2020 Ellis High School Graduation Information:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLHbOCt7rgBIzmqatAysiA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLHbOCt7rgBIzmqatAysiA</a>

2020 Ellis High School Graduation Information:<ul>
 <li>The ceremony will take place at the Ellis High School Football field stating at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 18</li><li>If inclement weather is predicted, an announcement will be made by 9 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 on the graduation location.&nbsp; The back up facility is the Ellis High School gym with limited tickets.</li><li>The parking lot will open at 8:30 am.&nbsp; There will be parking attendants onsite to assist with parking.</li><li>Pictures will be taken by Leann’s Photos. Please note that Leann’s Photos will also take pictures of the graduates receiving their diplomas. Parents and guest will not be allowed on the football field for pictures during the ceremony.</li><li>Graduation will be live-streamed. The link is listed below:</li>
 </ul><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLHbOCt7rgBIzmqatAysiA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLHbOCt7rgBIzmqatAysiA</a>

Ellis High School graduation set for Saturday

DSNWK is proud to sponsor the 8th
Annual&nbsp;&nbsp; Dash&nbsp;&nbsp; for&nbsp;&nbsp;
Disabilities&nbsp;&nbsp; Fun Run.&nbsp; The run is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st
at 8:00 a.m. on the West side of the Hays Aquatic Park (4th and Main).&nbsp; Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m.&nbsp; 

There is still time to register for this
fun event for an entry fee of only $10 on or before July 29th. Day-of
registration will be a $12 entry fee. 

This run will consist of your choice of a
1 mile run/walk or a 5K run/walk. 

The run is for people of all abilities,
will not be timed, and the proceeds will go to help support the programs
coordinated by the Hays Recreation Commission that support people with
intellectual and developmental&nbsp;&nbsp;
disabilities.&nbsp;&nbsp; The run helps make
the programs free or inexpensive for participants.&nbsp; 

For a registration form, map of the
course, or any other information, contact Steve Keil at 785-625-5678, <a href="mailto:steve_keil@mydsnwk.org">steve_keil@mydsnwk.org</a> or Haley Nixon at 785-623-2650, <a href="mailto:haley@haysrec.org">haley@haysrec.org</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594823935448.jpeg" alt="2019 DSNWK Dash for Disabilities, Hays" />
 <figcaption>2019 DSNWK Dash for Disabilities, Hays</figcaption>
 </figure>DSNWK is proud to sponsor the 8th
Annual&nbsp;&nbsp; Dash&nbsp;&nbsp; for&nbsp;&nbsp;
Disabilities&nbsp;&nbsp; Fun Run.&nbsp; The run is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st
at 8:00 a.m. on the West side of the Hays Aquatic Park (4th and Main).&nbsp; Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m.&nbsp; There is still time to register for this
fun event for an entry fee of only $10 on or before July 29th. Day-of
registration will be a $12 entry fee. This run will consist of your choice of a
1 mile run/walk or a 5K run/walk. The run is for people of all abilities,
will not be timed, and the proceeds will go to help support the programs
coordinated by the Hays Recreation Commission that support people with
intellectual and developmental&nbsp;&nbsp;
disabilities.&nbsp;&nbsp; The run helps make
the programs free or inexpensive for participants.&nbsp; For a registration form, map of the
course, or any other information, contact Steve Keil at 785-625-5678, <a href="mailto:steve_keil@mydsnwk.org">steve_keil@mydsnwk.org</a> or Haley Nixon at 785-623-2650, <a href="mailto:haley@haysrec.org">haley@haysrec.org</a>.

Dash 4 Disabilities fast approaching

We have a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Ellis County and&nbsp;based
 on information and recommendations from our local medical community, we
 have made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person auction event 
and move ACE 2020 to an online platform.&nbsp;Because of the social 
aspect of ACE (which is really what made the decision so difficult) we 
cannot provide adequate precautions in the space available to safely 
host nearly 500 guests.

A HUGE thank you&nbsp;to Hays Medical Center and The 
HaysMed Foundation for your help to scramble, sponsor, and quickly help 
us move the auction online!

There are some wonderful benefits that the online format provides 
and our hope is that because of the support of so many, we will still 
have a great auction for the school! The Dreiling Trust matching funds 
are still available on gifts to Item #60 and raffle tickets can be 
purchased all the way until the drawing on Saturday evening. The auction
 is no longer limited to only those attending, any supporter, anywhere 
in the world, can now benefit the school by bidding on the items!

Each $100 ticket holder to the auction will automatically be given 
raffle tickets for the cash prizes. If you would like a different 
arrangement, including refunds, please contact the Alumni office at 
(785) 650-4514 or <a href="mailto:alumni@tmpmarian.org" target="_blank">alumni@tmpmarian.org</a>. We need to hear from you by Wednesday, July 15 if you do not wish your tickets to be entered into the raffle.Here is what ACE will look like this year.

Friday July 17th from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm,&nbsp;all of 
the auction items (both oral and silent) will be on display in Al 
Billinger Fieldhouse. Those that wish to view the items in-person before
 bidding are welcome to come but images of each item will be online when
 the auction is available. There will be no food or beverage service 
during this open house.

The online auction will be open for bidding beginning at&nbsp;9:00 am on Friday, July 17th through Saturday, July 18th at 10:00 pm. Bidding for items will close at various times through the evening on Saturday.&nbsp;Contributions to Item #60&nbsp;will be available for the duration of the online event. A “live”&nbsp;Raffle drawing will be done via the TMP-M website at 10:00 pm on 7/18.

Sunday, 7/19, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, purchased items will be available for pickup at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.&nbsp;We
 will have volunteers available to help retrieve your items. If you are 
are unable to come during this time arrangements for temporary storage 
can be made by contacting the Alumni office. The school will not be able
 to facilitate the shipment of any items.

All of these details and access to the online auction and live raffle stream will be available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmp-m.org/ace-2020-ace-in-the-wild/" target="_blank">https://www.tmp-m.org/ace-2020-ace-in-the-wild/</a>

<a href="https://www.tmp-m.org/ace-2020-ace-in-the-wild/" target="_blank"></a>As you read this, many questions may arise. Please do not hesitate 
to contact the Advancement or Alumni offices and we will do our best to 
help. Thank you again to each of you for your unending support of 
TMP-Marian. We will get through this stronger than before because of 
God’s great gifts and your prayers and generosity. As always, God Bless 
and Go Monarchs.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Thomas More Prep-MarianWe have a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases in Ellis County and&nbsp;based
 on information and recommendations from our local medical community, we
 have made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person auction event 
and move ACE 2020 to an online platform.&nbsp;Because of the social 
aspect of ACE (which is really what made the decision so difficult) we 
cannot provide adequate precautions in the space available to safely 
host nearly 500 guests.A HUGE thank you&nbsp;to Hays Medical Center and The 
HaysMed Foundation for your help to scramble, sponsor, and quickly help 
us move the auction online!There are some wonderful benefits that the online format provides 
and our hope is that because of the support of so many, we will still 
have a great auction for the school! The Dreiling Trust matching funds 
are still available on gifts to Item #60 and raffle tickets can be 
purchased all the way until the drawing on Saturday evening. The auction
 is no longer limited to only those attending, any supporter, anywhere 
in the world, can now benefit the school by bidding on the items!Each $100 ticket holder to the auction will automatically be given 
raffle tickets for the cash prizes. If you would like a different 
arrangement, including refunds, please contact the Alumni office at 
(785) 650-4514 or <a href="mailto:alumni@tmpmarian.org" target="_blank">alumni@tmpmarian.org</a>. We need to hear from you by Wednesday, July 15 if you do not wish your tickets to be entered into the raffle.Here is what ACE will look like this year.Friday July 17th from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm,&nbsp;all of 
the auction items (both oral and silent) will be on display in Al 
Billinger Fieldhouse. Those that wish to view the items in-person before
 bidding are welcome to come but images of each item will be online when
 the auction is available. There will be no food or beverage service 
during this open house.The online auction will be open for bidding beginning at&nbsp;9:00 am on Friday, July 17th through Saturday, July 18th at 10:00 pm. Bidding for items will close at various times through the evening on Saturday.&nbsp;Contributions to Item #60&nbsp;will be available for the duration of the online event. A “live”&nbsp;Raffle drawing will be done via the TMP-M website at 10:00 pm on 7/18.Sunday, 7/19, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, purchased items will be available for pickup at Al Billinger Fieldhouse.&nbsp;We
 will have volunteers available to help retrieve your items. If you are 
are unable to come during this time arrangements for temporary storage 
can be made by contacting the Alumni office. The school will not be able
 to facilitate the shipment of any items.All of these details and access to the online auction and live raffle stream will be available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmp-m.org/ace-2020-ace-in-the-wild/" target="_blank">https://www.tmp-m.org/ace-2020-ace-in-the-wild/</a><a href="https://www.tmp-m.org/ace-2020-ace-in-the-wild/" target="_blank"></a>As you read this, many questions may arise. Please do not hesitate 
to contact the Advancement or Alumni offices and we will do our best to 
help. Thank you again to each of you for your unending support of 
TMP-Marian. We will get through this stronger than before because of 
God’s great gifts and your prayers and generosity. As always, God Bless 
and Go Monarchs.

TMP-M moves annual ACE auction online for 2020

BUNKER HILL&nbsp;– Smoky Hills PBS’&nbsp;Traveling Kansas&nbsp;will highlight Russell County on Thursday at 7 p.m.

On this episode of&nbsp;Traveling Kansas, we take a tour of the county and visit Wilson Lake, the Fossil Station Museum and the Deines Cultural Arts Center in Russell.&nbsp; We also travel to Lucas to learn about grassroots art with Rosslyn Schultz at the Grassroots Art Center, and stop by the Garden of Eden.&nbsp;

“At Smoky Hills PBS we love to bring value to our viewers across central and western Kansas,” said Les Kinderknecht, Smoky Hills PBS senior production/director. “During this pandemic, it’s a great thing that we can still travel across our viewing area in the comfort of our own homes, exploring the beauty of the communities across central and western Kansas.&nbsp; We are excited for you to come and explore Russell County with us!”

Viewers will also be able to stream the show via the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel.&nbsp; You can find that link here:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS">http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS</a>

Traveling Kansas&nbsp;is a Smoky Hills PBS production that highlights Kansas communities, events and natural wonders.&nbsp;

This episode is made possible by the Russell County Economic Development and CVB and by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

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 </figure>SHPTVBUNKER HILL&nbsp;– Smoky Hills PBS’&nbsp;Traveling Kansas&nbsp;will highlight Russell County on Thursday at 7 p.m.On this episode of&nbsp;Traveling Kansas, we take a tour of the county and visit Wilson Lake, the Fossil Station Museum and the Deines Cultural Arts Center in Russell.&nbsp; We also travel to Lucas to learn about grassroots art with Rosslyn Schultz at the Grassroots Art Center, and stop by the Garden of Eden.&nbsp;“At Smoky Hills PBS we love to bring value to our viewers across central and western Kansas,” said Les Kinderknecht, Smoky Hills PBS senior production/director. “During this pandemic, it’s a great thing that we can still travel across our viewing area in the comfort of our own homes, exploring the beauty of the communities across central and western Kansas.&nbsp; We are excited for you to come and explore Russell County with us!”Viewers will also be able to stream the show via the Smoky Hills PBS YouTube channel.&nbsp; You can find that link here:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS">http://bit.ly/StreamSmokyHillsPBS</a>Traveling Kansas&nbsp;is a Smoky Hills PBS production that highlights Kansas communities, events and natural wonders.&nbsp;This episode is made possible by the Russell County Economic Development and CVB and by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

Smoky Hills PBS visits Russell Co. on the next 'Traveling Kansas'

LAWRENCE — More than 7,500 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2020 semester.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The students, from KU’s Lawrence and Edwards campuses and the schools of Health Professions and Nursing in Kansas City, Kansas, represent 85 of 105 Kansas counties; 47 other states, territories, and Washington, D.C.; and 55 other countries.

The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences and in the schools of Business, Education, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy and Social Welfare. The School of Architecture &amp; Design did not post a dean’s list this term. Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10% of students enrolled, some establish a minimum grade-point average, and others raise the minimum GPA for each year students are in school. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the honor roll.

Raina Basso, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Brett Bowles, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Tristan&nbsp;Callis, Hays, School of Pharmacy&nbsp;

Madison&nbsp;Crees, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Taylor Dinkel, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Alex&nbsp;Feyerherm, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Lacey Gregory, Hays, School of Journalism&nbsp;

Zachary&nbsp;Hopp, Hays, School of Education&nbsp;

London Keller, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Mikayla Koerner, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences and School of the Arts&nbsp;

John Lowry, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Jordyn Manhart, Hays, School of the Arts&nbsp;

Matthew Moeder, Hays, School of Nursing&nbsp;

Tanner Moore, Hays, School of Pharmacy&nbsp;

Cody Petersen, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Cassandra&nbsp;Quinby, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Brianna&nbsp;Romme, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Dawson Rooney, Hays, School of Engineering&nbsp;

Cameron&nbsp;Rozean, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Ethen Schmidt, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Taylor Teel, Hays, School of the Arts&nbsp;

Jodi&nbsp;Veach, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Nikki&nbsp;Vuong, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Raegan&nbsp;Billinger, Victoria, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Madisyn Gerhardt, Victoria, School of Health Professions&nbsp;

Katelyn Lang, Victoria, School of Engineering&nbsp;

Ashlyn&nbsp;Windholz, Victoria, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Kirstin&nbsp;Georgeson, Norton, School of Music&nbsp;

Macayla&nbsp;Kent, Norton, School of Social Welfare&nbsp;

Layton Miller, Norton, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

James Sturgill, Norton, School of Engineering&nbsp;

Callie&nbsp;Uehlin, Norton, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Joshua Berkley, Downs, School of Engineering&nbsp;

Kaelan Cameron, Osborne, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Faith&nbsp;Hofaker, Logan, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Kayla&nbsp;Hofaker, Logan, School of Nursing&nbsp;

Kathleen Still, Phillipsburg, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Macye&nbsp;Witmer, Phillipsburg, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Seth Wood, Phillipsburg, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Chase&nbsp;Cellmer, Plainville, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Aaron Hahn, Stockton, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Jeddrek&nbsp;Rowden, Lucas, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Ryan&nbsp;Birky, Russell, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Taelyr&nbsp;Blehm, Russell, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Maci Clark, Russell, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;

Camden Dietz, Smith Center, School of Education&nbsp;

Julian Coker,&nbsp;Wakeeney, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences.

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 </figure>KU News ServiceLAWRENCE — More than 7,500 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2020 semester.&nbsp;&nbsp;The students, from KU’s Lawrence and Edwards campuses and the schools of Health Professions and Nursing in Kansas City, Kansas, represent 85 of 105 Kansas counties; 47 other states, territories, and Washington, D.C.; and 55 other countries.The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences and in the schools of Business, Education, Engineering, Health Professions, Journalism, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy and Social Welfare. The School of Architecture &amp; Design did not post a dean’s list this term. Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10% of students enrolled, some establish a minimum grade-point average, and others raise the minimum GPA for each year students are in school. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the honor roll.Students from northwest Kansas include:<h2>Ellis&nbsp;</h2>Raina Basso, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Brett Bowles, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Tristan&nbsp;Callis, Hays, School of Pharmacy&nbsp;Madison&nbsp;Crees, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Taylor Dinkel, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Alex&nbsp;Feyerherm, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Lacey Gregory, Hays, School of Journalism&nbsp;Zachary&nbsp;Hopp, Hays, School of Education&nbsp;London Keller, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Mikayla Koerner, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences and School of the Arts&nbsp;John Lowry, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Jordyn Manhart, Hays, School of the Arts&nbsp;Matthew Moeder, Hays, School of Nursing&nbsp;Tanner Moore, Hays, School of Pharmacy&nbsp;Cody Petersen, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Cassandra&nbsp;Quinby, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Brianna&nbsp;Romme, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Dawson Rooney, Hays, School of Engineering&nbsp;Cameron&nbsp;Rozean, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Ethen Schmidt, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Taylor Teel, Hays, School of the Arts&nbsp;Jodi&nbsp;Veach, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Nikki&nbsp;Vuong, Hays, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Raegan&nbsp;Billinger, Victoria, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Madisyn Gerhardt, Victoria, School of Health Professions&nbsp;Katelyn Lang, Victoria, School of Engineering&nbsp;Ashlyn&nbsp;Windholz, Victoria, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;<h2>Norton&nbsp;</h2>Kirstin&nbsp;Georgeson, Norton, School of Music&nbsp;Macayla&nbsp;Kent, Norton, School of Social Welfare&nbsp;Layton Miller, Norton, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;James Sturgill, Norton, School of Engineering&nbsp;Callie&nbsp;Uehlin, Norton, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;<h2>Osborne&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>Joshua Berkley, Downs, School of Engineering&nbsp;Kaelan Cameron, Osborne, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;<h2>Phillips&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>Faith&nbsp;Hofaker, Logan, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Kayla&nbsp;Hofaker, Logan, School of Nursing&nbsp;Kathleen Still, Phillipsburg, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Macye&nbsp;Witmer, Phillipsburg, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Seth Wood, Phillipsburg, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;<h2>Rooks&nbsp;</h2>Chase&nbsp;Cellmer, Plainville, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Aaron Hahn, Stockton, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;<h2>Russell&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>Jeddrek&nbsp;Rowden, Lucas, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Ryan&nbsp;Birky, Russell, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Taelyr&nbsp;Blehm, Russell, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;Maci Clark, Russell, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences&nbsp;<h2>Smith&nbsp;</h2>Camden Dietz, Smith Center, School of Education&nbsp;<h2>Trego&nbsp;</h2>Julian Coker,&nbsp;Wakeeney, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences.

NW Kan. students earn honor roll distinction at KU

Former Kansas Secretary of State and candidate for U.S. Senate Kris Kobach will present a crash course on the U.S. Constitution. The meeting will be at Briefspace, 219 W. 10th, Hays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday.

See the Facebook event page for more details: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/643423703048859/">https://www.facebook.com/events/643423703048859/</a>

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 </figure>SubmittedFormer Kansas Secretary of State and candidate for U.S. Senate Kris Kobach will present a crash course on the U.S. Constitution. The meeting will be at Briefspace, 219 W. 10th, Hays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday.See the Facebook event page for more details: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/643423703048859/">https://www.facebook.com/events/643423703048859/</a>

Kobach will lead free course on Constitution this week in Hays

Special LIVE Facebook Event&nbsp;July 13&nbsp;at 7:00 PM&nbsp;Science Café presentation&nbsp;Mars 2020 Mission: Perseverance Rover&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/327053968321738/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/327053968321738/</a>

Please go to these links for more information:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe/</a>&nbsp;Or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/smei/science-cafe/index" target="_blank">https://www.fhsu.edu/smei/science-cafe/index</a>

Sponsored by Science and Mathematics Education Institute

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 </figure>Special LIVE Facebook Event&nbsp;July 13&nbsp;at 7:00 PM&nbsp;Science Café presentation&nbsp;Mars 2020 Mission: Perseverance Rover&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/327053968321738/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/327053968321738/</a>Please go to these links for more information:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe/</a>&nbsp;Or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/smei/science-cafe/index" target="_blank">https://www.fhsu.edu/smei/science-cafe/index</a>Sponsored by Science and Mathematics Education Institute

Live online FHSU Science Café tonight

Good Samaritan Society –Hays confirms all 61 residents who were part of a the mass testing event on Tuesday, July 7 tested negative for COVID-19.

All 64 staff were tested as well, and two of those tests returned positive. 

Both staff members remain out on leave and will return to work once cleared to do so.

A second round of mass testing is underway for employees and residents today.

"While we continue to pray for our staff members, we are happy to share that all staff and families are doing well at this time and we praise God for the negative results for all residents," a news release said.

"We continue to work side by side with our local and state health departments as we work through these challenging times. As always, the health, safety and well-being of our residents, staff and the community we serve is our top priority.”

SubmittedGood Samaritan Society –Hays confirms all 61 residents who were part of a the mass testing event on Tuesday, July 7 tested negative for COVID-19.All 64 staff were tested as well, and two of those tests returned positive. Both staff members remain out on leave and will return to work once cleared to do so.A second round of mass testing is underway for employees and residents today."While we continue to pray for our staff members, we are happy to share that all staff and families are doing well at this time and we praise God for the negative results for all residents," a news release said."We continue to work side by side with our local and state health departments as we work through these challenging times. As always, the health, safety and well-being of our residents, staff and the community we serve is our top priority.”

Hays Good Samaritan reports 2 staff members positive for COVID-19

Blood drive Tuesday at HaysMed

Smoky Hill Education Service Center, with offices in Hays and Salina, celebrated
its 30-year anniversary on July 1 with the reveal of a new logo, designed to
better reflect SHESC’s name and mission.

Chris Moddelmog, SHESC executive
director, said that reaching the 30-year milestone presented a perfect
opportunity to reconsider and modernize SHESC’s brand, while still honoring and
connecting to the previous logo design.

“The compass rose-style star at the
center of our previous logo is a powerful symbol of how we provide direction to
educators, as well as helping to guide and inspire them,” Moddelmog said. “We
didn’t want to just discard that tradition, but we also wanted to enhance and
build upon that foundation.”

Moddelmog explained that the new logo
adds a stylized hill as its central symbol, providing a stronger connection to
the “Smoky Hill” in the service center’s name and suggesting the historical
connection between mountain peaks and striving for greater heights of learning.

Other symbolism in the new logo includes:


·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Smoky Hills (White
Line): Represents the regional geography of the Smoky Hills and the more than
50 school districts SHESC serves across 25 counties.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Smoky Hill River
(Blue Swoop): As the river helps sustain the land it runs through, SHESC
provides critical assistance for area education. 

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pencil: Where the
blue and white lines intersect on the abstract hill, it suggests the point of a
sharpened pencil – a reminder of SHESC’s educational mission. 

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Arrow: Where the
blue swoop touches two rays of the compass rose star, it forms an arrow
pointing upward and onward. Likewise, SHESC serves as a guide to continual
improvement and advancement.

Adam Pracht, SHESC marketing coordinator,
said he was excited that SHESC was also able to support area students with the
new logo project. 

SHESC hired Etch - a student-run marketing and graphic design
firm connected with McPherson College - to create the new symbol. 

“The college students at Etch provided us
with a beautiful logo that is packed with meaning in just a few simple lines,”
Pracht said. “By going with Etch, we were able to support innovative education
in central Kansas!”

The new logo was rolled out immediately
across SHESC’s website, social media, and most online and printed marketing
materials. It will begin to appear across more branded materials through July
and August. During the next one to two years, people can expect to see the new
logo on locations such as signage, name tags, event displays, and the like. 

“Some items will take time to change, but
we will get there,” Pracht said. “We’re really looking forward to introducing
this modern new look across everywhere our name and brand appears!”

About Smoky
Hill Education Service Center

Founded July 1, 1990, Smoky Hill Education Service Center is
a cooperative consortium of more than 50 school districts across 25 counties,
formed to provide cost and efficiency savings in a variety of educational
services for its participating members. The service center’s mission is: “In
partnership with school districts, we promote success for learners by providing
superior services.” Through staff development classes and services, the service
center supports more than 2,700 teachers and administrators – benefitting more
than 31,000 students. In addition to educational institutions, any non-profit
or governmental organization can benefit from Smoky Hill Education Service
Center, either as a member or by selecting needed services.

Visit <a href="http://www.smokyhill.org">www.smokyhill.org</a> for details.

Etch is a
student-run marketing and design agency, providing marketing and design
services as well as real experience for students in the industry. Etch provides
competitive design materials and marketing solutions to organizations that need
it. Whether you’re just getting started, or want to update your organization’s
aesthetic, Etch can help you define yourself.

Learn more
at <a href="http://studioetch.org">studioetch.org</a>.

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 </figure>News releaseSmoky Hill Education Service Center, with offices in Hays and Salina, celebrated
its 30-year anniversary on July 1 with the reveal of a new logo, designed to
better reflect SHESC’s name and mission.Chris Moddelmog, SHESC executive
director, said that reaching the 30-year milestone presented a perfect
opportunity to reconsider and modernize SHESC’s brand, while still honoring and
connecting to the previous logo design.“The compass rose-style star at the
center of our previous logo is a powerful symbol of how we provide direction to
educators, as well as helping to guide and inspire them,” Moddelmog said. “We
didn’t want to just discard that tradition, but we also wanted to enhance and
build upon that foundation.”Moddelmog explained that the new logo
adds a stylized hill as its central symbol, providing a stronger connection to
the “Smoky Hill” in the service center’s name and suggesting the historical
connection between mountain peaks and striving for greater heights of learning.Other symbolism in the new logo includes:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Smoky Hills (White
Line): Represents the regional geography of the Smoky Hills and the more than
50 school districts SHESC serves across 25 counties.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Smoky Hill River
(Blue Swoop): As the river helps sustain the land it runs through, SHESC
provides critical assistance for area education. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Pencil: Where the
blue and white lines intersect on the abstract hill, it suggests the point of a
sharpened pencil – a reminder of SHESC’s educational mission. ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Arrow: Where the
blue swoop touches two rays of the compass rose star, it forms an arrow
pointing upward and onward. Likewise, SHESC serves as a guide to continual
improvement and advancement.Adam Pracht, SHESC marketing coordinator,
said he was excited that SHESC was also able to support area students with the
new logo project. SHESC hired Etch - a student-run marketing and graphic design
firm connected with McPherson College - to create the new symbol. “The college students at Etch provided us
with a beautiful logo that is packed with meaning in just a few simple lines,”
Pracht said. “By going with Etch, we were able to support innovative education
in central Kansas!”The new logo was rolled out immediately
across SHESC’s website, social media, and most online and printed marketing
materials. It will begin to appear across more branded materials through July
and August. During the next one to two years, people can expect to see the new
logo on locations such as signage, name tags, event displays, and the like. “Some items will take time to change, but
we will get there,” Pracht said. “We’re really looking forward to introducing
this modern new look across everywhere our name and brand appears!”About Smoky
Hill Education Service CenterFounded July 1, 1990, Smoky Hill Education Service Center is
a cooperative consortium of more than 50 school districts across 25 counties,
formed to provide cost and efficiency savings in a variety of educational
services for its participating members. The service center’s mission is: “In
partnership with school districts, we promote success for learners by providing
superior services.” Through staff development classes and services, the service
center supports more than 2,700 teachers and administrators – benefitting more
than 31,000 students. In addition to educational institutions, any non-profit
or governmental organization can benefit from Smoky Hill Education Service
Center, either as a member or by selecting needed services.Visit <a href="http://www.smokyhill.org">www.smokyhill.org</a> for details.About Etch Marketing &amp; DesignEtch is a
student-run marketing and design agency, providing marketing and design
services as well as real experience for students in the industry. Etch provides
competitive design materials and marketing solutions to organizations that need
it. Whether you’re just getting started, or want to update your organization’s
aesthetic, Etch can help you define yourself.Learn more
at <a href="http://studioetch.org">studioetch.org</a>.

Smoky Hill Education Service Center unveils new logo design

WICHITA — More than 2,000 students completed degrees at Wichita State University in spring 2020.

Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average of 3.55 received the magna cum laude award; and those with an average of 3.25 received the cum laude.

WSU enrolls about 16,000 students, and offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs in more than 150 areas of study in six undergraduate colleges.

The Graduate School offers an extensive program including more than 40 master's degrees that offer study in more than 100 areas; a specialist in education degree; and doctoral degrees in applied mathematics; audiology; chemistry; communication sciences and disorders; human factors and community/clinical psychology; educational leadership; nursing practice; physical therapy; and aerospace, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering.

Bird City Bergan W Bock, Bachelor of Business Admin., Marketing, Summa Cum Laude Clayton&nbsp; Hollie L Ricke, Master of Education, Counseling Colby Cheyenne K Miller, Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Educ Apprentice Downs Samantha M Toombs, Master of Education, Special Educ - High Incidence Hays Kevin A Arnhold, Master of Education, Exercise Science &nbsp;Chelsey A Lujano, BS in Nursing-Accelerated BSN, , Cum Laude &nbsp;Michaela N Spalsbury, B.S. in Health Science,&nbsp; Hoxie Sydney P Dingler, Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences BS Kensington Maira Banuelos Galicia, Bachelor of Arts, Commun Sciences and Disorders, Magna Cum Laude Oakley Hayden K Ribordy, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Oberlin Kristy M Ostmeyer, Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Educ Apprentice, Cum Laude Plainville Brianna C Casey, BS in Nursing-Accelerated BSN, , Magna Cum Laude Quinter Brice R Hackler, Bachelor of Music, Music Performance-Piano, Cum Laude Rexford Koi W Wessel, Bachelor of General Studies, General Studies Biology Russell Chantal D Prester, Doctor of Physical Therapy,&nbsp; Sharon Springs Tyne J Allaman, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Smith Center Mason J Buckmaster, B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, , Cum Laude Michelle M Palmer, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene, Summa Cum Laude

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 </figure>WICHITA — More than 2,000 students completed degrees at Wichita State University in spring 2020.Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average of 3.55 received the magna cum laude award; and those with an average of 3.25 received the cum laude.WSU enrolls about 16,000 students, and offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs in more than 150 areas of study in six undergraduate colleges.The Graduate School offers an extensive program including more than 40 master's degrees that offer study in more than 100 areas; a specialist in education degree; and doctoral degrees in applied mathematics; audiology; chemistry; communication sciences and disorders; human factors and community/clinical psychology; educational leadership; nursing practice; physical therapy; and aerospace, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering.Northwest Kansas graduates included:Bird City Bergan W Bock, Bachelor of Business Admin., Marketing, Summa Cum Laude Clayton&nbsp; Hollie L Ricke, Master of Education, Counseling Colby Cheyenne K Miller, Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Educ Apprentice Downs Samantha M Toombs, Master of Education, Special Educ - High Incidence Hays Kevin A Arnhold, Master of Education, Exercise Science &nbsp;Chelsey A Lujano, BS in Nursing-Accelerated BSN, , Cum Laude &nbsp;Michaela N Spalsbury, B.S. in Health Science,&nbsp; Hoxie Sydney P Dingler, Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences BS Kensington Maira Banuelos Galicia, Bachelor of Arts, Commun Sciences and Disorders, Magna Cum Laude Oakley Hayden K Ribordy, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Oberlin Kristy M Ostmeyer, Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Educ Apprentice, Cum Laude Plainville Brianna C Casey, BS in Nursing-Accelerated BSN, , Magna Cum Laude Quinter Brice R Hackler, Bachelor of Music, Music Performance-Piano, Cum Laude Rexford Koi W Wessel, Bachelor of General Studies, General Studies Biology Russell Chantal D Prester, Doctor of Physical Therapy,&nbsp; Sharon Springs Tyne J Allaman, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Smith Center Mason J Buckmaster, B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, , Cum Laude Michelle M Palmer, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene, Summa Cum Laude

NW Kan. students earn degrees at Wichita State University

Per the request of our Hays Recreation Commission Board of Directors beginning Monday, July 13 for all indoor activities that take place through Hays Recreation we will ask that all staff and spectator as well as some participants over the age of five wear a mask.

Participants who are participating in a vigorous program- i.e. sports camps, running activity, working out, etc.- will not be asked to wear masks while engaged in the program. 

 Those participating in a leisure program will be asked to wear a mask while participating.   

We want everyone to know ahead of time of this decision so that you can prepare your children and yourself before coming to the Hays Recreation Center and Fitness Center.&nbsp;

Hays Recreation CommissionPer the request of our Hays Recreation Commission Board of Directors beginning Monday, July 13 for all indoor activities that take place through Hays Recreation we will ask that all staff and spectator as well as some participants over the age of five wear a mask.Participants who are participating in a vigorous program- i.e. sports camps, running activity, working out, etc.- will not be asked to wear masks while engaged in the program. Those participating in a leisure program will be asked to wear a mask while participating. We want everyone to know ahead of time of this decision so that you can prepare your children and yourself before coming to the Hays Recreation Center and Fitness Center.&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhaysrec%2Fposts%2F10158231297720900&width=500" width="500" height="293" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Hays Rec to require masks for indoor activities

*Lucas and Luray Meal Sites will resume regularly scheduled meals effective Monday 7/13/2020 *Victoria Meal Site will resume regularly scheduled meals tomorrow 7/10/2020 *Hays Meal Site will resume grab and go meals and home delivered meals&nbsp;tomorrow 7/10/2020 *Russell Meal Site will resume home delivered meals tomorrow 7/10/2020. Grab and go meals will be available at the Fellowship Hall

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 </figure> *Lucas and Luray Meal Sites will resume regularly scheduled meals effective Monday 7/13/2020 *Victoria Meal Site will resume regularly scheduled meals tomorrow 7/10/2020 *Hays Meal Site will resume grab and go meals and home delivered meals&nbsp;tomorrow 7/10/2020 *Russell Meal Site will resume home delivered meals tomorrow 7/10/2020. Grab and go meals will be available at the Fellowship Hall

Area meal sites to resume regular operations 

The Ellis County Fair Board announced Thursday that it has canceled the indoor vendor's fair.&nbsp;

Indoor 4-H and open exhibits and judging will continue as planned

Fair officials are encouraged attendees to practice social distancing and&nbsp; wash or sanitize their hands often. Masks are advised, but not required.

See a full fair schedule on the <a href="https://www.ellisco.net/681/Ellis-County-Fair">fair website</a>.

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 </figure>Fair officials are encouraged attendees to practice social distancing and&nbsp; wash or sanitize their hands often. Masks are advised, but not required.See a full fair schedule on the <a href="https://www.ellisco.net/681/Ellis-County-Fair">fair website</a>.

Ellis County Fair cancels indoor vendor fair

There will be no meals from the Hays Senior Center on Thursday&nbsp;due to a plumbing issue at the Russell Senior Center.&nbsp;

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 </figure>There will be no meals from the Hays Senior Center on Thursday&nbsp;due to a plumbing issue at the Russell Senior Center.&nbsp;

No meals Thursday from Hays Senior Center

COLBY — Colby Community College conferred 329 degrees and certificates on May 15 during the 55th&nbsp;annual commencement ceremony, which was held virtually.&nbsp;

Hometowns are published as indicated by the student. Kansas residents are arranged by city, out-of-state residents are listed by city and state, and international students by country. By request, some names are not disclosed.

Aberdeen, S.D.:&nbsp;Adrianne Schaunaman.&nbsp;Abilene:&nbsp;Kristopher Shatto.&nbsp;Atlanta, Ga.:&nbsp;Nyrobi Pillers.&nbsp;Atwood:&nbsp;Sofia Hampton, Patricia Runkle, Joanna Todd.&nbsp;Aurora, Colo.:&nbsp;Ilani Myers.&nbsp;Burlington, Colo.:&nbsp;Marley Neal.&nbsp;Canada:&nbsp;Andrew Asselin, Ryan Olchoway, Tucker Zdunich.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Julian Bixenman, Robert Cheruiyot, Lynka Dusabe, Tiernan Heydt, Makenzie Jolly, Wesley Kiptoo, Bethany Lindskog, Gerardo Ortiz-Chavez, Devin Patton, Sierra Pfannenstiel, Abbey Schmeiser, Kurt Schroeder, Paige Schroer, Kyler Staab, Courtney Tinkham, Nehemia Too, Ashley Wilson.&nbsp;Ellis:&nbsp;Taylor Honas.&nbsp;Emporia:&nbsp;Medalia Juarez.&nbsp;<a>Firestone, Colo.:&nbsp;Hannah McCormack.&nbsp;</a>Gardner:&nbsp;Jalynn Habiger.&nbsp;Gem:&nbsp;Maggi Nieman.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Brooke Keim.&nbsp;Grinnell:&nbsp;Amanda Hart.&nbsp;Hays:&nbsp;Alassa Barber, Kelsi Page.&nbsp;Hill City:&nbsp;Lauren Jones.&nbsp;<a>Hobbs, N.M.:&nbsp;Kiara Knight.</a>&nbsp;Hoxie:&nbsp;Raine Eller, Easton Slipke, Jacelyn White.&nbsp;<a>Italy:&nbsp;Gloria Di Lauro.</a>Johnson:&nbsp;Marisol Mendoza.&nbsp;Kearney, Neb.:&nbsp;Gabriel Ledesma.&nbsp;<a>Lakin:&nbsp;Jocelyn Crum.&nbsp;</a>Lawrence:&nbsp;Kennedy Smith.&nbsp;Maywood, Ill.:Javion May.&nbsp;Monument:&nbsp;Shannon Hopson, Landee Kistler. Mound Valley: Shyanne Jones.&nbsp;<a>Mount Pleasant, Utah:&nbsp;Melayna Gillins.</a>Newton:&nbsp;Taylor Brewer.&nbsp;North Newton:&nbsp;Lachlan Ross.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Taylor Flipse.&nbsp;Osborne:&nbsp;Ashton McNeal.&nbsp;Ottsville, Pa.:&nbsp;Justin Wade.&nbsp;Palisade, Neb.:&nbsp;Ashley Knotts.&nbsp;Phillipsburg:&nbsp;Dakota Hopson-Johnson.&nbsp;<a>Price, Utah:&nbsp;Makenna Pendergrass</a>.&nbsp;Puerto Rico:&nbsp;Karleeann Ramos.&nbsp;Republic of Latvia:&nbsp;Rihards Sergis.&nbsp;Rigby, Idaho:&nbsp;Sarah Sheppard.&nbsp;<a>Riverton, Utah:&nbsp;Kaylee Christiansen.</a>&nbsp;Salina:&nbsp;Jacelyn Dawson.&nbsp;<a>Selden:&nbsp;Kaylin Schaben.</a>&nbsp;Serbia:&nbsp;Milica Djukic.&nbsp;Topeka:&nbsp;Lazrua' Osayande.&nbsp;Trinidad and Tobago:&nbsp;Afiya Vincent.&nbsp;Ulysses:Abraham Romero.&nbsp;United Kingdom:&nbsp;Joshua Edwards.&nbsp;WaKeeney:&nbsp;Carli Nowlin.&nbsp;Weskan:&nbsp;Hallie Eck.&nbsp;Wichita:&nbsp;Imari Grayson, Mauri Scales, Phillip Sidebottom.&nbsp;Winona:&nbsp;Avery Lee.&nbsp;

Abilene:&nbsp;Raycelon Kuntz.&nbsp;Arapahoe, Neb.:&nbsp;Rochelle Wendland.&nbsp;Ashland, Neb.:&nbsp;Chance Andersen.&nbsp;Big Springs, Neb.:&nbsp;Lauren Thompson.&nbsp;Brewster:&nbsp;Angelena Copeland.&nbsp;Cameron, N.C.:&nbsp;Krista Marlin.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Julian Bixenman, Amanda Bray, Kayla Faus, Erica Hermosillo, Thurman McDonald, Melanie Melcher, Landon Reilley, Tatym Rundel.&nbsp;Elkton, S.D.:&nbsp;Kayla Engwicht.&nbsp;Ellsworth:&nbsp;Margaret Allen.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Christopher Millam, Sophia Williams.&nbsp;Grand Island, Neb.:&nbsp;Merriah Bockmann.&nbsp;Great Bend:&nbsp;Kiralynn Bunn.&nbsp;Gretna, Neb.:&nbsp;Sarah Asche.&nbsp;Grinnell:&nbsp;Bailee Fritts.&nbsp;Haysville:&nbsp;Mikayla Graham.&nbsp;Hoisington:&nbsp;Ruth Burgess.&nbsp;Hoxie:&nbsp;Landon Heim.&nbsp;Johnson:&nbsp;Katelyn Palmer.&nbsp;Kansas City:&nbsp;Roni Mikessell.&nbsp;Lakin:&nbsp;Jocelyn Crum.&nbsp;Long Island:&nbsp;Kailey Hammond.&nbsp;Marienthal:&nbsp;Gaven Murphy.&nbsp;McLouth:&nbsp;Emma Jolley.&nbsp;McPherson:&nbsp;Danielle Lacy.&nbsp;Meriden:&nbsp;Amber Graber.&nbsp;Mound Valley:&nbsp;Shyanne Jones.&nbsp;Norton:Amber Metzger.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Shannon Kincaid, Natalie Papa.&nbsp;Ogallah:&nbsp;Codi Bliss.&nbsp;Pawnee Rock:&nbsp;Cassandra Wolff.&nbsp;&nbsp;Paxico:&nbsp;Rachel Hurla.&nbsp;Quinter:&nbsp;Michael Lewis, Jami Lopez.&nbsp;Rexford:&nbsp;Victoria Schwarz.&nbsp;Russell:&nbsp;Chelsee Hoffman.&nbsp;Saint John:&nbsp;Cade Roberts.&nbsp;Scott City:&nbsp;Gracy Chambless.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Carli Haislip

Atlanta, Ga.:&nbsp;Nyrobi Pillers.&nbsp;Atwood:&nbsp;Sofia Hampton.&nbsp;Bahamas:&nbsp;David Romer.&nbsp;Bird City:&nbsp;Rachel Keltz.&nbsp;Canada:&nbsp;Andrew Asselin, Sophia Nduwayo, R Honore Niyongira, Tucker Zdunich.&nbsp;Clearwater:&nbsp;Madison Lange.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Arthur Berthelin, Sheena Brown, Lynka Dusabe, Parker Hamel, Dakota Huddleston, Gerardo Ortiz-Chavez, Devin Patton, Abbey Schmeiser, Kurt Schroeder, Kyler Staab, Courtney Tinkham.&nbsp;Firestone, Colo.:&nbsp;Hannah McCormack.&nbsp;France:&nbsp;Alexandre Fanchini.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Hannah Eslinger, Emily Smith.&nbsp;Hays:&nbsp;Kelsi Page.&nbsp;Hobbs, N.M.:&nbsp;Kiara Knight.&nbsp;Hoxie:&nbsp;Easton Slipke.&nbsp;Italy:&nbsp;Gloria Di Lauro.&nbsp;Kansas City:&nbsp;Mercedes Ramos.&nbsp;Lakin:Jocelyn Crum.&nbsp;Louisville, Neb.:&nbsp;Abby Caswell.&nbsp;Monument:&nbsp;Landee Kistler.&nbsp;Mound Valley:&nbsp;Shyanne Jones.&nbsp;Mount Pleasant, Utah:Melayna. Gillins.&nbsp;Natoma:&nbsp;Erika George, Casey Kopf.&nbsp;Norwich:&nbsp;Treslyn Welters.&nbsp;Price, Utah:&nbsp;Makenna Pendergrass.&nbsp;Riverton, Utah:&nbsp;Kaylee Christiansen.&nbsp;Selden:&nbsp;Kaylin Schaben.&nbsp;Saint Francis:&nbsp;Luke Lampe.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Sydni Allen.&nbsp;Topeka:&nbsp;Lazrua' Osayande.&nbsp;Ulysses:&nbsp;Abraham Romero.&nbsp;Wichita:&nbsp;Imari Grayson.&nbsp;Wilson:&nbsp;Joseph Romme.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Abilene:&nbsp;Destiny Calvin, Kristopher Shatto.&nbsp;Almena:&nbsp;Samantha Engelhardt, Chaylee Lowry, Kristina Sisson.&nbsp;Andover:&nbsp;Stella Norton.&nbsp;Arapahoe, Neb.:&nbsp;Rochelle Wendland.&nbsp;Ashland, Neb.:&nbsp;Chance Andersen.&nbsp;Atchison:&nbsp;Georgia Appel.&nbsp;Belleville:&nbsp;Jentry McGregor.&nbsp;Berryton:&nbsp;Emily Brownlee.&nbsp;Bethune, Colo.:&nbsp;Lorena Herrera.&nbsp;Big Springs, Neb.:&nbsp;Lauren Thompson.&nbsp;Cameron, N.C.:&nbsp;Krista Marlin.&nbsp;Cimarron:&nbsp;Morgan Clinesmith.&nbsp;Clarksville, Tenn.:&nbsp;Jessica Schmidt.&nbsp;Clay Center:&nbsp;Reegan Geer.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Elizabeth Barrett, Brooklyn Bice, Julian Bixenman, Heath Bolyard, Brandon Brier, Tess Brittain, LaVonna Carmen, Jennifer Carter, Anthony Gines, Erica Hermosillo, Konnor Griffin, Kaitlyn Kunnemann-Woofter, Thurman McDonald, Hanna Rehmer, Courtney Reilley, Landon Reilley, Ryan Westcott, Mason Wright.&nbsp;Cullison:&nbsp;McKenzie Jameson.&nbsp;Denton, Mont.:&nbsp;Stephanie Rapstad.&nbsp;Dwight:&nbsp;Heather Patry.&nbsp;Ellsworth:&nbsp;Margaret Allen.&nbsp;Frankfort, Ky.:&nbsp;Sherri Ferguson.&nbsp;Garden City:&nbsp;Savannah Harris.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Danielle Black, Kimberly Burgett, Jillian Hunter, Jenean Williams.&nbsp;Great Bend:&nbsp;Kiralynn Bunn.&nbsp;Gretna, Neb.:&nbsp;Sarah Asche.&nbsp;Grinnell:&nbsp;Elizabeth Anderson.&nbsp;Hays:&nbsp;Theresa Gallegos.&nbsp;Holly, Colo.:&nbsp;Heather Shivers.&nbsp;Hoxie:&nbsp;Landon Heim, Mary Weber.&nbsp;Hutchinson:&nbsp;Breanna Springs.&nbsp;Iliff, Colo.:&nbsp;Nicole Burmester.&nbsp;Johnson:Katelyn Palmer.&nbsp;Kansas City:&nbsp;Roni Mikessell.&nbsp;Kensington:&nbsp;Ashley Bretton, Kayle Holsman.&nbsp;Lebanon:&nbsp;Ashley McCleary.&nbsp;Leoti:&nbsp;Paige Baum.&nbsp;Ludell:&nbsp;Megan Rippe.&nbsp;Manhattan:&nbsp;Tasha Ostrowski.&nbsp;Marysville:&nbsp;Brandi O'Mara.&nbsp;McPherson:&nbsp;Danielle Lacy.&nbsp;Medicine Lodge:&nbsp;Lanie Carr.&nbsp;Melvern:&nbsp;Julie Heslop.&nbsp;Mound Valley:&nbsp;Shyanne Jones.&nbsp;Norton:&nbsp;Eladio Alvarez, Jacob Borgstadt, Carrah Christensen, Juston Crane, Corey Eubanks, Aaron Griffith, Adam Hardwick, Christopher Kessler, Zachary Lampe, Delfino Moya, Jeffery Reeder, Matthew Rushton.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Elizabeth Ahrens, Pius Jirak, Natalie Papa, Rachel Parker.&nbsp;Ogallah:&nbsp;Codi Bliss.&nbsp;Paxico:&nbsp;Rachel Hurla.&nbsp;Phillipsburg:&nbsp;Amy Stephen, Cassandra Walker Cassie Wells.&nbsp;Plainville:&nbsp;Brianna Becker.&nbsp;Raeford, N.C.:&nbsp;Richard Tolston III.&nbsp;Rochester, N.Y.:&nbsp;Siu Yan Luk.&nbsp;Russell:&nbsp;Jayden Braun.&nbsp;Saint Francis:&nbsp;Shalyn Zweygardt.&nbsp;Saint John:&nbsp;Cade Roberts.&nbsp;Scott City:Kaely Zilla.&nbsp;Selden:&nbsp;Benina Soriano.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Carli Haislip.&nbsp;Spencerville, Ohio:&nbsp;Destiney Fiely.&nbsp;Stratton, Colo.:&nbsp;Linda Arzaga, Kelsea Drescher.&nbsp;Stratton, Neb.:&nbsp;Shelly Wallace.&nbsp;Ulysses:&nbsp;Jordan Stein, Garret Winner.&nbsp;Valley Center:&nbsp;Janett Duerksen.&nbsp;WaKeeney:&nbsp;Ashlei Dinkel.&nbsp;Walsh, Colo.:&nbsp;Payton Bond, Morgan Turner.&nbsp;Wichita:&nbsp;Lea Sather.&nbsp;Winona:&nbsp;Taryn Stramel.

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 </figure>CCCCOLBY — Colby Community College conferred 329 degrees and certificates on May 15 during the 55th&nbsp;annual commencement ceremony, which was held virtually.&nbsp;Hometowns are published as indicated by the student. Kansas residents are arranged by city, out-of-state residents are listed by city and state, and international students by country. By request, some names are not disclosed.<h2>Associate of Arts</h2>Aberdeen, S.D.:&nbsp;Adrianne Schaunaman.&nbsp;Abilene:&nbsp;Kristopher Shatto.&nbsp;Atlanta, Ga.:&nbsp;Nyrobi Pillers.&nbsp;Atwood:&nbsp;Sofia Hampton, Patricia Runkle, Joanna Todd.&nbsp;Aurora, Colo.:&nbsp;Ilani Myers.&nbsp;Burlington, Colo.:&nbsp;Marley Neal.&nbsp;Canada:&nbsp;Andrew Asselin, Ryan Olchoway, Tucker Zdunich.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Julian Bixenman, Robert Cheruiyot, Lynka Dusabe, Tiernan Heydt, Makenzie Jolly, Wesley Kiptoo, Bethany Lindskog, Gerardo Ortiz-Chavez, Devin Patton, Sierra Pfannenstiel, Abbey Schmeiser, Kurt Schroeder, Paige Schroer, Kyler Staab, Courtney Tinkham, Nehemia Too, Ashley Wilson.&nbsp;Ellis:&nbsp;Taylor Honas.&nbsp;Emporia:&nbsp;Medalia Juarez.&nbsp;<a>Firestone, Colo.:&nbsp;Hannah McCormack.&nbsp;</a>Gardner:&nbsp;Jalynn Habiger.&nbsp;Gem:&nbsp;Maggi Nieman.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Brooke Keim.&nbsp;Grinnell:&nbsp;Amanda Hart.&nbsp;Hays:&nbsp;Alassa Barber, Kelsi Page.&nbsp;Hill City:&nbsp;Lauren Jones.&nbsp;<a>Hobbs, N.M.:&nbsp;Kiara Knight.</a>&nbsp;Hoxie:&nbsp;Raine Eller, Easton Slipke, Jacelyn White.&nbsp;<a>Italy:&nbsp;Gloria Di Lauro.</a>Johnson:&nbsp;Marisol Mendoza.&nbsp;Kearney, Neb.:&nbsp;Gabriel Ledesma.&nbsp;<a>Lakin:&nbsp;Jocelyn Crum.&nbsp;</a>Lawrence:&nbsp;Kennedy Smith.&nbsp;Maywood, Ill.:Javion May.&nbsp;Monument:&nbsp;Shannon Hopson, Landee Kistler. Mound Valley: Shyanne Jones.&nbsp;<a>Mount Pleasant, Utah:&nbsp;Melayna Gillins.</a>Newton:&nbsp;Taylor Brewer.&nbsp;North Newton:&nbsp;Lachlan Ross.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Taylor Flipse.&nbsp;Osborne:&nbsp;Ashton McNeal.&nbsp;Ottsville, Pa.:&nbsp;Justin Wade.&nbsp;Palisade, Neb.:&nbsp;Ashley Knotts.&nbsp;Phillipsburg:&nbsp;Dakota Hopson-Johnson.&nbsp;<a>Price, Utah:&nbsp;Makenna Pendergrass</a>.&nbsp;Puerto Rico:&nbsp;Karleeann Ramos.&nbsp;Republic of Latvia:&nbsp;Rihards Sergis.&nbsp;Rigby, Idaho:&nbsp;Sarah Sheppard.&nbsp;<a>Riverton, Utah:&nbsp;Kaylee Christiansen.</a>&nbsp;Salina:&nbsp;Jacelyn Dawson.&nbsp;<a>Selden:&nbsp;Kaylin Schaben.</a>&nbsp;Serbia:&nbsp;Milica Djukic.&nbsp;Topeka:&nbsp;Lazrua' Osayande.&nbsp;Trinidad and Tobago:&nbsp;Afiya Vincent.&nbsp;Ulysses:Abraham Romero.&nbsp;United Kingdom:&nbsp;Joshua Edwards.&nbsp;WaKeeney:&nbsp;Carli Nowlin.&nbsp;Weskan:&nbsp;Hallie Eck.&nbsp;Wichita:&nbsp;Imari Grayson, Mauri Scales, Phillip Sidebottom.&nbsp;Winona:&nbsp;Avery Lee.&nbsp; <h2>Associate of Applied Science</h2>Abilene:&nbsp;Raycelon Kuntz.&nbsp;Arapahoe, Neb.:&nbsp;Rochelle Wendland.&nbsp;Ashland, Neb.:&nbsp;Chance Andersen.&nbsp;Big Springs, Neb.:&nbsp;Lauren Thompson.&nbsp;Brewster:&nbsp;Angelena Copeland.&nbsp;Cameron, N.C.:&nbsp;Krista Marlin.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Julian Bixenman, Amanda Bray, Kayla Faus, Erica Hermosillo, Thurman McDonald, Melanie Melcher, Landon Reilley, Tatym Rundel.&nbsp;Elkton, S.D.:&nbsp;Kayla Engwicht.&nbsp;Ellsworth:&nbsp;Margaret Allen.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Christopher Millam, Sophia Williams.&nbsp;Grand Island, Neb.:&nbsp;Merriah Bockmann.&nbsp;Great Bend:&nbsp;Kiralynn Bunn.&nbsp;Gretna, Neb.:&nbsp;Sarah Asche.&nbsp;Grinnell:&nbsp;Bailee Fritts.&nbsp;Haysville:&nbsp;Mikayla Graham.&nbsp;Hoisington:&nbsp;Ruth Burgess.&nbsp;Hoxie:&nbsp;Landon Heim.&nbsp;Johnson:&nbsp;Katelyn Palmer.&nbsp;Kansas City:&nbsp;Roni Mikessell.&nbsp;Lakin:&nbsp;Jocelyn Crum.&nbsp;Long Island:&nbsp;Kailey Hammond.&nbsp;Marienthal:&nbsp;Gaven Murphy.&nbsp;McLouth:&nbsp;Emma Jolley.&nbsp;McPherson:&nbsp;Danielle Lacy.&nbsp;Meriden:&nbsp;Amber Graber.&nbsp;Mound Valley:&nbsp;Shyanne Jones.&nbsp;Norton:Amber Metzger.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Shannon Kincaid, Natalie Papa.&nbsp;Ogallah:&nbsp;Codi Bliss.&nbsp;Pawnee Rock:&nbsp;Cassandra Wolff.&nbsp;&nbsp;Paxico:&nbsp;Rachel Hurla.&nbsp;Quinter:&nbsp;Michael Lewis, Jami Lopez.&nbsp;Rexford:&nbsp;Victoria Schwarz.&nbsp;Russell:&nbsp;Chelsee Hoffman.&nbsp;Saint John:&nbsp;Cade Roberts.&nbsp;Scott City:&nbsp;Gracy Chambless.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Carli Haislip<h2>Associate of Science</h2>Atlanta, Ga.:&nbsp;Nyrobi Pillers.&nbsp;Atwood:&nbsp;Sofia Hampton.&nbsp;Bahamas:&nbsp;David Romer.&nbsp;Bird City:&nbsp;Rachel Keltz.&nbsp;Canada:&nbsp;Andrew Asselin, Sophia Nduwayo, R Honore Niyongira, Tucker Zdunich.&nbsp;Clearwater:&nbsp;Madison Lange.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Arthur Berthelin, Sheena Brown, Lynka Dusabe, Parker Hamel, Dakota Huddleston, Gerardo Ortiz-Chavez, Devin Patton, Abbey Schmeiser, Kurt Schroeder, Kyler Staab, Courtney Tinkham.&nbsp;Firestone, Colo.:&nbsp;Hannah McCormack.&nbsp;France:&nbsp;Alexandre Fanchini.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Hannah Eslinger, Emily Smith.&nbsp;Hays:&nbsp;Kelsi Page.&nbsp;Hobbs, N.M.:&nbsp;Kiara Knight.&nbsp;Hoxie:&nbsp;Easton Slipke.&nbsp;Italy:&nbsp;Gloria Di Lauro.&nbsp;Kansas City:&nbsp;Mercedes Ramos.&nbsp;Lakin:Jocelyn Crum.&nbsp;Louisville, Neb.:&nbsp;Abby Caswell.&nbsp;Monument:&nbsp;Landee Kistler.&nbsp;Mound Valley:&nbsp;Shyanne Jones.&nbsp;Mount Pleasant, Utah:Melayna. Gillins.&nbsp;Natoma:&nbsp;Erika George, Casey Kopf.&nbsp;Norwich:&nbsp;Treslyn Welters.&nbsp;Price, Utah:&nbsp;Makenna Pendergrass.&nbsp;Riverton, Utah:&nbsp;Kaylee Christiansen.&nbsp;Selden:&nbsp;Kaylin Schaben.&nbsp;Saint Francis:&nbsp;Luke Lampe.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Sydni Allen.&nbsp;Topeka:&nbsp;Lazrua' Osayande.&nbsp;Ulysses:&nbsp;Abraham Romero.&nbsp;Wichita:&nbsp;Imari Grayson.&nbsp;Wilson:&nbsp;Joseph Romme.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Certificates</h2>Abilene:&nbsp;Destiny Calvin, Kristopher Shatto.&nbsp;Almena:&nbsp;Samantha Engelhardt, Chaylee Lowry, Kristina Sisson.&nbsp;Andover:&nbsp;Stella Norton.&nbsp;Arapahoe, Neb.:&nbsp;Rochelle Wendland.&nbsp;Ashland, Neb.:&nbsp;Chance Andersen.&nbsp;Atchison:&nbsp;Georgia Appel.&nbsp;Belleville:&nbsp;Jentry McGregor.&nbsp;Berryton:&nbsp;Emily Brownlee.&nbsp;Bethune, Colo.:&nbsp;Lorena Herrera.&nbsp;Big Springs, Neb.:&nbsp;Lauren Thompson.&nbsp;Cameron, N.C.:&nbsp;Krista Marlin.&nbsp;Cimarron:&nbsp;Morgan Clinesmith.&nbsp;Clarksville, Tenn.:&nbsp;Jessica Schmidt.&nbsp;Clay Center:&nbsp;Reegan Geer.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Elizabeth Barrett, Brooklyn Bice, Julian Bixenman, Heath Bolyard, Brandon Brier, Tess Brittain, LaVonna Carmen, Jennifer Carter, Anthony Gines, Erica Hermosillo, Konnor Griffin, Kaitlyn Kunnemann-Woofter, Thurman McDonald, Hanna Rehmer, Courtney Reilley, Landon Reilley, Ryan Westcott, Mason Wright.&nbsp;Cullison:&nbsp;McKenzie Jameson.&nbsp;Denton, Mont.:&nbsp;Stephanie Rapstad.&nbsp;Dwight:&nbsp;Heather Patry.&nbsp;Ellsworth:&nbsp;Margaret Allen.&nbsp;Frankfort, Ky.:&nbsp;Sherri Ferguson.&nbsp;Garden City:&nbsp;Savannah Harris.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Danielle Black, Kimberly Burgett, Jillian Hunter, Jenean Williams.&nbsp;Great Bend:&nbsp;Kiralynn Bunn.&nbsp;Gretna, Neb.:&nbsp;Sarah Asche.&nbsp;Grinnell:&nbsp;Elizabeth Anderson.&nbsp;Hays:&nbsp;Theresa Gallegos.&nbsp;Holly, Colo.:&nbsp;Heather Shivers.&nbsp;Hoxie:&nbsp;Landon Heim, Mary Weber.&nbsp;Hutchinson:&nbsp;Breanna Springs.&nbsp;Iliff, Colo.:&nbsp;Nicole Burmester.&nbsp;Johnson:Katelyn Palmer.&nbsp;Kansas City:&nbsp;Roni Mikessell.&nbsp;Kensington:&nbsp;Ashley Bretton, Kayle Holsman.&nbsp;Lebanon:&nbsp;Ashley McCleary.&nbsp;Leoti:&nbsp;Paige Baum.&nbsp;Ludell:&nbsp;Megan Rippe.&nbsp;Manhattan:&nbsp;Tasha Ostrowski.&nbsp;Marysville:&nbsp;Brandi O'Mara.&nbsp;McPherson:&nbsp;Danielle Lacy.&nbsp;Medicine Lodge:&nbsp;Lanie Carr.&nbsp;Melvern:&nbsp;Julie Heslop.&nbsp;Mound Valley:&nbsp;Shyanne Jones.&nbsp;Norton:&nbsp;Eladio Alvarez, Jacob Borgstadt, Carrah Christensen, Juston Crane, Corey Eubanks, Aaron Griffith, Adam Hardwick, Christopher Kessler, Zachary Lampe, Delfino Moya, Jeffery Reeder, Matthew Rushton.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Elizabeth Ahrens, Pius Jirak, Natalie Papa, Rachel Parker.&nbsp;Ogallah:&nbsp;Codi Bliss.&nbsp;Paxico:&nbsp;Rachel Hurla.&nbsp;Phillipsburg:&nbsp;Amy Stephen, Cassandra Walker Cassie Wells.&nbsp;Plainville:&nbsp;Brianna Becker.&nbsp;Raeford, N.C.:&nbsp;Richard Tolston III.&nbsp;Rochester, N.Y.:&nbsp;Siu Yan Luk.&nbsp;Russell:&nbsp;Jayden Braun.&nbsp;Saint Francis:&nbsp;Shalyn Zweygardt.&nbsp;Saint John:&nbsp;Cade Roberts.&nbsp;Scott City:Kaely Zilla.&nbsp;Selden:&nbsp;Benina Soriano.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Carli Haislip.&nbsp;Spencerville, Ohio:&nbsp;Destiney Fiely.&nbsp;Stratton, Colo.:&nbsp;Linda Arzaga, Kelsea Drescher.&nbsp;Stratton, Neb.:&nbsp;Shelly Wallace.&nbsp;Ulysses:&nbsp;Jordan Stein, Garret Winner.&nbsp;Valley Center:&nbsp;Janett Duerksen.&nbsp;WaKeeney:&nbsp;Ashlei Dinkel.&nbsp;Walsh, Colo.:&nbsp;Payton Bond, Morgan Turner.&nbsp;Wichita:&nbsp;Lea Sather.&nbsp;Winona:&nbsp;Taryn Stramel.

Colby CC announces spring semester graduates

Applications open for new Teen Advisory Board at Russell Public Library

If you have a concern that your child may have a developmental delay or be in need of special education services, call for a free developmental screening. 

During June and July we will only be doing screenings from birth to age 2 &amp; 9 months who live in Ellis or Rush counties and are eligible to be screened. Speech, Language, vision, hearing, thinking, self-help, behavior and motor development will be checked.

The screenings will be held on Wednesday, July 8th.

 Call 785-625-3257 to set up a free developmental screening appointment for your child. 

These developmental screenings are offered monthly and sponsored by the Hays Interagency Coordination Council and USD 489

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Free developmental screenings for kids in Ellis and Rush counties

The committee has unfortunately made the difficult decision to cancel Herzogfest 2020 in Victoria. 

We appreciate everyone being patient with us in the last week while we made our final decision. 

Our main goal now, is to keep our community healthy and see a bigger and better festival next year.

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 </figure>The committee has unfortunately made the difficult decision to cancel Herzogfest 2020 in Victoria. We appreciate everyone being patient with us in the last week while we made our final decision. Our main goal now, is to keep our community healthy and see a bigger and better festival next year. Thank you all.

Victoria's Herzogfest canceled due to coronavirus

Two public hearings will be held Wednesday during the Ellis County Joint Planning Commission meeting.

Conditional Use Permit 2019 has been requested for a Midwest Energy substation.

There is also a request for vacation on Plat Permit 2018, Arapahoe Estates.

The complete July 8 agenda is available <a href="https://www.ellisco.net/agendacenter">here</a>.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the&nbsp;Ellis County Administrative Center, 718 Main, Hays.

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Public hearings scheduled for Joint Planning Commission 

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Ellis Planning Commission to discuss Midwest Energy substation

If you have a concern that your child may have a developmental delay or be in need of special education services, call for a free developmental screening.

During June and July, USD 489 will only be doing screenings from birth to age 2 and 9 months that live in Ellis or Rush Counties and are eligible to be screened.

Speech, language, vision, hearing, thinking, self-help, behavior and motor development will be checked.

The screenings will be on Wednesday, July 8.

Call 785-625-3257 to set up a free developmental screening appointment for your child.

These developmental screenings are offered monthly and sponsored by the Hays Interagency Coordination Council and USD 489.

If you have a concern that your child may have a developmental delay or be in need of special education services, call for a free developmental screening.During June and July, USD 489 will only be doing screenings from birth to age 2 and 9 months that live in Ellis or Rush Counties and are eligible to be screened.Speech, language, vision, hearing, thinking, self-help, behavior and motor development will be checked.The screenings will be on Wednesday, July 8.Call 785-625-3257 to set up a free developmental screening appointment for your child.These developmental screenings are offered monthly and sponsored by the Hays Interagency Coordination Council and USD 489.

Child development screenings being offered

The Healing Hearts and Healing after Loss support groups will meet in person in July.

Healing Hearts will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at the Hadley Center, 205 E. Seventh St.

Healing After Loss will meet from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 7 and 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, both at the Hadley Center, Suite 257. If the inside door is locked press the door bell to enter.

The Center for Life Experience is requesting that everyone wear a mask and agree to social distance as much as possible.

Please RSVP by noon the day of the meeting or noon on Monday for the 10 a.m. July 7 Healing After Loss meeting, so organizers can have the room arranged for social distancing prior to the meeting.

RSVP to cfle1@eaglecom.net or text 785-625-6078.

Please bring your own mask. CFLE will have some masks available.

You can also bring your own snacks or drinks.

The Healing Hearts and Healing after Loss support groups will meet in person in July.Healing Hearts will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at the Hadley Center, 205 E. Seventh St.Healing After Loss will meet from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 7 and 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, both at the Hadley Center, Suite 257. If the inside door is locked press the door bell to enter.The Center for Life Experience is requesting that everyone wear a mask and agree to social distance as much as possible.Please RSVP by noon the day of the meeting or noon on Monday for the 10 a.m. July 7 Healing After Loss meeting, so organizers can have the room arranged for social distancing prior to the meeting.RSVP to cfle1@eaglecom.net or text 785-625-6078.Please bring your own mask. CFLE will have some masks available.You can also bring your own snacks or drinks.

Healing Hearts, Healing After Loss to meet in person in July

17th Annual Chamber Car Show &amp; Drag Races Sponsored by:
A &amp; A Coors and VP Racing Fuel – Heartland Norton Area Chamber of Commerce
Norton, Kansas.&nbsp;

We are excited to be hosting our Annual Chamber
Car Show and Drag Race event weekend on Friday and Saturday, July 10th and
11th, 2020 (pending local and county approval of events post COVID-19
restrictions between now and then). 

FRIDAY NIGHT ‘PARTY IN THE PARK’: The
Friday night ’Party in the Park’ event will be held at the Washington Street
Park from 5:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. 

We have a dynamic evening planned with a beer
garden, live entertainment featuring The Country Highway Band and other
talented guests. Food Vendors and a Picnic on Washington Street will be
available for family fun and entertainment. Please follow social distancing
recommendations. 

BURN OUT: We are featuring a ‘LOCAL BURN OUT’ from 7:30 P.M.
to 8:30 P.M. so if you have the power, come out and show us! This event is
Sponsored by Kansasland Tire, and is FREE to participants. The winner receives
a $25 prize for the best spectacle. (Smokin!!!!) 

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 </figure>17th Annual Chamber Car Show &amp; Drag Races Sponsored by:
A &amp; A Coors and VP Racing Fuel – Heartland Norton Area Chamber of Commerce
Norton, Kansas.&nbsp;We are excited to be hosting our Annual Chamber
Car Show and Drag Race event weekend on Friday and Saturday, July 10th and
11th, 2020 (pending local and county approval of events post COVID-19
restrictions between now and then). FRIDAY NIGHT ‘PARTY IN THE PARK’: The
Friday night ’Party in the Park’ event will be held at the Washington Street
Park from 5:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. We have a dynamic evening planned with a beer
garden, live entertainment featuring The Country Highway Band and other
talented guests. Food Vendors and a Picnic on Washington Street will be
available for family fun and entertainment. Please follow social distancing
recommendations. BURN OUT: We are featuring a ‘LOCAL BURN OUT’ from 7:30 P.M.
to 8:30 P.M. so if you have the power, come out and show us! This event is
Sponsored by Kansasland Tire, and is FREE to participants. The winner receives
a $25 prize for the best spectacle. (Smokin!!!!) LATE NIGHT BIKE RIDE!! New
this year! Come join the community in a late-night bicycle ride! Friday July
10th from 10:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Downtown at the Courthouse Square! Open to
ALL ages and types of bicycles! FREE Popcorn, Water, Prizes and much more! See
a wonderful display of Police Cars, Fire Trucks, Big Trucks, all on display to
enjoy the ride! Sponsored by the Norton Police Department and the Norton County
Attorney’s Office. CAR SHOW SATURDAY: Last year we had 99 cars registered, so
we hope we have a good turnout this year, too. The cars start lining up at 8:00
A.M. and the awards will be given out at 1:15 P.M. Come down to the County
Courthouse Square and enjoy a day of visual excitement looking at classic cars,
hot-rods, motorcycles, and tractors. Music by The Three Jacks. You won’t want
to miss our first event of the year. FREE SATURDAY MOVIE: Join us at 11:00 A.M.
for a FREE Movie and Popcorn Sponsored by Solutions North Bank! The movie
promises to be a favorite-and we will let you know the title SOON! DRAG RACES
SATURDAY AT 2:00 P.M. $20 Per Car to Race, Norton Municipal Airport.
Immediately following the Car Show Awards; $5 for spectators; 10 yrs. and under
are FREE if accompanied by an adult. NOTE: Drivers must be 21 years or older.
Must be 18 years or older to enter the pit area. Car must be tagged and insured.

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