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By BECKY KISER Hays Post

It's a month of music, basketball and wrestling, legislative updates, and of course, love.

Melissa Dixon, Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director,&nbsp; has highlights of some of the local activities and events during February.

For an updated list of community events, check the CVB website at <a href="https://www.visithays.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=16796&amp;month=1&amp;year=2023&amp;day=31&amp;calType=0">www.visithays.com</a>.

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🎥 CVB: Community events in Hays during February

QUINTER — Kim and Dan Christian will showcase the versatility and showmanship of the accordion at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, in the Quinter High&nbsp;School &nbsp;Auditorium.&nbsp;The married duo will perform a wide variety of music&nbsp;and have established themselves as among the premier accordionists in the world. Their unique ability to play together with exact precision is&nbsp;unparalleled anywhere else on the planet. Their performances are charged with vibrant energy and a passion and love that create an experience that will be cherished.

Dan and Kim have both been teaching the accordion for over thirty years, and many of their previous students have had tremendous success as students and performers.&nbsp;The couple will deliver their “up to date” arrangements of popular music styles and will cover everything from classical to jazz and everything in between. This program is sponsored in part the Dane G. Hansen Fund. Admission for this show is with season ticket or at the door; Adults, $20; Students, $10.

Dan and Kim Christian have established themselves as among the premier unique ability to play together with exact excellent technique and mastery of the accordion. Performances are charged with vibrant a passion and love that create an experience that will be cherished. Dan and Kim have both been teaching the accordion for over 30 years. Seven of their previous students have received full music scholarships to the prestigious Lamont School of Music at Denver University. Dan and Kim met while Dan was taking lessons from Kim's father Mike Aman at the Young Musicians of America (YMA) music school. Dan has known Kim since she was 5 years old and they have literally grown up together performing and teaching the accordion, and through the YMA school run by Mike and Alice Aman, they have performed in Disneyland, Disney World, Mexico and Canada.

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 </figure>WPAAQUINTER — Kim and Dan Christian will showcase the versatility and showmanship of the accordion at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, in the Quinter High&nbsp;School &nbsp;Auditorium.&nbsp;The married duo will perform a wide variety of music&nbsp;and have established themselves as among the premier accordionists in the world. Their unique ability to play together with exact precision is&nbsp;unparalleled anywhere else on the planet. Their performances are charged with vibrant energy and a passion and love that create an experience that will be cherished.Dan and Kim have both been teaching the accordion for over thirty years, and many of their previous students have had tremendous success as students and performers.&nbsp;The couple will deliver their “up to date” arrangements of popular music styles and will cover everything from classical to jazz and everything in between. This program is sponsored in part the Dane G. Hansen Fund. Admission for this show is with season ticket or at the door; Adults, $20; Students, $10.Dan and Kim Christian have established themselves as among the premier unique ability to play together with exact excellent technique and mastery of the accordion. Performances are charged with vibrant a passion and love that create an experience that will be cherished. Dan and Kim have both been teaching the accordion for over 30 years. Seven of their previous students have received full music scholarships to the prestigious Lamont School of Music at Denver University. Dan and Kim met while Dan was taking lessons from Kim's father Mike Aman at the Young Musicians of America (YMA) music school. Dan has known Kim since she was 5 years old and they have literally grown up together performing and teaching the accordion, and through the YMA school run by Mike and Alice Aman, they have performed in Disneyland, Disney World, Mexico and Canada.

Squeezebox extravaganza scheduled in Quinter

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced $40 million will be made available under the&nbsp;ARPA Building Opportunities for the Disabled and Elderly (ABODE)&nbsp;and&nbsp;State Park Revitalization and Investment in Notable Tourism (SPRINT)&nbsp;grant programs. 

The ABODE program will provide $10 million in funding for new construction projects and renovation of affordable multi-dwelling housing units for persons with disabilities and the elderly. 

The SPRINT program will distribute $30 million for investments in regional tourism assets and state parks.

The funds were designated by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Executive Committee and approved by the State Finance Council in December.

“In order for us to continue on our path of historic growth, we must continue to invest in quality-of-life assets,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Providing quality housing for all Kansans and developing attractive regional tourist destinations will help us create strong, inviting communities across the state.”

ABODE applications can include health and safety renovations to existing buildings or construction of new multi-housing units that accommodate individuals who are elderly and/or disabled. Project design, engineering costs and architectural designs are also permitted as eligible expenditures. Awardees will have two years to complete their projects and utilize all awarded funds.

SPRINT applications can include, but are not limited to:

The ABODE and SPRINT grant applications are now open, with submissions closing at 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 27, for both programs.

Informational webinars will be available to the public, with SPRINT’s webinar beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, and ABODE’s webinar beginning at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2. 

Registration for the webinars and guidelines for the grant applications can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMzAuNzA3MDMwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmthbnNhc2NvbW1lcmNlLmdvdi9hYm9kZS8ifQ.KJJsBff4EGbdmwAzAk8Xjqok02jBmvr2M-3xBGO5hGM/s/1303161001/br/153678651248-l" target="_blank">www.kansascommerce.gov/abode/</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMzAuNzA3MDMwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmthbnNhc2NvbW1lcmNlLmdvdi9zcHJpbnQvIn0.6dxg5FW4hXoW___O48dahJYsQMWK_wzGiHd8SbUMwgs/s/1303161001/br/153678651248-l" target="_blank">www.kansascommerce.gov/sprint/</a>. Applicants can contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:CommerceSPARK@ks.gov" target="_blank">CommerceSPARK@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;for any questions regarding this funding opportunity.

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 </figure>KDCTOPEKA&nbsp;– The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced $40 million will be made available under the&nbsp;ARPA Building Opportunities for the Disabled and Elderly (ABODE)&nbsp;and&nbsp;State Park Revitalization and Investment in Notable Tourism (SPRINT)&nbsp;grant programs. The ABODE program will provide $10 million in funding for new construction projects and renovation of affordable multi-dwelling housing units for persons with disabilities and the elderly. The SPRINT program will distribute $30 million for investments in regional tourism assets and state parks.The funds were designated by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Executive Committee and approved by the State Finance Council in December.“In order for us to continue on our path of historic growth, we must continue to invest in quality-of-life assets,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Providing quality housing for all Kansans and developing attractive regional tourist destinations will help us create strong, inviting communities across the state.”ABODE applications can include health and safety renovations to existing buildings or construction of new multi-housing units that accommodate individuals who are elderly and/or disabled. Project design, engineering costs and architectural designs are also permitted as eligible expenditures. Awardees will have two years to complete their projects and utilize all awarded funds.Eligible ABODE applicants include:<ul>
 <li>Residential property developers</li><li>Nonprofit organizations in good standing with the state of Kansas</li><li>Counties and local units of government</li><li>Existing entities that provide housing designed specifically for older adults and people with disabilities</li><li>Public housing authorities.</li>
 </ul>SPRINT applications can include, but are not limited to:<ul>
 <li>Infrastructure enhancements, capital projects, renovations</li><li>Construction, engineering and architecture, planning, inspections and environmental assessments</li><li>Renovation and repair of indoor and outdoor facilities, roads and utility connections adjacent to the project site</li><li>Development of public land to create a tourism destination</li><li>Costs associated with recruitment of new permanent and semi-permanent exhibits</li><li>Application costs for national museum affiliation</li>
 </ul>Eligible SPRINT applicants include:<ul>
 <li>Kansas state parks</li><li>Convention and Visitor Bureaus</li><li>Counties and local units of government</li><li>Museums</li><li>Conference centers</li><li>Performing arts centers</li><li>Entertainment venues</li><li>Other tourism-focused businesses and tourism agencies.</li>
 </ul>The ABODE and SPRINT grant applications are now open, with submissions closing at 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 27, for both programs.Informational webinars will be available to the public, with SPRINT’s webinar beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, and ABODE’s webinar beginning at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2. Registration for the webinars and guidelines for the grant applications can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMzAuNzA3MDMwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmthbnNhc2NvbW1lcmNlLmdvdi9hYm9kZS8ifQ.KJJsBff4EGbdmwAzAk8Xjqok02jBmvr2M-3xBGO5hGM/s/1303161001/br/153678651248-l" target="_blank">www.kansascommerce.gov/abode/</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMzAuNzA3MDMwOTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmthbnNhc2NvbW1lcmNlLmdvdi9zcHJpbnQvIn0.6dxg5FW4hXoW___O48dahJYsQMWK_wzGiHd8SbUMwgs/s/1303161001/br/153678651248-l" target="_blank">www.kansascommerce.gov/sprint/</a>. Applicants can contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:CommerceSPARK@ks.gov" target="_blank">CommerceSPARK@ks.gov</a>&nbsp;for any questions regarding this funding opportunity.

KS Dept. of Commerce announces $40M in new housing, tourism grants

DOWNS — USD 272 in Downs was a recent recipient of a grant from the Osborne County Community Foundation for a new flagpole. 

 According to Principal Jeremy Long, “Our current flagpoles, as well as the brick and concrete area where the poles are mounted, are showing their age. Community members have made mention of this to school staff. 

"The flagpole is/will be located at the southeast corner of the Lakeside football field, and therefore all individuals attending events at the field, coming into our building, or anyone driving down Morgan Ave. in Downs will benefit from seeing it. This project will boost pride in our school and grounds while also increasing our display of patriotism.“ 

 The new flagpole is set to be installed in time for the beginning of  the 2023-24 school year. 

For information on becoming a donor or to learn more about the Osborne County Community Foundation, email OCCF board members at OsborneCCF@gmail.com or visit <a href="http://www.osborneccf.org/?fbclid=IwAR0QCFXNWnLr0T9jmUAnWhwSHiu2CxRIkphp7PUDWwc3zCmm_w9FTG7hyR4" target="_blank">www.Osborneccf.org.</a>

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 </figure>News releaseDOWNS — USD 272 in Downs was a recent recipient of a grant from the Osborne County Community Foundation for a new flagpole. According to Principal Jeremy Long, “Our current flagpoles, as well as the brick and concrete area where the poles are mounted, are showing their age. Community members have made mention of this to school staff. "The flagpole is/will be located at the southeast corner of the Lakeside football field, and therefore all individuals attending events at the field, coming into our building, or anyone driving down Morgan Ave. in Downs will benefit from seeing it. This project will boost pride in our school and grounds while also increasing our display of patriotism.“ The new flagpole is set to be installed in time for the beginning of the 2023-24 school year. For information on becoming a donor or to learn more about the Osborne County Community Foundation, email OCCF board members at OsborneCCF@gmail.com or visit <a href="http://www.osborneccf.org/?fbclid=IwAR0QCFXNWnLr0T9jmUAnWhwSHiu2CxRIkphp7PUDWwc3zCmm_w9FTG7hyR4" target="_blank">www.Osborneccf.org.</a>

OCCF awards grant to Downs USD 272 for flagpole

Gove County Conservation District annual meeting is Feb. 6; reservations required

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Big Creek Chapter annual banquet is 5 p.m. Feb. 4. in the convention center in the Hays Hilton Garden Inn.

Meet like-minded hunters, plus chances to win top notch firearms and bows, premium hunts, limited edition art and hunting gear.

Make your reservations today at&nbsp;<a href="https://events.rmef.org/shop/bigcreek?utm_source=rmef.org&amp;utm_medium=events_page">RMEF.org</a>&nbsp;or call&nbsp;Dennis&nbsp;Craven at 785-650-7912.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Big Creek Chapter annual banquet is 5 p.m. Feb. 4. in the convention center in the Hays Hilton Garden Inn.Meet like-minded hunters, plus chances to win top notch firearms and bows, premium hunts, limited edition art and hunting gear.Make your reservations today at&nbsp;<a href="https://events.rmef.org/shop/bigcreek?utm_source=rmef.org&amp;utm_medium=events_page">RMEF.org</a>&nbsp;or call&nbsp;Dennis&nbsp;Craven at 785-650-7912.— Submitted

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet set for Feb. 4

The Ellis County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the museum basement, 100 W. Seventh.

ECHS members and the public are invited to view the renovated office space
and enjoy refreshments. 

A short program on estate planning will be offered by Sarah Meitner of Heartland Community Foundation.&nbsp; 

Officers/trustees will be elected (must be a member to vote). 

SubmittedThe Ellis County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the museum basement, 100 W. Seventh.ECHS members and the public are invited to view the renovated office space
and enjoy refreshments. A short program on estate planning will be offered by Sarah Meitner of Heartland Community Foundation.&nbsp; Officers/trustees will be elected (must be a member to vote).

Ellis County Historical Society annual meeting set for Jan. 30

BUNKER HILL — Another live production from Smoky Hills PBS, "The Kansas Legislature," will kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Streaming will also be available on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SmokyHillsPBS/videos">YouTube</a>.&nbsp;

The show airs during the legislative session, which gives the legislators and viewers the opportunity to discuss up-to-date issues.&nbsp; For each show, legislators from the Smoky Hills PBS viewing area are invited to participate in the live call-in program, and viewers are encouraged to call in with their legislative questions.

“ 'The Kansas Legislature' is one of the longest running series on Smoky Hills PBS and we are excited to continue this tradition for our viewers,” said Les Kinderknecht, senior producer/director of Smoky Hills PBS."This is a great opportunity for our viewers to connect with our Kansas legislators and ask questions that are important to Kansans, questions that could impact their jobs or everyday life.”

Becky Kiser, news reporter for Hays Post/Eagle Radio, has been named the moderator for the 2023 season of "The Kansas Legislature." She will be joined by two or three legislators during each show.

FEB 3 – Sen. Rick Billinger (Goodland), Rep. Adam Smith (Weskan) Feb 10 – Rep. Troy Waymaster (Bunker Hill)| FEB 17 – Sen. John Doll (Garden City), Rep. Steven Howe (Concordia)

To find a list of legislatures that might be on the show each week, go to our website,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smokyhillspbs.org/" target="_blank">SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>&nbsp;where you will find the 2023 season schedule.&nbsp;

The 2023 Kansas Legislature is made possible by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itc-holdings.com/itc-great-plains" target="_blank">ITC Great Plains</a>&nbsp;and through a partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/" target="_blank">Docking Institute of Public Affairs</a>, Fort Hays State University.

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 </figure>Smoky Hills PBSBUNKER HILL — Another live production from Smoky Hills PBS, "The Kansas Legislature," will kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Streaming will also be available on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SmokyHillsPBS/videos">YouTube</a>.&nbsp;The show airs during the legislative session, which gives the legislators and viewers the opportunity to discuss up-to-date issues.&nbsp; For each show, legislators from the Smoky Hills PBS viewing area are invited to participate in the live call-in program, and viewers are encouraged to call in with their legislative questions.“ 'The Kansas Legislature' is one of the longest running series on Smoky Hills PBS and we are excited to continue this tradition for our viewers,” said Les Kinderknecht, senior producer/director of Smoky Hills PBS."This is a great opportunity for our viewers to connect with our Kansas legislators and ask questions that are important to Kansans, questions that could impact their jobs or everyday life.”Becky Kiser, news reporter for Hays Post/Eagle Radio, has been named the moderator for the 2023 season of "The Kansas Legislature." She will be joined by two or three legislators during each show.Coming in February:FEB 3 – Sen. Rick Billinger (Goodland), Rep. Adam Smith (Weskan) Feb 10 – Rep. Troy Waymaster (Bunker Hill)| FEB 17 – Sen. John Doll (Garden City), Rep. Steven Howe (Concordia)To find a list of legislatures that might be on the show each week, go to our website,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.smokyhillspbs.org/" target="_blank">SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>&nbsp;where you will find the 2023 season schedule.&nbsp;The 2023 Kansas Legislature is made possible by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.itc-holdings.com/itc-great-plains" target="_blank">ITC Great Plains</a>&nbsp;and through a partnership with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/" target="_blank">Docking Institute of Public Affairs</a>, Fort Hays State University.

New season of 'The Kansas Legislature' begins Feb. 3

Hays High School JAG-K Review: January Edition

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) has announced he will hold a town hall in Ellis County, at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 27.

The meeting will be held at BriefSpace, 219 W. 10th, in the basement meeting room.

Area residents are encouraged to attend and share feedback with Sen. Moran on the critical issues facing Kansas and the nation.&nbsp;

Prior to the town hall meeting, Moran will speak at the ribbon cutting at the new location of Camber Hays children's mental health services.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Office of Sen. Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) has announced he will hold a town hall in Ellis County, at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 27.The meeting will be held at BriefSpace, 219 W. 10th, in the basement meeting room.Area residents are encouraged to attend and share feedback with Sen. Moran on the critical issues facing Kansas and the nation.&nbsp;Prior to the town hall meeting, Moran will speak at the ribbon cutting at the new location of Camber Hays children's mental health services.&nbsp;

Sen. Moran to host town hall meeting in Hays Friday afternoon

Effective immediately, the 500 block of West Seventh will be closed to traffic for repairs to a water main break in the area. 

Once the leak is repaired, crews will open the road. Traffic control devices will be in place to direct traffic. 

For more information, call 785-628-7380.&nbsp;

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 </figure>City of HaysEffective immediately, the 500 block of West Seventh will be closed to traffic for repairs to a water main break in the area. Once the leak is repaired, crews will open the road. Traffic control devices will be in place to direct traffic. For more information, call 785-628-7380.&nbsp;

Section of Seventh closed for water main break repair

Students entering the sixth-eighth grades for the 2023-24 year are invited to pre-enroll from 3:30-6 p.m. today at TMP-Marian's school building.

Pre-enrollment takes place in the seconnd floor Learning Commons.

This is not the only chance to enroll, as enrollment is rolling throughout the summer, but it's a chance to reserve your spot and get the first chance at selecting classes.

Families can pay the $35 registration fee at this event.

Students do not need to be Catholic to enroll in Hays Catholic Schools.

Any family with incoming sixth-eighth graders may request an enrollment packet or a curriculum guide at this event as well as meet teachers and administrators.

If the times today do not&nbsp;work for your family, contact the school office at 785-625-6577 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@tmpmarian.org" target="_blank">office@tmpmarian.org</a>.

SubmittedStudents entering the sixth-eighth grades for the 2023-24 year are invited to pre-enroll from 3:30-6 p.m. today at TMP-Marian's school building.Pre-enrollment takes place in the seconnd floor Learning Commons.This is not the only chance to enroll, as enrollment is rolling throughout the summer, but it's a chance to reserve your spot and get the first chance at selecting classes.Families can pay the $35 registration fee at this event.Students do not need to be Catholic to enroll in Hays Catholic Schools. Any family with incoming sixth-eighth graders may request an enrollment packet or a curriculum guide at this event as well as meet teachers and administrators. If the times today do not&nbsp;work for your family, contact the school office at 785-625-6577 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@tmpmarian.org" target="_blank">office@tmpmarian.org</a>.

TMP-Marian's new 6th-grade pre-enrollment event today

A rezoning request and conditional use permit from Keith Werth, KC Trucking, 1725 Feedlot Road, for a warehouse and distribution expansion will be discussed tonight by the Ellis County Joint Planning Commission. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Ellis County Administrative Center, 718 Main, Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

ELLIS COUNTYA rezoning request and conditional use permit from Keith Werth, KC Trucking, 1725 Feedlot Road, for a warehouse and distribution expansion will be discussed tonight by the Ellis County Joint Planning Commission. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Ellis County Administrative Center, 718 Main, Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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K-State Research and Extension news service&nbsp;

MANHATTAN — K-State Research and Extension, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Agriculture, is offering online classes at two different times to help people earn the necessary approval to sell wild morel mushrooms.&nbsp;

The classes will be offered online through Zoom on March 23 from noon to 1 p.m., and on March 29 from 6-7 p.m.&nbsp;

Morel mushrooms grow in the wild but can be hard to find. For that reason, they are highly favored among chefs and mushroom enthusiasts. False morels include a number of species that look similar but are actually poisonous.&nbsp;

The classes are intended to help ensure that wild harvested mushrooms sold as morels in the state of Kansas are safe to consume. Current regulations under KDA’s food safety and lodging program require that mushrooms picked in the wild for sale must be individually inspected for safety by a registered mushroom identifier.&nbsp;

Upon completing the class -- which includes passing an online exam -- participants will be recognized as registered morel identifiers in Kansas to meet this regulation.&nbsp;

Registration for the classes is now open at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety">https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety</a>&nbsp;and costs $5. Participants will receive the Zoom link for the training after registering.&nbsp;

For questions or to register, call the Reno County Extension Office at 620-662-2371 or send an email to Pam Paulsen,<a></a><a href="mailto:ppaulsen@ksu.edu">ppaulsen@ksu.edu</a>, or Londa Nwadike,&nbsp;<a></a><a href="mailto:lnwadike@ksu.edu">lnwadike@ksu.edu</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State Research and Extension news service&nbsp;MANHATTAN — K-State Research and Extension, in partnership with the Kansas Department of Agriculture, is offering online classes at two different times to help people earn the necessary approval to sell wild morel mushrooms.&nbsp;The classes will be offered online through Zoom on March 23 from noon to 1 p.m., and on March 29 from 6-7 p.m.&nbsp;Morel mushrooms grow in the wild but can be hard to find. For that reason, they are highly favored among chefs and mushroom enthusiasts. False morels include a number of species that look similar but are actually poisonous.&nbsp;The classes are intended to help ensure that wild harvested mushrooms sold as morels in the state of Kansas are safe to consume. Current regulations under KDA’s food safety and lodging program require that mushrooms picked in the wild for sale must be individually inspected for safety by a registered mushroom identifier.&nbsp;Upon completing the class -- which includes passing an online exam -- participants will be recognized as registered morel identifiers in Kansas to meet this regulation.&nbsp;Registration for the classes is now open at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety">https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety</a>&nbsp;and costs $5. Participants will receive the Zoom link for the training after registering.&nbsp;For questions or to register, call the Reno County Extension Office at 620-662-2371 or send an email to Pam Paulsen,<a></a><a href="mailto:ppaulsen@ksu.edu">ppaulsen@ksu.edu</a>, or Londa Nwadike,&nbsp;<a></a><a href="mailto:lnwadike@ksu.edu">lnwadike@ksu.edu</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cover image courtesy Pixabay

Morel-ly right: Online classes will help enthusiasts ID, sell popular wild mushroom 

By STACIE MINSON KSU Watershed Specialist&nbsp;

It is time for the annual KSU Watersheds and City of Hays Water Poster Contest. The 2023 theme
is “Use Your Water Smarts." Daycares, Pre-Schools, USD 489, Holy Family Elementary, TMP
Marian and home-school students, Pre-school through 12th, students at Fort Hays State University
and NCK Tech, and adults in the City of Hays are eligible to participate. In addition, this year
we’ve added Intellectual/Development Disabilities (IDD) division (youth through adults).


The “Use your Water Smarts” posters can focus on Water Conservation or Stormwater/Water
Quality messages. Posters could show how to reduce water usage indoors, outdoors, and/or at
home and work. Also, posters might share how to reduce sediment, nutrients, and E. Coli
bacteria, household chemicals, etc. that are harmful to water sources. Both water conservation
and stormwater/water quality can be highlighted on the same poster.


Posters must be horizontal, designed on 12 x 18-inch white poster paper with “Use your Water
Smarts” included. Posters can be designed with pencil, paints, pens, crayons, or markers. In
addition, the posters can be 3-dimensional, or computer generated. Name, age, and teacher need
to be included on the back of the poster. Poster paper is available for pick-up at the Public Works
Department, 1002 Vine, during regular business hours. Prize money will be awarded to 1st-
3rd place winners in each age division. Winning posters will be displayed at Tri-Central Office
supply during the month of May and at the Ellis County Fair.


Posters are due by Thursday, March 9, at school offices, City Hall, or Public Works
Department. Winners will be announced by March 31 and the Awards Celebration will be
held at Sternberg Museum on April 4 at 6pm. To learn more about water conservation and
stormwater/water quality for poster ideas, visit www.watersmarthays.com or
www.MyKansasWatershed.com (special events tab). For questions, call Stacie Minson, KSU
Watershed Specialist, 785-769-3297 or Holly Dickman, City of Hays Water Conservation Specialist,
785-628-7350.

By STACIE MINSON KSU Watershed Specialist&nbsp;It is time for the annual KSU Watersheds and City of Hays Water Poster Contest. The 2023 theme
is “Use Your Water Smarts." Daycares, Pre-Schools, USD 489, Holy Family Elementary, TMP
Marian and home-school students, Pre-school through 12th, students at Fort Hays State University
and NCK Tech, and adults in the City of Hays are eligible to participate. In addition, this year
we’ve added Intellectual/Development Disabilities (IDD) division (youth through adults).
The “Use your Water Smarts” posters can focus on Water Conservation or Stormwater/Water
Quality messages. Posters could show how to reduce water usage indoors, outdoors, and/or at
home and work. Also, posters might share how to reduce sediment, nutrients, and E. Coli
bacteria, household chemicals, etc. that are harmful to water sources. Both water conservation
and stormwater/water quality can be highlighted on the same poster.
Posters must be horizontal, designed on 12 x 18-inch white poster paper with “Use your Water
Smarts” included. Posters can be designed with pencil, paints, pens, crayons, or markers. In
addition, the posters can be 3-dimensional, or computer generated. Name, age, and teacher need
to be included on the back of the poster. Poster paper is available for pick-up at the Public Works
Department, 1002 Vine, during regular business hours. Prize money will be awarded to 1st-
3rd place winners in each age division. Winning posters will be displayed at Tri-Central Office
supply during the month of May and at the Ellis County Fair.
Posters are due by Thursday, March 9, at school offices, City Hall, or Public Works
Department. Winners will be announced by March 31 and the Awards Celebration will be
held at Sternberg Museum on April 4 at 6pm. To learn more about water conservation and
stormwater/water quality for poster ideas, visit www.watersmarthays.com or
www.MyKansasWatershed.com (special events tab). For questions, call Stacie Minson, KSU
Watershed Specialist, 785-769-3297 or Holly Dickman, City of Hays Water Conservation Specialist,
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'Use Your Water Smarts' poster contest announced

The program portion of the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays annual meeting —&nbsp;Steve Boylan, "Military and the Media: Then and Now" —&nbsp;has been canceled.&nbsp; 

The annual meeting will still be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Historic Fort Hays Visitors Center.

The program portion of the Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays annual meeting —&nbsp;Steve Boylan, "Military and the Media: Then and Now" —&nbsp;has been canceled.&nbsp; The annual meeting will still be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Historic Fort Hays Visitors Center.

Historic Fort Hays program canceled, meeting still on

Due to work at transmitter sites Tuesday, there could be occasional disruptions to Eagle Radio of Hays stations throughout the day.&nbsp;

Thanks for your patience as our engineering team works to upgrade the signals.&nbsp;

Due to work at transmitter sites Tuesday, there could be occasional disruptions to Eagle Radio of Hays stations throughout the day.&nbsp;Thanks for your patience as our engineering team works to upgrade the signals.&nbsp;<figure>
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Eagle stations could experience disruptions Tuesday

By STACIE MINSON KSU Watershed Specialist

Farmers and ranchers in Ellis, Russell and Ellsworth counties have been protecting local water
supplies including Kanopolis Reservoir by implementing sediment and nutrient reduction Best
Management Practices (BMPs). Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS)
cost-share assistance for BMPs is currently available to landowners and operators in the targeted
areas (see map) through the KSU Big Creek Middle Smoky Hill River Watersheds. Eligible
BMPs include: alternative water supplies, riparian fencing, relocating livestock feeding sites,
cover crops and cover crop grazing, no-till, and critical area plantings.


Landowners and operators should contact Minson at (785)769-3297, or by email at
sedgett@ksu.edu or contact their local County Conservation District or NRCS Field Office.
Cost-share for these projects has been funded in part through Section 319 of the Clean Water
Act.

By STACIE MINSON KSU Watershed Specialist
Farmers and ranchers in Ellis, Russell and Ellsworth counties have been protecting local water
supplies including Kanopolis Reservoir by implementing sediment and nutrient reduction Best
Management Practices (BMPs). Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS)
cost-share assistance for BMPs is currently available to landowners and operators in the targeted
areas (see map) through the KSU Big Creek Middle Smoky Hill River Watersheds. Eligible
BMPs include: alternative water supplies, riparian fencing, relocating livestock feeding sites,
cover crops and cover crop grazing, no-till, and critical area plantings.
Landowners and operators should contact Minson at (785)769-3297, or by email at
sedgett@ksu.edu or contact their local County Conservation District or NRCS Field Office.
Cost-share for these projects has been funded in part through Section 319 of the Clean Water
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Local landowners, operators eligible for cost-share in WRAPS areas

Valentine dinner fundraiser to benefit Hays FUMC youth mission trip

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Are you curious about the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence?

Thomas More Prep-Marian is offering a unique enrichment course taught by graduates of Stanford and MIT.

The course is hands-on and&nbsp;project-based. There are two different levels for any area student in sixth through 12th grades. You do not have to be a Hays Catholic School student.&nbsp; The courses are synchronous (meaning live person online) with an in-person proctor and held in TMP-Marian's school building. The courses are only one day a week for nine weeks so that busy students can still work around most of their activities.

The course will not only teach students new skills but provide impressive accomplishments to include on resumes and college/scholarship applications.

There is a cost to take this course, but TMP-Marian does not receive any payments. It is solely to offer an opportunity not always available in western Kansas.

Interested students and families can&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10tFSFzGIWBSQOWfQjdkt4ULjq9RcCBcf/view" target="_blank">click here for more&nbsp;information&nbsp;or to sign up</a>. Minimum enrollment is required. The deadline to sign up is Jan. 27.

News releaseAre you curious about the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence?Thomas More Prep-Marian is offering a unique enrichment course taught by graduates of Stanford and MIT.The course is hands-on and&nbsp;project-based. There are two different levels for any area student in sixth through 12th grades. You do not have to be a Hays Catholic School student.&nbsp; The courses are synchronous (meaning live person online) with an in-person proctor and held in TMP-Marian's school building. The courses are only one day a week for nine weeks so that busy students can still work around most of their activities.The course will not only teach students new skills but provide impressive accomplishments to include on resumes and college/scholarship applications.There is a cost to take this course, but TMP-Marian does not receive any payments. It is solely to offer an opportunity not always available in western Kansas. Interested students and families can&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10tFSFzGIWBSQOWfQjdkt4ULjq9RcCBcf/view" target="_blank">click here for more&nbsp;information&nbsp;or to sign up</a>. Minimum enrollment is required. The deadline to sign up is Jan. 27.

TMP-M hosting AI computer science class; open to all students

Fort Hays State University’s first Science Café for the spring 2023 semester is set for Monday, Jan. 30.

This month’s presentation,&nbsp;“Engaging Students with Earth Systems Remotely Using 360 Videos,”&nbsp;is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.

Dr. Matthew Clay, assistant professor of teacher education, will discuss research and fieldwork exploring how 360 videos can be used to create equitable experiences for students.

Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohlederat&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=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJN6YW3ahiFh3u1xso6sQsiDE6GJ06bOQIjYgX8RETmmTlEVt_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemv68t8YJ9JIsW6VzH-2FguQ5p6az0f7sXzLybYfq9KtvAAhDylyQmSbRTe8MqvHd-2F3QHRyNdAYJrnYZ6rW3v9LIZE5fwR3ppQmxo5Qwe5-2ByNDalThZAF4oHtvyR4F5reXnerWoSD8bLpmbiHcwQK6SFzYMs-2FayrSxxDN3-2BA4YqA-2BwHVQOKx-2FVQsOoEqSK3JM1L5p65m3VZ4TjQxe41nDhda7-2BonvYCJmE-2BnMJwIZUZGIJP8qGzQFhlkz82sEwRqYUb-2F549JKI7FP1RVejSziYpSxQ-3D-3D">www.twitter.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJM9yMLtcQHFVzIgvo7vtXsa2lh-2FFmlw1B0utYEX-2F-2BAl65ttfmJSIa8vOh5ZwyxplYg-3D-3DFuap_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemv68t8YJ9JIsW6VzH-2FguQ5p6az0f7sXzLybYfq9KtvAAhDylyQmSbRTe8MqvHd-2F3QHRyNdAYJrnYZ6rW3v9LIZCERWwNq152gKb64-2BL668RfgUtPsqOpA-2FCpTOZxs1-2BWssTlJLmGZk4LspCIufUZjSV1-2FqyzgWCj6lDSJ4PEKltTzaRRmSOUiKzrb-2F0QBfDucTQ6GW-2F-2F-2FRUpQGTvN7T3O5gREg5UAaOO2VNCjse1pdVhrUVfMgPtwZvA9cIFh-2FTOHW5PH1FqLio636vFa6E0VJg-3D-3D">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU University CommunicationsFort Hays State University’s first Science Café for the spring 2023 semester is set for Monday, Jan. 30.This month’s presentation,&nbsp;“Engaging Students with Earth Systems Remotely Using 360 Videos,”&nbsp;is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.<figure>
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 </figure>Dr. Matthew Clay, assistant professor of teacher education, will discuss research and fieldwork exploring how 360 videos can be used to create equitable experiences for students.Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohlederat&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-2BAH9EOMnpKiWtF21cgruX7hnOpjSWWak0MV1Hmf_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemv68t8YJ9JIsW6VzH-2FguQ5p6az0f7sXzLybYfq9KtvAAhDylyQmSbRTe8MqvHd-2F3QHRyNdAYJrnYZ6rW3v9LIZHu5ViVS-2BuLrFexOdarwsjUujA-2BgiReekGY-2BCgEAncXkIS1yCLAQ-2B9xLGvSPBjx-2F3kCnYFsoF9e7Bd0-2ByIAUavaePuE2dw711ze-2FxypsKaclppPY9UEHxNMx-2FC50k2Br13M7s1pg-2Be5lUcFKhM51bqzuti7cZhNrEjtS8epyGIm-2BGixe-2F5XErjwt2k9Zb0353A-3D-3D">www.fhsu.edu/smei</a><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJN6YW3ahiFh3u1xso6sQsiDE6GJ06bOQIjYgX8RETmmTlEVt_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemv68t8YJ9JIsW6VzH-2FguQ5p6az0f7sXzLybYfq9KtvAAhDylyQmSbRTe8MqvHd-2F3QHRyNdAYJrnYZ6rW3v9LIZE5fwR3ppQmxo5Qwe5-2ByNDalThZAF4oHtvyR4F5reXnerWoSD8bLpmbiHcwQK6SFzYMs-2FayrSxxDN3-2BA4YqA-2BwHVQOKx-2FVQsOoEqSK3JM1L5p65m3VZ4TjQxe41nDhda7-2BonvYCJmE-2BnMJwIZUZGIJP8qGzQFhlkz82sEwRqYUb-2F549JKI7FP1RVejSziYpSxQ-3D-3D">www.twitter.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJM9yMLtcQHFVzIgvo7vtXsa2lh-2FFmlw1B0utYEX-2F-2BAl65ttfmJSIa8vOh5ZwyxplYg-3D-3DFuap_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemv68t8YJ9JIsW6VzH-2FguQ5p6az0f7sXzLybYfq9KtvAAhDylyQmSbRTe8MqvHd-2F3QHRyNdAYJrnYZ6rW3v9LIZCERWwNq152gKb64-2BL668RfgUtPsqOpA-2FCpTOZxs1-2BWssTlJLmGZk4LspCIufUZjSV1-2FqyzgWCj6lDSJ4PEKltTzaRRmSOUiKzrb-2F0QBfDucTQ6GW-2F-2F-2FRUpQGTvN7T3O5gREg5UAaOO2VNCjse1pdVhrUVfMgPtwZvA9cIFh-2FTOHW5PH1FqLio636vFa6E0VJg-3D-3D">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

First Science Café of 2023 set for Jan. 30

ABILENE - The public is invited to attend the January Lunch &amp; Learn at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Abilene, scheduled for Thursday, January 26 at noon central time, either in person or online. The program will be held in the library building courtyardand will begin promptly at noon. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m. A light box-lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis.

Joining us remotely as our guest speaker is Dr. Lori Clune, Associate Professor of History at California State University, Fresno.&nbsp;She is author of "Executing the Rosenbergs: Death and Diplomacy in a Cold War World" (Oxford University Press, 2016). 

In 1950, Truman administration officials arrested Julius and Ethel Rosenberg for conspiracy to commit espionage. Specifically, the serious charges concerned passing information about the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union and thereby causing the Korean War. 

Upon his inauguration in January 1953, Dwight Eisenhower inherited both the unpopular war and the problematic case. While he&nbsp;managed to bring the war to a close, the president struggled to manage the global image of the United States concerning the Rosenbergs. He had two opportunities to weigh in on whether Julius and Ethel would live or die.&nbsp;

How he grappled with this case provides a fascinating lens into Eisenhower’s presidential decision-making process.

Clune has written numerous articles and book chapters concerning propaganda, communism, and the 1950s. She has also written for Made By History at theWashington Post, History News Network, Passport, and H-Diplo. She has given numerous interviews and invited talks, including at the Department of Justice, International Spy Museum, and Tamiment Library. 

She is a member of the OAH and SHAFR, where she is also the Director of Secondary Education. Clune earned her doctorate at University of California at Davis, and her master’s degree from New York University. She is working on a project that explores the American experience during the Korean War.

These programs are all made possible courtesy of the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ymaAOaxtwMpASWeDm4ikLaaMcSqO2KLTc_KPp-DQKOGnMV5B02ghiKBGw4A3D7CMIYPy23OA-tTwyGSntQXkmsgAiEWBenDxtNrmQizT9cQIFIEVUKKcpquiiMHPs8DYsFZCk5SqeFFqBR1sPKtgH5nYRB3bnfr2&amp;c=x3evYMuHwkKZet-PTT8BQRdd2nIzahCWGHZtPxGCVqZR_2Qpmv-wbQ==&amp;ch=83-IUzzyzS3_RnlDrgc1_OxcgSdAYF0mLLmw5zSs8ByIZPuDyCqCTQ==" target="_blank">Eisenhower Foundation</a>with generous support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation.

The 2023 Lunch &amp; Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation.

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 </figure>SubmittedABILENE - The public is invited to attend the January Lunch &amp; Learn at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Abilene, scheduled for Thursday, January 26 at noon central time, either in person or online. The program will be held in the library building courtyardand will begin promptly at noon. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m. A light box-lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis. Joining us remotely as our guest speaker is Dr. Lori Clune, Associate Professor of History at California State University, Fresno.&nbsp;She is author of "Executing the Rosenbergs: Death and Diplomacy in a Cold War World" (Oxford University Press, 2016). In 1950, Truman administration officials arrested Julius and Ethel Rosenberg for conspiracy to commit espionage. Specifically, the serious charges concerned passing information about the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union and thereby causing the Korean War. Upon his inauguration in January 1953, Dwight Eisenhower inherited both the unpopular war and the problematic case. While he&nbsp;managed to bring the war to a close, the president struggled to manage the global image of the United States concerning the Rosenbergs. He had two opportunities to weigh in on whether Julius and Ethel would live or die.&nbsp;How he grappled with this case provides a fascinating lens into Eisenhower’s presidential decision-making process. Clune has written numerous articles and book chapters concerning propaganda, communism, and the 1950s. She has also written for Made By History at theWashington Post, History News Network, Passport, and H-Diplo. She has given numerous interviews and invited talks, including at the Department of Justice, International Spy Museum, and Tamiment Library. She is a member of the OAH and SHAFR, where she is also the Director of Secondary Education. Clune earned her doctorate at University of California at Davis, and her master’s degree from New York University. She is working on a project that explores the American experience during the Korean War. These programs are all made possible courtesy of the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ymaAOaxtwMpASWeDm4ikLaaMcSqO2KLTc_KPp-DQKOGnMV5B02ghiKBGw4A3D7CMIYPy23OA-tTwyGSntQXkmsgAiEWBenDxtNrmQizT9cQIFIEVUKKcpquiiMHPs8DYsFZCk5SqeFFqBR1sPKtgH5nYRB3bnfr2&amp;c=x3evYMuHwkKZet-PTT8BQRdd2nIzahCWGHZtPxGCVqZR_2Qpmv-wbQ==&amp;ch=83-IUzzyzS3_RnlDrgc1_OxcgSdAYF0mLLmw5zSs8ByIZPuDyCqCTQ==" target="_blank">Eisenhower Foundation</a>with generous support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation. Join us in person:<ul>
 <li>Library building courtyard</li><li>Arrive by 11:45 a.m.</li><li>Box lunch provided on a first come, first served basis</li><li>Park in the south parking lot nearest the library building</li>
 </ul>Join us online:&nbsp; <ul>
 <li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ymaAOaxtwMpASWeDm4ikLaaMcSqO2KLTc_KPp-DQKOGnMV5B02ghiEKX1oLBAlXXrxumwNFcc0uGYxuA-ZCz4TlbGLsQAesWS5tmB2CaUtm7X2BnkQHvokFL0LfmokHluONZfNgm4ymEpQWzUHU76M5YTPhmN3FkmweIkPJiLEsytN242n3B-A==&amp;c=x3evYMuHwkKZet-PTT8BQRdd2nIzahCWGHZtPxGCVqZR_2Qpmv-wbQ==&amp;ch=83-IUzzyzS3_RnlDrgc1_OxcgSdAYF0mLLmw5zSs8ByIZPuDyCqCTQ==" target="_blank">Stream on YouTube Live</a></li>
 </ul>The 2023 Lunch &amp; Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation.

Eisenhower’s decision concerning execution of the Rosenbergs to be discussed

GREAT BEND - The Barton Music Department will host the “Jopara Ensemble” as part of an evening of Paraguayan music that will feature a masterclass portion at 4 p.m. in the chapel and a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium Feb. 4. The event is free and open to the public and is fully sponsored by the Barton Foundation.

String area faculty from Emporia State University and Washburn University will lead everyone in an evening of music and cultural exchange. The masterclass portion will feature the guest musicians as well as Barton students and local community members. The night will culminate with a concert that will include collaborations from Barton's Keyboard Instructor and Director of Accompaniment Dr. Alejandro Avila with the guest musicians in different instrumental combinations featuring Paraguayan music.

Avila said that attendees will learn about string instruments technique and musical elements during the masterclass portion, in which students and community members will perform a piece and get feedback from the guest artists.

“We designed this event as a way to transcend barriers of music genres and allow everyone to become aware of and enjoy Paraguayan music with original arrangements made by the musicians of the Jopara ensemble but also for attendees to benefit from our guest musicians and their expertise from an instructional standpoint as well,” he said.

For more information, please contact Avila at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:avilaal@bartonccc.edu">avilaal@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9384.

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 </figure>BCC GREAT BEND - The Barton Music Department will host the “Jopara Ensemble” as part of an evening of Paraguayan music that will feature a masterclass portion at 4 p.m. in the chapel and a concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium Feb. 4. The event is free and open to the public and is fully sponsored by the Barton Foundation.String area faculty from Emporia State University and Washburn University will lead everyone in an evening of music and cultural exchange. The masterclass portion will feature the guest musicians as well as Barton students and local community members. The night will culminate with a concert that will include collaborations from Barton's Keyboard Instructor and Director of Accompaniment Dr. Alejandro Avila with the guest musicians in different instrumental combinations featuring Paraguayan music.Avila said that attendees will learn about string instruments technique and musical elements during the masterclass portion, in which students and community members will perform a piece and get feedback from the guest artists.“We designed this event as a way to transcend barriers of music genres and allow everyone to become aware of and enjoy Paraguayan music with original arrangements made by the musicians of the Jopara ensemble but also for attendees to benefit from our guest musicians and their expertise from an instructional standpoint as well,” he said.For more information, please contact Avila at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:avilaal@bartonccc.edu">avilaal@bartonccc.edu</a>&nbsp;or (620) 792-9384.

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