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Smith Center Lions Club annual pancake feed is Nov. 13

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's will be in Hays this weekend

• October 30, Municipal Park, Downtown HaysWalk route is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Promise Garden Flower Ceremony is at 10 a.m.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's will be in Hays this weekend• October 30, Municipal Park, Downtown HaysWalk route is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Promise Garden Flower Ceremony is at 10 a.m.<a href="http://act.alz.org/hays">act.alz.org/hays</a>— Submitted

Walk to End Alzheimer's is Saturday in Hays

Beginning Monday, November 1, 16th Street in Hays will be closed to through traffic between Oak Street and Pine Street for reconstruction. 

This work will take several weeks to complete.

All vehicles parked on the east half of 16th Street between Pine and Oak must be removed by 8:00 a.m. on November 1. 

For questions, contact the Office of Project Management at 1-785-628-7350 or J Corp Construction at 1-785-628-8101.

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 </figure>City of HaysBeginning Monday, November 1, 16th Street in Hays will be closed to through traffic between Oak Street and Pine Street for reconstruction. This work will take several weeks to complete.All vehicles parked on the east half of 16th Street between Pine and Oak must be removed by 8:00 a.m. on November 1. For questions, contact the Office of Project Management at 1-785-628-7350 or J Corp Construction at 1-785-628-8101.

Vehicles must be removed from portion of E. 16th for reconstruction beginning Monday

Hays' Lifetime Dental Care, 2701 Sternberg Drive, will host a candy buy back from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday.

Children will receive $1 per pound of candy up to $10. 

The candy will be redistributed to active military members, veterans and first responders through the Operation Gratitude program.

The program does not accept powdered candies, such as Pixie Stix. All candy must be unopened.

Children will have the opportunity to write or draw thank you notes to the candy recipients.

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 </figure>SubmittedHays' Lifetime Dental Care, 2701 Sternberg Drive, will host a candy buy back from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday.Children will receive $1 per pound of candy up to $10. The candy will be redistributed to active military members, veterans and first responders through the Operation Gratitude program.The program does not accept powdered candies, such as Pixie Stix. All candy must be unopened.Children will have the opportunity to write or draw thank you notes to the candy recipients.

Lifetime Dental in Hays sponsors Halloween candy buy back

This year is the 50 year anniversary of Ellis County
Historical Society’s incorporation. We look forward to honoring those who
started ECHS and reminisce about the years since.

&nbsp;Consider this your
invitation, no need to RSVP!

A come and go celebration will take place in our Historic
Stone Church. Various speakers will present topics relevant to Ellis County
history including early fort history, Buffalo Bill and Louisa Cody, the figure
of Jim Curry, Charles Sternberg, early German settlement, Union Pacific and
many others followed by Q&amp;A. Gunfighters hold reenactments and start the
event at 10am, holding new fight on the hour until 4pm. Refreshments will be
served, stop by just to say hi or stay for the afternoon. All three out
buildings will be open for touring as well.

&nbsp;Then join us that
evening for the party and dance from 7:30 pm—midnight at the Hays Area Theatre building, 121 E. Eighth. NO DOOR
CHARGE! Snack concessions and cocktails will be available for purchase. The
drawing for our 50th Anniversary Raffle will be held at 8:30 pm (need not be
present to win). Dance the evening away to Polka and Country Music.

&nbsp;For more information or
to purchase raffle tickets, email director@echshays.org or call
785-628-2624.

SubmittedThis year is the 50 year anniversary of Ellis County
Historical Society’s incorporation. We look forward to honoring those who
started ECHS and reminisce about the years since.&nbsp;Consider this your
invitation, no need to RSVP!&nbsp;10:00 am—4:00 pm, Nov. 6A come and go celebration will take place in our Historic
Stone Church. Various speakers will present topics relevant to Ellis County
history including early fort history, Buffalo Bill and Louisa Cody, the figure
of Jim Curry, Charles Sternberg, early German settlement, Union Pacific and
many others followed by Q&amp;A. Gunfighters hold reenactments and start the
event at 10am, holding new fight on the hour until 4pm. Refreshments will be
served, stop by just to say hi or stay for the afternoon. All three out
buildings will be open for touring as well.&nbsp;Then join us that
evening for the party and dance from 7:30 pm—midnight at the Hays Area Theatre building, 121 E. Eighth. NO DOOR
CHARGE! Snack concessions and cocktails will be available for purchase. The
drawing for our 50th Anniversary Raffle will be held at 8:30 pm (need not be
present to win). Dance the evening away to Polka and Country Music.&nbsp;For more information or
to purchase raffle tickets, email director@echshays.org or call
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Society's 50th anniversary will celebrate Ellis Co. history

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The Hays Symphony at Fort Hays State University will be presenting&nbsp;Creepy Classics: A Children’s Halloween Concert, featuring loud noises, creepy sounds and the scary stories music can tell, on Sunday, October 31, 2021, 2:30 p.m. in the FHSU Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Brian Buckstead, assistant professor of violin and viola at FHSU.

The program features&nbsp;Danse Macabre&nbsp;by Camille Saint-Saens,&nbsp;Night on Bald Mountain, by Modest Mussorgsky,&nbsp;In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, by Edward Grieg,&nbsp;Suite from Psycho, by Bernard Herrmann,&nbsp;March to the Scaffold from Symphonie Fantastique, by Hector Berlioz, and&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Suite, by John Williams.

In addition, a host of music and Halloween themed pre-concert activities will be offered starting at 1:30 p.m.

 “We think it’s important for kids to get their hands on instruments and to make connections between the music they’re hearing and how it’s created,” said Buckstead.

Symphony musicians and members of the FHSU Chapter of the National Association for Music Education will assist with pre-concert activities which include:

· &nbsp;Spooky Music Tour—costumed statues come to life playing clips of the scariest sounds and music kids will hear in the concert

· &nbsp;Drumming Circle—bongos, tam-tams, and other rhythm devices for making lots of loud noise

· &nbsp;String Instrument Petting Zoo—hands-on guided experimenting with violins, violas and cellos

· &nbsp;In the Hall of the Mountain King—tiptoe past the troll….run for your life in this retelling of the Mountain King story full of music, story and action

· &nbsp;Meet the Family: Winds &amp; Brass—flutes, trumpets, tubas, clarinets and more. FHSU students demonstrate their instruments from the wind and brass families

· &nbsp;Creepy Arts and Crafts—create a variety of Halloween characters and props with a treasure box of arts supplies

· &nbsp;Halloween Costume Parade—follow the brass leaders as costumed children parade around Beach-Schmidt and into the auditorium for the start of the concert

· &nbsp;Free Trick-or-Treat Bags to the first 250 kids

The concert and treats are sponsored by a generous donation from Werth Wealth Management.

All Hays Symphony concerts are free and open to the public. 

Attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance on the symphony’s web site. Tickets may also be picked up in advance at the Hays Convention Visitors Bureau and the Downtown Hays Development Corporation, or at the symphony table in the lobby 30 minutes before the performance

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 </figure>SubmittedThe Hays Symphony at Fort Hays State University will be presenting&nbsp;Creepy Classics: A Children’s Halloween Concert, featuring loud noises, creepy sounds and the scary stories music can tell, on Sunday, October 31, 2021, 2:30 p.m. in the FHSU Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Brian Buckstead, assistant professor of violin and viola at FHSU.The program features&nbsp;Danse Macabre&nbsp;by Camille Saint-Saens,&nbsp;Night on Bald Mountain, by Modest Mussorgsky,&nbsp;In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, by Edward Grieg,&nbsp;Suite from Psycho, by Bernard Herrmann,&nbsp;March to the Scaffold from Symphonie Fantastique, by Hector Berlioz, and&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Suite, by John Williams.In addition, a host of music and Halloween themed pre-concert activities will be offered starting at 1:30 p.m. “We think it’s important for kids to get their hands on instruments and to make connections between the music they’re hearing and how it’s created,” said Buckstead.Symphony musicians and members of the FHSU Chapter of the National Association for Music Education will assist with pre-concert activities which include:· &nbsp;Spooky Music Tour—costumed statues come to life playing clips of the scariest sounds and music kids will hear in the concert· &nbsp;Drumming Circle—bongos, tam-tams, and other rhythm devices for making lots of loud noise· &nbsp;String Instrument Petting Zoo—hands-on guided experimenting with violins, violas and cellos· &nbsp;In the Hall of the Mountain King—tiptoe past the troll….run for your life in this retelling of the Mountain King story full of music, story and action· &nbsp;Meet the Family: Winds &amp; Brass—flutes, trumpets, tubas, clarinets and more. FHSU students demonstrate their instruments from the wind and brass families· &nbsp;Creepy Arts and Crafts—create a variety of Halloween characters and props with a treasure box of arts supplies· &nbsp;Halloween Costume Parade—follow the brass leaders as costumed children parade around Beach-Schmidt and into the auditorium for the start of the concert· &nbsp;Free Trick-or-Treat Bags to the first 250 kidsThe concert and treats are sponsored by a generous donation from Werth Wealth Management.All Hays Symphony concerts are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance on the symphony’s web site. Tickets may also be picked up in advance at the Hays Convention Visitors Bureau and the Downtown Hays Development Corporation, or at the symphony table in the lobby 30 minutes before the performance

Creepy music and creepy fun for Hays Symphony children's Halloween concert

The Ellis County Historical Society will host Historic
Hauntings: Ghost Tale Tellings on Saturday at the ECHS campus.

The event will be held on the west end of the campus, around
the campfire at the southeast corner of Seventh and Fort streets in Hays.

Historic figures will tell tales of hauntings set in historic Ellis County and other places of that time.

The stone church will also be open to offer a view of a small
history display of cemeteries in Ellis County.

The event is set to run from 8 to 10 p.m. and is free
and open to the public. Freewill donations are appreciated.

SubmittedThe Ellis County Historical Society will host Historic
Hauntings: Ghost Tale Tellings on Saturday at the ECHS campus.The event will be held on the west end of the campus, around
the campfire at the southeast corner of Seventh and Fort streets in Hays.Historic figures will tell tales of hauntings set in historic Ellis County and other places of that time."Picky Aunt Pratt""The Bony Bachelor""Ol' Clip Clop-Jim Curry""The Velvet Ribbon""The Legend of The Blue Light Lady"The stone church will also be open to offer a view of a small
history display of cemeteries in Ellis County.The event is set to run from 8 to 10 p.m. and is free
and open to the public. Freewill donations are appreciated.Cover image courtesy Pixabay

Historical Society set to host Historic Hauntings

Do you like to read history? Are you curious about how things were done or how people lived? Do you ever wonder what people in the future will ask about our times? By participating in the Ellis County Historical Society Essays for Archives,  you have a chance to speak to future generations about what it is like for you and your family to live during this first global COVID pandemic. You can be the voice of your generation by telling your experiences of life during this time. The essays will held at the ECHS archives as primary resources.

Ellis County Historical Society would like to extend an invitation to all Ellis County high schools and their students to participate in submitting essays to be used as a primary resource in our archives.

The society is looking for documentation for future generations to utilize in understanding the level the 2020 pandemic affected the citizens of Ellis County.

The society been collaborating with Lisa Renz at HHS this past month and they have chosen to host a contest in conjunction with the completely voluntary essays. Hays High School students have a deadline of the end of October  for their entry to the school’s contest. After the judging,  all essays will be released to ECHS archives. It is our hope that the other high schools in the area will participate to some extent and be a meaningful part of our efforts to Save Our Pasts Future. 

We ask that participants have a released signed by a guardian to submit the essay to our archives with the students name and school.

For more information, call 785-628-2624 or email <a href="mailto:director@echshays.org">director@echshays.org</a>.

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 </figure>SubmittedDo you like to read history? Are you curious about how things were done or how people lived? Do you ever wonder what people in the future will ask about our times? By participating in the Ellis County Historical Society Essays for Archives, you have a chance to speak to future generations about what it is like for you and your family to live during this first global COVID pandemic. You can be the voice of your generation by telling your experiences of life during this time. The essays will held at the ECHS archives as primary resources.Ellis County Historical Society would like to extend an invitation to all Ellis County high schools and their students to participate in submitting essays to be used as a primary resource in our archives.The society is looking for documentation for future generations to utilize in understanding the level the 2020 pandemic affected the citizens of Ellis County.The society been collaborating with Lisa Renz at HHS this past month and they have chosen to host a contest in conjunction with the completely voluntary essays. Hays High School students have a deadline of the end of October for their entry to the school’s contest. After the judging, all essays will be released to ECHS archives. It is our hope that the other high schools in the area will participate to some extent and be a meaningful part of our efforts to Save Our Pasts Future. We ask that participants have a released signed by a guardian to submit the essay to our archives with the students name and school.For more information, call 785-628-2624 or email <a href="mailto:director@echshays.org">director@echshays.org</a>.

Ellis Co. high schools invited to share their pandemic stories

ABILENE - Effective Wednesday, visitors to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene will be able to view the museum exhibits and visit the Place of Meditation.&nbsp;

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qZOg-vTyfZR4dCs__UiL3_kW5VjEp9L7vokQt43eUxto1e0b5biKTnms3bZwTF0a4HYiNctqGhSeWkp8Z3NuX1GGFimG_S7kfmoknkap5Ai50PTLBVZF0EMpNfCaFpYmzOmwAmk5iRvCguXwbYV62pmt94U0BnmYJ70FwuSftn6ovcFiocVbxQ==&amp;c=ZA2-gWl3TqIuA4X7knIwZYB0JxzZKHwvOL65TNiCjH-c_WDOjtpazA==&amp;ch=zZT5E_cQf3Ci1FUagyQvwR94Ke2LPzIpnSVobN4yKx_IgtnmA98LQw==" target="_blank">Timed entry tickets</a>&nbsp;must be purchased online in advance. Capacity is limited and there are no on-site ticket sales.

Hours of operation will be Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (last entry at 2 p.m.) Face coverings are required regardless of vaccination status. 

The well-being of our visitors and staff is our top priority.&nbsp;We have adjusted our visitor experience to meet current health and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qZOg-vTyfZR4dCs__UiL3_kW5VjEp9L7vokQt43eUxto1e0b5biKTqHCa9dqIeHHeew3TwwjkATWTZTKaVpiEPF21QntxCN-gr36PZMaCi5a2iwP6X6yNwBcOWfXftQzroSL2HgdKN-TM2izDZOAhrg7BSez-PPNrcCDkQ3ukzXFcfSWk5iP7AfRModsW7AQgqse776Nv9U=&amp;c=ZA2-gWl3TqIuA4X7knIwZYB0JxzZKHwvOL65TNiCjH-c_WDOjtpazA==&amp;ch=zZT5E_cQf3Ci1FUagyQvwR94Ke2LPzIpnSVobN4yKx_IgtnmA98LQw==" target="_blank">safety guidelines</a>.

Availability: • Museum exhibits • Place of Meditation (burial site) • 22-acre campus grounds •&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qZOg-vTyfZR4dCs__UiL3_kW5VjEp9L7vokQt43eUxto1e0b5biKTsZC-TRPndHKMShuLaheDL6avmXJ5Ox1iX4C4OtuY-Keads5R05_Fd_eD6UR0OjTXwSadxiRuUyyIDCkiDeoe1SlP5AB3ASQFw==&amp;c=ZA2-gWl3TqIuA4X7knIwZYB0JxzZKHwvOL65TNiCjH-c_WDOjtpazA==&amp;ch=zZT5E_cQf3Ci1FUagyQvwR94Ke2LPzIpnSVobN4yKx_IgtnmA98LQw==" target="_blank">Online gift shop</a>

<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qZOg-vTyfZR4dCs__UiL3_kW5VjEp9L7vokQt43eUxto1e0b5biKTsZC-TRPndHKMShuLaheDL6avmXJ5Ox1iX4C4OtuY-Keads5R05_Fd_eD6UR0OjTXwSadxiRuUyyIDCkiDeoe1SlP5AB3ASQFw==&amp;c=ZA2-gWl3TqIuA4X7knIwZYB0JxzZKHwvOL65TNiCjH-c_WDOjtpazA==&amp;ch=zZT5E_cQf3Ci1FUagyQvwR94Ke2LPzIpnSVobN4yKx_IgtnmA98LQw==" target="_blank"></a>Guests will be able to view the museum exhibits, Place of Meditation, and walk the beautiful 22-acre campus.

The research room, visitors center/gift shop, and boyhood home remain closed to the public. Public and educational programs will remain as online virtual programs.

To plan your visit and review the safety measures, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qZOg-vTyfZR4dCs__UiL3_kW5VjEp9L7vokQt43eUxto1e0b5biKTp8GmkuyhD5cAjQApV2j4F9gNeaBgM-8XzBeH9LYgzWvz7ZTGrxsTnANviGE4WQjpn-gWPxAltli1wijbhFjcEUB4wjLABqOqw==&amp;c=ZA2-gWl3TqIuA4X7knIwZYB0JxzZKHwvOL65TNiCjH-c_WDOjtpazA==&amp;ch=zZT5E_cQf3Ci1FUagyQvwR94Ke2LPzIpnSVobN4yKx_IgtnmA98LQw==" target="_blank">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>.

Each of us plays a role in a successful and safe reopening. Thank you for your patience and commitment to honoring our safety protocols.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635190483202.jpeg" alt="The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene will reopen to the public Oct. 27 with timed entry tickets.&nbsp;The research room, visitors center/gift shop, and boyhood home remain closed to the public. (Photo courtesy Abilene Tourism)" />
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 </figure>News releaseABILENE - Effective Wednesday, visitors to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene will be able to view the museum exhibits and visit the Place of Meditation.&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qZOg-vTyfZR4dCs__UiL3_kW5VjEp9L7vokQt43eUxto1e0b5biKTnms3bZwTF0a4HYiNctqGhSeWkp8Z3NuX1GGFimG_S7kfmoknkap5Ai50PTLBVZF0EMpNfCaFpYmzOmwAmk5iRvCguXwbYV62pmt94U0BnmYJ70FwuSftn6ovcFiocVbxQ==&amp;c=ZA2-gWl3TqIuA4X7knIwZYB0JxzZKHwvOL65TNiCjH-c_WDOjtpazA==&amp;ch=zZT5E_cQf3Ci1FUagyQvwR94Ke2LPzIpnSVobN4yKx_IgtnmA98LQw==" target="_blank">Timed entry tickets</a>&nbsp;must be purchased online in advance. Capacity is limited and there are no on-site ticket sales.Hours of operation will be Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (last entry at 2 p.m.) Face coverings are required regardless of vaccination status. The well-being of our visitors and staff is our top priority.&nbsp;We have adjusted our visitor experience to meet current health and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qZOg-vTyfZR4dCs__UiL3_kW5VjEp9L7vokQt43eUxto1e0b5biKTqHCa9dqIeHHeew3TwwjkATWTZTKaVpiEPF21QntxCN-gr36PZMaCi5a2iwP6X6yNwBcOWfXftQzroSL2HgdKN-TM2izDZOAhrg7BSez-PPNrcCDkQ3ukzXFcfSWk5iP7AfRModsW7AQgqse776Nv9U=&amp;c=ZA2-gWl3TqIuA4X7knIwZYB0JxzZKHwvOL65TNiCjH-c_WDOjtpazA==&amp;ch=zZT5E_cQf3Ci1FUagyQvwR94Ke2LPzIpnSVobN4yKx_IgtnmA98LQw==" target="_blank">safety guidelines</a>.Availability: • Museum exhibits • Place of Meditation (burial site) • 22-acre campus grounds •&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qZOg-vTyfZR4dCs__UiL3_kW5VjEp9L7vokQt43eUxto1e0b5biKTsZC-TRPndHKMShuLaheDL6avmXJ5Ox1iX4C4OtuY-Keads5R05_Fd_eD6UR0OjTXwSadxiRuUyyIDCkiDeoe1SlP5AB3ASQFw==&amp;c=ZA2-gWl3TqIuA4X7knIwZYB0JxzZKHwvOL65TNiCjH-c_WDOjtpazA==&amp;ch=zZT5E_cQf3Ci1FUagyQvwR94Ke2LPzIpnSVobN4yKx_IgtnmA98LQw==" target="_blank">Online gift shop</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qZOg-vTyfZR4dCs__UiL3_kW5VjEp9L7vokQt43eUxto1e0b5biKTsZC-TRPndHKMShuLaheDL6avmXJ5Ox1iX4C4OtuY-Keads5R05_Fd_eD6UR0OjTXwSadxiRuUyyIDCkiDeoe1SlP5AB3ASQFw==&amp;c=ZA2-gWl3TqIuA4X7knIwZYB0JxzZKHwvOL65TNiCjH-c_WDOjtpazA==&amp;ch=zZT5E_cQf3Ci1FUagyQvwR94Ke2LPzIpnSVobN4yKx_IgtnmA98LQw==" target="_blank"></a>Guests will be able to view the museum exhibits, Place of Meditation, and walk the beautiful 22-acre campus. The research room, visitors center/gift shop, and boyhood home remain closed to the public. Public and educational programs will remain as online virtual programs.To plan your visit and review the safety measures, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qZOg-vTyfZR4dCs__UiL3_kW5VjEp9L7vokQt43eUxto1e0b5biKTp8GmkuyhD5cAjQApV2j4F9gNeaBgM-8XzBeH9LYgzWvz7ZTGrxsTnANviGE4WQjpn-gWPxAltli1wijbhFjcEUB4wjLABqOqw==&amp;c=ZA2-gWl3TqIuA4X7knIwZYB0JxzZKHwvOL65TNiCjH-c_WDOjtpazA==&amp;ch=zZT5E_cQf3Ci1FUagyQvwR94Ke2LPzIpnSVobN4yKx_IgtnmA98LQw==" target="_blank">eisenhowerlibrary.gov</a>. Each of us plays a role in a successful and safe reopening. Thank you for your patience and commitment to honoring our safety protocols.

Eisenhower Museum reopens with timed entry tickets; programs remain virtual

With Halloween approaching, the Hays Police Department is reminding residents that with increased activity in the community comes the risk of accidents.

But Lt. Tim Greenwood said paying closer attention while driving during the last weekend of the month could help ensure a fun and safe holiday weekend.

In recent years, he said Hays has not seen many serious incidents, but that has not always been the case.

"We have had some in my career that unfortunately didn't turn out so well," Greenwood said. "But yeah, for the most part, we do have good drivers. (We) just have that reminder every now and then."

He said the most troubling activity currently endangering drivers and pedestrians is mobile phone use while traveling.

"The big one is to put the phone down whether you're a pedestrian or whether you're out with the kids enjoying the festivities that go along with the holiday, (you've) got to put that phone down," Greenwood said. "Don't be driving and looking at the photos or calling the next house you're driving to or whatnot."

While phone usage may be a major concern, distractions in general, he said, can be detrimental.

"We do a really good job for the most part with our pedestrian staying on the sidewalk and crossing at the corners," Greenwood said.

But he asked parents to make sure to refresh the basics with children before letting them venture out on their own.

"Make sure not only looking for those cars, but make eye contact with the drivers whenever possible on that corner, so that the driver sees you," Greenwood said. "It's really easy to get distracted."

He said parents should also make sure to focus when entering and exiting driveways as well.

 "That's always a danger zone for us," Greenwood said.

Making sure children are highly visable is another way to help keep children safe, he said.

"Make sure that those costumes are brightly colored there's a lot of highly reflective costumes out there and if you're going with the traditional witch or Goblin or whatnot that's kind of dark and mysterious, make them put some of that reflective tape on their hands or ankles and a little bit around their neck so they are reflective and visible," Greenwood said.

He added glow sticks are also highly effective.

Lastly, Greenwood suggested keep faces unobstructed in order for the children to better see what is going on around them.

"If your kids are out walking, really consider not wearing masks, but going with the makeup," he said. "It's those masks often fall down and when they're all excited about the candy and their friends and whatnot, it's really easy to get distracted by a mask, whereas makeup doesn't obstruct your vision near as much and is not near as problematic when you're out trick or treating."

Overall, Greenwood said simple actions can ensure a safe holiday for all.

"We've got to do our part to help keep everybody safe," he said. "The police department's going to be out there they're going to be working. If you need something you can always holler at a police officer for some assistance. ... Do your part and help the community stay safe."

<div><iframe title="HPD reminds residents to be cautious driving on Halloween" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=69wn9-1102f86-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&btn-skin=3267a3&size=300" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>By JAMES BELL Hays PostWith Halloween approaching, the Hays Police Department is reminding residents that with increased activity in the community comes the risk of accidents.But Lt. Tim Greenwood said paying closer attention while driving during the last weekend of the month could help ensure a fun and safe holiday weekend.In recent years, he said Hays has not seen many serious incidents, but that has not always been the case."We have had some in my career that unfortunately didn't turn out so well," Greenwood said. "But yeah, for the most part, we do have good drivers. (We) just have that reminder every now and then."He said the most troubling activity currently endangering drivers and pedestrians is mobile phone use while traveling."The big one is to put the phone down whether you're a pedestrian or whether you're out with the kids enjoying the festivities that go along with the holiday, (you've) got to put that phone down," Greenwood said. "Don't be driving and looking at the photos or calling the next house you're driving to or whatnot."While phone usage may be a major concern, distractions in general, he said, can be detrimental."We do a really good job for the most part with our pedestrian staying on the sidewalk and crossing at the corners," Greenwood said.But he asked parents to make sure to refresh the basics with children before letting them venture out on their own."Make sure not only looking for those cars, but make eye contact with the drivers whenever possible on that corner, so that the driver sees you," Greenwood said. "It's really easy to get distracted."He said parents should also make sure to focus when entering and exiting driveways as well. "That's always a danger zone for us," Greenwood said.Making sure children are highly visable is another way to help keep children safe, he said."Make sure that those costumes are brightly colored there's a lot of highly reflective costumes out there and if you're going with the traditional witch or Goblin or whatnot that's kind of dark and mysterious, make them put some of that reflective tape on their hands or ankles and a little bit around their neck so they are reflective and visible," Greenwood said.He added glow sticks are also highly effective.Lastly, Greenwood suggested keep faces unobstructed in order for the children to better see what is going on around them."If your kids are out walking, really consider not wearing masks, but going with the makeup," he said. "It's those masks often fall down and when they're all excited about the candy and their friends and whatnot, it's really easy to get distracted by a mask, whereas makeup doesn't obstruct your vision near as much and is not near as problematic when you're out trick or treating."Overall, Greenwood said simple actions can ensure a safe holiday for all."We've got to do our part to help keep everybody safe," he said. "The police department's going to be out there they're going to be working. If you need something you can always holler at a police officer for some assistance. ... Do your part and help the community stay safe."

🎙 HPD reminds residents to be cautious during Halloween weekend

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United Way sets Dine Out Day at Thirsty's for Monday

Hays USD 489 has added a link to the district website that includes all the slide decks and information on a possible bond that has been provided to district by is architect, DLR.

<a href="https://www.usd489.com/browse/266138">Click here for a link.</a>

Hays USD 489 has added a link to the district website that includes all the slide decks and information on a possible bond that has been provided to district by is architect, DLR.<a href="https://www.usd489.com/browse/266138">Click here for a link.</a>

Bond information now available on Hays USD 489 website

November is Gove County Community Match Month

Join us for some FREE FAMILY THEATRE FUN! The Hays Arts Council presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND from Wichita Children's Theater Thursday, October 28 ~ 7:00 p.m. Beach/Schmidt PAC Off to her dream world, Alice follows a White Rabbit into a strange and silly Wonderland where she meets a caterpillar and doormouse - and the Queen of Hearts at a tea party hosted by the Mad Hatter. This delightful musical adaptation celebrates this timeless story and the power of imagination! Admission to the 45-minute family production is FREE, as memorial gifts donated in honor of Aletha Denning were assigned to this project so all could attend! Seating opens at 6:40 p.m.&nbsp; Kiddos are welcome to wear their HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!&nbsp; Cast meet and greet and Halloween treat bags after the show! Our two-day school residency sponsors are: Hays Kiwanis Club, Midwest Energy, and Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (thank you all!)&nbsp;

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 </figure>HACJoin us for some FREE FAMILY THEATRE FUN! The Hays Arts Council presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND from Wichita Children's Theater Thursday, October 28 ~ 7:00 p.m. Beach/Schmidt PAC Off to her dream world, Alice follows a White Rabbit into a strange and silly Wonderland where she meets a caterpillar and doormouse - and the Queen of Hearts at a tea party hosted by the Mad Hatter. This delightful musical adaptation celebrates this timeless story and the power of imagination! Admission to the 45-minute family production is FREE, as memorial gifts donated in honor of Aletha Denning were assigned to this project so all could attend! Seating opens at 6:40 p.m.&nbsp; Kiddos are welcome to wear their HALLOWEEN COSTUMES!&nbsp; Cast meet and greet and Halloween treat bags after the show! Our two-day school residency sponsors are: Hays Kiwanis Club, Midwest Energy, and Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (thank you all!)&nbsp;

Hays Arts Council presents Alice in Wonderland from Wichita Children's Theater

The deadline for any letters to Hays Post related to the upcoming general election is 5 p.m. Friday.

Send letters to <a href="mailto:admin@hayspost.com">admin@hayspost.com</a>.

The deadline for any letters to Hays Post related to the upcoming general election is 5 p.m. Friday.Send letters to <a href="mailto:admin@hayspost.com">admin@hayspost.com</a>.

Deadline for election-related letters is Friday

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Governor Laura Kelly announced plans to expand the Kansas Main Street Program by up to three additional communities this Winter.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Phillipsburg, Russell and Hoisington are current members of the program.&nbsp;

“When our main street businesses succeed, our whole economy succeeds,”&nbsp;said Governor Kelly. “That’s why my administration restarted the Kansas Main Street Program in 2019 – to help our communities reinvest in our small businesses, recruit new families to our state, and grow our economy. The expansion of the program is further proof of its success, and I look forward to welcoming three additional communities this winter.”

Originally launched in 1985, Kansas Main Street has helped dozens of mostly rural communities work toward ensuring the viability of their downtown districts. During the first 27 years of the Kansas Main Street program, more than $600 million in redevelopment was invested in designated Main Street communities statewide. During that same time nearly 4,000 small businesses were started, creating over 8,600 new jobs.&nbsp;

The program was closed by the Brownback administration in 2012 and brought back in late 2019 under the directive of Governor Kelly and former Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers’ Office of Rural Prosperity.

“Quality of life is key to the Kelly Administration’s economic development efforts, and we know vibrant downtowns are a key indicator of community’s overall health,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said.&nbsp;“Since Governor Kelly brought the state Main Street program back, Kansas communities once again have the resources and tools they need to breathe new life into their communities and historic commercial districts.”

Earlier this year, the governor announced the addition of Atchison, Baldwin City and Junction City, which brought the total number of designated Main Street communities in Kansas to 28. The program will now add up to three more designated communities, which are eligible for training and technical assistance designed to help them become self-sufficient in downtown revitalization, through a competitive application process.

The competitive process to become a Main Street community will begin on December 1, 2021, when online applications will be available. Those applications will be due no later than January 31, 2022, and the new communities will be announced in mid-February.

“The Main Street Approach has been around nationally since the 1980s and is a proven economic development tool, especially for small, rural communities,”&nbsp;Scott Sewell, director of the Kansas Main Street program, said.&nbsp;“Opening up the program to more communities in Kansas is yet another positive step forward for our state.”

Kansas Main Street has planned a workshop for any community interested in learning how to become a designated member of the downtown revitalization program. 

The Kansas Department of Commerce will host the virtual application workshop at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 27. Communities wishing to submit applications will be required to first attend the virtual application workshop, which will explain the Main Street Approach and the process for successfully completing the application.

To register for this workshop, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMTkuNDc1NjY5NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3VzMDJ3ZWIuem9vbS51cy9tZWV0aW5nL3JlZ2lzdGVyL3RaMGxjdTZ2cXpzdUdOYW5rSzNBQktxdU5nS1pYdC1CM2pqcCJ9.RmrVkdZeeT6GbTuXxtM0LvSmRyy0XxxzryYkaOpwaek/s/1303161001/br/114238834031-l" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcu6vqzsuGNankK3ABKquNgKZXt-B3jjp</a>

The Kansas Main Street program targets preservation and revitalization of downtown districts through the development of a comprehensive strategy based on the four points of Organization, Design, Promotion and Economic Restructuring. See more details of current Kansas Main Street membership here:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.6hxtLVTtwFL94HN-is9mOKHlFx6pMjLBknRZ6pTpjoE/s/1303161001/br/114238834031-l" target="_blank">https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/community-programs/main-street/</a>

For more information on the Kansas Main Street program, contact Scott Sewell, Director of Kansas Main Street, at (785) 296-7288, or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:scott.sewell@ks.gov" target="_blank">scott.sewell@ks.gov</a>.

<figure>
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 </figure>Office of GovernorTOPEKA&nbsp;– Governor Laura Kelly announced plans to expand the Kansas Main Street Program by up to three additional communities this Winter.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Phillipsburg, Russell and Hoisington are current members of the program.&nbsp;“When our main street businesses succeed, our whole economy succeeds,”&nbsp;said Governor Kelly. “That’s why my administration restarted the Kansas Main Street Program in 2019 – to help our communities reinvest in our small businesses, recruit new families to our state, and grow our economy. The expansion of the program is further proof of its success, and I look forward to welcoming three additional communities this winter.”Originally launched in 1985, Kansas Main Street has helped dozens of mostly rural communities work toward ensuring the viability of their downtown districts. During the first 27 years of the Kansas Main Street program, more than $600 million in redevelopment was invested in designated Main Street communities statewide. During that same time nearly 4,000 small businesses were started, creating over 8,600 new jobs.&nbsp;The program was closed by the Brownback administration in 2012 and brought back in late 2019 under the directive of Governor Kelly and former Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers’ Office of Rural Prosperity.“Quality of life is key to the Kelly Administration’s economic development efforts, and we know vibrant downtowns are a key indicator of community’s overall health,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said.&nbsp;“Since Governor Kelly brought the state Main Street program back, Kansas communities once again have the resources and tools they need to breathe new life into their communities and historic commercial districts.”Earlier this year, the governor announced the addition of Atchison, Baldwin City and Junction City, which brought the total number of designated Main Street communities in Kansas to 28. The program will now add up to three more designated communities, which are eligible for training and technical assistance designed to help them become self-sufficient in downtown revitalization, through a competitive application process.The competitive process to become a Main Street community will begin on December 1, 2021, when online applications will be available. Those applications will be due no later than January 31, 2022, and the new communities will be announced in mid-February.“The Main Street Approach has been around nationally since the 1980s and is a proven economic development tool, especially for small, rural communities,”&nbsp;Scott Sewell, director of the Kansas Main Street program, said.&nbsp;“Opening up the program to more communities in Kansas is yet another positive step forward for our state.”Kansas Main Street has planned a workshop for any community interested in learning how to become a designated member of the downtown revitalization program. The Kansas Department of Commerce will host the virtual application workshop at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 27. Communities wishing to submit applications will be required to first attend the virtual application workshop, which will explain the Main Street Approach and the process for successfully completing the application.To register for this workshop, visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMTkuNDc1NjY5NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3VzMDJ3ZWIuem9vbS51cy9tZWV0aW5nL3JlZ2lzdGVyL3RaMGxjdTZ2cXpzdUdOYW5rSzNBQktxdU5nS1pYdC1CM2pqcCJ9.RmrVkdZeeT6GbTuXxtM0LvSmRyy0XxxzryYkaOpwaek/s/1303161001/br/114238834031-l" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcu6vqzsuGNankK3ABKquNgKZXt-B3jjp</a>The Kansas Main Street program targets preservation and revitalization of downtown districts through the development of a comprehensive strategy based on the four points of Organization, Design, Promotion and Economic Restructuring. See more details of current Kansas Main Street membership here:&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.6hxtLVTtwFL94HN-is9mOKHlFx6pMjLBknRZ6pTpjoE/s/1303161001/br/114238834031-l" target="_blank">https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/community-programs/main-street/</a>For more information on the Kansas Main Street program, contact Scott Sewell, Director of Kansas Main Street, at (785) 296-7288, or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:scott.sewell@ks.gov" target="_blank">scott.sewell@ks.gov</a>.

Three Kansas Main Street towns to be added through competitive process

NAMI Hays offers support group for families of those with mental health condition

The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened&nbsp;U.S. 281 to through traffic north of Russell.

The road was closed in March as part of the $9.8 million T-WORKS project to rehabilitate and reconstruct approximately 4 miles from 15th&nbsp;Street in Russell to Land Road.

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened&nbsp;U.S. 281 to through traffic north of Russell.The road was closed in March as part of the $9.8 million T-WORKS project to rehabilitate and reconstruct approximately 4 miles from 15th&nbsp;Street in Russell to Land Road.

U.S. 281 reopened north of Russell

Paws and Pints event will benefit Humane Society of the High Plains

Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat in Victoria Sunday

Hays Public Library offers free tutoring for all ages

Walk With a Doc Saturday at HaysMed Fitness Trail

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has partnered with the Kansas Prevention Collaborative (KPC) to host the fourth annual Kansas Prevention Conference October 21-22, 2021, with a pre-conference session October 20. This year’s conference, “Strong for the Next Generation,” is a virtual event and welcomes two nationally recognized keynote speakers. Last year, the conference drew more than 175 virtual attendees who joined for educational opportunities designed to help them in their prevention work throughout the state.

The KPC Conference will provide attendees with educational opportunities to increase awareness of emerging trends in prevention, build skills and knowledge to prevent suicide, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse and advocate for best practices. Participants in the conference will also learn ways to connect and network with their community and advocate for best practices in prevention.

“Each year this conference attracts people across that state who understand that the work we do around prevention is a fundamental part of the larger public health conversation we must have in our state,” KDADS Secretary Laura Howard said. “Bringing everyone together is one of the ways we can share our knowledge with coalitions and communities across the state in an effort to empower them to move forward with some of the strategies presented in the diverse breakout sessions offered.”

The conference will kick off October 21 with opening remarks by Secretary Howard followed by a keynote address by speaker Dr. Wanda Boone, founder of Together for Resilient Youth (TRY). Dr. Boone’s presentation will reveal how traumatic events and experiences impact prevention as she also takes a dive into the importance of identifying trauma as a social determinant of health and how to apply a resilience-based, equity informed, and community driven lens to prevention.

National Director of Children’s Programs at Betty Ford Center, Jerry Moe, MA, will also give a keynote presentation, “Through a Child’s Eyes,” on the second day of the conference. He will discuss how children are impacted in a family with alcoholism and drug addiction and uncover specific prevention strategies that can make a real difference in their lives.

KDADS’ Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Commission and the KPC are excited to provide this learning opportunity to communities across Kansas. To learn more about the conference, view the schedule and read more about the keynote speakers, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMTMuNDczMDUwMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2thbnNhc3ByZXZlbnRpb25jb2xsYWJvcmF0aXZlLm9yZy9jb25mZXJlbmNlLyJ9.ejtgaglswcmR7cPWIR59n8C-At40AnFgpfrgcxVurvo/s/1303161001/br/113852068779-l" target="_blank">kansaspreventioncollaborative.org/conference</a>.

KPC is a group of eight partner organizations funded by KDADS working to integrate and innovate behavioral health prevention efforts. This conference is part of KPC’s strategy to ensure that Kansans get the tools they need to prevent underage drinking, substance misuse, problem gambling and suicide. Partner organizations are KDADS, Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ, Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute, DCCCA, Learning Tree Institute at Greenbush, and Life Span Institute University of Kansas.

These eight partner organizations along with these nine conference sponsors make this year’s event possible: Aire Recovery Center, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, United Behavioral Health, Mirror, Opioid Response Network, Valeo, C.E. Mendez Foundation, Inc., Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc., Valley Hope Addiction and Recovery, Norton.

About the Kansas Prevention Collaborative:&nbsp;The Kansas Prevention Collaborative was created in 2015 in an effort to integrate and innovate behavioral health prevention efforts. A partnership of several different state, educational, and provider agencies, the KPC’s goal is to expand prevention efforts to be more inclusive of mental health promotion, suicide prevention, and problem gambling education and awareness, as well as to increase the availability of resources to adequately fund local-level prevention and promotion strategic plans. For interviews, media inquiries, or more information, please contact the Kansas Prevention Collaborative at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:KPCTeam@wichita.edu" target="_blank">KPCTeam@wichita.edu</a>.

KDADSTOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has partnered with the Kansas Prevention Collaborative (KPC) to host the fourth annual Kansas Prevention Conference October 21-22, 2021, with a pre-conference session October 20. This year’s conference, “Strong for the Next Generation,” is a virtual event and welcomes two nationally recognized keynote speakers. Last year, the conference drew more than 175 virtual attendees who joined for educational opportunities designed to help them in their prevention work throughout the state.The KPC Conference will provide attendees with educational opportunities to increase awareness of emerging trends in prevention, build skills and knowledge to prevent suicide, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse and advocate for best practices. Participants in the conference will also learn ways to connect and network with their community and advocate for best practices in prevention.“Each year this conference attracts people across that state who understand that the work we do around prevention is a fundamental part of the larger public health conversation we must have in our state,” KDADS Secretary Laura Howard said. “Bringing everyone together is one of the ways we can share our knowledge with coalitions and communities across the state in an effort to empower them to move forward with some of the strategies presented in the diverse breakout sessions offered.”The conference will kick off October 21 with opening remarks by Secretary Howard followed by a keynote address by speaker Dr. Wanda Boone, founder of Together for Resilient Youth (TRY). Dr. Boone’s presentation will reveal how traumatic events and experiences impact prevention as she also takes a dive into the importance of identifying trauma as a social determinant of health and how to apply a resilience-based, equity informed, and community driven lens to prevention.National Director of Children’s Programs at Betty Ford Center, Jerry Moe, MA, will also give a keynote presentation, “Through a Child’s Eyes,” on the second day of the conference. He will discuss how children are impacted in a family with alcoholism and drug addiction and uncover specific prevention strategies that can make a real difference in their lives.KDADS’ Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Commission and the KPC are excited to provide this learning opportunity to communities across Kansas. To learn more about the conference, view the schedule and read more about the keynote speakers, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEwMTMuNDczMDUwMDEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2thbnNhc3ByZXZlbnRpb25jb2xsYWJvcmF0aXZlLm9yZy9jb25mZXJlbmNlLyJ9.ejtgaglswcmR7cPWIR59n8C-At40AnFgpfrgcxVurvo/s/1303161001/br/113852068779-l" target="_blank">kansaspreventioncollaborative.org/conference</a>.KPC is a group of eight partner organizations funded by KDADS working to integrate and innovate behavioral health prevention efforts. This conference is part of KPC’s strategy to ensure that Kansans get the tools they need to prevent underage drinking, substance misuse, problem gambling and suicide. Partner organizations are KDADS, Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ, Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute, DCCCA, Learning Tree Institute at Greenbush, and Life Span Institute University of Kansas.These eight partner organizations along with these nine conference sponsors make this year’s event possible: Aire Recovery Center, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, United Behavioral Health, Mirror, Opioid Response Network, Valeo, C.E. Mendez Foundation, Inc., Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc., Valley Hope Addiction and Recovery, Norton.About the Kansas Prevention Collaborative:&nbsp;The Kansas Prevention Collaborative was created in 2015 in an effort to integrate and innovate behavioral health prevention efforts. A partnership of several different state, educational, and provider agencies, the KPC’s goal is to expand prevention efforts to be more inclusive of mental health promotion, suicide prevention, and problem gambling education and awareness, as well as to increase the availability of resources to adequately fund local-level prevention and promotion strategic plans. For interviews, media inquiries, or more information, please contact the Kansas Prevention Collaborative at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:KPCTeam@wichita.edu" target="_blank">KPCTeam@wichita.edu</a>.

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