By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post
The Hays Salvation Army has fans to give away thanks to a donation from Westlake Ace Hardware in Hays and their customers.
During the month of June, Ace offered a purchase round-up to help raise money to buy fans for the Salvation Army.
Ace was able to purchase 48 fans with the proceeds from the fundraiser.
In addition, two local boys saved their money to purchase two fans to donate to the project.
The fans are for low-income families and individuals in Ellis County. You can receive one of the box fans every three years.
If you are in need of a fan, contact Julie Smith at the Salvation Army at 785-621-2794 to set an appointment. Please leave a message if Smith does not answer. She is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
You will need to bring proof of income.
The fans are available now until they are gone.
The annual fan giveaway has been very popular. This is the fourth year Smith has headed the program, and every year she gives out all the donated fans, she said.
"Sometimes moving air keeps you cool if you just get that breeze," she said.
Smith thanked Ace for its donation.