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I saw a radio at a garage sale over the weekend. The volume knob was
broken. I couldn't turn it down.



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I saw a radio at a garage sale over the weekend. The volume knob was
broken. I couldn't turn it down.

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/23/24

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Q: Why did the computer break up with the internet? A: There was no connection.

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/22/24

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On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>, Hays Post Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with <a href="https://www.growhays.com/" target="_blank">Grow Hays</a> Executive Director Doug Williams about the Microfactory project.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Grow Hays Microfactory offers business expansion opportunities" allowtransparency="true" height="600" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:600px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=csqfa-155739a-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=600" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>, Hays Post Reporter Cristina Janney speaks with <a href="https://www.growhays.com/" target="_blank">Grow Hays</a> Executive Director Doug Williams about the Microfactory project.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎙 Post Podcast: Grow Hays Microfactory offers business expansion opportunities

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On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://haysartscouncil.org/" target="_blank">Hays Arts Council</a> executive director Brenda Meder discusses upcoming events with Hays Post Reporter Becky Kiser.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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🎙 Post Podcast: Hays Arts Council plans upcoming events

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On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Fort Hays State University&nbsp;director of Strategic Affiliation Peter Laipson.

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🎤Forward Ever: FHSU director of Strategic Affiliation Peter Laipson

Why do owls always get invited to bird parties? Because they’re such a hoot!

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On this episode of the <a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>, <a href="http://www.ipifinancialservices.com/" target="_blank">Insurance Planning</a>&nbsp;agent Gene Stramel discusses long-term care insurance with <a href="https://hayspost.com/" target="_blank">Hays Post</a> reporter Becky Kiser.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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🎙 Post Podcast: Insurance Planning helps navigate long term care insurance

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A pirate walks into a bar with a paper towel on his head.  The bartender asks, "Hey, what's with the paper towel?" the pirate says, "Argh, I've got a Bounty on my head!"

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/18/24

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Do you know why Cinderella got kicked off the soccer team? She kept running away from the ball!

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/17/24

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By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

Jacob Proffitt is opening a new restaurant inspired by his mother Shirley's Volga German cooking, Shirley's German To Go.

The restaurant, 515 W. 27th St., Hays, will offer Volga German favorites, such as bierocks, galuskies (cabbage rolls), grebel, green bean dumpling soup, fried noodles and beans, sauerkraut and sausage, as well as fish and chips (home-cut french fries).

"Everything in here is from scratch," he said.

The restaurant is still working on what desserts will be offered.

The restaurant had been a pizza place called Little Dinero, also owned by Proffiitt, but he decided to go with another option.

"Most of the community here is German and we always thought it was weird that there was no German restaurant," he said. ... "I grew up on my mom's German food."

Betty Froelich&nbsp;ran a restaurant in Gorham, and Shirley's German To Go will be using some of her recipes.

Even in Ellis County, the family recipes varied from town to town and family to family. Shirley's family settled in Liebenthal, but the recipes for families in Catharine, also settled by Volga Germans, are slightly different.

"The only bad thing about a German restaurant is, we laugh, that people say, 'That's not the way my mom made it,'" Jacob said.

There are high, middle and low German foods.

Each week the restaurant will have specials. Proffitt encouraged locals to reach out to the restaurant and request some of their favorites.

The bierocks will be cooked a couple of times a day, so they will be fresh. The restaurant will offer both traditional bierocks with beef and cabbage, as well as ham and cheese. Both will run about $5 to $6 each.&nbsp;

You will be able to order in quantity, such as packs of six or 12.

The restaurant will accept call-ahead orders. Beverages will be sold from coolers, no fountain drinks. No alcohol will be served.

The restaurant has a small dining area, but Proffitt said he anticipates most people will get their orders to go.

Proffitt plans for the restaurant to be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.&nbsp;

A website and Facebook page are pending for the business. Proffitt said he hopes the restaurant will be open in the next two weeks.

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 <figcaption>From left Jacob Proffitt, owner of Shirley's German To Go, Shirley Proffitt, Jacob's mother, and general manager Gari Herdt, at the new German Restaurant at 27th&nbsp; and Hall streets in Hays. Photo by Cristina Janney/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostJacob Proffitt is opening a new restaurant inspired by his mother Shirley's Volga German cooking, Shirley's German To Go.The restaurant, 515 W. 27th St., Hays, will offer Volga German favorites, such as bierocks, galuskies (cabbage rolls), grebel, green bean dumpling soup, fried noodles and beans, sauerkraut and sausage, as well as fish and chips (home-cut french fries)."Everything in here is from scratch," he said.The restaurant is still working on what desserts will be offered.The restaurant had been a pizza place called Little Dinero, also owned by Proffiitt, but he decided to go with another option.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705006574865.jpeg" alt="Shirley's German To Go will offer Volga German favorites such as galuskies, bierocks and green bean dumpling soup. Photo By Cristina Janney/Hays Post" />
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 </figure>"Most of the community here is German and we always thought it was weird that there was no German restaurant," he said. ... "I grew up on my mom's German food."Betty Froelich&nbsp;ran a restaurant in Gorham, and Shirley's German To Go will be using some of her recipes.Even in Ellis County, the family recipes varied from town to town and family to family. Shirley's family settled in Liebenthal, but the recipes for families in Catharine, also settled by Volga Germans, are slightly different."The only bad thing about a German restaurant is, we laugh, that people say, 'That's not the way my mom made it,'" Jacob said.There are high, middle and low German foods.Each week the restaurant will have specials. Proffitt encouraged locals to reach out to the restaurant and request some of their favorites.The bierocks will be cooked a couple of times a day, so they will be fresh. The restaurant will offer both traditional bierocks with beef and cabbage, as well as ham and cheese. Both will run about $5 to $6 each.&nbsp;You will be able to order in quantity, such as packs of six or 12.The restaurant will accept call-ahead orders. Beverages will be sold from coolers, no fountain drinks. No alcohol will be served.The restaurant has a small dining area, but Proffitt said he anticipates most people will get their orders to go.Proffitt plans for the restaurant to be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.&nbsp;A website and Facebook page are pending for the business. Proffitt said he hopes the restaurant will be open in the next two weeks.

Shirley's German To Go to offer Volga German classics

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Date: Sunday, January 28, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Holy Family Elementary School, 18th&nbsp;and Vine, Hays

We invite you to attend our annual Chili Supper &amp; Bazaar! Come join us for a delicious meal of chili, hot chicken sandwiches on homemade buns, relishes, and desserts (there are sugar-free options).&nbsp;Meal tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (ages 4-12). Children 3 and under eat free! The food line will cut off at 1:30 p.m.&nbsp;Mailers were sent out through all of our Heartland Parishes, and you can buy tickets at the door. All are welcome! Our drive-thru pick-up option was such a hit, that we’re bringing it back again on the South side of the school building! If mailing in ticket orders, please send in by Monday, January 22.

We have a thrilling Silent Auction &amp; Raffle taking place in the school gym. As always, we have some exciting raffle items this year, including a Halo Pizza Oven, $500 or $1,000 cash, a Dell Latitude Notebook, a Nintendo Switch Lite, bikes, Beats headphones, an electric scooter, gift certificates and memberships galore! Our Silent Auction is always full of some great gift baskets to bid on, and everything from toys to electronics to activities and anything in between!

The games are BACK! We have a large variety of games for children to play which will be in the Activity Center! Bingo will be offered in the PK-4 classroom, including some great prizes for the lucky winners, both children and adults alike!

The Book Fair will be running in the Library, so be sure to send your young readers down to browse some great books &amp; educational items for sale! All proceeds go to the librarian for new books for the school!All meal tickets, raffle tickets, and general donations for the chili supper go straight into our school's operating account, so your support makes a tremendous difference to HFE!! We hope to see you come out that day and enjoy the fellowship and fun we have to offer our community!

Thank you for your ongoing support of Catholic education in our community!

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 </figure>SubmittedDate: Sunday, January 28, 2024 Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Holy Family Elementary School, 18th&nbsp;and Vine, HaysWe invite you to attend our annual Chili Supper &amp; Bazaar! Come join us for a delicious meal of chili, hot chicken sandwiches on homemade buns, relishes, and desserts (there are sugar-free options).&nbsp;Meal tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (ages 4-12). Children 3 and under eat free! The food line will cut off at 1:30 p.m.&nbsp;Mailers were sent out through all of our Heartland Parishes, and you can buy tickets at the door. All are welcome! Our drive-thru pick-up option was such a hit, that we’re bringing it back again on the South side of the school building! If mailing in ticket orders, please send in by Monday, January 22.We have a thrilling Silent Auction &amp; Raffle taking place in the school gym. As always, we have some exciting raffle items this year, including a Halo Pizza Oven, $500 or $1,000 cash, a Dell Latitude Notebook, a Nintendo Switch Lite, bikes, Beats headphones, an electric scooter, gift certificates and memberships galore! Our Silent Auction is always full of some great gift baskets to bid on, and everything from toys to electronics to activities and anything in between!The games are BACK! We have a large variety of games for children to play which will be in the Activity Center! Bingo will be offered in the PK-4 classroom, including some great prizes for the lucky winners, both children and adults alike!The Book Fair will be running in the Library, so be sure to send your young readers down to browse some great books &amp; educational items for sale! All proceeds go to the librarian for new books for the school!All meal tickets, raffle tickets, and general donations for the chili supper go straight into our school's operating account, so your support makes a tremendous difference to HFE!! We hope to see you come out that day and enjoy the fellowship and fun we have to offer our community!Thank you for your ongoing support of Catholic education in our community!

Holy Family Elementary plans Annual Chili Supper & Bazaar

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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/12/24

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