HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback went on an unpublicized, eight-day trade mission to Israel in late August and early September.
The schedule included a 90-minute meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Aug. 30.
The trip came a month after President Donald Trump nominated Brownback to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.
But Brownback administration officials said the trip promoted Kansas businesses and sought to further ties between the state and Israel.
The state Department of Commerce said the schedule in Israel from Aug. 26 until Sept. 2 included visits to Israeli businesses and discussions, a stop at a hospital and discussions of irrigation and water treatment.
The department estimates the cost of the trip at about $32,000.
Fort Hays State Football moved up one spot in the latest D2Football.com Poll, released on Tuesday (Oct. 3). The Tigers are No. 12 in the latest edition of the weekly supplemental poll.
This is the first week this season the Tigers rank higher in the official poll of Division II football, tabbed No. 11 by the AFCA on Monday. Up until this week, the Tigers had a higher ranking in the D2Football.com Poll in each of the previous three weeks.
Fort Hays State is one of three MIAA schools currently in the D2Football.com Poll. Northwest Missouri State continues its reign at No. 1, while Washburn jumps in this week at No. 25.
Below is the D2Football.com Poll for Tuesday, October 3.
Team Record Previous
1 Northwest Missouri State 5-0 1
2 Texas A&M-Commerce 4-0 2
3 Indiana (Pa.) 5-0 3
4 Sioux Falls 5-0 5
5 Minnesota State 5-0 7
6 Shepherd 4-0 6
7 Grand Valley State 4-1 8
8 Ashland 4-1 9
9 CSU-Pueblo 4-1 10
10 Ferris State 3-1 11
11 Midwestern State 3-0 12
12 Fort Hays State 5-0 13
13 Indianapolis 5-0 14
14 Delta State 5-0 16
15 Slippery Rock 5-0 17
16 California (Pa.) 4-1 4
17 Winona State 5-0 18
18 Central Washington 5-0 20
19 Bowie State 5-0 21
20 Humboldt State 4-0 25
21 West Alabama 4-1 NR
22 Assumption 5-0 NR
23 West Georgia 4-1 NR
24 Arkansas Tech 4-1 19
25 Washburn 4-1 NR
Fort Hays State Weekly Football Press Conference October 2, 2017
Fort Hays State head coach Chris Brown conducted his weekly press conference in advance of the Tigers homecoming game with Pittsburg State Saturday night at Lewis Field. Brown and select players met with the media inside Lewis Field on Tuesday, a session that can be heard by clicking on the links below.
EDWARDS COUNTY — A Kansas man died in an accident just after 10a.m. Tuesday in Edwards County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Ford van driven by Israel C. Kryston, 41, Wichita was westbound on U.S. 56 at the stop sign for the U.S. 50 junction.
The driver turned left onto westbound U.S. 50 in front of a 2004 Winnebago Motorhome driven by Dale Lavern Gillespie, 73, Manteca, CA., that was eastbound on U.S. 50.
The motorhome struck the van and forced it into the north ditch
Kryston was pronounced dead the scene and transported to McKillip Memorial Funeral Home
Gillespie and a passenger were possibly injured. The KHP did not indicate where they were treated.
All three were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
Thompson and SiekJade Thompson, RN, Acute Care Unit is HaysMed’s newest DAISY Award Winner.
Thompson was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMed Practice Committee. The Practice Committee consists of Staff and Supervisors from a variety of departments across HaysMed. Nominations are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers and Associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings.
“Her nomination epitomizes teamwork, leadership and customer service,” said Terry Siek, VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at HaysMed. “We are so fortunate to have nurses of her caliber and dedication working at HaysMed.”
The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. HaysMed is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every quarter.
The Ellis County Commission approved an agreement to install a cattle guard at Horse Thief Canyon in northern Ellis County.
The Garvert Family Trust, owners of the property in far northern Ellis County, asked the county to pay for the cattle guard and the installation. In June, the commission agreed the county would provide the cattle guard, but the property owner would have to pick it up from the county shop and install it.
Horse Thief Canyon Road runs across the Garvert property, and they received federal funding for erosion control measures. According to County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes, they are going to use cross fencing to divide the pasture. That allows them to graze two different portions of the pasture at different times.
Ellis County Public Works crews built the cattle guard to their specifications and paid for the construction. The county will also be responsible for maintaining the cattle guard.
A “shoe fly” road will be constructed while the cattle guard is installed to allow traffic to continue using the road in that area.
Public Works Director Bill Ring estimated it would take about two weeks to install the cattle guard.
In other business Monday, the commission approved further repairs to a 2008 Caterpillar road grader. The commission had already approved engine repairs to the grader, but the county decided to have repairs done on the transmission while it was being worked on.
The commission was scheduled to get an update on large lot subdivisions within the “three-mile zone” surrounding the city of Hays but that update was rescheduled because the city commission did not meet last week.
CLOUD COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for an attempted murder in north-central Kansas.
On Monday evening, police arrested Simone Ashley Longsine, 28, in Sedgwick County on a warrant for attempted first-degree murder and kidnapping, according to the Concordia Police Department. She has been extradited to Cloud County.
Just before 1:30 a.m. on September 29 Concordia Police officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Russ Street just for report of a woman bleeding.
“Upon arrival, officers found Jennifer Knipp, 38, outside her residence bleeding from the face and head from numerous wounds that had been caused by both broken bottles and blunt force trauma.
“Knipp was taken directly to Salina Regional hospital and underwent surgery,” according to the Concordia Police Department. They issued a warrant for Longsine in connection with the attack.
She has previous convictions for drugs and theft, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Pro Tem Scott Wagner (left) presents Hays Vice Mayor James Meier with a plaque at the inaugural Westport Oktoberfest.
HAYS CVB
On Thursday, Sept. 28, Hays Vice Mayor James Meier participated in a stein exchange in downtown Westport with Kansas City, Missouri’s Mayor Pro Tem Scott Wagner to kick off the neighborhood’s first Oktoberfest celebration. Also in attendance — in full German attire — were Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Melissa Dixon, Convention and Sales Manager Janet Kuhn, and Catharine residents Leo and Viola Dorzweiler.
“I was very lucky to have the privilege of representing the city of Hays,” said Meier. “It was an incredible opportunity to promote our community. But I am most fortunate to have been able to spend time with Leo and Viola Dorzweiler. I’m so thankful they were willing to come along as ambassadors of our community. What a priceless asset they are to Hays.”
At Thursday’s ceremony, a traditional German whip was cracked to ward off evil spirits, and representatives from the Consulate of Germany in Kansas City presented a letter from the German Embassy in Washington, D. C.
Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau staff were invited to participate in the inaugural Westport Oktoberfest. From left, Janet Kuhn, Melissa Dixon, Viola Dorzweiler, and Leo Dorzweiler.
On Saturday, several Westport streets were blocked off for festivities. Hays CVB staff set up tents and greeted festival attendees with information about Hays tourism, as well as the 45th annual Hays Oktoberfest, which will take place this Friday, October 6.
NCK Tech’s Culinary Arts program provided 200 spitzbuben, German Christmas cookies, to give away at the Hays booth.
The Dorzweilers, who have been married 62 years, brought their own dance floor and taught polka steps to visitors while hand-picked accordion music played.
“We were honored when the event planners called to invite Hays to participate, and we were more than happy to make the trip to showcase all that Hays has to offer visitors,” said Dixon.
The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau is located in the Hays Welcome Center at 2700 Vine Street. For additional information about the CVB or community events, call 785-628-8202 or go to www.visithays.com.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning from noon Tuesday until 5:21 a.m. Wednesday along the Saline River.
The NWS said minor flooding is forecast as the river rises after overnight rains to the northwest. Tuesday morning, the river stage was 7.3 feet. Flood stage is 13 feet, and the NWS said the river could rise to nearly 14.7 feet by Tuesday afternoon.
The river is expcetd to fall below flood stage by Tuesday night.
“Expect moderate lowland flooding along the Saline River throughout northern Trego and Ellis counties,” the NWS warned. “Flood depths may reach 2 feet or more as the river nears its crest. Some roads and bridge approaches near the river will be impassable.”
The crest will compare to a previous flood where the river reached a stage of 15.6 feet on May 24, 2016.
Former Phillipsburg resident John Mayhew passed away Oct. 3, 2107 at his home in Wichita at the age of 96. He was born Oct. 24, 1920 in Phillipsburg, the son of Hobart & Lily Mae (VanAllen) Mayhew.
Survivors include his wife Dorothy of the home in Wichita; his son, Jerry of Wichita; 2 daughters, Linda Beckman of McPherson & Laurie Marston of Chicago, IL; 4 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Christian Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastors LeRoy Herder & Joel Hiesterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery with military honors by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Veteran’s Honor Flight.
Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Phillipsburg resident Mercedes M. Wilmot passed away Sept. 30, 2017, at the Colonial Villa Nursing Home in Alma, NE at the age of 89.
She was born July 22, 1928, in Phillips County, KS, the daughter of Ralph & Shirley (Siegrist) Miller.
Survivors include her brother Rodney Miller of Arvada, CO and her sister Adele Miller of Phillipsburg.
Funeral services will be held Sat. Oct. 7 at 10:00 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Chris Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday and Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in Charge of arrangements.
The Janousek Funeral Home of La Crosse, Kansas, has announced Funeral Services for Robert D. Hanhardt, 90, of La Crosse,will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2017, at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse.
