December 2017 – Page 57 – Hays Post Archive

Hays, WaKeeney students take part in Women in Health Care program

Posted on December 6, 2017December 6, 2017

By MICHAEL POMMIER
AHEC

KANSAS CITY — The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center (AHEC) held its annual Women in Health Care: The Next Generation event on Nov. 1-3, 2017 on the campus of KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. This year, 16 participants were chosen from more than 30 applications from female high school students across Kansas, who all have health-related career aspirations.

The following students were chosen to take part in the annual Women in Health Care: The Next Generation program:
· Brianna Romme – Thomas More Prep-Marian High School (Hays, Kan.)
· Emma Bigham – Herington High School (Herington, Kan.)
· Mariah Wells – Lyndon High School (Lyndon, Kan.)
· Olivia Link – Burlington High School (Burlington, Kan.)
· Nia Hughes – Lawrence Free State High School (Lawrence, Kan.)
· Brenna Flax – Trego Community High School (WaKeeney, Kan.)
· Ashley Prentice and Hailey LaPlant – Augusta High School (Augusta, Kan.)
· Makaiya Russell – Hesston High School (Hesston, Kan.)
· Ilyanna Knopp – Girard High School (Girard, Kan.)
· Madison Davis, Luciana Hernandez, and Madison Nagel – Pittsburg High School (Pittsburg, Kan.)
· Melanie Casanova and Alexa Reyes – Dodge City High School (Dodge City, Kan.)
· Emma Strobel – Pratt High School (Pratt, Kan.)

The three-day event provided students with the opportunity to explore the world of medicine and health care and interact with health professions students and faculty at KU Medical Center. The group attended a variety of labs at KU Medical Center including the orthopedics research lab, the nursing simulation lab, the Hoglund Brain Imaging Center, and more.

This program is designed to encourage women to become leaders in health care, said Mary Beth Warren, director of the AHEC.

“With so few health care providers in most parts of the state, this program is a unique opportunity for young women to interface with a concentrated group of leaders and role models, many of whom are women,” Warren said. “Through this event, we also want to inspire the best and the brightest to excel in whatever health field they eventually choose.”

Women in Health Care: The Next Generation is an annual competitive program. More than 30 high school junior and senior women from across the state applied to take part in this year’s program, which included writing an essay demonstrating strong interests in health care careers and getting teacher recommendations.

For more information on this program and other AHEC programs for Kansas high school students, please visit www.kumc.edu/ku-ahec. AHEC is a part of KU Medical Center’s Institute for Community Engagement, which works with communities to advance the health of Kansans and beyond.

No. 6 Wichita State rallies past South Dakota State

Posted on December 5, 2017December 6, 2017

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – Landry Shamet had 21 points and eight assists, Shaquille Morris added 20 points and No. 6 Wichita State rallied to beat scrappy, hot-shooting South Dakota State 95-85 on Tuesday night.

Conner Frankamp added 16 points, setting the school record by hitting a 3 in his 30th straight game, and the Shockers (7-1) slowly dug out of a 13-point second-half hole to beat the Jackrabbits (7-4) for their 23rd consecutive victory at Koch Arena.

Mike Daum hit seven 3-pointers and poured in 31 points for South Dakota State, wowing a number of pro scouts who turned out for the game. But he got into foul trouble and cooled off down the stretch, and the Jackrabbits couldn’t find enough offense from anybody else to hang with the Shockers.

Darral Willis Jr. had 13 points and Zach Brown had 10 for Wichita State. Tevin King scored 14 points for South Dakota State before fouling out in the final minutes.

The game was knotted 27-all midway through the first half when Daum hit one of his four first-half 3-pointers. That began a run over the next 5 minutes that pushed the Jackrabbits’ lead to 39-30, and silenced another crowd packed to the rafters of Koch Arena.

Daum wound up scoring 16 points in the first half, and the Jackrabbits – who were trounced just up the road by No. 2 Kansas a couple of weeks ago – shot 63 percent from the field in the first half.

South Dakota State twice pushed its advantage to 13 points early in the second half before Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall finally began slapping on a full-court press.

It was a big improvement over their leaky half-court defense.

The press cooled South Dakota State offensively, and the Shockers slowly chipped away at their deficit. Frankamp made three free throws, Morris knocked down a 3 and Rashard Kelly threw down a dunk to make it 76-all – the first time it was tied since the 9:09 mark of the first half.

Daum set an illegal screen to earn his fourth foul and a spot on the bench with 5:53 left, and back-to-back-to-back baskets by Morris in the paint made it 89-81 with 2:26 to go.

The Shockers were never threatened again.

BIG PICTURE

South Dakota State was fifth nationally in made 3-pointers entering the game, but the Shockers evidently forgot that part of the scouting report. They allowed the Jackrabbits to go 14 for 29 from beyond the arc, and that long-range shooting was nearly enough to spring the upset.

Wichita State proved it could beat an NCAA Tournament-caliber opponent on an off night, and that should bode well the rest of the season. The performance also gave Marshall plenty of teaching moments, especially on the defensive end, where lapses throughout the game nearly cost his team.

UP NEXT

South Dakota State plays Concordia of Nebraska on Friday night.

Wichita State visits Oklahoma State on Saturday.

Hays sweeps Pratt in first road games of the season

Posted on December 5, 2017

The Hays High Indians took the road for the first time this basketball season, traveling to Pratt on Tuesday night.

Both Hays teams were coming off of 2-1 records at the Gerald Mitchell Hays City Shootout. The girls finishing runner up to #1 in 5A St. Thomas Aquinas. The boys finished in 4th.

Girls

Hays 61 – Pratt 46

Hays High did not allow a first quarter field goal on their way to a 13-0 lead through the first seven minutes of the game. The only points for Pratt came on a pair of free throws for a 13-2 score after one quarter. The Greenbacks hit six second quarter field goals. Five of those where three pointers and cut the Indian lead from thirteen down to five at 22-17 with two minutes remaining in the half. Hays ended the half on a 10-3 run with Hays taking a 32-20 halftime lead.

Highlights

Hays built their lead to 16 early in the third quarter followed by five straight from Pratt to make the Indian at eleven at 37-26. The Indians then went into a 12-0 lead to build their lead to 49-26 and ended the third quarter with a 51-32 advantage. Pratt cut into the lead once again, bringing the Hays lead down to 14 with half of the fourth quarter remaining. The Indians went on a quick 7-2 run to put any comeback thoughts for Pratt away and took a 61-46 win.

Coach Kirk Maska

Three Indians scored in double figures, led by the 17 of Savannah Schneider. Brooke Denning scored 13 and Isabel Robben added 12. Hays improves to 3-1 on the season and is ranked #9 in 4A-D1. Pratt falls to 1-1.

Boys

Hays 94 – Pratt 55

Hays High rode hot shooting through the first quarter to a 37-14 lead over Pratt after just eight minutes. The Indians made 10 of 15 three point attempts in the quarter and 12 of their 18 shots overall. Cole Murphy established a career high in points of 15 in the first quarter then added eight more in the second quarter for 23 first half points. Hays built the lead as high as 35 in the first half and took a 35-22 lead into the half.

Highlights

The Indians continued to build their lead in the third quarter outscoring Pratt 27-17. The lead for Hays was 82-39 after three quarters and a continuous clock fourth quarter left the Indians with a 94-55 win.

Cole Murphy led the way with 26 points. Tradgon McCrae scored 16 while Kyler Koenke and Nick Fisher each added 12, a career high for both.

Coach Rick Keltner

Hays improves to 3-1 season with three consecutive wins. Pratt falls to 0-2. Hays will be on the road in one week at Junction City.

2 Men in Kansas Indicted on Charges Of Lying to Become Naturalized Citizens

Posted on December 5, 2017

WICHITA, KAN. – Two men who been living in Kansas were indicted today in separate cases on charges of lying in order to become naturalized citizens, according to U.S. Attorney Tom Beall.

Victor David Garcia Bebek, 45, a native of Peru who has been living in Wichita, was charged with one count of unlawfully obtaining naturalized U.S. citizenship. The indictment alleges Bebek failed to disclose on his application for naturalization that he committed crimes while in the United States, including voter fraud.

In April, Bebek pleaded guilty in Sedgwick County District Court to three counts of voting without being qualified. He voted in a 2012 special election, the 2012 general election, and the 2014 general election, according to Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach. Kobach said his office learned of the voting fraud after Bebek became a naturalized citizen in February 2017.

Terry Kang, 48, a native of India who has been living in Overland Park, is charged with one count of unlawfully obtaining naturalized U.S. citizenship. The indictment alleges he failed to disclose on his application for naturalization that the government previously had initiated proceedings to remove him from the United States. In addition, the indictment alleges he made false statements to the government.

Kansas State eases past SC Upstate

Posted on December 5, 2017December 6, 2017

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Kamau Stokes scored 17 points with five 3-pointers and Kansas State cruised past SC Upstate 86-49 on Tuesday night.

Barry Brown scored 15 points with four assists, Dean Wade added 13 points with seven rebounds, and the Wildcats (8-1) made 12 3-pointers and shot 50.8 percent from the floor.

Stokes hit two 3s in Kansas State’s opening 24-2 run and the Wildcats at one point shot 88 percent from the field to the Spartans’ 14 percent.

Kansas State outrebounded the Spartans 35-25 and used their length and strong defensive play to take the Spartans out of their rhythm. The Spartans managed to get their offense going late in the first half but they trailed 43-23 at halftime.

Malik Moore scored 16 points and Carson Smith had 11 for the Spartans (3-8), who shot 36.5 percent from the floor and made just three free throws

BIG PICTURE

In a game that easily could’ve been a trap game for Kansas State, coming off of a close win on the road at Vanderbilt, the Wildcats came out hot while Upstate struggled to get in gear. Kansas State continues to gather momentum despite the caliber of opponent. Games against Tulsa and Washington State will give the Wildcats a healthy test before they open up Big 12 play.

UP NEXT

USC Upstate: USC-Upstate travels to face Denver on Dec. 9.

Kansas State: Kansas State hosts Tulsa in Wichita Dec. 9.

Kansas City man convicted of sex crimes against 3 children

Posted on December 5, 2017

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Kansas City man is facing a possible life in prison after being convicted of several sex crimes against children.

A Jackson County jury on Monday convicted 35-year-old Jesus Garcia guilty of four felonies involving children. The jury recommended Garcia serve three consecutive life sentences, plus 15 years.

His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 5.

The Kansas City Star reports that court documents show Garcia was accused in February 2016 of sexually assaulting three girls. The children’s mother took two of the girls to Children’s Mercy Hospital and told a social worker that Garcia had been sexually abusing them from 2014 to 2015.

Jackson County prosecutors originally charged Garcia with nine felony counts of child sex crimes.

Kan. teacher tripped by student, knocked unconscious files federal lawsuit

Posted on December 5, 2017

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas teacher who was tripped by a student and knocked unconscious in her classroom is suing the school district for discrimination after she was discharged following an extended work leave.

The Kansas City Star reports that former McKinley Elementary School teacher Susan Miles filed a federal lawsuit Monday.

The lawsuit alleges Miles was injured after a student tripped her in April 2016. After returning to school in January, she learned she’d lost her job.

Miles alleges she experienced retaliation from the school’s principal and the school district in Kansas City, Kansas. She also alleges she wasn’t given a due process hearing when discharged.

Miles has also filed a disability discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The district didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Tigers head east to face Ichabods in first MIAA road test

Posted on December 5, 2017December 5, 2017

Riding a four-game win-streak, Fort Hays State hopes to extend the run to five in its first conference road game of the season at Washburn on Wednesday night (Dec. 6). Tip is set for 7:30 pm inside Lee Arena. The Tigers own a 6-2 overall record alongside a 2-0 mark in the MIAA. FHSU survived its first two conference games against Missouri Southern and Pittsburg State last week by seven and three points.

Mark Johnson Monday Press Conference

Brady Werth Address the Media Monday

The Tigers will take on a Washburn team, which has yet to play a conference game yet, but holds a 5-3 record, including wins in its last three contests. Last season, Fort Hays State claimed both games over Washburn during the regular season.

Senior Hadley Gillum has been the on-court leader for the Tigers throughout the first eight games. Gillum boasts a team-best 18.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest. He ranks fifth in the MIAA in scoring and sixth in rebounding. Gillum owns two double-doubles on the season. Brady Werth and Trey O’Neil also account for double-digit scoring each game, averaging 11.4 and 10.4 per game respectively. O’Neil brings in 2.3 three-pointers per game, with 18 made so far.

Javion Blake leads the scoring charge for the Ichabods with his average of 16.1 points per game. Brady Skeens has put forth the most complete effort averaging 12.4 points per game, along with team-highs of 18 blocks, 15 steals and 10.3 rebounds per contest. The Ichabods are shooting 50.7% from the floor.

Police: 27-year-old man wounded in south-central Kan. shooting

Posted on December 5, 2017

Law enforcement authorities on the scene of the shooting investigation-photo courtesy KWCH

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating another shooting.

Just after 2a.m. Tuesday, police responded to report of a shooting at a residence in the 2600 Block of South Jewett, according to officer Charley Davidson. At the scene officers found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his shoulder.

The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators determined the victim and a 30-year-old male suspect had an argument. The suspect shot the victim and left the scene in a 2002 Cadillac Escalade that belonged to a 32-year-old woman.

A 30-year-old woman and three children were also at the residence at the time of the shooting but not injured, according to Davidson.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Wichita Police.

Hrabe named warden of Norton Correctional Facility

Posted on December 5, 2017

Kansas Department of Corrections Secretary Joe Norwood announced today that Joel Hrabe has been named warden of the Norton Correctional Facility.

Having served as deputy warden since 2004, Hrabe replaces Jay L. Shelton, who announced his retirement in October. Shelton, who officially stepped down on Dec. 1, had served as warden at NCF since 1992, the year Hrabe joined the staff of the all-male medium/minimum security facility as a corrections counselor.

“Joel’s experience and knowledge of the Norton facility will allow for a smooth transition and provide excellent leadership to the facility,” Sec. Norwood said.

Hrabe and his wife, a school teacher, have two adult sons. He is originally from northwest Kansas. He attended Kansas State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He served in law enforcement prior to joining the staff at NCF.

“My appreciation for the tremendous efforts of staff each and every day has grown over the past 25 years, and I have great respect for those who work in Corrections,” Hrabe said. “I stand committed to providing a safe and secure facility for inmates, staff, and the public.”

— KDOC

FHSU’s Ball named MIAA Co-Wrestler of the Week

Posted on December 5, 2017

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State sophomore Brandon Ball was named MIAA Co-Wrestler of the Week on Tuesday (Dec. 5) for his efforts this past week in the conference dual against Central Oklahoma and his performance in the Bob Smith Open. He shares the honor this week with Noel Torres of Newman.

Ranked third in the nation at 141 pounds, Brandon Ball turned in a runner-up finish at the FHSU-Bob Smith Open, but took the nation’s top ranked Division I wrestler the distance in a tight match for the championship. Ball blazed his way to the semifinals with an 8-0 major decision and 10-5 decision before taking on highly touted wrestlers in his final two matches. In the semifinals, he held on for a 6-5 win over Oklahoma State’s Michael Megaldo to get the opportunity to face the top ranked wrestler in Division I, Dean Heil from Oklahoma State. Heil, the two-time defending national champion at 141 pounds, had to hold on for a tight 5-3 win over Ball in the championship. Ball had control of Heil at the end of the match, but was unable to roll him to his back on several attempts in the closing seconds in an effort to tie the match. Heil extended his overall win streak to 54 matches, while Ball took his first loss of the season and now sits at 13-1 overall. Oklahoma State currently ranks No. 3 in NCAA Division I as a team. Ball faced three Division I wrestlers in the tournament and his first opponent was from Division II affiliate Adams State. Ball also defeated Rio Zamora with a 7-0 decision in the dual against the Bronchos on Friday (Dec. 1).

Torres took home the individual title in the FHSU-Bob Smith Open in the 184-pound weight class after pinning his first two opponents and then defeating conference foe Joel Dixon of Central Oklahoma to advance to the semifinals. Torres defeated Keegan Moore of Oklahoma State with an 8-3 decision and Heath Gray of UCO with a 6-2 decision. Noel Torres has put together a solid 10-0 start to his redshirt-senior campaign.

Donna Jean Peters

Posted on December 5, 2017

Donna Jean Peters, 80, passed away on December 2, 2017 at Shock Trauma in Baltimore.

Born on August 27, 1937 in Ellsworth, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Charles Zavesky and Amelia Balin Zavesky.

Donna attended Fort Hays State Teacher’s College and University of Kansas, both in Kansas.

She married Paul E. Peters on June 9, 1956 in Lorraine, Kansas. Over the years they lived in Lawrence, Kansas, Landover Hills, MD, Laurel, MD and finally retiring to Talbot County.

Donna was a member of the Talbot Bible Church and a member of the Auxiliary of Gideons International. Her interests included sewing and gardening and she always looked forward to hosting Bible Study in her home once a week.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Paul E. Peters, her son, Scott P. Peters (Terri Lynn) of Columbia, MD, a niece, Debra Gifford of Modesto, CA and a nephew, Dan Zavesky of Sacramento, CA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Terry Lynn Peters, who died in 1958.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 5-7 PM at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A, 200 S. Harrison St., Easton. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11 AM at the Talbot Bible Church.

Burial will be held at First Baptist Church Cemetery in Lorraine, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made in Donna’s name to Talbot Bible Church, 9114 Chapel Rd. Easton, MD 21601 or Gideons International, P.O. Box 1712, Easton, MD 21601.

2 charged with murder in death of Kan. boy found encased in concrete

Posted on December 5, 2017

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Two people are charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 3-year-old Kansas boy whose body was discovered encased in concrete.

The remains of Evan C. Brewer were discovered Sept. 2 inside a Wichita house where his mother once lived.

The boy’s mother, Miranda Miller, and her boyfriend, Stephen Bodine, were charged Wednesday in his death.

Bodine and Miller lived at the home where the boy’s body was found. The child had been the subject of a custody battle for months.

A landlord cleaning out the home alerted police after finding a suspicious concrete structure emitting an odor.

The boy is the grandson of former Wichita mayor and gubernatorial candidate Carl Brewer.

Miller and Bodine are each being held on $500,000 bail.