Ellis County Community Guide 2011

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

WelcomeDear Friends:

I am proud to be among the first to

welcome you to the city of Hays and Ellis

County. I hope you enjoy your stay and

take in all the community has to offer.

Located on the western plains of Kansas,

Hays is a city committed to excellence.

Whatever your interest may be — history and

heritage, arts and culture, sports and recreation

— Hays has something for everyone.

The community also provides a number

of professional opportunities for a variety

of businesses. Each year, the community

hosts a number of conventions and seminars.

The community also provides a number of

financial, medical and educational services.

Additionally, Ellis

County has established

a strong reputation

for its leadership in

manufacturing, oil and

agricultural production.

My family and I have been proud to call

Hays and Ellis County our home for nearly

three decades. Whether you are stopping

by for a visit or considering relocating to

our community, I certainly hope you treat

yourself to all Hays and Ellis County has to

offer.Again, welcome to our community.

Very truly yours,Jerry Moran

from U.S. Senator and

Hays resident Jerry Moran

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Copyright 2011

Location Hays and Ellis County are

located in western Kansas, midway between Denver and Kansas City.

Highways serving the community:

• Interstate 70 (east and west)

• U.S. Highway 40 (east and west)

• U.S. Highway 183 (north and south)

RailRailroads serving the

community — Union Pacific

Distance to nearest piggyback service — 100 miles

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

Passengers for Great Lakes Airlines flight to Denver board a plane at Hays Regional Airport.

Air Travel via Hays Regional AirportDistance to nearest regional airport — 1 mileRunway surface — ConcreteLength — 6,500 ft.Lighted — YesNearest commercial air service — 1 mileRound trip flights daily to Denver via Great Lakes Airlines

Package Delivery ServiceUPS, United States Post Office, Federal Express, DHL and

Airborne Express

GPS CoordinatesLatitude 38° — 52 minutes 34 secondsLongitude 99° — 19 minutes 41 seconds

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Time in transit

CityApproximate 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 24

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HaysHays 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 HaysIn 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.

EllisEllis, 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.

VictoriaVictoria 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-foot-long church was built of native post rock limestone by parishioners in the early 1900s and boasts twin towers rising 141 feet high.

General George Armstrong Custer.

The city of Ellis, sometime before 1888.

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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Emergency NumbersPolice/Fire/Medical emergencies – Dial 911

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

information at your fingertips

Voter registrationVoter 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.

Hays City GovernmentType of local government — Commission/ManagerCity zoning adopted — YesComprehensive city plan — YesFull-time fire department personnel — 24Volunteer fire department personnel — 4 Fire insurance class in the city — 3Full-time police officers — 33Part-time police officers — 4

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

Ellis City GovernmentType of local government — Mayor/CouncilCity zoning adopted — YesComprehensive city plan — YesVolunteer fire department personnel —20Full-time police officers — 5

Victoria City GovernmentType of local government — Mayor/CouncilCity zoning adopted — YesComprehensive city plan — NoVolunteer fire department personnel — 20Full-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.”

HACC mission statement

Who We Are

Since 1917, the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce has played an active leadership role in enhancing the

economic stability, business climate and ever-improving 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.

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.

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Get InvolvedFor 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.

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.

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.State Sen. Allen Schmidt, D-Hays, center, speaks during an Eggs &

Issues forum sponsored by the Chamber in May 2011.

We 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.

What We Do For You

Visitor Services2700 Vine Street

Hays Area Chamber of Commerce (785) 628-8201Fax (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

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.

living here

Electric ServiceSupplier, Midwest Energy1330 Canterbury(785) 625-3437Interconnected — Yes

Natural GasSupplier, Midwest Energy1330 Canterbury(785) 625-3437

WaterSupplier, City of Hays16th and Main(785) 628-7300

Source — WellsCapacity of water plant — 6 million gal/dayAverage consumption — 2.1 million gal/dayPeak demand — 3 million gal/dayStorage capacity — 4.05 million gal

Post OfficeUnited States Post Office706 Fort(785) 625-2012

Home Telephone/ Internet ServiceAT&T1-800-464-7928

Eagle Communications Inc.2730 Hall St.(785) 625-5910

Nex-Tech/Rural Telephone2418 Vine(785) 625-7070Fiber Options — Yes

Bob Helm, spokesman for Midwest Energy, walks beneath several large exhaust towers at Midwest Energy’s Goodman Energy Center.

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88,000

living here

In 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

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

No stressEllis 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 factorEllis County, with a

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

Healthy communityEllis 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.

County/cityTotal

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

Crime indexHays and other Kansas cities

Source: Kansas Bureau of Investigation, 2009 statistics

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

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

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Public Schools

Hays 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, [email protected], (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/

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.

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.

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.

Early Childhood ConnectionsThe 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

Private SchoolsLocal private elementary and high schools also offer educational

excellence.

Holy Family Elementary SchoolHoly 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 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.

Thomas More Prep-Marian High SchoolThomas 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 PreschoolHigh 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 SchoolMaranatha 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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Thomas More Prep-Marian High School’s mascot, the Monarch of the Plains, looks to rouse the crowd before the start of a boys basketball game.

Thomas More Prep-Marian students Hannah Keil, left, and Samantha Wilson, center, along with Linda Braun, a Latin teacher at TMP, help to put the finishing touches on baby blankets and burp rags while working on a service project for the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home.

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Post-secondary Education

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

Fort Hays State UniversityFort 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 give them an advantage in their careers for a lifetime.

To learn more, visit www.fhsu.edu.

Fort Hays State University students were introduced to a variety of services during the Back-to-School Picnic at FHSU.

Fort Hays State University virtual student Jason Green of King George, Va., makes his way across the stage to receive congratulations from FHSU President Edward H. Hammond during FHSU’s 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.

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North Central Kansas Technical CollegeNorth 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.

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.

Hays Academyof Hair DesignHays 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-the-art facility. With the success of the student in mind, the facility was built to feature:

• A top-notch salon• Five state-of-the-art

classrooms• A large break room

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 LibraryServing 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 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.

Rachel Stiawalt, right, a student at the Hays Academy of Hair Design, works with Brenda Bitter, Victoria, as they decide on a haircut style for Bitter.


The Hays Public Library.

North Central Kansas Technical College

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3 LocationsHays Wheatland CampusHays Big Creek Campus

Beloit Campus

20 programs and growing1-888-567-4297 1-800-658-4655 Hays Beloitwww.ncktc.edu

STERLING HOUSEBROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING

Personalized Assisted Living1801 East 27th Street, Hays, KS 67601 / 785-628-1111

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711 Studio711 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 Studio717 Main • Hays, KS 67601(785) 625-8604

A working studio of artists. Call ahead for viewing.

Bank of Hays Gallery1000 W. 27th • Hays, KS 67601(785) 621-2265

Bruce Burkholder Studio and Gallery116 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 GalleryEighth & Main • Hays, KS 67601(785) 625-6542

Dennis Schiel Studio and Gallery107 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.

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.

Ellis County Historical Society100 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 SeriesBeach/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.

Hadley Art Collection at Hays Med2220 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 Center112 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.

experience the arts

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

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

Hays 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) 625-7522.

http://sternberg.fhsu.edu 3000 Sternberg Drive, Hays, KS 67601-2006

For hours and admission call 785-628-4286 or call toll free 1-877-332-1165.

Hays Public Library1205 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 community-university ensemble, is affiliated with FHSU and its members include music professors, teachers, students and musicians from Hays and northwest Kansas.

Heartland Community Theatrewww.heartlandcommunity theatre.org(785) 259-4605

The Heartland Community Theatre is a community-centered organization designed to challenge and inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds to share talents and abilities through theatrical performances.

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Madd Matter Frame Shop and Gallery112 E. 11th • Hays, KS 67601(785) 628-3552

Sales gallery features work from John C. Thorns Jr. and Doloris Pederson among others.

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

Moss-Thorns Gallery of ArtRarick 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.

Pottery Works126 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 ChoraleFort 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 History3000 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.

The Hays Symphony Orchestra.

Stone Gallery1071⁄2 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 Kuksi807 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 Academy600 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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Assembly of GodNew Life Center Assembly of God1701 E. 22nd • (785) 625-5528

BaptistCornerstone Southern Baptist Church29th & Indian Trail • (785) 625-9500

Cross Point Hays13th & Harvest • (785) 625-5373

Ellis Baptist Church107 W. Ninth, Ellis • (785) 726-3657

First Baptist Church12th & Fort • (785) 625-9454

High Plains Baptist Church27th & Canterbury • (785) 628-2558

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CatholicComeau Catholic Campus Center506 W. Sixth • (785) 625-7396

Immaculate Heart of Mary1805 Vine • (785) 625-7339

Our Lady Help of Christians ChurchAntonino • (785) 625-5091

St. Ann Catholic ChurchWalker • (785) 735-2777

St. Anthony Catholic ChurchSchoenchen • (785) 625-5091

St. Boniface Catholic ChurchVincent • (785) 735-2777

St. Catherine Catholic ChurchCatharine • (785) 625-5091

St. Fidelis Catholic Church601 10th St., Victoria • (785) 735-2777

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church883 Moscow, Munjor • (785) 625-5314

St. Joseph Catholic Church215 W. 13th • (785) 625-7356

St. Mary Catholic Church703 Monroe, Ellis • (785) 726-4522

St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church2901 E. 13th • (785) 625-1446

CharismaticChurch on the Rock Hallelujah Ministries601 Vine • (785) 623-4400

Liberty Fellowship120 W. Ninth • (785) 625-6245

Westview Church3000 W. 41st • (785) 625-6359St. Anthony Catholic Church,

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St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.

St. Michael Episcopal Church, Hays.

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ChristianCelebration Community ChurchInterstate 70 & U.S. Highway 183 Bypass(785) 625-LIVE

Hays Christian Church22nd & Marshall • (785) 625-3100

Church of ChristChurch of Christ1100 Centennial Blvd. • (785) 625-3966

EpiscopalSt. Andrew Episcopal Church2422 Hyacinth Ave. • (785) 625-6476

St. Michael Episcopal Church2900 Canal Blvd • (785) 628-8442

Latter-day SaintsChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints2901 Canal Blvd. • (785) 625-2817

LutheranChrist Lutheran Church106 E. Eighth, Ellis • (785) 726-2419

Living Savior Lutheran Church205 E. Seventh, third floor chapel • (785) 877-3824

Messiah Lutheran Church2000 Main • (785) 625-2057

St. John Lutheran Church7 miles north of Ellis • (785) 726-3207

Trinity Lutheran Church2703 Fort • (785) 625-2044

Shown is Celebration Community Church’s gym during its grand opening. The gym, known as the “C,” hosts weekly ministries for middle school, high school and college students.

MennoniteNorth Oak Community Church3000 Oak • (785) 628-8887

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

NazareneChurch of the Nazarene400 E. Seventh • (785) 625-5555

PresbyterianFirst Presbyterian Church2900 Hall • (785) 625-2847

Seventh Day SabbathChurch of God High Plains765 E. 41st • (785) 628-2603

United MethodistEllis United Methodist Church1201 Washington, Ellis • (785) 726-3372

First United Methodist Church 305 W. Seventh • (785) 625-3408

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

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses1112 Canterbury Drive • (785) 628-6980

United Methodist Campus Center507 Elm • (785) 625-6311

The First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir rehearses Christmas music in the church sanctuary.

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Opened April 23, 1949 by Al and Lucille Bieker. This local favorite for over 60 years is a family style restaurant that serves up some of the area’s best chicken and has built a reputation of homestyle cooked meals from chickennoodle soup to fried chicken and chicken fried steaks.Customers can expect large portions and reasonableprices ($5 to $15). Enjoy a 50’s style atmosphere with neon lighting and a wonderful décor. www.alschickenette.com

A convenient neighborhood shopping center with sixteen stores. A Bride’s World, Advance America – Cash Advance, Browns Shoe Fit, Couture for Men, Dollar Depot, Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Mam’Zelles, Mane Attraction, Messenger, Paper Mart, Puppy Palace, Quilt Cottage, Sears, Sew Easy, Sherwin Williams, and Steinert Liquor. Products and services for the entire family! Promotions throughout the year, a summer sidewalk sale and Christmas open house. Stop at the Centennial Mall today!

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Hays Street Index

Hays Attractions & Points of Interest 1 (E3) 711 Studio - 711 Main - 785-625-4895 - On display are paintings, drawings, lithographs

and etchings of nationally known local artist Michael Jilg.

2 (A4) Blue Sky Miniature Horse Farm - c/o 1710 Canterbury Dr. - 785-625-6725 - Learn about this award winning Arabian type horse that is only 26-34” tall. The tour includesinformation about the history, grooming, training and showing of these miniature horses.

3 (D4) Boot Hill Cemetery - 18th & Fort - 785-628-8202 - Site of the first cemetery in Kansas to be called “Boot Hill.”

4 (F3) Buffalo Herd - Hwy 183 By-pass (four miles south of 1-70) - 785-628-7375 - This smallherd of buffalo is a remnant of the vast herds which once roamed the plains of North America.

5 (D4) Centennial Mall - 2520 Vine - 785-621-2085 or 785-623-1201 - Neighborhood shoppingcenter with 16 stores including a restaurant, 16-lane bowling facility and many retail shops.

6 (E3) Center for Ethnic Studies - FHSU Forsyth Library - 785-628-5901 - History of the Ellis County German immigrants, church histories, parish registers, family histories, works on folklore, genealogies, folk music and art.

7 (E3) Chestnut Street District - Downtown Hays - 785-628-8201 - The red brick streets and historic buildings bring back the excitement of the old fashioned main street. Retail shops, art galleries, restaurants and entertainment opportunities make this historic district a great place.

8 (E4) City Hall - 1507 Main - 785-628-7300 - Offices for the city of Hays, fire station and city commission chambers. www.haysusa.com

9 (E3) Commerce Bank Art Gallery - 718 Main - 785-625-6542 - Paintings, drawings, crafts,sculptures and a variety of works of local and Kansas artists are featured.

10 (E3) Country Schoolhouse - Fort Hays State University - 785-628-4538 - This one-roomschoolhouse was built in 1874 of native limestone. FREE tours by appointment.

11 (B3 & F3) Disc Golf Course - Frontier Park (Hwy 183 Alt) and Rolling Hills Park (41stst

& Autumn Lane) 785-625-7375 - Challenging 18 hole (5,606 feet) course through the scenic tree- lined areas along Big Creek.www.haysusa.com

12 (E3) Ellis County Memorial and Ellis County Courthouse - 13th & Fort - This memorial honors the soldiers from Ellis County who gave their lives while serving our country.

13 (A1) Ellis County Fairgrounds - 1344 Fairground Road - 785-628-9410 - Home of the annual Ellis County Fair, Midwest Deutsche Oktoberfest and other community events.

14 (E3) Ellis County Historical Society Museum - 100 W. 7th - 785-628-2624 - A variety 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 church in Hays, a harness shop and gift shop. Admission fees. www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org

15 (D4 & C4) Farmers Market (22nd & Vine)Fresh Produce Market (29th & Broadway

Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons June through October. Local farmers and gardeners sell a variety of fresh vegetables, fruit, farm products and baked goods.

16 (E3) FHSU Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center - 600 Park - 785-628-4000 - The crown jewel of FHSU arts and entertainment is this uniquely modern yet historic looking 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.

17 (E2) FHSU Farm - West Hwy 183 Alt. - 785-628-4196 - The 3,800 acre farm is used as a hands-on instructional laboratory for the Fort Hays State University Department of Agriculture.

guided tours by appointment. www.fhsu.edu/agriculture 18 (E3) FHSU Memorial Union Art Collection – West Campus Drive - 785-628-5305 –

Various pieces of art are on display inside and outside the Memorial Union including the famous 4’ x 8’ mural piece “History Holds the Future” completed in 2009 by Hays artist Bruce Burkholder.

19 (F2) FHSU Rodeo Arena - Golf Course Road - 785-628-4196 - The Fort Hays State University Rodeo grounds are the site for the annual NIRA Rodeo held the third weekend of April.

20 (E3) FHSU Walking Tour - 600 Park - 785-628-4206 - See the native stone buildings, sculptures, rose garden and pieces of art on the campus of Fort Hays State University. Several markers pay tribute to the Vietnam War, WWII and the Kent State/Jackson State tragedy.

21 (F2) Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course - 1450 Golf Course Road - 785-625-9949 - 18-hole municipal golf course laid out on land that was once part of the Fort Hays Military Post.

22 (F3) Frontier Park - South Main, 1546 E Hwy 40 Bypass - 785-628-7375 - 89 acres of scenic and natural recreational areas with a creek that winds through the park. The park also features several walking trails, bridges, playground equipment, and four shelter houses.

23 (E2) Gross Memorial Coliseum - Hwy 183 Bypass - 785-628-4050 - Home of the Fort HaysState University Tiger basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. Seating capacity of 8,500 with a six lane synthetic running track. Used for concerts, high school tournaments and other events.

24 (D6) Hadley Art Collection - Hays Medical Center - 2220 Canterbury Drive - 785-623-5000 The Hadley Art Collection includes over 200 works of art including paintings, drawings, prints,

25 (E3) Hays Aquatic Park - 4th & Main - 785-623-2653 or 785-623-2650 - This 3.5 acre water park features three heated bodies of water (lazy river, zero depth entry leisure pool and a multi-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.

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

27 (D2 & F3) Hays F.E.E.T. Trail - FHSU dike and Big Creek area - 785-628-8202 - The trail follows along the banks of Big Creek and was developed to accommodate walking, jogging, running and trail bicycles. It crosses private and public land and is maintained in “natural condition.”

28 (D6) Hays Medical Center - 2220 Canterbury - 785-623-5000 - A national leader in telemedicine and home to the Michael E. DeBakey Heart Institute of Kansas. www.haysmed.com

29 (E3) Hays Public Library - 1205 Main - 785-625-9014 - A nationally-recognized leader for outstanding per capita usage. Old library was renovated and expanded to a 39,000-square-foot facility in 2003 to match the original 1911 Carnegie library. www.hayspublib.org

30 (E5) Hays Recreation Center - 1105 Canterbury - 785-623-2650 - Multi purpose facility with meeting rooms, offices for HRC staff, basketball gyms and volleyball courts. www.haysrec.org

31 (G8) Hays Regional Airport - 3950 E. 8th - 785-628-7370 - Features two runways, daily flights to and from Denver, a fixed based operator and a 9,000-square-foot passenger terminal that provides office and ticket counters for Great Lakes Airlines, Hays Aircraft and Avis Auto Rental.

32 (A2) Hays Sportsman Club - 5810 230th Ave - 785-628-1646 - The Club provides trap, skeet, rifle and pistol ranges to members and guests with shooting clinics and registered events.

33 (D4) Hays Welcome Center - 2700 Vine - 785-628-8202 - Over 200 tourism brochures, Free maps, coffee and clean restrooms. Offices for the Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Hays Development Corp., and Economic Development.

34 (D6) Hiking/Fitness Trail - 2220 Canterbury Drive - 785-623-5000 - This ¾ mile fitness trail is located along a scenic area just east of the Hays Medical Center and features several fitness .

35 (E3) Historical Downtown Walking Tour - 9th & 10th Streets - 785-628-8202 - 25 bronze plaques mark the route for this self-guided tour that provides information about the historical

36 (F2) Historic Fort Hays - 1472 Hwy 183 Alt. - 785-625-6812 - Visit the original blockhouse, guardhouse and officer’s quarters. A visitor information center provides exhibits and artifacts aboutthe fort and military history. Admission fees. www.kshs.org/places/forthays

37 (F3) Larks Baseball Park - 4th & Oak - 785-628-4050 - The home to Fort Hays State University baseball in the spring and Hays Larks (summer collegiate team) and Hays Legion baseball in the summer. www.hdnews.net/larks

38 (G3) Lazy H Kansas Ranch - 747 240th Ave - 785-625-4650 - A top breeding ranch for purebred Angus and Charolais cattle. www.lhrbulls.com

39 (E3) Lewis Field Stadium - 2nd & Elm - 785-628-4050 - This 6,400 capacity stadium was constructed in 1937 and is built of native limestone. It features a state-of-the-art “field-turf” football field, rubberized track surface, concessions and a modern two-story press box facility.

40 (E6) Kansas Merci Boxcar & Veterans Memorial Park - 13th & Canterbury - 785-625-3813 One of 49 boxcars that France sent to America in 1949 in appreciation for the food the U.S. sent after World War II. See displays, memorabilia and artifacts of military history.

41 - 1426 Hwy 183 Alt - 785-628-8614 - Regional office for Northwest Kansas. A variety of brochures about hunting, fishing and wildlife are available.

42 (F3) KSU Agricultural Research Center - 1232 240th Ave 785-625-3425 - 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.

43 (E4) Miniature Golf - 1207 Vine - 785-628-8202 - 18-hole lighted course with batting cages.

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.

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.

46 (E3) Old Hays City and Catharine Model Buildings Display - FHSU Forsyth Library785-628-5901 - Collection of 25 miniature replica buildings from the town of Catherine and some moved to Hays that werebuilt by Jerome Schmidt.

47 (D2) Old Rome Townsite Historic Marker - West 12th - A stone memorial designates the location for the short-lived town site of Rome, which was established in May of 1867.

48 (D3) O.W.L. (Outdoor Wildlife Learning) Site - O’Loughlin School - 1401 Hall - 785-623-2510 - The Outdoor Wildlife Learning Site (OWLS) provides the opportunity to view native wildlife and plant communities.

49 (E3) Pottery Works Inc. - 126 W. 9th - 785-628-2738 - This paint-it-yourself pottery studio lets you create your own personal masterpiece of art. You add the creativity, color and imagination to the piece you choose to decorate. Visitors will see the design phase, glazing and firing process.

50 (D2) Precision Valley Golf - 1500 W. 27th - 785-625-4900 - The facility features an outdoor driving range, 6,000 sq. ft. building with indoor golf simulators, large pro shop, hunting simulator, pool tables, televisions and a snack bar. www.precisionvalley.com

51 (E2) Robbins Center/Kansas Postcard Series Art Display - FHSU Campus - 785-628-5620 - A collection of 635 postcard-sized paintings and drawings on display.

52 (A1) Rolling Plains Motor Speedway - 1344 Fairground Road - 785-639-7223 - A multi-use facility for all motor sports, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, tough trucks, motorcycle events and concerts with 4,000-seat grandstands. Featuring a 3/8-mile high bank clay oval dirt track that runs URSS 305 Sprint, IMCA modified, stock, hobby stock, sport compact and Northern sport mods.

53 (C3) Smoky Hill Country Club - 3303 North Hall - 785-625-7377 - Private member-owned club with an 18-hole course, pro shop, club house and practice facility.

54 (C6) Sternberg Museum of Natural History - 3000 Sternberg Drive - 785-628-4286 - See dinosaurs, fossils, prehistoric animals, giant sea-swimming lizards and fish fossils that inhabited Kansas more than 70 million years ago. Admission fees. http://sternberg.fhsu.edu

55 (E3) Stone Gallery - 107 ½ W. 6th- 785-625-7619 - This unique outdoor gallery features the sculptures of local artist Pete Felten. He works with a variety of stone to carve and create beautiful works of art. The studio inside features paintings and sculptures made from wood, clay and plaster.

56 (E3) Studio Kuksi - 807 Main - 785-650-4990 - The private studio of artist Kris Kuksi, who has showcased his work around the world and the United States. His art includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, murals, illustrations and portraits. www.kuksi.com

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

58 (D6) The Center for Health Improvement - 2500 Canterbury - 785-623-5900 - A multi-purpose health facility that offers fitness programs, aerobics, massage therapy and health assessments. The Center has an aquatics area, indoor track and full court basketball gym.

59 (C4) The Mall at Hays - 2918 Vine - 785-625-3314 - The Mall is the largest indoor shopping center in western Kansas and features 30 different businesses including retail stores, a restaurant and an 8-screen cinema theater. Monthly events, craft shows and other seasonal promotions.

60 (E3) Volga German Haus - 100 W. 7th - 785-628-2624 - This house was built frominformation obtained through documentation passed down to the descendants and is furnishedwith authentic household items which were used the Ellis County Volga German settlers.

61 (E3) Walker Air Base Display - FHSU Forsyth Library - 785-628-5262 - This replica model of the Walker Army Air Base on display at the library highlights the importance of the airfield and B-29 military aircraft’s role in WWII. www.fhsu.edu/library

62 (C4) Wilson Pool - 28th & Fort - 785-625-3644 - Multi-purpose pool with diving well, kiddie pool, sunbathing deck and restroom/shower facility. Playground nearby.

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Salina98 mi.

Topeka205 mi.

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Wichita175 mi.

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Parks & Ball Fields63 Airport Park G764 Aubel-Bickle Park C565 Dan Rupp Park C466 Dusty Glassman Baseball Park F467 Ekey Park E568 Elizabeth Polly Park D569 Frontier Park F370 Hickok Park D571 Kiwanis Park E672 Massey Park E473 Municipal Park F374 Pratt/Optimist Soccer Complex F375 Rolling Hills Park C376 Seven Hills Park C377 Speier Ballfields E478 Stramel Softball Complex G579 Sunrise Park E580 Union Pacific Park E3

Schools81 Felten Middle School C482 Fort Hays State University E283 Hays Academy of Hair Design D584 Hays High School E685 High Plains Christian School D686 Holy Family Elementary School E487 Kennedy Middle School E388 Lincoln School D389 North Central Technical College D6 & E390 O’Loughlin School D391 Roosevelt School D592 TMP-Marian High School D393 USD 489 District Offices E394 Washington School E395 Wilson School C4

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Trinity Dr . . . . . . . . C-5Truman Cir . . . . . . . B-3Vicki Ln . . . . . . . . . G-5Vine St . . . . . . . . . . A-4 to F-4Village Dr . . . . . . . . F-5Virginia Dr . . . . . . . D-5Vista Dr. . . . . . . . . . B-3Volga Dr . . . . . . . . . D-6/E-6Walnut St . . . . . . . . C-3/D-3/E-3Washington Cir . . . B-2Weilert Dr . . . . . . . . F-5/B-3Western Plains Dr . D-6/E-6Wheatland Ave . . . D-6/E-6Whittier Rd . . . . . . . E-5Willow St . . . . . . . . C-4/D-4Woodrow Ct . . . . . . C-4Yellowstone . . . . . . B-11st St. W . . . . . . . . . E-32nd St. W . . . . . . . . E-33rd St. W . . . . . . . . . E-34th St. W . . . . . . . . . E-35th St. E . . . . . . . . . E-3/E-45th St. W . . . . . . . . . E-36th St. E . . . . . . . . . E-3/E-46th St. W . . . . . . . . . E-37th St. E . . . . . . . . . E-3/E-47th St. W . . . . . . . . . E-38th St. E . . . . . . . . . E-4/F-4/F-5/F-68th St. W . . . . . . . . . E-39th St. E . . . . . . . . . E-49th St. W . . . . . . . . . E-3/E-410th St. E . . . . . . . . E-3/E-410th St. W . . . . . . . . E-311th St. E . . . . . . . . E-411th St. W . . . . . . . . E-312th St. E . . . . . . . . E-3/E-412th St. W . . . . . . . . E-313th St. E . . . . . . . . E-3 to E-713th St. W . . . . . . . . E-314th St. E . . . . . . . . E-414th St. W . . . . . . . . E-3/E-415th St. E . . . . . . . . E-4/E-515th St. W . . . . . . . D-3/D-416th St. E . . . . . . . . E-416th St. W . . . . . . . . D-3/E-417th St. E . . . . . . . . E-4 to E-717th St. W . . . . . . . . D-3/D-418th St. E . . . . . . . . D-4/E-4/E-518th St. W . . . . . . . . D-3/D-419th St. E . . . . . . . . D-4/E-5/E-6/E-719th St. W . . . . . . . . D-3/D-420th St. E . . . . . . . . D-4/E-5/E-6/E-720th St. W . . . . . . . . D-3/D-421st St. E . . . . . . . . D-4/D-5/D-621st St. W . . . . . . . . D-3/D-422nd St. E . . . . . . . . D-4/D-5/D-6/D-722nd St. W . . . . . . . D-3/D-423rd St. E . . . . . . . . D-423rd St. W . . . . . . . . D-3/D-424th St. E . . . . . . . . D-4/D-5/D-624th St. W . . . . . . . . D-3/D-425th St. E . . . . . . . . D-4/D-5/D-625th St. W . . . . . . . . D-425th St. Terr . . . . . . D-426th St. E . . . . . . . . D-4/D-5/D-626th St. W . . . . . . . . D-3/D-427th St . . . . . . . . . . D-2 to D-727th St. Terr . . . . . . C-528th St . . . . . . . . . . D-2/D-3/D-4/D-528th St. Terr . . . . . . C-529th St . . . . . . . . . . C-2 to C-630th St . . . . . . . . . . C-2 to C-531st St. . . . . . . . . . . C-3/C-532nd St . . . . . . . . . . C-3/C-4/C-533rd St . . . . . . . . . . C-1 to C-5/C-734th St . . . . . . . . . . C-1/C-2/C-435th St . . . . . . . . . . C-3/C-436th St . . . . . . . . . . C-3/C-437th St . . . . . . . . . . C-2 to C-738th St . . . . . . . . . . C-2/C-3/C-439th St . . . . . . . . . . C-3/C-440th St . . . . . . . . . . C-441st St. . . . . . . . . . . B-1 to B-542nd St . . . . . . . . . . B-3/B-443rd St . . . . . . . . . . B-2/B-3/B-444th St . . . . . . . . . . B-345th St . . . . . . . . . . B-3/B-4/B-546th St . . . . . . . . . . B-347th St . . . . . . . . . . B-348th St . . . . . . . . . . B-3/B-4/B-555th St . . . . . . . . . . A-2/A-3/A-4

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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.

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1 Hays Med 2 Fort Hays State University 3 Hays USD 489 4 Walmart 5 N.E.W. 6 EnerSys 7 LINK 8 Eagle Communications 9 Ellis County 10 DSNWK 11 St. John’s Inc. (three locations) 12 Nex-Tech 13 Amphenol Adronics 14 Hess Services 15 High Plains Mental Health Center 16 TMP-Marian High School 17 Wheelchairs of Kansas 18 Good Samaritan Home — Hays 19 Dillons — Vine Street 20 Midwest Energy

Major employers

Statistics from Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development, 2011

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

Eric Boss, right, and Steve Kroeger hang parts onto a conveyer to be painted in February 2011 at SizeWise Manufacturing, a division of Wheelchairs of Kansas.

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.

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

Sales managers $37.68Accountants and auditors $24.08Computer support specialists $17.42Mechanical engineers $30.81Agriculture and food scientists $15.45Social and human service assistants $11.72Graphic designers $15.38Registered nurses $24.72Dental assistants $13.50Police and sheriff patrol officers $15.63General office clerks $10.75Construction and related workers $18.09Maintenance $18.44Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers $16.83

Average hourly wage ratesselected occupations in northwest Kansas

Source: Kansas Department of Labor — Labor Market Information Services

One 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

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 high-tech metro areas.

Ellis County has a high-quality 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.

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California 10.6% 6th

Colorado 8.6% 39th

Kansas 9.7% 19th

Missouri 9.0% 34th

Nebraska 9.8% 15th

Oklahoma 8.7% 37th

State and local tax burdenPer capitaKansas and comparison states, 2009

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State Tax rate ExemptionsCalifornia 8.25% food, prescriptions

Colorado 2.9% food, prescriptions

Kansas 6.3% prescriptions

Missouri 4.225% prescriptions

Nebraska 5.5% food, prescriptions

Oklahoma 4.5% prescriptions

State sales tax ratesKansas and comparison states, 2010

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State Tax rate Tax bracketsCalifornia 8.84% flat rate

Colorado 4.63% flat rate

Kansas 4.00% flat rate

Missouri 6.25% flat rate

Nebraska 5.58-7.81 $100,000

Oklahoma 6.00 flat rate

State corporate income taxesKansas and comparison states, 2011

Source: Federation of Tax Administrators

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Rep. Eber Phelps, D-Hays, left, and former Sen. Janis Lee, D-Kensington, talk about an upcoming session of the Kansas Legislature on KAYS radio.

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Hays Medical CenterWith 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

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practices also are available in the Hays and Ellis County area.

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Developmental Services of

Northwest KansasFor 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, Kid-Link, 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.

Living Independently in Northwest

KansasLiving 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

for your health

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.

Tim Markus, MPTPhysical Therapist

2209 CanterburyHays, KS 67601Email: [email protected]

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

High Plains Mental Health Center

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

SKIL of Western Kansas

SKIL of Western Kansas is a private, nonprofit corporation devoted to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to serving them, their families and communities.

SKIL provides:• Advocacy• Peer counseling and community

support groups• Life skills training• Assisted technology sites and

services• Home- and community-based

services

for your health

First Care ClinicFirst 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

Dentist Jake Richards works on a patient at the First Care Dental Clinic in Hays.

Marie Froelich enjoys a chair massage from Shayne Rupp at Elements of Massage.

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youth movementLooking 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.

Roger BixenmanSuperintendent, Hays Recreation Commission

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.

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.

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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Hays 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 ServicesAccess Transportation/Van Service1205 E. 22nd(785) 628-1052

Angel Transportation & Care209 E. Fifth(785) 628-2887

Community Assistance Center208 E. 12th(785) 625-9110

Ellis County Health Services601 Main(785) 628-9440

Ellis County First Call for Help and Meals on Wheels205 E. Seventh, Ste. 204(785) 623-2800

Hays Meal Site & Senior Center2450 E. Eighth(785) 628-6644

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.

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

Peggy Rupp stocks

shelves at the Community Assistance

Center.

Home Health Care Services of Western Kansas LLC2003 Eisenhower(785) 623-3548

Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services3000 Broadway Ave.(785) 628-1066

Kansas Legal Services2017 Vine(785) 625-4514

Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging510 W. 29th(785) 628-8204

Professional Home Health Services(785) 625-0055

Senior Companions600 Park(785) 628-5809

Social Security Administration1212 E. 27th(888) 552-7176

young at heart

Organizations & ActivitiesAARPContact Alberta Klaus(785) 625-6896

Actively 55 Club — Hays Recreation Commission1105 Canterbury Drive(785) 623-2650

Classic Fitness & Senior Activity Complex — Center for Health Improvement2500 Canterbury Drive(785) 623-5900

Center for Life Experiences2900 Hall(785) 625-2847

Foster Grandparents600 Park(785) 628-5809

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Vine & Cody (1001 Cody)Hays, Kansas

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.

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

Golf• Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course(785) 625-9949U.S. Highway 183 Alternate & Golf Course Road• Smoky Hill Country Club (golf, tennis, swimming)(785) 625-82973303 Hall• Precision Valley Golf Center(785) 625-49001500 W. 27th

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

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

The sun fades below the horizon as a golfer drives golf balls at the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course driving range.

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Swimming• Hays Aquatic Park(785) 623-2653Fourth & Main• Wilson Pool28th & Fort• Ellis Municipal Pool(785) 726-3718• Victoria Municipal Pool(785) 735-2387

TennisPublic Tennis CourtsFirst & 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 complexBickle-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.

Area LakesCedar 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.

For additional local recreation opportunities, contact the

Hays Recreation Commission at (785) 623-2650.

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dining and lodging

Al’s Chickenette700 Vine(785) 625-7414

Applebee’s4101 Vine(785) 628-6400

Arby’s3501 Vine(785) 625-8080

Augustine’s Bakery1305 Main(785) 621-2253

Burger King1212 Vine(785) 625-8535

Carlos O’Kellys Mexican Café4107 Vine(785) 628-9900

Al’s Chickenette, 700 Vine.

China Garden Restaurant2503 Vine(785) 628-2280

Chinese Food Express1312 Main(785) 628-9999

Coffee Rules Lounge1011 Elm(785) 621-4755

Dairy Queen1226 E. 27th(785) 625-3027

Daylight Donut Shop 113 E. Eighth(785) 625-7016

Dillons1902 Vine(785) 628-6137

Daylight Donut Shop, 113 E. Eighth.

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

Dillons27th & Hall(785) 628-1016

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

El Dos De Oros Gold1002 E. 41st(785) 621-4709

Freddy’s Frozen Custard3505 Vine(785) 621-4770

Gambinos Pizza515 W. 27th (785) 372-5422

Gella’s Diner & LB Brewery117 E. 11th(785) 621-2739

Golden Corral Restaurant383 Mopar Drive(785) 625-4141

Golden Q809 Ash(785) 625-6913

Gutch’s Bar & Grille111 W. Seventh(785) 623-4088

Gutierrez Mexican Restaurant1106 E. 27th(785) 625-4402

Horseshoe Bar & Grill1002 E. Eighth(785) 625-3103

IHOP4000 General Hays Road(785) 621-4467

Imperial Garden Express2918 Vine(785) 628-6688

Jalisco’s 2514 Vine(785) 628-1238

JD’s Country Style Chicken740 E. Eighth(785) 625-3013

Jimmy John’s1104 E. 27th(785) 621-2227

Judge’s Bar & Grill1107 Vine (785) 650-0110

Kentucky Fried Chicken2804 Vine(785) 625-3711

Lomato’s Pizza130 W. Ninth(785) 623-2888

Long John Silver’s3380 Vine(785) 628-2742

Lucky Buffet2405 Vine(785) 650-0388

McDonald’s Restaurant (North)3406 Vine(785) 628-6115

America’s Best Value Inn2524 Vine(785) 625-2511Toll free: (800) 432-2776 for Hays reservations only.Fax (785) 625-8879www.bestwestern.com

Fossil Creek Hotel & Suites/Dole Specter Conference Center1430 S. FossilRussell, KS 67665(785) 483-4200Fax (785) 483-4249

Holiday Inn Express, 4650 Roth Avenue.

Baymont Inn & Suites3801 Vine(785) 625-8103Fax (785) 625-3006www.baymontinns.com

Best Western Butterfield Inn1010 E. 41st(785) 621-4337Toll free: (800) 528-1234www.bestwesternkansas.com

Budget Host Villa Inn & Suites810 E. Eighth at Vine Street(785) 625-2563Fax (785) 625-3967www.budgethost.com

Comfort Inn & Suites1001 E. 41st(785) 625-9322Toll free: (800) 4-CHOICEFax (785) 625-9322www.choicehotels.com

Days Inn3205 Vine(785) 628-8261Fax (785) 628-8261www.daysinn.com

Fairfield Inn by Marriott377 Mopar Drive(North of I-70 at Exit 159)(785) 625-3344Fax (785) 625-3322www.fairfieldinn.com

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dining and lodging

McDonald’s Restaurant (South)1201 Vine(785) 625-1712

Mokas Bakery1230 E. 27th(785)301-2266

Montana Mike’s3216 Vine(785) 628-8786

Mr. Goodcents & the Ice Cream Scoop1901 Vine(785) 650-0800

Napoli’s Italian & American Restaurant2522A Vine(785) 621-4280

Neighbar’s Bar & Grill507 W. Seventh (785) 625-1774

Papa Murphy’s2700 Oak(785) 621-4750

Pheasant Run3201 Vine(785) 628-1044

Pizza Hut2102 Vine(785) 625-7511

Professor’s Steakhouse and Saloon, 1006 Cody.

Sonic Drive-In, 1708 Vine.

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

Pizza Hut1308 Vine(785) 628-1777

Professor’s Steakhouse & Saloon521 E. 11th(785) 621-4780

Professor’s Catering & Banquet1006 Cody(785) 621-4170

Quizno’s 135 W. Eighth(785) 625-6222

Rooftops Restaurant & Bar1200 Main, sixth floor(785) 628-8631

Schilleci’s Bakery, Deli & Catering1103 E. 27th(785) 625-9009

Semolino110 W. 11th(785) 621-2520

Sip N Spin Bar & Grill209 W. 10th(785) 625-9292

Smoky Hill Country Club3303 Hall(785) 625-7377

Sonic Drive-In1708 Vine(785) 628-8100

Stadium Club3603 Vine(785) 625-7976

Subway3408 Vine(785) 623-2828

Subway1211 Vine (785) 625-7171

Subway(located inside Walmart)4301 Vine (785) 621-4780

Taco Bell of Hays1730 Vine(785) 623-4611

Taco Grande412 E. 23rd(785) 628-1413

Taco Shop333 W. Eighth(785) 625-7114

T-Bone’s Sports Bar & Grill2415 General Hays Road(785) 625-9444

The Bakery Shop205 E. Seventh, Ste. 138(785) 625-9508

The Soda Shoppe Café800 Main(785) 625-7323

Thirsty’s Brew Pub & Grill2704 Vine (785) 628-8284

Toby Jugs104 E. Seventh(785) 628-3958

VFW Post 90762106 Vine(785) 625-9940

Vernie’s Hamburger House527 E. 17th(785) 628-1462

Village Inn Restaurant & Pancake House3402 Vine(785) 628-1938

Walmart(Deli & Bakery)4301 Vine(785)628-7460

Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers1800 Vine(785) 625-6925

Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill3203 Vine(785) 628-8646

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

Hampton Inn3801 Vine(785) 625-8103Fax (785) 625-3006www.hamptoninn.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites4650 Roth Avenue(785) 625-8000Fax (785) 625-8001www.hiexpress.com/hays-ks

Knights Inn3503 Vine(785) 625-4839

Motel 63404 Vine (785) 625-4282Fax (785) 625-3430www.motel6.com

Quality Inn2810 Vine(785) 628-8008

Ramada Inn 3603 Vine(785) 625-7371Fax (785) 625-7250www.ramada.com

Sleep Inn & Suites1011 E. 41st(785) 625-2700Fax (785) 628-8168www.choicehotels.com

Super 8 Motel3730 Vine(785) 625-8048Fax (785) 625-4392www.super8.com

Tea Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast117 W. 13th(785) 623-4060Toll free: (888) 623-1125www.tearose.net

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Blue Sky Miniature Horse Farm1650 Locust Grove Rd.(785) 625-6725www.blueskyhorses.com

Unique miniature horses that are educational and entertaining.

Bickle-Schmidt Sports ComplexU.S. Highway 183 Bypass & Old U.S. Highway 40(785) 623-2650www.hayssportscomplex.com

Home of the Fort Hays State University soccer facility and community recreation soccer, football, baseball and softball fields.

Boot Hill Cemetery18th & Fort

Site of the first cemetery in Kansas to be called “Boot Hill.”

Buffalo HerdU.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.

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

The “Cathedral of the Plains,” Victoria.

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

see the sights

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.

Bukovina Society of the Americas Museum716 Washington, Ellis(785) 726-4568 or (785) 726-4201www.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 Church900 Cathedral, Victoria(785) 735-2777

Beautiful Romanesque structure of native limestone completed in 1911 by the Volga-German settlers.

Chestnut Street DistrictDowntown Hays(785) 621-4171www.chestnutstreetdistrict.com

Unique boutiques, eateries and entertainment venues set in historical downtown Hays.

Country School HouseFort Hays State UniversityLyman Drive(785) 628-4538

An authentic, one-room schoolhouse built in 1874 of native limestone.

Ellis County Historical Society Museum100 W. Seventh(785) 628-2624www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org

More than 25,000 artifacts show early pioneer life in Ellis County.

Ellis Railroad Museum & Doll Display911 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 FarmWest of U.S. Highway 183 Alternate (785) 628-4196www.fhsu.edu/agriculture

This 3,800-acre farm is used as a hands-on instructional laboratory for the FHSU Department of Agriculture.

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 LibraryFHSU 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.

Grant’s CemeteryFirst & Angus Drive, Victoria

George Grant brought over the first Angus cattle from Scotland to the mid-Kansas Prairie in 1873. Visit the burial site of George Grant and read about the history of the Angus in Kansas.

Grant’s Cemetery, Victoria

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see the sights

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.

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

Hays Arts Center Gallery112 E. 11th(785) 625-7522www.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.

Hays Aquatic ParkFourth & Main(785) 623-2653www.haysrec.org

Multi-purpose pool, leisure pool and lazy river with two water slides and play area. Shaded areas, deck space and concessions.

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 Hays1472 U.S. Highway 183 Alternate, 4 miles south of Interstate 70.(785) [email protected]

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.

Kansas Merci Boxcar Museum & Veterans Memorial Park13th & 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 Center1232 240th Ave.(785) 625-3425www.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.

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.

Rollings Plains Motor (RPM) Speedway1344 Fairground Rd. (785) 639-7223www.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.

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.

The Hays Aquatic Park, Fourth and Main.

Sternberg Museum of Natural History3000 Sternberg Drive(785) 628-4286http://sternberg.fhsu.edu

Features a Discovery Room, permanent displays of fossils and a 10,000 sq. ft. walk-through 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 Cemetery9 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 Haus100 W. Seventh(785) 628-2624 or (785) 628-8202

Reconstruction of a typical early day Volga-German immigrant house. Open by appointment.

Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home & Museum102 W. 10th, Ellis(785) 726-3636www.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.

For additional area attractions, contact the Hays

Convention and Visitors Bureau at (785) 628-8202.

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Hays 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) 628-8202 or the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce at (785) 628-8201 for more information.

Annual EventsMarchHome & Garden Show The MallAprilSpring Gallery Walk Downtown HaysJulyWild West Festival Frontier ParkBlues, BBQ and Bargains Downtown Hays/The MallEllis County Fair Ellis County FairgroundsAugustHerzogfest VictoriaFall Gallery Walk Downtown HaysRock, Roll & Ride Car Show Lewis AutomotiveSeptemberMidwest Deutsche Oktoberfest Ellis County FairgroundsOctoberFHSU Oktoberfest Frontier ParkDecemberWinter Gallery Walk Downtown HaysFrostFest Downtown HaysChristmas Past Historic Fort Hays

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.

Children and teens portray memorable storybook characters as they ride on the Hays Public Library’s float during the 10th annual FrostFest Illuminated Christmas Parade in downtown Hays.

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

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