By BECKY KISER Hays Post

Camber Boland and her family were enjoying their dinner on their driveway last Wednesday evening where they could see and talk at a safe distance with most of their neighbors who live in the West 43rd Street cul-de-sac in Hays.

The families were eating food prepared and delivered by Paisley Pear Wine Bar, Bistro and Market — a popular downtown Hays eatery that has dramatically changed how it serves customers due to the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

The block supper was organized by Krista Brooks, a reading teacher at Roosevelt and O'Loughlin Elementary schools, which are closed along with the rest of Hays USD 489 classrooms.

"We heard about it in Kansas City and several of us put together a flier and left it on everyone's porches," Brooks said.

She and her husband, Matt, a teacher of world history and psychology at Hays High School, are friends with the Paisley Pear owners — Shaun and Heather Musil.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"I knew we could work with Shaun and hopefully, if this takes off, we could do a different local business this week."

They also hope the idea will spread to other Hays neighborhoods.

"Even though we're doing this this one night, if it doesn't keep up&nbsp; and the businesses don't have other people picking up on this, it won't be enough to sustain them during this time, or be enough to sustain them so that they could come back if they would have to close down for&nbsp; awhile.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Most people eat out at times, so hopefully this is a way that is convenient for the businesses and the neighborhoods, in people not having to get out so much."&nbsp;

The Brooks are ardent supporters of the downtown Hays business district.

 One store told her "they've lost 75 percent of what they typically have come in. That's hard on small local businesses.

"This is a way the community can help them because so often they help us with local fundraisers and such."&nbsp;

The Paisley Pear already delivers "but not in this mass, so we're learning," Shaun Musil said. They soon figured out one order had not been filled.&nbsp;

He and Heather drove two vehicles down the cul-de-sac, loaded with bagged orders to deliver to the 10 participating homes.&nbsp;

Shaun Musil, also the current Hays mayor, was quick to give Heather credit for the project.

"My wife did most of the work," he smiled. "We have more customers interested so I hope people are patient."

Most residents were outdoors eating on driveways or the sidewalk, and took the hand-off from the Musils. At least one elderly woman asked that her food order be left on her porch.

"I've been at home for three weeks," Betty told Matt Brooks from across the street, "going nowhere except walking around our cul-de-sac."

Checking in with the neighbors as well as socializing are important aspects of the block party.

"We have a couple older couples in our neighborhood," Krista noted. "And it's a good way for the kids to see each other and have a conversation."

Haleigh Spray, a senior at Thomas More Prep-Marian and a member of the girls' golf team, was eating with her family and their dogs.

The governor's decision to close public and private K-12 schools in Kansas and issue a stay-at-home executive order to help slow the virus spread, have completely upended Haleigh's final semester of high school.

"When we first heard about the news, it was really sad, kind of like heart-breaking," Haleigh acknowledged. But I've come to terms with it. Things happen."

Haleigh says she'll miss her not going on her senior trip and "a lot of those last final memories we were going to make. Stuff like that were going to make lifelong memories.&nbsp;

"Since kindergarten through at least the first semester of my senior year, it's kind of been the same routine. You wake up, you go to school, you get home, you do your homework, you go to your sports, you go do your activities, and then you repeat.

"So," shrugged Haleigh, "it's kind of a wrench in the plans."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586198103679.png" alt="Melissa, Camber, Ben and Roger Boland have dinner on the driveway where they can see and talk — or yell — to their neighbors." />
 <figcaption>Melissa, Camber, Ben and Roger Boland have dinner on the driveway where they can see and talk — or yell — to their neighbors.</figcaption>
 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays Post"It's just good to see people."Camber Boland and her family were enjoying their dinner on their driveway last Wednesday evening where they could see and talk at a safe distance with most of their neighbors who live in the West 43rd Street cul-de-sac in Hays.The families were eating food prepared and delivered by Paisley Pear Wine Bar, Bistro and Market — a popular downtown Hays eatery that has dramatically changed how it serves customers due to the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;The block supper was organized by Krista Brooks, a reading teacher at Roosevelt and O'Loughlin Elementary schools, which are closed along with the rest of Hays USD 489 classrooms."We heard about it in Kansas City and several of us put together a flier and left it on everyone's porches," Brooks said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586197889950.png" alt="The Brooks and other families in the West 43rd cul-de-sac enjoy a neighborhood block party April 1 after ordering delivery from the downtown Paisley Pear." />
 <figcaption>The Brooks and other families in the West 43rd cul-de-sac enjoy a neighborhood block party April 1 after ordering delivery from the downtown Paisley Pear.</figcaption>
 </figure>She and her husband, Matt, a teacher of world history and psychology at Hays High School, are friends with the Paisley Pear owners — Shaun and Heather Musil.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I knew we could work with Shaun and hopefully, if this takes off, we could do a different local business this week."They also hope the idea will spread to other Hays neighborhoods."Even though we're doing this this one night, if it doesn't keep up&nbsp; and the businesses don't have other people picking up on this, it won't be enough to sustain them during this time, or be enough to sustain them so that they could come back if they would have to close down for&nbsp; awhile.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Most people eat out at times, so hopefully this is a way that is convenient for the businesses and the neighborhoods, in people not having to get out so much."&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586214935395.png" alt="The Patterson family enjoys bierocks ordered from Paisley Pear. They saved servings of cheesecake for dessert." />
 <figcaption>The Patterson family enjoys bierocks ordered from Paisley Pear. They saved servings of cheesecake for dessert.</figcaption>
 </figure>The Brooks are ardent supporters of the downtown Hays business district. One store told her "they've lost 75 percent of what they typically have come in. That's hard on small local businesses."This is a way the community can help them because so often they help us with local fundraisers and such."&nbsp;The Paisley Pear already delivers "but not in this mass, so we're learning," Shaun Musil said. They soon figured out one order had not been filled.&nbsp;He and Heather drove two vehicles down the cul-de-sac, loaded with bagged orders to deliver to the 10 participating homes.&nbsp;<figure>
 <iframe width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JHKWxbH3bJM"></iframe>
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 </figure>Shaun Musil, also the current Hays mayor, was quick to give Heather credit for the project."My wife did most of the work," he smiled. "We have more customers interested so I hope people are patient."Most residents were outdoors eating on driveways or the sidewalk, and took the hand-off from the Musils. At least one elderly woman asked that her food order be left on her porch."I've been at home for three weeks," Betty told Matt Brooks from across the street, "going nowhere except walking around our cul-de-sac."Checking in with the neighbors as well as socializing are important aspects of the block party."We have a couple older couples in our neighborhood," Krista noted. "And it's a good way for the kids to see each other and have a conversation."Haleigh Spray, a senior at Thomas More Prep-Marian and a member of the girls' golf team, was eating with her family and their dogs.The governor's decision to close public and private K-12 schools in Kansas and issue a stay-at-home executive order to help slow the virus spread, have completely upended Haleigh's final semester of high school.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586214508726.png" alt="TMP-M senior Haleigh Spray with her family and their dogs." />
 <figcaption>TMP-M senior Haleigh Spray with her family and their dogs.</figcaption>
 </figure>"When we first heard about the news, it was really sad, kind of like heart-breaking," Haleigh acknowledged. But I've come to terms with it. Things happen."Haleigh says she'll miss her not going on her senior trip and "a lot of those last final memories we were going to make. Stuff like that were going to make lifelong memories.&nbsp;"Since kindergarten through at least the first semester of my senior year, it's kind of been the same routine. You wake up, you go to school, you get home, you do your homework, you go to your sports, you go do your activities, and then you repeat."So," shrugged Haleigh, "it's kind of a wrench in the plans."

🎥 Neighborhood party supports local business while 'staying-at-home'

Grow Hays and Rep. Barb Wasinger, R-Hays, today announced that Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland has approved the application for the Heart of America Development Corporations Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) in eastern Hays for the development of workforce housing. 

"We are very thankful to David Toland, Kansas Secretary of Commerce and Representative Barb Wasinger for their expeditious turnaround of this application,"&nbsp;said Doug Williams, executive director of Grow Hays. "Given the economic challenges we are currently facing in our community, this housing development will be a critical component to our recovery."&nbsp;

“It is very important that we all work together to get projects as important as this RHID moving. I am grateful for the help of Secretary Toland who immediately acted on my request to expedite the RHID,” said Representative Wasinger. 

She added that Toland told her this was exactly the type of project the state of Kansas was wanting to promote.

The next step in the process is the creation of a development plan and development agreement. 

Final approval for the development is anticipated to take place in July. 

For further information regarding this development, contact Grow Hays at 785-628-3102.

Grow HaysGrow Hays and Rep. Barb Wasinger, R-Hays, today announced that Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland has approved the application for the Heart of America Development Corporations Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) in eastern Hays for the development of workforce housing. "We are very thankful to David Toland, Kansas Secretary of Commerce and Representative Barb Wasinger for their expeditious turnaround of this application,"&nbsp;said Doug Williams, executive director of Grow Hays. "Given the economic challenges we are currently facing in our community, this housing development will be a critical component to our recovery."&nbsp;“It is very important that we all work together to get projects as important as this RHID moving. I am grateful for the help of Secretary Toland who immediately acted on my request to expedite the RHID,” said Representative Wasinger. She added that Toland told her this was exactly the type of project the state of Kansas was wanting to promote.The next step in the process is the creation of a development plan and development agreement. Final approval for the development is anticipated to take place in July. For further information regarding this development, contact Grow Hays at 785-628-3102.

Kan. secretary of commerce approves Hays workforce housing district

COLBY — Awards have
been announced for the annual Art on the Oasis show held March 6 to 8 at Colby
Community College. Organizers extend appreciation to the donors and communities
involved with another successful event.

The top three
artists in professional, amateur, and high school divisions were presented with
cash prizes. High schools at the show included Colby, Decatur Community, Hoxie,
Wheatland-Grinnell, and Wauneta-Palisade in Nebraska.

Former Colby
resident James Hahn, Hays, received Best of Show. Winners are listed in
each division with their current town or high school.

PROFESSIONAL Opaque Painting&nbsp; 1. Rebel Mahieu, Colby 2. Cindy Musgrave, Wray, Colo. 3. Mahieu &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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AMATUER Opaque Painting 1. David Ketchum, Rexford 2. Suzanne Schielke, Colby 3. Ketchum

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Painting &nbsp;1. Marji Brown, Colby &nbsp;2. Crystal Hammerschmidt, Hays &nbsp; 3. Tony Spivey, Goodland &nbsp;Mixed Media &nbsp; 1. Mike McLaughlin, Colby 2. Crystal Hammerschmidt, Hays&nbsp; 3. Suzanne Schielke Colby &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

2D&nbsp; 1. Ashley Hathaway (CCC student), Shelley, Idaho 2. Tony Spivey, Goodland 3. Hathaway Sculpture 1. Xondra Bouray, Hays 2. Ashley Hathaway, Shelley, Idaho 3. Jerry L. Lohoefener, Oberlin &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Photography 1. Rihards Sergis (CCC student), Cesis, Latvia 2. Tony Spivey, Goodland 3. Sergis &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

HIGH SCHOOL Painting 1. Hannah Lovell, Wauneta-Palisade (Neb.) 2. Lakin Denny, Colby 3. Anna Carter, Decatur Community&nbsp; Mixed Media 1. Mason Wright, Colby 2. Lakin Denny, Colby 3. Brandon Brier, Colby&nbsp; 2D 1. Jordyn Vincent, Wheatland-Grinnell 2. Leonor Mergenschoder, Wheatland-Grinnell 3. Vincent Sculpture 1. Sage Lohoefener, Decatur Community 2. Saige Meier, Wheatland-Grinnell &nbsp;3. Isabel Dixon, Colby &nbsp;Photography&nbsp; 1. Cydney Brown, Colby&nbsp; 2. Kaitlyn Williams, Colby 3. Liv Tubbs, Colby

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586188227543.png" alt=""Moonstruck" by James Hahn, Hays" />
 <figcaption>"Moonstruck" by James Hahn, Hays</figcaption>
 </figure>CCCCOLBY — Awards have
been announced for the annual Art on the Oasis show held March 6 to 8 at Colby
Community College. Organizers extend appreciation to the donors and communities
involved with another successful event.The top three
artists in professional, amateur, and high school divisions were presented with
cash prizes. High schools at the show included Colby, Decatur Community, Hoxie,
Wheatland-Grinnell, and Wauneta-Palisade in Nebraska.Former Colby
resident James Hahn, Hays, received Best of Show. Winners are listed in
each division with their current town or high school.PROFESSIONAL Opaque Painting&nbsp; 1. Rebel Mahieu, Colby 2. Cindy Musgrave, Wray, Colo. 3. Mahieu &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Painting &nbsp;1. Cindy
Musgrave, Wray,
Colo. 2. Patrycia Ann Herndon, Dighton 3. Musgrave &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Sculpture 1. Wendy Tan, Hays 2. Tobias Flores, Hays 3. Flores &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Photography&nbsp; 1. Ray Walker, McCook, Neb. 2. Doyle Saddler, Colby 3. Walker &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Best of
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AMATUER Opaque Painting 1. David Ketchum, Rexford 2. Suzanne Schielke, Colby 3. Ketchum Transparent
Painting &nbsp;1. Marji Brown, Colby &nbsp;2. Crystal Hammerschmidt, Hays &nbsp; 3. Tony Spivey, Goodland &nbsp;Mixed Media &nbsp; 1. Mike McLaughlin, Colby 2. Crystal Hammerschmidt, Hays&nbsp; 3. Suzanne Schielke Colby &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
2D&nbsp; 1. Ashley Hathaway (CCC student), Shelley, Idaho 2. Tony Spivey, Goodland 3. Hathaway Sculpture 1. Xondra Bouray, Hays 2. Ashley Hathaway, Shelley, Idaho 3. Jerry L. Lohoefener, Oberlin &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Photography 1. Rihards Sergis (CCC student), Cesis, Latvia 2. Tony Spivey, Goodland 3. Sergis &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
HIGH SCHOOL Painting 1. Hannah Lovell, Wauneta-Palisade (Neb.) 2. Lakin Denny, Colby 3. Anna Carter, Decatur Community&nbsp; Mixed Media 1. Mason Wright, Colby 2. Lakin Denny, Colby 3. Brandon Brier, Colby&nbsp; 2D 1. Jordyn Vincent, Wheatland-Grinnell 2. Leonor Mergenschoder, Wheatland-Grinnell 3. Vincent Sculpture 1. Sage Lohoefener, Decatur Community 2. Saige Meier, Wheatland-Grinnell &nbsp;3. Isabel Dixon, Colby &nbsp;Photography&nbsp; 1. Cydney Brown, Colby&nbsp; 2. Kaitlyn Williams, Colby 3. Liv Tubbs, Colby &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Hays man named Best in Show at Art on the Oasis

COLBY&nbsp; — Colby Community College is enrolling students in the new Certificate of Completion in Telecommunications Networking Technician program set to begin in the fall semester.&nbsp;

There are no prerequisites for the 15-credit hour certificate, and courses are delivered online. A weekend “boot camp” in Colby must be completed on Dec. 5 and 6 to satisfy the hands-on and certification requirements. The curriculum includes an orientation class, introductions on cabling fiber optic and copper-based systems, and system integrations.

The program is approved under the Excel in Career Technical Education Initiative (SB-155), which provides Kansas high school students with state-funded tuition.&nbsp;

Upon completion, students receive certification through New Jersey-based C-Tech. The company averages a 90 percent certification rate and has certified more than 100,000 students. According to a recent&nbsp;<a href="http://indeed.com/">Indeed.com</a>&nbsp;survey, the average beginning salary is $17.01 per hour in the United States.

CCC started a similar face-to-face program in the Norton Correctional Facility in 2019 for inmates nearing release.&nbsp;

“With the growing emphasis on remote communication, jobs in this field are expected to keep expanding,” said program coordinator Daniel Blake.

For more information, contact Blake at (785) 460-5537 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:daniel.blake@colbycc.edu">daniel.blake@colbycc.edu</a>.

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 </figure>CCCCOLBY&nbsp; — Colby Community College is enrolling students in the new Certificate of Completion in Telecommunications Networking Technician program set to begin in the fall semester.&nbsp;There are no prerequisites for the 15-credit hour certificate, and courses are delivered online. A weekend “boot camp” in Colby must be completed on Dec. 5 and 6 to satisfy the hands-on and certification requirements. The curriculum includes an orientation class, introductions on cabling fiber optic and copper-based systems, and system integrations.The program is approved under the Excel in Career Technical Education Initiative (SB-155), which provides Kansas high school students with state-funded tuition.&nbsp;Upon completion, students receive certification through New Jersey-based C-Tech. The company averages a 90 percent certification rate and has certified more than 100,000 students. According to a recent&nbsp;<a href="http://indeed.com/">Indeed.com</a>&nbsp;survey, the average beginning salary is $17.01 per hour in the United States.CCC started a similar face-to-face program in the Norton Correctional Facility in 2019 for inmates nearing release.&nbsp;“With the growing emphasis on remote communication, jobs in this field are expected to keep expanding,” said program coordinator Daniel Blake.For more information, contact Blake at (785) 460-5537 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:daniel.blake@colbycc.edu">daniel.blake@colbycc.edu</a>.

Telecom technician program launches this fall at Colby CC

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Three-day weather outlook

By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancher

When I was in high school, I was introduced to John Steinbeck’s work. As a high schooler, I devoured “The Grapes of Wrath” while on a road trip across west Texas and made an extreme effort to go see a production of “Of Mice and Men.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Perhaps it was because I had been exposed to black and white images of my grandfather as a small boy during the Great Depression, or because I was interested in the agriculture represented in his works, or perhaps it was because Steinbeck’s words became vivid images in my mind. 

I embraced Steinbeck’s characters, his themes and the lessons presented. By the time I left home for college I had declared Steinbeck as one of my favorite authors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Like many families, we have converted to conducting our day-to-day operations from home these days. The kids and I are both completing our learning and working from home as my husband prepares to begin our spring planting. 

While the majority of my husband’s days are generally spent in isolation in a tractor cab, my days are spent in our farm office with our two children attempting to be as productive as possible with both work and school.&nbsp;As we prepared for the kids to begin their continuous learning plan from home because of COVID-19, many well-meaning people began sharing a colorful, detailed schedule on Facebook for parents to implement and children to follow to keep order and organization during our days at home.&nbsp;

I know how important routines are. I was a public school teacher for 16 years and know the value of good routines. However, I’ve also learned over the years that sometimes things don’t go as planned.&nbsp;Aside from getting lost within his stories, Steinbeck served as a gateway to other literary works. “Of Mice and Men” is a prime example of this. The title of this work by Steinbeck references the poem “To a Mouse,” by Robert Burns.&nbsp;

The poem is about all of the hard work a small mouse has done to prepare its nest for winter, only to have the nest destroyed by Burns as he plowed a field. In the original Scots-language poem, Burns reflects that oftentimes “the best-laid schemes o’mice an’ men Gang aft agley.” Translated it means that the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As the kids and I have transitioned to remote learning and working, Burns and Steinbeck have popped into my mind many times. In fact, I have told myself on more than one occasion, “Gang aft agley,” as a reminder that I need to approach each day with flexibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Did I anticipate my daughter would use a Sharpie marker on my dry erase board one hour into our new learning environment? No.&nbsp;&nbsp;Did I plan that the online platform my son’s teacher is using to communicate with her students would crash the first day we started our new schooling? No.&nbsp;Did I expect Rosie our farm dog to come into the office during lunch and steal my daughter’s sandwich on our first day of school from home? Nope.&nbsp;Did I think my children would forget they’ve been raised as civilized individuals and skip using the toilet in our house and instead “go” outside on the first day of our new home schooling? Absolutely not. Yet, here we are.&nbsp;

As we continue day by day, I am reminded — thanks to Steinbeck and Burns — that my best laid plans can be affected by outside factors, and the plan has to be modified.&nbsp;&nbsp;May we all remember that a mix of grace, flexibility and humor will go a long way as we move forward into this new, temporary normal. 

And may we remind ourselves there still are blessings to be found even if our best laid plans have gone awry.

"Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By KIM BALDWIN McPherson County farmer and rancherWhen I was in high school, I was introduced to John Steinbeck’s work. As a high schooler, I devoured “The Grapes of Wrath” while on a road trip across west Texas and made an extreme effort to go see a production of “Of Mice and Men.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Perhaps it was because I had been exposed to black and white images of my grandfather as a small boy during the Great Depression, or because I was interested in the agriculture represented in his works, or perhaps it was because Steinbeck’s words became vivid images in my mind. I embraced Steinbeck’s characters, his themes and the lessons presented. By the time I left home for college I had declared Steinbeck as one of my favorite authors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Like many families, we have converted to conducting our day-to-day operations from home these days. The kids and I are both completing our learning and working from home as my husband prepares to begin our spring planting. While the majority of my husband’s days are generally spent in isolation in a tractor cab, my days are spent in our farm office with our two children attempting to be as productive as possible with both work and school.&nbsp;As we prepared for the kids to begin their continuous learning plan from home because of COVID-19, many well-meaning people began sharing a colorful, detailed schedule on Facebook for parents to implement and children to follow to keep order and organization during our days at home.&nbsp;I know how important routines are. I was a public school teacher for 16 years and know the value of good routines. However, I’ve also learned over the years that sometimes things don’t go as planned.&nbsp;Aside from getting lost within his stories, Steinbeck served as a gateway to other literary works. “Of Mice and Men” is a prime example of this. The title of this work by Steinbeck references the poem “To a Mouse,” by Robert Burns.&nbsp;The poem is about all of the hard work a small mouse has done to prepare its nest for winter, only to have the nest destroyed by Burns as he plowed a field. In the original Scots-language poem, Burns reflects that oftentimes “the best-laid schemes o’mice an’ men Gang aft agley.” Translated it means that the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.&nbsp;&nbsp;As the kids and I have transitioned to remote learning and working, Burns and Steinbeck have popped into my mind many times. In fact, I have told myself on more than one occasion, “Gang aft agley,” as a reminder that I need to approach each day with flexibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;Did I anticipate my daughter would use a Sharpie marker on my dry erase board one hour into our new learning environment? No.&nbsp;&nbsp;Did I plan that the online platform my son’s teacher is using to communicate with her students would crash the first day we started our new schooling? No.&nbsp;Did I expect Rosie our farm dog to come into the office during lunch and steal my daughter’s sandwich on our first day of school from home? Nope.&nbsp;Did I think my children would forget they’ve been raised as civilized individuals and skip using the toilet in our house and instead “go” outside on the first day of our new home schooling? Absolutely not. Yet, here we are.&nbsp;As we continue day by day, I am reminded — thanks to Steinbeck and Burns — that my best laid plans can be affected by outside factors, and the plan has to be modified.&nbsp;&nbsp;May we all remember that a mix of grace, flexibility and humor will go a long way as we move forward into this new, temporary normal. And may we remind ourselves there still are blessings to be found even if our best laid plans have gone awry."Insight" is a weekly column published by Kansas Farm Bureau, the state's largest farm organization whose mission is to strengthen agriculture and the lives of Kansans through advocacy, education and service.&nbsp;

Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Best laid plans

By CELIA LLOPIS-JEPSEN, <a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/kansas-looking-high-and-low-gear-protect-health-care-workers-covid-19#stream/0">Kansas News Service</a>

TOPEKA, Kansas — Kansas is struggling to get its 
hands on the millions of N95 masks, surgical gowns and other protective 
gear it wants to shield first responders and health care workers against
 COVID-19.

Gov. Laura Kelly told reporters Monday that Kansas has
 been pursuing three routes to get more of those supplies, along with 
testing kits and ventilators.

Kelly said the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has parceled out supplies from <a href="https://www.phe.gov/about/sns/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">the national stockpile</a>
 to states based on their 2010 Census numbers. Kansas has received 90% 
of its share, Kelly said, and has been told by federal authorities that 
it won’t receive the rest.

Kansas has been passing along those 
supplies to counties based on census counts. That work should be 
finished early this week. County health departments will distribute the 
supplies locally.

Kansas
 has also asked FEMA for emergency supplies. Kelly says her 
administration has filed seven requests over the past two weeks, but 
FEMA hasn’t filled them yet.

The state is seeking testing 
supplies from FEMA, in addition to more than 22.3 million gloves, 4.6 
million N95 masks, 1.2 million face shields, 10.7 million surgical masks
 and 500 ventilators.

“Hospitals and first responders have been 
already rationing” their protective gear, Kelly said. “For perspective, 
one of our major hospitals in the state uses 220,000 gloves per day” 
even after scaling back elective care.

Kansas
 has had modest success buying supplies from private companies, but 
through-the-roof global demand has led vendors to postpone or cancel a 
number of the state’s orders.

“We have also not been immune from 
the rising costs,” Kelly said. “An N95 mask that a couple of weeks ago 
cost us $1.85 now costs well over $4.”

The most recent state 
budget included $15 million to help the state’s emergency management 
agency buy protective gear amid the pandemic, she said.

Kansas 
has pending orders for 3.9 million N95 masks, 1.8 million surgical 
masks, 2 million gloves, 4 million gowns, 2 million shoe covers and 2 
million face shields.

Kansas has reached out to in-state research
 labs, auto body shops, tattoo shops and more in search of everything 
from chemicals needed for COVID-19 testing to medical-grade masks and 
gloves. It is also looking for Kansas manufacturers that could make 
these supplies locally.

Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports on consumer health and education for the Kansas News Service. You can follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Celia_LJ" target="_blank">@celia_LJ</a>
 or email her at celia@kcur.org. The Kansas News Service is a
 collaboration of KCUR, Kansas Public Radio, KMUW and High Plains Public
 Radio focused on health, the social determinants of health and their 
connection to public policy.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586270903677.jpeg" alt=" Nitrile gloves are among protective gear in short supply. Celia Llopis-Jepsen / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption> Nitrile gloves are among protective gear in short supply. Celia Llopis-Jepsen / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>By CELIA LLOPIS-JEPSEN, <a href="https://www.kcur.org/post/kansas-looking-high-and-low-gear-protect-health-care-workers-covid-19#stream/0">Kansas News Service</a>TOPEKA, Kansas — Kansas is struggling to get its 
hands on the millions of N95 masks, surgical gowns and other protective 
gear it wants to shield first responders and health care workers against
 COVID-19.Gov. Laura Kelly told reporters Monday that Kansas has
 been pursuing three routes to get more of those supplies, along with 
testing kits and ventilators.<h2>The Strategic National Stockpile</h2>Kelly said the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has parceled out supplies from <a href="https://www.phe.gov/about/sns/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">the national stockpile</a>
 to states based on their 2010 Census numbers. Kansas has received 90% 
of its share, Kelly said, and has been told by federal authorities that 
it won’t receive the rest.Kansas has been passing along those 
supplies to counties based on census counts. That work should be 
finished early this week. County health departments will distribute the 
supplies locally.<h2>Federal Emergency Management Agency</h2>Kansas
 has also asked FEMA for emergency supplies. Kelly says her 
administration has filed seven requests over the past two weeks, but 
FEMA hasn’t filled them yet.The state is seeking testing 
supplies from FEMA, in addition to more than 22.3 million gloves, 4.6 
million N95 masks, 1.2 million face shields, 10.7 million surgical masks
 and 500 ventilators.“Hospitals and first responders have been 
already rationing” their protective gear, Kelly said. “For perspective, 
one of our major hospitals in the state uses 220,000 gloves per day” 
even after scaling back elective care.<h2>The private sector</h2>Kansas
 has had modest success buying supplies from private companies, but 
through-the-roof global demand has led vendors to postpone or cancel a 
number of the state’s orders.“We have also not been immune from 
the rising costs,” Kelly said. “An N95 mask that a couple of weeks ago 
cost us $1.85 now costs well over $4.”The most recent state 
budget included $15 million to help the state’s emergency management 
agency buy protective gear amid the pandemic, she said.Kansas 
has pending orders for 3.9 million N95 masks, 1.8 million surgical 
masks, 2 million gloves, 4 million gowns, 2 million shoe covers and 2 
million face shields.Kansas has reached out to in-state research
 labs, auto body shops, tattoo shops and more in search of everything 
from chemicals needed for COVID-19 testing to medical-grade masks and 
gloves. It is also looking for Kansas manufacturers that could make 
these supplies locally.Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports on consumer health and education for the Kansas News Service. You can follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Celia_LJ" target="_blank">@celia_LJ</a>
 or email her at celia@kcur.org. The Kansas News Service is a
 collaboration of KCUR, Kansas Public Radio, KMUW and High Plains Public
 Radio focused on health, the social determinants of health and their 
connection to public policy.

Kansas looking high and low for gear to protect health care workers

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

Ellis County voters have approved a pair of quarter-cent
sales taxes to help fund health services and the county’s general fund.

According to unofficial election results of Tuesday countywide
sales tax election, Ellis County voters approved a quarter-cent sales tax to fund
health services in Ellis County 4,260 to 2,261 (65 percent to 35 percent).

Voters also approved a second quarter-cent sales tax to fund
general operations within Ellis County by a vote of 3,886 to 2,630 (59&nbsp;percent to 41 percent).

The official election canvass is scheduled for April 16 at 5 p.m.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5e55392065b5d314384974d5">RELATED: County officials explain need for sales tax measures.</a>

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostEllis County voters have approved a pair of quarter-cent
sales taxes to help fund health services and the county’s general fund.According to unofficial election results of Tuesday countywide
sales tax election, Ellis County voters approved a quarter-cent sales tax to fund
health services in Ellis County 4,260 to 2,261 (65 percent to 35 percent).Voters also approved a second quarter-cent sales tax to fund
general operations within Ellis County by a vote of 3,886 to 2,630 (59&nbsp;percent to 41 percent).The official election canvass is scheduled for April 16 at 5 p.m.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5e55392065b5d314384974d5">RELATED: County officials explain need for sales tax measures.</a>

Ellis County voters approve sales tax measures

Rooks County Health Department

Rooks County Health Department is confirming the second presumptive-positive case of COVID-19 in Rooks County. 

The possible case was identified today with testing sent to QUEST Diagnostic on April 6. 

QUEST Diagnostic, which is approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to perform COVID-19 testing, found presumptive-positive results Tuesday afternoon. 

These results will be verified by the CDC lab and will be treated as positive pending confirmation.

The case is in Rooks County and the patient is currently in-home isolation, following the guidance of the CDC. 

Rooks County Health Department continues to work with the local partners and providers and KDHE to identify and contact people who may have come into contact with the individual while infectious and will monitor them for fever and respiratory symptoms. 

No further information about the patient will be released.

<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkhap2.kdhe.state.ks.us%2FNewsRelease%2FPDFs%2F4-6-20%2520travel.pdf%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3p0u-F2WJBNlHKPGSiccjbdTZHsVrEF_aM4EFugowL8Ylgp5_oJffIvzA&amp;h=AT0tk1C_j6gLsZmSlespInDV-eiA4t55o48ULr-BS4XezD_fHraW56GRYRqT1AAzfe5CViHchf2JHqSyhg4kMaLtvVfAZc6TQqk4UIo47EeCB_kRCzRV9IXDUeVmyHeOp4qsauyLAkpuepyImXgRGBrKNdNoUcx_42W0oally_xq1uOMlhPyPazLC-ETX5uirOq1JTnzi4JELFnjitzXciqcx0epPvELnmPtVnnNS7dg68rVmxo15r2-GC0ZCfrmi6NIcqT-eNXyAZ_dEtZJ1V1YdsQD19_AVt4F2vTLbZRUuRfmaYUkmxtIUi_BVEcVTxXP1iUCVLcMkUJGlH9qe76MIc6Ocyv7PjyIFwPSkyQvQar4yqfi2GtG16Qhqit1-PQka83T8i5lLjQK0AVRY0yeLkSgzskXhvmtpmrdDsIpFSmrL__tU38trg-rqG7cSVYYqmhhbGmGZlIGV-AkjneEoODegnU-ebVS42ZG-nxoNzPZqghvELlSortZ8Ex8iA6UQTMzAXEahOZrf-QfI7AyiDltRm7BH2hEXkYwVsD9UwprF3d5Z1UkbAT3h7DTNgIWDv3y5gJY1vV6OXWly4TFyUCw7sfsPKq4q9KFPN46ChxL2hnsowUFcAojV6RBiIYyhQCYYpgu863Swzubfg">KDHE has released guidelines for quarantine and isolation of travelers who visited locations in the United States where large numbers of people have contracted the disease.</a>

Rooks County residents can stay informed by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgovstatus.egov.com%2Fcoronavirus%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0g6RTWoPBrNWtS-r4VXjhaiBdT4hV9KUcOF0O_pWB7S6R-dHgVIM714v0&amp;h=AT3-2DlJvVIieQflLCtqqakwKJGbeCY-mu_tlAyHzlFv8lDIQ7ULSZCIv4htvzlhywo_1G48PV9277l_HmJyER6wnv4YDiB0kDQp8khiZqDOkjocMoxDR-nlQtvelTgSVyGDkrwMThcv04Q7hvhDNYAFbSQQdCvkE_2OOl8v9f8144RlfyJyJg50rBjFklZwM1wLabblPPPr2eU3kEzuM8_GyQ9J4yQ8o403VmAB8Ixp3-xpWPmJ7AtJ7HfTJ7P_eRgfsTZpdCxa5LDzbfEftbJL2bA5vUsWiFFkJZTF511xCHWoRZO_GgcRhbYf0g3YxNWZ5I_jq8kz2RyL81OOzTEwGNuFkS8tv5DIV11F55XPBrfJsaQMfdlru7Gz13VKUbQrCsZQ4l7o8R7KzwCAH_VnDpk1Stx-G7W8wx09dru_83s0_pt33nYubkoMb26FSaViyoBQ4o2B7crIxAQ8I8cybUxOZ0QyUTf5Ma_Q_ohqV0OIyLFuUxwpkuLCC3SNJdXIC7i8QaiFfoM2kmWflzd1bc0XuA5YR_mxFxusr3kVyyvgMsbwrY919cKIGhPL1imY3bwZunYyodr8CZu5iDuPGPFw-5utekD8iNeGIR2bSKgp2_Zar6EgRlKEvyzbpQkPsrKCowRg78OdelchQQ" target="_blank">https://govstatus.egov.com/coronavirus</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1s7y7jbCWqZjjAMwMZCznLNymm2jICih5biOCgHf64a_P-QzChHK9aC6w&amp;h=AT09RW5t6lRz96F_L68KJnO4hga6Zh9f2CRORICCWW1Zkn_uUniCDXHquvv3xD0aUxrmQV9K4JCoqfMv9C4C3-Wei99VeYFwQLB1Jn3uP2Xhm4nZ59uNL0UbbMKCXi2onNHczISO_onNippUplOrSQd0PKXn22al2dhhMXWONdET2bbiBAyYUKN-XnlBSc-7Eq56QKzg2pjuzZUO_XO2W5euJIlBP_g5W_SfpFKRXRanhPu-EqEckHwgnjf0mPMYdKrAtkE_fPF1-cGM1JX4pdkukN3rv_F3iCtAEdjt-qeKUZyx72rHNuVRzlc8BGSyfmX0k5XdMNVF4tdEh9gu9IC_-pY-6PqO1gsuTUi7WgR2u5iKEzfG5XgE6Wl573iVoY86FdTEiBwWbFZCXdRgZjhdD6sz53M6XXq9MowQJ9Gx8F2cFpVSzQCVviYsIk2sZ63WKe1x_A4zfHySHttrzNqOV9RC3C-chKnPvhie9PZ0XZKza6VfEGG9DR4JKZcUuYt_oVHZTgKmuCDUDUF6lpihQLWZqjrrxbjU-eMIHWfCxde2xCc7S-WkAnVsTG40YIao3AcVpkwLMvVQTrldtXrrLJOiB4z2cLXI4MWnDVbDNBjkYVbr7fywfLFtino0H1hphcmd40FI99sR4bXkrg" target="_blank">http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus</a>

For general information, contact the KDHE phone bank at 1-866-534-3463 or email COVID-19@ks.gov. 

You may also contact the Rooks County Health Department at 785-425-7352.

Rooks County Health DepartmentRooks County Health Department is confirming the second presumptive-positive case of COVID-19 in Rooks County. The possible case was identified today with testing sent to QUEST Diagnostic on April 6. QUEST Diagnostic, which is approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to perform COVID-19 testing, found presumptive-positive results Tuesday afternoon. These results will be verified by the CDC lab and will be treated as positive pending confirmation.The case is in Rooks County and the patient is currently in-home isolation, following the guidance of the CDC. The case is not travel related. Rooks County Health Department continues to work with the local partners and providers and KDHE to identify and contact people who may have come into contact with the individual while infectious and will monitor them for fever and respiratory symptoms. No further information about the patient will be released.<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fkhap2.kdhe.state.ks.us%2FNewsRelease%2FPDFs%2F4-6-20%2520travel.pdf%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3p0u-F2WJBNlHKPGSiccjbdTZHsVrEF_aM4EFugowL8Ylgp5_oJffIvzA&amp;h=AT0tk1C_j6gLsZmSlespInDV-eiA4t55o48ULr-BS4XezD_fHraW56GRYRqT1AAzfe5CViHchf2JHqSyhg4kMaLtvVfAZc6TQqk4UIo47EeCB_kRCzRV9IXDUeVmyHeOp4qsauyLAkpuepyImXgRGBrKNdNoUcx_42W0oally_xq1uOMlhPyPazLC-ETX5uirOq1JTnzi4JELFnjitzXciqcx0epPvELnmPtVnnNS7dg68rVmxo15r2-GC0ZCfrmi6NIcqT-eNXyAZ_dEtZJ1V1YdsQD19_AVt4F2vTLbZRUuRfmaYUkmxtIUi_BVEcVTxXP1iUCVLcMkUJGlH9qe76MIc6Ocyv7PjyIFwPSkyQvQar4yqfi2GtG16Qhqit1-PQka83T8i5lLjQK0AVRY0yeLkSgzskXhvmtpmrdDsIpFSmrL__tU38trg-rqG7cSVYYqmhhbGmGZlIGV-AkjneEoODegnU-ebVS42ZG-nxoNzPZqghvELlSortZ8Ex8iA6UQTMzAXEahOZrf-QfI7AyiDltRm7BH2hEXkYwVsD9UwprF3d5Z1UkbAT3h7DTNgIWDv3y5gJY1vV6OXWly4TFyUCw7sfsPKq4q9KFPN46ChxL2hnsowUFcAojV6RBiIYyhQCYYpgu863Swzubfg">KDHE has released guidelines for quarantine and isolation of travelers who visited locations in the United States where large numbers of people have contracted the disease.</a>Rooks County residents can stay informed by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgovstatus.egov.com%2Fcoronavirus%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0g6RTWoPBrNWtS-r4VXjhaiBdT4hV9KUcOF0O_pWB7S6R-dHgVIM714v0&amp;h=AT3-2DlJvVIieQflLCtqqakwKJGbeCY-mu_tlAyHzlFv8lDIQ7ULSZCIv4htvzlhywo_1G48PV9277l_HmJyER6wnv4YDiB0kDQp8khiZqDOkjocMoxDR-nlQtvelTgSVyGDkrwMThcv04Q7hvhDNYAFbSQQdCvkE_2OOl8v9f8144RlfyJyJg50rBjFklZwM1wLabblPPPr2eU3kEzuM8_GyQ9J4yQ8o403VmAB8Ixp3-xpWPmJ7AtJ7HfTJ7P_eRgfsTZpdCxa5LDzbfEftbJL2bA5vUsWiFFkJZTF511xCHWoRZO_GgcRhbYf0g3YxNWZ5I_jq8kz2RyL81OOzTEwGNuFkS8tv5DIV11F55XPBrfJsaQMfdlru7Gz13VKUbQrCsZQ4l7o8R7KzwCAH_VnDpk1Stx-G7W8wx09dru_83s0_pt33nYubkoMb26FSaViyoBQ4o2B7crIxAQ8I8cybUxOZ0QyUTf5Ma_Q_ohqV0OIyLFuUxwpkuLCC3SNJdXIC7i8QaiFfoM2kmWflzd1bc0XuA5YR_mxFxusr3kVyyvgMsbwrY919cKIGhPL1imY3bwZunYyodr8CZu5iDuPGPFw-5utekD8iNeGIR2bSKgp2_Zar6EgRlKEvyzbpQkPsrKCowRg78OdelchQQ" target="_blank">https://govstatus.egov.com/coronavirus</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1s7y7jbCWqZjjAMwMZCznLNymm2jICih5biOCgHf64a_P-QzChHK9aC6w&amp;h=AT09RW5t6lRz96F_L68KJnO4hga6Zh9f2CRORICCWW1Zkn_uUniCDXHquvv3xD0aUxrmQV9K4JCoqfMv9C4C3-Wei99VeYFwQLB1Jn3uP2Xhm4nZ59uNL0UbbMKCXi2onNHczISO_onNippUplOrSQd0PKXn22al2dhhMXWONdET2bbiBAyYUKN-XnlBSc-7Eq56QKzg2pjuzZUO_XO2W5euJIlBP_g5W_SfpFKRXRanhPu-EqEckHwgnjf0mPMYdKrAtkE_fPF1-cGM1JX4pdkukN3rv_F3iCtAEdjt-qeKUZyx72rHNuVRzlc8BGSyfmX0k5XdMNVF4tdEh9gu9IC_-pY-6PqO1gsuTUi7WgR2u5iKEzfG5XgE6Wl573iVoY86FdTEiBwWbFZCXdRgZjhdD6sz53M6XXq9MowQJ9Gx8F2cFpVSzQCVviYsIk2sZ63WKe1x_A4zfHySHttrzNqOV9RC3C-chKnPvhie9PZ0XZKza6VfEGG9DR4JKZcUuYt_oVHZTgKmuCDUDUF6lpihQLWZqjrrxbjU-eMIHWfCxde2xCc7S-WkAnVsTG40YIao3AcVpkwLMvVQTrldtXrrLJOiB4z2cLXI4MWnDVbDNBjkYVbr7fywfLFtino0H1hphcmd40FI99sR4bXkrg" target="_blank">http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus</a>For general information, contact the KDHE phone bank at 1-866-534-3463 or email COVID-19@ks.gov. You may also contact the Rooks County Health Department at 785-425-7352.

Second case of presumptive-positive COVID-19 identified in Rooks County

Enjoy the 80-degree weather while it lasts.

The National Weather Service in Dodge City is predicting a major shift in the weather this weekend. While high temperatures in the mid- to upper-60s are called for through Saturday, forecasters say the mercury will dive beginning Saturday night.

The cold front will bring north winds that could exceed 50 mph, as well as a 30 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms, possibly changing to snow Sunday morning.

The high temperature Sunday is only expected to be in the low-40s Sunday and Monday, forecasters said.

Check Hays Post and tune into your Eagle Radio of Hays stations for the latest on cancellations and severe weather.

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 </figure>Enjoy the 80-degree weather while it lasts.The National Weather Service in Dodge City is predicting a major shift in the weather this weekend. While high temperatures in the mid- to upper-60s are called for through Saturday, forecasters say the mercury will dive beginning Saturday night.The cold front will bring north winds that could exceed 50 mph, as well as a 30 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms, possibly changing to snow Sunday morning.The high temperature Sunday is only expected to be in the low-40s Sunday and Monday, forecasters said.Check Hays Post and tune into your Eagle Radio of Hays stations for the latest on cancellations and severe weather.

NWS: Get ready to bundle up again

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HUTCHINSON — The parent company of Dillons announced additional measures are being taken at its stores to better protect employees and customers.

Kroger announced the adoption of customer capacity limits to further encourage physical distancing in stores. Starting Tuesday, Dillons will begin to limit the number of customers to 50% of the international building code’s calculated capacity to allow for proper physical distancing in every store.

 “Kroger’s introduction of customer capacity limits is one more way we are doing our part to flatten the curve while operating as an essential business, providing our customers with access to fresh, affordable food and products,” Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger’s senior vice president of operations, said.

“During this national pandemic, we are committed to adopting preventive measures to help protect the safety and health of our associates, customers and communities.”

 As an illustration, the standard building capacity for a grocery store is one person per 60 square feet. Under Kroger’s new reduced capacity limits, the number will be one person per 120 square feet. Kroger will begin to monitor the number of customers per square foot in its stores using QueVision technology, which already provides a count of the customers entering and exiting stores.

 “By leveraging QueVision, our technology system that uses infrared sensors and predictive analytics, we will be able to more efficiently support our new capacity limits, creating a safer environment for our customers and associates,” Yael Cosset, Kroger’s chief technology and digital officer, said.

Kroger’s new customer capacity limits join other measures the retailer has established over the last few weeks to promote physical distancing, including the addition of plexiglass partitions and educational floor decals and airing of a healthy habit message via in-store radio to encourage customers to practice good hygiene and spatial awareness.

Kroger and its affiliates have also recently implemented the following protective and preventive measures:

Protective Face Masks and Gloves for Associates

The Kroger Family of Companies is encouraging associates to wear protective masks and gloves. The retailer has ordered masks for associates nationwide with supply starting to arrive in select regions and the anticipation of all locations having supply by the end of this week.

The Kroger Family of Companies is asking associates to closely monitor their health and take their temperature at home before coming to work. If they experience symptoms, including a fever, they are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider and stay home. Under its expanded COVID-19 emergency leave guidelines, associates self-isolating or experiencing symptoms as verified by a healthcare professional are eligible to receive their standard pay for up to two weeks (14 days).

The retailer started testing temperature checks in its distribution centers several weeks ago and is beginning to expand associate temperature checks to stores. Kroger and its affiliates are following local ordinances in cities or counties that mandate employee temperature checks, and associates may also request to have their temperature taken at work.

Piloting One-Way Aisles in Select Markets

The Kroger Family of Companies has started to test one-way aisles in select markets to determine its effectiveness as a measure to further support physical distancing.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON — The parent company of Dillons announced additional measures are being taken at its stores to better protect employees and customers.Kroger announced the adoption of customer capacity limits to further encourage physical distancing in stores. Starting Tuesday, Dillons will begin to limit the number of customers to 50% of the international building code’s calculated capacity to allow for proper physical distancing in every store. “Kroger’s introduction of customer capacity limits is one more way we are doing our part to flatten the curve while operating as an essential business, providing our customers with access to fresh, affordable food and products,” Mary Ellen Adcock, Kroger’s senior vice president of operations, said.“During this national pandemic, we are committed to adopting preventive measures to help protect the safety and health of our associates, customers and communities.” As an illustration, the standard building capacity for a grocery store is one person per 60 square feet. Under Kroger’s new reduced capacity limits, the number will be one person per 120 square feet. Kroger will begin to monitor the number of customers per square foot in its stores using QueVision technology, which already provides a count of the customers entering and exiting stores. “By leveraging QueVision, our technology system that uses infrared sensors and predictive analytics, we will be able to more efficiently support our new capacity limits, creating a safer environment for our customers and associates,” Yael Cosset, Kroger’s chief technology and digital officer, said.Kroger’s new customer capacity limits join other measures the retailer has established over the last few weeks to promote physical distancing, including the addition of plexiglass partitions and educational floor decals and airing of a healthy habit message via in-store radio to encourage customers to practice good hygiene and spatial awareness.Kroger and its affiliates have also recently implemented the following protective and preventive measures:Protective Face Masks and Gloves for AssociatesThe Kroger Family of Companies is encouraging associates to wear protective masks and gloves. The retailer has ordered masks for associates nationwide with supply starting to arrive in select regions and the anticipation of all locations having supply by the end of this week.Associate Wellness ChecksThe Kroger Family of Companies is asking associates to closely monitor their health and take their temperature at home before coming to work. If they experience symptoms, including a fever, they are encouraged to contact their healthcare provider and stay home. Under its expanded COVID-19 emergency leave guidelines, associates self-isolating or experiencing symptoms as verified by a healthcare professional are eligible to receive their standard pay for up to two weeks (14 days).The retailer started testing temperature checks in its distribution centers several weeks ago and is beginning to expand associate temperature checks to stores. Kroger and its affiliates are following local ordinances in cities or counties that mandate employee temperature checks, and associates may also request to have their temperature taken at work.Piloting One-Way Aisles in Select MarketsThe Kroger Family of Companies has started to test one-way aisles in select markets to determine its effectiveness as a measure to further support physical distancing.

Dillons to limit store occupancy starting Tuesday

The Eagle Radio of Hays Online Auction has begun!

There are several great items to bid on including:

Kubota DZ Riding Mower from Radke Implement This new Kubota DZ 12-11 riding lawn mower has a 72 inch
cutting width with side discharge. The shaft-driven deck means no pulley’s or
belts. There’s more than enough power with Kubota’s diesel driven 26 HP
3-cylinder engine driving this zero-turn mower.

Current Bid: $4,100.00 Retail Price: $16,999.00

Anti-Stress Package from Rock Haven Spa Rock Haven’s most popular package! Begin with a luxurious
Signature Massage with warm blue stones applied to the back of your body. This
relaxing treatment is followed by a soothing half hour Heavenly Facial to
minimize line and rejuvenate the skin.

Current Bid: $51.00 Retail Price: $140.00

$100 Certificate from Roto Rooter If you have a stopped up or clogged drain, this certificate
is perfect for getting it cleared up. Or if you have drain that is running slow
it’s a good thing to get cleaned before it’s totally clogged. At Roto-Rooter
they can unclog /unstop a drain whether it’s a kitchen sink drain, a clogged
shower or bathtub. This certificate is good for one secondary drain in your
home like bathroom, kitchen, or shower. It excludes camera service. Certificate
good through March 15th, 2021. Roto-Rooter call 628-6850.

Current Bid: There is no current bid on this item.

Retail Price: $100.00 Opening Bid: $10.00

$50 Certificate from Salon Brands These $50 gift cards are good towards any salon service.
Salon Brands is known for their multitude of products but they also have a
talented team of stylists! A gift card can be used for haircuts, hair colors,
highlights, styling – updos (prom!), Men’s cuts, and nails. They also have a
braiding expert on their staff too! Located in Wichita, Manhattan, Derby, Hays
and Missouri.

Current Bid: $5.00 Retail Price: $50.00

Milwaukee Impact Driver Kit from Sawyer's Ace Hardware The M18 1/4” Hex Brushless Impact Driver is the Most Compact
Impact Driver in its class and delivers Over 50% More Run-Time than Impact
Drivers with brushed motors. The Milwaukee built brushless motor, REDLINK™
Electronics, and REDLITHIUM™ batteries provide more efficient power delivery,
for fewer trips to the charger.At only 5-3/8” long and 3.1 lbs, this impact
driver provides excellent control and balance in a compact size, perfect for
work overhead or in tight spaces. The M18™ ¼” Hex Brushless Impact Driver delivers
up to 1500 in-lbs. of torque and 0-2,800 RPM for a wide range of fastening
applications.

Current Bid: $69.00 Retail Price: $200.00

The Eagle Radio of Hays Online Auction has begun!There are several great items to bid on including:Kubota DZ Riding Mower from Radke Implement This new Kubota DZ 12-11 riding lawn mower has a 72 inch
cutting width with side discharge. The shaft-driven deck means no pulley’s or
belts. There’s more than enough power with Kubota’s diesel driven 26 HP
3-cylinder engine driving this zero-turn mower.Current Bid: $4,100.00 Retail Price: $16,999.00Anti-Stress Package from Rock Haven Spa Rock Haven’s most popular package! Begin with a luxurious
Signature Massage with warm blue stones applied to the back of your body. This
relaxing treatment is followed by a soothing half hour Heavenly Facial to
minimize line and rejuvenate the skin.Current Bid: $51.00 Retail Price: $140.00$100 Certificate from Roto Rooter If you have a stopped up or clogged drain, this certificate
is perfect for getting it cleared up. Or if you have drain that is running slow
it’s a good thing to get cleaned before it’s totally clogged. At Roto-Rooter
they can unclog /unstop a drain whether it’s a kitchen sink drain, a clogged
shower or bathtub. This certificate is good for one secondary drain in your
home like bathroom, kitchen, or shower. It excludes camera service. Certificate
good through March 15th, 2021. Roto-Rooter call 628-6850.Current Bid: There is no current bid on this item.Retail Price: $100.00 Opening Bid: $10.00$50 Certificate from Salon Brands These $50 gift cards are good towards any salon service.
Salon Brands is known for their multitude of products but they also have a
talented team of stylists! A gift card can be used for haircuts, hair colors,
highlights, styling – updos (prom!), Men’s cuts, and nails. They also have a
braiding expert on their staff too! Located in Wichita, Manhattan, Derby, Hays
and Missouri.Current Bid: $5.00 Retail Price: $50.00Milwaukee Impact Driver Kit from Sawyer's Ace Hardware The M18 1/4” Hex Brushless Impact Driver is the Most Compact
Impact Driver in its class and delivers Over 50% More Run-Time than Impact
Drivers with brushed motors. The Milwaukee built brushless motor, REDLINK™
Electronics, and REDLITHIUM™ batteries provide more efficient power delivery,
for fewer trips to the charger.At only 5-3/8” long and 3.1 lbs, this impact
driver provides excellent control and balance in a compact size, perfect for
work overhead or in tight spaces. The M18™ ¼” Hex Brushless Impact Driver delivers
up to 1500 in-lbs. of torque and 0-2,800 RPM for a wide range of fastening
applications.Current Bid: $69.00 Retail Price: $200.00

Eagle Radio Online Auction has begun!

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

First Call for Help has seen its request for food double in the last month and expects more calls for resources as the financial downturn caused by the coronavirus continues.

The organization gave away twice as much food in March compared to February, said Linda Mills, First Call for Help director.

Most of that aid came in the last couple weeks of March, and Mills said she believes about half of the aid was a result of people being laid off because of the coronavirus.

First Call also provides rent and utility assistance. Mills said First Call had not seen an increase in requests for that type of assistance, but she said she thought those requests will likely increase if layoffs persist.

The governor has issued orders to delay evictions and utility disconnects at least through this month. First Call is not scheduling any interviews for&nbsp; utility and rent assistance until after May 1.

First Call is applying for grants to help with what Mills said she thought would be an increase in need for assistance in the coming weeks and months.

First Call is not seeing people face to face as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus. Workers are taking applications over the phone. Food donations and food assistance are being done through no-contact procedures.

First Call plans to post a list of food and household items that it needs donated on its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/firstcallelliscounty/">Facebook page</a> in the coming days.

If you wish to make a donation, Mills suggested you call ahead. Items can be left at the east side door. Monetary donations can be made online through <a href="https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/">First Call's website</a>. Checks can also be mailed to First Call for Help, 607 E. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601.

A group of Leadership 310 students from Fort Hays State University had scheduled a donkey basketball game in April to raise funds for the First Call for Help First Step project.

The governor's stay-at-home order resulted in the event being canceled, but the students are still trying to raise money for First Step through a raffle that will run now through May 3.

<a href="https://archive.hayspost.com/2019/07/30/first-call-for-help-launches-housing-fundraising-campaign-2/">First Call for Help has launched a capital campaign to renovate a portion of its building to be used for transitional housing.&nbsp;</a>

Participants in the program would live at the center, work and take classes on subjects such as budgeting.

The goal is to help people to transition to permanent, stable housing of their own.

Meleny Jacome, FHSU sophomore in organizational leadership, said the students wanted to raise awareness about homeless even in this time of the coronavirus crisis.

"Right now everybody is saying, 'Stay home. Stay home. But it is really hard to do that when you don't have a home," she said.

Homelessness might not look the same in Hays as it does in cities, she said. Homeless individuals may be moving from house to house, sleeping on friends' couches.

However, Jacome said that does not mean there is not a need for programs like First Call and First Step in Hays.

"Everyone one needs a safe place to go back to — somewhere they can build a family," she said.

Raffle ticket prices are one for $2, five for $5, 15 for $10, and 40 for $20.

If you don't want to buy a raffle ticket, but want to donate to the First Step project, you can do so directly through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/">First Call for Help website</a>. Select the First Step program from the designation menu on the online donation form.

The students will write your first and last name, and phone number on a raffle ticket, and they will send you a picture of the front and back of the ticket for your documentation.

Payments can be taken online through Venmo @FirstCall-ForHelp. You can contact one of the students below for more information or to buy raffle tickets.

Meleny Jacome: <a href="mailto:majacomebanuelos@mail.fhsu.edu">majacomebanuelos@mail.fhsu.edu</a>

Ana Ortega: <a href="mailto:a_ortega3@mail.fhsu.edu">a_ortega3@mail.fhsu.edu</a>

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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostFirst Call for Help has seen its request for food double in the last month and expects more calls for resources as the financial downturn caused by the coronavirus continues.The organization gave away twice as much food in March compared to February, said Linda Mills, First Call for Help director.Most of that aid came in the last couple weeks of March, and Mills said she believes about half of the aid was a result of people being laid off because of the coronavirus.First Call also provides rent and utility assistance. Mills said First Call had not seen an increase in requests for that type of assistance, but she said she thought those requests will likely increase if layoffs persist.The governor has issued orders to delay evictions and utility disconnects at least through this month. First Call is not scheduling any interviews for&nbsp; utility and rent assistance until after May 1.First Call is applying for grants to help with what Mills said she thought would be an increase in need for assistance in the coming weeks and months.First Call is not seeing people face to face as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus. Workers are taking applications over the phone. Food donations and food assistance are being done through no-contact procedures.First Call plans to post a list of food and household items that it needs donated on its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/firstcallelliscounty/">Facebook page</a> in the coming days.If you wish to make a donation, Mills suggested you call ahead. Items can be left at the east side door. Monetary donations can be made online through <a href="https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/">First Call's website</a>. Checks can also be mailed to First Call for Help, 607 E. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601.<h2>First Step raffle</h2>A group of Leadership 310 students from Fort Hays State University had scheduled a donkey basketball game in April to raise funds for the First Call for Help First Step project.The governor's stay-at-home order resulted in the event being canceled, but the students are still trying to raise money for First Step through a raffle that will run now through May 3.<a href="https://archive.hayspost.com/2019/07/30/first-call-for-help-launches-housing-fundraising-campaign-2/">First Call for Help has launched a capital campaign to renovate a portion of its building to be used for transitional housing.&nbsp;</a>Participants in the program would live at the center, work and take classes on subjects such as budgeting.The goal is to help people to transition to permanent, stable housing of their own.Meleny Jacome, FHSU sophomore in organizational leadership, said the students wanted to raise awareness about homeless even in this time of the coronavirus crisis."Right now everybody is saying, 'Stay home. Stay home. But it is really hard to do that when you don't have a home," she said.Homelessness might not look the same in Hays as it does in cities, she said. Homeless individuals may be moving from house to house, sleeping on friends' couches.However, Jacome said that does not mean there is not a need for programs like First Call and First Step in Hays."Everyone one needs a safe place to go back to — somewhere they can build a family," she said.<h2>Basket options</h2>The students are raffling four baskets.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586203571799.jpeg" alt="Care basket&nbsp;includes granola bars, fruit snacks, ramen (chicken), a variety of cookies, and two $10 Tiger Burger gift cards. The winner&nbsp; will be announced on&nbsp;April 12." />
 <figcaption>Care basket&nbsp;includes granola bars, fruit snacks, ramen (chicken), a variety of cookies, and two $10 Tiger Burger gift cards. The winner&nbsp; will be announced on&nbsp;April 12.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586203662478.jpeg" alt="Movie basket&nbsp;includes: movie candy, (Mike and Ike’s, Hot Tamales, Skittles, Starburst and Reese’s Pieces)&nbsp; movie popcorn, granola bar, fruit snacks and cookie mix. Winner announced on&nbsp;April 19." />
 <figcaption>Movie basket&nbsp;includes: movie candy, (Mike and Ike’s, Hot Tamales, Skittles, Starburst and Reese’s Pieces)&nbsp; movie popcorn, granola bar, fruit snacks and cookie mix. Winner announced on&nbsp;April 19.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586204280640.jpeg" alt="Beauty basket&nbsp;includes hairspray, nail polish, vegan shampoo and conditioner, ramen, fruit snack, and granola bars. Winner on April 26." />
 <figcaption>Beauty basket&nbsp;includes hairspray, nail polish, vegan shampoo and conditioner, ramen, fruit snack, and granola bars. Winner on April 26.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586204311055.jpeg" alt="Starbucks basket&nbsp;includes two Starbucks cups, two bags of Starbucks coffee roast, bottle of creamer, and snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, cookies and muffins). Winner announced on&nbsp;May 3." />
 <figcaption>Starbucks basket&nbsp;includes two Starbucks cups, two bags of Starbucks coffee roast, bottle of creamer, and snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, cookies and muffins). Winner announced on&nbsp;May 3.</figcaption>
 </figure>Raffle ticket prices are one for $2, five for $5, 15 for $10, and 40 for $20.If you don't want to buy a raffle ticket, but want to donate to the First Step project, you can do so directly through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.firstcallelliscounty.com/">First Call for Help website</a>. Select the First Step program from the designation menu on the online donation form.The students will write your first and last name, and phone number on a raffle ticket, and they will send you a picture of the front and back of the ticket for your documentation.Payments can be taken online through Venmo @FirstCall-ForHelp. You can contact one of the students below for more information or to buy raffle tickets.Meleny Jacome: <a href="mailto:majacomebanuelos@mail.fhsu.edu">majacomebanuelos@mail.fhsu.edu</a>Ana Ortega: <a href="mailto:a_ortega3@mail.fhsu.edu">a_ortega3@mail.fhsu.edu</a>Brayden Winter: <a href="mailto:winters1743@icloud.com">winters1743@icloud.com</a>Mitchell Kihle: <a href="mailto:mrkihle@mail.fhsu.edu">mrkihle@mail.fhsu.edu</a>Tyler Bronston:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:T_bronston@mail.fhsu.edu">T_bronston@mail.fhsu.edu</a>

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