Selection board will review applications and interview candidates for admission to U.S. Service Academies

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, R-Kan., this week announced the members of his 2018 Kansas Service Academy Selection Board. The 18-member board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to U.S. Service Academies. These include the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Those selected will enter the academies in June 2019.

“I am proud that so many young Kansas men and women are interested in attending service academies and devoting themselves to serving our country,” said Sen. Moran. “I am grateful to our impressive Service Academy Selection Board for the thoughtful consideration they put into the application review and interview process. Service Academy students are some of Kansas’s best and brightest, and I look forward to receiving the selection board’s recommendations.”

Applications will be reviewed and selected applicants will be interviewed by the selection board on Saturday, September 22 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene. Media are invited to attend the event. Questions about the event may be directed to [email protected].

Members of the 2018 Kansas Service Academy Selection Board include:

· Lt. Col. (RET) Bob Brock of Topeka – Director of Aviation, Kansas Department of Transportation, U.S. Air Force veteran;
· Myca Bunch of Garden City – President, Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Air Force veteran;
· Dennis Butler of Ottawa – Ottawa Chief of Police;
· Ardith Dunn, Ph.D., of Satanta – Retired high school mathematics/computer instructor, superintendent, mother of U.S. Air Force Academy graduate;
· Marche Fleming-Randle, Ph.D., of Wichita – Wichita State University College of Liberal Arts and Science Senior Assistant Dean and Assistant to the President for Diversity;
· Sue Givens of El Dorado – USD 490 Superintendent of Schools;
· Robin Jackson, Ph.D., of Hutchinson – Central Christian College Professor of Science and Mathematics;
· Cheryl Kerns of Overland Park – Blue Valley West High School teacher, mother of U.S. Military Academy graduate;
· Brian Kessens of Overland Park – Tortoise Capital managing director, U.S. Military Academy graduate;
· Katrina Lewison of Manhattan – USD 383 Board of Education Member, Purple Heart recipient, U.S. Military Academy graduate;
· Jayne Humphrey Pearce of Wallace – Wallace County Visitors Bureau Marketing and Tourism Director, U.S. Air Force veteran, mother of U.S. Air Force Academy graduate;
· Rachael Pitchford of Dodge City – Assistant Principal, Comanche Middle School, U.S. Marine Corps veteran;
· Sean Ritchie of Wichita – Cargill North American Operations Lead, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy graduate;
· Mike Souder of Prairie Village – Dean of Continuing Education, Johnson County Community College, U.S. Military Academy graduate;
· Delbert Stanton of Hays – Retired United Methodist Church minister and grandfather of three Air Force Academy graduates;
· Paul Taylor of Overland Park – Regional Administrator, FEMA Region VII, U.S. Military Academy graduate;
· Ron Whitney of Emporia – American Legion member, Veterans of Foreign Wars member, U.S. Army veteran;
· Beth Wilson of Girard – Business education teacher, Girard High School, mother of U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman.

Next month, the Fort Hays State University Music and Theatre Department will stage its own production of the musical “Mamma Mia.” The fall dates for the musical are Oct. 4 through 7.

“This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. Sophie, a young bride-to-be, searches for her birth father hoping he’ll walk her down the aisle. After reading her mother’s diary, her quest brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island,” said Tomme Williams, who will direction the production. “The magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Audiences worldwide have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music of this ultimate feel-good show!”

Shows on Oct. 4, 5 and 6 begin at 7:30 p.m., and the Oct. 7 show begins at 2:30 p.m. All performances are at Felten-Start Theatre in Malloy Hall. Students tickets are $10, and tickets for the general public are $15.

The Heartland Community Foundation, which serves Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties, is accepting applications for fall grants. Online applications are due Thursday, November 15, 2018.

A total of $150,000 is available to charitable projects in Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties through the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, with $50,000 available per county. Focused on improving quality of life, grants will support education, health care, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification.

Funding is limited to projects in Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties and will be awarded through a competitive application process. Non-profit organizations including government and public entities, educational institutions and churches are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on November 15. Complete funding criteria and the grant application are available at https://heartlandcommunityfoundation.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/.

During its spring grant cycle, the community foundation awarded over $217,000 to area organizations across the three counties.

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Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 13 to 17 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light after midnight.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 52. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 6 to 13 mph.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

TREGO COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 5:30p.m. Thursday in Trego County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Freightliner semi driven by Joselito E. Calusayan, 24, Newberry, FL., was eastbound on Interstate 70 seven miles east of Kansas 147 and directly behind a 2018 Ford pickup driven by James E. Graham, 43, Hays.

The semi rear-ended the Ford when it slowed for an accident up ahead.

Graham was transported to Hays Medical Center. Calusayan and a passenger in the semi were not injured. All three were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

9:20 p.m. – According to the Rooks County Emergency Management Coordinator Butch Post, Highway 183 is now open.

A portion of the highway was closed in Rooks County for about three hours Thursday night due to an accident.

The Rooks County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page said the highway was closed because of power lines laying across the road.

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Highway 183 between Plainville and Stockton is closed in Rooks County due to an accident.

Rooks County Emergency Management Coordinator Butch Post said the accident involved power lines and that the road will be closed until further notice.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Board of Regents has approved an $85 million funding increase for state universities during the next two years.

The request approved Thursday would restore funding cut by the Kansas Legislature in 2009. Lawmakers will have to approve the funding increase.

The request includes $50 million for fiscal year 2020, which begins in July, and an additional $35 million for the fiscal year 2021.

The board’s official budget document will be submitted to the governor and Legislature by Oct. 1.

The state’s current funding of state universities is about $588 million out of a total state general fund budget of $7 billion.t

Hays Post

Hays firefighters are now on scene of a structure fire at 2212 E. 15th St. Scanner reports indicated a portion of the roof had collapsed. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

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Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is inviting all K-12 girls to sign up for Girl Scouts and lead the way like a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) in their community and make the world a better place.

Girl Scout troops are forming in Hays, and Girl Scouts would like to invite you to join them. Come find out more about programs and sign up from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hays Girl Scout office on Saturday.

Girl Scouts are rolling out their new Cybersecurity badges, and girls who attend that morning will participate in an activity that will help them explore and learn how protecting their most valuable information is important. They’ll earn their first Girl Scout patch on the day they join.

Whether girls want to become a rocket scientist or code their way to a safe digital experience, Girl Scouts has the tools and badges for her to take action. With Girl Scout’s focus on STEM, outdoor adventures, entrepreneurship and gaining life skills, it is the best space for building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

To join or volunteer, go to kansasgirlscouts.org/join, email us at [email protected]  or call 888-686-MINT (6468).

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

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