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Feeding Hays comedy show fundraiser is Saturday

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

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Sign up now for United Way of Ellis County golf tourney fundraiser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Osborne Community blood drive Friday

Ellis Public Library releases summer Adventures schedule

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

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

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Mail carriers to collect food in Hays on Saturday

As of October 1, 2024, Hays Post will begin charging $55 per obituary for posting obituaries. This cost will include an unlimited word count and posting of a photo of the deceased.&nbsp;

We understand that obituaries are an important way to honor the memory of loved ones and share their life stories with the community. We remain committed to providing this service. The fees collected will help us continue to offer high-quality obituaries while maintaining the overall sustainability of the Hays Post.&nbsp;

Funeral homes will be able to establish billing with a credit card with Eagle Media, the parent company of the Hays Post.&nbsp;

Please return a credit card form so we can set up billing. Please email the form to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:haysobits@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">haysobits@eaglemedia.com</a>, send it by mail to Eagle Media, 2300 Hall, Hays, KS 67601. You can also call Scarlett Deutscher at 785-301-2211.

A summary of your charges will be sent to you monthly.&nbsp;

Individuals will still be able to submit obituaries to the Hays Post. They will need to prepay by credit card.&nbsp;

Both the photo and copy of the obituary need to be submitted in digital form to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:haysobits@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">haysobits@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;in the body of an email or as a MicrosoftWord file. Photos should be emailed in a separate attachment as .jpg files if possible.&nbsp;

PLEASE NOTE: We will no longer go directly to funeral home websites to obtain obituaries They MUST be emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:haysobits@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">haysobits@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;to be published.&nbsp;

Please allow up to 24 hours from the submission of the obituary for it to be posted on the Hays Post.&nbsp;

If you have questions, please contact Scarlett Deutscher at 785-301-2211.&nbsp;

If you have an issue outside of business hours or your obit has not been published within 24 hours, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hayspost@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">hayspost@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;or call Cristina Janney, Hays Post editor, at 785-301-2077.&nbsp;

As of October 1, 2024, Hays Post will begin charging $55 per obituary for posting obituaries. This cost will include an unlimited word count and posting of a photo of the deceased.&nbsp;We understand that obituaries are an important way to honor the memory of loved ones and share their life stories with the community. We remain committed to providing this service. The fees collected will help us continue to offer high-quality obituaries while maintaining the overall sustainability of the Hays Post.&nbsp;Funeral homes will be able to establish billing with a credit card with Eagle Media, the parent company of the Hays Post.&nbsp;Please return a credit card form so we can set up billing. Please email the form to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:haysobits@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">haysobits@eaglemedia.com</a>, send it by mail to Eagle Media, 2300 Hall, Hays, KS 67601. You can also call Scarlett Deutscher at 785-301-2211.A summary of your charges will be sent to you monthly.&nbsp;Individuals will still be able to submit obituaries to the Hays Post. They will need to prepay by credit card.&nbsp;Both the photo and copy of the obituary need to be submitted in digital form to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:haysobits@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">haysobits@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;in the body of an email or as a MicrosoftWord file. Photos should be emailed in a separate attachment as .jpg files if possible.&nbsp;PLEASE NOTE: We will no longer go directly to funeral home websites to obtain obituaries They MUST be emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:haysobits@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">haysobits@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;to be published.&nbsp;Please allow up to 24 hours from the submission of the obituary for it to be posted on the Hays Post.&nbsp;If you have questions, please contact Scarlett Deutscher at 785-301-2211.&nbsp;If you have an issue outside of business hours or your obit has not been published within 24 hours, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hayspost@eaglemedia.com" target="_blank">hayspost@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;or call Cristina Janney, Hays Post editor, at 785-301-2077.&nbsp;

Hays Post obituary policy

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

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

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Hays ARC Park splash pad opens for summer

Prairie Garden Club plant giveaway set for May 9

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy begins May 14

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

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

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

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

Side by sides and golf carts are welcome.

There will be a beer garden and various food vendors.

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

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

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Firearms expo, sport clay shoot this weekend in Russell

Red Line Cruisers Cruise Night and Car Show scheduled

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

By LEAH TUCKER American Legion Auxiliary

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

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

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American Legion presents Natoma schools $1,000

Prescribed burn plan training scheduled

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

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

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

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

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🎥 CVB: May events and activities in Hays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

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

Culvert replacement project starts Tuesday on 330th Ave.

Drive for Cancer golf tourney set for June 14

Pride of the Prairie Orchestra will be the final program of the Western Plains Arts Association’s 54th season. The regional orchestra will feature “The Music of May” for their spring concert. The concert begins at 3 p.m. CDT, Sunday, May 5 at the Colby Community College’s Cultural Arts Center - Frahm Theater.

Admission at the door is $10 adults or $5 students, or by either WPAA or Pride of the Prairie Orchestra (POP) season tickets. Funding for this program is made possible by business, private and foundation support throughout the area including generous grants from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation – Dane Hansen Community Grant for Thomas County.

The Pride of the Prairie Orchestra was organized as The Colby Community Orchestra in 1979 by Bill Beck, a retired school music director. The name was changed to The Pride of the Prairie Orchestra in 1998 to better reflect the widespread membership of the group. The orchestra presently has members from throughout the area. Andrew Salvador is the present POP Conductor.

The orchestra is composed of volunteer musicians, ranging from school age to retired individuals. Nearly every Monday evening from September through early May, musicians gather to rehearse in Colby. At least three concerts are performed each year, according to member Janet Hopson.

Since area schools do not offer an orchestra program, this has met a need for students and adults who play a stringed instrument.

Pride of the Prairie Orchestra offers a cultural outlet that is often lacking in small communities for area musicians and audiences.

Pride of the Prairie Orchestra will be the final program of the Western Plains Arts Association’s 54th season. The regional orchestra will feature “The Music of May” for their spring concert. The concert begins at 3 p.m. CDT, Sunday, May 5 at the Colby Community College’s Cultural Arts Center - Frahm Theater.Admission at the door is $10 adults or $5 students, or by either WPAA or Pride of the Prairie Orchestra (POP) season tickets. Funding for this program is made possible by business, private and foundation support throughout the area including generous grants from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation – Dane Hansen Community Grant for Thomas County.The Pride of the Prairie Orchestra was organized as The Colby Community Orchestra in 1979 by Bill Beck, a retired school music director. The name was changed to The Pride of the Prairie Orchestra in 1998 to better reflect the widespread membership of the group. The orchestra presently has members from throughout the area. Andrew Salvador is the present POP Conductor.The orchestra is composed of volunteer musicians, ranging from school age to retired individuals. Nearly every Monday evening from September through early May, musicians gather to rehearse in Colby. At least three concerts are performed each year, according to member Janet Hopson.Since area schools do not offer an orchestra program, this has met a need for students and adults who play a stringed instrument.Pride of the Prairie Orchestra offers a cultural outlet that is often lacking in small communities for area musicians and audiences.

Western Plains Arts Association plans final season program

Ellis County’s observance of the National Day of Prayer will be Thursday, May 2, inside the ballroom at the VFW, 2106 Vine in Hays.

The local observance will take place from noon to 1 p.m. The purpose of the event is to encourage Americans to “come together as a nation to pray for our nation.”

This year’s theme, based on 2 Samuel 22:29-31, is “Lift up the Word. Light up the world.”

The annual event is sponsored by the Ellis County Ministerial Alliance.

Cheryl Glassman of Antonino and Terri Braun of Hays, for the third year in a row, are organizing the event.

Glassman said the decision to move the observance indoors last year proved popular with those in attendance. Because extra chairs had to be brought in to accommodate the crowd of about 150, the decision was made to move the event to the larger ballroom at the VFW this year.

Glassman said she believes the observance is very important because “our country is struggling to see the good, positive things around our nation, states and cities. It is a blessing to have had national leaders who, for many years--and presently-- endorse National Day of Prayer.

“Gathering together, we become one voice, lifting our prayers to God for this beautiful county and the people who make it so. We must work together as we join people throughout the nation in prayer on this special day.”&nbsp;

As in previous years, various members of the community will be offering prayers in specific categories.

As of press time, the&nbsp;Rev. Ben Houchen and Perry Harrison will be praying for the government; U.S. Army Col. Allen Schmidt and U.S. Air Force Capt. John&nbsp;R.&nbsp;Braun will be praying for the military; Cristina Janney and Dawn Carter will be praying for the media; Dr.&nbsp;Andrea&nbsp;M.&nbsp;Stephens and Patty Stull will be praying for business; Brooke Leiker and Ally Crotinger will be praying for education; the Rev. Christine Wagner and the Rev. Troy Miller will be praying for the church;&nbsp;the&nbsp;Rev. Brenda Rodger and Jace and Kynzie&nbsp;Leiker will be praying for the family; and Rick&nbsp;Rajewski,&nbsp;MD, and Jerod&nbsp;M.&nbsp;Grove,&nbsp;MD, will be praying for caregivers.

Returning as emcee will be Patrick McGinnis, owner of Breathe Coffee House. Music will be provided by students from TMP-Marian High School. The Rev. Cana Moore, pastor at Hays Christian Church, will give the benediction.

The National Day of Prayer has a long history. In 1775, in the midst of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress issued a proclamation setting aside a day of prayer.&nbsp;In 1952, Congress passed an act establishing an annual day of prayer, which was signed into law by President Harry Truman.&nbsp;In 1988, Congress amended that law and designated the annual observance as the first Thursday in May.

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Day of Prayer ceremony set for Thursday at the VFW

BUNKER HILL –&nbsp;Doctors on Call, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature the&nbsp;High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays.&nbsp; This episode will air at 7 p.m.&nbsp;Tuesday, April 30&nbsp;and will focus on substance use disorder treatment.

Doctors on Call&nbsp;is a program that provides medical information on a variety of different topics. Medical professionals from throughout the state travel to Bunker Hill to provide information and answer questions from the viewing audience. The doctors presenting each week have expertise in the topic chosen for that program.&nbsp; Questions can be called in during the show or emailed prior to the broadcast.&nbsp;

The program airs LIVE on Smoky Hills PBS at 7 PM on Tuesdays.&nbsp; You can also stream each episode LIVE on the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS">http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS</a>

A schedule of programs and past episodes are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillspbs.org/">www.SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>.&nbsp;

To submit questions electronically on a specific topic, viewers can send an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:doctors@shptv.org">doctors@shptv.org</a>. Questions submitted through email must be received by noon on the day of the show. During the program, viewers can call I-800-337-4788.

Doctors on Call&nbsp;is made possible in part by these current sponsors:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.russellhospital.org/">Russell Regional Hospital</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scmhks.org/">Smith County Memorial Hospital</a>.

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 </figure>BUNKER HILL –&nbsp;Doctors on Call, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature the&nbsp;High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays.&nbsp; This episode will air at 7 p.m.&nbsp;Tuesday, April 30&nbsp;and will focus on substance use disorder treatment.Doctors on Call&nbsp;is a program that provides medical information on a variety of different topics. Medical professionals from throughout the state travel to Bunker Hill to provide information and answer questions from the viewing audience. The doctors presenting each week have expertise in the topic chosen for that program.&nbsp; Questions can be called in during the show or emailed prior to the broadcast.&nbsp;The program airs LIVE on Smoky Hills PBS at 7 PM on Tuesdays.&nbsp; You can also stream each episode LIVE on the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS">http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS</a>A schedule of programs and past episodes are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.smokyhillspbs.org/">www.SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>.&nbsp;To submit questions electronically on a specific topic, viewers can send an email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:doctors@shptv.org">doctors@shptv.org</a>. Questions submitted through email must be received by noon on the day of the show. During the program, viewers can call I-800-337-4788.Doctors on Call&nbsp;is made possible in part by these current sponsors:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.russellhospital.org/">Russell Regional Hospital</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scmhks.org/">Smith County Memorial Hospital</a>.

Doctors on Call to feature High Plains Mental Health Center

Fort Hays State University’s next Science Café will be held on Monday, April 29.

This month’s presentation,&nbsp;“Endogenous retroviruses: Hidden hitchhikers and how they spread,”” is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI). The event begins at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.

Dr. Eric Gillock, professor of biological sciences at FHSU, will discuss how endogenous retroviruses are genetic parasites found within the genomes of most eukaryotic cells. Like some unwanted house guests, they show up uninvited and never leave.

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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By FHSU University CommunicationsFort Hays State University’s next Science Café will be held on Monday, April 29.This month’s presentation,&nbsp;“Endogenous retroviruses: Hidden hitchhikers and how they spread,”” is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI). The event begins at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.Dr. Eric Gillock, professor of biological sciences at FHSU, will discuss how endogenous retroviruses are genetic parasites found within the genomes of most eukaryotic cells. Like some unwanted house guests, they show up uninvited and never leave.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://www.fhsu.edu/smei">www.fhsu.edu/smei</a><a href="http://www.x.com/FHSUScienceCafe">www.x.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

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