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New Hays travel plaza scheduled to open north of I-70 featuring Schlotzsky’s, Cinnabon

Posted on April 9, 2016April 9, 2016

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Ground will be broken next week for a new travel plaza north of Interstate 70 in Hays.

It was “one hurdle after another to go through,” Curtis Weilert said Saturday. “We originally were hoping to get underway in January.”

JT Travel Plaza LLC will be built just north of IHOP Restaurant at 1130 E. 41st in the Home Depot Subdivision. Weilert’s father Michael D. Weilert is the owner; Curtis is the general manager.

“This will be a great addition to Hays,” Curtis Weilert said Saturday. “There’ll be a Cenex gas station, a Schlotzky’s/Cinnabon restaurant combination with a drive-thru, and a convenience store.”

JT Travel Plaza is scheduled to open in mid-August. Weilert called it “an aggressive schedule.” He plans to begin hiring employees in about 60 days — about mid-June.

“We’ll hire up to 35 people both full- and part-time,” he said.

Nick Finnegan has already been hired as store manager. Finnegan and Weilert will soon attend Schlotzsky’s training in Austin, Tex.

Schlotzsky’s is owned by the same group of people who own Cinnabon, according to Weilert.

“Schlotzsky’s is more than sandwiches now. The menu additions include flatbread pizza, pasta and some wonderful salads. Schlotzsky’s will also have breakfast. We will be open at 6 a.m.”

Drivers will be able to purchase diesel fuel at the plaza. “We’re not a truck stop. We will be able to accommodate RVs and (diesel) pickups.”

“We’ll post gas prices on two signs, one of which will be the current Home Depot pylon sign,” Weilert said.

“Competition north of I-70 will be good for Hays,” he added.

City may change rules regarding exceptions to public alcohol consumption

Posted on April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

jacob wood brews on bricks — Asst. City Manager Jacob Wood presented a review of state and city laws regarding alcohol in public places.

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

It’s been deemed a success. The first-ever “Beer on the Bricks” last Saturday brought an estimated crowd of 600 to 700 people to downtown Hays. But the event for which tickets to taste various micro-brews sold out in just four hours, nearly didn’t happen.

The myriad of state and local laws regarding the sale, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on public property required the city to lease the staging area–a parking lot–to the Downtown Hays Development Corporation which was completely blocked off from the surrounding area.

“Our local Kansas Alcohol Beverage Agent (ABC) told us that it is likely the option of leasing public property to a private entity in order to include alcohol at an event will not be allowed in the future,” Assistant City Manager Jacob Wood told city commissioners Thursday night during their work session.

“When property is leased, a special event permit is not allowed. This means the event would fall under other alcohol
licensing requirements that are more stringent than what is allowed under a special event permit,” Wood explained. He reviewed three options available to the city that would allow alcohol on public property:

• Approving an ordinance that would exempt specific areas permanently
• Approving exemption ordinances for special events on a case by case basis
• Approving an ordinance that would give the City Manager administrative authority to exempt public property for special events

Commissioners agreed the third option was the best after Mayor Eber Phelps asked City Manager Toby Dougherty if he wanted to make those decisions.

“I don’t have a problem with that,” Dougherty replied, “and you guys (city commissioners) can always override the city manager.”

“Let’s say the DHDC came in and wanted to have Brews on the Bricks next year and the city manager declined it. There can always be an appeal to the city commission to modify the ordinance,” he explained.

That answer satisfied Phelps’s concerns.

“What I was looking at was one person being given that authority and he might deny somebody. Then we might get this whole quandary, difficult situation at hand,” Phelps said. “But you’re saying there is a mechanism in place where they can come talk to the commission….I like it.”

Vice-Mayor Shaun Musil, who had asked for the discussion several weeks ago, pointed out the city manager would have insight into why a request might be denied.

“For example, let’s say something comes up and you just know it wont’ work for our police department to be able to manage it because they’re short staffed or something else is going on. You would know that more than we would,” Musil said.

The property lease scenario has only happened a couple of times in the past 10 years that Dougherty could recall.

Public parks in Hays are exempt from the state law. An ordinance passed by the city commission in the 1970s, according to Wood’s research, allows alcohol consumption in city parks.

DHDC President Sandy Jacobs told city commissioners the group feared Brews on the Bricks would have to be cancelled because of alcoholic beverage laws — DHDC President Sandy Jacobs told city commissioners the group feared Brews on the Bricks would have to be cancelled because it might not be able to comply with alcoholic beverage laws in Kansas.

“I want the commission to know what a great job city staff, the parks department and Police Chief Don Scheibler did for us,” DHDC President Sandy Jacobs said. “This event would not have happened if they hadn’t decided it was going to happen.”

The agenda item will move on to next Thursday’s regular city commission meeting.

Commissioner Henry Schwaller was absent from the work session.

Hydrant flushing resumes in east Hays Thursday

Posted on April 7, 2016April 5, 2016

HFD

UPDATE: Inspections and flushing of hydrants originally scheduled for Monday, April 4, were not completed that day and are now scheduled for Thursday, April 7.
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The Hays Fire Department is inspecting fire hydrants and flushing water mains today, April 7, in the area of Indian Trail to Canterbury between 22nd Street and 27th Streets.

This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency.

Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes. The associated flushing of water mains allows chlorine to be distributed throughout the system to eliminate bio-filming in the water mains.

Slight discoloration of the water supply may be encountered although there will be no health risks to the consumer. All reasonable efforts will be taken to minimize the inconvenience to the public. Drivers are asked to avoid driving through water discharging from a fire hydrant during the short flushing period.

For more information, call the Hays Fire Department at (785) 628-7330.

Commission to review law banning alcohol consumption on city streets

Posted on April 6, 2016

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Hays city commissioners will take a look at ordinances regarding alcohol consumption on city streets during their work session Thursday, April 7.

Vice-mayor Shaun Musil requested the discussion a few weeks ago.

“Currently, it is illegal in Kansas to consume alcohol on city streets or on city sidewalks. You are able to drink alcohol in the Hays parks (which are public property),” explained Assistant City Manager Jacob Wood.

“Those have been exempted (by the city commission) so you’re allowed to do things like Oktoberfest and those events but it’s not allowed downtown at this point.”

Last Saturday’s Brews on the Bricks was allowed to take place on a city street because the city leased the area to the Downtown Hays Development Corporation and it was completely blocked off from the surrounding area.

According to Wood, the city was notified by the local Alcohol Beverage and Control Agent that it’s likely the option of leasing public property to a private entity in order to include alcohol at an event will not be allowed in the future. When property is leased, a special event permit is not allowed. This means that the event would fall under other alcohol licensing requirements that are more stringent than what is allowed under a special event permit.

“City staff was asked to see what could be done to allow events such as Brews on the Bricks, Wines and Steins–those sorts of events held downtown–to allow participants to actually have possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the city streets or sidewalks,” said Wood.

“We’ll do a full review of our city ordinances and maybe the commission will make a decision to change what we have on the books.”

The work session gets underway at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.

The complete agenda can be seen here.

Ellis says ‘Yes’ to continuing sales tax

Posted on April 6, 2016April 6, 2016

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Ellis residents voted Tuesday to continue the town’s one-cent sales tax for another 10 years.

City Clerk Amy Burton said Wednesday morning the unofficial vote tally was 316 in favor and 16 opposed. The voter turnout was about 23 percent, estimated Ellis County Clerk Donna Maskus.

The tax will be used exclusively to help pay off the debt service of the 20 year bond for improvements to the Ellis water plant.

“By state law, the sales tax can be effective for a maximum of 10 years,” Burton explained. “This will be the second 10 years of the tax, which was to expire in October, to match the timing of the bond approved in 2006.”

April 5 was the final spring local election day in Kansas. The state law moving local elections from April to November of odd-numbered years goes into effect Jan. 1, 2017.

Water Quality Poster Contest winners to be announced at city commission meeting

Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

There were nearly 100 more entries this year in the Hays Water Quality Poster Contest than last year. The annual competition is sponsored by the city of Hays and KSU Big Creek Middle Smoky Hill River Watersheds.

Dr. Bob Stephenson, FHSU Associate Professor of Agriculture, examines the 4th grade entries. — Dr. Bob Stephenson, FHSU Associate Professor of Agriculture, votes for a third grade entry.

The judges had to break several ties, according to organizer Stacie Minson, watershed specialist.

All students in Hays, from pre-K through 12th grade as well as Fort Hays State University students, were eligible to compete.

“We had 255 total posters submitted, up from 159 last year,” Minson said.

Themes for 2016, depending on the entrant’s grade level, were “Be Water Wi$e!” and “What’s In Your H2O?” First through third places were determined in each grade. “There are individual cash prizes, up to $250, and class parties for some of the winners,” Minson added.

“The ‘What’s in Your H20?’ posters focus on pollutants in our water that are undesirable and create the potential for unsafe drinking water supplies. Those pollutants could include sediment (soil), nitrogen, phosphorus, E.coli bacteria; household chemicals, and vehicle fluids,” she explained. “The ‘Be Water Wi$e!’ posters focus on water conservation in the Hays community and include conservation efforts in the home, yard, garden, and landscaping.”

water poster 1 — More high school entries

Judges used four criteria to select their favorites:

Water Theme Message–50%
Visual Effectiveness–30%
Originality–10%
Universal Appeal–10%

And these judges are very familiar with water quality and water quantity-themed messages.

water poster judges bright — (L to R) James Leiker, Stacie Minson, Jean Gleichsner, Bob Stephenson, James Riegel, Holly Dickman

The experts included City of Hays Water Conservation Specialist Jason Riegel, Fort Hays State University Assoc. Professors of Agriculture Dr. Bob Stephenson and Dr. Jean Gleichsner, KSU Ellis Co. Extension Horticulture Agent Holly Dickman, KSU Agriculture Research Station Ground Manager Joe Becker and Agricultural Technician Rich Windholz, former Ellis County Wellhead Protection Committee member James Leiker, and Minson.

Rich WIndholz looks over the 255 poster entries. — Rich Windholz looks over the 255 poster entries.

The students, along with their teachers and parents, will be recognized by the Hays city commission at their April 14 meeting. The winners will first be announced in their classrooms tomorrow, April 1.

Northwestern Printers will scan images of the winning posters which will then be used either for 2017 calendars or placemats for local restaurants.

The poster images will also be published on the city of Hays website.

‘Express Love Over Violence’ is upcoming art exhibit partnering with Jana’s Campaign

Posted on March 30, 2016March 30, 2016

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

A Fort Hays State University Leadership 310 team called “Express Love Over Violence” is collaborating with Hays-based “Jana’s Campaign” in an exhibit that will be featured during next month’s Hays Arts Council Spring Art Walk.

Team members Jessie Carmichael, Matthew Eikelberger, Adara Erickson, Noël Servais Leach, Taylor Hanus and Rebecca Stegman are currently doing their Fieldwork in Leadership with Dr. Christie Brungardt.

Twenty-five year old Jana Mackey, Brungardt’s daughter, was killed by her ex-boyfriend in Lawrence in 2008. Jana’s Campaign, now a national effort, was created by Christie and Dr. Curt Brungardt, Jana’s stepfather, as an education and violence prevention organization with the single mission of reducing gender and relationship violence.

The Express Love Over Violence art event will be in the Hays Community Theater, 116 E. 11th Street, on Friday, April 29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

“Our mission is to align with the goals of Jana’s Campaign, working to raise awareness and educate our community on the topic of dating and relationship violence,” said Stegman in a news release.

She talked about the incidence of such violence in the United States, with statistics compiled by Jana’s Campaign and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NACDV).

“Domestic and relationship violence is a major issue in the United States. Statistics show that 70 percent of all women, and 30 percent of all men will experience violence in their lifetime (janascampaign.org). In the U.S., an average of 20 people are physically abused by intimate partners every minute (ncadv.org). These acts of violence not only impact the victims, but also their employers, families, and sometimes pets.

The group is soliciting artwork from area high schools and other FHSU students that will be featured in their exhibit.

“As of now, we have four high schools participating: Hays, Ellis, Palco and LaCrosse. There were no limits put on the students; all we asked is that they reflect what they think domestic violence is to them through their art work–anything from paintings, drawings, poems, creative writing, and forensics, to music.

“Before the students started on their art pieces, the teachers were given the option to either have Dr. Brungardt come and speak with the class to tell them what domestic violence is or watch a video that we sent them about domestic and relationship violence.

“We are excited to see how they express themselves through their artwork,” Stegman said.

“We will also have some Namibian art work that was donated to Jana’s Campaign at the exhibit. You can see a sneak peek on our Facebook page “Express Love Over Violence.”

The Leadership team is also sponsoring “Purple Friday” on April 29.

“We ask the students at Fort Hays State University and the people of the community to wear purple to show support and raise awareness of domestic and relationship violence,” Stegman added.

Previewing the HAC art walk exhibit is an on-campus event tomorrow, Thu., March 31,

“We are having an ‘Expression Booth’ in the Memorial Union for students or anyone interested to come channel their inner artist, and make their mark against dating/relationship violence.”

Stegman encouraged people to “join our campaign by expressing love over violence on our expression banner. We’ll provide the paints, pencils, and pastels. You bring the passion.”

UPDATE: FHSU student found dead

Posted on March 29, 2016March 29, 2016

The unattended death of an 18-year-old Fort Hays State University is under investigation.

According to a news release late this afternoon from Ellis County Attorney Tom Drees, Hunter Lile was found deceased Tuesday morning, March 29, in Custer Hall on the FHSU campus.

An investigation underway by Dr. Lyle Noordhoek, 23rd Judicial District coroner, has preliminarily determined the manner of death to be suicide. Noordhoek’s investigation continues with the assistance of the FHSU Police Department and the Hays Police Department.

Custer Hall houses the students in the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science. Hunter Lile was listed as a member of the 2016 class from Caldwell.

KAMS is a premier academic high school program for the state’s exceptional high school juniors and seniors. They live on the FHSU campus while finishing their high school studies and also taking college-level instruction.

Noordhoek expressed his condolences to the family and friends of Lile.

EPA: Diesel engine grants net major air, public health benefits

Posted on March 29, 2016

Clean diesel grants aimed at cleaning up old diesel engines have greatly improved public health by cutting harmful pollution that causes premature deaths, asthma attacks, and missed school and workdays, according to a new report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Since its start in 2008, the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) program has significantly improved air quality for communities across the country by retrofitting and replacing older diesel engines.

Diesel exhaust significantly contributes to the formation of dangerous soot and smog and is likely to increase the risk of cancer. The funding from the program has helped clean up approximately 335,200 tons of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and 14,700 tons of particulate matter (PM), which are linked to a range of respiratory ailments and premature death. The program has also saved 450 million gallons of fuel and prevented 4.8 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions – equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions from more than 900,000 cars. EPA estimates that clean diesel funding generates up to $13 of public health benefit for every $1 spent on diesel projects.

EPA is making a visible difference in communities that need it most through the funding of cleaner trucks, buses, trains, and other heavy equipment. The report on DERA’s impact offers striking evidence that this program is succeeding in providing Americans with cleaner air where they live and work while also cutting the pollution that fuels climate change.

Operating throughout our transportation infrastructure today, 10.3 million older diesel engines – the nation’s “legacy fleet,” built before 2008 – need to be replaced or repowered to reduce air pollutants. While some of these will be retired over time, many will remain in use, polluting America’s air for the next 20 years. DERA grants and rebates are gradually replacing legacy engines with cleaner diesel engines. Priority is given to fleets in regions with disproportionate amounts of diesel pollution, such as those near ports and rail yards.

This third report to Congress presents the final results from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and covers fiscal years 2009-2011. It also estimates the impacts from grants funded in fiscal years 2011-2013.

Additional report highlights include:

Environmental Benefits
• 18,900 tons of hydrocarbon prevented
• 4,836,100 tons of CO2 prevented – equivalent to the annual emissions from about 900,000 cars
• 450 million gallons of fuel saved

Public Health Benefits
• Up to $12.6 billion in monetized health benefits
• Up to 1,700 fewer premature deaths
• Although not quantified in the report, NOx and PM reductions also prevent asthma attacks, sick days, and emergency room visits.

Program Accomplishments
• 642 grants funded
• $570 million funds awarded
• 73,000 vehicles or engines retrofitted or replaced
• 81% of projects targeted to areas with air quality challenges
• 3:1 leveraging of funds from non-federal sources

For more information on the National Clean Diesel campaign, visit: https://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel.

To access the Report, visit: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-03/documents/420r16004.pdf

Janet McCabe is the EPA’s Acting Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation.

HPD Activity Log March 25-27

Posted on March 28, 2016March 28, 2016

The Hays Police Department responded to 10 animal calls and 22 traffic stops Friday, March 25, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Intoxicated Subject–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:16 AM
Animal At Large–3800 block Vine St, Hays; 4:34 AM
Animal At Large–25th and Pine, Hays; 8:33 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1000 block Vine St, Hays; 10 AM
Found/Lost Property–Centennial and General Custer, Hays; 10:12 AM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 11 AM; 11:09 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–3200 block Willow St, Hays; 11:56 AM
Found/Lost Property–Hays; 1:17 PM
Animal At Large–300 block E 25th St; 1:54 PM
Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 3:07 PM
Animal At Large–6th and Riley, Hays; 5:22 PM
Civil Dispute–1100 block E 15th St, Hays; 8:15 PM
Intoxicated Subject–1300 block Vine St, Hays; 10:01 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–3000 block Indian Trl, Hays; 10:51 PM
Driving Under the Influence–600 block Park St, Hays; 11:48 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and 25 traffic stops Sat., March 26, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Criminal Trespass–300 block Ash St, Hays; 12:09 AM
Driving Under the Influence–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 12:44 AM
Battery – simple–200 block W 8th St, Hays; 1:22 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–100 block W 38th St, Hays; 1:35 AM
Theft (general)–400 block Ash St, Hays; 2:11 AM
Driving Under the Influence–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:14 AM
Drug Offenses–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:19 AM
Driving Under the Influence–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 3:12 AM
Theft (general)–200 block E 20th St, Hays; 9:30 PM; 12 PM
Welfare Check–2500 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 12:20 PM
Burglary/storage unit–800 block Allen St, Hays; 4:27 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–3700 block Fairway Dr, Hays; 10:32 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 0 animal calls and 24 traffic stops Sun., March 27, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–27th and Vine, Hays; 12:53 AM
Driving Under the Influence–400 block E 8th St, Hays; 1:39 AM
Criminal Trespass–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:43 AM
Driving Under the Influence–800 block Ash St, Hays; 2:10 AM
Domestic Disturbance–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 3:20 AM
Child in Need of Care–1000 block E 15th St, Hays; 7:40 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–1200 block Cedar St, Hays; 8:50 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–500 block W 36th St, Hays; 2:55 PM
Theft (general)–2700 block Hall St, Hays; 3:30 PM; 3:40 PM
Criminal Transport–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 4:59 PM
Found/Lost Property–13th and Hall, Hays; 5:36 PM
Domestic Disturbance–1700 block Henry Dr, Hays; 7:34 PM
Mental Health Call–2100 block Elm St, Hays; 8:36 PM
Civil Dispute–600 block E 7th St, Hays; 11:48 PM

Hays welding shop leads donation drive for wildfire replacement fencing, other needs

Posted on March 26, 2016

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WELD TECH of Hays is gathering supplies to help those affected in the wildfires of Kansas and Oklahoma.

“We are working along with the Kansas Livestock Association, Farmers Cooperative of Medicine Lodge and Coldwater, as well as the United Way of the Plains,” Ashley Brozek told Hays Post Saturday afternoon.

“We know what people need and have phone calls coming in from those that were affected on what they need.”

Here is a list of what is needed:

Power poles (several requests), T-posts (several requests), electric fence chargers, electric fence posts, rolls of barbed wire, rolls of smooth wire, bailing wire, fence stretchers, insulators, pliers, cow panels, hog panels, corner posts, grain buckets, mineral blocks, protein tubs, calf bottles, milk replacement (for those babies that lost mamas or are sick), horse feed–Senior,Sweet and others

Brozek is encouraging area veterinarians to donate medicines for cattle with burns and respiratory problems.

Monetary donations are also accepted.

Brozek says checks can be brought to the three participating drop-off locations. The checks can be “made out to WELD TECH, and in the memo are, please put ‘Donation Supplies’, and we can go purchase the things we lack the most of,” she said. “We are also accepting checks made to the Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLA). Please put ‘Disaster Relief’ in the memo line, and we will deliver the checks to the KLA to disperse as needed.

“We will be collecting for a couple of weeks or as they still need help. trucks and loads will be going down there weekly and we will be delivering to all those that need and have our staff available for help building there as well,” Brozek said.

The three participating drop-off/donation locations are:

WELD TECH–1704 310 Ave, Hays (outside Catherine)
BBMETAL ARTS–1511 Susank Road, Hoisington
R&R TIRE–221 S. Freeman, Oakley

For more information, contact:

Ashley Brozek–(785) 656-2581
Todd–(785) 656-2560
Weld Tech Shop–(785) 628-2466

Area students chosen as 2016 FHSU New Student and Family Orientation leaders

Posted on March 26, 2016March 24, 2016

FHSU UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND MARKETING

Local students are among the 60 who have been selected to serve as New Student and Family Orientation Leaders for the 2016 spring and fall semesters at Fort Hays State University.

These students help new freshmen and transfer students as well as their parents and families become familiar with campus and resources, create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for new students, assist in the pre-enrollment process, and answer questions.

Orientation leaders will staff Tiger STRIPES orientation and pre-enrollment sessions for freshmen and transfer students during the spring as well as Tiger Impact Fall Orientation Weekend during August.

Students are listed alphabetically by hometown with major and classification.

ALTA VISTA (66834): Cortney Miller, nursing, junior.

BELOIT (67420): Emily Brandt, political science, junior.
Jasmine Turley, biology, freshman.

CALHAN, Colo. (80808): Mariam Sears, medical diagnostic imaging, junior.

CIMARRON (67835): Magaly Lozoya, psychology, junior.

COLBY (67701): Lacy O’Neal, biology, senior.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (80916): Gabrielle Runyon-Apodaca, English, junior.

COUNCIL GROVE (66846): Colin McIver, management information systems, junior.

DERBY (67037): Kadrae Smith, information networking and telecommunications, junior.

EL DORADO (67042): Kaylie Towles, organizational leadership, senior.

ELIZABETH, Colo. (80107): Jordan Haan, chemistry, freshman.

ELLIS (67637): Landon Younger, chemistry, sophomore.

ELLSWORTH (67439): Chelsie Andrews, tourism and hospitality management, junior.

FORT LEAVENWORTH (66027): Jarin Moss, information networking and telecommunications, freshman.

FOWLER (67844): Hannah Heinz, biology, sophomore.

GARDEN CITY (67846): Yoana Cruz, biology, sophomore.

GLADE (67639): Erika Norris, elementary education, sophomore.

HAYS (67601): Max Befort, music, sophomore.
Faith Burdine, psychology, senior.
Alexis Campbell, communication sciences and disorders, freshman.
Kendahl Garrett, organizational leadership, junior.
Trenton Henningsen, organizational leadership, sophomore.
Shawn Herrman, health and human performance, junior.
Cody Kreutzer, music and theatre, freshman.
Becky Meagher, sociology, freshman.
Carla Parra-Martinez, communication, sophomore.
Adam Schibi, accounting, sophomore.
Brianna Schuck, biology, senior.
Jeina Stoumbaugh, organizational leadership, senior.
Hector Vazquez, marketing, freshman.
Emily Wyse, management, senior.

KANSAS CITY (66112): Melanie Arellano-Luna, social work, sophomore.
(66109): Viviana Lizarraga, justice studies, freshman.
(66102): Ricardo Zamora, international business, junior.

LARNED (67550): Corrine Quick, biology, sophomore.

LEAVENWORTH (66048): Megan Rust, organizational leadership, sophomore.

LIBERAL (67901): Jhoselin Dominguez, graphic design, sophomore.
Marisol Regalado, organizational leadership, junior.

LINN (66953): Jessica Bryant, radiologic technology, sophomore.

LYONS (67554): Kayla Reid, organizational leadership, sophomore.

MAPLE HILL (66507): Madeline Muller, exploratory, freshman.

McPHERSON (67460): Abby Hughes, health & human performance, freshman.

NEW CAMBRIA (67470): Jessica Johnson, nursing, freshman.

OLATHE (66062): Haydee Reyes, organizational leadership, sophomore.

OTIS (67565): Dalton Steinert, accounting, junior.

OTTAWA (66067): Carlie Snethen, organizational leadership, junior.

OXFORD, Neb. (68967): Austin Krejdl, agricultural business, freshman.

QUENEMNO (66528): Aubry Flory, medical diagnostic imaging, freshman.

QUINTER (67752): Shayla Wente, early childhood education, sophomore.

ROELAND PARK (66205): Stephen Foster, management, junior.

SALIDA, Colo. (81201): Jacob Schoenfeld, physics, sophomore.

SALINA (67401): Michaela Nixon, early childhood education, junior.
Shaelin Sweet, history, junior.

ST. GEORGE (66535): Trey Basa, English education, junior.

STOCKTON (67669): Kale Kuhlmann, athletic training, freshman.

STRASBURG, Colo. (80136): Liesel Sims, management, junior.

TOPEKA (66609): Kaylin Haines, finance, freshman.

VALLEY FALLS (66088): Haley Showalter, agriculture, junior.

WICHITA (67218): Tajahnae Stocker, communication, freshman.

YATES CENTER (66783): Kal Hamm, health and human performance, sophomore.

City to purchase new snow broom for Hays Regional Airport

Posted on March 25, 2016

Asst. Public Works Director John Braun answers questions about the new snow broom for the airport.

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

By the next snowfall season, the Hays Regional Airport should have a new snow broom to use in cleaning snow from the runways, taxiways and apron areas.

City commissioners Thursday night voted to authorize staff to submit an application for federal assistance for purchase of a snow broom and accept the low bid of $157,524 from M-B Companies, Inc. of Chilton, Wisconsin. The purchase is contingent upon a Federal Aviation Administration grant offer.

A snow broom is eligible for FAA Airport Improvement Program funding, which covers 90 percent of eligible costs, according to Assistant Public Works Director John Braun.

Although the airport now has jet service provided by SkyWest, that change is not the reason for the new, larger snow broom, Braun explained.

“It’s based on Hays having commercial air service, period. We fall into a certain category of airport with the FAA, with requirements to remove one inch of wet snow or three inches of dry snow within an hour after the snowfall stops,” he said.

“Based on the prime areas we have to clean as required by the FAA, this broom is what will do the job.”