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Schedule set for Fort Hays State Homecoming 2018

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FHSU University Relations

Homecoming Week at Fort Hays State University – “Welcome to the Jungle” – will begin this year with a new event, the Kickoff, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, on the Memorial Union’s north patio.

This will be a meet-and-greet event for Homecoming royalty, featuring a welcome from University President Tisa Mason. Guitarist Sam Burchfield will provide the music.

Sponsors are the Office of the President, the Center for Student Involvement and the University Activities Board.
Tiger alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students and the public are invited.

The FHSU Alumni Association has released its schedule of Homecoming activities. Advanced registration is required for some events, and for all events that require tickets.

Tickets for sporting events are available at the gate or by calling FHSU Athletics at 785-628-4050.

For more information, visit www.fhsu.edu/homecoming/.

Other events during Homecoming Week:
Monday,  September 25
TGOF T-shirt Exchange (while supplies last)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Memorial Union, Feature Wall in the lobby
Sponsored by Eagle Communications, FHSU Fraternity and Sorority Community, and Tigers4Ever
Tuesday, September 25
TGOF T-shirt Exchange (while supplies last)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Memorial Union, Feature Wall in the lobby
Sponsored by Eagle Communications, FHSU Fraternity and Sorority Community, and Tigers4Ever
Homecoming Carnival
5 to 9 p.m., Quad
Sponsored by University Activities Board
Entrepreneurship Guest Speaker – Matt Moody
7 to 8 p.m., Hansen Hall
Sponsored by Collegiate Entrepreneurship Organization
Wednesday, September 26
TGOF T-shirt Exchange (while supplies last)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Memorial Union, Feature Wall in the lobby
Sponsored by Eagle Communications, FHSU Fraternity and Sorority Community, and Tigers4Ever
Royalty Voting Booth
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Memorial Union, Feature Wall in the lobby
Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement
Student Organization Rally Night
7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Lewis Field
Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement
Thursday, September 27
Tiger Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament
Registration, 8 a.m.; shotgun start, 9:30 a.m.; Smoky Hill Country Club (3303 Hall)
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Coach’s Corner – Lunch with Head Football Coach Chris Brown
Noon to 1 p.m., Smoky Hill Country Club (3303 Hall)
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Art & Design Reunion Iron Pour Demonstration and BBQ
4 to 9 p.m., burn-in, 4 p.m.; BBQ, 5 p.m.; casting iron, 6 p.m.
Center for Applied Technology & Sculpture
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Victor E. March to the Tiger Bonfire
7 p.m., Stadium Place Apartments
Sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life and Tigers4Ever
Pep Rally & Tiger Bonfire
7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Robbins Center, east lawn
Sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life and Tigers4Ever
Friday, September 28
German Market (new this year)
7 to 10 a.m., Municipal Park
Sponsored by the Volga German Society
Homecoming Registration
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Memorial Union
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Art & Design Building Construction Preview
9 to 10 a.m., Memorial Union, northeast patio
Sponsored by the Office of the President
Campus Walking Tour
10 a.m., Memorial Union, beginning from the Sunset Atrium
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Oktoberfest
11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Municipal Park
Sponsored by the Volga German Society
Half Century Club Luncheon & Induction
11 a.m., social; noon, luncheon; Memorial Union
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Campus Walking Tour
2 p.m., Memorial Union, beginning from the Sunset Atrium
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Class of 1958 & 1968 Reunion Campus/Hays Bus Tour and Social
2:30 p.m., tour; 3:30 p.m., social; Memorial Union, beginning from the Sunset Atrium
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
All-Year Men’s & Women’s Basketball Reunion Social
5:30 p.m., Robbins Center
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Baseball Alumni Batting Practice & Social
6 p.m., Larks Park
Sponsored by FHSU Athletics

Alumni Awards & Recognition Banquet
6 p.m., social; 7 p.m., banquet; Memorial Union
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Retirement Reception for Dr. Kenneth Neuhauser
6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sternberg Museum of Natural History (3000 Sternberg Drive)
Sponsored by the Department of Geosciences
Tourism and Hospitality Management 10th Anniversary Reunion
6:30 p.m., The Venue at Thirsty’s Brew Pub & Grill (2704 Vine)
Sponsored by the Department of Applied Business Studies
Women’s Soccer vs. Central Oklahoma University
7 p.m., FHSU Soccer Stadium (U.S. Highway 183 Bypass)
Sponsored by FHSU Athletics
Art & Design Reunion & Alumni Exhibition opening reception
7 to 9 p.m., Rarick Hall, Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art and Sculpture
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Art & Design Reunion “FHSU Sculpture Now and Then” opening reception
7 to 9 p.m., Center for Applied Technology
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Saturday, September 29
Tiger 5K Run/Walk
7:30 a.m., registration; 8 a.m., race; beginning from the Robbins Center
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Homecoming Registration
8 a.m. to noon, Memorial Union
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Art & Design Reunion Breakfast & Departmental Update
8:30 a.m., Memorial Union
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Class of 1958 Reunion Breakfast
8:30 a.m., breakfast; 11:45 a.m., board parade vehicle, beginning from Memorial Union, west entrance
Sponsored by: Alumni Association
Class of 1968 Reunion Breakfast
8:30 a.m., breakfast; 11:45 a.m., Board parade vehicle; beginning from Memorial Union, west entrance
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Tiger Family & Friends Fun Mile Walk
9:30 a.m., registration-; 10 a.m., walk; beginning from the Robbins Center
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Political Science Department 80th Anniversary Celebration
10 a.m. to noon; 10:30 a.m., breakfast
Sponsored by the Department of Political Science
Geosciences Alumni Lunch
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Paisley Pear (1100 Main)
Sponsored by the Department of Geosciences
Homecoming 2018 Parade
1 p.m., Downtown Hays
Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement
Baseball Alumni Game
1 p.m., Larks Park
Sponsored by FHSU Athletics
Art & Design Reunion – Art by Mick Jilg
2 to 4 p.m., 711 Studio open house (711 Main)
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Art & Design Reunion – Kathleen Kuchar: A Career Retrospective
2 to 4 p.m., Hays Arts Council open house (112 E. 11th)
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Art & Design Reunion – Eugene “Skip” Harwick Painting Retrospective
2 to 4 p.m., Hays Arts Center Annex (1010 Main)
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
Art & Design Reunion – John C. Thorns, Jr. Mixed Media Collage Paintings Exhibition
2 to 4 p.m., Madd Matter Frame Shop and Gallery (112 E. 11th)
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
1974 Baseball Team Reunion
4 to 6 p.m., Gella’s Diner & Lb Brewing Co. (117 E. 11th)
Sponsored by FHSU Athletics
Tiger Friends & Family Tailgate
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (food served at 5 p.m.); Lewis Field Stadium, east side
Sponsored by the FHSU Alumni Association
College of Education Tailgate
5 p.m., Lewis Field Stadium
Sponsored by the College of Education
Tourism and Hospitality Management Tailgate
3 p.m., Lewis Field Stadium
Sponsored by the Department of Applied Business Studies
FHSU Football vs. Central Oklahoma University
7 p.m., Lewis Field Stadium (coronation at halftime)
Sponsored by FHSU Athletics

West Nile virus confirmed in horses in Kansas

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The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health has received notification of multiple confirmed cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses across the state over the past few weeks. Confirmed cases have been reported in Lyon, Seward, Neosho, Marion and Wichita counties, according to a media release.
In August, the KDHE reported most of Kansas now at high risk for West Nile Virus

WNV is a preventable disease, with annual vaccinations that have proven highly effective. All of the confirmed cases of WNV in Kansas were in unvaccinated horses or horses with an unknown vaccination history so were assumed to be unvaccinated. All horse owners should consult with their local veterinarians and make a vaccination plan for their horses.

WNV is a virus that can infect humans, horses, birds and other species. Horses infected with WNV can have symptoms that range from depression, loss of appetite and fever to severe neurologic signs such as incoordination, weakness, inability to rise, and hypersensitivity to touch or sound. WNV can be fatal in horses. If you see symptoms of WNV in your horse, contact your veterinarian immediately.

The virus is carried and transmitted by mosquitoes; it is not directly contagious from horse to horse or from horse to human. WNV is a reportable disease in Kansas, which means veterinarians are required by law to report any confirmed cases to the State Veterinarian.

For more information about West Nile virus or other animal disease issues in Kansas, go to the KDA Division of Animal Health website 

Alice Marie Wasinger

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Alice Marie Wasinger, 90, of Hutchinson, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born July 26, 1928, in Victoria, Kansas, to John and Catherine (Schmidtberger) Rupp.

Alice worked for Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator and was a homemaker. She was an avid golfer, gardener, and wonderful German cook. Alice was a member of Church of the Holy Cross Altar Society and Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Alice enjoyed serenading her family on every holiday and birthday with her harmonica, and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and making every grandchild feel extra special.

On August 28, 1951, she married Alfred ‘Al’ Wasinger. They shared 59 years of marriage before his death on December 12, 2010.

Alice is survived by: children, Cathey Donohue (Patrick) of Blue Springs, MO, Andy Wasinger (Karen) of Hutchinson, Al Wasinger (Terri) of Owasso, Oklahoma, Linda Childs (Marc), Tom Wasinger (Samantha), all of Wichita; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; first infant granddaughter, Tara Donohue; and 12 brothers and sisters.

Parish Rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2018, at Church of the Holy Cross, 2631 Independence Road, Hutchinson. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Church of the Holy Cross, with Father Aaron Spexarth and Father Michael Kerschen officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Church of the Holy Cross, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

The family wishes to thank Alice’s caregivers: Jane, Maribeth, Nikki, Raeleen, and Renee, for their loving care given to their mom, which allowed Alice to remain in her home.

Labor Day flood caused $17.2M in damage in Manhattan

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr says a flood over the Labor Day holiday weekend caused $17.2 million in structural damages in the city.

Flood victims rescued in Riley County -photo RCPD

Fehr told the Manhattan City Commission Tuesday that four commercial and eight residential properties suffered substantial damage — meaning more than 50 percent damage from the storm or 25 percent or more damage in successive storms.

Nearly 9 inches of rain fell, causing Wildcat Creek to overflow its banks and forcing more than 300 people to evacuate their homes.

The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a disaster loan outreach center on Tuesday. It will remain open until Sept. 27. Businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters can apply for money to help repair or replace their property.

Lawsuit: Kansas police officer beat man, broke his jaw

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A black man alleges in a lawsuit that his face was bloodied and his jaw broken in a police beating in Topeka.

Timothy Harris -photo Shawnee County

35-year-old Timothy Harris sued Wednesday in federal court. The suit says Harris’ constitutional rights were violated in January after an officer approached him as he was sitting in his car. Harris says he was cooperative but that the officer detained him without explanation. The suit alleges that the officer took Harris to the ground, punched him and used pepper spray.

Harris was convicted of parallel parking too far away from the curb and interference with a law enforcement officer. A battery against a law enforcement officer charge was dismissed.

A city spokeswoman says the city doesn’t comment on potential litigation.

Kan. trial continues for man allegedly caught with 44 pounds of pot

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RENO COUNTY— The trial for an Arizona man charged in a drug distribution case from Reno County continues.

44-pounds of pot -photo courtesy So. Hutchinson Police

Dominic Holder, 25, is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and conspiracy to distribute marijuana.

The state alleges that he had approximately 44 pounds of marijuana on April 15, 2017, and conspired to distribute with Alyssa Holler.

The state alleges that both traveled together in separate vehicles when they were stopped for speeding.

The co-defendant testified that she was approached about taking the marijuana from Mesa, Arizona to Indianapolis, Indiana. She agreed and with money provided by Holder rented a car. They left Arizona the day before the Reno County traffic stop.

Holler entered a plea in this case and was granted three years probation.

The state indicated that her testimony was the last witness, but has not yet rested its case.

Fannie Elizabeth Lawrence

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SMITH CENTER – Fannie Elizabeth Lawrence, 95, passed from her earthly life to the loving arms of her Savior on September 10, 2018. Fannie was born February 21, 1923 in Jefferson County, Kansas. She had lived in Smith Center since 1974.

Preceding her in death were her parents Frank and Mary Louise Lawrence, 3 baby brothers and sisters Mary Hughes, Ella Bigelow and Anna Voorhees. Fannie is survived by her brother Leslie Lawrence and brother-in-law Richard (Neil) Voorhees.

She attended rural schools in Jefferson County and lived and worked on the farm until 1960 when she was employed at the Shawnee County Infirmary at Topeka until its closure in 1974. During these years she became a licensed Practical Nurse and Licensed Nursing Home administrator. She later earned an associate degree in nursing home administration at Barton Community College.

She served as an L.P.N. and as an assistant nursing home administrator in Smith Center from 1974 until her retirement.

She was active in Smith Center community activities serving as treasurer for the Business and Professional Woman’s Club for 15 years and the Christian Singles Club. She was the Smith County chairman for the Arthritis Foundation for 15 years. She served many years on the board for the meals on wheels program. She also enjoyed many years singing in the North Central Christian Choir.

Fannie served as secretary for the local 60 Plus Club from 1995 until 2017 as well as leading a senior ladies exercise class from 1989 until 2016.

She was a member of the Faith Community Bible Church until it’s closing in 2008 and then attended the Grace Baptist Church.

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UPDATE: Three killed in shooting at Maryland Rite Aid center

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ABERDEEN, Md. (AP) — Three people were killed Thursday morning in a shooting at a Rite Aid distribution center in northeast Maryland, officials said.

A law enforcement official with knowledge of the shooting stressed that the number of dead is based on preliminary information. The official wasn’t authorized to discuss details by name and spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press.

The attack came nearly three months after a man armed with a shotgun attacked a newspaper office in Annapolis, Maryland, killing five staff members.

The FBI described the Aberdeen incident as an “active shooter situation” and said its Baltimore field office was assisting.

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that the shooting involved “multiple victims” and warned that the situation was still fluid and asked people to avoid the area.

In a tweet, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said his office is monitoring the situation in Aberdeen and that the state stands ready to offer any support.

Susan Henderson, spokesman for the drugstore chain Rite Aid, said the shooting happened on the campus of a company distribution center in Aberdeen. She described it as a support facility adjacent to a larger building.

Cecil Frederick Jones

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Cecil Frederick Jones, age 95, died September 17, 2018. He was born on May 13, 1923 in Utica, Kansas to Alex Dale and Edna Delores (Wick) Jones.

Cecil attended schools in Utica, Lake City and Telluride Colorado, and graduated from Utica High School.

He joined the United States Marine Corps in Feb. 1943 and participated in several campaigns in the Pacific Theatre including the Western Caroline Islands, Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Leyte and the Northern Solomon Islands. He served until the end of WW II.

After the war he attended Kansas State University and later worked for a civil engineering firm in Colorado and Tennessee. He married Lauretta Virginia Brow in 1955 in Eckert, CO and shortly after returned to Utica. He was a rural mail carrier for 19 years, and was a soil conservation contractor building terraces, waterways and watershed dams in Kansas.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite, Lions Club, American Legion and VFW. He also served on the city council for many years.

Cecil is survived by his son Dale and wife Alina of Hesston, KS; grandson Dylan and wife Astrid of Newton, KS; grandson Logan Jones of Fort Collins, CO; great-grandchildren Diego, Juli and Olivia; a sister, Delores Huxman of Ransom, KS; a sister-in-law, Bobbie Jones of Eckert, CO; many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, one sister, five brothers, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

Memorial service is TENTATIVELY set for October 6, 2018 at Utica United Methodist Church with full military honors at burial in the Utica Cemetery. PLEASE CHECK HERE FOR CONFIRMED SERVICE TIMES AND DATE. THE ABOVE DATE IS NOT CONFIRMED YET.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the United Methodist Church, Utica. Donations to the church may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Sharyn R. Dowdell

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Sharyn R. Dowdell, 71, passed away September 17, 2018.

She was born March 14, 1947 to Alonzo Gillian and Lois Ruth (Moman) Alexander II. She married Frank Dowdell, December 23, 1966.

Survivors include sons, David Dowdell, and Lateef Dowdell and wife Carrie both of Nicodemus; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Gil Alexander.

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Free drive-through flu shots available Oct. 7 at HaysMed

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HaysMed’s annual drive-through flu shot clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 7. The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer free flu shots for all residents older than 6 months.

It will be the 19th year the hospital has offered the community service, and approximately 3,500 people are expected to be vaccinated during the free clinic.

Adults wanting to receive a free flu shot can get one without having to leave their vehicles. HaysMed volunteers will direct traffic during the event, and the maximum wait time is estimated at 15 minutes.
Children older than 6 months will be vaccinated inside the gym at the Center for Health Improvement.

Adults attending with children also can receive their shots inside the waiting area of Hays Orthopedic Institute, located inside the CHI building.

More than 100 volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. HaysMed partners with Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Vo-Tech as both facilities provide students to help with the shots.
There will be no nasal flu vaccine at the drive-through flu shot clinic. There will be no egg free vaccines available at the drive-through flu shot clinic. People with a severe egg allergy will need to contact their local healthcare provider for their flu vaccine.

The event is sponsored by the Hays Medical Center Foundation. While there is no cost for flu shots, participants are asked to bring a canned food item to benefit the Community Assistance Center.

The vaccine also is available at HaysMed clinics for patients who are unable to attend the drive-through flu shot event. Charges will apply at regular clinic visits, though the vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans.

— HaysMed

NCK Tech culinary students taking orders for Oktoberfest

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Once again, NCK Tech culinary students are offering an Oktoberfest Drive Thru.

The drive-through booth, located on South Main across from Municipal Park, will be offering bierocks, bratwurst, green bean dumpling soup and spitzbuben. All food items are created by the NCK Tech Culinary Department.

Pre-orders are encouraged and guaranteed by calling 785-301-2309. Deadline for pre-orders is 4 p.m. Friday and can be picked up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28.

The drive-through booth will be open on Oktoberfest (Friday, September 28th) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and menu will be available while supplies last.

Business students from NCK Tech will be assisting taking orders and running the booth. Oktoberfest T-Shirts will also be available for pre-order or at the drive thru booth. All proceeds from the Oktoberfest drive thru will benefit NCK Tech students.

Fatal shooting under investigation in Ness County

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NESS CITY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Ness County.

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Just before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to 911 call in the 400 block of South Iowa in Ness City, according to a media release.

First responders found a man identified as 26-year-old Tevin “T.J.” Freel with an apparent gunshot wound.

Freel was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.

There is no threat to the public, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

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