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By BECKY KISER Hays Post

Many local historical societies were formed around America's 1976 Bicentennial, but their popularity has waned.

Amanda Rupp, executive director of the Ellis County Historical Society, wants to ensure the organization's viability and relatability for years to come.

"I think there's a lot of reviving this kind of tourist attraction around the state," she told the Hays City Commission recently.

"I've talked with other museum professionals, and they're really impressed by how much Hays takes an interest in and supports [the community's] cultural events, the arts, the entertainment," Rupp said.&nbsp; "It's nice to be a part of it."

The museum<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5df916f657544d3fe90e7c9c"> fell into disrepair </a>a few years ago.

Under Executive Director Amanda Rupp's new leadership, <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/4b82c3c2-8654-43f3-b842-f85a8deace1b">rehab and renovations </a>have been a priority. Projects are undertaken when the necessary capital is secured.&nbsp;

Phase 1 involved mold remediation of the red brick former First Presbyterian Church, which was built in 1921.&nbsp;

Phase 2 of renovating the museum at 100 W. Seventh is also completed.&nbsp; The project cost $850,000 and included an ADA-compliant basement restroom, brick, stone and mortar repair, ramp entrances, new&nbsp;heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and a new curator lab.

Phase 3, the final step in re-opening the building to the public, was unveiled in January. It will include updating the fire alarm system.

The main-level gallery space will be renovated this year at an estimated cost of $270,000.

"We've been talking with generous donors and grant foundations about that last little bit of money we need," Rupp said. "I know we can do it."

While work is underway, oversized artifacts in the main gallery will be transferred to the museum's sister site in Victoria at the former St. John Rest Home.

"I'd like to say that we'll be open to the public by this time next year," she told commissioners.

Rupp estimates the museum saved $25,000 in wages in 2023 thanks to the many hours worked by volunteers.&nbsp;

"It's great to see the importance of our history, and more people are getting more involved and being proud of what it is," said Mason Ruder, commissioner and a Hays native. "Bringing it back to the glory."

Programming this summer will be available thanks to the Nex-Generation Round Up for Youth and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation/Fort Hays State University internship program.&nbsp;

"We'll be able to be open seven days a week again this summer," Rupp said, "and still be free to visitors."

Another youth-enabled opportunity is an app designed by Thomas More Prep-Marian High School senior Henry Meitner.

"He helped us find an easy platform to design a walking tour of downtown Hays that correlates with the historic building plaques that are downtown," she said.

"You'll be able to see photographs related to the building, the history of the people that were there, and some other information, just not the one story that's on the plaque."&nbsp;

An informational brochure about the new app is forthcoming.

"I'm very excited about the app," said Alaina Cunningham, commissioner.&nbsp;

"It's great we're collaborating with someone local and of a younger generation."

Commissioner and executive director of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Reese Barrick, said, "The historical society also collaborated statewide."&nbsp;

"They got grants from the Kansas Museum Association and have gotten awards. They're active in the whole museum profession statewide and have brought attention to us locally."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714164805938.jpeg" alt="Ellis County Historical Society Museum at 7th and Main, Hays. File photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
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 </figure><div><iframe title="Updates from the Ellis County Historical Society" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ejb3b-15fa6db-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>By BECKY KISER Hays PostMany local historical societies were formed around America's 1976 Bicentennial, but their popularity has waned.Amanda Rupp, executive director of the Ellis County Historical Society, wants to ensure the organization's viability and relatability for years to come."I think there's a lot of reviving this kind of tourist attraction around the state," she told the Hays City Commission recently."I've talked with other museum professionals, and they're really impressed by how much Hays takes an interest in and supports [the community's] cultural events, the arts, the entertainment," Rupp said.&nbsp; "It's nice to be a part of it."The museum<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5df916f657544d3fe90e7c9c"> fell into disrepair </a>a few years ago. Under Executive Director Amanda Rupp's new leadership, <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/4b82c3c2-8654-43f3-b842-f85a8deace1b">rehab and renovations </a>have been a priority. Projects are undertaken when the necessary capital is secured.&nbsp;Phase 1 involved mold remediation of the red brick former First Presbyterian Church, which was built in 1921.&nbsp;Phase 2 of renovating the museum at 100 W. Seventh is also completed.&nbsp; The project cost $850,000 and included an ADA-compliant basement restroom, brick, stone and mortar repair, ramp entrances, new&nbsp;heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and a new curator lab.Phase 3, the final step in re-opening the building to the public, was unveiled in January. It will include updating the fire alarm system.The main-level gallery space will be renovated this year at an estimated cost of $270,000."We've been talking with generous donors and grant foundations about that last little bit of money we need," Rupp said. "I know we can do it."While work is underway, oversized artifacts in the main gallery will be transferred to the museum's sister site in Victoria at the former St. John Rest Home."I'd like to say that we'll be open to the public by this time next year," she told commissioners.Rupp estimates the museum saved $25,000 in wages in 2023 thanks to the many hours worked by volunteers.&nbsp;"It's great to see the importance of our history, and more people are getting more involved and being proud of what it is," said Mason Ruder, commissioner and a Hays native. "Bringing it back to the glory."Programming this summer will be available thanks to the Nex-Generation Round Up for Youth and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation/Fort Hays State University internship program.&nbsp;"We'll be able to be open seven days a week again this summer," Rupp said, "and still be free to visitors."Another youth-enabled opportunity is an app designed by Thomas More Prep-Marian High School senior Henry Meitner."He helped us find an easy platform to design a walking tour of downtown Hays that correlates with the historic building plaques that are downtown," she said."You'll be able to see photographs related to the building, the history of the people that were there, and some other information, just not the one story that's on the plaque."&nbsp;An informational brochure about the new app is forthcoming."I'm very excited about the app," said Alaina Cunningham, commissioner.&nbsp;"It's great we're collaborating with someone local and of a younger generation."Commissioner and executive director of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Reese Barrick, said, "The historical society also collaborated statewide."&nbsp;"They got grants from the Kansas Museum Association and have gotten awards. They're active in the whole museum profession statewide and have brought attention to us locally."

🎙Bygone days of downtown Hays to be explored in Ellis County Historical Society app

&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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style="border-width:0" width="600" height="799" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>&nbsp;Submit events to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@hayspost.com">admin@hayspost.com</a>. 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.

Community Calendar

BUNKER HILL –&nbsp;Doctors on Call, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature the&nbsp;High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays.&nbsp; This episode will air at 7 p.m.&nbsp;Tuesday, April 30&nbsp;and will focus on substance use disorder treatment.

Doctors on Call&nbsp;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. The doctors presenting each week have expertise in the topic chosen for that program.&nbsp; Questions can be called in during the show or emailed prior to the broadcast.&nbsp;

The program airs LIVE on Smoky Hills PBS at 7 PM on Tuesdays.&nbsp; You can also stream each episode LIVE on the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS">http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS</a>

A schedule of programs and past episodes are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillspbs.org/">www.SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>.&nbsp;

To submit questions electronically on a specific topic, viewers can send an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:doctors@shptv.org">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.

Doctors on Call&nbsp;is made possible in part by these current sponsors:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.russellhospital.org/">Russell Regional Hospital</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scmhks.org/">Smith County Memorial Hospital</a>.

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 </figure>BUNKER HILL –&nbsp;Doctors on Call, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature the&nbsp;High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays.&nbsp; This episode will air at 7 p.m.&nbsp;Tuesday, April 30&nbsp;and will focus on substance use disorder treatment.Doctors on Call&nbsp;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. The doctors presenting each week have expertise in the topic chosen for that program.&nbsp; Questions can be called in during the show or emailed prior to the broadcast.&nbsp;The program airs LIVE on Smoky Hills PBS at 7 PM on Tuesdays.&nbsp; You can also stream each episode LIVE on the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS">http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS</a>A schedule of programs and past episodes are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillspbs.org/">www.SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>.&nbsp;To submit questions electronically on a specific topic, viewers can send an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:doctors@shptv.org">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.Doctors on Call&nbsp;is made possible in part by these current sponsors:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.russellhospital.org/">Russell Regional Hospital</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scmhks.org/">Smith County Memorial Hospital</a>.

Doctors on Call to feature High Plains Mental Health Center

<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/state-farm-weather-window">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>

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Three-day weather outlook

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Grow Hays Executive Director Doug Williams about the economic impact of the recently announced plan to relocate the Hays Police Department into the current home of Astra Bank.

Read more at: <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/c3ba539d-c919-451e-ad16-591c7dd52e76">City to locate new police station, municipal court in downtown Hays</a>

<div><iframe title="Grow Hays director discusses economic impact of new police station" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=bnctp-15fa66d-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with Grow Hays Executive Director Doug Williams about the economic impact of the recently announced plan to relocate the Hays Police Department into the current home of Astra Bank.Read more at: <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/c3ba539d-c919-451e-ad16-591c7dd52e76">City to locate new police station, municipal court in downtown Hays</a>

🎙 Post Podcast: Grow Hays director discusses economic impact of new police station

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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 St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church. </li><li>The church will be moving over to the IHM basement today! Masses will begin in the IHM basement starting tomorrow.</li>
 </ol>Tuesday<ol>
 <li>Memorial of St. Pius V, Pope. </li><li>FHSU speech will be testing Kindergarten this morning. </li>
 </ol>Wednesday<ol>
 <li>Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker. </li><li>1st grade field trip – Fun around Hays today. </li><li>2nd Grade Team Day for a feed the pig prize. </li><li>3rd grade has Pioneer Day from 9:00-11:15 a.m. </li><li>3rd grade Kansas Kid Fitness Day from 9:00-12:00. </li><li>Joyful Noise Mini Tour this morning – they’ll be singing at the local nursing homes and enjoying Sonic for lunch!</li><li>It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!! There will be massages in the Mtg. &amp; Support Rm. from 11:00 – 2:00 today. We are so thankful for all of the teachers at Holy Family who work so hard to grow the minds of all of our students! They prepare exciting lessons &amp; classroom activities, they encourage and challenge their students, they pray for you and help you foster a love of God at school, they bring out the creativity and imagination in their students, they grade numerous papers and tests after hours, and they truly love and care for each and every one of their students! Without our teachers, Holy Family would not be the wonderful and special school that it is! </li>
 </ol>Thursday<ol>
 <li>Memorial of St. Athanasius, Bishop &amp; Dr. of the Church. </li><li>Teacher Anniversaries &amp; Retirees were recognized at mass this morning! Congratulations to Mrs. Schrant, Mrs. Rohr, and Ms. Maggie on their retirement! We say goodbye to Mrs. Rome, Mrs. Gottschalk, and Mr. Coy, too! We wish them all the best on their next chapter!</li>
 </ol>Friday<ol>
 <li>Feast of St. Philip and St. James, Apostles.</li><li>5th Grade has “F.U.N.” Day today – Free dress, Ultimate recess, and No homework! Teachers, just a reminder that you can start sending library books down to the library today so that they can start checking those in. Students, be sure to check at home for library books and bring them on Monday! </li><li>PK4 has a Field Trip to the Fire Station at 9:00 and 1:00 today. </li><li>4th and 5th graders will be at Famous Figures County-wide Finals this morning from about 8:30 – 12:00. </li><li>Good luck to our finalists: Jaden Brull as Hedy Lamarr, Sperry Mall as Dorothy Kamenshek, Kelsey Robben as Eliza Hamilton, Nora Stoecklein as Anne Frank, and Caleb Kinderknecht as Bill Snyder. </li><li>May Crowning at 2:30 p.m. at IHM. </li>
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Holy Family Elementary weekly update

The city of Hays will locate its new police station and municipal courts downtown at 1100 Fort, the site of Astra Bank. The building has 23,000 square feet of space with room for expansion.

 An agreement was formalized Thursday by the Hays City Commission with Astra Bank/AIS, which plans to build a new facility on city-owned land at 27th and Main.

The agreement specifies that the city will pay Astra/AIS $1.8 million for its building and transfer a two-acre parcel of land from its five-acre property at 27th and Main to the bank.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In addition to a banking facility, Astra will also construct a headquarters building and potential retail space on the property.

 After reviewing several options, including constructing a new facility, city staff determined the Astra Bank location as the most viable long-term solution for a new police station. It will also cost about $5 million less than the initial plans for a new building.

The estimated cost of new construction was about $13 million, and remodeling the existing Astra Bank facility will cost approximately $8 million.

Astra Bank plans to vacate its downtown location by July 1, 2025.&nbsp;

The city has money budgeted in the capital improvement plan this year for a remodel design of the bank building, which has a full basement and open floor plan. 

Construction of the new police and municipal court facility is budgeted for 2025.&nbsp;

"We feel this is a really good opportunity for the city of Hays," said Toby Dougherty, Hays city manager. "It will keep the Hays Police Department and municipal court next to the Ellis County Courthouse and jail."

Moving the municipal operations out of the Law Enforcement Center will open up more space for the sheriff's department, jail and the district courts.

"I agree the utilization of that central property makes a lot more sense for it to be residential and retail, and then keeping the Law Enforcement Center all next to each other," said Mason Ruder, commissioner. "We work very closely with the sheriff's department and other courts. It makes sense to keep it localized there.

"Astra's investment in that property beyond its initial bank is going to be huge, too," Ruder said. "That property's been vacant a long time and now we can start seeing some vertical growth on it."

The city will also develop stormwater retention, using stormwater funds, for the entire 27th and Main acreage.

"The city commission has had its eye on possible apartment development for the remaining south side of the lot," Dougherty said.&nbsp;

• Approved a $67,000 design contract for engineering services with Driggs Design Group, PA, Hays, related to the reconstruction of 32nd/33rd Streets from Willow to Vine Streets.

• Designated the Hays Area Planning Commission as the Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Approved the following mayor appointments:

<figure>
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 </figure><div><iframe title="City to locate new police station, municipal court in downtown Hays" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=6fgih-15f8c57-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>By BECKY KISER Hays PostThe city of Hays will locate its new police station and municipal courts downtown at 1100 Fort, the site of Astra Bank. The building has 23,000 square feet of space with room for expansion. An agreement was formalized Thursday by the Hays City Commission with Astra Bank/AIS, which plans to build a new facility on city-owned land at 27th and Main.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713956075443.jpeg" alt="New location of Hays Astra Bank to be built at 27th and Main. Courtesy image" />
 <figcaption>New location of Hays Astra Bank to be built at 27th and Main. Courtesy image</figcaption>
 </figure>The agreement specifies that the city will pay Astra/AIS $1.8 million for its building and transfer a two-acre parcel of land from its five-acre property at 27th and Main to the bank.&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to a banking facility, Astra will also construct a headquarters building and potential retail space on the property. After reviewing several options, including constructing a new facility, city staff determined the Astra Bank location as the most viable long-term solution for a new police station. It will also cost about $5 million less than the initial plans for a new building.The estimated cost of new construction was about $13 million, and remodeling the existing Astra Bank facility will cost approximately $8 million.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713964499400.jpeg" alt="Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Astra Bank plans to vacate its downtown location by July 1, 2025.&nbsp;The city has money budgeted in the capital improvement plan this year for a remodel design of the bank building, which has a full basement and open floor plan. Construction of the new police and municipal court facility is budgeted for 2025.&nbsp;"We feel this is a really good opportunity for the city of Hays," said Toby Dougherty, Hays city manager. "It will keep the Hays Police Department and municipal court next to the Ellis County Courthouse and jail."Moving the municipal operations out of the Law Enforcement Center will open up more space for the sheriff's department, jail and the district courts."I agree the utilization of that central property makes a lot more sense for it to be residential and retail, and then keeping the Law Enforcement Center all next to each other," said Mason Ruder, commissioner. "We work very closely with the sheriff's department and other courts. It makes sense to keep it localized there."Astra's investment in that property beyond its initial bank is going to be huge, too," Ruder said. "That property's been vacant a long time and now we can start seeing some vertical growth on it."The city will also develop stormwater retention, using stormwater funds, for the entire 27th and Main acreage."The city commission has had its eye on possible apartment development for the remaining south side of the lot," Dougherty said.&nbsp;In other business, the city commission:• Approved a $67,000 design contract for engineering services with Driggs Design Group, PA, Hays, related to the reconstruction of 32nd/33rd Streets from Willow to Vine Streets.• Updated the future land use map:<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1714144399677.png" alt="Hays future land use map. City of Hays" />
 <figcaption>Hays future land use map. City of Hays</figcaption>
 </figure>• Designated the Hays Area Planning Commission as the Hays Area Board of Zoning Appeals.• Approved the following mayor appointments:<figure>
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🎙City to locate new police station, municipal court in downtown Hays    

Ellis County Historical Society in Hays will host “Dress for Success: Nelly Don and American Fashion,” a presentation and discussion by Marla Day&nbsp; at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at ECHS Hays campus, 100 W. Seventh in downtown Hays. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.

You can’t mention 20th-century women’s wear without thinking of Nelly Don. The Parsons native built a fashion empire on the vision that women deserved affordable, stylish clothing regardless of means or status. From humble beginnings, Don built a company that treated her workforce of women fairly, brought fashion to millions of American women, and became the largest dressmaker of the century. Ellen “Nell” Quinlan Donnelly’s story is one of innovation, triumph, and hard work—all rooted in her small-town Kansas upbringing.

Marla Day is the curator of Kansas State University’s Historic Costume and Textile Museum in Manhattan.

“Dress for Success: Nelly Don and American Fashion” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.

For more information about “Dress for Success: Nelly Don and American Fashion” in Hays contact the Ellis County Historical Society at 785-628-2624 or visit <a href="http://www.echshays.org">www.echshays.org</a>.

<figure>
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 </figure>SubmittedEllis County Historical Society in Hays will host “Dress for Success: Nelly Don and American Fashion,” a presentation and discussion by Marla Day&nbsp; at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at ECHS Hays campus, 100 W. Seventh in downtown Hays. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.You can’t mention 20th-century women’s wear without thinking of Nelly Don. The Parsons native built a fashion empire on the vision that women deserved affordable, stylish clothing regardless of means or status. From humble beginnings, Don built a company that treated her workforce of women fairly, brought fashion to millions of American women, and became the largest dressmaker of the century. Ellen “Nell” Quinlan Donnelly’s story is one of innovation, triumph, and hard work—all rooted in her small-town Kansas upbringing.Marla Day is the curator of Kansas State University’s Historic Costume and Textile Museum in Manhattan.“Dress for Success: Nelly Don and American Fashion” is part of Humanities Kansas's Speakers Bureau, featuring humanities-based presentations designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.For more information about “Dress for Success: Nelly Don and American Fashion” in Hays contact the Ellis County Historical Society at 785-628-2624 or visit <a href="http://www.echshays.org">www.echshays.org</a>.

Ellis Co. Historical Society presentation explores legacy of Kansas fashion designer

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On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt.

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🎤Forward Ever: Kan. Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt

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Keep an eye out for the grand prize winner on Monday!

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 04/26/24

A special anniversary calls for a special celebration.

Patrons will be dressed in formal wear, and wine will flow from a sparkling fountain for&nbsp;Thomas More Prep-Marian's 50th annual ACE Auction— Auction for Christian Education—from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday in the Al Billinger Fieldhouse. 

An open house to see the 100 items in the live auction will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, starting with a Chamber Chat hosted by the Chamber in Hays. A preview party will be from 7 to 9 p.m. that night.

"You can find something for every room in your house and more," said Mason Ruder, advancement director.

Other items range from a special dinner party with the bishop to game tickets for favorite area sports teams.&nbsp;

New this year is a live artist working on-site who will create an original painting to auction off.

Patrons will also have the opportunity to bid on a "name the court" sign that will hang above the court entrance at the Al Billinger Fieldhouse.

Cash drawings will be conducted throughout the evening. Another drawing will feature a 2024 Hyundai Elantra SE (valued at $23,000) donated by Kay and Dick Werth at Auto World in Hays.&nbsp;

More than 425 items are available in the online auction. Bidding opens at 3 p.m. Friday.

The popular Item #160, which raises funds for different school projects, will be used in the golden anniversary year to "establish a financial foundation for the continuity of our history, tradition, educational excellence, and taking care of past, present and future students, faculty and staff," said Ruder, who is a TMP alum.

"As a private school, we do not get any tax funding, so every donation that we do get, every dollar we get, goes right back into the school," he said.

"We've been blessed in how long we've been able to do the ACE Auction," he said.&nbsp;

Each donation from $50 and up will get their name listed on the "Golden Legacy" plaque to be placed on campus.

From the first auction in 1975 to 2023, ACE has raised almost $13 million for Thomas More Prep-Marian.

The complete ACE Auction catalog is available <a href="https://www.hayscatholicschools.org/page/ace-2024">online</a>.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure><div><iframe title="Cheers to the next 50 years: TMP-Marian ACE Auction celebrates golden anniversary" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=4runf-15f7755-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>By BECKY KISER Hays PostA special anniversary calls for a special celebration.Patrons will be dressed in formal wear, and wine will flow from a sparkling fountain for&nbsp;Thomas More Prep-Marian's 50th annual ACE Auction— Auction for Christian Education—from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday in the Al Billinger Fieldhouse. The event is sold out.An open house to see the 100 items in the live auction will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, starting with a Chamber Chat hosted by the Chamber in Hays. A preview party will be from 7 to 9 p.m. that night."You can find something for every room in your house and more," said Mason Ruder, advancement director.Other items range from a special dinner party with the bishop to game tickets for favorite area sports teams.&nbsp;New this year is a live artist working on-site who will create an original painting to auction off.Patrons will also have the opportunity to bid on a "name the court" sign that will hang above the court entrance at the Al Billinger Fieldhouse.Cash drawings will be conducted throughout the evening. Another drawing will feature a 2024 Hyundai Elantra SE (valued at $23,000) donated by Kay and Dick Werth at Auto World in Hays.&nbsp;More than 425 items are available in the online auction. Bidding opens at 3 p.m. Friday.The popular Item #160, which raises funds for different school projects, will be used in the golden anniversary year to "establish a financial foundation for the continuity of our history, tradition, educational excellence, and taking care of past, present and future students, faculty and staff," said Ruder, who is a TMP alum."As a private school, we do not get any tax funding, so every donation that we do get, every dollar we get, goes right back into the school," he said."We've been blessed in how long we've been able to do the ACE Auction," he said.&nbsp;Each donation from $50 and up will get their name listed on the "Golden Legacy" plaque to be placed on campus.From the first auction in 1975 to 2023, ACE has raised almost $13 million for Thomas More Prep-Marian.<figure>
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 </figure>The complete ACE Auction catalog is available <a href="https://www.hayscatholicschools.org/page/ace-2024">online</a>.&nbsp;

🎙Cheers to the next 50 years: TMP-Marian ACE Auction celebrates golden anniversary

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By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

The 55th-annual Smoky Hill Art Exhibition at the Hays Arts Center, 112 E. 11th St., will anchor the Hays Arts Council Spring Art Walk again.

The Smoky Hill Art Exhibition is the state's oldest juried art exhibition. This year, 298 pieces were submitted by artists from across Kansas.

Sixty-two art pieces were selected for the exhibition. The gamut of the fine art world is represented — ceramics, paintings, glass and assemblages, said Brenda Meder, Hays Arts Council executive director.

"People can come and celebrate, chill and engage with our downtown in ways maybe they don't have other opportunities to do," Meder said.

"We are loaded with art, but of course, we have other great things going on in our downtown as well—great businesses and places to eat and drink."

Prior to Saturday's main event, the Fort Hays State University Jazz Bands will perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Downtown Pavillion.&nbsp;

On Saturday, the Hays Public Library will host a watercolor demonstration by Margie Hammerschmidt of the Western Plains Painters at 1 p.m. in the Schmidt Gallery. At noon, the library will also host a community acoustic jam session in the first-floor commons.

The Hays Community Theatre will host free performances of Everett Robert's 10-minute play "Sputnik: The True Story of How Professional Wrestling Integrated Memphis, Tennesee" at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. at 121 E. Eighth St.

Good Hope 4-H will host a project showcase, face painting and a fundraiser in the Downtown Pavilion at 10th and Main.

"Some of these 4-H students do amazing things," Meder said.

Jeanne Riedel will be in the pavilion singing her mystery book "Soon You Will Be Mine."

Randy Mader will provide live music all day at the pavilion.

Local crafters also have been invited to display and sell their goods in the pavilion during the art walk. See a list in the schedule below.

The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau will have its Chalk Art Station in Union Pacific Park next to the pavilion.

Fort Hays State University will host two exhibitions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on campus.

The Hornak Estate FHSU Art Collection will be exhibited at the Moss Thorns Gallery. "BWCAW Puga," sculpture by Wayne Potratz, will be on display in the Taylor Gallery in the Center for Applied Technology and Sculpture.

The arts council has two youth events coming up in the next week.

The arts council will honor its youth Creative Writing Award winners at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Memorial Union.

The annual Famous Figures finals competition for Ellis County fifth-graders will be on May 3.

You can find more information on the <a href="https://haysartscouncil.org/">Hays Arts Council webpage</a> or follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063746254684">Facebook</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713993103583.jpeg" alt="Artwork to be featured in the Smoky Hill Art Exhibition on Saturday as part of the Hays Arts Council Art Walk. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostThe 55th-annual Smoky Hill Art Exhibition at the Hays Arts Center, 112 E. 11th St., will anchor the Hays Arts Council Spring Art Walk again.The Smoky Hill Art Exhibition is the state's oldest juried art exhibition. This year, 298 pieces were submitted by artists from across Kansas.<div><iframe title="Annual Smoky Hill exhibit to anchor Spring Art Walk" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=9kx7p-15f5d4f-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Sixty-two art pieces were selected for the exhibition. The gamut of the fine art world is represented — ceramics, paintings, glass and assemblages, said Brenda Meder, Hays Arts Council executive director.That show will run through early June.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713993187165.jpeg" alt="Artwork to be featured in the Smoky Hill Art Exhibition on Saturday as part of the Hays Arts Council Art Walk. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
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 </figure>"People can come and celebrate, chill and engage with our downtown in ways maybe they don't have other opportunities to do," Meder said."We are loaded with art, but of course, we have other great things going on in our downtown as well—great businesses and places to eat and drink."Prior to Saturday's main event, the Fort Hays State University Jazz Bands will perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Downtown Pavillion.&nbsp;On Saturday, the Hays Public Library will host a watercolor demonstration by Margie Hammerschmidt of the Western Plains Painters at 1 p.m. in the Schmidt Gallery. At noon, the library will also host a community acoustic jam session in the first-floor commons.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713993229349.jpeg" alt="Artwork to be featured in the Smoky Hill Art Exhibition on Saturday as part of the Hays Arts Council Art Walk. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Artwork to be featured in the Smoky Hill Art Exhibition on Saturday as part of the Hays Arts Council Art Walk. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>The Hays Community Theatre will host free performances of Everett Robert's 10-minute play "Sputnik: The True Story of How Professional Wrestling Integrated Memphis, Tennesee" at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. at 121 E. Eighth St.Good Hope 4-H will host a project showcase, face painting and a fundraiser in the Downtown Pavilion at 10th and Main."Some of these 4-H students do amazing things," Meder said.Jeanne Riedel will be in the pavilion singing her mystery book "Soon You Will Be Mine."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713993263598.jpeg" alt="Artwork to be featured in the Smoky Hill Art Exhibition on Saturday as part of the Hays Arts Council Art Walk. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Artwork to be featured in the Smoky Hill Art Exhibition on Saturday as part of the Hays Arts Council Art Walk. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Randy Mader will provide live music all day at the pavilion.Local crafters also have been invited to display and sell their goods in the pavilion during the art walk. See a list in the schedule below.The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau will have its Chalk Art Station in Union Pacific Park next to the pavilion.Fort Hays State University will host two exhibitions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on campus.The Hornak Estate FHSU Art Collection will be exhibited at the Moss Thorns Gallery. "BWCAW Puga," sculpture by Wayne Potratz, will be on display in the Taylor Gallery in the Center for Applied Technology and Sculpture.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713989883107.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>The arts council has two youth events coming up in the next week.The arts council will honor its youth Creative Writing Award winners at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Memorial Union.The annual Famous Figures finals competition for Ellis County fifth-graders will be on May 3.You can find more information on the <a href="https://haysartscouncil.org/">Hays Arts Council webpage</a> or follow them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063746254684">Facebook</a>.

🎙Annual Smoky Hill exhibit to anchor Spring Art Walk

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By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

Residents are urged to stand in unity at Rock Against Rape, a concert raising awareness of sexual violence through a night of electrifying music.

Hays-based Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services provides help and healing to victims of violence and abuse.

Options Campus Advocate Anniston Weber said the concert's mission is to connect with young adults 18 to 25.

"The goal is to reach college-aged students because they are at higher risk of being sexually assaulted," she said. "Hays is a college town and a lot of our culture involves drinking and partying."

The third-annual Rock Against Rape concert takes the stage at 7 p.m. on May 4 at the Home Event Center, 229 W 10th St.

The lineup includes young local bands and performers such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084194772242">Adrian Parl</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Beforethewintermusic">Before the&nbsp;Winter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CactusCollateral">Cactus Collateral</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/dangerouslybiased">Dangerously Biased</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557616988843">Free Minded</a>.

"Free Minded is a group of college students who are heavily involved at the Fort Hays music department," Weber said. "They're a relatively new band, but they've performed for us for three years, and they're fantastic."

Advocates and volunteers will oversee the venue, while bartenders are prepared to recognize signs of sexual harassment or predatory behavior when serving alcohol.

The concert is open to anyone 18 and older, with a $10 admission fee for attendees younger than 21 and a $5 fee for those 21 and older.

Bar or restaurant owners who would like to participate in a training program on how to prevent sexual violence can call Options at 785-625-4202 to sign up.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/50d5b7c5-782d-40d5-93a0-b08f297d2ef1">SEE RELATED STORY: Options seek bars to participate in Safe Bar training</a>.

"The concert is a way to connect with people through music and the tradition of coming together at a local bar to share stories and experiences," Options Executive Director Jennifer Hecker said.

Before their performances, band members will share information and statistics about sexual violence.

"We're trying to find light, easy ways to talk about a difficult topic that as a culture, we have not been comfortable talking about," Hecker said.

Options' resources will be highlighted throughout the venue.

Each performance will last about 50 minutes and will be scheduled to allow attendees to show their support.

"I try to put more mellow bands at the beginning of the night so people can come for the music and chill. As the night progresses, the music gets a little 'harder' so to speak," Weber said.

Rock Against Rape is not a fundraiser, but people can donate through QR codes at the event or the <a href="https://help4abuse.org/donate/">Options donate page</a>.

Upcoming events for sexual assault awareness month include:

Hecker said the key message of Rock Against Rape is that rapists are responsible for sexual assault, not alcohol.

"It's about holding those perpetrators accountable and putting the blame where it belongs. Not on the victim, what they were wearing or how much they had to drink," she said.

You can find information about domestic violence and resources for survivors on the National Domestic Violence Hotline&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thehotline.org/">website</a>&nbsp;and through <a href="https://help4abuse.org/">Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services</a>.

You can walk into an Options office at 2716 Plaza, Hays, or 1480 W. Fourth, Colby.  You can call Options' 24-hour helpline at 1-800-794-4624 or text HOPE to 847411.

You can also follow Options on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptionsHays">Facebook</a>.

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 <li><a href="https://help4abuse.org/event/audrie-daisy-movie-screening/">Audrie &amp; Daisy Movie Screening</a>, April 24 at FHSU </li><li><a href="https://help4abuse.org/event/interactive-art-exhibit-group-healing/">Interactive Art Exhibit</a>, April 25 at Hays Outdoor Pavilion</li>
 </ul>Hecker said the key message of Rock Against Rape is that rapists are responsible for sexual assault, not alcohol."It's about holding those perpetrators accountable and putting the blame where it belongs. Not on the victim, what they were wearing or how much they had to drink," she said.You can find information about domestic violence and resources for survivors on the National Domestic Violence Hotline&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thehotline.org/">website</a>&nbsp;and through <a href="https://help4abuse.org/">Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services</a>.You can walk into an Options office at 2716 Plaza, Hays, or 1480 W. Fourth, Colby. You can call Options' 24-hour helpline at 1-800-794-4624 or text HOPE to 847411.You can also follow Options on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptionsHays">Facebook</a>.

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This year’s Hays Public Library Summer Reading Challenge theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library! Taking that theme to heart, the library will have weeks focused on adventurous subjects such as pirates, nature, dragons, and oceans. The challenge will run from May 20th&nbsp;to July 31st.

The library will use the online program Beanstack to track summer reading for children and teens. Through Beanstack, families register participants and use the program to log their reading progress. Staff will assist with sign-up and logging for those without computer access. Challenges have been created for each age group, early literacy, elementary, and young adult.

For children and teens, the Summer Reading Challenge is an exciting way to improve literacy during the summer months.&nbsp;Numerous studies show that kids who don't read during&nbsp;summer&nbsp;vacation, actually slip in reading ability by the time school begins in the fall.

Registration is required and begins May 1st, online or in person. Each child who registers receives a gift. A prize will be given to each child who completes their challenge by the end of the event on July 31st. Those who complete the challenge also will put their name in a drawing for the grand prize of their choice. The ending party, open to everyone, will be held at the Hays Aquatic Park on Aug. 2.

Adults participate in the Summer Challenge by completing activities on a bookmark that can be picked up at the library, beginning May 20th. They will receive a tote bag when they sign up. There will be 10 activities. Adults will have until July 31st&nbsp;to complete all the activities and submit an entry into the end of the summer adult prize drawing.&nbsp;

A day of activities will kick off the Challenge on May 20. Along with crafts and snacks, the day will include performances by Jammin’ Randy at 10 a.m., Jetpack Jason at 1 p.m., and an interactive movie at 3 p.m.

For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge and to sign up on Beanstack, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://hayslibrary.org/srp24">hayslibrary.org/srp24</a>&nbsp;or call 785-625-9014.

SubmittedThis year’s Hays Public Library Summer Reading Challenge theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library! Taking that theme to heart, the library will have weeks focused on adventurous subjects such as pirates, nature, dragons, and oceans. The challenge will run from May 20th&nbsp;to July 31st.The library will use the online program Beanstack to track summer reading for children and teens. Through Beanstack, families register participants and use the program to log their reading progress. Staff will assist with sign-up and logging for those without computer access. Challenges have been created for each age group, early literacy, elementary, and young adult.For children and teens, the Summer Reading Challenge is an exciting way to improve literacy during the summer months.&nbsp;Numerous studies show that kids who don't read during&nbsp;summer&nbsp;vacation, actually slip in reading ability by the time school begins in the fall.Registration is required and begins May 1st, online or in person. Each child who registers receives a gift. A prize will be given to each child who completes their challenge by the end of the event on July 31st. Those who complete the challenge also will put their name in a drawing for the grand prize of their choice. The ending party, open to everyone, will be held at the Hays Aquatic Park on Aug. 2.Adults participate in the Summer Challenge by completing activities on a bookmark that can be picked up at the library, beginning May 20th. They will receive a tote bag when they sign up. There will be 10 activities. Adults will have until July 31st&nbsp;to complete all the activities and submit an entry into the end of the summer adult prize drawing.&nbsp;A day of activities will kick off the Challenge on May 20. Along with crafts and snacks, the day will include performances by Jammin’ Randy at 10 a.m., Jetpack Jason at 1 p.m., and an interactive movie at 3 p.m.For more information about the Summer Reading Challenge and to sign up on Beanstack, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://hayslibrary.org/srp24">hayslibrary.org/srp24</a>&nbsp;or call 785-625-9014.

Adventure Begins with Hays Public Library Summer Reading Challenge

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