As Fort Hays State University wraps up the academic year, they are pleased to recognize the following recipients of tenure and promotions:

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THE SUCCESSES OF TOMORROW BEGIN TODAY, CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS A LIFETIME ADVANTAGE.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS….SCHOOLS YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!!!

Submitted<h2>HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY NEWS</h2>THE SUCCESSES OF TOMORROW BEGIN TODAY, CATHOLIC EDUCATION IS A LIFETIME ADVANTAGE.CATHOLIC SCHOOLS….SCHOOLS YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!!!Monday<ol>
 <li>Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. </li><li>5th Gr. Free Dress &amp; Movie Day (Feed the pig prize).</li><li>Our last Fire Drill will be around 8:!5 a.m. – teachers, place take attendance and lunch count at this time! </li><li>PK3 will have Fun Day at Massey Park from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. </li><li>3rd Grade will have Fun at Massey Park from 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. </li>
 </ol>Tuesday<ol>
 <li>Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle. </li><li>Mother’s Mass – we’re happy we were able to invite all of our mothers to mass and we’re so thankful for all of the love and care they give us every day! </li><li>It was also Altar Server Recognition – we thank our 4th and 5th grade students who serve at school masses and in their parishes! This is an important &amp; special ministry! 3rd graders, be thinking if this may be something you’d like to learn how to do next year! </li><li>4th Grade will have Fun at Massey Park from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. </li><li>TMP Parade of Graduates at 2:00 p.m. we’ll line the hallways outside of your rooms. </li>
 </ol>Wednesday<ol>
 <li>Memorial of St. Isidore. </li><li>It’s Spirit Day and it’s FIELD DAY! Students will rotate through the stations from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Please check the schedule from Mrs. Gottschalk! We’ll enjoy a BBQ Hot Dog Lunch outside! Be sure to grab your lunch from the A.C. today! </li><li>It’s also the LAST DAY of Preschool 3 &amp; 4 today! </li><li>PK4 has Picnic at the Park Day at Massey Park for their last day. PK3 will have a program in the L.T. from 10:30-11:00.</li>
 </ol>Thursday<ol>
 <li>LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Half Day!! Dismissal at 11:00 a.m., so there’s no lunch, no bus or After School Care today! </li><li>This morning we honored our 5th graders at mass! Congratulations to the 5th graders for finishing up elementary school! They’ll enjoy a special awards reception in the L.T. until 10:15 a.m. We wish the 5th graders well on their next chapter!</li><li>Hourly Staff Timesheets are due to Karla in the office today. </li><li>Faculty/Staff Checkouts from 12:15 – 4:00 and tomorrow from 8:30-12:00. </li><li>We wish you all a wonderful, relaxing &amp; safe summer break!!! J </li>
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Holy Family Elementary weekly update

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Vast prairie, unpredictable weather conditions, long work hours – farming and ranching can be a stressful business. Farm families often face heightened levels of stress because so many factors influencing their livelihood (like the weather and commodity prices) are beyond their control.

Stress is a normal part of life, and farm families are often very resilient! However, sometimes stress can become too much and overwhelm our natural ability to cope. In these challenging times, it’s important to have someone trustworthy to talk things over with.

Here at High Plains Mental Health Center, we understand the unique challenges faced by farm families. Several of our staff also come from agriculture backgrounds, and many of our therapists are AgriSafe Farm Response Certified to better understand your concerns.

With more than 50 access sites in 20 counties and more telehealth options for your family’s privacy and convenience, We’re Here for You. A sliding fee scale is available to make care affordable for any budget.

Help is always just a phone call away, with mobile crisis options and after-hours support also available. Just call 1-800-432-0333 or 988 to be connected with a mental health professional.

There are also self-care steps that may help rural residents cope with rising stress levels:

- Set priorities and plan your time. Say no to extra commitments that you do not have time to do.

- Try to reframe stressful situations. Try to see the big picture and look for solutions.

- Remember that most situations are temporary and strong feelings will fade.

- Take time to notice and appreciate what you have accomplished.

- Focus on relaxing your body and mind. Try taking deep breaths.

- Tune into your body and take care of it. Exercise regularly and eat well-balanced meals.

- Limit intake of alcohol and stimulants such as coffee, soda and tea.

- Take a break. You can exercise for a few minutes, take a walk, or pause to appreciate the beauty of nature.

- Before responding to a stressful situation, pause. Take deep breaths and slowly release them to release unnecessary stress.

- Find someone that you can talk to about your worries and frustrations.

- Engage your social support systems. Families with greater community involvement and stronger social networks are often more resilient.

- Look for the humor in the things that you do.

- Seek help when you need it. Everyone needs help sometimes. If stress is affecting your relationships, your work, or you feel like it is taking over your life, help is available! Mental health care is health care.

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🎥 Sponsored: High Plains Mental Health Center here to help farmers and ranchers

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Special thanks to <a href="https://www.visithays.com/183/Events">The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/"> Fort Hays State University</a> for their contributions to the community calendar.

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Cover photo courtesy PixabaySpecial thanks to <a href="https://www.visithays.com/183/Events">The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/"> Fort Hays State University</a> for their contributions to the community calendar.

Community Calendar

Osborne Community blood drive Friday

Ellis Public Library releases summer Adventures schedule

Help out the Community Assistance Center during the Mail Carriers&nbsp;Food&nbsp;Drive&nbsp;this Saturday, May 11.&nbsp; 

Put non-perishable&nbsp;food&nbsp;in your mailbox this Saturday.&nbsp; All donations benefit the Community Assistance Center&nbsp;Food&nbsp;Bank, Hays.

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 </figure>Help out the Community Assistance Center during the Mail Carriers&nbsp;Food&nbsp;Drive&nbsp;this Saturday, May 11.&nbsp; Put non-perishable&nbsp;food&nbsp;in your mailbox this Saturday.&nbsp; All donations benefit the Community Assistance Center&nbsp;Food&nbsp;Bank, Hays.

Mail carriers to collect food in Hays on Saturday

We request funeral homes and families allow us at least 24 hours for the staff to post&nbsp;obituaries.

Although the Hays Post does regularly check area funeral home sites for recent&nbsp;obituaries, the best way to submit an&nbsp;obituary is to email the text and photo to admin@hayspost.com.

None of our&nbsp;obituary services are automated. This process is all performed by a person(s). If you find a mistake in an&nbsp;obituary or the&nbsp;obituary is not posted in 24 hours, please email admin@hayspost.com or call 785-301-2077 and ask for Cristina.

We request funeral homes and families allow us at least 24 hours for the staff to post&nbsp;obituaries.Although the Hays Post does regularly check area funeral home sites for recent&nbsp;obituaries, the best way to submit an&nbsp;obituary is to email the text and photo to admin@hayspost.com.None of our&nbsp;obituary services are automated. This process is all performed by a person(s). If you find a mistake in an&nbsp;obituary or the&nbsp;obituary is not posted in 24 hours, please email admin@hayspost.com or call 785-301-2077 and ask for Cristina.

Hays Post obituary policy

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Make the best choices for your health through Dining with Diabetes program in Hays 

The Hays ARC Park splash pad, 3300 Hillcrest, is now open for summer. Operating hours are 10 a.m. - 8p.m. daily.

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Hays ARC Park splash pad opens for summer

Prairie Garden Club plant giveaway set for May 9

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy begins May 14

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

The free summer meals program for any child ages 1-18 will again be offered in Hays starting June 3 and running through Aug. 8.

"We're going back to the popular drive-through method," said Jessica Younker, nutrition services director for USD 489. "It's convenient, especially for those who don't have the time to sit and eat."

The program is funded by the federal government which reimburses the Hays school district for every meal it serves. There are no income requirements.

"Last year, we served anywhere from 600 to 900 kids a day," she said.&nbsp;

"There's a big need for it, especially with the prices at the grocery store.&nbsp;

"There's a lot of kids that rely on the school meal series during the school year. This just kind of helps fill that gap over the summer with nutritious balanced meals to eat."

The meal site will be on the west side of Hays High School, 2600 E. 13th, near the gym doors.&nbsp;

Hays High has the biggest kitchen in USD 489.

"You'll see our tent out there with our staff," she said.

Breakfast and lunch are served at the same time.&nbsp;

"You'll get a hot box with a hot lunch and then a bag with cold food in it, and also a breakfast for the following day."&nbsp;

On Thursdays, participants will get four meals to cover breakfast and lunch on Fridays when the site is closed.

The children must be in the vehicle with an adult.

"That's one requirement, that we have to be able to see the child so we know the meal is going to children," Younker said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pick-up waivers are available if the child cannot be in the car.

 "Parents will be able to pick up meals without the children present, once we have that completed. Only parents can do this, not daycare providers or others," she said.

"We sometimes have teenage babysitters come through with the kids they're watching and the babysitters themselves are also eligible for the free meals."

The meal pick-up time is 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Thursdays, June 3-Aug. 8.

Anyone with questions may call the Younker at 785-623-2400, Ext. 115.&nbsp;

THIS STORY WAS UPDATED AT 9:05 A.M. MONDAY TO REFLECT A CORRECTION ABOUT PICK-UP WAIVERS. THEY ARE AVAIBLE IF A CHILD CANNOT BE IN THE VEHICLE.

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 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostThe free summer meals program for any child ages 1-18 will again be offered in Hays starting June 3 and running through Aug. 8."We're going back to the popular drive-through method," said Jessica Younker, nutrition services director for USD 489. "It's convenient, especially for those who don't have the time to sit and eat."The program is funded by the federal government which reimburses the Hays school district for every meal it serves. There are no income requirements."Last year, we served anywhere from 600 to 900 kids a day," she said.&nbsp;"There's a big need for it, especially with the prices at the grocery store.&nbsp;"There's a lot of kids that rely on the school meal series during the school year. This just kind of helps fill that gap over the summer with nutritious balanced meals to eat."The meal site will be on the west side of Hays High School, 2600 E. 13th, near the gym doors.&nbsp;Hays High has the biggest kitchen in USD 489."You'll see our tent out there with our staff," she said.Breakfast and lunch are served at the same time.&nbsp;"You'll get a hot box with a hot lunch and then a bag with cold food in it, and also a breakfast for the following day."&nbsp;On Thursdays, participants will get four meals to cover breakfast and lunch on Fridays when the site is closed.The children must be in the vehicle with an adult."That's one requirement, that we have to be able to see the child so we know the meal is going to children," Younker said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pick-up waivers are available if the child cannot be in the car. "Parents will be able to pick up meals without the children present, once we have that completed. Only parents can do this, not daycare providers or others," she said."We sometimes have teenage babysitters come through with the kids they're watching and the babysitters themselves are also eligible for the free meals."The meal pick-up time is 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday through Thursdays, June 3-Aug. 8.Anyone with questions may call the Younker at 785-623-2400, Ext. 115.&nbsp;THIS STORY WAS UPDATED AT 9:05 A.M. MONDAY TO REFLECT A CORRECTION ABOUT PICK-UP WAIVERS. THEY ARE AVAIBLE IF A CHILD CANNOT BE IN THE VEHICLE.

Free summer food program in Hays is for all kids; runs June 3-Aug. 8 at Hays High  

There will be a Firearms Expo &amp; Sporting Clay Shoot hosted by H&amp;M Firearms from 8 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 5 at the LaSada Lodge, 3721 183rd St., Russell.

The Sporting Clay Tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. The cost for a four-person team is $400.

There will be $50,000 in raffle prizes and giveaways. Door prize drawings will be every hour.

There will be a live range with thousands of rounds spent every day.

Side by sides and golf carts are welcome.

There will be a beer garden and various food vendors.

If you have questions, contact Richard Hodges with H&amp;M Firearms for more information either by phone (316) 512-8808 or by email: events@hmfirearms.com.

You can also find more at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hmfirearms.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2NN0UBUajqhFTlCoLno-vO9vVnWD-RhJl2kVYvcYW2-yYeecOUqszcJ90_aem_ARuNrAXqHaF11aMpmKdeKY9pnW8C3kC2RfmfJtmNJOxHzD5dzuaGtZhxLwBXzaPrXqTwAxCvZqW-OGdfNpXvf3JU" target="_blank">http://www.hmfirearms.com/</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714678846799.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>There will be a Firearms Expo &amp; Sporting Clay Shoot hosted by H&amp;M Firearms from 8 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 5 at the LaSada Lodge, 3721 183rd St., Russell.The Sporting Clay Tournament will be on Saturday and Sunday. The cost for a four-person team is $400.There will be $50,000 in raffle prizes and giveaways. Door prize drawings will be every hour.There will be a live range with thousands of rounds spent every day.Side by sides and golf carts are welcome.There will be a beer garden and various food vendors.If you have questions, contact Richard Hodges with H&amp;M Firearms for more information either by phone (316) 512-8808 or by email: events@hmfirearms.com.You can also find more at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hmfirearms.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2NN0UBUajqhFTlCoLno-vO9vVnWD-RhJl2kVYvcYW2-yYeecOUqszcJ90_aem_ARuNrAXqHaF11aMpmKdeKY9pnW8C3kC2RfmfJtmNJOxHzD5dzuaGtZhxLwBXzaPrXqTwAxCvZqW-OGdfNpXvf3JU" target="_blank">http://www.hmfirearms.com/</a>.

Firearms expo, sport clay shoot this weekend in Russell

Red Line Cruisers Cruise Night and Car Show scheduled

American Legion Auxiliary members, Sheri Beisner (left) and Linda Crawford (right), presented $1,000 to the Natoma USD 399 librarian, Dayna Kocinski (center), in honor of Mary Murphy. (Courtesy photo)

By LEAH TUCKER American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109, Natoma, presented $1,000 to Natoma Unified School District 399 in remembrance of Auxiliary member, Mary Murphy. Sheri Beisner (left) and Linda Crawford (right) presented the memorial donation to the librarian, Dayna Kocinski (center). The funds will purchase Patriotic/Americanism books and educational materials to be divided between the elementary school library and junior high/high school libraries. Auxiliary members, family members, and friends of Mary provided the funds in her memory.

Mary was a devoted teacher and librarian focusing on providing the best materials for students’ character building. Her heart and passion were for students and for veterans. Her husband fought in the Vietnam War. During her Unit 109 membership, a major emphasis incorporated programs from the American Legion Auxiliary. Following retirement from teaching, she continued to promote Americanism with emphasis on America’s Founding Principles through a myriad of programs, including the annual Veterans Salute. The Patriotic musical event is presented annually by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109 and Natoma Unified School District 399.

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 </figure>American Legion Auxiliary members, Sheri Beisner (left) and Linda Crawford (right), presented $1,000 to the Natoma USD 399 librarian, Dayna Kocinski (center), in honor of Mary Murphy. (Courtesy photo)By LEAH TUCKER American Legion AuxiliaryAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit 109, Natoma, presented $1,000 to Natoma Unified School District 399 in remembrance of Auxiliary member, Mary Murphy. Sheri Beisner (left) and Linda Crawford (right) presented the memorial donation to the librarian, Dayna Kocinski (center). The funds will purchase Patriotic/Americanism books and educational materials to be divided between the elementary school library and junior high/high school libraries. Auxiliary members, family members, and friends of Mary provided the funds in her memory.Mary was a devoted teacher and librarian focusing on providing the best materials for students’ character building. Her heart and passion were for students and for veterans. Her husband fought in the Vietnam War. During her Unit 109 membership, a major emphasis incorporated programs from the American Legion Auxiliary. Following retirement from teaching, she continued to promote Americanism with emphasis on America’s Founding Principles through a myriad of programs, including the annual Veterans Salute. The Patriotic musical event is presented annually by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 109 and Natoma Unified School District 399.

American Legion presents Natoma schools $1,000

Prescribed burn plan training scheduled

The month of May is filled with many events and activities in Hays, including local high school and college graduations and commencements.

Melissa Dixon, Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director, has some of the other highlights.

A up-to-the-minute calendar of events is available on the Hays CVB website at <a href="https://www.visithays.com/calendar.aspx">VisitHays.com</a>.

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 </figure>A up-to-the-minute calendar of events is available on the Hays CVB website at <a href="https://www.visithays.com/calendar.aspx">VisitHays.com</a>.

🎥 CVB: May events and activities in Hays

Beginning Tuesday at 12:00 p.m., the north part of the 11th and Walnut intersection in Hays will be closed to through traffic for water line replacements. 

Any residents affected by this project will be notified by the contractor for any interruption of services.

The City of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public.

 If there are any questions, please call the contractor, J Corp, at 785-650-3995 or the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350.

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 </figure>City of HaysBeginning Tuesday at 12:00 p.m., the north part of the 11th and Walnut intersection in Hays will be closed to through traffic for water line replacements. Any residents affected by this project will be notified by the contractor for any interruption of services.The City of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. If there are any questions, please call the contractor, J Corp, at 785-650-3995 or the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350.

Water line replacement at 11th & Walnut in Hays starts today

The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge division is
announcing that a culvert replacement project will be taking place in the 200
block of 330th Avenue. 

This area will be closed to traffic beginning at 8:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, April 30, and will remain closed until the project is completed. 

The expected completion date will be Thursday, May 2nd,
pending weather conditions.

Motorists traveling in the affected closure areas should use
alternate routes of travel until the projects are complete. 

Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works
Road &amp; Bridge division at 785-628-9455. 

Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

Ellis Co. Public WorksThe Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge division is
announcing that a culvert replacement project will be taking place in the 200
block of 330th Avenue. This area will be closed to traffic beginning at 8:00 a.m.
on Tuesday, April 30, and will remain closed until the project is completed. The expected completion date will be Thursday, May 2nd,
pending weather conditions.Motorists traveling in the affected closure areas should use
alternate routes of travel until the projects are complete. Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works
Road &amp; Bridge division at 785-628-9455. Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

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