State Reps. Ken Rahjes, R-Agra, and Barb Wasinger, R-Hays, and state Sens. Elaine Bowers, R-Concordia, and Rick Billinger, R-Goodland, are scheduled to attend.
Category: Local
Sunny, cold Monday
Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as -4. East southeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph.
TuesdayMostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
WednesdayMostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
ThursdayPartly sunny, with a high near 31.
HaysMed clinics affected by power outage
HaysMed
HaysMed experienced a non- weather related power outage at the hospital late Sunday afternoon. Due to the outage several HaysMed clinics/services will be closed temporarily until power is restored.
The following are closed temporarily:
Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Center including Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology
ENT
Eye Associates
Foundation
Medical Specialists
Nephrology
Nuclear Medicine testing
Pain Clinic
Pediatrics
Psychiatric Associates
Pulmonology
Urology
Women’s Center
The following clinics/services are still seeing patients:
Breast Care Center
DeBakey Heart Clinic
Emergency Room
Family Medicine
Hays Orthopedic
Imaging
Southwind Surgery
Convenient Care
Wound Care Center
Patients are being notified of any cancellations that affect them. If you have any questions, please call your providers office.
Storm Traffic Emergency lifted; plowing continues
CITY OF HAYS
City Manager Toby Dougherty has ended the Winter Storm Traffic Emergency plan for the city of Hays.
People who live or work along emergency snow routes can now return to their normal routine of parking on the snow routes.
The city of Hays Public Works Department will continue with snow removal operations throughout the day. Tonight the crews will focus on removing snow from the downtown area.
While the worst of the winter storm is over, the Hays Police Department is asking that motorists limit their travel if at all possible. Those that must travel are advised to do so with caution, and are encouraged to give themselves extra time to reach their destination. Please remember to drive slow, pay attention to vehicles in front of you, and allow for extra stopping distance.
The public’s cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Blizzard blows in 7″ of snow in Hays
By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
So here it is. The answer to what you’ve been wondering about since yesterday’s blizzard.
The official amount of snow measured Sat., Feb. 23, at the K-State Agricultural Research Center south of Hays is 7 inches, yielding 0.52 inches of moisture.
So far in 2019, Hays has received 1.65 inches of moisture. The seasonal snowfall to date is 25.80 inches.
Saturday’s high temperature was 31 degrees with peak wind gusts hitting 41 mph, causing drifting snow. The overnight low dropped to 11 degrees.
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Sigma Phi Epsilon honors FHSU alumni for outstanding mentorship, service
FHSU University Relations
The Kansas Zeta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Fort Hays State University recently won four awards for excellent alumni engagement and undergraduate student mentorship. The awards were presented at the Carlson Leadership Academy held in Dallas.
Dr. Joey Linn, vice president for student affairs, was presented the University Partner of the Year Award.
Dr. Taylor Kriley, director of inclusion and diversity excellence, won the Outstanding New Volunteer Award.
The undergraduate Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter was recognized with the Excelsior Award.
The local Sigma Phi Epsilon alumni volunteer corporation earned the Alumni and Volunteer Corporation Operational Excellence Award.
“These awards recognize the outstanding ways in which Sigma Phi Epsilon alumni and volunteers are mentoring undergraduate students. These individuals represent the best of Sigma Phi Epsilon and Fort Hays State University,” said Dr. Vincent Bowhay, alumni volunteer corporation president.
Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded Nov. 1, 1901 at the University of Richmond in Virginia and has since initiated over 325,000. The Kansas Zeta chapter at Fort Hays State was established in 1958 and re-established in 2012.
For more information, email Bowhay at [email protected].
Mostly sunny, dry Sunday
TodaySunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -2. East wind around 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as zero. East southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Woman hospitalized after SUV slides into I-70 bridge guard rail
LOGAN COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before 12:30p.m. Saturday in Logan County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Chevy Tahoe driven by Chavez, Danica Elizabeth Chavez, 35, Aurora, CO., was eastbound on Interstate 70 two miles east of Oakley.
The driver lost control of the SUV due to slick road conditions and struck the bridge guard rail.
Chavez was transported to Logan County Hospital. Three children in the SUV were properly restrained at the time of the accident and not injured, according to the KHP.
HHS Science Olympiad Team state bound
USD 489
Hays High School Science Olympiad Team is state bound
The team placed first at their regional competition on Feb. 15.
The students are coached by HHS science teachers Lynn Zimmerman and Beth Schiel.
The students will compete at the state competition later this spring.
Ellis Alliance auctioning autographed pic of ‘Walking Dead’ star
Ellis Alliance
ELLIS — The Ellis Alliance has received an autographed photo of Andrew Lincoln, who played Rick Grimes on “The Walking Dead.” Round 2 of the Silent Auction is commencing on the Get Ellis Facebook page right now.
All proceeds raised will be used for the Ellis Chamber’s Easter Egg Hunt on April 20. Private message the Get Ellis Facebook page to place your bid, which must start at $21.
Bidding will end at 2 p.m. Monday, March 4.
DAR honors students with Good Citizen Awards
Hays Post
The Courtney-Spalding Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented Evie Gruenbacher, Quniter High School, with a $100 scholarship for winning the essay portion of the Chapter’s DAR Good Citizen contest.
Invitations to participate in this contest were extended to 12 area high schools with six schools submitting entries.
Each of these schools selected one senior, based upon their qualities of dependability, leadership and patriotism, as their Good Citizen.
Other area students selected as their schools’ 2018-2019 DAR Good Citizen are Cameryn Kinderknecht, Ellis High School; Cordelia Isbell, Hays High School; Alysson Foos, Ness City High School; Leanne Rack, Thomas More Prep-Marian; and Marteah Morgan, Western Plains High School, Ransom.
Gruenbacher received her scholarship check and award certificate on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Courtney-Spalding Chapter meeting.
Also recognized at this meeting were her mother, Dr. Shelly Gruenbacher, Monica Countryman, Quinter High School counselor, and Ann Blessing, the 1969 Courtney-Spalding DAR Good Citizen scholarship recipient.
The winning essay and other contest material submitted by Gruenbacher have been forwarded for further competition and judging at the state level.
KRUG: Celebrate Kansas Saves Week Feb. 25 to March 3
The last week in February is designated as Kansas Saves week. This coincides with a national campaign America Saves. The slogan for this year is Start saving for your ‘someday’. The primary focus of Kansas Saves Week is to encourage financial action – commitments to save, reduce debt, invest and build wealth.
Whenever I teach a budgeting class I like to share the worksheet titled, “Does your money have wings?” It lists twenty or more things many families spend money on – like, snacks, eating out, cell phone charges, health club, late charges, etc. When participants in my class multiply the amount they spend on such items in a year it can be an eye opening experience. The goal of the worksheet is to help people see how much money is spent on non-essential extras and help them focus on cutting back on their spending.
Since this years’ theme is to start saving for your ‘someday’ perhaps it is time to consider saving automatically. It is proven to be the easiest and most effective way to save. There are several ways to make this work. One way is to have your bank or credit union transfer a fixed amount from your checking account to a savings or investment account. Or you can set it up with your employer to deduct a certain amount from your paycheck and transfer it to a savings account. Having clear goals for what you are saving for will help keep you motivated and you will be surprised at how quickly you can reach your goal.
Feel free to stop by my office or give me a call if you would like additional information about saving and budgeting.
Donna Krug is the District Director and Family and Consumer Science Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. You may reach her at (620)793-1910 or [email protected]