Deborah Carol Harp, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at her home in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on November 23, 1959 in Marceline, Missouri, the daughter of Lester James & Mildred Carolyn Hale Richardson. A resident of Leoti, Kansas since 1985 moving from Elkhart, Kansas, she was a CNA for both hospitals and nursing homes.
She was a member of the Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas and had many friends in the community and enjoyed many things.
On February 1, 1975 she married Richard Wayne Harp in Elkhart, Kansas. He survives.
Survivors include Husband – Richard W. Harp of Leoti, Kansas, One Son – Richard W. & Martalie Harp II of Eads, Colorado, One Daughter – Shonda R. Taylor of Waco, Texas, Three Brothers – Kenneth E. Richardson of Denver, Colorado, Robert M. Richardson of Longview, Washington, James L. Richardson of Phoenix, Arizona, One Sister – Karen L. & Shirlen Wilson of Oregon, Nine Grandchildren – Corwin Jared Keltner, Joshua Harp, Jayce O’Bray, Alexandria Rall, Ashley Harp, Ariana Harp, Alyssa Harp, James Wyatt Taylor, Undeeyn Elizabeth Harp.
She was preceded in death by her Parents.
Memorial Services will be held at the Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2018 with Pastor Steven Morefield & Corey Hale.
Memorials can be made to the Deborah Harp Memorial Fund in care or Price & Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.
By SHAELIN SWEET FHSU University Relations and Marketing
Shelly New has always moved to the beat of her own music, and fortunately for her Texas community, she’s sharing that music with the world.
“Music is absolutely everything to me, and it always has been,” said New. “As early as I can remember, I knew that I would grow up to be a musician.”
Now, New leads other budding musicians to success as associate director of McKinney Boyd High School’s orchestra program in McKinney, Texas.
“I found my passion for teaching while I was attending Fort Hays State University. I was extremely fortunate to work with the phenomenal educators in the Music Department.”
New’s passion for teaching shows in the success of her more than 200 students. Under her leadership, the six orchestras that make up McKinney Boyd’s program have earned numerous honors, including placing in the finals of the State Honor Orchestra competition, becoming a national winner in the 2017 Mark of Excellence competition and performing at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago.
“It has been an amazing experience for me as an orchestra director,” she said. “It’s truly my dream job.”
Before starting at McKinney Boyd, New taught for two years at Faubion Middle School. She previously taught in Hutchinson, where she earned the 2009 Young Teacher of the Year award from the Kansas American String Teachers Association.
“The beautiful thing about where I am now is that I get to work with wonderful kids at my day job, showing them the fulfillment that playing music can have in their lives. Then I get to use music as an outlet to create and have fun on the weekends.”
When she isn’t teaching, New plays fiddle and provides vocals for The Bodarks, an Americana string band.
“I started playing around town and absolutely fell in love with the genre of Americana music,” said New. “One day I happened upon a Craigslist ad wanting a female voice and auxiliary instrument for their Americana band. It seemed to be written just for me!”
Six years later, The Bodarks have released two albums and continue to play shows around Texas.
“We play everything from classic country to ‘90s grunge rock, all in our hootenanny style. I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished as a band, and I absolutely love getting to be a part of this in my free time.”
The Bodarks self-titled album and their second album, “Uprooted,” are available on iTunes, Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube.
For all her success, New thanks her family and her alma mater.
“My time at FHSU truly took me to where I am today. Being in a small music department was so key to my development as a musician, and I feel that I grew and developed more because of it,” she said. “All of the department faculty knew all of the students, and we knew all of them. The Music Department is truly a family, and I cherished my time there so much.”
“At FHSU, we were all encouraged to be a part of everything as much as we could, and that helped us all grow together as a music family. I try to tell my high school students about this experience every day, because I think it is so important to consider an environment like FHSU as a college choice.”
New shares her love for music with her husband, Greg, who plays an upright bass in two local bands. They also have two sons who New says are “absolutely the joys of my life.”
“Not many musicians are fortunate enough to be able to do this for a living,” said New. “I am extremely grateful for where music has taken me.”
Fort Hays State University-Energy Division Seeking Position – Skilled Trades Technician, Plant Operations
The FHSU Energy Division/Power Plant is looking for a dependable individual to hire in the Power Plant Department.This is a full time position with benefits.
TASKS
Operation, maintenance and repair of industrial equipment such as boilers, generators, pumps and valves.Work involves all aspects of boiler operation to include general maintenance and repair of related Energy Division/Power Plant equipment.Follow written and oral procedures, reading and recording gauges and water testing.Able to lift 30-50 lbs.
Working hours during the heating season require 24/7 operation during the months of October to April, requiring shift work for continuous operation.Working hours from May through September are usually Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.This position may be required to work a flexible work schedule as needed.
*More than one position may be available*
REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license.Three years’ experience in some skilled trades area.Prefer experience in electrical or mechanical trades, but this is not required.Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs.
Application Process:To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents:Applicants should submit a resume and names and contact information for three professional references.Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.
Heightened awareness and enforcement slated for June 29 to July 1
TOPEKA – Kansas Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism game wardens will be on the lookout for boaters under the influence during Operation Dry Water, June 29 – July 1. ODW is part of a national effort to reduce accidents and fatalities related to boating under the influence (BUI) of drugs and alcohol and educate recreational boaters about the dangers of BUI. While ODW is a year-round national campaign, a heightened awareness and enforcement effort takes place around July 4th, a holiday known for the potentially deadly combination of drinking and boating.
KDWPT game wardens are responsible for patrolling the waters of Kansas and conducting boat accident investigations, boat safety inspections, BUI checks, safety programs, education classes and other boating-related activities. During ODW, officers will be looking for boaters whose blood alcohol content exceeds the state limit of 0.08. The weekend will include increased patrols, breathalyzer tests, life jacket checks and boater education. Impaired boaters can expect to be arrested or face other serious penalties. In Kansas, the consequences for BUI include fines, jail and loss of boating privileges. During the 2017 ODW in Kansas, game wardens issued 26 boating citations, 35 boating-related warnings and recorded two BUI offenses.
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“We are dedicated to keeping boaters safe on our waters” said Kansas boating law administrator Maj. Dan Hesket. “Boating is a safe and enjoyable pastime when people stay alert and follow the rules. Many factors contribute to the way alcohol affects a person on the water. The combination of sun, wind, glare, dehydration and wave motion causes a person to become intoxicated three times faster than on shore.”
BUI is a major problem across the nation. According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Recreational Boating Statistics 2017, alcohol is a primary contributing factor in recreational boating fatalities. Intoxicated boaters run a significantly increased risk of being involved in a fatal boating accident. In 2017, 29 boat accidents were reported on Kansas waters, two of which resulted in a fatality, 14 resulted in injuries, and 13 involved only property damage. Of the 29 reported boat accidents, 19 people in total were injured and there was an estimated $111,819 in property damages.
OWD 2018 is a joint program of KDWPT, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, and the U.S. Coast Guard. For more information, visit www.operationdrywater.org. Information about Kansas boating regulations, registration, education, and requirements is available at www.ksoutdoors.com – click on Boating.
Are some of your tomatoes showing a sunken, brown leathery patch on the bottom of the fruit? If so, you probably have what is called blossom-end rot. Appearing most frequently on tomatoes, blossom-end rot can also affect peppers, squash and even watermelons.
Though not a disease, this condition is caused by a deficiency of calcium during the formation of the fruit. And, as a calcium deficiency, it is often assumed that this is due to a corresponding lack of that element in the soil. This is not necessarily the case, especially in this part of Kansas. That is because our Kansas soils are mostly derived from limestone, which is partially made up of calcium. So, what causes blossom-end rot?
Actually, there are a number of possible causes, especially on tomatoes. Some of these causes are listed here below:
1) Tomato tops often outgrow the root system during cooler spring weather. As long as it is cool, the root system can keep up with this growth. But when the weather gets hot and dry, the plant becomes stressed, sending water — which contains calcium—to the leaves, bypassing the fruit. The plant eventually responds with new root growth and the condition corrects itself after a couple of weeks.
2) Heavy fertilization, especially with ammonium forms of nitrogen, can encourage this condition. Heavy fertilization encourages more top than root growth and the ammonium form of nitrogen competes with calcium for uptake. If blossom-end rot has been a perpetual problem with your tomatoes, try using calcium nitrate (15-0-0) when fertilizing.
3) Anything that disturbs roots such as hoeing too deep can encourage blossom-end rot. Mulching helps because it keeps the soil surface cooler and therefore a better environmental condition for root growth.
4) Inconsistent watering can be a factor also. Keep the soil moist, but not water logged. Mulching can help by moderating moisture levels over time. You should also avoid doing any damage to the roots as well as watch the type and amount of fertilization you apply.
Soils with adequate calcium will not benefit from adding additional calcium. However, if your soil is deficient in this nutrient, add 1 pound of gypsum per 100 square feet. Gypsum is calcium sulfate and will not affect pH, (though calcium tends to raise pH, sulfate lowers it and the two cancel each other out). Even if calcium is not needed, the gypsum will not hurt anything.
It has also been observed that spraying plants with calcium has no effect in preventing blossom-end rot. The fruit’s waxy surface doesn’t allow absorption of the material, nor does calcium move from the leaves to the fruit.
Rip Winkel is the Horticulture agent in the Cottonwood District (Barton and Ellis Counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at [email protected] or calling either 785-682-9430, or 620-793-1910.
The City of Hays is looking for our next Dispatcher. Dispatchers are the lifeline for citizens of Ellis County and Law Enforcement, Fire, & EMS personnel. They are responsible for making sure citizens get quick responses for the help they need by answering both emergency & non-emergency calls.
Typical work schedule includes seven 12-hour shifts every two weeks which provides, on average, 3.5 days off each week. Holidays and every other weekend required.
REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or GED and valid driver’s license required. This position is required to work in a fast-paced environment where quick decisions are vital. The ability to multitask, enter data into the computer system, keep confidentiality & communicate effectively is essential.
Paid on-the-job training for the right candidate. All Dispatchers are required to live within a 40-minute response time of the City of Hays within 180 days of employment. Job offers contingent on pre-employment tests.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
2018 Base Pay Range: $31,099 annually plus additional overtime and holiday pay compensation. Additional pay may be given for previous experience. The City of Hays offers great benefits. Visit www.haysusa.com for a full list of the benefits provided.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications will be accepted online at www.haysusa.com until position is filled. Questions about the position may be sent to Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 785-628-7320.
RENO COUNTY — The Kansas man arrested by police in connection with a gunfight in Hutchinson Tuesday evening made his initial court appearance Thursday.
Garcia -photo Reno County
Curtis Garcia, 26, is jailed on a $500,000 bond on suspicion of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Norman Cushinberry.
Just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, police were called to the 500 block of North Washington in Hutchinson on the report of a shooting and found Cushinberry in the street. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
The other victim, 18-year-old Tristan J. Delaney, was wounded and taken to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was then flown to Wesley Medical Center, where he is currently listed in critical condition. He was shot in the face and the abdomen, according to statements made in court.
Other statements in court indicate the shootings may have been over the possible sale of marijuana, as well as the use of fake money.
Police found a shotgun near Cushinberry. They also found some .380-caliber shells at the scene and during a search of Garcia’s home. Officers say they found a .380 caliber handgun and a a 9 mm handgun.
It was also mentioned that Garcia had his two kids in the truck he was driving. Garcia told police he did what he had to do to protect himself and his daughters. He is claiming self-defense.
Video surveillance of the scene only shows Delaney running from a home on the west side of the street. He then drops to the ground. The video shows Garcia get out of his truck and throw the shotgun onto the sidewalk. The shooting is still under investigation.
No formal charges have been filed. Garcia is expected back in court on July 6.
Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Windy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon.
There is a chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. Temperatures will be cooler Sunday behind a cold front. pic.twitter.com/bYwxx2PP9j
Tonight A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Breezy, with a south wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 11 to 16 mph.
Saturday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 8 to 11 mph.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The family and supporters of a black Topeka man killed last year by police are speaking out against the city, the department and what they called unjustified violence by law enforcement toward black men as they discuss a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city and the officers.
White-photo KDOC
The lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that the two white officers, Michael Cruse and Justin Mackey, lacked legal justification when they fatally shot Dominique White, 30, after a struggle in September near a park in Topeka. The officers were responding to a report of gunfire and confronted White, who was armed and recently out of prison.
Police body camera footage shows White fleeing from the officers before he was shot. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay ruled in December that the shooting was justified, saying White moved his hand over a pocket that contained a gun as he fled. An internal police investigation found that Cruse and Mackey followed department policies during the confrontation.
Family attorney Andrew Stroth said White never posed a threat. He said White’s death is due to an embedded culture of racism within police departments across the country.
Theresa Wynne, White’s mother, said there is no excusing her son’s death.
“He didn’t deserve this … and his sons didn’t deserve to spend their lives without a father,” Wynne said.
Topeka city spokeswoman Molly Hadfield said Wednesday she couldn’t comment on pending litigation.
White’s death certificate said he died primarily from gunshots in the back . The lawsuit said each officer fired four times and three of the shots hit White in the back.
The suit, which seeks more than $75,000 in damages, alleges the officers violated White’s constitutional rights against unreasonable seizure and to due process. It also accuses the city of providing inadequate training.
Sarah C. Oglesby-Dunegan, minister with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, said police acted as judge, jury and executioner in White’s case.
“Dominique White is just one among thousands who prove that zip code and skin color define the fault lines in our communities,” she said. “This issue is not a Topeka problem only, it is happening in communities everywhere.”
Deborah Carol Harp, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at her home in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on November 23, 1959 in Marceline, Missouri, the daughter of Lester James & Mildred Carolyn Hale Richardson. A resident of Leoti, Kansas since 1985 moving from Elkhart, Kansas, she was a CNA for both hospitals and nursing homes.
