The Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

The board members will reorganize after reviewing the meeting minutes of Nov. 13.

The complete agenda is available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082020-1168">here.</a>

City of HaysThe Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.The board members will reorganize after reviewing the meeting minutes of Nov. 13.The complete agenda is available <a href="https://www.haysusa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082020-1168">here.</a>

Board of Zoning Appeals meets Wednesday

On Monday, the Hays Recreation Commission worked to launch a new website to better share programs and activities at the facility.

"Today, we have launched <a href="http://www.haysrec.org/">our new website</a>," said Superintendent Roger Bixenman. "We have redeveloped it so that will come out later today."

The new website has been in process since their website was hacked last fall.&nbsp;

"We were already in the process of updating it," Bixenman said. "That just kind of pushed it up a little bit."

The new website features a cleaner look with large images and quick access to helpful information about the facility and their current activities.

The website can be found at <a href="http://haysrec.org">haysrec.org</a>.

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 </figure><div><iframe title="Hays Rec launches new website" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/73r6q-ce3347&?from=usersite&skin=3&fonts=Helvetica&auto=1&download=1&share=1&version=1" height="122" width="100%" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player"></iframe></div>By JAMES BELL Hays PostOn Monday, the Hays Recreation Commission worked to launch a new website to better share programs and activities at the facility."Today, we have launched <a href="http://www.haysrec.org/">our new website</a>," said Superintendent Roger Bixenman. "We have redeveloped it so that will come out later today."The new website has been in process since their website was hacked last fall.&nbsp;"We were already in the process of updating it," Bixenman said. "That just kind of pushed it up a little bit."The new website features a cleaner look with large images and quick access to helpful information about the facility and their current activities.The website can be found at <a href="http://haysrec.org">haysrec.org</a>.

🎤 Hays Rec launches new website

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The Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home, 204 W. 7th, Hays, a nonprofit organization serving the unborn and their mothers since 1997, on&nbsp; Monday announced it is closing.

The home was the idea of the Legion of Mary prayer group as they prayed for a means to combat abortion in a peaceful manner. On April 5, 1997, after the gift of a house, more than two years of volunteer labor and numerous donations, the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home was established. It was so named Elizabeth because Elizabeth so warmly welcomed her cousin Mary, the mother of Jesus.

The home was a Christian home that existed for the purpose of giving young, unwed mothers between the ages of 12 and 19 an alternative to abortion by providing a nurturing environment in which they could bring their pregnancies to term. The ministry welcomed over 332 girls between 1997 and 2018, but experienced a decreasing census over the last decade.

With no referrals of pregnant teens in 2019, the governing board decided to close its day-to-day operations.

Chuck White, president of the board of directors, said, "with the support we've always had in Hays and the surrounding area, we are well-positioned to find another entity to focus on repurposing the home for another cause."

"The board feels like we've done the right thing," White told Hays Post Monday morning at the home. "We're working with another organization we hope will utilize this beautiful old house in a similar capacity and mission."

The house is still maintained and move-in ready. "We come by and check on it regularly, flush the toilets," he noted as he checked the rooms.

A similar home in Wichita has also seen a major decline in its residents over the past few years, according to White.

"We hope grandparents and parents are taking a more active role in supporting their girls and babies," White said. "Years ago, it was quite common to send away an unwed pregnant teen to give birth and make arrangements for adoption."

In a news release, the board recognized the home's founding members as Shirley Dinkel, Isabel Pfannenstiel, Eva Bryant, Elizabeth Marcotte, Sr. Mary Catherine Grief, CSA, Mary Kay Schmidt and Heidi Goff.

"The home and its ministry would not have been possible without the work of these women," White said. "Without their vision and prayers, we would not have been able to do the good work we did the past 22 years.

The board also thanked the home's loyal supporters past and present, who made the maternity home a success.

Beck Kiser of Hays Post contributed to this article.

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 </figure>The Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home, 204 W. 7th, Hays, a nonprofit organization serving the unborn and their mothers since 1997, on&nbsp; Monday announced it is closing.The home was the idea of the Legion of Mary prayer group as they prayed for a means to combat abortion in a peaceful manner. On April 5, 1997, after the gift of a house, more than two years of volunteer labor and numerous donations, the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home was established. It was so named Elizabeth because Elizabeth so warmly welcomed her cousin Mary, the mother of Jesus.The home was a Christian home that existed for the purpose of giving young, unwed mothers between the ages of 12 and 19 an alternative to abortion by providing a nurturing environment in which they could bring their pregnancies to term. The ministry welcomed over 332 girls between 1997 and 2018, but experienced a decreasing census over the last decade.With no referrals of pregnant teens in 2019, the governing board decided to close its day-to-day operations.Chuck White, president of the board of directors, said, "with the support we've always had in Hays and the surrounding area, we are well-positioned to find another entity to focus on repurposing the home for another cause."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578332504610.jpeg" alt="The foyer of the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home. Its capacity license was for eight young women and two babies.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The foyer of the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home. Its capacity license was for eight young women and two babies.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>"The board feels like we've done the right thing," White told Hays Post Monday morning at the home. "We're working with another organization we hope will utilize this beautiful old house in a similar capacity and mission."The house is still maintained and move-in ready. "We come by and check on it regularly, flush the toilets," he noted as he checked the rooms.A similar home in Wichita has also seen a major decline in its residents over the past few years, according to White."We hope grandparents and parents are taking a more active role in supporting their girls and babies," White said. "Years ago, it was quite common to send away an unwed pregnant teen to give birth and make arrangements for adoption."In a news release, the board recognized the home's founding members as Shirley Dinkel, Isabel Pfannenstiel, Eva Bryant, Elizabeth Marcotte, Sr. Mary Catherine Grief, CSA, Mary Kay Schmidt and Heidi Goff."The home and its ministry would not have been possible without the work of these women," White said. "Without their vision and prayers, we would not have been able to do the good work we did the past 22 years.The board also thanked the home's loyal supporters past and present, who made the maternity home a success.Beck Kiser of Hays Post contributed to this article.

Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home closes its doors; no referrals in 2019

RUSSELL COUNTY — One person died after a weekend accident in Russell County.

Just before 3 p.m. Saturday, Russell County 911 dispatched emergency crews to 183 Street and Four Corners Road south of Russell for a report of a fisherman who had fallen through the ice, according to a media release from the sheriff's department.

Just before 3:30 p.m. emergency crews recovered and transported 72-year-old <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5e133f9557544d3fe90e8e4a">James L. Schoenberger</a> of Russell to Russell Regional Hospital, where he later died, according to the release.

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks conducted a boat accident investigation in conjunction with the Russell County Sheriff's Department.

RUSSELL COUNTY — One person died after a weekend accident in Russell County.Just before 3 p.m. Saturday, Russell County 911 dispatched emergency crews to 183 Street and Four Corners Road south of Russell for a report of a fisherman who had fallen through the ice, according to a media release from the sheriff's department.Just before 3:30 p.m. emergency crews recovered and transported 72-year-old <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5e133f9557544d3fe90e8e4a">James L. Schoenberger</a> of Russell to Russell Regional Hospital, where he later died, according to the release.The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks conducted a boat accident investigation in conjunction with the Russell County Sheriff's Department.

Sheriff IDs man who died after falling through ice in Russell Co.

By SCHUYLER DIXON, AP Pro Football Writer

A person with direct knowledge of the agreement says the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy have reached a deal for the former Green Bay coach to succeed Jason Garrett.

McCarthy was a graduate assistant at Fort Hays State University from 1987 to 1988. He was a member of the Kansas City Chiefs' coaching staff under Marty Schottenheimer from 1993 to 1998.

McCarthy interviewed over the weekend before the Cowboys had officially announced that Garrett wasn't returning. Garrett had an expiring contract coming off a make-or-break season that ended with Dallas missing the playoffs for the sixth time in his nine full seasons. 

The 56-year-old McCarthy won a Super Bowl with the Packers on the Cowboys' home field nine years ago.

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 </figure>By SCHUYLER DIXON, AP Pro Football WriterA person with direct knowledge of the agreement says the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy have reached a deal for the former Green Bay coach to succeed Jason Garrett.McCarthy was a graduate assistant at Fort Hays State University from 1987 to 1988. He was a member of the Kansas City Chiefs' coaching staff under Marty Schottenheimer from 1993 to 1998.McCarthy interviewed over the weekend before the Cowboys had officially announced that Garrett wasn't returning. Garrett had an expiring contract coming off a make-or-break season that ended with Dallas missing the playoffs for the sixth time in his nine full seasons. The 56-year-old McCarthy won a Super Bowl with the Packers on the Cowboys' home field nine years ago.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Brett Favre on Mike McCarthy: &quot;I think any young Quarterback would like him and he is very understandable.&quot; •Career 135-85-2 •Playoffs 9 out of 13 years •Helped develop young Aaron Rodgers •Self scouted himself during his off year<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Browns</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Giants</a> <a href="https://t.co/990l46UnNQ">pic.twitter.com/990l46UnNQ</a>&mdash; Hogg (@HoggNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/HoggNFL/status/1213480715154841600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div><figure>
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AP: Former FHSU graduate assistant will be next Cowboys head coach

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, Rooks County had the most earthquakes of at least 2.0 magnitude in 2019, with 87.

The most significant was a 4.8 magnitude quake that hit on June 22. The only recorded earthquake in northwest Kansas in 2020 was a <a href="http://maps.kgs.ku.edu/earthquake_mini_viewer/index.html?type=quake&amp;id=1001462073">magnitude 2.5 quake</a> that occurred just after 4 p.m. Jan. 3 in Phillips County.

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, Rooks County had the most earthquakes of at least 2.0 magnitude in 2019, with 87.The most significant was a 4.8 magnitude quake that hit on June 22. The only recorded earthquake in northwest Kansas in 2020 was a <a href="http://maps.kgs.ku.edu/earthquake_mini_viewer/index.html?type=quake&amp;id=1001462073">magnitude 2.5 quake</a> that occurred just after 4 p.m. Jan. 3 in Phillips County.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKansasGeologicalSurvey%2Fposts%2F2608240242563359&width=500" width="500" height="448" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Rooks Co. tops 2019 earthquake list in Kansas

Kansas Bowhunter Brian Butcher photo KDWP&amp;T

Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

WICHITA – Kansas bowhunter, Brian Butcher, 38, harvested a whitetail buck in Chase County last October that he knew was something special. It wasn't until the buck's rack was measured by Boone and Crockett Club certified measurers on Friday, Jan. 3 that Butcher confirmed just how special the deer&nbsp;<a></a>was. Butcher's whitetail earned an unofficial net non-typical score of 321 3/8 inches.

If accepted and verified by the Boone and Crockett Club – an internationally recognized non-profit conservation organization that maintains native North American big game records – the deer Butcher harvested would rank fourth in the world for non-typical whitetail deer. As for the Kansas record books, Butcher's buck will be the largest non-typical whitetail ever taken, surpassing the current state record for a non-typical whitetail harvested with archery equipment by 57 2/8 inches.

"When I first saw it, I thought it had some branches or grass tangled up in its antlers," said Butcher. "But when I looked at him with binoculars, I realized it was all antlers."

Butcher released his arrow when the giant buck was just 25 yards from his treestand and the shot was true. After waiting only 5-10 minutes, Butcher tracked the deer to a spot 50 yards away.

"I had the most opposite feeling of 'ground shrinkage' possible," Butcher said of the big whitetail with 67 scorable points. "I was in complete shock."

After sharing photos of the buck with friend Brian Crowe, the duo got together and attempted to score the deer.

"We added it up five times because it didn't make sense," Butcher laughed. "We had it at 341 inches gross, and 316 inches net."

According to Boone and Crockett guidelines, the rack could not be officially measured until it had dried for at least 60 days. On January 3, Boone and Crockett measurers Marc Murrell, Newton, and Ken Witt, Burleson, Tex., took on what would become a nearly five-hour-long task of scoring the deer. Murrell and Witt came up with a pending net non-typical score of 321 3/8 inches.

The score sheet and entry materials on Butcher's buck have been mailed to the Boone and Crockett Club headquarters for verification and acceptance. Because of its high ranking, the rack will be scored again by a panel of measurers at the Boone and Crockett Club's next awards ceremony in 2022.

If it stands, Butcher's buck will rank fourth in the world of non-typical whitetails. Boone and Crockett's top two non-typical whitetails were found dead in Missouri and Ohio and scored 333 7/8 inches and 328 2/8 inches, respectively.

The largest hunter-harvested non-typical whitetail was taken by bowhunter Luke Brewster in Illinois in 2018 and scored 327 7/8 inches.

The current Kansas state record firearm non-typical whitetail was taken in 1987 by Joseph Waters in Shawnee County and scored 280 4/8 inches. The current Kansas state record archery non-typical whitetail was shot by Dale Larson in 1998 in Pottawatomie County and scored 264 1/8 inches.

For more on Kansas big game records, visit ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/What-to-Hunt.

For more on the Boone and Crockett Club, visit www.boone-crockett.org/.

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 </figure>Kansas Bowhunter Brian Butcher photo KDWP&amp;TKansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and TourismWICHITA – Kansas bowhunter, Brian Butcher, 38, harvested a whitetail buck in Chase County last October that he knew was something special. It wasn't until the buck's rack was measured by Boone and Crockett Club certified measurers on Friday, Jan. 3 that Butcher confirmed just how special the deer&nbsp;<a></a>was. Butcher's whitetail earned an unofficial net non-typical score of 321 3/8 inches.If accepted and verified by the Boone and Crockett Club – an internationally recognized non-profit conservation organization that maintains native North American big game records – the deer Butcher harvested would rank fourth in the world for non-typical whitetail deer. As for the Kansas record books, Butcher's buck will be the largest non-typical whitetail ever taken, surpassing the current state record for a non-typical whitetail harvested with archery equipment by 57 2/8 inches."When I first saw it, I thought it had some branches or grass tangled up in its antlers," said Butcher. "But when I looked at him with binoculars, I realized it was all antlers."Butcher released his arrow when the giant buck was just 25 yards from his treestand and the shot was true. After waiting only 5-10 minutes, Butcher tracked the deer to a spot 50 yards away."I had the most opposite feeling of 'ground shrinkage' possible," Butcher said of the big whitetail with 67 scorable points. "I was in complete shock."After sharing photos of the buck with friend Brian Crowe, the duo got together and attempted to score the deer."We added it up five times because it didn't make sense," Butcher laughed. "We had it at 341 inches gross, and 316 inches net."<figure>
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 </figure>According to Boone and Crockett guidelines, the rack could not be officially measured until it had dried for at least 60 days. On January 3, Boone and Crockett measurers Marc Murrell, Newton, and Ken Witt, Burleson, Tex., took on what would become a nearly five-hour-long task of scoring the deer. Murrell and Witt came up with a pending net non-typical score of 321 3/8 inches.The score sheet and entry materials on Butcher's buck have been mailed to the Boone and Crockett Club headquarters for verification and acceptance. Because of its high ranking, the rack will be scored again by a panel of measurers at the Boone and Crockett Club's next awards ceremony in 2022.If it stands, Butcher's buck will rank fourth in the world of non-typical whitetails. Boone and Crockett's top two non-typical whitetails were found dead in Missouri and Ohio and scored 333 7/8 inches and 328 2/8 inches, respectively.The largest hunter-harvested non-typical whitetail was taken by bowhunter Luke Brewster in Illinois in 2018 and scored 327 7/8 inches.The current Kansas state record firearm non-typical whitetail was taken in 1987 by Joseph Waters in Shawnee County and scored 280 4/8 inches. The current Kansas state record archery non-typical whitetail was shot by Dale Larson in 1998 in Pottawatomie County and scored 264 1/8 inches.For more on Kansas big game records, visit ksoutdoors.com/Hunting/What-to-Hunt.For more on the Boone and Crockett Club, visit www.boone-crockett.org/.

Kansas bowhunter takes world-class whitetail

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Karen Hibbard, Manhattan, to the Council on Travel and Tourism.

The mission of the Council is to advise on the development of new tourist attractions in Kansas and expansion of existing tourist attractions.

“It’s clear that Hibbard has the initiative to be an effective member of the Council,” Kelly said. “Her experience in tourism will help keep our state on the right track.”

Hibbard is the Vice President of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and the director of the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau. She is a graduate of Fort Hays State University and is experienced in the tourism industry.

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 </figure>TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Karen Hibbard, Manhattan, to the Council on Travel and Tourism.The mission of the Council is to advise on the development of new tourist attractions in Kansas and expansion of existing tourist attractions.“It’s clear that Hibbard has the initiative to be an effective member of the Council,” Kelly said. “Her experience in tourism will help keep our state on the right track.”Hibbard is the Vice President of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and the director of the Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau. She is a graduate of Fort Hays State University and is experienced in the tourism industry. - OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR -&nbsp;

FHSU grad appointed to Council on Travel and Tourism

BUNKER HILL – Back for its 15th&nbsp;season, Doctors on Call will begin airing on Smoky Hills PBS on Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 pm.

Doctors on Call is a program that provides medical information on a variety of different topics. Medical professionals from throughout the state travel to Bunker Hill to provide information and answer questions from the viewing audience. Questions can be called in during the show or emailed prior to the broadcast.&nbsp; The doctors selected each week have expertise in the topic chosen for that program.

Some of this month’s topics include family medicine, dental health, eye health, cardiology and physical therapy. A schedule of programs and past episodes are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillspbs.org/" target="_blank">www.SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>.&nbsp; You can also stream each episode LIVE on the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/SmokyHillsPBS" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/SmokyHillsPBS</a>.&nbsp;

January 7, 2020 – Family Physician - Dr. Somers, Russell Regional Hospital Physicians Clinic

January 14, 2020 – Pet Health - Dr. Steve Mosier, Hays Veterinary Hospital

January 21, 2020 – Chiropractor – Shelbe Darnell DC, Restoration Health &amp; Chiropractic, Plainville

January 28, 2020 – Dental Health – Drs. Gregory &amp; Eric Johnson, AdAstra Family Dentistry, Topeka

To submit questions electronically on a specific topic, viewers can send an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:doctors@shptv.org" target="_blank">doctors@shptv.org</a>. Questions submitted through email must be received by noon on the day of the show. During the program, viewers can call I-800-337-4788.

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 </figure>SHPBSBUNKER HILL – Back for its 15th&nbsp;season, Doctors on Call will begin airing on Smoky Hills PBS on Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 pm.Doctors on Call is a program that provides medical information on a variety of different topics. Medical professionals from throughout the state travel to Bunker Hill to provide information and answer questions from the viewing audience. Questions can be called in during the show or emailed prior to the broadcast.&nbsp; The doctors selected each week have expertise in the topic chosen for that program.Some of this month’s topics include family medicine, dental health, eye health, cardiology and physical therapy. A schedule of programs and past episodes are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillspbs.org/" target="_blank">www.SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>.&nbsp; You can also stream each episode LIVE on the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/SmokyHillsPBS" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/SmokyHillsPBS</a>.&nbsp; Coming up in January:January 7, 2020 – Family Physician - Dr. Somers, Russell Regional Hospital Physicians ClinicJanuary 14, 2020 – Pet Health - Dr. Steve Mosier, Hays Veterinary HospitalJanuary 21, 2020 – Chiropractor – Shelbe Darnell DC, Restoration Health &amp; Chiropractic, PlainvilleJanuary 28, 2020 – Dental Health – Drs. Gregory &amp; Eric Johnson, AdAstra Family Dentistry, TopekaTo submit questions electronically on a specific topic, viewers can send an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:doctors@shptv.org" target="_blank">doctors@shptv.org</a>. Questions submitted through email must be received by noon on the day of the show. During the program, viewers can call I-800-337-4788.

Hays vet, area docs to be featured on Doctors on Call

The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge division has announced two timber bridge replacements will take place in the 400 block of Buckeye Road. 

This is located between 130th Avenue and 140th Avenue, north of Ellis. The one-mile stretch will be closed to through traffic beginning at 9 a.m. Monday and will remain closed until the project is completed. 

The expected completion date will be Jan. 31, pending weather conditions. 

Motorists traveling in the affected closure area should use alternate routes of travel until the project is complete.  Drect any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge division at (785)-628-9455.

The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge division has announced two timber bridge replacements will take place in the 400 block of Buckeye Road. This is located between 130th Avenue and 140th Avenue, north of Ellis. The one-mile stretch will be closed to through traffic beginning at 9 a.m. Monday and will remain closed until the project is completed. The expected completion date will be Jan. 31, pending weather conditions. Motorists traveling in the affected closure area should use alternate routes of travel until the project is complete. Drect any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge division at (785)-628-9455.— Ellis County

Bridge replacements will close Ellis Co. roads though January

Students who were selected to participate in the KMEA&nbsp;District Honor Choir on Dec. 7:

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 </figure>Students who were selected to participate in the KMEA&nbsp;District Honor Choir on Dec. 7:<ol>
 <li>Wilson Elementary:&nbsp;Kaylen Acosta, Dayton Deines, Gage Hallam, Aiden Hardman, Kenlee Vehige, and Talulah Woolsey. Jacob Fisher&nbsp;was an alternate.</li><li>Roosevelt Elementary:&nbsp;Abbigail Conley, Aryel Fry, Dalton Maier and Addy Thayer.</li><li>Lincoln Elementary:&nbsp;Shea Augustine, Kamryn Kuhn, Kadalen Unrein, Addie Chaney, Mia Baltodano, and Jocelyn Godspeed.</li>
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Hays elementary students participate in KMEA honor choir

<a href="https://hayspost.com/state-farm-weather-window/">For a full look at weather visit the State Farm Weather Window by clicking here.&nbsp;</a>

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Three-day weather outlook

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

ELLIS — Girls 2 to 9 dressed in the their pajamas and headed out to the Washington Elementary School gym Friday morning for a daytime slumber party.

Pom Poms and Pillows is an annual Ellis Recreation Commission event hosted by the Ellis High School cheerleaders. Thirty-two girls and 13 cheerleaders participated this year

The younger girls learn a dance from the older girls that they will perform at halftime of the EHS basketball came against Hill City on Jan. 17.

"It gets the cheerleaders out there with the little girls so the little girls get to know them," said Kristi Bittel, head EHS cheer coach. "When the [girls] go to the game, the [cheerleaders] are good role models. I think it is good leadership for my cheerleaders because they know the little girls look up to them."

Cheerleaders Morgan Bittel, junior, and Michaela Keller, junior, are in their second year assisting with the youth cheer event. They both said they dreamed of being high school cheerleaders when they were little girls.

Both of girls had also attended similar events when they were little.

"It is cool to see them show up to the basketball game and be so excited to be out with the high school cheerleaders," Morgan Bittel said.

Keller said, "I remember being them and wanting to do this, and I just want to give them that fun that we had. That is what really makes me love to do this."

In addition to learning the cheer, the girls did a craft, ate snacks and watched a movie.

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostELLIS — Girls 2 to 9 dressed in the their pajamas and headed out to the Washington Elementary School gym Friday morning for a daytime slumber party.Pom Poms and Pillows is an annual Ellis Recreation Commission event hosted by the Ellis High School cheerleaders. Thirty-two girls and 13 cheerleaders participated this year<figure>
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 </figure>The younger girls learn a dance from the older girls that they will perform at halftime of the EHS basketball came against Hill City on Jan. 17."It gets the cheerleaders out there with the little girls so the little girls get to know them," said Kristi Bittel, head EHS cheer coach. "When the [girls] go to the game, the [cheerleaders] are good role models. I think it is good leadership for my cheerleaders because they know the little girls look up to them."<figure>
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 </figure>Cheerleaders Morgan Bittel, junior, and Michaela Keller, junior, are in their second year assisting with the youth cheer event. They both said they dreamed of being high school cheerleaders when they were little girls.Both of girls had also attended similar events when they were little."It is cool to see them show up to the basketball game and be so excited to be out with the high school cheerleaders," Morgan Bittel said.<figure>
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 </figure>Keller said, "I remember being them and wanting to do this, and I just want to give them that fun that we had. That is what really makes me love to do this."In addition to learning the cheer, the girls did a craft, ate snacks and watched a movie.<figure>
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Ellis cheerleaders serve as mentors during Pom Poms, Pillows

Around 1 p.m. Sunday, Hays emergency responders, including Hays Police, Fire and Ellis County EMS were dispatched to the 1600 block of W 29th for a reported structure fire.

Upon arrival, HFD found an active fire at the top of chimney at a residence.

The fire was attacked from the roof with fire extinguishers and was reported out by around 1:30 p.m.

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HFD responds to structure fire Sunday in Hays

Many families get together at Thanksgiving and Christmas. As a result, we as an elder care law firm get a lot of calls because adult children are “shocked” when they visit their parents during the holidays. The following is an article I wrote in 2014, but bears repeating now.&nbsp;

It is sure easy to marginalize older or chronically ill people. Some will actually talk around an elderly or chronically ill person sitting in the room. To my surprise and happiness, I continued to learn from my grandmother up until she passed away.&nbsp;

I have an old dog named Star. She is kind of crippled up, both front shoulders being arthritic and bad. But she is still very special to me. She has a place on our couch right next to me. If one of the other dogs sit by me on the couch, Star engages in a stare down between me and the other dog until I take action to clear a spot for her.&nbsp;

From the time that she was a pup, Star was a natural hunter. I have not been around a lot of hunting dogs, but I was astonished. When she was only about a year old I took her dove hunting to my home town of Bushton, Kansas. To the astonishment of everyone there, Star would look to the skies, hear a shot, and if the bird fell, she would go fetch it. She would bring it back and drop it at my feet – all without training.

Then life got in the way. Between raising kids, work, and social commitments, my time to go back to Bushton seemed to get away from me. Consequently, sometimes Star and I would go several years without actually going hunting.&nbsp;

Nevertheless, every time I would try to go out in the country or even go deer hunting or something of that sort, Star would realize it. She would begin following me around the house with either a boot, sock, or glove in her mouth as if to say “don’t forget about this and don’t forget about me”.

This year, I had made a commitment with my friends from Bushton that we would get together on September 1 again for a dove hunt. The weather had not been particularly agreeable for a good hunt. My plan was not to take any of my dogs with me, but just go to Bushton to be social. Star figured it out and began following me around with my boot in her mouth. Though she was very gimpy, I decided I would at least let her go and sit by me while I hunted.&nbsp;

When we got to the hunting location the grass was very tall and it was difficult for her to get around. We ended up moving to a different location where there was short grass and a pond.&nbsp;

Star went over and just laid in the water, cooling herself.&nbsp;

Suddenly the birds started coming in. Star scrambled over beside me. I decided I would try to shoot the birds in such a way that she could walk over and pick them up in the short grass.&nbsp;

Sure enough I failed: my very first shot the bird landed in the pond. Despite her thirteen years, and bad shoulders, Star dove into the water. Watching were my friends and their wives. It got very quiet as Star swam all the way out to the middle of the pond, got the bird in her mouth, and swam to shore. She struggled to get out of the water. Her tail started wagging and she dropped the bird at my feet. Suddenly everyone was clapping for her. More tail wagging.&nbsp;

In the next couple of hours she repeated this process fourteen more times, sometimes swimming out into the pond, other times returning from the grass. After each retrieval, she would stand on the bank looking to the clouds for more birds, but I could see both of her front legs were trembling from exhaustion.&nbsp;

The hour and a half home was very quiet. Star was sound asleep. The next day she was still tired. She struggled to get up on the couch, laid her head in my lap and fell asleep. &nbsp;

Within just a few days I caught her in my closet sniffing my boots. I could tell she was rejuvenated and ready to go again.&nbsp;

Most everyone would say Star was too old to hunt; that it would be too hard on her; that she should retire. But I am certain that Star enjoyed that hunt almost as much as I did.&nbsp;

I know that it is difficult when we’re helping take care of someone and we feel like they are growing older and frail. We want to protect them. Sometimes we may even marginalize that person – making decisions without considering what that person really wants.&nbsp;

The other day I was in one of our local nursing homes. I stopped by and talked with one of my clients who was watching, of all things, a hunting show. We had a wonderful conversation and frankly it was a conversation that he and I could have had twenty years ago when he and I rode bicycles together. He gave me some advice regarding some soreness that I was having in my neck related to bike riding. Though he is much older, he is “still there”.&nbsp;

If you are dealing with someone that is older or chronically ill, let them “hunt” as long as they can. Not only will it bring great joy to them, it may bring great joy to you as well.&nbsp;

Randy Clinkscales of Clinkscales Elder Law Practice, PA, Hays, Kansas, is an elder care attorney, practicing in western Kansas. To contact him, please send an email to randy@clinkscaleslaw.com. Disclaimer: The information in the column is for general information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is different and outcomes depend on the fact of each case and the then applicable law. For specific questions, you should contact a qualified attorney.

Many families get together at Thanksgiving and Christmas. As a result, we as an elder care law firm get a lot of calls because adult children are “shocked” when they visit their parents during the holidays. The following is an article I wrote in 2014, but bears repeating now.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573141343378.png" alt="Randy Clinkscales" />
 <figcaption>Randy Clinkscales</figcaption>
 </figure>It is sure easy to marginalize older or chronically ill people. Some will actually talk around an elderly or chronically ill person sitting in the room. To my surprise and happiness, I continued to learn from my grandmother up until she passed away.&nbsp;I have an old dog named Star. She is kind of crippled up, both front shoulders being arthritic and bad. But she is still very special to me. She has a place on our couch right next to me. If one of the other dogs sit by me on the couch, Star engages in a stare down between me and the other dog until I take action to clear a spot for her.&nbsp;From the time that she was a pup, Star was a natural hunter. I have not been around a lot of hunting dogs, but I was astonished. When she was only about a year old I took her dove hunting to my home town of Bushton, Kansas. To the astonishment of everyone there, Star would look to the skies, hear a shot, and if the bird fell, she would go fetch it. She would bring it back and drop it at my feet – all without training.Then life got in the way. Between raising kids, work, and social commitments, my time to go back to Bushton seemed to get away from me. Consequently, sometimes Star and I would go several years without actually going hunting.&nbsp;Nevertheless, every time I would try to go out in the country or even go deer hunting or something of that sort, Star would realize it. She would begin following me around the house with either a boot, sock, or glove in her mouth as if to say “don’t forget about this and don’t forget about me”.This year, I had made a commitment with my friends from Bushton that we would get together on September 1 again for a dove hunt. The weather had not been particularly agreeable for a good hunt. My plan was not to take any of my dogs with me, but just go to Bushton to be social. Star figured it out and began following me around with my boot in her mouth. Though she was very gimpy, I decided I would at least let her go and sit by me while I hunted.&nbsp;When we got to the hunting location the grass was very tall and it was difficult for her to get around. We ended up moving to a different location where there was short grass and a pond.&nbsp;Star went over and just laid in the water, cooling herself.&nbsp;Suddenly the birds started coming in. Star scrambled over beside me. I decided I would try to shoot the birds in such a way that she could walk over and pick them up in the short grass.&nbsp;Sure enough I failed: my very first shot the bird landed in the pond. Despite her thirteen years, and bad shoulders, Star dove into the water. Watching were my friends and their wives. It got very quiet as Star swam all the way out to the middle of the pond, got the bird in her mouth, and swam to shore. She struggled to get out of the water. Her tail started wagging and she dropped the bird at my feet. Suddenly everyone was clapping for her. More tail wagging.&nbsp;In the next couple of hours she repeated this process fourteen more times, sometimes swimming out into the pond, other times returning from the grass. After each retrieval, she would stand on the bank looking to the clouds for more birds, but I could see both of her front legs were trembling from exhaustion.&nbsp;The hour and a half home was very quiet. Star was sound asleep. The next day she was still tired. She struggled to get up on the couch, laid her head in my lap and fell asleep. &nbsp;Within just a few days I caught her in my closet sniffing my boots. I could tell she was rejuvenated and ready to go again.&nbsp;Most everyone would say Star was too old to hunt; that it would be too hard on her; that she should retire. But I am certain that Star enjoyed that hunt almost as much as I did.&nbsp;I know that it is difficult when we’re helping take care of someone and we feel like they are growing older and frail. We want to protect them. Sometimes we may even marginalize that person – making decisions without considering what that person really wants.&nbsp;The other day I was in one of our local nursing homes. I stopped by and talked with one of my clients who was watching, of all things, a hunting show. We had a wonderful conversation and frankly it was a conversation that he and I could have had twenty years ago when he and I rode bicycles together. He gave me some advice regarding some soreness that I was having in my neck related to bike riding. Though he is much older, he is “still there”.&nbsp;If you are dealing with someone that is older or chronically ill, let them “hunt” as long as they can. Not only will it bring great joy to them, it may bring great joy to you as well.&nbsp;Randy Clinkscales of Clinkscales Elder Law Practice, PA, Hays, Kansas, is an elder care attorney, practicing in western Kansas. To contact him, please send an email to randy@clinkscaleslaw.com. Disclaimer: The information in the column is for general information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is different and outcomes depend on the fact of each case and the then applicable law. For specific questions, you should contact a qualified attorney.

CLINKSCALES: Too old to hunt?

MANHATTAN —&nbsp; The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension will host six regional workshops in February 2020 to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers. Kansas farmers’ markets not only provide a fresh food source, but also stimulate the local economy. In 2019, 57 farmers’ markets were registered with KDA’s Central Registration of Farmers’ Markets.

"Farmers' markets provide growers a wonderful opportunity to have real interaction with consumers, and a chance to tell their farm's story," said Londa Nwadike, consumer food safety specialist with K-State Resedarch and Extension and the University of Missouri.

"It's also important for farmers to understand certain legal, safety and financial parameters before choosing to sell at a farmers' market."

Workshop topics will vary slightly by location. Main topics include:

KDA’s weights and measures program will also offer free scale certification at the workshops for attendees.

Dates and locations for the Farmers’ Market events are as follows:

Saturday, Feb. 1&nbsp;—&nbsp;Iola:&nbsp;Allen Community College

Saturday, Feb. 8&nbsp;— Wichita:&nbsp;Sedgwick County Extension Office

Friday, Feb. 21&nbsp;— Olathe:&nbsp;KSU Olathe

Saturday, Feb. 22&nbsp;— Hiawatha:&nbsp;Fisher Center

Friday, Feb. 28&nbsp;— Beloit:&nbsp;Beloit First Christian Church

Saturday, Feb. 29&nbsp;— Leoti:&nbsp;Wichita County Community Building

Registration for the February workshops is now open. The cost is $20 per participant to cover the cost of lunch. Lunch will only be guaranteed to those participants who register prior to the respective workshop date. Registration for the workshops can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fromthelandofkansas.com%2FFMworkshop&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc9c8da3389814008009108d77f14dfb6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637117600599185753&amp;sdata=SQiEzFmmpBInExkphbIhpX0KMwmbquYjhqq1sEH%2BdVg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">FromtheLandofKansas.com/FMworkshop</a>&nbsp;or at local extension offices.

Onsite registration for the workshops will open at 8:30 a.m. and the workshops will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by 3:00 p.m. The Wichita workshop will begin onsite registration at 8:15 a.m. and the workshop begins at 8:45 a.m., concluding at 4:30 p.m. 

For more information, contact Robin Blume, KDA’s education and events coordinator, at 785-564-6756 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:robin.blume@ks.gov" target="_blank">robin.blume@ks.gov</a>.

The workshops are funded by the Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops, the Kansas Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

KDAMANHATTAN —&nbsp; The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension will host six regional workshops in February 2020 to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers. Kansas farmers’ markets not only provide a fresh food source, but also stimulate the local economy. In 2019, 57 farmers’ markets were registered with KDA’s Central Registration of Farmers’ Markets."Farmers' markets provide growers a wonderful opportunity to have real interaction with consumers, and a chance to tell their farm's story," said Londa Nwadike, consumer food safety specialist with K-State Resedarch and Extension and the University of Missouri."It's also important for farmers to understand certain legal, safety and financial parameters before choosing to sell at a farmers' market."Workshop topics will vary slightly by location. Main topics include:<ol>
 <li>Double Up Food Bucks Program and Accepting EBT</li><li>Food Safety and Regulations on Selling Meat, Eggs and Poultry</li><li>Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Certified Farmer Training</li><li>Marketing Tips</li><li>Produce Grower Panel</li>
 </ol>KDA’s weights and measures program will also offer free scale certification at the workshops for attendees.Dates and locations for the Farmers’ Market events are as follows:Saturday, Feb. 1&nbsp;—&nbsp;Iola:&nbsp;Allen Community CollegeSaturday, Feb. 8&nbsp;— Wichita:&nbsp;Sedgwick County Extension OfficeFriday, Feb. 21&nbsp;— Olathe:&nbsp;KSU OlatheSaturday, Feb. 22&nbsp;— Hiawatha:&nbsp;Fisher CenterFriday, Feb. 28&nbsp;— Beloit:&nbsp;Beloit First Christian ChurchSaturday, Feb. 29&nbsp;— Leoti:&nbsp;Wichita County Community BuildingRegistration for the February workshops is now open. The cost is $20 per participant to cover the cost of lunch. Lunch will only be guaranteed to those participants who register prior to the respective workshop date. Registration for the workshops can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fromthelandofkansas.com%2FFMworkshop&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Cc9c8da3389814008009108d77f14dfb6%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637117600599185753&amp;sdata=SQiEzFmmpBInExkphbIhpX0KMwmbquYjhqq1sEH%2BdVg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">FromtheLandofKansas.com/FMworkshop</a>&nbsp;or at local extension offices.Onsite registration for the workshops will open at 8:30 a.m. and the workshops will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude by 3:00 p.m. The Wichita workshop will begin onsite registration at 8:15 a.m. and the workshop begins at 8:45 a.m., concluding at 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Robin Blume, KDA’s education and events coordinator, at 785-564-6756 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:robin.blume@ks.gov" target="_blank">robin.blume@ks.gov</a>. The workshops are funded by the Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops, the Kansas Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and the Kansas Department of Agriculture.

Regional farmers’ market workshops scheduled in western Kansas

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HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State tried to overcome a slow start
with a second half rally but it came up short in a 85-67 loss to No. 18
Missouri Southern State Saturday afternoon at Gross Coliseum. The Tigers (6-5,
0-3 MIAA) remain winless in conference play while the Lions (10-2, 3-0) remain unbeaten
in conference action.

The Tigers missed eight of their first 10 shots and trailed
18-8 less than 10 minutes into the first half. A 5-0 Tiger run cut the gap to
five but MSSU closed the half on a 15-3 run to lead 41-24 at the break.

They fell behind by 19 early in the second half and were
down 17 with 8:05 to play, but a 10-0 run closed the gap to 69-62. Following a
turnover, Devin Davis was called for an intentional foul which led to a scuffle
under the Lions basket. Three technical fouls were issued, two on the Tigers
which led to 14 unanswered points by the Lions to put the game away.

Jared Vitzum hit five threes, one off his career high, and
scored 14 of his team-high 17 points in the second half. Calvin Herrington went
3-for-5 from beyind the arc and added 11 points. 

Cam Martin, who came into the game averaging nearly 23
points per game, was held to seven points but pulled down 11 rebounds and had
four assists. Kinzer Lambert hit six three and tied a season-high with 24
points.

The Lions shot 53-percent for the game and went 13-for-23
from beyond the arc.

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 </figure>HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State tried to overcome a slow start
with a second half rally but it came up short in a 85-67 loss to No. 18
Missouri Southern State Saturday afternoon at Gross Coliseum. The Tigers (6-5,
0-3 MIAA) remain winless in conference play while the Lions (10-2, 3-0) remain unbeaten
in conference action.The Tigers missed eight of their first 10 shots and trailed
18-8 less than 10 minutes into the first half. A 5-0 Tiger run cut the gap to
five but MSSU closed the half on a 15-3 run to lead 41-24 at the break.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/738511987&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe>


<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/738508378&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>They fell behind by 19 early in the second half and were
down 17 with 8:05 to play, but a 10-0 run closed the gap to 69-62. Following a
turnover, Devin Davis was called for an intentional foul which led to a scuffle
under the Lions basket. Three technical fouls were issued, two on the Tigers
which led to 14 unanswered points by the Lions to put the game away.Jared Vitzum hit five threes, one off his career high, and
scored 14 of his team-high 17 points in the second half. Calvin Herrington went
3-for-5 from beyind the arc and added 11 points. Cam Martin, who came into the game averaging nearly 23
points per game, was held to seven points but pulled down 11 rebounds and had
four assists. Kinzer Lambert hit six three and tied a season-high with 24
points.The Lions shot 53-percent for the game and went 13-for-23
from beyond the arc.

Tigers fall to 18th-ranked Lions

HAYS, Kan. – Belle Barieri scored 13 points, pulled down
nine rebounds, dished out five assists and had five steals to lead the 16th-ranked
Fort Hays State women’s basketball team to a 75-59 win over Missouri Southern
State in front of 2,355 Saturday afternoon at Gross Coliseum.

Taylor Rolfs went 3-for-6 from beyond the arc and also
scored 13 and Whitney Randall added 11 points and seven boards helping the
Tigers (10-2, 1-2 MIAA) to their first conference win.

FHSU forced Missouri Southern (3-8, 0-3 MIAA) into 24
turnovers and outscored the Lions 31-2 in points off turnovers. 

The Tigers never trailed in the game, jumping out to a 6-0
and 11-2 first quarter lead. A 17-2 run pushed their lead to 21 late in the second
quarter. 

MSSU scored eight straight early in the third to close the gap
to 43-33 but the Tigers answered with a 16-4 run over the next five and half
minutes to push the lead up to 22 points.

The Tigers shot 40-percent from the floor (24-60) and hit
7-of-19 from beyond the arc and went 20-of-28 from the free throw line.

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nine rebounds, dished out five assists and had five steals to lead the 16th-ranked
Fort Hays State women’s basketball team to a 75-59 win over Missouri Southern
State in front of 2,355 Saturday afternoon at Gross Coliseum.Taylor Rolfs went 3-for-6 from beyond the arc and also
scored 13 and Whitney Randall added 11 points and seven boards helping the
Tigers (10-2, 1-2 MIAA) to their first conference win.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/738461614&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe>


<iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/738453976&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></div>FHSU forced Missouri Southern (3-8, 0-3 MIAA) into 24
turnovers and outscored the Lions 31-2 in points off turnovers. The Tigers never trailed in the game, jumping out to a 6-0
and 11-2 first quarter lead. A 17-2 run pushed their lead to 21 late in the second
quarter. MSSU scored eight straight early in the third to close the gap
to 43-33 but the Tigers answered with a 16-4 run over the next five and half
minutes to push the lead up to 22 points.The Tigers shot 40-percent from the floor (24-60) and hit
7-of-19 from beyond the arc and went 20-of-28 from the free throw line.

No. 16 Fort Hays State women cruise past Missouri Southern State

<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2019/10/record-fall-enrollments-at-fort-hays-state-continue-with-a-19th-straight-increase">For 19 years running, Fort Hays State University has
achieved continued enrollment growth</a>&nbsp;— and now with a new strategic plan that
uses a data-driven approach to enrollment management, the university hopes to
expand even more.

&nbsp;“We’ve
identified some academic programs to expand and some new programs to introduce,”
said FHSU President Tisa Mason. “We’ve revised and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2019/10/fhsu-launches-enhanced-scholarship-program"> have a more inclusive
scholarship program</a> and we’ve got some systems developed to improve more
personalized communication with prospective students.”

A key component is the continued growth of the FHSU
Virtual College.

“Our online growth has been extraordinary,” Mason
said.

We have been working a lot on the strategic enrollment
plan, she said. We want to grow our online because we know that not everyone
can come to campus.

“What we are really good at is serving the adult
population online,” she said.

FHSU introduced online education before many other
area universities and continues to be a leader in the field.

“It’s getting more and more competitive to grow enrollment,
and we have been blessed. With our past administration and President (Edward) Hammond we were
able to get into the online environment before it was critical,” Mason said.

“While people are now trying to adapt to
understanding why that is important, we have been able to strengthen our quality
and introduce really adaptive technology and interactive modules so it’s not as
bland as people imagine. It can be very relationship-driven and interactive.”

<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2019/11/fhsu-virtual-college-earns-rigorous-distance-learning-quality-certification">The university was recently awarded a quality assurance
certificate for the quality of their online program.</a>

“We have been doing it so long, that’s why we are
one of five institutions in the nation with that quality assurance standard,”
Mason said.

With that, Mason said “we can serve a lot of Kansans
and other students in helping them get workforce ready.”

While the online growth is good for the university,
Mason said there is also a tremendous value to on-campus growth as well.

“That’s important to our community,” she said.

A long-running program of the university that helps recruit students from the area is the
Scholarship Recognition Program Roadshow which is set to kick off in Garden
City on Jan. 26.

“We love our scholarship recognition program,” Mason
said. “That’s targeting new freshmen and transfer students that are primarily
coming on campus.”



During those programs, university officials travel the area and recognize potential and incoming students and award scholarships in person.

“It’s a way to say congratulations before they even
get on campus,” Mason said. “What I really like about it, is that it’s our
ethic of care.”

<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2019/12/fhsus-annual-circuit-of-scholarship-recognition-programs-to-begin-jan.-26-in-southwest-kansas">The program will travel to three states and 12
cities.</a>

“Although it’s a lot of time to travel three states,
the rewards of being present with the people are extraordinary,” Mason said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578077978142.jpeg" alt="Picken Hall / James Bell photo" />
 <figcaption>Picken Hall / James Bell photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By JAMES BELL Hays Post<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2019/10/record-fall-enrollments-at-fort-hays-state-continue-with-a-19th-straight-increase">For 19 years running, Fort Hays State University has
achieved continued enrollment growth</a>&nbsp;— and now with a new strategic plan that
uses a data-driven approach to enrollment management, the university hopes to
expand even more.&nbsp;“We’ve
identified some academic programs to expand and some new programs to introduce,”
said FHSU President Tisa Mason. “We’ve revised and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2019/10/fhsu-launches-enhanced-scholarship-program"> have a more inclusive
scholarship program</a> and we’ve got some systems developed to improve more
personalized communication with prospective students.”A key component is the continued growth of the FHSU
Virtual College.“Our online growth has been extraordinary,” Mason
said.We have been working a lot on the strategic enrollment
plan, she said. We want to grow our online because we know that not everyone
can come to campus.“What we are really good at is serving the adult
population online,” she said.FHSU introduced online education before many other
area universities and continues to be a leader in the field.<div><iframe title="FHSU implements new strategic enrollment plan" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/u53mp-cd8843?from=yiiadmin&download=1&version=1&vjs=1&skin=3&auto=1&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&download=1&rtl=0&pbad=1"></iframe></div>“It’s getting more and more competitive to grow enrollment,
and we have been blessed. With our past administration and President (Edward) Hammond we were
able to get into the online environment before it was critical,” Mason said.“While people are now trying to adapt to
understanding why that is important, we have been able to strengthen our quality
and introduce really adaptive technology and interactive modules so it’s not as
bland as people imagine. It can be very relationship-driven and interactive.”<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2019/11/fhsu-virtual-college-earns-rigorous-distance-learning-quality-certification">The university was recently awarded a quality assurance
certificate for the quality of their online program.</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1577999047474.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>“We have been doing it so long, that’s why we are
one of five institutions in the nation with that quality assurance standard,”
Mason said.With that, Mason said “we can serve a lot of Kansans
and other students in helping them get workforce ready.”While the online growth is good for the university,
Mason said there is also a tremendous value to on-campus growth as well.“That’s important to our community,” she said.A long-running program of the university that helps recruit students from the area is the
Scholarship Recognition Program Roadshow which is set to kick off in Garden
City on Jan. 26.“We love our scholarship recognition program,” Mason
said. “That’s targeting new freshmen and transfer students that are primarily
coming on campus.”

During those programs, university officials travel the area and recognize potential and incoming students and award scholarships in person.“It’s a way to say congratulations before they even
get on campus,” Mason said. “What I really like about it, is that it’s our
ethic of care.”<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/news/2019/12/fhsus-annual-circuit-of-scholarship-recognition-programs-to-begin-jan.-26-in-southwest-kansas">The program will travel to three states and 12
cities.</a>“Although it’s a lot of time to travel three states,
the rewards of being present with the people are extraordinary,” Mason said.

🎤FHSU hopes to continue growth with new strategic enrollment plan

By JACKIE MUNDT Pratt County farmer and rancher

Almost 15 years ago, I gave what would be one of the most important speeches of my career at the National FFA Convention. I agonized over creating the right message in hopes of making a lasting impact.

Years later, I watched another FFA member give the exact same speech. It had different stories, but the main points and overall message were the same. I was shocked because there was no way that this FFA member heard my speech. Their own life experiences must have led them to the same thoughts I had more than a decade prior.

Maybe it is a function of human nature or the product of a constant struggle to achieve the things we yearn for like success, love or the American Dream; ideas and lessons are rarely completely original or unique. Humans throughout history seem to live the same stories and plots repeatedly.

A few weeks ago, in my preoccupation with the too-short span between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I received invitations to multiple Roaring Twenties themed New Year’s Eve parties. What an original idea (at least to me, to celebrate a time that history books hailed as a time of whimsy, spectacle and entertainment.

Since then, this idea that history repeats itself and has been on my mind. What will the 2020s have in common with the 1920s, and, more importantly, what can be learned from a decade that earned the moniker “roaring”?

This curiosity led me to a brief internet refresher because the attributes filling my mind were all the “Great Gatsby.” My search revealed interesting facts and similarities to modern life in this gap between World War I and the Great Depression.

Like today, there was a presidential election. Warren Harding’s successful campaign used the slogan “Return to Normalcy,” painting a nostalgic picture of life before WW I, which ended a year earlier. Harding called for politics that were, “not the dramatic, but the dispassionate” and for people to remember that “human ills are not curable by legislation … excess of government offer(s) no substitute for quality of citizenship.” President Harding was popular until scandals came to light after his death in 1923.

The title roaring came from all of the excitement of the time. The economy was growing. New products like automobiles, moving pictures and radio brought “modernity” to the masses. Social change was prevalent with women winning the right to vote in many states and national debates taking place about prohibition, immigration, political corruption and industrialization. It was the age of Gatsby with jazz, art deco, flappers and speakeasys. The decade has a larger than life zeitgeist.

The Roaring Twenties had a definitive and halting end. All that prosperity and liveliness faded with the crash of the stock marketing in October of 1929 and a new era of hardship and scarcity in the Great Depression.

Parallels exist between the two times. Politicians are human, and humans are fallible. Some people still yearn for normalcy, while others desire social and political change. Technology and the economy have points of great growth, but that will not last forever.

My takeaway is simple. Spirit not circumstance can define people. Times will be both better and worse in my future. Be thankful for your current blessings and live life gregariously and fully at all times.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575406519723.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By JACKIE MUNDT Pratt County farmer and rancherAlmost 15 years ago, I gave what would be one of the most important speeches of my career at the National FFA Convention. I agonized over creating the right message in hopes of making a lasting impact.Years later, I watched another FFA member give the exact same speech. It had different stories, but the main points and overall message were the same. I was shocked because there was no way that this FFA member heard my speech. Their own life experiences must have led them to the same thoughts I had more than a decade prior.Maybe it is a function of human nature or the product of a constant struggle to achieve the things we yearn for like success, love or the American Dream; ideas and lessons are rarely completely original or unique. Humans throughout history seem to live the same stories and plots repeatedly.A few weeks ago, in my preoccupation with the too-short span between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I received invitations to multiple Roaring Twenties themed New Year’s Eve parties. What an original idea (at least to me, to celebrate a time that history books hailed as a time of whimsy, spectacle and entertainment.Since then, this idea that history repeats itself and has been on my mind. What will the 2020s have in common with the 1920s, and, more importantly, what can be learned from a decade that earned the moniker “roaring”?This curiosity led me to a brief internet refresher because the attributes filling my mind were all the “Great Gatsby.” My search revealed interesting facts and similarities to modern life in this gap between World War I and the Great Depression.Like today, there was a presidential election. Warren Harding’s successful campaign used the slogan “Return to Normalcy,” painting a nostalgic picture of life before WW I, which ended a year earlier. Harding called for politics that were, “not the dramatic, but the dispassionate” and for people to remember that “human ills are not curable by legislation … excess of government offer(s) no substitute for quality of citizenship.” President Harding was popular until scandals came to light after his death in 1923.The title roaring came from all of the excitement of the time. The economy was growing. New products like automobiles, moving pictures and radio brought “modernity” to the masses. Social change was prevalent with women winning the right to vote in many states and national debates taking place about prohibition, immigration, political corruption and industrialization. It was the age of Gatsby with jazz, art deco, flappers and speakeasys. The decade has a larger than life zeitgeist.The Roaring Twenties had a definitive and halting end. All that prosperity and liveliness faded with the crash of the stock marketing in October of 1929 and a new era of hardship and scarcity in the Great Depression.Parallels exist between the two times. Politicians are human, and humans are fallible. Some people still yearn for normalcy, while others desire social and political change. Technology and the economy have points of great growth, but that will not last forever.My takeaway is simple. Spirit not circumstance can define people. Times will be both better and worse in my future. Be thankful for your current blessings and live life gregariously and fully at all times."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

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