherry Dryden, UWEC Executive Director, at 785-628-8281.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and immigration (all times local):
6:30 a.m.
President Donald Trump is denying assertions by the two top congressional Democrats that they have an agreement with him that will preserve protections for young immigrants in the U.S. illegally while adding border security without the wall he has coveted.
Trump sent out a series of tweets before daybreak Thursday taking issue with characterizations by Sen. Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of talks the group at a White House dinner Wednesday evening.
No deal was made last night on DACA. Massive border security would have to be agreed to in exchange for consent. Would be subject to vote.
Schumer and Pelosi said they’d reached an agreement to restore the so-called DACA program in exchange for some additional security enhancements to ward off illegal immigration. But Trump said in a tweet: “No deal was made last night on DACA.”
“Massive border security would have to be agreed to in exchange for consent. Would be subject to vote,” the president said.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The top House and Senate Democrats say they have reached agreement with President Donald Trump to protect thousands of younger immigrants from deportation and fund some border security enhancements — not including Trump’s coveted border wall.
The agreement represents the latest instance of Trump ditching his own party to make common cause with the opposition.
It was announced by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi late Wednesday following a White House dinner.
It would enshrine protections for the nearly 800,000 immigrants brought illegally to this country as kids who had benefited from former President Barack Obama’s policy.
While DACA and border security were both discussed, excluding the wall was certainly not agreed to.
An update of proposed traffic roundabouts on north Vine Street will be presented to Hays city commissioners during their meeting tonight.
Other agenda items include adoption of the 2018 employee pay plan and job classification as well as selection of the low bid for light cleaning and video inspection of 100,528 linear feet of the sanitary sewer.
Department heads will also introduce new employees and recognize internal promotions.
Prior to the meeting at 6:15 p.m., Mayor Shaun Musil will sign a Constitution Week proclamation. Several members of the local Courtney-Spalding Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be present for the signing.
The complete meeting agenda for Sept. 14 is available here.
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.
Hays – Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. Dozens of people from throughout Northwest Kansas are expected to participate in the First Ever Out of the Darkness Hays Walk hosted by the Greater Kansas Chapter of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention at 12 p.m., September 16, 2017 at Municipal Park in Hays, KS. This fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s local and national education and advocacy programs and its bold goal to reduce the annual rate of suicide 20 percent by 2025.
“We walk to help others seek help when they need to and to help community members respond to loved ones who may need help. Suicide affects so many and can have a big impact on rural communities. We hope that by walking we save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Kyle Carlin, Greater Kansas AFSP volunteer.
The Out of the Darkness Hays Walk is one of more than 375 Out of the Darkness Community Walks being held nationwide this year. The walks are expected to unite more than 250,000 walkers and raise millions for suicide prevention efforts.
Speakers at the Out of the Darkness Hays Walk will include State Representative Eber Phelps.
“These walks are about turning hope into action,” said AFSP CEO Robert Gebbia. “Suicide is a serious problem, but it’s a problem we can solve. The research has shown us how to fight suicide, and if we keep up the fight the science is only going to get better, our culture will get smarter about mental health, and we’ll be able to save more people from dying from depression and other mental health conditions.”
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Check-in and same-day registration will begin at 12:00 p.m. at Municipal Park, and the walk will begin at 1:00 p.m. Anyone who would like to form a team, join a team, or walk as an individual, and/or donate is encouraged to register at www.afsp.org/hays. There is no cost to participate in the walk or remembrance activities.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collects data about mortality in the U.S., including deaths by suicide. In 2014 (the most recent year for which full data are available), 42,773 suicides were reported, making suicide the 10th leading cause of death for Americans. In that year, someone in the country died by suicide every 12.9 minutes.
JACKSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for multiple burglaries.
On Tuesday, the Holton Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Curt Vandevelde 45, of St. Mary’s, Kansas, attempting to sell stolen property, according to a media release.
Vandevelde is being held on suspicion of multiple Jackson County Burglaries. Items believed to have been taken from residences in Jackson County were recovered from a stolen vehicle Vandevelde was driving.
Vandevelde is currently being held in the Jackson County Jail with bond set at $50,000.00.
Vandevelde has almost 2-dozen previous convictions for forgery, theft and burglary in Shawnee, Riley, Osage and Jackson, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Knights of Columbus volunteers help move Nassif’s donated furniture to the Hays ReStore.
By BEV CHEUVRONT HFHEC
This is the story of a dining room set donated to Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County ReStore. Its journey tells the story of how giving back and paying it forward are key to helping Habitat achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
Carrie finds a good home for unneeded furniture
Hays resident Carrie Nassif recently found and moved into her “dream house.” The previous owner left a substantial dining room set that sat 10 people and included a matching buffet and china cabinet. Carrie, however, had inherited a lovely 100-year-old table from her mother and no longer needed the dining set, which she decided to donate.
“It was well-crafted,” Carrie said. “I think it’s important to recycle, and I felt it would be great to find a place where the dining set would be used and loved.”
She called Habitat ReStore, 2918 Vine, the store that helps Habitat build affordable homes.
Two volunteers from the Hays Knights of Columbus loaded the 10 chairs, table, buffet and china cabinet onto their truck. Once they unloaded the furniture at the Habitat ReStore, more volunteers arranged it on the showroom floor, pricing the entire set at a modest $200.
Meet Christopher
Christopher is the minister of a small congregation in Turon, Kansas. He has dedicated his life to helping others through his ministry and personal life. A number of years ago, he donated some land he owned to the town of Hoisington, Kansas, with the stipulation that it be used for a Habitat for Humanity home.
Fast forward to 2017.
Christopher West never dreamed he’d become another link in the Habitat for Humanity circle of compassion. But that’s what happened when a fire destroyed his home, leaving Christopher and his young sons with nothing but a small insurance payout—enough to put a new roof over his family’s head, but not enough to furnish it or replace the many personal items lost to the flames.
Part of the dining room suite donated by Carrie Nassif.
Christopher’s family receives a hand up
Christopher was furnishing his new home on a tight budget when he found the dining set Carrie donated at Habitat ReStore. Christopher arrived to pick up the dining suite and left with it and much more, including a sofa, a love seat and toys and books for his sons.
“You can’t imagine how devastating it is to lose everything – pictures, kids’ school drawings, things you can’t replace,” says Christopher. Living with only the bare essentials has been an additional hardship for his family.
Christopher West, with sons Tacoma and Dakota, admiring their new dining room table.
A day in the life of a Habitat ReStore donation: a table turns into a home
“I like to shop at places like the ReStore,” Christopher says. “I know that my money – as little as it is – goes to a good cause. I’m receiving a blessing, and I’m giving a blessing.”
The circle of compassion continues, as Carrie’s donated dining room suite brings joy to the West family while proceeds from its sale help fund Habitat homes.
You can pay it forward by giving back
Habitat for Humanity’s work is fueled by people like you who care about our community and want to help those in need of a hand up. You can help by donating items to Habitat ReStore, shopping at the store, volunteering your time or giving an in-kind or financial gift.
Habitat for Humanity Ellis County is looking for its next homeowner for this 10-room Victoria house.
Bev Cheuvront is a member of the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County.
(Editor’s note: The article originally ran in July’s issue of HFHEC’s monthly newsletter, Habitat Connection. To keep up to date with Habitat’s progress in Ellis County, subscribe to their newsletter by emailing “Newsletter” to [email protected] or follow HFHEC on Facebook.)
Scroll to the bottom for a map of garage sale locations. Hays Post offers FREE garage sale listings weekly. Having a sale next weekend? Click HERE for details.
Items for sale: Dark brown pleather chairs -2, glass top desk, round high top table set(4 stools) black & chrome, black & chrome bar stools individually, black adjustable office chairs, (5) barely used white dry erase boards, white 3D smart boards (3)w/projector/cords/markers, dark cherry office desks(5), set of clear mason jars used for wedding, rose gold candle votives used for wedding, 2 coffee tables
Lots of women’s name brand clothing, baby clothes all sizes, decorations, kids comforters, holy family clothing, books, jr clothing, shoes
Address: 700 W. 48th, Hays
Day and times: Fri., 9/15 – 4 PM to 8 PM
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Items for sale: Lots of miscellaneous items
Address: 2501 East 21st Street, Hays
Day and times:Friday, Sept. 15th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 16th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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Items for sale: Estate Sale: Antiques, China hutch, tea cart, end tables, coffee table, wooden rocking chair, draft desk, small bench, Tupperware, Depression glass, crystal, glassware, everything for a kitchen, pot, pans, dishes, crocks, vases, lamps, vacuum, books, crafts, lots of yarn, scrapbook items, décor, pictures, frames, ladies shoes, SAS shoes, boots, scarves, bedding, misc garage items, hand tools, small ladder, much much more! CASH ONLY! No early birds please!
Address: 1603 E. 22nd St., Hays
Day and times: Sept. 16, Saturday Only 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Items for sale: Benefit Garage Sale for St. Mary’s School, 819 Washington, Ellis. Household Items, Antiques, Baby Items, Holiday Decorations, Clothing for All Sizes and much more. Bag of clothes for $1. NEW ITEMS ADDED WEEKLY
Address: 819 Washington, Ellis
Day and times: Friday, Sept 15th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Items for sale: Cuisinart coffee maker, Kenmore bread machine, small flat screen TV,floor lamp,corner shelf, chairs,door mirror,TV stand w/glass doors,shower bench,wooden rocking chair, misc. Christmas decorations, lots of handmade jewelry, queen size air bed, chef cart, more small kitchen and household items.
Address: 3008 Indian Trail, Hays
Day and times: Friday, Sept 15th from 4 to 8 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 16th from 8 a.m. until ?
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Today Sunny, with a high near 98. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 14 to 17 mph.
Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
SaturdaySunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday NightA 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
SundayA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday NightA 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
TOPEKA, Kan. – The TMP-Marian volleyball team moves up one spot to No. 4 in the latest Kansas Volleyball Association rankings released Wednesday evening.
Hays High cracks the 4A Division I poll for the first time this season, debuting at No. 10.
Undefeated Plainville jumps one to No. 3 in 2A with Smith Center eighth.
Wheatland-Grinnell remains one and Otis-Bison three in 1A Division II.
Class 6A
1. Blue Valley North 8-1 (5)
2. Olathe Northwest 8-2 (6)
3. Blue Valley West 8-1 (1)
4. Blue Valley 7-2 (2)
5. Lawrence 8-2 (7)
6. Manhattan 5-3 (3)
7. Washburn Rural 6-1 (8)
8. Gardner-Edgerton 6-3 (9)
9. Shawnee Mission Northwest 6-5 (4)
10. Shawnee Mission South 5-4 (10)
Class 5A
1. St. James Academy 5-1 (1)
2. Lansing 10-1 (2)
3. De Soto 13-2 (6)
4. St. Thomas Aquinas 6-2 (3)
5. Goddard 15-1 (9)
6. Maize 10-2 (5)
7. Andover 12-3 (NR)
8. Pittsburg 9-0 (7)
9. Bishop Carroll 5-2 (NR)
10. Newton 7-3 (4)
Class 4A – Division 1
1. Rose Hill 11-0 (1)
2. Louisburg 10-3 (4)
3. Basehor-Linwood 12-5 (5)
4. Bishop Miege 0-6 (3)
5. McPherson 8-2 (7)
6. Ulysses 7-0 (9)
7. Abilene 7-3 (6)
8. Maize South 6-4 (8)
9. Andover Central 9-7 (2)
10. Hays 5-1 (NR)
Class 3A
1. Kingman 12-0 (3)
2. Silver Lake 7-1 (1)
3. Hesston 11-1 (4)
4. Thomas More Prep-Marian 11-1 (5)
5. Cheney 7-2 (2)
6. Nemaha Central 15-1 (7)
7. Douglass 4-0 (6)
8. Ellsworth 10-1 (NR)
9. St. Marys 7-2 (9)
10. Royal Valley 8-4 (8)
Class 2A
1. Heritage Christian 9-1 (1)
2. St. Mary’s Colgan 6-2 (3)
3. Plainville 10-0 (4)
4. Hoxie 4-1 (7)
5. Kiowa County 9-2 (5)
6. Inman 14-0 (NR)
7. Maranatha Christian Academy 2-1 (8)
8. Smith Center 4-2 (NR)
9. Valley Falls 10-4 (NR)
10. Jefferson County North 4-4 (6)
Location of Wednesday’s quake-photo Kansas Geological Survey
HARPER COUNTY — An earthquake shook portions of Kansas late Wednesday. The quake measured a magnitude 3.2 and was centered approximately 4 miles northeast of Harper, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
This is the second quake in Kansas this week. A quake just at 10:15a.m. Sunday measured 2.3 and was centered near Argonia in Sumner County.
The USGS also reported quakes in Harper and Sedgwick County early in September.
There are no reports of damage or injury from Wednesday’s quake, according to the Harper County Sheriff’s Department.
MANHATTAN —Leaders at Kansas State University are calling for unity after racist flyers were discovered Wednesday morning.
Courtesy Jonathan ColeCourtesy Jonathan Cole
Several posters with messages promoting white nationalism were seen taped on light posts and other structures across the K-State campus. The flyers also included links to TheRightStuff.biz and AltRight.com, websites linked to the alternative right movement.
In a statement released by Student Body President Jack Ayres and Vice-President Olivia Baalman, students are being asked to come together by wearing purple on Thursday.
“Tomorrow we ask that you #StandinSolidarity against the repugnant posters found on campus today. Please join our community by wearing purple tomorrow to show our commitment to an inclusive campus. We encourage you to take action civilly, and stand up for any situations of injustice you see.”
Most of the posters were removed by early Wednesday afternoon. Students are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Life by phone at 785-532-6432 or by email at [email protected].
“We walk to help others seek help when they need to and to help community members respond to loved ones who may need help. Suicide affects so many and can have a big impact on rural communities. We hope that by walking we save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Kyle Carlin, Greater Kansas AFSP volunteer. 
