By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

A new western clothing boutique is set to open in March in downtown Plainville.

Bee Reif, owner, said Bluestem will carry men's, women's, children's&nbsp; and baby apparel, as well as accessories, shoes and housewares.

Sizes for women will range from XS to 2XL.

"We don't really have anything here in downtown Plainville," she said, "so it's going to be a little trial and error. I know a lot people are excited to just go shop."

Bluestem will be carrying the Rowdy Crowd Clothing line and is trying to become an outlet for Twisted X boots and shoes.

"What I'd really like to focus on is if someone comes here and sees something they love, and we don't have it in store, I'll make sure you get it," she said.

The housewares inventory will also reflect the shop's western theme. Reif already has tumblers, as well as western print cutting boards in stock.

Plainville is a small community, and Reif said she knows not everyone is going to want to own the same shirt or shoes.

"The inventory is going to change consistently," she said. "I don't want to have a place where people shop, and everybody buys the same thing. ... I might only carry five of one shirt line, and then I'll bring something else in."

Reif has worked in retail before, but this is her first venture as an owner.

The Bluestem building, 215 W. Mill, is one of three storefronts Reif and her husband have been renovating. Two doors to east, 213 W. Mill, is her husband's mortgage company, C2C Mortgage. The Reifs are remodeling the storefront directly to east of Bluestem into office space.

The building that will house the boutique was vacant before the Reifs began remodeling. Bee Reif said it has been sad to see the empty buildings in downtown Plainville, but she hopes the boutique will be a new draw for the community.

"It brings a business to downtown," Reif said of the boutique. "It also brings something that downtown Plainville doesn't have. ... I think it gives something for people to do when they're downtown. It brings people, money, everything into that community."

Reif has also been a part of the Save Downtown Plainville's Historical Buildings effort, which has raised money to stabilize 217 and 219 W. Mill, one of the oldest buildings in Plainville.

Remodeling efforts are still ongoing at Bluestem, but Reif said she hopes to open by mid-March. Hours at the shop will be 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

"I just hope everyone is as excited as we are to open the doors and have somewhere else to come and shop and be involved with the downtown things that happen in Plainville," she said. 

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluestemplainville">You can follow Bluestem on Facebook.</a> You can also call the business at 785-312-2038.

The store's website is under construction. Once it is completed, shoppers will be able to order from the website and have items shipped to them.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644874277766.jpeg" alt="The new Bluestem boutique is set to open in mid-March in downtown Plainville. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays Post " />
 <figcaption>The new Bluestem boutique is set to open in mid-March in downtown Plainville. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays Post </figcaption>
 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostA new western clothing boutique is set to open in March in downtown Plainville.Bee Reif, owner, said Bluestem will carry men's, women's, children's&nbsp; and baby apparel, as well as accessories, shoes and housewares.Sizes for women will range from XS to 2XL. "We don't really have anything here in downtown Plainville," she said, "so it's going to be a little trial and error. I know a lot people are excited to just go shop." Bluestem will be carrying the Rowdy Crowd Clothing line and is trying to become an outlet for Twisted X boots and shoes."What I'd really like to focus on is if someone comes here and sees something they love, and we don't have it in store, I'll make sure you get it," she said.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644874469857.jpeg" alt="This original hand-painted mural was created by local artist Brooke Werner for the new Bluestem boutique in Plainville. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>This original hand-painted mural was created by local artist Brooke Werner for the new Bluestem boutique in Plainville. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>The housewares inventory will also reflect the shop's western theme. Reif already has tumblers, as well as western print cutting boards in stock.Plainville is a small community, and Reif said she knows not everyone is going to want to own the same shirt or shoes."The inventory is going to change consistently," she said. "I don't want to have a place where people shop, and everybody buys the same thing. ... I might only carry five of one shirt line, and then I'll bring something else in."Reif has worked in retail before, but this is her first venture as an owner. The Bluestem building, 215 W. Mill, is one of three storefronts Reif and her husband have been renovating. Two doors to east, 213 W. Mill, is her husband's mortgage company, C2C Mortgage. The Reifs are remodeling the storefront directly to east of Bluestem into office space.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644874688764.jpeg" alt="Accessories on display at the new Bluestem boutique in Plainville. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Accessories on display at the new Bluestem boutique in Plainville. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>The building that will house the boutique was vacant before the Reifs began remodeling. Bee Reif said it has been sad to see the empty buildings in downtown Plainville, but she hopes the boutique will be a new draw for the community. "It brings a business to downtown," Reif said of the boutique. "It also brings something that downtown Plainville doesn't have. ... I think it gives something for people to do when they're downtown. It brings people, money, everything into that community."Reif has also been a part of the Save Downtown Plainville's Historical Buildings effort, which has raised money to stabilize 217 and 219 W. Mill, one of the oldest buildings in Plainville.Remodeling efforts are still ongoing at Bluestem, but Reif said she hopes to open by mid-March. Hours at the shop will be 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays."I just hope everyone is as excited as we are to open the doors and have somewhere else to come and shop and be involved with the downtown things that happen in Plainville," she said. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644874733391.jpeg" alt="Bluestem boutique in Plainville. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Bluestem boutique in Plainville. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluestemplainville">You can follow Bluestem on Facebook.</a> You can also call the business at 785-312-2038. The store's website is under construction. Once it is completed, shoppers will be able to order from the website and have items shipped to them.

New Bluestem western boutique to open in downtown Plainville

United Women’s Empowerment&nbsp;(United WE), a nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, and the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas released a&nbsp;<a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/545815dce4b0d75692c341a8/t/61fa931d5cf4fa1101723fb5/1643811618520/StatusofWomeninKansas2021_1.26.22.pdf">report</a>&nbsp;earlier this month showing that gender inequality has grown in our state since 2016.&nbsp;

Women’s&nbsp;labor supply and&nbsp;employment&nbsp;has been hugely impacted&nbsp;by the COVID-19 pandemic&nbsp;over the past two years. Increased&nbsp;caregiving responsibilities&nbsp;and&nbsp;the closure of in-person schools and daycare centers&nbsp;have forced many women caregivers out of the labor force.&nbsp;

Additionally, women in Kansas are more likely to work in sectors that were subject to layoffs due to the pandemic.

Nationally, current women’s employment numbers mirror those of 1987 according to the US Department of Labor — regressing 30 years of progress in the period since March 2020

Furthermore, the gender pay gap has widened&nbsp;in&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;over the past five years.&nbsp;According to the United WE&nbsp;and KU&nbsp;report, on average, Kansas women make 78 cents for&nbsp;every&nbsp;dollarKansas men make, though that gap varies across the state —&nbsp;in some rural areas it drops to 51 cents for every dollar.&nbsp;The national average is 82 cents per dollar.

The result is a $11,000 difference in median earnings between women and men in Kansas.&nbsp;Furthermore,&nbsp;Kansas women earn less regardless of education level and location.

Poverty disproportionately affects women and children because of women’s lower earnings&nbsp;and single-mother households.

Kansas officials have lamented the state’s struggle to appeal to young people, a necessary demographic for&nbsp;the state’s economy.&nbsp;If the state wants to keep young people here and encourage others to make Kansas their home, it must address these issues.

Young people are leaving Kansas in droves, especially the state’s rural areas.&nbsp;

Last year a survey from the Kansas Sampler Foundation and the Kansas Office of Prosperity found that young people were leaving due to lack of childcare, internet access, and housing.&nbsp;The state’s resistance to&nbsp;change on social issues certainly&nbsp;hasn’t helped either.&nbsp;

Access to childcare is a problem for both urban and rural Kansans. 104 of the state’s 105 counties have a higher demand for childcare than availability. The supply and demand issue raises childcare costs and prices many women out of the workforce.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, childcare is affordable if it costs no more than 7% of a family’s income.

However,&nbsp;in Kansas&nbsp;about 29% of a working mother’s salary is spent&nbsp;on&nbsp;childcare costs alone, making&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;childcare costs as a percentage of salary one of the highest in the country.

Infant care costs&nbsp;in&nbsp;our state&nbsp;exceed the expense of full-time college tuition at a public university, and&nbsp;childcare costs for kids under the age of four are about equal to full-time public university tuition costs.&nbsp;

The United WE and KU report&nbsp;highlights the economic research that indicates women are drawn into the labor force by higher wages and lower childcare costs. The report concludes “Kansas has the ingredients necessary to expand the economy, but alternative policies that facilitate the empowerment of Kansas women and the growth of the Kansas economy should be implemented.”

Failure to do so will lead to continued&nbsp;declining&nbsp;population trends, inevitably&nbsp;worsening&nbsp;state budget&nbsp;problems&nbsp;and making&nbsp;it increasingly difficult for the state government to provide basic services, especially in rural areas.

Alexandra Middlewood, PhD&nbsp;is an Assistant&nbsp;Professor of Political Science at&nbsp;Wichita State&nbsp;University.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1633377761670.jpeg" alt="Alexandra Middlewood, PhD&nbsp;is an Assistant&nbsp;Professor of Political Science at&nbsp;Wichita State&nbsp;University." />
 <figcaption>Alexandra Middlewood, PhD&nbsp;is an Assistant&nbsp;Professor of Political Science at&nbsp;Wichita State&nbsp;University.</figcaption>
 </figure>United Women’s Empowerment&nbsp;(United WE), a nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, and the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas released a&nbsp;<a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/545815dce4b0d75692c341a8/t/61fa931d5cf4fa1101723fb5/1643811618520/StatusofWomeninKansas2021_1.26.22.pdf">report</a>&nbsp;earlier this month showing that gender inequality has grown in our state since 2016.&nbsp;Women’s&nbsp;labor supply and&nbsp;employment&nbsp;has been hugely impacted&nbsp;by the COVID-19 pandemic&nbsp;over the past two years. Increased&nbsp;caregiving responsibilities&nbsp;and&nbsp;the closure of in-person schools and daycare centers&nbsp;have forced many women caregivers out of the labor force.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575913663048.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Additionally, women in Kansas are more likely to work in sectors that were subject to layoffs due to the pandemic.Nationally, current women’s employment numbers mirror those of 1987 according to the US Department of Labor — regressing 30 years of progress in the period since March 2020Furthermore, the gender pay gap has widened&nbsp;in&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;over the past five years.&nbsp;According to the United WE&nbsp;and KU&nbsp;report, on average, Kansas women make 78 cents for&nbsp;every&nbsp;dollarKansas men make, though that gap varies across the state —&nbsp;in some rural areas it drops to 51 cents for every dollar.&nbsp;The national average is 82 cents per dollar.The result is a $11,000 difference in median earnings between women and men in Kansas.&nbsp;Furthermore,&nbsp;Kansas women earn less regardless of education level and location.Poverty disproportionately affects women and children because of women’s lower earnings&nbsp;and single-mother households.Kansas officials have lamented the state’s struggle to appeal to young people, a necessary demographic for&nbsp;the state’s economy.&nbsp;If the state wants to keep young people here and encourage others to make Kansas their home, it must address these issues.Young people are leaving Kansas in droves, especially the state’s rural areas.&nbsp;Last year a survey from the Kansas Sampler Foundation and the Kansas Office of Prosperity found that young people were leaving due to lack of childcare, internet access, and housing.&nbsp;The state’s resistance to&nbsp;change on social issues certainly&nbsp;hasn’t helped either.&nbsp;Access to childcare is a problem for both urban and rural Kansans. 104 of the state’s 105 counties have a higher demand for childcare than availability. The supply and demand issue raises childcare costs and prices many women out of the workforce.According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, childcare is affordable if it costs no more than 7% of a family’s income.However,&nbsp;in Kansas&nbsp;about 29% of a working mother’s salary is spent&nbsp;on&nbsp;childcare costs alone, making&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;childcare costs as a percentage of salary one of the highest in the country.Infant care costs&nbsp;in&nbsp;our state&nbsp;exceed the expense of full-time college tuition at a public university, and&nbsp;childcare costs for kids under the age of four are about equal to full-time public university tuition costs.&nbsp;The United WE and KU report&nbsp;highlights the economic research that indicates women are drawn into the labor force by higher wages and lower childcare costs. The report concludes “Kansas has the ingredients necessary to expand the economy, but alternative policies that facilitate the empowerment of Kansas women and the growth of the Kansas economy should be implemented.”Failure to do so will lead to continued&nbsp;declining&nbsp;population trends, inevitably&nbsp;worsening&nbsp;state budget&nbsp;problems&nbsp;and making&nbsp;it increasingly difficult for the state government to provide basic services, especially in rural areas.Alexandra Middlewood, PhD&nbsp;is an Assistant&nbsp;Professor of Political Science at&nbsp;Wichita State&nbsp;University.

INSIGHT KANSAS: Growing gender inequality bad for economy's future

<a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/state-farm-weather-window">For a full look at the weather forecast click here.</a>

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 </figure><a href="https://hayspost.com/pages/state-farm-weather-window">For a full look at the weather forecast click here.</a>

Three-day weather outlook

Before the month of February passes us&nbsp;by,&nbsp;I want to share some great resources related to heart health.&nbsp;“Heart disease” is a catch-all phrase for a variety of conditions that affect the&nbsp;heart’s structure&nbsp;and function. The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease. In fact, when people talk about “heart disease” they often mean coronary heart disease.&nbsp;

Coronary heart disease occurs when plaque (a combination of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood) builds up in your arteries. You may have heard this called clogged arteries of atherosclerosis. The plaque reduces the amount of oxygen-rich blood getting to your heart, which can cause chest pain (also called angina). Plaque can also lead to blood clots, which block blood flow and are the most common cause of a heart attack.

There are several things you can do to protect yourself from cardiovascular diseases. These include:

•Ask your doctor aboutyour blood pressure, cholesterol, and A1C.•Reduce the sodium, and increase the fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet.•Be physically active.•Maintain a healthy weight.•Do not smoke.•Manage stress.•Keep diabetes under control.

A fact sheet on the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute web site goes a step further by reinforcing a self-care routine that can help your heart.&nbsp;Besides keeping tabs on the bullet points listed above, part of self-care is knowing your health status. Even during uncertain and busy times, it is important to get your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels checked.&nbsp;

What are the obstacles to self-care? Three obstacles are noted in the&nbsp;fact sheet. They include:

•Lack of confidence in one’s ability to make a change•Depression•Having more than one health concern.

Many studies show that having positive, close relationships and feeling connected to others helps our blood pressure, weight, overall health, and more.&nbsp;Self-care includes being patient with your body. You may not see or feel the results of your efforts right away. But small steps can lead to big progress. When we take care of&nbsp;#OurHearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others to do the same. Visit hearttruth.gov for resources and tools to help you and your loved ones make heart-healthy lifestyle changes.

Donna Krug is the District Director and Family &amp; Consumer Science Agent, with K-State Research &amp; Extension - Cottonwood Extension District. You may reach her at: (620)793-1910 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dkrug@ksu.edu">dkrug@ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573141404420.png" alt="Donna Krug is the District Director and Family &amp; Consumer Science Agent, with K-State Research &amp; Extension - Cottonwood Extension District.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Donna Krug is the District Director and Family &amp; Consumer Science Agent, with K-State Research &amp; Extension - Cottonwood Extension District.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Before the month of February passes us&nbsp;by,&nbsp;I want to share some great resources related to heart health.&nbsp;“Heart disease” is a catch-all phrase for a variety of conditions that affect the&nbsp;heart’s structure&nbsp;and function. The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease. In fact, when people talk about “heart disease” they often mean coronary heart disease.&nbsp;Coronary heart disease occurs when plaque (a combination of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood) builds up in your arteries. You may have heard this called clogged arteries of atherosclerosis. The plaque reduces the amount of oxygen-rich blood getting to your heart, which can cause chest pain (also called angina). Plaque can also lead to blood clots, which block blood flow and are the most common cause of a heart attack.There are several things you can do to protect yourself from cardiovascular diseases. These include:•Ask your doctor aboutyour blood pressure, cholesterol, and A1C.•Reduce the sodium, and increase the fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet.•Be physically active.•Maintain a healthy weight.•Do not smoke.•Manage stress.•Keep diabetes under control.A fact sheet on the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute web site goes a step further by reinforcing a self-care routine that can help your heart.&nbsp;Besides keeping tabs on the bullet points listed above, part of self-care is knowing your health status. Even during uncertain and busy times, it is important to get your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels checked.&nbsp;What are the obstacles to self-care? Three obstacles are noted in the&nbsp;fact sheet. They include:•Lack of confidence in one’s ability to make a change•Depression•Having more than one health concern.Many studies show that having positive, close relationships and feeling connected to others helps our blood pressure, weight, overall health, and more.&nbsp;Self-care includes being patient with your body. You may not see or feel the results of your efforts right away. But small steps can lead to big progress. When we take care of&nbsp;#OurHearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others to do the same. Visit hearttruth.gov for resources and tools to help you and your loved ones make heart-healthy lifestyle changes.Donna Krug is the District Director and Family &amp; Consumer Science Agent, with K-State Research &amp; Extension - Cottonwood Extension District. You may reach her at: (620)793-1910 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:dkrug@ksu.edu">dkrug@ksu.edu</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

KRUG: February is American Heart Month

THOMAS COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just after 8:30a.m. Saturday in Thomas County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Buick LeSabre driven by Sem A.&nbsp;Flores-Lopez, 23, Rexford, was eastbound on county road Q five miles east of Colby.

The driver lost control of the car. It entered the north ditch, rolled and the driver was ejected. The car came&nbsp;to rest on County Road 25.&nbsp;

EMS transported Flores-Lopez to Citizens Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

THOMAS COUNTY—A Kansas man died in an accident just after 8:30a.m. Saturday in Thomas County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2000 Buick LeSabre driven by Sem A.&nbsp;Flores-Lopez, 23, Rexford, was eastbound on county road Q five miles east of Colby.The driver lost control of the car. It entered the north ditch, rolled and the driver was ejected. The car came&nbsp;to rest on County Road 25.&nbsp;EMS transported Flores-Lopez to Citizens Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.&nbsp;

NW Kansas man dies after ejected when car rolls

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Glen McNeil shares information about the health benefits of cabbage.

<div><iframe title="Cabbage consumption can beneficial to health" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ikf8j-11ae54e-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=ffffff&btn-skin=3267a3&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of the Post Podcast, Glen McNeil shares information about the health benefits of cabbage.

🎙Post Podcast: Cabbage consumption can be beneficial to health

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

A new business, B. Yourself Salon, opened in January at 128 W. Ninth in downtown Hays.

Beatrice Adame, 22, owner, is a graduate of Hays Academy of Hair Design and a native of Liberal.

She has worked at several salons since her graduation four years ago, including a large salon in Kansas City and another in Florida.

The salon is booth-rent and is hosting three other beauticians in addition to Adame. This Adame's first time owning her own salon.

"You've got to start somewhere," she said. "That's how I feel about this business. I started from no clientele, knowing no one here in Hays because I'm from Liberal, and now I have my own salon. 

"It's kind of like I'm building myself up."

Adame said she was drawn to the profession because she has always enjoyed doing hair and makeup, talking to people and dressing up. She said she particularly loves being creative with color and working with lashes.

The salon is open Tuesdays through Saturdays by appointment or for walk-ins.

The salon's specialties are hand-tied extensions, color and lashes. Hand-tied extensions are considered healthier for your hair compared to tape-in or glued extensions, Adame said. They also tend to be less messy, she said, than dealing with glue.

Products available at the salon will include Redken, Pulp Riot color, Olaplex and Pureology.

Adame said the downtown location has been a good source of foot traffic.

The building that houses the new salon had been a salon before. Adame said she appreciates being in a older building. She hopes to eventually work to improve the location, including exterior painting, replacing the flooring and new salon stations. She also hopes to add another nail and lash room at the location.

"It's really upcoming. It is new, and it's going to be a long journey until I actually have the salon to where I want it to be," she said. "It's a good start."

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/b.yourselfsalon">You can follow B. Yourself on Facebook.&nbsp; </a>You can also call 620-621-6747 for appointments or for more information.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644957401303.jpeg" alt="Beatrice Adame, the owner of the new B. Yourself Salon in downtown Hays. " />
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 </figure>By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post A new business, B. Yourself Salon, opened in January at 128 W. Ninth in downtown Hays.Beatrice Adame, 22, owner, is a graduate of Hays Academy of Hair Design and a native of Liberal.She has worked at several salons since her graduation four years ago, including a large salon in Kansas City and another in Florida.The salon is booth-rent and is hosting three other beauticians in addition to Adame. This Adame's first time owning her own salon."You've got to start somewhere," she said. "That's how I feel about this business. I started from no clientele, knowing no one here in Hays because I'm from Liberal, and now I have my own salon. "It's kind of like I'm building myself up."Adame said she was drawn to the profession because she has always enjoyed doing hair and makeup, talking to people and dressing up. She said she particularly loves being creative with color and working with lashes.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/2/1644957587224.jpeg" alt="B. Yourself Salon, 128 W. Ninth in downtown Hays." />
 <figcaption>B. Yourself Salon, 128 W. Ninth in downtown Hays.</figcaption>
 </figure>The salon is open Tuesdays through Saturdays by appointment or for walk-ins.The salon's specialties are hand-tied extensions, color and lashes. Hand-tied extensions are considered healthier for your hair compared to tape-in or glued extensions, Adame said. They also tend to be less messy, she said, than dealing with glue. Products available at the salon will include Redken, Pulp Riot color, Olaplex and Pureology.Adame said the downtown location has been a good source of foot traffic.The building that houses the new salon had been a salon before. Adame said she appreciates being in a older building. She hopes to eventually work to improve the location, including exterior painting, replacing the flooring and new salon stations. She also hopes to add another nail and lash room at the location."It's really upcoming. It is new, and it's going to be a long journey until I actually have the salon to where I want it to be," she said. "It's a good start." <a href="https://www.facebook.com/b.yourselfsalon">You can follow B. Yourself on Facebook.&nbsp; </a>You can also call 620-621-6747 for appointments or for more information.

B. Yourself at new salon in downtown Hays

Northwest Kansas residents set a new record for the number of Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes they collected in 2021.

That’s the report from Rachel Albin of Hays, northwest Kansas area coordinator. The number of shoeboxes collected in 2021 was 8,921. That surpassed the former record of 8,715 boxes collected in 2019.

Albin said the 2021 total represents 8,809 shoeboxes physically collected during the National Collection Week in November 2021 and 112 shoeboxes built online by northwest Kansas residents.

Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization headquartered in Boone, N.C. Each year volunteers pack simple shoeboxes with small toys, school supplies, and personal hygiene items. These boxes are then collected and distributed to children in need around the world.

In many instances, this is the first gift the child has ever received. Inside each shoebox is a pamphlet telling the child about Jesus Christ and how much he loves the child. For many children, this is also the first time they have ever heard about Jesus.

The Lower Midwest Region of the United States, of which Kansas is a part, packed 718,291 boxes in 2021, a 15 percent increase over 2020, Albin said.

Worldwide, more than 10.5 million boxes were packed, with more than 9 million of those from the United States, she said.

Most of the boxes packed in northwest Kansas went to children in Mexico, Albin said. Some also went to Zambia and Native American reservations in New Mexico.

In an email to volunteers in northwest Kansas, Albin said,&nbsp;“(I’m)&nbsp;praising with you what God has done in and through us each to continue sharing God's love and word through these shoebox gifts.”

More information is available <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>News releaseNorthwest Kansas residents set a new record for the number of Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes they collected in 2021.That’s the report from Rachel Albin of Hays, northwest Kansas area coordinator. The number of shoeboxes collected in 2021 was 8,921. That surpassed the former record of 8,715 boxes collected in 2019.Albin said the 2021 total represents 8,809 shoeboxes physically collected during the National Collection Week in November 2021 and 112 shoeboxes built online by northwest Kansas residents.Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization headquartered in Boone, N.C. Each year volunteers pack simple shoeboxes with small toys, school supplies, and personal hygiene items. These boxes are then collected and distributed to children in need around the world.In many instances, this is the first gift the child has ever received. Inside each shoebox is a pamphlet telling the child about Jesus Christ and how much he loves the child. For many children, this is also the first time they have ever heard about Jesus.The Lower Midwest Region of the United States, of which Kansas is a part, packed 718,291 boxes in 2021, a 15 percent increase over 2020, Albin said.Worldwide, more than 10.5 million boxes were packed, with more than 9 million of those from the United States, she said.Most of the boxes packed in northwest Kansas went to children in Mexico, Albin said. Some also went to Zambia and Native American reservations in New Mexico.In an email to volunteers in northwest Kansas, Albin said,&nbsp;“(I’m)&nbsp;praising with you what God has done in and through us each to continue sharing God's love and word through these shoebox gifts.”More information is available <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/">HERE</a>.

Shoebox gifts set record in northwest Kansas

By RON WILSON Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Due to the pandemic, it’s not been possible to travel and see the world. But now, the world has come to us.”&nbsp;

That’s a paraphrase of a sentiment expressed by one Kansan as he described the benefit of improvements made to the bicycle facilities in his community. These improvements have welcomed people from across the globe.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Last week we met Donna Krug, district director and family and consumer sciences agent for the K-State Research and Extension Cottonwood District in Barton and Ellis counties. She and her husband John live in Great Bend.&nbsp;

Donna grew up on a farm near the rural community of Washington, population 1,131 people. Now, that’s rural. “We had a tandem (two-seater) bike when I was a kid,” Donna said. After she and John married and had kids of their own, they rode bikes as well.&nbsp;

“We had always been a biking family,” Donna said. In 2000, she and John purchased a tandem bike for themselves. Bicycling became a passion.&nbsp;

“We’ve put 75,000 miles on our tandem bike,” Donna said. “We’ve ridden in every Kansas county and every one of the contiguous 48 states,” she said. While it’s not possible to ride a bike across an ocean, Donna still has hopes of riding a bike in Hawaii.&nbsp;

Donna learned of an organization known as Adventure Cycling that designates a TransAmerica Bike Trail. The route went through Kansas but bypassed Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;When the organization’s representative contacted Barton County’s Central Kansas Partnership looking for someone to do a route study, they were told: “Contact Donna Krug. She bikes all the time.”&nbsp;

Donna and John performed the route study, which involved measuring the width of highway shoulders, evaluating the quality of pavement, and noting support services available. Ultimately, this led to the route being redirected through Great Bend.&nbsp;

The study also identified the need for a bicyclist camping facility. Public camping is prohibited in Great Bend city parks. However, when she and John met the pastor of Central Baptist Church in Great Bend, they found that the church had an unused grassy lot on the property and was willing to let this space serve as a bicycling campground. In fact, it already had a bicycle repair station.&nbsp;

“It had been a (landscape) nursery at one time, so it had some nice trees for shade,” Donna said.&nbsp;

People pitched in to improve the lot. Volunteers installed a kiosk, bike rack, covered shelter, and electrical recharging station and repaired two picnic tables. However, there was no fresh water available at the site.&nbsp;

One day, John and Donna participated in Great Bend’s Friday night community bike ride.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Let’s show everybody the new campground,” Donna said. When they stopped there, it caught the eye of another rider who had recently lost his son to suicide.&nbsp;

“They need water here,” said the rider. “I wonder if we could drill a well?”&nbsp;

Ultimately, the rider was able to use funds from his son’s memorial, his family and the suicide prevention task force to drill a well that provides fresh, potable water for bicyclists at the campground.&nbsp;

It was a fitting, life-giving tribute to the deceased young man. Another young man had been in scouting with the suicide victim. He worked on the campground as his Eagle Scout project.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A memorial bike ride was held subsequently to honor the memory of this young man.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The organizers ordered 150 orange t-shirts for those who would participate in the ride, and they ran out,” Donna said. In the end, some 200 people participated. The two people asked to lead the ride were John and Donna Krug.&nbsp;

This campground has become a haven for cross-country bicyclists. “Without this even being listed on Google Maps, since August 2021 we ‘ve had people from 17 states, South Korea, England, Germany, Australia, and other countries,” Donna said.&nbsp;

We commend Donna and John Krug and all the volunteers who are making a difference by contributing to this project. As John Krug later reflected: “The pandemic has kept us from traveling the world, but this trail has brought the world to us.”&nbsp;

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 </figure>By RON WILSON Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development&nbsp;&nbsp;“Due to the pandemic, it’s not been possible to travel and see the world. But now, the world has come to us.”&nbsp;That’s a paraphrase of a sentiment expressed by one Kansan as he described the benefit of improvements made to the bicycle facilities in his community. These improvements have welcomed people from across the globe.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Last week we met Donna Krug, district director and family and consumer sciences agent for the K-State Research and Extension Cottonwood District in Barton and Ellis counties. She and her husband John live in Great Bend.&nbsp;Donna grew up on a farm near the rural community of Washington, population 1,131 people. Now, that’s rural. “We had a tandem (two-seater) bike when I was a kid,” Donna said. After she and John married and had kids of their own, they rode bikes as well.&nbsp;“We had always been a biking family,” Donna said. In 2000, she and John purchased a tandem bike for themselves. Bicycling became a passion.&nbsp;“We’ve put 75,000 miles on our tandem bike,” Donna said. “We’ve ridden in every Kansas county and every one of the contiguous 48 states,” she said. While it’s not possible to ride a bike across an ocean, Donna still has hopes of riding a bike in Hawaii.&nbsp;Donna learned of an organization known as Adventure Cycling that designates a TransAmerica Bike Trail. The route went through Kansas but bypassed Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;When the organization’s representative contacted Barton County’s Central Kansas Partnership looking for someone to do a route study, they were told: “Contact Donna Krug. She bikes all the time.”&nbsp;Donna and John performed the route study, which involved measuring the width of highway shoulders, evaluating the quality of pavement, and noting support services available. Ultimately, this led to the route being redirected through Great Bend.&nbsp;The study also identified the need for a bicyclist camping facility. Public camping is prohibited in Great Bend city parks. However, when she and John met the pastor of Central Baptist Church in Great Bend, they found that the church had an unused grassy lot on the property and was willing to let this space serve as a bicycling campground. In fact, it already had a bicycle repair station.&nbsp;“It had been a (landscape) nursery at one time, so it had some nice trees for shade,” Donna said.&nbsp;People pitched in to improve the lot. Volunteers installed a kiosk, bike rack, covered shelter, and electrical recharging station and repaired two picnic tables. However, there was no fresh water available at the site.&nbsp;One day, John and Donna participated in Great Bend’s Friday night community bike ride.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Let’s show everybody the new campground,” Donna said. When they stopped there, it caught the eye of another rider who had recently lost his son to suicide.&nbsp;“They need water here,” said the rider. “I wonder if we could drill a well?”&nbsp;Ultimately, the rider was able to use funds from his son’s memorial, his family and the suicide prevention task force to drill a well that provides fresh, potable water for bicyclists at the campground.&nbsp;It was a fitting, life-giving tribute to the deceased young man. Another young man had been in scouting with the suicide victim. He worked on the campground as his Eagle Scout project.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial bike ride was held subsequently to honor the memory of this young man.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The organizers ordered 150 orange t-shirts for those who would participate in the ride, and they ran out,” Donna said. In the end, some 200 people participated. The two people asked to lead the ride were John and Donna Krug.&nbsp;This campground has become a haven for cross-country bicyclists. “Without this even being listed on Google Maps, since August 2021 we ‘ve had people from 17 states, South Korea, England, Germany, Australia, and other countries,” Donna said.&nbsp;We commend Donna and John Krug and all the volunteers who are making a difference by contributing to this project. As John Krug later reflected: “The pandemic has kept us from traveling the world, but this trail has brought the world to us.”&nbsp;

Now That’s Rural: Donna Krug, central Kansas bicycle trail 

The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University is set to conduct a study on the availability and accessibility of retail goods and services in northwest and north central Kansas.&nbsp;

FHSU’s Docking Institute of Public Affairs will administer the survey for the Kansas SBDC. The Docking Institute will provide data collection and analysis on surveys mailed to randomly selected households across northwest and north central Kansas.&nbsp;

SBDC Regional Director Rick Feltenberger believes this survey will highlight shortages and excesses of goods or services in specific regions of Kansas. This data can then help civic and business leaders address critical supply chain issues.

Mailing on the surveys to select recipients will begin on Feb. 18, and all recipients will be asked to return the survey within five days.&nbsp;

Results will be available to the public, and county-level reports will be released online sometime this summer.

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 </figure>FHSU University CommunicationsThe Kansas Small Business Development Center at Fort Hays State University is set to conduct a study on the availability and accessibility of retail goods and services in northwest and north central Kansas.&nbsp;FHSU’s Docking Institute of Public Affairs will administer the survey for the Kansas SBDC. The Docking Institute will provide data collection and analysis on surveys mailed to randomly selected households across northwest and north central Kansas.&nbsp;SBDC Regional Director Rick Feltenberger believes this survey will highlight shortages and excesses of goods or services in specific regions of Kansas. This data can then help civic and business leaders address critical supply chain issues.Mailing on the surveys to select recipients will begin on Feb. 18, and all recipients will be asked to return the survey within five days.&nbsp;Results will be available to the public, and county-level reports will be released online sometime this summer.

FHSU: Study of retail accessibility in rural Kansas gets underway

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By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension District

K-State Research and Extension recognizes the uncertainty that farmers and ranchers are experiencing due to fluctuating cattle and input prices.&nbsp;More than ever, risk management of the operation is critical to long-term sustainability.

Jenny&nbsp;Ifft&nbsp;says successful cow-calf producers are “risk experts.&nbsp;They face multiple sources of risk every day,” said&nbsp;Ifft, an agricultural policy specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “Forage production can vary dramatically based on when or how much it rains. If the market tanks the month before they sell their herd, a producer’s profit could be wiped out.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

LaVell&nbsp;Winsor, a farm analyst with K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics, said some of the topics covered on Feb. 23 include enterprise budgeting, cattle marketing and cow-calf insurance options.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It is important for ranchers to understand their cost structure because there is a wide range of costs of production,” Winsor said. “Marketing is always critical, but with high feed costs (currently), it is especially important for cattle producers to be watching for opportunities to lock in profits.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ifft&nbsp;said cow-calf producers can also be strategic when considering insurance options. She notes that half of Kansas currently is facing moderate drought and feed prices are volatile.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Insurance products are available to help producers manage forage risk and price risk by making payouts when a producer’s local area is abnormally dry, and when cattle prices are lower than expected,” she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This&nbsp;Cow/calf Risk Management Workshop&nbsp;is being conducted by K-State&nbsp;Agricultural Economists along with 28 county and district Extension offices&nbsp;across the state. It&nbsp;will be&nbsp;held on&nbsp;Wednesday, February 23rd, from 5:30-8:30 pm. The Cottonwood Extension District in both Hays and Great Bend will be hosting this workshop. In Hays it will be held at the Cottonwood District meeting room, 601 Main Street and in Great Bend at their office meeting room, 3007 10th&nbsp;Street.&nbsp;

This session is part of the Risk Management Series for Kansas Women in Agriculture, but can be attended individually. This program is open to anyone interested in attending.

Registration fee $15, payable at the local location that night for&nbsp;printed&nbsp;materials and meal.&nbsp;Registration is requested at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.agmanager.info/events">www.agmanager.info/events</a>&nbsp;or give either office a call Hays at 785-628-9430, Great Bend 620-793-1910.

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 </figure>By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension DistrictK-State Research and Extension recognizes the uncertainty that farmers and ranchers are experiencing due to fluctuating cattle and input prices.&nbsp;More than ever, risk management of the operation is critical to long-term sustainability.Jenny&nbsp;Ifft&nbsp;says successful cow-calf producers are “risk experts.&nbsp;They face multiple sources of risk every day,” said&nbsp;Ifft, an agricultural policy specialist with K-State Research and Extension. “Forage production can vary dramatically based on when or how much it rains. If the market tanks the month before they sell their herd, a producer’s profit could be wiped out.”&nbsp;&nbsp;LaVell&nbsp;Winsor, a farm analyst with K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics, said some of the topics covered on Feb. 23 include enterprise budgeting, cattle marketing and cow-calf insurance options.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It is important for ranchers to understand their cost structure because there is a wide range of costs of production,” Winsor said. “Marketing is always critical, but with high feed costs (currently), it is especially important for cattle producers to be watching for opportunities to lock in profits.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Ifft&nbsp;said cow-calf producers can also be strategic when considering insurance options. She notes that half of Kansas currently is facing moderate drought and feed prices are volatile.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Insurance products are available to help producers manage forage risk and price risk by making payouts when a producer’s local area is abnormally dry, and when cattle prices are lower than expected,” she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;This&nbsp;Cow/calf Risk Management Workshop&nbsp;is being conducted by K-State&nbsp;Agricultural Economists along with 28 county and district Extension offices&nbsp;across the state. It&nbsp;will be&nbsp;held on&nbsp;Wednesday, February 23rd, from 5:30-8:30 pm. The Cottonwood Extension District in both Hays and Great Bend will be hosting this workshop. In Hays it will be held at the Cottonwood District meeting room, 601 Main Street and in Great Bend at their office meeting room, 3007 10th&nbsp;Street.&nbsp;This session is part of the Risk Management Series for Kansas Women in Agriculture, but can be attended individually. This program is open to anyone interested in attending.Registration fee $15, payable at the local location that night for&nbsp;printed&nbsp;materials and meal.&nbsp;Registration is requested at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.agmanager.info/events">www.agmanager.info/events</a>&nbsp;or give either office a call Hays at 785-628-9430, Great Bend 620-793-1910.

Risk management seminar for cow/calf producers scheduled

Check out all the local scores on the Eagle Radio of Hays and Hays Post Friday Night Scoreboard!

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Check out all the local scores on the Eagle Radio of Hays and Hays Post Friday Night Scoreboard!Click&nbsp;<a href="https://scoreboard.hayspost.com/">HERE</a>&nbsp;to stay in touch with your favorite teams throughout the 2021-22 seasons.

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported 22 new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.

As of Friday morning, there were 18 COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, including nine active cases and nine recovering cases.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/75f061b1-d7f1-4dba-ad9d-36bcbccc8ee8">RELATED: Drive-through testing site returns to Big Creek Crossing</a>

The Kansas Hospital Organization reported Wednesday that 54 percent of eligible Ellis County residents (5 and older) are fully vaccinated.&nbsp;

Since reporting began, there have been 7,078 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 79 coronavirus-related deaths.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported 22 new COVID-19 cases in Ellis County had been identified since Wednesday.As of Friday morning, there were 18 COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, including nine active cases and nine recovering cases.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/75f061b1-d7f1-4dba-ad9d-36bcbccc8ee8">RELATED: Drive-through testing site returns to Big Creek Crossing</a>The Kansas Hospital Organization reported Wednesday that 54 percent of eligible Ellis County residents (5 and older) are fully vaccinated.&nbsp;Since reporting began, there have been 7,078 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 79 coronavirus-related deaths.&nbsp;<figure>
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KDHE: 22 new COVID cases in Ellis Co. since Wednesday

The 29th annual Smoky Hill Pheasants Forever Banquet is set for Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Ellis County Fairgrounds, Hays. 

 Social begins at 4 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and the auction will be at 7 p.m. 

For tickets, call Shane Wilson at 785-432-1904.

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Tickets on sale for Smoky Hill Pheasants Forever banquet

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Hays USD 489 Board of Education president Tammy Wellbrock.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: USD 489 BOE president Tammy Wellbrock" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=ubf2p-11acfd8-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=ffffff&btn-skin=3267a3&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Hays USD 489 Board of Education president Tammy Wellbrock.

🎤Forward Ever: Hays USD 489 BOE president Tammy Wellbrock 

HaysMed’s Center for Women’s Health joins Kansas Department of Health and Environment in supporting mothers’ mental health through the Kansas Moms in Mind program. Clinics participating in this program have demonstrated commitment to implementing evidence-based practices to improve mental health screening and treatment practices during the perinatal period.

As part of the KMIM project, clinic staff participated in implementation technical assistance and case consultation seminars from a team of perinatal behavioral health experts to support effective screening and treatment practices during pregnancy.&nbsp;

“One of the greatest benefits of the program was the chance to meet one on one with an expert to discuss how things improved for our patients, talk about best practices, and how best to implement them,” said Dr Jenna Sloan, OB/GYN.

Through this project and the work of perinatal stakeholders across the state, providers will be better equipped to identify and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, leading to improved maternal and child health outcomes for Kansas families.&nbsp;

For more information about KMIM, including the Kansas Connecting Communities grant that supports this work, visit&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/p308c155/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/0D1VTWET/Kansasmch.org/kcc">Kansasmch.org/kcc</a>. Providers in Kansas with a perinatal mental health or substance use treatment questions can call the Kansas Provider Consultation Line for Perinatal Behavioral Health at (833) 765-2004 or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/ProviderConsult">bit.ly/ProviderConsult</a>.

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 </figure>HaysMedHaysMed’s Center for Women’s Health joins Kansas Department of Health and Environment in supporting mothers’ mental health through the Kansas Moms in Mind program. Clinics participating in this program have demonstrated commitment to implementing evidence-based practices to improve mental health screening and treatment practices during the perinatal period.As part of the KMIM project, clinic staff participated in implementation technical assistance and case consultation seminars from a team of perinatal behavioral health experts to support effective screening and treatment practices during pregnancy.&nbsp;“One of the greatest benefits of the program was the chance to meet one on one with an expert to discuss how things improved for our patients, talk about best practices, and how best to implement them,” said Dr Jenna Sloan, OB/GYN.Through this project and the work of perinatal stakeholders across the state, providers will be better equipped to identify and treat perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, leading to improved maternal and child health outcomes for Kansas families.&nbsp;For more information about KMIM, including the Kansas Connecting Communities grant that supports this work, visit&nbsp;<a href="file:///C:/Users/p308c155/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/0D1VTWET/Kansasmch.org/kcc">Kansasmch.org/kcc</a>. Providers in Kansas with a perinatal mental health or substance use treatment questions can call the Kansas Provider Consultation Line for Perinatal Behavioral Health at (833) 765-2004 or visit&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/ProviderConsult">bit.ly/ProviderConsult</a>.

Center for Women’s Health joins statewide mental health initiative

The 2022 Kansas Undergraduate Research Days event is set for March 1-3 in an online format.&nbsp;

Undergraduate students from the four-year public universities in the Kansas Board of Regents — including five from Fort Hays State University — are working on 40 different projects.&nbsp;

The event is free and can be viewed <a href="https://symposium.foragerone.com/kansas-undergraduate-research-days">HERE</a>&nbsp;any time between&nbsp;8 a.m.&nbsp;Tuesday, March 1, and midnight Thursday, March 3.

Dawn Tallchief, the coordinator of this year’s event, said that Undergraduate Research Days showcases undergraduate research in Kansas, providing a forum for undergraduates from across Kansas to present their research to our state legislators and other guests visiting the website. Tallchief is assistant director for Student Programs with the Center for Undergraduate Research at the University of Kansas, this year’s sponsor of the annual research days event.&nbsp;

The Kansas Undergraduate Research Days website will feature posters and accompanying student videos describing the research projects. Visitors will be able to comment and post questions for the student presenters. Students, faculty, KBOR members, state lawmakers, and the public from across the state are invited to participate. The event is intended to raise awareness of research being conducted by undergraduate students and to highlight the transformational educational opportunities available to students at each KBOR university.&nbsp;&nbsp;

FHSU student research participants, in alphabetical order, are:

Titilayo Egbebi will present&nbsp;“Hidden Curriculum of an Outdoor School.”&nbsp;Titilayo is a senior from Bethel Park, Pa., who is majoring in teacher education. Dr. Matthew Clay, assistant professor of teacher education, served as the faculty research sponsor.&nbsp; Jersey Garoutte will present&nbsp;“Fundamental Frequency Resetting in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease.”&nbsp;Jersey is a sophomore from Pueblo, Colo., who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Dr. Qiang Li, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, served as the faculty research sponsor.&nbsp; Jenna Howard will present&nbsp;“Microbial Isolation and DNA Analysis of Turner Hall Woods’ Natural Hydrocarbon Seep on the Island of Barbados.”&nbsp;Jenna is a senior from WaKeeney who is majoring in geosciences. Dr. Jeanne Sumrall, instructor of geosciences, served as the faculty research sponsor. Michael Shinkle and Micayla Gutierrez, biology, will serve as co-presenters.&nbsp; Haley Pfeifer will present&nbsp;“All-Atom Simulations Uncover Structural and Dynamical Differences Between Full-length Human and Chicken STING in Membrane Systems.”&nbsp;Haley is a sophomore from Great Bend who is a student with the Kansas Academy of Math and Sciences. Dr. Masakatsu Watanabe, assistant professor of chemistry, served as the faculty research sponsor. Lyly Le, chemistry, will serve as a co-presenter.&nbsp;&nbsp; Megan Shepard will present “Rural Disparities in Intimate Partner Violence Services - A Review of Current Literature.” Megan is a junior from Kinsley who is majoring in sociology. Dr. Ziwei Qi, assistant professor of criminal justice, served as the faculty research sponsor.

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 </figure>FHSU University CommunicationsThe 2022 Kansas Undergraduate Research Days event is set for March 1-3 in an online format.&nbsp;Undergraduate students from the four-year public universities in the Kansas Board of Regents — including five from Fort Hays State University — are working on 40 different projects.&nbsp;The event is free and can be viewed <a href="https://symposium.foragerone.com/kansas-undergraduate-research-days">HERE</a>&nbsp;any time between&nbsp;8 a.m.&nbsp;Tuesday, March 1, and midnight Thursday, March 3.Dawn Tallchief, the coordinator of this year’s event, said that Undergraduate Research Days showcases undergraduate research in Kansas, providing a forum for undergraduates from across Kansas to present their research to our state legislators and other guests visiting the website. Tallchief is assistant director for Student Programs with the Center for Undergraduate Research at the University of Kansas, this year’s sponsor of the annual research days event.&nbsp;The Kansas Undergraduate Research Days website will feature posters and accompanying student videos describing the research projects. Visitors will be able to comment and post questions for the student presenters. Students, faculty, KBOR members, state lawmakers, and the public from across the state are invited to participate. The event is intended to raise awareness of research being conducted by undergraduate students and to highlight the transformational educational opportunities available to students at each KBOR university.&nbsp;&nbsp;FHSU student research participants, in alphabetical order, are:Titilayo Egbebi will present&nbsp;“Hidden Curriculum of an Outdoor School.”&nbsp;Titilayo is a senior from Bethel Park, Pa., who is majoring in teacher education. Dr. Matthew Clay, assistant professor of teacher education, served as the faculty research sponsor.&nbsp; Jersey Garoutte will present&nbsp;“Fundamental Frequency Resetting in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease.”&nbsp;Jersey is a sophomore from Pueblo, Colo., who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders. Dr. Qiang Li, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, served as the faculty research sponsor.&nbsp; Jenna Howard will present&nbsp;“Microbial Isolation and DNA Analysis of Turner Hall Woods’ Natural Hydrocarbon Seep on the Island of Barbados.”&nbsp;Jenna is a senior from WaKeeney who is majoring in geosciences. Dr. Jeanne Sumrall, instructor of geosciences, served as the faculty research sponsor. Michael Shinkle and Micayla Gutierrez, biology, will serve as co-presenters.&nbsp; Haley Pfeifer will present&nbsp;“All-Atom Simulations Uncover Structural and Dynamical Differences Between Full-length Human and Chicken STING in Membrane Systems.”&nbsp;Haley is a sophomore from Great Bend who is a student with the Kansas Academy of Math and Sciences. Dr. Masakatsu Watanabe, assistant professor of chemistry, served as the faculty research sponsor. Lyly Le, chemistry, will serve as a co-presenter.&nbsp;&nbsp; Megan Shepard will present “Rural Disparities in Intimate Partner Violence Services - A Review of Current Literature.” Megan is a junior from Kinsley who is majoring in sociology. Dr. Ziwei Qi, assistant professor of criminal justice, served as the faculty research sponsor.

Kansas Undergraduate Research Days to feature 5 FHSU students

BUNKER HILL — The tradition continues as Smoky Hills PBS will again be covering the 3-2-1A State Wrestling Tournament live the weekend of Feb. 25.&nbsp; For more than 30 years, Smoky Hills PBS has aired this tournament and made available DVDs of the broadcast.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Action will begin at 10 a.m.&nbsp;Friday, Feb. 25, and continues at 9 a.m.&nbsp;Saturday, Feb. 26.&nbsp; A rebroadcast of the championship finals will air at 9 a.m.&nbsp;Sunday, Feb. 27.

DVDs of the televised rounds will be available for purchase online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillspbs.org/">www.SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling 1.800.337.4788.

“Covering sporting events like this is one of the many great things we do here at Smoky Hills PBS,” said Betsy Schwien, general manager at Smoky Hills PBS. “Being able to cover the 3-2-1A State Wrestling event for our viewers and capturing these memories for the wrestlers is something we take great pride in.”

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 </figure>Smoky Hills PBSBUNKER HILL — The tradition continues as Smoky Hills PBS will again be covering the 3-2-1A State Wrestling Tournament live the weekend of Feb. 25.&nbsp; For more than 30 years, Smoky Hills PBS has aired this tournament and made available DVDs of the broadcast.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Action will begin at 10 a.m.&nbsp;Friday, Feb. 25, and continues at 9 a.m.&nbsp;Saturday, Feb. 26.&nbsp; A rebroadcast of the championship finals will air at 9 a.m.&nbsp;Sunday, Feb. 27.DVDs of the televised rounds will be available for purchase online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillspbs.org/">www.SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling 1.800.337.4788.“Covering sporting events like this is one of the many great things we do here at Smoky Hills PBS,” said Betsy Schwien, general manager at Smoky Hills PBS. “Being able to cover the 3-2-1A State Wrestling event for our viewers and capturing these memories for the wrestlers is something we take great pride in.”

Smoky Hills PBS Gears Up for 3-2-1A State Wrestling

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 13 traffic stops Thu., Feb. 3, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Warrant
Service (Fail to Appear)—1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 1/24 8 AM Abandoned
Vehicle--23rd and Walnut, Hays; 2:16 PM 
Identity Theft—300 block W 19th St, Hays; 2:38 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle--4500 block Larned Cir, Hays; 3:36 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle--4400 block Larned Cir, Hays; 3:43 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle--400 block Autumn Ln, Hays; 3:50 PM 
Animal At Large--5th and Ash, Hays; 4:58 PM 
Drug Offenses—4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:18 PM 
Harassment, Telephone/FAX—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:34 PM 
Unwanted Person—400 block E 12th St, Hays; 9:33 PM 
Burglary/business—400 block W 11th St, Hays; 2/1 10:30 PM; 2/3 9:43 PM 
Suicidal Subject—100 block W 4th St, Hays; 9:45 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 15 traffic stops Fri., Feb. 4, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving
Under the Influence--1400 block Fort St, Hays; 2:10:52 AM; 2:30 AM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:45 AM 
Burglary/business—2400 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 2:18 PM 
Animal At Large—2800 block Grant Ave, Hays; 2:38 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—500 block E 8th St, Hays; 2:40 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—1100 block E 27th St, Hays; 4:27 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle—1700 block Marshall Dr, Hays; 5:28 PM 
Theft (general)—400 block Fort St, Hays; 1/31 7:38 PM; 2/4 6:01 PM 
Drug Offenses--1200 block E 13th St, Hays; 6:51 PM; 6:57 PM 
MV Accident-Hit and Run--300 block W 6th St, Hays; 2/4 2:18 AM; 2/5 3 AM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 17 traffic stops Sat., Feb.5, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving
Under the Influence--200 block E 24th St, Hays; 12:33 AM; 12:37 AM 
Driving Under the Influence--6th and Elm, Hays; 1:53 AM; 1:54 AM 
Unwanted Person—500 block W 19th St, Hays; 2:13 AM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—2700 block Vine St, Hays; 2:31 AM 
Suspicious Activity—300 block E 13th St, Hays; 2/4 11:38 PM; 11:45 PM 
Domestic Disturbance—1500 block Main St, Hays; 2/5 2:25 AM; 2:30 AM 
Disturbance – Noise--500 block W 35th St, Hays; 5:26 AM 
Animal Bite Investigation—1300 block Old 40 Hwy, Ellis County; 1:32 PM 
Animal At Large—1300 block Western Plains Dr, Hays; 1:58 PM 
Traffic/Driving Complaint--300 block Milner St, Hays; 3:07 PM 
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA—500 block E 8th St, Hays; 3:33 PM 
Welfare Check—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 4:44 PM 
Found/Lost Property--1200 block Ash St, Hays; 2/3 6 AM; 2/4 10 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)--1200 block 250th St, Hays; 10:56 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 20 traffic stops Sun., Feb. 6, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Intoxicated
Subject—400 block W 8th St, Hays; 12:40 AM 
Drug Offenses--3300 block Skyline Dr, Hays; 8:49 AM 
Abandoned Vehicle--300 block W 22nd St, Hays; 10:50 AM 
Animal At Large—Hays; 11:04 AM 
Animal At Large--300 block E 13th St, Hays; 12:48 PM 
Animal At Large—3300 block Country Ln, Hays; 5:06 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—3400 block Summer Ln, Hays; 7:40 PM 
Domestic Disturbance--2400 block Vine St, Hays; 2/4 11:28 PM; 11:29 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 22 traffic stops Mon., Feb. 7, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disturbance –
Noise—100 block E 17th St, Hays; 1:44 AM 
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run—1200 block U 183 St, Hays; 8:40 AM 
Abandoned Vehicle--200 block W 38th St, Hays; 9:49 AM 
Abandoned Vehicle--100 block W 38th St, Hays; 9:59 AM 
Animal At Large—2100 block Commerce Pkwy, Hays; 10:08 AM 
Animal At Large--400 block E 12th St, Hays; 10:12 AM 
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA—500 block E 8th St, Hays; 12:30 PM; 1:15 PM 
Credit Card Violations—2400 block General Custer Rd, Hays; 12/13/21; 1/15/21 
Animal At Large--2700 block Vine St, Hays; 3:56 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle—3500 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 5:12 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—300 block E 6th St, Hays; 7:10 PM 
Miscellaneous Investigation—600 block E 18th St, Hays; 9:04 PM 
Drug Offenses--400 block E 18th St, Hays; 10:10 PM; 10:33 PM 
Found/Lost Property--4300 block Vine St, Hays; 11:44 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 21 traffic stops Tue., Feb. 8, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Miscellaneous
Investigation—1900 block Vine St, Hays; 12:24 AM 
Driving Under the Influence—200 block W 9th St, Hays; 1:03 AM; 1:24 AM 
Unwanted Person—4000 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 2:56 AM 
Animal At Large--Lewis and Dwight Dr, Hays; 8:45 AM 
Trash Dumping—1400 block Oak St, Hays; 5 AM; 8:30 AM 
Found/Lost Property—Hays; 9:35 AM 
Theft (general)--17th and Oak, Hays; 2/7 6 PM; 12 PM 
Animal At Large—300 block W 7th St, Hays; 10:53 AM 
Animal At Large--400 block E 12th St, Hays; 11:21 AM 
Animal At Large--700 block E 6th St, Hay; 1:12 PM 
Theft (general)--600 block E 7th St, Hays; 11/5/21; 12/25/22 
Identity Theft—1700 block Anthony Dr, Hay; 3:35 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle--2500 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 4:14 PM 
Welfare Check—1000 block Reservation Rd, Hay; 4:23 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 13 animal calls and conducted 6 traffic stops Wed., Feb. 9, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Animal
Cruelty/Neglect—300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 9:06 AM 
Abandoned Vehicle--300 block W 11th St, Hays; 9:34 AM 
Animal At Large—4500 block Danby Ln, Hays; 9:39 AM 
Animal At Large—400 block E 12th St, Hays; 10:29 AM 
Suspicious Activity—3700 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 11:14 AM 
Theft (general)—200 block W 23rd St, Hays; 2/8 5 PM; 2/9 9:30 AM 
Animal At Large—2700 block Hillcrest Dr, Hay; 12:50 PM 
Animal At Large--24th and Walnut, Hay; 1:11 PM 
Animal Call—100 block W 9th St, Hays; 1:49 PM 
Domestic Disturbance—4300 block Vine St, Hays; 2 PM; 2:07 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle--1300 block Donald Dr, Hays; 3:58 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--1000 block E 27th St, Hays; 4:03 PM 
Suspicious Activity—2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 10:33 PM

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Service (Fail to Appear)—1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 1/24 8 AM Abandoned
Vehicle--23rd and Walnut, Hays; 2:16 PM 
Identity Theft—300 block W 19th St, Hays; 2:38 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle--4500 block Larned Cir, Hays; 3:36 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle--4400 block Larned Cir, Hays; 3:43 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle--400 block Autumn Ln, Hays; 3:50 PM 
Animal At Large--5th and Ash, Hays; 4:58 PM 
Drug Offenses—4300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:18 PM 
Harassment, Telephone/FAX—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:34 PM 
Unwanted Person—400 block E 12th St, Hays; 9:33 PM 
Burglary/business—400 block W 11th St, Hays; 2/1 10:30 PM; 2/3 9:43 PM 
Suicidal Subject—100 block W 4th St, Hays; 9:45 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 15 traffic stops Fri., Feb. 4, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.Driving
Under the Influence--1400 block Fort St, Hays; 2:10:52 AM; 2:30 AM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:45 AM 
Burglary/business—2400 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 2:18 PM 
Animal At Large—2800 block Grant Ave, Hays; 2:38 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—500 block E 8th St, Hays; 2:40 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—1100 block E 27th St, Hays; 4:27 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle—1700 block Marshall Dr, Hays; 5:28 PM 
Theft (general)—400 block Fort St, Hays; 1/31 7:38 PM; 2/4 6:01 PM 
Drug Offenses--1200 block E 13th St, Hays; 6:51 PM; 6:57 PM 
MV Accident-Hit and Run--300 block W 6th St, Hays; 2/4 2:18 AM; 2/5 3 AMThe Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 17 traffic stops Sat., Feb.5, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.Driving
Under the Influence--200 block E 24th St, Hays; 12:33 AM; 12:37 AM 
Driving Under the Influence--6th and Elm, Hays; 1:53 AM; 1:54 AM 
Unwanted Person—500 block W 19th St, Hays; 2:13 AM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—2700 block Vine St, Hays; 2:31 AM 
Suspicious Activity—300 block E 13th St, Hays; 2/4 11:38 PM; 11:45 PM 
Domestic Disturbance—1500 block Main St, Hays; 2/5 2:25 AM; 2:30 AM 
Disturbance – Noise--500 block W 35th St, Hays; 5:26 AM 
Animal Bite Investigation—1300 block Old 40 Hwy, Ellis County; 1:32 PM 
Animal At Large—1300 block Western Plains Dr, Hays; 1:58 PM 
Traffic/Driving Complaint--300 block Milner St, Hays; 3:07 PM 
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA—500 block E 8th St, Hays; 3:33 PM 
Welfare Check—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 4:44 PM 
Found/Lost Property--1200 block Ash St, Hays; 2/3 6 AM; 2/4 10 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)--1200 block 250th St, Hays; 10:56 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 20 traffic stops Sun., Feb. 6, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.Intoxicated
Subject—400 block W 8th St, Hays; 12:40 AM 
Drug Offenses--3300 block Skyline Dr, Hays; 8:49 AM 
Abandoned Vehicle--300 block W 22nd St, Hays; 10:50 AM 
Animal At Large—Hays; 11:04 AM 
Animal At Large--300 block E 13th St, Hays; 12:48 PM 
Animal At Large—3300 block Country Ln, Hays; 5:06 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—3400 block Summer Ln, Hays; 7:40 PM 
Domestic Disturbance--2400 block Vine St, Hays; 2/4 11:28 PM; 11:29 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 22 traffic stops Mon., Feb. 7, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.Disturbance –
Noise—100 block E 17th St, Hays; 1:44 AM 
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run—1200 block U 183 St, Hays; 8:40 AM 
Abandoned Vehicle--200 block W 38th St, Hays; 9:49 AM 
Abandoned Vehicle--100 block W 38th St, Hays; 9:59 AM 
Animal At Large—2100 block Commerce Pkwy, Hays; 10:08 AM 
Animal At Large--400 block E 12th St, Hays; 10:12 AM 
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA—500 block E 8th St, Hays; 12:30 PM; 1:15 PM 
Credit Card Violations—2400 block General Custer Rd, Hays; 12/13/21; 1/15/21 
Animal At Large--2700 block Vine St, Hays; 3:56 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle—3500 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 5:12 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—300 block E 6th St, Hays; 7:10 PM 
Miscellaneous Investigation—600 block E 18th St, Hays; 9:04 PM 
Drug Offenses--400 block E 18th St, Hays; 10:10 PM; 10:33 PM 
Found/Lost Property--4300 block Vine St, Hays; 11:44 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 21 traffic stops Tue., Feb. 8, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.Miscellaneous
Investigation—1900 block Vine St, Hays; 12:24 AM 
Driving Under the Influence—200 block W 9th St, Hays; 1:03 AM; 1:24 AM 
Unwanted Person—4000 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 2:56 AM 
Animal At Large--Lewis and Dwight Dr, Hays; 8:45 AM 
Trash Dumping—1400 block Oak St, Hays; 5 AM; 8:30 AM 
Found/Lost Property—Hays; 9:35 AM 
Theft (general)--17th and Oak, Hays; 2/7 6 PM; 12 PM 
Animal At Large—300 block W 7th St, Hays; 10:53 AM 
Animal At Large--400 block E 12th St, Hays; 11:21 AM 
Animal At Large--700 block E 6th St, Hay; 1:12 PM 
Theft (general)--600 block E 7th St, Hays; 11/5/21; 12/25/22 
Identity Theft—1700 block Anthony Dr, Hay; 3:35 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle--2500 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 4:14 PM 
Welfare Check—1000 block Reservation Rd, Hay; 4:23 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 13 animal calls and conducted 6 traffic stops Wed., Feb. 9, 2022, according to the HPD Activity Log.Animal
Cruelty/Neglect—300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 9:06 AM 
Abandoned Vehicle--300 block W 11th St, Hays; 9:34 AM 
Animal At Large—4500 block Danby Ln, Hays; 9:39 AM 
Animal At Large—400 block E 12th St, Hays; 10:29 AM 
Suspicious Activity—3700 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 11:14 AM 
Theft (general)—200 block W 23rd St, Hays; 2/8 5 PM; 2/9 9:30 AM 
Animal At Large—2700 block Hillcrest Dr, Hay; 12:50 PM 
Animal At Large--24th and Walnut, Hay; 1:11 PM 
Animal Call—100 block W 9th St, Hays; 1:49 PM 
Domestic Disturbance—4300 block Vine St, Hays; 2 PM; 2:07 PM 
Abandoned Vehicle--1300 block Donald Dr, Hays; 3:58 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--1000 block E 27th St, Hays; 4:03 PM 
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Hays PD Activity Log, Feb. 3-9   

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A downed power line was found to be the cause of a Thursday morning grassfire in Ellis County.

This fire appeared to have been started in a field in the 1200 block of 180th Avenue, according to Lyle Pantle, Ellis County emergency manager and assistant fire chief.

"Fire crews were dispatched at 7:45 and arrived on scene in 12 minutes," Pantle said. 

Approximately 17 responders worked the fire, bringing it under control by 8:38 a.m. he said.

In total, 41 acres were burned in an area contained to the north of Golf Course Road and west of 180th Avenue. 

"Fire crews mopped up hot spots and everyone reported assignment complete at 9:45 a.m.," he said.

Hays PostA downed power line was found to be the cause of a Thursday morning grassfire in Ellis County.This fire appeared to have been started in a field in the 1200 block of 180th Avenue, according to Lyle Pantle, Ellis County emergency manager and assistant fire chief."Fire crews were dispatched at 7:45 and arrived on scene in 12 minutes," Pantle said. Approximately 17 responders worked the fire, bringing it under control by 8:38 a.m. he said.In total, 41 acres were burned in an area contained to the north of Golf Course Road and west of 180th Avenue. "Fire crews mopped up hot spots and everyone reported assignment complete at 9:45 a.m.," he said.

Thursday morning fire burns 41 acres in Ellis Co.

The TMP-Marian Monarchs step out of league play Thursday night for a match up with the Norton Blue Jays. 

The TMP-Marian Monarchs step out of league play Thursday night for a match up with the Norton Blue Jays. The girls game is scheduled to tipoff at 6:00 p.m. with the boys to follow from Norton.Click the player below or click&nbsp;<a href="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/362059">HERE&nbsp;</a>to view the game. You can also download the Team1Sports app for your phone or connected device, including smart TVs.<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/broadcast/embed/362059?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>