PHILLIPS COUNTY — The Phillips County Economic Development Board voted to increase funding for commercial properties as well as residential through the Demolition Assistance Program.

The program is now able to assist you with the removal of commercial buildings that are no longer of service to the community and cannot be rehabilitated. 

For more information or to apply, visit The PCED&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phillipscountyks.org/departments/EconomicDevelopment">website</a>.

Applications will not be accepted for projects that are either completed or currently in progress. The number of applications per year per program are limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>PCEDPHILLIPS COUNTY — The Phillips County Economic Development Board voted to increase funding for commercial properties as well as residential through the Demolition Assistance Program. This change will take effect on Jan. 1.The program is now able to assist you with the removal of commercial buildings that are no longer of service to the community and cannot be rehabilitated. For more information or to apply, visit The PCED&nbsp;<a href="https://www.phillipscountyks.org/departments/EconomicDevelopment">website</a>.Applications will not be accepted for projects that are either completed or currently in progress. The number of applications per year per program are limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Phillips Co. to expand demolition assistance funds to commercial buildings

RUSSELL - 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝕺𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖇𝖊𝖗!!!! 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 🅴🆅🅴🅽🆃🆂 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝕽𝖚𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖑𝖑 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖞!&nbsp;

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 </figure>RUSSELL - 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝕺𝖈𝖙𝖔𝖇𝖊𝖗!!!! 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 🅴🆅🅴🅽🆃🆂 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝕽𝖚𝖘𝖘𝖊𝖑𝖑 𝕮𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖙𝖞!&nbsp;

Russell County events during October

Thursday's Hays City Commission work session has been canceled.&nbsp;

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Hays City Commission work session canceled this week

The Victoria Community Coalition will&nbsp;host a&nbsp;community
meeting&nbsp;Wednesday, October 5th, 6:00 pm&nbsp;at the VFW.&nbsp;

This
gathering is open to the public and will include an update on the redevelopment
of the former St. John's Rest Home building.

Presentations will include a
summary of the community housing assessment conducted this past summer, the
architect's initial plans and estimated construction costs, and where we plan
to go from here.

SubmittedThe Victoria Community Coalition will&nbsp;host a&nbsp;community
meeting&nbsp;Wednesday, October 5th, 6:00 pm&nbsp;at the VFW.&nbsp;This
gathering is open to the public and will include an update on the redevelopment
of the former St. John's Rest Home building. Presentations will include a
summary of the community housing assessment conducted this past summer, the
architect's initial plans and estimated construction costs, and where we plan
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Victoria Community Coalition meeting scheduled for Oct. 5

Purple Light Nights October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Options Domestic &amp; Sexual Violence Services is bringing awareness to our communities through several awareness and educational events.

Options invites community members to take action, prevent domestic violence, and support survivors. Options is excited to be hosting three tree lighting ceremonies this year to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These tree lightings will be across Options’ 18-county service area:

· Monday, Oct. 3 in Hill City at East City Park at 7 p.m. · Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Hays at Union Pacific Park at 7 p.m. · Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Colby at Fike Park at 7 p.m.

Options invites the community to show their support for survivors at these ceremonies.

Turn the Lights SalON! is returning this year to Options’ Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a competition between area salons to decorate their windows for the month of October.

Salons will have the opportunity to participate in a special training for the CUT IT OUT program. CUT IT OUT builds awareness of domestic abuse through materials displayed in salons through the “Give the Power Back” initiative. Options is offering several free training opportunities throughout the month for any salon/spa professional or student, which gives them tools they need to recognize warning signs and safely refer clients to resources.

Contact Options for more information about the training: 785-625-4202.

In Her Shoes In Her Shoes is an interactive activity where participants can walk through a simulation of a survivor’s journey through an abusive relationship.

Options is hosting In Her Shoes at the libraries in Hays, Hill City, Colby, and Atwood. This event is designed to give participants a direct view of the triumphs and struggles that many survivors face while experiencing abuse and recovering from it. Options will host four In Her Shoes events throughout the month:

· Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Hays at the Hays Public Library from 5 to 8 p.m. · Monday, Oct. 17 in Hill City at the Graham County Library from 2 to 5 p.m. · Thursday, Oct. 20 in Atwood at the Atwood Public Library from 5 to 7:30 p.m. · Friday, Oct. 28 in Colby at the Pioneer Memorial Library from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

These events contain sensitive and potentially graphic content; descriptions of domestic and sexual abuse, rape, and personal trauma are included. Discretion is advised.

Paint the Town Purple Paint the Town Purple is an art therapy painting event to encourage community members to express themselves and their experiences.

Options and Fort Hays State University Student Groups Arts for Social Change and the Criminal Justice Club will host a come-and-go event at Union Pacific Park in Downtown Hays from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. 

All supplies will be provided. The finished pieces will be combined into a larger work that will be on display at Fort Hays State University.

Options will host a second Paint the Town Purple event on campus at Colby Community College from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21.

SubmittedPurple Light Nights October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Options Domestic &amp; Sexual Violence Services is bringing awareness to our communities through several awareness and educational events.Options invites community members to take action, prevent domestic violence, and support survivors. Options is excited to be hosting three tree lighting ceremonies this year to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These tree lightings will be across Options’ 18-county service area:· Monday, Oct. 3 in Hill City at East City Park at 7 p.m. · Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Hays at Union Pacific Park at 7 p.m. · Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Colby at Fike Park at 7 p.m.Options invites the community to show their support for survivors at these ceremonies.Turn the Lights SalON! is returning this year to Options’ Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a competition between area salons to decorate their windows for the month of October.Salons will have the opportunity to participate in a special training for the CUT IT OUT program. CUT IT OUT builds awareness of domestic abuse through materials displayed in salons through the “Give the Power Back” initiative. Options is offering several free training opportunities throughout the month for any salon/spa professional or student, which gives them tools they need to recognize warning signs and safely refer clients to resources.Contact Options for more information about the training: 785-625-4202.In Her Shoes In Her Shoes is an interactive activity where participants can walk through a simulation of a survivor’s journey through an abusive relationship. Options is hosting In Her Shoes at the libraries in Hays, Hill City, Colby, and Atwood. This event is designed to give participants a direct view of the triumphs and struggles that many survivors face while experiencing abuse and recovering from it. Options will host four In Her Shoes events throughout the month:· Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Hays at the Hays Public Library from 5 to 8 p.m. · Monday, Oct. 17 in Hill City at the Graham County Library from 2 to 5 p.m. · Thursday, Oct. 20 in Atwood at the Atwood Public Library from 5 to 7:30 p.m. · Friday, Oct. 28 in Colby at the Pioneer Memorial Library from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.These events contain sensitive and potentially graphic content; descriptions of domestic and sexual abuse, rape, and personal trauma are included. Discretion is advised.Paint the Town Purple Paint the Town Purple is an art therapy painting event to encourage community members to express themselves and their experiences. Options and Fort Hays State University Student Groups Arts for Social Change and the Criminal Justice Club will host a come-and-go event at Union Pacific Park in Downtown Hays from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. All supplies will be provided. The finished pieces will be combined into a larger work that will be on display at Fort Hays State University.Options will host a second Paint the Town Purple event on campus at Colby Community College from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21.

Options sets events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Kansas Special Olympics is looking for 32 volunteers to help me with the Special Olympics Kansas West Region Bowling Tournament that will be on Oct. 22 at Centennial Lanes in Hays.

This will be the first West Region Bowling Tournament since 2019 and it will be the first time the tournament has been hosted in Hays.

Link to sign-up: <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49a9ab2da3f49-202218?fbclid=IwAR0v-MHO7FlR174MMkurtGBAKbNlaVJVBfP6Tamo92j0Ibclhg5VuGXpu8A" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49a9ab2da3f49-202218</a>

Volunteers will be utilized as lane monitors. Lane monitors check to be sure all athletes are bowling in the correct order and write final scores for each athlete at the end of game.

All volunteers will receive a free volunteer T-shirt courtesy of Special Olympics Kansas. Groups are welcome.

&nbsp;If you have any questions about this tournament, contact Brent Kaiser, development and sports coordinator, at kaiserb@soks.org.

SubmittedKansas Special Olympics is looking for 32 volunteers to help me with the Special Olympics Kansas West Region Bowling Tournament that will be on Oct. 22 at Centennial Lanes in Hays.This will be the first West Region Bowling Tournament since 2019 and it will be the first time the tournament has been hosted in Hays.Link to sign-up: <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49a9ab2da3f49-202218?fbclid=IwAR0v-MHO7FlR174MMkurtGBAKbNlaVJVBfP6Tamo92j0Ibclhg5VuGXpu8A" target="_blank">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49a9ab2da3f49-202218</a>Volunteers will be utilized as lane monitors. Lane monitors check to be sure all athletes are bowling in the correct order and write final scores for each athlete at the end of game.All volunteers will receive a free volunteer T-shirt courtesy of Special Olympics Kansas. Groups are welcome.&nbsp;If you have any questions about this tournament, contact Brent Kaiser, development and sports coordinator, at kaiserb@soks.org.

Volunteers need for Special Olympics bowling in Hays

The Dorrance American Legion, 513 Main Street, Dorrance, will host a steak feed Saturday, Oct. 8.

Social hour is at 5:30 p.m. with the meal at 6:30 p.m.

Menu includes 12 or 6 ounce ribeye steak with baked potato, corn, green beans, tea or water, and a big selection of desserts.&nbsp;

Ice-cold beer and mixed drinks will be available.

Proceeds benefit the Dorrance American Legion.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Dorrance American Legion, 513 Main Street, Dorrance, will host a steak feed Saturday, Oct. 8.Social hour is at 5:30 p.m. with the meal at 6:30 p.m.Menu includes 12 or 6 ounce ribeye steak with baked potato, corn, green beans, tea or water, and a big selection of desserts.&nbsp;Ice-cold beer and mixed drinks will be available.Proceeds benefit the Dorrance American Legion.&nbsp;

Ribeye steak dinner fundraiser Saturday for Dorrance American Legion

The closure of Pine Street just south of 6th Street in Hays originally planned for today is being postponed until Monday, October 10th.

On Monday, October 10th, Pine Street will be closed to through traffic just south of 6th Street for waterline work. 6th Street will remain open, and Pine Street should be back open to traffic by the end of that day. 

Questions about this project can be directed to the Contractor, J Corp at 785-628-8101 or the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350

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 </figure>City of HaysThe closure of Pine Street just south of 6th Street in Hays originally planned for today is being postponed until Monday, October 10th.On Monday, October 10th, Pine Street will be closed to through traffic just south of 6th Street for waterline work. 6th Street will remain open, and Pine Street should be back open to traffic by the end of that day. Questions about this project can be directed to the Contractor, J Corp at 785-628-8101 or the Office of Project Management at 785-628-7350

UPDATE: Postponement of Pine Street closing in Hays

Beginning Tuesday, 17th Street will be closed at Harvest Road for a bridge deck overlay.  The street will remain closed for approximately three days. 

For more information, call (785) 628-7350.

Beginning Tuesday, 17th Street will be closed at Harvest Road for a bridge deck overlay. The street will remain closed for approximately three days. For more information, call (785) 628-7350.— City of Hays

Portion of 17th Street closed this week for bridge repair

The Hoxie High&nbsp;School Auditorium will be the location for 12X Branson show award winner Keith&nbsp;Allynn&nbsp;to unveil his story of Neil Diamond’s life.&nbsp;The&nbsp;production will commence on Sunday,&nbsp;October 16th, 3:00 p.m. (CDT) in the Auditorium.&nbsp;Allynn&nbsp;and the Double Diamond Show Band&nbsp;tell the story of Diamond’s life through Diamond’s own songs, while weaving through&nbsp;Allynn’s&nbsp;own comedic journey from a top 10 Elvis in the World to Neil&nbsp;Diamond---all for the love of a woman. This show has been in production in Branson for over ten years. Whether you are a Neil Diamond fan, a Keith&nbsp;Allynn&nbsp;fan, or a simple fan of quality entertainment and showmanship, prepare to take a journey that will leave you amazed!&nbsp;

This show is generously funded by Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the state arts agencies of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. In addition, funding has been received from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.&nbsp;Admission is with season ticket, or at the door;&nbsp;Adults, $20; Students, $10.

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 </figure>The Hoxie High&nbsp;School Auditorium will be the location for 12X Branson show award winner Keith&nbsp;Allynn&nbsp;to unveil his story of Neil Diamond’s life.&nbsp;The&nbsp;production will commence on Sunday,&nbsp;October 16th, 3:00 p.m. (CDT) in the Auditorium.&nbsp;Allynn&nbsp;and the Double Diamond Show Band&nbsp;tell the story of Diamond’s life through Diamond’s own songs, while weaving through&nbsp;Allynn’s&nbsp;own comedic journey from a top 10 Elvis in the World to Neil&nbsp;Diamond---all for the love of a woman. This show has been in production in Branson for over ten years. Whether you are a Neil Diamond fan, a Keith&nbsp;Allynn&nbsp;fan, or a simple fan of quality entertainment and showmanship, prepare to take a journey that will leave you amazed!&nbsp;This show is generously funded by Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the state arts agencies of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. In addition, funding has been received from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.&nbsp;Admission is with season ticket, or at the door;&nbsp;Adults, $20; Students, $10.

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On Monday, Pine Street will be closed to through traffic just south of Sixth Street for waterline work. Sixth Street will remain open, and Pine Street should be back open to traffic by the end of the day.

For more information, call (785) 628-7350. &nbsp;

On Monday, Pine Street will be closed to through traffic just south of Sixth Street for waterline work. Sixth Street will remain open, and Pine Street should be back open to traffic by the end of the day.For more information, call (785) 628-7350. &nbsp;— City of Hays

Portion of Pine closed Monday for waterline work

The annual alley cleanup is an opportunity to discard items that would not be picked up in the normal refuse collection. The 2022 fall cleanup will begin on Oct. 17.&nbsp;Items should be placed out by 7 a.m. and items can begin to be set out on Oct. 1.

The annual fall cleanup consists of one sweep through the city. No set schedule has been established; however, residential curbside services will be first with residential regular alley services following.

 If you put your trash on the curb, put your fall cleanup items on the curb. &nbsp;If you put your trash in the alley, put your fall cleanup&nbsp;items in the alley. &nbsp;The citywide general schedule for alley services will start after curbside collections are completed. 

The number of employees committed to the task may vary from day to day; therefore, crews are unable to predict when they will be by a residence. City crews have a 20-minute time limit per residence. Any items remaining after 20 minutes of pickup will be the responsibility of the property owner.

As in years past, the city&nbsp;will not&nbsp;pick up tires, hazardous waste, batteries and medical waste. Tires should be disposed of at the Ellis County Landfill, and hazardous waste and batteries should be disposed of at the Ellis County Hazardous Waste Facility. Call the Ellis County Landfill at 785-628-9460 for detailed information.Call the Ellis County Health Department at 785-628-9440 regarding questions on the disposal of medical waste.

Waste should be placed in four separate piles in preparation of the fall cleanup. The piles should be organized in the following manner:

To avoid wrongful pick up, "treasured items" should be tagged or removed from the collection area.

Fall cleanup is for City of Hays residential customers paying for refuse services.

Free disposal of tree limbs is available for City of Hays residents at the Ellis County Sanitary Landfill, 1515 W. 55th.

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 </figure>The annual alley cleanup is an opportunity to discard items that would not be picked up in the normal refuse collection. The 2022 fall cleanup will begin on Oct. 17.&nbsp;Items should be placed out by 7 a.m. and items can begin to be set out on Oct. 1.The annual fall cleanup consists of one sweep through the city. No set schedule has been established; however, residential curbside services will be first with residential regular alley services following. If you put your trash on the curb, put your fall cleanup items on the curb. &nbsp;If you put your trash in the alley, put your fall cleanup&nbsp;items in the alley. &nbsp;The citywide general schedule for alley services will start after curbside collections are completed. The number of employees committed to the task may vary from day to day; therefore, crews are unable to predict when they will be by a residence. City crews have a 20-minute time limit per residence. Any items remaining after 20 minutes of pickup will be the responsibility of the property owner.<h2>Waste That Will Not Be Picked Up</h2>As in years past, the city&nbsp;will not&nbsp;pick up tires, hazardous waste, batteries and medical waste. Tires should be disposed of at the Ellis County Landfill, and hazardous waste and batteries should be disposed of at the Ellis County Hazardous Waste Facility. Call the Ellis County Landfill at 785-628-9460 for detailed information.Call the Ellis County Health Department at 785-628-9440 regarding questions on the disposal of medical waste.<h2>Sort Your Waste</h2>Waste should be placed in four separate piles in preparation of the fall cleanup. The piles should be organized in the following manner:<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Note</h2>To avoid wrongful pick up, "treasured items" should be tagged or removed from the collection area.Fall cleanup is for City of Hays residential customers paying for refuse services.<h2>Tree Limb Disposal Reminder</h2>Free disposal of tree limbs is available for City of Hays residents at the Ellis County Sanitary Landfill, 1515 W. 55th. —&nbsp;City of Hays

Hays citywide cleanup: Almost time to set out items

Drive-through flu shot clinic set for Oct. 5 in WaKeeney

Hays Area Toy Run set for Oct. 22

Ellis Community Cleanup is Monday; pickup piles start Saturday

RUSSELL — Patricia&nbsp;Davids&nbsp;is an internationally published, award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of 50 inspirational and Amish romance novels, primarily published by Harper Collins’ Harlequin imprint. Born and raised in central Kansas, Patricia combines her faith, Midwest values and quirky humor into emotionally rich, sweet romance stories that deal with contemporary issues. She has sold over 3,000,000 books world-wide since her first novel appeared in stores in 2005. A former NICU nurse, Patricia currently resides on a farm near Abilene, with one spoiled dog named Sugar and her special needs cat called&nbsp;Weeble.&nbsp;

Davids&nbsp;will be in Russell to launch her latest novel, “A Match Made at Christmas” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Russell Specialty Books and Gifts, 626 N Main Street in Russell.&nbsp;The novel is the second in her “Matchmakers of Harts Haven” series, which began earlier this year with “The Inn at Harts Haven.” Both books, along with a selection of her other novels, will be available at the event.

Following her book launch,&nbsp;Davids&nbsp;will address the Russell Writer’s Group, which meets monthly at the bookstore. This meeting is free and open to any published or aspiring author. For information or to reserve a copy of her new novel, contact Linda Crowder at Russell Specialty Books and Gifts, 785-445-8353.

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 </figure>News releaseRUSSELL — Patricia&nbsp;Davids&nbsp;is an internationally published, award-winning, USA Today bestselling author of 50 inspirational and Amish romance novels, primarily published by Harper Collins’ Harlequin imprint. Born and raised in central Kansas, Patricia combines her faith, Midwest values and quirky humor into emotionally rich, sweet romance stories that deal with contemporary issues. She has sold over 3,000,000 books world-wide since her first novel appeared in stores in 2005. A former NICU nurse, Patricia currently resides on a farm near Abilene, with one spoiled dog named Sugar and her special needs cat called&nbsp;Weeble.&nbsp;Davids&nbsp;will be in Russell to launch her latest novel, “A Match Made at Christmas” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Russell Specialty Books and Gifts, 626 N Main Street in Russell.&nbsp;The novel is the second in her “Matchmakers of Harts Haven” series, which began earlier this year with “The Inn at Harts Haven.” Both books, along with a selection of her other novels, will be available at the event.Following her book launch,&nbsp;Davids&nbsp;will address the Russell Writer’s Group, which meets monthly at the bookstore. This meeting is free and open to any published or aspiring author. For information or to reserve a copy of her new novel, contact Linda Crowder at Russell Specialty Books and Gifts, 785-445-8353.

Best-selling romance author to visit Russell

TOPEKA – As part of Life Insurance Awareness month, Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt highlights a lost and found search program that can have a significant financial impact on a family. 

Kansans can use this program to search among millions of dollars in unpaid life insurance policy funds.

“Purchasing life insurance is an important financial stability tool for families,” said Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt. “The NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator helps Kansans locate lost or unknown policies.”

The Life Insurance Policy Locator is a free service provided by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Individuals can perform a nationwide search for missing life insurance funds by providing the social security number, legal first name, legal last name, date of birth and date of death of a deceased individual. Searches can be performed at <a href="http://eapps.naic.org/life-policylocator">eapps.naic.org/life-policylocator</a>.

If you have questions or concerns about a missing life insurance policy, please call the Kansas Insurance Department at 1-800-432-2484. To learn more about life insurance visit <a href="http://insurance.kansas.gov/life-viatical/">insurance.kansas.gov/life-viatical/</a>.

TOPEKA – As part of Life Insurance Awareness month, Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt highlights a lost and found search program that can have a significant financial impact on a family. Kansans can use this program to search among millions of dollars in unpaid life insurance policy funds.“Purchasing life insurance is an important financial stability tool for families,” said Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt. “The NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator helps Kansans locate lost or unknown policies.”The Life Insurance Policy Locator is a free service provided by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Individuals can perform a nationwide search for missing life insurance funds by providing the social security number, legal first name, legal last name, date of birth and date of death of a deceased individual. Searches can be performed at <a href="http://eapps.naic.org/life-policylocator">eapps.naic.org/life-policylocator</a>.If you have questions or concerns about a missing life insurance policy, please call the Kansas Insurance Department at 1-800-432-2484. To learn more about life insurance visit <a href="http://insurance.kansas.gov/life-viatical/">insurance.kansas.gov/life-viatical/</a>.

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Midwest Energy is proposing a new three-part electric rate structure for residential and small business (General Service Small) featuring a customer charge, energy charge and a demand charge and would begin Jan. 1.&nbsp; The proposed rate changes would be revenue-neutral for the cooperative and would be phased in over a period of four years. As demand charges are introduced, energy charges will decline each year, offsetting much (in some cases, all) of the demand charge, resulting in a $0 monthly increase for an average residential customer.​

Currently, most Midwest Energy residential and small business customers have a two-part rate structure; a customer charge, which is a fixed $28 per month charge for all residential customers, and an energy charge, which is based on the volume of kilowatt hours of electricity used during the month.

The proposed rate change would introduce a third component, a demand charge. Demand refers to the amount of electrical power being used at a given time. While the energy charge is based on the volume of electricity used in kilowatt hours (kWh), demand is based on the intensity at which energy is used (or the “demand” one puts on the grid) in kilowatts (kW). &nbsp;

The proposed rate structure sends a price signal for demand, which could lower the cooperative’s costs for system capacity, resulting in lower costs for all customers in the future. &nbsp;Additionally, by adding a demand component to bills, customers will have two ways in which to control their energy savings: through managing their demand, as well as using energy efficiently.&nbsp;

Public information meetings about the new electric rate proposal are scheduled for October. The locations are spread throughout the service area to give as many members as possible a chance to attend. All Midwest Energy electric customers are encouraged to attend.

• Colby:&nbsp; October 11,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., Colby Community College, Student Union&nbsp; • Kinsley:&nbsp; October 18,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., City Hall, Community Room • Great Bend:&nbsp;October 19,&nbsp;6:30 p.m., Great Bend Front Door, 1615 Tenth St. • Hays:&nbsp; October 20,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 221&nbsp;W 43rd St.&nbsp;

For more information on the proposed rates, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mwenergy.com/residential/demand_rates">www.mwenergy.com/residential/demand_rates</a>.

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 </figure>News releaseMidwest Energy is proposing a new three-part electric rate structure for residential and small business (General Service Small) featuring a customer charge, energy charge and a demand charge and would begin Jan. 1.&nbsp; The proposed rate changes would be revenue-neutral for the cooperative and would be phased in over a period of four years. As demand charges are introduced, energy charges will decline each year, offsetting much (in some cases, all) of the demand charge, resulting in a $0 monthly increase for an average residential customer.​Currently, most Midwest Energy residential and small business customers have a two-part rate structure; a customer charge, which is a fixed $28 per month charge for all residential customers, and an energy charge, which is based on the volume of kilowatt hours of electricity used during the month.The proposed rate change would introduce a third component, a demand charge. Demand refers to the amount of electrical power being used at a given time. While the energy charge is based on the volume of electricity used in kilowatt hours (kWh), demand is based on the intensity at which energy is used (or the “demand” one puts on the grid) in kilowatts (kW). &nbsp;The proposed rate structure sends a price signal for demand, which could lower the cooperative’s costs for system capacity, resulting in lower costs for all customers in the future. &nbsp;Additionally, by adding a demand component to bills, customers will have two ways in which to control their energy savings: through managing their demand, as well as using energy efficiently.&nbsp;Public information meetings about the new electric rate proposal are scheduled for October. The locations are spread throughout the service area to give as many members as possible a chance to attend. All Midwest Energy electric customers are encouraged to attend.• Colby:&nbsp; October 11,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., Colby Community College, Student Union&nbsp; • Kinsley:&nbsp; October 18,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., City Hall, Community Room • Great Bend:&nbsp;October 19,&nbsp;6:30 p.m., Great Bend Front Door, 1615 Tenth St. • Hays:&nbsp; October 20,&nbsp;6:30&nbsp;p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 221&nbsp;W 43rd St.&nbsp;For more information on the proposed rates, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mwenergy.com/residential/demand_rates">www.mwenergy.com/residential/demand_rates</a>.

Midwest Energy holding public meetings on proposed rate changes

FHSU blood drive set for Monday, Tuesday

The 39th Annual FIVE STATE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION &amp; EXHIBITION is underway. . . entry deadline November 8!

- open to: any photographer in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, &amp; Colorado - juror: April Watson, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, senior curator of photography - cash awards: $1500 - categories: nature, people, open - entry deadline: Nov. 8, 2022

Submission is through 8"x10" photographs on paper (horizontal or vertical). 

The Hays Arts Council will mat and frame the 125 photographs accepted for the exhibition.The exhibition itself will open December 3, 2022 and run through February 10, 2023. 

Follow the link below for this year's competition details, entry forms, and the complete gallery of last year’s exhibited photographs - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhaysartscouncil.org%2Ffive-state%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1gGkjiEgaug4f1FZ_2yM0VZuyk_QkXkbrur1b3b-YRScceEBxd5OeHaHY&amp;h=AT1ZSJHM2IT8MIExXJlJxUYHHJQMgXVcdmjzfepPg96vt_wPH8jKTiaZNutGOzaxo4BXpe9L55HHnm-msvuEwy0SZSyV2Y50GUdQbBsbmihc2X_Pl6Lf5HRk8rCsLKCa0aAI&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0aUk8qdsXfVhflsvXrCybSGzmH-vn03OI12IitM_xMW_cDV3DDOcNA1l1GSUV-1wmkxHla5Zfi6ps2MPccTW2WZ3jtzoGIFbAgoOLAtPehFhwgs24YX7qeM_09xBSXYzZ_AAYZrrWkYuSUrFbmh1VJwNOmHuuECcNxOPKlvM_in09hBdCAabz-6FvbjuWJqn7MG8Bjz1GvZw" target="_blank">https://haysartscouncil.org/five-state</a>

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 </figure>The 39th Annual FIVE STATE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION &amp; EXHIBITION is underway. . . entry deadline November 8! - open to: any photographer in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, &amp; Colorado - juror: April Watson, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, senior curator of photography - cash awards: $1500 - categories: nature, people, open - entry deadline: Nov. 8, 2022Submission is through 8"x10" photographs on paper (horizontal or vertical). The Hays Arts Council will mat and frame the 125 photographs accepted for the exhibition.The exhibition itself will open December 3, 2022 and run through February 10, 2023. Follow the link below for this year's competition details, entry forms, and the complete gallery of last year’s exhibited photographs - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhaysartscouncil.org%2Ffive-state%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1gGkjiEgaug4f1FZ_2yM0VZuyk_QkXkbrur1b3b-YRScceEBxd5OeHaHY&amp;h=AT1ZSJHM2IT8MIExXJlJxUYHHJQMgXVcdmjzfepPg96vt_wPH8jKTiaZNutGOzaxo4BXpe9L55HHnm-msvuEwy0SZSyV2Y50GUdQbBsbmihc2X_Pl6Lf5HRk8rCsLKCa0aAI&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0aUk8qdsXfVhflsvXrCybSGzmH-vn03OI12IitM_xMW_cDV3DDOcNA1l1GSUV-1wmkxHla5Zfi6ps2MPccTW2WZ3jtzoGIFbAgoOLAtPehFhwgs24YX7qeM_09xBSXYzZ_AAYZrrWkYuSUrFbmh1VJwNOmHuuECcNxOPKlvM_in09hBdCAabz-6FvbjuWJqn7MG8Bjz1GvZw" target="_blank">https://haysartscouncil.org/five-state</a>

Entries open for HAC's 39th annual 5-State Photography Contest; deadline Nov. 8

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