The Hays Police Department responded to 9 animal calls and conducted 5 traffic stops Monday, May 3, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.

MV
Accident-City Street/Alley--27th and Main, Hays; 7:32 AM 
Lost Animals ONLY—300 block W 27th St, Hays; 8:39 AM 
MV Accident-Private Property—100 block W 14th St, Hays; 5/2 4 PM; 5/3 9 AM 
Criminal Damage to Property—500 block W 27th St, Hays; 5/2 10:30 PM; 5/3 6:30
AM Theft (general)—400 block W 7th St, Hays; 5/1 8:30 AM; 5/2 8 PM 
Credit Card Violations—1900 block Vine St, Hays; 4/24 5 AM; 5/3 1:46 PM 
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run—1300 block E 41st St, Hays; 4/26 11 AM 
Lost Animals ONLY—3000 block Northridge Ct, Hays; 2:50 PM 
Criminal Damage to Property—500 block E 10th St, Hays; 5:50 PM; 6 PM 
Criminal Damage to Property—1900 block General Custer Rd, Hay; 1/1 12 AM; 5/3 4
PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—300 block W 8th St, Hays; 4:03 PM 
Animal At Large--US 183 Alternate Hwy and Vine St, Hays; 4:58 PM 
Suspicious Activity—3500 block Vine St, Hays; 8:43 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 7 traffic stops Tuesday, May 4, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Drug
Offenses—1900 block Marshall Rd, Hays; 7 AM 
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA—2500 block Felten Dr, Hay; 8:59 AM 
Criminal Trespass--300 block W 32nd St, Hays; 9:28 AM 
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run—1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 10:08 AM; 10:11
AM 
Animal At Large—2200 block E 15th St, Hays; 10:17 AM 
Missing Person—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9:29 AM 
Drug Offenses—Hays; 11:02 AM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--2300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:57 PM 
Animal Injured—1700 block MacArthur Rd, Hays; 1:41 PM 
Criminal Damage to Property--200 block E 4th St, Hays; 4/30 5 PM; 5/4 2:40 PM 
Animal At Large--1800 block Main St, Hays; 4:31 PM 
Theft (general)—3500 block Vine St, Hays; 5/3 3 PM; 5/4 11 AM 
Welfare Check—4600 block Roth Ave, Hays; 9:23 PM 
Disturbance – General—300 block W 9th St, Hays; 10:22 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—1400 block Montgomery St, Hays; 10:44 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 10 animal calls and conducted 13 traffic stops Wednesday, May 5, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Warrant
Service (Fail to Appear)—300 block E 6th St, Hays; 1:05 AM 
Welfare Check—300 block E 6th St, Hays; 2:29 AM 
Animal Injured--1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 7:23 AM 
Criminal Trespass—2200 block Wheatland Ave, Hays; 7:42 AM 
Dead Animal Call--48th and Vine, Hays; 7:45 AM 
Animal At Large—1000 block Reservation Rd, Hay; 8:54 AM 
Found/Lost Property—2700 block Vine St, Hays; 9:29 AM 
Animal Cruelty/Neglect—1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 9:39 AM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--100 block E 8th St, Hays; 11:19 AM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 12:38 PM 
Animal At Large--1800 block Main St, Hays; 2:16 PM 
Drug Offenses—1900 block Marshall Rd, Hays; 2:57 PM 
Found/Lost Property—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 3:25 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)--2700 block Englewood Dr, Hays; 3:50 PM 
Welfare Check--1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 5:29 PM 
Drug Offenses—1900 block Marshall Rd, Hays; 7:05 PM 
Theft (general)—200 block W 8th St, Hays; 7 PM; 7:25 PM 
Drug Offenses--200 block E 8th St, Hays; 11:07 PM; 11:29 AM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 9 traffic stops Thursday, May 6, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Drug
Offenses--500 block Riley St, Hays; 12:13 AM; 12:32 AM 
Disturbance – Noise—700 block W 12th St, Hays; 1:14 AM 
Found/Lost Property—3600 block Vine St, Hays; 5/5 9:15 PM; 5/6 6:51 AM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley—Hays; 6:40 AM 
Fraud—3600 block Vine St, Hays; 5/5 9:15 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley—1700 block Vine St, Hays; 10:40 AM 
Sex Offense--2900 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 5/2 1 PM; 2 PM 
Assist - Other (not MV)—Hays; 2:08 PM 
Blackmail/Extortion—1900 block Whittier Rd, Hays; 5:19 PM 
Domestic Disturbance—2700 block Colonial Ave, Hays; 4:30 PM; 5 PM 
Domestic Disturbance—300 block W 9th St, Hays; 6:53 PM 
Worthless Check—100 block E 5th St, Hays; 7:17 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—2900 block Ash St, Hays; 9:18 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--1000 block W 43rd St, Hays; 9:30 PM 
Criminal Trespass—500 block E 8th St, Hays; 11:27 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 17 traffic stops Friday, May 7, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious
Activity—1700 block Hall St, Hays; 1:08 AM 
Criminal Damage to Property—300 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:15 AM 
Criminal Damage to Property—700 block Allen St, Hays; 8:48 AM 
Criminal Damage to Property--400 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:52 AM 
Suspicious Activity—2700 block Epworth St, Hays;9:30 AM; 9:40 AM 
Assist - Other (not MV)--I-70 MM 145, Ellis County; 11:05 AM 
Harassment (All Other)—1900 block Vine St, Hays; 6:30 AM; 11 AM 
MV Accident-Co Road/St Hwy--2700 block Vine St, Hays; 11:20 AM 
Animal At Large—1100 block Country Club Dr, Hays; 2:21 PM 
Suspicious Activity—400 block Walnut St, Hays; 2:42 PM; 2:43 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—500 block E 20th St, Hays; 4:29 PM 
Theft (general)—3400 block Oak St, Hays; 6:44 PM 
Found/Lost Property—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7:44 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 23 traffic stops Saturday, May 8, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Theft
(general)--400 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:15 AM; 2:17 AM 
Disturbance – General—1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 3 AM 
Criminal Damage to Property—1000 block Downing Ave, Hays; 5/3 12:01 AM; 5/8 9:17
AM 
Animal Call—500 block W 20th St, Hays; 9:28 AM 
Intoxicated Subject--3300 block Vine St, Hays; 9:42 AM 
Civil Dispute--1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 10:57 AM 
Welfare Check—Hays; 12:10 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)--14th and Elm, Hays; 1:53 PM 
Juvenile Complaint—2800 block Indian Trl, Hays; 2:35 PM 
Animal At Large--1000 block Old Hwy 40 Bypass, Hays; 3:02 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 4 traffic stops Sunday, May 9, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Aggravated
Battery—500 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:01 AM 
Domestic Disturbance--2200 block Felten Dr, Hays; 4:45 AM; 4:55 AM 
Aggravated Battery—2200 block Gen Custer Rd, Hays; 9:05 AM 
Mental Health Call—300 block E 16th St, Hays; 1:01 PM 
Dead Animal Call--1700 block General Custer Rd, Hays; 2:42 PM 
Criminal Damage to Property--1600 block Allen St, Hays; 5/8 10 PM; 5/9 1:30 PM Animal
Call—2000 block Main St, Hays; 7:07 PM

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 </figure>The Hays Police Department responded to 9 animal calls and conducted 5 traffic stops Monday, May 3, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.MV
Accident-City Street/Alley--27th and Main, Hays; 7:32 AM 
Lost Animals ONLY—300 block W 27th St, Hays; 8:39 AM 
MV Accident-Private Property—100 block W 14th St, Hays; 5/2 4 PM; 5/3 9 AM 
Criminal Damage to Property—500 block W 27th St, Hays; 5/2 10:30 PM; 5/3 6:30
AM Theft (general)—400 block W 7th St, Hays; 5/1 8:30 AM; 5/2 8 PM 
Credit Card Violations—1900 block Vine St, Hays; 4/24 5 AM; 5/3 1:46 PM 
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run—1300 block E 41st St, Hays; 4/26 11 AM 
Lost Animals ONLY—3000 block Northridge Ct, Hays; 2:50 PM 
Criminal Damage to Property—500 block E 10th St, Hays; 5:50 PM; 6 PM 
Criminal Damage to Property—1900 block General Custer Rd, Hay; 1/1 12 AM; 5/3 4
PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—300 block W 8th St, Hays; 4:03 PM 
Animal At Large--US 183 Alternate Hwy and Vine St, Hays; 4:58 PM 
Suspicious Activity—3500 block Vine St, Hays; 8:43 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 7 traffic stops Tuesday, May 4, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.Drug
Offenses—1900 block Marshall Rd, Hays; 7 AM 
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA—2500 block Felten Dr, Hay; 8:59 AM 
Criminal Trespass--300 block W 32nd St, Hays; 9:28 AM 
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run—1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 10:08 AM; 10:11
AM 
Animal At Large—2200 block E 15th St, Hays; 10:17 AM 
Missing Person—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9:29 AM 
Drug Offenses—Hays; 11:02 AM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--2300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:57 PM 
Animal Injured—1700 block MacArthur Rd, Hays; 1:41 PM 
Criminal Damage to Property--200 block E 4th St, Hays; 4/30 5 PM; 5/4 2:40 PM 
Animal At Large--1800 block Main St, Hays; 4:31 PM 
Theft (general)—3500 block Vine St, Hays; 5/3 3 PM; 5/4 11 AM 
Welfare Check—4600 block Roth Ave, Hays; 9:23 PM 
Disturbance – General—300 block W 9th St, Hays; 10:22 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—1400 block Montgomery St, Hays; 10:44 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 10 animal calls and conducted 13 traffic stops Wednesday, May 5, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.Warrant
Service (Fail to Appear)—300 block E 6th St, Hays; 1:05 AM 
Welfare Check—300 block E 6th St, Hays; 2:29 AM 
Animal Injured--1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 7:23 AM 
Criminal Trespass—2200 block Wheatland Ave, Hays; 7:42 AM 
Dead Animal Call--48th and Vine, Hays; 7:45 AM 
Animal At Large—1000 block Reservation Rd, Hay; 8:54 AM 
Found/Lost Property—2700 block Vine St, Hays; 9:29 AM 
Animal Cruelty/Neglect—1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 9:39 AM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--100 block E 8th St, Hays; 11:19 AM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 12:38 PM 
Animal At Large--1800 block Main St, Hays; 2:16 PM 
Drug Offenses—1900 block Marshall Rd, Hays; 2:57 PM 
Found/Lost Property—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 3:25 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)--2700 block Englewood Dr, Hays; 3:50 PM 
Welfare Check--1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 5:29 PM 
Drug Offenses—1900 block Marshall Rd, Hays; 7:05 PM 
Theft (general)—200 block W 8th St, Hays; 7 PM; 7:25 PM 
Drug Offenses--200 block E 8th St, Hays; 11:07 PM; 11:29 AMThe Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and conducted 9 traffic stops Thursday, May 6, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.Drug
Offenses--500 block Riley St, Hays; 12:13 AM; 12:32 AM 
Disturbance – Noise—700 block W 12th St, Hays; 1:14 AM 
Found/Lost Property—3600 block Vine St, Hays; 5/5 9:15 PM; 5/6 6:51 AM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley—Hays; 6:40 AM 
Fraud—3600 block Vine St, Hays; 5/5 9:15 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley—1700 block Vine St, Hays; 10:40 AM 
Sex Offense--2900 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 5/2 1 PM; 2 PM 
Assist - Other (not MV)—Hays; 2:08 PM 
Blackmail/Extortion—1900 block Whittier Rd, Hays; 5:19 PM 
Domestic Disturbance—2700 block Colonial Ave, Hays; 4:30 PM; 5 PM 
Domestic Disturbance—300 block W 9th St, Hays; 6:53 PM 
Worthless Check—100 block E 5th St, Hays; 7:17 PM 
Lost Animals ONLY—2900 block Ash St, Hays; 9:18 PM 
MV Accident-City Street/Alley--1000 block W 43rd St, Hays; 9:30 PM 
Criminal Trespass—500 block E 8th St, Hays; 11:27 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 17 traffic stops Friday, May 7, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.Suspicious
Activity—1700 block Hall St, Hays; 1:08 AM 
Criminal Damage to Property—300 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:15 AM 
Criminal Damage to Property—700 block Allen St, Hays; 8:48 AM 
Criminal Damage to Property--400 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:52 AM 
Suspicious Activity—2700 block Epworth St, Hays;9:30 AM; 9:40 AM 
Assist - Other (not MV)--I-70 MM 145, Ellis County; 11:05 AM 
Harassment (All Other)—1900 block Vine St, Hays; 6:30 AM; 11 AM 
MV Accident-Co Road/St Hwy--2700 block Vine St, Hays; 11:20 AM 
Animal At Large—1100 block Country Club Dr, Hays; 2:21 PM 
Suspicious Activity—400 block Walnut St, Hays; 2:42 PM; 2:43 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)—500 block E 20th St, Hays; 4:29 PM 
Theft (general)—3400 block Oak St, Hays; 6:44 PM 
Found/Lost Property—100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7:44 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 23 traffic stops Saturday, May 8, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.Theft
(general)--400 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:15 AM; 2:17 AM 
Disturbance – General—1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 3 AM 
Criminal Damage to Property—1000 block Downing Ave, Hays; 5/3 12:01 AM; 5/8 9:17
AM 
Animal Call—500 block W 20th St, Hays; 9:28 AM 
Intoxicated Subject--3300 block Vine St, Hays; 9:42 AM 
Civil Dispute--1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 10:57 AM 
Welfare Check—Hays; 12:10 PM 
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)--14th and Elm, Hays; 1:53 PM 
Juvenile Complaint—2800 block Indian Trl, Hays; 2:35 PM 
Animal At Large--1000 block Old Hwy 40 Bypass, Hays; 3:02 PMThe Hays Police Department responded to 2 animal calls and conducted 4 traffic stops Sunday, May 9, 2021, according to the HPD Activity Log.Aggravated
Battery—500 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:01 AM 
Domestic Disturbance--2200 block Felten Dr, Hays; 4:45 AM; 4:55 AM 
Aggravated Battery—2200 block Gen Custer Rd, Hays; 9:05 AM 
Mental Health Call—300 block E 16th St, Hays; 1:01 PM 
Dead Animal Call--1700 block General Custer Rd, Hays; 2:42 PM 
Criminal Damage to Property--1600 block Allen St, Hays; 5/8 10 PM; 5/9 1:30 PM Animal
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HPD Activity Log, May 3-9 

By RON WILSON Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development

Let’s sign up for a subscription – not just for your local newspaper, or for Netflix, or for groceries, but for flowers. Today we’ll meet an entrepreneurial Kansan who is growing beautiful flowers and then distributing them by subscription.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Glennys Doane is the founder of this innovative business known as Prairie Field Flowers. Glennys and her husband Gary live west of Downs. Gary farms and Glennys is a longtime volunteer in local schools.&nbsp;

Glennys’ mother came from the rural community of Alden, population 148 people. Now, that’s rural. Glennys attended Sterling College and then got a master’s at Kansas State University, where she met Gary.&nbsp;

“My mom always had flowers,” Glennys said. “Gary’s mom always had flowers.” For years, the Doanes sold their own sweet corn direct to consumers from the farmstead west of Downs, so they were used to retail customers. “We enjoy working with the public,” Glennys said.&nbsp;

“We had a couple of acres unutilized,” Glennys said. “One winter, I was looking through seed catalogs and thought, ‘Maybe I could plant flowers in there,’” she said. Glennys did research and reached out online to flower producers across the nation. “One of my online mentors is in Virginia Beach, Virginia,” Glennys said. “She is so limited in the space she has in which to operate. Urban farmers told me that if they can get a quarter acre, they are ecstatic. I realized I have the land resource right here,” she said.&nbsp;

No one at the local farmers markets was vending flowers, so Glennys decided to try it. Then she came up with the innovative idea to sell subscriptions to those who would want flowers regularly.&nbsp;

She named her business Prairie Field Flowers. The growing process begins with seeds planted in tiny three-quarter inch soil blocks. “This is a very efficient use of space,” Glennys said. “We can do this on a countertop in the basement.” Once the seedlings sprout, they are transplanted into her flower field. “Gary’s a big help on all this,” she said.&nbsp;

Glennys practices succession planting – not succession planning, succession planting.&nbsp;&nbsp;She plans and plants different types and varieties of flowers to mature at different stages through the growing season.&nbsp;

In addition to farmers markets, the flowers are marketed in two ways: One is individual bouquets, arranged and delivered on demand; and the other is through the subscription service.&nbsp;

“The subscription can be for the workplace or the home,” Glennys said. Subscribers will receive farm fresh, local flowers arranged in small or large bouquets that can be delivered once or twice per month from April through September.&nbsp;

“A business might subscribe because they always want fresh local flowers on the receptionist’s counter,” Glennys said. One subscriber regularly gets flowers for her desk at a bank in Beloit, for example.&nbsp;

Many buyers are millennials. Their daughter Amy, a young professional who lives nearby, is case in point. “My generation is used to subscribing to things,” Amy said.&nbsp;

Glennys delivers the flowers and can exchange and recycle vases for the next delivery.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We provide whatever is in season or blooming,” Glennys said. That means she gets to plant lots of different flowers, such as sunflowers, zinnias, daffodils, cosmos, daisies, tulips, iris, peonies and more. She also grows supplementary foliage such as lemon and cinnamon basil, bells of Ireland, dianthus, sweet rocket, larkspur, ageratum and others.&nbsp;

Glennys has found that flowers bring joy to both the giver and the recipient. “That’s the beauty of it,” Glennys said. “I love delivering flowers and seeing people’s eyes light up,” she said. “You need beauty in your life. You need art in your life,” she said.&nbsp;

As one subscriber wrote: “The flowers are beautiful. I’ve had so much fun with this.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks for making my days brighter with beautiful flowers.”&nbsp;

For more information, see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prairiefieldflowers.com/">www.prairiefieldflowers.com</a>.&nbsp;

Let’s sign up for a subscription – not just for newspapers, but for flowers. We commend Glennys and Gary Doane for making a difference with this innovative way to market flowers and beautify the world around them. I hope their business continues to blossom.&nbsp;

There is more about Downs. We’ll learn about that next week.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By RON WILSON Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development Let’s sign up for a subscription – not just for your local newspaper, or for Netflix, or for groceries, but for flowers. Today we’ll meet an entrepreneurial Kansan who is growing beautiful flowers and then distributing them by subscription.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Glennys Doane is the founder of this innovative business known as Prairie Field Flowers. Glennys and her husband Gary live west of Downs. Gary farms and Glennys is a longtime volunteer in local schools.&nbsp;Glennys’ mother came from the rural community of Alden, population 148 people. Now, that’s rural. Glennys attended Sterling College and then got a master’s at Kansas State University, where she met Gary.&nbsp;“My mom always had flowers,” Glennys said. “Gary’s mom always had flowers.” For years, the Doanes sold their own sweet corn direct to consumers from the farmstead west of Downs, so they were used to retail customers. “We enjoy working with the public,” Glennys said.&nbsp;“We had a couple of acres unutilized,” Glennys said. “One winter, I was looking through seed catalogs and thought, ‘Maybe I could plant flowers in there,’” she said. Glennys did research and reached out online to flower producers across the nation. “One of my online mentors is in Virginia Beach, Virginia,” Glennys said. “She is so limited in the space she has in which to operate. Urban farmers told me that if they can get a quarter acre, they are ecstatic. I realized I have the land resource right here,” she said.&nbsp;No one at the local farmers markets was vending flowers, so Glennys decided to try it. Then she came up with the innovative idea to sell subscriptions to those who would want flowers regularly.&nbsp;She named her business Prairie Field Flowers. The growing process begins with seeds planted in tiny three-quarter inch soil blocks. “This is a very efficient use of space,” Glennys said. “We can do this on a countertop in the basement.” Once the seedlings sprout, they are transplanted into her flower field. “Gary’s a big help on all this,” she said.&nbsp;Glennys practices succession planting – not succession planning, succession planting.&nbsp;&nbsp;She plans and plants different types and varieties of flowers to mature at different stages through the growing season.&nbsp;In addition to farmers markets, the flowers are marketed in two ways: One is individual bouquets, arranged and delivered on demand; and the other is through the subscription service.&nbsp;“The subscription can be for the workplace or the home,” Glennys said. Subscribers will receive farm fresh, local flowers arranged in small or large bouquets that can be delivered once or twice per month from April through September.&nbsp;“A business might subscribe because they always want fresh local flowers on the receptionist’s counter,” Glennys said. One subscriber regularly gets flowers for her desk at a bank in Beloit, for example.&nbsp;Many buyers are millennials. Their daughter Amy, a young professional who lives nearby, is case in point. “My generation is used to subscribing to things,” Amy said.&nbsp;Glennys delivers the flowers and can exchange and recycle vases for the next delivery.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We provide whatever is in season or blooming,” Glennys said. That means she gets to plant lots of different flowers, such as sunflowers, zinnias, daffodils, cosmos, daisies, tulips, iris, peonies and more. She also grows supplementary foliage such as lemon and cinnamon basil, bells of Ireland, dianthus, sweet rocket, larkspur, ageratum and others.&nbsp;Glennys has found that flowers bring joy to both the giver and the recipient. “That’s the beauty of it,” Glennys said. “I love delivering flowers and seeing people’s eyes light up,” she said. “You need beauty in your life. You need art in your life,” she said.&nbsp;As one subscriber wrote: “The flowers are beautiful. I’ve had so much fun with this.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thanks for making my days brighter with beautiful flowers.”&nbsp;For more information, see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.prairiefieldflowers.com/">www.prairiefieldflowers.com</a>.&nbsp;Let’s sign up for a subscription – not just for newspapers, but for flowers. We commend Glennys and Gary Doane for making a difference with this innovative way to market flowers and beautify the world around them. I hope their business continues to blossom.&nbsp;There is more about Downs. We’ll learn about that next week.&nbsp;

Now That’s Rural: Glennys Doane, Prairie Field Flowers 

Cody Erwin has visited the Fort Hays State University campus just once. This weekend, he will leave with a diploma in hand and a self-described new lease on life.

Erwin, who lives in Wichita, will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in geosciences with an emphasis in geography during FHSU’s first on-campus commencement ceremonies since May 2019. Graduates from the spring 2020 and fall 2020 semesters were honored through virtual recognitions because of the pandemic.

He will then begin online classes for a master’s degree in GIS (geographic information systems) at Kent State University this fall. Erwin’s undergraduate work also was done remotely through FHSU Online. Although he earned his degree from afar, Erwin wanted to walk across the stage to receive his diploma, because it’s an accomplishment that took a lot of determination to achieve.

Erwin started working on a degree online in 2017 because of the flexibility it offered. He could take classes at his own pace while still working full-time.

Searching for a school with a strong online presence is how Erwin first discovered FHSU.

“I was looking for an accredited online college, and I learned that&nbsp;Fort Hays State has an enormous online presence,” he said. “I can’t say enough positive things about the geosciences department and the faculty there. They have kept me intrigued and moving forward.”&nbsp;

Erwin was furloughed when the pandemic forced WSU to remote operations for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. He took a job at Target to pay the bills and he was able to keep making progress on his degree.&nbsp;

Shortly thereafter, he learned about a position with the City of Haysville, a suburb of Wichita. It turned out to be the perfect fit – for Erwin and the City of Haysville.

Haysville was in search of&nbsp;someone to help make its public works department more efficient,&nbsp;and Erwin said he was able to “hit the ground running”&nbsp;while working with the ESRI suite of applications to implement workflow management throughout the Public Works Department.

“What I learned through the online program at FHSU – such a strong foundational understanding of GIS – I was able to put to use at my job immediately,” he said.

With secure employment once again, Erwin was able to finish his degree this semester. He has no qualms about beginning his online master’s program at Kent State because of a positive experience through FHSU Online.&nbsp;

He especially enjoyed virtual field trips taught by Dr. Ken Neuhauser, who retired from FHSU in 2018 but continued teaching those classes through 2020 as an adjunct professor.&nbsp;

“Ken Neuhauser’s virtual classes are phenomenal,” Erwin said. “I emailed him and asked to take every class of his before he retired. I can’t say enough good things about the geosciences department and the faculty at Fort Hays State. They are an amazing group of people.”

Erwin encountered a positive experience from the beginning of his undergraduate work when he took a class with Dr. Richard Lisichenko, a professor of geosciences, whose concentration is GIS.

“I’ve always been intrigued with the study of the earth and geosciences,” Erwin said. “My first course with Dr. Lisichenko, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, had me hooked.”

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsCody Erwin has visited the Fort Hays State University campus just once. This weekend, he will leave with a diploma in hand and a self-described new lease on life.Erwin, who lives in Wichita, will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in geosciences with an emphasis in geography during FHSU’s first on-campus commencement ceremonies since May 2019. Graduates from the spring 2020 and fall 2020 semesters were honored through virtual recognitions because of the pandemic.He will then begin online classes for a master’s degree in GIS (geographic information systems) at Kent State University this fall. Erwin’s undergraduate work also was done remotely through FHSU Online. Although he earned his degree from afar, Erwin wanted to walk across the stage to receive his diploma, because it’s an accomplishment that took a lot of determination to achieve.Erwin started working on a degree online in 2017 because of the flexibility it offered. He could take classes at his own pace while still working full-time.Searching for a school with a strong online presence is how Erwin first discovered FHSU.“I was looking for an accredited online college, and I learned that&nbsp;Fort Hays State has an enormous online presence,” he said. “I can’t say enough positive things about the geosciences department and the faculty there. They have kept me intrigued and moving forward.”&nbsp;Erwin was furloughed when the pandemic forced WSU to remote operations for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. He took a job at Target to pay the bills and he was able to keep making progress on his degree.&nbsp;Shortly thereafter, he learned about a position with the City of Haysville, a suburb of Wichita. It turned out to be the perfect fit – for Erwin and the City of Haysville.Haysville was in search of&nbsp;someone to help make its public works department more efficient,&nbsp;and Erwin said he was able to “hit the ground running”&nbsp;while working with the ESRI suite of applications to implement workflow management throughout the Public Works Department.“What I learned through the online program at FHSU – such a strong foundational understanding of GIS – I was able to put to use at my job immediately,” he said.With secure employment once again, Erwin was able to finish his degree this semester. He has no qualms about beginning his online master’s program at Kent State because of a positive experience through FHSU Online.&nbsp;He especially enjoyed virtual field trips taught by Dr. Ken Neuhauser, who retired from FHSU in 2018 but continued teaching those classes through 2020 as an adjunct professor.&nbsp;“Ken Neuhauser’s virtual classes are phenomenal,” Erwin said. “I emailed him and asked to take every class of his before he retired. I can’t say enough good things about the geosciences department and the faculty at Fort Hays State. They are an amazing group of people.”Erwin encountered a positive experience from the beginning of his undergraduate work when he took a class with Dr. Richard Lisichenko, a professor of geosciences, whose concentration is GIS.“I’ve always been intrigued with the study of the earth and geosciences,” Erwin said. “My first course with Dr. Lisichenko, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, had me hooked.”

FHSU Online a rewarding experience for graduate

Wheat growers can make plans to attend the Ellis County Wheat Variety Plot Field Day conducted by the Cottonwood Extension District on May 25 beginning at 6 p.m.

Come hear what extension specialist have to say about each variety. There is always something in the plot to see and learn from, whether it is about the individual varieties, insects or diseases that are sometimes spotted in the plot.

The field day location is north of the Victoria Exit on Cathedral Road, go one mile west on Fairground Road and turn south onto 330th Avenue.

A free meal and refreshments will immediately follow the field day.

All interested people are invited to attend. No RSVP necessary.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the VFW Hall in Victoria, 204 E. Main Street.

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 </figure>SubmittedWheat growers can make plans to attend the Ellis County Wheat Variety Plot Field Day conducted by the Cottonwood Extension District on May 25 beginning at 6 p.m.Come hear what extension specialist have to say about each variety. There is always something in the plot to see and learn from, whether it is about the individual varieties, insects or diseases that are sometimes spotted in the plot.The field day location is north of the Victoria Exit on Cathedral Road, go one mile west on Fairground Road and turn south onto 330th Avenue.A free meal and refreshments will immediately follow the field day.All interested people are invited to attend. No RSVP necessary.In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the VFW Hall in Victoria, 204 E. Main Street.

Extension sets annual Ellis County wheat plot tour for May 25

Three-day weather outlook

The Board of Ellis County Rural Water District #1-C is considering adding a limited number of benefit units (water meters) to the district. The price for the benefit unit is $10,000 plus the cost of an engineer study and all associated costs of installation. We are gathering information in regards to the number of landowners interested in obtaining a benefit unit within the district's current boundaries. For information regarding the district's boundaries please go to krwa.net and click on RWD maps. Expressing an interest in obtaining a benefit unit neither obligates the landowner nor the district to provide a benefit unit. We are seeking information for feasibility only at this time. To express interest please send a brief letter of interest including your contact information and desired location of benefit unit by July 1st, 2021, to the following address: 

Ellis County RWD #1-C Attention: Board P.O. Box 126 Hays, KS 67601

Thank you, Amy Befort, President&nbsp;

The Board of Ellis County Rural Water District #1-C is considering adding a limited number of benefit units (water meters) to the district. The price for the benefit unit is $10,000 plus the cost of an engineer study and all associated costs of installation. We are gathering information in regards to the number of landowners interested in obtaining a benefit unit within the district's current boundaries. For information regarding the district's boundaries please go to krwa.net and click on RWD maps. Expressing an interest in obtaining a benefit unit neither obligates the landowner nor the district to provide a benefit unit. We are seeking information for feasibility only at this time. To express interest please send a brief letter of interest including your contact information and desired location of benefit unit by July 1st, 2021, to the following address: 
Ellis County RWD #1-C Attention: Board P.O. Box 126 Hays, KS 67601 
Thank you, Amy Befort, President&nbsp;

Hays sees more than 1 inch of rain, some hail Friday evening

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser recaps this week's Hays City Commission meeting with city manager Toby Dougherty and commissioner Ron Mellick.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5dd2f46c897d147ad4bb104b">To find out more about The Post Podcast, or subscribe to mobile&nbsp;</a><a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5dd2f46c897d147ad4bb104b">notifications click here.</a>

<div><iframe title="City of Hays approves right-of-way abatement" 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=sm2bw-103841b-pb&from=pb6admin&download=1&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3&btn-skin=3&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser recaps this week's Hays City Commission meeting with city manager Toby Dougherty and commissioner Ron Mellick.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5dd2f46c897d147ad4bb104b">To find out more about The Post Podcast, or subscribe to mobile&nbsp;</a><a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5dd2f46c897d147ad4bb104b">notifications click here.</a>

🎙Post Podcast: City of Hays approves right of way abatement

Four years ago, Sathena Scarborough climbed on board the Fort Hays State University Admissions’ Nebraska bus trip, beginning a journey that would help her step outside her comfort zone and find her college home in Hays.

This spring, her work with the Ellis and Trego County Farm Bureaus earned them the state New Horizon Education Award. Scarborough will cross the commencement stage this week, graduating with dual degrees in animal science and agriculture business. Following graduation, she will immediately start her new career as a grain merchandising trainee with Gavilon.

“I first came for the affordable tuition,” Scarborough said. "On my first visit, they drove me out to the university farm, and we talked about my future plans. I could tell the faculty cared and were going to help me achieve my goals."&nbsp;

A self-described reserved and quiet person, Scarborough grew up on a farm in central Nebraska, participating in 4-H and FFA. Although she always had a passion for agriculture, she never imagined that she would come to FHSU and grow to be an advocate for agriculture and education.&nbsp;

Scarborough got involved on campus as soon as she arrived, joining the Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter and Sigma Alpha, a professional agriculture sorority. She credits both organizations with providing opportunities for her to grow professionally and academically while building lifelong friendships and network connections.&nbsp;

Focused on sharing agriculture with students, Scarborough began working with Stephanie Eckroat, KFB County Coordinator, to help prepare and deliver Ag in the Classroom lesson plans and activities. Agriculture in the Classroom is a nationwide program sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation to improve agricultural literacy among PreK-12 teachers and their students.&nbsp;

"Students today are often three to four generations removed from farming, and they don't necessarily know where milk comes from or how the food they eat ends up on their plate," Scarborough said. “It’s hard to come up with different ways to connect with students and share about farming – something I’m passionate about.”

Eckroat, Scarborough, and other CFB volunteers prepare age-appropriate lesson plans for educators and after-school programs in Ellis and Trego counties. Before the pandemic, they visited classrooms to help educators complete an agriculture-centric educational activity and to share a nutritious snack.&nbsp;

When COVID-19 forced the move to online education in Kansas, the team quickly pivoted from providing on-site classroom instruction to producing virtual farm and agriculture tour videos reaching more than 25,000 viewers.&nbsp;

“I never thought this was something I would do, but it’s a great opportunity,” Scarborough said. "It's hard to come up with new ways to connect, but I've learned patience, creativity, and an ability to problem-solve that will stay with me as a merchandiser."&nbsp;

Scarborough has accepted a position as a grain merchandising trainee, a role she learned about through an FHSU Career Fair and interviewed for online during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are many concerns about the future of the economy, there is still high demand for skilled agriculture business graduates like Scarborough.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"As students, we've had a lot of challenges thrown at us over the last year, but we've learned to roll with them and still achieve our goals," Scarborough stated. "We've learned how to be more flexible and adapt to provide the same opportunities we would in a normal year such as the career fair. We've had incredible guest speakers, continued to build relationships, and it's rewarding to see our student organizations grow and thrive."

Scarborough will begin her grain merchandising career in Wichita and is excited about the challenge. No matter where she goes, Scarborough is confident she will have the support of her faculty and peer network and will remain involved in advocating for agriculture by utilizing the skills she learned and utilized at FHSU.

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsFour years ago, Sathena Scarborough climbed on board the Fort Hays State University Admissions’ Nebraska bus trip, beginning a journey that would help her step outside her comfort zone and find her college home in Hays.This spring, her work with the Ellis and Trego County Farm Bureaus earned them the state New Horizon Education Award. Scarborough will cross the commencement stage this week, graduating with dual degrees in animal science and agriculture business. Following graduation, she will immediately start her new career as a grain merchandising trainee with Gavilon.“I first came for the affordable tuition,” Scarborough said. "On my first visit, they drove me out to the university farm, and we talked about my future plans. I could tell the faculty cared and were going to help me achieve my goals."&nbsp;A self-described reserved and quiet person, Scarborough grew up on a farm in central Nebraska, participating in 4-H and FFA. Although she always had a passion for agriculture, she never imagined that she would come to FHSU and grow to be an advocate for agriculture and education.&nbsp;Scarborough got involved on campus as soon as she arrived, joining the Collegiate Farm Bureau chapter and Sigma Alpha, a professional agriculture sorority. She credits both organizations with providing opportunities for her to grow professionally and academically while building lifelong friendships and network connections.&nbsp;Focused on sharing agriculture with students, Scarborough began working with Stephanie Eckroat, KFB County Coordinator, to help prepare and deliver Ag in the Classroom lesson plans and activities. Agriculture in the Classroom is a nationwide program sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation to improve agricultural literacy among PreK-12 teachers and their students.&nbsp;"Students today are often three to four generations removed from farming, and they don't necessarily know where milk comes from or how the food they eat ends up on their plate," Scarborough said. “It’s hard to come up with different ways to connect with students and share about farming – something I’m passionate about.”Eckroat, Scarborough, and other CFB volunteers prepare age-appropriate lesson plans for educators and after-school programs in Ellis and Trego counties. Before the pandemic, they visited classrooms to help educators complete an agriculture-centric educational activity and to share a nutritious snack.&nbsp;When COVID-19 forced the move to online education in Kansas, the team quickly pivoted from providing on-site classroom instruction to producing virtual farm and agriculture tour videos reaching more than 25,000 viewers.&nbsp;“I never thought this was something I would do, but it’s a great opportunity,” Scarborough said. "It's hard to come up with new ways to connect, but I've learned patience, creativity, and an ability to problem-solve that will stay with me as a merchandiser."&nbsp;Scarborough has accepted a position as a grain merchandising trainee, a role she learned about through an FHSU Career Fair and interviewed for online during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are many concerns about the future of the economy, there is still high demand for skilled agriculture business graduates like Scarborough.&nbsp;&nbsp;"As students, we've had a lot of challenges thrown at us over the last year, but we've learned to roll with them and still achieve our goals," Scarborough stated. "We've learned how to be more flexible and adapt to provide the same opportunities we would in a normal year such as the career fair. We've had incredible guest speakers, continued to build relationships, and it's rewarding to see our student organizations grow and thrive."Scarborough will begin her grain merchandising career in Wichita and is excited about the challenge. No matter where she goes, Scarborough is confident she will have the support of her faculty and peer network and will remain involved in advocating for agriculture by utilizing the skills she learned and utilized at FHSU.

FHSU’s Scarborough advocates for agriculture, builds career

Making an attractive pot with flowers and plants might be easier than you think. Using a thriller, filler, and spiller as a basic plan can give you amazing results.

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 </figure>Making an attractive pot with flowers and plants might be easier than you think. Using a thriller, filler, and spiller as a basic plan can give you amazing results.

🎥 Green & Growing 2021: Potted flowers

Exploring Kansas Outdoors: First Kansas Fishing Derby

ELLIS COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Friday in Ellis County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 GMC Sierra driven by Chad A. Younger, 27, Hays, was northbound on U.S. 183 just&nbsp; north of Spring Hill Road.

The pickup rear-ended a 2011 Ford Taurus driven by John K.&nbsp;Kinderknecht, 24, Hays, who was slowing to make a left turn.

EMS transported Younger to Hays Medical Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kinderknecht was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

ELLIS COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Friday in Ellis County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 GMC Sierra driven by Chad A. Younger, 27, Hays, was northbound on U.S. 183 just&nbsp; north of Spring Hill Road.The pickup rear-ended a 2011 Ford Taurus driven by John K.&nbsp;Kinderknecht, 24, Hays, who was slowing to make a left turn.EMS transported Younger to Hays Medical Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kinderknecht was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Hays man hospitalized after rear-end crash

Thomas M. Wasinger announced Friday he has filed to run for a seat on the USD 489 school board for this election year.

"My decision to run at this time centers around two issues: the decision by the school board to pursue another bond for improvement to school facilities and the hope to broaden the membership of the school board as it relates to the experience of the current board members," he said in a press release.

"The USD 489 board has signaled its desire to develop a new bond proposal by April of next year," he said. "To be clear, I believe a bond reasonable in scope and cost would be approved by the voters.

"But as someone who participated in every meeting of the 'Vision Team' during the last bond effort, I believe it is critical that the overwhelming majority of people who voted against the last bond have a voice on the school board this time in order to ensure the DLR group (the same architectural firm which "guided" the last bond process) does not rush the process this time around (which begs the question why an April 2022 deadline) and that the criteria for the design of a bond generated by DLR's own polling data actually forms the basis of any new bond proposal.

"With regards to diversification, there is only one current board member who makes his living from working in the private sector," he said. "Given my 35 years of experience running businesses in Hays, however, I believe adding my voice to the school board would help broaden the approach of the school board as it makes its decision."

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 </figure>SubmittedThomas M. Wasinger announced Friday he has filed to run for a seat on the USD 489 school board for this election year."My decision to run at this time centers around two issues: the decision by the school board to pursue another bond for improvement to school facilities and the hope to broaden the membership of the school board as it relates to the experience of the current board members," he said in a press release."The USD 489 board has signaled its desire to develop a new bond proposal by April of next year," he said. "To be clear, I believe a bond reasonable in scope and cost would be approved by the voters."But as someone who participated in every meeting of the 'Vision Team' during the last bond effort, I believe it is critical that the overwhelming majority of people who voted against the last bond have a voice on the school board this time in order to ensure the DLR group (the same architectural firm which "guided" the last bond process) does not rush the process this time around (which begs the question why an April 2022 deadline) and that the criteria for the design of a bond generated by DLR's own polling data actually forms the basis of any new bond proposal."With regards to diversification, there is only one current board member who makes his living from working in the private sector," he said. "Given my 35 years of experience running businesses in Hays, however, I believe adding my voice to the school board would help broaden the approach of the school board as it makes its decision."

Thomas Wasinger files to run for seat on Hays USD 489 school board

In conjunction with the Ellis County Board of Health, Ellis County Health Department is notifying the public that Ellis County will not enforce or investigate any State of Kansas imposed quarantine.

This includes travel quarantines from Colorado or any international or domestic travel.

The health department recommends any individual who believes they were exposed be tested.

It further recommends you self-monitor for symptoms at all times.  If you experience symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please isolate immediately and be tested.

Isolation of positive individuals will continue to be 10 days from onset of symptoms or date of test, whichever is longer.

The health department recommends all exposed individuals self-monitor for 14 days from exposure and contact health care providers if symptoms develop. 

The health department encourages all Ellis County residents to be vaccinated.

Visit <a href="http://www.ellisco.net">www.ellisco.net</a> or call 785-628-9440 to schedule an appointment.

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</div>Ellis County Health DepartmentIn conjunction with the Ellis County Board of Health, Ellis County Health Department is notifying the public that Ellis County will not enforce or investigate any State of Kansas imposed quarantine.This includes travel quarantines from Colorado or any international or domestic travel.The health department recommends any individual who believes they were exposed be tested.It further recommends you self-monitor for symptoms at all times. If you experience symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please isolate immediately and be tested.Isolation of positive individuals will continue to be 10 days from onset of symptoms or date of test, whichever is longer.The health department recommends all exposed individuals self-monitor for 14 days from exposure and contact health care providers if symptoms develop. The health department encourages all Ellis County residents to be vaccinated.Visit <a href="http://www.ellisco.net">www.ellisco.net</a> or call 785-628-9440 to schedule an appointment.

🎤 Ellis County Health Dept. clarifies travel quarantine policy

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported three new&nbsp; COVID-19 cases in Ellis County since Wednesday.

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

As of Friday, the University of Kansas Health System reported two COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, one active and one recovering.

Since reporting began, there have been 3,747 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 71 coronavirus-related deaths — the last of which was reported on March 10.

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 </figure>The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Friday reported three new&nbsp; COVID-19 cases in Ellis County since Wednesday.<a href="https://www.ellisco.net/97/Health">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for information on how to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.As of Friday, the University of Kansas Health System reported two COVID-19 inpatients at HaysMed, one active and one recovering.Since reporting began, there have been 3,747 cases of COVID-19 identified in Ellis County, including 71 coronavirus-related deaths — the last of which was reported on March 10.

🎙 KDHE: Three new virus cases in Ellis Co. since Wednesday

Sara Breckbill will cross the FHSU commencement stage today, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing with an emphasis in digital marketing from Fort Hays State University’s Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.&nbsp;

While some seniors are moving on and joining the workforce after what has been an unprecedented year, Breckbill will be returning in the fall to complete a minor in communication, certificate in leadership, and take the field for one more softball season.&nbsp;

“I was worried I would be putting my life on hold for one more year,” Breckbill said. “But then I realized I would get to do the thing I love for one more year and I could never get that back.”

Breckbill started in all 46 games this season, and led the team in batting average (.331), on-base percentage (.413), hits (46), RBIs (27), and doubles (11). She was also named an All-MIAA Honorable Mention at utility/non-pitcher. Breckbill and the team have come a long way, ending the year with a 24-22 record, seeing major progress from her freshman season finish at 13-37.

“It was tough that first year. Our coach had been here three years and we were focused on improving individually, as a team, and setting a foundation for the program,” Breckbill said. “Each year we’ve gotten better, though. Team chemistry improved and this year we were able to go into post-season play for the first time since I’ve been here and that’s the dream- to keep getting better and going further.”

Growing up in Parker, Colorado, Breckbill has played softball since she was seven. A talented athlete with an insatiable work ethic, dreaming of playing in college, Breckbill trained hard and received scholarship offers from colleges in Colorado and Texas. Her high school coach was an FHSU alumnus, and told her about the incredible academic programs and warm and welcoming college town on the plains.&nbsp;

“This is where I was supposed to be, even if its cheesy and cliché, it’s true,” Breckbill said.&nbsp;

Breckbill was in the first freshman class to live in the new Victor E Village and a part of the Athletes Today learning community. Being a part of the learning community helped her get acquainted with Hays and make lifelong friends.&nbsp;

“I’m nostalgic walking around there and remembering playing pool or board games and studying and staying up until 3 a.m. writing a paper,” Breckbill said.&nbsp;

The friends she made in those first years at Fort Hays State would be the same ones that she would navigate the COVID-19 pandemic alongside. Student-athletes were faced with many changes throughout the year, including daily COVID-19 testing, taking hybrid classes, and creating smaller pods or groups of people who would work out, study, and stay together to ensure health and safety of all the Tiger athletes. While it was tough, it made it all worthwhile to play in the Spring 2021 season.&nbsp;

“The people of Hays and FHSU are what make it special,” Breckbill said. “In this college town, everyone is involved in athletics and the community turns out to cheer for your games. It’s an awesome environment and even though it’s been different this year, we’d do it over again just to feel that energy and sense of community pride again.”

From lifelong friends to faculty, staff, and supporters who feel like family, there's nothing quite like the Fort Hays State atmosphere. FHSU faculty, staff, and supporters all play a massive part in the life of student-athletes. Breckbill can recount many times someone has saved her clippings from newspapers, left positive notes for the team, or sent an email just to check in and let her know they are proud of her effort in the classroom and on the field.&nbsp;

“There’s so many people that have made a difference and helped us get where we are today,” Breckbill said.&nbsp;

Thanks to the support of the FHSU and Hays Community, Breckbill and her teammates have grown up over the past four years, academically, personally, and as athletes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We have a goal every year and it’s important to our team that we excel academically- that’s why we’re here,” Breckbill said. “We learned to adapt and manage our time.”

Breckbill dreams of working for a college, doing social media management for athletes to combine her passion for sports and her newfound love for social media marketing. In one of Dr. Mary Martin's courses, she discovered her interest in marketing and digital marketing and understood the opportunity available in sports marketing. &nbsp;

“This semester we are writing a blog about social media- how to get started, how to get a job and internship,” said Breckbill. “I’ve really enjoyed it and it’s beneficial to do things that I will do in the workforce. I’m able to apply what I’m doing in the classroom right now.”

For now, her plans to land a career in sports marketing will wait as she continues to build her skills academically and, on the field, while preparing for one final season at FHSU.

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsSara Breckbill will cross the FHSU commencement stage today, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing with an emphasis in digital marketing from Fort Hays State University’s Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.&nbsp;While some seniors are moving on and joining the workforce after what has been an unprecedented year, Breckbill will be returning in the fall to complete a minor in communication, certificate in leadership, and take the field for one more softball season.&nbsp;“I was worried I would be putting my life on hold for one more year,” Breckbill said. “But then I realized I would get to do the thing I love for one more year and I could never get that back.”Breckbill started in all 46 games this season, and led the team in batting average (.331), on-base percentage (.413), hits (46), RBIs (27), and doubles (11). She was also named an All-MIAA Honorable Mention at utility/non-pitcher. Breckbill and the team have come a long way, ending the year with a 24-22 record, seeing major progress from her freshman season finish at 13-37.“It was tough that first year. Our coach had been here three years and we were focused on improving individually, as a team, and setting a foundation for the program,” Breckbill said. “Each year we’ve gotten better, though. Team chemistry improved and this year we were able to go into post-season play for the first time since I’ve been here and that’s the dream- to keep getting better and going further.”Growing up in Parker, Colorado, Breckbill has played softball since she was seven. A talented athlete with an insatiable work ethic, dreaming of playing in college, Breckbill trained hard and received scholarship offers from colleges in Colorado and Texas. Her high school coach was an FHSU alumnus, and told her about the incredible academic programs and warm and welcoming college town on the plains.&nbsp;“This is where I was supposed to be, even if its cheesy and cliché, it’s true,” Breckbill said.&nbsp;Breckbill was in the first freshman class to live in the new Victor E Village and a part of the Athletes Today learning community. Being a part of the learning community helped her get acquainted with Hays and make lifelong friends.&nbsp;“I’m nostalgic walking around there and remembering playing pool or board games and studying and staying up until 3 a.m. writing a paper,” Breckbill said.&nbsp;The friends she made in those first years at Fort Hays State would be the same ones that she would navigate the COVID-19 pandemic alongside. Student-athletes were faced with many changes throughout the year, including daily COVID-19 testing, taking hybrid classes, and creating smaller pods or groups of people who would work out, study, and stay together to ensure health and safety of all the Tiger athletes. While it was tough, it made it all worthwhile to play in the Spring 2021 season.&nbsp;“The people of Hays and FHSU are what make it special,” Breckbill said. “In this college town, everyone is involved in athletics and the community turns out to cheer for your games. It’s an awesome environment and even though it’s been different this year, we’d do it over again just to feel that energy and sense of community pride again.”From lifelong friends to faculty, staff, and supporters who feel like family, there's nothing quite like the Fort Hays State atmosphere. FHSU faculty, staff, and supporters all play a massive part in the life of student-athletes. Breckbill can recount many times someone has saved her clippings from newspapers, left positive notes for the team, or sent an email just to check in and let her know they are proud of her effort in the classroom and on the field.&nbsp;“There’s so many people that have made a difference and helped us get where we are today,” Breckbill said.&nbsp;Thanks to the support of the FHSU and Hays Community, Breckbill and her teammates have grown up over the past four years, academically, personally, and as athletes.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We have a goal every year and it’s important to our team that we excel academically- that’s why we’re here,” Breckbill said. “We learned to adapt and manage our time.”Breckbill dreams of working for a college, doing social media management for athletes to combine her passion for sports and her newfound love for social media marketing. In one of Dr. Mary Martin's courses, she discovered her interest in marketing and digital marketing and understood the opportunity available in sports marketing. &nbsp;“This semester we are writing a blog about social media- how to get started, how to get a job and internship,” said Breckbill. “I’ve really enjoyed it and it’s beneficial to do things that I will do in the workforce. I’m able to apply what I’m doing in the classroom right now.”For now, her plans to land a career in sports marketing will wait as she continues to build her skills academically and, on the field, while preparing for one final season at FHSU.

FHSU softball star will graduate, return for one more year on the field

On this episode of Forward Ever; Leading in Challenging Times, Gary Shorman&nbsp;speaks with&nbsp;Tour die Kapellen organizer Kay Werth.

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By QUINCY SNOWDEN <a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/metro/arapahoe-county-jury-convicts-kansas-man-of-cherry-hills-village-rape-aurora-carjacking/">Sentinel Colorado</a>

AURORA, Colo. — An Arapahoe County jury on Thursday&nbsp; determined that a previously convicted rapist was guilty of sexually 
assaulting another woman in Cherry Hills Village and carjacking yet 
another woman in the parking lot of an Aurora gym two years ago.

Jurors convicted Tre Carrasco, 26, on nearly a dozen a 
charges late Thursday afternoon, including a felony sexual assault count 
in connection with the rape of a Mexican au pair working in Cherry Hills
 Village in winter 2019.

Additional convictions included burglary with a deadly 
weapon, aggravated robbery, car theft, false reporting, trespassing and 
attempting to influence a public servant, according to the 18th Judicial
 District Attorney’s Office.

Jurors agreed Carrasco&nbsp;<a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/0trending/kansas-man-accused-of-trying-to-assault-multiple-women-1-in-aurora-days-after-getting-out-of-prison/">attempted to kidnap a woman in Aurora</a>
 while stealing her car outside of a 24-hour Fitness on South Abilene 
Street on Feb. 7, 2019. They also concluded that he used the same car to
 drive to a Cherry Hills Village home in the middle of the day, where he
 raped another woman working as an au pair less than a week later.

Aurora police arrested Carrasco, a native of Hays,
 on Feb. 12, after pulling him over near the intersection of East Colfax
 Avenue and Galena Street. He was driving the same car that was reported
 stolen from the woman at the local&nbsp; 24-Hour Fitness in Aurora the week before.

Carrasco has also been accused of raping another woman at 
gunpoint in the passenger seat of her car in Kansas prior to the 
Colorado crimes.

“This is a dangerous predator who should be incarcerated 
to keep him off the streets and keep our community safe,” District 
Attorney John Kellner said in a statement. “He was in prison for similar
 acts in Kansas. He got out of prison and within days committed a new 
offense there. Within two weeks of his release, he came here to Colorado
 and continued his violent crimes. I am grateful to this jury for their 
work, as these verdicts will help us keep this serial rapist behind 
bars.”

Carrasco has a history of lascivious behavior dating back 
more than a decade, according to court documents. He was named as a 
suspect in at least six other crimes in Kansas that were sexual in 
nature between November 2008 and July 2011, records show.

In 2008 and 2009, Carrasco was suspected of peeping into windows and tickling women’s feet and legs as they slept.

In June 2010, he was suspected of raping a woman in Hays. A
 year later, Carrasco was arrested after police said he chased a Hays 
woman walking on a street, beat her and violently sexually assaulted 
her.

In April 2013, Carrasco was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hayspost.com/2013/04/08/hays-teen-will-be-sentenced-today/">sentenced to slightly more than eight years in prison</a>&nbsp;for the July 2011 assault. He was released from prison in Kansas days before his crime spree in Colorado, records show.

Carrasco incurred a litany of disciplinary infractions 
while in Kansas prisons between 2014 and 2018, including using 
stimulants, disobeying orders and disrespecting corrections officers, 
according to Kansas Department of Corrections records.

In July 2020, he pleaded guilty to a felony contraband 
charge and was sentenced to two years in Colorado state prison. He’s 
been detained at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Buena 
Vista since then, but was transferred back to jail in Arapahoe County to
 stand trial.

Carrasco is set to be sentenced in his Colorado case on July 8.

<a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com">Republished with permission.</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621003896285.png" alt="Carrasco / Colorado Department of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Carrasco / Colorado Department of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>By QUINCY SNOWDEN <a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/metro/arapahoe-county-jury-convicts-kansas-man-of-cherry-hills-village-rape-aurora-carjacking/">Sentinel Colorado</a>AURORA, Colo. — An Arapahoe County jury on Thursday&nbsp; determined that a previously convicted rapist was guilty of sexually 
assaulting another woman in Cherry Hills Village and carjacking yet 
another woman in the parking lot of an Aurora gym two years ago.Jurors convicted Tre Carrasco, 26, on nearly a dozen a 
charges late Thursday afternoon, including a felony sexual assault count 
in connection with the rape of a Mexican au pair working in Cherry Hills
 Village in winter 2019.Additional convictions included burglary with a deadly 
weapon, aggravated robbery, car theft, false reporting, trespassing and 
attempting to influence a public servant, according to the 18th Judicial
 District Attorney’s Office.Jurors agreed Carrasco&nbsp;<a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/0trending/kansas-man-accused-of-trying-to-assault-multiple-women-1-in-aurora-days-after-getting-out-of-prison/">attempted to kidnap a woman in Aurora</a>
 while stealing her car outside of a 24-hour Fitness on South Abilene 
Street on Feb. 7, 2019. They also concluded that he used the same car to
 drive to a Cherry Hills Village home in the middle of the day, where he
 raped another woman working as an au pair less than a week later.Aurora police arrested Carrasco, a native of Hays,
 on Feb. 12, after pulling him over near the intersection of East Colfax
 Avenue and Galena Street. He was driving the same car that was reported
 stolen from the woman at the local&nbsp; 24-Hour Fitness in Aurora the week before.Carrasco has also been accused of raping another woman at 
gunpoint in the passenger seat of her car in Kansas prior to the 
Colorado crimes.“This is a dangerous predator who should be incarcerated 
to keep him off the streets and keep our community safe,” District 
Attorney John Kellner said in a statement. “He was in prison for similar
 acts in Kansas. He got out of prison and within days committed a new 
offense there. Within two weeks of his release, he came here to Colorado
 and continued his violent crimes. I am grateful to this jury for their 
work, as these verdicts will help us keep this serial rapist behind 
bars.”Carrasco has a history of lascivious behavior dating back 
more than a decade, according to court documents. He was named as a 
suspect in at least six other crimes in Kansas that were sexual in 
nature between November 2008 and July 2011, records show.In 2008 and 2009, Carrasco was suspected of peeping into windows and tickling women’s feet and legs as they slept.In June 2010, he was suspected of raping a woman in Hays. A
 year later, Carrasco was arrested after police said he chased a Hays 
woman walking on a street, beat her and violently sexually assaulted 
her.In April 2013, Carrasco was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hayspost.com/2013/04/08/hays-teen-will-be-sentenced-today/">sentenced to slightly more than eight years in prison</a>&nbsp;for the July 2011 assault. He was released from prison in Kansas days before his crime spree in Colorado, records show.Carrasco incurred a litany of disciplinary infractions 
while in Kansas prisons between 2014 and 2018, including using 
stimulants, disobeying orders and disrespecting corrections officers, 
according to Kansas Department of Corrections records.In July 2020, he pleaded guilty to a felony contraband 
charge and was sentenced to two years in Colorado state prison. He’s 
been detained at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Buena 
Vista since then, but was transferred back to jail in Arapahoe County to
 stand trial.Carrasco is set to be sentenced in his Colorado case on July 8.<a href="https://sentinelcolorado.com">Republished with permission.</a>

Hays man convicted of rape, carjacking by Colorado jury

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Hays City Commissioner Mason Ruder is concerned about the two
deadly drug overdoses this week of young people in Hays.

The Hays Police Department issued a <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/cb9b2a33-57ec-47e8-a166-2bea69b3e77f">news release</a> Thursday afternoon about the incidents and their investigation.

In closing comments at Thursday night's city commission meeting, Ruder urged people to make smart choices and watch out for their family and friends.

A third person who overdosed is expected to survive.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620964560417.jpeg" alt="Mason Ruder, Hays city commissioner" />
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 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostHays City Commissioner Mason Ruder is concerned about the two
deadly drug overdoses this week of young people in Hays.The Hays Police Department issued a <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/cb9b2a33-57ec-47e8-a166-2bea69b3e77f">news release</a> Thursday afternoon about the incidents and their investigation.In closing comments at Thursday night's city commission meeting, Ruder urged people to make smart choices and watch out for their family and friends.<figure>
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 </figure>A third person who overdosed is expected to survive.&nbsp;

🎥 Hays city commissioner worries about rash of drug overdoses

Third overdose victim expected to survive

In the past 50 hours, the Hays Police Department has responded to three reports of drug overdoses. A 20- and 24-year-old have both died in separate incidents. The third overdose resulted in the victim being transported to the emergency room and that person is expected to live.&nbsp;

Investigations suggest that at least two incidents are related to the use of opioids, possibly mixed with another substance. In both of these cases, Naloxone (Narcan) was given at the scene prior to emergency responders' arrival.&nbsp; All three of these incidents are being investigated by the Hays Police Department, and we encourage anyone with information about them to call and speak to a detective.&nbsp;

During an opioid overdose, breathing can be dangerously slowed or stopped, causing brain damage or death. Physical signs of an opioid overdose include:&nbsp;

The following should be done in the event of an overdose:&nbsp;

If you know of someone struggling with addiction, please support them in making healthy decisions.&nbsp; If you have information about the sale, possession or use of these dangerous drugs, please call the Hays Police Department at (785) 625-1030, or the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department at (785) 625-1040 to speak with someone from the Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit. &nbsp;

Corrected, 3:12 p.m. Thursday, to clarify headline.&nbsp;

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 </figure><h2>Third overdose victim expected to survive</h2>HPDIn the past 50 hours, the Hays Police Department has responded to three reports of drug overdoses. A 20- and 24-year-old have both died in separate incidents. The third overdose resulted in the victim being transported to the emergency room and that person is expected to live.&nbsp;Investigations suggest that at least two incidents are related to the use of opioids, possibly mixed with another substance. In both of these cases, Naloxone (Narcan) was given at the scene prior to emergency responders' arrival.&nbsp; All three of these incidents are being investigated by the Hays Police Department, and we encourage anyone with information about them to call and speak to a detective.&nbsp;During an opioid overdose, breathing can be dangerously slowed or stopped, causing brain damage or death. Physical signs of an opioid overdose include:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Face is extremely pale or clammy to touch</li><li>Breathing is very slow or stopped</li><li>Body is limp</li><li>Fingernails or lips are blue or purple</li><li>Vomiting or making gurgling noises</li><li>Cannot be woken up from sleep or unable to speak</li><li>Slow heartbeat and/or low blood pressure</li>
 </ul>The following should be done in the event of an overdose:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Call 911 immediately if someone is overdosing.&nbsp; Failure to do so may result in the death of the victim</li><li>Use Naloxone (Narcan) if a person is having a suspected overdose</li><li>Try to keep the person awake and breathing</li><li>Lay the person on their side to prevent choking</li><li>Stay with the person until first responders arrive</li>
 </ul>If you know of someone struggling with addiction, please support them in making healthy decisions.&nbsp; If you have information about the sale, possession or use of these dangerous drugs, please call the Hays Police Department at (785) 625-1030, or the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department at (785) 625-1040 to speak with someone from the Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit. &nbsp;If it is an emergency, call 911.&nbsp;Corrected, 3:12 p.m. Thursday, to clarify headline.&nbsp;

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