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All Roads Lead to Hays........................4 A History Lesson.................................5 Information at Your Fingertips...............6 Hays Area Chamber of Commerce........8 Living Here.........................................10 Experience the Arts.............................16 Follow the Faith...................................18 City Map.............................................20 Through the Seasons...........................22 Major Employers.................................23 In the Industry....................................24 Economic Development.......................25 Get in the Know..................................27 Youth Movement.................................30 Young at Heart....................................31 Dining and Lodging.............................34 See the Sights.....................................36 Festival Time.......................................38 Produced by The Hays Daily News 507 Main, Hays, KS 67601 HDNews.net

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all roads lead to hays Time in transit

Location

Hays and Ellis County are located in western Kansas, midway between Denver and Kansas City.

City

Highways serving the community: • Interstate 70 (east and west) • U.S. Highway 40 (east and west) • U.S. Highway 183 (north and south)

Rail

Railroads serving the community — Union Pacific Distance to nearest piggyback service — 100 miles

Approximate driving time (in hours)

Atlanta

15. 75

Chicago

11.5

Dallas

8.25

Denver

5

Kansas City

4

Los Angeles

19.75

Minneapolis

10.25

New York

21.75

Oklahoma City

5

Omaha

5

St. Louis

7.5

Seattle

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Air Travel via Hays Regional Airport

Distance to nearest regional airport — 1 mile Runway surface — Concrete Length — 6,500 ft.

Lighted — Yes Nearest commercial air service — 1 mile Round trip flights daily to Denver via Great Lakes Airlines

Package Delivery Service

UPS, United States Post Office, Federal Express, DHL and Airborne Express

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 38° — 52 minutes 34 seconds Longitude 99° — 19 minutes 41 seconds

Interstate 70 traffic emerges from a blanket of fog as the sun peeks through to greet westbound travelers near Ellis.

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Hays 2428 Vine Hays KS 67601 (785) 621-2230 Ellis 916 Washington St Ellis KS 67637 (785) 726-3133

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a history lesson The city of Ellis, sometime before 1888.

Hays

Hays was founded during the rugged pioneer days of the 1860s, when people began settling Hays City with the western push of the Leavenworth, Pawnee and Western Railroad — now Union Pacific.

Hays’ early history includes many of the famous and infamous figures of the Old West. Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer, William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok were all prominent citizens during the city’s early days.

In 1876, the first of a hardy group of German-Russian immigrants from the Volga River region of Russia arrived in Hays and settled the surrounding towns of Catharine, Schoenchen, Munjor, Liebenthal and others, which are now home to many of their descendants.

Fort Hays

In 1865, an army post known as Fort Fletcher was established to protect pioneers and travelers along the Smoky Hill Trail. The fort was renamed Fort Hays in 1866. Following a disastrous flood in 1867, the fort was re-established

on its present site overlooking what is now the city of Hays. The blockhouse, officers quarters, guardhouse and several building foundations still remain.

Ellis

Ellis, the second largest town in Ellis County, was established in the early 1870s along the Kansas Pacific Railroad about 14 miles west of Hays. Ellis was home to John Henry, a Union Pacific train dispatcher who invented the electric streetcar, and Walter P. Chrysler, founder of Chrysler Corp. Walt Disney, animator and founder of Walt Disney Studios, also had connections to Ellis.

Victoria

General George Armstrong Custer.

Victoria was incorporated in 1913, combining the towns of Victoria and Herzog. The town is home to St. Fidelis Catholic Church, dubbed “Cathedral of the Plains,” by 1912 presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan. The 220-footlong church was built of native post rock limestone by parishioners in the early 1900s and boasts twin towers rising 141 feet high.

A Union Pacific engineer stands proudly with Locomotive No. 707 in the mid-1890s.

This photo of Main Street in Hays looking south was taken between 1904 and 1908 from 12th and Main. The Mulroy Hotel is pictured on the left.

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information at your fingertips Voter registration

Emergency Numbers

Police/Fire/Medical emergencies – Dial 911

Important Phone Numbers

Driver’s License Examinations – (785) 625-6917 Ellis city offices – (785) 726-4812 Ellis County offices – (785) 628-9410 Fire Dept. (non-emergency) – (785) 625-1061 Hays city offices – (785) 628-7300 Hays Med – (785) 623-5000 Hays Public Library – (785) 625-9014 Hays Regional Airport – (785) 628-7370 Kansas Highway Patrol – (785) 877-2562 Midwest Energy (for gas or electric services) – (785) 625-3437 Police Dept. (non-emergency) – (785) 625-1030 Social Security Administration – (888) 552-7176 U.S. Post Office – (785) 625-2012 Victoria city offices – (785) 735-2259

Hays City Government

Voter registration must be updated after a name or address change. Registration closes 14 days prior to any election and reopens the day after the election. Party affiliation is optional.

To vote, you must be a Kansas resident, 18 or older. You can register at the following locations: • Ellis County clerk’s office, 1204 Fort • City clerk offices in Hays, Ellis and Victoria • Forsyth Library at Fort Hays State University • Hays Public Library • Ellis Public Library • Living Independently in Northwest Kansas, 2401 E. 13th • Kansas Department of Health and Environment, 2301 E. 13th • Ellis County Health Department, 601-B Main • Hays Area Children’s Center, 94 Lewis • ARC Thrift Shop, 116 E. 11th • Kansas Veterans Affairs Commission, 207-B E. Seventh • Hays area office of Social and Rehabilitation Services, 1105 E. 30th or 3000 Broadway • Kansas Driver’s License Examination Office, 1222 Canterbury • Woodhaven, 1412 E. 29th • Schoenberger Nursing Agency, 106 W. 10th, Ellis • SKIL of Western Kansas, 1011 A Centennial Blvd.

Type of local government — Commission/Manager City zoning adopted — Yes Comprehensive city plan — Yes Full-time fire department personnel — 24 Volunteer fire department personnel — 4 Fire insurance class in the city — 3 Full-time police officers — 33 Part-time police officers — 4

Ellis County Government

Type of local government — Commission/Administrator County zoning adopted — Yes Volunteer fire department personnel — 85 Fire insurance class outside the city under 1,000 feet from a hydrant — 5 Fire insurance class outside the city within five road miles — 5 Fire insurance class outside the city over five miles — 9 Full-time sheriff patrol officers — 16

Ellis City Government

Type of local government — Mayor/Council City zoning adopted — Yes Comprehensive city plan — Yes Volunteer fire department personnel —20 Full-time police officers — 5

Victoria City Government

Type of local government — Mayor/Council City zoning adopted — Yes Comprehensive city plan — No Volunteer fire department personnel — 20 Full-time police officers — 2

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Hays Area Chamber of Commerce staff, from left, Tammey Walker, Tammy Wellbrock, Celeste Sander and Peggy Klaus.

“The Hays Area Chamber of Commerce works for the business prosperity of Hays and its neighbors.”

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Who We Are

ince 1917, the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce has played an active leadership role in enhancing the economic stability, business climate and everimproving quality of life in Hays and Ellis County.

Strongly committed to bringing resources together for the business community, the Chamber leads the way toward a community that is consistently improving as an ideal place to live, work, invest and raise a family — and that has a vision for an even brighter and more prosperous future.

Members of the Chamber contribute to, and benefit from, the energetic spirit of cooperation that makes Hays and Ellis County an exceptional place for business expansion and balanced economic growth. With a commitment to excellence, our volunteer-led organization consistently provides innovative, visionary leadership that contributes to the area’s vitality and exceptional livability.

Chamber membership consists of both small businesses and large, local entrepreneurs and international corporations in a variety of fields — from health care to manufacturing, from retail and services to education and agriculture. The Hays Area Chamber of Commerce’s success is a result of an active and involved professional community.

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Hays Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammy Wellbrock addresses the crowd gathered for the Chamber’s annual banquet in February 2011.

The Hays Area Chamber of Commerce gave four prestigious awards during its 2011 banquet to Tom Thomas, Hall of Fame; Brenda Herrman, Business Woman of the Year; Joe Glassman, Harley Rhoades Business Achievement Award; and Gary Shorman, Citizen of the Year.

State Sen. Allen Schmidt, D-Hays, center, speaks during an Eggs & Issues forum sponsored by the Chamber in May 2011.

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Members of the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce gather for a ribbon cutting for a new exhibit at Sternberg Museum of Natural History in April 2011.

What We Do For You

e are your first resource to contact when you need to solve problems or get answers. Whether you attend weekly Chamber Chats, a new business Ribbon Cutting or a monthly Business-After-Hours, you are given an excellent opportunity to network with others while promoting your business.

Furthermore, the Welcome Center staff will refer all Chamber members personally as well as through the Membership Business Directory and Chamber website.

Here are just a few opportunities you can invest in with your Chamber:

• Showcase your products and services through advertising avenues such as the Community Guide, newsletter and Chamber website.

• Generate resources and develop customer contacts.

• Connect with other community leaders and business mentors.

• Gain timely information to overcome daily challenges of running a business.

• Increase your knowledge of the local business community and political issues.

• Develop additional leadership and other professional skills.

Get Involved

For more information about the Chamber, upcoming events or a Member Directory, contact the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce, 2700 Vine, at (785) 628-8201 or visit our website at www. discoverhays.com.

Visitor Services 2700 Vine Street

Hays Area Chamber of Commerce (785) 628-8201 Fax (785) 628-1471 Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau (785) 628-8202 Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development (785) 628-3102 Downtown Hays Development Corp.

(785) 621-4171 Bob Helm with Midwest Energy and Annie Erbert from The Mall, along with Chamber Executive Director Tammy Wellbrock and Julie Tacha from The Mall enjoy the second annual Hays Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament in May 2011.

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Supplier, City of Hays 16th and Main (785) 628-7300 Source — Wells Capacity of water plant — 6 million gal/day Average consumption — 2.1 million gal/day Peak demand — 3 million gal/day Storage capacity — 4.05 million gal

Post Office

United States Post Office 706 Fort (785) 625-2012

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Workers line up to push large electrical cables beneath the engines in March 2008 at Midwest Energy’s Goodman Energy Center, which was under construction at the time just north of Hays.

Home Telephone/ Internet Service AT&T 1-800-464-7928

Eagle Communications Inc. 2730 Hall St. (785) 625-5910 Nex-Tech/Rural Telephone 2418 Vine (785) 625-7070 Fiber Options — Yes

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Electric Service

Supplier, Midwest Energy 1330 Canterbury (785) 625-3437 Interconnected — Yes

Natural Gas

Supplier, Midwest Energy 1330 Canterbury (785) 625-3437

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n Hays and Ellis County, Kansas, a better way of life means reasonable property values and plenty of room to grow. Residents are proud of the area’s healthy environment, both in our way of living and in our clean air and water.

Our residents spend less time traveling from work to home, and more time doing essential things, such as being productive at work and spending time with family and community.

Nearly 69.5 percent of our

residents are homeowners.

On average, existing homes sell for $134,500 and new residential construction averages $200,500. There also are several options available for individuals who choose to rent. The average two-bedroom apartment in Ellis County rents for $450. Monthly residential utility bills, including water, trash, gas and electric, average $179.

Hays has one of the lowest violent and property crime

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rates in Kansas.Violent crime in Kansas is particularly low compared to other states, and evidence suggests the rate is decreasing.

No stress

Ellis County continues to be among the least-stressed counties in the United States, according to the Associated Press Economic Stress Index.

In April 2011, Ellis County had a 3.55 stress rating, which ranked second in the nation and well below the national average of 9.8. The score is based on unemployment, foreclosure and bankruptcy rates.

Pull factor

Ellis County, with a population of 27,416, has a pull factor of 1.56, which means the county attracts more than 11â „2 times its existing population base. It makes for a trade area population of 42,888.

Healthy community The morning sunrise illuminates a field of sunflowers northwest of Hays.

Ellis County was named the fifth healthiest county in Kansas in 2011 based on health outcomes including factors such as health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors and mortality rates.

A rainbow forms on the horizon beyond a field of winter wheat north of Ellis.

Crime index

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Sandy Brungardt .......................... 650-7850 Betty Waldschmidt, Ellis ............ 726-1300 Rocky Feltis .................................... 650-7809 Dave Moody .................................. 623-7397 Priscilla Hunt, ASP........................ 259-1716 Len Melvin...................................... 650-3366 Gracemary Melvin ....................... 259-6251 Lisa Krull.......................................... 656-0387

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Total violent crime

Rate/ 1,000

Total property

Crime rate/ 1,000

Ford/ Dodge City

173

5.3

1,009

30.9

Finney/ Garden City

148

3.6

1,277

31.2

Ellis/Hays

73

2.7

676

24.6

Geary/ Junction City

169

5.7

747

25.0

Saline/Salina

187

3.4

2,839

52.2

Shawnee/ Topeka

823

4.6

8,091

45.4

Sedgwick/ Wichita

3,510

7.2

22,012

45.3

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getting an education

Hays High School soccer player Caden Junk, right, reads to Kelsiy Burns, a student at Lincoln Elementary School, when the soccer team participated in a mentoring and reading visit for Lincoln students.

Branson Billinger raises his arms in celebration after stacking cups at O’Loughlin Elementary School as part of an event to set the world record for the most people participating in cup stacking.

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Public Schools

ays and Ellis County offer an excellent, safe learning environment for children K-12. Ellis County schools are part of a state school system and are governed by local elected boards and the State Board of Education.

Hays USD 489 offers preschool through high school education, including free, all-day kindergarten and vocational education. All schools are accredited by the state of Kansas. For information or a virtual tour of the school district, visit www.usd489.com. For questions, contact Elizabeth Jaeger, ejaeger@usd489.com, (785) 623-2400.

USD 489 K-12 information: District-wide, students scored 96.8 percent proficient or above in reading and 94.1 percent proficient or above in math on the Kansas State Assessments.

The district uses technology to support the K-12 curriculum.

USD 489 has a 1:1 student-to-computer ratio in grades 3-12 and a 2:1 ratio in grades K-2.

USD 489 is the sponsoring district for the Hays/West Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative which serves more than 800 students with special needs.

Each elementary school in USD 489 offers supervised and structured after school care that provides a snack, homework help, physical activities, crafts, games and technology time.

USD 489 strongly emphasizes early childhood education with the following programs: USD 489 Preschool This program is a district-sponsored, fee-based, preschool that serves 3- to 5-year-olds. The program is located at O’Loughlin Elementary School, 1401 Hall. It offers a morning session and afternoon session. Space is limited, so if you are interested in attending, contact Principal Nancy Harman. http://oloughlin. usd489.com/ 12 DISCOVERHAYS.com

Preschoolers from the Hays Area Children’s Center try their best to get drivers to honk their horns as they celebrate America’s birthday at the corner of Eighth and Main streets in Hays.

Early Childhood Connections The programs in Early Childhood Connections are recognized by the age group they serve. The Early Childhood Connections program that serves 3- to 5-year-old children includes the Head Start program and Kansas Preschool Program (4 year old at-risk).

The main office is located at 320 W. 13th in Hays. The Early Childhood Connections programs that serve prenatal mothers to age 3 includes Early Head Start and Parents As Teachers. The main office is located at 2300 E. 13th. The Early Head Start Center is located at 892 Main in Munjor. http://www.haysheadstart.org/.

Hays Area Children’s Center This is a private, nonprofit agency that has provided quality services for children since 1966. Fully credentialed by the state of Kansas to assure high standards, HACC believes that “play” is a prerequisite to creative thinking and leads to discovery, reasoning and positive social relationships in children. The HACC is located at 94 Lewis Drive. http://hacc.info/

getting an education Thomas More Prep-Marian High School student Jenna Schulte, right, gives a fist bump to her sister, Emily, a student at Holy Family Elementary School, second from left, during a game of Money Bingo during Catholic Schools Week.

Private Schools

Local private elementary and high schools also offer educational excellence.

Holy Family Elementary School Holy Family Elementary School offers high quality academics and positive social interaction in a Christ-centered learning environment. It serves preschool through sixth grade children and includes programs and services such as: • Art • Band • Computer lab • Special education • An after-school program

Thomas More Prep-Marian High School Thomas More Prep-Marian High School is a Catholic high school with a teacher-to-pupil ratio of 1:12. The college preparatory high school was founded in 1908 by the Capuchin Franciscans to foster the spiritual, physical, intellectual, psychological and social development of its students. The academic program offers: • Religion • Fine arts and Humanities • Science and mathematics • Language arts • A residency program for out-of-town students.

High Plains Christian Preschool High Plains Christian Preschool, a ministry of High Plains Baptist Church, exists for the purpose of teaching preschoolers the basics of reading, writing and the recognition of numbers, along with Biblical training and patriotism. School is in session between the months of August and May. Maranatha Christian School Maranatha Christian School is a K-8 school with a Seventh-day Adventist Christian curriculum.

Applications are available to any students/families interested in receiving Christ-centered education.

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Post-secondary Education

ost-secondary education opportunities are available through Fort Hays State University, North Central Kansas Technical College and Hays Academy of Hair Design.

Fort Hays State University Fort Hays State University, founded in 1902, is one of six universities in the Kansas Board of Regents system. With nearly a thousand faculty and staff, FHSU is one of the largest employers in Ellis County and has a local economic impact of nearly $195 million annually.

FHSU is a comprehensive regional university that offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees in 28 academic departments. The university serves 12,000 students, including about 4,500 on the Hays campus, 3,500 at partner universities in China, and 4,000 across Kansas, the nation and the world through its Virtual College.

With outstanding faculty and staff, FHSU offers a high-tech, high-touch learning environment.

Students receive an education with exceptional depth, inside and outside the classroom, from the beginning of the college experience.

Graduates gain confidence, a deep appreciation of knowledge, and the professional skills that Fort Hays State University virtual student give them an advantage Jason Green of King George, Va., makes in their careers for a his way across the stage to receive lifetime. congratulations from FHSU President To learn more, visit Edward H. Hammond during FHSU’s www.fhsu.edu. commencement ceremony.

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Fort Hays State University baseball fans pack the stands at Larks Park to cheer on the Tigers during “Pack the Park” night at the ballpark.

Fort Hays State University mascot Victor E. Tiger takes a ride on the basketball court during an FHSU game.

getting an education Damon Griffin, a student at North Central Kansas Technical College, puts the finishing touches on a bricklaying project as students construct the base for a new sign at the Big Creek Technology Center in Hays.

North Central Kansas Technical College North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit and Hays is an accredited institution of higher education offering certificates and Associate of Applied Science degrees specializing in hands-on technical education. The Hays campus offers classes in Automotive Technology, Business Management and Business Technology, Carpentry/Cabinetmaking, Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning, Residential Electricity and Electrical Technology, and Welding. NCKTC also offers general education classes both face-to-face and online. NCKTC is an aligned institution with Fort Hays State University which allows credits to transfer and gives students more options for housing, food service, student services and activities. For more information, call (888) 567-4297 or visit www.ncktc.edu.

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Hays Academy of Hair Design Hays Academy of Hair Design was established in 1981. In January 2003, Summer Melvin and Danielle Markley purchased the school with the vision of offering the community professional salon services while providing students with a progressive education that will enable them to thrive in the beauty industry. Hays Academy of Hair Design prides itself on its state-of-theart facility. With the success of the student in mind, the facility was built to feature: • A top-notch salon • Five state-of-the-art Rachel Stiawalt, right, a student at the Hays Academy of Hair Design, works with classrooms • A large break room Brenda Bitter, Victoria, as they decide on a haircut style for Bitter. with personal lockers for each student Hays Academy of Hair Design is one of only 17 schools nationwide to be a Wella Signature School, one of 70 schools in North America to be a Nuts and Bolts Business Training member school, and one of 13 in North America at the present time to be a Sassoon Academy School Connection member school.

All of this allows the school to provide an exciting educational experience for its students, which is helping to produce some of the most hirable graduates in the country.

Hays Public Library Serving residents for more than 100 years, the Hays Public Library was renovated and expanded in 2003 to match the original 1911 Carnegie Library. The 39,000-square-foot facility is home to an extensive book collection and state-of-the-art computer services for all ages.You also will find a dynamic Youth Services area, a beautiful gallery, a bookstore and an extensive Kansas collection with information about Hays, Ellis County, The Hays Public Library. the western U.S., genealogy,Volga Germans and Hays historical walking tours. The library also offers downloadable digital content to its patrons in the form of e-books and audiobooks. Visit the library online at www. hayspublib.org.

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ays is a community that values its arts and appreciates the work of its creative residents.

Nothing made that more clear than when the city was named a recipient of the 2010 Kansas Governor’s Arts Award for Arts Community.

Here are a few examples of the arts opportunities in the community. For more information, contact the Hays Arts Council at (785) 6257522.

711 Studio

711 Main • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 625-4895 The studio of local artist Michael Jilg featuring his paintings, drawings, lithographs and etchings. Jilg is a past governor’s visual artist and has exhibited in the U.S., England and Asia.

Artists @ Work Studio 717 Main • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 625-8604 A working studio of artists.

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Bank of Hays Gallery

1000 W. 27th • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 621-2265

Bruce Burkholder Studio and Gallery

116 E. 11th • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 650-3673 Bruce Burkholder shares his photo-realistic paintings in the studio and online through a live video stream.

Commerce Bank Gallery Eighth & Main • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 625-6542

Dennis Schiel Studio and Gallery

107 E. 11th • Hays, KS 67601 (970) 597-0707 The studio and gallery of artist Dennis Schiel. The studio and gallery offers fine art, commissioned art, art lessons, uniquely framed gifts and affordable custom framing.

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Artist Dennis Schiel places a panel up for display in his studio in Hays. Schiel painted 10 panels of Kansas history representing all regions of the state.

Chad Foust, a Fort Hays State University student, left, and Tanner Callis, Hays, practice during the Western Kansas String Academy.

Ellis County Historical Society 100 W. Seventh • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 628-2624 Features seasonal exhibits as well as annual events such as Legends of Old Boot Hill and its Christmas Open House.

Fort Hays State University Encore Series

Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center, FHSU (785) 628-5305 A series of diverse productions from ballet to the circus creates an educational as well as entertainment experience for all members of the family. Productions are presented in the Beach/ Schmidt Performing Arts Center.

A statue of a pioneer family by Hays artist Pete Felten is located across from St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Victoria.

Hadley Art Collection at Hays Med

2220 Canterbury • Hays, KS 67601 The Hadley Collection includes more than 200 works of art including paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, sculpture and fabric by principal Kansas artists.

Hays Arts Center

112 E. 11th • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 625-7522 Home to the Hays Arts Council, Kansas’ first such organization. Exhibitions include the Five-State Photography Exhibition, the Smoky Hill Art Exhibition and seasonal gallery walks. A gift gallery also is located in the center.

For hours and admission call 785-628-4286 or call toll free 1-877-332-1165. http://sternberg.fhsu.edu

3000 Sternberg Drive, Hays, KS 67601-2006

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Hays Public Library

1205 Main • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 625-9014 Library features temporary exhibits in its gallery and participates in seasonal downtown gallery walks.

Hays Symphony Orchestra

Founded in 1914, it was the first true symphony orchestra in western Kansas.

The orchestra, a communityuniversity ensemble, is affiliated with FHSU and its members include music professors, teachers, students and musicians from Hays and northwest Kansas.

Heartland Community Theatre

www.heartlandcommunity theatre.org (785) 259-4605 The Heartland Community Theatre is a communitycentered organization designed to challenge and inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to share talents and abilities through theatrical performances.

Hays residents peruse the venues open for art showcases near the Hays Arts Center during a summer gallery walk.

Madd Matter Frame Shop and Gallery

112 E. 11th • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 628-3552 Sales gallery features work from John C. Thorns Jr. and Doloris Pederson among others.

The Hays Symphony Orchestra.

Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art

Rarick Hall, FHSU (785) 628-4247 The gallery provides a program of continuous art exhibitions throughout the year. Exhibitions of guest artists as well as annual student and faculty shows.

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126 W. Ninth • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 628-2738 Imagination and color come to life at Pottery Works, a ceramics workshop where visitors create their own masterpieces by painting and decorating pottery of their own choosing.

Smoky Hill Chorale

Fort Hays State University Hays’ community choir consists of university students as well as members of the community at-large. The group performs at various community concerts throughout the year.

Sternberg Museum of Natural History

3000 Sternberg Dr. • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 628-4286 The museum features an ever-changing exhibit of Dr. John Cody’s works as well as temporary exhibits throughout the year.

Stone Gallery

1071⁄2 W. Sixth • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 625-7619 The studio and exhibit gallery of local artist Pete Felten. His work includes native limestone, wood, clay and plaster. Additionally, monuments of his works are located throughout Hays and the state of Kansas.Visitors welcome.

Studio Kuksi

807 Main • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 650-4990 Kris Kuksi brings social issues, death and sexuality to light in a dark way through his paintings, drawings, sculptures, murals, illustrations and portraits. His work has been displayed in more than 30 exhibitions.

Western Kansas String Academy 600 Park • Hays, KS 67601 (785) 623-4187 The Western Kansas String Academy offers challenging and comprehensive music education and performance opportunities for string players of all ages and abilities.

Chamber ensembles, music classes and private lessons are provided along with free public concerts and tours each semester.

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Catholic

Comeau Catholic Campus Center 506 W. Sixth • (785) 625-7396 Immaculate Heart of Mary 1805 Vine • (785) 625-7339 Our Lady Help of Christians Church Antonino • (785) 625-5091

Assembly of God

New Life Center Assembly of God 1701 E. 22nd • (785) 625-5528

St. Ann Catholic Church Walker • (785) 735-2777

Baptist

St. Anthony Catholic Church Schoenchen • (785) 625-5091

Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church 29th & Indian Trail • (785) 625-9500

St. Boniface Catholic Church Vincent • (785) 735-2777 St. Catherine Catholic Church Catharine • (785) 625-5091

Cross Point Hays 13th & Harvest • (785) 625-5373

St. Fidelis Catholic Church 601 10th St.,Victoria • (785) 735-2777

Ellis Baptist Church 107 W. Ninth, Ellis • (785) 726-3657 First Baptist Church 12th & Fort • (785) 625-9454 High Plains Baptist Church 27th & Canterbury • (785) 628-2558

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 883 Moscow, Munjor • (785) 625-5314 St. Joseph Catholic Church 215 W. 13th • (785) 625-7356 St. Mary Catholic Church 703 Monroe, Ellis • (785) 726-4522 St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church 2901 E. 13th • (785) 625-1446

Charismatic

Church on the Rock Hallelujah Ministries 601 Vine • (785) 623-4400 Liberty Fellowship 120 W. Ninth • (785) 625-6245

St. Michael Episcopal Church, Hays.

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Christian

Celebration Community Church Interstate 70 & U.S. Highway 183 Bypass (785) 625-LIVE Hays Christian Church 22nd & Marshall • (785) 625-3100

Mennonite

North Oak Community Church 3000 Oak • (785) 628-8887

Church of Christ

Church of Christ 1100 Centennial Blvd. • (785) 625-3966

Messianic

Kahal Yisra ’el (785) 628-8161 • (620) 792-8464

Episcopal

St. Andrew Episcopal Church 2422 Hyacinth Ave. • (785) 625-6476

Nazarene

Church of the Nazarene 400 E. Seventh • (785) 625-5555

St. Michael Episcopal Church 2900 Canal Blvd • (785) 628-8442

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church 2900 Hall • (785) 625-2847

Latter-day Saints

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2901 Canal Blvd. • (785) 625-2817

Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church 106 E. Eighth, Ellis • (785) 726-2419

Seventh Day Sabbath

Church of God High Plains 765 E. 41st • (785) 628-2603 The First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir rehearses Christmas music in the church sanctuary.

Living Savior Lutheran Church 205 E. Seventh, third floor chapel • (785) 877-3824

United Methodist

Ellis United Methodist Church 1201 Washington, Ellis • (785) 726-3372 First United Methodist Church 305 W. Seventh • (785) 625-3408

Other

Messiah Lutheran Church 2000 Main • (785) 625-2057

Baha’i Faith (785) 628-1919 • (785) 691-5282

St. John Lutheran Church 7 miles north of Ellis • (785) 726-3207

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1112 Canterbury Drive • (785) 628-6980

Trinity Lutheran Church 2703 Fort • (785) 625-2044

United Methodist Campus Center 507 Elm • (785) 625-6311 Shown is Celebration Community Church’s gym during its grand opening. The gym, known as the “C,â€? hosts weekly ministries for middle school, high school and college students.

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42 (F3) KSU Agricultural Research Center - 1232 240th Ave 785-625-3425 - FREE group tours available by appointment. This agricultural research center comprises several thousand acres of crop and rangeland, a greenhouse, modern feed mill and a cattle feedlot.

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57 (E3) Artists @ Work Studio - 717 Main - 785-650-3998 - This unique artists’ studio features the paintings, ceramics, textiles, sculptures, fiber and collage of several artists that share a historic downtown building.FREE admission by appointment.

58 (D6) The Center for Health Improvement - 2500 Canterbury - 785-623-5900 - A multipurpose health facility that offers fitness programs, aerobics, massage therapy and health 27 (D2 & F3) Hays F.E.E.T. Trail - FHSU dike and Big Creek area - 785-628-8202 - The trail assessments. The Center has an aquatics area, indoor track and full court basketball gym. follows along the banks of Big Creek and was developed to accommodate walking, jogging, running

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(E2) Gross Memorial Coliseum - Hwy 183 Bypass - 785-628-4050 - Home of the Fort Hays 54 (C6) Sternberg Museum of Natural History - 3000 Sternberg Drive - 785-628-4286 618,500 (E3) Air Basefossils, Display - FHSU Forsyth - 785-628-5262 - This replica 30 (E5) Hays Recreation 23Center - 1105 Canterbury - 785-623-2650 - Multi teams. purpose facility See dinosaurs, prehistoric animals, giantLibrary sea-swimming lizards and fish fossils that model State University Tiger basketball, volleyball and wrestling Seating capacity of withWalker a than 70 at million years ago.

Admissionthe fees. http://sternberg.fhsu.edu lanestaff, synthetic running track. concerts, high school tournaments and other events. of the Walker inhabited Army AirKansas Base more on display the library highlights importance of the airfield and with meeting rooms, offices for six HRC basketball gymsUsed andforvolleyball courts. www.haysrec.org B-29 military aircraft’s role in WWII. www.fhsu.edu/library - Thisadmission. unique outdoor gallery features the FREE 24 (D6) Hadley Art Collection - Hays Medical Center - 2220 Canterbury Drive - 785-623-5000 55 (E3) Stone Gallery - 107 ½ W. 6th- 785-625-7619 sculptures of local artist Pete Felten. He works with a variety of stone to carve and create beautiful The Hadley Art Collection includes over 200 works of art including paintings, drawings, prints, 31 (G8) Hays Regional Airport - 3950 E. 8th - 785-628-7370 - Features two runways, daily works of art. The studio inside features paintings and sculptures made from wood, clay and plaster. ceramics and sculptures by various Kansas artists. FREE admission.

62 (C4) Wilson Pool - 28th & Fort - 785-625-3644 - Multi-purpose pool with diving well, kiddie flights to and from Denver, a fixed based operator and a 9,000-square-foot passenger terminal 56 (E3) Studio Kuksi 807 Main 785-650-4990 The private studio of artist Kris Kuksi, who 25 (E3) Hays Aquatic Park - 4th & Main - 785-623-2653 or 785-623-2650 - This 3.5 acre water deck and his restroom/shower facility. nearby. that provides office and ticket counters for three Greatheated Lakesbodies Airlines, Hays Aircraft anddepth Avisentry Autoleisure Rental. has showcased work around the world andPlayground the United States.

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Featuring a 3/8-mile bankwas claybuilt oval dirt golf course laid out land that was once part ofleader the Fort Post.Volga and 60 (E3) German Haus - 100 W. 7th - 785-628-2624 - This high house fromtrack that 29 (E3) Hays Public Library18-hole - 1205municipal Main - 785-625-9014 - Aonnationally-recognized forHays Military runs URSS 305 Sprint, IMCA modified, stock, hobby stock, sport compact and Northern sport mods. obtained through documentation passed down to the descendants and is furnished of scenic 22 Old (F3)library Frontier - South and Main,expanded 1546 E Hwyto40aBypass - 785-628-7375 - 89 acres information outstanding per capita usage. wasPark renovated 39,000-square-foot 53 (C3) Smokyitems Hill Country Club - 3303 North Hall - 785-625-7377 - Private member-owned and natural recreational areas with a creek that winds through the park. The park also with authentic household which were used the Ellis County Volga German settlers. facility in 2003 to match the original 1911 Carnegie www.hayspublib.org club with an 18-hole course, pro shop, club house and practice facility. features several walking library. trails, bridges, playground equipment, and four shelter houses.

purpose 8-lane pool) and two water slides. Other features include a concession area, shade deck, a children’s play area, sun bathing deck and several water spray features. Admission fees.

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45 (D4) Mount Allen Cemetery - 27th & Vine - 785-628-8202 - Historic cemetery with iron crosses, limestone grave markers and two old-fashioned tree swings with wooden seats.

(E3) Studio Kuksi - 807 Main - 785-650-4990 - The private studio of artist Kris Kuksi, who (29th 56 & Broadway) 15 -(D4 C4) Farmers Market or (22nd & Vine) Fresh- Produce Market 25 (E3) Hays Aquatic Park 4th && Main - 785-623-2653 785-623-2650 This 3.5 acre water 46 (E3) Hays Citythe andworld Catharine Model Buildings Display - FHSU Forsyth Library Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons June through October. Local farmers and has showcased hisOld work around and thereplica United States. includes paintings, park features three heated bodies of water river, zerovegetables, depth entry pool and multi785-628-5901 - Collection of 25 miniature buildings fromHis theart town of Catherine and some gardeners sell (lazy a variety of fresh fruit,leisure farm products and a baked goods. moved to Hays that illustrations werebuilt by Jerome Schmidt. FREE admission. drawings, sculptures, murals, and portraits. www.kuksi.com purpose 8-lane pool) and two water slides.

Other features include a concession area, shade deck, 16 (E3) FHSU Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center - 600 Park - 785-628-4000 a children’s play area, sun bathing deck jewel and several features.

Admission fees. yet historic looking 47 (D2) Old Rome Townsite Historic Marker - West 12th - A stone memorial designates The crown of FHSU water arts andspray entertainment is this uniquely modern the short-lived of Rome, which was established May of studio 1867. features facility with a seating capacity of 1,100. The Hays Symphony Orchestra, ENCORE Series, 57 (E3) Artiststhe@location WorkforStudio - 717town Mainsite- 785-650-3998 - This uniqueinartists’ FHSU Music Department concerts and other community events are held here. the paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and collage severalSchool artists- 1401 that share 48 (D3) O.W.L.textiles, (Outdoor Wildlife fiber Learning) Site - of O’Loughlin Hall - a 26 (E3) Hays Arts Center Gallery - 112 East 11th - 785-625-7522 - The gallery sponsors a 785-623-2510 - The Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site (OWLS) provides the opportunity to view 17 (E2) FHSU Farm - West Hwy 183 Alt. - 785-628-4196 - The 3,800 acre farm is used historic as a downtown building.FREE admission by appointment. winter, spring and summer gallery walk in addition to hosting the Five State Photography Exhibition native wildlife and plant communities. FREE admission. hands-on instructional laboratory for the Fort Hays State University Department of Agriculture.

FREE guided tours by appointment. www.fhsu.edu/agriculture and the Smoky Hill Art Exhibition. admission.

FREE (E3) Pottery Works Inc. - 126 W. 9th - 785-628-2738 - This paint-it-yourself pottery studio 58 (D6)– The49Center for Health Improvement Canterbury - 785-623-5900 - A multilets you create your own personal masterpiece -of2500 art. You add the creativity, color and imagination 18 (E3) FHSU Memorial Union Art Collection – West Campus Drive - 785-628-5305 to the piecethat you offers choosefitness to decorate.

Visitors will see the design phase, glazingand and firing process.

Various- pieces art are on Big display inside and -outside the Memorial Union including thepurpose famous health facility programs, aerobics, massage therapy health 27 (D2 & F3) Hays F.E.E.T. Trail FHSUofdike and Creek area 785-628-8202 - The trail 4’ x 8’ mural piece “History Holds the Future” completed in 2009 by Hays artist Bruce Burkholder.

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59 (C4) The Mall at Hays - 2918 Vine - 785-625-3314 - The Mall is the largest indoor shopping 51 (E2) Robbins Center/Kansas Postcard Series Art Display - FHSU Campus 20 (E3) FHSU Walking Tour - 600 Park - 785-628-4206 - See the native stone buildings, center in western Kansas -and features 30 different businesses retail stores, a restaurant 28 (D6) Hays Medical Center - 2220 rose Canterbury - 785-623-5000 - Acampus nationalof leader in State University. Several 785-628-5620 A collection of 635 postcard-sized paintings including and drawings on display. sculptures, garden and pieces of art on the Fort Hays markers pay tribute to theHeart Vietnam War, WWII and the Kent State/Jackson State tragedy.and an 8-screen cinema theater. Monthly events, craft shows and other seasonal promotions. telemedicine and home to the Michael E. DeBakey Institute of Kansas. www.haysmed.com 52 (A1) Rolling Plains Motor Speedway - 1344 Fairground Road - 785-639-7223 - A multi-

26 (E3) Hays Arts Center Gallery - 112 East 11th - 785-625-7522 - The gallery sponsors a winter, spring and summer gallery walk in addition to hosting the Five State Photography Exhibition and the Smoky Hill Art Exhibition. FREE admission.

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43 (E4) Miniature Golf - 1207 Vine - 785-628-8202 - 18-hole lighted course with batting cages. annual Ellis County Fair, Midwest Deutsche Oktoberfest and other community events.

24 (D6) Hadley Art Collection - Hays Medical Center - 2220 Canterbury Drive - 785-623-5000 55 (E3) Stone Gallery - 107 ½ W. 6th- 785-625-7619 - This unique outdoor gallery features the (E3) Moss-Thorns Gallery of Artwith - FHSU Rarick Hall - 600 Park - 785-628-4247 - beautiful 14 (E3)over Ellis200 County Society Museum - 100 W. 7th - 785-628-2624 - sculptures A variety 44 of local artist Pete Felten.

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FREE Museum of Natural 3000 hunting, Sternberg Drive - 785-628-4286 23 (E2) Gross Memorial Coliseum Hwy Big 183Creek.www.haysusa.com Bypass - 785-628-4050 - Home of the Fort Hays 54 (C6) Sternberg fossils, animals, giantCenter sea-swimming lizards and fish fossils thatgroup 42 (F3) KSU prehistoric Agricultural Research - 1232 240th Ave 785-625-3425 - FREE State University Tiger basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams.

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- 785-628-8201 - The red brick streets and baseball in the summer. www.hdnews.net/larks historic buildings the excitement of the oldState fashioned main street. Retail shops, art markers pay tribute to the Vietnam War, WWII bring and back the Kent State/Jackson tragedy. galleries, restaurants and entertainment opportunities make this historic district a great place.

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Featuring a 3/8-mile high ovalstadium dirt track that 18-hole municipal golf course laid out on land that was once part of the Fort Hays Military Post.

39 (E3) Lewis Field Stadium - 2nd & Elm - 785-628-4050 - Thisbank 6,400clay capacity wasSprint, constructed and is stock, built of native It features a state-of-the-art “field-turf” 9 (E3) Commerce Bank Art Gallery - 718 Main - 785-625-6542 - Paintings, drawings, runscrafts, URSS 305 IMCAin 1937 modified, hobbylimestone. stock, sport compact and Northern sport mods. football field, rubberized track surface, concessions and a modern two-story press box facility. sculptures and a variety of works of local and Kansas artists are featured. FREE admission.

22 (F3) Frontier Park - South Main, 1546 E Hwy 40 Bypass - 785-628-7375 - 89 acres of scenic 40 (E6) Kansas Merci Boxcar & Veterans Memorial Park - -13th & Canterbury 10 (E3) Country Schoolhouse - Fort Hays State University - 785-628-4538 - This one-room 53 (C3) Smoky Hill Country Club 3303 North Hall 785-625-7377 Private member-owned and natural recreational areas with a creek that winds through the park.

The park also 785-625-3813 One of 49 boxcars that France sent to America in 1949 in appreciation for the food schoolhouse was built in 1874 of native limestone. FREE tours by appointment. the U.S. course, sent after pro World War II. Seehouse displays, memorabilia artifacts of military history. club with an 18-hole shop, club and practice and facility. features several walking trails, bridges, playground equipment, and four shelter houses.

11 (B3 & F3) Disc Golf Course - Frontier Park (Hwy 183 Alt) and Rollingst Hills Park (41st & Autumn Lane) 785-625-7375 - Challenging 18 hole (5,606 feet) course through the scenic tree-

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14 (E3) Ellis County Historical Society Museum - 100 W. 7th - 785-628-2624 - A variety 44 (E3) Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art - FHSU Rarick Hall - 600 Park - 785-628-4247 Student and faculty shows or traveling exhibits are regularly displayed. FREE admission. of permanent exhibits, artifacts, displays, photographs and new exhibits throughout the year tell the story of Hays, Ellis County and the early pioneers. Includes the first stone High churchspeed in Hays, a wireless internet daysinn.com/hotel/05290 45 (D4) Mount Allen Cemetery - 27th & Vine - 785-628-8202 - Historic cemetery with iron harness shop and gift shop. Admission fees. www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org Free continental breakfast Days Inn, Hays, Kansas crosses, limestone grave markers and two old-fashioned tree swings with wooden seats.

3205 N.(22nd Vine&Street Broadway)outdoor pool 15 (D4 & C4) Farmers Market Vine) Fresh Produce Market (29th &Seasonal 46 (E3) Old Hays City and Catharine Model Buildings Display - FHSU Forsyth Library Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons June through October.

Local farmers and Pets accepted w/fee For Reservations: 785-628-5901 - Collection of 25 miniature replica buildings from the town of Catherine and some gardeners sell a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, farm products and baked goods.

Free HBO! 785-628-8261 moved to Hays that werebuilt by Jerome Schmidt. FREE admission.

16 (E3) FHSU Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center - 600 Park - 785-628-4000 47 (D2) Old Rome Townsite Historic Marker - West 12th - A stone memorial designates The crown jewel of FHSU arts and entertainment is this uniquely modern yet historic looking the location for the short-lived town site of Rome, which was established in May of 1867. facility with a seating capacity of 1,100. The Hays#Symphony Orchestra, ENCORE Series, FHSU Music Department concerts and other community events are held here.

48 (D3) O.W.L. (Outdoor Wildlife Learning) Site - O’Loughlin School - 1401 Hall 32 (A2) Sportsman - 5810Site 230th Ave - 785-628-1646 - The Club provides (E3) - 711 Main --785-625-4895 - On display paintings, 785-623-2510 - TheHays Outdoor Wildlife Club Learning (OWLS) provides the opportunity to trap, view 17 (E2) FHSU Farm - West1Hwy 183711 Alt.Studio - 785-628-4196 The 3,800 acre farm isareused as a drawings, lithographs skeet, rifle and pistol ranges to members and guests with shooting clinics and registered events. and etchings of nationally known local artist Michael Jilg. FREE tours by appointment. native wildlife and plant communities. FREE admission. hands-on instructional laboratory for the Fort Hays State University Department of Agriculture.

33 (D4) Hays Welcome Center - 2700 Vine - 785-628-8202 - Over 200 tourism brochures, 2 (A4) Blue Sky Miniature Horse Farm - c/o 1710 Canterbury Dr. - 785-625-6725 FREE guided tours by appointment.

Free maps, coffee and clean restrooms. Offices for the Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau, Learn www.fhsu.edu/agriculture about this award winning Arabian type horse that is only 26-34” tall. The tour includes Chamber of Commerce, Development -Corp., Economic Development.

49 (E3) Pottery Works Inc. - 126Downtown W. 9th -Hays 785-628-2738 This and paint-it-yourself pottery studio information about the history, grooming, training and showing of these miniature horses. you create yourHiking/Fitness own personal masterpiece of art. You add- 785-623-5000 the creativity, color andfitness imagination 18 (E3) FHSU Memorial Union Collection – West Drive - 785-628-5305 – cemetery inlets 34 (D6) Trail - 2220 Canterbury Drive - This ¾ mile trail 3 (D4)Art Boot Hill Cemetery - 18thCampus & Fort - 785-628-8202 - Site of the first Kansas is located along a scenic area just eastwill of the Hays Medical Center and featuresand several . to be inside called “Boot admission.

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Visitors see the design phase, glazing firingfitness process.

Various pieces of art are on display and Hill.” outside Memorial Union including the famous stations to help increase agility and conditioning. FREE admission.

4’ x 8’ mural piece “History Holds theBuffalo Future”Herd completed in By-pass 2009 by(four Hays artist Bruce Burkholder.

4 (F3) - Hwy 183 miles south of 1-70) - 785-628-7375 - This small 35 (E3) Historical Downtown Walking Tour 9th & 10th Streets 785-628-8202 25 bronze herd of buffalo is a remnant of the vast herds which once roamed the plains of North 50America.

(D2) Precision Valley Golf - 1500 W. 27th -tour 785-625-4900 - The facility an plaques mark the route for this self-guided that provides information aboutfeatures the historical range,in6,000 sq. Hays. ft. building with indoor golf simulators, large pro shop, hunting FREE admission. buildings downtown 5 (D4) Mall - 2520 Vine - 785-621-2085 785-623-1201 shoppingdriving 19 (F2) FHSU Rodeo Arena - GolfCentennial Course Road - 785-628-4196 - The FortorHays State - Neighborhoodoutdoor with 16 stores including a restaurant, 16-lane bowling facility and many retail shops. simulator, 36 pool(F2) tables, televisions and a- 1472 snackHwybar.

University Rodeo grounds are center the site for the annual NIRA Rodeo held the third weekend of April.

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- 2220 Canterbury - This Woodrow Ct . ¾ . . . mile . . C-4 fitness trail Bison Rd . . . . . . . . Trail G-3 Lincoln Dr . . . .Drive . . . D-3- 785-623-5000 3 (D4) Boot Hill Cemetery - 18th & Fort - 785-628-8202 - Site of the first cemetery in Kansas 34 (D6) Hiking/Fitness Yellowstone . . . . . . B-1 Broadway Ave . . . . C-5/D-5 . . . . . . . . . G-5 C * is located along a scenic just east ofLinda theLnDrHays Center and features fitness . to be called “Boot Hill.” FREE 1 St. W . . . . . . .several . . E-3 Brookside Dr . . . . . area E-5 Logan . . . . . .Medical . . G-6 admission.

2 St. W . . . . . . . . E-3 Burgandy Dr . . . . . F-5 Longfellow . . . . . . . E-5 stations to help increase agility and conditioning. admission.

FREE 3 St. W . . . . . . . . . E-3 Butterfield Rd . . . . . C-2 Macarthur Rd . . . . . D-5/E-5 4 St. W . . . . . . . . . E-3 Campus N . . . . . . . E-3 Madison Dr . . . . . . B-2 4 (F3) Buffalo Herd - HwyD183 By-pass (four miles south of 1-70) - 785-628-7375*- This small 5 St. E . . . . . . . . . E-3/E-4 Campus S . . . . . . . E-3 Main St . . . . . . . . . D-4/E-4/E-3/F-3 35 (E3) Historical Tour 785-628-8202 5 -St. W . . . . . . . . . E-3 - 25 bronze Canal Blvd .Downtown . . . . . . B-3/C-3/D-3 Walking Main St Terr . . . -. .9th . D-4& 10th Streets herd of buffalo is a remnant of the vast herds which once roamed the plains of North America.

6 St. E . . . . . . . . . E-3/E-4 Canterbury . . . . . . . C-6 to G-6 Maple St . . . . . . . . E-4 plaques mark the route for this self-guided tour that provides information about the historical E * 6 St. W . . . . . . . . . E-3 Castillian Blvd . . . . D-3 Marjorie Dr . . . . . . . D-5 7 St. E . . . . . . . . . E-3/E-4 Rd . . . . . . . G-6 FREE admission.

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5 (D4) Centennial Mall - 2520 Vine - 785-621-2085 or 785-623-1201 - Neighborhood shopping 7 St. W . . . . . . . . . E-3 Cedar . . . . . . . . . . . E-4 Meadow Dr . . . . . . G-5 8 St. E . . . . . . . . . E-4/F-4/F-5/F-6 Centennial Blvd . . . D-4/D-5 Metro Ln . . . . . . . . C-6 center with 16 stores including F a restaurant, 16-lane bowling facility and many retail shops.

8 St. W . . . . . . . . . E-3 Central St. . . . . . . . C-1 Millstone Dr . . . . . . B-1 36 (F2) Historic Fort 183 Alt. - Visit the blockhouse, 9 St. E . .original . . . . . . . E-4 Chaumont Dr . . .Hays . . C-3 - 1472 Hwy Millstone Ct . . -. .785-625-6812 . . B-1 St. W . . . . . .and . . . E-3/E-4 Cherryhill Dr . . . . . .

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Mission Mt . . . . . . . D-3 the fort and Circle military www.kshs.org/places/forthays Ellis County German immigrants, church histories, parish registers, family histories, works on 11 St. E . . . . . . . . E-4 Clay Dr. . . . . . . . . . G-6 Montgomery St . . . E-4 11 St. W . . . . . . . . E-3 Cody Ave . . . . . . . . D-4 Mopar Dr . . . . . . . . B-4 folklore, genealogies, folk music H and art. FREE admission.

12 St. E . . . . . . . . E-3/E-4 St . . . . . . . D-1 Motz Ave . . . . . . . . D-5 * 37 (F3) LarksCollege Baseball Park - 4th & Oak - 785-628-4050 - The home to Fort Hays State 12 St. W . . . . . . . . E-3 Colonial . . . . . . . . . C-2/D-3 NCK Rd . . . . . . . . . D-6 13 St. Eand . . . . Hays . . . . E-3Legion to E-7 Columbine Cir .the . . . C-2 NewLarks Way Blvd . . . . H-7 collegiate team) University baseball in spring and Hays (summer 7 (E3) Chestnut Street District - Downtown Hays - 785-628-8201 - The red brick streets and 13 St. W . . . . . . . . E-3 Columbine Dr. . . . . C-2/D-2 Newton Cir . . . . . . . B-3 I * baseball in the summer. www.hdnews.net/larks St. E . . . . . . . . E-4 14 Commerce Pkwy . .

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C-4 historic buildings bring back the excitement of the old fashioned main street. Retail shops, art 14 St. W . . . . . . . . E-3/E-4 Copper Creek Cir. . E-6 Northridge Ct . . . . . C-4 galleries, restaurants and entertainment opportunities make this historic district a great place.

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Thunderbird Dr . . . C-2/D-2 Timber Dr . . . . . . . . D-5 Tmp Drive . . . . . . . D-3

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Al’s Chickenette 63 Airport Park

G7 C5 C4 F4 E5 D5 F3 D5 E6 72 Massey Park E4 73 Municipal Park F3 74 1949 Pratt/Optimist Opened April 23,

by Al and Soccer LucilleComplex Bieker. This F3 local 75 Rolling Hills Park C3 favorite for over76 60 years is a family style restaurant C3 that Seven Hills Park serves up some77of the area’s best chicken and has built Speier Ballfields E4 Stramel Softballmeals Complex a reputation of 78 homestyle cooked from chickenG5 79 Sunrise Park E5 noodle soup to 80 fried chicken andPark chicken fried steaks.

Union Pacific E3

700 Vine St 64 Aubel-Bickle Park 65 Dan Rupp Park Hays, KS 67601 66 Dusty Glassman Baseball Park 785-625-741467 Ekey Park 68 – 9:30 Elizabeth Tues-Sat 11 am pm Polly Park 69 Frontier Park Sun 11am – 8:30 70 pm Hickok Park 71 Kiwanis Park alschickenette@ruraltel.net

Customers can expect large portions and reasonable prices ($5 to $15). Enjoy a 50’s style atmosphere with neon lighting and a wonderful décor.

Al’s Chickenette

700 Vine St Hays, KS 67601 785-625-7414 Tues-Sat 11 am – 9:30 pm

2

240TH AVE.

HAYS

Goodland 145 mi.

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Kansas City 268 mi.

Topeka 205 mi.

HAYS

70

Salina 98 mi.

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Garden City 139 mi.

E. 45TH

270TH AVE.

NG

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HAYS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 7JOF r )BZT ,4 r www.haysusa.net

Centennial Mall 2510 Vine – Hays, KS 67601 – 785-623-1201

For detailed online Hays and Ellis County maps go to — www.geodataportal.net

through the seasons Hays Climate Average low 15 40 66 41

Abby Balman, left, and her older sister, Megan, share a laugh while watching Trevor Deets, top, and Gardner Jordan slide down a hill near Big Creek in Hays.

Fort Hays State University student Jason Conn walks back to his car after classes as he treks beneath a row of Callery “ornamental” pear trees on the FHSU campus.

32 Located outside of town.

JEFFERSON DR.

VISTA DR.

ADAMS DR.

HOOVER DR. MADISON DR.

COVENANT DR.

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Ryan Windholz, Hays, claims a pheasant he shot out with the help of his dog, Sammy, while hunting in a field west of Schoenchen.

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KEYSTONE SUNSET DR.

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28TH

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W 34TH

45TH

SMOKY HILL DR.

W

46TH

W. 44TH

MILLSTONE DR.

Ernie Leiker, Munjor, cuts a field of wheat south of Munjor.

47TH

THUNDERBIRD DR.

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CT

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ELLIS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS

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C-5 B-3 G-5 A-4 to F-4 F-5 D-5 B-3 D-6/E-6 C-3/D-3/E-3 B-2 F-5/B-3 D-6/E-6 D-6/E-6 E-5 C-4/D-4 C-4 B-1 E-3 E-3 E-3 E-3 E-3/E-4 E-3 E-3/E-4 E-3 E-3/E-4 E-3 E-4/F-4/F-5/F-6 E-3 E-4 E-3/E-4 E-3/E-4 E-3 E-4 E-3 E-3/E-4 E-3 E-3 to E-7 E-3 E-4 E-3/E-4 E-4/E-5 D-3/D-4 E-4 D-3/E-4 E-4 to E-7 D-3/D-4 D-4/E-4/E-5 D-3/D-4 D-4/E-5/E-6/E-7 D-3/D-4 D-4/E-5/E-6/E-7 D-3/D-4 D-4/D-5/D-6 D-3/D-4 D-4/D-5/D-6/D-7 D-3/D-4 D-4 D-3/D-4 D-4/D-5/D-6 D-3/D-4 D-4/D-5/D-6 D-4 D-4 D-4/D-5/D-6 D-3/D-4 D-2 to D-7 C-5 D-2/D-3/D-4/D-5 C-5 C-2 to C-6 C-2 to C-5 C-3/C-5 C-3/C-4/C-5 C-1 to C-5/C-7 C-1/C-2/C-4 C-3/C-4 C-3/C-4 C-2 to C-7 C-2/C-3/C-4 C-3/C-4 C-4 B-1 to B-5 B-3/B-4 B-2/B-3/B-4 B-3 B-3/B-4/B-5 B-3 B-3 B-3/B-4/B-5 A-2/A-3/A-4

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HSI

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Truman Cir . . . . . . .

Vicki Ln . . . . . . . . .

Vine St . . . . . . . . . .

Village Dr . . . . . . . .

Virginia Dr . . . . . . .

Vista Dr. . . . . . . . . .

Volga Dr . . . . . . . . .

Walnut St . . . . . . . .

Washington Cir . . .

Weilert Dr. . . . . . . .

Western Plains Dr .

Wheatland Ave . . .

Whittier Rd . . . . . . .

Willow St . . . . . . . .

Woodrow Ct . . . . . .

Yellowstone . . . . . .

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Ida Ln. . . . . . . . . . .

Indian Trail . . . . . . .

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Keystone . . . . . . . .

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King’s Gate Dr . . . .

Larned Cir . . . . . . .

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Lewis Dr. . . . . . . . .

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Lincoln Dr . . . . . . .

Linda Ln . . . . . . . . .

Logan Dr . . . . . . . .

Longfellow . . . . . . .

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Madison Dr . . . . . .

Main St . . . . . . . . .

Main St Terr . . . . . .

Maple St . . . . . . . .

Marjorie Dr . . . . . . .

Marshall Rd . . . . . .

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Metro Ln . . . . . . . .

Millstone Dr . . . . . .

Millstone Ct . . . . . .

Millstone Cir . . . . . .

Milner St . . . . . . . .

Mission Mt . . . . . . .

Montgomery St . . .

Mopar Dr . . . . . . . .

Motz Ave . . . . . . . .

NCK Rd . . . . . . . . .

New Way Blvd . . . .

Newton Cir . . . . . . .

Northridge Dr . . . . .

Northridge Ct . . . . .

Oak St . . . . . . . . . .

Oak St Terr . . . . . .

Oakmont St . . . . . .

Olympic Ln. . . . . . .

Park St . . . . . . . . . .

Patio Dr . . . . . . . . .

Pershing Ct . . . . . .

Pershing Dr . . . . . .

Pine St . . . . . . . . . .

Pinehurst St . . . . . .

Plaza Ave. . . . . . . .

Plum St . . . . . . . . .

Post Rd . . . . . . . . .

Post Rock Dr . . . . .

Prairie Run Ct . . . .

Reservation Rd . . .

Richards Rd . . . . . .

Riley St . . . . . . . . .

Robin Terrace Rd. .

Robins Rd . . . . . . .

Roberts Rd . . . . . .

Rolling Hills Dr . . .

Roosevelt Ave . . . .

Roth Ave . . . . . . . .

Sante Fe . . . . . . . .

Schwaller Ave . . . .

Second St . . . . . . .

Sherman Ave . . . . .

Skyline Ct . . . . . . .

Skyline Dr . . . . . . .

Smoky Hill Dr . . . . .

Southridge Dr . . . .

South View Dr . . . .

Spruce St . . . . . . . .

State St . . . . . . . . .

Sternberg . . . . . . . .

Steven Dr. . . . . . . .

Summer Ln . . . . . .

Sunflower Dr . . . . .

Sunset Dr. . . . . . . .

Sunset Trail . . . . . .

Tallgrass Dr . . . . . .

Tam Ct . . . . . . . . . .

Tam O’shanter Dr .

Third St . . . . . . . . .

Thunderbird Cir . . .

Thunderbird Ct . . .

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Justin Temple, an employee at EnerSys, records electrical data on a battery at the plant in Hays.

Joe Glassman, president and CEO of Glassman Corp., talks about saving time and energy inside Glassman Corp.’s new expanded production facility at 900 Commerce Parkway in Hays.

Statistics from Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development, 2011

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in the industry O ne of the largest cities in western Kansas, Hays has a population of 20,510 and serves as the regional center for business, education, technology, air service and health care.

Statistics show the current civilian labor force for the commuting region to be 68,000 with an unemployment rate of 3.0 percent. Our strong economic fundamentals pull available skilled workers from the surrounding 18 counties.

While most become residents, the Hays workforce also includes workers who drive as long as 60 minutes for their current job.

The service sector constitutes most of the local economy with education and health care being two major industries.

Other major employers

Average hourly wage rates

selected occupations in northwest Kansas

include local government, telecommunications firms, manufacturing, retail stores and social services providers.

Hays also hosts local companies that manufacture oilfield supplies, HVAC systems and wheelchairs. ••• Our current workforce is prepared and ready for work.

Nearly all have received a high school diploma, and approximately one-third (29.52 percent) of the local civilian workforce have a college education — rates comparable to those of hightech metro areas.

Ellis County has a highquality labor force. More than 60 percent of Ellis County employers rate their employees as highly to very highly qualified in math and literacy skills and employees work ethic.

Sales managers Accountants and auditors Computer support specialists Mechanical engineers Agriculture and food scientists Social and human service assistants Graphic designers Registered nurses Dental assistants Police and sheriff patrol officers General office clerks Construction and related workers Maintenance Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

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Source: Kansas Department of Labor — Labor Market Information Services

Ellis County labor data

Civilian work force — 19,205 Employed — 18,623 Unemployment rate — 3% Source: Kansas Department of Labor, April 2011

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In Kansas, state and local spending emphasizes investment in two key areas: • Education • Business and community infrastructure

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Matt Gervais of KPRD, a Christian radio station, gives a live update from the station’s second-floor offices in the Hadley Center in Hays.

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Hays Medical Center

With more than 1,200 associates and 80 physicians, HaysMed is home to the DeBakey Heart Institute, a full service heart program providing both cardiothoracic surgery and interventional cardiology; the Dreiling/ Schmidt Cancer Institute offering up-to-date advances in treatment for cancer patients; the Hays Orthopedic Institute, the largest and most experienced orthopedic specialty group in the region; and the Center for Health Improvement, a medical-based fitness center.

In addition, the hospital operates 15 outpatient clinics. HaysMed also has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for three consecutive years.

The 207 bed medical facility serves as a regional referral center for western Kansas and provides the following services: • Ambulatory Surgicenter • Breast Care Center • Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery • DeBakey Heart Institute • Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute • Eye Surgery • Imaging Center • Nephrology • Orthopedic Institute • Psychiatric Associates • Rehabilitation • Senior Focused Care • Spine, Joint & Hand Center • Women, Infants & Pediatrics • Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center Several independent clinics and practices also are available in the Hays and Ellis County area.

Lillian Slater steadies the head of a training dummy as Cody Rogge prepares to intubate the dummy with a plastic endotracheal tube.

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After a blood sugar check, Kathy Pyke, Hays, extends her arm for a blood pressure check during a free health screening provided by the Kansas Lions Club.

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For persons with developmental disabilities, Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas Inc. (DSNWK) is a private, not-for-profit organization serving both children and adults. Developmental Services serves more than 500 individuals with mild to severe disabilities in programs and services such as: The College for Living, Service Coordination, KidLink, Family Support for Children and Youth, Creative Living and Employment Connections. DSNWK strongly believes that all people have the right to live and work as independently as possible, regardless of their differing abilities.

Tel: 785-621-4570 Fax: 785-621-4571

Living Independently In Northwest Kansas (LINK) is an independent living program for individuals who have physical, mental or emotional disabilities. At every level, the people who might use the service are involved in the management of the program.

LINK provides: • Information and referral services • Skills training • Peer support and other support groups • Individual and systems advocacy • Home and community based services • An adaptive equipment loan pool • Transportation services

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High Plains Mental Health Center is a licensed community mental health center that provides counseling and comprehensive mental health programs to people throughout the 20 counties of northwest Kansas.

The Center offers: • Outpatient programs for youth and adults • 24-hour emergency services • Psychiatric assessment and treatment • Other community support services

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SKIL provides: • Advocacy • Peer counseling and community support groups • Life skills training • Assisted technology sites and services • Home- and community-based services

First Care Clinic (FCC) is a nonprofit community health center that provides comprehensive medical and dental services to all. FCC provides services to patients with and without insurance and offers a sliding fee scale to patients that qualify. FCC also offers extended hours during the week and on Saturday.

First Care Clinic offers: • Comprehensive medical services • Comprehensive dental services • School/sports/pre-employment physicals • Immunizations • Counseling services • Prescription assistance

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ooking for something fun and exciting for your kids to do? The Hays Recreation Center is full of fun, instructive activities to participate in for all ages.

Whether you’re interested in sports, music, crafts, being active or learning, we’ve got an activity for you. Our sports department is working hard year-round scheduling games and putting teams together for all our sports activities including baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, flag football and soccer.

We also have camps, skills lessons and high school leagues for all those interested in the more competitive side of volleyball and basketball.

Our program director has come up with some fun and exciting programs for your little ones as well. Come check out our TAS (Take A Step) programs for Baby, Tiny or Tweens and see what activities fit your family. We have anything from Little Climbers, Funny Fingers/Tickly Toes, and Boogie Babies to Babysitter’s Training, Basic Cheerleading, Beginning Guitar and Canoe Trips.

We have our School’s Out program during the summers which is a great, supervised activity where your kids will get to experiment with games, crafts, cooking and trips around town while you are at work. Make sure you come check out our new Fitness Center located on the west side of our facilities where we have plenty of fitness activities for kids and families alike. Some of the fitness classes and events for kids are: Kids Triathlon, Buff Babies, Kids Fitness Pursuit and Football Footwork Clinic.

We also have great aquatic classes going on down at the Hays Aquatic Park during the summer as well including Junior Lifeguard Program, Swimming Lessons, Preschool Aquatics and Parent and Child Aquatics.

We hope to see you soon here at the HRC.

Students from Holy Family Elementary School snake along with Ronald McDonald in tow while participating in Kung Fu Says during the Passport to Play program at the Hays Recreation Commission.

Roger Bixenman Superintendent, Hays Recreation Commission

Jimmie Roe, left, and Joel Johnson, center, along with Alex Pfannenstiel, run through a drill together during the Hays Recreation Commission’s youth soccer league practice at Seven Hills Park in Hays.

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Tate Kaiser, chases after a flag on Will Cadoret’s flag football belt during Hays Recreation Commission practice at Pratt-Optimist Park in Hays.

Sasha Wasinger, left, and Elena Herl, do a “warrior one” pose as they participate in a kids yoga class at the Hays Recreation Commission.

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young at heart

ays and Ellis County have many opportunities and services available for residents age 50 and older, making the area a great place to retire. From social to civic organizations and legal to health services, Hays has what you need to retire comfortably in our community.

Senior Services

Access Transportation/Van Service 1205 E. 22nd (785) 628-1052 Angel Transportation & Care 209 E. Fifth (785) 628-2887

Organizations & Activities

Community Assistance Center 208 E. 12th (785) 625-9110 Ellis County Health Services 601 Main (785) 628-9440 Ellis County First Call for Help and Meals on Wheels 205 E. Seventh, Ste. 204 (785) 623-2800 Hays Meal Site & Senior Center 2450 E. Eighth (785) 628-6644

AARP Contact Alberta Klaus (785) 625-6896

Doris Westhusin, a volunteer in the Foster Grandparent Program sponsored by Fort Hays State University and more commonly known as Grandma Doris, helps Lexi Truan with a phonics paper at Victoria Elementary School.

Home Health Care Services of Western Kansas LLC 2003 Eisenhower (785) 623-3548 Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services 3000 Broadway Ave. (785) 628-1066 Kansas Legal Services 2017 Vine (785) 625-4514

Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging 510 W. 29th (785) 628-8204 Professional Home Health Services (785) 625-0055 Senior Companions 600 Park (785) 628-5809 Social Security Administration 1212 E. 27th (888) 552-7176

Peggy Rupp stocks shelves at the Community Assistance Center.

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Grace McGinnis, Hays, competes in the Senior Spelling Bee sponsored by the Hays chapter of AARP.

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parks and recreation

Ashley Guthrie, Hays, swings with the help of her friend, Chelsea Kaundart, Hays, at Frontier Park in Hays.

Ball Parks

• Larks Park, Fourth & Oak • Speier Ballfields, 10th & Vine • Dusty Glassman Ball Park, South end of Milner Street • Frank Stramel Softball Fields, Old U.S. Highway 40 & Chetolah Creek • Pratt/Optimist Soccer Field & Treat Playground, Fifth & Pine

Hays Larks outfielder MacKenzie Handle catches a fly ball to right field during the Larks’ season opener.

Golf

• Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course (785) 625-9949 U.S. Highway 183 Alternate & Golf Course Road • Smoky Hill Country Club (golf, tennis, swimming) (785) 625-8297 3303 Hall • Precision Valley Golf Center (785) 625-4900 1500 W. 27th

Disc Golf Parks and Playgrounds

• Aubel-Bickle Park, 30th & Sherman • Daniel G. Rupp Memorial Park, 33rd & Skyline • Ekey Park, 19th & Holmes • Elizabeth Polly Park, 26th & Indian Trail • Frontier Parks — East, North, West, U.S. Highway 183 Alternate & Main Street • Hickok Park, 26th & Donald • Kiwanis Park, 17th & Harvest • Massey Playground, 17th & Allen • Municipal Park, Fourth & Main • Rolling Hills Park, 41st & Autumn • Seven Hills Park, 33rd & Hillcrest • Sunrise Park, 19th & MacArthur • Union Pacific Park, 10th & Main • Whisnant Park, Willow & Skyline

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• Frontier Parks — Begins in Frontier Park West — U.S. Highway 183 Alternate & Main Street • Rolling Hills Park, 41st & Autumn

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parks and recreation

Swimming

• Hays Aquatic Park (785) 623-2653 Fourth & Main • Wilson Pool 28th & Fort • Ellis Municipal Pool (785) 726-3718 • Victoria Municipal Pool (785) 735-2387

Tennis

Public Tennis Courts First & Main

Fitness Trails

• Hays Medical Center campus, 2220 Canterbury • Northridge Neighborhood Park, 33rd & Skyline Drive • Downtown Fitness Walk, starts at Boot Hill Cemetery, 18th & Fort • Aubel-Bickle Park, 30th & Sherman

Sports complex

Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex, Old U.S. Highway 40 and U.S. Highway 183 Alternate

Hays Aquatic Park lifeguard Megan Thyfault directs innertube traffic on the Lazy River.

For additional local recreation opportunities, contact the Hays Recreation Commission at (785) 623-2650.

Area Lakes

Cedar Bluff State Park (785) 726-3212 Cheyenne Bottoms (620) 793-7730 Kanopolis Lake (785) 546-2294 Kirwin Reservoir (785) 543-6673 Webster Reservoir (785) 425-6775 Wilson Lake (785) 658-2465

Along with sailing and boating, Wilson Lake offers camping, fishing and an array of outdoor activities.

dining and lodging Gella’s Diner and LB Brewery, 117 E. 11th.

Al’s Chickenette, 700 Vine.

Dillons 27th & Hall (785) 628-1016 Daylight Donut Shop, 113 E. Eighth.

Al’s Chickenette 700 Vine (785) 625-7414 Applebee’s 4101 Vine (785) 628-6400 Arby’s 3501 Vine (785) 625-8080 Augustine’s Bakery 1305 Main (785) 621-2253 Burger King 1212 Vine (785) 625-8535 Carlos O’Kellys Mexican Café 4107 Vine (785) 628-9900

America’s Best Value Inn 2524 Vine (785) 625-2511 Toll free: (800) 432-2776 for Hays reservations only.

Fax (785) 625-8879 www.bestwestern.com Fossil Creek Hotel & Suites/Dole Specter Conference Center 1430 S. Fossil Russell, KS 67665 (785) 483-4200 Fax (785) 483-4249

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China Garden Restaurant 2503 Vine (785) 628-2280 Chinese Food Express 1312 Main (785) 628-9999 Coffee Rules Lounge 1011 Elm (785) 621-4755 Dairy Queen 1226 E. 27th (785) 625-3027 Daylight Donut Shop 113 E. Eighth (785) 625-7016 Dillons 1902 Vine (785) 628-6137

JD’s Country Style Chicken 740 E. Eighth (785) 625-3013

Golden Q 809 Ash (785) 625-6913

Domino’s Pizza (carry out) 501 Vine (785) 625-2311

Gutch’s Bar & Grille 111 W. Seventh (785) 623-4088

El Dos De Oros Gold 1002 E. 41st (785) 621-4709

Gutierrez Mexican Restaurant 1106 E. 27th (785) 625-4402

Freddy’s Frozen Custard 3505 Vine (785) 621-4770

Horseshoe Bar & Grill 1002 E. Eighth (785) 625-3103

Gambinos Pizza 515 W. 27th (785) 372-5422

IHOP 4000 General Hays Road (785) 621-4467

Gella’s Diner & LB Brewery 117 E. 11th (785) 621-2739

Imperial Garden Express 2918 Vine (785) 628-6688

Golden Corral Restaurant 383 Mopar Drive (785) 625-4141

Jalisco’s 2514 Vine (785) 628-1238

Baymont Inn & Suites 3801 Vine (785) 625-8103 Fax (785) 625-3006 www.baymontinns.com Best Western Butterfield Inn 1010 E. 41st (785) 621-4337 Toll free: (800) 528-1234 www.bestwesternkansas.com Budget Host Villa Inn & Suites 810 E. Eighth at Vine Street (785) 625-2563 Fax (785) 625-3967 www.budgethost.com

Jimmy John’s 1104 E. 27th (785) 621-2227 Judge’s Bar & Grill 1107 Vine (785) 650-0110 Kentucky Fried Chicken 2804 Vine (785) 625-3711 Lomato’s Pizza 130 W. Ninth (785) 623-2888 Long John Silver’s 3380 Vine (785) 628-2742 Lucky Buffet 2405 Vine (785) 650-0388 McDonald’s Restaurant (North) 3406 Vine (785) 628-6115

Comfort Inn & Suites 1001 E. 41st (785) 625-9322 Toll free: (800) 4-CHOICE Fax (785) 625-9322 www.choicehotels.com Days Inn 3205 Vine (785) 628-8261 Fax (785) 628-8261 www.daysinn.com Fairfield Inn by Marriott 377 Mopar Drive (North of I-70 at Exit 159) (785) 625-3344 Fax (785) 625-3322 www.fairfieldinn.com

Holiday Inn Express, 4650 Roth Avenue.

dining and lodging Professor’s Steakhouse and Saloon, 1006 Cody.

McDonald’s Restaurant (South) Pizza Hut 1201 Vine 1308 Vine (785) 625-1712 (785) 628-1777 Mokas Bakery Professor’s Steakhouse 1230 E. 27th & Saloon (785)301-2266 521 E. 11th (785) 621-4780 Montana Mike’s 3216 Vine Professor’s Catering (785) 628-8786 & Banquet 1006 Cody Mr. Goodcents & the (785) 621-4170 Ice Cream Scoop 1901 Vine Quizno’s (785) 650-0800 135 W. Eighth (785) 625-6222 Napoli’s Italian & American Restaurant Rooftops Restaurant 2522A Vine & Bar (785) 621-4280 1200 Main, sixth floor Neighbar’s Bar & Grill (785) 628-8631 507 W. Seventh Schilleci’s Bakery, Deli (785) 625-1774 & Catering 1103 E. 27th Papa Murphy’s (785) 625-9009 2700 Oak (785) 621-4750 Semolino 110 W. 11th Pheasant Run (785) 621-2520 3201 Vine (785) 628-1044 Sip N Spin Bar & Grill 209 W. 10th Pizza Hut (785) 625-9292 2102 Vine (785) 625-7511

Hampton Inn 3801 Vine (785) 625-8103 Fax (785) 625-3006 www.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites 4650 Roth Avenue (785) 625-8000 Fax (785) 625-8001 www.hiexpress.com/ hays-ks Knights Inn 3503 Vine (785) 625-4839

Motel 6 3404 Vine (785) 625-4282 Fax (785) 625-3430 www.motel6.com Quality Inn 2810 Vine (785) 628-8008 Ramada Inn 3603 Vine (785) 625-7371 Fax (785) 625-7250 www.ramada.com

Sonic Drive-In, 1708 Vine.

Smoky Hill Country Club 3303 Hall (785) 625-7377 Sonic Drive-In 1708 Vine (785) 628-8100 Stadium Club 3603 Vine (785) 625-7976 Subway 3408 Vine (785) 623-2828 Subway 1211 Vine (785) 625-7171 Subway (located inside Walmart) 4301 Vine (785) 621-4780 Taco Bell of Hays 1730 Vine (785) 623-4611 Taco Grande 412 E. 23rd (785) 628-1413

Vernie’s Hamburger House, 527 E. 17th.

Taco Shop 333 W. Eighth (785) 625-7114 T-Bone’s Sports Bar & Grill 2415 General Hays Road (785) 625-9444 The Bakery Shop 205 E. Seventh, Ste. 138 (785) 625-9508 The Soda Shoppe Café 800 Main (785) 625-7323 Thirsty’s Brew Pub & Grill 2704 Vine (785) 628-8284 Toby Jugs 104 E. Seventh (785) 628-3958

VFW Post 9076 2106 Vine (785) 625-9940 Vernie’s Hamburger House 527 E. 17th (785) 628-1462 Village Inn Restaurant & Pancake House 3402 Vine (785) 628-1938 Walmart (Deli & Bakery) 4301 Vine (785)628-7460 Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers 1800 Vine (785) 625-6925 Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill 3203 Vine (785) 628-8646

Sleep Inn & Suites 1011 E. 41st (785) 625-2700 Fax (785) 628-8168 www.choicehotels.com Super 8 Motel 3730 Vine (785) 625-8048 Fax (785) 625-4392 www.super8.com Tea Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast 117 W. 13th (785) 623-4060 Toll free: (888) 623-1125 www.tearose.net

Tea Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast, 117 W. 13th.

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see the sights

Bukovina Society of the Americas Museum 716 Washington, Ellis (785) 726-4568 or (785) 726-4201 www.bukovinasociety.org Open by appointment History of the Bukovina Germans who migrated to this area in the late 1800s.

“Cathedral of the Plains” St. Fidelis Catholic Church 900 Cathedral,Victoria (785) 735-2777 Beautiful Romanesque structure of native limestone completed in 1911 by the VolgaGerman settlers.

Marion Schmidt of Blue Sky Miniature Horse Farm gives buggy rides at the farm located north of Hays.

Blue Sky Miniature Horse Farm 1650 Locust Grove Rd. (785) 625-6725 www.blueskyhorses.com Unique miniature horses that are educational and entertaining.

Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex U.S. Highway 183 Bypass & Old U.S. Highway 40 (785) 623-2650 www.hayssportscomplex.com Home of the Fort Hays State University soccer facility and community recreation soccer, football, baseball and softball fields.

Boot Hill Cemetery 18th & Fort Site of the first cemetery in Kansas to be called “Boot Hill.”

Buffalo Herd U.S. Highway 183 Alternate, 4 miles south of Interstate 70 (across from Historic Fort Hays) (785) 628-7375 A remnant of the vast herds which once roamed the plains of North America.

The “Cathedral of the Plains,” Victoria.

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Ellis Railroad Museum & Doll Display 911 Washington, Ellis (785) 726-4493 Artifacts of the early days of the railroad in western Kansas. Located on the third floor of the museum are more than 1,600 dolls dating from 1900 to present.

Fort Hays State University Farm West of U.S. Highway 183 Alternate (785) 628-4196 www.fhsu.edu/agriculture This 3,800-acre farm is used as a handson instructional laboratory for the FHSU Department of Agriculture.

Chestnut Street District Downtown Hays (785) 621-4171 www.chestnutstreetdistrict.com Unique boutiques, eateries and entertainment venues set in historical downtown Hays.

Country School House Fort Hays State University Lyman Drive (785) 628-4538 An authentic, one-room schoolhouse built in 1874 of native limestone.

Steve Engelhardt, a plant science technician at Fort Hays State University, turns over a windrow as he rakes the rows of alfalfa at the university farm on the west edge of Hays.

Fort Hays State University Forsyth Library FHSU Campus (785) 625-5901 Experience various exhibits including the Center for Ethnic Studies, Old Hays City & Catharine model building displays, and the Walker Airbase display.

Local children take part in the Ellis County Historical Society’s Pioneer Day in May 2009.

A baby buffalo snuggles with its mother in the buffalo pen on the south side of Hays.

Glenn Keller walks past the doll collection in the Ellis Railroad Museum.

Ellis County Historical Society Museum 100 W. Seventh (785) 628-2624 www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org More than 25,000 artifacts show early pioneer life in Ellis County.

Grant’s Cemetery First & Angus Drive,Victoria George Grant brought over the first Angus cattle from Scotland to the midKansas Prairie in 1873.

Visit the burial site of George Grant’s Cemetery, Victoria Grant and read about the history of the Angus in Kansas.

Hays Arts Center Gallery 112 E. 11th (785) 625-7522 www.haysartscouncil.org The gallery sponsors seasonal gallery walks in addition to hosting the Five State Photography Exhibition and the Smoky Hill Art Exhibition. Free admission.

Kansas Merci Boxcar Museum & Veterans Memorial Park 13th & Canterbury (785) 625-3813 One of 49 boxcars France sent to America in 1949 in appreciation for the food the U.S. sent after World War II. KSU Agricultural Research Center 1232 240th Ave. (785) 625-3425 www.wkarc.org Comprised of several thousand acres of crop and rangeland, a greenhouse, modern feed mill, headquarters buildings and a cattle feedlot with 900-head capacity.

Old Rome Townsite Marker (785) 628-8202 Located just west of Hays on Old U.S. Highway 40. Hangman’s bridge is also near the site.

Hays native Sean McGinnis makes adjustments to the positioning of ropes used in his sculptural string installation at the Hays Arts Center during a gallery walk.

Hays Aquatic Park Fourth & Main (785) 623-2653 www.haysrec.org Multi-purpose pool, leisure pool and lazy river with two water slides and play area.

Shaded areas, deck space and concessions.

RPM Speedway, located on the Ellis County Fairgrounds, is host to a variety of races throughout the summer.

Rollings Plains Motor (RPM) Speedway 1344 Fairground Rd. (785) 639-7223 www.rpmspeedway.net A multi-use facility for all motor sports, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, tough trucks, motorcycle events and concerts with 4,000 seating capacity grandstands.

Mike Everhart, curator of paleontology at Sternberg Museum of Natural History, assembles the fossil remains of a dinosaur, Niobrarasaurus Coleii, originally found in Gove County in 1930.

Sternberg Museum of Natural History 3000 Sternberg Drive (785) 628-4286 http://sternberg.fhsu.edu Features a Discovery Room, permanent displays of fossils and a 10,000 sq. ft. walkthrough diorama depicting what the region was like during the end of the Age of Dinosaurs, including the land and sea creatures that can be found in the rocks of western Kansas and along the Front Range.

The world-famous Fish-Within-a-Fish fossil is on display here.

Victoria Railroad Cemetery 9 miles east of Hays on Old U.S. Highway 40, south edge of Victoria The graves of Union Pacific railroad workers killed by Cheyenne Indians in 1867 are located here.

Volga-German Haus 100 W. Seventh (785) 628-2624 or (785) 628-8202 Reconstruction of a typical early day Volga-German immigrant house. Open by appointment.

The Hays Aquatic Park, Fourth and Main.

Historical Downtown Walking Tour (785) 628-8202 Historical markers show where the famous and infamous walked the streets of old Hays City, including “Wild Bill Hickok,” “Buffalo Bill Cody” and Gen. George Armstrong Custer.

Historic Fort Hays 1472 U.S. Highway 183 Alternate, 4 miles south of Interstate 70.

(785) 625-6812 thefort@kshs.org Established in 1867 to protect construction workers building the Union Pacific Railroad. The original blockhouse, guardhouse and officers’ quarters are located there, as well as exhibits interpreting pioneer and military history.

see the sights

Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home & Museum 102 W. 10th, Ellis (785) 726-3636 www.chryslerboyhoodhome.com Boyhood home of American inventor and auto industrialist Walter P. Chrysler during the 1880s. Placed on the National Registry of Historical Buildings in 1952.

Theresa Jenkins of the Kansas State Historical Society adjusts the uniform on a model of Gen. Custer at Historic Fort Hays, on the south side of Hays.

For additional area attractions, contact the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau at (785) 628-8202.

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festival time H

ays and Ellis County are home to a variety of festivals and celebrations throughout the year. Many of these events highlight the area’s Wild West history as well as the communities’ Volga-German heritage. We invite you to enjoy our area events.

Visit www.playhays.com for a calendar of monthly events or contact the Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau at (785) 6288202 or the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce at (785) 628-8201 for more information.

Annual Events

March Home & Garden Show April Spring Gallery Walk July Wild West Festival Blues, BBQ and Bargains Ellis County Fair August Herzogfest Fall Gallery Walk Rock, Roll & Ride Car Show September Midwest Deutsche Oktoberfest October FHSU Oktoberfest December Winter Gallery Walk FrostFest Christmas Past

Lakin Eckroat of the Buckeye Junior Farmers 4-H Club tries to move her dairy heifer at the Ellis County Fair as she prepares for the dairy show.

Jess Taggart, plays with a sparkler before the Fireworks Spectacular at the Wild West Festival in Hays.

The Mall Downtown Hays Frontier Park Downtown Hays/The Mall Ellis County Fairgrounds Victoria Downtown Hays Lewis Automotive Ellis County Fairgrounds Frontier Park Downtown Hays Downtown Hays Historic Fort Hays

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