WASHBURN UNIV.

TOPEKA –  Former U.S. senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole will be in attendance with Jerry Farley, president, Washburn University, and other dignitaries to unveil a bronze statue celebrating the lifetime achievements of Bob Dole, a proud Washburn graduate and Russell native.

This is the first commissioned bronze statue of him ever created. It is a gift to Washburn University from John Pinegar, BA ’82, and the Doug and Kathleen, BA ’84, Smith family.

The statue will be unveiled in a ceremony at 11 a.m., Fri., Sept. 28, north of Carnegie Hall, Washburn University, 1700 SW College Ave.

Sen. Bob Dole, a native of Russell, graduated from Washburn University in 1952 earning both a bachelor of arts and a juris doctorate in the same year because of credits he earned before enlisting in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He has developed a worldwide reputation for public service, holding elected positions in the Kansas House of Representatives, as Russell County (Kan.) attorney and as a U.S. congressman before spending nearly 30 years as a U.S. senator. He was chair of the Republican National Committee, Senate Minority Leader and Senate Majority Leader, where he set a record as the longest-serving Republican leader. Dole was President Gerald Ford’s vice presidential running mate in 1976 and a Republican presidential candidate in both 1988 and 1996, earning the GOP nomination in 1996.

A World War II veteran, he served as national chair of the World War II Memorial Campaign and authored the autobiographical “One Soldier’s Story,” among other books.

Washburn conferred on him an honorary doctorate of laws in 1969 and an honorary doctorate of civil law in 1985. He received the Washburn Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award in 1966. The Washburn University School of Law Alumni Association honored him with the Distinguished Service Award in 1981 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.

TMP-M

Thomas More Prep-Marian has announced the winners of its annual Point of Light, Distinguished Alumni and Spirit Awards.

Dean and Julie Haselhorst are being honored as Points of Light for their deep commitment to Thomas More Prep-Marian. Dean is the son of the late Walter and Agedia Haselhorst. Julie is the daughter of Colleen and the late Melvyn Rinke. They were married in 1990 and have three children, Brianna ‘12, Kolby ‘15 and Collin. Dean and Julie operate their family farm. Dean is also Production Superintendent for Hoffman Resources and Julie volunteers and subs at Holy Family Elementary School. Their volunteerism includes numerous community, Holy Family Elementary, Thomas More Prep-Marian and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish activities. Dean is deeply involved with the Knights of Columbus, both on local and state levels and has received many awards. They have been honored five times as K of C “Family of the Year” and Dean has received the State “Knight of the Year” award. Dean and Julie are always on call at TMP-Marian and can be found working inside and outside on various projects including ACE Auction, Sports Booster Club, Fine Arts, Key Club Adopt-a-Mile, PTF, First Friday Adoration Adorer, lunch and kitchen helper, bonfire building/clean up, bus barn demolition, parking lot resurfacing, cleaning up tree branches after inclement weather, plus many more. Thank you Dean and Julie for your never-ending hours of labor and generosity to Thomas More Prep-Marian.

Marvin and Jennifer Rack are being honored as Points of Light for their deep commitment and dedication to Thomas More Prep-Marian. Marvin is a graduate of Northwest Kansas Technical College in Diesel Mechanics. Jennifer is a graduate of Fort Hays State University with a BBA in Business Management and BA in General Communications. They have four children, Jared ‘16, Karl ‘18, Leanne ‘19 and Mark ‘22. Marvin and Jennifer Rack are the owners of Northwestern Printers, Inc. They have served on many community boards and committees. Marvin has received the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce Harley Rhoades and Hall of Fame awards along with the Wild West Festival All American Citizen award. Through their business, they have sponsored Special Olympic teams and donated various printing services over the years to area schools, churches, non-profit organizations and community events. As members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Jennifer has been a past Parish Council member, lector at Mass and Perpetual Adoration participant and both are hospitality greeters and gift bearers. Marvin is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6984 and has received the “Knight of the Month” and “Family of the Month” Award. Their stewardship to TMP-Marian includes but is not limited to STMS, ACE, booster clubs, HFE Race for Education, soup suppers, school lunch volunteer, score clock operator and many more. We honor them for their generosity, kindness and continued support.

Arlen Walters was unable to attend last year’s ceremony for Point of Light recipients so he is being honored this year for his dedication and deep commitment to Thomas More Prep-Marian. Arlen is a 1953 graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy and went on to graduate from Fort Hays State University with a degree in Business Administration. He was employed for 37 years as a sales representative with Nationwide Papers. Arlen married Muriel ’63 Campbell and they have a son, Craig Walters and two grandchildren, Megan and Abby Walters. Arlen became an active member of the Alumni Association of Thomas More Prep-Marian after graduation and served as Alumni President in 1963. This was the same year the Alumni Association purchased the wooden seats for the fieldhouse. In his spare time, Arlen gradually became one of their class organizers and the class archivist, adding on the 1953 Girl’s Catholic High after the schools merged. The Class of 1953 has been a standout class with incredible participation in class reunions, class trips and class projects. Arlen was instrumental in planning many of these trips as well as organizing fundraising projects done by this class for the benefit of the students of Thomas More Prep-Marian. His respect and admiration for all the faculty including Fr. Anselm Martin knew no bounds. Fr. Mike Scully and Fr. Charles Polifka served as pastors at St. John the Evangelist Church in Lawrence, KS during some of the 25 years Arlen served as an usher. Arlen continues to update the Class of 1953 on what is happening at TMP-Marian, encouraging them to stay connected and we truly appreciate all of his efforts and good will.

This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Bob ’68 & Susan Wolf. The Distinguished Alumni Award is an award given by the Alumni Association of Thomas More Prep-Marian for alumni and their spouses that give generously of their time, talents and treasure to the Alumni Association, Endowment Foundation and Thomas More Prep-Marian. The Alumni Board votes on the nominees and chooses the winner(s). This award presentation is always done at the Homecoming banquet and the recipients are not informed prior to the announcement at the banquet. We love to surprise these individuals in front of their classmates and fellow alums.

The Jack Schramm Spirit Award is awarded to the person who has gone above and beyond for sports at TMP-Marian and this year that is Tom ’66 Schenk. This award winner is chosen by the Thomas More Prep-Marian Sports Booster Club Board and awarded at halftime of the Homecoming Football Game.

The Hays Police Department responded to 9 animal calls and conducted 13 traffic stops Fri., Sept. 21, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block E 23rd St, Hays; 12:12 AM
Drug Offenses–1200 block Maple St, Hays; 9/20 11:36 PM; 9/21 1:14 AM
Drug Offenses/DUI–100 block W 8th St, Hays; 1:48 AM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7:45 AM
Animal At Large–700 block Fort St, Hays; 9:17 AM
Animal At Large–38th and Skyline Dr, Hays; 10:11 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–1300 block Golden Belt Dr, Hays; 11 AM; 11:25 AM
Welfare Check–2300 block Pershing Dr, Hays; 11:29 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 8 AM; 11:04 AM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–1200 block Main St, Hays; 1:17 PM; 1:37 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 9:30 PM; 5:40 AM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 3:26 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–3600 block Vine St Frontage Rd, Hays; 4:06 PM; 4:08 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–2900 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 9/7 4:59 PM; 9/21 4:59 PM
Juvenile Complaint–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 8:05 PM
Theft (general)–1600 block E 27th St, Hays; 8:20 PM
Theft (general)–400 block W 15th St, Hays; 8:35 PM
Domestic Disturbance–2500 block E 21st St, Hays; 9:05 PM
Drug Offenses–100 block W 27th St, Hays; 10:18 PM; 10:25 PM
Domestic Disturbance–100 block W 6th St, Hays; 11:29 PM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–600 block Park St, Hays; 11:44 PM
Intoxicated Subject–400 block Walnut St, Hays; 11:48 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 28 traffic stops Sat., Sept. 22, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

MV Accident-Hit and Run–1300 block Agnes Dr, Hays; 12 AM
Disturbance – Noise–200 block Pershing Ct, Hays; 12:56 AM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 12:59 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1900 block Main St, Hays; 1:05 AM
Civil Dispute–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 9/21 11 PM; 9/22 1:25 AM
Domestic Disturbance–300 block W 9th St, Hays; 1:24 AM; 1:26 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:28 AM
Theft (general)–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:42 AM
Disorderly Conduct–200 block W 13th St, Hays; 2:17 AM
Theft (general)–2800 block Augusta Ln, Hays; 5/3
Credit Card Violations–2800 block Augusta Ln, Hays; 4/25/17
Credit Card Violations–2800 block Augusta Ln, Hays; 4/25/17
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1400 block Ash St, Hays; 9:31 AM
Theft (general)–500 block Mission Mt, Hays; 9/21 4:30 PM; 9/22 7:20 AM
Animal At Large–500 block W 6th St, Hays; 11:06 AM
Water Use Violation–2700 block Walnut St, Hays; 12:19 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–400 block W 4th St, Hays; 9/21 11:30 PM
Burglary/vehicle–1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 7 AM; 12:40 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–400 block W 4th St, Hays; 1:13 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1100 block E 27th St, Hays; 2:01 PM
Aggravated Battery–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 5:19 PM; 5:45 PM
Fraud–300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 5:44 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–2800 block Barclay Dr, Hays; 10:14 PM
Theft (general)–400 block W 15th St, Hays; 10:38 PM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 10:41 PM
Disorderly Conduct–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 10:20 PM; 10:43 PM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 11:21 PM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 11:40 PM
Disturbance – Noise–100 block E 8th St, Hays; 11:53 PM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–300 block W 7th St, Hays; 11:54 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 7 animal calls and conducted 17 traffic stops Sun., Sept. 23, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Intoxicated Subject–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 12:15 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–7th and Fort, Hays; 12:21 AM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 12:54 AM
Intoxicated Subject–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:13 AM
Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–500 block W 8th St, Hays; 2:19 AM
Fireworks Violation–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:21 AM
Domestic Disturbance–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 4:50 AM
Intoxicated Subject–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 4:52 AM
Theft (general)–2200 block Vine St, Hays; 9:15 AM
Criminal Trespass–2000 block Gen Custer Rd, Hays; 11:55 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–13th and Pine St St, Hays; 4:11 PM; 4:11 PM
Water Use Violation–1600 block Oakmont St, Hays; 5:19 PM; 5:25 PM
Water Use Violation; 3000 block Tam O’Shanter Dr, Hays; 5:33 PM; 5:40 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–2900 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 6:34 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1300 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 8:47 PM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block E 27 St, Hays; 9:19 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:04 PM
Domestic Disturbance–200 block W 17th St, Hays; 9/1 12 AM; 11:59 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 11 animal calls and conducted 7 traffic stops Mon., Sept. 24, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Missing Person–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 9/23 6 PM; 8 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2100 block Commerce Pkwy, Hays; 9:15 AM
Counterfeit currency/documents–1100 block E 27th St, Hays; 10:35 AM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:16 AM
Probation/Parole Violation–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:17 AM
Civil Dispute–1700 block Sunset Trl, Hays; 11:31 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1700 block Dechant Rd, Hays; 12:02 PM
Dead Animal Call–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 1:08 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–1100 block Fort St, Hays; 1:26 PM
Animal At Large–2000 block MacArthur Rd, Hays; 2:01 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 2:09 PM
Document Service–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 4:44 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–8th St and Allen St, Hays; 5:04 PM
Civil Dispute–400 block W 32nd St, Hays; 5:34 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–Hays; 6:10 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 6:20 PM
Domestic Disturbance–500 block W 36th St, Hays; 8:39 PM; 8:45 PM
Suspicious Person–1900 block Longfellow Rd, Hays; 8:49 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 10:03 PM

Hays AARP

The 20th Annual Western Summit sponsored by the Local Chapter of AARP will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Rose Garden. The cost for the luncheon and registration fee, to be paid at the door, is $11.

The focus of the summit will be on security related to various ways you can protect yourself and your personal information from online and phone scams. The County Health Department will offer the flu shots from 8-9 am. You must indicate at the time of your registration if you want the flu shot. Of the three types, you must indicate which one you want to receive: one for those under 50, one for those 50-64 or one for those over 65.

Coffee and doughnuts are from 8 to 9 a.m. while you peruse informational booths related to seniors. There will also be some giveaways and door prizes to sign up for. To register, call 785-625-6677 on or before Sept. 27.

KDA

MANHATTAN — State water officials will host an informational meeting and forum for water users and others interested in Republican River Basin issues, including options for Bonny Reservoir and how to best invest in the basin’s water resources. The meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds on North College Street, St. Francis.

Representatives from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Water Office will discuss how to best invest $2 million in the basin’s water resources and share information about the options for the future of Bonny Reservoir. Stakeholders are encouraged to attend and provide input to state water officials about how to best serve your community.

For more information on the meeting, please contact Chris Beightel at the KDA Division of Water Resources, at 785-564-6659 or [email protected]. To read more about the Republican River Compact, go to  agriculture.ks.gov/RRCA.