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Hays USD 489 reopens enrollment after outage

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USD 489

Online enrollment for Hays USD489 is once again open. We encourage all returning students to the district to try to complete the online enrollment. Below you will find information for completing the online process.

Central Enrollment is rescheduled for Monday, Aug. 5, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Hays High School cafeteria (enter through the gym doors). New students to the district and incoming kindergarten students who have not yet enrolled should come during that time to have a PowerSchool account created and receive all the necessary information. 

The district will again have many registers available for you if you are needing to pay cash/check for your enrollment fees. 

Online Enrollment Instructions 

Pay required and optional enrollment fee online with credit card (3.61% transaction fee) 

If paying online through the web store, please use either Firefox or Chrome as the district has seen issues with Internet Explorer.

🎥 Kids test their engineering skills with egg drop at library

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By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

Ayva Silva, 9, of Hays slowly climbed to the top of a ladder holding a styrofoam cup wrapped in multiple layers of blue and black tape and toilet paper. Inside, buried in a nest of mini marshmallows, was a single raw egg.

When she reached the top of the 6-foot ladder, she raised her arm and dropped the cargo. It hit the floor with a thud.

Elizabeth Quakenbush,12, of Gorham drops her egg vessel from a six-foot ladder at the Hays Public Library as Sarah Doyle, young adult coordinator holds the ladder.

After about 15 minutes of ripping tape and cutting away the padding, Silva reached into the innards of her vessel and triumphantly produced her intact egg.

About a dozen teens attempted the alien egg drop challenge at the Hays Public Library on Tuesday afternoon. This summer’s reading program theme is space, so the kids were given markers and googly eyes to decorate their “alien eggs.”

Some of the kids were not as lucky as Ayva. They peeled away the layers of their vessels and were greeted with the gooey messes of broken eggs.

The event is one of many that have been part of the summer young adult program at the library.

Sarah Doyle, young adult coordinator, said the library offers STEM activities like the egg drop challenge, as well as arts and crafts, games, and movies. The young adult department is also trying to introduce more life skills activities into the programming, such as cooking classes.

“This is definitely a STEM program,” she said of the egg drop. “We are looking at doing some critical thinking, figuring out works best and following scientific procedure just to see what they can come up with in their creative minds to keep the egg from breaking when it hits the ground.”

The children used cardboard, fabric, styrofoam cups, cotton balls, marshmallows, tape, straws and other items to create their egg carriers.

“We like to experiment with different things, whether it is usual or not, give them some ideas and let them run with it,” Doyle said.

The young adult program is usually geared toward youth 12 to 18. However, if there are enough materials available, the library allows preteens to join the group as Doyle did on Tuesday.

Blake Fabin, 12, of Phillipsburg said his favorite program this summer was a visit from the FHSU Maker Van during which the kids made bridges.

Mylissa Molnar, 13, of Hays said she comes to the library almost daily to participate in the youth programs. Her egg vessel included a cage made out of plastic straws, a paper bowl and a bed of cotton balls.

Once school starts, the young adult programs will be daily at 3:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays on the second floor of the library. Most programs last an hour with the exception of movies and game nights, which will go longer. The activities are free.

Ayva Silva, 9, of Hays opens her egg vessel Tuesday at HPL during the egg drop challenge.
From left Lucas Miller, 12, of Hays, and Mylissa Molnar, 13, also of Hays work on their egg drop challenge vessels Tuesday at HPL.

 

 

 

Kansas joins Missouri in shaky truce in conflict over jobs

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has signed an executive order aimed at ending a long-standing “border war” with Missouri over existing jobs in the Kansas City area.

But the order that Kelly issued Friday suggests the truce may be shaky.

Kelly’s order pledges that Kansas won’t use economic development incentives to lure existing jobs across the border in the Kansas City area. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a law in June pledging the same for his state.

Kelly’s order notes that local governments in Missouri still can offer more generous incentives than those in Kansas and says she might rescind her order if they don’t stop.

The nonprofit Hall Foundation estimates the states have used $335 million in incentives since 2011 to move more than 12,000 existing jobs in the area.

Steven Charles ‘Pete’ Henry

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Steven Charles “Pete” Henry, 71, passed away August 1, 2019, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born August 17, 1947 at Seward to Ray A. & Edna Grace (Yingling) Henry. He married Sherri Keeler on August 17, 1982, in Las Vegas, NV. They later were divorced.

A lifetime Stafford and Barton county resident, Steven was a Bulk Plant Operator for Haliburton until his retirement. He was an avid hunter.

Survivors include, his brother, Rick Henry and wife Rosemary of Houma, LA; former wife, Sherri Henry of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Edna Henry; two brothers, Ron Henry and Terry Henry; and two sisters, Carol Ann Dyer and Carmen Elsen.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Eden Valley Cemetery, Seward.

Memorials are suggested to Great Bend Zoological Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Report: Former Scott City star signs deal to play for Russian team

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Baker / New York Knicks

Former Scott City basketball star Ron Baker has reportedly signed a deal to play in Russia.

Eurohoops.net reported Baker has signed a one-year deal to play in the EuroLeague for CSKA Moscow.

Baker was waived by the Washington Wizards of the NBA in January.

Baker, who played his high school basketball Scott City, had played with the Knicks since the 2016-17 season after a successful college career at Wichita State University. He was a three-time first team conference play in the Missouri Valley Conference and an honorable mention All-American in 2015.

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HPD Activity Log July 26-29

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The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 9 traffic stops Fri., July 26, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Water Use Violation–2200 block Vine St, Hays; 2:26 AM
Drug Offenses–1000 block E 37th St, Hays; 2:26 AM; 2:35 AM
Water Use Violation–1000 block W 27th St, Hays; 2:42 AM
Burglary/residence–1705 block Sunset Trl, Hays; 1:30 AM; 1:35 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–300 block E 19th St, Hays;  7/24 10:30 PM
Temporary Deprivation of Property–29th and Ash, Hays; 9:50 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–500 block W 16th St, Hays; 10:19 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 11:03 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1300 block Eisenhower Rd, Hays; 11:40 AM
Suspicious Activity–500 block W 14th St, Hays; 11:53 AM
Animal At Large–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 12:16 PM
Drug Offenses–2600 block Vine St, Hays; 12:48 PM; 12:49 PM
Animal At Large–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 12:57 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 7/1 7:05 AM
Water Use Violation–2200 block Felten Dr, Hays; 2:45 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 7/23 4:50 PM; 4:51 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–600 block E 13th St, Hays; 5:20 PM
Found/Lost Property–4400 block Vine St, Hays; 5:21 PM
Missing Person–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 2:30 PM;  6:50 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–200 block E 15th St, Hays; 7:17 PM
Mental Health Call–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 9 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–100 block W 5th St, Hays; 9:19 PM; 6 PM
Missing Person–200 block E 16th St, Hays; 7/26/ 7 PM; 7/27 8:29 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 9:55 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–2500 block E 21st St, Hays; 10:13 PM
Civil Dispute–1900 block Main St, Hays; 11:26 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 23 traffic stops Sat., July 27, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–500 block E 11th St, Hays; 12:16 AM
Driving Under the Influence–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 1:48 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block E 6th St, Hays; 3:58 AM
Domestic Disturbance–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 3 AM; 4 AM
Found/Lost Property–500 block W 30th St, Hays; 7:24 AM
Drug Offenses–100 block Main St, Hays; 8:46 AM
Custody Dispute–2400 block Fort St, Hays; 9:10 AM
Drug Offenses–2900 block Walnut St, Hays; 9:50 AM; 10 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–1300 block Douglas, Hays; 2:05 PM; 2:12 PM
Theft (general)–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 7/26 10 AM; 7/27 8:45 AM
Disorderly Conduct–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 12:51 PM; 8:50 PM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9 PM; 9:12 PM
Criminal Trespass–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 9:20 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 9 traffic stops Sun., July 28, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–300 block W 10th St, Hays; 12:33 AM
Driving Under the Influence–300 block E 8th St, Hays; 12:50 AM; 1:10 AM
Disorderly Conduct–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:41 AM
Open Door/Window–200 block W 9th St, Hays; 3:08 AM
Dead Animal Call–2800 block Indian Trl, Hays; 9:01 AM
Trash Dumping–400 block W 27th St, Hays; 9:43 AM
Suspicious Activity–500 block W 20th St, Hays; 10:25 AM
Water Use Violation–2200 block Henry Dr, Hays; 10:28 AM
Domestic Disturbance–300 block W 11th St, Hays; 12:09 PM
Domestic Disturbance–100 block W 4th St, Hays; 12:23 PM; 12:33 PM
Criminal Trespass–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 4:06 PM
Suspicious Activity–1600 block E 27th St Terr, Hays; 4:18 PM
Welfare Check–Hays; 4:49 PM
Theft (general)–1300 block Vine St, Hays; 9:49 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 10 animal calls and conducted 7 traffic stops Mon., July 29, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–1800 block E 25th St, Hays; 6:11 AM
Theft (general)–4400 block Vine St, Hays; 8:27 AM
Animal At Large–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:31 AM
911 Hangup Call–400 block W 15th St, Hays; 8:42 AM
Suicidal Subject–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 7/28 9 PM; 7/29 9 AM
Drug Offenses–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 11:15 AM; 11:30 AM
Burglary/residence–1900 block Main St, Hays; 7/28 12 PM; 7/29 12 PM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–7th and Oak, Hays; 1:08 PM
Animal At Large–22nd St and Canterbury Dr, Hays; 2:12 PM
44 – Traffic Stop–2600 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 2:33 PM
Animal At Large–100 block W 4th St, Hays; 2:50 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–100 block E 5th St, Hays; 3:06 PM
Theft (general)–100 block E 5th St, Hays; 3:26 PM
Water Use Violation–1100 block Oakmont St, Hays; 3:49 PM
Civil Dispute–200 block W 17th St, Hays; 12:30 AM; 4:30 PM
Disturbance – General–700 block St, Hays; 8:40 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–200 block E 17th St, Hays; 9:02 PM
Animal Call–400 block W 13th St, Hays; 9:37 PM
Littering–Hays; 9:58 PM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–Hays; 10:17 PM
Unwanted Person–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 10:38 PM
Injury w/Weapon–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 11:04 PM

Kansas woman sentenced for husband’s death from neglect

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BURLINGTON –  A Kansas woman was sentenced Thursday to more than 10 years in prison after a Coffey County jury found her guilty of second degree murder and a related charge in connection with her husband’s death from neglect, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Carol Burris is being held in Allen County

Carol Sue Burris, 69, of New Strawn, was found guilty in April of one count of reckless second degree murder and one count of mistreatment of a dependent adult. The charges stemmed from the mistreatment and death of her husband, Michael D. Burris, from April 2016 to October 2017.

Chief Judge Taylor J. Wine presided over the trial and today sentenced Burris to 117 months for second degree murder and 8 months for mistreatment of a dependent adult. The sentences are to be served consecutively in the Kansas Department of Corrections for a total of 125 months.

Driver rescued from flash flood in Dickinson County

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By Dewey Terrill, JC Post

DICKINSON COUNTY —Heavy rains swept through Dickinson County Thursday night and Friday morning and resulted in some rural road closures due to high water south of Abilene and runnng to the west toward Solomon.

1900 Avenue between Barn and Camp in Dickinson County photo courtesy Dickinson Co. Emergency Management

One man had to be rescued from his vehicle after it was swept off the road by the water, according to Emergency Management Director Chancy Smith.

The site was south of Abilene between Eden and Fair Roads.

“Just had some high water across the road, person drove through it and it floated their car off into  the ditch. He was sitting on top of it until rescue could get there and get him off.”

There were no injuries.

The National Weather Service issued flash flood  watches and warnings for many areas of central and south central Kansas.

James W. Betts

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James W. Betts, 81, Topeka, formerly of Russell, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019.

Jim was born May 20, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, and was adopted by George and F. Nadine (Howard) Betts. The family moved to Geneso and lived there through Jim’s high school years. He graduated from Geneso High School in 1956 and attended Sterling College.

He served in the medical corps in the U.S. Navy. Jim married Carolyn Joan Hartman on November 3, 1963. They moved to Wichita in 1964, where they both worked in the Wichita Clinic. They moved to Russell in 1966 and Jim took the position as the Chief Radiological Tech at the Russell Regional Hospital, retiring after 34 years of service. Carolyn, his wife of 46 years, died May 26, 2000.

Survivors include daughters, Jonette (Jeff) Penton, Topeka, Paula (Aaron) Marshall, Elkhorn, NE; grandchildren Connor and Lizzie Penton, Matthew and Caroline Marshall; and life partner, Peggy Hammerschmidt and family of Overland Park. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Judy Voeltz.

Cremation has taken place and a Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Russell City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Russell Regional Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of the graveside services.

Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with the Topeka arrangements. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com

Howard Marshall Finley

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Lifelong Sharon Springs resident Howard Marshall Finley, 86, passed away at his home in Sharon Springs on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Howard was born on December 26, 1932 at home in Sharon Springs to Marshall Joseph and Lena Roberta (Reed) Finley.  He was one of four children.  Howard attended school in Sharon Springs, and graduated from WCHS in 1951.  He joined the military and served in the United States Navy from 1952 until 1956.  After serving four years in the Navy, Howard then went on and completed four years of college at Fort Hays State University and graduated from there in 1960.

On June 8, 1959, Howard married Norma Jean Montgomery in Sharon Springs.  To this union, three daughters were born; Sheryl, Carolyn and Deborah.

From 1960 to 1966, Howard taught Elementary School in Brewster and McDonald, Kansas.  After those six years, Howard decided that he wanted to become a full time farmer and rancher.  Howard retired from farming and ranching in 2006.  He was a member of the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church and the VFW.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his brother Benjamin Finley, his sister Mattie Jackson and one grandson Andrew Newton.

He is survived by his wife Norma of their home in Sharon Springs, his three daughters, Sheryl Finley of Topeka, KS, Carolyn (Scott) Crontinger of Carbondale, KS and Deborah (Danny) Newton of Salina, KS.  He is also survived by his seven grandchildren; Angela Beach, Jerad, Dustin, James and Tyler Crotinger, Collin and Garrett Newton, fourteen great grandchildren, one brother Delgar (Phyllis) Finley of Sharon Springs, a sister-in-law Alice Baehler of Sharon Springs, one brother-in-law Junior (Rosalie) Montgomery of Sharon Springs, KS; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:30 AM MT at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church with Pastor Galen Crippen officiating.  Burial followed in the Sharon Springs Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs.

Memorials may be designated to the Wallace County Ambulance Service or to the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

Pearl Mary Leiker

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Pearl Mary Leiker, age 88, of Munjor, Kansas passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Hays Medical Center in Hays.

Funeral services will be 10:30 Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday 5 PM – 8 PM and Tuesday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A combined Munjor Daughters of Isabella rosary and parish vigil will be 7 PM Monday at the funeral chapel.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

A complete obituary is pending.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 8/2/19

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Mrs. Pete Monaghan came into the newsroom to pay for her husband’s obituary. She was told by the kindly newsman that it was a dollar a word and he remembered Pete and wasn’t it too bad about him passing away.

She thanked him for his kind words and bemoaned the fact that she only had two dollars. But she wrote out the obituary, “Pete died.”

The newsman said he thought old Pete deserved more and he’d give her three more words.

Mrs. Pete Monaghan thanked him and rewrote the obituary: “Pete died. Boat for sale.”

 

 

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SPONSORED: Northwest Kansas Juvenile Service seeks family support workers

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Northwest Kansas Juvenile Service is currently seeking to hire 2 Family Support Workers to provide support to youth and families that are involved with the criminal justice system. One office will be based in Colby and one in Hays.  Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree, valid driver’s license, pass a background check and random drug testing.

Family Support Worker’s responsibilities will be to provide cognitive based interventions to children and families and to assist in over-coming barriers to success.  Does involve travel to counties within the districts. Worker will also facilitate parenting classes 1 to 2 evenings a week.

40 hour work week with flexible scheduling. $40,000 yearly salary. KPERS, paid single BCBS policy. A vehicle will be provided.  If interested, contact Lisa Schlegel, Family Engagement Supervisor,785-874-4219 or send a resume to Lisa Schlegel at [email protected].  Resumes are due by August 15th. 

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