Lamanda Marie (Lodovici) Bennegfield, age 74, of Wichita, Kansas died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at her home in Wichita, Kansas.
Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 15, at the church. Inurnment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria.
Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.
Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be send via e-mail to [email protected]
On his first day working at the gas station, John watched a senior co-worker measure the level of gasoline in the underground tanks by lowering a giant measuring stick down into them.
“What would happen if I threw a lit match into the hole?” John said as a joke.
“It would go out,” the co-worker replied in a very factual manner.
“Really?” John asked, surprised to hear that. “Is there a lack of oxygen down there or some safety device that would extinguish it before the fumes ignited?”
“No, the force from the explosion would blow out the match.”
AUGUSTA, Kan. – The Hays Larks scored two runs in the sixth inning then nine in the seventh as they pull away for a 13-1 rout of the Kansas Cannons Sunday night to run their winning streak to seven games.
The Larks (8-1) took advantage of three walks, two hit batters and a balk before stringing together four straight singles in the seventh.
Christian Pearcy (3-0) picked up the complete game victory, scattering seven hits with six strikeouts and one walk in the game called after seven innings by run-rule.
Matt Cavanagh had three of the Larks 14 hits. Wyatt Divis doubled twice as the Larks score in double figures for the third straight game.
The two teams wrap up the two-game series Monday night in Augusta. The Larks are back at home Thursday for the start of a four-game series with the Park City Rangers.
Development Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) is proud to sponsor the 7th Annual Dash for Disabilities Fun Run.
There is still time to register for this fun event for an entry fee of only $10 on or before June 12. Day-of registration will be a $12 entry fee.
The run is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at 8:00 a.m. on the west side of the Hays Aquatic Park (4th and Main). Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m.
This run will consist of your choice of a 1 mile run/walk or a 5K run/walk. The run is for people of all abilities, will not be timed, and the proceeds will go to help support the programs coordinated by the Hays Recreation Commission that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The run helps make the programs free or inexpensive for participants.
For a registration form, map of the course, or any other information, contact Steve Keil at 785-625-5678, [email protected] or Haley Nixon at 785-623-2650, [email protected].
Paul Adams, a Fort Hays State University professor, has filed to run for a second term on the Hays USD 489 school board.
Adams, 58, joins a field of eight other candidates for four open positions on the board, including fellow incumbent Luke Oborny and newcomers Craig Pallister, Lori Hertel, Tammy Wellbrock, Alex Herman, Allen Park, Jessica Moffitt and Cole Engel.
“Part of it is there is still some unfinished work that I wanted to try to play a part in by being a board member,” Adams said on why he is running for a second term. “A bond issue was a part of that. That is a significant element that I think having some experience in the past would be beneficial to our district in playing a part in moving that particular agenda forward.
“The other is that I still need to provide a service to the public. I have some skills yet that would be helpful as we move forward with a new superintendent.”
Superintendent John Thissen resigned earlier in the school year citing personal reasons. He will be replaced by Ron Wilson, former Herington superintendent on July 1.
The school board had a special board meeting Monday to discuss facilities. Members came to a consensus they would like to move forward with a bond election in 2020. The board will look at possible timelines in July.
The district has had two failed bond elections in the last three years — in 2016 and 2017.
Although board members have not decided what projects will be included in the bond issue, they keep coming back to HVAC at Hays High School, expansion of the cafeteria at Hays Middle School, and expansion and renovation of Roosevelt Elementary School. An expansion at Roosevelt could allow the district to close Lincoln Elementary School, which is more than 90 years old and has significant infrastructure problems.
Adams said he is not settled on what projects should be done until he has more information.
“Those keep bubbling up as perennial topics. They are needs that haven’t gone away despite the best effort of our physical facilities and Rusty [Lindsay, director of building and grounds] and his team to do it. We keep coming back around to the same issues,” he said. “In terms of prioritizing, they are a very high priority. Will they come out in the end? It depends on what is the appropriate level of funding to request through a bond issue, and there is a great consider of the board members to set that direction.”
District officials hope a bond issue will allow the district to use existing capital funds to address other facility issues and be better stewards of taxpayers’ money.
“We need some capital infusion from the community to be more effective in what we do to maintain our buildings,” Adams said, “and advance what they need to be for our students and what we know and are seeing from research what we need to change our physical space to be more effective for learning.”
The district reached impasse with the Hays NEA during negotiations last year. Adams said he did not think that impasse was a bad thing. He said ultimately both parties were able to agree once an outside mediator was brought in.
Adams said he would favor the district to moving to interest-based bargaining, which is a win-win strategy that focuses on benefits for both sides in negotiations. Adams has participated in interest-based bargaining at FHSU.
“Instead a focus on I or my side, focusing on let’s look at the district. Our mission is to serve every child in this community. It’s not just limited to 489,” he said. “How can we be fiscally responsible to the district, reward the teachers what is just and fair for the work they do, but come to that resolution, we are here to do what is right by you, to do what’s right by the community and we do what’s right for the board’s responsibility to the take care not just of the individual employees but also the physical plant and the whole needs?”
The board hotly debated the purchase of new iPads for HMS this spring. Some board members favored going to a cheaper version of the Chromebook or eliminating the district’s one-to-one computer policy entirely.
Adams voted in favor of buying new iPads for HMS as part of a regular technology replacement program in the district.
“The reality is that the kids we are working with are going to have to be aware of what computational thinking is. They are going to have to be aware of what computer science is. They are going to have to be aware of coding,” he said. “It is viewed as an essential part of our society and an essential part of what is needed for career and work readiness of kids. …
“We made that decision many years ago, and there really has not been enough negative to say it was a bad decision,” Adams said of the one-to-one computer policy. “I think we have to support it where we are.”
Adams said he would like to have board members on the Technology Committee as ex-officio members in the future to help make the best decisions about what specific devices the district should purchase to meet the students’ education needs with the consideration of the district’s financial limitations in mind.
Adams said the district is making positive progress in the new KESA sate accreditation process. This has included a focus on social emotional learning, use of Career Cruising for career development and the JAG-K program, which is helping at-risk students graduate and prepare for post-secondary education or jobs.
The board was spilt on accepting a grant to renovate the Oak Park Medical Complex for the Early Childhood Connections program. Adams voted in favor of that project and said he looks forward to the grand opening of that facility this fall.
“In education, we are solid,” he said. “Our people are doing a great job, but I think we can do better if we can give them the right physical plant, so the bond issue is one of my true goals.”
Adams has four children who have graduated from Hays High School. He is involved with the National Science Teachers Association and on the sate level with several groups that promote science education.
His wife is employed by USD 489 and is the chairwoman of the science department at HHS.
Looking for an excellent opportunity for growth in law enforcement? Come join our young, dynamic team of officers at the Norton Police Department!
As a Norton Police Officer, you must be a person of honor and integrity on and off the job, possess strong communication skills, and be able to render sound decisions under pressure.Most of all, you must be committed to public service, which includes participating in community service events/activities, assisting our citizens, and investigating/solving crimes.
Norton, KS is located in Norton County. We border Nebraska and we are the fourth county east of Colorado. The Prairie Dog State Park (Sebelius Reservoir) is located 4 miles west of Norton, offering great camping and is one of the top fishing lakes in the state of Kansas! The area offers great hunting too!South of Norton, is one of the most highly maintained golf courses in the area.Norton also offers an exceptional school system.
Each officer with the Norton Police Department has their own take-home patrol car.Each patrol vehicle is outfitted with a bran new MDT unit (Mobile Data Terminal) specific to the officer. These in-car laptops make it easy for an officer to complete reports in the field, access the new RMS reporting system, check for wants and warrants on subjects you may encounter, access the department’s server to review other reports, check statutes, policies, etc. The MDT’s also allow for driver’s licenses and vehicle license plate inquiries through NCIC when necessary. Besides MDT’s, our patrol vehicles are also outfitted with bran new mounted AR-15 patrol rifles. Later this year the department is looking forward to the implementation of E-Citation in every patrol vehicle as well!
The Norton Police Department is comprised of 7 officers; Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, Sergeant/FTO and 4 patrol officers. Each officer wears a tailored outer carrier molle police vest purchased by the department and is issued a Class A uniform to be worn for court and special services.
Shifts: Currently, the officers work 10 hour shifts consisting of four on and three off. However, we are in the process of switching to 12 hour shifts that would allow each officer, every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday OFF!
Hours: Full Time
Salary: The range for this position is $16.71 to $21.81/hour, depending on education and previous law enforcement experience and/or certifications. There is additional compensation through opportunities for overtime and shift differential as well.
Benefits:The Norton Police Department offers an excellent benefit package that includes a single or family health, vision and dental insurance, KPERS, personal days, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. We also offer an optional 457 plan and supplemental insurance plans.
Qualifications: This position requires a willingness to work ALL rotating shifts, including days, afternoons and evenings, plus weekends and holidays.Applicants must be 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED (college preferred) and no felony convictions. The selection process includes a written test, oral board interview, and psychological examination. Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen and physical. The applicant must live within the city limits of Norton. Requires the possession of a valid driver’s license in good standing. NO Brady/Giglio issues.
Being an active certified law enforcement officer and/or have graduated the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center is preferred, however if you’re not certified this could the beginning of your law enforcement career!
Applying: We are currently modifying our application process. In order to apply, please email Assistant Chief of Police Jody Enfield at [email protected] to request an application. Once completed, email it back to the same address.
For additional questions or concerns please contact Assistant Chief of Police Jody Enfield directly:
Annual event features demonstrations, discussion on weed control practices
The K-State Research and Extension Agricultural Research Center in Hays will host its annual weed management field day on Tuesday, July 2.
The event will include discussions and demonstrations related to weed control in corn, soybeans, grain sorghum and sunflower. It will run from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Vipan Kumar, a weed scientist at the research center, said the field day includes demonstrations of herbicide tools for weed control in corn, and an herbicide drift simulation on soybeans.
Other topics include:
Herbicide programs for weed control in soybeans.
Weed control in grain sorghum.
Emergence and growth of Palmer amaranth populations.
Weed control options in sunflower.
There is no cost to attend the field day, and lunch will be provided. Interested persons are asked topre-register online or call the research center at 785-625-3425. Kumar said commercial applicator certification and continuing education credits will be available for those interested.
The field day is co-sponsored by the Kansas Soybean Commission, Kansas Sunflower Commission, National Sunflower Association, Sorghum Checkoff, Bayer CropScience, Corteva Agriscience, FMC Corporation, Gowan, Syngenta, NuFarm, WinField, UPL and Valent.
LOGAN – The Dane G. Hansen Museum takes great pride in hosting a two-day watercolor painting workshop with Laurie Albin at the Dane G. Hansen Museum, 110 W. Main, Logan, Kansas.
This workshop will run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on June 21 and 22, 2019, with a lunch break each day. Albin, a WaKeeney resident, will introduce basic watercolor techniques and present step-by-step demonstrations providing guidance and inspiration. This workshop is available to all skill levels.
Albin has been painting watercolors for 43 years and has more than a decade of experience teaching and sharing the art with others. Lori is a signature member of the Kansas Watercolor Society. To view Albin’s art, go to www.albinstudio.com.
This learning opportunity is brought to you through the Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program with funds from the Hansen Foundation. Cost of the workshop is $120.00 with discounts available for Patron and Sustaining Members of the Dane G. Hansen Museum. For more information, please call 785-689-4846.
The Dane G. Hansen Museum is open Monday through Friday 9-12 & 1-4; Saturdays 9-12 & 1-5; Sundays & Holidays 1-5. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The Museum is handicapped accessible and admission is always free thanks to the generous support of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. For more information or if you have questions, please contact us at 785-689-4846.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a homicide and have a suspect in custody.
Ralph Hayward-photo Montgomery Co.
Just after 7p.m. Saturday, police responded to report of a battery at 905 W. 9th Street in Coffeyville, according to a media release. At the scene, officers found 71-year-old Steven L. Lucas of Coffeyville unconscious. Lucas was transported by EMS to CRMC where he died of his injuries.
Police arrested a person of interest identified as Ralph Hayward, 47, of Coffeyville, He is being held in the Coffeyville jail without bond.
Police also were able to identify the owner, occupants of a black SUV for additional information in the case, according to the release.
Monday Sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
WednesdaySunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 49.
Lamanda Marie (Lodovici) Bennegfield, age 74, of Wichita, Kansas died Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at her home in Wichita, Kansas.
