June 2018 – Page 13 – Hays Post Archive

Micro-surfacing resumes this week

Posted on June 26, 2018June 25, 2018

CITY OF HAYS

Beginning Tuesday, June 26, 2018, micro-surfacing will begin on various streets throughout the city of Hays. See the map below for street locations and anticipated dates.

Micro-surface is a thin asphalt overlay that levels out cracks and depressions and restores the driving surface.

On the date scheduled for treatment, all cars need to be moved from the street by 6 a.m. Streets being sealed will be closed for several hours during the time of the overlay. Access can be achieved in cases of emergency. Parking on adjacent streets is recommended during the daytime. Parking in driveways is okay if you DO NOT plan on moving the vehicle during the daytime hours.

The new asphalt surface should not be driven on until it has set up (dried). It will stain surfaces such as concrete, carpet, or flooring if tracked from construction areas. Please have all lawn watering devices turned off the evening before the scheduled date. Please help keep the streets clean and dry for a smooth and lasting project. Traffic control will be set in areas of work being completed and picked up by the end of the work day. This project is scheduled to be completed by Fri., June 29 (pending weather conditions).

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, Vance Brothers at 816-564-3507.

NW Kan. students earn degrees, graduation honors from K-State

Posted on June 26, 2018June 25, 2018

MANHATTAN — Nearly 3,390 students completed degree requirements from Kansas State University in spring 2018. The graduates are from 102 Kansas counties, 47 states and 38 countries.

The university awarded 2,423 bachelor’s degrees, 627 master’s degrees, 183 doctorates — 103 of which are Doctor of Veterinary Medicine — and three associate degrees. Several students earned multiple degrees.

Nearly 605 students earned graduation honors for outstanding academic performance. Of those, 169 students graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or above, 215 students graduated magna cum laude with a grade point average of 3.85 to 3.949, and 220 students graduated cum laude with a GPA of 3.75 to 3.849.

A list of northwest Kansas students students who have earned degrees and, if applicable, graduation honors from Kansas State University includes:

Cheyenne
Bird City: Ty Carmichael, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
St. Francis: Randee Grover, Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition; Mayra Pacheco, Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Services; Tyler Raby, Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

Decatur
Oberlin: Hannah May, Bachelor of Science in Education, Magna Cum Laude; Sierra Lohoefener, Bachelor of Science in Education, Magna Cum Laude

Ellis
Ellis: William Poland, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Hays: Lauren Braun, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Marcel Braun, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Koby Daily, Master of Science; Mikaela Flax, Bachelor of Science; Paul Flesher, Doctor of Philosophy; Zoey Gubitoso, Master of Accountancy; Anna Hickert, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Summa Cum Laude; Cora Jaeger, Master of Arts; Allison Pfeifer, Bachelor of Science; Tanner Pfeifer, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; Jill Pokorny, Bachelor of Science; Michael Schulte, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Victoria Unrein, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Haley Wells, Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management; Ross Werth, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering; Hunter Wilkens, Bachelor of Science

Ellsworth
Ellsworth: Krystin Guggisberg, Master of Science; Brittanie Miller, Bachelor of Science in Education
Holyrood: Joseph Barton, Bachelor of Science in Technology Management; Miranda Burton, Master of Arts in Teaching
Kanopolis: Trevor Miley, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Lorraine: Ty Nienke, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Magna Cum Laude

Gove
Grainfield: Hannah Gillespie, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude
Grinnell: Heather Heier, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude
Quinter: Shala Kitch, Secondary Major; Jesse Roesch, Bachelor of Science

Graham
Hill City: Kaitlynn Bradshaw, Bachelor of Science; Javil Hansen, Bachelor of Science; Bethany Parker, Bachelor of Science in Education, Cum Laude; Eric Van Loenen, Master of Science
Morland: Chantelle Simon, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Greeley
Tribune: Megan Robertson, Bachelor of Science

Lane
Dighton: Ryan Kuhlman, Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management, Cum Laude; Samuel Moomaw, Bachelor of Arts
Healy: Wyle Yeager, Bachelor of Science in Education, Magna Cum Laude

Logan
Oakley: Austin Baalman, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Kenzie Hemmert, Bachelor of Science in Education, Cum Laude; Andrew Robben, Master of Accountancy; Krista Rumback, Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning; Matthew Temaat, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cum Laude
Russell Springs: Zane Ward, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Winona: Madison Mackley, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Norton
Lenora: Kyle Pakkebier, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Norton: Bailey Ambrosier, Bachelor of Science; Maia Carlson, Master of Arts; Todd Ebert, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Kamilla Jones, Master of Accountancy; Cody O’Hare, Bachelor of Science; Cole Renner, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Osborne
Alton: Alan Mick, Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
Osborne: Nicholas Cady, Bachelor of Science; Jayson Carswell, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude

Phillips
Agra: Taylor Shaffer, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
Logan: Kodi Van Laeys, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Summa Cum Laude
Long Island: Ian Vincent, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Phillipsburg: Mattison Dusin, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Riley Juenemann, Bachelor of Science; Kassidy Roth, Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textiles

Rawlins
Atwood: Keshia Green, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cum Laude;

Rooks
Plainville: Joshua McCrickard, Bachelor of Science; Allison Sears, Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology
Stockton: Miranda Wildeman, Bachelor of Science in Education

Rush
La Crosse: Shane Miller, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Russell
Russell: Sarah Broman, Doctor of Philosophy; Craig Farmer, Master of Interior Architecture and Product Design; Sara Krug, Master of Arts in Teaching; Gage Nichols, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Paxton Pospichal, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Alexandra Ptacek, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Summa Cum Laude

Scott
Scott City: Aubrey Davis, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Magna Cum Laude; Krystal Frank, Master of Arts in Teaching; Brayden Strine, Bachelor of Science; Justin Unruh, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Master of Accountancy

Sheridan
Hoxie: Lacie Campbell, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude; Kathryn Haffner, Bachelor of Music Education, Summa Cum Laude; Mackenzie Mense, Master of Science; Christopher Weber, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Summa Cum Laude

Sherman
Goodland: Mara Kling, Bachelor of Science in Education, Cum Laude

Smith
Lebanon: Robert Strine, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Smith Center: Weston Rothchild, Master of Architecture

Thomas
Colby: Chelsie Calliham, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Abigail Friesen, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Summa Cum Laude; Maura Hansen, Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude; Karly Kriss, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology; Sarah Lamm, Bachelor of Science, Secondary Major; Kylie Reitcheck, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cum Laude; Michael Schiferl, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Services, Summa Cum Laude; Haileigh Shull, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Katherine Zerr, Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Wallace
Sharon Springs: Cayden Daily, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Summa Cum Laude
Wallace: Callahan Grund, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

FHSU’s Paige chosen as president-elect of national psychology association

Posted on June 26, 2018June 25, 2018

FHSU University Relations

Fort Hays State University’s Leslie Paige, director of the Office of Scholarship and Sponsored Projects, was recently selected as president-elect of the National Association of School Psychologists.

The professional association, representing more than 25,000 school psychologists, graduate students and related professionals throughout the United States and 25 other countries, is the world’s largest organization of school psychologists and works to advance effective practices to improve students’ learning, behavior and mental health.

“Our vision is that all children and youth thrive in school, at home and throughout life,” said Paige.

Paige has held leadership positions on the NASP board of directors, including treasurer and secretary. She has chaired and co-chaired numerous committees, including awards, leadership development, ethics, professional development, and publications. She has also been a member of the PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training Curriculum workgroup and the Strategic Planning committees.

Paige was the NASP School Psychologist of the Year in 1996 and the Kansas School Psychologist of the Year in 1994. She has received three NASP Presidential Awards, in 2001, 2007 and 2017. She also received the Alumni Achievement Award from FHSU’s Alumni Association in 1996.

She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Cincinnati and received master’s and educational specialist degrees in school psychology from FHSU. She spent 22 years as a practicing school psychologist. Paige was the interim program director of the school psychology program at FHSU from 1993-1994 and has taught as an adjunct instructor.

Paige is a past president of the Kansas Association of School Psychologists and served on numerous state association committees. She has written many grants and technical reports and has presented at local, state and national conferences.

SCHLAGECK: Noble profession

Posted on June 26, 2018June 25, 2018

John Schlageck writes for the Kansas Farm Bureau.

Today’s livestock producers must consider their vocation a noble profession. By continuing to care for, and nurture their animals, while telling this story, farmers and ranchers can preserve their freedom to operate and maintain successful animal agriculture in the United States.

So how do farmers and ranchers do this?

To begin with, livestock producers must understand how consumers think and feel. Get inside their heads if you will. Get inside their hearts.

Today’s consumers consider farmers and ranchers responsible for the humane treatment of their animals.

In a recent consumer survey, people rated animal well-being higher than the care and well-being of workers in the food system. It did not rank as high as food safety however.

It is not science, technical capacity or ability that drives trust, instead, it is whether consumers believe agriculture shares their ethics and values.

Farmers and ranchers must talk about their commitment to doing the right thing – their commitment to values and ethics – not just science. While agriculture has plenty of evidence to demonstrate this profession is doing the right thing, it relies too much on that language. It is more important to engage the public on a value’s basis.

The most important job moving forward, is to communicate in a way that helps people trust in what farmers and ranchers say and do. Too often livestock producers take for granted that rural neighbors know and understand who they are and what they do.

Farming and ranching can no longer take this for granted. Agriculture continues to change and evolve and still most of the people in the United States today are not involved in farming and ranching.

At no time in the history of this country have Americans know so little about where their food comes from. What they want is “permission to believe” that what farmers and ranchers are doing is consistent with their values and ethics.

In some instances, telling the story of food production to consumers may move to the point where farmers and ranchers show people what is taking place on this nation’s farms and ranches.

Unfortunately, the perception is that when we don’t show them – we’re hiding something. That said, there clearly remain legitimate reasons, from disease prevention to biosecurity, not to allow unfettered access to farms and ranches.

Livestock production or animal agriculture in the most affluent country in the world is faced with special challenges and opportunities. Among those challenges is that Americans spend such a small percentage of their income on food that they can demand food where they want it, when they want it, in the proportion they want it and produced in a humane way.

Still, there’s no doubt agriculture will win this battle for the hearts and minds of consumers.

Farmers and ranchers must remember whom they are trying to influence. Customers and consumers need to hear from livestock producers.

It is not productive for the agriculture community to attack activist ag groups. Instead, agriculture must retake its rightful position as the people in charge of ensuring the humane treatment of animals.

Farmers and ranchers must continue to tell people they share their concerns and will work hard every day to make sure animals are treated fairly and humanely. Agriculture must also share with consumers how they meet their obligations to humanely treat animals on the farms and ranches across the United States.

John Schlageck, a Hoxie native, is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas.

HAWVER: Happy New (fiscal) Year!

Posted on June 26, 2018June 25, 2018

For the folks who hang out at the Statehouse—and for more conventional Kansans—Saturday is New Year’s Eve, though we’re not sure just who’s going to have parties celebrating the clock ticking off the last few seconds of Kansas Fiscal Year 2018.

In the last few seconds of this fiscal year, state agencies will see the current budget expire and the new fiscal year budget open…and some agencies will see increases in funding, increases in responsibility, and the dawning of yet another year of activity.

The budget increases? Look for public schools to get about $185 million more to spend to educate the kids, look for maybe $80 million more for repairs to state highways.

But for many Kansans, there are going to be some probably less earth-rattling new laws that will become effective July 1—New Year’s Day.

One of those new bills eliminates the criminal penalty for breaking out the window of a steamy-hot car to rescue a child, an elderly person or a pet whose health is jeopardized by being in a closed car as temperatures rise to life-threatening levels. Hard to imagine many Kansans wouldn’t make that rescue when they see a child or adult or pet in obvious danger of overheating, but the new law means that the forgetful or negligent driver of that car can’t sue you for the damage to the window to prevent the much more severe damage to a person or pet. Just stay with the car—and the persons or pet you have saved—and call the cops.

Oh, and some folks, besides shopping for the champagne and snacks for their New Year’s Eve party, also will be picking up brochures on cars at local dealers to leaf through while wearing party hats because July 1 is the day that Kansas will stop collecting sales tax on manufacturer rebates on new cars. Until July 1 even though you didn’t pay that rebate and it lowered the cost of the car, you still pay sales tax on that rebate. Make any sense? Not really, but that’s over on July 1. You don’t pay sales tax on money you didn’t spend for the car.

So logical—and expected to save Kansas car buyers about $3 million a year for the next four years—that it expires in four years to give lawmakers a chance to pass the bill again to the likely excitement of new-car buyers in a new election cycle.

And starting with New Year Fiscal Year 2019, we better pay more attention to zooming around trash trucks that are doing their duty. No more zooming, while folks are emptying those trash cans into the trucks. Move over to the other lane, or at least slow down so you don’t present a danger to the trash collectors. To prepare us for that change in law, for the next year you get a warning ticket, and after that, a $45 ticket for endangering those trucks. Probably about two months’ trash pickup fee in many urban areas. So, if you haven’t been careful, start watching out.

And…if you’ve been naughty, or someone thinks you have, the state is lifting that prohibition of service of civil (not criminal, of course) process on Saturday. That’s the paperwork from any district court in a civil suit—think, maybe, divorce? —that current law doesn’t allow to be served on Saturday because Saturday is the Sabbath for some religions. Effect? It means that Saturday is no longer a protected day for getting those court notes…and that process server probably will be working weekends in the New Year.

Happy New Year!

Syndicated by Hawver News Company LLC of Topeka; Martin Hawver is publisher of Hawver’s Capitol Report—to learn more about this nonpartisan statewide political news service, visit the website at www.hawvernews.com

3 Kansas teens charged in party bus shooting

Posted on June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have 3 teens in custody.

The Sedgwick County District Attorneys (DA) office has charged three teenage suspects in reference to the shooting that occurred on a Spots Party Bus at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday June 9, according to officer Charley Davidson.

A 19-year-old woman was injured, treated at an area hospital and released.

Through the investigation, Wichita Police investigators identified three suspects in the case, which was presented to the DA’s Office. The charges are as follows:

A 16-year-old male charged with criminal discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle, causing great bodily harm; and a juvenile in possession of a firearm;
A 17-year-old male charged with carrying a concealed firearm; and
An 18-year-old male charged with a felony, in possession of a firearm.

On June 9, officers responded to a drive-by shooting call, which occurred in the area of Central and Nims. Upon arrival, Officers located a 19-year-old woman on a Spots Party Bus with a single gunshot wound to her shoulder.

She was taken to an area hospital for treatment of a non-life-threating injury. The party bus was dropping off individuals when a 16-year-old male suspect, outside the bus, fired multiple gunshots at the bus striking the victim.

During the incident, a silver 2002 Honda Civic occupied by three individuals was also struck by one gunshot. No individuals were injured in the Civic. This was not a random incident, according to Davidson.

Kansas woman dies after crash with a semi

Posted on June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

JACKSON COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 7p.m. Monday in Jackson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2007 PT Cruiser driven by Helen L. Nolan, 80, Topeka, was eastbound on 190th Road. The driver attempted to cross U.S. 75, failed to yield. a southbound Kenworth semi driven by Steven W. Akin, 55, St. Marys, struck the PT Cruiser.

Nolan was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Frontier Forensics.

Akin was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Open Class Market Wheat Show at the Ellis Co. Fair

Posted on June 26, 2018

Ellis County wheat farmers, don’t miss out on entering your best wheat into the Ellis County Fair – Open Class Market Wheat Show.

Entries are fast and easy. Fill up a provided bag of your best wheat while unloading at the elevator or at your bins at home and return a crop data card after harvest to either the elevator or Cottonwood Extension District Office.

Cash and ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Entries are due to the elevator or Cottonwood Extension Office by July 9th.

If you have questions call Cottonwood Extension Office, Hays at 785-628-9430.

STANDING IN LINE: 30 years in the same seats at rodeo arena for P-burg woman

Posted on June 26, 2018June 25, 2018

The family of Blaine and Diana Hanchett gather for a picture at the Phillipsburg rodeo. The family has gathered for the last thirty years over rodeo weekend for a family reunion, and Diana stands in line on the day tickets go on sale to buy for the family. Diana stands, second from the left, wearing sunglasses; her son Michael Johnson stands next to her (third from the left). Her daughter Michelle Brown is seated, second from the right. Photo courtesy Michelle Johnson Brown.

PHILLIPSBURG — Diana Hanchett doesn’t mind standing in line.

And every July, usually on the first day of the month, she gets out of bed early to stand in line, to buy Phillipsburg rodeo tickets.

The Phillipsburg native makes sure she’s towards the beginning of the line at Heritage Insurance in Phillipsburg on the first day that ticket sales start. She’s rarely been lower than fourth in line, although last year, she was sixth.

She usually doesn’t have to take a chair; she’s early enough to sit on the bench outside the business, located at 685 Third Street in Phillipsburg.

Hanchett has gone to the rodeo since she was a kid, but for the last thirty years, she’s never missed a year of it, going to the Saturday show and sometimes the Friday show, and always sitting in the same seats.

Her family joins her: husband Blaine and their kids Michelle Brown and Michael Johnson plus Michelle’s boyfriend Marvin Fehlman, Michelle’s two sons and Michael’s daughter and twin sons. Of Hanchett’s five grandkids, two are married and the others have had boyfriends and girlfriends, who have come to the rodeo as well.

Rodeo time is the perfect time for family reunions, and Hanchett’s family gathers in Phillipsburg. Michael and his family come from San Antonio, Texas and Hanchett’s sister, who lives in New Hampshire, makes the trek to Phillipsburg every four or five years. Hanchett’s brothers, both Coloradoans, also make the trip. Required school and sports obligations have occasionally kept a few grandkids from the rodeo the last few years, but Hanchett says, “being at grandma’s is required,” she laughed.

The family gathers for the parade on Saturday as well, putting up a canopy and setting up chairs along the parade route. Then they gather for a barbecue before heading out to the rodeo grounds for the final performance. The reunion often includes friends and other relatives.

When she was in high school, Hanchett worked as an usher at the rodeo, wearing rodeo shirts provided for them by the rodeo association. “We took tickets and made sure everybody found their seats. It was a lot of fun.”

Her mom, Betty Murphy, who turned 86 this year, also comes with the group.

Hanchett’s favorite part of the rodeo is the barrel racing, the bull riding and the clowns. The clowns “make” the rodeo, she said.

There’s protocol for the Phillipsburg rodeo ticket line. People know who is in line ahead of or behind them, so if they get out of line to sit in their cars, their spots are saved when the office open at 8 am.

And while she’s in line getting her tickets, there’s time to visit, make new friends and renew old acquaintances. The people in line are usually the same people, “people I know,” she said, “but sometimes the only time I see them is (in line), and it’s a really good place to catch up. You have the chance to visit, so it helps the time go by.”

And on July 2, Hanchett will be back in line again, waiting for the office to open, visiting with fellow ticket buyers, and buying rodeo tickets for the family.

Tickets for Kansas Biggest Rodeo go on sale July 2 at Heritage Insurance. Heritage Insurance is open from 8 am to 5 pm and closed from 12 noon to 1 pm each day. All reserved seats are $18 for adults and $14 for kids ages 3-12. General admission for Thursday, August 2 is $15 for adults and $11 for kids ages 3-12. General admission for Friday, August 3 and Saturday, August 4 is $16 for adults and $12 for kids ages 3-12.

Tickets can be purchased over the phone with a credit card by calling Heritage Insurance at 785.543.2448.

More information can be found online at www.KansasBiggestRodeo.com.

— Submitted

Wren Allen Worley

Posted on June 26, 2018

Wren Allen Worley, born September 1, 1923, passed from this life on June 22, 2018.

Wren is survived by Virginia, the love of his life for over 50 years; children Mitch (Dawn) Bill (Carol) Jimmy (Melanie) Wrenda (David) Benson, 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on June 26, 2018, at Christ Lutheran Church, 3001 Lovers Lane, Dallas. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Wilson cemetery in Wilson, Kansas.

Memorials to Christ Lutheran, Mosaic and Scottish Rite Hospital.

Sunny, hot Tuesday with a chance for thunderstorms

Posted on June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

Today A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 11am. Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight Clear, with a low around 66. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

Wednesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 11 mph.

Thursday Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy.

FridaySunny, with a high near 98. Breezy.

Police: Kansas man, suspect hospitalized after shooting

Posted on June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 7:30p.m. Monday, police received a call from the 600 block of SW 5th Street Topeka for a report of a gunshot wound victim, according to Lt. Aaron Jones.

When officers arrived they found the front door of the residence open. and a 27-year-old man on the ground with wounds, not caused by a gunshot.

This person was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening wounds.

The initial investigation suggests the 27-year-old as the suspect in the potential aggravated battery.

Officers then located a man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The 36 year-old victim is suffering from what appears to be a non-life threatening wound.

Investigators spoke with several witnesses at the scene and at the Law Enforcement Center. A shotgun was located at the scene, and is believed to be the weapon used in the incident.

Police released no additional details late Monday.

Larks fall to Dodge City at home

Posted on June 25, 2018June 25, 2018

HAYS, Kan. – The Hays Larks struggled to get their offense going on Monday night and fell to the Dodge City Athletic’s 6-2. The game was scoreless through the first two innings but the top of the third inning was a rough one for Larks starter Tyler Blomster as he gave up five runs on five hits, putting Hays in a 5-0 early on.

The Larks would get a run back in the bottom of the fourth thanks to a single by John Rensel. Rensel took second base on a passed ball and then tagged up on a fly ball to center, before scoring on a RBI ground-out by Devin Hager. The Larks would not score again until the bottom of the seventh when Scott Wolverton hit a ball deep in center field. Dodge City center fielder Kyle Cullen caught the ball at the warning track but his momentum carried him hard into the wall and the ball fell on the ground, giving Wolverton an in-the-park homerun. Dodge City relievers would hold the Larks scoreless in the final two innings.

Frank Leo Postgame Interview

Blomster received the loss going five innings with six runs on five hits and six strikeouts. Hays native Ryan Ruder pitched one innings and gave up one hit and no runs. Toby Scoles went one and two third innings with one hit and Shane Browning made his first appearance this season with the Larks in relief to finish the game. Rensel was 2-4 with one run scored. Wolverton was 1-3 with an RBI and run scored.