It was another busy week on the KAYS Eagle Morning Show. Here’s what you missed!
Monday
Hays Recreation Commission Superintendent Roger Bixenman
Roger made his monthly visit to the show to let us know what is going on this month at the Hays Rec:
- The Hays Aquatic Park opens on May 25. Pool passes are now on sale:
- The deadline to sign up for high school/middle school basketball and volleyball leagues is Wednesday, May 16th
- Wednesday, May 23rd is the 5th annual “Opening Day” celebration
- To find out more, visit the HRC website or give them a call at 785-623-2650
Catholic Schools Report: Holy Family Elementary P.E. teacher Megan Gottschalk
Mrs. Gottschalk joined the Eagle Morning Show to talk about Field Day coming up on Monday, May 14th:
- What is Field Day?
- There will also be a snow-cone station for the students and a hot dog BBQ outside!
Tuesday
Hays Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Coordinator Kara Berry
Here’s this week’s schedule for the Chamber:
- Wed. May 9th – Leadership Hays Session 5
- Wed. May 9th – HAYP Advisory Council Meeting
- Thurs. May 10th – Ribbon Cutting @ Ellis County Health Department
- Thurs. May 11th – Ambassador Team Captain Lunch
- Fri. May 12th – Ribbon Cutting @ Old Chicago
Ellis County Commission Report
County commissioner Marcy McClelland and County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes joined Eagle Radio’s Jonathan Zweygardt to recap last night’s meeting:
- Health Services Director Kerry McCue told the commission a recent increase in lead cases was due to the Health Department working with a local business
- Noxious Weed Supervisor Gary Haas also updated the commission on recent legislation regarding noxious weeds
- The Ellis County IT Department is working to prevent future disruptions in service after a system outage last month
Wednesday
Protect & Serve: Sgt. Jason Bonczynski – Hays Police Department
Sgt. Bonczynski came by the show to talk about bike safety and curfew for minor
- Bike safety tips
- Curfew for minors during the summer
Humane Society of the High Plains Director Betty Hansen
Betty made her monthly visit to the Eagle Morning Show to talk about events and animals that are available at the shelter
- Upcoming garage sale set for June 2nd
- Animals currently available for adoption
Thursday
Smoky Hilly Public Television Marketing Director Callie Kolacny
Here are some of the things Callie talked about in her monthly visit:
- Over 150 entries for the writers contest. Winners names are released next week.
- Programs:
- Little Women on Masterpiece: May 13th & 20th
- Great American Read: May 22nd – America’s favorite books
- Traveling Kansas: Smoky Valley Ranch – May 31st, Preview on May 30th at 6:30 @ Buffalo Bill Cultural Center in Oakley
- Trips: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: October 10th-14th, must register by May 31st
Josh Robben & Laurie Mortinger – Hays Letter Carriers
Josh and Laurie were on the show to talk about the Letter Carriers which will take place Saturday
- Josh and other letter carriers pick up the food at your mailbox on Saturday (if you missed you can still deliver food to the community assistance center)
- Laurie explains what kind of food the community assistance center needs
USD 489 Report: Hays High Principal Marty Straub
Mr. Straub joined the Eagle Morning Show to talk about graduation coming up this Sunday and some individual recognitions
Friday
Jim Gardner & Jeff Daley – Old Chicago
Jim and Jeff were on the show to talk about Old Chicago’s upcoming grand opening in Hays
- The menu
- What you can expect from the Old Chicago experience
KSU Ag Research Center Entomologist J.P. Michaud
J.P. talked about a couple of different mites that could cause problems for crops
- How bugs are actually a good thing
- Here’s J.P. with more information about the brown wheat mite and the winter grain mite
Here’s what’s coming up next week on the Eagle Morning Show:
- Brenda Meder – Hays Arts Council
- Glen McNeil – talking hydration during summer months
- Sara Bloom – Downtown Hays Development Corporation