K-State Research and Extension news service&nbsp;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By STACIE MINSON KSU Watershed Specialist&nbsp;

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


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


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


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

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

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

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

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

Historic Fort Hays program canceled, meeting still on

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

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

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Eagle stations could experience disruptions Tuesday

By STACIE MINSON KSU Watershed Specialist

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


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

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

Valentine dinner fundraiser to benefit Hays FUMC youth mission trip

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Are you curious about the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohlederat&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:

<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJN6YW3ahiFh3u1xso6sQsiDE6GJ06bOQIjYgX8RETmmTlEVt_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemv68t8YJ9JIsW6VzH-2FguQ5p6az0f7sXzLybYfq9KtvAAhDylyQmSbRTe8MqvHd-2F3QHRyNdAYJrnYZ6rW3v9LIZE5fwR3ppQmxo5Qwe5-2ByNDalThZAF4oHtvyR4F5reXnerWoSD8bLpmbiHcwQK6SFzYMs-2FayrSxxDN3-2BA4YqA-2BwHVQOKx-2FVQsOoEqSK3JM1L5p65m3VZ4TjQxe41nDhda7-2BonvYCJmE-2BnMJwIZUZGIJP8qGzQFhlkz82sEwRqYUb-2F549JKI7FP1RVejSziYpSxQ-3D-3D">www.twitter.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

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 </figure>FHSU University CommunicationsFort Hays State University’s first Science Café for the spring 2023 semester is set for Monday, Jan. 30.This month’s presentation,&nbsp;“Engaging Students with Earth Systems Remotely Using 360 Videos,”&nbsp;is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in Thirsty’s Brew Pub &amp; Grill, 2704 Vine.<figure>
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 </figure>Dr. Matthew Clay, assistant professor of teacher education, will discuss research and fieldwork exploring how 360 videos can be used to create equitable experiences for students.Science Café presentations are free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Cari Rohlederat&nbsp;<a href="mailto:cbrohleder@fhsu.edu">cbrohleder@fhsu.edu</a>&nbsp;or 785-628-4743 or by visiting:<a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJIbWkKLWq-2BAH9EOMnpKiWtF21cgruX7hnOpjSWWak0MV1Hmf_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemv68t8YJ9JIsW6VzH-2FguQ5p6az0f7sXzLybYfq9KtvAAhDylyQmSbRTe8MqvHd-2F3QHRyNdAYJrnYZ6rW3v9LIZHu5ViVS-2BuLrFexOdarwsjUujA-2BgiReekGY-2BCgEAncXkIS1yCLAQ-2B9xLGvSPBjx-2F3kCnYFsoF9e7Bd0-2ByIAUavaePuE2dw711ze-2FxypsKaclppPY9UEHxNMx-2FC50k2Br13M7s1pg-2Be5lUcFKhM51bqzuti7cZhNrEjtS8epyGIm-2BGixe-2F5XErjwt2k9Zb0353A-3D-3D">www.fhsu.edu/smei</a><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJN6YW3ahiFh3u1xso6sQsiDE6GJ06bOQIjYgX8RETmmTlEVt_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemv68t8YJ9JIsW6VzH-2FguQ5p6az0f7sXzLybYfq9KtvAAhDylyQmSbRTe8MqvHd-2F3QHRyNdAYJrnYZ6rW3v9LIZE5fwR3ppQmxo5Qwe5-2ByNDalThZAF4oHtvyR4F5reXnerWoSD8bLpmbiHcwQK6SFzYMs-2FayrSxxDN3-2BA4YqA-2BwHVQOKx-2FVQsOoEqSK3JM1L5p65m3VZ4TjQxe41nDhda7-2BonvYCJmE-2BnMJwIZUZGIJP8qGzQFhlkz82sEwRqYUb-2F549JKI7FP1RVejSziYpSxQ-3D-3D">www.twitter.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a><a href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=AzU7JuM9gNoo13mIpsUPJM9yMLtcQHFVzIgvo7vtXsa2lh-2FFmlw1B0utYEX-2F-2BAl65ttfmJSIa8vOh5ZwyxplYg-3D-3DFuap_-2FnwFlkKVzcKMOkDYhP8GUyFUplsqhIzQPvqFQr864lE6mcAzErX0FzZi5JGU6rvvK6MLOuHK4jhl5V61fmGkhToZRMbpEKBDAFMZ0jElT3tJmz7vmG2Oh1wrxpMGOIemv68t8YJ9JIsW6VzH-2FguQ5p6az0f7sXzLybYfq9KtvAAhDylyQmSbRTe8MqvHd-2F3QHRyNdAYJrnYZ6rW3v9LIZCERWwNq152gKb64-2BL668RfgUtPsqOpA-2FCpTOZxs1-2BWssTlJLmGZk4LspCIufUZjSV1-2FqyzgWCj6lDSJ4PEKltTzaRRmSOUiKzrb-2F0QBfDucTQ6GW-2F-2F-2FRUpQGTvN7T3O5gREg5UAaOO2VNCjse1pdVhrUVfMgPtwZvA9cIFh-2FTOHW5PH1FqLio636vFa6E0VJg-3D-3D">www.facebook.com/FHSUScienceCafe</a>

First Science Café of 2023 set for Jan. 30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jopara Ensemble featured in evening of Paraguayan music at BCC

Each session is available&nbsp; from 6:30 – 10:00 a.m.

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HaysMed blood screening schedule in 2023

TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly invites jobseekers to participate in the first Virtual Job Fair of 2023, hosted by&nbsp;KANSASWORKS. This virtual fair will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, and&nbsp;will highlight employment opportunities within many of the state’s 98 government agencies. There are close to 900 job openings in state government across Kansas.&nbsp;

“Filling our state agencies with talented and skilled employees is increasingly important,”&nbsp;Governor Kelly said.&nbsp;“We need to ensure our state agencies have the necessary workforce to advance the programs and services we offer to Kansans.”&nbsp;

Registration is required in order to participate in the event, regardless of previous participation. 

The Virtual Job Fair portal features a Job Seeker Training video, a list of participating employers, and channels for attendees to register and log in. Jobseekers are encouraged to dress professionally, as employers might request to engage in a video interview that day.&nbsp;

“Our agencies are primed and ready to hire top talent to fill open jobs across the state,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and&nbsp;Secretary of&nbsp;Commerce David Toland&nbsp;said. “Commerce alone has 30 job opportunities available and we are seeking motivated individuals ready to join our winning team.” 

KANSASWORKS links businesses, jobseekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state’s workforce is equipped to meet industry needs. Workforce development teams are dedicated to providing assistance with the job search process, creating effective resumes, job training, job placement and more.&nbsp;These centers are ready and available to assist&nbsp;anyone looking for employment&nbsp;with the necessary tools to finding&nbsp;good paying occupations.&nbsp;

Candidates&nbsp;can&nbsp;participate&nbsp;via&nbsp;any digital device.&nbsp;Any individual with a disability may request accommodations by contacting their nearest workforce center at (877) 509-6757 prior to the event.&nbsp;

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMjAuNzAxNjkzNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FwcC5wcmVtaWVydmlydHVhbC5jb20vZXZlbnRzL2QwMzJhYTA5LTNiYjctNGRiOS04YTJjLTQwOGQ2ZTg4YWJhOC9zdGF0ZS1vZi1rYW5zYXMtYWdlbmNpZXMtZ292ZXJubWVudC1qb2JzLXZpcnR1YWwtam9iLWZhaXItamFudWFyeS0yNSwtMjAyMyJ9.xciOjsTos76xkYoA7_iRhvEnrEA884Q8jQjC8ABAVRg/s/1303161001/br/153174715324-l" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;to register for the&nbsp;January 25&nbsp;Virtual Job Fair.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Office of GovernorTOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly invites jobseekers to participate in the first Virtual Job Fair of 2023, hosted by&nbsp;KANSASWORKS. This virtual fair will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, and&nbsp;will highlight employment opportunities within many of the state’s 98 government agencies. There are close to 900 job openings in state government across Kansas.&nbsp;“Filling our state agencies with talented and skilled employees is increasingly important,”&nbsp;Governor Kelly said.&nbsp;“We need to ensure our state agencies have the necessary workforce to advance the programs and services we offer to Kansans.”&nbsp;Registration is required in order to participate in the event, regardless of previous participation. The Virtual Job Fair portal features a Job Seeker Training video, a list of participating employers, and channels for attendees to register and log in. Jobseekers are encouraged to dress professionally, as employers might request to engage in a video interview that day.&nbsp;“Our agencies are primed and ready to hire top talent to fill open jobs across the state,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and&nbsp;Secretary of&nbsp;Commerce David Toland&nbsp;said. “Commerce alone has 30 job opportunities available and we are seeking motivated individuals ready to join our winning team.” KANSASWORKS links businesses, jobseekers, educational institutions and training providers to ensure the state’s workforce is equipped to meet industry needs. Workforce development teams are dedicated to providing assistance with the job search process, creating effective resumes, job training, job placement and more.&nbsp;These centers are ready and available to assist&nbsp;anyone looking for employment&nbsp;with the necessary tools to finding&nbsp;good paying occupations.&nbsp;Candidates&nbsp;can&nbsp;participate&nbsp;via&nbsp;any digital device.&nbsp;Any individual with a disability may request accommodations by contacting their nearest workforce center at (877) 509-6757 prior to the event.&nbsp;Click&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAxMjAuNzAxNjkzNzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FwcC5wcmVtaWVydmlydHVhbC5jb20vZXZlbnRzL2QwMzJhYTA5LTNiYjctNGRiOS04YTJjLTQwOGQ2ZTg4YWJhOC9zdGF0ZS1vZi1rYW5zYXMtYWdlbmNpZXMtZ292ZXJubWVudC1qb2JzLXZpcnR1YWwtam9iLWZhaXItamFudWFyeS0yNSwtMjAyMyJ9.xciOjsTos76xkYoA7_iRhvEnrEA884Q8jQjC8ABAVRg/s/1303161001/br/153174715324-l" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;to register for the&nbsp;January 25&nbsp;Virtual Job Fair.&nbsp;

Virtual job fair for state openings takes place Wednesday

City of 
Hays Public Works crews will be removing snow from the downtown area 
from Oak to Fort streets and Seventh to 13th streets, Main Street from Sixth to 16th streets, and West Ninth and 10th
 streets in the 100 and 200 blocks Saturday starting at approximately 10 p.m. 

City crews request that cars be 
removed from these areas to allow the crews the ability to completely 
plow the street and the on-street parking areas.

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Hays Public Works crews will be removing snow from the downtown area 
from Oak to Fort streets and Seventh to 13th streets, Main Street from Sixth to 16th streets, and West Ninth and 10th
 streets in the 100 and 200 blocks Saturday starting at approximately 10 p.m. City crews request that cars be 
removed from these areas to allow the crews the ability to completely 
plow the street and the on-street parking areas.For more information, call 785-628-7350.

Move your cars: Time for Hays crews to start pushing snow

Celebration Community Church has announced it they will serve as a host of <a href="https://www.nighttoshinehays.org/">Night to Shine 2023</a>, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, celebrating people with special needs will be held&nbsp;in-person&nbsp;by host churches around the world simultaneously on Friday, Feb. 10.&nbsp;

"Celebration&nbsp;is excited to be a part of this worldwide movement that God is using as a catalyst to change how cultures embrace people with&nbsp;disabilities&nbsp;and to rally the church worldwide to honor their local community of people with special needs, ensuring they know they are valued and loved," the church said in a news release.

Every&nbsp;guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary&nbsp;event on&nbsp;a&nbsp;red carpet&nbsp;complete with&nbsp;a&nbsp;warm welcome from a&nbsp;friendly&nbsp;crowd&nbsp;and&nbsp;paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including&nbsp;hair and makeup stations,&nbsp;limousine rides,&nbsp;corsages and boutonnieres,&nbsp;a catered&nbsp;dinner, karaoke, prom favors&nbsp;and&nbsp;,&nbsp;a dance floor … all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned&nbsp;king or queen of the prom.

“I’m so excited Night to Shine 2023 will be back in-person! All around the world, individuals with special needs&nbsp;are going to be celebrated like they should be. We’ve been able to adapt over the last couple years but we can’t wait to&nbsp;be&nbsp;back together in person&nbsp;to&nbsp;cheer for every guest as they walk the red carpet, dance the night away with their friends, crown them as a king or queen of the prom and most importantly, tell every single one of them that their life has purpose and they are loved by us and the God of this universe,” said&nbsp;Tim Tebow, founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation.

Night to Shine launched in 2015 with&nbsp;44 host churches and 15,000 volunteers&nbsp;honoring&nbsp;more than 7,000&nbsp;kings and&nbsp;queens&nbsp;of the prom.&nbsp;In February 2020,&nbsp;721&nbsp;host churches and&nbsp;215,000&nbsp;volunteers came together to celebrate&nbsp;110,000&nbsp;honored guests with special needs.&nbsp;Over the&nbsp;past&nbsp;two years,&nbsp;Night to Shine innovated and endured&nbsp;through the pandemic&nbsp;with the&nbsp;first-ever virtual Night to Shine,&nbsp;celebrating thousands of honored guests&nbsp;through&nbsp;unique adaptations including a complete virtual video experience and&nbsp;socially distanced&nbsp;Shine Thru drive-through events.

Locally, this will be the sixth year of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Night&nbsp;To&nbsp;Shine event in Hays.&nbsp;Over the years, over 600 kings and queens have been crowned and over 12,000 volunteers have taken part. This year’s event is shaping up to be the largest in guest attendance; however, volunteer numbers are&nbsp;extremely&nbsp;low. Organizers are in need of&nbsp;an additional 300 volunteers from Hays and the surrounding communities to set up for this to be a successful event.

For additional information or&nbsp;to sign up to volunteer for&nbsp;the Night to Shine, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nighttoshinehays.org/">nighttoshinehays.org</a>.

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 </figure>News releaseCelebration Community Church has announced it they will serve as a host of <a href="https://www.nighttoshinehays.org/">Night to Shine 2023</a>, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, celebrating people with special needs will be held&nbsp;in-person&nbsp;by host churches around the world simultaneously on Friday, Feb. 10.&nbsp;"Celebration&nbsp;is excited to be a part of this worldwide movement that God is using as a catalyst to change how cultures embrace people with&nbsp;disabilities&nbsp;and to rally the church worldwide to honor their local community of people with special needs, ensuring they know they are valued and loved," the church said in a news release.Every&nbsp;guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary&nbsp;event on&nbsp;a&nbsp;red carpet&nbsp;complete with&nbsp;a&nbsp;warm welcome from a&nbsp;friendly&nbsp;crowd&nbsp;and&nbsp;paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including&nbsp;hair and makeup stations,&nbsp;limousine rides,&nbsp;corsages and boutonnieres,&nbsp;a catered&nbsp;dinner, karaoke, prom favors&nbsp;and&nbsp;,&nbsp;a dance floor … all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned&nbsp;king or queen of the prom.<figure>
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 </figure>“I’m so excited Night to Shine 2023 will be back in-person! All around the world, individuals with special needs&nbsp;are going to be celebrated like they should be. We’ve been able to adapt over the last couple years but we can’t wait to&nbsp;be&nbsp;back together in person&nbsp;to&nbsp;cheer for every guest as they walk the red carpet, dance the night away with their friends, crown them as a king or queen of the prom and most importantly, tell every single one of them that their life has purpose and they are loved by us and the God of this universe,” said&nbsp;Tim Tebow, founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation.Night to Shine launched in 2015 with&nbsp;44 host churches and 15,000 volunteers&nbsp;honoring&nbsp;more than 7,000&nbsp;kings and&nbsp;queens&nbsp;of the prom.&nbsp;In February 2020,&nbsp;721&nbsp;host churches and&nbsp;215,000&nbsp;volunteers came together to celebrate&nbsp;110,000&nbsp;honored guests with special needs.&nbsp;Over the&nbsp;past&nbsp;two years,&nbsp;Night to Shine innovated and endured&nbsp;through the pandemic&nbsp;with the&nbsp;first-ever virtual Night to Shine,&nbsp;celebrating thousands of honored guests&nbsp;through&nbsp;unique adaptations including a complete virtual video experience and&nbsp;socially distanced&nbsp;Shine Thru drive-through events.Locally, this will be the sixth year of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Night&nbsp;To&nbsp;Shine event in Hays.&nbsp;Over the years, over 600 kings and queens have been crowned and over 12,000 volunteers have taken part. This year’s event is shaping up to be the largest in guest attendance; however, volunteer numbers are&nbsp;extremely&nbsp;low. Organizers are in need of&nbsp;an additional 300 volunteers from Hays and the surrounding communities to set up for this to be a successful event.For additional information or&nbsp;to sign up to volunteer for&nbsp;the Night to Shine, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nighttoshinehays.org/">nighttoshinehays.org</a>.

Celebration Community Church to host Night to Shine 2023

Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Hays at Unite Free Store (inside The Gamers Guild), 200 E. 8th Street, Hays, on Wednesday, Dec. 21 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 $1,984 Household of two $2,495 Household of three $3,007 Household of four $3,518 Household of five $4,029 Household of six $4,541 Household of seven $5,052 Household of eight *Add $512 for each additional family member after eight

Commodities included in this distribution are anticipated to be: mixed fruit, cream corn, shredded cheese, dehydrated potatoes, pistachios, mac and cheese, rolled oats, Pacific whiting fillets, spaghetti, beef chili with beans, Pacific salad shrimp, asparagus, Alaskan pollock.  

Contact Brandon Nimz, Unite Ministry Leader, with any questions at 785-259-2539.&nbsp;

Future commodity distribution times will be posted at: <a href="https://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/">(https://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/)</a>

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 </figure>SubmittedGovernment surplus commodities will be distributed in Hays at Unite Free Store (inside The Gamers Guild), 200 E. 8th Street, Hays, on Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Commodities will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis until we run out.Doors will not open until 7:30 a.m.To be eligible for commodities, your household's total monthly income must be below:$1,473 Household of one $1,984 Household of two $2,495 Household of three $3,007 Household of four $3,518 Household of five $4,029 Household of six $4,541 Household of seven $5,052 Household of eight *Add $512 for each additional family member after eight Commodities included in this distribution are anticipated to be: mixed fruit, cream corn, shredded cheese, dehydrated potatoes, pistachios, mac and cheese, rolled oats, Pacific whiting fillets, spaghetti, beef chili with beans, Pacific salad shrimp, asparagus, Alaskan pollock. Contact Brandon Nimz, Unite Ministry Leader, with any questions at 785-259-2539.&nbsp;Future commodity distribution times will be posted at: <a href="https://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/">(https://unitehays.com/index.php/hays-commodity-distribution/)</a>

Government surplus commodities distribution is Jan. 25

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Dancing fundraiser on tap for DSNWK Feb. 26

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Free will spaghetti dinner Thursdays at Hays St. Michael's 

RUSSELL — The Deines Cultural Center will present its next art show, Wendy Tan: Solo Exhibition, beginning this weekend.

Tan, Hays, said her works have been greatly influenced by nature and that she loves small flowers and plants, specifically dry and curly leaves.

“They are small but may still have unique values that are attractive,” she said. “For example, they own beautiful, detailed lines, textures, and forms; however, we easily ignore as we do not pay close attention to them. Only if we magnify them, their insignificant values appear to attract our attention.”

Tan has received numerous awards throughout her artistic career including the “Best of Show” Award from the Yosemite Museum Gallery, the “Best of Photographer” Award from Forum Magazine, the Cash/Merit Awards from The Municipal Arts Councils and the Art Study Tour Award in Switzerland. 

She has exhibited her work in prestigious galleries and museums nationally and internationally such as The Huntington (Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens) in San Marino, Calif., Yosemite Museum Gallery in Yosemite, Calif., Kings Arts Center in Hanford, Calif., Carnegie Art Center in Turlock, Calif., Gallery 5 at Gallery Row in Oakhurst, Calif., Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dannis, Mass., Wallowa Valley Arts Council in Joseph, Oregon, Mark Arts in Wichita, CityArts Art Gallery in Wichita, Wesleyan University Art Center in Salina, Hays Arts Councils in Hays and the Fine Art Asia in Hong Kong.

Tan’s exhibition opens with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and is on display until Feb. 19.

The Deines is located at 820 N. Main St in Russell. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 12:00 to 5:00. Call 785-483-3742 for information.

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 </figure>News releaseRUSSELL — The Deines Cultural Center will present its next art show, Wendy Tan: Solo Exhibition, beginning this weekend.Tan, Hays, said her works have been greatly influenced by nature and that she loves small flowers and plants, specifically dry and curly leaves.“They are small but may still have unique values that are attractive,” she said. “For example, they own beautiful, detailed lines, textures, and forms; however, we easily ignore as we do not pay close attention to them. Only if we magnify them, their insignificant values appear to attract our attention.”Tan has received numerous awards throughout her artistic career including the “Best of Show” Award from the Yosemite Museum Gallery, the “Best of Photographer” Award from Forum Magazine, the Cash/Merit Awards from The Municipal Arts Councils and the Art Study Tour Award in Switzerland. She has exhibited her work in prestigious galleries and museums nationally and internationally such as The Huntington (Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens) in San Marino, Calif., Yosemite Museum Gallery in Yosemite, Calif., Kings Arts Center in Hanford, Calif., Carnegie Art Center in Turlock, Calif., Gallery 5 at Gallery Row in Oakhurst, Calif., Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dannis, Mass., Wallowa Valley Arts Council in Joseph, Oregon, Mark Arts in Wichita, CityArts Art Gallery in Wichita, Wesleyan University Art Center in Salina, Hays Arts Councils in Hays and the Fine Art Asia in Hong Kong.Tan’s exhibition opens with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and is on display until Feb. 19.The Deines is located at 820 N. Main St in Russell. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 12:00 to 5:00. Call 785-483-3742 for information.

Hays artist features solo exhibit at Deines Cultural Center

UPDATE: The event has been canceled due to weather.

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Ellis Co. event to discuss 'gay porn, racist hate, radical ideology' in schools, libraries

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/cb714fb2-8cbe-4799-99d2-61588f42570f">UPDATE 8:40 a.m. Thursday: Interstate has been reopened</a>

The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed westbound I-70 at Hays because of winter weather conditions and vehicle crashes in Colorado.

Motorists are reminded to expect an extended closure and postpone westbound travel. Additional closures may be necessary as accommodations and truck parking fill up.

For the latest information on road closures and conditions, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kandrive.org/">www.kandrive.org</a>, or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.

<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/cb714fb2-8cbe-4799-99d2-61588f42570f">UPDATE 8:40 a.m. Thursday: Interstate has been reopened</a>KDOTThe Kansas Department of Transportation has closed westbound I-70 at Hays because of winter weather conditions and vehicle crashes in Colorado.Motorists are reminded to expect an extended closure and postpone westbound travel. Additional closures may be necessary as accommodations and truck parking fill up.For the latest information on road closures and conditions, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kandrive.org/">www.kandrive.org</a>, or call 511 in Kansas or 866-511-5368 outside Kansas.

UPDATE: Interstate 70 closure extends to Hays

The annual meeting of the Ellis County Conservation District will be 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the&nbsp;Rose Garden Banquet Hall,&nbsp;2350 East Eighth.

Meal, award presentations and entertainment will be provided by Ross Janssen.

There is no charge, however, RSVPs are requested by Jan. 21 by calling (785) 628-3081, Ext. 3.

The annual meeting of the Ellis County Conservation District will be 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the&nbsp;Rose Garden Banquet Hall,&nbsp;2350 East Eighth.Meal, award presentations and entertainment will be provided by Ross Janssen.There is no charge, however, RSVPs are requested by Jan. 21 by calling (785) 628-3081, Ext. 3.

RSVP deadline for Ellis Co. Conservation meeting nears

Join The Friends of Historic Fort Hays in welcoming Dr. Steven Boylan to Fort&nbsp;Hays as part of their 2023 annual meeting. 

Dr. Boylan will be presenting the very&nbsp;interesting and informative program titled, “Military and the Media Then and&nbsp;Now.” He currently serves as a professor of the practice and the director of&nbsp;graduate military programs for the University of Kansas School of Business in Leavenworth, Kansas. Teaching at the graduate level, he has developed and&nbsp;teaches a total of five graduate courses.

Dr. Boylan retired from the United States Army in November 2010 as a colonel&nbsp;with almost 27 years of service in both public affairs and Army aviation.

During the Surge 2007-08, he was responsible for the public affairs mission in Iraq under Commanding General David Petraeus.

He has worn many&nbsp;hats (helmets) in his career, and as Master Army Aviator, he qualified in both&nbsp;Huey and Apache helicopters.

His knowledge of the subject matter and his personal experience make for a&nbsp;compelling program. 

As Deb Goodrich, former media liaison at Fort Leavenworth recently commented, “If you think his resume is impressive, you ought to see him&nbsp;in action.”

We look forward to seeing you at Historic Fort Hays, on January 29th at 2:00 p.m., to hear Dr. Boylan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays annual meeting and program will be Sunday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at the fort visitors center, 1472 U.S. Highway 183 Alternate.

The annual meeting to follow the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>News releaseJoin The Friends of Historic Fort Hays in welcoming Dr. Steven Boylan to Fort&nbsp;Hays as part of their 2023 annual meeting. Dr. Boylan will be presenting the very&nbsp;interesting and informative program titled, “Military and the Media Then and&nbsp;Now.” He currently serves as a professor of the practice and the director of&nbsp;graduate military programs for the University of Kansas School of Business in Leavenworth, Kansas. Teaching at the graduate level, he has developed and&nbsp;teaches a total of five graduate courses. Dr. Boylan retired from the United States Army in November 2010 as a colonel&nbsp;with almost 27 years of service in both public affairs and Army aviation. During the Surge 2007-08, he was responsible for the public affairs mission in Iraq under Commanding General David Petraeus. He has worn many&nbsp;hats (helmets) in his career, and as Master Army Aviator, he qualified in both&nbsp;Huey and Apache helicopters. His knowledge of the subject matter and his personal experience make for a&nbsp;compelling program. As Deb Goodrich, former media liaison at Fort Leavenworth recently commented, “If you think his resume is impressive, you ought to see him&nbsp;in action.” We look forward to seeing you at Historic Fort Hays, on January 29th at 2:00 p.m., to hear Dr. Boylan.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Society of Friends of Historic Fort Hays annual meeting and program will be Sunday, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at the fort visitors center, 1472 U.S. Highway 183 Alternate. The annual meeting to follow the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;

'Military and the media' at Friends of Historic Fort Hays presentation

We'll have a Saturday Storytime this weekend. Come for stories and songs Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main.&nbsp;

Call 785-625-9014 if you have any questions.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedWe'll have a Saturday Storytime this weekend. Come for stories and songs Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main.&nbsp;Call 785-625-9014 if you have any questions.&nbsp;

Family story time kicks off Saturday morning at Hays Public Library 

The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FHSUISS?__cft__[0]=AZUQn6ePYeRqBX9G6tpEVX8rzm1Twl8UDb9r7fQof9tkmUtn72cvvLzJGagQHPbNsvoco3Iail6fDcUkawyZP1xMnG3n1PIrFo6gZRR146QPiVKrubQPqM4Zy4GdOosfkTJFuFZQZ2LxDglftUEZx7x5AJ2dDZ1eYYCu_6JpLRGO7Quyb6QXX7AsaJN-i33wuzU&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">FHSU International Student Services</a> office would like to invite the Hays community to their Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year event this Thursday, January 19 from 6 – 8&nbsp; p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Dumplings and wontons will be served.

Their partners include Chinese Student Association, Student Engagement, Global Affairs, International Student Services, and International Student Union. 

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about the Chinese culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedThe <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FHSUISS?__cft__[0]=AZUQn6ePYeRqBX9G6tpEVX8rzm1Twl8UDb9r7fQof9tkmUtn72cvvLzJGagQHPbNsvoco3Iail6fDcUkawyZP1xMnG3n1PIrFo6gZRR146QPiVKrubQPqM4Zy4GdOosfkTJFuFZQZ2LxDglftUEZx7x5AJ2dDZ1eYYCu_6JpLRGO7Quyb6QXX7AsaJN-i33wuzU&amp;__tn__=-]K-R">FHSU International Student Services</a> office would like to invite the Hays community to their Lunar New Year / Chinese New Year event this Thursday, January 19 from 6 – 8&nbsp; p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Dumplings and wontons will be served. Their partners include Chinese Student Association, Student Engagement, Global Affairs, International Student Services, and International Student Union. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about the Chinese culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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