CITY OF HAYS
The Thu., May 10, Hays City Commission meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items for review.
Month: May 2018
KSHSAA releases Regional Softball pairings
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas State High School Activities Association has released brackets for next week’s regional softball touranments.
Class 4A Division I
Buhler Regional
The Hays High Indians (9-9) are the No. 1 seed and will open with the host Crusaders (0-20) at 3 pm on Tuesday May 15 at Wheatland Park. Abilene (6-14) is the No. 2 seed and will play McPherson (4-20) at 4:30 pm. The two winners meet in the regional finals at 6 pm.
Class 3A
Beloit Regional
Plainville/Stockton (3-17) is the No. 7 seed and will open with Gypsum-Southeast of Saline (14-6) on Monday, May 14 at 4:30 pm in Beloit. The winner advances to the semifinals where they will face the winner of the game between No. 6 Russell (6-13) and No. 3 Lyons (12-8).
Goodland Regional
Thomas More Prep-Marian (15-5) is the No. 2 seed and received a forfeit win from Lakin (1-19) in the first round. The Monarchs will play the winner of Monday’s game between Sublette/Satanta (9-11) and Cimarron (3-17) at 4:30 pm CDT on Tuesday, May 15. Scott City (13-3) is the No. 1 seed and will play the Colby (8-12) and Goodland (6-14) winner at 3 pm CDT. The winners play in the finals at 6 pm CDT.
Class 2-1A
Belleville-Republic County Regional
Ellis is the No. 3 seed and receives a first round bye. The Railers (7-10) will face No. 2 Sylvan-Lucas/Wilson (9-9) at 4:30 pm on Tuesday May 15 at Lions Field. Republic County (13-7) is the No. 1 seed and will play the winner of Monday’s game between Bennington (2-18) and Lincoln (2-18).
HHS seniors earn over $1 million in scholarships at awards ceremony
By ISABELLE BRAUN
HHS Guidon
Academic and athletic awards were accepted by the student body on May 7.
There were 50 award and scholarship presentations and over $1 million in scholarships was given away.
“That was just what was given last night,” counselor Amy Miller said. “There are a lot more out there. I think it’s wonderful and a great opportunity for students to further the education. These people were very generous, and we just appreciate their generosity.”
ACL/NJCL National Latin Exam Award:
Silver Maxima Cum Laude – freshman Andrew Duke
Cum Laude – freshman Kalyssa Boyle and sophomore Allison Hillebrand
Certificate of Merit – sophomore Emily Huff
Kansas Department of Education Seal of Biliteracy:
Seniors Analyse Claude, Lacey Gregory, Edgar Nieblas, Carlo Pulido and Kyler Voss
National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologist Award of Excellence:
Junior Cordelia Isbell
Casper J. Middlekauff American Legion Auxiliary Unit 173 Scholarship:
Senior Kaitlyn Schaben
Ellis County Senior 4-H Scholarship:
Seniors Kelli Buxton, Emily Quinn, Katherine Weisenborn and Collin Werth
Golden Belt Bank Scholarship:
Senior Zachary Wagoner
Nex-Tech “Break the Rules” Scholarship:
Senior Dawson Harman
Hays High Helping Hands Scholarship:
Senior Tabitha Haselhorst
Hays High FFA Chapter Scholarship:
Seniors Kelli Buxton, Kara Gabel, Jared Kisner, Ranessa Maestas, Kelsi Page, Dylan Schmidtberger, Dustin Schneider and Collin Werth
Cody Joseph Younger FFA Memorial Scholarship:
Seniors Kara Gabel and Jared Kisner
Jordyn Claiborn Free Spirit Award:
Senior Erin Muirhead
Ana Hertel Scholarship:
Seniors Autumn Hohmann and Noelia Villa
Coach Bob Kuhn Scholarship:
Senior Abigail Balman
Bob Kuhn Courage Award:
Senior Ethan Nunnery and Macey Steckel
United States Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award:
Seniors Chaylee Lix and Dylan Schmidtberger
Hays High Student Council Leadership Scholarship:
Seniors Trinity Callis and London Keller
American Red Cross Blood Services Young Minds Change Lives Scholarship:
Senior Abigail Balman
Sunflower Bank Community Ambassadors:
Ambassadors:
Seniors Trinity Callis, Autumn Hohmann, London Keller, Mallory Linn, Kamree Markley, Erin Muirhead, Alyssa Owns, Sara Rohleder, Kaitlyn Schaben and Mark Schuckman
Scholarship Winner:
Senior Mallory Linn
Hays High Alumni Association Scholarship:
Senior Dawson Harman
Air Force Recruiting Service Mathematics and Science Award:
Senior Dawson Rooney
Honor Letters:
Sophomore Tasiah Nunnery; juniors Jaycee Dale, Madyson Flax, Kalie Leiker, Tradgon McCrae, Brooke Pflaum, Savannah Schneider, Logan Schulte; seniors Tara Hertel, Ethan Nunnery and Trey VanPelt
American Legion Award:
Seniors Tara Hertel and London Keller
National Federation of High Schools Award of Excellence:
Seniors William Martin and Macey Steckel
Hays Wrestling Club Scholarship:
Senior Trey VanPelt
Hays High June Reynolds National Honor Society Scholarship:
Seniors London Keller and Sara Rohleder
Hays High School Class of 1967 Scholarship:
Seniors Dustin Schneider and Paige Porter
United States Marine Corp Distinguished Athlete Award:
Seniors Autumn Hohmann and Mark Schuckman
The “Semper Fidelis” Award for Musical Excellence
Senior Nick Davidson
Kansas Board of Regents State Scholar:
Seniors Brendan Chapman, Autumn Hohmann, Madison Karlin, Drew Morley and Taryn Stauth
Governor’s Community Service Award:
Senior Brendan Chapman
Air Force ROTC Scholarship:
Senior Sara Rohleder
Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen Award:
Senior Trinity Callis
KSHSAA Citizenship Award:
Seniors Trinity Callis and Garrett Gregg
Kansas ACT College and Career Readiness Student Champion:
Senior Lacey Gregory
Governors Scholars Award:
Seniors Lacey Gregory and Dawson Rooney
The Kansas State Department of Education Certificate for Exceptional Academic Performance:
Seniors Eric Adams, Brendan Chapman, Lacey Gregory, Madison Karlin, Drew Morley, Dawson Rooney, Mark Schuckman, Ethan Tschanz and Katherine Weisenborn
Hays Rotary Club Scholarship:
Seniors Autumn Hohmann and Jared Kisner
Dane G. Hansen Scholarships:
Leaders of Tomorrow ($40,000)
Seniors Brendan Chapman, Lacey Gregory and Mark Schuckman
Hansen Scholars ($26,000)
Seniors Trinity Callis, Alliana Drees, Autumn Hohmann, Madison Karlin, Dawson Rooney, Kaitlyn Schaben and Ethan Tschanz
Hansen Students ($8,000)
Seniors Abigail Balman, Analyse Claude, Mikayla Boerner, Drew Morley, Sara Rohleder, Kayla Satomi, Taryn Stauth, Kyler Voss, Zachary Wagner, Katherine Weisenborn, Ryan Will and Sarah Wyse
Career and Technical Education ($8,000)
Seniors Keaton Augustine, Marissa Befort, Savannah Bieker, Ashley Boland, Emma Humphrey, Jared Kisner, Kelsi Page, Taya Randle, Jennifer Vallejo, Mason Weber, Jesse Weilert and Tracee Weilert
2017-2018 All-Academic Team:
Junior Kallie Leiker and seniors Karee Dinkel, Trinity Callis, Tara Hertel, Anna Wellbrock, Gabriela Taliaferro, Kyra Polifka-Wilhelm, Drew Morley, Blade Goering, London Keller, Allen Zollinger, Kyler Koenke, Hunter Brown, Mark Schuckman, Tana Herreman, Zachary Miller, Macey Steckel, Tayzian Otte, Tadin Flinn and Alliana Drees
Debbie Brungardt Fan of the Year Award:
Christin Nunnery, Joel Dreiling and senior Reese Lovell
Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship:
Seniors Emily Quinn and Emily Woydziak
Fort Hays State University Presidential Award of Distinction:
Seniors Eric Adams, Trinity Callis, Drew Desbien, Alliana Drees, Blade Goering, Autumn Hohmann, Madision Karlin, Zachary Miller, Kayla Satomi, Mark Schuckman, Levil Smith, Taryn Stauth, Ethan Tschanz, Zachary Wagner and Ryan Will
Fort Hays State University Honors College Scholarship:
Seniors Brendan Chapman, Mark Schuckman and Taryn Stauth
University of Kansas Chancellor Scholarship:
Seniors Lacey Gregory, Madison Karlin, Drew Morley and Dawson Rooney
Kansas State University Putnam Scholarship:
Seniors Madison Karlin, Drew Morley and Katherine Weisenborn
National Merit Commended Student:
Senior Brendan Chapman
Academic Booster Club Scholarship:
Seniors Abigail Balman, Trinity Callis, Alliana Drees, Madison Karlin, London Keller, Mikalya Koerner, Mallory Linn, Kyra Polifka-Wilhelm, Sara Rohleder, Kaitlyn Schaben, Mark Schuckman and Zachary Wagner
Outstanding Athlete Award:
Jack Roberts Female Outstanding Athlete:
Senior Karee Dinkel
Swim Carpenter Smith Outstanding Male Athlete:
Senior Ethan Nunnery
HPD Activity Log May 8
The Hays Police Department responded to 11 animal calls and conducted 23 traffic stops Tue., May 8, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.
Water Use Violation–2200 block Centennial Blvd, Hays; 1:30 AM
Criminal Transport–500 block W Santa Fe, Garden City; 1:56:AM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 9:07 AM
Found/Lost Property–3300 block Hall St, Hays; 11:07 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–400 block W 13th St, Hays; 11:08 AM
Water Use Violation–2100 block Main St, Hays; 11:21 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block W 4th St, Hays; 5/7 3 PM; 5/8 12 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block W 4th St, Hays; 5/7 3 PM; 5/8 12 PM
Suspicious Person–200 E block 4th St, Hays; 12:23 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–600 block E 13th St, Hays; 7 AM
Theft (general)–2900 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 5/1 12 PM; 5/8 1 PM
Disturbance – Noise–2200 block Henry Dr, Hays; 1:28 PM
Theft (general)–2500 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 5/7 8 AM; 5/8 3 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1800 block E 26th St, Hays; 3:17 PM
Theft (general)–300 block E 24th St, Hays; 3:42 PM
Civil Dispute–400 block E 5th St, Hays; 4:46 PM
Forgery–2200 block General Custer Rd, Hays; 5/7 6:30 PM; 5/8 7:30 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1800 block Vine, Hays; 7:35 PM; 7:37 PM
Found/Lost Property; 2900 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 8:44 PM
Battery – Domestic–100 block W 4th St, Hays; 9:20 PM; 9:35 PM
Robbery–1000 block Elm St, Hays; 11:09 PM; 11:14 PM
WINKEL: What’s wrong with the pine trees?
The last couple of weeks I have received a number of calls about pine trees having dead branches and/or an unusual amount of brown needles. Almost all of these calls were about Austrian pines (Pinus nigra). First, it is important to note that pines go through a healthy, normal process called natural needle drop. You will see this happen every year.
Still further, several pines like the Austrian, though adapted to Kansas conditions, can still suffer from environmental stresses. An example would be like the cold, dry winter we just had. Though the tree may be reacting to this stress, it will remedy itself in a few years if watered and fertilized properly.
However, many pines (and not just Austrian) are susceptible to several diseases, which can cause defoliation, dieback, and even death. One such common and serious fungal disease found here in Kansas is tip blight (Diplodia sapinea).Tip blight is a fungal disease that affects Austrian (P. nigra), Ponderosa (P. ponderosa), Scots (P. sylvestris), and Mugo (P. mugo) pines. The disease is most severe on mature trees (20 years or older). Repeated infections over many years can kill large sections of trees or even entire trees.
Tip blight infection period occurs when the buds start to expand, usually in late April. The symptoms usually start to appear in late May or early June. Wet spring weather increases disease severity. The newly developing shoots (candles) fail to grow. The shoots are stunted, and the emerging needles are stunted and turn yellow or tan. Dried sap (resin) is often found on the dead shoot tips. The damage usually starts in the lower part of the tree and works its way up over several years.
In trees that have been infected for many years, damage is distributed throughout the crown. The disease can also act as a canker, invading older tissues and causing extensive branch dieback. Severe tip blight is sometimes confused with the early stages of another pine disease called pine wilt. (Be sure to understand both diseases and consider submitting a sample for diagnosis if you are not sure which disease is affecting the tree.)
In late summer or fall, the tip blight fungus forms tiny black spore-producing structures (called pycnidia) on the scales of 2-year-old cones, as if black pepper has been shaken on them. The same black specks are also sometimes visible at the base of the infected needles later in the summer. The fungus survives from year to year in dead shoots, branches, and pine cones. The spores produced in the pycnidia are dispersed in splashing water. They require high humidity to germinate and to infect the host tissue. The fungus also can survive latently in tissue that appears to be healthy.
Mitigation:
Removal of dead branches can improve the appearance of diseased trees but will not prevent infection since many of the spores are produced on cones that remain attached to the tree. Trees with tip blight should be adequately watered and fertilized to maintain tree vigor.
The most important time for chemical management is when the new shoots (candles) are expanding in the spring. Fungicides applied at that time can prevent new disease. Fungicides need to be applied each year to protect new growth. Each year, the first application should be made when new shoots start to elongate, usually around the third week of April. The tree should be sprayed again 10 to 14 days later, and again 10 to 14 days after that if it is a wet year and the site has a history of disease. Spraying after this critical time will not be effective, as the infection has already occurred and cannot be cured.
Complete coverage is essential. A high-pressure sprayer may help in delivering the fungicide to the tops of tall trees. Homeowners should consider using a professional tree-care service, especially for large trees where getting good coverage is difficult. Several active ingredients available for control of tip blight are listed below.
Suggested fungicides include:
-Propiconazole
-Thiophanate-methyl
-Mancozeb
-Copper
-Mancozeb + copper
-Thiophanate-methyl + chlorothanlonil
Rip Winkel is the Horticulture Agent in the Cottonwood Extension District for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at [email protected] or calling either 785-682-9430, or 620-793-1910.
Clinton R. Turner
Clinton R. Turner, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on February 21, 1936 in Sterling, Kansas, the son of Walter Wyman and Lula Pearl Whittaker Turner. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1945 moving from Emporia, Kansas, he worked for B.H. Kimball for 12 years and then for Brookover Cattle Company for over 25 years.
He was an US Army Veteran serving from 1958 to 1960 and then in the Reserves until 1964.
On June 1, 1963 he married Margaret Marie Minor in Leoti, Kansas. She survives.
Survivors include his Wife – Margaret Turner of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons – Jeff & Becky Turner of Scott City, Kansas, Roger & Donna Turner of Woodward, Oklahoma, One Daughter – Kerry & Larry Wishon of Collinsville, Texas, Twin Brother – Clayton & Wanda Turner of Hope, Kansas, Six Grandchildren – Amber & Justin Elwell of Collinsville, Texas, Derek Wishon of Inola, Oklahoma, Dylan Wishon of Stilwell, Oklahoma, Lane Turner of Manhattan, Kansas, Cody Turner of Scott City, Kansas, Eric Robertson of Woodward, Oklahoma and Four Great Grandchildren – Jadyn, Jordan, Austin & Addison Elwell of Collinsville, Texas.
Funeral Services will be at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2018 with Rev. Justin Elwell presiding.
Memorials can be made to the Scott County EMT’s in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.
Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.
Donald Ferdinand ‘Don’ Hachmeister
Donald Ferdinand “Don” Hachmeister, 88, of Hill City, Kansas died May 7, 2018, Plainville, Kansas.
He was born August 25, 1929, in Natoma, Kansas to Ferdinand William and Bonita (Richards) Hachmeister.
He married Cora Lea “Cork” Cafferty January 20, 1951, in Hill City, Kansas. Don was the Facilities Manager for the Graham County Hospital.
Survivors include his children Charles (Judy Bolin) Hachmeister, Bill (Kathi) Hachmeister, Cheri (Nick) Swanstrom, eight grandchildren, six great grandchild, brothers: Marvin, Paul and Herbert Hachmeister; sister: MaryAnn Beisner and sister-in-law Eleanor Morel and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents, wife “Cork”, brother, George and one grandchild: Donielle.
Memorials are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church, Hill City, Kansas or Graham County Hospital, Hill City, Kansas in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home.
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Trump: Pompeo returning with 3 Americans detained in North Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Korea (all times local):
8:40 a.m.
President Donald Trump says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is on his way back from North Korea with three American detainees, saying they “seem to be in good health.”
I am pleased to inform you that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in the air and on his way back from North Korea with the 3 wonderful gentlemen that everyone is looking so forward to meeting. They seem to be in good health. Also, good meeting with Kim Jong Un. Date & Place set.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 9, 2018
Trump made the announcement on Twitter Wednesday, saying “Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in the air and on his way back from North Korea with the 3 wonderful gentlemen that everyone is looking so forward to meeting.”
Trump added that Pompeo had a “good meeting” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump is planning a historic summit with the North Korean leader.
Secretary Pompeo and his “guests” will be landing at Andrews Air Force Base at 2:00 A.M. in the morning. I will be there to greet them. Very exciting!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 9, 2018
In another Tweet, Trump said Pompeo and the detainees will be landing at Andrews Air Force Base at 2 a.m. Thursday. He says “I will be there to greet them. Very exciting!”
Trooper Ben, Eric Stonestreet team up to promote seat belts
LINDSBORG, Kan. (AP) — “Modern Family” star Eric Stonestreet has combined forces with a popular tweeting Kansas trooper to promote seat belt safety.
Special message from @ericstonestreet and @TrooperBenKHP to kick off the Kansas Teen Transportation Safety Conference. #KTTSC pic.twitter.com/bs3PFKISY7
— SAFE KTSRO (@SAFEks) May 8, 2018
Stonestreet made a four-minute video with Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner. With almost 55,000 twitter followers, Gardner is better known as @TrooperBenKHP . The video was part of a welcome to the Kansas Teen Transportation Safety Conference.
Stonestreet, a Kansas City, Kansas, native who plays the character Cameron Tucker, says on the video that he once wanted to be a highway patrolman before going on a ride-along. The law enforcement officer he was with had to tell a family member that a loved one had died. Stonestreet also talked about a seat belt saving a friend’s life in a crash.
The duo signed out with sirens.
FHSU selected to host 2019 Kansas SHRM summit
FHSU University Relations
Fort Hays State University will host the Kansas Society of Human Resource Management Student Summit in April 2019.
“Kansas SHRM is incredibly excited to partner with Fort Hays State University in hosting the next student summit and HR Games,” said Amanda Schmits, Kansas SHRM college relations director.
The student summit will feature seminars and speeches from human resource professionals from around the state of Kansas. Students will also network with human resource cohorts from peer institutions as well as learn from practicing HR professionals in one-on-one mentoring sessions.
The summit “offers networking opportunities with other HR students who could potentially be co-workers in the future,” said Marina Arenivas, FHSU SHRM student chapter president.
Additionally, the summit will feature the second annual Kansas HR games, a Jeopardy style trivia game that tests students’ knowledge of the functional areas of human resources. In the 2018 games, FHSU defeated both Wichita State and Kansas State teams en route to a third-place finish.
“The HR games offers a unique opportunity for HR students throughout Kansas to apply in-class learning and showcase their understanding of the basic body of HR knowledge,” Schmits said.
Kan. welfare agency announces changes after another child death
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The head of the Kansas Department of Children and Families says the agency is making more changes in the Wichita area after another child death.
Photo by MADELINE FOX / KANSAS NEWS SERVICE
Secretary Meier-Hummel said Tuesday in a news release that the agency will be “implementing corrective action plans.” The announcement came after court records showed that relatives of 2-year-old Anthony Bunn reported concerns to the agency before the toddler died last week. His mother and her boyfriend are jailed on suspicion of murder.
The welfare agency previously replaced the head of its Wichita office. It’s been under fire since a 3-year-old boy was found encased in concrete after his relatives repeatedly reported abuse to the state and police. And relatives of 5-year-old who disappeared in February also say they called the state to report suspected abuse.
Portion of 19th Street to close this week
CITY OF HAYS
Please be advised that beginning Wednesday, May 9, 2018, that 19th Street will be closed between Allen Street and Pine Street for waterline work and be reopened by Friday evening May 11, 2018. This work is part of the Allen Street Reconstruction Project.
Signs will be in place to direct the traveling public. Motorists should use caution in these areas.
The city of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. If there are any questions, please call the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350 or the contractor, Paul-Wertenberger Construction at 785-625-8220.
KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 5/9/18
Frog on the Psychic Hotline
A boy frog telephones the Psychic Hotline and the psychic tells him:
“You are going to meet a pretty young girl who will want to know
everything about you.”
The frog is thrilled. “This is great! Will I meet her at a party?”
“No,” says the psychic, “in her biology class.”
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