Are you an applicator that is still short some hours to renew your 2020 commercial applicator license or just want to get credits to renew this year? 

If your license expired during the COVID-19 State Disaster Emergency (2020), it shall remain valid until 90 days following the termination of the emergency declaration (date yet to be determined). The Kansas State Pesticide Safety Program is providing a training opportunity this April for several of the categories to help these individuals renew. This training will be offered in a virtual format via Zoom. These will be the only trainings offered by the program this spring. In order to hold the training, we must have at least 20 registered participants. 

Training dates and categories: April 21-22: Right-of-Way, Industrial Weed, and Noxious Weed (7 hours 6, 7C &amp; 9A plus core) April 28-29: Forestry, Ornamental, Turf and Interiorscape (5 hours 2/3C, 7 hours 3A/3B plus core) April 30: Ag Plant (7 hours 1A plus core) Training information is available <a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/pesticides-ipm/commercial-applicator.html">HERE</a> or e-mail fmiller@ksu.edu to have the flyer e-mailed to you!

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910.

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 </figure>Are you an applicator that is still short some hours to renew your 2020 commercial applicator license or just want to get credits to renew this year? If your license expired during the COVID-19 State Disaster Emergency (2020), it shall remain valid until 90 days following the termination of the emergency declaration (date yet to be determined). The Kansas State Pesticide Safety Program is providing a training opportunity this April for several of the categories to help these individuals renew. This training will be offered in a virtual format via Zoom. These will be the only trainings offered by the program this spring. In order to hold the training, we must have at least 20 registered participants. Training dates and categories: April 21-22: Right-of-Way, Industrial Weed, and Noxious Weed (7 hours 6, 7C &amp; 9A plus core) April 28-29: Forestry, Ornamental, Turf and Interiorscape (5 hours 2/3C, 7 hours 3A/3B plus core) April 30: Ag Plant (7 hours 1A plus core) Training information is available <a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/pesticides-ipm/commercial-applicator.html">HERE</a> or e-mail fmiller@ksu.edu to have the flyer e-mailed to you!Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910.

BOOR: Pesticide training course this month

The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Thursday in the area from 230th Avenue to Commerce Parkway along and south of U.S. 40 Bypass to Reservation Road. 

This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually. Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency.

 Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes. 

The associated flushing of water mains allows chlorine to be distributed throughout the system to eliminate bio-filming in the water mains. Slight discoloration of the water supply may be encountered although there will be no health risks to the consumer.&nbsp;

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 </figure>City of HaysThe Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Thursday in the area from 230th Avenue to Commerce Parkway along and south of U.S. 40 Bypass to Reservation Road. This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually. Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency. Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes. The associated flushing of water mains allows chlorine to be distributed throughout the system to eliminate bio-filming in the water mains. Slight discoloration of the water supply may be encountered although there will be no health risks to the consumer.&nbsp;

Fire department inspects hydrants in south Hays on Thursday 

Russell Co. residents urged to donate items for time capsule

MERRIAM&nbsp; — The Mainstream Coalition is holding a series of free, virtual nonpartisan workshops on getting into local public service, titled "Step Up &amp; Lead."

The workshops are designed for individuals thinking of running for elected office, or interested in an appointed position, or working on a campaign for someone seeking public office. This is a nonpartisan series focusing on the fundamental aspects of running a local campaign, including fundraising, messaging, digital communications, and field operations.

The first session is introductory, and is being held before the June 1 filing deadline for local or municipal office this year. The two following sessions are workshops for those who are seeking public office, or those helping them. Registration is available for just one, two, or all three sessions.

Introduction to local public service and necessary next steps Saturday, April 24, 20219 am to 12:30 pm, via Zoom Learn about different opportunities to serve, either as elected officials, in appointed positions, or as campaign staff. We will cover a variety of topics, from ethics and diversity to issue positions and the nuts and bolts of filing to run. This is the event for people trying to decide if public service is for them (or if they want to support someone seeking public office).

Workshop: Fundraising, Networking, Marketing Saturday, June 5, 20219 am to 12:30 pm, via Zoom This is the necessary work of getting your campaign off the ground. In a workshop format, we will cover fundraising (including campaign finance reports, how to make compelling asks, platforms, and more), networking (including coalition building, local groups, special interest groups, other officials, and more), and marketing and communications (including digital media, press relations, and more). This event is for candidates for public office and/or campaign staff.

Workshop: Goals, Strategies, and Fieldwork Saturday, June 12, 20219 am to 12:30 pm, via Zoom This workshop focuses on working with the human capital required to get into public service. In a workshop format, we will talk about electoral strategy, identifying, targeting, and persuading your supporters, voter registration, getting out the vote (including texting, canvassing, phonebanks, writing scripts, virtual events, and more), finding volunteers, and election day strategies. This event is for candidates for public office and/or campaign staff.

All events are free, but space is limited. Registration is open now at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mainstreamcoalition.org/step_up_and_lead_2021" target="_blank">https://www.mainstreamcoalition.org/step_up_and_lead_2021</a>

Questions? Send email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@mainstreamcoalition.org" target="_blank">admin@mainstreamcoalition.org</a>&nbsp;or call (913) 649-3326&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>MERRIAM&nbsp; — The Mainstream Coalition is holding a series of free, virtual nonpartisan workshops on getting into local public service, titled "Step Up &amp; Lead."The workshops are designed for individuals thinking of running for elected office, or interested in an appointed position, or working on a campaign for someone seeking public office. This is a nonpartisan series focusing on the fundamental aspects of running a local campaign, including fundraising, messaging, digital communications, and field operations.The first session is introductory, and is being held before the June 1 filing deadline for local or municipal office this year. The two following sessions are workshops for those who are seeking public office, or those helping them. Registration is available for just one, two, or all three sessions.Introduction to local public service and necessary next steps Saturday, April 24, 20219 am to 12:30 pm, via Zoom Learn about different opportunities to serve, either as elected officials, in appointed positions, or as campaign staff. We will cover a variety of topics, from ethics and diversity to issue positions and the nuts and bolts of filing to run. This is the event for people trying to decide if public service is for them (or if they want to support someone seeking public office).Workshop: Fundraising, Networking, Marketing Saturday, June 5, 20219 am to 12:30 pm, via Zoom This is the necessary work of getting your campaign off the ground. In a workshop format, we will cover fundraising (including campaign finance reports, how to make compelling asks, platforms, and more), networking (including coalition building, local groups, special interest groups, other officials, and more), and marketing and communications (including digital media, press relations, and more). This event is for candidates for public office and/or campaign staff.Workshop: Goals, Strategies, and Fieldwork Saturday, June 12, 20219 am to 12:30 pm, via Zoom This workshop focuses on working with the human capital required to get into public service. In a workshop format, we will talk about electoral strategy, identifying, targeting, and persuading your supporters, voter registration, getting out the vote (including texting, canvassing, phonebanks, writing scripts, virtual events, and more), finding volunteers, and election day strategies. This event is for candidates for public office and/or campaign staff.All events are free, but space is limited. Registration is open now at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mainstreamcoalition.org/step_up_and_lead_2021" target="_blank">https://www.mainstreamcoalition.org/step_up_and_lead_2021</a> Questions? Send email to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@mainstreamcoalition.org" target="_blank">admin@mainstreamcoalition.org</a>&nbsp;or call (913) 649-3326&nbsp;&nbsp;

Free nonpartisan workshop series offered on how to get into local public service 

ABILENE — The next program in the Eisenhower Presidential Library "Evenings at Ease" series is April 13 at 7 p.m. featuring guest speaker Dr. Shelly Cline.&nbsp;

Perhaps the biggest misconception of Nazi Germany is that the Nazi party came to power in a landslide victory and overwhelming wave of public support. 

This talk will look at the conditions of Germany in the 1920s and 1930s that made Nazism possible. It will also explore many examples of propaganda used by the Nazis to gain the support of the people for their new vision of Germany.

Cline is the historian and director of education at the <a href="https://mchekc.org/holocaust-history/library/">Midwest Center for Holocaust Education</a> in Overland Park, Kan. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas.

Her research focuses on the SS Aufseherinnen (female guards in Nazi concentration camps) in the concentration camp system and the gendered perpetration of the Holocaust. Her research has been supported by grants from the University of Kansas (KU) and Universität Hamburg.

 Cline has been an instructor in the KU Humanities Program and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department. She also served on the faculties of the Kansas City Art Institute and University of Missouri Kansas City.

<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pfN_hVvw7IQNS6oHBkjlIojp970KbwS1mBRrwcoluwUWy1JNgGp8M32UCRaaRbhfRRtelK8sx4dLgRq4IEtQKVvbCUGcvuXDNPAnG6mgJmuDon5vw50i_xYzoYXEYWJln6JV38EPiV3JcKksW8y15q9PDV5VqTIs&amp;c=xoWgSwGTmat_pMMvGRd-YBqF2hofF27HSUrQ7NQYjlZKi6l6QAdIPA==&amp;ch=hRHxZCyfyV4G8zIXQp0sIxFb7u5iDzCeVtUvzsADa0eUD4EBgk__Gw==&amp;jrc=1" target="_blank">meet.google.com/buv-wkkh-cgw</a> Phone: 617-675-4444‬ (PIN: ‪‪‪‪225 170 016 5641#) Please join 10 minutes early so the program may begin on time.

The&nbsp;2021 Evenings at Ease series&nbsp;is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>ABILENE — The next program in the Eisenhower Presidential Library "Evenings at Ease" series is April 13 at 7 p.m. featuring guest speaker Dr. Shelly Cline.&nbsp;Perhaps the biggest misconception of Nazi Germany is that the Nazi party came to power in a landslide victory and overwhelming wave of public support. This talk will look at the conditions of Germany in the 1920s and 1930s that made Nazism possible. It will also explore many examples of propaganda used by the Nazis to gain the support of the people for their new vision of Germany.Cline is the historian and director of education at the <a href="https://mchekc.org/holocaust-history/library/">Midwest Center for Holocaust Education</a> in Overland Park, Kan. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. Her research focuses on the SS Aufseherinnen (female guards in Nazi concentration camps) in the concentration camp system and the gendered perpetration of the Holocaust. Her research has been supported by grants from the University of Kansas (KU) and Universität Hamburg. Cline has been an instructor in the KU Humanities Program and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department. She also served on the faculties of the Kansas City Art Institute and University of Missouri Kansas City.<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pfN_hVvw7IQNS6oHBkjlIojp970KbwS1mBRrwcoluwUWy1JNgGp8M32UCRaaRbhfRRtelK8sx4dLgRq4IEtQKVvbCUGcvuXDNPAnG6mgJmuDon5vw50i_xYzoYXEYWJln6JV38EPiV3JcKksW8y15q9PDV5VqTIs&amp;c=xoWgSwGTmat_pMMvGRd-YBqF2hofF27HSUrQ7NQYjlZKi6l6QAdIPA==&amp;ch=hRHxZCyfyV4G8zIXQp0sIxFb7u5iDzCeVtUvzsADa0eUD4EBgk__Gw==&amp;jrc=1" target="_blank">meet.google.com/buv-wkkh-cgw</a> Phone: 617-675-4444‬ (PIN: ‪‪‪‪225 170 016 5641#) Please join 10 minutes early so the program may begin on time. The&nbsp;2021 Evenings at Ease series&nbsp;is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rise of the Nazi Party, propaganda topic of next 'Evenings at Ease'

An upcoming virtual symposium on April 15 from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., hosted free by the Fort Hays State University College of Education, seeks to increase awareness about the mental well-being of students from pre-kindergarten to college.

At the helm of the keynote speech is Dr. Jamie Schwandt, FHSU alumnus, author, and U.S. Army major.

Schwandt, whose parents battled substance abuse and other untreated mental illnesses, bounced around the foster care system until high school. 

Despite these challenges, Schwandt has earned an Ed.D from Kansas State University, an M.S. and B.S. from Fort Hays State University, has published four books, authored articles for several magazines and blogs, and hosted "Dreaming Big!", an inspiring television show produced by Eagle Community Television, Hays. 

Schwandt’s keynote speech H.O.P.E. - Healthy Outlooks, Positive Emotions -&nbsp; will share strategies to support the mental well-being of vulnerable student populations.&nbsp;

To attend the Olliff Symposium sign up for free at this link: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfHab0kQtLwW5a45foM3m_vD0RyaIGN3fSmNTdpG3MivBg8Kg%2Fviewform%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3Ar-tMccco0KjUti1ZytT4byvV0ZLnbzAO8SGtcI4XF0sFlTSIjKdQPAU&amp;h=AT3ZRDmloaMz-kYk5sXA07B80uFLT13cCyKJOG69ZAYOoeKUab3qTAZOKsQnDe6o-SVI8K1Hg4bMKzrb-3C84StaeKlQTFxjsN1PsOGjl2qewMF0G6koWRFklkAQN8zR87Qb&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2FD-YdgTrWT-0WllpCYKNsVlN5jnhsBMtfPVYGoEfT0WHD7Jt1lyn7OpLYhJ_TLKopciYKHJiW8VbdWLV5a2AUOy3ocJWuPu1GifFZokl3_BWE291fEFR09Ks5PaeM1puqHlpBtAmZkT5WW8rEpQ4IRI7lb9ErU0vgv2yAhe6b5ZQ" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfHab0kQtLwW5.../viewform</a>

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 </figure>An upcoming virtual symposium on April 15 from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., hosted free by the Fort Hays State University College of Education, seeks to increase awareness about the mental well-being of students from pre-kindergarten to college. At the helm of the keynote speech is Dr. Jamie Schwandt, FHSU alumnus, author, and U.S. Army major. Schwandt, whose parents battled substance abuse and other untreated mental illnesses, bounced around the foster care system until high school. Despite these challenges, Schwandt has earned an Ed.D from Kansas State University, an M.S. and B.S. from Fort Hays State University, has published four books, authored articles for several magazines and blogs, and hosted "Dreaming Big!", an inspiring television show produced by Eagle Community Television, Hays. Schwandt’s keynote speech H.O.P.E. - Healthy Outlooks, Positive Emotions -&nbsp; will share strategies to support the mental well-being of vulnerable student populations.&nbsp; To attend the Olliff Symposium sign up for free at this link: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfHab0kQtLwW5a45foM3m_vD0RyaIGN3fSmNTdpG3MivBg8Kg%2Fviewform%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3Ar-tMccco0KjUti1ZytT4byvV0ZLnbzAO8SGtcI4XF0sFlTSIjKdQPAU&amp;h=AT3ZRDmloaMz-kYk5sXA07B80uFLT13cCyKJOG69ZAYOoeKUab3qTAZOKsQnDe6o-SVI8K1Hg4bMKzrb-3C84StaeKlQTFxjsN1PsOGjl2qewMF0G6koWRFklkAQN8zR87Qb&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2FD-YdgTrWT-0WllpCYKNsVlN5jnhsBMtfPVYGoEfT0WHD7Jt1lyn7OpLYhJ_TLKopciYKHJiW8VbdWLV5a2AUOy3ocJWuPu1GifFZokl3_BWE291fEFR09Ks5PaeM1puqHlpBtAmZkT5WW8rEpQ4IRI7lb9ErU0vgv2yAhe6b5ZQ" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfHab0kQtLwW5.../viewform</a>

Symposium features FHSU grad, former foster care kid on increasing mental well-being of students

State Rep. Christina Haswood featured at upcoming Ellis County Democratic BBQ

EMPORIA - Emporia State University congratulates more than 800 undergraduates named to the university honor roll and dean's lists for fall 2020. 

Students from this area who received honors include:

Kassi Brown of Ellis, Kansas, university honor roll and The Teachers College dean's list

Zachary Eck of Ellis, Kansas, university honor roll

To qualify for the university honor roll, students earned a minimum 3.80 semester grade point average in at least 12 graded hours.

Emporia State University offers over 200 academic programs in the School of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Library and Information Management and The Teachers College.&nbsp;

For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/ls/click?upn=uevGtabMERb1wVxAAaAe-2BkgMK29AMwddLDJy5biJJhI-3DRlPs_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah3OEr0aunaG3iq5ObQ5dIjHiT7Iuh1xxmUy0v9oASCMspJhHKWWodskOlQZhIywvYKF7-2F6XT3phm9YGH4HL3feeffBLeP0nzCCTFwU4uDTbYwhDEvs6PfuOmQxP5Jp-2BqdJW4uCdKnjBRfPMY8Jj6wrdWVg-2BsAL6DSkr8-2F5LCa3bnCJicZvIq6Gjnx6TPQQBHhBKlwFvCweHFQk-2FjuUb4CnilMf-2FKU0-2BAr00IcQq-2Ft9ToPAch7MXpX0dcl4nkwYaMkKkU9fQ-2BUZiiZWi2pLhcP3yvC6XOIaU1lA41KZN7PoVYQ7ov4iwJHRbL4SqglNF7ro-3D" target="_blank">www.emporia.edu</a>.

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 </figure>ESUEMPORIA - Emporia State University congratulates more than 800 undergraduates named to the university honor roll and dean's lists for fall 2020. Students from this area who received honors include:Kassi Brown of Ellis, Kansas, university honor roll and The Teachers College dean's listZachary Eck of Ellis, Kansas, university honor rollTo qualify for the university honor roll, students earned a minimum 3.80 semester grade point average in at least 12 graded hours.About Emporia State UniversityEmporia State University offers over 200 academic programs in the School of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Library and Information Management and The Teachers College.&nbsp;For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://email.readme.readmedia.com/ls/click?upn=uevGtabMERb1wVxAAaAe-2BkgMK29AMwddLDJy5biJJhI-3DRlPs_r-2BDMsuWuYVmb7-2F1Mu1QL1I-2FJ8-2BHR91nNNNGTTc38Ah3OEr0aunaG3iq5ObQ5dIjHiT7Iuh1xxmUy0v9oASCMspJhHKWWodskOlQZhIywvYKF7-2F6XT3phm9YGH4HL3feeffBLeP0nzCCTFwU4uDTbYwhDEvs6PfuOmQxP5Jp-2BqdJW4uCdKnjBRfPMY8Jj6wrdWVg-2BsAL6DSkr8-2F5LCa3bnCJicZvIq6Gjnx6TPQQBHhBKlwFvCweHFQk-2FjuUb4CnilMf-2FKU0-2BAr00IcQq-2Ft9ToPAch7MXpX0dcl4nkwYaMkKkU9fQ-2BUZiiZWi2pLhcP3yvC6XOIaU1lA41KZN7PoVYQ7ov4iwJHRbL4SqglNF7ro-3D" target="_blank">www.emporia.edu</a>.

Two Ellis students named to Emporia State University fall honor roll

HorseThief Reservoir fishing tournament May 22

If you’re the one who has inherited the job of caring for your family’s history, it can be quite the daunting task.

 We’ll take a look at the types of items you might have in your possession and what those things may tell us about our ancestors. We’ll also talk about how to tackle organizing, caring for and sharing those treasures with the rest of your family.

Registration is required. Copy and past the link below to pre-register.

<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odeytqzMjGtIiIPWLis24saMydptW-FF2?fbclid=IwAR3W0fhrQFm8zg_TXWD0UoJzoW9Jis59jYUwFgrHRxNgQb3ml3Xy7K1--1s" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZ0odeytqzMjGtIiIPWLis24saMyd...</a>

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 </figure>If you’re the one who has inherited the job of caring for your family’s history, it can be quite the daunting task. We’ll take a look at the types of items you might have in your possession and what those things may tell us about our ancestors. We’ll also talk about how to tackle organizing, caring for and sharing those treasures with the rest of your family.Registration is required. Copy and past the link below to pre-register.<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odeytqzMjGtIiIPWLis24saMydptW-FF2?fbclid=IwAR3W0fhrQFm8zg_TXWD0UoJzoW9Jis59jYUwFgrHRxNgQb3ml3Xy7K1--1s" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZ0odeytqzMjGtIiIPWLis24saMyd...</a>

Virtual workshop for finding out what to do with all that family stuff

Free, family-friendly Saturday matinees at the Dream Theatre for our Russell area families.  This Saturday's presentation is is E.T.

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 </figure>Free, family-friendly Saturday matinees at the Dream Theatre for our Russell area families. This Saturday's presentation is is E.T.

Free family-friendly movie Saturday at Dream Theatre in Russell

The TMP-Marian Drama Department is presenting "The Phantom of the Opera" April 15-18. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. The Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m.

“The longest running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s&nbsp;The Phantom of the Opera&nbsp;has been seen by more than 140 million people worldwide.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Phantom of the Opera&nbsp;tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.”

All performances are in the TMP-Marian Dreiling Theater, 1701 Hall Street, Hays. <a href="https://www.tmp-m.org/phantom/?fbclid=IwAR1tZ4FE25kKlx8FIm06YhC6tkiZpKiYmPJxqGFyrtfeJRl60M_YwAEodJY">Tickets</a> are $8 each.

For information, please contact boxoffice@tmpmarian.org

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 </figure>The TMP-Marian Drama Department is presenting "The Phantom of the Opera" April 15-18. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. The Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. “The longest running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s&nbsp;The Phantom of the Opera&nbsp;has been seen by more than 140 million people worldwide.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Phantom of the Opera&nbsp;tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.”All performances are in the TMP-Marian Dreiling Theater, 1701 Hall Street, Hays. <a href="https://www.tmp-m.org/phantom/?fbclid=IwAR1tZ4FE25kKlx8FIm06YhC6tkiZpKiYmPJxqGFyrtfeJRl60M_YwAEodJY">Tickets</a> are $8 each.For information, please contact boxoffice@tmpmarian.org

TMP-Marian Drama Dept. to present 'The Phantom of the Opera'

The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Wednesday in the area from Hall St. to Fort St. between 27th St. and 7th St., and also Indian Trail to Canterbury between 27th St. and 22nd St. 

This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.&nbsp;

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 </figure>City of HaysThe Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Wednesday in the area from Hall St. to Fort St. between 27th St. and 7th St., and also Indian Trail to Canterbury between 27th St. and 22nd St. This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.&nbsp;

Testing and inspection of fire hydrants continues Wednesday

The Hays Public Library, 1205 Main, has a variety of volunteer opportunities for adults and teens.

If you are interested, stop by to pick up a volunteer application or print one from the <a href="https://hayslibrary.org/volunteer/">website</a> and drop it off.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Hays Public Library, 1205 Main, has a variety of volunteer opportunities for adults and teens.If you are interested, stop by to pick up a volunteer application or print one from the <a href="https://hayslibrary.org/volunteer/">website</a> and drop it off.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hays Public Library seeks volunteers

Registration open for Thunder on the Plains cruise night and car show

Veteran Service Representative Jeremy Miller, Hays, from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs will be at the Phillips County Courthouse, 301 State Street, Phillipsburg on April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please call 785-625-8532 for an appointment.

COVID-19 screening restrictions apply.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Veteran Service Representative Jeremy Miller, Hays, from the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs will be at the Phillips County Courthouse, 301 State Street, Phillipsburg on April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Please call 785-625-8532 for an appointment.COVID-19 screening restrictions apply.&nbsp;

Veteran Service Representative to be in Phillipsburg April 13

Hays VFW Stars & Stripes Breakfast returns Sunday

Annual Hays Toy Show is April 17

Healing After Loss to meet Tuesday, April 20

The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Monday in the area from Vine to Canterbury between Eighth and 13th, and Wheatland Ave. to Commerce between 10thand 22nd. 

This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

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 </figure>City of HaysThe Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Monday in the area from Vine to Canterbury between Eighth and 13th, and Wheatland Ave. to Commerce between 10thand 22nd. This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

Another week of fire hydrant testing, inspection in Hays

The Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Friday in the area from Ash St. to Vine St. between 4th St. and 13th St., and from Wheatland Ave. to Commerce Parkway between 13th St. and 22nd St. 

 Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency. Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes.

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 </figure>City of HaysThe Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Friday in the area from Ash St. to Vine St. between 4th St. and 13th St., and from Wheatland Ave. to Commerce Parkway between 13th St. and 22nd St. This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually. Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency. Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes.

Testing of fire hydrants continues Friday

Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Ash Street from Skyline Court to Skyline Drive in Hays will be closed to through traffic for bridge deck repair work. 

Repairs are expected to be completed in approximately three weeks. 

The city of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. If there are any questions, call the Public Works Department at 785-628-7350.

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 </figure>City of HaysBeginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Ash Street from Skyline Court to Skyline Drive in Hays will be closed to through traffic for bridge deck repair work. Repairs are expected to be completed in approximately three weeks. The city of Hays regrets any inconvenience this may cause to the public. If there are any questions, call the Public Works Department at 785-628-7350.

Ash from Skyline Court to Skyline Drive to close for bridge repair

Join us on Facebook for a virtual poetry presentation by Kansas State Poet Laureate, Huascar Medina. 

In honor of National Poetry Month and the annual Hays Public Library poetry contest, Huascar will be sharing some of his eloquent and dynamic poetry followed by a Q and A session. 

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 </figure>Join us on Facebook for a virtual poetry presentation by Kansas State Poet Laureate, Huascar Medina. In honor of National Poetry Month and the annual Hays Public Library poetry contest, Huascar will be sharing some of his eloquent and dynamic poetry followed by a Q and A session. Presented by Humanities Kansas.

Kansas Poet Laureate to present virtual poetry reading April 15

WICHITA — The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita, will hold a virtual listening session with stakeholders from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 5 to hear from veterans and the communities the Veterans Administration serves.

This is one of 50 public virtual listening sessions across the country from March through June to hear from veterans on how to design a health care system of the future and grow services for veterans in a way that reinforces VA’s role as a leader in the U.S. health care system.

“We want to hear from Veterans and other stakeholders in the communities VA serves and understand their vision for VA health care,” said Candace Ifabiyi, director of the Dole VA. “VA’s goal is to collaborate closely with Veterans and other stakeholders to build the best VA health care system that meets the needs of veterans today and for generations to come.”

These listening sessions represent an exciting opportunity for veterans to help VA reimagine how VA delivers care in an equitable, high quality, veteran-centered manner and develop a plan for investing in VA’s aging infrastructure. 

The feedback will be used to develop the recommendations VA submits to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/115th-congress/house-report/1036" target="_blank">Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission</a>&nbsp;in January 2022. The AIR Commission will also conduct public hearings as part of their review of VA’s recommendations before submitting its recommendations to the president and Congress for review and approval in 2023.

To register for Dole VA’s listening session, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.va.gov/HEALTHPOLICYPLANNING/listening.asp" target="_blank">https://www.va.gov/HEALTHPOLICYPLANNING/listening.asp</a>.

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 </figure>WICHITA — The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita, will hold a virtual listening session with stakeholders from 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 5 to hear from veterans and the communities the Veterans Administration serves.This is one of 50 public virtual listening sessions across the country from March through June to hear from veterans on how to design a health care system of the future and grow services for veterans in a way that reinforces VA’s role as a leader in the U.S. health care system.“We want to hear from Veterans and other stakeholders in the communities VA serves and understand their vision for VA health care,” said Candace Ifabiyi, director of the Dole VA. “VA’s goal is to collaborate closely with Veterans and other stakeholders to build the best VA health care system that meets the needs of veterans today and for generations to come.”These listening sessions represent an exciting opportunity for veterans to help VA reimagine how VA delivers care in an equitable, high quality, veteran-centered manner and develop a plan for investing in VA’s aging infrastructure. The feedback will be used to develop the recommendations VA submits to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/115th-congress/house-report/1036" target="_blank">Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission</a>&nbsp;in January 2022. The AIR Commission will also conduct public hearings as part of their review of VA’s recommendations before submitting its recommendations to the president and Congress for review and approval in 2023.To register for Dole VA’s listening session, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.va.gov/HEALTHPOLICYPLANNING/listening.asp" target="_blank">https://www.va.gov/HEALTHPOLICYPLANNING/listening.asp</a>.

Stakeholders invited to virtual session to guide future of VA health care

On Thursday, the city's contractor will begin setting up traffic control, which will close the west half of the 27th and Hall intersection in Hays. Traffic will be detoured using Augusta Lane.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=3892" target="_blank">See detour map above.</a>&nbsp;

Hall Street traffic will be carried through head-to-head in the east lanes of the intersection. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=3893" target="_blank">See traffic control map below.</a>

Once the construction zone is isolated, the existing pavement will be removed, the subgrade will be stabilized with crushed concrete, and new pavement will be installed. &nbsp;The curb and gutter, sidewalk and ADA ramp in the northwest corner of the intersection will be replaced as well. &nbsp;All this work will take about three weeks. &nbsp;

Once that phase of construction is complete, then Hall Street traffic will be moved to the west side of the intersection on the new pavement while work begins in the southeast corner of the intersection and proceeds east down the south side of 27th Street.

All this information and more can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/778/27th-St-Project" target="_blank">project webpage at haysusa.com</a>&nbsp;or by contacting the Office of Project Management at 785- 628-7350.&nbsp;

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 </figure>City of HaysOn Thursday, the city's contractor will begin setting up traffic control, which will close the west half of the 27th and Hall intersection in Hays. Traffic will be detoured using Augusta Lane.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=3892" target="_blank">See detour map above.</a>&nbsp; Hall Street traffic will be carried through head-to-head in the east lanes of the intersection. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=3893" target="_blank">See traffic control map below.</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1617131528146.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Once the construction zone is isolated, the existing pavement will be removed, the subgrade will be stabilized with crushed concrete, and new pavement will be installed. &nbsp;The curb and gutter, sidewalk and ADA ramp in the northwest corner of the intersection will be replaced as well. &nbsp;All this work will take about three weeks. &nbsp;Once that phase of construction is complete, then Hall Street traffic will be moved to the west side of the intersection on the new pavement while work begins in the southeast corner of the intersection and proceeds east down the south side of 27th Street.All this information and more can be found on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.haysusa.com/778/27th-St-Project" target="_blank">project webpage at haysusa.com</a>&nbsp;or by contacting the Office of Project Management at 785- 628-7350.&nbsp;

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