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Year: 2019

Webster Reservoir placed in Public Health Warning; lake still open

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KDWPT

ROOKS COUNTY – Webster Reservoir has been notified by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment that the lake is in a Public Health Warning level for blue green algae.

Because of that we have closed the beach and posted warning signs around the lake. The lake is NOT closed. You may boat and fish. However you should avoid exposure to the water. All fish should be washed well with clean water.

A reminder that blue green algae can be very harmful to young children and dogs.

KDHE will be testing again Sept. 30, with results returned to us on Oct. 3.

Below is the news release from KDHE.

 

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued public health advisories for Kansas lakes.

Warnings:

Atchison County Park Lake, Atchison County (upgraded from watch 9/26)

Elk Horn Lake, Jackson County (unchanged)

Gathering Pond near Milford (Hatchery Supply Pond), Geary County (unchanged)

Hiawatha City Lake, Brown County (unchanged)

Jerry Ivey Pond, Saline County (unchanged)

Lake Jeanette, Leavenworth County (unchanged)

Lakewood Park Lake, Saline County (unchanged)

Marion County Lake, Marion County (unchanged)

Meadowbrook Park Lake, Johnson County (unchanged)

Melvern Outlet Pond, Osage County (unchanged)

Melvern Swim Pond, Osage County (unchanged)

Webster Reservoir, Rooks County (new 9/26)

Westlake in Gage Park, Shawnee County (unchanged)

Yates Center Kids’ Fishing Pond, Woodson County (unchanged)

 

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

  • Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.
  • Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.
  • Water contact should be avoided.
  • Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.
  • Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.
  • If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.
  • Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.

 

 Watches:

Big Eleven Lake, Wyandotte County (unchanged)

Camp Hawk Lake, Harvey County (unchanged)

Carousel Lake (Gage Park), Shawnee County (unchanged)

Hodgeman County State Fishing Lake, Hodgeman County (unchanged)

Lake Afton, Sedgwick County (unchanged)

Lebo Kids’ Pond, Coffey County (unchanged)

Neosho State Fishing Lake, Neosho (unchanged)

Rock Garden Pond (Gage Park), Shawnee County (unchanged)

South Lake, Johnson County (unchanged)

 

Lifted

The watch for Lake Shawnee in Shawnee County has been lifted effective 9/26.

A watch means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop.  People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.

 

During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

  • Signage will be posted at all public access locations
  • Water may be unsafe for humans/animals
  • Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.
  • Swimming, wading, skiing, and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms
  • Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals. Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.
  • Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.

KDHE samples publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.

Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm.

 

Comeau properties in downtown Hays come up for sheriff’s sale

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The historic George Phillips Hardware building, 719 Main St. Hays, is up for sheriff’s sale in the Chuck Comeau foreclosure case.

By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

The former Strand Theatre, 1102 Main St.

Twelve tracks of land owned by Chuck Comeau’s DFC Holdings and the Liberty Group, all in downtown Hays, are going up for sheriff’s sale.

Bank of Hays, Sunflower Bank and Golden Belt Bank were granted foreclosures on multiple properties owned by Comeau and his holding companies last year.

Comeau’s furniture manufacturing company in Plainville, Dessin Fournir, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April. However, that bankruptcy was dismissed when a judge determined the companies in question did not have enough assets for a reorganization. Comeau tried to find a buyer for the companies without success.

In its bankruptcy, Comeau’s companies were listed as owing more than $8.9 million in secured debt to three local banks, including $952,000 to Astra Bank, $7.5 million to Bank of Hays and $420,000 to Sunflower Bank.

1100 Main St.

Seven Comeau properties already sold at sheriff’s sale in August.

RELATED STORY: Dessin Fournir properties set for sheriff’s sale; bankruptcy case dismissed

The sheriff’s sale will be 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Ellis County Courthouse.

On the auction block will be 803 Fort St.; 811 Fort St.; 1008 Main St., occupied by Bluetique; 1011 Main St., occupied by Simply Charmed; 106 W. 11th St., occupied by Bella Luna; 1100 Main St., occupied by the Paisley Pear; 1102 Main St., former Strand Theater; 1108 Main St.; 1013 Main St., occupied by Regeena’s;  121 E. 11th St.; 1012 Main St., occupied by Something Blue; and 719 Main St., historic Phillips Hardware store.

1008 Main St.

The Hays Post attempted to contact several of the business owners affected by the sale.

Norman Keller, owner, of Regeena’s did not wish to speak about the sale specifically, but said he and his wife hope to keep their business in its current location.

Shaun Musil, owner of the Paisley Pear, also did not want to talk specifically about the sale, but said there are many positive things happening in downtown Hays and a lot of energy and he hopes that continues.

1011 and 1013 Main St.

RELATED STORY: Comeau discusses fall of Dessin Fournir

RELATED: Plainville economy trying to recover after two bankruptcies in a month

1012 Main St.

HPD Activity Log Sept. 22-26

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The Hays Police Department responded to 7 animal calls and conducted 36 traffic stops Sun., Sept. 22, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Criminal Damage to Property–400 block Walnut St, Hays; 12 AM; 12:04 AM
Drug Offenses–800 block Ash St, Hays; 12:27 AM; 12:30 PM
Driving Under the Influence–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:57 AM; 3:08 AM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:03 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–100 block W 36th St, Hays; 8:53 AM
Create Public Nuisance–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 11:23 AM
Disturbance – Noise–1300 block Felten Dr, Hays; 2:05 PM
Animal At Large–4600 block Adams Dr, Hays; 2:23 PM
Water Use Violation–4600 block Jefferson Dr, Hays; 2:48 PM
Animal Injured–1300 block MacArthur Rd, Hays; 3:35 PM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 4:15 PM
Found/Lost Property–2500 block Donald Dr, Hays; 5:44 PM
Criminal Threat–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 7:18 PM; 7:22 PM
Suicidal Subject–200 block Circle Dr, Hays; 8:24 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 18 traffic stops Mon., Sept. 23, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Found/Lost Property–1400 block Main St, Hays; 8:31 AM
Animal At Large–Douglas and Felten Dr, Hays; 9:56 AM
Animal At Large–1300 block Western Plains Dr, Hays; 10 AM
Suspicious Activity–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9:59 AM
Suspicious Vehicle–1500 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 11:03 AM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–400 block E 22nd St, Hays; 9/22 8:49 PM; 9/23 12:44 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–2500 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 12:10 PM
Suspicious Activity–400 block W 11th St, Hays; 3:23 PM
Battery – Domestic–800 block Elm St, Hays; 3:30 PM; 4 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–500 block Mission Mt, Hays; 7:12 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2200 block Vine St, Hays; 7:33 AM
Burglary/residence–2500 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 8:18 PM
Welfare Check–500 block E 11th St, Hays; 8:34 PM
Disorderly Conduct–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 9:09 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 11 animal calls and conducted 18 traffic stops Tue., Sept. 24, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Assist – Other (not MV)–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 12:32 AM
44 – Traffic Stop–3400 block Vine St, Hays; 3:20 AM
Welfare Check–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 8:43 AM
Found/Lost Property–Hays; 9:09 AM
Animal Injured–1800 block Ash St, Hays; 10:11 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 11:21 AM; 11:53 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block Elm St, Hays; 11:37 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–10th and Elm, Hays; 11:51 AM
Welfare Check–2100 block Walnut St, Hays; 1:07 PM
Dead Animal Call–6th and Walnut St, Hays; 1:32 PM
Animal At Large–1700 block Anthony Dr, Hays; 2:40 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–3300 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 2:51 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–200 block E 28th St, Hays; 3:11 PM
Animal At Large–300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 3:25 PM
Welfare Check–500 block W 30th St, Hays; 3:43 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1800 block E 25th St, Hays; 12 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2nd and Ash, Hays; 4:17 PM
Child in Need of Care–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 5:49 PM
Disorderly Conduct–1500 block 40 Bypass Hwy, Hays; 5:50 PM; 5:55 PM
Custody Dispute–100 block E 17th St, Hays; 6:29 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–200 block E 5th St, Hays; 6:38 PM
Animal At Large–1700 block Western Plains Dr, Hays; 6:42 PM
Drug Offenses–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 9:05 PM; 9:10 PM
Suspicious Person–1300 block E 18th St, Hays; 9:11 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 8 animal calls and conducted 41 traffic stops Wed., Sept. 25, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–2000 block Metro Ln, Hays; 8/2 8 AM
Intoxicated Subject–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 3:30 AM
Drug Offenses–Hays; 1:30 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–400 block E 15th St, Hays; 9/24 12 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2200 block Drum Ave, Hays; 7:54 AM
Forgery–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9/16 12 AM; 9/25 12 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–200 block E 28th St, Hays; 11:14 AM
Animal At Large–Hays; 11:20 AM
Found/Lost Property–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 12:30 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–100 block W 9th St, Hays; 2:24 PM
Suspicious Activity–100 block E 19th St, Hays; 2:34 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 2:52 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–200 block E 5th St, Hays; 4:06 PM
Animal At Large–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 4:46 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1600 block Main St, Hays; 8:25 PM; 8:30 PM
Animal At Large–2700 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 11:30 PM
Animal At Large–1500 block Henry Dr, Hays; 11:43 PM
Animal At Large–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 11:52 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 9 animal calls and conducted 42 traffic stops Thu., Sept. 26, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–700 block Park St, Hays; 1:53 AM; 1:54 AM
Suspicious Activity–1300 block E 18th St, Hays; 1:55 AM; 1:59 AM
Mental Health Call–100 block E 16th St, Hays; 3:04 AM; 3:08 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–4400 block Vine St, Hays; 9/25 7 PM; 9/26 7:30 AM
Dead Animal Call–27th and Fort, Hays; 7:52 AM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9/25 12:30 PM; 9/26 11:59 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7:45 AM; 8:15 AM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–2800 block Indian Trl, Hays; 9:05 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–300 block Elm St, Hays; 10:58 AM
Animal At Large–700 block Fort St, Hays; 11:41 AM
Animal At Large–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 11:42 AM
Animal At Large–1300 block Western Plains Dr; 12:16 PM
Theft of Services–4800 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 12 PM; 12:57 PM
Burglary/residence–300 block E 5th St, Hays; 9/25 3 PM; 9/26 12 PM
Animal Call–500 block W 24th St, Hays; 3:18 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1000 block E 33rd St, Hays; 6:57 PM; 6:58 PM
Animal Call–1700 block Donald Dr, Hays; 7:40 PM
Welfare Check–1300 block Douglas Dr, Hays; 8:50 PM

City to buy right of way properties for North Vine roundabout project

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By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

The Hays city commission Thursday night unanimously approved the purchase of 19 properties for right of way acquisition  within the North Vine Street Corridor Project.

Plans are to build two-lane traffic roundabouts on Vine Street at 32nd/33rd, 37th, and 41st Streets, plus a teardrop roundabout at the eastbound Interstate 70 exit ramp.

During an executive session at the end of the Sept. 12 city commission meeting, John Braun, city project manager, presented details of proposed offers to acquire right of way, easements, and the costs associated with the project.

“These are 19 properties — various small tracts — between 32nd Street and 41st and Mopar,” Braun said Wednesday afternoon. “Those will remain confidential until the project is bid out.”

Cost of the property purchases is $390,020 to be funded out of Capital Projects.

“To reiterate what the city’s project manager said, we took no action (after the executive session) and so now we’re doing that in open session,” Mayor Henry Schwaller said Thursday night.

“This will help us complete the project on north Vine Street.”

Braun has said he expects the right-of-way acquisitions to be “all wrapped up with utility clearances out of the way” in November.

By the end of this year, the entire completed plan is scheduled to be submitted to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for an anticipated April 2020 KDOT bid letting, allowing for construction to begin in June or July 2020.

The total project is an estimated $9 million. Early last December, the city was awarded a $6 million federal grant for construction.

The remainder of the project cost will be paid through a two percent increase in the Transient Guest Tax (TGT). It went into effect Oct. 1, 2018, and is projected to raise $6.2 million over 20 years.

Vice-Mayor Shaun Musil was absent from the meeting.

 

Cale Lewis Evins

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Cale Lewis Evins, 12, of Oakley, died Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

He was born January 6, 2007, in Great Bend, KS, to J.L. and Carrie (George) Evins. Cale was an active young man and enjoyed playing with friends and participating in soccer, baseball and football. He loved camping, hiking and summer weekends at the lake on the boat and fancied himself as quite the knee boarder, tuber along with any other water sports. He also had a passion for fishing, hunting deer, turkey, dove, waterfowl, prairie dogs or any other hunting or fishing activity he and his dad could think of. He proudly shot the “deer of a lifetime” at the age of 10 upon which he announced “I like to shoot my rifle and eat deer meat”.

Cale enjoyed Legos, flying his drone, playing Minecraft and riding his hover board shoes. He loved to travel and recently asked if he could go to Washington D.C. again this summer. He had the purest of hearts having never met a stranger and could bring a smile to anyone he came across and could keep everyone laughing with his endless jokes and personality. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and Oakley Middle School.

He is loved and survived by his parents and sisters, Avery and Emma Evins, of the home; exchange sister, Ana Fernandez Cabrera, of Malaga, Spain; grandparents, Lewis and Audrey Evins, of Oakley, Mary George, of Oakley and Roy George, of Manchester, OK; great grandmother Edna Roesener, of Bird City, KS; aunt Amanda (Jeff) Tauscher, Shawnee, KS; uncle Eric George, Lamar, CO; cousins Justin George of Byron, OK and Addison and Finley Tauscher of Shawnee KS; along with many more aunts and uncles, extended family and friends. All of whom will greatly miss him.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2019, at the Church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Oakley. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph School or Oakley Public Library, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Police: Video shows suspect moments before Kan. woman stabbed

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This is the front design of the shirt the suspect was wearing during Monday’s stabbing -photo courtesy Wichita police

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a stabbing, are asking the public to help identify a suspect and have released new video images.

Just after noon Monday, police responded to report of a stabbing in the 7400 Block of East 17th Street North in Wichita, according to officer Paul Cruz.

Investigators have learned that an unknown suspect approached a 28-year-old woman who was standing by her vehicle. The suspect stabbed her multiple times and walked away on 17th Street and left the area.
Officers located the victim at the scene. EMS transported her to a local hospital where she remains in serious condition, according to Cruz.

Police believe this is a random act and Thursday released new video images of the suspect described as a white male, 40’s, 5-foot-9 in height and thin build. He has red to blond colored short hair, with a short beard and dark colored camouflage pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

‘Homes for Dogs’ adoption event tomorrow in Hays

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Coldwell Banker Executive Realty of Hays is teaming up with the Humane Society of the High Plains Saturday for the Coldwell Banker “Homes for Dogs” National Adoption Weekend.

The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Readle Real Estate, 22nd and Vine. Animals will be available for adoption from HSHP that day.

A five-year campaign launched by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC and Adopt-a-Pet.com, the nationwide adoption weekend is part of the “Homes for Dogs Project,” North America’s largest nonprofit pet adoption website.

The organizations helped to facilitate more than 20,000 adoptions in the first year.

For more information on the Coldwell Banker Homes for Dogs Project, visit blog.coldwellbanker.com/homes-for-dogs/.

‘Homes for Dogs’ adoption event Saturday in Hays

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Coldwell Banker Executive Realty of Hays is teaming up with the Humane Society of the High Plains Saturday for the Coldwell Banker “Homes for Dogs” National Adoption Weekend.

The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Readle Real Estate, 22nd and Vine. Animals will be available for adoption from HSHP that day.

A five-year campaign launched by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC and Adopt-a-Pet.com, the nationwide adoption weekend is part of the “Homes for Dogs Project,” North America’s largest nonprofit pet adoption website.

The organizations helped to facilitate more than 20,000 adoptions in the first year.

For more information on the Coldwell Banker Homes for Dogs Project, visit blog.coldwellbanker.com/homes-for-dogs/.

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Public gathers in Hutch to hear latest on Kan. earthquakes

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Rick Miller with the Kansas Geological Survey explains to the audience the science of earthquakes during a public forum held Thursday at the Hutchinson Public Library.

Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON — Since July of last year, three public forums have been held in the area regarding the seismic activity that has rattled the Hutchinson area. That included one Thursday evening at the Hutchinson Public Library where a group of panelists answered questions ranging from the cause of the tumblers to the possible effect on property values.

The latest activity in August resulted in more than 40 earthquakes over a week with two measuring above four on the Richter scale. The quakes are thought to be from an increase in deep injection well activity from increased oil and gas production in Oklahoma and southern Kansas. Rick Miller with the Kansas Geological Survey says they do have a little better understanding of what is happening in the Hutchinson area.

“What we think is going on is a whole sequence of faults, like taking a sheet cake and just cutting it up into pieces, all of those slices in the cake are faults and you have a whole series of faults laying side by side,” Miller said. “The earthquake cluster is about three miles long east and west and about two miles wide north and south.”

Miller says the area is too small to generate an earthquake as strong as we have experienced, so a number of these faults are moving simultaneously in the area.

While the stronger earthquakes have caused some superficial damage, engineer Brent Engelland says it is not significant and is confined to older, taller buildings in the city. “There were a number of cosmetic cracks in commercial buildings around town,” Engelland said. “The only thing that would border on structural with the magnitude four that we had were buildings that were already in disrepair.”

As far as predicting earthquakes, several websites have boasted that they accurately predicted the August earthquakes. Miller took time to address that. “There is no current scientific accepted methodology for predicting earthquakes,” Miller said. “I can tell you, based on the number (of quakes) we’ve had, that it would not be unreasonable to predict a four. I can do that. Can I tell you what day? No. Can I tell you what month? No. Can I tell you what year? No.”

Citizens have been concerned with what will happen to property values and what people new to Hutchinson are saying about the earthquakes. Cindy Rehlander with the Reno County Appraiser’s Office says realtors are getting questions from potential homebuyers.

“We’re not seeing anybody in Reno County balking or not wanting to buy a new house or upgrade their home,” Rehlander said. “A couple of the realtors did mention that it is a little bit of a concern. Someone coming in from Colorado or somewhere will question what is going on with the earthquakes.”

Engelland and Rehlander said they don’t expect valuations of property to fall nor insurance rates to increase with the activity. Engelland says people are a little bit hypersensitive to the quakes, but that should decrease with time.

Historian: Trump committed impeachable offense

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Historian Jon Meacham speaks to reporters prior to his address to the MWSU Convocation on Critical Issues / Photo by Brent Martin

By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Presidential historian Jon Meacham, guest speaker at the 26th annual Missouri Western State University Convocation on Critical Issues in St. Joseph, says President Donald Trump’s phone conversation with the president of Ukraine raises serious questions.

“Highly unusual and almost certainly inappropriate,” Meacham tells reporters during a news conference prior to his speech. “The conversation, as I read the transcript, struck me as a very clear attempt to pressure the Ukrainian president to take part in American domestic politics.”

A whistleblower accuses the president of abusing his office, claiming the president attempted to solicit the aid of a foreign country against a political rival. It appears Trump in the summer telephone call attempted to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy into investigating whether then-Vice President Joe Biden interfered with a Ukrainian investigation involving his son, appearing to suggest the U.S. could withhold military aid requested by Ukraine.

A prosecutor investigating the energy company, Burisma, was dismissed in 2016. Hunter Biden served on the company board.

The White House released a transcript of the Trump conversation with Zelenskiy.

Meacham characterizes it as Trump putting pressure on the Ukrainian president to play a role in the 2020 presidential election.

“And I don’t think it is all that complicated. I think we’re going to see over the next x number of days and weeks and months attempts to normalize what is not normal,” according to Meacham.

Meacham joined with other historians on the book Impeachment: An American History, published last year. He sees similarities between Trump and the actions taken by President Richard Nixon during Watergate, asserting both presidents used the power of the office for explicit personal gain.

Meacham isn’t hesitant when asked whether Trump committed an impeachable offense.

“Gerald Ford said an impeachable offense is whatever a majority of the House of Representatives decides at any particular moment it is. My view historically is yes,” Meacham replied.

“Yes?” a reporter asks to clarify.

“Yes, it’s an impeachable offense,” Meacham reiterates. “Now whether you want to remove him from office, I don’t know. But to answer your question quite directly, yes.”

HaysMed Breast Care Center celebrates National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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HAYSMED

HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is highlighting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with a variety of events.

Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.

The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help detect breast cancer early allowing for earlier treatment for a longer survival rate.

On September 21, the BCC participated in the Hays Public Library Health Fair. They had representatives to talk to and cards for people to fill out to be contacted to set up a mammogram.

On September 26 the Breast Care Center (BCC) will hold “Smash Bash” for associates. The day is devoted to encouraging Associates of HaysMed to get their mammograms. The center will offer extended hours, special treats and activities.

The BCC will be participating in the Wichita Komen Race on September 28 with an informational booth.

On September 29 information on breast cancer awareness and the early detection program will be given out at the HaysMed annual Drive Thru Flu. The early detection program is an initiative that provides mammograms and pap smears to women who do not have insurance.

On October 12 the BCC will participate in the Fort Hays State University homecoming parade distributing cups to spread awareness of breast cancer awareness month.

For the entire month of October the BCC is partnering with Breathe Coffee House and Mokas utilizing specially designed coffee sleeves for customers to urge scheduling a mammogram.

The BCC at HaysMed is a comprehensive breast center that offers a variety of services including 3D digital mammography that can detect breast abnormalities earlier than standard mammograms, high risk breast cancer prevention consultations, treatment of noncancerous breast conditions, survivorship programs for long term monitoring of breast cancer survivors, and access to research trials.

The center also has a dedicated breast nurse navigator that works through the diagnostic workup and treatment phase of breast cancer to provide seamless services.

To request an appointment call 785-623-5114 or go online at https://www.haysmed.com/breast-care-center/

Fort Hays State announces 2019 Homecoming royalty finalists

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FHSU University Relations

Fort Hays State University has selected its 2019 Homecoming royalty finalists. This year, there were 24 Homecoming royalty nominees representing 20 student organizations and groups. The finalists include five queens and five kings.

The Queen finalists are:

Anna Deal, Hutchinson, is a junior majoring in communication. She is the daughter of Jeff Deal and Carolyn Morris. Deal is representing the Delta Zeta Sorority.

Jacki Dougherty, Wichita, is a senior majoring in organizational leadership. She is the daughter of Marti and Milt Dougherty. Dougherty is representing the Student Government Association.

Quinn Munk, Salina, is a junior majoring in organizational leadership. She is the daughter of Rod and Cindy Munk. Munk is representing the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority.

Emily Prine, Hays, is a senior majoring in elementary education. She is the daughter of Toby and Jenny Prine. Prine is representing the Order of Omega Greek Honor Society.

Nia Vasquez-Ward, Colorado Springs, Colo., is a senior majoring in criminal justice. She is the daughter of Anthony and Carmen Ward. Vasquez-Ward is representing the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.

The King finalists are:

Bradley DeMers, Osceola, Neb., is a junior majoring in political science. He is the son of Mark and Barb DeMers. DeMers is representing the Student Government Association.

Derek Dreher, Hutchinson, is a junior majoring in information networking and telecommunications. He is the son of Steve and Kerri Dreher. Dreher is representing the Cybersecurity Club.

Bryson Homman, Solomon, is a junior majoring in art. He is the son of Brad and Michelle Homman. Homman is representing the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte, Wichita, is a junior majoring in general studies. He is the son of Luis Saucedo and Mitzi Rodarte. Saucedo-Rodarte is representing the Hispanic Leadership Organization.

Conrad Vajnar, Hays, is a junior majoring in accounting. He is the son of Curt and Mary Ella Vajnar. Vajnar is representing the Criminal Justice Club.

The student body vote will run from 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, until noon Friday, Oct. 11, on TigerLink. Students can also vote in the Memorial Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m on Oct. 9 and 10.

The King and Queen will be announced at halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 12. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Corrected, 12 p.m. Friday to clarify date of football game.

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