Sale and Use of Fireworks BANNED in City of Hays
Troy Hickman, Mayor of the City of Hays, issued the following statement regarding the banning of sale and use of fireworks over the July 4 holiday. The Wild West Festival fireworks display will still take place at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4.
The statement was issued at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 29.
After consultation with City Staff, and my fellow Commissioners, I have determined it is in the best interest of the residents and property owners in Hays to ban the sale and use of fireworks for 2012. Fireworks, which were previously authorized for use on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of July, are no longer allowed to be discharged within the city limits. The City Commission and Staff have received an inordinate amount of contact from the residents of Hays overwhelmingly supporting, encouraging, and even demanding a ban on the sale and use of fireworks. This overwhelming support for a ban on fireworks places the Commission and Staff in a no-win situation. Every year there are fires caused by fireworks within the City limits of Hays. However, I feel that any fire that were to occur this year would not be perceived as the result of recklessness or neglect on behalf of the individual discharging it, but blamed on the excessive heat and dryness. Therefore I feel the only prudent alternative that exists is to ban the sale and use of fireworks. Vendors will be allowed to sell fireworks until the end of the day Friday, June 29th. Anyone in violation of this ban will be charged and prosecuted accordingly. The Wild West Festival firework show will be allowed to continue, but will be undertaken with great precaution. This is not a decision I am happy to make, but feel compelled to make in order to protect the residents and property of Hays.
Troy Hickman
City of Hays Mayor
Discharge bans also have been put in place in the cities of Ellis and WaKeeney, as well as, Trego County.
If you ban others to sell and discharge fireworks then you need to also ban the wild west fireworks show. this is favoritizm. ban them too. Now.
Just Thursday night it was stated that the city was in no more danger from the fireworks than other years. If this is the case, then it is obvious that there has been some type of pressure put on the mayor to completely change his statement and the circumstance. In my opinion, the solution is simple–WAIT UNTIL IT RAINS AND THEN DECLARE AN ENTIRE WEEKEND FOR FIREWORKS DISCHARGE.
I so TOTALLY agree. . . but too late now for such a logical solution!!!
The Wild West fireworks show is a controlled event by professionals. Just because people do not want their homes to burn so kids can shoot off some firecrackers is not favoritism, just common sense.
oh, and these professionals can prevent a fire from occurring?! Come on. . .!
Are you kidding? Have you ever seen all the fire trucks out there prepared and ready to put out the fires?
You sell fireworks Rob?
You obviously aren’t or you would be singing a different tune…
One hour 25 minutes, the city sponsored display is one display not hundreds of untrained people setting off fireworks. I feel for the people who invested in fireworks but this was the right thing to do considering the circumstances efore things got out of hand. Nice job Mayor Hickman i finally feel like someone is making descions with saftey first in mind.
Hays homeowner, you and the other 9 people that like this are making Hickman look like he’s the good guy. He made the right call to ban them, but it should of been a month ago and everyone was included in the ban. Your quote of “safety first in mind” is ludicrest, if Hickman was thinking safety than ban the wild west fireworks. If not, if a fire is started due to the ambers of the wild west monstor fireworks, than the expense of fighting the fires comes out of his personal wallet and not the tax payers wallet.
No question this was a tough call, but I feel the responsible one. It’s just too dry to take the chance.
and sadly enough. . “TOO LATE” to protect those that have invested hours/days in getting the special stores/tents set up!
Its just to hot and dry this year
So you are selling fireworks for the rest of the day that can’t be discharged at all. One would think we could find a compromise so that those who have invested money in the sale of fireworks wouldn’t be taking such a hit. My suggestion would be to have one day at a later day after we get some rain for people in the City of Hays to light fireworks. I understand this wouldn’t be the 4th of July, but we also wouldn’t have people storing and using them sporadically through the year. I understand this may be at a much later date, but at least people could still discharge fireworks they have bought and those who have the stands would be able to sell the items they have.
This would have been a WIN/WIN situation. . . . too easy for some of our leaders to think of! What a shame for those that invested SO much time and effort in the preparation of firework sales. I agree, the decision is right. . .but, isn’t this the year 2012?. . . . do we not have technology and forecasts that would have made this decision easy to make a week ago?! Get a backbone and make some decision leaders!
I do understand and think it’s a good idea, but to let one group (who is nt the city) do this does not seem fair.
Interesting that Wild Fest is still having fireworks!. . . From what I understand, the city will not assist in the protection against fire from this show—-it is the county’s responsibility. IF the county gets called out on another fire,. . .that will be their priority. . .and justifiably so. Then. . . . . WHO will be there to protect from a fire from spreading at this display? The city can store fireworks just as easy as the others that have invested in the fireworks this year. . . . (both retail and community members).
“From what I understand, the city will not assist in the protection against fire from this show” That is a completely false statement. The City fire department ALWAYS is there and staff multiple trucks at the shoot site as well as next to the coliseum. They also wet the shoot site before and after the fireworks show. On top of staffing the show they also have the station fully staffed as well to handle calls elsewhere in town. Yes there are also county companies at the fireworks show that work hand in hand with the city fire department because they have the necessary equipment to fight such a fire. Know your facts before you start rambling please.
This is true but people can also “wet the lawns” before they shoot them off and well if there’s a problem them thats what 911 is for. Firefighters are prepared to get calls every year on the 4th for something no matter what the weather has been, it all comes down to people being smart with shooting them off! So basically its the same if the community can’t set them off then neither should the people at Wild West. And with the rain now I dont know why it cannot be lifted?
because they have delayed in doing this and people have invested money, they should allow a to be determined later time period to discharge them after it rains. They drug their feet on it and not show allow an alternative.
What about non-aerial stuff? I can understand aerial stuff but why the others? We have bought stuff for the kiddos to enjoy but now they can’t even do that…. We water our front and back yard to prevent it from starting on fire. If they are going to ban fireworks… how about banning people from throwing their cigarette butts out the window? Those can start a grass fire just as easy as fireworks…..
And I agree… they should ban the Wild West Fest show if they aren’t going to allow the others. Even though that is just “one display” those embers can be carried for miles and if they go miles that is open country…. with dry stubble fields.
Completly agreed!!
For those of you who are complaining about already purchasing fireworks, why not go to a town or place where they are allowed?
Why would we want to drive to another town when we could easily shoot them off here if people wouldnt complain so much about them? Just be smart about them when shooting them off and now that we have had rain their is no need for the ban! Wild west needs to cancel their show also then. Those can be far more dangerous. If people water their lawns and put the fireworks out in water when they are done then thats all u can do…..if something happens to someones roof or something else fire wise that can happen any year dry or not!!
There should be a later date set to shoot the fireworks that have already been sold. I have a large quantity to light off, but now am forced to wait until next year to shoot them off, which means half of them won’t fire because of sitting around for a year. I know I am not the only one in this predicament. Plus what about the venders and the money they have tied up in unsellable inventory. And the groups like the baseball teams and such that depend on the income generated from the sales of these fireworks. I am sure the City of Hays will have no problem spending the sales tax generated off of the sales of a now useless product.
Agreed!
Its not favoritism its for the whole city to enjoy them!
It was a wise decision, but people will still break the rules. Your move City of Hays.
No i do not sell fireworks, nor was i planning on buying any. but it is just wrong and unfair to allow the fireworks show at the wild west fest to continue. You think just because they are trained to set off fireworks that they are not going to set fires. Well i can tell you that you are wrong, i remember several years ago out in the country watching the wild west fireworks show, that they set several fires in the country about a mile away, i know because i was there to help put those small fires out. ban the fireworks show. Mayor you are wrong for allowing them to continue with the show and not the citizens.
If it truly is about safety, the city should do the responsible thing and cancel their dislay also. Doing otherwise makes them hypocrites.
You that bought and sold fireworks that lost you a$%, haha. Should have hedged your bets with a little insurance. To think the city was going to idlelly sit by in light of the circumstances and allow you to make money hand over fist at the expense of community wide safety was well again the wrong assumption. Better luck next year
You apparently do not support CYO and local youth sports teams all of which had fireworks stands as their fundraisers. I do NOT think the people in the stands were intending on endangering the lives of the people in the community, they were simply having their fundraisers many of which have had for years now. Unfortunately the weather did not work out this year, and the city was slow at implementing this ban. Hopefully these organizations can find another way of making money that they would of earned from selling fireworks to be able to support the youth that partake in them. To clarify I am saying I support the ban but feel that the city could of acted faster in implementing the ban so these organizations could of planned something else.
What happens to those residents who choose to ignore the ban and do it anyway? “Don’t do it again,” isn’t going to stop them. Hopefully they thought of this. My neighbors have been lighting fireworks since yesterday, I wonder if they know that they are now banned. Their problem if they get caught I guess.
Hays sucks. Please, if anyone knows, tell me the last time a fire started in Hays by fireworks
Threr were at least 3 of them last year. One was at my house, which buned dowm my fence, tree, and yard and the sad part was I was not even in town.
yesterday but hopefully not tomorrow
Grow up.
That’s not the point Darrin. It’s the potential that has everyone concerned. And FYI there was a small fire on my lawn 2 years ago caused by…wait for it….FIREWORKS!
Well, I stand corrected. Thanks for the input. I just remember being a kid in this town and shooting off fireworks and enjoying my summertime. Seems like now there is no more of that. Hell, if the temperature gets too high now we cancel the youth ballgames. Maybe I dont remember correctly, maybe it didnt get above 100 degrees in the summer when I was a kid
Suck it communists
I applaud the mayor’s decision. Fireworks are dangerous, loud and annoying to residents who need to sleep at night. For me, the ban is just as much a quality of life issue as a safety issue. My family and my dog thanks you for banning the fireworks.
In addition to the quiet, I’m going to rest easier knowing my house will not be on fire because some idiot next door decided to light off fireworks.
Here is one of your complainers to the mayor…its to bad that you don’t like to celebrate our indepence by blasting some noisy fireworks. Do you also support Obamacare?
What a prude. Did you not the opportunity to enjoy such things as a child?
Sad.
This is America! In America, we believe in freedoms! No one is ever going to agree with every like and dislike. Those who hate fireworks have their preferences honored 362 days of the year. The preferences of those who enjoy fireworks are honored 3 days a year–actually for just several hours during those days. The issue that should have been looked at and considered first was safety. If the mayor, just yesterday, honestly felt that it was no more of a risk this year than last, he should have stuck to his guns. If the danger level has risen somehow, then an alternative weekend, whether folks like you like it or not, is warranted. Be careful of wanting the government officials stepping in to do your bidding without thought of what others want/believe. You might just find yourself being forced to quit something YOU believe in one day.
I know what you mean Ken, my dogs are scared of fireworks and our vacuum cleaner so we don’t vacuum our house.
I hope all the people who have fireworks stands get together and sue the pants off the city for allowing them to sell fireworks and then backing out. Way to go City of Hays, now you will be footing the bills of all these vendors. I can see the ban on fireworks until a later date, or even the ban period, but to screw the vendors out of thousands of dollars if not tens of thousands, is just not right.
All firework vendors, should receive compensation from the city of Hays, for failure to ban them, before they were allowed to set up. People dont understand, that there is 100 of hours of prep that goes into setting up a stand and making sure all your bases are covered. Since the ban came after they were allowed to setup, city of Hays needs to dig deep into their pocket books. Since the vendors saved the city thousands of dollars to fight fires, the city needs to save the vendors, especially the non-profit organizations and pay the vendors their potential profits.
Elect me
I agree with you many of these organizations depend on their firework sales to be able to support their members. CYO and many youth teams had these stands and had everything open and for sale now they are forced to close and eat their loses. Not very nice of the city, if they were going to ban them they should of done it before the stands were allowed to sell them, now many stands are left with a tent full of fireworks and have to sit on their losses.
I will continue to smoke ciggarettes and throw them out the window as I drive down the Hays roads. You know why??? Because Im a criminal.
For those that have purchased fireworks since the city said they would be allowed, I suggest you email or call Mayor Hickman and ask that an alternate weekend or three day time period be allowed to shoot them off with the same time restrictions. This would be a reasonable and fair act by the city. the city could pick the days when the weather improves. What about the labor day weekend, if it has rained, as an alternative?
If you care about this, contact the mayor at troy.hickman@hotmail.com
or you can email all the commisoners if you go to the city of hays website.
Yes I agree with everyone that city and county officials should have stepped up to the plate weeks ago and banned fireworks sooner..After all going by when harvest was this year they should have realized how dry it was..They should have made the decision before all of these groups had all the money invested. For those of you who bought fireworks…duh…as I said you should have known it was going to be to dry…Its hard for people who live in towns to realize how dry it really is because they water their grass…take a drive out to the rural areas and you will city why officials did what they did. I certainly dont want to end up like the Colorado Springs area, which my family worries about every day. I dont think those of you that dont get out into the country really know how dry it is..Yes like I said officials should have done something about it sooner but those same officals have the right to say ok we have had rain by Labor Day to have organizations sell out what they have to “eat ” as you say and be able to shoot them off. Fact is it is hot and we have to have rain soon…Darrin as far as when we were kids and baseball games…when we were kids we didnt sit in the house all day playing video games and on the computer so we were used to the heat kids these days simply are not used to the temperatures. I can just about bet that half of these kids dont even know how to make mud pies!
If a kid doesnt know how to make a mud pie, society has definitely taken a turn for the worse!!!! I am liking the Labor Day or alternative weekend thought that many seem to have. Hopefully we can convince our mayor and city commision to run with that idea.
Darrin. . . I stand to correct you. . . . damage is done for fundraising groups. . . he should have “RAN” with that idea. . .
I agree with you that the fundraising groups took one heck of a hit by making this decision this late in the game. I just hope that they may get a way to sell their inventory and recoup the money they invested before it is too late. I believe the Mayor could issue a policy for a later time to use the fireworks, and allow the vendors to sell them either now, or in the near future in order for them to not take a loss. If he can issue his decree and allow them to sell on Friday then the possibility to fix this situation is definitely at hand. I am just hoping for a compromise somewhere in the very very near future to remedy the problem.
Unfortunately its a state mandate that fireworks can only be sold from june 27 through july 5 so even if hays and the surrounding areas want to set a date in the future to allow a celebration with fireworks -those said fireworks would have to be bought now. Those vendors sitting on their inventory are completely out of luck after july 5th.
this is exactly why the wwf show should not be allowed, to dry in the country, which is exactly where the ambers from the big fireworks display is going to land.
Although fireworks have been banned in Hays, there are still several communities that still allow the DISCHARGE and SALE of fireworks! There is a little town 15 miles south of Hays, called Liebenthal, that is still allowing the sale and discharge. There is a stand there called G&B Fireworks and they have the best prices around, that’s the only place I ever shop for my fireworks!
Oh great….so all the people who bought fireworks already will be sneaking out into the county where they think nobody is around so they can shoot off the fireworks they purchased………Rural Firefighters……..Get ready for a long long couple of days!!
and hope and pray that not too many people lose their houses, livestock basically their incomes and their lives
Just Thursday night, the mayor declared that there was no greater danger this year for the city to discharge fireworks than any other year. So, the fact that his opinion changed in a day is a clear indication of a great deal of pressure put on him. I understand this. However, a 360 turn around doesn’t do a whole lot for his credibility. A SIMPLE AND REASONABLE SOLUTION would have included allowing fireworks to be discharged on a later weekend when conditions have changed. There has been a lot of money spent and invested. Without a reasonable solution, the commission has not served the interests of all the citizens of Hays.
.And now they are allowing controlled burns in the county?? just heard it on the scanner they are allowing a controlled burn of tree branches and trash??????? There is a burn ban in effect and we are all stupid residents who will burn someones house down bc of fireworks but they are allowing controlled burns in rhe county?????? Sounds like all the fireworks haters got their way and ruined it for the rest of us dangerous residents. Disgusting!
Professionals? It seemed Michael Jackson had professionals when he got burned. Just saying
FYI – we are still able to sell fireworks in Plainville and Rooks county has designated the fairgrounds in Stockton and Main Street in Palco from 6 pm – midnight on the 4th as areas to shoot fireworks. Even if Hays or the surrounding communities allow fireworks to be shot at a later date you have to buy them now. Per Kansas law we are not allowed to sell after July 5th. We are in the big yellow building at the corner of K18 and Section Line – (turn West at the 4-way stop). ALL OF OUR ITEMS ARE 40%-50% OFF!! Check out our facebook page “staab’s fireworks” for prices and contact information
You people who heavilly invested in fireworks should have well been better businessmen. You lost you failed your losers and now some of you are broke losers. Look you shot and missed wuit you crying, babys
So with the rain tonight can the ban be lifted by chance?!
that would be amazing wouldnt it?
I don’t think there was enough rain for that.
it could be, but with ellis county officials that we have, it won’t be
During the firework sales period of June 27th – July 5th, 2011, the Police Department had
40 firework related calls. 18 of the these calls were for after hours violations, 17 were for
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reported unsafe / illegal fireworks use and the remaining 5 were for the use of fireworks
outside the dates approved by the city commission. The Police Department made 16
attempts to contact the violators and either verbal warnings and/or educational discussion
took place in an effort to work with citizens. No written citations were given.
The dispatch center also received numerous calls from people inquiring about the use of
fireworks and how long they could shoot them off. When there was a complaint of illegal
fireworks use or the potential that a person or property could be harmed, an officer was
always sent.
During the fireworks sales period of June 27 to July 5, 2011, the Fire Department
responded to six minor fires caused by the use of consumer fireworks. The fire
Department identified seven fireworks vendors within the city. Approximately 4,000
fireworks safety handouts were provided to vendors for distribution to customers.
Commission asked this item to be placed on a work session for review to discuss 2012
dates and times.
haysusa.com
AND YOUR POINT IS? YOUR STATS SOUNDED LIKE PEOPLE JUST HAVING FUN.
It’s a shame that it was acted upon so quickly without thinking of possible outcomes. Letting the vendors sell and keeping the ban to shoot fireworks is what a lot of places do. Some even give a designated place to shoot off the fireworks. I believe either of these would have been a better solution. People will go to where they can buy fireworks, so banning them in the city doesn’t prevent driving 10-15 miles to buy them, so why not help the vendors who give back to the community the opportunity to sell? So many organizations were hurt by this rash decision. Again towns around Hays have found a solution that has woked for all.
From what I understand, the 6 minor fires firemen responded to last year were extinguished before they got there.
i do not feel this ban was a smart move. In past years it has been this dry & hot. I just feel the ban was forced from the pressure of those who just do not like fireworks, & do not want to listen to them this year.
It is time to get some NEW and IMPROVED people running our city! We see where the last twenty years or more have gotten us, LETS MAKE A CHANGE PEOPLE!
I actually moved here roughly 20 years ago and I’d say the city has grown very well. If it were a poorly ran city, you wouldn’t be seeing growth, you’d be seeing regression or growth would be stagnant….just look north of I-70 at all the “newer” commercial businesses and the northwest portion of Hays at all the newer residential developments. The east side of town has new developments too. Have you been to the sports complex yet? Pretty nice and has already drawn in people (and their money) for tournaments. Need further proof, take a look at all that has been done in the downtown Chestnut Street District. While not all plans have been successful, and show me a city/town where everything is, much improvement and advancement has been made.
I’m not saying all decisions made have been the right decisions – I agree with several others about delaying rather than cancelling fireworks – but your call for change based on your perception of the last 20 years is crazy and unjustified. With that said, I’ll be looking for the name “Tommy” on the ballot….
Does that sports complex bring in revenue when the snow is on the ground? Are all these things you speak about giving our citizens in the community anything to do other than get drunk? VOTE TOMMY!
Nope, but it wasn’t intended to bring in revenue during the winter months, now was it. That’s like complaining about the aquatic park not bringing in revenue when the “snow is on the ground”. Just wondering, are you opposed to the HAP too? Not sure what you’re expecting the city to do to provide you your entertainment. For the most part, that would be for local entrepreneurs to establish or perhaps even you, Tommy. I’m sure the city has zoned areas for you to establish such activities. I can see the sign now…..”Welcome to Tommyville – your full family entertainment complex”.
The swimming pool was built how many years ago? When they blew all that money to make it the “aquatic park” they did a good thing but in all fairness spent to much money. If they built and eight million dollar swimming facility in Hays, i would probably be saying the same thing however. The local enterpreneurs have tried for years to do things to this city unbeknows to you evidently, but the generations and whoever else has been on the board for life have always cut them short or wanted to much in return. There is a reason they keep prices around this area at an extreme, they do not want their ma and pa organizations around here that they have ties to to be run out of town by a company who can do bettter work and better quailty at a better rate and pay better wages. Wal mart was OK to bring in because it didnt threaten any of the locals who owned real estate in town years ago. Face it man, you can argue all you want but the bottom line is that Hays KS is not a family oriented town. If you could name five things that you can do with your kids on any given night in this town other than Movie theatre then i will never post a word on here about this again.
In response to your July 2nd, 6:15pm post – Sounds to me like no matter what the city does, you’re not content. Also, would you please stop being so vague. When you say “The local enterpreneurs have tried for years to do things to this city…”, I want examples. It’s easy to spew out non specifics. See, here’s one “The city has tried for years to get companies here.”. Yep, like your statement, not a whole lot of substance is there? Maybe it’s “unbeknownst” to you, but Home Depot is not a local ma and pa organization. And now for my 5 things that you can do with your kids on any given night in this town other than Movie theatre 1) Catch a Larks game (free admission thanks to generous local sponsors); 2) Take a dip at the HAP; 3) Go for a walk at the Hospital’s walking trail; 4) Explore all the Hays Public Library has to offer; 5) Attend the revolving exhibits at the Sternberg Museum; 6) Family Game Night (at your very own home!); 7) Go to the races west of Hays; 8) Attend FHSU events (concerts; plays, sporting events, etc); 9) Go play a round of golf at the Fort; 10) Regular golf not your cup of tea? Try one of the two frisbee golf courses; 11) Sign up for one of those ghost adventures tours they are doing at old Fort Hays (that one intrigues me); 12) Attend a community theater production; 13) Go to an Art Showing/Art Center; 14) Hays Rec has lots of family or kid activities throughout the year; 15) Putt-Putt at Precision Valley. I think you get my point….but based solely on our correspondence, I’m sure you’ve got issues with each one of these I’ve listed! The bottom line, man, is that we’re not living in a metropolis where everything you want is at your fingertips. If you’re expecting Hays to be that way, face it, it won’t happen and you need to move. There are family things to do here, but you just might have to exert a little effort and have some initiative on your part. And finally, thank you for your silence!
it takes a little effort on the family’s side to recognize the family-oriented opportunities that Hays has to offer, so I invite you, Tommy, to venture outside of your yard and realize there are hundreds of things to do with your family in Hays…and spending money at a large restaurant chain you find in big city its not quality “family time”. Why not spend your money at places that we know will stay in our community?? If you think all Hays has are places to “get drunk”, then you are taking walks (if you’re taking walks at all) in the wrong neighborhoods.
Improvement in the town? Maybe I guess, im not sure though ya I guess for a small town its ok, the people are mostly friendly and crime is low but one of the only things Hays is known for is its a party town, and well thats not good! The town is lacking in things to do for families it is lacking in shopping, restraunts (not fast food) the downtown is horrible half looks run down and there is basically nothing down there to do, the mall is crappy…. barely any stores no food court whos to say people want chinese while shopping hmm…? So yes when it comes to certain holiday celebrations people look forward to that especially kids plus its something to do! There really isnt any reason for the ban, water your yards be smart and have fun. There is going to be fires regardless of if its dry or not there always is. If anything, the kids should still be able to shoot off fireworks sorry but your not going to get a fire with smoke bombs, snakes, jumping beans things like that! This is rediculous!
You nailed it Kayla! Hays is OK if you like a town with nothing to do that is family oriented. Eight million other things could have been done to Hays Kansas other than a sports complex that only brings in revenue 1/4 of the year.
Name 8.
Restaurants (Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden, On the Border), A new shopping plaza and/or mall that includes something other than BUCKLE (way overpriced) or Penny’s (crap selection), Fun Center that includes go carts, golf, games, NEW STREETS!
There are the first four things that could and should have happened in this town already.
Those would be great but Hays isn’t big enough to support those kinds of things. Been hearing about it for years now and that has always been the excuse.
If Hays got any or all of the things you listed, none of the money spent there would stay in our community. I would suggested opening your eyes and ears to activities and events going on in the community. There are hundreds of family-oriented activities that Hays Rec and other organizations put on, many of them don’t even cost you or your family a dime! Hays has been recognized by outsiders for their community and recreational events, it’s sad to hear when those that live in Hays don’t recognize it too.
Smoke bombs, and snakes are incendiary devices. Most small grass fires are started by smoke bombs and strobe lights. They use high heat to make the smoke and the “snakes” that come out are ash caused by heat.
Mayor Hickman i wanted to watch this town burn to the ground. And you took that away from me. Dam you. Oh well maybe next year. Let get this Rugrat out of office and get a less responsible, more apt to make bad decisions, and just a mayor that will let us have fun at other peoples expense. Not the current one we have that wont even let us shoot off fireworks in these awesome(terribly awesome conditions)for house and grass fires)conditions. again Dam You Mayor Hickman
Its just like my dad wont let me smoke cigarettes and im 19, some people want to spoil all the fun
Sounds like your dad might be Mayor Hickman, Dam Him.
FYI – Does STAAB Fireworks have a Spam Bot, I love the ad guised with firework information right in the middle of this mostly serious discussion. If it walks like a duck, well you get the drift. Exactly why I wont be going there now. Hey go buy Ad Space like everyone.
We have bought ads and unfortunately just like the other vendors who are still able to sell we are just trying to make a PORTION of our investment back. I am sorry you feel the need to bash us and call for a boycott but I still hope you have a Happy INDEPENDENCE Day!
I feel for you guys. People don’t undrstand the time,work,money etc.that goes into setting up (and tearing down) an operation like this. I just hope you guys can at least break even this year. Good luck and Happy 4th!
Are you serious? Someone just wanted to let others know that there were options to get your fireworks and you decide to run your mouth? I hope they ban your “Spam Bot” Because obviously you don’t think before you speak.
The information is good but 30 to 40% off I agree seems tacky and cheap. But yeah boycott I hope you were joking seems to me the reference to a Spam Bott and a duck might point to that
Take That
Too bad those of you trashtalking and bashing dont have the balls to post your real names. I for one will make the drive to plainville just because of u guys
And your name is????
DIRK DIGLER AND YES BUYCOTT STAAB FIREWORKS
Hey Dirk what time is the Buycott going to start..You want to drive up there together
Bring lots of money RollerGirl this BUYCOTT is going to be huge..kind of like hmm hmm the 4th of JULY
Nice Job baiting that trap, dude. to bad they didnt walk in to it tha would have been legendary. But what do you do when WOW refers to the size of your balls. Nice try none the less
no doubt took a shot. Thanks
Its good to see that no matter how dire the situation is for some who invested money and now short a miracle are looking a massive losses there’s always someone willing to dumb down the discussion with an ad. Its a slap in the face to everyone who cant sell fireworks in this county. It says to me hey we dont care about your problem or discussion well do anything to make a buck well even give you 40% to 50% off come see our yellow building. If this is the right forum for you to make a buck and others consider that a community asset im glad i dont live in your community. Capitalism above all else regardless of your neighbors situation probably is a good business model just not a neighborly christian one.
Hey Dirk just to let you know Staab had a very successful year. Your little plan backfired and didn’t work. Next time think before you speak.
Really a success? Will they be sending me a check? By stating my plan backfired you acknowledge it could have went the other way. Well I think you you dont know the definition of the word Buycott. Look it up. Yeah and who should think before they speak you and maybe Spambot.
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Mr Digler
I have been a Hays resident my whole life and enjoy fireworks as much as the next person. If remember correctly fireworks were banned in Hays and you could not even purchase them in Ellis County until around 2000 or 2001. Let me know if anyone can find information to back this up.
As a kid I was content playing baseball at the park with family and friends on the 4th. I guess I do not know what the big deal is.
I know you can water your grass to prevent fires. What about all the people who have cedar shake shingles, wood fences, or the dead leaves in the gutters that could ignite? I know the Major should have banned it when the county did a few weeks ago.
Staab fireworks are good people. They are a asset to Plainville. SpamBot needs to quit trying to create more problems on this discussion board.
Good for you if you like playing baseball out in 105 degree weather in the middle of the day on the 4th, not real safe for kids either! But whatever your roof, leaves in the gutter and shingles can burn anyways, no matter dry or not how about you clean out your gutters (you prob should anyways to stop blockage), get a new roof because that kind attracts brown recluses and quit complaining and let the people who do like fireworks enjoy them for 3 days a year you get the other 362!!
The trees are so dry, the are dropping leaves into the gutters daily. Should I tear out my fence to so it won’t burn down again like last year from the neighbors shooting fireworks? I never said I do not like fireworks, but being safe is more important and if you do not like it there are other places to live.
Its funny how hays is such a small town apparently not equippied with enough power to handle people shooting off fireworks or if a fire does break out!? hmm…..funny how Wichita is HUGE and they are still allowing them alot more people alot more problems!! Good luck all the people and mayor that are complaining about them because now you and the mayor have pissed people off to the point they are going to shoot them off regardless the next 3 days so good luck to all of you your houses and your lawns and whatever else you think might happen that would happen weather its dry or wet!!
Wichita has recieved three times the amount of rain that Hays has. They also have 15 times the amount of on duty firefighters. If Sedgwick county was in a burn ban and allowed it I would agree with you, but they arent. You are comparing apples to potatoes.
For all of you idiots that think “we just have to shoot off fireworks” last night there was already a fire north of town. Of course you do not care about that because all you are worried about is your “fun.” Please just use some common sense and follow the bans that your county and city officials have put in place.