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Betty Haskett

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Phillipsburg resident Betty Haskett, age 76, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at Deseret Nursing Home, Kensington.

Betty was born July 17, 1937, in Phillips County, the daughter of Erl Eli and Theresa Pauline (Schulke) Haskett.  She worked as a bank teller for many years.

Survivors include two sisters, Noma Keesee and Bernice Werner, both of Phillipsburg, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 Second St., Phillipsburg, with Tony Keesee officiating.  Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra.

Miss Haskett will lie in state from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday and until service time Saturday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ, Phillipsburg.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.olliffboeve.com.

HPD activity log, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1

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The Hays Police Department conducted 22 traffic stops and received four animal calls Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the HPD activity log.

Dec. 31
Suspicious activity, 400 block West Sixth, 3:55 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 2500 block Donald, 9:09 a.m.
Harassment/telephone/FAX, Hays, 9:15 a.m.
Document service, 1000 block Fort, 10:05 a.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 3800 block Vine, 10:39 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 27th and Donald, 2:28 p.m.
Open door/window, 700 block East Sixth, 3:35 p.m.
Drug offenses, 1200 block Vine, 6:29 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 3700 block Vine, 6:41 p.m.
911 hangup call, 3600 block Vine, 7 p.m.
Burglary/residence, 1900 block Main, 7:32 p.m.
Assist, 300 block West 18th, 11:21 p.m.
Driving while suspended/revoked, 1200 block East 33rd, 11:21 p.m.
Domestic battery, 3600 block Vine, 11:43 p.m.
Disorderly conduct, 100 block West Seventh, 11:59 p.m.

Jan. 1
Mental health call, 1400 block East 29th, 12:13 a.m.
Underage possession of alcohol, 100 block West Seventh, 12:53 a.m.
Lost animal, 200 block West 15th, 12:35 a.m.
Criminal trespass, 200 block West 12th, 2:41 a.m.
Criminal damage to property, 1000 block Vine, 3:38 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 1300 block MacArthur, 9:48 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 1300 block East 19th, 10:05 a.m.
Burglary/residence, 200 block West Sixth, 10:19 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property/hit and run, 4100 block Vine, 1:09 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 300 block West 33rd, 5:52 p.m.
Criminal damage to property, 2800 block Canal, 2:54 p.m .
Disturbance, 1100 block Vine, 7:20 p.m.
Gunshots/non-injury Shooting, 2000 block Patio, 10:26 p.m.
Assist, 100 block West 12th, 11:28 p.m.

O’Connor named president of Commerce Bank’s Hays market

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Tom Thomas, president of Commerce Bank in Hays, announced today Deron O’Connor has been named market president of Commerce Bank’s Hays region, effective Wednesday. In his new role, O’Connor will be responsible for the overall administration of Commerce Bank’s Hays market.

Thomas, who will retire next year, will continue to serve as chairman for the Hays bank.

O’Connor has 13 years of banking experience at Commerce and currently leads the commercial banking effort in Hays.

“We are very pleased to have Deron serve in this important lead role for Commerce Bank,” Thomas said. “Deron has shown strong leadership in both commercial banking and through community involvement.  He will provide strategic direction as we continue our focus on our customer promise — we ask, listen and solve. He is well qualified for this role.”

“We have a great team and a strong bank in this market,” O’Connor said. “I am excited to lead our efforts in the Hays area as we continue to provide our customers top-notch products and services.”

O’Connor has been a resident of Ellis County since 1989 and started at Commerce Bank in Hays in 2000. He is a graduate of University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He completed the Commerce Bank Aspiring Leaders Development Program in 2010.

HPD activity log, Dec. 30

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The Hays Police Department conducted five traffic stops and received three animal calls Monday, according to the HPD activity log.

Abandoned vehicle, 1200 block Milner, 4:49 a.m.
Open door/window, 700 block East Sixth, 7:14 a.m.
Theft, 1000 block Main, 1:45 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 2700 block Elm, 9:43 a.m.
Shoplifting, 3300 block Vine, 10:29 a.m.
Theft, 100 block East 11th, 11:16 a.m.
Tethering violation, 100 block West 12th, 12:27 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 2800 block Canal, 3:11 p.m.
Violation of restraining order, 100 block West 12th, 4:19 p.m.
Shoplifting, 4300 block Vine, 7:46 a.m.
Shoplifting, 3300 block Vine, 5:17 p.m.
Suicidal subject, 400 block West 24th, 5:50 p.m.
Theft, 1000 block Main, 3:50 p.m.
Mental health call, 2800 block Augusta, 6:52 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 200 block West Fifth, 10:53 p.m.

Woman hurt in Monday rollover accident in Thomas Co.

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A Winona woman was injured in an accident just after 4 p.m. Monday when the minivan she as driving rolled in Thomas County.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2003 Chevrolet Venture driven by Brooke L. Hinnegardt, 42, was southbound on Kansas 25 south of the Interstate 70 junction when the driver reachers for a water bottle and ran off the right side of the road.

The KHPO said she overcorrected, crossed the centerline and rolled in the west ditch. The vehicle came to rest on its top.

Hinnergardt was taken to Citizens Medical Center, Colby, for treatment of injuries.

The KHP said she was wearing a seat belt.

KDOT announces approved December bids

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TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Transportation today announced approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in northwest Kansas.

District Three – Northwest

Ellis County: Interstate 70 from Hays east to the county line, milling and overlay, 15.4 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, $3,761,568.40.

Thomas County: Interstate 70/U.S. Highway 24 junction east to just east of the I‑70/Kansas Highway 25 junction, sealing, 8.4 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, $862,139.10.

Thomas County: U.S. Highway 24, Interstate 70 north and east to Colby, sealing, 8.3 miles, Heft and Sons LLC, Greensburg, $263,080.80.

Chase over — suspect bitten by dog

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UPDATE — At approximately 12:50 p.m., an ambulance was called to 160th Avenue and Old U.S. Highway 40. The suspect being chased by area law enforcement was reportedly apprehended. Medical personnel were called because the suspect had suffered a dog bite.

Check Hays Post for updates.

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Law enforcement officials are in the midst of a foot pursuit west of Hays. Early reports indicate a passenger fled the scene of a traffic stop at approximately 10 a.m. Monday on Interstate 70.

The suspect — reportedly a Hispanic male wearing a black coat and blue jeans — fled near the area of 150th Avenue and Old U.S. Highway 40. Aircraft was en route to aid in the search.

 

Dave Says: Garnishing while paying

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Dear Dave:
My husband and I have about $60,000 in federally insured student loans. Can our wages be garnished if we’re paying less than the actual payment amount? If so, how far behind do we have to be for that to happen?
Jennifer

Dear Jennifer:
To the best of my knowledge there’s no set formula for making this determination. In counseling people, we find some folks who are two years behind making payments before anything is done, while others are flagged at just a couple of months. In reality, they can garnish you immediately if you’re paying less than the agreed-upon amount. But in most cases they won’t mess with you as long as there’s reasonable activity on the account.
The thing most people don’t realize about student loans is that a lawyer doesn’t have to be involved for them to garnish your wages. It’s a lot like the IRS in that they don’t have to sue you in order to take your wages. Congress gave them that power because it’s a federally insured loan. And in my mind, that’s way too much power.
If you’re having trouble making your payments, don’t just throw up your hands and default. Talk to them about a deferral, and keep sending them whatever you can. It’s always better to be proactive than reactive in situations like these. Let them know you want to make good on your obligation, and ask what you can do to make this happen under terms you can afford.
Good luck, Jennifer!
— Dave
Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: “Financial Peace,” “More Than Enough,” “The Total Money Makeover” and “EntreLeadership.” For more, visit daveramsey.com.

City pushing for change in airline

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The City of Hays has received three proposals for service through Hays Regional Airport, but the city is only interested in one of those bids.  At Thursday evening’s city commission work session, city manager Toby Dougherty expanded upon what had been discussed at the previous meeting.

Two bids came from Great Lakes Airlines, and the third came from Sky West Airlines.  The bids received are as follows:

1-Sky West Airlines. 12 flights a week in a 50-passenger CRJ Jet. Subsidy requested: $2.25 million
2-Great Lakes. 21 flights a week in a 19-passenger Beech 1900. Subsidy requested: $1.7 million
3-Great Lakes. 14 flights a week in a 30-passenger Brasilia. Subsidy requested: $1.5 million

At the Dec. 12 meeting, the Hays City Commission unanimously agreed that SkyWest would be better for the community.  SkyWest is consistently in the top 10 percent of all US airlines in on-time percentage, while Great Lakes has reported that in November, 40 percent of their scheduled flights through Hays Regional Airport have been canceled.

Dougherty since has drafted a letter on behalf of the City of Hays to the Department of Transportation, who will make the final decision on which company will be awarded service. The letter states that “The City of Hays and its residents give the strongest possible endorsement to the air service proposal of SkyWest Airlines.”

The letter goes on to detail the level of disservice Great Lakes has provided to Hays as well as the benefits of awarding SkyWest the bid for service. Dougherty added this letter will not be the only one sent to DOT expressing a desire to change providers.

“I have solicited letters from the (Ellis County) Coalition for Economic Development, the (Hays Area) Chamber of Commerce, Hays Medical Center and Fort Hays State University. If they wanted to write a letter in support of SkyWest airlines, those will be in the packets.”

Though the city commission has the funds available to pay the higher subsidy, Dougherty told commissioners other entities in Hays have stepped up to bridge that gap. The chamber pledged $25,000, the economic development coalition committed up to $50,000, and HaysMed has offered up to $50,000 to ensure a more reliable airline is able to conduct business in Hays.

Service with the company awarded the bid for Hays Regional Airport is anticipated to begin May 1.

HPD activity log, Dec. 18

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The Hays Police Department conducted 14 traffic stops Wednesday, according to the HPD activity log. Police also responded to six animal calls.

Drug offenses 300 block Ash, 1:44 a.m.
Civil dispute 100 block West 12th, 9:11 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 1000 block East 13th, 9:22 a.m.
Animal call, 400 block West 24th, 10:53 a.m.
Found/lost property, 800 block Ash 809 Ash, 10:40 a.m.
Civil dispute, 300 block West 20th, 12:53 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 1300 block Eisenhower, 1:32 p.m.
Theft, Hays, 3:24 p.m.
Theft, 2800 block Fort, 4:04 p.m.
Found/lost property, Victoria, 4:08 p.m.
Noise disturbance, 200 block East Fifth, 4:41 p.m.
Battery, 200 block West Fifth, 7:50 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/DUI, 100 block East 11th, 8:28 p.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear), 200 block East 27th, 10:39 p.m.

FHSU’s Mason wins national award

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Dr. Tisa Mason, vice president for student affairs at Fort Hays State University, was presented earlier this month with the Robert A. Shaffer Award from the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.

The award, announced this week by FHSU University Relations recognizes Mason for her involvement with several professional associations. She serves on the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values board and is also a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She served as the Sigma Kappa Foundation executive director from 1994 to 2004. Mason,Tisa

Mason was nominated by Angela Guillory, who worked with Mason on the Sigma Kappa Foundation.

Guillory, assistant dean of students and director of Greek Life at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, said Mason “has gone above the call of duty to serve” and “brings others together because she values the perspective each person brings to the table.”

Guillory was one of many who recommended Mason.

“You can measure her work not only by what she did and does in her day-to-day life over the last 25 years but the time she gives over and above her professional career to serve the larger fraternity/sorority community,” Guillory said.

Mason also has been active in LeaderShape Institute Inc., the American Society of Executives and the Fraternity Executives Association.

The award was presented at the AFA annual meeting in Orlando, Fla.

New year to bring new programs at Sternberg (VIDEO)

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The new Education Director at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History in Hays is offering new activity programs next year to appeal to all ages.

Dave Levering says even the tried-and-true after school program will get a makeover.

“We’ll still have “Adventures and Activities” from 3:30 to 5p.m. Tuesdays,” says Levering.  “Beginning in January, that program will be geared to kindergarten through third-graders.  We’re adding “Junior Science Explorers” for the fourth and fifth-graders Thursdays at the same time.”

Also starting in January, monthly Museum Movie Nights, with films and information the entire family can enjoy:

“Conflict Tiger” will be presented Friday, January 17, starting at 6:30p.m.

Other new programs include photography classes taught by Levering and “Food for Thought,” a community discussion of current science research in cooperation with Gella’s restaurant.

 

Craft brews on tap at Hays Public Library

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Library - Hays 001The Hays Public Library will have a craft beer-tasting experience on at 6 p.m. Friday.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about and sample 10 craft beers during the program, which will be led by Clayton Cutter of LDF Distributing.

Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free to the public, but spaces are limited. Contact Lucia Bain at (785) 625-9014 or [email protected] to register. You must be 21 to attend.

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