Dr. Roger Marshall, R-Great Bend, is the First District Kansas Congressman.
Friends,
Last week I had the chance to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the new VA facility in Wichita named in honor of Sen. Bob Dole. The new facility will provide much-needed care for veterans across Kansas.
Laina and I also, visited our daughter, son-in-law and grandsons. I was thankful for some much needed family time.
VA Ribbon Cutting
I was honored to be part of the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new 12-bed, $4.4 million, substance abuse facility at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center.
Each month the Wichita hospital sends 15 to 20 veterans to Leavenworth or Kansas City for treatment, for addiction treatment. This new development will help address the much-needed support that our Veterans deserve. I did some work at the Wichita VA Hospital as a medical student, I know how impactful this center will be, and share Senator Dole’s goal of wanting our nation’s soldiers to have access to not only the best but also convenient, care.
Ribbon cutting for substance abuse facility at Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
At the celebration, I was able to deliver a message from Senator Dole on the importance of this facility. He wrote, “More than just a groundbreaking, today marks a moment of real progress in the way we take care of our nation’s heroes. ‘Comprehensive care’ of our veterans now includes the entire spectrum of care — supporting these men and women in all aspects of their well-being.”
I believe the new in-patient facility will provide life-saving treatments for veterans across Kansas and is a huge step forward in the fight against addiction and veteran suicides.
Exploring the Sugar Land
Recently I had the privilege to visit my daughter and son-in-law and grandchildren. On my visit, we celebrated both my daughters and grandson ROW’s birthdays and got to take a look into Florida’s agriculture scene. We met with sugar farmers in Belle Glade, Florida.
I got a chance to talk to farmers about the state of agriculture in Florida and how their workflow relates to our producers back home in Kansas. While they grow a very different type of crop from what we’re used to in Kansas, share similar views on the ways that Congress can best serve American farmers.
Understanding the sugar industry is important to all of us on the House Agriculture Committee, and it’s helpful to understand the relationship between all agricultural products.
I was incredibly impressed with their attention to being ecologically friendly. For instance, during the sugar milling process (the process in which you take sugar cane and turn it into sugar), no water leaves the plant. It’s an entirely closed system that wastes no water.
They also take the by-products from the sugarcane processing and use it to generate all of the electricity consumed by the plant. Then they make that same by-product – the fiber in the cane stock where the sugars have been extruded – into biodegradable tableware, plates, and cups.
VA Appeals Modernization Act
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced the implementation of the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. I was proud to vote for the legislation and am hopeful it will bring meaningful changes to the VA system.
I want to give a shout out to our team, during my time on the Hill our office has helped nearly 100 veterans that expressed to us that they were experiencing issues with the VA or Department of Defense. The Modernization Act will allow the VA to process our inquiries faster and find timely resolutions for our veterans. One of the most important things I can do as an elected official is advocate for our veterans.
Congressman Marshall’s team
Welcome to the Team, Michael
We have officially welcomed Michael Brooks to the team as our new Legislative Director. Michael graduated from the University of Kansas and previously worked for U.S. Congressman Kevin Yoder. This week Michael hit the road across the Big First to meet with people and introduce himself. In Lyons, Kan., Michael toured Kansas Ethanol and hosted a round table with Central Kansas producers and industry leaders. In Garden City, he visited a cotton gin, dairy, and feedlot to discuss the farm bill, renewable fuel standards, and immigration policy. Please join me in welcoming Michael to the office.
Dr. Roger Marshall, R-Great Bend, is the Kansas First District Congressman.
Steve GillilandShow me one person who doesn’t have some sort of love-hate relationship with snow. It seems as though a person either love it or hates it, and for some of us it depends upon the day. It’s hard to explain how something that makes the landscape suddenly seem so sparkling clean and pure can turn on you in an instant and ruin your day. I was reminded this week how much I love to watch snow fall and how beautiful it makes everything it touches, but also how much I hate removing it from my driveway. I’m kind of a purist in that I believe God put it there and I don’t want to shovel it and take away any satisfaction He might get from taking it away himself! Yes, to the traveler, home owner, maintenance man and commuter, snow is often an unwelcome inconvenience. To the outdoorsman, however, snow opens up a whole new world of opportunities.
For the outdoors photographer or painter there is no other canvas that compares to an outdoor scene sporting a fresh snowfall. Suddenly, as if by magic, the mundane becomes majestic, the drab becomes dynamic and the everyday becomes extraordinary. Outdoor spots we pass daily with no recognition suddenly become scenes from a calendar. Like the lava lamps of days gone by, the look of the landscape slowly changes from hour to hour with the wind.
Obviously skiers and snowboarders live for fresh snow. After an overnight snowfall, hills too steep to climb become mere carnival rides beneath their feet. Cross country skiers can, in one day, see country it would take them several days to see on foot without the snow. And let’s not forget the farmers. As a rule of thumb, ten inches of snow equal one inch of rain and snow supposedly brings with it good nutrients too, so even though the last thing our fields need at this particular time is more moisture, our Kansas wheat and alfalfa can always benefit from the snow in the long run.
Hunters and trappers can benefit greatly from a fresh snowfall. Tracks of deer, coyotes, bobcats and other game animals are tough to spot in our often dry Kansas soil, so trying to learn their movement patterns can rely on being fortunate enough to see the animals themselves. Remember going to dances back-in-the-day when your hand was stamped with a mark that only showed up under a special “black light?” That mark was there the whole time but only became visible when put under the light. Just like the black light, snow suddenly shows tracks of wildlife that have been traveling those same paths for months, but leaving no visible signs.
After a significant snowfall a few years ago, I spent time scouting an area I still had yet to trap. It was a soybean stubble field along the river where my wife harvested her first deer several years before. Besides hordes of deer tracks, I followed 2 sets of bobcat tracks as they meandered back and forth across the field and between several freshly made brush piles. I tracked a coyote for several hundred yards and was able to observe exactly how it related to certain land features. I followed coyote tracks on a frozen drainage ditch and could see where it had stopped to nose around under logs and other attractions. Its tracks showed me cattle trails it had traveled along the steep banks and where it had entered and left the ditch. Closing my eyes, I could almost see these animals as they left the footprints that held my attention.
So, the next time it snows, after you’ve shoveled the driveway, cleaned the walks, swept the deck and cursed the weatherman, grab your camera or walking stick and head for the woods. It will definitely influence your relationship with the “white stuff” as you continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors
Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at [email protected].
Sat., May 4, 2019 at 8 a.m. the Victoria Junior High Leadership team will host a charity 5K run/walk to benefit the St. Fidelis Emergency Fund. The fund benefits community members and travelers regardless of religious affiliation.
The run will begin at Victoria Junior/Senior High School, 1105 10th Street, Victoria, Kansas.
Registration is $25.00, and runners or walkers should bring a can of non-perishable food with them the day of the race.
Participants who register before April 22, 2019 will receive a race t-shirt.
For more information, or to register, please contact Carolyn Nelson at [email protected].
The Dane G. Hansen Museum, Logan, is pleased to offer a Floral Design class on Thursday, April 4. Participants will learn to work with greenery and flowers, and by the end of class, will have their own floral arrangement to take home. Class will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be led by Mrs. Gottstine’s Plant and Soil Class from Logan High School.
This enjoyable learning opportunity is offered to the public through the Hansen Museum’s Continuing Education Program with funding from the Hansen Foundation. Registration fee is $25.00 per participant, with discounts available to Patron and Sustaining Hansen Museum Members.
Please call the Museum to sign up before March 15.
For more information, please contact Director Shari Buss at 785-689-4846.
The Museum is open weekdays 9-12 and 1-4; Saturdays 9-12 & 1-5; Sundays and holidays 1-5. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The Museum is handicap-accessible and thanks to the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, there is never an admission fee.
RILEY COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged assault, robbery and kidnapping and have a suspect in custody.
Just after 2:15p.m. Saturday, police arrested 22-year-old Joshua Christopher Miller of Manhattan, in connection with a report of aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, kidnapping and criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Moro in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police activity report.
Miller is being held on a total bond of $250,000.00 for Aggravated Robbery; Armed w/ dangerous 1 weaponAggravated burglary; Dwelling for felony, theft, sex 1 Aggravated kidnapping 1 Aggravated assault; With intent to commit any 1 felonyKidnapping; Inflict bodily harm or terrorize the 1 victimCriminal damage to property; Without consent 1 value $1000 to $25,000. Police released no additional details on Monday morning.
Helen Marie Dannenberg, age 78, of Gaylord, Kansas passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Smith Center Health and Rehab in Smith Center, Kansas.
Helen was born May 22, 1940 in Smith Center Kansas to Arnold and Esther (Kirchhoff) Beckmann. She was the oldest of six children. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church of Gaylord, Kansas and graduated from Gaylord High School in 1958.
On October 25, 1959 she married Max Arden Dannenberg, also at Christ Lutheran Church.
Helen worked many years in nursing, receiving her Associates Degree and becoming a Registered Nurse in 1982. She worked at Smith County Memorial Hospital and served as the Director of Nursing for several years before her retirement.
Helen had a passion for gardening and flowers. During her retirement, she enjoyed participating in many activities including Garden Club, Red Hats, and FCE. She was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church of Athol and joined in many Bible studies and Morning Circle. Helen had a great love for her grandchildren and relished the time spent with them.
Helen is survived by her husband, Max of the home. Son Maurice and Inci (Duysak) of Wildwood, MO and their three sons Kenan, Erek, and Devran. Son Mark and Jocelyn (Conaway) of Littleton, CO, and daughter Marsha and Anthony Fangman of Overland Park, KS and their four children Ellie, Jack, Sam, and Logan. She is also survived by one sister, Rebecca and Ronald Powell of Southern Pines, N.C., one brother, Dennis and Kathy Beckmann of Mankato, KS, sister in-law Roberta Beckmann of Wichita, KS, brother in-law Andy Corcoran of Topeka, KS, sister in-law Cindy Beckmann of Gaylord, KS as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Paul Beckmann of Wichita, KS, sister Laura “Ann” Corcoran of Topeka, KS, and brother David Beckmann of Gaylord, KS.
ELLIS – The Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home in Ellis is facing some financial difficulty and has turned to the city for help.
During the Feb. 18 meeting, city council members agreed to the museum’s request for the city to take over mowing the museum property. City employees already mow the grounds of the Ellis Railroad Museum.
The council also suggested museum board members pursue grant opportunities to help pay electricity costs.
In other business, bids received for the campground expansion project were presented by Buck Driggs, Driggs Design Group. The estimated project cost of $100,474.83 does not include picnic tables or in-kind cost of city staff labor and equipment. The city council voted for the Campground Committee to proceed with a Dane G. Hansen grant application for the project.
The complete meeting minutes follow.
ELLIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
February 18, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor David McDaniel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Council members Bret Andries, Holly Aschenbrenner, Martin LaBarge, Jolene Niernberger, and Bob Redger. Also present were Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman, City Clerk Amy Burton, Police Chief Taft Yates, Fire Chief Dustin Vine, and City Attorney Olavee Raub. Council member Steve Ferland was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
None
PUBLIC PRESENT
Glen Keller, Verda Flinn, Buck Driggs, Sam Polifka, Myles Vine, Maleah Vine, and Westin Vine.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council member Jolene Niernberger moved to approve the consent agenda containing the Minutes from the Regular Meeting on February 4, 2019 and Bills Ordinance #2063. Council member Holly Aschenbrenner seconded the motion. The Council approved the consent agenda 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sam Polifka, Board Member for the Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home, discussed the financial struggles surrounding the museum. At the last Council meeting, Chad Pritchett stated the Museum could save $75 per month by combining two electric meters. Mr. Polifka presented updated information that the cost savings would actually be closer to $25 per month.
PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)
None
SPECIAL ORDER
Fire: Report
Fire Chief Dustin Vine presented his monthly activity report. The Department is still looking for volunteer firefighters to fill vacancies in the Department.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Campground: Special Project
Buck Driggs, Driggs Design Group, LLC, presented cost estimates from bids received for the Campground Expansion Project. The estimated project cost of $100,474.83 does not include picnic tables or in-kind cost of City staff labor or equipment use. Those costs will be added in prior to submission of the application. The deadline for application for Dane G. Hansen grant funds is February 25th. Council member Bret Andries moved to authorize the Campground Committee to proceed with the Dane G. Hansen grant application. Council member Jolene Niernberger seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
Museum: Repair/Maintenance
Council discussed the requests from the Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home to take over mowing of the museum property and to bear the expense of combining the two electrical meters. The City already mows for the Ellis Railroad Museum and it was the consensus of Council to take over that maintenance item for the Chrysler Museum as well. Regarding the expense of combining the two electrical meters, Council requested the Chrysler Museum explore grant opportunities such as the Ellis Community Foundation, Dane G. Hansen Foundation, or Midwest Energy, to help with that cost. Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved to approve mowing the property at the Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home. Council member Bret Andries seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
General Government: Policy
Council member Holly Aschenbrenner requested additional time to review the document revising the City’s Small Cell Aesthetic Standards. Council will further consider the document at the next Council meeting.
Sewer: Special Project
City Attorney Olavee Raub updated Council on the progress of obtaining the easements for the Cedar Lane Lift Station project. Letters have been sent out to the two property owners affected; however, Ms. Raub has not received a response back from either property owner.
NEW BUSINESS
Parks: Event Request
Council discussed the Public Property Permit Application and Event Request for Traffic Control for the annual Chrysler Car Show. The Public Works Department normally supplies extra poly carts; however, the number requested was not completed on the application. Also, the incorrect street was referenced in the Event Request for Traffic Control. Council requested the applicant make corrections to the application for consideration at the next Council meeting.
General Government: Financial
Council considered a claim submitted by Janice Leiker for reimbursement for repairing her concrete edging damaged during repair of a water break in July 2018. The edging was within the City’s right of way. Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved to approve paying damages to Janice Leiker in the amount of $220.00 for damage done to her property within the City’s right of way. Council member Martin LaBarge seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
Personnel: Policy
City Clerk Amy Burton and City Attorney Olavee Raub discussed proposed revisions to the City’s Catastrophic Sick Leave Program. The Program has reached its calculated maximum value cap. Although newly eligible employees are allowed to enroll into the Program when the cap has been reached, Ms. Burton requested clarification on how long these employees have to enroll under these circumstances. Since the open enrollment periods occur quarterly, Council suggested a 90-day window for newly eligible employees to enroll in the Program. Ms. Raub will make the suggested revisions to the Program for consideration at the next Council meeting.
Water: Policy
Ms. Burton presented the updated Water Emergency Operating Plan for consideration. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recommends the Plan be updated annually. Council member Jolene Niernberger moved to approve the 2019 Public Water Supply Emergency Operating Plan as presented. Council member Bob Redger seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
Sewer: Acquisition
Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved to approve the purchase of aluminum hydrochlorate from Brenntag in the amount of $1,140 with funds to come from the Sewer Utility fund. Council member Jolene Niernberger seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
Streets: Acquisition
Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved to ratify the invoice from Crafco in the amount of $11,965.50 for street material for the 2019 Street Maintenance Program. Council member Bob Redger seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. Council had originally approved an amount of $11,925 at the January 21st Council meeting.
Special Machinery: Acquisition
Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman presented two bids for the purchase of a Skid-Steer loader. Mr. Scheuerman recommended the low bid from Bobcat. Council member Martin LaBarge requested additional time to consider the purchase. The purchase will be tabled until the next Council meeting.
Special Machinery: Acquisition
Consideration of the purchase of the jack hammer attachment for the Skid-Steer loader will also be tabled until the next Council meeting.
REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Public Works
Council member Martin LaBarge thanked the Public Works Department for their recent work in the alleys.
Police
Police Chief Taft Yates reported that the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center is already full for the March and April sessions. Currently, Officer Kolas is scheduled for the October session.
City Clerk
City Clerk Amy Burton presented the Health Insurance Savings Report for January and the updated concept plans for the swimming pool. The City plans to apply for Community Development Block Grant funding in May.
Attorney
City Attorney Olavee Raub requested an executive session at the end of the meeting.
Mayor Update and Announcements
Council member Jolene Niernberger reported that a citizen has approached her about the City developing a dog park.
Mayor David McDaniel announced that Senator Billinger and Representative Rahjes will hold a Town Hall Meeting at the Library Community Room at 8:00 a.m. on March 1st.
Executive Session
Mayor David McDaniel asked for a motion to recess into executive session at the request of City Attorney Olavee Raub. Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved for City Council to recess into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss staffing in the Public Works Department pursuant to the non-elected personnel matter exception, K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1) with City Attorney Olavee Raub, Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman, and City Clerk Amy Burton present. The open meeting will resume at 9:24 p.m. Council member Bret Andries seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. No action was taken in executive session and the open meeting resumed.
Executive Session
Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved for City Council to recess into executive session for 5 minutes to discuss staffing in the Public Works Department pursuant to the non-elected personnel matter exception, K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1) with City Attorney Olavee Raub, Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman, and City Clerk Amy Burton present. The open meeting will resume at 9:30 p.m. Council member Bret Andries seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. No action was taken in executive session and the open meeting resumed.
ADJOURNMENT
Council member Bob Redger moved and Council member Holly Aschenbrenner seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
Two important bills continue to move through the legislative process.
SB9, which will make a $115M, postponed payment from 2016 to KPERS, passed out of the House this week.
Since this bill has passed both chambers it will now head to the Governor’s desk. The Governor has three options: she can sign the bill and it will become law, she can veto the bill which will send it back to the Senate where it will take 27 votes to override her veto and then to the House where it will take 84 votes to override her veto or the Governor can leave it on her desk for 10 days without signing it and the bill will then become law.
The vote was very bipartisan and passed both chambers unanimously.
Governor Kelly is not interested in making the missed payment to KPERS. Governor Kelly has her own plan to amortize the KPERS unfunded liability, which would cost the state an additional $7.4 billion over the term of the amortized payment.
A second important bill passed out of the Senate this week and has been passed to the House for a vote is SB32. SB32 allows the Kansas Farm Bureau to establish a health care benefit that offers coverage specifically for Farm Bureau members in Kansas. SB32 aims to reduce the number of uninsured Kansans by creating competition and free-market options for health care. SB32 is the Farm Bureau’s solution to addressing the critical need for KFB members to find affordable health care coverage. A recent study pointed out that 65% of agriculture producers view health care as the number one threat to the future of their operation.
I would like to thank Fort Hays State University President Dr. Tisa Mason, Coach Dr. Duane Shepherd and his wife assistant coach Denise Shepherd, Executive Director DeBra Prideaux and 26 members of the Fort Hays State University shooting club for making the trip to Topeka last Thursday. It was my honor to recognize the Fort Hays State University Shooting Club in the Senate chambers for earning the SCTP Division II National Championship title. This is the fourth national championship title and the club has also earned four runner-up championship titles.
The Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held hearings for SB162, which would require foster care contractors to inform the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) within 24 hours if any child in the foster care system goes missing. The bill would give DCF 48 hours to then inform legislators, the Governor and media about missing children. In addition, SB 162 would compel DCF to fine their private contractors $500 daily for violations of the proposed disclosure law. This legislation comes after multiple reports over previous years about missing children in DCF. Currently there are around 7,500 children within the Kansas foster care system.
Town Hall meeting times and locations have been scheduled and I look forward to seeing many of my constituents from the 40th Senate District. Dates, times and locations are as follows:
Friday, March 1, 2019
8:00-9:00 a.m. Ellis Co. -Ellis Public Library-907 Washington St.
9:45-10:45 a.m. Rooks Co.-Stockton City Building-115 S. Walnut St.
11:15-12:15 Phillips Co.-Phillipsburg-Branding Iron II-1310 State St
1:30-2:30 p.m. Norton Co.-Norton Public Library-1 Washington St
3:15-4:15 p.m. Graham Co.-Hill City-Graham Co Courthouse Commissioner’s Office-410 N. Pomeroy Ave.
Saturday, March 2, 2019
8:00-9:00 a.m. (MT) Wallace Co- Sharon Springs Senior Center 223 N. Main
9:30-10:30 a.m. (MT)Sherman Co.-Goodland Farm Bureau 1610 Main St.
12:30-1:30 p.m. Cheyenne Co.-St. Francis Public Library-121 N. Scott St
2:00-3:00 p.m. Rawlins Co.-Atwood Jamboree Food Deli-106 N 4th St.
3:30-4:30 p.m. Decatur Co- Oberlin BEE Building-104 S. Penn
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
8:00-9:00 a.m. Thomas Co.-Colby CCC Student Union, Room 106
9:30-10:30 a.m. Logan Co.-Oakley Buffalo Bill Cultural Center
11:00-12:00 Sheridan Co.-Hoxie-Midwest Energy meeting room-916 Sheridan Ave.
1:00-2:00 p.m. Gove Co-Quinter City Hall-202 Gove St.
2:30-3:30 p.m. Trego Co.-WaKeeney Livestock Market
Thank you for those who stopped by my office this last week.
I am honored and grateful to represent the 40th Senate District in Kansas. Please do not hesitate to contact or call me with your questions and concerns, my office number is 785 296-7399 or my cell is 785 899-4700. If you are in Topeka stop by my office at 236-E.
Sen. Rick Billinger, R-Goodland, is the Kansas state senator for the 40th District, which includes Cheyenne, Decatur, Ellis, Gove, Graham, Logan, Norton, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas, Trego and Wallace counties as well as portions of Phillips county
Hays City Manager Toby Dougherty has announced the appointment of Jamie Salter as the new airport manager for the Hays Regional Airport. She assumed her new duties Feb. 24.
Salter has a bachelor of science from Fort Hays State University. She has been employed with the city for over 11 years, during which time she has provided administrative support for the airport.
“Mrs. Salter has 11 years of experience with the city of Hays. She is well-versed in airport operations and regulatory matters,” Dougherty said. “The Hays Regional Airport will continue to grow under her leadership.”
As part of the S.A.F.E. (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) Program, the Hays Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies across the state with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness on roadway safety.
This program takes place February 25th through March 8th.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. In 2018, nearly half of all Kansas teens who died in traffic crashes were not wearing a seat belt.
Officers will be very proactive and will issue citations to any individual who refuses to obey the traffic laws, whether it is for speeding, texting, or failing to buckle up. Please slow down, put the phone away or turn it off, and always buckle up.
Working together, we can help make our community safer for our children.
A Fort Hays State University jazz quartet starring three Chinese graduate students and an FHSU instructor will perform a recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center.
Yan “Leo” Lei is on piano, Hu “Tiger” Zhao on guitar, Defeng “Dave” Zhang on bass, and Ken Windholz, FHSU instructor of psychology, on drums.
The quartet will perform an original composition from Zhang.
“These students are very talented and are going to be showcasing that during this recital. We want a lot of people to come out and see them perform,” said Brad Dawson, director of jazz studies.
“The students teach jazz music in Chengdu, China, and perform throughout the city. They teach over one hundred students at their school,” said Dawson.
The third election machine demonstration for Ellis County has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 27 at 10 a.m. in the Commission Chambers, 718 Main, Hays.
The demonstration will be presented by Election Source from Grand Rapids, Michigan.
I got a chance to talk to farmers about the state of agriculture in Florida and how their workflow relates to our producers back home in Kansas. While they grow a very different type of crop from what we’re used to in Kansas, share similar views on the ways that Congress can best serve American farmers.
VA Appeals Modernization Act
