Beginning Tuesday, at approximately 8 a.m., Morgan Brothers Construction will begin work on pavement reconstruction on 28th Street in Hays, between Fort and Oak. 

The area will be closed to through traffic until further notice and traffic control will be set in areas of work being completed. 

If there are any questions, please call Morgan Brother Construction at either 785-394-1777 or 785-432-3104 or the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350.&nbsp;

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 </figure>City of HaysBeginning Tuesday, at approximately 8 a.m., Morgan Brothers Construction will begin work on pavement reconstruction on 28th Street in Hays, between Fort and Oak. The area will be closed to through traffic until further notice and traffic control will be set in areas of work being completed. If there are any questions, please call Morgan Brother Construction at either 785-394-1777 or 785-432-3104 or the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350.&nbsp;

Pavement reconstruction on 28th St. between Fort and Oak starts Tuesday in Hays

RPM Speedway Hays 2024 schedule 

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Due to weather-related issues, there will be no school Monday, May 20, for Unified School District 407, Russell

For Kansas road conditions, visit <a href="https://www.kandrive.gov/">https://www.kandrive.gov/</a>

Please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@hayspost.com">admin@hayspost.com</a>&nbsp;to add your cancellation (preferred and quickest method). You can also call&nbsp;<a href="http://785-301-2211/">(785)-301-2211</a>&nbsp;to add your cancellation. Leave a voicemail if no one answers.

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Latest cancellations and delays

RUSSELL - Due to weather-related issues, there will be no school Monday, May 20, for Unified School District 407, Russell.

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Severe weather-related issues cancel Monday classes in Russell

Beginning at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, Commerce Parkway in Hays will be closed to through traffic in both directions at the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) crossing just north of Highway 40. &nbsp;

UPRR will be doing repairs to the crossing and expects repairs to be completed by the end of the day on May 22. &nbsp;The area will remain closed during the overnight hours. &nbsp;

Local traffic should plan an alternate route during this time if traveling in the area. &nbsp;UPRR will be working in coordination with the city to establish traffic control alerting drivers of the closure. &nbsp;

If there are any questions, please call the Public Works Department at 785-628-7350.

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 </figure>City of HaysBeginning at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, Commerce Parkway in Hays will be closed to through traffic in both directions at the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) crossing just north of Highway 40. &nbsp;UPRR will be doing repairs to the crossing and expects repairs to be completed by the end of the day on May 22. &nbsp;The area will remain closed during the overnight hours. &nbsp;Local traffic should plan an alternate route during this time if traveling in the area. &nbsp;UPRR will be working in coordination with the city to establish traffic control alerting drivers of the closure. &nbsp;If there are any questions, please call the Public Works Department at 785-628-7350.

Railroad repairs to close Commerce Parkway crossing in Hays

Enter the Symphony in the Flint Hills Sweepstakes

Fourth St. between Main St. and Fort St. in Hays will be closed to through traffic for street repairs beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday.

The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks, with the street planned to reopen on May 31.

If there are any questions, please contact the City of Hays Public Works Department at 785-628-7350.

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 </figure>City of HaysFourth St. between Main St. and Fort St. in Hays will be closed to through traffic for street repairs beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday.The closure is expected to last approximately two weeks, with the street planned to reopen on May 31.If there are any questions, please contact the City of Hays Public Works Department at 785-628-7350.

4th St. between Main and Fort in Hays closed beginning Monday

The Hays Recreation Commission’s 13th Annual Dash 4 Disabilities is right around the corner. The fun run is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th at 8:00 a.m. on the West side of the Hays Aquatic Park (4th and Main). Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. This run will consist of your choice of a 1 mile run/walk or a 5K run/walk.

There is still time to register for this fun event for an entry fee of only $10 on or before June 5th. Cost after June 5th is $12.

The run is for people of all abilities, will not be timed, and the proceeds will go to help support the programs coordinated by the Hays Recreation Commission that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The run helps make the programs free or inexpensive for participants.

Dash 4 Disabilities is sponsored by Hess Services, Papa Murphys and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas.

For a registration form, map of the course, or any other information, contact Haley Nixon at 785-623-2650, haley@haysrec.org or go to www.haysrec.org.

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 </figure>SubmittedThe Hays Recreation Commission’s 13th Annual Dash 4 Disabilities is right around the corner. The fun run is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th at 8:00 a.m. on the West side of the Hays Aquatic Park (4th and Main). Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. This run will consist of your choice of a 1 mile run/walk or a 5K run/walk.There is still time to register for this fun event for an entry fee of only $10 on or before June 5th. Cost after June 5th is $12.The run is for people of all abilities, will not be timed, and the proceeds will go to help support the programs coordinated by the Hays Recreation Commission that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The run helps make the programs free or inexpensive for participants.Dash 4 Disabilities is sponsored by Hess Services, Papa Murphys and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas.For a registration form, map of the course, or any other information, contact Haley Nixon at 785-623-2650, haley@haysrec.org or go to www.haysrec.org.

Dash 4 Disabilities fast approaching

The Riders INC fourth-annual charity Graham Jam will feature musicians with roots in Graham County. This year, it coincides with alumni weekend and is&nbsp;from 4:30 to midnight on Saturday, May 25 at the city park.

This is an open jam, and all singers and musicians are invited and encouraged to participate. All genres are welcome. We have a great lineup again this year, but we can always use more. You can perform with the band or solo.

There will be brats, hamburgers and a beer garden.

Then, on Sunday in Morland, join Riders INC for a fun day of riding with drag racing on Main Street and side-by-side and RC racing thanks to Hays Hobby shop in Hays along with the Morland Fire Department and Lion’s Club.

For more information, follow the Riders INC Facebook Page.

SubmittedThe Riders INC fourth-annual charity Graham Jam will feature musicians with roots in Graham County. This year, it coincides with alumni weekend and is&nbsp;from 4:30 to midnight on Saturday, May 25 at the city park.This is an open jam, and all singers and musicians are invited and encouraged to participate. All genres are welcome. We have a great lineup again this year, but we can always use more. You can perform with the band or solo.There will be brats, hamburgers and a beer garden.Then, on Sunday in Morland, join Riders INC for a fun day of riding with drag racing on Main Street and side-by-side and RC racing thanks to Hays Hobby shop in Hays along with the Morland Fire Department and Lion’s Club.For more information, follow the Riders INC Facebook Page.

Riders INC host fourth annual charity Graham Jam

The avid Hotel of Hays, in conjunction with IHG properties worldwide, is conducting a food drive for World Hunger Day.&nbsp;

They are collecting nonperishable items through May 28. 

These will be given to the Food Bank at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church in Hays.&nbsp;

For more information, contact the avid Hotel at 785-625-1101.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The avid Hotel of Hays, in conjunction with IHG properties worldwide, is conducting a food drive for World Hunger Day.&nbsp;They are collecting nonperishable items through May 28. These will be given to the Food Bank at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church in Hays.&nbsp;For more information, contact the avid Hotel at 785-625-1101.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Avid hotel announces food drive

Enter the Teachers Appreciation Sweepstakes!

&nbsp;Submit events to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@hayspost.com">admin@hayspost.com</a>. Cover photo courtesy Pixabay

Special thanks to <a href="https://www.visithays.com/183/Events">The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/"> Fort Hays State University</a> for their contributions to the community calendar.

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Cover photo courtesy PixabaySpecial thanks to <a href="https://www.visithays.com/183/Events">The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/"> Fort Hays State University</a> for their contributions to the community calendar.

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First Responders Appreciation Barbeque planned

Colby Community College alumnus Mark Winger will posthumously be awarded the honorary associate degree during commencement on May 17 at the Colby Event Center. A committee of college employees selects the recipient to highlight an individual's distinguished contributions to Colby Community College and Thomas County.

<a>Raised on a farm in Johnson, Kan., Winger graduated from Stanton County High School before completing a degree at Colby Community College. He continued his education at West Texas State University (now West Texas A&amp;M University) in Canyon, Texas, where he was honored as the Outstanding Senior in the Division of Agriculture. Later, while raising a family and working full time, he completed a master's degree in agribusiness from Kansas State University.</a>

Winger married his high school sweetheart Tonya in 1986, and they moved to Wayne, Neb., where Mark began his banking career.

"He always went home to the family farm to help with harvest," said Tonya. "During one of those trips, he stopped in Colby to visit his former Colby Community College instructor, Virgil Jones. Virgil convinced him to apply for a job at the Federal Land Bank in Colby. Mark got the job, and within a couple of weeks, we moved to Colby and made it our permanent home."

The couple raised their family in Colby. They had three sons: Chaz (Dakota) of Oakley, Zane (Morgan) of Sterling, Colo., and Gage (Kinley) of Colby. They also have five grandchildren: Kobee, Easton, Archer, Mesa, and Canyon.

Mark continued his career with Farm Credit of Western Kansas for 30 years, serving as Chief Credit Officer at the time of his passing on Dec. 16, 2020.

"Mark loved learning and always had stacks of notebooks filled with personal goals and topics he was researching," Tonya said. "He was an avid reader and a big supporter of the Pioneer Memorial Library and its book sales! He was fond of historical and aeronautical museums, exploring the state of Kansas and the world. He enjoyed a sailing trip in the Caribbean, as well as international trips to China, Africa, and India."

Winger served his community in many ways. He assisted with and supported Colby athletics at all levels. His civic work could be seen in the Colby Rotary, where he was named a Paul Harris Fellow. In leadership, he was on the Prairie Museum of Art and History board, was president of the Chamber of Commerce, board chairman and director of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL) organization, and a Thomas County Leadership graduate. CCC knew him well through his terms on the Board of Trustees and the Endowment Foundation board.

"Mark was very proud to have graduated from Colby Community College," Tonya added. "He will always be remembered for his smile, his kindness, and his generosity. He loved life, and he loved serving others."

The fifty-ninth Colby Community College commencement ceremony begins at 6 p.m. on May 17. It will be streamed on&nbsp;<a href="https://openspacessports.com/wp/live-broadcasts/">OpenSpacesSports.com</a>.

SubmittedColby Community College alumnus Mark Winger will posthumously be awarded the honorary associate degree during commencement on May 17 at the Colby Event Center. A committee of college employees selects the recipient to highlight an individual's distinguished contributions to Colby Community College and Thomas County.<a>Raised on a farm in Johnson, Kan., Winger graduated from Stanton County High School before completing a degree at Colby Community College. He continued his education at West Texas State University (now West Texas A&amp;M University) in Canyon, Texas, where he was honored as the Outstanding Senior in the Division of Agriculture. Later, while raising a family and working full time, he completed a master's degree in agribusiness from Kansas State University.</a>Winger married his high school sweetheart Tonya in 1986, and they moved to Wayne, Neb., where Mark began his banking career."He always went home to the family farm to help with harvest," said Tonya. "During one of those trips, he stopped in Colby to visit his former Colby Community College instructor, Virgil Jones. Virgil convinced him to apply for a job at the Federal Land Bank in Colby. Mark got the job, and within a couple of weeks, we moved to Colby and made it our permanent home."The couple raised their family in Colby. They had three sons: Chaz (Dakota) of Oakley, Zane (Morgan) of Sterling, Colo., and Gage (Kinley) of Colby. They also have five grandchildren: Kobee, Easton, Archer, Mesa, and Canyon.Mark continued his career with Farm Credit of Western Kansas for 30 years, serving as Chief Credit Officer at the time of his passing on Dec. 16, 2020."Mark loved learning and always had stacks of notebooks filled with personal goals and topics he was researching," Tonya said. "He was an avid reader and a big supporter of the Pioneer Memorial Library and its book sales! He was fond of historical and aeronautical museums, exploring the state of Kansas and the world. He enjoyed a sailing trip in the Caribbean, as well as international trips to China, Africa, and India."Winger served his community in many ways. He assisted with and supported Colby athletics at all levels. His civic work could be seen in the Colby Rotary, where he was named a Paul Harris Fellow. In leadership, he was on the Prairie Museum of Art and History board, was president of the Chamber of Commerce, board chairman and director of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL) organization, and a Thomas County Leadership graduate. CCC knew him well through his terms on the Board of Trustees and the Endowment Foundation board."Mark was very proud to have graduated from Colby Community College," Tonya added. "He will always be remembered for his smile, his kindness, and his generosity. He loved life, and he loved serving others."The fifty-ninth Colby Community College commencement ceremony begins at 6 p.m. on May 17. It will be streamed on&nbsp;<a href="https://openspacessports.com/wp/live-broadcasts/">OpenSpacesSports.com</a>.

CCC posthumously awards honorary degree to Mark Winger

Ellis County Health Department to host Community Fair

Beginning on Thursday, at 8 a.m., the intersection of 11th and Ash in Hays will be closed to through traffic for water line replacements.

 Any residents affected by this project will be notified by the contractor for any interruption of services. 

These repairs are expected to take about a week.

 Please avoid the area if possible. Traffic control devices will be placed to direct the traveling public.

The City of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. If there are any questions, please call the contractor, J Corp, at 785-650-3995 or the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350.

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 </figure>City of HaysBeginning on Thursday, at 8 a.m., the intersection of 11th and Ash in Hays will be closed to through traffic for water line replacements. Any residents affected by this project will be notified by the contractor for any interruption of services. These repairs are expected to take about a week. Please avoid the area if possible. Traffic control devices will be placed to direct the traveling public.The City of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. If there are any questions, please call the contractor, J Corp, at 785-650-3995 or the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350.

Water line replacements at 11th & Ash to close Hays intersection

Feed Hays blood drive includes meal and T-shirt

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Feeding Hays comedy show fundraiser is Saturday

As Fort Hays State University wraps up the academic year, they are pleased to recognize the following recipients of tenure and promotions:

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Sign up now for United Way of Ellis County golf tourney fundraiser

THE SUCCESSES OF TOMORROW BEGIN TODAY, CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS A LIFETIME ADVANTAGE.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS….SCHOOLS YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!!!

Submitted<h2>HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY NEWS</h2>THE SUCCESSES OF TOMORROW BEGIN TODAY, CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS A LIFETIME ADVANTAGE.CATHOLIC SCHOOLS….SCHOOLS YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!!!Monday<ol>
 <li>Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. </li><li>5th Gr. Free Dress &amp; Movie Day (Feed the pig prize).</li><li>Our last Fire Drill will be around 8:!5 a.m. – teachers, place take attendance and lunch count at this time! </li><li>PK3 will have Fun Day at Massey Park from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. </li><li>3rd Grade will have Fun at Massey Park from 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. </li>
 </ol>Tuesday<ol>
 <li>Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle. </li><li>Mother’s Mass – we’re happy we were able to invite all of our mothers to mass and we’re so thankful for all of the love and care they give us every day! </li><li>It was also Altar Server Recognition – we thank our 4th and 5th grade students who serve at school masses and in their parishes! This is an important &amp; special ministry! 3rd graders, be thinking if this may be something you’d like to learn how to do next year! </li><li>4th Grade will have Fun at Massey Park from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. </li><li>TMP Parade of Graduates at 2:00 p.m. we’ll line the hallways outside of your rooms. </li>
 </ol>Wednesday<ol>
 <li>Memorial of St. Isidore. </li><li>It’s Spirit Day and it’s FIELD DAY! Students will rotate through the stations from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Please check the schedule from Mrs. Gottschalk! We’ll enjoy a BBQ Hot Dog Lunch outside! Be sure to grab your lunch from the A.C. today! </li><li>It’s also the LAST DAY of Preschool 3 &amp; 4 today! </li><li>PK4 has Picnic at the Park Day at Massey Park for their last day. PK3 will have a program in the L.T. from 10:30-11:00.</li>
 </ol>Thursday<ol>
 <li>LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Half Day!! Dismissal at 11:00 a.m., so there’s no lunch, no bus or After School Care today! </li><li>This morning we honored our 5th graders at mass! Congratulations to the 5th graders for finishing up elementary school! They’ll enjoy a special awards reception in the L.T. until 10:15 a.m. We wish the 5th graders well on their next chapter!</li><li>Hourly Staff Timesheets are due to Karla in the office today. </li><li>Faculty/Staff Checkouts from 12:15 – 4:00 and tomorrow from 8:30-12:00. </li><li>We wish you all a wonderful, relaxing &amp; safe summer break!!! J </li>
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 <li>NO SCHOOL – SUMMER BREAK! </li>
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Holy Family Elementary weekly update

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Vast prairie, unpredictable weather conditions, long work hours – farming and ranching can be a stressful business. Farm families often face heightened levels of stress because so many factors influencing their livelihood (like the weather and commodity prices) are beyond their control.

Stress is a normal part of life, and farm families are often very resilient! However, sometimes stress can become too much and overwhelm our natural ability to cope. In these challenging times, it’s important to have someone trustworthy to talk things over with.

Here at High Plains Mental Health Center, we understand the unique challenges faced by farm families. Several of our staff also come from agriculture backgrounds, and many of our therapists are AgriSafe Farm Response Certified to better understand your concerns.

With more than 50 access sites in 20 counties and more telehealth options for your family’s privacy and convenience, We’re Here for You. A sliding fee scale is available to make care affordable for any budget.

Help is always just a phone call away, with mobile crisis options and after-hours support also available. Just call 1-800-432-0333 or 988 to be connected with a mental health professional.

There are also self-care steps that may help rural residents cope with rising stress levels:

- Set priorities and plan your time. Say no to extra commitments that you do not have time to do.

- Try to reframe stressful situations. Try to see the big picture and look for solutions.

- Remember that most situations are temporary and strong feelings will fade.

- Take time to notice and appreciate what you have accomplished.

- Focus on relaxing your body and mind. Try taking deep breaths.

- Tune into your body and take care of it. Exercise regularly and eat well-balanced meals.

- Limit intake of alcohol and stimulants such as coffee, soda and tea.

- Take a break. You can exercise for a few minutes, take a walk, or pause to appreciate the beauty of nature.

- Before responding to a stressful situation, pause. Take deep breaths and slowly release them to release unnecessary stress.

- Find someone that you can talk to about your worries and frustrations.

- Engage your social support systems. Families with greater community involvement and stronger social networks are often more resilient.

- Look for the humor in the things that you do.

- Seek help when you need it. Everyone needs help sometimes. If stress is affecting your relationships, your work, or you feel like it is taking over your life, help is available! Mental health care is health care.

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 </figure><div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mdCHuO_HFDI?si=tHECqP8mdLkaO3ky" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>High Plains Mental HealthVast prairie, unpredictable weather conditions, long work hours – farming and ranching can be a stressful business. Farm families often face heightened levels of stress because so many factors influencing their livelihood (like the weather and commodity prices) are beyond their control.Stress is a normal part of life, and farm families are often very resilient! However, sometimes stress can become too much and overwhelm our natural ability to cope. In these challenging times, it’s important to have someone trustworthy to talk things over with.Here at High Plains Mental Health Center, we understand the unique challenges faced by farm families. Several of our staff also come from agriculture backgrounds, and many of our therapists are AgriSafe Farm Response Certified to better understand your concerns.With more than 50 access sites in 20 counties and more telehealth options for your family’s privacy and convenience, We’re Here for You. A sliding fee scale is available to make care affordable for any budget.Help is always just a phone call away, with mobile crisis options and after-hours support also available. Just call 1-800-432-0333 or 988 to be connected with a mental health professional.There are also self-care steps that may help rural residents cope with rising stress levels:- Set priorities and plan your time. Say no to extra commitments that you do not have time to do.- Try to reframe stressful situations. Try to see the big picture and look for solutions.- Remember that most situations are temporary and strong feelings will fade.- Take time to notice and appreciate what you have accomplished.- Focus on relaxing your body and mind. Try taking deep breaths.- Tune into your body and take care of it. Exercise regularly and eat well-balanced meals.- Limit intake of alcohol and stimulants such as coffee, soda and tea.- Take a break. You can exercise for a few minutes, take a walk, or pause to appreciate the beauty of nature.- Before responding to a stressful situation, pause. Take deep breaths and slowly release them to release unnecessary stress.- Find someone that you can talk to about your worries and frustrations.- Engage your social support systems. Families with greater community involvement and stronger social networks are often more resilient.- Look for the humor in the things that you do.- Seek help when you need it. Everyone needs help sometimes. If stress is affecting your relationships, your work, or you feel like it is taking over your life, help is available! Mental health care is health care.

🎥 Sponsored: High Plains Mental Health Center here to help farmers and ranchers

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