The United States Navy Band will perform at the Colby Event Center at 7 p.m. March 7. The&nbsp;area&nbsp;students&nbsp;selected from&nbsp;Colby Community College&nbsp;performing&nbsp;with the band are;&nbsp;Tristen Cox, trumpet, Kori Vogel, flute,&nbsp;Britnee&nbsp;McKinney, flute, Lyden Lampe, trumpet, Hailee Bingham, tuba, Travis Tubbs, trombone, Aniyah Olson, clarinet, and Doyle "D.J." Easter, percussion.&nbsp;

Free tickets can still be obtained from your local WPAA contact person or by contacting Pat&nbsp;Ziegelmeier&nbsp;at (785)460-5518 or by email,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pat.ziegelmeier@colbycc.edu">pat.ziegelmeier@colbycc.edu</a>.

The concert is sponsored by Western Plains Arts Association.

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 </figure>WPAAThe United States Navy Band will perform at the Colby Event Center at 7 p.m. March 7. The&nbsp;area&nbsp;students&nbsp;selected from&nbsp;Colby Community College&nbsp;performing&nbsp;with the band are;&nbsp;Tristen Cox, trumpet, Kori Vogel, flute,&nbsp;Britnee&nbsp;McKinney, flute, Lyden Lampe, trumpet, Hailee Bingham, tuba, Travis Tubbs, trombone, Aniyah Olson, clarinet, and Doyle "D.J." Easter, percussion.&nbsp;Free tickets can still be obtained from your local WPAA contact person or by contacting Pat&nbsp;Ziegelmeier&nbsp;at (785)460-5518 or by email,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:pat.ziegelmeier@colbycc.edu">pat.ziegelmeier@colbycc.edu</a>. The concert is sponsored by Western Plains Arts Association.

Colby CC students will perform with U.S. Navy Band

Thomas More Prep-Marian students Michael Hale and Kade Harris invite all fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to the M+K Sports Performance Camp. from 1 to 3 p.m. April 15 at Fort Hays Football Facility.

The cost is $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics. This a faith-based athletic event, players will show their skills, while learning about nutrition and their faith.

Prizes will be awarded to each grade level for top performers.

Registration link&nbsp;<a href="https://signup.com/go/YYJLMjm">https://signup.com/go/YYJLMjm</a>

SubmittedThomas More Prep-Marian students Michael Hale and Kade Harris invite all fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to the M+K Sports Performance Camp. from 1 to 3 p.m. April 15 at Fort Hays Football Facility.The cost is $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics. This a faith-based athletic event, players will show their skills, while learning about nutrition and their faith.Prizes will be awarded to each grade level for top performers.Registration link&nbsp;<a href="https://signup.com/go/YYJLMjm">https://signup.com/go/YYJLMjm</a><figure>
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The Hays Fire Department will begin its annual inspection and flow testing of fire hydrants today.&nbsp;

Wednesday's work will be in the area of Vine St. to Macarthur Rd. between 13th St. and 22nd St. 

This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually. 

Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency. Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes. 

The associated flushing of water mains allows chlorine to be distributed throughout the system to eliminate bio-filming in the water mains. Slight discoloration of the water supply may be encountered although there will be no health risks to the consumer. All reasonable efforts will be taken to minimize the inconvenience to the public.

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 </figure>City of HaysThe Hays Fire Department will begin its annual inspection and flow testing of fire hydrants today.&nbsp;Wednesday's work will be in the area of Vine St. to Macarthur Rd. between 13th St. and 22nd St. This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually. Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency. Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes. The associated flushing of water mains allows chlorine to be distributed throughout the system to eliminate bio-filming in the water mains. Slight discoloration of the water supply may be encountered although there will be no health risks to the consumer. All reasonable efforts will be taken to minimize the inconvenience to the public.

Annual fire hydrant inspections/flow testing begins today in Hays 

The Monarch 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is set for next
month in Hays.

The tournament for girls and boys in third through
eighth grade is set for Saturday, March 18, with the
deadline to sign up of Monday, March 13.

The games will be played at Thomas More Prep-Marian, Holy Family Elementary and
Kennedy in Hays.

The registration fee is $10 per player. Registration is available <a href="https://www.tmp-m.org/o/tmpm/page/monarch-3-on-3-tournament">HERE</a>.

You can also mail a paper copy of the registration form to: TMP Girls Basketball 1701 Hall Street Hays, KS&nbsp; 67601

For more information, call Rose McFarland (785) 365-0850 or
email <a href="mailto:mcfarlandr@tmpmarian.org">mcfarlandr@tmpmarian.org</a>

Hays PostThe Monarch 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is set for next
month in Hays.The tournament for girls and boys in third through
eighth grade is set for Saturday, March 18, with the
deadline to sign up of Monday, March 13.The games will be played at Thomas More Prep-Marian, Holy Family Elementary and
Kennedy in Hays.The registration fee is $10 per player. Registration is available <a href="https://www.tmp-m.org/o/tmpm/page/monarch-3-on-3-tournament">HERE</a>.You can also mail a paper copy of the registration form to: TMP Girls Basketball 1701 Hall Street Hays, KS&nbsp; 67601For more information, call Rose McFarland (785) 365-0850 or
email <a href="mailto:mcfarlandr@tmpmarian.org">mcfarlandr@tmpmarian.org</a>

🏀 Monarch 3 on 3 tournament set for March 18

Submitted March 6-22 Northern Plains League Art Show Osborne Public Library, 325 W. Main, Osborne Students from several school districts will have their art displayed throughout the library.&nbsp; The public is invited to view them during library hours

6 to 7:30 .m. March 26 Sherry Anne in Concert&nbsp; Osborne United Methodist Church, 105 N. Third, Osborne Come join us for this free concert.

March 31-April 2 South Fork of the Solomon Valley Muzzleloaders Annual Rendezvous West end of Osborne, KS by the Solomon River No camping before Wednesday Range open from noon Friday until dark Shotgun shoot at 8 a.m. Saturday —$5 buy -n, winner takes all Rifle to follow Rifle, pistol, archery, small-bore, hawk-n-knife Small Bore .40 Cal and under Special shoot for kids 10 and younger $5 Novelty: 100 percent payback – Winner takes all BB gun shoot Mountain Man Run Wood and water on site, fire bucket required, fire rings only, rings will be provided. Traders welcome Primitive dress is encouraged, but not required Bring the family. Round ball only load from pouch Open sights only, no in-ines Dutch oven contest, ovens must be in by 4:45 p.m. Potluck Saturday night, meat provided $20 camping-shooting-per-family Turn west on Main Street and watch for signs For more information, contact Booshway-Bill Waugh 785-345-3822 or Segundo-Cleo Hahn 785-346-4541

Submitted March 6-22 Northern Plains League Art Show Osborne Public Library, 325 W. Main, Osborne Students from several school districts will have their art displayed throughout the library.&nbsp; The public is invited to view them during library hours6 to 7:30 .m. March 26 Sherry Anne in Concert&nbsp; Osborne United Methodist Church, 105 N. Third, Osborne Come join us for this free concert.March 31-April 2 South Fork of the Solomon Valley Muzzleloaders Annual Rendezvous West end of Osborne, KS by the Solomon River No camping before Wednesday Range open from noon Friday until dark Shotgun shoot at 8 a.m. Saturday —$5 buy -n, winner takes all Rifle to follow Rifle, pistol, archery, small-bore, hawk-n-knife Small Bore .40 Cal and under Special shoot for kids 10 and younger $5 Novelty: 100 percent payback – Winner takes all BB gun shoot Mountain Man Run Wood and water on site, fire bucket required, fire rings only, rings will be provided. Traders welcome Primitive dress is encouraged, but not required Bring the family. Round ball only load from pouch Open sights only, no in-ines Dutch oven contest, ovens must be in by 4:45 p.m. Potluck Saturday night, meat provided $20 camping-shooting-per-family Turn west on Main Street and watch for signs For more information, contact Booshway-Bill Waugh 785-345-3822 or Segundo-Cleo Hahn 785-346-4541

Osborne County March events

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Wheatland High to present 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

The Victoria Knights of Columbus will be holding its first Lenten fish fry on Friday beginning at 5 p.m. at the VFW Hall.  The menu will be deep-fried pollock, fried noodles and beans, cole slaw, bread and all the trimmings.&nbsp;

The Victoria Knights of Columbus will be holding its first Lenten fish fry on Friday beginning at 5 p.m. at the VFW Hall. The menu will be deep-fried pollock, fried noodles and beans, cole slaw, bread and all the trimmings.&nbsp;

Victoria K of C Lenten fish fry is Friday

Hays High School JAG-K  Review: February edition

COLBY — Colby Community College will host the annual Art on the Oasis art show on March 3, 4 and 5 in the Bedker Memorial Complex and the Cultural Arts Center Gallery. The event features art by high school, amateur and professional artists from around the region.

The opening gala is on March 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. Viewing continues Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

“We’ll have unique food, music, awards, and opportunities to purchase art,” said organizer Rebel Mahieu. “Besides local entries, we have pieces from Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, CCC and Fort Hays State students, and works from as far as Greensburg, McCook, Nebraska, and around the area. There will also be live music by the Detherage/Engel band from Hays.”

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 </figure>CCCCOLBY — Colby Community College will host the annual Art on the Oasis art show on March 3, 4 and 5 in the Bedker Memorial Complex and the Cultural Arts Center Gallery. The event features art by high school, amateur and professional artists from around the region.The opening gala is on March 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. Viewing continues Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.“We’ll have unique food, music, awards, and opportunities to purchase art,” said organizer Rebel Mahieu. “Besides local entries, we have pieces from Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, CCC and Fort Hays State students, and works from as far as Greensburg, McCook, Nebraska, and around the area. There will also be live music by the Detherage/Engel band from Hays.”Admission is free.&nbsp;

Art on the Oasis returns to Colby Community College

By JULIA DEBES Kansas Wheat

MCPHERSON — Two Wheat 
Rx Schools in early March will share the latest research recommendations
 for intensive wheat management, the value of wheat as part of crop 
rotations and cover cropping as well as provide updates on wheat 
breeding pipelines. The educational events — scheduled for March 7 in 
McPherson and March 8 in Russell — are part of a partnership between the
 Kansas Wheat Commission and K-State Research and Extension to 
disseminate the latest research recommendations for high-yielding and 
high-quality wheat to Kansas wheat farmers.

“While we can’t 
control the weather, there are practices and tools that farmers can use 
to improve yield and quality of their wheat crop,” said Aaron Harries, 
vice president of research and operations for Kansas Wheat. “The Wheat 
Rx Schools share the latest research findings for suggested management 
practices to economically and sustainably produce wheat in Kansas.”

Both
 schools will follow similar agendas. Dr. Brett Carver, regents 
professor of wheat breeding and genetics at Oklahoma State University, 
will discuss ongoing collaborations between OSU, K-State and the Wheat 
Marketing Center to improve yield and quality of hard winter wheat in 
the Great Plains.

Next, Dr. Romulo Lollato, wheat production 
specialist with K-State Research and Extension, will summarize long-term
 studies on wheat management in Kansas and the surrounding region. He 
will also discuss differing views on the intensive management of wheat 
from productivity, economic, environmental and human perspectives.

Then,
 Luana Simão, a K-State doctoral student, will review the benefits of 
including wheat in a crop rotation, including wheat residue management 
for weed suppression and soil water conservation.

Finally, Carlos 
Bonini Pires, a K-State doctoral student, will review CASH — cover 
crops, agronomy and soil health — including what benefits summer and 
winter cover crops bring to a cropping system and how to utilize 
precision cover cropping.

At the March 7 McPherson event, E.G. 
Herl, Vice President — Grain &amp; Logistics, and Reuben McLean, Sr. 
Director of Quality &amp; Regulatory from Grain Craft will provide an 
industry perspective on wheat quality and discuss how growers can 
capture value of high-quality grain.

During the March 8 Russell 
Wheat Rx School, the industry perspective will be provided by PureField 
Ingredients, the largest domestic supplier of wheat protein in the 
United States. Attendees will hear how PureField Ingredients is 
continuing to research how to better secure wheat supplies by combining 
contracts for farmers, agreements with cooperatives and specific 
agronomic practices to hopefully produce the highest quality wheat 
possible.

“Wheat producers put considerable thought into their 
decisions throughout the growing season that impact that final harvest,”
 Harries said. “Our goal is to share the latest research, funded in part
 by farmers’ investments through their checkoff dollars, to help 
maximize profitability through management.”

Registration for 
either event is $110 for non-members of the Kansas Association of Wheat 
Growers. KAWG members receive one free Wheat Rx registration — including
 new members. Lunch and meeting materials are included with the 
registration fee.

Location details for the March 2023 Wheat Rx Schools:

March 7 - 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. McPherson Opera House – Grand Ballroom 216 S Main Street McPherson, KS 67460

March 8 - 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fossil Creek Hotel and Suites 1430 South Fossil Street Russell, KS 67665

In
 addition to educational programs like the events in March, Wheat Rx 
also includes a series of Extension publications and other educational 
outreach materials designed to address key management areas of hard 
winter wheat. These publications contain recent data based on novel 
research funded in part by wheat farmers through the Kansas Wheat 
Commission’s two-cent wheat assessment. Find out more or register for 
the Wheat Rx events at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xCLaxLlE1yQ6yHVvo2SLwlnMD5xO4inHs9lsvwghGlhesomRTBX5UHd4G_G0UydLdXTZXzET6ncLYXHg0zwuOFa9Q2z02gqiLJZbig13VLyUpNsGWqCJhfDZwLMnlnjQwDsf9PKnnC0X_rfvuzcsq8ANZ456tIKg&amp;c=xeIGZGaQSAZZBCuJh2xEs69UGl6XW0bHsD75sis4cWrCrmd2V0WwJw==&amp;ch=SPtotKJHIUjwdcvfXx4vpqwIAQ0o1D0J2PtP2TfJsUDOL9xc2K6yRQ==" target="_blank">https://kswheat.com/wheatrx</a>.

Not a KAWG member and want to sign up for free registration? Do so at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xCLaxLlE1yQ6yHVvo2SLwlnMD5xO4inHs9lsvwghGlhesomRTBX5UOUle6F-gHj_eUdSDvGJ9a1UnQ9E03WQVb0HWXLspncS36dLzZv1urpLmJu9KDRBpUesQHyzE4x7QBnxvm9r-oVi6_FujGEGT7IrOlHP9p6zE3LY4qArOh4=&amp;c=xeIGZGaQSAZZBCuJh2xEs69UGl6XW0bHsD75sis4cWrCrmd2V0WwJw==&amp;ch=SPtotKJHIUjwdcvfXx4vpqwIAQ0o1D0J2PtP2TfJsUDOL9xc2K6yRQ==" target="_blank">https://kswheat.com/join</a>.

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 </figure>By JULIA DEBES Kansas WheatMCPHERSON — Two Wheat 
Rx Schools in early March will share the latest research recommendations
 for intensive wheat management, the value of wheat as part of crop 
rotations and cover cropping as well as provide updates on wheat 
breeding pipelines. The educational events — scheduled for March 7 in 
McPherson and March 8 in Russell — are part of a partnership between the
 Kansas Wheat Commission and K-State Research and Extension to 
disseminate the latest research recommendations for high-yielding and 
high-quality wheat to Kansas wheat farmers.“While we can’t 
control the weather, there are practices and tools that farmers can use 
to improve yield and quality of their wheat crop,” said Aaron Harries, 
vice president of research and operations for Kansas Wheat. “The Wheat 
Rx Schools share the latest research findings for suggested management 
practices to economically and sustainably produce wheat in Kansas.”Both
 schools will follow similar agendas. Dr. Brett Carver, regents 
professor of wheat breeding and genetics at Oklahoma State University, 
will discuss ongoing collaborations between OSU, K-State and the Wheat 
Marketing Center to improve yield and quality of hard winter wheat in 
the Great Plains.Next, Dr. Romulo Lollato, wheat production 
specialist with K-State Research and Extension, will summarize long-term
 studies on wheat management in Kansas and the surrounding region. He 
will also discuss differing views on the intensive management of wheat 
from productivity, economic, environmental and human perspectives.Then,
 Luana Simão, a K-State doctoral student, will review the benefits of 
including wheat in a crop rotation, including wheat residue management 
for weed suppression and soil water conservation.Finally, Carlos 
Bonini Pires, a K-State doctoral student, will review CASH — cover 
crops, agronomy and soil health — including what benefits summer and 
winter cover crops bring to a cropping system and how to utilize 
precision cover cropping.At the March 7 McPherson event, E.G. 
Herl, Vice President — Grain &amp; Logistics, and Reuben McLean, Sr. 
Director of Quality &amp; Regulatory from Grain Craft will provide an 
industry perspective on wheat quality and discuss how growers can 
capture value of high-quality grain.During the March 8 Russell 
Wheat Rx School, the industry perspective will be provided by PureField 
Ingredients, the largest domestic supplier of wheat protein in the 
United States. Attendees will hear how PureField Ingredients is 
continuing to research how to better secure wheat supplies by combining 
contracts for farmers, agreements with cooperatives and specific 
agronomic practices to hopefully produce the highest quality wheat 
possible.“Wheat producers put considerable thought into their 
decisions throughout the growing season that impact that final harvest,”
 Harries said. “Our goal is to share the latest research, funded in part
 by farmers’ investments through their checkoff dollars, to help 
maximize profitability through management.”Registration for 
either event is $110 for non-members of the Kansas Association of Wheat 
Growers. KAWG members receive one free Wheat Rx registration — including
 new members. Lunch and meeting materials are included with the 
registration fee.Location details for the March 2023 Wheat Rx Schools:March 7 - 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. McPherson Opera House – Grand Ballroom 216 S Main Street McPherson, KS 67460March 8 - 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Fossil Creek Hotel and Suites 1430 South Fossil Street Russell, KS 67665In
 addition to educational programs like the events in March, Wheat Rx 
also includes a series of Extension publications and other educational 
outreach materials designed to address key management areas of hard 
winter wheat. These publications contain recent data based on novel 
research funded in part by wheat farmers through the Kansas Wheat 
Commission’s two-cent wheat assessment. Find out more or register for 
the Wheat Rx events at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xCLaxLlE1yQ6yHVvo2SLwlnMD5xO4inHs9lsvwghGlhesomRTBX5UHd4G_G0UydLdXTZXzET6ncLYXHg0zwuOFa9Q2z02gqiLJZbig13VLyUpNsGWqCJhfDZwLMnlnjQwDsf9PKnnC0X_rfvuzcsq8ANZ456tIKg&amp;c=xeIGZGaQSAZZBCuJh2xEs69UGl6XW0bHsD75sis4cWrCrmd2V0WwJw==&amp;ch=SPtotKJHIUjwdcvfXx4vpqwIAQ0o1D0J2PtP2TfJsUDOL9xc2K6yRQ==" target="_blank">https://kswheat.com/wheatrx</a>.Not a KAWG member and want to sign up for free registration? Do so at&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xCLaxLlE1yQ6yHVvo2SLwlnMD5xO4inHs9lsvwghGlhesomRTBX5UOUle6F-gHj_eUdSDvGJ9a1UnQ9E03WQVb0HWXLspncS36dLzZv1urpLmJu9KDRBpUesQHyzE4x7QBnxvm9r-oVi6_FujGEGT7IrOlHP9p6zE3LY4qArOh4=&amp;c=xeIGZGaQSAZZBCuJh2xEs69UGl6XW0bHsD75sis4cWrCrmd2V0WwJw==&amp;ch=SPtotKJHIUjwdcvfXx4vpqwIAQ0o1D0J2PtP2TfJsUDOL9xc2K6yRQ==" target="_blank">https://kswheat.com/join</a>.

March Wheat Rx Schools are in Russell, McPherson

St. Nicholas Catholic Church will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.

The menu is fried fish and chips, mac cheese and coleslaw.

St. Nicholas Catholic Church will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.The menu is fried fish and chips, mac cheese and coleslaw.

St. Nicholas Catholic Church Fish Fry tonight

GriefShare is a support group for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one through death and is a Christ-centered support group.

It meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the North Oak Community Church center office, 3002 Northridge Court in Hays. The group will meet for 13 weeks and then take a break and start over in the fall.&nbsp;

SubmittedGriefShare is a support group for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one through death and is a Christ-centered support group.It meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays at the North Oak Community Church center office, 3002 Northridge Court in Hays. The group will meet for 13 weeks and then take a break and start over in the fall.&nbsp;

GriefShare offers Christ-centered support

GREAT BEND - Barton Community College invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to a celebratory groundbreaking event for the College’s new Ag and Transportation Complex at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the future site of the complex on the east side of campus. Parking will be available in the east lot outside of the Technical Building.

Upon completion, the facility will be home to new classrooms for high-demand programs including Agriculture Business Management, Crop Protection, Beef Cattle Production, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). It will also house the highly anticipated Case New Holland (CNH) Top Tech Industrial Training program.

The estimated construction cost of $3.6 million is funded by a 1:1 matching grant of federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) issued by the Kansas Department of Commerce and private donations. The State of Kansas has also approved tax credits to be used for capital improvements by community and technical colleges. These 60 percent tax credits are available first-come, first-served.

Harbin Construction out of Salina was awarded the contract for the project and will begin construction immediately. The project is projected to be completed in early 2024.

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 </figure>BCCGREAT BEND - Barton Community College invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to a celebratory groundbreaking event for the College’s new Ag and Transportation Complex at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the future site of the complex on the east side of campus. Parking will be available in the east lot outside of the Technical Building.Upon completion, the facility will be home to new classrooms for high-demand programs including Agriculture Business Management, Crop Protection, Beef Cattle Production, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). It will also house the highly anticipated Case New Holland (CNH) Top Tech Industrial Training program.The estimated construction cost of $3.6 million is funded by a 1:1 matching grant of federal stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) issued by the Kansas Department of Commerce and private donations. The State of Kansas has also approved tax credits to be used for capital improvements by community and technical colleges. These 60 percent tax credits are available first-come, first-served.Harbin Construction out of Salina was awarded the contract for the project and will begin construction immediately. The project is projected to be completed in early 2024.

Barton CC to host groundbreaking for Ag and Transportation Complex

BUNKER HILL —&nbsp;Research shows more and more families find PBS KIDS programs anytime, anywhere in digital spaces – watching on smart devices and the internet, as well as traditional television.&nbsp; The PBS KIDS 24/7 multicast channel, also distributed as a streaming service, is where many kids in the Smoky Hills PBS viewing area are turning to catch Smoky Hills PBS’s children’s programs.

PBS KIDS programs prepare kids for school and lead them to a bright future, but as more Kansans watch on their own schedule, Smoky Hills PBS is changing its daytime schedule.

Beginning Feb. 27, Smoky Hills PBS’s daytime PBS KIDS programming block will run from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then pick up again from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the weekdays. 

There will be a block of time from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for general audience programming.&nbsp; Smoky Hills PBS will start running the Downton Abbey series at 12 p.m., during this general audience block, and then switch over to how-to programs including cooking, travel, and lifestyle programming coming in April.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Our aim is to meet our audience where they are,” said Betsy Schwien, general manager of Smoky Hills PBS.&nbsp; “Right now, we find that this move will benefit both our youngest viewers and also our adult viewers, bringing them programming in the afternoons that they too can enjoy.”

Viewers can tune into our 24/7 PBS KIDS channel over the air, or download the PBS KIDS App to watch kids shows at any time, free of charge.

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 </figure>Smoky Hills PBSBUNKER HILL —&nbsp;Research shows more and more families find PBS KIDS programs anytime, anywhere in digital spaces – watching on smart devices and the internet, as well as traditional television.&nbsp; The PBS KIDS 24/7 multicast channel, also distributed as a streaming service, is where many kids in the Smoky Hills PBS viewing area are turning to catch Smoky Hills PBS’s children’s programs.PBS KIDS programs prepare kids for school and lead them to a bright future, but as more Kansans watch on their own schedule, Smoky Hills PBS is changing its daytime schedule.Beginning Feb. 27, Smoky Hills PBS’s daytime PBS KIDS programming block will run from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and then pick up again from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the weekdays. There will be a block of time from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for general audience programming.&nbsp; Smoky Hills PBS will start running the Downton Abbey series at 12 p.m., during this general audience block, and then switch over to how-to programs including cooking, travel, and lifestyle programming coming in April.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Our aim is to meet our audience where they are,” said Betsy Schwien, general manager of Smoky Hills PBS.&nbsp; “Right now, we find that this move will benefit both our youngest viewers and also our adult viewers, bringing them programming in the afternoons that they too can enjoy.”Viewers can tune into our 24/7 PBS KIDS channel over the air, or download the PBS KIDS App to watch kids shows at any time, free of charge.

Smoky Hills PBS revamps afternoons to attract adults

Submitted Due to the Clerk’s office still not having heat and the
extremely low temps forecasted for Thursday and Friday the Ellis County District Court Office will be closed to the
public for the remainder of the week.

All scheduled hearings are still taking place and all
filings are still being accepted, it is just the clerks who will not be in the
office.

If you need immediate assistance, please contact:

Sandy at 785-628-9422 Jessica at 785-628-9418

Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause you or your
office.

The District Court Clerk's Office will reopen on Monday at 8:00 am

Submitted Due to the Clerk’s office still not having heat and the
extremely low temps forecasted for Thursday and Friday the Ellis County District Court Office will be closed to the
public for the remainder of the week.All scheduled hearings are still taking place and all
filings are still being accepted, it is just the clerks who will not be in the
office.If you need immediate assistance, please contact:Sandy at 785-628-9422 Jessica at 785-628-9418Sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause you or your
office.The District Court Clerk's Office will reopen on Monday at 8:00 am

Ellis Co. District Clerk's office closed Feb. 23-24

101.9 The Bull will be off air temporarily Wednesday morning as tower crews continue work.

We apologize for the inconvenience. The online stream is not affected and can be accessed <a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KKQY">HERE</a>.

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101.9 The Bull will be off air for maintenance Wednesday morning

World Water Day is an annual observance focusing on the importance of water. 

To celebrate, the City of Hays and the KSU Big Creek Middle Smoky Hill River Watersheds are once again
partnering to host a World Water Day Fun Fest from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 14t, at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History. 

This free event will feature fun, hands-on, "water-related"
activities for kids of all ages. In addition, educational information regarding water conservation
and water quality will be provided.


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 </figure>World Water Day is an annual observance focusing on the importance of water. To celebrate, the City of Hays and the KSU Big Creek Middle Smoky Hill River Watersheds are once again
partnering to host a World Water Day Fun Fest from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 14t, at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History. This free event will feature fun, hands-on, "water-related"
activities for kids of all ages. In addition, educational information regarding water conservation
and water quality will be provided.
— Submitted

World Water Day Fun Fest scheduled next month in Hays

Update 2-21-2023: Tickets for this event are now sold out.&nbsp;

Tickets for the Wonder Women League's signature fundraising dinner, the Power of the Purse, are on sale now.

The event will be Thursday, March 23, at the Hilton Garden Inn. A social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m.&nbsp;

The featured speaker will be Miss Kansas Ayanna Hensley. Hensley's social impact initiative as Miss Kansas is ACE's Low: Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences.&nbsp;

Her focus for the initiative is to help promote an ideology centered on assisting youth to digest and overcome adversity. Most traumatic situations a child faces will correlate to lifelong problems.

As an individual directly affected by severe trauma, Hensley knows what a child needs to overcome their realities and break their generation cycles.

The Power of the Purse also features a purse raffle and silent and live purse auctions.

Seventy purses have already been donated this year for the event.

Proceeds from the event will be split between the Wonder Women League and the United Way of Ellis County, the league's umbrella organization.

Seating is limited for Power of the Purse. Tickets are $45. Tables of eight are available for $340. RSVP by March 3.

To purchase tickets, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.liveunited.us/power-purse">www.liveunited.us/power-purse</a>&nbsp;or call 785-628-8281. Tickets also are available at the United Way Office and the Hays Welcome Center.

The Wonder Women League is a group of more than 140 women in Ellis County that provides volunteer opportunities for women who seek to affect community change.

The league's signature projects include <a href="https://archive.hayspost.com/2019/02/27/matthews-gift-offers-necessities-to-families-during-medical-emergencies/">Matthew's Gift</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/336fc3f8-1b07-4dc5-8962-e533cf7acf54">Project Suitcase</a>.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/6a8a81eb-b943-4645-ad80-3388f6690265">Women's Scholarship</a>.&nbsp;is in its inaugural year after a raffle to support the project was conducted last year. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded this year. The deadline for the scholarships is March 1.

The group meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at the Venue in Hays. The league is always accepting new members and welcomes guests at those meetings. Annual dues are $50. Those interested in membership can also call the United Way office at&nbsp;785-628-8281.

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 </figure>Update 2-21-2023: Tickets for this event are now sold out.&nbsp;----SubmittedTickets for the Wonder Women League's signature fundraising dinner, the Power of the Purse, are on sale now.The event will be Thursday, March 23, at the Hilton Garden Inn. A social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m.&nbsp;The featured speaker will be Miss Kansas Ayanna Hensley. Hensley's social impact initiative as Miss Kansas is ACE's Low: Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences.&nbsp;Her focus for the initiative is to help promote an ideology centered on assisting youth to digest and overcome adversity. Most traumatic situations a child faces will correlate to lifelong problems.As an individual directly affected by severe trauma, Hensley knows what a child needs to overcome their realities and break their generation cycles.The Power of the Purse also features a purse raffle and silent and live purse auctions.Seventy purses have already been donated this year for the event.Proceeds from the event will be split between the Wonder Women League and the United Way of Ellis County, the league's umbrella organization.Seating is limited for Power of the Purse. Tickets are $45. Tables of eight are available for $340. RSVP by March 3.To purchase tickets, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.liveunited.us/power-purse">www.liveunited.us/power-purse</a>&nbsp;or call 785-628-8281. Tickets also are available at the United Way Office and the Hays Welcome Center.The Wonder Women League is a group of more than 140 women in Ellis County that provides volunteer opportunities for women who seek to affect community change.The league's signature projects include <a href="https://archive.hayspost.com/2019/02/27/matthews-gift-offers-necessities-to-families-during-medical-emergencies/">Matthew's Gift</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/336fc3f8-1b07-4dc5-8962-e533cf7acf54">Project Suitcase</a>.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/6a8a81eb-b943-4645-ad80-3388f6690265">Women's Scholarship</a>.&nbsp;is in its inaugural year after a raffle to support the project was conducted last year. Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded this year. The deadline for the scholarships is March 1.The group meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at the Venue in Hays. The league is always accepting new members and welcomes guests at those meetings. Annual dues are $50. Those interested in membership can also call the United Way office at&nbsp;785-628-8281.

UPDATE: Tickets sold out for Wonder Women League's Power of the Purse

NCK Tech Community Health Fair & Blood Drive scheduled

Tickets can be purchased at local law enforcement agencies. Drawings will begin April 3.

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Gun raffle will benefit Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center

Mark your calendars! One of the larger spring farm shows in the Midwest is coming to Salina in March.

The 58th annual Mid America Farm Expo is scheduled for March 22-24, the Salina Chamber of Commerce announced this morning. Hours will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 22-23 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 24.

The expo, which draws more than 5,000 attendees over three days, will be headquartered at Tony's Pizza Events Center (TPEC), 800 The Midway, with displays also across the street in the Saline County Livestock &amp; Expo Center's Ag Hall, and outdoors in front of Ag Hall and in the TPEC west parking lot.

The latest in farm technology, equipment, and supplies will be on display in approximately 250 exhibits, including some expo exhibit favorites as well as several new exhibits, the chamber noted.

The expo also will feature a variety of seminars by agriculture leaders, including the following.

10-11:30 a.m.:&nbsp;Basics of Farm Transition Planning&nbsp;with Shannon Ferrell from Oklahoma State University

1:30-3 p.m.:&nbsp;Mechanics of Building a Farm Legacy: Transactional Tools for Farm Transitions&nbsp;with Ferrell

10-11:30 a.m.:&nbsp;The State of Carbon Credit Programs&nbsp;with Micah Cameron-Harp of Kansas State University

1:30-3 p.m.:&nbsp;The US Ag Economy: How are we looking?&nbsp;with Brian Briggeman from K-State

10-11:30 a.m.:&nbsp;Grain and Livestock Market Outlook&nbsp;with Don Close and Cody Barilla from Terrain Ag

For more information about the Mid-America Farm Expo, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinakansas.org/midamericafarmexpo.html">salinakansas.org/midamericafarmexpo.html</a>.

By SALINA POSTMark your calendars! One of the larger spring farm shows in the Midwest is coming to Salina in March.The 58th annual Mid America Farm Expo is scheduled for March 22-24, the Salina Chamber of Commerce announced this morning. Hours will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 22-23 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 24.The expo, which draws more than 5,000 attendees over three days, will be headquartered at Tony's Pizza Events Center (TPEC), 800 The Midway, with displays also across the street in the Saline County Livestock &amp; Expo Center's Ag Hall, and outdoors in front of Ag Hall and in the TPEC west parking lot.The latest in farm technology, equipment, and supplies will be on display in approximately 250 exhibits, including some expo exhibit favorites as well as several new exhibits, the chamber noted.The expo also will feature a variety of seminars by agriculture leaders, including the following.March 2210-11:30 a.m.:&nbsp;Basics of Farm Transition Planning&nbsp;with Shannon Ferrell from Oklahoma State University1:30-3 p.m.:&nbsp;Mechanics of Building a Farm Legacy: Transactional Tools for Farm Transitions&nbsp;with FerrellMarch 2310-11:30 a.m.:&nbsp;The State of Carbon Credit Programs&nbsp;with Micah Cameron-Harp of Kansas State University1:30-3 p.m.:&nbsp;The US Ag Economy: How are we looking?&nbsp;with Brian Briggeman from K-StateMarch 2410-11:30 a.m.:&nbsp;Grain and Livestock Market Outlook&nbsp;with Don Close and Cody Barilla from Terrain AgFor more information about the Mid-America Farm Expo, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinakansas.org/midamericafarmexpo.html">salinakansas.org/midamericafarmexpo.html</a>.

58th annual Mid America Farm Expo set for March 22-24

The event will be April 29 at Sugar Hill Golf Course in Goodland. for our Undersheriff Jeff Riedesel Memorial Golf Tournament. 

For more information, contact Deputy Carol Porter at 785-890-4835

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Undersheriff Jeff Riedesel Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled

Tower crews will be on site Monday and Tuesday to&nbsp; perform maintenance on KJLS and KKQY. The work also could affect the KFIX signal.

The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day Tuesday.

You can still listen to any of your Eagle Radio of Hays station via the online stream <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/3385e3ba-4a05-4f97-be47-3d54dc97ed41">HERE</a>.

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 </figure>Tower crews will be on site Monday and Tuesday to&nbsp; perform maintenance on KJLS and KKQY. The work also could affect the KFIX signal.The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day Tuesday.We apologize for the inconvenience.You can still listen to any of your Eagle Radio of Hays station via the online stream <a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/3385e3ba-4a05-4f97-be47-3d54dc97ed41">HERE</a>.

Eagle Radio tower work begins Monday

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to close a portion of K-383 in Norton County for reconstruction starting on Monday, March 13.

The closure will begin at the east U.S. 36 junction and extend approximately 6 miles northeast to the Prairie Dog Creek bridge near Almena. Traffic should follow the signed detour route on U.S. 36 and U.S. 183.

Project activities will consist of widening the highway on existing alignment into a 24-foot mainline surface with 6-foot paved shoulders. Crews will also decrease side slopes and level hills and valleys, which will help improve visibility and increase passing opportunities. Several drainage structures along the route will be replaced as well.

KDOT expects to reopen the highway by the end of 2023, conditions permitting. Venture Corporation of Great Bend is the primary contractor with total contract cost of approximately $15.3 million.

This project is the second phase of reconstruction on 26 miles of K-383 in Norton and Phillips counties. Phase I consisted of approximately 6 miles from east of Long Island to the U.S. 183 junction. Phase III is the remaining 14 miles from Almena to east of Long Island. KDOT is currently finalizing the design plan for phase III and anticipates letting the project for construction in spring 2025.

KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation plans to close a portion of K-383 in Norton County for reconstruction starting on Monday, March 13.The closure will begin at the east U.S. 36 junction and extend approximately 6 miles northeast to the Prairie Dog Creek bridge near Almena. Traffic should follow the signed detour route on U.S. 36 and U.S. 183.<figure>
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 </figure>Project activities will consist of widening the highway on existing alignment into a 24-foot mainline surface with 6-foot paved shoulders. Crews will also decrease side slopes and level hills and valleys, which will help improve visibility and increase passing opportunities. Several drainage structures along the route will be replaced as well.KDOT expects to reopen the highway by the end of 2023, conditions permitting. Venture Corporation of Great Bend is the primary contractor with total contract cost of approximately $15.3 million.This project is the second phase of reconstruction on 26 miles of K-383 in Norton and Phillips counties. Phase I consisted of approximately 6 miles from east of Long Island to the U.S. 183 junction. Phase III is the remaining 14 miles from Almena to east of Long Island. KDOT is currently finalizing the design plan for phase III and anticipates letting the project for construction in spring 2025.

K-383 to close for reconstruction in Norton County

The Association of Kansas 4-H Volunteers is hosting "Spring Into Volunteering" in Salina on the K-State Campus on Saturday, April 22. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the day will conclude at 3 p.m. This is for anyone serving as a 4-H volunteer or considering it! The goal is for volunteers to go home recharged, excited and ready to try some new things in their volunteer roles. Sessions for the day include: Understanding the 4-H Thrive Model, Technology Tools for Volunteers, Engaging All, Strengthening 4-H Clubs, Clover Buds, 48 Hours of 4-H and more! Registration for the day is $20 and includes, materials, snacks and lunch! Online registration is due April 1, 2023 and the fee will be submitted to local office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Association of Kansas 4-H Volunteers is hosting "Spring Into Volunteering" in Salina on the K-State Campus on Saturday, April 22. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the day will conclude at 3 p.m. This is for anyone serving as a 4-H volunteer or considering it! The goal is for volunteers to go home recharged, excited and ready to try some new things in their volunteer roles. Sessions for the day include: Understanding the 4-H Thrive Model, Technology Tools for Volunteers, Engaging All, Strengthening 4-H Clubs, Clover Buds, 48 Hours of 4-H and more! Registration for the day is $20 and includes, materials, snacks and lunch! Online registration is due April 1, 2023 and the fee will be submitted to local office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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