TMP-M

The TMP-Marian Junior High Student Council, in conjunction with the Marine Crops Reserve, collected new toys to be distributed to children in the area. The hope is to make a child’s Christmas a little brighter and provide a gift for many children who would not get one otherwise. The students filled three boxes to the brim with toys.

The Marine Toys for Tots Program has been delivering a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters since 1947. In fact, 548 million toys have been distributed to date with 251 million children that have been supported.  Toys for Tots began as a Los Angeles charitable effort in 1947.  Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR, was inspired by his wife Diane when she tried to donate a homemade Raggedy Ann doll to a needy child, but couldn’t find any organization to do so. After seeing the need, Hendricks coordinated and collected some 5,000 toys for local children that year, from collection bins placed outside Warner Bros. movie theaters.

Their efforts were so successful that, in 1948, Toys for Tots was launched as a national campaign.  Hendricks used his position as director of Public Relations for Warner Bros. Studios to enlist celebrity support, as well as, have Walt Disney Studios design the red toy train logo.  A theme song for the program was written in 1956 and would be recorded by Nat King Cole, among many others.

KDA

MANHATTAN — The Arkansas River Compact Administration (ARCA) annual meeting will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. CST at the Clarion Inn, 1911 E Kansas Ave. in Garden City. The meeting agenda is posted on ARCA’s website at www.co-ks-arkansasrivercompactadmin.org.

ARCA administers provisions of the Kansas–Colorado Arkansas River Compact, including operations of the John Martin Reservoir. Topics to be covered at the annual meeting include a review of John Martin Reservoir operations, compliance update, committee reports, and updates from state and federal agencies. ARCA will consider the continued use of a new source water to replace evaporation and potentially fill the John Martin Reservoir recreation account. A specific project that will be reviewed is the inspection of the stilling basin below John Martin Reservoir that is being done during the non-irrigation season.

ARCA’s Engineering, Operations, and Administrative and Legal committees will meet on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, starting at 1:00 p.m. CST, also at the Clarion Inn.

The annual meeting and committee meetings are open to the public. Individuals who require special accommodation should notify Stephanie Gonzales at 719-734-5367 at least three days prior to the meeting.

The Kansas-Colorado Arkansas River Compact was negotiated in 1948 between Kansas and Colorado with participation by the federal government. Its stated purposes are to settle existing disputes and remove causes of future controversy between Colorado and Kansas regarding Arkansas River water and to equitably divide and apportion the water between Colorado and Kansas, including benefits arising from John Martin Reservoir.

Today A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of flurries between noon and 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind 7 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.

Thursday Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. North wind 8 to 14 mph.

Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

HAYS POST

Midwest Energy received several phone calls from St. Francis residents smelling the odor of natural gas in homes and businesses Monday.

According to a social media post by Midwest Energy, investigation of the calls has not revealed the presence of natural gas so far.

Midwest Energy says the smells are being caused by over-odorization of gas lines supplying St. Francis. These smells will continue until the excess odorant has been purged from the gas system.

If you smell gas in your home or business, Midwest Energy encourages St. Francis residents to leave the area and call Midwest Energy at 1-800-222-3121 so they can check it out.

Extra workers have been mobilized to St. Francis to assist in investigating leak calls.

By JOHN HANNA
AP Political Writer

TOPEKA — Republicans in the Kansas House elected a new, more conservative majority leader Monday and Democrats dumped their firebrand leader in the chamber in favor of lower-key veteran with a reputation for being able to work with the GOP.

The selection of conservative Rep. Dan Hawkins of Wichita as majority leader for the next two years is likely to complicate Democratic Gov.-elect Laura Kelly’s efforts to pass her legislative agenda, particularly a plan to expand the state’s Medicaid health coverage for the needy. Defeated Majority Leader Don Hineman, a moderate Dighton Republican, has supported expanding Medicaid, while Hawkins strongly opposes it as chairman of the House health committee for the past four years.

Republicans maintained their 85-40 majority in the House in this year’s elections, but conservatives picked up at least six seats at the expense of GOP moderates. Hawkins prevailed over Hineman, 48-35, with one lawmaker absent and another not voting.

House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr., a conservative Olathe Republican, won a second, two-year term as the chamber’s top leader, besting a challenge from conservative Rep.-elect Owen Donohoe, of Shawnee, on an 80-4 vote.

But the result in the majority leader’s race suggested that Democrats still have opportunities to form coalitions with GOP moderates to pass legislation sought by Kelly.

To help shepherd Kelly’s agenda through the Legislature, they turned to veteran Rep. Tom Sawyer over Rep. Jim Ward, who’d held the job for the past two years with conservative Republicans Sam Brownback and Jeff Colyer as governor. Both Sawyer and Ward are veteran lawmakers from Wichita, but Ward is far more likely to deliver fiery speeches during debates and has a reputation for being more confrontational.

The vote among Democrats was 24-16 in Sawyer’s favor.

Sawyer was first elected to the House in 1986 and served as majority leader in 1992, when Democrats last controlled the chamber. He was minority leader from 1993 through 1998, stepping down for an unsuccessful run for governor against then-popular GOP incumbent Bill Graves. He returned to the House in 2003 and left in 2009 for a seat on the state parole board. When his term in that job was set to expire, he won back his House seat again in 2012.

GOVE COUNTY  — Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s office are working to determine the cause of a Sunday afternoon fire in Quinter.

Just before 4 p.m., crews responded to report of a fire at Formation Plastics, 101 Sunset Ave. in Quinter, according to Sheriff Allan Weber.

When crews arrived, the building was totally engulfed in flames and due to the nature of the work, the smoke was toxic, according to Weber.

In addition to crews from Quinter, firefighters from Trego, Grinnell and Grainfield responded to fight the fire. Officials from Thomas County and Trego County Emergency Management also provided floodlights to assist fire crews.

The business makes plastic items including seats for transport buses, items for circuit boards and other plastic parts. With all the plastic, the fire burned until the early hours of Monday, according to Weber.

The facility is a total loss. There were no injuries.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – A Minnesota man was sentenced today to 21 months in federal prison for driving a load of 471 pounds of marijuana to Kansas, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. In addition, he will serve three years on supervised release.

Mark Anthony Berg, 40, Coon Rapids, Minn., pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. The Kansas Highway Patrol stopped Berg’s vehicle on Interstate 70 in Ellsworth County. Troopers found 471 pounds of marijuana concealed in the vehicle.

McAllister commended the Kansas Highway Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration and Assistant U.S. Attorney Skip Jacobs for their work on the case.

There has been speculation that we’re in for a great deal of snow and ice later in the week, but the fact is that it is too early to tell.

According to the National Weather Service office in Wichita, there’s a great deal of uncertainty regarding the next storm system that has the potential to impact parts of Kansas during the weekend.

“It is important not to focus on the snow, rain, or ice forecast from one model. Some forecast models show no precipitation at all, while others show a significant amount of snow and/or ice,” NWS noted. “The main takeaway at this point is to know that another winter storm may impact portions of the region by the end of the week, but what, if any, impact is felt here in Kansas remains to be seen.”

What NWS is more sure of, however, is that temperatures will be below normal this week.

According to NWS, “Temperatures will be below normal to start the week with Wednesday likely to be the warmest day this week. Unfortunately, temperatures will take a tumble again and will end the week with well below normal temperatures for this time of year.”

— Salina Post

The Hays Police Department responded to 10 animal calls and conducted 43 traffic stops Wed., Nov. 21, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Abandoned Vehicle–700 block block Milner St, Hays; 1:08 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–1300 block Vine St, Hays; 7:38 AM
Animal At Large–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 7:52 AM
Welfare Check–400 block Allen St, Hays; 11:17 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2200 block General Custer Rd, Hays; 12:34 PM
Suspicious Activity–400 block E 5th St, Hays; 2:17 PM
Dead Animal Call–600 block Vine St, Hays; 2:47 PM
Animal At Large–2100 block Oak St, Hays; 3:27 PM
Theft (general)–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 6:50 AM; 7:05 AM
Theft (general)–200 block Castillian Blvd, Hays; 5:05 PM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:25 PM
Animal At Large–2700 block Hall St, Hays; 6:57 PM
Animal Injured–27th and Thunderbird Circle, Hays; 7:10 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 8 PM
Criminal Trespass–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 9:07 PM
Civil Dispute–2500 block E 21st St, Hays; 10:53 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 11:27 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 8 traffic stops Thu., Nov. 22, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Criminal Trespass–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 9:30 AM; 9:41 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–300 block W 24th St, Hays; 10:25 AM
Animal Bite Investigation–32nd and Hall St, Hays; 2:26 PM; 3:26 PM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 8:11 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–3700 block Summer Ln, Hays; 10:31 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 27 traffic stops Fri., Nov. 23, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11/20 8 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–300 block W 21st St, Hays; 8:37 AM
Mental Health Call–300 block W 33rd St, Hays; 10:47 AM
Custody Dispute–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:14 AM
Animal At Large–2200 block Centennial Blvd, Hays; 12:59 PM
Lewd/Lascivious Behavior–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 1:54 PM
Criminal Trespass–300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 2:51 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–200 block E 13th St, Hays; 3:44 PM
Open Door/Window–2900 block Cottonwood Ln, Hays; 3:59 PM
Parking Complaint–2200 block Drum Ave, Hays; 5:13 PM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–2200 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 5:21 PM
Trash Dumping–1000 block E 37th St, Hays; 6:15 PM
Drug Offenses–2700 block Willow St, Hays; 9:17 PM
Suicidal Subject–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 11:18 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 46 traffic stops Sat., Nov. 24, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Battery – simple–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:58 AM; 1:59 AM
Driving Under the Influence–200 block W 9th St, Hays; 2 AM
Drug Offenses–3400 block Vine St, Hays; 4:41 AM
Unwanted Person–200 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:28 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 34th St, Hays; 9 AM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 4/25 9:24 AM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5/30 12 AM; 5/30 12 PM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 4/30 1:34 PM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5/11 11:07 AM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5/25 11:44 AM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 7/11 10:02 AM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 7/18 1:49 PM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 7/21 11:18 AM
Mental Health Call–300 block W 33rd St, Hays; 10:42 AM
Sex Offense–400 block Milner St, Hays; 11/22 7 AM; 11/24 11:04 AM
Theft (general)–500 block E 6th St, Hays; 11/19 3 PM; 11/24 12 PM
Disturbance – General–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 1:03 PM
44 – Traffic Stop–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 1:16 PM
Custody Dispute–Hays; 1:29 PM
MV Accident-Property Damage–500 block E 6th St, Hays; 1:40 PM; 1:45 PM
Suicidal Subject–2900 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 1:50 PM
Theft (general)–3300 block Country Ln, Hays; 11/22 8 AM; 11/24 6 PM
Mental Health Call–200 block Circle Dr, Hays; 2:29 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–2500 block Henry Dr, Hays; 2:56 PM
Animal At Large–1700 block Anthony Dr, Hays; 5:25 PM
Civil Dispute–2200 block Centennial Blvd, Hays; 11:38 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 15 traffic stops Sun., Nov. 25, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 12:52 AM
Liquor Offense, sell, furnish, transport–6th and Elm, Hays; 1:55 AM
Suspicious Activity–500 block Ash St, Hays; 3:02 AM
Welfare Check–300 block E 19th St, Hays; 9:26 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–41st and Summer Ln, Hays; 12:24 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–300 block Dwight Dr, Hays; 1:10 PM
Animal At Large–400 block E 11th St, Hays; 2:06 PM
Theft (general)–400 block W 32nd St, Hays; 11/21 6 AM; 11/23 10 AM
Animal At Large–13th and Hall St, Hays; 4:55 PM
Burglary/business–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 6:02 PM
Driving Under the Influence–1300 block Lawrence Dr, Hays; 6:12 PM
Drug Offenses–600 block E 6th St, Hays; 6:54 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 16 traffic stops Mon., Nov. 26, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suicidal Subject–3500 block Vine St, Hays; 2:04 AM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 8:02 AM
Suspicious Activity–300 block W 15th St, Hays; 11/19 2:45 PM; 11/21 3:15 PM
Civil Dispute–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 9:15 AM
Welfare Check–1000 block E 17th St, Hays; 9:45 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–300 block W 23rd St, Hays; 10:17 AM
Search Warrant–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:40 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2200 block Downing Ave, Hays; 11/24 11:28 AM; 11/26 11:28 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–300 block W 17th St, Hays; 11:35 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–29th and Vine St, Hays; 12:10 PM; 12:13 PM
Burglary/vehicle–400 block E 7th St, Hays; 11/25 12 PM; 11/26 12 PM
Dangerous Animal–1700 block Haney Dr, Hays; 1:24 PM
Found/Lost Property–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 1:54 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1000 block E 17th St, Hays; 1:59 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–300 block W 10th St; 2:30 PM
Animal At Large–500 block W 24th St, Hays; 4:39 PM
Animal At Large–1300 block Donald Dr, Hays; 6:05 PM
Battery – simple–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 7:39 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 22 traffic stops Tue., Nov. 27, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Open Door/Window–2900 block Broadway Ave, Hays; 12:44 AM
Battery – Domestic–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 5:30 AM; 7:10 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2300 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 8:21 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2000 block Walnut St, Hays; 9:06 AM
Found/Lost Property–4000 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 11/26 9:39 AM; 11/27 9:39 AM
Theft (general)–1300 block Lawrence Dr, Hays; 11/19
Mental Health Call–1200 block Main St, Hays; 11:07 AM
Animal At Large–17th and Allen, Hays; 11:59 AM
Juvenile Complaint–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 1:31 PM
Battery – simple–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 3:25 PM
Animal At Large–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 4:53 PM
MV Accident-Co Road/St Hwy–400 block W 27th, Hays; 5:33 PM
Disturbance – Noise–500 block E 20th St, Hays; 8:28 PM
Suicidal Subject–1000 block E 17th St, Hays; 9 PM
Welfare Check–3700 block Willow St, Hays; 9:36 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1500 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 10:51 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 19 traffic stops Wed., Nov. 28, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Welfare Check–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 2:31 AM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–27th and Vine, Hays; 7:59 AM
Animal At Large–700 block Park St, Hays; 9:48 AM
Theft (general)–300 block W 32nd St, Hays; 5/1/17; 6/30/17
Drug Offenses–Hays; 12:16 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–1500 block Main St, Hays; 2:01 PM
Identity Theft–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 2:49 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–900 block Commerce Pkwy, Hays; 11/26 4 PM; 11/28 3:53 PM
Battery – Domestic–300 block W 17th St, Hays; 4:10 PM
Suicidal Subject–2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 4:57 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–300 block W 17th St, Hays; 5:29 PM
Dead Animal Call–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 9:24 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 23 traffic stops Thu., Nov. 29, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Counterfeit currency/documents–4000 block General Hays Rd, Hays;  10:05 AM; 10:15 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:38 AM
Stolen/Recovered Property–300 block W 27th St, Hays; 12:27 PM
Theft (general)–Hays; 2:15 PM
Theft (general)–Hays; 11/24 8 PM; 11/25 12 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–3200 block Fort St, Hays; 2:27 PM
Animal At Large–1700 block Pine St, Hays; 2:47 PM
Suspicious Activity–1400 block US 183 Alt Hwy, Hays; 4:38 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1000 block Fort St, Hays; 4:53 PM
Credit Card Violations–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 11:58 AM; 6:12 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 6:43 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–400 block E 8th St, Hays; 7:25 PM
Credit Card Violations–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 12:08 PM
Credit Card Violations–2900 block Broadway Ave, Hays; 11/28 12:29 PM
Credit Card Violations–700 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 1:01 PM; 1:08 PM
Credit Card Violations–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 1:18 PM
Credit Card Violations–700 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 1:22 PM
Credit Card Violations–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 2:07 PM
Credit Card Violations–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28; 1:56 PM
Credit Card Violations–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 2:38 PM
Credit Card Violations–1700 block Vine St, Hays; 7:41:06 PM
Credit Card Violations–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 7:41:03 PM
Credit Card Violations–700 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 4:10 PM; 4:15 PM
Credit Card Violations–700 block Vine St, Hays; 11/28 4:10 PM; 4:18 PM
Civil Dispute–400 block W 37th St, Hays; 9:10 PM
Suspicious Activity–6th and Ash, Hays; 11:56 PM

ELLIS –  A proposed sales tax rebate program will be reviewed by the Ellis City Council during their meeting Monday night.

CORRECTED to reflect actual day of the meeting.

Other agenda items include an update on water exploration contracts.

The complete Dec. 3 agenda follows.

AGENDA

December 3, 2018

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELLIS

City Hall – Council Meeting Room

BILLS ORDINANCE REVIEW WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL AND MEETING CALL TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA (if needed)

• CONSENT AGENDA
  1. Minutes from Regular Meeting on November 19, 2018
  2. Bills Ordinance #2058

(Council will review for approval under one motion under the consent agenda.  By majority vote of the governing body, any item may be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately)

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

(Each speaker will be limited to five minutes.  If several people from the group wish to speak on same subject, the group must appoint a spokesperson.  ALL comments from public on agenda items must be during Public Comment.  Once council begins their business meeting, no more comments from public will be allowed.)

• PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)
• SPECIAL ORDER
• UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  1. Discuss and Review Bids on South Park Bathroom
  2. Review Proposed Sales Tax Rebate Program
  3. Discuss Cameraing of Sewer Lines
• NEW BUSINESS
  1. Consider Approval of Cereal Malt Beverage Applications
  2. Consider Purchase of Chemical for Sewer Plant
• REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
  1. Administrative
     • Public Works
       • Department Update
     • Police
       • Monthly Activity Report for November
       • December Staff Calendar
       • Review Email from Darin Myers on CAD/RMS System
       • Department Update
     • City Clerk
       • October Health Insurance Savings Report
       • Department Update
     • Attorney
       • Update on Status of Code Violation Cases
       • Update on Water Exploration Contracts
     • Mayor Update and Announcements

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

• ADJOURNMENT

Submitted

The National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators has announced that O’Loughlin Elementary School has been named a National ESEA Distinguished School by the state education agency in Kansas.

O’Loughlin is one of up to 100 schools throughout the country that is being nationally recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2018.

A project of the NAESPA, the National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program publicly recognizes qualifying federally funded schools for the outstanding academic achievements of their students.

It highlights the efforts of schools across the country making significant improvements for their students.

The program has been in place since 1996, showcasing the success of hundreds of schools in one of three categories:

• Category 1: Exceptional student performance for two consecutive years

• Category 2: Closing the achievement gap between student groups

• Category 3: Excellence in serving special populations of students

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides additional resources for vulnerable students and federal grants to state educational agencies to improve the quality of public elementary and secondary education.

The association is a membership organization made up of state ESEA program administrators, and their staff from each of the states and territories, charged with managing their state federal education program.

They ensure compliance with federal regulations, but more importantly work to see that all children — especially those living in economically disadvantaged conditions — have the opportunity to receive a high quality education.

NAESPA implements the National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program to highlight selected schools that have successfully used their ESEA federal funds to improve the education for all students, including economically disadvantaged students.

More information about all National ESEA Distinguished Schools is available on the ESEA Network website: www.ESEAnetwork.org.