K-State Research and Extension will be offering a one-day soybean school on Feb. 22 at Great Plains Manufacturing, 1525 E. North St. in Salina. The school will start at 8:30 a.m. with registration and presentations will begin at 9 a.m. The presentations will conclude at 2:30 p.m. with an optional tour of Great Plains Manufacturing immediately following the last presenter. A noon lunch will be provided thanks to sponsorship by the Kansas Soybean Commission.

This event will provide in-depth training targeted for soybean producers and key stakeholders. Some topics that will be covered include crop production practices, soybean breeding update, Kansas&nbsp;Mesonet&nbsp;tools, insect and disease management, and market outlook.

There is no cost to attend this school. In addition, CCA credits have been applied for. For those interested in the Great Plains Manufacturing tour, dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes.

Register online at&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/soyschool">https://bit.ly/soyschool</a>. You can also register by calling one of these contacts: Kansas Soybean at 877-577-6923; Jay Wisbey at 785-309-5850; or K-State Extension Agronomy at 785-532-0400.&nbsp;

K-State Research and ExtensionK-State Research and Extension will be offering a one-day soybean school on Feb. 22 at Great Plains Manufacturing, 1525 E. North St. in Salina. The school will start at 8:30 a.m. with registration and presentations will begin at 9 a.m. The presentations will conclude at 2:30 p.m. with an optional tour of Great Plains Manufacturing immediately following the last presenter. A noon lunch will be provided thanks to sponsorship by the Kansas Soybean Commission.This event will provide in-depth training targeted for soybean producers and key stakeholders. Some topics that will be covered include crop production practices, soybean breeding update, Kansas&nbsp;Mesonet&nbsp;tools, insect and disease management, and market outlook.There is no cost to attend this school. In addition, CCA credits have been applied for. For those interested in the Great Plains Manufacturing tour, dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes.Register online at&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/soyschool">https://bit.ly/soyschool</a>. You can also register by calling one of these contacts: Kansas Soybean at 877-577-6923; Jay Wisbey at 785-309-5850; or K-State Extension Agronomy at 785-532-0400.&nbsp;Cover image courtesy Pixabay

K-State soybean school scheduled this month in Salina

Beginning Monday, contractors will be upgrading the signal light equipment and wiring for the intersection of Eight&nbsp; and Vine streets. &nbsp; Throughout the project, the signal lights may be 
intermittently flashing red, indicating a four-way stop, or even off 
completely. &nbsp;Under these scenarios, the intersection may be controlled 
with temporary stop signs at some or all legs of the intersection. &nbsp;

Drivers
 are asked to use extra caution when approaching and entering the 
intersection. &nbsp;Repairs are expected to be completed on or before the end
 of the day on Friday. For more information, call (785) 628-7350.

Beginning Monday, contractors will be upgrading the signal light equipment and wiring for the intersection of Eight&nbsp; and Vine streets. &nbsp; Throughout the project, the signal lights may be 
intermittently flashing red, indicating a four-way stop, or even off 
completely. &nbsp;Under these scenarios, the intersection may be controlled 
with temporary stop signs at some or all legs of the intersection. &nbsp;Drivers
 are asked to use extra caution when approaching and entering the 
intersection. &nbsp;Repairs are expected to be completed on or before the end
 of the day on Friday. For more information, call (785) 628-7350.— City of Hays

Eighth and Vine signal upgrades will alter traffic flow

The Alumni Association of Thomas More Prep-Marian will sponsor the 49th annual Auction for Christian Education (ACE). From the first auction in 1975 to 2022, ACE has raised $11,868,702.18 for Thomas More Prep-Marian.

This year's auction will be April 28 and 29 at the Al Billinger Fieldhouse.

The Hays business community, TMP-Marian parents, alumni, and friends have worked many years together with the Capuchin friars and Agnesian sisters and now the Diocese of Salina to keep the dream of a Catholic educational option alive for Hays, Ellis County, and western Kansas. The ACE 2023 hosts are Dan '64 and Judy '64 Dischner and Glen '67 and Anita Neuburger.

For more information, click <a href="https://www.hayscatholicschools.org/page/ace-2023">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>Hays Catholic SchoolsThe Alumni Association of Thomas More Prep-Marian will sponsor the 49th annual Auction for Christian Education (ACE). From the first auction in 1975 to 2022, ACE has raised $11,868,702.18 for Thomas More Prep-Marian.This year's auction will be April 28 and 29 at the Al Billinger Fieldhouse.The Hays business community, TMP-Marian parents, alumni, and friends have worked many years together with the Capuchin friars and Agnesian sisters and now the Diocese of Salina to keep the dream of a Catholic educational option alive for Hays, Ellis County, and western Kansas. The ACE 2023 hosts are Dan '64 and Judy '64 Dischner and Glen '67 and Anita Neuburger.For more information, click <a href="https://www.hayscatholicschools.org/page/ace-2023">HERE</a>.

49th annual ACE auction scheduled for April

The Eagle Media Center business office, 2300 Hall, will be closed Monday.

The business office will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

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Eagle Media Center business office closed Monday

LOGAN — The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company will present “The Three Little Kittens” at the Logan School Auditorium on Thursday, March 9, at 9:30 a.m., and “Yankee Doodle” at 1:30 p.m.

The three little kittens have lost their mittens--but they're not just going to sit around and cry about it! These are definitely not your ordinary house cats. Help the kittens find their mittens and save them from their hideous fate — a time out! The kittens all learn many valuable lessons but the most important is to always tell the truth. The Three Little Kittens is a musical comedy adaptation by Kevin M. Reese based on the popular children’s story.

Yankee Doodle is a musical comedy with a broad sweep of big and little deeds accomplished by men and women whose lives have impacted the United States. Yankee Doodle is a rousing salute to the “movers and shakers” which includes famous as well as forgotten figures and events. This patriotic extravaganza glorifying American achievement is told through a sequence of dramatic vignettes from Paul Revere to Charles Lindbergh, from the creation of the ice cream cone to the beginning of mass-produced Valentines, from the inventions of Thomas A. Edison to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Yankee Doodle is a modern classic that will inspire, inform, and entertain young audiences.

The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company performs from September through February in Kansas and Nebraska. The Company is professional in every facet, complete with storybook sets, costumes and props appropriate for each production.

The performances of “The Three Little Kittens” and “Yankee Doodle” in Logan is sponsored by the Hansen Museum and made possible by the Dane G. Hansen Memorial Foundation. 

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 </figure>News releaseLOGAN — The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company will present “The Three Little Kittens” at the Logan School Auditorium on Thursday, March 9, at 9:30 a.m., and “Yankee Doodle” at 1:30 p.m.The three little kittens have lost their mittens--but they're not just going to sit around and cry about it! These are definitely not your ordinary house cats. Help the kittens find their mittens and save them from their hideous fate — a time out! The kittens all learn many valuable lessons but the most important is to always tell the truth. The Three Little Kittens is a musical comedy adaptation by Kevin M. Reese based on the popular children’s story.Yankee Doodle is a musical comedy with a broad sweep of big and little deeds accomplished by men and women whose lives have impacted the United States. Yankee Doodle is a rousing salute to the “movers and shakers” which includes famous as well as forgotten figures and events. This patriotic extravaganza glorifying American achievement is told through a sequence of dramatic vignettes from Paul Revere to Charles Lindbergh, from the creation of the ice cream cone to the beginning of mass-produced Valentines, from the inventions of Thomas A. Edison to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Yankee Doodle is a modern classic that will inspire, inform, and entertain young audiences.The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company performs from September through February in Kansas and Nebraska. The Company is professional in every facet, complete with storybook sets, costumes and props appropriate for each production.The performances of “The Three Little Kittens” and “Yankee Doodle” in Logan is sponsored by the Hansen Museum and made possible by the Dane G. Hansen Memorial Foundation.

Logan school to host Wichita Children's Theatre performances

The Center for Life Experience, 103C E. 27th, Hays, has canceled its <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/9ae21cd0-3b2c-44f3-a096-4ddc0344e07b">Healing Kids’ Hearts Retreat</a>, originally scheduled for March.

The free one-day retreat is for children who have recently lost a loved one. The annual event has been designed to help the children through the grieving process through a series of hands-on activities. Each child is paired with a trained adult “buddy” to help guide them through the day’s events.

The center has recently lost two key members of its staff, said Scott Robson, vice chair of the CFLE’s Board of Directors.

“The vision of CFLE to make a positive impact in the children's lives is at the core of our decision to announce the postponement of the Healing Kids' Hearts Retreat until March 2024,” Robson said. 

“Unfortunately,&nbsp;changes in leadership and limited resources made us concerned whether we could plan the event, maintain its high quality and meet the children's needs by March of this year.”

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 </figure>CFLE The Center for Life Experience, 103C E. 27th, Hays, has canceled its <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/9ae21cd0-3b2c-44f3-a096-4ddc0344e07b">Healing Kids’ Hearts Retreat</a>, originally scheduled for March.The free one-day retreat is for children who have recently lost a loved one. The annual event has been designed to help the children through the grieving process through a series of hands-on activities. Each child is paired with a trained adult “buddy” to help guide them through the day’s events.The center has recently lost two key members of its staff, said Scott Robson, vice chair of the CFLE’s Board of Directors.“The vision of CFLE to make a positive impact in the children's lives is at the core of our decision to announce the postponement of the Healing Kids' Hearts Retreat until March 2024,” Robson said. “Unfortunately,&nbsp;changes in leadership and limited resources made us concerned whether we could plan the event, maintain its high quality and meet the children's needs by March of this year.”

Healing Kids’ Hearts Retreat in Hays canceled for 2023

A blood drive has been set for noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the LaCrosse City Auditorium.

SubmittedA blood drive has been set for noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the LaCrosse City Auditorium.

Blood drive set for Friday in LaCrosse

GREAT BEND - If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to weld, now is your chance thanks to Barton Community College’s spring stick welding class, which will be offered from 6-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday nights from March 6 through May 11 in the welding lab in the Technical Building.

Executive Director of Workforce Training and Economic Development Mary Foley said the class is designed to give students the skills to weld for personal applications and gain skills that could help them land a job.

“This is a great skill to learn for hobbyists wanting to build their toolkit for various repairs and projects, but it can also be a springboard to a career in welding,” she said. “Classes like this one are a great way for people to try out welding to see if it’s something they might want to do professionally, and it also counts for three hours of college credit.”

For program information or to apply, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://welding.bartonccc.edu/">welding.bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or contact Foley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foleym@bartonccc.edu">foleym@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or 620-792-9278.

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 </figure>BCCGREAT BEND - If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to weld, now is your chance thanks to Barton Community College’s spring stick welding class, which will be offered from 6-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday nights from March 6 through May 11 in the welding lab in the Technical Building.Executive Director of Workforce Training and Economic Development Mary Foley said the class is designed to give students the skills to weld for personal applications and gain skills that could help them land a job.“This is a great skill to learn for hobbyists wanting to build their toolkit for various repairs and projects, but it can also be a springboard to a career in welding,” she said. “Classes like this one are a great way for people to try out welding to see if it’s something they might want to do professionally, and it also counts for three hours of college credit.”For program information or to apply, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://welding.bartonccc.edu/">welding.bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or contact Foley at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:foleym@bartonccc.edu">foleym@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or 620-792-9278.

Barton Community College to offer spring stick welding class

Changing up your social media habits? You can now follow Hays Post on Mastadon.

Click <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/invite/izYES7gZ">HERE</a> to follow Hays Post.

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On Wednesday, Mix 103.3 KJLS, 101.9 The Bull and KFIX 96.9 will be off air at times as transmitter repairs are made.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The stations will return to the airwaves Wednesday, but at very low power until permanent repairs can be made.&nbsp;

The online streams will be unaffected. Click <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/3385e3ba-4a05-4f97-be47-3d54dc97ed41">HERE</a> to listen to your favorite station online.

We apologize for any inconvenience — and thanks for listening!

On Wednesday, Mix 103.3 KJLS, 101.9 The Bull and KFIX 96.9 will be off air at times as transmitter repairs are made.&nbsp;&nbsp;The stations will return to the airwaves Wednesday, but at very low power until permanent repairs can be made.&nbsp;The online streams will be unaffected. Click <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/3385e3ba-4a05-4f97-be47-3d54dc97ed41">HERE</a> to listen to your favorite station online.We apologize for any inconvenience — and thanks for listening!<figure>
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Support Russell Community for Classrooms during Feb. 25 bowling tourney

Show your love - litter pollutes the land and waterways and can be harmful to people and animals. Help keep Kansas roadways clean. Don’t  litter. 

Want to Adopt-A-Highway in Kansas? Click here for more information on how your organization can help: <a href="https://bit.ly/2ofgRoy?fbclid=IwAR0ZkSFjJvBhrFKcFh05sZZ6WrGqJz_j9GhzuGuAQ22FRaw8H7RjrvJOY5Y" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2ofgRoy</a>

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Show your love. Adopt-A-Highway in Kansas

Quinter UMC to celebrate 125 years Feb. 19

LOGAN - The Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program is pleased to welcome certified Bob Ross instructor Sandy Seamone to teach two Joy of Painting classes on February 18th and 19th. 

On Saturday, February 18th, the class will paint “Desert Paradise,” and on Sunday, February 19th, “Peaceful Night.” Classes held in the Hansen Museum Community Room, Logan, KS, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an hour-long lunch break each day.

The Bob Ross method is designed to be a fun and simple way to paint. Sandy learned from the happy tree guy himself. Implementing the soft-spoken, supportive ways of her mentor, Sandy creates a classroom with a relaxing and light-hearted atmosphere. 

All painting supplies are provided, and no previous experience is necessary. Young and old alike will enjoy the camaraderie of these classes. Students need only bring a roll of paper towels.

Call the Museum to register or find the registration form on our website (hansenmuseum.org) under Classes &amp; Workshops. Discounts are available for Patron and Sustaining Hansen Museum Members. 

This enjoyable learning opportunity is brought to you through the Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program, underwritten by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. For more information, please call 785-689-4846.

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 </figure>SubmittedLOGAN - The Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program is pleased to welcome certified Bob Ross instructor Sandy Seamone to teach two Joy of Painting classes on February 18th and 19th. On Saturday, February 18th, the class will paint “Desert Paradise,” and on Sunday, February 19th, “Peaceful Night.” Classes held in the Hansen Museum Community Room, Logan, KS, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with an hour-long lunch break each day.The Bob Ross method is designed to be a fun and simple way to paint. Sandy learned from the happy tree guy himself. Implementing the soft-spoken, supportive ways of her mentor, Sandy creates a classroom with a relaxing and light-hearted atmosphere. All painting supplies are provided, and no previous experience is necessary. Young and old alike will enjoy the camaraderie of these classes. Students need only bring a roll of paper towels.Call the Museum to register or find the registration form on our website (hansenmuseum.org) under Classes &amp; Workshops. Discounts are available for Patron and Sustaining Hansen Museum Members. This enjoyable learning opportunity is brought to you through the Hansen Museum Continuing Education Program, underwritten by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. For more information, please call 785-689-4846.

Beginning Joy of Painting classes offered at Hansen Museum Feb. 18 and 19

Do you want to be part of creating a better experience where you live, work and play? Why not grow with a company where you are not just an employee, but where you can be an owner?&nbsp;

The North Platte Media Center at Eagle Communications is seeking a news director to help grow our newsgathering and publishing operations for our local radio properties and market-leading news site. We are looking for a journalist who understands and loves the local relationship with — and responsibility to —&nbsp;their community and audience.

This position will be an integral part of the day-to-day newsgathering operations for the North Platte and Ogallala coverage area for our five radio stations and NorthPlattePost.com. Collaboration is key at Eagle, and the news director will work closely with the operations manager, market manager, marketing consultants, programmers, and the video team. &nbsp;

Compensation is commensurate with experience along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and motor vehicle check. Eagle Communications is an Employee-Owned company and an EEO employer.

<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=454725&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=EN">APPLY HERE</a>

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 <li>Ensure reliable coverage of North Platte-area local news, and community events</li><li>Guide and promote creativity and good programming practices with on-air and digital peers</li><li>Broadcast news coverage&nbsp;</li><li>Publish text, visual and&nbsp;audio content&nbsp;to NorthPlattePost.com</li><li>Help maintain a growing&nbsp;social&nbsp;media presence on North Platte Post Facebook page, being responsive to posts and messages</li><li>Providing Talent for Live Broadcasts for our clients</li><li>Handling Severe Weather Coverage for our county coverage area in North Platte and Ogallala Region</li><li>Attend City Council and community meetings as needed in North Platte and Ogallala</li>
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 <li>News writing and on-air experience preferred; photography and video skills a plus</li><li>Knowledge of social media platforms and ability to learn Eagle’s proprietary content management system</li><li>Knowledge of radio production preferred</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li>
 </ol>Compensation:Compensation is commensurate with experience along with a competitive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and Employee Stock Ownership Plan.Other Information:&nbsp;Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and motor vehicle check. Eagle Communications is an Employee-Owned company and an EEO employer.<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=454725&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=EN">APPLY HERE</a>

Eagle seeks news director for Nebraska communities

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Kiersten Ashley Goertzen of Hays has been named to the Deans' List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year.

Goertzen, a freshman majoring in music, was named to the Dean's List for the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.

More than 6,900 students at Nebraska were named to the Deans' List for the fall semester.

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Hays resident Kiersten Goertzen makes Dean's List at UNL

The Hays High Plains Barbershop Chapter is looking forward to its 55th &nbsp;anniversary show "It's a Grand Night For Singing" to be presented April 15, at Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center on the Fort Hays State campus. There will be two shows — 2 and 7 p.m. &nbsp;

The headline quartet for this 55th&nbsp;anniversary show is the Barbershop Society's 2006 International Quartet Champion “Vocal Spectrum” from St. Charles,&nbsp; Mo. — a fan favorite quartet. If you have never attended one of our shows or are one of our faithful fans, this is a “must-see” event.&nbsp;

​The Hays High Plains Barbershop Chapter is a nonprofit, charitable, educational organization that promotes singing in schools in central and northwest Kansas. &nbsp;

The Hays High Plains Barbershop Chapter also recently made donations to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Fort Hays State University choral music department and Trinity Lutheran Church, where the chapter has rehearsed in the basement for over 35 years. In addition, the chapter donated to the Central States District college quartet contest fund.

​Ad and ticket sales will be starting soon and chorus members will be calling sking for your support again for this 55th&nbsp;anniversary show.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>​SubmittedThe Hays High Plains Barbershop Chapter is looking forward to its 55th &nbsp;anniversary show "It's a Grand Night For Singing" to be presented April 15, at Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center on the Fort Hays State campus. There will be two shows — 2 and 7 p.m. &nbsp;The headline quartet for this 55th&nbsp;anniversary show is the Barbershop Society's 2006 International Quartet Champion “Vocal Spectrum” from St. Charles,&nbsp; Mo. — a fan favorite quartet. If you have never attended one of our shows or are one of our faithful fans, this is a “must-see” event.&nbsp;​The Hays High Plains Barbershop Chapter is a nonprofit, charitable, educational organization that promotes singing in schools in central and northwest Kansas. &nbsp;The Hays High Plains Barbershop Chapter also recently made donations to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Fort Hays State University choral music department and Trinity Lutheran Church, where the chapter has rehearsed in the basement for over 35 years. In addition, the chapter donated to the Central States District college quartet contest fund.​Ad and ticket sales will be starting soon and chorus members will be calling sking for your support again for this 55th&nbsp;anniversary show.&nbsp;&nbsp;

55th anniversary barbershop show show set for April in Hays

Fort Hays State University will host the&nbsp;Teacher Exploration &amp; Employment Fair&nbsp;on&nbsp;Monday, Feb. 13, from&nbsp;9 to 11:30 a.m.,&nbsp;on the second floor of the Memorial Union.

More than 60 employers will be on campus to&nbsp;visit with anyone interested in teaching or other professional opportunities in K-12 education.&nbsp;Members of the Hays&nbsp;community, alumni and&nbsp;students&nbsp;are&nbsp;welcome to attend.&nbsp;This includes&nbsp;experienced teachers, Transition to Teaching candidates, and students seeking their first career position.

FHSU is also partnering with other institutions on the Virtual Education Interview Day on Thursday, March 2. The event will be hosted in Handshake from 1 to 4 p.m. Use this link to learn more or register for the fair:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/3YouRrP">http://bit.ly/3YouRrP</a>

There is no cost to participate in&nbsp;either of these events. Contact FHSU Career Services at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@fhsu.edu">careers@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or (785) 628-4260 for more information.

News releaseFort Hays State University will host the&nbsp;Teacher Exploration &amp; Employment Fair&nbsp;on&nbsp;Monday, Feb. 13, from&nbsp;9 to 11:30 a.m.,&nbsp;on the second floor of the Memorial Union.More than 60 employers will be on campus to&nbsp;visit with anyone interested in teaching or other professional opportunities in K-12 education.&nbsp;Members of the Hays&nbsp;community, alumni and&nbsp;students&nbsp;are&nbsp;welcome to attend.&nbsp;This includes&nbsp;experienced teachers, Transition to Teaching candidates, and students seeking their first career position.FHSU is also partnering with other institutions on the Virtual Education Interview Day on Thursday, March 2. The event will be hosted in Handshake from 1 to 4 p.m. Use this link to learn more or register for the fair:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/3YouRrP">http://bit.ly/3YouRrP</a>There is no cost to participate in&nbsp;either of these events. Contact FHSU Career Services at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@fhsu.edu">careers@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or (785) 628-4260 for more information.

FHSU will host teacher exploration and employment fair

Northwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging

Kansans at least 55 years old, who are looking for employment, qualify to participate in the
Older Kansans Employment Program, provided through the Northwest Kansas Area
Agency on Aging. This program is funded by the Kansas Legislature through the
Kansas Department of Commerce.

Older adults who have been out of the workforce for a while and need assistance updating a
resume, managing online applications, and improving their interview skills are perfect for the
OKEP program.


OKEP is designed to provide skills assessments, resume preparation, counseling, basic
computer and online application training, referrals, and job development and mentoring
services. Job Seekers will attend an initial appointment with an Employment Specialist in a
one-on-one setting. An assessment of needs and skills will be completed. After that the job
seeking process begins, from an updated resume to a successful interview, and finally, the
achievement of landing a job.


For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact NWKAAA at (800) 432-7422 or
(785) 628-8204.


Northwest Kansas Area Agency on AgingKansans at least 55 years old, who are looking for employment, qualify to participate in the
Older Kansans Employment Program, provided through the Northwest Kansas Area
Agency on Aging. This program is funded by the Kansas Legislature through the
Kansas Department of Commerce.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1675292407194.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Older adults who have been out of the workforce for a while and need assistance updating a
resume, managing online applications, and improving their interview skills are perfect for the
OKEP program.
OKEP is designed to provide skills assessments, resume preparation, counseling, basic
computer and online application training, referrals, and job development and mentoring
services. Job Seekers will attend an initial appointment with an Employment Specialist in a
one-on-one setting. An assessment of needs and skills will be completed. After that the job
seeking process begins, from an updated resume to a successful interview, and finally, the
achievement of landing a job.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact NWKAAA at (800) 432-7422 or
(785) 628-8204.

Program offers assistance to older Kansans looking for work

COLBY — Colby Community College announced the names of students who earned degrees and certificates during the 2022 fall semester. Names are published by home location 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.

Beatrice, Neb.:&nbsp;Cheyenne Jurgena.&nbsp;Elgin, S.C.:&nbsp;Sierra Parmentier.&nbsp;Hutchinson:&nbsp;Alison Pierce.&nbsp;Lecompton:&nbsp;Brandon Corbin.Springdale, Ark.:&nbsp;Kimberleigh Morris.&nbsp;Topeka:&nbsp;Mayree Gracia, Alexandra Hamm.&nbsp;WaKeeney:&nbsp;Bryant Davis, Garrett Kuhn.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bahamas:&nbsp;Kunal Bain.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Daphne Baney, Hannah Infante, Geovanni Rios-Menjivar.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Melanie Engel, Jenson Schoenfeld.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Kylie Ryser.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bahamas:&nbsp;Kunal Bain.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Geovanni Rios-Menjivar.&nbsp;France:&nbsp;Remi Chavenaud.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Ceara Kamla.&nbsp;Ingalls:&nbsp;Regan Ast.Joplin, Mo.:&nbsp;Michaela Jewsbury.&nbsp;Kit Carson, Colo.:&nbsp;Jordyn Weeks.&nbsp;McCook, Neb.:&nbsp;Kayla Borland.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Jenson Schoenfeld, John Stoecker.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Certificates&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Atwood:&nbsp;April Chessmore.&nbsp;Bendena:&nbsp;Emma Albers.&nbsp;Clay Center:&nbsp;Kirstyn Rohe.&nbsp;Elgin, S.C.:&nbsp;Sierra Parmentier.&nbsp;Hutchinson:Alison Pierce.&nbsp;Lecompton:&nbsp;Brandon Corbin.&nbsp;Lincoln, Neb.:&nbsp;Faith Mulholland, Clara Speer.&nbsp;Madison:&nbsp;Camille Steffes.&nbsp;Manhattan:Randi Smith.&nbsp;Middletown, Del.:&nbsp;Eden Glover.&nbsp;Paxico:&nbsp;Shelby Spradling.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Kylie Ryser.&nbsp;Springdale, Ark.:Kimberleigh Morris.&nbsp;Topeka:&nbsp;Mayree Gracia, Alexandra Hamm.&nbsp;WaKeeney:&nbsp;Garrett Kuhn.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Colby CCCOLBY — Colby Community College announced the names of students who earned degrees and certificates during the 2022 fall semester. Names are published by home location 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.Associate of Applied ScienceBeatrice, Neb.:&nbsp;Cheyenne Jurgena.&nbsp;Elgin, S.C.:&nbsp;Sierra Parmentier.&nbsp;Hutchinson:&nbsp;Alison Pierce.&nbsp;Lecompton:&nbsp;Brandon Corbin.Springdale, Ark.:&nbsp;Kimberleigh Morris.&nbsp;Topeka:&nbsp;Mayree Gracia, Alexandra Hamm.&nbsp;WaKeeney:&nbsp;Bryant Davis, Garrett Kuhn.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Associate of ArtsBahamas:&nbsp;Kunal Bain.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Daphne Baney, Hannah Infante, Geovanni Rios-Menjivar.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Melanie Engel, Jenson Schoenfeld.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Kylie Ryser.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Associate of ScienceBahamas:&nbsp;Kunal Bain.&nbsp;Colby:&nbsp;Geovanni Rios-Menjivar.&nbsp;France:&nbsp;Remi Chavenaud.&nbsp;Goodland:&nbsp;Ceara Kamla.&nbsp;Ingalls:&nbsp;Regan Ast.Joplin, Mo.:&nbsp;Michaela Jewsbury.&nbsp;Kit Carson, Colo.:&nbsp;Jordyn Weeks.&nbsp;McCook, Neb.:&nbsp;Kayla Borland.&nbsp;Oakley:&nbsp;Jenson Schoenfeld, John Stoecker.&nbsp;&nbsp;Certificates&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Atwood:&nbsp;April Chessmore.&nbsp;Bendena:&nbsp;Emma Albers.&nbsp;Clay Center:&nbsp;Kirstyn Rohe.&nbsp;Elgin, S.C.:&nbsp;Sierra Parmentier.&nbsp;Hutchinson:Alison Pierce.&nbsp;Lecompton:&nbsp;Brandon Corbin.&nbsp;Lincoln, Neb.:&nbsp;Faith Mulholland, Clara Speer.&nbsp;Madison:&nbsp;Camille Steffes.&nbsp;Manhattan:Randi Smith.&nbsp;Middletown, Del.:&nbsp;Eden Glover.&nbsp;Paxico:&nbsp;Shelby Spradling.&nbsp;Sharon Springs:&nbsp;Kylie Ryser.&nbsp;Springdale, Ark.:Kimberleigh Morris.&nbsp;Topeka:&nbsp;Mayree Gracia, Alexandra Hamm.&nbsp;WaKeeney:&nbsp;Garrett Kuhn.

Colby Community College announces fall graduates

BUNKER HILL — The history series Cottonwood Connections is back for season two with host Don Rowlison.&nbsp; The half-hour docu-series airs on Smoky Hills PBS at&nbsp;6p.m.&nbsp;on Sundays and Saturdays starting&nbsp;Feb. 5.

This season the show travels to various locations including museums, historic forts, a restored&nbsp;opera house, a preserved archaeological site, buffalo ranches, and the bottom of Webster Lake&nbsp;for an expanding look at the people, places, events (and animals??) that shaped the Great Plains.

“We are slowly expanding our scope this season,” said series creator Ed Lowry. “The history of&nbsp;Western Kansas and the Great Plains is vast and intriguing. We are hoping to give focus to&nbsp;those various organizations working to share and preserve that history.”

The series is hosted by Don Rowlison and presented by The Friends of Cottonwood Ranch, an&nbsp;organization that supports the work of the Cottonwood Ranch Historic site and has the mission&nbsp;of encouraging historical education about the plains.

Rowlison is an archeologist who specialized in studying the pre-historic people of the plains. In&nbsp;1985, he became site curator for the Cottonwood Ranch Historic Site and devoted himself to&nbsp;studying all the various issues that impacted people settling the region in the late 1800s.&nbsp;&nbsp;Additionally, Don is, himself, a cowboy and was inducted to the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2008 as a historian.

Season one and the documentary The Legacy of Cottonwood Ranch are available on&nbsp;<a href="https://video.smokyhillstv.org/passport/learn-more/">Smoky Hills PBS Passport</a>.

The schedule for the 12 episodes of season two can be found below:

Fort Wallace Museum&nbsp;(Feb. 5) - We visit the Fort Wallace Museum, where decades of&nbsp;volunteers have worked to bring greater understanding to the clash of cultures at this&nbsp;Western Kansas outpost on the Smoky Hill Trail.

Restoration of the Grainfield Opera House&nbsp;(Feb. 12) - The Grainfield Opera House,&nbsp;constructed in 1887 served many functions over the decades. Now, thanks to the&nbsp;collective efforts of a community, it stands as a town’s statement that both its history&nbsp;and its future matter.

The Horse, the Ox and the Animals that Worked&nbsp;(Feb. 19) - A look at the role of the&nbsp;animals whose contribution and dedication made settling the Great Plains possible.

If These Walls Could Talk • Preserving Places that Share Our History&nbsp;(Feb. 26) - Physical&nbsp;sites and buildings help tell the stories of our past. We take a look at the preservation&nbsp;and restoration of Cottonwood Ranch and visit various locations either preserved,&nbsp;restored, remodeled, or rebuilt to share our history.

The Buffalo&nbsp;(March 5) - What was the significance of the buffalo to the native people of the&nbsp;Great Plains? What happened to them, how were some preserved, and how are they&nbsp;being revived today?

Have Town, Will Travel&nbsp;(March 12)- Many small towns in Western Kansas aren’t where they&nbsp;used to be. We take at look at how entire communities would pick up and move to be&nbsp;closer to the railroad, to avoid drowning in a newly built reservoir, or to claim the&nbsp;throne as county seat.

Hometown Historical Societies&nbsp;(March 19) - Many of the most interesting events in history&nbsp;happened right in our own backyards. Area county historical societies highlight the&nbsp;importance of understanding the people and events that shaped the&nbsp;home towns&nbsp;of&nbsp;the Great Plains.

History Makers&nbsp;- George Sternberg (March 26) - We visit the Sternberg Museum in Hays,&nbsp;Kansas, to learn about its namesake, George Sternberg, and his family of renowned&nbsp;paleontologists who helped shape our understanding of our ancient past.

What’s for Dinner?&nbsp;(April 2) - Exploration of food preparation and preservation in the&nbsp;pioneer era, featuring guest Emily Campbell, owner and chef at The Elephant Bar and&nbsp;Bistro in Hoxie, Kansas, preparing a meal of historic recipes in the Cottonwood Ranch&nbsp;kitchen.

“Great American Desert” • The Exploration Era of the Plains&nbsp;(April 9) - In a time when&nbsp;the center of the country was described as a “sea of grass,” trappers, traders and&nbsp;explorers shaped the understanding of both the perils and possibilities on the Great&nbsp;Plains.

Ethnic Heritage of the High Plains&nbsp;(April 16) - We look at how various communities were&nbsp;formed by immigrants from specific places, traditions, religions or people groups, and&nbsp;check in on how these heritages are carried on or celebrated today.

Those Roadside Attractions&nbsp;(April 23) - Balls of Twine. Enormous prairie dogs. The Garden&nbsp;of Eden. The highways and byways of Kansas are blessed with landmarks of the odd&nbsp;and unusual.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>BUNKER HILL — The history series Cottonwood Connections is back for season two with host Don Rowlison.&nbsp; The half-hour docu-series airs on Smoky Hills PBS at&nbsp;6p.m.&nbsp;on Sundays and Saturdays starting&nbsp;Feb. 5.This season the show travels to various locations including museums, historic forts, a restored&nbsp;opera house, a preserved archaeological site, buffalo ranches, and the bottom of Webster Lake&nbsp;for an expanding look at the people, places, events (and animals??) that shaped the Great Plains.“We are slowly expanding our scope this season,” said series creator Ed Lowry. “The history of&nbsp;Western Kansas and the Great Plains is vast and intriguing. We are hoping to give focus to&nbsp;those various organizations working to share and preserve that history.”The series is hosted by Don Rowlison and presented by The Friends of Cottonwood Ranch, an&nbsp;organization that supports the work of the Cottonwood Ranch Historic site and has the mission&nbsp;of encouraging historical education about the plains.Rowlison is an archeologist who specialized in studying the pre-historic people of the plains. In&nbsp;1985, he became site curator for the Cottonwood Ranch Historic Site and devoted himself to&nbsp;studying all the various issues that impacted people settling the region in the late 1800s.&nbsp;&nbsp;Additionally, Don is, himself, a cowboy and was inducted to the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2008 as a historian.Season one and the documentary The Legacy of Cottonwood Ranch are available on&nbsp;<a href="https://video.smokyhillstv.org/passport/learn-more/">Smoky Hills PBS Passport</a>.The schedule for the 12 episodes of season two can be found below:Fort Wallace Museum&nbsp;(Feb. 5) - We visit the Fort Wallace Museum, where decades of&nbsp;volunteers have worked to bring greater understanding to the clash of cultures at this&nbsp;Western Kansas outpost on the Smoky Hill Trail.Restoration of the Grainfield Opera House&nbsp;(Feb. 12) - The Grainfield Opera House,&nbsp;constructed in 1887 served many functions over the decades. Now, thanks to the&nbsp;collective efforts of a community, it stands as a town’s statement that both its history&nbsp;and its future matter.The Horse, the Ox and the Animals that Worked&nbsp;(Feb. 19) - A look at the role of the&nbsp;animals whose contribution and dedication made settling the Great Plains possible.If These Walls Could Talk • Preserving Places that Share Our History&nbsp;(Feb. 26) - Physical&nbsp;sites and buildings help tell the stories of our past. We take a look at the preservation&nbsp;and restoration of Cottonwood Ranch and visit various locations either preserved,&nbsp;restored, remodeled, or rebuilt to share our history.The Buffalo&nbsp;(March 5) - What was the significance of the buffalo to the native people of the&nbsp;Great Plains? What happened to them, how were some preserved, and how are they&nbsp;being revived today?Have Town, Will Travel&nbsp;(March 12)- Many small towns in Western Kansas aren’t where they&nbsp;used to be. We take at look at how entire communities would pick up and move to be&nbsp;closer to the railroad, to avoid drowning in a newly built reservoir, or to claim the&nbsp;throne as county seat.Hometown Historical Societies&nbsp;(March 19) - Many of the most interesting events in history&nbsp;happened right in our own backyards. Area county historical societies highlight the&nbsp;importance of understanding the people and events that shaped the&nbsp;home towns&nbsp;of&nbsp;the Great Plains.History Makers&nbsp;- George Sternberg (March 26) - We visit the Sternberg Museum in Hays,&nbsp;Kansas, to learn about its namesake, George Sternberg, and his family of renowned&nbsp;paleontologists who helped shape our understanding of our ancient past.What’s for Dinner?&nbsp;(April 2) - Exploration of food preparation and preservation in the&nbsp;pioneer era, featuring guest Emily Campbell, owner and chef at The Elephant Bar and&nbsp;Bistro in Hoxie, Kansas, preparing a meal of historic recipes in the Cottonwood Ranch&nbsp;kitchen.“Great American Desert” • The Exploration Era of the Plains&nbsp;(April 9) - In a time when&nbsp;the center of the country was described as a “sea of grass,” trappers, traders and&nbsp;explorers shaped the understanding of both the perils and possibilities on the Great&nbsp;Plains.Ethnic Heritage of the High Plains&nbsp;(April 16) - We look at how various communities were&nbsp;formed by immigrants from specific places, traditions, religions or people groups, and&nbsp;check in on how these heritages are carried on or celebrated today.Those Roadside Attractions&nbsp;(April 23) - Balls of Twine. Enormous prairie dogs. The Garden&nbsp;of Eden. The highways and byways of Kansas are blessed with landmarks of the odd&nbsp;and unusual.

Cottonwood Connections Season 2 Premieres on Smoky Hills PBS

RUSSELL - The City of Russell Public Transportation bus will not be in service this Friday or Saturday, due to staffing issues. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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 </figure>City of RussellRUSSELL - The City of Russell Public Transportation bus will not be in service this Friday or Saturday, due to staffing issues. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Russell city public transportation not in service Friday or Saturday

The Kansas Department for Children and Families is accepting applications for the
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program.


LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills.
Persons with disabilities, older adults and families with children are the primary groups assisted.


Last year, $47 million aided approximately 40,000 households in covering winter heating bills,
averaging $1,180 per home


To qualify, applicants must be responsible for direct payment of their heating bills, payable
either to the landlord or the fuel vendor. The level of benefit varies according to household
income, number of people living in the home, type of residence, type of heating fuel, and utility
rates.


The combined gross income (before deductiions) of all personans living at the address may not exceed 150% of the federal poverty level.


Applicants must demonstrate that they have made payments on their heating bill two out of the
last three months.


Applications will be accepted until March 31.


For individuals needing assistance filling out or submitting an application, call Northwest Kansas
Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-7422 or 785-628-8204 to schedule an appointment.


Northwest Kansas Area Agency on AgingThe Kansas Department for Children and Families is accepting applications for the
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program.
LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills.
Persons with disabilities, older adults and families with children are the primary groups assisted.
Last year, $47 million aided approximately 40,000 households in covering winter heating bills,
averaging $1,180 per home
To qualify, applicants must be responsible for direct payment of their heating bills, payable
either to the landlord or the fuel vendor. The level of benefit varies according to household
income, number of people living in the home, type of residence, type of heating fuel, and utility
rates.
The combined gross income (before deductiions) of all personans living at the address may not exceed 150% of the federal poverty level.
Applicants must demonstrate that they have made payments on their heating bill two out of the
last three months.
Applications will be accepted until March 31.
For individuals needing assistance filling out or submitting an application, call Northwest Kansas
Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-7422 or 785-628-8204 to schedule an appointment.
Cover image courtesy Pixabay

Applications open for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program

Ben Folds is bringing his&nbsp;What Matters Most Tour&nbsp;to Salina in August.

Folds is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 in downtown Salina's Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $69 and are scheduled to go on sale at noon Friday. Buy online at:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is open for phone or walk-up sales from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About the artist from the Stiefel Theatre

Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.

He's created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.

For over a decade he's performed with some of the world's greatest symphony orchestras and currently serves as the first-ever artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.

Folds released his first book - a collection of interrelated essays, anecdotes and lessons about art, life and music - in 2019, which debuted as a New York Times Best Seller, and he hosted a podcast series spinoff of his book titled Lightning Bugs: Conversations with Ben Folds. In addition to solo rock and orchestral touring, he's also developing a new unscripted tv series with Fred Rogers Productions, continues to appear in various film/tv guest starring roles, and is working on two new albums.

An outspoken champion for arts education and music therapy funding in our nation's public schools, Folds has served for more than five years as an active member of the distinguished Artist Committee of Americans For The Arts (AFTA) and serves on the Board of AFTA's Arts Action Fund.

By SALINA POSTBen Folds is bringing his&nbsp;What Matters Most Tour&nbsp;to Salina in August.Folds is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 in downtown Salina's Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Tickets start at $69 and are scheduled to go on sale at noon Friday. Buy online at:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is open for phone or walk-up sales from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.About the artist from the Stiefel TheatreFolds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation.He's created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.For over a decade he's performed with some of the world's greatest symphony orchestras and currently serves as the first-ever artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.Folds released his first book - a collection of interrelated essays, anecdotes and lessons about art, life and music - in 2019, which debuted as a New York Times Best Seller, and he hosted a podcast series spinoff of his book titled Lightning Bugs: Conversations with Ben Folds. In addition to solo rock and orchestral touring, he's also developing a new unscripted tv series with Fred Rogers Productions, continues to appear in various film/tv guest starring roles, and is working on two new albums.An outspoken champion for arts education and music therapy funding in our nation's public schools, Folds has served for more than five years as an active member of the distinguished Artist Committee of Americans For The Arts (AFTA) and serves on the Board of AFTA's Arts Action Fund.

Ben Folds scheduled to perform in Salina in August

GREAT BEND — The Barton Community College Foundation presents scholarships each year from funds received through its fundraising events, endowments and annual scholarship gifts. For the 2022-23 academic year, the Foundation has selected the following students (listed by hometown) for scholarship offers:

Burdett 
Elizabeth Rasmussen, Golda Underhill Bailey Memorial Scholarship

Claflin 
Matthew Donecker, Schmidt Foundation Scholarship 
Brooke Farmer, Monica Bell Reser Memorial Scholarship 
Callie Zink, Loren and Maxine Pease Scholarship

Hays 
Adisyn Jacobs, The Vink Family Honorarium 
Tasiah Nunnery, Verna S. Davis Memorial Scholarship

Hill City 
Drake Stephen, Isbell Wesley Endowment Fund

La Crosse 
Ashton Waggoner, Schmidt Foundation Scholarship

Larned 
Katherine Alnor, Rosalie Jean Pennington Memorial Scholarship 
Tina Dimarzo, George Tregellas Chairman's Scholarship 
Matthew Figger, Mamie Robl Memorial Scholarship 
Jessica Grosfield, Roger and Mary Lou Murphy Endowment 
Samantha Haney, Nancy Bartley Scholarship 
Jessica Linarez, C &amp; R Schauf Foundation Medical Scholarship 
Jared McFadden, Les and Carol Hopkins Scholarship 
Tyson Nicholson, Lee Turner Endowment 
Jessica Runnels, C &amp; R Schauf Foundation Medical Scholarship 
Taryn Sieg, C &amp; R Schauf Foundation Medical Scholarship

Osborne 
Charlie Seifert, Farmers Bank &amp; Trust Financial Management Scholarship

Otis 
Chloe Schenk, BEST Scholarship (Barton Enhancement &amp; Scholarship Team)

Phillipsburg 
Jacie Roth, G.E. and Lois Alban Academic Scholarship

Russell 
Rylee Miller, The Vink Family Honorarium 
Emicka Shoemaker, Barton County Medical Society Scholarship

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 </figure>Barton Community CollegeGREAT BEND — The Barton Community College Foundation presents scholarships each year from funds received through its fundraising events, endowments and annual scholarship gifts. For the 2022-23 academic year, the Foundation has selected the following students (listed by hometown) for scholarship offers:Burdett 
Elizabeth Rasmussen, Golda Underhill Bailey Memorial ScholarshipClaflin 
Matthew Donecker, Schmidt Foundation Scholarship 
Brooke Farmer, Monica Bell Reser Memorial Scholarship 
Callie Zink, Loren and Maxine Pease ScholarshipHays 
Adisyn Jacobs, The Vink Family Honorarium 
Tasiah Nunnery, Verna S. Davis Memorial ScholarshipHill City 
Drake Stephen, Isbell Wesley Endowment FundLa Crosse 
Ashton Waggoner, Schmidt Foundation ScholarshipLarned 
Katherine Alnor, Rosalie Jean Pennington Memorial Scholarship 
Tina Dimarzo, George Tregellas Chairman's Scholarship 
Matthew Figger, Mamie Robl Memorial Scholarship 
Jessica Grosfield, Roger and Mary Lou Murphy Endowment 
Samantha Haney, Nancy Bartley Scholarship 
Jessica Linarez, C &amp; R Schauf Foundation Medical Scholarship 
Jared McFadden, Les and Carol Hopkins Scholarship 
Tyson Nicholson, Lee Turner Endowment 
Jessica Runnels, C &amp; R Schauf Foundation Medical Scholarship 
Taryn Sieg, C &amp; R Schauf Foundation Medical ScholarshipOsborne 
Charlie Seifert, Farmers Bank &amp; Trust Financial Management ScholarshipOtis 
Chloe Schenk, BEST Scholarship (Barton Enhancement &amp; Scholarship Team)Phillipsburg 
Jacie Roth, G.E. and Lois Alban Academic ScholarshipRussell 
Rylee Miller, The Vink Family Honorarium 
Emicka Shoemaker, Barton County Medical Society Scholarship

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