Friends of the Hays Library book sale set for Friday, Saturday

Toy drive for Ellis County children with St. Francis Ministries underway

Twenty years and some 4,000 shows into his career, the name Wade Bowen has become synonymous with Texas country music – &amp; for good reason.

“I will carry that flag proudly,” Bowen says of his Red-Dirt distinction. “But I’ve always said I’m not a ‘Texas artist,’ I’m an artist from Texas, &amp; I think there’s a difference.”

Seen as one of the genre’s finest &amp; most authentic modern voices, Bowen’s approach stays rooted in tradition, but also stands on the creative cutting edge. His focus remains on writing unique songs with a literary quality, &amp; shifting his sonic territory to match his life.

Wielding a knack for direct, poetic songwriting that never panders, Bowen matches his gravel-road growl to an organic sound spanning the whole of Texas, tapping both country &amp; rock influences. A dozen albums have shown his sonic diversity – including six studio sets, two live collections, a gospel album, &amp; an ongoing series of buddy-country hits with fellow Texan, Randy Rogers.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. at the <a href="https://www.travelks.com/event/wade-bowen-with-will-stalling-%26-the-divided-%2B-will-carter/30525/">Fox Theatre</a>, 1202 Main, Hays.

Call 785-498-8621 for more info.&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fo%2Fthe-fox-theatre-32076173407%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR39IPPLvNYoi-wi5j5K5XE_oeApsASjbE2jiAgbJJSur1b9C4CSM-nOoDU&amp;h=AT1xSxRqIxTk_TbqHXb-wzhiIJWzc0p8CE5sfCUigj6obpy2ZXzkxAkdl0ylmZzNzWmOy3ubxcSJO-n6vh" target="_blank">Tickets available here.</a>

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 </figure>SubmittedTwenty years and some 4,000 shows into his career, the name Wade Bowen has become synonymous with Texas country music – &amp; for good reason.“I will carry that flag proudly,” Bowen says of his Red-Dirt distinction. “But I’ve always said I’m not a ‘Texas artist,’ I’m an artist from Texas, &amp; I think there’s a difference.”Seen as one of the genre’s finest &amp; most authentic modern voices, Bowen’s approach stays rooted in tradition, but also stands on the creative cutting edge. His focus remains on writing unique songs with a literary quality, &amp; shifting his sonic territory to match his life.Wielding a knack for direct, poetic songwriting that never panders, Bowen matches his gravel-road growl to an organic sound spanning the whole of Texas, tapping both country &amp; rock influences. A dozen albums have shown his sonic diversity – including six studio sets, two live collections, a gospel album, &amp; an ongoing series of buddy-country hits with fellow Texan, Randy Rogers.Doors open at 7:00 p.m., music starts at 7:30 p.m. at the <a href="https://www.travelks.com/event/wade-bowen-with-will-stalling-%26-the-divided-%2B-will-carter/30525/">Fox Theatre</a>, 1202 Main, Hays.Call 785-498-8621 for more info.&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fo%2Fthe-fox-theatre-32076173407%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR39IPPLvNYoi-wi5j5K5XE_oeApsASjbE2jiAgbJJSur1b9C4CSM-nOoDU&amp;h=AT1xSxRqIxTk_TbqHXb-wzhiIJWzc0p8CE5sfCUigj6obpy2ZXzkxAkdl0ylmZzNzWmOy3ubxcSJO-n6vh" target="_blank">Tickets available here.</a>**Must be 18+ to attend

Wade Bowen in concert Thursday at the Fox Theatre, Hays

On Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. 

This bi-annual event allows for the public to anonymously dispose of old, unused, unwanted, or no longer needed medications. 

The event will be held in the north parking lot of the Ellis County Law Enforcement Center, 105 W. 12th St., Hays.

In April of 2023, 4,497 law enforcement agencies nationwide hosted 4,955 collection sites, and collected 663,725 pounds of unused medications. 

Since the inception of the Drug Take Back Day, 17,300,454 pounds of medications have been safely disposed of.&nbsp;

The Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit is encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. 

Items that will be accepted are tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Prescription medications can be disposed of in the original container or placed in a Ziploc bag. 

Please note that liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes and other sharps, and illicit drugs will not be accepted&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ellis County SheriffOn Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This bi-annual event allows for the public to anonymously dispose of old, unused, unwanted, or no longer needed medications. The event will be held in the north parking lot of the Ellis County Law Enforcement Center, 105 W. 12th St., Hays.In April of 2023, 4,497 law enforcement agencies nationwide hosted 4,955 collection sites, and collected 663,725 pounds of unused medications. Since the inception of the Drug Take Back Day, 17,300,454 pounds of medications have been safely disposed of.&nbsp;The Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit is encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. Items that will be accepted are tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Prescription medications can be disposed of in the original container or placed in a Ziploc bag. Please note that liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes and other sharps, and illicit drugs will not be accepted&nbsp;

Unused prescription drugs Take Back Day is Oct. 28 in Ellis County

On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>, KAYS 94.3's The Morning Blend host Jeff Leiker discusses Thomas More Prep-Marian's upcoming production of "The Music Man," with director Travis Grizzell.

<div><iframe title="TMP-M’s ’The Music Man’ set for Oct. 26-29" allowtransparency="true" height="600" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:600px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=pih49-14db231-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=600" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>, KAYS 94.3's The Morning Blend host Jeff Leiker discusses Thomas More Prep-Marian's upcoming production of "The Music Man," with director Travis Grizzell.

🎙 Post Podcast: TMP-M's 'The Music Man' set for Oct. 26-29

The Chamber in Hays, has announced a date change for the Child Care Provider Quarterly Professional Development Series. &nbsp;

Originally slated for Thursday, October 26 the event will now be held on Thursday, November 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,&nbsp;The Rose Garden Banquet Hall &amp; Catering, 2350 E. 8th St., Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The decision to reschedule the event was made to ensure that as many interested parties as possible have the opportunity to attend. This change aims to accommodate conflicts with other community events, ensuring that childcare providers from across northwest Kansas can participate.&nbsp;

The Professional Development Series welcomes all area child care providers to join in an enriching evening featuring Kaley Conner, Manager of Education and Outreach from High Plains Mental Health Center, as the guest speaker. The focal point of the workshop will be "Stress Management and Self-Care for Providers."&nbsp;

Attendees will gain invaluable insights into stress management, differentiating between typical and destructive stress pathways, recognizing warning signs of unhealthy stress, implementing self-care practices to enhance resilience, and acquiring skills to identify warning signs in the children they serve, as well as effective communication with children's guardians. &nbsp;

Participation in this event will provide attendees with 1.5 hours of credit toward their annual recertification requirements.&nbsp;

For further information on the Child Care Provider Quarterly Professional Development Series please visit The Chamber's website at&nbsp;<a href="https://hayschamber.com/" target="_blank">hayschamber.com</a>&nbsp;or contact The Chamber directly at 785-628-8201.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Hays ChamberThe Chamber in Hays, has announced a date change for the Child Care Provider Quarterly Professional Development Series. &nbsp;Originally slated for Thursday, October 26 the event will now be held on Thursday, November 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,&nbsp;The Rose Garden Banquet Hall &amp; Catering, 2350 E. 8th St., Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;The decision to reschedule the event was made to ensure that as many interested parties as possible have the opportunity to attend. This change aims to accommodate conflicts with other community events, ensuring that childcare providers from across northwest Kansas can participate.&nbsp;The Professional Development Series welcomes all area child care providers to join in an enriching evening featuring Kaley Conner, Manager of Education and Outreach from High Plains Mental Health Center, as the guest speaker. The focal point of the workshop will be "Stress Management and Self-Care for Providers."&nbsp;Attendees will gain invaluable insights into stress management, differentiating between typical and destructive stress pathways, recognizing warning signs of unhealthy stress, implementing self-care practices to enhance resilience, and acquiring skills to identify warning signs in the children they serve, as well as effective communication with children's guardians. &nbsp;Participation in this event will provide attendees with 1.5 hours of credit toward their annual recertification requirements.&nbsp;For further information on the Child Care Provider Quarterly Professional Development Series please visit The Chamber's website at&nbsp;<a href="https://hayschamber.com/" target="_blank">hayschamber.com</a>&nbsp;or contact The Chamber directly at 785-628-8201.&nbsp;

Date change made for child care provider development meeting by Hays Chamber

The deadline for letters to the editor about the upcoming election on Nov. 7 will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Letters ca be sent to admin@haypost.com. All letters must be typed and signed.

The deadline for letters to the editor about the upcoming election on Nov. 7 will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1.Letters ca be sent to admin@haypost.com. All letters must be typed and signed.

Election letter to editor deadline Nov. 1

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Sign up by Nov. 6 for Ellis County Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving meals; volunteers needed

Wanted. Northwest Kansas men and women, boys and girls, to travel to Colby, Thursday, Nov. 2, to join in a night of barbershop singing.

The Colby United Methodist Church, 950 S. Franklin, is the location of this special guest night from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. central time. 

Sponsored by the Tumbleweed men’s Barbershop Chorus and the women’s Prairie Rose Harmony Chorus, members of both groups will be on hand to lead guests in the joys of signing harmony. Guest night means there is no obligation to join either sponsoring group. Refreshments provided.

Thomas Annis, Oakley, is the music director for both groups. This is a special weekly rehearsal, not a show. Plans are to have a large number of men from the Hays Chorus present in Colby, in addition to all present and many past Tumbleweed and PRH chorus members.

Eighty-five years ago, the founders of The Barbershop Harmony Society&nbsp; stumbled onto something quite profound: The joy and transformation that comes with four voices singing together. The Barbershop Harmony Society wants more people to have the opportunity to experience the joy of singing.

“Our mission is to bring people together in harmony and fellowship to enrich lives through singing,” said Dan Obrien, president of the Tumbleweed Barbershop Chorus, Colby. 

The Colby Chapter meets regularly most Thursday nights throughout the year, and one night a month carpools to Hays to harmonize with their men’s group. The Tumbleweed Chorus is affiliated with the Rocky Mountain District of The Barbershop Harmony Society.

The women of Prairie Rose Harmony regularly meet Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central. Both groups normally gather weekly at&nbsp;the Colby United Methodist Church. Prairie Rose Harmony is independent.

Both harmony groups form inter-generational bonds and encourage youth to join in the fun. Many men and women choose to become members of their choruses from the time they join for the rest of their lives.

Barbershop harmony inspires us to blend, create musical beauty and to make friends. Our vision of everyone in harmony means every person who loves to harmonize has a place in our family. We invite singers across diverse cultures and groups.

Barbershop harmony is a style of unaccompanied four-part vocal. The music is written with its greatest emphasis on chord structure.

Barbershop harmony is rooted in African-American traditions of the late 1800s in the South. Many of the earliest groups of men harmonized while visiting their neighborhood barbershops. Men’s choruses and quartets formalized in 1938, while women’s groups trace their history from 1945.

Visit www.barbershop.org for further information about the history, structure and opportunities of barbershop singing. Director Annis may be reached by phone at 785-672-2654.

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 </figure>SubmittedWanted. Northwest Kansas men and women, boys and girls, to travel to Colby, Thursday, Nov. 2, to join in a night of barbershop singing.The Colby United Methodist Church, 950 S. Franklin, is the location of this special guest night from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. central time. Sponsored by the Tumbleweed men’s Barbershop Chorus and the women’s Prairie Rose Harmony Chorus, members of both groups will be on hand to lead guests in the joys of signing harmony. Guest night means there is no obligation to join either sponsoring group. Refreshments provided.Thomas Annis, Oakley, is the music director for both groups. This is a special weekly rehearsal, not a show. Plans are to have a large number of men from the Hays Chorus present in Colby, in addition to all present and many past Tumbleweed and PRH chorus members.Eighty-five years ago, the founders of The Barbershop Harmony Society&nbsp; stumbled onto something quite profound: The joy and transformation that comes with four voices singing together. The Barbershop Harmony Society wants more people to have the opportunity to experience the joy of singing.“Our mission is to bring people together in harmony and fellowship to enrich lives through singing,” said Dan Obrien, president of the Tumbleweed Barbershop Chorus, Colby. The Colby Chapter meets regularly most Thursday nights throughout the year, and one night a month carpools to Hays to harmonize with their men’s group. The Tumbleweed Chorus is affiliated with the Rocky Mountain District of The Barbershop Harmony Society.The women of Prairie Rose Harmony regularly meet Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central. Both groups normally gather weekly at&nbsp;the Colby United Methodist Church. Prairie Rose Harmony is independent.Both harmony groups form inter-generational bonds and encourage youth to join in the fun. Many men and women choose to become members of their choruses from the time they join for the rest of their lives.Barbershop harmony inspires us to blend, create musical beauty and to make friends. Our vision of everyone in harmony means every person who loves to harmonize has a place in our family. We invite singers across diverse cultures and groups.Barbershop harmony is a style of unaccompanied four-part vocal. The music is written with its greatest emphasis on chord structure.Barbershop harmony is rooted in African-American traditions of the late 1800s in the South. Many of the earliest groups of men harmonized while visiting their neighborhood barbershops. Men’s choruses and quartets formalized in 1938, while women’s groups trace their history from 1945.Visit www.barbershop.org for further information about the history, structure and opportunities of barbershop singing. Director Annis may be reached by phone at 785-672-2654.

Barbershop groups seeking singers for concerts in Colby, Hays

Spooky double feature movies and more sponsored by FHSU Travel Club Oct. 26

HaysMed Volunteer Bazaar, holiday craft, bake sale Oct. 27 

On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser discusses holiday stress with <a href="https://hayschamber.com/" target="_blank">Hays Chamber</a> president and CEO Sarah Wasinger and High Plains Mental Health Center Outreach, Education and Marketing Manager James Gerstner.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Upcoming event to discuss holiday stress, winter blues" allowtransparency="true" height="600" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:600px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=8zqg7-14db2a2-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=600" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>On this episode of the&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/category/post-podcast" target="_blank">Post Podcast</a>,&nbsp;Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser discusses holiday stress with <a href="https://hayschamber.com/" target="_blank">Hays Chamber</a> president and CEO Sarah Wasinger and High Plains Mental Health Center Outreach, Education and Marketing Manager James Gerstner.&nbsp; &nbsp;

🎙 Post Podcast: Upcoming event to discuss holiday stress, winter blues

Grow Hays, Inc. is accepting candidate applications for board of director positions that will open in 2024. There will be three open positions the board will be looking to fill.

Prospective candidates must be willing to serve a four-year term. The Grow Hays Board meets a minimum of once a month, on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Board members are occasionally asked to serve on additional committees, which meet as required.

Grow Hays Inc. is a nonprofit organization aimed at advancing the economic health and vitality of Ellis County. 

Long known for its efforts to promote a robust economy through business creation, retention, expansion, and recruitment, Grow Hays continues to develop and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal organizations in an effort to bring resources and support to businesses located in the community.

If you have any questions regarding the expectations if they are elected to the board, or the nature of the work required of Grow Hays Board members, please call Grow Hays at 785-628-3102.

Candidate applications are available at <a href="https://www.growhays.com/">www.GrowHays.com</a> or at BriefSpace, 219 West 10th. Deadline to apply is noon November 1, 2023.

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 </figure>Grow HaysGrow Hays, Inc. is accepting candidate applications for board of director positions that will open in 2024. There will be three open positions the board will be looking to fill.Prospective candidates must be willing to serve a four-year term. The Grow Hays Board meets a minimum of once a month, on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Board members are occasionally asked to serve on additional committees, which meet as required.Grow Hays Inc. is a nonprofit organization aimed at advancing the economic health and vitality of Ellis County. Long known for its efforts to promote a robust economy through business creation, retention, expansion, and recruitment, Grow Hays continues to develop and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal organizations in an effort to bring resources and support to businesses located in the community.If you have any questions regarding the expectations if they are elected to the board, or the nature of the work required of Grow Hays Board members, please call Grow Hays at 785-628-3102.Candidate applications are available at <a href="https://www.growhays.com/">www.GrowHays.com</a> or at BriefSpace, 219 West 10th. Deadline to apply is noon November 1, 2023.

Applications open for Grow Hays board of directors

Deadline today for Kiwanis' military appreciation lunch

Red Line Cruisers night in Plainville is Saturday

NCK Technical College is excited to announce it will be hosting a special "Catching Up," Hays Chamber of Commerce event on Wednesday, October 25, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the college's administrative building, 2205 Wheatland Ave. 

This event will provide a platform to showcase various aspects of NCK Tech's history, programs, and recent developments, sharing upcoming Founders' Week events and highlighting the college's significant expansion and enrollment growth.

NCK Tech, with its rich history and commitment to technical education, has been an integral part of the Hays community for many years. This event aims to bring together members of the Chamber of Commerce, students, faculty, alumni, and community stakeholders to reflect on the college's journey and discuss the exciting developments in the pipeline.

1. NCK Tech History and Programs: Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the origins and evolution of NCK Tech College. The college's extensive range of programs, designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in various industries, will be mentioned.

2. Founders' Week Celebrations: As part of the event, NCK Tech College will also announce events happening during Founders' Week, recognizing the visionaries who established the institution and the significant milestones achieved since its inception.

3. Building Expansion: NCK Tech College is proud to share news about its upcoming campus expansion project. Attendees will get an exclusive look at the floorplans and artist renderings of the building expansion, further enhancing the learning environment for students.

4. New Programs: The college has been actively working on the development of new, innovative programs that align with the changing needs of the workforce. This event will&nbsp;feature insights into these upcoming programs that will prepare students for in-demand careers.

This event promises to be an engaging and informative gathering, bringing together the community and NCK Tech College in celebration of the institution's past, present, and future. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with local business leaders, faculty, and students while gaining a deeper understanding of the pivotal role NCK Tech plays in the region.

&nbsp;Light refreshments prepared by culinary arts students will be provided.

NCK Tech is a leading institution in technical education, dedicated to providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in today's workforce. With a rich history and a commitment to innovation, the college continues to expand its programs and facilities, preparing students for in-demand careers.

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 </figure>NCK TechNCK Technical College is excited to announce it will be hosting a special "Catching Up," Hays Chamber of Commerce event on Wednesday, October 25, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the college's administrative building, 2205 Wheatland Ave. This event will provide a platform to showcase various aspects of NCK Tech's history, programs, and recent developments, sharing upcoming Founders' Week events and highlighting the college's significant expansion and enrollment growth.NCK Tech, with its rich history and commitment to technical education, has been an integral part of the Hays community for many years. This event aims to bring together members of the Chamber of Commerce, students, faculty, alumni, and community stakeholders to reflect on the college's journey and discuss the exciting developments in the pipeline.Key highlights of the event include:1. NCK Tech History and Programs: Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the origins and evolution of NCK Tech College. The college's extensive range of programs, designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in various industries, will be mentioned.2. Founders' Week Celebrations: As part of the event, NCK Tech College will also announce events happening during Founders' Week, recognizing the visionaries who established the institution and the significant milestones achieved since its inception.3. Building Expansion: NCK Tech College is proud to share news about its upcoming campus expansion project. Attendees will get an exclusive look at the floorplans and artist renderings of the building expansion, further enhancing the learning environment for students.4. New Programs: The college has been actively working on the development of new, innovative programs that align with the changing needs of the workforce. This event will&nbsp;feature insights into these upcoming programs that will prepare students for in-demand careers.This event promises to be an engaging and informative gathering, bringing together the community and NCK Tech College in celebration of the institution's past, present, and future. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with local business leaders, faculty, and students while gaining a deeper understanding of the pivotal role NCK Tech plays in the region.&nbsp;Light refreshments prepared by culinary arts students will be provided.NCK Tech is a leading institution in technical education, dedicated to providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in today's workforce. With a rich history and a commitment to innovation, the college continues to expand its programs and facilities, preparing students for in-demand careers.

NCK Tech to host "Catching Up" Hays Chamber event on Oct. 25

Calling all space adventurers! Put on your Halloween costumes and join the Hays Symphony at its annual children’s concert on Sunday, October 29, at the Fort Hays State University Beach/Schmidt Center for the Performing Arts. The free concert has become a family tradition over the past seven years, offering an afternoon of music, drama, hands-on activities, and festivities for everyone.&nbsp;

“This year the symphony decided on the theme of space”, said Cathy Drabkin, publicity chair for the group. “We commissioned Hays playwright Catherine Trieschmann to create a musical drama with the prompt of “What would happen if an alien heard the music from Earth that was sent to space on the 1977 US Voyager I spacecraft?”&nbsp;

As a result, Trieschmann has written “The Golden Record,” an original musical comedy in which six aliens travel to our solar system in search of beautiful music. The production will be directed by Erin Renard, and features middle-school students in the alien roles. The symphony’s music which accompanies the story will include selections from The Planets, by Gustav Holst, the theme from the movie E.T., and first movement from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #2.

The symphony has also partnered with several FHSU departments and student groups and community organizations to offer a wide range of pre-concert activities in the lobby and the outside courtyard of Beach/Schmidt Auditorium.

FHSU students from STEM Education Club will be setting up several science education stations featuring hands-on activities with sound waves, with planetary orbits, and on the Voyager spacecraft.&nbsp; “We are so excited to share science activities and experiences with the community of Hays,” said Dr. Matthew Clay, assistant professor of teacher education at FHSU. “This is a great opportunity for our students to have a chance to experience working with so many children as they prepare for their careers as educators.”

The FHSU Science &amp; Mathematics Education Institute will offer digital planetarium shows for school-age children in the auditorium lobby. The shows require advance reservations through the symphony’s website.&nbsp;

The FHSU student chapter of the National Association of Music Educators (NAfME) is presenting Music in Orbit, a movement and music session featuring pieces performed in the concert, and offering a space-themed arts and crafts activity.&nbsp;

In addition, FHSU music education major Mackenzie Bowers and Associate Professor of Music Dr. Laura Andrews have created a comprehensive listening guide on The Planets which parents and students can use in advance of the concert to learn more about the music being performed. The guide which has been sent to general music educators throughout the region, is also available on the symphony’s website.

Pre-concert activities will also include a stringed instrument petting zoo organized by symphony musicians, a ukelele demonstration presented by Studio 809, a space-themed story hour with the Hays Public Library staff and bookmobile, a drumming circle set up by FHSU percussion students, Meet the Brass and Meet the Woodwinds sessions offered by FHSU music students, and a Halloween costume parade. The first 350 children to arrive also receive a free trick-or-treat bag provided by Werth Wealth Management.

“This event is truly a coming-together of the community,” said Drabkin. “It’s a festival of arts and science designed to delight our children with the wonders of live music and theater.”&nbsp;

The program has been made possible through a generous grant from the Heartland Community Foundation and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation that the Hays Symphony Guild received last May.

In addition, the program is supported by involvement from McDonalds of Hays, the Hays Arts Council, the Hays Public Library, the FHSU Department of Music, Werth Wealth Management, Studio 809, FHSU Science &amp; Mathematics Education Institute, USD489 Music Department, Hays Symphony musicians, and the Hays Symphony Guild.

Pre-concert activities begin at 1:15 p.m., and the concert starts at 2:30 p.m. Free tickets for both the planetarium shows and the concert are available on the symphony’s website at <a href="https://www.hayssymphony.org/">hayssymphony.org</a>.

For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.hayssymphony.org/">hayssymphony.org</a> website, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HaysSymphony">Hays Symphony’s Facebook page</a>, or contact Cathy Drabkin (<a href="mailto:cathydrabkin@hotmail.com">cathydrabkin@hotmail.com</a>).

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 </figure>HSOCalling all space adventurers! Put on your Halloween costumes and join the Hays Symphony at its annual children’s concert on Sunday, October 29, at the Fort Hays State University Beach/Schmidt Center for the Performing Arts. The free concert has become a family tradition over the past seven years, offering an afternoon of music, drama, hands-on activities, and festivities for everyone.&nbsp;“This year the symphony decided on the theme of space”, said Cathy Drabkin, publicity chair for the group. “We commissioned Hays playwright Catherine Trieschmann to create a musical drama with the prompt of “What would happen if an alien heard the music from Earth that was sent to space on the 1977 US Voyager I spacecraft?”&nbsp;As a result, Trieschmann has written “The Golden Record,” an original musical comedy in which six aliens travel to our solar system in search of beautiful music. The production will be directed by Erin Renard, and features middle-school students in the alien roles. The symphony’s music which accompanies the story will include selections from The Planets, by Gustav Holst, the theme from the movie E.T., and first movement from Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #2.The symphony has also partnered with several FHSU departments and student groups and community organizations to offer a wide range of pre-concert activities in the lobby and the outside courtyard of Beach/Schmidt Auditorium.FHSU students from STEM Education Club will be setting up several science education stations featuring hands-on activities with sound waves, with planetary orbits, and on the Voyager spacecraft.&nbsp; “We are so excited to share science activities and experiences with the community of Hays,” said Dr. Matthew Clay, assistant professor of teacher education at FHSU. “This is a great opportunity for our students to have a chance to experience working with so many children as they prepare for their careers as educators.”The FHSU Science &amp; Mathematics Education Institute will offer digital planetarium shows for school-age children in the auditorium lobby. The shows require advance reservations through the symphony’s website.&nbsp;The FHSU student chapter of the National Association of Music Educators (NAfME) is presenting Music in Orbit, a movement and music session featuring pieces performed in the concert, and offering a space-themed arts and crafts activity.&nbsp;In addition, FHSU music education major Mackenzie Bowers and Associate Professor of Music Dr. Laura Andrews have created a comprehensive listening guide on The Planets which parents and students can use in advance of the concert to learn more about the music being performed. The guide which has been sent to general music educators throughout the region, is also available on the symphony’s website.Pre-concert activities will also include a stringed instrument petting zoo organized by symphony musicians, a ukelele demonstration presented by Studio 809, a space-themed story hour with the Hays Public Library staff and bookmobile, a drumming circle set up by FHSU percussion students, Meet the Brass and Meet the Woodwinds sessions offered by FHSU music students, and a Halloween costume parade. The first 350 children to arrive also receive a free trick-or-treat bag provided by Werth Wealth Management.“This event is truly a coming-together of the community,” said Drabkin. “It’s a festival of arts and science designed to delight our children with the wonders of live music and theater.”&nbsp;The program has been made possible through a generous grant from the Heartland Community Foundation and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation that the Hays Symphony Guild received last May.In addition, the program is supported by involvement from McDonalds of Hays, the Hays Arts Council, the Hays Public Library, the FHSU Department of Music, Werth Wealth Management, Studio 809, FHSU Science &amp; Mathematics Education Institute, USD489 Music Department, Hays Symphony musicians, and the Hays Symphony Guild.Pre-concert activities begin at 1:15 p.m., and the concert starts at 2:30 p.m. Free tickets for both the planetarium shows and the concert are available on the symphony’s website at <a href="https://www.hayssymphony.org/">hayssymphony.org</a>.For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.hayssymphony.org/">hayssymphony.org</a> website, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HaysSymphony">Hays Symphony’s Facebook page</a>, or contact Cathy Drabkin (<a href="mailto:cathydrabkin@hotmail.com">cathydrabkin@hotmail.com</a>).

Hays Symphony continues tradition with free space-themed concert, children’s activities

This month’s presentation, entitled “Perhaps a Corpse Would Be Re-animated: The Science Behind Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein,” is sponsored by Fort Hays State University's Science and Mathematics Education Institute will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.

Dr. Kim Perez, associate professor of history in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, will discuss how Enlightenment culture and science influenced Shelly’s famous work.

Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohleder at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:

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 </figure>FHSU University CommunicationsThis month’s presentation, entitled “Perhaps a Corpse Would Be Re-animated: The Science Behind Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein,” is sponsored by Fort Hays State University's Science and Mathematics Education Institute will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.Dr. Kim Perez, associate professor of history in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, will discuss how Enlightenment culture and science influenced Shelly’s famous work.Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohleder at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJIbWkKLWq-2BAH9EOMnpKiWtF21cgruX7hnOpjSWWak0MVjjTh_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbKCc-2BYcMhbE9VG7S8b5VCMgQMHaQEMhq-2BBqozePbC8kPBjaO2-2BVMhl6HmqybDTxtKKGdrxFR8stK9Ws3XJK4ayS9FQ80QElSTYLdR5yAvv-2B1qyvRXOjp-2FeWtDXbaFVon48XtN2Wbl4JVsokANSEr5KH3-2FSRXVrMWGTguc6RCZnx3Hb-2Fe14sPMjeJo1VGW3WIOTGqpSTVFe7T0OxSXv-2BC7Kv9rY0oLRnHsWpKWtOZS-2BisVVTpU0wOrECf-2FtOQe4QHmJkZCAELrH-2FBh4eTOboGF6A-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.fhsu.edu/smei</a> <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJA-2FRUw-2ByJrGKrddNmCdIWEfTBpspPlB6ppskQEpkJ2dLceTN_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbKCc-2BYcMhbE9VG7S8b5VCMgQMHaQEMhq-2BBqozePbC8kPBjaO2-2BVMhl6HmqybDTxtKKGdrxFR8stK9Ws3XJK4aySU-2FfVpCIPDBMPJd0xE4x-2FJD6e6kLihNnCjTrkU9VGxdR4V-2BKRzZB-2BAB15iTo8kV1Mw6e2KqRKINnwffbyHNnhbX-2FO2DZaOzenFOkbrSro7w243U2dZtx-2Bktb8RRZpVOEjGmzp27XbxLoMapcjXT5hj4-2FFnjrXdZbjV-2ByyRs6Z11W1lTDTOQ8BQ-2FacVc7rmJZw-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.x.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a> <a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJM9yMLtcQHFVzIgvo7vtXsa2lh-2FFmlw1B0utYEX-2F-2BAl65ttfmJSIa8vOh5ZwyxplYg-3D-3DKTaZ_scuE6QATIAo5tLVPwSgAru2c-2BhK2yoyXg2bmw7NiE0fAh1KPMZMELOQP7nofz6yYQ-2Bqf093MhwFAtRepL8jHlz54IAfPLuFjTL9o8QdaXZuZ89uG8p7HAdjtWBhgDXVbKCc-2BYcMhbE9VG7S8b5VCMgQMHaQEMhq-2BBqozePbC8kPBjaO2-2BVMhl6HmqybDTxtKKGdrxFR8stK9Ws3XJK4aySWBijaw2wIcCbQQHDc0iGRuW-2BqVUfe3HonHOKCvTza0XHh3oqtyYJt1601YofU4iCsfYKNK3i9UpZwrGrxJMn6dNR9cTswaVeEVaQ1MAxWt6bPQI7Byy2e3mj9Y0oSjJKdWjCdqXozm1mWIn-2B7KkFf-2FwMn-2FMwEKS7C1zh5J5ZQPyz4BH4bODgAjnbJytuQD8w-3D-3D" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

Fort Hays State University’s next Science Café will be held on Oct. 30.

On Nov. 2, a Fort Hays State University Leadership 310 team will be hosting a 3v3 basketball tournament at the Hays Recreation Commission, 1105 Canterbury. 

All the proceeds will benefit First Call for Help’s food and hygiene pantry. This serves those in need in Ellis County.

We are working on getting teams signed up right now. We are looking for businesses/groups/student organizations to join in. Teams can either fundraise their registration fee of $100/team or the business they are representing can sponsor them. Teams will be asked to fundraise additionally on top of their registration fee. 

There will be prizes for both the top fundraising team and the winner of the tournament. We plan to start check-in at 5 p.m. and games will begin by 5:30 p.m. that day. There will also be concessions available for purchase during the event.

If anyone would like to sign a team up or sponsor a team, they can contact First Call for Help at 785-623-2800.

Top fundraising team will receive an office pizza party (up to 20 people).

Winner of the basketball tournament will receive their registration fee back.

Hays Recreation Commission has graciously donated their space for the evening of the event.

Head of event: Macey Pfeifer, FCFH Co-Head: Laura Shoaff, FCFH

-Derek Mesa // Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ddmesa@mail.fhsu.edu">ddmesa@mail.fhsu.edu</a> -Lauren Stallbaumer // Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:laurenstall222@gmail.com">laurenstall222@gmail.com</a> &nbsp;-Jackson Piper // Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jackson.piper1@gmail.com">jackson.piper1@gmail.com</a> &nbsp;-Milton Guzman // Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:guzmanmilton1@gmail.com">guzmanmilton1@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>SubmittedOn Nov. 2, a Fort Hays State University Leadership 310 team will be hosting a 3v3 basketball tournament at the Hays Recreation Commission, 1105 Canterbury. All the proceeds will benefit First Call for Help’s food and hygiene pantry. This serves those in need in Ellis County.We are working on getting teams signed up right now. We are looking for businesses/groups/student organizations to join in. Teams can either fundraise their registration fee of $100/team or the business they are representing can sponsor them. Teams will be asked to fundraise additionally on top of their registration fee. There will be prizes for both the top fundraising team and the winner of the tournament. We plan to start check-in at 5 p.m. and games will begin by 5:30 p.m. that day. There will also be concessions available for purchase during the event.If anyone would like to sign a team up or sponsor a team, they can contact First Call for Help at 785-623-2800.Top fundraising team will receive an office pizza party (up to 20 people).Winner of the basketball tournament will receive their registration fee back.Hays Recreation Commission has graciously donated their space for the evening of the event.Head of event: Macey Pfeifer, FCFH Co-Head: Laura Shoaff, FCFH FHSU students involved:-Derek Mesa // Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ddmesa@mail.fhsu.edu">ddmesa@mail.fhsu.edu</a> -Lauren Stallbaumer // Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:laurenstall222@gmail.com">laurenstall222@gmail.com</a> &nbsp;-Jackson Piper // Email:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jackson.piper1@gmail.com">jackson.piper1@gmail.com</a> &nbsp;-Milton Guzman // Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:guzmanmilton1@gmail.com">guzmanmilton1@gmail.com</a>

Teams sought for FHSU Leadership basketball fundraiser for First Call for Help

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Coats, hats, gloves still needed for Oct. 28 annual giveaway in Hays; kids sizes needed 

7th annual Hays Area Toy Run is Oct. 28; all cyclists welcome

Fort Hays State University's National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association will host its 3rd&nbsp;annual Soup Fest fundraiser Oct. 20 from 5-7 p.m. in the Albertson Hall Lobby. The association is a student organization in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. 

Proceeds from the event will go to offset expenses of families with children receiving services at the FHSU Herndon Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.

The clinic’s primary purpose is to provide undergraduate students in communications sciences and disorders and graduate students majoring in speech-language pathology hands-on experience providing services in speech, language, and hearing.

Soup Fest is open to the public. The cost is $10 for three samples and one bowl of soup, dessert, and drink. Attendees are encouraged to vote on their favorite soup and tour the Herndon Clinic.

“Soup Fest has been a great way to reach out to the community in a fun and friendly way, while providing awareness of the Herndon Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and fundraising for our client scholarships,” said Ciara Kern, graduate student and National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association member. “As a student, it is an exciting time to interact with the community while enjoying some wonderful soup.”

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 </figure>SubmittedFort Hays State University's National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association will host its 3rd&nbsp;annual Soup Fest fundraiser Oct. 20 from 5-7 p.m. in the Albertson Hall Lobby. The association is a student organization in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Proceeds from the event will go to offset expenses of families with children receiving services at the FHSU Herndon Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.The clinic’s primary purpose is to provide undergraduate students in communications sciences and disorders and graduate students majoring in speech-language pathology hands-on experience providing services in speech, language, and hearing.Soup Fest is open to the public. The cost is $10 for three samples and one bowl of soup, dessert, and drink. Attendees are encouraged to vote on their favorite soup and tour the Herndon Clinic.“Soup Fest has been a great way to reach out to the community in a fun and friendly way, while providing awareness of the Herndon Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and fundraising for our client scholarships,” said Ciara Kern, graduate student and National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association member. “As a student, it is an exciting time to interact with the community while enjoying some wonderful soup.”

Soup Fest will benefit families receiving FHSU Herndon Clinic services Friday

Thomas More Prep-Marian PTF&nbsp;Soup Supper

   Sunday, October 22,&nbsp;4:00 – 7:00 pm

Chili Soup, Green Bean Dumpling Soup, Sandwiches and Cinnamon Rolls

All Soup Supper proceeds support classroom and student scholarships

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 </figure>SubmittedThomas More Prep-Marian PTF&nbsp;Soup Supper Sunday, October 22,&nbsp;4:00 – 7:00 pm TMP-M Dining Hall, 1701 Hall, HaysChili Soup, Green Bean Dumpling Soup, Sandwiches and Cinnamon RollsCarry out available ***Free Will Offering***All Soup Supper proceeds support classroom and student scholarships

Warm up with TMP-Marian Soup Supper on Sunday

LENEXA– U.S. Environmental Protection Agency representatives from EPA Region 7 will present at the Great Bend City Council Meeting on Nov. 6, to provide community members with information about the Plating Inc. Superfund Site.

Over the next several months, EPA will be conducting cleanup work under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund. In April 2023, Plating Inc. was one of three Superfund sites in Kansas on the National Priorities List&nbsp; to receive funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to begin or expedite cleanup projects.

“In April, EPA Region 7 representatives traveled to Wichita to celebrate the second round of funding for Superfund sites from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said&nbsp;EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister. “That funding is now being put to work to clean up contamination in communities across our nation’s heartland.”

The presentation will be held during the city council meeting:&nbsp;

Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; Great Bend City Hall 1209 Williams St. Great Bend, KS 67530

Following the presentation, representatives from EPA and state partner agencies will be available to talk with community members to address their questions and concerns regarding the Plating Inc. Superfund Site.&nbsp;

The Plating Inc. Superfund Site sits within the airport industrial area in Barton County, Kansas, 1½ miles west of Great Bend. An inspection by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment determined that 6,400 gallons of chromic acid was on-site in 2007, along with other acids and hydroxides. The secondary containment was inadequate and chromic acid was found to have discharged into the soil. A two-mile-long groundwater plume of&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdaHVUVrmtSnM7jOtohOyYuHsYnSUHIdxY9U7qHCRu5IcF-2BxO6-2BpGrqzf0ejpyJSZg-3D-3D6czh_Q14NuxFof-2FlSOp3J3UZ6h3JsMwrH0FQP9CbYhwp0E-2Fi6k9-2FY7KIUQQIAJ9nTnr7S67jx-2FpLkk7LCz-2FvWQPef3LW4lIxz4ITJutnaQg2weGkO2YiUtyB38I28A7xsGz-2BMaSMhdo74AoPP2GDL-2BWySAEc8EvOKblYGWAEGcFetR8DBv7jOUM42ImPN7IvSiluU6no2QsZAYP8m2YjaudXRIHCJrPws8bdKWl2OraMFGAtqE8yH4El9w5ZBWVwPE-2F5e6nZHEFZXVVuyhAx0hf48EvJdGu6fEncbsUfmHjrvRdYB7SismLrsuJbEZMGnB7t585av8hsTx6QTyTdysf1hqGmQ3q03auFS4Ia0ie8rh1A-3D" target="_blank">hexavalent chromium</a>&nbsp;has impacted domestic water wells and is moving toward Great Bend’s public water supply wells.

EPA has selected remedial designs for addressing the soil and groundwater contamination. The agency anticipates that remedial actions – the construction or implementation phase of site cleanup – will begin in fall 2023.

<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUSDVUEs-2B0MJSQncJhbJQ5OZ5-2Fsd-2BtNY8rPUhWA3W-2B8mgY-2B93gsZLyy5GQouw9GhcnKrEtmww-2FjngxQVUlQ6GhPM-3DjXpo_Q14NuxFof-2FlSOp3J3UZ6h3JsMwrH0FQP9CbYhwp0E-2Fi6k9-2FY7KIUQQIAJ9nTnr7S67jx-2FpLkk7LCz-2FvWQPef3LW4lIxz4ITJutnaQg2weGkO2YiUtyB38I28A7xsGz-2BMaSMhdo74AoPP2GDL-2BWySAEc8EvOKblYGWAEGcFetR8DBv7jOUM42ImPN7IvSiluU6no2QsZAYP8m2YjaudXRIFs1FOvonwZqT4KSCid3yIxYsURJhGHfSRlivzsUru7-2BB5M15cYG54NLdIeKyKFTHgdPMVixwheevJplsqLChge3vunohBL0uBfeA-2FLqmX4eMqdNcnfvIcgeTZQhH7wfscxVWljcSter620tINHmIhs-3D" target="_blank">Learn more</a>&nbsp;about the Plating Inc. Superfund Site.

<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUeyOmeWnwqSyK5p8-2B-2FwJx19du5HoQmUlKl-2FHlwh2kYOFA2TKgOjybbbvTYEhNriZISIaaknFyBclFJsTl5eBJ61I9XxRB1fGl7ZSdW9DTDVh3I6omnEBwSOW9pkU2uH7yhgfJZoDH6hexnQFrDVpQtM-3D6GJd_Q14NuxFof-2FlSOp3J3UZ6h3JsMwrH0FQP9CbYhwp0E-2Fi6k9-2FY7KIUQQIAJ9nTnr7S67jx-2FpLkk7LCz-2FvWQPef3LW4lIxz4ITJutnaQg2weGkO2YiUtyB38I28A7xsGz-2BMaSMhdo74AoPP2GDL-2BWySAEc8EvOKblYGWAEGcFetR8DBv7jOUM42ImPN7IvSiluU6no2QsZAYP8m2YjaudXRIG-2BhwaLsXXFeFxNsQvunkVYUAPgkd0vjR8pBPXM8X8Soe48d1ktpkRo7nOHDyTxt-2FVOdbHk-2BtAfBAWEprgU-2FXDZfAeTywqQB5o4PfYUvFLJ9z2RzF3LjEJLkIKnG6RYCBCs44WCj4rKVsm5JpuSBLTU-3D" target="_blank">Learn more</a>&nbsp;about Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for Superfund sites.

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 </figure>EPALENEXA– U.S. Environmental Protection Agency representatives from EPA Region 7 will present at the Great Bend City Council Meeting on Nov. 6, to provide community members with information about the Plating Inc. Superfund Site.Over the next several months, EPA will be conducting cleanup work under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund. In April 2023, Plating Inc. was one of three Superfund sites in Kansas on the National Priorities List&nbsp; to receive funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to begin or expedite cleanup projects.“In April, EPA Region 7 representatives traveled to Wichita to celebrate the second round of funding for Superfund sites from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said&nbsp;EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister. “That funding is now being put to work to clean up contamination in communities across our nation’s heartland.”The presentation will be held during the city council meeting:&nbsp;Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; Great Bend City Hall 1209 Williams St. Great Bend, KS 67530 Following the presentation, representatives from EPA and state partner agencies will be available to talk with community members to address their questions and concerns regarding the Plating Inc. Superfund Site.&nbsp;BackgroundThe Plating Inc. Superfund Site sits within the airport industrial area in Barton County, Kansas, 1½ miles west of Great Bend. An inspection by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment determined that 6,400 gallons of chromic acid was on-site in 2007, along with other acids and hydroxides. The secondary containment was inadequate and chromic acid was found to have discharged into the soil. A two-mile-long groundwater plume of&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdaHVUVrmtSnM7jOtohOyYuHsYnSUHIdxY9U7qHCRu5IcF-2BxO6-2BpGrqzf0ejpyJSZg-3D-3D6czh_Q14NuxFof-2FlSOp3J3UZ6h3JsMwrH0FQP9CbYhwp0E-2Fi6k9-2FY7KIUQQIAJ9nTnr7S67jx-2FpLkk7LCz-2FvWQPef3LW4lIxz4ITJutnaQg2weGkO2YiUtyB38I28A7xsGz-2BMaSMhdo74AoPP2GDL-2BWySAEc8EvOKblYGWAEGcFetR8DBv7jOUM42ImPN7IvSiluU6no2QsZAYP8m2YjaudXRIHCJrPws8bdKWl2OraMFGAtqE8yH4El9w5ZBWVwPE-2F5e6nZHEFZXVVuyhAx0hf48EvJdGu6fEncbsUfmHjrvRdYB7SismLrsuJbEZMGnB7t585av8hsTx6QTyTdysf1hqGmQ3q03auFS4Ia0ie8rh1A-3D" target="_blank">hexavalent chromium</a>&nbsp;has impacted domestic water wells and is moving toward Great Bend’s public water supply wells.EPA has selected remedial designs for addressing the soil and groundwater contamination. The agency anticipates that remedial actions – the construction or implementation phase of site cleanup – will begin in fall 2023.<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUSDVUEs-2B0MJSQncJhbJQ5OZ5-2Fsd-2BtNY8rPUhWA3W-2B8mgY-2B93gsZLyy5GQouw9GhcnKrEtmww-2FjngxQVUlQ6GhPM-3DjXpo_Q14NuxFof-2FlSOp3J3UZ6h3JsMwrH0FQP9CbYhwp0E-2Fi6k9-2FY7KIUQQIAJ9nTnr7S67jx-2FpLkk7LCz-2FvWQPef3LW4lIxz4ITJutnaQg2weGkO2YiUtyB38I28A7xsGz-2BMaSMhdo74AoPP2GDL-2BWySAEc8EvOKblYGWAEGcFetR8DBv7jOUM42ImPN7IvSiluU6no2QsZAYP8m2YjaudXRIFs1FOvonwZqT4KSCid3yIxYsURJhGHfSRlivzsUru7-2BB5M15cYG54NLdIeKyKFTHgdPMVixwheevJplsqLChge3vunohBL0uBfeA-2FLqmX4eMqdNcnfvIcgeTZQhH7wfscxVWljcSter620tINHmIhs-3D" target="_blank">Learn more</a>&nbsp;about the Plating Inc. Superfund Site.<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUeyOmeWnwqSyK5p8-2B-2FwJx19du5HoQmUlKl-2FHlwh2kYOFA2TKgOjybbbvTYEhNriZISIaaknFyBclFJsTl5eBJ61I9XxRB1fGl7ZSdW9DTDVh3I6omnEBwSOW9pkU2uH7yhgfJZoDH6hexnQFrDVpQtM-3D6GJd_Q14NuxFof-2FlSOp3J3UZ6h3JsMwrH0FQP9CbYhwp0E-2Fi6k9-2FY7KIUQQIAJ9nTnr7S67jx-2FpLkk7LCz-2FvWQPef3LW4lIxz4ITJutnaQg2weGkO2YiUtyB38I28A7xsGz-2BMaSMhdo74AoPP2GDL-2BWySAEc8EvOKblYGWAEGcFetR8DBv7jOUM42ImPN7IvSiluU6no2QsZAYP8m2YjaudXRIG-2BhwaLsXXFeFxNsQvunkVYUAPgkd0vjR8pBPXM8X8Soe48d1ktpkRo7nOHDyTxt-2FVOdbHk-2BtAfBAWEprgU-2FXDZfAeTywqQB5o4PfYUvFLJ9z2RzF3LjEJLkIKnG6RYCBCs44WCj4rKVsm5JpuSBLTU-3D" target="_blank">Learn more</a>&nbsp;about Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for Superfund sites.

EPA to hold Great Bend meeting Nov. 6 about Plating, Inc. Superfund Site

FHSU’s College of Health and Behavioral Sciences will host a showing of “Why,” presented by KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Beach Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The film reinforces the importance of seeing and approaching Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as a community with a focus on early detection.

Individuals featured in the film include those diagnosed with dementia, their family members, physicians, nurses, and researchers.

“’Why’ addresses the barriers in recognizing and addressing early cognitive changes as well as supporting a hopeful, empowered approach to moving forward,” said Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. “The more we all know about brain health, dementia, and Alzheimer’s, the better prepared we are in creating a supportive community.”

The film’s runtime is 37 minutes. Time will be provided afterward for questions and comments.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586864679582.jpeg" alt="Alzheimer's Association" />
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 </figure>&nbsp;FHSU University RelationsFHSU’s College of Health and Behavioral Sciences will host a showing of “Why,” presented by KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Beach Schmidt Performing Arts Center. The film reinforces the importance of seeing and approaching Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as a community with a focus on early detection.Individuals featured in the film include those diagnosed with dementia, their family members, physicians, nurses, and researchers.“’Why’ addresses the barriers in recognizing and addressing early cognitive changes as well as supporting a hopeful, empowered approach to moving forward,” said Dr. Jeff Briggs, dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. “The more we all know about brain health, dementia, and Alzheimer’s, the better prepared we are in creating a supportive community.”The film’s runtime is 37 minutes. Time will be provided afterward for questions and comments.

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