Ellis High will present 'Steel Magnolias' this weekend

Once again this year, friends and neighbors in Ellis County will have the opportunity to enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25.&nbsp;Guests may choose either individually packaged meals for drive-through pick up, or they may choose to dine with their friends and family at host locations around town, served “family style.”&nbsp;

Whether they want individually packaged meals, or family-style at one of the host sites, guests must register at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://nex-tech.com/thanksgiving">nex-tech.com/thanksgiving</a>&nbsp;from Nov. 1 through Nov.15. Those not having access to the internet or those requiring meal delivery may contact First Call for Help at&nbsp;<a>(785) 623-2800&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>for assistance in registering.

For individual meals: The registration site will ask for the name, phone number and email address of every person ordering,&nbsp;as well as the number of meals. Then the guests&nbsp;will select “pick up.” They will&nbsp;drive through to pick up their meals&nbsp;from noon to 2 p.m.&nbsp;on Thursday, Nov. 25, in the parking lot of The Press, 230 E. Eighth.&nbsp; Please enter from the west. Volunteers will help individuals load their orders.&nbsp;

For family-style at host locations:&nbsp; The registration site will ask for the name, phone number and email address of every person ordering, as well as the number of meals. Then the guests will select a site that can accommodate their group. Then the group just needs to arrive at the time indicated to enjoy a family-style meal in that setting. Please register early for “family style” dining, as the host locations will fill up quickly.

The meal is being catered by The Press / Craft Kitchen and Cocktails and will consist of turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and a roll and butter. This year, as in years past, the meals are free, offered as a ministry of the Ellis County Ministerial Alliance and with the assistance of generous co-sponsors. Free will donations can be made at the pick-up site and host locations. As in years past, there will be bagged groceries available for individuals who desire them, available in the pick-up line at The Press. There is no registration necessary for groceries.

For information on how to be a host location for this event, volunteer or support the Community Meal, please contact First Call for Help at&nbsp;<a>(785) 623-2800</a>.

News releaseOnce again this year, friends and neighbors in Ellis County will have the opportunity to enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25.&nbsp;Guests may choose either individually packaged meals for drive-through pick up, or they may choose to dine with their friends and family at host locations around town, served “family style.”&nbsp;Whether they want individually packaged meals, or family-style at one of the host sites, guests must register at&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://nex-tech.com/thanksgiving">nex-tech.com/thanksgiving</a>&nbsp;from Nov. 1 through Nov.15. Those not having access to the internet or those requiring meal delivery may contact First Call for Help at&nbsp;<a>(785) 623-2800&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>for assistance in registering.For individual meals: The registration site will ask for the name, phone number and email address of every person ordering,&nbsp;as well as the number of meals. Then the guests&nbsp;will select “pick up.” They will&nbsp;drive through to pick up their meals&nbsp;from noon to 2 p.m.&nbsp;on Thursday, Nov. 25, in the parking lot of The Press, 230 E. Eighth.&nbsp; Please enter from the west. Volunteers will help individuals load their orders.&nbsp;For family-style at host locations:&nbsp; The registration site will ask for the name, phone number and email address of every person ordering, as well as the number of meals. Then the guests will select a site that can accommodate their group. Then the group just needs to arrive at the time indicated to enjoy a family-style meal in that setting. Please register early for “family style” dining, as the host locations will fill up quickly.The meal is being catered by The Press / Craft Kitchen and Cocktails and will consist of turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and a roll and butter. This year, as in years past, the meals are free, offered as a ministry of the Ellis County Ministerial Alliance and with the assistance of generous co-sponsors. Free will donations can be made at the pick-up site and host locations. As in years past, there will be bagged groceries available for individuals who desire them, available in the pick-up line at The Press. There is no registration necessary for groceries.For information on how to be a host location for this event, volunteer or support the Community Meal, please contact First Call for Help at&nbsp;<a>(785) 623-2800</a>.Cover image courtesy Pixabay

Free Thanksgiving meal to be offered again in Hays

The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its last public meeting of 2021 on November 18. While select Commissioners and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks staff will gather in-person at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center in Oakley, virtual participation is welcomed and encouraged. 

For instructions on how to participate virtually, click <a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Commission/Instructions-to-Participate-in-Virtual-Meeting">HERE</a>.

To watch live video/audio stream of the meeting, click <a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Commission/Watch-Meetings-Here">HERE</a>.

The public meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with an introduction of commissioners and guests, a review of agenda items, approval of past minutes, and general public comment on items not listed on the agenda.

KDWP Secretary Brad Loveless will provide an agency and state fiscal status update, followed by Chris Tymeson, chief legal counsel for KDWP, who will share the agency’s plans for the 2022 legislative session.

Additional items to be discussed by Commissioners include:

General Discussion&nbsp;(items not being voted on)

Workshop Session&nbsp;(items that may be voted on at a future date)

Public Hearing&nbsp;(items being voted on)

To view the November 18, 2021 meeting agenda and briefing book, click <a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Commission/Meeting-Schedule/November-18-2021">HERE</a>. An interpreter for the hearing impaired can be requested by calling the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 1-800-432-0698. Any individual with a disability may request other accommodations by contacting the Commission secretary at (620) 672-5911.

The next KDWP Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Prophet Aquatic Research &amp; Outreach Center at Emporia State University.

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 </figure>KDWPThe Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its last public meeting of 2021 on November 18. While select Commissioners and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks staff will gather in-person at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center in Oakley, virtual participation is welcomed and encouraged. For instructions on how to participate virtually, click <a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Commission/Instructions-to-Participate-in-Virtual-Meeting">HERE</a>. To watch live video/audio stream of the meeting, click <a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWPT-Info/Commission/Watch-Meetings-Here">HERE</a>.The public meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with an introduction of commissioners and guests, a review of agenda items, approval of past minutes, and general public comment on items not listed on the agenda.KDWP Secretary Brad Loveless will provide an agency and state fiscal status update, followed by Chris Tymeson, chief legal counsel for KDWP, who will share the agency’s plans for the 2022 legislative session.Additional items to be discussed by Commissioners include:General Discussion&nbsp;(items not being voted on)<ul>
 <li>KDWP’s conversion to a new license management system in 2022</li><li>Addition of a fully-online Kansas Hunter Education course</li><li>Great Kansas Fishing Derby</li><li>Study on the Economic Impact of Kansas State Parks</li>
 </ul>Workshop Session&nbsp;(items that may be voted on at a future date)<ul>
 <li>Season dates, bag limits and permit regulations for pronghorn, including a proposal for unlimited archery permits for both residents and nonresidents.</li><li>Elk season dates, bag limits, and permits; No changes are currently being proposed.</li><li>Big game regulations, including the tagging, transport, legal equipment, management units, application procedures, and permits; No changes are currently being proposed.</li>
 </ul>Public Hearing&nbsp;(items being voted on)<ul>
 <li>The 2022 spring and fall turkey seasons, including season dates, bag limits, legal equipment and taking methods, with the proposed season dates following the structure of past seasons. KDWP staff will propose raising the minimum age for participation in the spring youth season to 17 to maintain consistency with other youth seasons. Staff will also recommend allowing the use of a shot-shooting handgun with a minimum barrel length of 10 inches for legal equipment during spring and fall seasons.</li><li>Proposals to change select length and creel limits for 2022</li><li>An amendment to bait regulations that would add Asian carp, skipjack herring, emerald shiners and threadfin shad to the list of dead species that may be sold commercially for fishing bait.</li><li>And, updates to personal floatation device (PFD) regulations, including a proposal for new PFD type designations that are consistent with current U.S. Coast Guard designations.</li>
 </ul>To view the November 18, 2021 meeting agenda and briefing book, click <a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Commission/Meeting-Schedule/November-18-2021">HERE</a>. An interpreter for the hearing impaired can be requested by calling the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at 1-800-432-0698. Any individual with a disability may request other accommodations by contacting the Commission secretary at (620) 672-5911.The next KDWP Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Prophet Aquatic Research &amp; Outreach Center at Emporia State University.

Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks to meet in NW Kan. this month

Fort Hays State University’s next Science Café is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.

The monthly presentation about science, sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI), is titlted “An Evolution of Technology’s Effects on Healthcare Delivery.” Science Café is part of SMEI’s mission to improve and embrace the education of science and math in western Kansas.

Scott Rohleder, executive director of IT at Hays Medical Center, will be the presenter. He will discuss how the healthcare industry has moved from an information dark age to using precision health medicine to improve the quality of care.

Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohleder at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsFort Hays State University’s next Science Café is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.The monthly presentation about science, sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI), is titlted “An Evolution of Technology’s Effects on Healthcare Delivery.” Science Café is part of SMEI’s mission to improve and embrace the education of science and math in western Kansas.Scott Rohleder, executive director of IT at Hays Medical Center, will be the presenter. He will discuss how the healthcare industry has moved from an information dark age to using precision health medicine to improve the quality of care.Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohleder at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:<a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=efsS9c-2Fn8zCK79dLHRIa-2Ff-2BzrfU0oYmwXJpKh-2FuHANGHMrN0QIVFxi3vzGU-2FG3SHrgc7_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemKTMvoQelZTERK2F4dtYIdHSV5IubmIvmMWXll86k174ckIV36NDoT2TAA860dwN5Z4inAYu7112Y0UsX-2FIozI-2BibNAH2BlKH2LBz5BsisBM555UlMhSjbV5cbz3xwQLRKBcAqIy5BHuoaAUBaSjzG8lQyHironIAnF1AzrGi8zJmEULMRhnZGIFzOFp0qgyafT4ZmoXhkgFVOPMwQ4qm7sxBomKaVHEiXofxjP1kOUwQBbSvUN7rvzQUDKyR-2Bq4wUnM7D6WqrJJmPxbji4NlJw-3D-3D">www.fhsu.edu/smei</a><a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=efsS9c-2Fn8zCK79dLHRIa-2FWE2MKSv5C9u-2FnCOdrztSZTkvGhMIcCcY1Ba1rKTslMdhS8L_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemKTMvoQelZTERK2F4dtYIdHSV5IubmIvmMWXll86k174ckIV36NDoT2TAA860dwN5Z4inAYu7112Y0UsX-2FIozIzpORiFAOfMUSjIbeECbDd-2F5M4X6GQ9iwU4afhASk8KL2S2uFMCZxkVHvk4qg2FEc-2BXZ8uBYYnFuzosunNL-2BCnpSsYS6LuCQVy1uxbXWdTDA3ZWrdicV944Tf1eWsG6YzOSLnq0pxvVAb-2BIj2502o-2FzuN-2FsS4iFqDiy68pZWPu52izjCbQOkdL0zWw4tS2R0vQ-3D-3D">www.twitter.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a><a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=efsS9c-2Fn8zCK79dLHRIa-2FTYS2ze-2By04i19LdZDUgwoxOuIhe2HwNS-2FPhVmcoT-2F83JPnW-2FWkAaxV3WC4Ql-2BRXwg-3D-3DFPTk_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemKTMvoQelZTERK2F4dtYIdHSV5IubmIvmMWXll86k174ckIV36NDoT2TAA860dwN5Z4inAYu7112Y0UsX-2FIozI0Hh7U1LINp-2B8Uf0jBby6gKrn0Bi-2FNKy7MLymJtJMAyWfa7Rt2n40x4Lu4C29ogmPPgEGFpnktFSWFDtXLFY2fJ3VywKRGptuKTAEJfTeCBuUPpTryKIIbx-2BL-2F-2BvI-2F62myhqLpKxfYMZmYXKqEWZj-2FI0YjqpywVIHlYzYl3LbG3YjxKp7FHfIYwJvlCSxxZgqA-3D-3D">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

Next FHSU Science Café will focus on medical technology

RUSSELL — The holiday season is not a joyful one for everyone, especially those who are grieving, dealing with sever or chronic illness, those who are coping with depression or anxiety and those who have been hard hit financially.

The church embraces the ministry of healing as an important way of bringing the loving care of God to people in their need. Although the dimensions of this healing work are many and include a variety of institutions dedicated to it, the ministry of healing has its foundation in the prayer of the worshiping community, where two or three are gathered at a particular time of need.

In the rite of healing, the church does not replace the gifts of God that come through the scientific or medical community, nor does it promise a cure. Rather, the church offers and celebrates gifts such as these: God’s presence with strength and comfort in time of suffering, God’s promise of wholeness and peace, and God’s love embodied in the community of faith.

Pastor Teri Sutherlin will offer weekly healing services beginning Nov. 11. Services will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be 30 to 45 minutes. Anyone is welcome to attend these services, which will continue through the Christmas season.

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 </figure>News releaseRUSSELL — The holiday season is not a joyful one for everyone, especially those who are grieving, dealing with sever or chronic illness, those who are coping with depression or anxiety and those who have been hard hit financially.The church embraces the ministry of healing as an important way of bringing the loving care of God to people in their need. Although the dimensions of this healing work are many and include a variety of institutions dedicated to it, the ministry of healing has its foundation in the prayer of the worshiping community, where two or three are gathered at a particular time of need.In the rite of healing, the church does not replace the gifts of God that come through the scientific or medical community, nor does it promise a cure. Rather, the church offers and celebrates gifts such as these: God’s presence with strength and comfort in time of suffering, God’s promise of wholeness and peace, and God’s love embodied in the community of faith.Pastor Teri Sutherlin will offer weekly healing services beginning Nov. 11. Services will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be 30 to 45 minutes. Anyone is welcome to attend these services, which will continue through the Christmas season.

Healing Services offered at St. John Lutheran Church in Russell

City of Hays offices will be closed Thursday in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday.

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 </figure>City of HaysCity of Hays offices will be closed Thursday in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday.

Hays city offices closed for Veterans Day

The new Christian movie “C. S. Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert” will be shown at the Hays Mall AMC Theatre from beginning Thursday through Nov. 18. Showtimes will be published on the <a href="https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/wichita/amc-classic-hays-8/showtimes/all/2021-11-09/amc-classic-hays-8/all">AMC website</a> soon.

The new Christian movie “C. S. Lewis: The Most Reluctant Convert” will be shown at the Hays Mall AMC Theatre from beginning Thursday through Nov. 18. Showtimes will be published on the <a href="https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/wichita/amc-classic-hays-8/showtimes/all/2021-11-09/amc-classic-hays-8/all">AMC website</a> soon.

Movie based on author C.S. Lewis will be shown in Hays

NICODEMUS — The National Park Service at Nicodemus National Historic Site invites all guests and visitors to join us in celebrating its 25-year anniversary on Saturday. 

In November 1996, through Congressional law, the National Park Service was authorized to preserve, protect, and interpret the historical town of Nicodemus as the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, representing Black homesteading and settlement of the Great Plains. 

In 1877, Black entrepreneurs in Topeka formed the Nicodemus Town Company to recruit homesteaders for its site in north-central Kansas. The first group or "colony" of 30 people settled, then a colony of 300 arrived from Kentucky. By 1879, the town center had a general store, hotel, churches, livery stables, post office, a school, and a real estate office. Nicodemus survives as a small community but a reminder of the exceptional achievements of Black homesteaders in the Great Plains. 

The one-day event will feature a panel of guest speakers, including National Park Service dignitaries and personnel, historical society members, and Nicodemus descendants and partners. Discussion and program topics will range from the success and challenges of the site to future projects, and collaborations with the Nicodemus community and the National Historic Site. 

"It is encouraging to see the progression over this past year, from hiring new staff to the rededication of the AME Church and now the celebration of Nicodemus' growth over 25 years." said Superintendent Frank Torres. "We have made great progress, and we look forward to accomplishing even more together in the future." 

The event is open to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Nicodemus Township Hall and Visitor Center. Attendees who register in advance are invited to a complimentary lunch provided by the Nicodemus Historical Society. Reservations must be made by 4 p.m. on Nov. 9 by calling the Township Hall at 785-839-4233 during business hours.

10:00-12:00 Discussion Topic: Legislation/Designation/Partners Why. Nicodemus? What was the process (Landmark Designation? HABS Study, Feasibility Study and Legislation)? Who was involved? 

Panel Speakers: Angela Bates, historian-executive director Nicodemus Historical Society; Felix Revello, retired-Ft. Larned NHS; LaBarbara Wigfall, associate professor of landscape architecture; and regional and community planning; Dr. Johnella Holmes, former township trustee; Barrie Tompkins, Buffalo Soldiers Association;&nbsp; Robert Alexander, Homecoming Committee 

1:00-3:00 Discussion Topic: Managers, staff, and partners? Projects? Challenges? Successes? 

Panel Speakers: Mark Weaver, former Nicodemus NHS superintendent; Sherda Williams, superintendent Brown v. Board of Education Park Rangers; Reggie Murray and LueCreasea Horne Bruce Harvey, Nicodemus NHS administrative history; Angela Bates, executive director Nicodemus Historical Society 

3:00-4:00 Discussion Topic: Trust for Public Lands and the Future of Nicodemus. What is the Trust for Public Lands and its involvement with Nicodemus? What lies ahead for Nicodemus? 

Speakers: Starr Woods, Project Associate, Trust for Public Lands; Clara Wooden, former NPS deputy regional director; Frank Torres, superintendent Nicodemus National Historic Site. 

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 </figure>News releaseNICODEMUS — The National Park Service at Nicodemus National Historic Site invites all guests and visitors to join us in celebrating its 25-year anniversary on Saturday. In November 1996, through Congressional law, the National Park Service was authorized to preserve, protect, and interpret the historical town of Nicodemus as the only remaining western town established by African Americans during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, representing Black homesteading and settlement of the Great Plains. In 1877, Black entrepreneurs in Topeka formed the Nicodemus Town Company to recruit homesteaders for its site in north-central Kansas. The first group or "colony" of 30 people settled, then a colony of 300 arrived from Kentucky. By 1879, the town center had a general store, hotel, churches, livery stables, post office, a school, and a real estate office. Nicodemus survives as a small community but a reminder of the exceptional achievements of Black homesteaders in the Great Plains. The one-day event will feature a panel of guest speakers, including National Park Service dignitaries and personnel, historical society members, and Nicodemus descendants and partners. Discussion and program topics will range from the success and challenges of the site to future projects, and collaborations with the Nicodemus community and the National Historic Site. "It is encouraging to see the progression over this past year, from hiring new staff to the rededication of the AME Church and now the celebration of Nicodemus' growth over 25 years." said Superintendent Frank Torres. "We have made great progress, and we look forward to accomplishing even more together in the future." The event is open to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Nicodemus Township Hall and Visitor Center. Attendees who register in advance are invited to a complimentary lunch provided by the Nicodemus Historical Society. Reservations must be made by 4 p.m. on Nov. 9 by calling the Township Hall at 785-839-4233 during business hours.10:00-12:00 Discussion Topic: Legislation/Designation/Partners Why. Nicodemus? What was the process (Landmark Designation? HABS Study, Feasibility Study and Legislation)? Who was involved? Panel Speakers: Angela Bates, historian-executive director Nicodemus Historical Society; Felix Revello, retired-Ft. Larned NHS; LaBarbara Wigfall, associate professor of landscape architecture; and regional and community planning; Dr. Johnella Holmes, former township trustee; Barrie Tompkins, Buffalo Soldiers Association;&nbsp; Robert Alexander, Homecoming Committee 12:00-1:00 Lunch Provided On-Site 1:00-3:00 Discussion Topic: Managers, staff, and partners? Projects? Challenges? Successes? Panel Speakers: Mark Weaver, former Nicodemus NHS superintendent; Sherda Williams, superintendent Brown v. Board of Education Park Rangers; Reggie Murray and LueCreasea Horne Bruce Harvey, Nicodemus NHS administrative history; Angela Bates, executive director Nicodemus Historical Society 3:00-4:00 Discussion Topic: Trust for Public Lands and the Future of Nicodemus. What is the Trust for Public Lands and its involvement with Nicodemus? What lies ahead for Nicodemus? Speakers: Starr Woods, Project Associate, Trust for Public Lands; Clara Wooden, former NPS deputy regional director; Frank Torres, superintendent Nicodemus National Historic Site.

UPDATED: Nicodemus National Historic Site to commemorate 25th anniversary 

On Thursday, all veterans and active military who register will receive two free meals (one for the veteran and one for their guest) from Thirsty's Brew Pub &amp; Grill.

Meals will be available for curbside pickup or delivery only.

Veterans should register by clicking <a href="https://www.thirstysgrillandpub.com/veteransday">HERE</a>.

Contributing sponsors include Bank of Hays, Eagle Radio of Hays and Nex-Tech.

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Thirsty's offers thanks to veterans with free meal

Kansas Startup is back to full strength and will kick off on Friday, Nov. 12, at Fort Hays State University’s Robbins Center.

The 48-hour hands-on event, which runs through Sunday afternoon, offers the opportunity for people to pitch ideas for new ventures, form teams around the best ideas, then turn those ideas into reality. Teams work on plans ranging from solving problems in their community to launching nonprofit organizations.

Henry Schwaller IV is an instructor of management and entrepreneurship at FHSU and a local businessman, who has been involved with the event from its start in 2013. He always looks forward to the weekend but is especially excited about this year’s event returning to the in-person format after most of it was conducted over Zoom last year.

“There is far more energy and enthusiasm with the in-person competition,” Schwaller said. “We work best and learn best when we are face-to-face.”

Schwaller said pre-event enrollment has been strong thus far and expects up to 50 or more participants. Anyone interested in participating – students and community members – can still sign up at&nbsp;<a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=hGwMmGSKhPhC9xy9sxScya22YoUwTUxlQsqTJ5OpNs3y9XC4HN6yyaMMMFGES89aTh97_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BLNuMDx0TYHFLt5aKj6U2B7n5jVnYUtnjX2aH9pIzdk-2FQNprh2BmjLeNrgFM2Jgof1xEjH0XarQEk2fdCHdkd1t2fDgMJBvXpGmiSdQfeUkfOnEI52hK7iEpAfRHnF1KTk9QNoWxF8aF4SaTIRCRYPEKcaJMXGgQW1e979GWKp-2BQBxVVBRlJvLXLWeFlj6d5gf2ie6X-2FSqusvQzQ2NR0YMj8cRItWJu-2BaAxcOLtAyLIbptpn8Gte40E3vIxLtlxlk" target="_blank">https://kansasstartup.com/</a>.

The event begins at 6 p.m. Friday with a barbecue meal. A formal presentation will follow the meal, along with some icebreaker exercises. Individuals pitch ideas for new ventures, then teams are formed and begin discussing strategy for their presentations.

Participants are encouraged to come as individuals and form impromptu teams, so they can get out of their comfort zone, Schwaller said.

On Saturday, the teams work on developing their ideas with the assistance of coaches and other experts, then transforming it into a launchable venture. They then complete the task of transforming their ideas into a lauchable venture.

Prizes will be awarded to four teams – $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, and $250 for third. The founder’s award of $250 goes to a team that didn’t place in the top three but worked hard on its presentation.

Schwaller said that people from the community traditionally drop in on Sunday’s presentations, adding that students especially benefit from the participation of community members.

“We bring in folks with specialized talent,” Schwaller said. “That gets the teams targeted assistance.”

Schwaller said he notices a vast difference in creativity from the first couple of years of Kansas Startup, noting that presentations have advanced from starting food trucks and sports bars a few years ago to ideas of community revitalization, nonprofit consulting, and nurse recruiting.

“Ideas have gotten much more sophisticated over the years,” he said. “We now have a generation of students who are learning these types of collaborative-type participation in class. Our campus is a petri dish for creative, innovative thought, and our students are really benefitting from it.”

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 </figure>FHSU University RelationsKansas Startup is back to full strength and will kick off on Friday, Nov. 12, at Fort Hays State University’s Robbins Center.The 48-hour hands-on event, which runs through Sunday afternoon, offers the opportunity for people to pitch ideas for new ventures, form teams around the best ideas, then turn those ideas into reality. Teams work on plans ranging from solving problems in their community to launching nonprofit organizations.Henry Schwaller IV is an instructor of management and entrepreneurship at FHSU and a local businessman, who has been involved with the event from its start in 2013. He always looks forward to the weekend but is especially excited about this year’s event returning to the in-person format after most of it was conducted over Zoom last year.“There is far more energy and enthusiasm with the in-person competition,” Schwaller said. “We work best and learn best when we are face-to-face.”Schwaller said pre-event enrollment has been strong thus far and expects up to 50 or more participants. Anyone interested in participating – students and community members – can still sign up at&nbsp;<a href="http://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=hGwMmGSKhPhC9xy9sxScya22YoUwTUxlQsqTJ5OpNs3y9XC4HN6yyaMMMFGES89aTh97_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah0CWayiZL-2BkhdmA3sx0XGnG-2FN1jk6rVQRO9vN7U5rFC-2BcXi909IOPAdkr3SvXFdyn3Ag1h6-2F-2B6atf0vMUKxRgZ-2BLNuMDx0TYHFLt5aKj6U2B7n5jVnYUtnjX2aH9pIzdk-2FQNprh2BmjLeNrgFM2Jgof1xEjH0XarQEk2fdCHdkd1t2fDgMJBvXpGmiSdQfeUkfOnEI52hK7iEpAfRHnF1KTk9QNoWxF8aF4SaTIRCRYPEKcaJMXGgQW1e979GWKp-2BQBxVVBRlJvLXLWeFlj6d5gf2ie6X-2FSqusvQzQ2NR0YMj8cRItWJu-2BaAxcOLtAyLIbptpn8Gte40E3vIxLtlxlk" target="_blank">https://kansasstartup.com/</a>.The event begins at 6 p.m. Friday with a barbecue meal. A formal presentation will follow the meal, along with some icebreaker exercises. Individuals pitch ideas for new ventures, then teams are formed and begin discussing strategy for their presentations.Participants are encouraged to come as individuals and form impromptu teams, so they can get out of their comfort zone, Schwaller said.On Saturday, the teams work on developing their ideas with the assistance of coaches and other experts, then transforming it into a launchable venture. They then complete the task of transforming their ideas into a lauchable venture.Prizes will be awarded to four teams – $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, and $250 for third. The founder’s award of $250 goes to a team that didn’t place in the top three but worked hard on its presentation.Schwaller said that people from the community traditionally drop in on Sunday’s presentations, adding that students especially benefit from the participation of community members.“We bring in folks with specialized talent,” Schwaller said. “That gets the teams targeted assistance.”Schwaller said he notices a vast difference in creativity from the first couple of years of Kansas Startup, noting that presentations have advanced from starting food trucks and sports bars a few years ago to ideas of community revitalization, nonprofit consulting, and nurse recruiting.“Ideas have gotten much more sophisticated over the years,” he said. “We now have a generation of students who are learning these types of collaborative-type participation in class. Our campus is a petri dish for creative, innovative thought, and our students are really benefitting from it.”

Signups still underway for Kansas Startup at Fort Hays State

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Learning Center to celebrate Veterans Day

Ellis VFW to host German sausage feed Saturday

The Kansas Department of Transportation has started preliminary work on Phase I of the delayed T-WORKS K-383 modernization project in Norton and Phillips counties.

Phase I consists of approximately 6 miles of K-383 in Phillips County, starting 2 miles east of Long Island and ending at the U.S. 183 junction. Project work will include reconstruction and widening of the highway on its existing alignment into a 24-foot mainline surface with 6-foot paved shoulders. KDOT also plans to decrease side slopes along the route and will flatten several sections of hills to help improve motorist visibility.

Work this winter will mainly take place off of the roadway with minimal traffic impacts expected. The road will be closed for reconstruction starting in March 2022 and a state route detour will be in effect. Further information regarding the closure points and detour will be issued nearer to the closure date.

Venture Corporation of Great Bend is the primary contractor for the $11.8 million project.

The 26-mile K-383 corridor was selected in 2011 as a modernization project under KDOT’s T-WORKS transportation program. KDOT split the project into three separate phases for construction with Phase II consisting of the 6 miles from the east U.S. 36 junction to Almena and Phase III covering the 14 miles from Almena to east of Long Island.

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation has started preliminary work on Phase I of the delayed T-WORKS K-383 modernization project in Norton and Phillips counties.Phase I consists of approximately 6 miles of K-383 in Phillips County, starting 2 miles east of Long Island and ending at the U.S. 183 junction. Project work will include reconstruction and widening of the highway on its existing alignment into a 24-foot mainline surface with 6-foot paved shoulders. KDOT also plans to decrease side slopes along the route and will flatten several sections of hills to help improve motorist visibility.Work this winter will mainly take place off of the roadway with minimal traffic impacts expected. The road will be closed for reconstruction starting in March 2022 and a state route detour will be in effect. Further information regarding the closure points and detour will be issued nearer to the closure date.Venture Corporation of Great Bend is the primary contractor for the $11.8 million project.The 26-mile K-383 corridor was selected in 2011 as a modernization project under KDOT’s T-WORKS transportation program. KDOT split the project into three separate phases for construction with Phase II consisting of the 6 miles from the east U.S. 36 junction to Almena and Phase III covering the 14 miles from Almena to east of Long Island.

Work begins on 26-mile stretch of K-383 in Phillips County

Western Plains Arts Association is pleased to announce a regional swing band’s debut Kansas performance. After Midnight, Colorado’s Premier Swing Band will perform at 3 p.m. CST, Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Cultural Arts Center at Colby Community College, 1255 S. Range.

Award winning clarinetist Roger Campbell leads the hottest jazz band since the Swing Era. After Midnight is the only sextet featured in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame at Red Rocks, considered among leading world venues.

Swinging hard since 1997, this extraordinary group of musicians has performed hundreds of concerts around the country for jazz festivals, clubs, weddings, summer concerts, and more. They conquer dizzying charts by the likes of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Lionel Hampton, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.&nbsp; This infectious music is guaranteed to get you dancing, swinging, and smiling.

The group is a regular favorite at the annual Evergreen Jazz Festival and has released nine albums in their nearly 25 years of entertaining.

Other band members scheduled to appear are: Mike McCullough – Guitar/Vocals; Rick Weingarten – Vibraphone/Vocals; Dwight Thompson – Bass; Andy Weyl – Piano; and Jim Moore – Drums.

Visit aftermidnightjazzband.com for more information on After Midnight including pictures, member experience, albumn information and video clips.

Immediately following the performance family and friends of the late Ken Gatlin, long-time Colby area resident, will host a memorial bench dedication and reception in honor of this long-time WPAA board member. All concert attendees are invited.

This program sponsored by area businesses and individual donors and has received generous grant funding from the Dane Hansen Foundation, Logan, Kan., and the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation- Dane Hansen Community Grant for Thomas County, Bird City, Kan. Admission by WPAA season ticket or adults $20 and students $10 at the door.

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 </figure>WPAAWestern Plains Arts Association is pleased to announce a regional swing band’s debut Kansas performance. After Midnight, Colorado’s Premier Swing Band will perform at 3 p.m. CST, Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Cultural Arts Center at Colby Community College, 1255 S. Range.Award winning clarinetist Roger Campbell leads the hottest jazz band since the Swing Era. After Midnight is the only sextet featured in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame at Red Rocks, considered among leading world venues.Swinging hard since 1997, this extraordinary group of musicians has performed hundreds of concerts around the country for jazz festivals, clubs, weddings, summer concerts, and more. They conquer dizzying charts by the likes of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Lionel Hampton, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra.&nbsp; This infectious music is guaranteed to get you dancing, swinging, and smiling.The group is a regular favorite at the annual Evergreen Jazz Festival and has released nine albums in their nearly 25 years of entertaining.Other band members scheduled to appear are: Mike McCullough – Guitar/Vocals; Rick Weingarten – Vibraphone/Vocals; Dwight Thompson – Bass; Andy Weyl – Piano; and Jim Moore – Drums.Visit aftermidnightjazzband.com for more information on After Midnight including pictures, member experience, albumn information and video clips.Immediately following the performance family and friends of the late Ken Gatlin, long-time Colby area resident, will host a memorial bench dedication and reception in honor of this long-time WPAA board member. All concert attendees are invited.This program sponsored by area businesses and individual donors and has received generous grant funding from the Dane Hansen Foundation, Logan, Kan., and the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation- Dane Hansen Community Grant for Thomas County, Bird City, Kan. Admission by WPAA season ticket or adults $20 and students $10 at the door.— Submitted

Colorado swing band set for performance in NW Kan.

The fourth annual New Music Festival, presented by Fort Hays State University’s Department of Music and Theatre, will be held on Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13.

Comprised of FHSU music faculty who share a passion for the music of living composers, the New Music Ensemble commissions composers to bring new and exciting works to Hays. These composers in residence work with FHSU composition students and present a lecture to faculty, students, and community members. They also rehearse with the ensemble on a brand-new work to premiere at the festival.

“It’s exciting to have a work written specifically for our ensemble, and our audience members will be the first people in the world to hear it,” said Dr. Kristin Pisano, associate professor of music and director of the New Music Festival at FHSU.

Pisano said that past works commissioned by FHSU have since been performed at other universities and national conferences, bringing recognition to Fort Hays State and its music department.

This year’s composer in residence will be Dr. Stephen Andrew Taylor, a professor of composition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has composed&nbsp;Piranesi&nbsp;for flute and piano, his new work that will be premiered at the festival’s evening concert.

The culminating event of the festival, “An Evening of the Music of Dr. Stephen Andrew Taylor,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Sheridan Hall’s Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. A reception will follow in the lobby. Tickets are free to the public and will be available at the door or beforehand at the Hays Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, 2700 Vine.

The concert will feature other works by Taylor, including two works for viola and electronics, a duo for flute and clarinet, and a video installation set to the scenario “the spirit of the universe takes a journey.” Taylor will also perform an original piano composition.

Taylor&nbsp;composes music that explores boundaries between art and science. One work on the evening program is Solaria, a video created in collaboration with physicist Smitha Vishveshwara, who studies black holes.

Pisano said that Vishveshwara is passionate about the connections between science and art and that she and Taylor came up with this scenario “the spirit of the solar system takes a journey.”

“The 2021 New Music Festival will open the musical ears of the Hays community and provide the audience with a uniquely different musical experience,” Pisano said.

In addition to the concert, Taylor will give a lecture at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the university’s Malloy Hall 115. The lecture is free and open to the public.

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 </figure>This year’s composer in residence will be Dr. Stephen Andrew Taylor, a professor of composition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has composed&nbsp;Piranesi&nbsp;for flute and piano, his new work that will be premiered at the festival’s evening concert.The culminating event of the festival, “An Evening of the Music of Dr. Stephen Andrew Taylor,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Sheridan Hall’s Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. A reception will follow in the lobby. Tickets are free to the public and will be available at the door or beforehand at the Hays Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, 2700 Vine.The concert will feature other works by Taylor, including two works for viola and electronics, a duo for flute and clarinet, and a video installation set to the scenario “the spirit of the universe takes a journey.” Taylor will also perform an original piano composition.Taylor&nbsp;composes music that explores boundaries between art and science. One work on the evening program is Solaria, a video created in collaboration with physicist Smitha Vishveshwara, who studies black holes.Pisano said that Vishveshwara is passionate about the connections between science and art and that she and Taylor came up with this scenario “the spirit of the solar system takes a journey.”“The 2021 New Music Festival will open the musical ears of the Hays community and provide the audience with a uniquely different musical experience,” Pisano said.In addition to the concert, Taylor will give a lecture at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the university’s Malloy Hall 115. The lecture is free and open to the public.

All invited to annual New Music Festival at Fort Hays State

Government Surplus Commodities will be distributed in Hays at:

Unite Free Store (Inside The Gamers Guild), 200 E 8th&nbsp;Street in Hays, KS Tuesday, November 23rd, from 7:30AM-9:00AM. Commodities will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis until we run out.

To be eligible for commodities, your household's total monthly income must be below: $1,396 Household of one $1,888 Household of two $2,379 Household of three $2,871 Household of four $3,363 Household of five $3,855 Household of six $4,374 Household of seven $4,839 Household of eight

*Add $492 for each additional family member after eight

Commodities included in this distribution are anticipated to be: instant milk, orange juice, canned beef, raisins, peanut butter, whole tortillas, chicken legs, pumpkin, rice, and cereal.&nbsp;Contact Brandon Nimz, Unite Ministry Leader with any questions at 785-259-2539. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Future commodity distribution times will be posted at:(<a href="http://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/">https://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/</a>)

Government Surplus Commodities will be distributed in Hays at:Unite Free Store (Inside The Gamers Guild), 200 E 8th&nbsp;Street in Hays, KS Tuesday, November 23rd, from 7:30AM-9:00AM. Commodities will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis until we run out.Doors will not open until 7:30AM.To be eligible for commodities, your household's total monthly income must be below: $1,396 Household of one $1,888 Household of two $2,379 Household of three $2,871 Household of four $3,363 Household of five $3,855 Household of six $4,374 Household of seven $4,839 Household of eight*Add $492 for each additional family member after eightCommodities included in this distribution are anticipated to be: instant milk, orange juice, canned beef, raisins, peanut butter, whole tortillas, chicken legs, pumpkin, rice, and cereal.&nbsp;Contact Brandon Nimz, Unite Ministry Leader with any questions at 785-259-2539. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.Future commodity distribution times will be posted at:(<a href="http://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/">https://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/</a>)

Government surplus commodities will be distributed Nov. 23

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Ellis County Rural Water District No. 1C public water supply system. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to a waterline break. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

Laboratory testing samples collected from Ellis County Rural Water District No. 1C indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved. &nbsp;

For consumer questions, contact the water system or call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information, visit <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov/pws/emergencyresponse/water_disruption.htm">KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage.</a>

KDHETOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Ellis County Rural Water District No. 1C public water supply system. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to a waterline break. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.Laboratory testing samples collected from Ellis County Rural Water District No. 1C indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved. &nbsp;For consumer questions, contact the water system or call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information, visit <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov/pws/emergencyresponse/water_disruption.htm">KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage.</a>

Boil order for rural Ellis Co. water district rescinded

Grow Hays is accepting candidate applications for board of director
positions that will open in 2022. There will be four open positions the board will be looking to
fill.


Prospective candidates must be willing to serve a three-year term. The Grow Hays Board meets
a minimum of once a month, on the fourth Wednesdays of the month at 3:30 p.m. Board
members are occasionally asked to serve on additional committees, which meet as required.


Grow Hays is a nonprofit organization aimed at advancing the economic health and vitality of
Ellis County. Long known for its efforts to promote a robust economy through business
creation, retention, expansion, and recruitment, Grow Hays continues to develop and maintain
strong relationships with local, state, and federal organizations in an effort to bring resources
and support to businesses located in the community.


If you have any questions regarding the expectations if they are elected to the board, or the
nature of the work required of Grow Hays Board member, call Doug or Ernee at
785.628.3102.


Candidate applications are available at www.GrowHays.com or at BriefSpace, 219 W. 10th.
Deadline to apply is noon Nov. 12.


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positions that will open in 2022. There will be four open positions the board will be looking to
fill.
Prospective candidates must be willing to serve a three-year term. The Grow Hays Board meets
a minimum of once a month, on the fourth Wednesdays of the month at 3:30 p.m. Board
members are occasionally asked to serve on additional committees, which meet as required.
Grow Hays is a nonprofit organization aimed at advancing the economic health and vitality of
Ellis County. Long known for its efforts to promote a robust economy through business
creation, retention, expansion, and recruitment, Grow Hays continues to develop and maintain
strong relationships with local, state, and federal organizations in an effort to bring resources
and support to businesses located in the community.
If you have any questions regarding the expectations if they are elected to the board, or the
nature of the work required of Grow Hays Board member, call Doug or Ernee at
785.628.3102.
Candidate applications are available at www.GrowHays.com or at BriefSpace, 219 W. 10th.
Deadline to apply is noon Nov. 12.
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Vet says goal is to increase number of live calves born

MANHATTAN – In anticipation of calving season, the Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and K-State Research and Extension are planning a series of calving schools beginning in December and continuing through January. 

The program will outline overall calving management that includes stages of the normal calving process, and tips to handle difficult calving situations. 

K-State Research and Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff said the goals include increasing producers’ knowledge and practical skills, and the number of live calves born if they need assistance.

He said presenters will also share tips on when and how to intervene to assist the cow or heifer. They will also demonstrate proper use of calving equipment on a life-size cow and calf model. 

“Our goal is for producers to leave better prepared for calving season,” Tarpoff said. “We will discuss timelines on when to examine cows for calving problems, and when to call your vet for help if things are not going well. We will also discuss calf care early in life. It’s an excellent program regardless of experience level.” 

The meetings will have other timely educational topics, such as forage sampling/analysis, and vaccine care and handling.  

Six calving schools are planned, including:

• Wednesday. Dec. 15, 6 p.m., Fairgrounds Admin Building, Tonganoxie. RSVP to the Leavenworth Extension office at 913-364-5700, klohman@ksu.edu.

• Thursday, Dec. 16, evening, Coffey County 4-H Building, Burlington. RSVP to the Coffey County Extension office, dhenson@ksu.edu.  

• Wednesday, Jan. 5, evening, Colby Event Center. RSVP to the Thomas County Extension office, ebennigsdorf@ksu.edu.  

• Thursday, Jan. 6, evening, Kearny County Fairgrounds, Lakin. RSVP to the Kearny County Extension office, hallieanderson@ksu.edu.  

• Tuesday, Jan. 11, evening, Fairview Community Center, Fairview. RSVP to the Brown County Extension office, mayoung@ksu.edu.  

• Thursday, Jan. 13, McPherson County 4-H Building, McPherson. RSVP to smarston@ksu.edu.  

More information is available online at KSUBeef.org. 

<h2>Vet says goal is to increase number of live calves born</h2>K-State Research &amp; ExtensionMANHATTAN – In anticipation of calving season, the Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and K-State Research and Extension are planning a series of calving schools beginning in December and continuing through January. The program will outline overall calving management that includes stages of the normal calving process, and tips to handle difficult calving situations. K-State Research and Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff said the goals include increasing producers’ knowledge and practical skills, and the number of live calves born if they need assistance.He said presenters will also share tips on when and how to intervene to assist the cow or heifer. They will also demonstrate proper use of calving equipment on a life-size cow and calf model. “Our goal is for producers to leave better prepared for calving season,” Tarpoff said. “We will discuss timelines on when to examine cows for calving problems, and when to call your vet for help if things are not going well. We will also discuss calf care early in life. It’s an excellent program regardless of experience level.” The meetings will have other timely educational topics, such as forage sampling/analysis, and vaccine care and handling. Six calving schools are planned, including:• Wednesday. Dec. 15, 6 p.m., Fairgrounds Admin Building, Tonganoxie. RSVP to the Leavenworth Extension office at 913-364-5700, klohman@ksu.edu.• Thursday, Dec. 16, evening, Coffey County 4-H Building, Burlington. RSVP to the Coffey County Extension office, dhenson@ksu.edu. • Wednesday, Jan. 5, evening, Colby Event Center. RSVP to the Thomas County Extension office, ebennigsdorf@ksu.edu. • Thursday, Jan. 6, evening, Kearny County Fairgrounds, Lakin. RSVP to the Kearny County Extension office, hallieanderson@ksu.edu. • Tuesday, Jan. 11, evening, Fairview Community Center, Fairview. RSVP to the Brown County Extension office, mayoung@ksu.edu. • Thursday, Jan. 13, McPherson County 4-H Building, McPherson. RSVP to smarston@ksu.edu. More information is available online at KSUBeef.org.

K-State calving school series includes stop in NW Kan.

Meeting will focus on Victoria community center proposal

PARADISE - On Saturday, November 13, the Paradise United Methodist Women will hold their 70th&nbsp;annual&nbsp;Bazaar&nbsp;and Turkey Dinner in the Paradise Auditorium on Main Street.

The&nbsp;bazaar&nbsp;features the church cookbook, handmade crafts, homemade baked items as well as candies, jellies, and other foods. All items are reasonably priced.

The&nbsp;bazaar&nbsp;opens at 10:30 a.m. and the turkey dinner begins at 10:45 a.m. The menu includes turkey and dressing with all the trimmings, including homemade rolls, pies and desserts. Carryout is also available. 

The cost of the meal is $13 for adults and kids grades 5-12, with kids grades K-4 for $6.

The event is held the first day of pheasant hunting season, providing a great meal for hunters as well as anyone else who enjoys visiting with old friends over a delicious meal at an affordable price.

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 </figure>PARADISE - On Saturday, November 13, the Paradise United Methodist Women will hold their 70th&nbsp;annual&nbsp;Bazaar&nbsp;and Turkey Dinner in the Paradise Auditorium on Main Street. The&nbsp;bazaar&nbsp;features the church cookbook, handmade crafts, homemade baked items as well as candies, jellies, and other foods. All items are reasonably priced. The&nbsp;bazaar&nbsp;opens at 10:30 a.m. and the turkey dinner begins at 10:45 a.m. The menu includes turkey and dressing with all the trimmings, including homemade rolls, pies and desserts. Carryout is also available. The cost of the meal is $13 for adults and kids grades 5-12, with kids grades K-4 for $6. The event is held the first day of pheasant hunting season, providing a great meal for hunters as well as anyone else who enjoys visiting with old friends over a delicious meal at an affordable price.

70th annual Bazaar & Turkey Dinner Nov. 13 in Paradise

Eagle Radio announcers will be scattered around the state Friday night to bring you five playoff games!

Game Day Live will begin at 101.9 The Bull at 5 p.m. Friday, followed by Trego Community High School at Meade.

Hays High at Andover will be on 96.9 KFIX, with video available at Hays Post.

Victoria will hosts Caldwell on KAYS 94.3 FM/1400 AM, and Thomas More Prep-Marian travels to Hoisington and will be broadcast on 99.5 KZ Country, with video on Hays Post.

And on Mix 103, Hoxie will play at Hill City.

Tune in on your radio or stream live via Hays Post.

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 </figure>Eagle Radio announcers will be scattered around the state Friday night to bring you five playoff games!Game Day Live will begin at 101.9 The Bull at 5 p.m. Friday, followed by Trego Community High School at Meade.Hays High at Andover will be on 96.9 KFIX, with video available at Hays Post.Victoria will hosts Caldwell on KAYS 94.3 FM/1400 AM, and Thomas More Prep-Marian travels to Hoisington and will be broadcast on 99.5 KZ Country, with video on Hays Post.And on Mix 103, Hoxie will play at Hill City.Tune in on your radio or stream live via Hays Post.

Five playoff games on tap Friday night on Eagle Radio stations

Author Roxie Yonkey will be signing her book "100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Paisley Pear Wine Bar, Bistro, and Market, 1100 Main. Buy a book at Paisley Pear or ahead of time at <a href="http://RoxieontheRoad.com/Shop">RoxieontheRoad.com/Shop</a>.

The Bricks in Downtown Hays is No. 93 in the book.

“We’ve been shopping in downtown Hays for many years,” Yonkey said, “and we’ve enjoyed watching the district grow and prosper. We discovered the Paisley Pear several years ago, and have always enjoyed eating and shopping in the unique bistro and market.

“We hope you will join us in exploring the Paisley Pear and the rest of downtown Hays.”

Yonkey has been writing about Kansas for over 30 years. The book "100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die" is her second book. In 2020, she co-authored the book "Midwest Road Trip Adventures." That book includes road trip guides for all 12 Midwest states. Yonkey wrote the Kansas chapter and the Black Hills section of the South Dakota chapter. 

Additional signings are scheduled throughout the state. Check the schedule at <a href="http://RoxieontheRoad.com/signings">RoxieontheRoad.com/signings</a>.

SubmittedAuthor Roxie Yonkey will be signing her book "100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Paisley Pear Wine Bar, Bistro, and Market, 1100 Main. Buy a book at Paisley Pear or ahead of time at <a href="http://RoxieontheRoad.com/Shop">RoxieontheRoad.com/Shop</a>. The Bricks in Downtown Hays is No. 93 in the book.<figure>
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 </figure>“We’ve been shopping in downtown Hays for many years,” Yonkey said, “and we’ve enjoyed watching the district grow and prosper. We discovered the Paisley Pear several years ago, and have always enjoyed eating and shopping in the unique bistro and market.“We hope you will join us in exploring the Paisley Pear and the rest of downtown Hays.”Yonkey has been writing about Kansas for over 30 years. The book "100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die" is her second book. In 2020, she co-authored the book "Midwest Road Trip Adventures." That book includes road trip guides for all 12 Midwest states. Yonkey wrote the Kansas chapter and the Black Hills section of the South Dakota chapter. Additional signings are scheduled throughout the state. Check the schedule at <a href="http://RoxieontheRoad.com/signings">RoxieontheRoad.com/signings</a>.

'100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die' will sign books in Hays

Saturday, December 18, 2021&nbsp; 12:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

DHDC wants to provide you and your family with fun activities Downtown before and after the annual illuminated parade!

Join us at The Fox Theatre for TWO holiday movies, photos with Santa, and more! All events are FREE to attend but free-will donations will be accepted to support the Downtown Hays Development Corporation.

This event is made possible by generous donations from Astra Bank.

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 </figure>DHDCFrostfest Flicks on The BricksSaturday, December 18, 2021&nbsp; 12:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. DHDC wants to provide you and your family with fun activities Downtown before and after the annual illuminated parade!Join us at The Fox Theatre for TWO holiday movies, photos with Santa, and more! All events are FREE to attend but free-will donations will be accepted to support the Downtown Hays Development Corporation.This event is made possible by generous donations from Astra Bank.

Frostfest activities include Flicks on the Bricks

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