FHSU University Relations

Memories of Earl and Nonie Field, and their gift to Fort Hays State University – the largest gift in university history – were celebrated today in a news conference in the Memorial Union, attended by almost 200 people.

The Fields, childhood sweethearts, lifelong citizens of Hays and devoted alumni and supporters of Fort Hays State, made an extraordinary gift to FHSU in their estate plans.

“Nonie passed away in 2009 and Earl in 2013,” said Jason Williby, president and CEO of the FHSU Foundation.

“At the time of Earl’s passing, their estate gift to Fort Hays State University was valued at approximately $20 million. Their gift is unequivocally life-changing for our students, but it is also the largest single gift ever made to FHSU,” he said.

“The Fields Estate gift will be counted toward FHSU’s Journey campaign and will support student scholarships in perpetuity for the areas of art, athletics and music.”

FHSU President Emeritus Edward H. Hammond told the story of the Fields’ love for each other and for the college they attended, which became Fort Hays State University. It was the love story he learned during the 26 years that he knew the Fields.

“Higher education was always a very high priority for the Fields,” said Hammond. “Earl graduated in 1937 with degrees in economics and business and married Nonie a year later.”

The Fields started their adventure in life together with Earl as a teller for First National Bank of Hays and Nonie as a teacher. One of their true loves became Fort Hays State University, which Earl served as board member and president of the FHSU Alumni Association and a leader of the Tiger Half Century Club.

Hammond recounted that Earl Field, with Nonie’s support, built the Field Abstract and Title Co., Hays, and operated it from 1946 until he retired in 1979. He also served as chairman of the board for Heritage Savings Association and Heritage Financial Corp., Hays, and was president and chairman of the board for Farmers State Bank.

Together, Hammond said, they received the university’s Distinguished Service Award, served as members of the university’s first Capital Campaign Committee, were members of the Tiger Athlete Difference Makers, and in 1991 were inducted into the Tiger Sports Hall of Fame.

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“Earl and Nonie did most things as a couple, but a couple with different interests,” said Hammond. “For Earl it was athletics, and for Nonie it was art and music.”

“It’s difficult to put into words the impact the Fields have had on the Hays community and Fort Hays State University,” said Curtis Hammeke, FHSU director of athletics.

“Earl and Nonie loved this university and realized that scholarships were the lifeline for the future. They didn’t anticipate that tuition and educational costs would do anything but rise over the years, and they wanted to assist in providing scholarships that would keep pace.”

Adam Flax is one of 164 students who have already benefitted from Fields scholarships.

“I was born and raised right here in Hays, Kansas, and am currently finishing my senior year as a music education major,” said Flax. “I have been fortunate to live in a community that holds music and the arts in great esteem – Fort Hays State University being no exception. I would like to thank the Fields on behalf of myself and so many others for allowing us the chance to not only grow and share our talents, but to keep music and the arts as an integral part of Fort Hays State University.”

Current FHSU President Tisa Mason wrapped up the conference by touching on the Fields’ monumental act of generosity and the beautiful legacy that they have left at Fort Hays State.

“We could not be more appreciative and delighted to honor the lives of Earl and Nonie Field,” said President Mason. “The impact that their charitable gift will have on the lives of current and future Tigers at Fort Hays State University is incredible. Earl and Nonie are giving educational opportunity to students in need, to students who often must work multiple jobs, and to students who might not otherwise be able to afford to attend college.”

“I only wish that Earl and Nonie could see the faces and genuine joy of the students who will benefit from their gift,” she said.

Gifts to Fort Hays State University are 100-percent tax deductible. To learn more about the Fort Hays State University Foundation, and how you can support FHSU, visit https://foundation.fhsu.edu/ or contact the office at 785-628-5620 or by email to [email protected].

TMP-M

On Saturday, Thomas More Prep-Marian and Hays High School Student Councils teamed up to host a TMP-M versus HHS Faculty/Staff basketball game to raise funds for the Hays ARC Park.

Along with the basketball game, the event consisted of a student dunk contest and Hays Police Department versus Hays Fire Department three-point shooting contest. The game was a close and entertaining game, and TMP-M came out victorious. The winner of the dunk contest was HHS student Trey Adams and TMP-M student Jack Johnson took runner-up. For the three-point contest, the Hays Fire Department came out on top with Travis Hageman making six three pointers over the HPD’s Kyle Comstock with four three pointers.

The fundraising goal between both schools was $4,000 and, by the end of the evening, the grand total fundraised was $4,323. Since the goal was met, TMP-M Principal, Chad Meitner and HHS teacher and girls basketball coach Alex Hutchins received a pie in the face.

“Both student councils groups would like to thank everyone who participated in the event as well as those who donated both time and money,” TMP-M said in a news release.

HFD

The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Fri., April 12, 2019 in the area of Hall St. to Fort St. between 27th St. and 16th St. also from Main St. to Vine St. between 21st St. and 12th St.

This is part of a coordinated effort by the City of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

FHSU University Relations

Approximately 1,100 students from 67 schools are expected for the Fort Hays State University Department of Art and Design’s 45th annual High School Art Exhibition on Wednesday, April 17, in Gross Memorial Coliseum.

Students will also participate in a sidewalk chalk competition and can attend demonstrations in Rarick Hall hosted by art and design students and faculty.

The exhibit will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to noon.

TMP-M

The following Thomas More Prep-Marian students received a I Rating at the Regional Music Festival and will now compete in the State Festival on April 27 at Southeast of Saline.

Paul Brull – I Rating
Cameron Rozean – I Rating
Nick Herrman – I Rating
Jessica Herrman – I Rating
Alexandra Herrman – I Rating
Madelyn Seiler – I Rating
Maggie Baalmann – I Rating
John Wasinger – I Rating
Saxophone Quartet (Lane Werth, Grant Ginther, Braden Manhart, Jadyn Gottschalk) — I Rating
Low Brass Quartet (R. J. Whitmer, Kade Urban, Connor Staab, Sophia Balthazor) — I Rating
Pop Singer Girls Ensemble – I Rating
Pop Singer Boys Ensemble – I Rating

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DOWNS — The Downs Arts Council invites the public to share in the magic of storytelling through education. The Kansas Storytelling Festival opens on Friday afternoon, April 27, and closes Saturday evening, April 28.

The Kansas Storytelling Festival offers one graduate hour of college credit to certified teachers and librarians through Friends University. Workshop sessions are part of the college credit requirements. These sessions are designated as opportunities to learn from professionals and are open to all Festival attendees.

This year’s workshops are designed to grow your awareness of storytelling techniques and build confidence in your own creativity!

Bill Harley – A Love of Story
This workshop focuses on the connections between two aspects of Bill’s work: storytelling and writing. Students who can tell a story are often the ones with stronger reading and writing skills. Bill will offer his insights on the connection between oral fluency and literacy giving teachers a better understanding of how and why storytelling is an essential teaching tool. With a simple hands-on experience in telling stories, this session will be fun, educational and inspirational.

Ed Stivender – StoryLab
Under the direction of Dr. Francelia Butler of the University of Connecticut, Ed has developed this workshop for performers, teachers, and librarians. This introduction to the craft includes the 5 rules for success, as well as practical suggestions for getting started. In the course of our explanation, issues of censorship, oral tradition, environment and bombing on stage will be discussed. Practical tips for preparing and presentation will be also discussed.

Geraldine Buckley – Uniting Hearts – The Power of Personal Stories
This workshop is for anyone who wants to change people’s lives through story. It explores the power of personal stories and humor as outreach tools and instructs in shaping a personal story. Part lecture and part group discussion with an interactive element.

Megan Hicks – Stories UnFolding with the Origami Swami
The Origami Swami, demystifies this ancient folk art for children and adults — for recreation, as STEM curriculum enhancement, and as professional development for librarians, teachers, and entertainers. This workshop is a happy marriage of storytelling and paper folding. Participants learn simple stories whose plots provide cues to the folding sequences of equally simple – but very cool – origami models. No experience – telling or folding – is required.

Simple steps for Enrollment:

1. Submit an Application by clicking on the link located at www.friends.edu/edworkshops Submitting this form activates you as a student, and allows you to enroll for any desired workshop. Complete this step now, so that you may register later! For those of you who are tech savvy, you may select the Online Application for Graduate Workshop Attendance link to either establish yourself as a newcomer to Friends OR re-activate your account for the term in order to allow enrollment. For those feeling somewhat technologically challenged, feel free to complete the Paper Application for Graduate Workshop Attendance and hit “submit.” Either choice will work! Mention on this form if you are interested in knowing more about the Master’s degree program or call us.

2. Register and Pay, after submitting either an online or paper Application. If you are a returning student, please wait 1 business day for your account to be updated. After 24 hours, you can register and pay for any workshop. If you are a new student, please wait 2-3 business days to receive a reply email which will provide your login and password information. Once you receive this information, you can register and pay. If you need assistance, call us at 316-295-5516.

With Friends University, Kansas Storytelling Festival invites teachers and librarians to enroll in Storytelling in Education Special Opportunity: Graduate College Credit.  “This is an opportunity to pick up one graduate credit hour while attending the Festival and enjoying all the fun of the weekend,” said Glennys Doane, KSF Chair. “The Kansas Storytelling Festival brings five nationally-renowned storytellers each providing workshops for graduate college credit,” said Doane.

For other details of enrolling for college credit at the Festival, call (785)454-6648.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

SaturdayMostly cloudy, with a high near 52. North northeast wind 6 to 13 mph.

Saturday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

SundaySunny, with a high near 62.

Sunday NightMostly clear, with a low around 40.

MondaySunny, with a high near 74.

CHEYENNE COUNTY— One person was injured in an accident just after 1p.m. Thursday in Cheyenne County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported 2019 Kenworth semi driven by Thomas Edward Hopper, 60, Ozark, MO., was southbound Kansas 27 eight miles north of St. Francis.

The semi left roadway and went to the right, entered the south ditch, overturned and struck a power pole.

Hopper was transported to the hospital in St. Francis. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Office of the U.S. Attorney

WICHITA – A jury today convicted a Larned man on federal charges of arranging for a series of denial of service attacks on a Kansas internet service provider, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said in a news release Thursday.

The jury convicted Michael D. Golightley, 35, Larned, on seven counts of damaging a protected computer and one count of threatening to damage a computer connected to the internet.

During trial in U.S. District Court in Wichita, prosecutors presented evidence that Golightley contacted an entity called DDosCity to arrange for a series of attacks on Nex-Tech’s computers.

Nex-Tech is an internet service provider with offices in Hays, Lenora, Beloit, Concordia, Courtland, Dodge City, Downs, Great Bend, Hill City, Hoxie, McPherson, Norton, Osborne, Phillipsburg, Plainville, Quinter, Russell, Salina, Smith Center, Stockton and WaKeeney.

Prosecutors presented evidence that on March 30 and 31, 2017, Nex-Tech was hit by six denial of service attacks, which caused Nex-Tech’s computers to become inaccessible to the public.

Before the attacks, Golightley sent Nex-Tech two threats. He was angry about the company removing an ad he placed on Nex-Tech Classifieds for a PlayStation 3 game that been “jail broken,” or modified to bypass a system security check. Golightley placed the ad a second time and sent Nex-Tech a warning that he would “violate this site by bringing it offline” if the ad were removed again. He added: “If u make me upset, I will retaliate — your choice.”

Sentencing is set for July 1. He faces a penalty of up to five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on each count. McAllister commended the FBI, the Hays Police Department, Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Metzger and Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan McCarty for their work on the case.

Nursing students from NCK Tech will be hosting their annual Community Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13. at the National Guard Armory, 200 Main St. in Hays.

Included in the event are free blood pressure checks, finger stick blood sugar checks, educational booths on obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, Alzheimer’s and allergies.

The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive in conjunction with the community health fair.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

GOVE COUNTY— One person was injured in an accident just after 7:30a.m. Thursday in Gove County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Chevy pickup driven by Drew Clark, 26, Whitestown, IN., was traveling in blizzard conditions on Interstate 70 four miles east of Grinnell.

The truck jack-knifed on the ice and snow into the north ditch, rolled and the trailer became disconnected.

A passengers Charles Head, 72; Lebanon, IN., was transported to Gove County Medical Center. Clark and another passenger were not transported for treatment. All three were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.