Fort Hays State Weekly Football Press Conference
October 16th, 2018
Fort Hays State head coach Chris Brown conducted his weekly press conference in advance of the Tiger’s upcoming game with Nebraska-Kearney Saturday morning in Kearney, Nebraska. Brown and select players met with the media inside Lewis Field on Wednesday, a session that can be seen by clicking on the video below.
(00:00 Head Coach Chris Brown, 10:20 Defensive Lineman Malik Young, 12:18 Receiver Harley Hazlett)
The Eagle radio auction is coming up on October 18th and 19th on stations 101.9FM and 94.3FM KAYS. We will have thousands of items to bid on and buy beginning at 8 a.m. each day. To place a bid call 785-301-2211.
You can see a complete sale bill including when each item will sell by clicking HERE.
Below is one of our featured items on this year’s auction:
Wells Cargo Aluminum Trailer from Advantage Glass Plus
Wells Cargo Silver Sport 6 1/2′ X 12′ aluminum trailer. Features a standard ramp, slip resistant extruded aluminum floor, and LED lighting for improved safety.
The standard stake pockets give you maximum cargo flexibility. 77” wide and 12 feet long.
On-line at advantageglassplus.com.
$50 Certificate from Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill
Retail Price $50
If you’re hungry, grab a friend, co-worker, or your significant other and use your Gift Card for Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill, 3203 Vine in Hays. Enjoy an evening meal, take advantage of the quick and easy lunch–everything from sandwiches and salads to appetizers, steaks, and more.
The fire is always burning at Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill in Hays. Not valid toward alcohol purchases.
USD 489
Hays High School is hosting its annual Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) College Planning Conference for all juniors and seniors and parents from 1:50 to 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, in Gym A at Hays High School.
Students will get the opportunity to meet with more than 50 college and military representatives.
If you have questions regarding the KACRAO College Planning Conference, call the Hays High Counseling Office at 623-2608.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The NASA astronaut and northwest Kansas native who survived last week’s failed launch and emergency landing says he knew he needed to stay calm.
Air Force Col. Nick Hague on Tuesday publicly described his close call during a Facebook conversation.
Hague and Russian Alexei Ovchinin were two minutes into their flight last Thursday from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station when the Soyuz rocket failed.
LIVE NOW: @AstroHague, who along with his Russian crewmate were forced to abort their Oct. 11 Soyuz launch during ascent to @Space_Station, is answering your questions now on Facebook. Watch & ask your questions: https://t.co/Ige2lQnuAR pic.twitter.com/oPIFtQWxye
— NASA (@NASA) October 16, 2018
Their capsule ripped away from the rocket as designed and plummeted to Earth. Hague communicated in Russian throughout the more than half-hour ordeal.
Neither was injured.
Hague says he and his crewmate grinned at touchdown, shook hands and then joked about their short flight. He says he’d rather be in orbit, getting ready for a spacewalk, but is grateful to be alive.
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The CNA refresher course will be October 19 and 26. This two-day course is for CNAs whose Kansas certification status has become inactive. The class will be 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Students must attend both days to receive credit.
The CMA update course, also scheduled for Oct. 19 and 26 will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This two-day course meets the biennial CMA continuing education requirement for CMAs. Students must attend both days to receive credit.
Both classes will be located in the Health Science Building on the NCK Tech campus. For additional information, application process and cost, contact the campus at 785-625-2437.
Twenty-four hour advanced noticed is required for both classes.
When coming home late from an every-other Wednesday night commitment in Hutchinson, we’ve frequently seen deer, rain or shine, summer and winter along a certain stretch of road north of town. The terrain along these few miles of highway is perfect deer habitat. Last night as we approached that area about 11 p.m., my wife uttered that four-letter word all drivers hate to hear this time of year, “Deer!”
I had enough time to ease into the other lane, and sure enough, standing there in the ditch as regal as can be, was a nice young buck. Thankfully he merely watched us go by without incident. … Welcome to fall in Midwestern deer country!
For the next two months, deer will be moving about more than usual, often seemingly without regard to traffic on roadways. The main reason is the breeding season known infamously as the “rut” — that time of the year where whitetail love is in the air, and bucks, just like all men, seem powerless to resist. Although more frequent deer movement has already begun. The peak of the rut here in Kansas will be sometime in mid-November. Other factors also cause deer to move now more than usual. Suddenly crops that offered them cover and food are now being harvested, forcing them to look for seclusion and for other food sources. Young bucks are also roaming about looking for their own territories and with it, females to breed.
Deer-vehicle collisions can’t always be avoided, but there are things to do to lessen the possibility of hitting one. When traveling at night, slow down, use your high beams when possible and be extra vigilant, staying especially alert along wooded areas where deer often travel. We see deer at the spot I mentioned above, well over 50 percent of the time year round. Have your passengers help you watch; our grandson loves to be on “deer alert.” Heed deer crossings signs and be especially watchful in those areas, as deer crossing signs are posted at those particular spots for a good reason. Also when you see one deer, there are often more. As hard as it will be, if a collision with a deer becomes imminent, DO NOT swerve to miss it, as that may very well put you in the other lane facing oncoming traffic or cause you to lose control of the vehicle and hit something far worse than the deer. If you hit a deer, pull off the road if possible and call 911. Stay in your vehicle and turn on the emergency flashers. Don’t attempt to remove a deer that’s lying on the roadway, let the law enforcement officer do that. Also, if you want to keep the carcass of a deer killed in an accident, you must get a “salvage tag” which any law enforcement officer or game warden can issue.
In West Virginia there is a 1 in 46 chance of hitting a deer, the most of any state in the U.S., followed by Montana, Pennsylvania, Iowa and Wisconsin. The average chance of hitting a deer nationwide is 1 in 167; in Kansas the chances of hitting a deer are 1 in 130, quite a bit better than the national average. In 2017 there were 10,226 deer-vehicle collisions reported here in Kansas, 17 percent of the total vehicle crashes. Butler County reported the most at 438 followed by Sedgwick County with 385.
Something I didn’t know that was verified by my insurance agent is that hitting a deer is covered by the comprehensive portion of our auto insurance policy. A collision with another vehicle or object resulting from trying to avoid hitting a deer is covered by the collision portion. Jennifer Haugh, public and government affairs manager for AAA Kansas, reports that in 2017 the average vehicle repair bill for a deer-vehicle collision averaged $4,500. I found this statistic listed on the website of numerous other auto insurance companies, and it was never less than $4,000.
I hope I’ve not scared you so badly that you’ll refuse to take your car out of the garage until January and be forced to take an Uber everywhere you go. I just want to remind you to drive with a little extra caution for the next couple months to avoid hitting a deer. If you want venison in your freezer, harvesting one during hunting season is a better route to go. It’s much cheaper than getting one with the car and the meat will probably be in better shape. … Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!
Steve can be contacted by email at [email protected].
ADJUTANT GEN. DEPT.
The National Emergency Management Association has appointed Angee Morgan, deputy director of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, to the Emergency Management Accreditation Program commission.
Morgan is a graduate of Fort Hays State University. She joined the Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM) in December 1987. Morgan began her state career in September 1981, as a secretarydispatcher for the Kansas Highway Patrol in Hays.
“I’m extremely honored to represent NEMA as an EMAP commissioner,” said Morgan, who has been deputy director of KDEM since 2008. “Meeting EMAP standards not only provides evidence of government’s best efforts to comply with national standards, it strengthens the entire nation’s emergency management system.”
EMAP is a voluntary review process for state and local emergency management programs that is a means of demonstrating that a program meets national standards for emergency management through self-assessment, documentation and peer review. Kansas received accreditation in 2012 and was reaccredited in 2018.
The EMAP Commission is the governing and decision making body of the program. The commission’s responsibilities include:
DSNWK
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas will host its annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 23 at 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Ellis County Fairgrounds in Hays.
Awards will be presented to DSNWK employees for years of service with two receiving the Employee of the Year honors. Recognition will also be made for the achievements made by men and women in DSNWK services. These awards will be for employment and independent living accomplishments, with special awards giving for individual achievement.
DSNWK will also present awards to several community members for their support of people with developmental disabilities through opportunities in employment and other community support.
For more information contact Steve Keil, DSNWK Director of Development, at 785-625-5678.
By RUTH FIRESTONE
Hays music lover
A gala treat is in store for all who love to celebrate Halloween with music, theatre, parades, costumes and fun. And it’s all free and open to the public. The third annual Hays Symphony Orchestra Halloween party and concert for children will happen Sunday, Oct. 28, in and around the FHSU Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center.
The main attraction, which will begin at 3 p.m., is “The Firebird,” a ballet and orchestral composition by Igor Stravinsky, conducted by Shah Sadikov, assistant professor of music and theatre. Nationally recognized playwright Catherine Trieschmann has provided a children’s adaptation of the Russian folktales on which the ballet is based. Erin Renard directs the production and Alyssa Dechant serves as choreographer, with costumes by Sasha Hildebrand.
Brenda Meder, Hays Arts Council director, narrates the story, which is set in the dark forests of Russia. Prince Ivan fights the evil sorcerer Koschei, played by Everett Robert, with the help of the magical Firebird, danced by Brooke Raacke, to free the enchanted animals and princesses, played by area youth and adult actors and dancers.
Festivities will begin at 2 p.m. with family-fun activities including an instrument petting zoo, a Russian folktale story time, drumming circle, a Firebird mask craft, and a Halloween costume parade for all ages. Guests are encouraged to come early wearing their costumes.
Many sponsors have made this gala possible through their generosity, including grants and support from the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund; the Heartland Community Foundation; the Hays Symphony Guild; The Hays Arts Council; Smoky Hills Public TV; the FHSU student chapter of the National Association for Music Education; Redeem Designs; and McDonald’s of Hays.
Also, special thanks to Keith and Sandra Gottschalk for providing the free trick-or-treat bags for the first 300 children.
You can reserve free tickets online through the new HSO website at hayssymphony.org or pick them up at the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau or the Downtown Hays Development Corporation offices. The symphony is also selling Firebird T-shirts, available for advance order at its website.
FHSU University Relations
Lisa Roberts, associate state director for marketing and product management for the Kansas Small Business Development Center, has earned the Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential from NASBITE International.
Roberts recently completed the requirements of the nationally-recognized professional certification, and joins more than 2,000 people in 19 countries who have earned the CGBP credential.
The CGBP is accepted as a U.S. standard. Many countries seek employees trained to a U.S. standard, given the United States has a significant position in international trade.
“From the early years in my career as a UPS account executive to my most recent position in the SBDC as a content marketer and in the MBA program at Kansas Wesleyan University as an instructor, I have been fascinated by the numerous aspects of global trade,” said Roberts. “I am proud to further my knowledge and share this knowledge with others through the CGBP program and with it continuing education.”
In 2000, NASBITE International launched the CGBP to raise the level of practice in the field, provide professional development goals and showcase competency in the four CGBP domains: global business management, international marketing, supply chain management, and trade finance.
The CGBP is designed to meet the needs of global trade professionals in a wide range of industries and professions, as well as those working in trade education, trade assistance and promotion, trade facilitation, and those studying for a career related to global commerce.
Individuals interested in earning the CGBP may apply online and must successfully complete a written examination as part of the qualification process. The CGBP examination is offered online, using virtual live proctoring and is offered four times a year: March, June, September, and November, during specified dates. More information on the CGBP credential and exam can be found at www.nasbite.org.
About Kansas SBDC
The Kansas SBDC is a statewide advising, consulting, and training service for small businesses (typically less than 500 employees) funded by federal, state, and local partners. Funding allows the Kansas SBDC to provide advising and training (i.e. financial analysis, marketing, and management) to businesses across the state at low or no cost. Kansas SBDC is an accredited member of America’s SBDC, the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States.
To learn more, visit kansassbdc.net. For more information on the Kansas SBDC, contact Lisa Roberts, 785-296-6514 or [email protected].
By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
The Hays USD 489 school board voted Monday night in special session to move forward with financing and a lease-purchase resolution for the Oak Park Medical Complex.
The building at 2501 E. 13th would be renovated for the Early Childhood Connections and Head Start programs currently housed in the former Washington and Munjor schools.
Superintendent John Thissen said he was “pleased” with the four local bids.
“It was nice to get the bid The Bank of Hays has provided, which was 3.49 (percent). We were identifying the best way to handle it was semi-annual payments. But it’d be about $216,000 is what would be spent a year,” Thissen explained.
The total amount financed by the low bid would be $2,159,478.68 over 10 years.
The lease-purchase resolution must be published in the newspaper for two weeks and then allows for a 30-day protest period, which could lead to a public vote.
According to Thissen, the five owners in the medical complex have already signed contracts to lease the building.
Board members Greg Schwartz and Sophia Rose Young voted against the financing; Schwartz also voted against the lease-purchase resolution citing concerns about where the building purchase that would serve just 150 students fits into a long-range facilities plan.
Board member Lance Bickle was absent.
Last week school the board voted to accept a $1.473 million federal grant which can only be used for the ECC Oak Park project.
The CNA Refresher course will be held Oct. 19 and 26. This two-day course is for CNAs whose Kansas certification status has become inactive. The class will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students must attend both days to receive credit.
The CMA update course, also scheduled for Oct. 19 and 26 will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This two-day course meets the biennial CMA continuing education requirement for CMAs. Students must attend both days to receive credit.
Both classes will be located in the Health Science Building on the NCK Tech campus.
For additional information, application process and cost, contact the campus at 785-625-2437.
Twenty-four hour advanced noticed is required for both classes.
FHSU University Relations
Area business people and entrepreneurs will have two opportunities on Nov. 7 to participate in a leadership training workshop, “Leading Teams that Matter,” conducted by Pete Smith, an internationally-acclaimed guide and coach in the fields of leadership, management, personal growth and development.
Smith’s workshop is sponsored by Fort Hays State University’s Management Development Center, the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce, Sunflower Electric Power Corporation, and FHSU’s Society for Human Resource Management Student Chapter.
Before suffering a life-changing stroke in 2010, Smith worked in education, first as a history teacher and career counselor, then as a director of high school programs. After his stroke, he questioned the significance of his life and reinvented himself to use his experience to become a teacher and leader to help people focus on what is important and significant in their personal and professional lives.
The leadership training workshop will be offered first from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the university’s Memorial Union and again that afternoon, from 2 to 5 p.m., also in Memorial Union.
Participants will learn how to position teams for a high level of performance year after year by developing a framework designed to attract the best people, develop a culture of choice and trust, be attentive to detail, and intentionally expand individual comfort zones.
Registration is available online through the Registration link in the sidebar of the page at www.fhsu.edu/mdc.
Registration is $119, but Hays Area Chamber of Commerce members qualify for a 15-percent discount. To receive the discount, or to learn more about this event or additional upcoming trainings, contact Hannah Hilker at 785-628-4121 or by email to [email protected].
The night before the workshops, Smith will deliver a free address in the union’s Fort Hays Ballroom.
