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Led by Sophomore Sheena Zeng, a young Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarch team posted 17 points to claim the 3A State Chess Championship. The tournament took place at the University of Kansas Memorial Union. Zeng was aided by 4 point performances by junior Sheldon Weber and freshmen Japheth Briney and Seth Perrett. Freshman Hunter Flax provided 3 points in a back-up capacity.

The Monarchs led the 3A Division through most of the tournament’s 6 rounds, but trailed Erie at the end of Round 5. A strong 3 point final round by the Monarchs and a slim 1 point showing by the Erie team in the last round resulted in the 17.0 to 15.5 point final result.

Not only did the Monarchs outplay all other 3A schools in the state, they also finished ahead of all 1A, 2A, 4A and 5A schools. Only Lawrence Free State High School (18.5 points) and Manhattan High School, (17.5 points) both 6A schools, were able to outscore the TMP-Marian students.

The Monarch Junior High also fared well in the state event, finishing seventh in a field of 26 school teams with 15 points of a possible 24. Leading the team were Jensen Brull (Grade 7), Nicklas Helget (Grade 8), and Tate Dinkel (Grade 7), each with 4 points. Braydon Binder (Grade 7) added 3 points to fill out the team score. Also competing were Logan Hess (Grade 8, 3.0 points), Connor Hilger (Grade 7, 3.0 points) and Treighton Dunn (Grade 7, 2.0 points). The champion Junior High team was Lawrence Southwest Middle School with 18 points.

Dr. Janet Stramel, associate professor of teacher education at Fort Hays State University, was recently accepted to participate in the 2018 Global Education in Teacher Education Preparation program. Only 10 education faculty in Kansas were selected.

The program, funded by the Longview Foundation, is a three-phase faculty development project designed to support teacher education faculty in revising a course to incorporate global perspectives and to promote development of a global “self” among students.

Phase 1 is a two-day workshop in Kansas City. The second phase is virtual meetings in follow-up and extension of phase 1. Phase 3 is the application and reflection of learning. The project begins this month and ends in early 2019.

The program is a project used to lay the groundwork for department-level and program-level change to promote the need for internationalizing teacher education and to develop a community of practice among teacher preparation faculty in the Midwest.

By C.D. DESALVO
Hays Post

The Hays Recreation Commission is looking for people to fill summer job positions. The Hays Aquatic Park is taking applications for lifeguards, admissions staff, concession and maintenance workers.

Grant Lacy, aquatics director for the HRC, said he usually hires about 50 lifeguards and provides training prior to the aquatic park opening.

“We do provide training so if somebody is interested in doing it but does not have the certification, that’s OK,” he said. “It’s American Red Cross lifeguard training. With me, it’s five days of in-water and classroom work. After that, they come away with a two-year American Red Cross lifeguard, CPR and first aid certification.”

Interviews for lifeguarding will be held on April 4 and 5. The Hays Aquatic Park opens on May 25 and will be open noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays.

The HRC is also looking for concession workers (age 15 and older) to work this summer at the Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex. Work hours are Monday to Thursday evenings and most weekends starting in May. Hours can be flexible but there is an emphasis on finding people who can work weekends.

Applications for all positions can be found online on the HRC website (LINK), or in person at the Hays Recreation Commission on 1105 Canterbury in Hays. You can also call 785-623-2650 for more information.

HFD

The city of Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Fri., March 23, 2018, in the area of Vine St. to Willow St. between 27th St. and 32nd St.

This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

Saddleback Valley Communities is seeking a skilled Maintenance and Grounds Personnel NOW!!! If you are seeking a stable and consistent income, then come check us out.

Maintenance and Grounds:
• Own a basic set of tools
• Provide residents with outstanding customer service
• Prepare vacant homes for move-in-ready status via turn-over repairs and improvements.
• Work with maintenance staff to maintain grounds and common areas
• Have experience with painting, calking, small electrical repair and minor plumbing
• Technicians must be able to work with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently to stay on schedule. Must be a self starter
• Technician must have ability to bend, stoop, reach, crawl and safely lift 60-100 pounds, unassisted.
• Must be willing to be on-call for emergencies

Maintenance Technician position requires candidates to have their own tools, a valid drivers licence and reliable, personal truck. Employment eligibility, background and reference check will be performed.

Send your resume to [email protected] or give Edith a call at 785-823-5770 with any questions you may have!!! You can also apply in person at 1010 Reservation Rd, A13, in Hays.