The Ellis County Commission recognizes the various services we provide to our citizens,
businesses, and institutions throughout our community. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic,
Ellis County realizes we are a pillar in our community and the services we provide must
continue. However, we must also realize the concerns and level of safety for the public as well
as our valued employees.


Following recommendations of our Public Health Officer, Ellis County offices will remain open to
the public with normal hours. We are taking additional steps and precautions to protect both
the employees and the public. Currently the Health Department reports Ellis County is still in a
low level of threat and there are no positive COVID-19 cases in Ellis County. We are encouraging
everyone to follow the CDC and KDHE guidelines and recommendations. Gatherings of 50
people or more are prohibited per the Governors Executive Order 20-04. We are following the
KDHE mandated travel quarantine for all of Ellis County including our employees.


The Ellis County Commission asks for your help in providing service by calling the office you
need to do business with to schedule an appointment in advance. We ask if you are sick, to
please stay home and wait until you recover, or try to conduct your business over the phone or
send an email if possible.


Please be advised this is a dynamic situation and we are working though this daily as the
situation changes. Our Ellis County Health Department will continue to monitor the situation to
help keep our community informed.


As a reminder from our Health Department; please remember to regularly wash your hands with
soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, avoid
touching your face with unwashed hands, stay home if you are sick, cover coughs and sneezes,
and to clean and disinfect surfaces daily.


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 </figure>Ellis CountyThe Ellis County Commission recognizes the various services we provide to our citizens,
businesses, and institutions throughout our community. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic,
Ellis County realizes we are a pillar in our community and the services we provide must
continue. However, we must also realize the concerns and level of safety for the public as well
as our valued employees.
Following recommendations of our Public Health Officer, Ellis County offices will remain open to
the public with normal hours. We are taking additional steps and precautions to protect both
the employees and the public. Currently the Health Department reports Ellis County is still in a
low level of threat and there are no positive COVID-19 cases in Ellis County. We are encouraging
everyone to follow the CDC and KDHE guidelines and recommendations. Gatherings of 50
people or more are prohibited per the Governors Executive Order 20-04. We are following the
KDHE mandated travel quarantine for all of Ellis County including our employees.
The Ellis County Commission asks for your help in providing service by calling the office you
need to do business with to schedule an appointment in advance. We ask if you are sick, to
please stay home and wait until you recover, or try to conduct your business over the phone or
send an email if possible.
Please be advised this is a dynamic situation and we are working though this daily as the
situation changes. Our Ellis County Health Department will continue to monitor the situation to
help keep our community informed.
As a reminder from our Health Department; please remember to regularly wash your hands with
soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, avoid
touching your face with unwashed hands, stay home if you are sick, cover coughs and sneezes,
and to clean and disinfect surfaces daily.

Ellis County offers update on hours, ongoing operations

The Victoria USD 432 school district will be offering grab-and-go lunches for children from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday and Friday at Victoria Elementary School.

Students must be present to receive the meals.

The meals will not be offered during spring break.&nbsp;

An announcement will be made after spring break about if and where further meals will be offered.

The Victoria USD 432 school district will be offering grab-and-go lunches for children from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday and Friday at Victoria Elementary School.Students must be present to receive the meals.The meals will not be offered during spring break.&nbsp;An announcement will be made after spring break about if and where further meals will be offered.

 Victoria USD 432 to offer student meals

The American Red Cross is in urgent need of healthy blood donors.

There is a blood drive until 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thomas More Prep-Marian. A blood drive is also ongoing at the Center for Life Improvement at HaysMed until 5 p.m. Tuesday.&nbsp;

In light of the corona virus, the Red Cross has implemented additional sanitizing and screening processes to keep donors safe.

Red CrossThe American Red Cross is in urgent need of healthy blood donors.There is a blood drive until 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thomas More Prep-Marian. A blood drive is also ongoing at the Center for Life Improvement at HaysMed until 5 p.m. Tuesday.&nbsp;In light of the corona virus, the Red Cross has implemented additional sanitizing and screening processes to keep donors safe.

Red Cross in need of blood donors today in Hays

The Heartland Community Foundation, which serves Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties, is accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications open March 15 are due Friday, May 15, 2020.

This year, over $150,000 is available to charitable projects in Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties, with more than $50,000 available per county. This cycle will fund local community projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:

· Projects focused on improving quality of life.

· Projects that support the public health of Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties.

· Projects supporting education, health care, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification.

Funding for the spring grant cycle is provided by the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, the Heartland Healthy Living Fun, the Heartland Area Action Fund, the Ellis County Legacy Fund, the Rooks County Legacy Fund, the Stockton Community Fund and the Trego County Legacy Fund.

Grants are limited to projects in Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties and will be awarded through a competitive application process. Nonprofit organizations, including government and public entities, educational institutions and churches, are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on May 15. Complete funding criteria and the grant application are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://heartlandcommunityfoundation.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/">http://heartlandcommunityfoundation.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/</a>.

For more information, contact Sandy Jacobs, executive director, at 785-621-4090.

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 </figure>The Heartland Community Foundation, which serves Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties, is accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications open March 15 are due Friday, May 15, 2020.This year, over $150,000 is available to charitable projects in Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties, with more than $50,000 available per county. This cycle will fund local community projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:· Projects focused on improving quality of life.· Projects that support the public health of Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties.· Projects supporting education, health care, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification.Funding for the spring grant cycle is provided by the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, the Heartland Healthy Living Fun, the Heartland Area Action Fund, the Ellis County Legacy Fund, the Rooks County Legacy Fund, the Stockton Community Fund and the Trego County Legacy Fund.Grants are limited to projects in Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties and will be awarded through a competitive application process. Nonprofit organizations, including government and public entities, educational institutions and churches, are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on May 15. Complete funding criteria and the grant application are available at&nbsp;<a href="http://heartlandcommunityfoundation.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/">http://heartlandcommunityfoundation.org/search-apply-for-a-grant/</a>.For more information, contact Sandy Jacobs, executive director, at 785-621-4090.

HCF accepting grant applications

The city of Victoria has set April 25, 2020 for the community-wide garage sale. 

To participate drop a short list of items and an $8.00 fee off at city hall, 1005 4th St., by April 17.

The city of Victoria has set April 25, 2020 for the community-wide garage sale. To participate drop a short list of items and an $8.00 fee off at city hall, 1005 4th St., by April 17.

Victoria city-wide garage sale April 25

On-farm grain storage presentation in Rush Center

Hoxie city-wide clean up

Allow us be your Easter bunny! Hays Relay For Life will egg your yard or a yard of your choice with candy filled eggs! Let our bunnies do all the work! All you have to do is fill out the attached form and mail in your payment and we will take care of the rest.

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Want some help with Easter this year?Allow us be your Easter bunny! Hays Relay For Life will egg your yard or a yard of your choice with candy filled eggs! Let our bunnies do all the work! All you have to do is fill out the attached form and mail in your payment and we will take care of the rest. Limited to Hays residents.

Ellis Co. RFL partners with the Easter Bunny



Join the Kansas Democratic Party in Hays&nbsp;5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, on Monday, March 30 at&nbsp;&nbsp;Thirsty's Brew Pub and Grill, 2704 Vine St. to support the Kansas Democratic Party’s 2020 Grassroots Campaign! 

This event will feature local candidates and KDP Chair Vicki Hiatt to enjoy lite bites at Thirsty's.

RSVP HERE: <a target="_blank" href="https://kansasdems.org/haysvictory?fbclid=IwAR0dC4jtquoHQqu9pmm3xhaLbhH1MXdEylylfciLJRGIH9NwCsnGWHTflk0">https://kansasdems.org/haysvictory</a>

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Join the Kansas Democratic Party in Hays&nbsp;5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, on Monday, March 30 at&nbsp;&nbsp;Thirsty's Brew Pub and Grill, 2704 Vine St. to support the Kansas Democratic Party’s 2020 Grassroots Campaign! This event will feature local candidates and KDP Chair Vicki Hiatt to enjoy lite bites at Thirsty's.RSVP HERE: <a target="_blank" href="https://kansasdems.org/haysvictory?fbclid=IwAR0dC4jtquoHQqu9pmm3xhaLbhH1MXdEylylfciLJRGIH9NwCsnGWHTflk0">https://kansasdems.org/haysvictory</a>

KDP chair and local candidates to speak in Hays

Outhouse history at Rooks Co. Historical Museum

Impeachment: How it works

Elder abuse discussion by FHSU ADP

1st Congressional Dist. high school art competition open

So, Picasso and Einstein walk into a bar... Comedian Steve Martin's absurd comedy of historical fiction,&nbsp;Picasso at the Lapin Agile, has Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meeting in a 1904 Paris bar, the year before Einstein's theory of
relativity and Picasso's transition into cubism.



Please Note: This play contains adult themes. It is not recommended for young audiences. Parental Guidance suggested.

Buy your tickets <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12715/hays-community-theatre-">here</a>&nbsp;for performances on April 17,18, 19, 25 and 26.&nbsp;

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relativity and Picasso's transition into cubism.

Friday, April 17 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 18 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 19 - 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 25 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 26 - 2:30 p.m.

Please Note: This play contains adult themes. It is not recommended for young audiences. Parental Guidance suggested.Buy your tickets <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/12715/hays-community-theatre-">here</a>&nbsp;for performances on April 17,18, 19, 25 and 26.&nbsp;

Steve Martin play to be presented by HCT



Flappers, Flaming Youths, and Hatchet Men — oh my! 

The year is 1923 and Miss Bitsie Buchanan has died, leaving her enormous fortune to one of her six closest friends. Who will she choose? Or how? Miss Buchanan left a series of challenges and whoever wins the most wins the inheritance. But when the challenges turn deadly, the guests must find out who is killing her friends — and make it out alive.

Our guests are encouraged to come "togged to the bricks" in your best 20s outfit, but it isn't required. 

When purchasing tickets, you will choose your identity for the dinner and a short description will be at your table the night of the performance. 

Get&nbsp; tickets<a href="https://hctks.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=97fa9153813e3185ae4449e1e&amp;id=663c176a7f&amp;e=b2f2620a50"> here</a>&nbsp;for Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28 at 6:30 p.m.

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Flappers, Flaming Youths, and Hatchet Men — oh my! The year is 1923 and Miss Bitsie Buchanan has died, leaving her enormous fortune to one of her six closest friends. Who will she choose? Or how? Miss Buchanan left a series of challenges and whoever wins the most wins the inheritance. But when the challenges turn deadly, the guests must find out who is killing her friends — and make it out alive.Our guests are encouraged to come "togged to the bricks" in your best 20s outfit, but it isn't required. When purchasing tickets, you will choose your identity for the dinner and a short description will be at your table the night of the performance. DINNER MENUPasta BuffetGarden Salad2 types of pasta noodlesMarinara Sauce &amp; Alfredo SauceMeatballsRoasted Chicken BreastBread SticksGreen BeansCakeGet&nbsp; tickets<a href="https://hctks.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=97fa9153813e3185ae4449e1e&amp;id=663c176a7f&amp;e=b2f2620a50"> here</a>&nbsp;for Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets on sale for HCT murder mystery dinner show

HHS presents interactive mystery-comedy

Each year the NW 4-H Advisory hosts a two-day recreation leadership workshop for those working with youth and other groups.&nbsp; This year the focus is on the “Team Bonding, Team Building or Team Development?”&nbsp;


In this workshop, Michelle Cummings will share insights and strategies on how to surface behaviors through play through experiential activities. This high-energy, hands-on workshop will teach participants how to play some of the industry’s
 best icebreakers, leadership games and unique ways to reflect on what you are learning. 

Cummings will engage you physically, intellectually and mentally with lots of opportunity for laughter and learning. Attendees will discover how powerful the impact of
 the value of connection, leadership, and purposeful play have on the participants in your programs.


Day 1 is designed for school teams (FFA, FCCLA, KAY, DECA, etc., 7th – 12th grade, adult sponsors, staff and volunteers who work with groups of people routinely.&nbsp; 

Day 2 is a completely different session, so plan
 to come for one, the other or both days.

Registration is due Wednesday, March 25. &nbsp;<a href="https://cottonwood.k-state.edu/ellis-county4h/4-hevents/nw4hevents/NWTeamBuilding2020.pdf" target="_blank">https://cottonwood.k-state.edu/ellis-county4h/4-hevents/nw4hevents/NWTeamBuilding2020.pdf</a>

Please help us get the word out to others who might put this opportunity to good use and come and join us for one or both days.&nbsp; It will be engaging, high energy and a great learning opportunity.

For more information contact Susan Schlichting, Cottonwood District Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development at 785-628-9430.

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In this workshop, Michelle Cummings will share insights and strategies on how to surface behaviors through play through experiential activities. This high-energy, hands-on workshop will teach participants how to play some of the industry’s
 best icebreakers, leadership games and unique ways to reflect on what you are learning. Cummings will engage you physically, intellectually and mentally with lots of opportunity for laughter and learning. Attendees will discover how powerful the impact of
 the value of connection, leadership, and purposeful play have on the participants in your programs.
Day 1 is designed for school teams (FFA, FCCLA, KAY, DECA, etc., 7th – 12th grade, adult sponsors, staff and volunteers who work with groups of people routinely.&nbsp; Day 2 is a completely different session, so plan
 to come for one, the other or both days.Registration is due Wednesday, March 25. &nbsp;<a href="https://cottonwood.k-state.edu/ellis-county4h/4-hevents/nw4hevents/NWTeamBuilding2020.pdf" target="_blank">https://cottonwood.k-state.edu/ellis-county4h/4-hevents/nw4hevents/NWTeamBuilding2020.pdf</a>
Please help us get the word out to others who might put this opportunity to good use and come and join us for one or both days.&nbsp; It will be engaging, high energy and a great learning opportunity.For more information contact Susan Schlichting, Cottonwood District Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development at 785-628-9430.

Leadership workshop for those working with youth, other groups

Grainfield American Legion will have a special fish fry Fri., March 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; at the American Legion building in Grainfield to raise money for new doors for the building.

  Serving Alaskan halibut, hush puppies, scalloped potatoes, macaroni &amp; cheese, baked beans, green beans, variety of Salads and desserts. 

 All for $18.00.  Come support the American Legion.

Grainfield American Legion will have a special fish fry Fri., March 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; at the American Legion building in Grainfield to raise money for new doors for the building.<figure>
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Fish fry fundraiser for Grainfield American Legion



The Kansas Republican Party along with Ellis County GOP, Senator Rick Billinger, and Representative Barbara Wasinger will be hosting a Victory 2020 training in Hays on March 11 at 6 p.m. The training will take place at BriefSpace, 219. W. 10th, Hays.

Join us at this training seminar to get involved in Republican election efforts in Kansas. This training will cover social media, voter contact, voter registration, and software training.

If you are a precinct committee person, an active campaign volunteer, or just looking to get involved for the first time, this training is for you!

If you have a smartphone or tablet please bring it with you for the training. Additionally, please download CampaignSidekick available on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. If you have issues downloading the app, staff will be able to assist at the training.



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The Kansas Republican Party along with Ellis County GOP, Senator Rick Billinger, and Representative Barbara Wasinger will be hosting a Victory 2020 training in Hays on March 11 at 6 p.m. The training will take place at BriefSpace, 219. W. 10th, Hays.Join us at this training seminar to get involved in Republican election efforts in Kansas. This training will cover social media, voter contact, voter registration, and software training.If you are a precinct committee person, an active campaign volunteer, or just looking to get involved for the first time, this training is for you!If you have a smartphone or tablet please bring it with you for the training. Additionally, please download CampaignSidekick available on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. If you have issues downloading the app, staff will be able to assist at the training.

KS Rep. Party campaign training in Hays

Science Café Presents: “Climate Change: What Do We Really Know?”&nbsp;Climate change has become a “political football” where anti-science, misinformation, and confirmation bias are regularly used to undermine&nbsp;progress.

&nbsp;What do we know, what is uncertain, why are counterarguments so silly, and what can we do as citizens?

Presenter: Dr. P. Grady Dixon, Professor and Dean, Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics, Fort Hays State University&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Monday, 
March 16 at 7:00 p.m. at The Venue at Thirsty’s, 2704 Vine Street, Hays.

Sponsored by FHSU Science and Mathematics Education Institute, the event is free and open to public.

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 </figure>Science Café Presents: “Climate Change: What Do We Really Know?”&nbsp;Climate change has become a “political football” where anti-science, misinformation, and confirmation bias are regularly used to undermine&nbsp;progress.&nbsp;What do we know, what is uncertain, why are counterarguments so silly, and what can we do as citizens?Presenter: Dr. P. Grady Dixon, Professor and Dean, Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics, Fort Hays State University&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monday, 
March 16 at 7:00 p.m. at The Venue at Thirsty’s, 2704 Vine Street, Hays.Sponsored by FHSU Science and Mathematics Education Institute, the event is free and open to public.

Climate change to be explored by FHSU Science Cafe

Astro Night at Fort Hays State University&nbsp;

Location: 

Decks of Tomanek Hall and Albertson Hall,

Schmidt Foundation Center for Art &amp; Design Building

Sponsored by: Science and Mathematics Education Institute, Physics Department, FHSU and Art and Design, FHSU

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Decks of Tomanek Hall and Albertson Hall, Schmidt Foundation Center for Art &amp; Design Building 

Public Viewing of<ol>
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 </ol>OPEN to Public FREESponsored by: Science and Mathematics Education Institute, Physics Department, FHSU and Art and Design, FHSUCall 785-628-5344

Free star gazing during FHSU Astro Night

ATWOOD - Originally scheduled for the evening of Monday, March 16, in Atwood, the “Our Community’s Story: Shaping the Future of Rawlins County” story-sharing event, has been cancelled.

Plans are underway to reschedule for a later date.

Planned in conjunction with the Center for Public Partnership and Research at the University of Kansas (CPPR, LiveWell Northwest Kansas plans to share stories of what life in northwest Kansas is like and discuss what changes could occur so that struggling families can thrive—not merely survive. Data that will be shared is derived directly from real stories gathered from residents last year as part of CPPR’s “Our Tomorrows” program.

Additionally, a $500 higher education scholarship will be given away once a new date is secured.

For information, visit www.livewellnwk.org/news or contact LiveWell Director Travis Rickford at (785) 460-8177 or travisr@nwksprevention.com.

ATWOOD - Originally scheduled for the evening of Monday, March 16, in Atwood, the “Our Community’s Story: Shaping the Future of Rawlins County” story-sharing event, has been cancelled.Plans are underway to reschedule for a later date.Planned in conjunction with the Center for Public Partnership and Research at the University of Kansas (CPPR, LiveWell Northwest Kansas plans to share stories of what life in northwest Kansas is like and discuss what changes could occur so that struggling families can thrive—not merely survive. Data that will be shared is derived directly from real stories gathered from residents last year as part of CPPR’s “Our Tomorrows” program.Additionally, a $500 higher education scholarship will be given away once a new date is secured.For information, visit www.livewellnwk.org/news or contact LiveWell Director Travis Rickford at (785) 460-8177 or travisr@nwksprevention.com.

Rawlins County event canceled

HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is sponsoring a free healthy cooking class for breast cancer survivors from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.&nbsp; The event will be held at The Center for Health Improvement Education Room, 2500 Canterbury.

This is a hands-on cooking class and demonstration and will include nutrition tips from a registered dictation and interactive cooking.&nbsp; You will be able to socialize with other breast cancer survivors in a casual setting, enjoy a meal and leave with a simple health meal to make at home.

RSVP by March 16 at 11:00 am to 785-623-5441.&nbsp; Registration is required and seating is limited.&nbsp;

HaysMedHaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is sponsoring a free healthy cooking class for breast cancer survivors from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.&nbsp; The event will be held at The Center for Health Improvement Education Room, 2500 Canterbury.This is a hands-on cooking class and demonstration and will include nutrition tips from a registered dictation and interactive cooking.&nbsp; You will be able to socialize with other breast cancer survivors in a casual setting, enjoy a meal and leave with a simple health meal to make at home.RSVP by March 16 at 11:00 am to 785-623-5441.&nbsp; Registration is required and seating is limited.&nbsp;<figure>
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HaysMed offers healthy cooking class for breast cancer survivors

Grainfield American Legion will have a special fish fry March 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion building in Grainfield to raise money for new doors for the building.  

Doors are 25 years or older.  Serving Alaskan Halibut, Hush Puppies, Scalloped Potatoes, Macaroni &amp; Cheese, baked beans, green beans, Variety of Salads and Desserts.  All for $18.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Grainfield American Legion will have a special fish fry March 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion building in Grainfield to raise money for new doors for the building. Doors are 25 years or older. Serving Alaskan Halibut, Hush Puppies, Scalloped Potatoes, Macaroni &amp; Cheese, baked beans, green beans, Variety of Salads and Desserts. All for $18.&nbsp;

Grainfield fish fry will benefit Legion building improvements

At 5 p.m. Sunday, April 5,&nbsp; at the Hays High School gym, there will be a Battle of the Badges charity basketball game for Mitch Berans — policemen vs firefighters.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5df2c548c2f9fe096b7d54dd">Berens — a 25-year veteran of the Hays Police Department — was diagnosed with cancer late last year.</a>

Admission is free and donations will be accepted. 

A 50/50 raffle will be offered. There will also be a raffle for items including a Traeger grill, a garage door installation and a Yeti cooler and tumbler at halftime.&nbsp;Raffle tickets will be $10 and can be purchased in advance.

Food vendors will be onsite with 10 percent of the proceeds going to Berens.

Orders are also being taken for T-shirts, which will cost $15.

The event is sponsored by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YVTChays/">Your Voice Through Cancer</a>, a nonprofit cancer support group. For more information, call 785-639-3690.

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 </figure>At 5 p.m. Sunday, April 5,&nbsp; at the Hays High School gym, there will be a Battle of the Badges charity basketball game for Mitch Berans — policemen vs firefighters.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/5df2c548c2f9fe096b7d54dd">Berens — a 25-year veteran of the Hays Police Department — was diagnosed with cancer late last year.</a>Admission is free and donations will be accepted. A 50/50 raffle will be offered. There will also be a raffle for items including a Traeger grill, a garage door installation and a Yeti cooler and tumbler at halftime.&nbsp;Raffle tickets will be $10 and can be purchased in advance.Food vendors will be onsite with 10 percent of the proceeds going to Berens.Orders are also being taken for T-shirts, which will cost $15.The event is sponsored by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YVTChays/">Your Voice Through Cancer</a>, a nonprofit cancer support group. For more information, call 785-639-3690.

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