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Month: November 2018

Wheelchair basketball to raise money for ARC park

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By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

Friday is the last day to sign up to play wheelchair basketball on Saturday night at FHSU’s Gross Memorial Coliseum.

The event, which will be 1 to 4 p.m., is a fundraiser organized by FHSU Leadership 310 students for the Hays Accessible Recreation Complex.

“It seemed pretty fitting since this supports people with disabilities,” student Kelsey Todd-Anton said. “The word we want to focus on is inclusion, so we want that to align in the fundraiser as well.”

Student Tyler Renninson said, “Every kid deserves a good park. I grew up going to a park a couple of houses down from my house, and I think a park helps develop a child.”

https://www.facebook.com/HAYSARCPARK/videos/190336585199475/

There are three to five members per team for the 3-on-3 tournament. Both able-bodied and disabled players are welcome. Wheelchairs will be provided.

Wheelchair basketball follows most of the same rules as standard basketball, except you don’t have to dribble the ball. The games are limited by either points or time.

Cost is $5 per person for team members. Anyone is welcome to watch the tournament. Tickets are $2 at the door.

To register a team, click here.

There will be prizes for the winning team members and door prizes for people who come to watch the games.

The students have a fundraising goal of $1,000.

Todd-Anton said she thought the park would help grow the sense community in Hays. The students noted the park will be for use by everyone in the community.

“We want to create an equal platform for kids to learn things, such as acceptance and tolerance,”  Todd-Anton said.

See related story: ARC rolls out plans for new accessible recreation complex

FHSU livestock judging team earns 2nd place honors at international competition

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FHSU University Relations

The Fort Hays State University Livestock Judging team earned second place overall at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition competition in Harrisburg, Pa.

With an overall team score of 4,512 in reasons, the FHSU team was close behind Ohio State University with its team score of 4,521.

FHSU also earned first-place honors in the team sheep category, second place in the team swine category, and fourth place in the team cattle category.

Quentin Haas, Madison senior, sixth overall individual, finished the livestock judging contest with a total score of 360, the individual reasons with a fourth-place rank, and two seventh-place ranks in the individual swine and individual cattle categories.

Regan Kats, Prairie View senior, finished third place in the individual swine competition and completed the livestock judging contest with a score of 358. He also earned fifth-place in the individual reasons competition.

Garret Brunk, St. Francis junior, placed fifth overall in the individual sheep contest, and finished the livestock judging contest with a total score of 345.

Brianna Stefan, Minneola junior, participated in the livestock judging contest with an overall score of 339 and finished the individual sheep competition with a third-place rank.

Morgan Tucker, Dighton junior, had an overall score of 330 in the livestock judging contest.

Gentri Collins, Dodge City senior, had an overall score of 329 in the livestock judging contest.

CLINKSCALES: Vote your interest

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Randy Clinkscales

I recently read that “fewer than 1% of our population works hard to divide us, to pit people against one another for their selfish aim.”

We have elections at our doorsteps. Much of the election advertisements are trying to pit us against each other.

It seems that each election the voter turnout is slight – generally less than 50% of the registered voters. Yet the vote decides who is going to govern us. That power to govern includes state and local taxation; education of our children; providing for our safety and our security; and creating laws and policies that will support or devastate our economy.

It includes the power to wage, or not to wage, war; to give and take away our freedoms; to control the very fabric of our day-to-day lives. Yet, we still have people who do not vote.

I remember a conversation with my grandparents from when I was young. My grandfather voted for one political party; my grandmother the other. They decided not to vote, under the excuse, “We just cancel each other out.” I really goes much beyond that.

I have an agenda when I vote. I want my rights and my clients’ rights to be protected. I want my clients not to worry about healthcare. I want there to be adequate and affordable health services for them.

I want them to have financial security. I want their businesses, farms, retirement, Social Security, and Medicare to be protected. I want them to be safe in their homes; I want them to be safe outside their homes.

I also want certain fundamental rights protected for those who may be of limited means or maybe of a minority group, as well as those who have a not so popular religion or lifestyle. I do not want mob rule to control us. I want to be sure that we have all the freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution and Bill of Rights – including free speech, the right to vote, privacy, and a free press.

So, that is my agenda. That is my test. Let me add something that my grandfather taught me – do not trust someone who continues to lie, no matter how big or small the lie. Walk away from that person. That too is part of my test of a candidate.

Create your own agenda, your own test. Yours may be a lot different than mine. That is fine. We will not cancel each other out, just please vote. Vote for the person that most matches your agenda. Vote for someone you trust; someone who has earned that trust. No candidate is perfect, but we cannot just give up by not voting.

Please vote your interests on Tuesday.

Randy Clinkscales of Clinkscales Elder Law Practice, PA, Hays, Kansas, is an elder care attorney, practicing in western Kansas. To contact him, please send an email to [email protected]. Disclaimer: The information in the column is for general information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is different and outcomes depend on the fact of each case and the then applicable law. For specific questions, you should contact a qualified attorney.

Trout season opens Thursday at most trout waters

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PRATT – The wait is almost over for Kansas trout anglers eagerly waiting for the Nov. 1 opening day of the trout season, and more than 30 waters around the state will be stocked with rainbow trout before the opener. However, stockings will be delayed a week at three trout waters in southwest Kansas. Due to unforeseen circumstances, one of the contracted suppliers will not be able to stock trout at Meade State Fishing Lake, Cimarron National Grasslands, and Pratt Centennial Pond until the week of Nov. 5. Trout waters in southwest Kansas that will be stocked prior to the Nov. 1 opener include Great Bend Veterans’ Pond, Dodge City’s Lake Charles and Sam’s Pond in Syracuse.

Anglers 16 and older who fish for trout must have a $14.50 Trout Permit and a fishing license, unless exempt. Anglers 15 and younger do not need a Trout Permit, but may only keep two trout per day without the permit. Anglers with a Trout Permit may keep five trout per day, unless the water is posted otherwise.

Trout will be stocked regularly throughout the season, which ends April 15. While most fish stocked will be rainbow trout of catchable size, a few lunkers are added to provide trophy opportunities. Go to www.ksoutdoors.com and click on “Fishing,” then “Special Fishing Programs” to see trout fishing regulations, as well as a stocking schedule for the waters that will receive trout.

Police issue alert to help locate Kansas aggravated assault suspect

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are asking the public for help to locate an aggravated assault suspect.

Folley -photo courtesy Wichita Police

According to Wichita police 39-year-old Damon R. Folley is wanted for aggravated assault, criminal discharge at an occupied vehicle, and criminal.

He is believed to be driving a blue/black 2012 Chrysler 200 with Kansas license plate 504LCV.

Folly has seven previous convictions for aggravated assault and weapons violations, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

He is considered armed and dangerous, if you have any information please call 911.

Take a trip to ‘Oklahoma!’ this weekend with TMP

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By CRISTINA JANNEY

Hays Post 

Thomas More Prep-Marian students will be performing the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical “Oklahoma!” this weekend.

Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. All tickets are $8 and are on sale now at www.tmp-m.org and will be available at the door.

If you are unfamiliar with the classic, it is a love story set outside of Claremore, Oklahoma, in 1906 featuring spirited songs, dance and comedy.

Travis Grizzell, director, said he chose “Oklahoma!” because coming off of the school’s last two musicals, “The Little Mermaid” and “Into the Woods,” it was a return to a classic musical. He also thought the musical would fit the student talent pool.

“It worked out well with the other two musicals in our community this fall as well,” he said. “People were treated to the music of Abba in FHSU’s ‘Mama Mia,’ and they can also discover a wonderful new show in Hays High’s ‘Bright Star’ and also revisit a golden age show in our ‘Oklahoma!'”

The challenges for this musical are the same as all the others the school has produced.

“There tends to be a perception that because a show is older or better known, that you can just crank it out easier than some others,” Grizzell said. “It’s a musical, so it still has a lot of props, multiple costumes, hours of dance and music rehearsal and a lot of set for our shared venue space. When you take all of that on and match it up with our students’ availability, it gets pretty hectic.”

He said this cast brings energy and ownership to this show. He added he has had more student help on the production side of this show than probably any other musical he’s directed.

“They’re a combination of new, young actors and older actors that have been chompin’ at the bit for that lead or featured role,” Grizzell said. “The kids are putting their heart and soul into this, making it their own and leavin’ it all on the stage each night. I think that’ll come across well for our audience.”

He said he would encourage community members to get out and attend these shows and support our local performing arts.

“I would like to add that you may think you know ‘Oklahoma!,’ but the beauty of live theater is that every single show is different,” Grizzell said. “I encourage all your readers to get out and attend these shows and support our local performing arts. It’ll be a great time, and we look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!”

Below is a cast list.

OKLAHOMA!

AUNT ELLER – ALEX HERRMAN

CURLEY – LANE WERTH

LAUREY – KAITLYN BURD

IKE SKIDMORE – KOOPER HUDSONPILLAR

FRED – AAKASH PATEL

WILL PARKER – DYLAN WERTH

JUD FRY – BEN PFANNENSTIEL

ADO ANNIE CARNES – ANNIE WASINGER

ALI HAKIM – PAUL BRULL

GERTIE CUMMINGS – MADISON FOSS

ELLEN – HAILEY CASEY

KATE – MADELYN SEILER

SYLVIE – HAYLI MEIER

ARMINA – WHITNEY BEFORT

AGGIE – MAGGIE BRULL

ANDREW CARNES – LUCAS KRAUS

CORD ELAM – HUNTER FLAX

JOE – AIDAN NORMANDIN

MIKE – NICKLAS HELGET

VIVIAN – ABBY PEELER

VIRGINIA – MAGGIE BAALMANN

JESS– JASMINE ROBLES

REBECCA – MORGAN OLMSTEAD

Shutout over Griffons sends FHSU women’s soccer to MIAA semifinals

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HAYS, Kan. – For the fifth-straight season the Fort Hays State women’s soccer team has advanced to the MIAA Tournament semifinals. The Tigers posted a 3-0 first round win at home over Missouri Western to stay alive in the conference tournament. Fort Hays State improves to 11-6-2 overall after finishing MIAA play with an 8-3 record.

FHSU took the regular season matchup with the Griffons in shutout fashion following a 1-0 win on their home turf. The post-season meeting would see similar results as the Tigers earned their seventh shutout of the season at 3-0.

In the 21st minute, senior Vianei Sanchez received a touch pass at the top of the box from the foot of Chloe Montano from 22-yards out to net the first Tiger goal of the game. FHSU boasted the 1-0 lead through the remainder of the first half and into the locker room. Fort Hays State tripled Missouri Western’s first half shot attempts by a 9-3 margin.

The Tigers looked to better their previous score against the Griffons as they maintained an offensive surge heading into the second half. Less than three minutes after halftime, Darby Hirsch earned her fifth goal of the season following a 30-yard solo blast, sending the ball over the Griffon keeper’s left shoulder. That goal expanded the Tiger lead to 2-0.

With the two-goal lead remaining put for a majority of the second half, Fort Hays State decided to seal the win with yet another goal in the 88th minute to ensure their advancement. Freshman Cailey Perkins captured her eighth goal of the year in front of the net following passes from Nikita Woods and Sanchez. That goal added to the Tiger lead and would hold strong until the time ran out, giving Fort Hays State a 3-0 first round win.

Things got heated at certain points in the contest as three yellow cards were handed out. In the 60th minute, a double yellow was awarded to Woods and Anika Nobs of the Griffons. The final card was passed out to Olympia Katsouridis for FHSU with less than two minutes remaining in the match.

Fort Hays State more than doubled Missouri Western’s shot attempts in the game, earning an 18-7 advantage. Perkins, Woods and Montano led all players with four shots each, followed closely by Sanchez with three of her own.

Megan Kneefel captures the win in net for the Tigers and improves her season record to 9-5-2. Alongside three saves on the night, Kneefel now owns 75 this year. Anna Mayer claims the loss for the Griffons after collecting six saves, and drops her season record to 11-5.

This win sets up a meeting with No. 1 seeded Central Oklahoma who took care of business in their first round matchup against No. 8 Washburn, 4-1. The semifinal matchup will be played in Edmond, Okla. on Friday (Nov. 2) with a time to be decided later.

Police: Kansas man’s car taken at gunpoint

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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an aggravated robbery and asking the public for help to locate a stolen vehicle.

Just after 10:25 p.m.Wednesday, police responded to an aggravated robbery in the 200 block of SW Gage in Topeka, according to Lt. John Trimble.

The victim reported that his white, 2010 Ford Fusion was taken from him at gunpoint by a subject described as a white male approximately 6 foot tall with short facial hair.

The suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and he was armed with a handgun, according to Trimble.

The suspect may have arrived to the area in a tan pickup truck. The victim’s car was last seen traveling southbound on Gage followed by the tan pickup truck.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact the Topeka Police.

KLA Convention: Sustainability from the rancher’s perspective

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TOPEKA – Speakers scheduled to appear at the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Convention in Wichita will talk about creating an animal traceability system before a crisis arises, defining sustainability from the rancher’s perspective, the cattle market outlook and a new digital consumer guide called Chuck Knows Beef. The convention will take place November 28-30 at the Wichita Hyatt and Century II Convention Center.

World Perspectives Consulting Projects Manager David Gregg will talk about how the U.S. has an opportunity to proactively develop an industry-driven animal traceability system without being forced into doing so by a disease outbreak. This is in contrast to most of the world’s major beef exporting countries, which were forced to adopt a system in response to a disease event. With 61% of all beef exported around the world coming from a country with some form of animal identification, the U.S. currently is working at a disadvantage with export customers. Gregg’s presentation will come during Beef Industry University (BIU), sponsored by the Farm Credit Associations of Kansas.

Dr. Brad White

Continuing the BIU discussion on traceability, Beef Cattle Institute (BCI) Director Brad White and BCI Program Manager Cassie Kniebel, collaborators with Kansas-based CattleTrace will discuss how the pilot project is structured and provide an update on cattle scanned to date. The two-year project involves an end-to-end disease traceability system beginning with cow-calf producers and ending at the beef processing plant.

Cassie Kniebel

White City rancher Debbie Lyons-Blythe will be on the BIU program to talk about the cattle industry’s key role in sustainability discussions. She and others have provided input on behalf of cow-calf producers and feeders as part of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.

During a session sponsored by Elanco, CattleFax Chief Executive Officer Randy Blach will provide a cattle and beef market outlook. The veteran market analyst will take a top-to-bottom look at beef industry economics, from feed and energy costs to exports and beef demand.

Veteran sportscaster and Smith Center native Mitch Holthus will be the keynote speaker at the Cattlemen’s Banquet. Holthus will draw on his experiences as the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs since 1994 to share inspirational stories with lessons that translate to business and life. His appearance is sponsored by Zoetis and Micro Technologies.

The Consumer Trends Forum, sponsored by the Kansas Soybean Commission, will highlight timely beef checkoff activities. Kansas Beef Council Director of Nutrition Abby Heidari will explain how checkoff-funded research is being shared with health influencers who consult with millions of patients on a regular basis. NCBA Senior Executive Director of Brand Marketing Season Solorio will discuss the recent launch of Chuck Knows Best, the all-knowing digital beef expert powered by Google Artificial Intelligence.

KLA members will review existing policy and consider new resolutions during committee and council meetings at the convention. Among policy issues expected to be discussed are a state constitutional amendment on K-12 education funding, animal disease traceability and authority for the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health to address animal neglect cases. Final policy consideration will come during the general KLA membership meeting at the end of the convention.

The KLA Trade Show will feature livestock products and services on display for producers, as well as being the site for many social events and meals at the convention. A barn party will close out the trade show schedule, with entertainment by the hard-rocking country group Lucas Maddy and the Kansas Cartel. The band’s appearance is sponsored by Merck Animal Health and Kansas Feeds.

Schedule and registration information is available on www.kla.org or in the November/December Kansas Stockman. All livestock producers are welcome to attend.

ABOUT KLA

KLA works to advance members’ common business interests on legislative, regulatory and industry issues affecting producers at both the state and federal levels. The association’s work is funded through voluntary dues dollars paid by its members.

Sunny, mild Thursday

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Today Sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

Saturday A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Saturday NightA 20 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Kansas man jailed after sawed-off shotgun fired over a dog

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RENO COUNTY – A Kansas man is in custody on several charges for a dispute about a dog.

Epp- photo Reno County

Brian Epp, 32, Turon, faces potential charges of aggravated assault, criminal threat, criminal use of weapons, having a sawed-off shotgun and defacing identification marks on the weapon.

A neighbor allegedly fired a gun toward Epp’s dog when she felt threatened. The dog ran home but then started back toward her house.

She told deputies that she didn’t aim at the dog but at some trees near the dog. It was at that time that Epp came out and fired his weapon toward the woman.

Sheriff’s deputies arrested Epp after they found the weapon and some drug paraphernalia inside his home.

He’s expected back in court next week for the reading of any formal charges.

Drunk baggage handler at KCI falls asleep in hold, flies to Chicago

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CHICAGO (AP) – Police say a baggage handler told them he was drunk when he fell asleep in a cargo hold and flew from Kansas City to Chicago.

Photo courtesy Kansas City International Airport

American Airlines says the Piedmont Airlines employee was working American Flight 363 on Saturday when the Boeing 737 left Kansas City International Airport with the handler in a heated and pressurized cargo hold.

Chicago Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says he was found when the flight landed about an hour later at Chicago’s O’Hare airport. The spokesman says the handler told police he was intoxicated and had fallen asleep.

No charges were filed, and he was sent back to Kansas City.

American says it is grateful the handler wasn’t injured and it’s reviewing what happened.

The handler’s name wasn’t released.

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