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The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division has announced an asphalt repair project due to begin on Monday in the 500 block of Ellis Avenue has been postponed due to a
fire. 

The project will now begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday and will reopen when the project is completed. 

The road will be closed from South County Line Road to
Grants Villa Road. 

Motorists traveling in the affected area should use
alternate routes of travel until the project is complete. 

The road will be closed to through traffic for the safety of
staff and the traveling public. 

<p>The Ellis County Public Works Road &amp; Bridge Division has announced an asphalt repair project due to begin on Monday in the 500 block of Ellis Avenue has been postponed due to a
fire. </p><p>The project will now begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday and will reopen when the project is completed. </p><p>The estimated completion date is Nov 9. </p><p>The road will be closed from South County Line Road to
Grants Villa Road. </p><p>Motorists traveling in the affected area should use
alternate routes of travel until the project is complete. </p><p>The road will be closed to through traffic for the safety of
staff and the traveling public. </p><p><i>— Ellis County</i></p>

After delay, South Ellis Avenue road work set to start

<p>Update: This event is being rescheduled.</p><figure>
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Skilled trades tech day offered free to students by Glassman Corp. in Hays

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Simpson Farm Enterprises Inc., Equipment Technologies Apache Dealer of the Year, recently recognized three employees who have achieved 25-40 years of service with the company in 2022. 

Employees were recognized with a special luncheon provided by Brian Thompson, Equipment Technologies Regional Representative.  On Oct. 18 at the Ransom SFE location, Harold Kisslinger was presented with a 40-year plaque, Lori Kisslinger received a 35-year plaque and Jason Pavlu was awarded a 25-year plaque. Jed Simpson presented the plaques and recounted historical facts that occurred during the year that each employee started with the company. 

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                    </figure><p><i>Submitted</i></p><p>Simpson Farm Enterprises Inc., Equipment Technologies Apache Dealer of the Year, recently recognized three employees who have achieved 25-40 years of service with the company in 2022. </p><p>Employees were recognized with a special luncheon provided by Brian Thompson, Equipment Technologies Regional Representative.  On Oct. 18 at the Ransom SFE location, Harold Kisslinger was presented with a 40-year plaque, Lori Kisslinger received a 35-year plaque and Jason Pavlu was awarded a 25-year plaque. Jed Simpson presented the plaques and recounted historical facts that occurred during the year that each employee started with the company. </p>

Longtime Simpson Farm Enterprises employees honored

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LOGAN — A well-used,&nbsp;personalized&nbsp;easel, numerous paint brushes,&nbsp;handmade greeting cards, original oil paintings, and more&nbsp;await you at the Hansen Museum.&nbsp;These&nbsp;magnificent&nbsp;artifacts in&nbsp;our&nbsp;current&nbsp;exhibit,&nbsp;Jerry &amp; Cat’s Collection of Bob Ross Memorabilia,&nbsp;on display until&nbsp;Nov. 6 enthralls&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;from the moment they step through&nbsp;the door.

As unique as it is fascinating,&nbsp;this exhibition&nbsp;gives&nbsp;viewers a rare glimpse inside&nbsp;the life&nbsp;of pop&nbsp;icon,&nbsp;the late Bob Ross. &nbsp;This personal collection began with an original painting and grew to&nbsp;include all&nbsp;manner of artifacts, including a pair of Ross’ blue jeans. &nbsp;Born of love,&nbsp;owners,&nbsp;Jerry and Cat Nibarger (Acworth, Georgia),&nbsp;grew up watching&nbsp;Ross’&nbsp;Joy of Painting&nbsp;PBS&nbsp;television program&nbsp;and began collecting&nbsp;Ross artifacts&nbsp;in 2016&nbsp;(before the resurgence of Bob Ross popularity). &nbsp;It is the Hansen Museum’s distinct pleasure to debut this never-before-seen collection.

The Museum is open Monday through Friday 9-12 and 1-4; Saturdays 9-12 &amp; 1-5; Sundays and holidays 1-5.&nbsp;

<p><i>News release</i></p><p>LOGAN — A well-used,&nbsp;personalized&nbsp;easel, numerous paint brushes,&nbsp;handmade greeting cards, original oil paintings, and more&nbsp;await you at the Hansen Museum.&nbsp;These&nbsp;magnificent&nbsp;artifacts in&nbsp;our&nbsp;current&nbsp;exhibit,&nbsp;Jerry &amp; Cat’s Collection of Bob Ross Memorabilia,&nbsp;on display until&nbsp;Nov. 6 enthralls&nbsp;visitors&nbsp;from the moment they step through&nbsp;the door.</p><p>As unique as it is fascinating,&nbsp;this exhibition&nbsp;gives&nbsp;viewers a rare glimpse inside&nbsp;the life&nbsp;of pop&nbsp;icon,&nbsp;the late Bob Ross. &nbsp;This personal collection began with an original painting and grew to&nbsp;include all&nbsp;manner of artifacts, including a pair of Ross’ blue jeans. &nbsp;Born of love,&nbsp;owners,&nbsp;Jerry and Cat Nibarger (Acworth, Georgia),&nbsp;grew up watching&nbsp;Ross’&nbsp;Joy of Painting&nbsp;PBS&nbsp;television program&nbsp;and began collecting&nbsp;Ross artifacts&nbsp;in 2016&nbsp;(before the resurgence of Bob Ross popularity). &nbsp;It is the Hansen Museum’s distinct pleasure to debut this never-before-seen collection.</p><p>The Museum is open Monday through Friday 9-12 and 1-4; Saturdays 9-12 &amp; 1-5; Sundays and holidays 1-5.&nbsp;</p>

Bob Ross artifact exhibition in display at Hansen Museum

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FHSU Family Literacy Night 'Spooky Science' set for Thursday

Soup fest will raise funds for Herndon Clinic patients

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Trick-or-Treat So Others Can Eat food drive in Ellis has bee postponed because of wind today.

The event has been rescheduled to 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.<br>

<p><i>Submitted</i></p><p>Trick-or-Treat So Others Can Eat food drive in Ellis has bee postponed because of wind today.</p><p>The event has been rescheduled to 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.<br></p><p><i>Photo courtesy of Pixabay.</i><br></p>

Ellis Trick-or-Treat So Others Can Eat postponed to Oct. 30

ELLIS — Ellis Trick or Trick So Others Can Eat has been postponed.

It is now scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.

<p>ELLIS — Ellis Trick or Trick So Others Can Eat has been postponed.</p><p>It is now scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.</p>

Ellis Halloween food drive postponed

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MANHATTAN - U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, First District, will host
town hall meetings Friday, Oct. 28 to hear from Kansans. The meetings will take
place in Gove and Trego counties and are open to the public.

<b>Friday, October 28, 2022 Town Hall Schedule</b>

<b>Gove County:<br></b>&nbsp;Jay Johnson Public Library<br>411 Main Street, Quinter<br>8:30 a.m.<b><br></b>

<b>Trego County:<br></b>WaKeeney Public Library<br>610 Russell Avenue, WaKeeney<br>10:15 a.m.&nbsp;<b><br></b>

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                    </figure><p><i>News release</i></p><p>MANHATTAN - U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann, First District, will host
town hall meetings Friday, Oct. 28 to hear from Kansans. The meetings will take
place in Gove and Trego counties and are open to the public.</p><p><b>Friday, October 28, 2022 Town Hall Schedule</b></p><p><b>Gove County:<br></b>&nbsp;Jay Johnson Public Library<br>411 Main Street, Quinter<br>8:30 a.m.<b><br></b></p><p><b>Trego County:<br></b>WaKeeney Public Library<br>610 Russell Avenue, WaKeeney<br>10:15 a.m.&nbsp;<b><br></b></p>

Mann to host town halls in Quinter, WaKeeney

&nbsp;TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the city of La Crosse&nbsp;public water supply system located in Rush&nbsp;County. The advisory was issued&nbsp;because of a line break, which caused a loss of pressure in the system.  Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.&nbsp;

Laboratory testing samples collected from La Crosse&nbsp;indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.  &nbsp;&nbsp;

For consumer questions, contact the water system at 785-222-2511 or call KDHE at 785-296-5514.&nbsp;For consumer information, visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMjEuNjU0OTY0OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi80NjgvQ29uc3VtZXItSW5mb3JtYXRpb24tUmVnYXJkaW5nLWEtRGlzcnVwdD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.2WGbn-Fj-5HfGoO-uBzEJZjV9J3yeh9BmQ_srofCdp0/s/1305913623/br/146368935902-l" target="_blank">kdhe.ks.gov/waterdisruption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p><i>KDHE</i></p><p>&nbsp;TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil water advisory for the city of La Crosse&nbsp;public water supply system located in Rush&nbsp;County. The advisory was issued&nbsp;because of a line break, which caused a loss of pressure in the system.  Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.&nbsp;</p><p>Laboratory testing samples collected from La Crosse&nbsp;indicate no evidence of bacteriological contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.  &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>For consumer questions, contact the water system at 785-222-2511 or call KDHE at 785-296-5514.&nbsp;For consumer information, visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMjEuNjU0OTY0OTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5rZGhlLmtzLmdvdi80NjgvQ29uc3VtZXItSW5mb3JtYXRpb24tUmVnYXJkaW5nLWEtRGlzcnVwdD91dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkifQ.2WGbn-Fj-5HfGoO-uBzEJZjV9J3yeh9BmQ_srofCdp0/s/1305913623/br/146368935902-l" target="_blank">kdhe.ks.gov/waterdisruption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Boil order for La Crosse rescinded by KDHE

Grow Hays Inc. is accepting candidate applications for board of director positions that will open in 2023, beginning Jan. 1. There will be four open positions the board will be looking to fill. Self-nominations are encouraged.

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

Grow Hays Inc. is a nonprofit organization aimed at advancing the economic health and vitality of Ellis County. Long known for its efforts to promote a robust economy through business creation, retention, expansion, and recruitment, Grow Hays continues to develop and maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal organizations in an effort to bring resources and support to businesses located in the community.

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

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

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

Applications sought for Grow Hays board of directors

Government Surplus Commodities will be distributed in Hays at Unite Free Store (inside The Gamers Guild), 200 E. 8th Street, Hays, on Friday, October 28 from 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Commodities will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis until we run out.

To be eligible for commodities, your household's total monthly income must be below:

$1,473 Household of one<br>$1,984 Household of two<br>$2,495 Household of three<br>$3,007 Household of four<br>$3,518 Household of five<br>$4,029 Household of six<br>$4,541 Household of seven<br>$5,052 Household of eight<br>*Add $492 for each additional family member after eight<br>

Commodities included in this distribution are anticipated to be: applesauce, green beans, spaghetti pasta, potatoes, cheese, dehydrated potatoes, macaroni and cheese, chicken breast, apple slices, great northern beans, cream of chicken soup, and Swiss cheese slices. 

Contact Brandon Nimz, Unite Ministry Leader, with any questions at 785-259-2539. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Future commodity distribution times will be posted at: (https://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/)

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                    </figure><p><i>Submitted</i></p><p>Government Surplus Commodities will be distributed in Hays at Unite Free Store (inside The Gamers Guild), 200 E. 8th Street, Hays, on Friday, October 28 from 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Commodities will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis until we run out.</p><p>Doors will not open until 7:30 a.m.</p><p>To be eligible for commodities, your household's total monthly income must be below:</p><p>$1,473 Household of one<br>$1,984 Household of two<br>$2,495 Household of three<br>$3,007 Household of four<br>$3,518 Household of five<br>$4,029 Household of six<br>$4,541 Household of seven<br>$5,052 Household of eight<br>*Add $492 for each additional family member after eight<br></p><p>Commodities included in this distribution are anticipated to be: applesauce, green beans, spaghetti pasta, potatoes, cheese, dehydrated potatoes, macaroni and cheese, chicken breast, apple slices, great northern beans, cream of chicken soup, and Swiss cheese slices. </p><p>Contact Brandon Nimz, Unite Ministry Leader, with any questions at 785-259-2539. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.</p><p>Future commodity distribution times will be posted at: (https://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/)</p>

Government surplus foods to be distributed Oct. 28 in Hays

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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 Oct. 22 and 23. On Saturday, Oct. 22, the class will paint “Winter Barn,” and on Sunday, Oct. 23, “Poinsettias.” 

Classes will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.&nbsp; in the Hansen Museum Community Room, Logan with an hour-long lunch break each day.

The Bob Ross method is designed to be a fun and simple way to paint. Seamone learned from the happy tree guy himself. Implementing the soft-spoken, supportive ways of her mentor, Seamone 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 the museum's website (<a href="http://hansenmuseum.org">hansenmuseum.org</a>) under Classes &amp; Workshops. Cost is $75.00 per day. 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, call 785-689-4846.

The museum is open  9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.weekdays;  9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays and holidays. It is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

The museum is handicap-accessible and thanks to the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, there is never an admission fee.

<p><i>Submitted</i></p><p>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 Oct. 22 and 23. On Saturday, Oct. 22, the class will paint “Winter Barn,” and on Sunday, Oct. 23, “Poinsettias.” </p><p>Classes will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.&nbsp; in the Hansen Museum Community Room, Logan with an hour-long lunch break each day.</p><figure>
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                    </figure><p>The Bob Ross method is designed to be a fun and simple way to paint. Seamone learned from the happy tree guy himself. Implementing the soft-spoken, supportive ways of her mentor, Seamone creates a classroom with a relaxing and light-hearted atmosphere.</p><p>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.</p><p>Call the museum to register or find the registration form on the museum's website (<a href="http://hansenmuseum.org">hansenmuseum.org</a>) under Classes &amp; Workshops. Cost is $75.00 per day. Discounts are available for patron and sustaining Hansen Museum members.</p><p>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, call 785-689-4846.</p><p>The museum is open  9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.weekdays;  9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays and holidays. It is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.</p><p>The museum is handicap-accessible and thanks to the generosity of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, there is never an admission fee.</p>

Hansen Museum to offer Joy of Painting classes

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Grief support group set to meet Tuesday in Ellis

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Hays International Travel Club sets bake sale, barbecue for Saturday

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From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29,&nbsp; the Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit (El Co DEU) will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. 

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

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

In April, 7,196 pounds of medications were collected in the state of Kansas, and since the beginning of this event, a total of 233,374 pounds of medications have been collected across the state and disposed of. 

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

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

Liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes and other sharps, and illicit drugs will not be accepted.

For more information, contact Det. Brian Shannon at&nbsp;785-621-1668 or&nbsp;bshannon@ellisco.net.

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                    </figure><p><i>El Co DEU</i></p><p>From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29,&nbsp; the Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit (El Co DEU) will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. </p><p>This bi-annual event allows for the public to anonymously dispose of old, unused, unwanted, or no longer needed medications. </p><p>The event will be held in the north parking lot of the Ellis County Law Enforcement Center, 105 W. 12th.</p><p>In April, 7,196 pounds of medications were collected in the state of Kansas, and since the beginning of this event, a total of 233,374 pounds of medications have been collected across the state and disposed of. </p><p>The Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit is encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.</p><p>Items that will be accepted are tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Prescription medications can be disposed of in the original container or placed in a Ziploc bag.</p><p>Liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes and other sharps, and illicit drugs will not be accepted.</p><p>For more information, contact Det. Brian Shannon at&nbsp;785-621-1668 or&nbsp;bshannon@ellisco.net.</p>

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