Local and area students are among the 1,601 named by deans at Fort Hays State University to the Deans Honor Roll for the spring 2018 semester.

The Deans Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester. Full-time on-campus and FHSU Virtual College students are eligible. Students without a classification are seeking a second degree or are students who, though full time, are not seeking degrees.

BARTON
Albert (67511): Nora K. Nokes is a senior majoring in nursing.
Claflin (67525): Peyton Broeker is a senior majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Meritt Cullen Hammeke is a senior majoring in English (literature).
Ruth Anne Potter is a junior majoring in art (graphic design).
Michael James Ryan is a junior majoring in health and human performance (K-12 teaching and coaching).
Kaycee Steiner is a sophomore majoring in health and human performance (health promotion).
Ellinwood (67526): Cody James Lytle is a senior majoring in criminal justice.
Jared Andrew Oelke is a senior majoring in agriculture (animal science).
Abby M. Petz is a senior majoring in social work.
Taunya Marie Schlessiger is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Brooke Danielle Slayton is a junior majoring in accounting.
Great Bend (67530): Brandon Michael Ball is a junior majoring in technology studies (technology education).
Selam Caren Ball is a senior majoring in chemistry (biochemistry).
Brigette Nicole Barker is a senior majoring in psychology.
Colby Allen Barton is a junior majoring in biology (natural resources).
Jose Andres Batres is a sophomore majoring in technology studies (construction management).
Michala Rose Bieker is a sophomore majoring in early childhood unified education.
Nicole D. Bieker is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Rachel Elizabeth Bussen is a junior majoring in art (graphic design).
Javier Ceja is a senior majoring in health and human performance (exercise science).
Kaylie Marie Doll is a senior majoring in radiologic technology.
Kiley Breann Heine is a junior majoring in sociology.
Blake Allen Hinson is a senior majoring in technology studies (construction management).
Kaitlyn Nicole Jerke is a sophomore majoring in pre-education, elementary.
Jes Clara Kachanes is a junior majoring in music.
Kaylan Janel Lagerman is a junior majoring in psychology.
Allison Diane Muth is a freshman majoring in organizational leadership.
Madison Paige Otter is a sophomore majoring in art (graphic design).
Cody Xavier Pfeifer is a senior majoring in pre-education, elementary.
Devani Lizeth Prieto is a senior majoring in social work.
Jamie L. Rowan is a senior majoring in pre-education, elementary.
Briana L. Schenk is a junior majoring in finance (banking).
Kameko Marie Schultz is a junior majoring in social work.
Estella Ann Schumacher is a senior majoring in music.
Markie Renee Umphrey is a senior majoring in psychology.
Hoisington (67544): Jonathan David Ball is a sophomore majoring in finance.
Ashley N. Durr is a senior majoring in biology (zoology).
Robert Landis England is a junior majoring in general studies (health studies).
Emma Marie Harmon is a sophomore majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Karisa Corrine Schremmer is a junior majoring in finance.
Presley Denae Smith is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Madison L. Wilborn is a sophomore majoring in nursing.

ELLSWORTH
Ellsworth (67439): Jessie E. Graves is a freshman majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Jesse Robert Mitchell-Rodriguez is a junior majoring in pre-education, elementary.
Wilson (67490): Anna Catherine Criswell is a freshman majoring in English (teaching).
Matthew Froese is a sophomore majoring in nursing.

PAWNEE
Garfield (67529): Allyson Aldrich is a freshman majoring in nursing.
Larned (67550): Jennifer Anne Applequist is a sophomore majoring in accounting.
Katelyn Nacole Baker is a sophomore majoring in pre-education, elementary.
Brandon Joseph Bartz is a freshman majoring in technology studies (industrial technology).
Alysa Paige Byrum is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Landon Trey Erway is a junior majoring in finance.
Alexis Nicole Langdon is a senior majoring in accounting.
Marley M. Palmer is a senior majoring in nursing.
Shyann Dawn Robison is a senior majoring in early childhood unified education.
Kasi Jo Schartz is a freshman majoring in general studies (health and human performance).
Tristan D. Smith is a junior majoring in art (studio art).
Rebekah Lynn Thomas is a junior majoring in pre-education, elementary.
Mecia D. Wares is a freshman majoring in general studies (health and human performance).
Rozel (67574): Micaela Dawn Polson is a sophomore majoring in medical diagnostic imaging (ultrasound).

RUSH
Bison (67520): Eleanor Astrid Cornwell is a junior majoring in art.
La Crosse (67548): Chase Tyler Klozenbucher is a junior majoring in health and human performance (K-12 teaching and coaching).
Taylor L. Morgan is a sophomore majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Kelby Ray Parton is a senior majoring in technology studies (technology education).
Beth Ashley Renfrow is a sophomore majoring in pre-education, elementary.
Morgan Leeann West is a sophomore majoring in health and human performance (exercise science).
Liebenthal (67553): Kaleb John Stark is a freshman majoring in general studies.
Otis (67565): Jennifer M. Chapman is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Dalton Wayne Steinert is a senior majoring in accounting.
Rush Center (67575): Cody Nolan Coyle is a senior majoring in health and human performance (sport management).
Timken (67575): Audra Ann Nuckolls is a senior majoring in history (secondary education).
Shawna Rae Serpan is a senior majoring in biology (education).

RUSSELL
Dorrance (67634): Patrick Michael Kepka is a sophomore majoring in agriculture.
Gorham (67640): Valerie Renee Colip is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Gwendolyn M. Housley is a senior majoring in biology (health professions).
Macey Jade Steckel is a freshman majoring in general studies (health and human performance).
Julia Dawn Wagner is a junior majoring in biology (health professions).
Samantha J. Windholz is majoring in early childhood unified education.
Lucas (67648): Brianna Leigh Steinle is a senior majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
Paradise (67658): Gracyn Starr Miller is a junior majoring in psychology.
Russell (67665): Madison McKay Barrera is a sophomore majoring in psychology.
Matthew Michael Buhrle is a freshman majoring in athletic training.
Alexia Jaye Charbonneau is a freshman majoring in biology (health professions).
Alexandra Faith Flegler is a senior majoring in management.
Christina Blanche Fowler is a junior majoring in general studies (general business).
Alicia Lorraine Gaede is a senior majoring in biology (natural resources).
Kyleigh Rene Kasper is a sophomore majoring in biology (health professions).
Roy K. Koech is a junior majoring in criminal justice.
Bobbi Joann Radke is a sophomore majoring in radiologic technology.
Chandler Allie Reich is a sophomore majoring in art.
Erin Lane Risher is a sophomore majoring in health and human performance (exercise science).
Thomas G. Standley is a sophomore majoring in information networking and telecommunications (computer networking).
Sarah Paige Vonfeldt is a senior majoring in social work.

STAFFORD
Macksville (67557): Olivia Grace Vosburgh is a sophomore majoring in accounting.
St. John (67576): Kerisa Kay Brown is a freshman majoring in communication.
Schuyler Lynn Brown is a senior majoring in health and human performance (sport and exercise therapy).
Taylor Kate Gillespie is a sophomore majoring in general studies (health studies).
Brandi N. Hanson is a junior majoring in criminal justice.
Ava Kathleen Long is majoring in early childhood unified education.
Tia Danielle Smith is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Nathan R. Ward is a sophomore majoring in radiologic technology.

BOOKED: Hope N. Huslig of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for contempt of court with no bond x2.

BOOKED: Lori Fiscus on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear with a bond of $500 C/S.

BOOKED: Amy Valdez of Great Bend on GBMC warrant for served sentence.

BOOKED: Steven Cochrane on Saline District Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $1,500 C/S. Salina Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $103 surety bond with a $50 warrant fee cash only. Kearny County District Court warrant for failure to notify police of a vehicle involving injury or serious property loss, bond set at $2,500 C/S.

RELEASED: Johnny Espinosa of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court case for contempt of court after receiving an order to release.

RELEASED: Shawny Burch of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court case for contempt of court and for failure to appear after receiving an order to release on both cases.

RELEASED: Lori Fiscus on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant with a $500 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Ismael Dominguez III of Great Bend on Barton County District Court warrant for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia after posting a $10,000 surety bond. BCDC warrant for possession of meth, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia after posting a $10,000 surety bond.

RELEASED: Jason Sohm of Great Bend on BCDC case for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, driving while suspended, and possession of paraphernalia. Reno County District Court warrant for conspiracy making false information x3. Posted bonds through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Caitlin Detter-Alexander of Ellinwood for Barton County District Court case for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, failure to wear seat belt, $10,000 bond posted through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Ashley Feil of Great Bend on Great Bend Police Department & Barton County District Court case for distribution of controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana. GBMC warrant for failure to appear x2. All bonds posted through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Michael Brohaugh on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear, bond posted through Dyn-O-Mite.

RELEASED: Sasha Kirksey of Wichita for Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear, $2,500 bond posted through Dyn-O-Mite.

RELEASED: Kashe Roda of Great Bend on BTDC warrant for distribution of certain stimulant, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and unlawful sell of prescription drugs after posting bond through Dyn-O-Mite Bail Bonding in the amount of $10,000.

RELEASED: Steven Cochrane posted a $1,500 surety bond on Saline District Court warrant for failure to appear. $2,500 surety bond on Kearny County District Court warrant for failure to notify police of a vehicle injury or serious property loss bonded by Dyn-O-Mite Bail Bonding and posted a $153 cash bond on Salina Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear.

TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court appointed Diane Azorsky, Leawood, and reappointed three other members to the Kansas Commission on Judicial Qualifications. Their terms end June 30, 2022. Azorsky is a nonattorney representative on the commission. She is executive director of Gift of Life, Overland Park. She succeeds Valdenia Winn, a nonattorney member from Kansas City, Kan. Winn is a professor at Kansas City Kansas Community College and a member of the Kansas House of Representatives. Reappointed were: District Judge Brenda Cameron, Olathe Allen Glendenning, attorney, Great Bend Retired District Judge Larry Hendricks, Topeka Cameron serves in Johnson County of the 10th Judicial District. Hendricks recently retired from his position in Shawnee County of the 3rd Judicial District. The commission is charged with helping the Supreme Court exercise its responsibility in judicial disciplinary matters. The 14-member commission includes six active or retired judges, four attorneys, and four nonattorneys. Members are assigned to one of two panels and meet in alternating months. The chair of the commission chairs one panel, while the vice chair heads the second panel. Cameron currently is vice chair of the Commission on Judicial Qualifications and is chair of Panel A, which will include Azorsky. Other Panel A members are: James Cooper, nonattorney member, Lawrence, and vice chair of the panel Terrence Campell, attorney, Lawrence Retired District Judge Robert Fairchild, Lawrence, who served in Douglas County of the 7th Judicial District Norman Kelly, attorney, Salina District Magistrate Judge Mary Thrower, Minneapolis, who serves in Ottawa County of the 28th Judicial District. Chief Judge Nicholas St. Peter, Winfield, serves in Cowley County of the 19th Judicial District. He chairs the Commission on Judicial Qualifications and is chair of Panel B. Glendenning and Hendricks serve on Panel B. Other Panel B members are: Diane Sorensen, attorney, Wichita, and vice chair of the panel Chief Judge Bradley Ambrosier, Elkhart, who serves in Grant, Haskell, Morton, Seward, Stanton, and Stevens counties of the 26th Judicial District Sister Rosemary Kolich, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, nonattorney member, Leavenworth Susan Lynn, nonattorney member, Iola. Douglas Shima, clerk of the appellate courts, is secretary to the commission.

The Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area covers nearly 20,000 acres of a natural land sink just northeast of Great Bend. A good portion of the wetlands is a protected refuge, meaning an area where hunting and shooting guns is not allowed.

Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner says they ran into a problem in May with people shooting and killing snakes in the refuge. Wagner wants to make it clear that shooting anything in the refuge is not allowed and that the majority of the snakes you see at wetlands are not venomous.

Wagner noted the only venomous snake at the Bottoms is massasauga rattlesnake, but the snake typically does not come out during the day or heat. Getting caught shooting the snakes or anything in the refuge comes with a fine.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury death in the United States. On average,10 people die every day from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children under the age of 14. As swimming pools open for the summer, K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles reminds parents and caregivers that the most dangerous time for swimming-related accidents is when children are trying to swim on their own.

Bradford Wiles Audio

While children face a number of dangers at a community pool, Wiles says small wading pools in the back yard can be just as dangerous, especially for younger children.

Bradford Wiles Audio

Whether children are swimming at a community pool with lifeguards or at home in a wading pool, parents and caregivers need to watch them at all times. Wiles says that includes staying off smartphones or tablets and not going into the house when children are in the pool. They also need to keep a close eye on children when they’re at the park or playground because it only takes a few seconds for them to wander off or injure themselves on a piece of equipment.

On Wednesday, May 30 at about 11:15 p.m. Barton County Sheriff’s Office detectives executed a search warrant at a local motel at 3200 10th Street in Great Bend.

Sheriff’s detectives have been investigating the death of a 31-year-old Great Bend man from a suspected methamphetamine overdose. During the course of that investigation information was obtained that allowed detectives to secure a search warrant for two motel rooms.

Detectives contacted the occupants of the rooms and discovered quantities of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Three persons were arrested.

Arrested at the scene were Shaina Kuester, age 21 of Great Bend, Kansas. Kuester was charged with felony obstruction of an officer, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Kuester was later charged with introduction of contraband into a detention facility when drugs were found on her person while being processed at the county jail. Kuester is being held in lieu of a $40,000 bond.

Also arrested was Cassie Scheuerman age 40 of Ellinwood. During the course of the investigation it was discovered Scheuerman had outstanding warrants from Barton County District Court for probation violations. It is expected she may face further drug charges pending investigation.

The third person arrested at the scene was Perri Pribble, age 43 of Ellinwood. Pribble had several outstanding warrants for drug-related charges as well as failed to appear warrants and parole violation. Pribble is being held without bond in the Barton County Jail for the parole violation warrant.

Two juvenile children belonging to Kuester were present at the time of the search warrant. They were released to family members.

The death investigation is continuing as detectives follow leads and identify parties that may have information.

Time is winding down for those citizens that want to make a difference and take part in local government to file their candidacy. The filing deadline for the 2018 Election is Friday, June 1 at 12 p.m. Those interested in being on the Great Bend, Ellinwood, and Hoisington city councils or the Barton County Commission need to submit their application at Barton County Clerk’s Office.

County Clerk Donna Zimmerman says filing your intent to run is an easy process.

Donna Zimmerman Audio

Zimmerman noted the entries submitted for the open positions have been slow to this point.

This is the second year the filing deadline has been at June 1, moving from the prior June 10 date to give more time to organize ballots for those serving in the military overseas.

Donna Zimmerman Audio

The Great Bend and Hoisington city councils are looking for a councilmember for each ward, Ellinwood has three at-large spots, and the Barton County Commission has three positions up for election. All candidates must file at the Clerk’s Office inside the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main Street, Room 202.

Barton County Commission
Incumbent – Kenny Schremmer
Incumbent – Alicia Straub
Incumbent – Jennifer Schartz

City of Great Bend
One (1) councilmember for each ward

City of Hoisington 
One (1) councilmember for each ward

City of Ellinwood
Three (3) councilmember positions at-large

Ellinwood Hospital District
One (1) Board of Trustees position at-large

All Townships
Township Clerk position

Precinct Committee members
1 per precinct

• County Commission filing fee: $261
• City and Hospital positions filing fee: $ 20
• Township Clerk filing fee: $  1
• There is NO filing fee for Precinct Committee people positionsAny questions concerning the election or candidate qualifications may be directed to Donna Zimmerman, at the County Clerk’s Office at 620-793-1835.